Holly, I hope I am wrong but I've got the distinct feeling your MS track is like mine. Only .22 mile around once. Still you are doing great workouts. See if you can find a HS track to sneak into....you look about 17 right? Rest day. That little 4.25 mile run yesterday wiped me out. Will run again tomorrow.

I like the term 'race kit'. I envision a Revell or MPG plastic model of a muscle car. This is far preferred to the term 'race bib' which makes me feel like a sloppy baby. As for Topol, I unfortunately can't think of him w/o thinking of that "smoker's toothpaste" from the 70s. See a 1984 TV add for Topol here. Ok, somewhere between 11-15 easy miles scheduled for me today. Guess I'd better go do it.

Good luck to Tall, Byl, Tamster, and anybody else racing this weekend! An hour of core/strength this a.m. Was suppose to do 30 min of cycling, but I'm just too frigging tired with all the extra 2 to 3 hours of work I'm doing at home right now. Between that and what I think is early meno problem (Cripes - I'm only 43!), sleeping is an issue. Oh well - life goes on! The ankle is finally feeling normal after the shot. Won't know if it actually worked until I try running again Monday. And since I can't run, LOTS of yard work in my future this weekend. The Hub might go into shock when he sees the planting I have planned. Later ~

Holly Extremely....and I really mean Extremely nice running ! When are you doing a 5k again ? Your going to blow thier doors off ! And while I do agree about the stretching......I'm very guilty of not.

Can I quote myself......obviously so.... Even with the new information, the above still applies.

Karin – I think that UD may be the closest college track, but I’ll check around. Slo_Hand – I won’t be doing any 5ks until I sometime after the Seattle R&R (6/27). I’ll see what’s offered around here toward the middle of July. ETA - {{{Teresa}}}

Oh, well, I need to stop obssessing - everything will turn out OK. He could go to our local community college and probably do great.

Hang in there Teresa. One time I had my own business. A small Control System Integrator......thats another story and another life but I can certainly relate to your deadline anxiety ! BUT.....wanted I wanted to ring in on was the college thing. I'm graduating my 1st this year......Sunday actually......she's very intelligent but not studious. She has had a tremendous year. She was Band Majorette and will be leading the band in Hawaii in just a few weeks . The whole college thing, the fiscal thing, yadda, yadda yadda....oh boy. She did extremely well on her "pre-SAT" only to totally get the date wrong for the real test and completely missed it ! In short, she'll be starting at the Community College. It pains me a little because she is musically gifted and there is no music program. But......it's damn tough to make a living as a muscian. I'm just hoping she keeps it in her life. I think we have a solid plan for her. It's very affordable, if she buckles down she's still eligable for grants and scholarships and she is going into nurseing so she'll have income potential after her 1st 2 years. Now with DS we're a little more educated and we're getting started much sooner with him. I wish you guys the best and just like I had to be reminded......It's the parenting, not the sheepskin.

Teres, What Karin said. I have two in college and one sophomore in hs. We were fortunate that the first two got into the college of their choice. I worry about DS2. His grades aren't as stellar as his siblings and he isn't the best test taker. But he is smart. Here in Virginia they have a 2 plus 2 policy. Folks can attend community college for 2 years (get an associate's degree?) and then, if they maintain a certain GPA, they are guaranteed admission to the state colleges. I think this is a very good deal because the community colleges are a lot less expensive. Some folks think kids that go this route are "missing" something. But I don't. Don't worry. With as much cred. as your DS has, he will get into a good school. (We are going to visit Maine this summer, you're on the way to Bath, right?)

Finally got in a 5 mile walk today without pain. This is the first time I've been able to walk since last Thursday. I woke up in the wee hours on Friday morning in so much pain I couldn't walk, sit up, stand up or even dress myself. Started taking my oxycodone and pretty much took at least one or two every 4-5 hours until Sunday afternoon. It never really stopped the pain, just kept the edge off. Have a stronger pain medicine now and sure do hope I don't have to use it. That had to be the worst pain I have ever felt.