That would be 9 runs in 11 days for Shan. Yeah!! Little log stalking. I've got to figure he's a jerk at home and isn't getting any satisfaction there either. Maybe if he could run, he'd feel better. Works for me.

may you could offer to run with him?? then when he's a jerk you would have the satisfaction of knowing you can kick his ass on the asphalt! Thanks! I'm feeling much better!! Epiphany's are wonderful things!

Have fun Erica!!

Bugs, you are being smart to listen to your body Shan, good for you for consistent running! Dave, sorry you're dealing with a jerk. Have I ever mentioned that most of my co-workers are young guys in their early 20s who like to look in a mirror? (I'm a personal trainer) I just bought a heart rate monitor... I know it's probably too late to be using one, but my Dr. recomended I use it to make sure i go really easy this am. I'll be running 16 that may turn into longer if everything seems ok.

Ran 11 progressive miles this morning. Next week will be esier, keeping mileage, cutting back some intensity. I've stacked a lot on in the last few weeks. I'll catch up later. I'm going back to bed. Or eating a lot. I can' decide what to do first.

We're a package deal though. I'd bring the whole crew most likely. DD3 might be great birth control

Had my best 20+ miler ever this morning (though I guess it's only my 5th). Was planning on 20, but at 19 I decided to go 21. I stopped there but had plenty left in the tank. Really needed this as bad as my last 20 miler went. Jerks at work . . . I work with a bunch of investment people, so don't get me started. Most are OK, but there are always a few. Shan - glad to see you out hitting the pavement again. Bugs - we've had the minivan talk, and it's stopped there so far, just talk. But, with #2 due in January, you never know what might happen. DW has always been dead against them, but I won't hold her to it. Whatever she thinks is most convenient, I'll probably go along with. I like to pick my fights, and that's not one I'd be willing to pick. Kimmie - I almost always wear my HRM, but don't really run by it anymore. I used it a ton last year when I was first building my miles. I couldn't get much over 20 MPW without nagging injuries until I got one. Then I used MAF to build my miles (180 - age +/-5), ran around 150-152, and it worked like a charm. Now, I use it more to measure progress. Every now and then I'll look back for a similar (distance, course, weather) and see how the HRs compare. And, I'm just a data geek! Mr. I - Nice run. Sometime I need to pick your brain about all these different types of runs. I pretty much stick with easy, long, and an occasional tempo. Well, that's all. Everyone enjoy their Saturday!

I can't WAIT to have a minivan!!!

Uh... I know what you meant but damn those things can drive awful (my apologies to the minivan drivers in the group). My wife steadfastly refuses. She wants one of these: http://www.buick.com/enclave/

it only looked like it had 1 row of seats never mind so 4 big seats and 1 bench row... can you fit car seats in the regular chairs? what if you have another one?