Ironic I'd be starting the thread- I've run 3 miles this week, those three on a hotel's treadmill. I've been at a hotel because my youngest daughter, 5, was injured on Friday 27 March and has been in the Pediatric ICU at Albany Medical ever since. She's suffered a severe head trauma: a sculpture fell over onto her at a school event. She was helicoptered to Albany Med's emergency room. The only "procedure" necessary thus far has been an operation to place a shunt (sp?) into one of her ventricular regions into which some blood was seeping. Her Mom and I have been trading off night duty. Ellie is recovering with remarkable speed: she's managed to get her spark and humor back. And although she's on Dr. ordered bed rest, she's anxious to get out and about. Poor thing-she's been bedridden for over a week. I'll have an opportunity to run this afternoon, but honestly feel a little guilty about it. People keep saying "take care of yourself," and I do certainly lean on running to keep my wits about me, but although Ellie seems to be out of the woods, and surrounded by other family members, it seems selfish of me to concern myself with running while my youngest has to stay in bed. Like I said above, She's making remarkable progress, and the support of our families and friends has been heartfelt and reassuring. Please run a mile for her today? I really believe in healing vibes. More later as she improves. We're all cautiously optimistic. Walt MTA: Go Holly!

I'll have an opportunity to run this afternoon, but honestly feel a little guilty about it. People keep saying "take care of yourself," and I do certainly lean on running to keep my wits about me, but although Ellie seems to be out of the woods, and surrounded by other family members, it seems selfish of me to concern myself with running while my youngest has to stay in bed.

What do they say on airplanes? Something like, "In the event of a loss of pressure, be sure to place the oxygen mask on yourself before assisting your child." There's a reason for that; don't feel guilty. Scary stuff. I'm glad to hear she's improving. It's a Holly-day today, isn't it?

Ironic I'd be starting the thread- I've run 3 miles this week, those three on a hotel's treadmill. I've been at a hotel because my youngest daughter, 5, was injured on Friday 27 March and has been in the Pediatric ICU at Albany Medical ever since. She's suffered a severe head trauma: a sculpture fell over onto her at a school event. She was helicoptered to Albany Med's emergency room. The only "procedure" necessary thus far has been an operation to place a shunt (sp?) into one of her ventricular regions into which some blood was seeping. Her Mom and I have been trading off night duty. Ellie is recovering with remarkable speed: she's managed to get her spark and humor back. And although she's on Dr. ordered bed rest, she's anxious to get out and about. Poor thing-she's been bedridden for over a week. Walt

Thoughts are with your daughter for a speedy recovery. I can only think how messed up I would be if this happened to one of my girls. Take care...and get out for that run...it will help everyone. Planning on an easy 8-10 today which will put me over 90K this week, which will be my biggest week ever...The next 3 weeks will be even bigger as my marathon is less than 7 weeks away...so I expect 100K weeks for the next 3 at least. The interesting thing is that my new coach really piles on the fast stuff and tempo stuff and I am probably running half my k's in the fast zone. I am only running 4-5 times a week though so I am getting or trying to get a lot of rest. Take care Tall

I agree Walt, especially now that your daughter is on the mend, it's find to run a bit. That sounds incredibly scary, though.

Sunday = 16 miles - 2:19:42 - 8:44 - Avg HR 125 Max HR 136

Hi, MR -- Nice run. While my HR was a bit higher (as we all know you can't really compare individual HRs) our pace was similar. (Not that there's any competition here ) Congratulations, Skip! Go Holly! My run this morning was a good confidence builder. I was wondering how it would go with legs a bit tired from yesterday's tempo, but I was fine. 16.2 miles, 2:19:04, 8:34/mi, AHR 149 (76% MHR) 5@9:10(138), 6@8:41(146), 5.22@7:53(162) all splits: 9:15(150), 9:08(136), 9:17(134), 9:03(141), 9:06(141) 8:50(143), 8:51(146), 8:46(141), 8:34(146), 8:34(148), 8:32(153) 8:09(157), 8:04(160), 7:58(162), 7:46(163), 7:36(166), 1:36(167) [0.22=7:16] I have a head cold, but my nose didn't run much during the run. I'm sneezing and nose is running now though. Time for some more sudafed.

Good Morning Everyone, Holly: You Go Girl!!! Walt: I will keep Ellie in my thoughts and prayers today. Hope her recovery continues to go well. Karin: How come no UCONN posts? To bad about the men's team, but the ladies will make up for it today and Tuesday. I have them beating Oklahoma in the final. I did my LR today. 14 miles in 2:16:57-9:47/mi. It was a beautiful morning with plenty of sunshine and a perfect 55 temp. The only bad part was that the tree pollen has been very high this week. My nasal passages were really stuffed up over the first few miles, but they cleared up by about mile three. Have a great day everyone, Bruce

Thanks for all of your thoughts. I suspected this would happen: I set out to run and found I had very little energy and no ability whatsoever to concentrate on running. I ran a little over 3 1/2 miles in 30 or so minutes.....then packed it in. I didn't know that it was Holly's marathon day....I hadn't been near a computer all week. Off to the hospital.....there was news of continued progress this morning. Walt

Hi everybody. peaking to see if there's any Holly news yet. I hope it went well. Walt, I'm so glad Ellie's making progress. Like has been said, scary stuff!!! I can't even imagine. Poor thing. Poor you! yes, run. give her a hug for me? I ran earlier, but she can have all of my miles. Am sending healing vibes... So many great runs today. Skip, if you're looking in, congratulations. I'll have to go over to KR & read your report. Hoping you didn't get to check out another med tent! MIne was just 8 miles, didn't go quite according to plan but it wasn't too bad. Sleep & nutrition haven't been quite up to snuff lately. 33F, & windy, but the sun came out by the end. ave. pace, 9:40, max 8:07. ahr 0, max 0, so I didn't burn any calories. Miles were 10:53, 9:56, 9:20, 9:10, 9:18, 9:18, 9:36, 9:15, finished at 8:29. I've been making a recovery drink to try to catch that 30 minute window, I figure every little bit helps! Protein powder, pineapple, blueberries, a little yogurt.. Driving home with the relaxed smile you get after a run, I glanced in the mirror & saw blueberry goodness all over my nose.

Walt! Holy Crap! Big {{{ }}} to you and your daughter. Trying to contain a 5 yr old. You have my sympathies. I'll have my 5 yr old say her prayers tonight for Ellie. Tell her she's got a 5 yr friend in NJ who's thinking of her, OK?? Hope the rest of your family is holding up alright too. No run for me this morning. I couldn't sleep last night. Alarm went off and apparently, only my arm and hand woke up to silence it. Don't remember hearing it. Kind of glad I didn't run. In church I think I got an inkling of what's going on with me and my running. I'm not letting the races come to me anymore. I'm forcing them. Oh, I'm getting the job done, but I know I'm forcing the results, and it's not satisfying. It's taking away all the magic, and probably holding me back from an even better performance/result. I'm glad I didn't run yet today, as now I have something to contemplate while out there later.