Erika, I really admire how you've been staying with your workouts through your injury. I WILL RUN TODAY. There, I said it. Now maybe I'll do it

Nice running everyone.... how did your run go Dave? See, I asked you about it because I know you did it. that Shan, she sure is a motivator... I ran 14 miles this morning and it was really cold- for me, anyway- 22 degrees- I realize that's nothing for Erika and Bugs. But I was cold... glad to do the first 7 with friends and then I finished. Love feeling so tough running in the cold. I went to Starbucks afterwards and found an icicle in my hair. yay! Bugs, hope your party goes well. Shan, good luck on your 10K... it's tomorrow right? Dave, time to get back to it, man! how did the promotion stuff go? Erika, way to tough it out and hang in there and yay for your son.... that's got to feel good. Everybody else: hey! I guess we'll be waiting for Murphy's report... as well Shan's too, right? I'm slightly brain dead , so forgive me if I've forgotten anyone's details or gotten it wrong. I'm directing a big production- kids' musical tomorrow morning and my brain literally hurts. Too many cues to remember... but it's so much fun.

Greetings from Vegas!! Getting ready for bed..Its 8:30. Marathon at 6:00. Ate good the last 2 days, lots of good carbs, and am well hydrated. I think I'll be good. I am a bit tired, but that should guarantee a good nights sleep. Got a good 7-8 hours last night. Took it easy today. The conditions should be perfect. I like my chances to get my goal. Ideally I would have liked some rest last week..but nothing ever goes perfectly..I have gotteen in eliptical and treadmill work thats not logged.. Im bib 4730. I dont think theres any live updating. I will try to post from my blackberry after its over.

Today's the big day, Murphy!! I actually thought about you doing the whole pre-race thing when I woke up this morning. Sort of glad I didn't have a marathon today Shan, what is your goal/strategy for the 10K? I know I had talked about being there but as it turned out my older daughter has a chorus recital today and I need to be there for her. Way to stick it out on the treadmill, Bugs. Brian, how is that knee feeling? Woke up to the first light dusting of snow of the season (I can almost hear Erika and Bugs groan at that one with the weather you've been dealing with). Kids were excited yesterday, even more than the usual pre-Christmas crazies. Went out for my short route (3.8) yesterday and felt so good I extended it to a bit over 5. Looking back, my legs hadn't been right since my heavy miles leading up to my marathon in October. Once they got tweaky, I sort of alternated rest/runs to the point where my taper got me to the starting line healthy. My point is that the layoff weeks appear to be paying benefits. Legs felt good yesterday and felt fine coming down my stairs this morning (sort of how I grade them). Peach, if you're reading this, a month off won't kill you. If you've got the green light, start now and pull back to a HM if you don't think you're prepared well enough. Easy runs to everyone except Shan (who should smoke her 10K) and Murph because a marathon is never easy.

I think you can go under an hour, Shan, but it won't be easy. Looking forward to a race report. Also, thanks for asking about the promotion Kim. I have a picture from it that I'll pass along to anyone curious but you have to email me to get it. My mother and her husband came up from SC and I managed not to say anything too silly in my little speech afterwards. MTA: I let the dogs out today on my run. Hills and tempo stuff with my last half mile before cooldown at 6:50 pace. Might not have been smart but damn it felt good

Gun Time - 58:05!!!

haha IT WAS AWESOME!!!! I ran with a girl whose goal was under 1. i've run with her a couple times so I knew we are good running together. Coach told me to go run with her and have a good time. So I did - she kept reeling me in because I apparently like to go fast - I know we did a sub-9 mile somewhere in there in all my excitement. OHH and the wind was against us the WHOLE freaking way!! So at the end there is big behind hill so we hauled up it and I thought I was gonna die. With like .5 left I picked some dude and said I'm beating him. And I told her to do the same. And then I was off - I just couldn't hold back anymore!!! So off I went chasing down this guy and with like .1 left I flew past!!! Did a nice dry heave once I crossed the line and prayed that wasn't my finish photo!! PS My chip time will be sub 58. I will be adjusting to that time when the results post online!