Hi Pens.

DD2 has her XC race in a bit then we are headed to Zion for the week. Good times. That's my favorite place to hike and run so I'll be in heaven. My 5k went well yesterday and I met up with Redrum again.

Jack, I'm so jealous of your trip!

C25K W6D3 = 22 minutes, no walk breaks. That felt harder than it should've, but it's done!

I just got done with 5 with DH.  I was really struggling for the first half of the run before I realized that I was simply over dressed.  I took off my headband/ear cover thing and felt much better afterwards.

My little sister finished Philly in 4:24.  She was really disappointed with her time -- I can only some day hope to be that fast.  I guess it is all relative :-)  Maybe in 5 years if I can train consistently and keep on top of my injuries I can have a goal to aspire to.

I've been contemplating running Grandma's Marathon this year as my first because it takes place on my last day of being 29. (That way I'll have run a marathon in my 20s...)  Seeing how much my little sister struggles makes me feel like it probably isn't the best idea - but who knows.  Maybe if I am feeling good in mid march and there's still space I'll take the leap.  Otherwise, NYC 2015 will be my first full.

sapf - I was reading an article the other day about how many people run their first marathon when their ages is in years that end in 9 - i.e .29, 39, 49, 59.  Somehow changing decades makes you want to make the most of your time on this earth.

Jack - have fun in Zion.  It is one of my favorite National Parks, but I have several of those.

Traci - I'm glad your stomach felt better.

Obiebykes - good job on the 22 minutes.  I remember doing that leap in distance.  It's not easy, even when you've done it before.

Rachel - is Alaska finally getting some winter weather?  I understand it's been warm the last few weeks, after an early cold spell.  Good job on the TM miles.

Jerry - we also had a last blast of good weather, so I definitely understand getting out while you can.  Slow miles count just as much as fast ones.

AFM:  beautiful day - 55 and mostly sunny.  I wanted to do a long long run, but didn't want to push it by running my usual hills, so I headed up to the dirt rail trail in Shippensburg and ran my first ever 16 miler.  I was good for the first 11, then my water breaks became more frequent and a lot longer.  Still, I finished.  Very stiff afterwards, and a little nauseous, but otherwise I'm good.  It was fun to see so many other people, as on my usual routes I rarely see anyone: runners, bikes, walkers, a horse and a couple of Amish buggies when I crossed a paved road.  Nobody running my direction, unfortunately.  I was hoping to have someone to run with.

Bummed that I had to ax my run today. Spent the day cleaning my dad's house to prep for T-day family overflow. Expecting 30+ family for dinner Saturday so very busy week ahead.

Traci, glad you are feeling better.

Docket, can't imagine your breathing frustrations. Sure wish you'd find relief so you could get out there and run as hard as you want. I've been a fan of your posts for as long as I've been reading running forums here and back on RW.