These racoon stories are depressing! I hit a deer a couple of years ago, and pulled over to see if it was OK (and if my car was OK). It was lying on the side of the road looking at me, but it couldn't get up. I felt so helpless. My car was OK other than a mashed bumper/light, so I drove to work and called the sheriff to report the deer and see if there was anything they could do. Steve, you can wear tights and a kilt, and a cape too! Erika, I can't believe kids in Alaska don't dress for the cold either, especially when it's -25. Yesterday, DD walked home from the school bus in 6 inches of new snow (unplowed) wearing skate shoes and low socks. She complained that her ankles were cold, and I suggested she wear boots. She gave me the eyeroll and said no one wears boots to school. But she did agree to wear taller socks today. Our weather isn't balmy, but isn't bad either. It was 26 degrees at lunchtime, and I ran 5.5 miles in about 3 inches of new snow, wearing yaktrax. Any of you in a super-Tuesday state? Colorado has caucuses tonight, and I'm planning to go.

Carolyn--be careful out there--our NPR station is saying the turnout might be low in CO. due to the icy roads. Say, where were you hiking in WY in that photo? I'm just on the other side, in SD. Tammy--we'll pay for the video!! I wish I had run at lunch, but I continue to nurse the ankle--half elliptical, half dreadmill.

Steve, you can wear tights and a kilt, and a cape too!

Life is good

Late post for an early run. Nice long runs for charley, Peter, perch, Tall, eveyday (and weekly mileage PR), WRFB (progression run and weekly PR), jjj, Evan (wicked cold), hallar, Tammy, biketm, SueT, CNY, deez, PDR, and Twocat. This morning it was pleasant, low 30s and just a light breeze. The paved roads were wet but clear of snow and ice. I was able to avoid the gravel/dirt roads like hopeful had. I got in 8 miles in about 1:14 for a 9:15 pace. A good day and good runs for all. TomS

Halllar, you got it in 1 it's the plan. Good luck with yours too. Thanks for the advice all on the garmin, it will be released over here mid march (405) £268 or about $ 536 is what I have seen so far. I might but the 305 is only £129 $ 258 I have been thinking about it. Will check out the 201 in the morning, night all. Roy

Hey Guys and Gals Struggled with a cold last night, dry throat and stuffed up head, youngest daughter had same problem and she crawled into bed with me last night. Not very restful but nice. Ran 52 minutes tonight in my new shoes Mizuno Wave Rider9. Big and heavy. My Mizuno Perceptions were due to be tossed, I ran way to many miles in them...so had to get rid of them...The new shoes are very heavy and feel slow but I know in this heavier mileage time it's okay...In a month I will be going with the new and lighter Mizuno Wave Elizir 3 which will be my racing shoe this year. Anyway the run went okay but I am bushed now...and will do some light weights and then get some reading in before a huge day tomorrow. Take care my friends. Tall

The only place I walked this morning was into my Oncologist's office. Today was my long treatment and the dreaded shot. For some reason, today was harder than before...I've been a little down which is not like me. Maybe I need to go shopping!! The PA and nurses keep asking me how the pain is. This stuff must get pretty bad. If it gets to the place where I can't walk any distances, I'm going to organize an event here for all my CR Boomer and new RA friends!! Instead of running or walking, we'll just eat and drink!! WooHoo!! Oh, I'll be having another PET scan in March and should have my tumor marker numbers by Friday. Praying they are down.

Thinking of you Munch and praying too. A party sounds like a great idea! You are amazing. CNYrunner