Good morning, everyone! We woke up to see white streets, and were a bit worried about the footing. But the 1/2" or so of snow was light and fluffy, and the temps were cold, so it wasn't slippery at all. We ran in a very light snow, also not a problem. When I retraced my steps, I thought of pooh and piglet who were tracking a heffalump. At least I think that's what they were tracking. Anyway... 6.1 miles, 56:08, 9:17/mi, AHR 134 (67% MHR) Good runs, all!

Good morning Lou and Bill...boy, you guys are early this morning. Nice running for both of you, but was really impressed yesterday with your very good runs and greta paces EGH3 , remember you talking about my patience the other day and watching me...you may want to skip this. I had a follow up appointment with my foot doctor which I hesitated to even go to, but decided to anyways. Auggg, after a series of motion tests and poking and prodding around, he said I was NOT even close to running yet...I couldn't even do one of the tests or exercises he tried to have me do. Then I had an X Ray to check on my heel spur. He said I would need to have it shaved off because it would only get worse. I said (literally) hey you f...ing jackass, I asked you about this heel spur months ago, and YOU told ME it was NO big deal what so ever...I was really pissed about everything. Well, when TimBo gets pissed, guess what he does....yep, the opposite of what I am told to prove people wrong. Sooooooo, at the Y last night........... 12 miles with 2 walking at 13 minute pace then 10 miles running....ok, let the begin. 10 miles - 1:18:45 - 7:53 Ave pace - with mile 6 at 7:30 pace - mile 7 at 7:15 pace - mile 8 at 7:00 pace - 141 ave HR. 169 max during mile 8 at 7:00 pace. And boy, talk about sweating...I was soaked, my TM was soaked, and the gal next to me was getting second hand sweat. I actually felt great and really got into "the zone" and did a lot better than I thought I would because of not running for almost 3 months. But this run was fueled by me being mad, and the adrenaline associated with it. OK, I got THAT out of my system, but have to admit I feel better this morning than I thought I would...but just think about that DOMS later today and tomorrow. Now I have some decisions to make, but if I stay pain free in my foot, I may do nothing. But I WILL find another foot doctor if I run into problems. I realize some are going to be critical of me, but try and understand my emotional state, and how MUCH I want to get back to training for Marathons again. Oh yeah, there was a Woman involved again . At mile 4 this gal got on the treadmill next to me, and I told myself I would run as long as she did...she ran 6 miles which equaled my 10. OK, Now back to my run / walk routine, with only 3 or 4 miles running for now each workout. Have a Great Day Everyone, TimBo GGTK - Tampster

Couldn't even lift my arm to turn off the alarm. Just deep, deep sleep. Finally did wake my arm up enough to silence it, and no one stirred -- no dog, no kids, no husband. I promptly went back to sleep. Luck was on my side, as everything warmed up slightly for a bit last night and then froze solid. It's a skating rink out there. Would have been no point to wake up. Again, luck seems to be on my side though, as it is supposed to go to 36° F by 10 a.m. Lunchtime run for me! WRFB, you are speaking my language! I know I'll miss these times with the kids, but sometimes I just can't take how sing-songy the arts in my life are currently.

Tim.. you do need to see a real sport doc... or if it doesn't hurt. do nothing! I have a heel spur and it affects nothing nada. I believe heel spurs form due to damage but don't cause the damage. But I'm no MD. Nice run though Tempo day....2 mi warmup at 9:53 pace with Tory then 6 mi in 44:07 (7:21 pace, AHR 162) then 2 mi cd at 9:00 pace A good north wind. Tempo splits:7:16, 7:30 (into wind), 7:35 (more wind), 7:08 (wind at back), 7:14, 7:22 Overall 10 miles in 1:21:56 (8:11 pace). Now the rest of the week is slow stuff.

I slept. 10 hours. Felt awesome. Tim, sorry for your frustration. Wish I had a clever thing to say. I don't. Hope your DOMS is minimal.

3 very easy recovery miles for me, again at 5:30 this morning. So far so good with being an early morning runner. Seeing if I can make this a habit. Then off to school to administer a before school exercise program for some of our 3rd graders. Tim- My only advice to you would be if you don't want opinions don't post what you did, otherwise listen to what others say, use the information how you see fit, then post about your 15 mile run tomorrow For those who have been asking, my Dad has come home from the hospital. He has a little weakness on his left side, but not much at all so he can still get himself around just fine. He still gets confused about things, but the neurologist thinks that he will make a full recovery. Thanks for anyone who has given nice thoughts to my Dad, it means a lot.

Tim, Tim. You daredevil. I can understand your frustration... I have to save my lunacy for next week though, when my shot is scheduled. ( it is Friday the 13th) Give the anti inflammatories fresh material. This week I still have to behave. I am scheduled to ice climb this Friday though... then will probably try a short yak trak trail run while at my DD ski race on Saturday, if not too tired and sore.. Nothing yet for today. Had to go pick up a car form warranty work, get my DS to school and all that jazz. Hectic morning and no exercise. Evil elliptical on tap probably at lunch...

"Good morning Lutherans."

And good morning to you. Dg. Bill