Sloppy Joes and lemon meringue pie? Damn! I want a metabolism like Tall has (but not a triple M bustline )

Here is a link to the hand warmers I use, (I couldn't get their web site directly) http://www.amazon.com/Heatmax-Hot-Hands-Handwarmer-pairs/dp/B0007ZF4OA I once called the company directly to inquire about getting some shipped to Canada (1-800-432-8629) sounded like a one person operation, but they were very accommodating, As Amy indicated, I originally hoped to use them with my SCUBA dry gloves in the frigid waters of the Puget Sound, alas, they quickly use up the oxygen in the gloves and quit working. If you want to want to extend the life of the hand warmers, after your run, put them in a zip lock bag. they will quickly use up the O2 in the bag and stop working, when you take them out, they will heat up again. For gloves, I like these, not enough for the really cold weather, but good for about anything Seattle throws at you http://www.180s.com/pages/catalog_view.aspx?g=1%2c2&y=2&i=92&c=1 Tim, You have a great attitude for getting through this, I know how frustrating this is, I have to admit I didn't deal with my last injury well, and mostly just withdrew from the boards. I am trying to get back into posting here. My Pelvis stress fracture is an old story, it happened about two weeks before a BQ attempt, I did everything I could to maintain my fitness during my 7 month hiatus, (lots of HARD elliptical workouts, and I hate the elliptical), 5 months after I was able to run again I got my BQ. I have had a forced layoff for most of '08, I haven't handled it as well, and I haven't stayed in quite the same shape. End of December I thought I had a stress fracture in my heel, when it didn't get better, I finally went to a doctor, referred to a podiatrist. He diagnosed, Bursitis a steroid shot almost instantly cured me about 4 months since my last run. I began ramping my mileage back up while the foot doc made some orthotics. a month later the Orthotics ruined my feet and I was off for another 3+ months. I am now running well, with the Orthos, long run is back up to almost 20 miles, and I am optomistic about plodding through a Maui marathon in Janurary. Good running, and non running all. Dave

Another tip about hand warmers...and I have found it is fine to do. If in a hurry, I put them in the microwave for 5 seconds, then another 3 seconds....bam, their ready to go. I was worried the first time I did this, but nothing exploded or anything like that... just a few seconds at a time though, and it's the one's you have to take out and shake up. (you guys don't even want to know the other things I have experimented around with, and have it back fire Thanks divechief, nice to have you back posting Tim

7 mile brisk walk for me this afternoon. Feeling pretty good....back is talking to me on occasion.