I choose to be a WINNER today too Tim!! Nice run last night in IDR!! In an effort to listen to my body, I took an unscheduled rest morning. Oh hell .... it was raining out and I decided to cuddle with Hailey on my lap. I did do 300 various crunches and tonight I plan on driving over to my mom's, run a mile over to a hill and do some repeats on it. I feel better having a plan now .... Happy Hump Day!

Planned 4x but did 3x1200m, 2:00 intervals total workouts 2.25@6:44(173) 5:00(168) [0.75=6:40] 5:01(173) [0.75=6:42] 5:09(179) [0.75=6:52] - started slowing here and decided to call it quits. Should have run these a bit slower, maybe 6:55 pace or so. This all within a 10 miler 10.1 miles, 1:22:44, 8:10/mi, AHR 155 (79% MHR)

I'm trying not to whine because I can't run today! Work, haircut, kids' conference at school, and college night at the high school will take up all my time today. Oh, well, I'm already scheduled to run with my friend in the morning. Enjoy your runs today!! PS - I really am NOT complaining. DH and I are more swamped with work than we have been in a couple of years. We have great clients who actually pay their bills and appreciate what we do! We're very thankful in this economy. Structural engineers shouldn't be this busy!

I feel like a wiener today too. 5 miles on the eliptical, 4 miles on the bike, 1/2 hour of free weights. Stick a fork in me, I'm done! TwoCat - I just bought some fresh blueberries yesterday to put on my Cheerios. Come for breakfast. Tim - it's like you never stopped running for those months. Your runs seem so effortless (and fast) Nice workout for you this morning, Bill. I'd love to use swimming on one of my crosstraining days. Do you give lessons? Teresa - even though these busy days with your kids seem overwhelming some time, enjoy them. I miss those looking at college experiences. Great news that you've got lots of work these days. Hopefully that's a sign that the economy is on the rebound. While I was at the Y this morning, there were two men putting a group of young men and women through some serious, vigorous workouts. I stopped to ask one about his program and he said he was getting them ready for boot camp. Wow - I thought boot camp got you ready for boot camp. Pretty intense stuff, and the women were stride for stride with the men! ETA - just went back to read yesterday's posts. Carolyn - good luck and healing vibes to your father!

Way to go, Peter. Always best to finish energized. Fizzy lifting, 20 minutes of stepper mania, and spin cycle. At least the music included Rammstein's "Du Hast." Yeah, I know what it means, but it's very motivating for spinning (the tune, not the lyrics).

Good Morning! Carolyn – here’s another {{{healing hug}}} for your dad. Nice string of 100-mile months, btw. 5.85 rather sproinky miles today in 56° with wind and steady rain (ave pace 10:05). I ran in a light rain shell and skirt, the rain cold on my bare legs for the first mile, but then perfect after that. I’ve not had a rainy marathon yet, but I suppose I’m due for one, and need to figure out what my clothing options would be. I’ve never worn this shell for longer runs, and I’m wondering if the high collar would bother me if I did. When you’re out there for 4 hours or more, a little irritant can become a big blister. Lots of rain the next few days, but I’m grateful for it – this is what will bring the flowers and greenery miraculously shooting up. In another week we will be in full bloom. I love the magic of watching spring unfold.

I think I'll try to win at whining. more healing vibes for your dad, Carolyn. ((((()))))