Leslie - your scan went fine means you're OK? And do you trust your doc who said absolutely no running? Kelly - I always feel a little breathless when I read your posts. It's like you're doing enough for two people! Jim - interesting and good news to hear that the roller is really helping with the calf/achilles issues. And now you're hitting the weights a bit more? You're gonna be pretty studly by spring! Jewels - yes, please, do make sure your Florida weather is perfect. I'd like to request low humidity SR - got recommendations for Spring marathons on the west coast? Is Big Sur too much for a relative newbie? Off for a short and verrry slow run - and scheduled a massage today with a gal my neighbor recommends - she actually comes to your house yet charges about the same as anywhere around town Arla

Good advice Leslie. Off on another track,does anyone know how to change the colors in our new log?It doesn't seem to be where it was before?

We can change the colors??

We used to be able to have different colors for different runs (easy,tempo,etc) .I can't find where to change them anymore.My "hills" are too much like my "trails".

Alrighty then , I figured it out . For those who are interested, click "options" ,then "manage my activities". Click on "run" then you'll see the run types. Click on the run type to change the color. 8 miles tonight in yucky weather .33*, drizzly, just on the verge of icing up.

Howdy 40's! Sounds like a whole lot going on with you guys + a little running as well (or a lot in some cases). Everyday - so you're just making those 15 milers sound like nothing at all. Nice base you have there. Got any races on the calendar, or just enjoying the ride? Jim - so the utility co. calls a meeting to tell you that? Ours just sends the bill, LOL. How is Lynda's running these days? Arla - sounds like you are embracing the taper with that nice massage and science project to boot. Getting excited for you! Jewels - sounds like you're doing well easing back into the weight training/core work. Smart to take it easy at first and get the mucho soreness phase out of the way. Betting the core work will really help your running. Good job pampering that knee so it will continue to do your bidding in the future. Joe - hmmmm....a 3 legged dog? Just hanging out on the trails? Sounds like you are enjoying some cruising time on that nice base of yours. AA - waterfront Seattle sounds nice. Watch out for those flying fish if you head inland a bit! Leslie - glad your CT is done. What fun, huh? I had a head CT with that same contrast stuff...definitely a weird feeling. Bet you were drinking and peeing for a while after as well. Hope you get some answers soon. Kelly - isn't it amazing how busy you can be even without a traditional job? Hoping you find something to meet your needs soon. What fun for your snowboarding son! He must be pretty good. Does he have a coach, or just learned by watching and doing? Had been feeling a little blue the last few days. Too much work, not enough running, struggling w/ decision re: closing the pet sitting biz, TOM, etc. I had also been training (remotely) our new CPA for the last couple of weeks...sinking lots of time into it as she was preparing to take on some of my workload so I could focus on a new client. Then the owner of our firm called last week to let me know she had let her go effective that day. Lovely! Passed off work comes back my way, no relief on the old clients and I still have the new one and it's month end, quarter end, year end, etc. (whaaa, whaaa, boo hoo feeling sorry for self). So I let work , weather and general pissiness get in the way of running for a few more days. But I finally got out for a nice run in the sun yesterday at lunch. If there was ever a doubt, I know for sure now that running is a natural antidepressant. It was such a drastic contrast how I felt before vs. how I felt after. In the interest of mental stability, I WILL run no matter how busy work seems to be a the moment. Have fun out there my friends, and goooooooo Arla!!!!!!!

Easy 4 today, well maybe not so easy as I had a pretty stiff headwind for half of it and pace reflected such but thats ok. The irrigation rate plans are so complicated it takes a meeting to explain the options. We are hooked in with the utility co-op that supplies much of the CO front range and we are basically at their mercy but net, net, net we are looking at a 5.7% rate increase for electric rates. I better keep at it, trying to lock in some diesel at these lower prices. Later gators

Leslie - your DH makes a great alarm clock, yes? Carol - Sorry to hear that you're getting buried, but good on you making your fitness and sanity a priority! Amazing how you can head out the door all kinds of glum/cranky/whatever and come back positively giddy. Woke up a litte sore today from the massage, she did some deep tissue work and kept finding problem areas where I thought there weren't any. My ITB was tight on both sides, and some of the small muscles around the shoulder blade were pretty crunchy, if you know what I mean. Water, ibuprofen, and a hot bath on the menu today! Anyone have any comments on humidity? Fresno isn't exactly sticky, and I have no idea what a person does to deal with that stuff. Arla

Anyone have any comments on humidity? Fresno isn't exactly sticky, and I have no idea what a person does to deal with that stuff.

Don't wear cotton-you'll be soaked! Like Leslie said-be prepared to drink more. I bet you'll be fine. Rainy and icy here today-Joe must have sent it to me! Thanks! I wore my Ice Bugs and didn't have any problems. Ice Bugs are sneakers with tiny spikes on the bottom so I don't slip! I hardly ever wear them because they're useless with any snow on the ground-the spikes aren't that big. Keep your chin up Carol, I'd help if I was closer Jewels-Have a trainer take you through the machines and get you set up correctly so you don't hurt yourself and keep in mind some weight machines are not female friendly in that they don't adjust small enough or the lightest weight can be too heavy still for some women. There are plenty of free weight alternatives to the machines. Jim-Keep up the strength work, it does the body good-this goes for everyone! Everyday & AA-looks like you're fairing well. Good night! Kelly