Note to self: Just because it is only 20 degrees, does not mean you should forget the sunscreen, especially when any sunlight gets reflected off the snow, so you get a double dose of sun. Good to see you running again Peach. Shan, sorry to hear you had to give up your big dog. It was the right thing to do, and it still hurts. Bugs, you aren't supposed to get sick till taper time. Lou, how was the skiing? Did take running clothes, but my running clothes are shoes, shorts and short sleeve tee shirt. Did not feel like running in that in 0 degrees in the dark, on icy sidewalks in a town I don't know that well. So no running.

Pace - hope your back gets better quickly!! The relay sounds fun! Cash - ohh you were away I wondered where you'd been! Hope you had fun!! Bugs - I could never be disappointed in you! I'm a big weenie... still... I thought I was over that... but while i ran on the treadmill I got a cramp and started seeing spots and my vision was blurry... about 1 mile in... so i stopped... i donno why I stopped - I felt fine... i'm just the world's biggest weenie... if you could all reach through the monitor and slap me that would be AWESOME... THANKS IN ADVANCE!

i'm just the world's biggest weenie.

This: is the worlds biggest weenie. You look nothing like it. Of course, waiting for a good foot of snow on the ground probably isn't helping your running We've got nearly a foot of fresh snow and all the schools are closed. Government is on a two hour delay even though its still snowing. Huh? Guess I better get ready for the 25 mile trek into work. Its going to be like Planes, Trains, and Automobiles today. Sorry to hear about your back Pace. If you heal up and run it, Lou and I may have have to come out for it. Enjoy the slopes, Lou. That's plenty of a workout for me. I wouldn't be thinking of running I remembered again why those fast finish long runs are infrequent. Pretty sore afterwards yesterday. Felt basically like I'd run a marathon. Hips were a bit cranky this morning shoveling snow. No running today but I expect to get back on the treadmill tomorrow.

Sorry bout the sun burn Cash. Enjoy your no run day! Sorry to hear about your back Pace! Back issue's are NO FUN!! Enjoy skiing Lou! NICE run yesterday Dave!! Glad to hear we're not the only one getting snow. I really should of checked the forecast Saturday night so that I would have made sure to get up early yesterday to get a run in before heading out to Jersey. THIS is why I have such a hard time taking time off. When I do something always happens and I get more time off than I bargained for. Kids have no school so another off day for me *sigh* MTA: Great job on the LR bugs

I'm a big weenie... still... I thought I was over that... but while i ran on the treadmill I got a cramp and started seeing spots and my vision was blurry... about 1 mile in... so i stopped... i donno why I stopped - I felt fine... i'm just the world's biggest weenie... if you could all reach through the monitor and slap me that would be AWESOME... THANKS IN ADVANCE!

I agree you're not a weenie. I'm not sure what's going on. Are you still sick? Still dehyrdated? Try to get some healthy eating in, a nap, and go for a walk and get some fresh air.

Hey everyone. Lots going on here and I feel like every time I pop in there's too much to remember. So... Have fun skiing and don't forget the sunscreen cause it could make you sick which could affect a relay run that you hope goes well. Hmm, did I get everything? We got about 4 inches of the white stuff last night and they just finished sending the plows out to clear the road for my run later this afternoon. That's so nice of them. Have a great Monday! I'll post after my run.

I love those relays!! The Ragnar del Sol Relay in AZ just finished up last weekend. I ran it last year but couldn't do it this year. They are a blast! You guys will have so much fun... oooohh! I'm green with envy! Shan, sorry you had to give up your dog, but that's a very responsible decision to give her the better home if you couldn't keep her. And everyone needs to throw themselves a pity party every now and then. The key is to know when to leave. Sounds like you did that. Good for you! Have fun skiing, Lou and Cash. Sorry to hear the east coast is getting all the snow and you aren't. Always seems to work that way. I wouldn't worry about getting runs in, either. Mr. I, choosing between sleep and running sucks. I have to choose between general family time/housework or running. I do miss out on the former, don't care so much about the latter! Bugs, here's another atta girl for your run. Wish I felt good about mine... Sorry to hear about your back, P2R. That sucks. I know cuz I'm there too. But mine is self inflicted with too much snow shoveling on Saturday... I'm blaming that workout for my sucky run yesterday. Goal was 20 on the treadmill. Was going to start out at 8:49 pace on a 5/5/5/5 progression run. Probably should've started at 8:57 (6.7 mph), but nooooo... I felt pressed for time so I thought, "let's just speed this thing up a little!" Started with 5 miles at 8:42, 5 at 8:34, 4 (oops) at 8:27... really struggled through that mile #14.... then last mile at 8:50. I probably could've kept going for another slow 5 if I'd given myself a break, but I'd hit a wall mentally and physically. Felt like crying. What a baby. But I walked a mile to cool down and got off. Now I'm looking at how I can re-arrange my schedule to try again next week, and that might actually help with the travel schedule I have later this month.

Erika- I still think 14 on a treadmill, especially at that pace, is amazing. Ok, if you live in Alaska- doesn't everyone have snow blowers? I'm sorry if that's a stupid question. Remember, I'm from Florida originally. And DH is out of town, so I attempted the shoveling this morning and gave up because of the wind.