Jimmy - that's scary about your dogs.  I've never tried Trifexis.  I won't now.  Ours has an eye infection we've been treating (from rolling in the dust in Arizona, I think) but he's doing well now that he's got the ointment and antibiotics.

Kristin - so sorry about your foot.   Will you get an MRI or just stay off it for a month or so?

I had a really good run this afternoon.  The sun came out, so we drove over to the park where DH walked Ben and I ran two loops, totaling 4 miles.  They had plowed the asphalt paths, so only the bridges were icy.  It felt so good to be running in the sun looking out at the snow covered hills.  It only felt cold when the wind was in my face.  I was able to run more or less at my normal easy pace (between 10:30 - 11:00), which is encouraging.

I had a really good run this afternoon.  The sun came out, so we drove over to the park where DH walked Ben and I ran two loops, totaling 4 miles.  They had plowed the asphalt paths, so only the bridges were icy.  It felt so good to be running in the sun looking out at the snow covered hills.  It only felt cold when the wind was in my face.  I was able to run more or less at my normal easy pace (between 10:30 - 11:00), which is encouraging.

Ahhh, Ginny this sounds so nice.  I'm glad you had a good run.  You're going to get back into the groove sooner then you think.

Kristin, again,  I just feel so badly for you.

Zelanie - 60 miles Nice! How did it break down per day?

Awood - I hear ya about not running over 10. Here's how my first 50 mile week looked a few weeks ago. I ran 6 days - 10.24, 8.1, 6.05, 10.35, 9.2, and 6.2.

Kristin - I broke my cuboid bone in a motorcycle crash years ago. I think it can dislocate and can be popped back in place

Sorry to hear about all the pet problems out there.  They love us unconditionally.

As for me, I ran 7 miles on the roads as they were beginning to freeze over. When I got home I slipped on my own driveway and almost went down flat on my back - No fall, no damage, thank God.

Kristin, is the time off paid? Any bonus to getting a few days off?

I got my 3.1 in with a temp of 8°F and feels like of -5. I had a blast.

Gustav - That's a good looking week of miles.

obiebyke - I don't know why I'm just not into running in that cold of temperatures this year.  That may changes as winter goes on, but I'm still not there yet.  Last year, I was all for it.

Dan / Gustav - You guys tweaking knees and slipping in the driveway are making me feel better about running on the dreadmill again.

I got 7 in tonight.  Was going to go a little further, but oh well.  It felt good, and I finished listening to one of my favorite workout songs of all time; Lunatic Fringe by Red Rider.

tracilynn - You've got quite a few years to train then.

Oh Kristin that totally sucks Ask about MRI if the x-ray doesn't show anything - a stress fracture won't show up on x-ray until it's healing/healed, I believe my orthopedic dr had to do the x-ray first to get insurance to cover MRI.

Jimmy - hope your pups feel better soon!

Jack/Brad - belated congrats on a beautifully executed first marathon, will comment on RR when I'm at a computer I'll come say hi if you decide to run Boston in 2015!

Super busy week as usual. My lab mate/partner in crime is defending his thesis on Friday so I'm trying to get all my work done early this week in anticipation of being overly festive on Friday afternoon, haha I did 2 miles on the treadmill (blech) followed by OHP and deadlifts at the gym today, 3ish miles outside planned for the morning. I've had a hell of a time trying to get out the door to run in the mornings lately because it's so dark/cold, I just ordered a reflective vest so I can't use darkness as an excuse to sleep in anymore!

I will never BQ, so after Saturday, I will probably stay with the Half. Being a Half Fanatic seems like fun.

Damaris, your Avi looks weird! Haha,