When I ran the relay in AZ, we were in the last starting group. I didn't fully understand what that meant until later when one of the guys at the exchanges asked when we started. I said 5 pm and he said "Oh, wow, you're one of the faster teams then!" That was kind of cool. I want to do more "fun stuff" with my running. Sort of wish I lived somewhere closer to "all the action." Cash, actually, we have a flat roof garage that sort of serves as our deck. That's the roof he does his thing from. Right in view of the kitchen window. Lovely. 45 minutes of pool running tonight. I had the deep end, 4 lanes across pretty much all to myself. Water aerobics was going on in the shallow end, but they blocked off the entire 4 lanes for it. Two lanes left open for lap swim, and each had swimmers. So, I strapped on my belt and did laps (loops?) around the deep end, including about 9 at a faster harder effort, with a "recovery" lap after each. That water aerobics class is kind of funny, and scary. They play pretty good music (the teacher is a past women's masters fitness champ for the State and I think some regional competitions, Sheila Bratten I think) but it makes me wonder what the water displacement factor is for that group... Oy. I always finish with a couple laps of my lame breaststroke, if only to prove to the snickering young men in the hot tub that yes, I CAN swim! My foot sure likes that pool running. I end with a few minutes of holding it under one of the stronger vents at the end of the pool... sort of a water massage thing, felt good.

Cutting calories is a great way to lose weight. Before I started running, I lost 20 pounds just by cutting calories. How fast are you losing the weight? Maybe if "too" fast, a happy medium can be met by splitting the difference on the calories, giving you more energy for the workouts. 7.1 miles, 57:14, 8:01/mi, AHR 153 (78% MHR) including 8x20sec striders

Mr. I- sounds like you're paying attention to how you feel and adjusting accordingly. Had a nice 6.5 miles with some hills thrown in. 59 and sunny outside- felt warmer than that. Thinking about Bugs' family and friends in Fargo.

Makes weather in Alaska sound inviting.

Heh, that's what I was thinking! Makes my whining about the new snow on the road making my running difficult sound downright snivelly. (is that a word?) I sure hope you can kick whatever it is that has you by the tail. Such a drag to be sick or just feeling poorly for so long! More pool running for me tonight. I was thinking of trying a run, but there's nothing really to be gained by that (not even making a PR month... I'd need a 12 miler to do that!) so I bagged up March and put it in the books at 214.3 miles. 600.9 YTD. I think that's ahead of where I was last year at the end of March, but my month was 226 last year.

I emailed doc, and we're going to try a new medicine. Glad to be trying something.

Good news -- best part is that your doctor is so accessible.

Good news -- best part is that your doctor is so accessible.

He is a friend, fellow runner, works with my husband and values a working computer, and I saw him last week. But yes, I was really nice for him to help me via email. Erika, That's how I feel about me being sick. If I could just bake in the sun I'd feel better. Hopefully you have good weather for Boston, not just for the race but to get a break from the weather. Snowing here today, it won't last long.

I couldn't help myself... 7.5 miles today, nice and easy. Total for March was 100.1 miles. Not my highest month total (133 something last November), but I've now topped 100 4 of the last 6 months. Thankfully, my body seems comfortable at this volume.

tyap, good job on the 100+ miles for the month. You are right on track for a great fall marathon. It's your first right? murphy, don't look back only forward. You also seem to really improve when you run those marathons one month apart. Maybe you need to find one in June but keep running in between them this time. P2R, You need to wash down those advil with beer. Helps the aches. Hope you're right about tomorrow.