For those of you who are new, this is the 40/40 thread, for people who are over 40 years old who run or aspire to run 40 miles/week. We give Free Passes to those who come really close or try really hard... Here’s what I have for last week's tally. Lots of folks on the mend at the moment...

Who	Miles	Commentary
Dopple Bock	98	Yikes – that’s a tough weekend!
Hermosaboy	90.1	PR week for miles. Nice race last week, btw.
Franc59	55.6	I look forward to meeting you!
Jim24315	55	Mostly grass
Pfriese	51.5	Taper time
Barefoot Rick	50.67	Sore calf, but still haven’t missed a day!
Holly	49.7	Trying to burn off those party calories...
Ootee	46.45	Welcome! Correct me if I’m wrong on your total.
TomD	42.5	Nice and steady
Slojim	42.25	Nice and steady
Mainerunnah	38.2	Pretty darn good, so soon after the marathon
PeterNC	30.6	Allergies/cold – hope it feels better soon.
Patriotsr1	30	I hope it’s not serious
Perch	Free Pass	Rest up and heal
MrPHinNJ	Free Pass	Rest up and heal
Evanflein	Free Pass	Rest up and heal
Biketm	Free Pass	Rest up and heal

Here’s my plan for the week:

Day	Plan	Actual	Commentary
Monday	0	0	Weights and abs
Tuesday	7-9	7.7 miles	miles #3, 4, and 6 at (8:43, 8:42, 8:42)
Wednesday	6-7	6 miles	Slow pace
Thursday	6-7	8 miles	with 8 x 1/2-mile intervals
Friday	0	4 miles	With some weights and abs
Saturday	6-7	7 miles	Easy pace
Sunday	12+	15 miles	Wave run on the TM
Total	?	47.7 miles

Monday - 15.21 Tuesday - 5.23 Wednesday - 4.08 Thursday - 3.08 Friday - 2.09 Saturday - 1.04 Sunday - 26.2 Total WE 11/16 - 56.93 BF Miles http://www.barefootrunner.org/08weeklymileage/08weekly.htm Thanks Holly!

Doctor appointment today did not go all that well. X-Rays showed signs of stress fracture(s). I am having a bone scan Friday. Looks like you won't be seeing me here until sometime after the new year. This will pass. Sigh.

Total bummer!! I hate even the mention of an sfx! Gives me the willies! Take care ...

I start my week Sunday, Is this allowed! Sunday 9th 17.25 Completed Monday 10th 6.4 Completed Tuesday11th 7.6 Completed but injured! Looks like "runners Knee" Wednesday 12th Rest Thursday 13th Rest Friday 14th Soccer (4miles) Saturday 15th Rest Sunday 16th 6.4All easy Didnt make the 40 but no pain in my knee. Managed 6.4m on Sunday with only minor discomfort. Will reduce mileage this week as well to give the knee a better chance of recovery. Not the best start in the 40/40 group.

Hi Holly, I'm so happy you're coming to run the R& R in Seattle this summer!!!! It will be a fun race for everybody I'm sure of it. In the meantime thanks a lot for taking care of all these numbers.. Mon: 7.24 Tue : 7.24 same time, same route ,same running buddy as above!!! Wed: 7.5 Thur: 7.25 Fri: 7.25 Sat: 7 Sun: 5.5 Total 48.98 Francesca

Doctor appointment today did not go all that well. X-Rays showed signs of stress fracture(s). I am having a bone scan Friday. Looks like you won't be seeing me here until sometime after the new year. This will pass. Sigh. MTA: Thanks to those passing along well wishes. I'm OK, and I will be back.

Depending on what type it is you might be able to handle the eliptical. Top marathoner Ray"rbmoose" who posts on these threads has had many stress fractures and has always come back strong after a couple months on the eliptical. Good luck.

Hi Everyone! Crazy week like always-go figure since I don't even have a full time job. I did manage to get 40 miles last week just no time to post it and the goal this week is 40 miles. So far....Monday-0; Tuesday-10.5; Wednesday-6; Thursday-2 (40 min on a spin bike though); Friday-6; Saturday-12; Sunday-6; Total 42.5 Bummer about so many injured but I guess it's that time of year in that we've all been training hard all year that some injuries are bound to show up. So heal and strengthen those weaknesses to perform even better next year! Kelly

Holly, Thanks for the welcome! Im sure your mile count is right. Doesn,t look like I'll make it this week though, Knee not great. Will try a couple of miles tomorrow. I look forward to posting for many many weeks to come.