Hey! Just wanted to say hey and thanks for all of the support here... I knew when I finished that I couldn't wait to post something... I actually have a blog that I don't write on very often, because I still can't fathom that anyone would want to read it. But, tomorrow, I may write a more detailed report about the race. It's good to be home. Good running you all!!! I'm just a little sore today.... 8 hours in the car was fun... would have been worse if it was yesterday. Dave, to answer your question, yes, I will be running Boston 2010. and bugs, you know, that I didn't intend to have NO long runs in the month of January. Yes, I think, like Erika said, that I was in decent condition... probably from Marine Corps, but I wouldn't recommend going into a marathon on 30 miles per week or less. The weather and the flatness were two contributing factors to me getting the time I wanted.... and there I go again, talking about me and my race. Hope you all had a nice three day weekend. Time to set a goal for the National Half.

16 today. Figured it would be a good day for a long run since this weekend was too hectic and I have off for pres. day. It was very very nice. Although I definitely got punished for my last week of eating poorly and not drinking enough water and probably the lack of sleep... really the last week I felt like I was on a bender - eating crappy food, sleeping 4 hours a night, drinking more wine than water... I paid for it today, but it was a good pain and I think it helped jog me back into the right mindset!!

Very nice! Way to go! That's a great way to get back on track! 7.5 today. I have a class 'til Thursday, so the lunch workouts are a no-no, and I'm joining the morning sun worshippers, at least until the snow falls late tomorrow, then it's probably evening and indoors. Love the class, but not the timing. Last week was kind of a downer with a busy day at work on Friday, and then more snow on Saturday, and family plans on Sunday. Blah. Time to right the ship and get back at it though!

Good job on your 5 Yapper. 40 minutes of weights, followed by teaching spin, then 4 miles on the treadmill, then swam a mile. Body is tired now, but pleasant tired.

3 this morning.

Pace - it's coincidental. I had off yesterday and moved over the weekend so that was the best day for a long run. I'm sorry your Mii is old and fat - I'm sure the real you is youthful and runnerly!!!

Nice runs everyone. Nice to hear your just "a little" sore, Kim. Tough night last night with a 2AM visit to the emergency room with my youngest with croup. Was having trouble breathing and I didn't want to take any chances. By the time we got there, the cool air had helped to clear her lungs and we ended up going home without seeing a physician (she was breathing easy at that point). She seems fine today. 7 miles on the treadmill today with 5 at tempo (7:42 down to 7:19 pace). Might not get a longer run in tomorrow and wanted to get in my speedwork for the week.

Great runs everyone!! I agree Mr. I about the extended warranty on the ipods. I've replaced mine at least 3 times. I got in a nice 4.1 mile run this morning and will be going out sometime before the kids get home for my second run. I missed not having my dh to run with but such is life. Guess I was lucky to have the few weeks to run with him. I really hope this change does NOT mess with his motivation to keep running.

Shan, first of all, be sure you aren't in the company of some jerk who thinks that sort of nonsense is fun. Geez, what a loser! Start out on easy bike trails or paths with not a lot of traffic or sharp turns/hills. Get your confidence back a bit, then venture out on some roads with traffic (ride on the right with traffic). I think you'll be amazed at how quickly you get a feel for it. So what are you guys doing to your iPods? We have 6 in the house, the oldest being my old 3G with the dock (it looks huge and clunky next to the newer ones), then DH has an old silver "mini" which is what later developed into the Nano. I got the boys each a 8GB Nano for Christmas back in 2006, and DS1 got a new iPod touch this past summer when he got his MacBook Pro (iPod was free after rebate!). Oh, and I got the 30GB Video iPod in Sept. 2007 from a conference door prize. All still work just fine and get lots of use. I always wonder what people do to theirs to make them die... No run for me last night. Or anything else after parent-teacher conferences, taking car to the shop, checking a couple of furniture stores for floor lamps (apparently a hard item to find?), stopping for gas and groceries then home to starving children to make dinner. Oh well, first rest day in 2 weeks so I guess that's ok. I sure hate that zero on my log though. My car will be done today (just maintenance stuff, thank God), and I hope to get a run in tonight. For a "buildup week," I'm off to a slow start.