After watching everyone run so hard and so well yesterday at the Disney Marathon, I couldn't wait to run today! First run since last Thusday. It was really interesting to be on the other side of the ropes and see a race from that perspective. Anyway, inspired by all of them, I went out and ran 13.1 miles at a cruising pace of 8:30. Miles 6 through 11 were all at 8:15 pace. Felt great. I had been feeling a bit of upper leg aches in the abductor area (inner leg?) this weekend, but nothing during the run. Bill

Good morning everyone - Happy Monday Wow Bill, yet another greta run for you...WTG and keep up the good work...you truly inspire me Buddie!!! Can't beat starting the week off with a 1/2 M... Nice run for you too Craneium in cold Burrrrr conditions. I imagine lots and lots of folk lost money and stuff this past weekend with how the NFL games turned out. Guess what everyone....I am back in the game....finally. I magically woke up Saturday morning and thought wow "my foot feels perfect" I went to the Y to lift weights and do my core work. After wards I decided to do some overall stretching, and especially on my injured foot. I did some heel lifts and heel drop downs and had full flexibility with no pain...heck in a careful way I tried to make my AT hurt...couldn't. So I went home and decided a very very short run might be a good idea. I got bundled up and ran to my 1/2 mile point with absolutely no pain, then turned around and walked back home to be on the safe side. I then did some more light stretching and called it a day. Then I thought to myself, I bet I wake up tomorrow morning (Sunday) with my foot hurting again.....nope, didn't happen and my foot felt great, and still does this morning And I am sure this was not because of wearing my new boot for only one week, but rather it was just my time with the time spent not running and recovering from an injury....but will still wear my boot / boots. Ok here is my plan from here: I am still not going to run again for about 2 or 3 weeks, or so. And now I am going to work on some strength training and stretching my AT, that Matt (Twokitty) Emailed what he did to get back to running again. He said when I was pain free I could indeed run, but I really really want to be on the safe side (where in the heck did I get all this patience, and being so smart about this is beyond me)...but glad. Thanks to everyone for your super support, helping this stubborn guy get through a tough time. Magical indeed....and I am so excited. TimBo Boy, I really like this new format...I can better see what I am typing before I post it...cool. And Tet, - according to the Tapering Rule Book. A short "test" run under a mile does NOT count. So I am still the Taper King...for now The bad news is, I woke up Sat Morning with a cold...and still feel like crap, but I am taking Zicam regularly.

Good morning guys. Cranium - hope you look good in black and yellow! I was hoping that would have been a better game. It's interesting that 3 of the home teams lost. Next weekend will be some good football. Nice run this morning, Bill. I didn't notice what the temps were in Disney yesterday. Was it too warm? I may have missed your post, but was there a reason why you didn't run yesterday? Yeah - Tim! Great news! You have to take your victories in small increments, now, and don't be too eager to jump back into your normal routine. I'm so happy you were able to run a little. You must be thrilled. Intervals for me this morning. A mile warm-up followed by 30 minutes with the dreadmill set at 6.2 rest, 7.2 work, 2 minutes of each followed by a mile cool-down and some inclined lunges and ab work. It didn't feel as hard as last week - maybe there's hope for these old legs yet. Bitter cold predicted here for most of the week with highs of -10. You don't want to know what the low temps are supposed to be. They're saying this is supposed to be the coldest week of weather here in the last ten years. Looks like it's a week of running inside. I don't know if anyone is a "24" fan, but it was fantastic last night. Can't wait for the next episode this evening! Have a great day, everyone.

Jlynne, I wasn't planning to run Disney. This was a Erika visit for me. See her RR. Bill PS: the weather was heavenly!

biketm great to see how good the AT feels! I know it has been a long, long, long wait for this to happen but that is the great thing about running injuries. Unlike some other sports, if you let them heal they do and off you go as good as new! It will be great to read your run and then race reports in the upcoming months. Then I get to read, and laugh at, your future encouragement to others sitting out injuries with the story of the year you had to "couch potato" for a few months due to an AT injury after attempting a marathon with it on the fritz! All if you have not read Tramps' run report from yesterday's thread I highly recommend doing so! Very cool read. Do you find that on some pairs of shoes the laces keep coming loose? I have some pairs like that, and have had to double knot them to keep them from coming undone during the day. Then I read this article in Runner's World about something called an Ian Knot. I doubt I will use it instead of a double knot while running, but I have been using it on my walking around shoes. It takes a bit to get the knack but it is actually pretty easy to tie and it works great! If you have some shoes that come undone during the day I highly recommend giving this thing a shot. Just work on it for a day or two and you will get it. The original article had diagrams. The diagrams are useful but I think more useful after you watch this youtube video that shows you (way too quickly) how to tie the thing. I am going to attempt my first 20 miler of the current training cycle later today. It has to be today as this place is going to turn into an ice box later this week. Although the predictions have become somewhat less dire as the week has progressed. The overnight low Saturday was forecast to be 2° but is now "up to" 14°. I hope it keeps going up! My DW has indicated she may do the 15K race Sunday if it is not too cold. It would be her longest race ever if she does, so I am keeping my fingers crossed. Before my run today, however, I am going to the first of my two doctor appointments for the week about my leg. But, the good news is that my leg is feeling better. For the first time in a long time this morning I put my foot up on the bathtub to put on some body lotion and I was pain free. I am attributing this to religiously using a 3" cushion with holes in it under my right bursa sack and left whatever it is that hurts. Since I started doing this the reduction in soreness has been spectacular! You can see it in my workout times. My pace from last week is better by nearly 30 seconds. All this continues to point to my problems arising from sitting injuries! How the heck do distance runners get sitting injuries! UGH!

Yeah Tim--but be sure to avoid any irrational exuberance. Nice running this morning. 5.2 miles @ 8:29 pace. Completely mundane and uneventful, with no military escort or anything.

Tim, Bet you never thought you'd get such satisfaction out of .5 mi... Twocat, Have a great 20 miler! Cleanup day here at the house -- slug day. Renee is not amused. Oh small data point -- my husband is having the exact same back spasms and left leg pain as I am. I think this is an occupational issue as I've been having him do more of the kiddo lifting etc. And, when he runs, the leg pain goes away too. Can't wait to see my massage therapist tomorrow and see if she can give me any hints as to what the root of this is.

Handymom Here's a wave to you from Eastern Iowa. I saw your mention of Blizzard warnings. I was beginning to wonder if there were any other IOWANS here. You should be seeing snow shortly.......I think they have us down for a Noon time start. No runs for me yet today. If the weatherman is right it'll be the treadmill tonight. I had a great 12 mile run yesterday. Opened up at an 8:34 pace but finished my run with an 8:05 average and I felt very refreshed after a nice cool shower. I don't have a Marathon planned for this spring but with the way I've been running lately I wonder if I shouldn't give my 6 yr old PR a shot. Tramps Great report from yesterday. Thanks for taking the time to share it.