Hi all, The Dead Sea 1/2 marathon got canceled twice and I was totally devastated. It was the biggest thing I had been looking forward to since the beginning of October when I arrived in Egypt. Now it's going to happen on April 18th and I won't be around for it. I am however planning on running the Sharm El-Sheik 1/2 Marathon on the 13th of this month so wish me luck. My goal right now is to consistently get in over 30 mpw. I'm still trying to build it up to 40mpw, but for some reason, life keeps interfering with my running. Have a great month, Lu

I reached a new high point for mileage last week,44 miles or 70kms. Almost makes up for taking off 5 consecutive days the previous week, for 17 miles, or 27kms. Mr. Inconsistency, that's me! The months are ok, though, I am about 60 miles ahead of last year at the end of February. Let us know how the race goes, Lu.

Hello March! Just passed the 1,000 mile pace bunny, which means I can officially (my rules) join the 2000km (1,257 miles?) group. I'm working my way up to a 30 mile week... Happy monday, A

I haven't checked in in a while. Wow, my HM is only 7 weeks away, May 5. I still have some minor pain in the shins, but it hasn't kept me from racking up some decent mileage. I am running a 10 mile race on April 4. I haven't raced since last August, so I will give this a go so I know where I am fitness wise. Right now I have no idea how I am going to pace the half.

Good job, 2late! Nice to see you back, Mr.PH. My mileage has been as inconsistent as usual-last 2 weeks lots of good running, this week almost nothing. In my defense, a friend died this week, of cancer, which another very close friend also has, and I really was not in the mood. Visitation was Friday night, so no run, funeral Saturday, bright sunny day but cold, 30F in the morning. Charlie was a long time member of a car club I am involved with, so as a tribute it was decided as many as possible would come to the funeral in our (Triumph) sports cars, mine is a 1965 with wire wheels. We went with the top down and nearly froze, but Charlie would have smiled! After 3 days off I had a great 10 miler on Saturday afternoon, lots of energy, fast pace with little effort. My race is last Sunday in April, time to start thinking about some tempo runs. Good runs to all! Simon.

Okay everyone, I shove off for Fl and won't be back until the 26th. I'm still hoping ot run a 5K in Lauderdale on the 21st, but I've emailed the race directors twice for directions etc and haven't heard back from them. If I don't have an email from them by the time I get home tonight, I'mm going to save myself $25 and just run when I feel like it when I'm down there. Catch you all when I get back. PS Has anyone heard from Cheffy lately? Larry

Hey--sorry I've been MIA. Was at the park with the littles on Thursday and listen to this--I had my big toenail KICKED OFF by a random little kid. Well, my fault, I guess, who wears sandals to the park? But, end result, podiatrist had to finish the job and there's no running until the thing gets a scab over it. He said it'd be a week max but it doesnt' look like it's anything close to it. I'm going stir crazy! Hubs says it's forced post-marathon recovery, since I was on pace to log close to 30 mi the week after I ran it, but I miss it and I fear what it'll do for my summer conditioning. Nothing to it but to cross train while I wait, though. Glad to hear everyone else's training is on track . . . keep posting those race reports!