sloppy day today, waiting for the snow and wind to move in, off to the gym in a while for some neglected weights, and to start working off some of that wonderful lasagna. I am signed up for the Jingle bells run (5K) Sunday, I will go since I can walk to the start, but I might be wearing my heaviest boots and my heaviest coat. Wish I had some Yak Traks Franc is signed up for it, It might be too ugly to even drive there in the snow and ice? and Tet's tie was commented on last night, he even wore shoes!!

It looks like a great time was had by all at Franc's house. I love the picture! Tet sure looks like he's enjoying himself. I'm salivating over the lasagne. Tim, keep us posted on what the doc says about your foot after you have the MRI. I know it is not sounding good, but at least he gave you the thumbs up for pool running. I've got to say Tet, the way you describes that 50K race is enough to turn anyone off. I can't believe you weren't able to talk Franc out of it. I am now going to be eagerly awaiting her report of the race. Meg

Boy what a day...now I am finally off for my MRI which the doc said wouldn't take long at all. For those wondering the why's and if's...You have to remember, the first doc recommended a boot that I declined because of how much I HAVE to walk around at work....which he said with a boot on, wouldn't work out so well. Plus, I still wanted to cross train. I do still limp, but I almost think it is out of habit now, rather than pain. Heck, right now my foot doesn't feel too bad...except for the places where they stuck me with the stoopid needles this morning. In a rush Tim

5 miles for me in the chilly weather....wonderful walk!! Perch -- Were you on Garrett Rd. about 6:30 this morning?

Easy 3.1, kinda cold at 13 F but no wind to speak of so not too bad once I got my layers figured out again. Crosstrained this afternoon climbing and checking the corn in 6 grain bins, used to whack me out for the day, no big deal anymore. Still a little AT and hip a little tweaky, seem to take forever to get over completely. Can't fathom a ruptured Achilles, this tendonitis is bad enough. My college roomate had his Achilles severed when his horse stomped on it and had surgery to fix but 20 yr olds heal alot faster than us. Nice pic of the GTG.

Crosstrained this afternoon climbing and checking the corn in 6 grain bins, used to whack me out for the day, no big deal anymore.

Ain't that great?!? So sucked it up and did my hour of core/strength training when I got home. Unfortunately, during my warm up, I seemed to have done something to my left hamstring, which has been a problem in the past. I knew I should've stayed a sloth today. Oh well - ice and ibu are a wonderful thing. Hopefully they'll make me all better for tomorrow's run. Tim - I did a boot cast for 4+ weeks when I severely sprained my ankle. It was obnoxious and you have to walk slower, but it's not horrible. It was better than the crutches I was on for the two weeks before. I didn't sleep in it, but I think I wore a smaller splint at night that held my foot steady.

Steve, a PF boot is totally different than a AT boot...sorry I know this. Yours was to keep your foot upright, my foot needs to be stretched forward like pointing my toes all the times. Minor surgery today, that I will let ya know about later...I am tired and sleepy. Good night all... Tim

TimBo, sorry to hear about the continued bad news. Holding my breath till tomorrow to read about your surgery and MRI results! Perch, that HIE sure makes you fast! I should try staying at one... Yesterday you said you tripped on an interstate on-ramp... what were you doing running on an interstate? Tramps, good luck on the half - looking forward to your RR! Leslie, your story about the oil field workers stopping to help you reminded me of a similar but opposite story: one night I had a flat tire on the way home, and a guy stopped to help... but he was dressed nicely (like in a suit), and I was in grubby fieldwork clothes. So I asked him to just park behind my truck with his headlights on, so I could see and be seen, and I changed the tire myself. He seemed to feel kind of bad about not helping, but it was actually a big help to have him there. Francesca, your homemade lasagna sounds wonderful! If you're bringing some to the Seattle R&R gathering, I might reconsider joining you guys! I have a pasta machine that I haven't used in years; I should get it out again. Enke, nice picture! But why do you have your coat on? Were you coming or going, or just cold? Munch, glad you got out for a walk today - how are you doing? I've been at a two-day training class and didn't have time to run or post yesterday, although I did read the daily. No, I didn't get up early and run before work... I thought about it for about a minute and decided no way. The only reason I thought about it for that long is that Tim asked us to stop with the excuses and go running. Sorry Tim, I'm just not a morning runner. Anyway, today I stopped at the rec center on the way home and ran 4 barefoot miles on the indoor track. Mile 3 was in 9:05, the rest 10:00-10:15.