My worry with her not doing it is what if the ITB issues arise during the race?  This run might help her see how bad the issue is.  It might not be worth it to start the race if her ITB is too bad.

But if she is going to do the race anyway, I would rest the whole of next week and do 6 on Sunday.

Ended up with 9 miles at 9:35 average, with last mile almost at my goal MP (when I had was still targeting a goal this time). Everything felt good.

D - I'm glad it was something minor. I'm sure everyone is going to be on edge for a while.

LRB...okay, okay, who got a job at Asics?

The old me would go into a store and ask to see only the shoes made by brand "X", the new me simply asks for the best shoe regardless of the brand.  Depending on the type of shoe; neutral, stability or motion control, Asics is recommended more often than not.

It was just a coincidence that I ended up using the DST 18's as a racing flat, but that has worked out extremely well for me.  Thanks for your commentary on them a few months back.

Scott T, I am a full two sizes bigger than the shoes you have, I would not hesitate to put them on ebay though.  That's where my Lunarglides ended up.

D, Federal buildings have a different vibe about them.  Whenever I go into one I think about OK, that could have happened anywhere.

Lilac four 3 mile runs is likely better than one 12 mile run.  That's a lot to ask when you have been on and off the bench.  Play it safe.

Hello to all of the ladies and to the boys.

I ran today and had two cars honk at me and a half dozen others stop to let me pass, which was really bizarre considering how it usually is.  I guess it was their way of showing support....

Morning everyone. I did an Easy 5 on the TM this morning. My calves feel tight, which concerns me. My next HM is a week and a half away and I wanted to get in some quality work before them (namely some speed work and a 13-miler this weekend). I'll have to play it by ear Hudson style and hopefully show up for my HM in peak form.

So, people continued finishing (officially) a few seconds after the bomb went off?  I wonder if they were given medals and an official time.  I know that is not important with what happened, but I'm curious.

Just thought I would share a story about a friend of mine. Not to focus too much on Boston, but she was right there when the bombs went off. If you watch some of the videos, about 20 feet behind the older runner who was knocked off his feet there is a woman in a white tank top. That is Deb. I saw another video, of the second blast, that shows her crossing the finish as it went off.

Sarah, hot 3.55.

Zelanie, I hope that resting helps your knee heal.

scottydawg, have fun doing whatever you do.

Damaris, I'm glad that everyone is safe.

lilac_jive, I hope that the ITB exercises and strength training go well.

AprilRunner, enjoy the massage and the six-mile run.

B-Plus, have a great workout.

Shari, nice nine-miler. I enjoy runs that feel all good.

I don't participate in streaks of exercise because I don't exercise on the Sabbath, major Jewish holidays, and most fast days. Those are my SRDs.

Brrrrrrr, nice easy run. I hope that your calves feel better soon.

Oski, terrific three-miler.

Welcome home Fuzzy!!!!

Great job everyone who got out today, or getting out later.

6.37 miles at lunchtime, 8:34 pace. Beautiful day, 50 & sunny, actually feeling some warmth from the sun. Actually got into such a zone that I accidentally passed my usual cutoff for 6 & ended up going a bit farther. I have also been getting a higher than usual number of honks & waves in the last 2 days.

Damaris: forgot the pre-run albuterol, but did fine. Felt a wee bit of tightness, but nothing major. Actually felt it more after I finished, and took it then. I think I'll stick with it....