NICE tempo Erika!! I've said it before and I'll say it again you're going to KICK ASS at Vancouver!

Frankie stayed home from school despite deciding last night that he was ready to go back. He just didn't have much energy this morning and there was no way I was going to send him to school like that. As it is he's not happy that I'm not letting him play outside at recess this week or do gym when he does get back to school. Thankfully his fever is gone and it doesn't look like it's coming back. I've started running a fever (Sat Night) however I'm only having stomach pain so I think I caught the same virus the twins had it's just effecting me different. If I run today it will be after Ken gets home. THIS is what I love about Taper! I don't have a real schedule and can just do whatever (well except for intervals)

Oh I had this feeling the past few days at the top of my hamstring like something wasn't releasing. No pain whatsoever just weird feeling. Asked dh to massage the area. Felt great until he decided to do deep tissue massage (he's actually pretty good at that despite not being trained). OMG OUCH! Needless to say he said it seemed to be more of a groin problem.  Culprit was probably the weighted lunges I started doing 3 weeks ago.  that and not stretching well enough after doing my leg workouts. Anyway the weird feeling is gone. No lunges or extra leg workouts this week!

Ran early for the first time in awhile... I really prefer this, so I may have to talk to DH about a plan for the mornings.  I know it's tough for him to leave a little later, but it sure is nice to have my run done by 7 am.

Ran 6.5 miles in 57 minutes and ran with a woman from my neighborhood that I've only run with one time before.  Our schedules never seemed to work out.   She's positive and energetic, which is really helpful when you're not awake.

Started out with a full moon and stars and then ended with the sunrise..   just gorgeous.

Went out for 6 but decided 5 would be enough.  Legs a bit tired, maybe a bit sore, but none the worse for wear.

5.1 miles, 47:13, 9:16/mi, AHR 131 (67% MHR)

Hope your meeting went well, Mr. I, and that you walked out of it with a raise.  

If you would like to see the Wineglass race report, I posted it at http://www.runningahead.com/groups/MastRun/Forum/62765341527c409ca360f8e177054825

Rest day for me today -- knee a bit tweaky and I don't want to push it before the next race.

lou-  love the race report.  It's so great that you're in such top shape that you can hold back so much and still record such a fast time...  BQ without meaning to-  that's awesome.

Hope you got for your run Mr. I

Hope the rain goes away, Bugs.

I'm debating on how long of a taper to do for this one.  There is a 20 mile race this weekend, which will be exactly 2 weeks before the marathon. I think if I ran it slow and easy I'll be fine.  I've done 3 week tapers and 2 weeks-  and I don't seem to notice that much of a difference.

 

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 NOT EVEN Lou! GREAT report!!

Thanks guys!

I think the 20 miler is a great idea Kimmie!

GOOD LUCK ERIKA AND PACE!!!  You guys are going to ROCK!  

This week is going WAY TOOOO SLOW! It's very windy here today but I managed to get out and get 5.5 miles done at the parkway. Frankie went to school and it went well. We'll see if he ends up going tomorrow. Today was a half day.

Hope everyone is having a great humpday!

6.1 miles, 54:16, 8:57/mi, AHR 134 (69% MHR)

Felt great -- recovering nicely.