Re the videogames: the sacrifices you make for kids.... actually hadn't done that in a couple of years or so.. Laurie - DD is saving her money for a Wii... it might be awhile. I refuse to buy another game console or games even, I am not supporting the habit anymore. So, they have to save their money & work their rear's off around the property to earn extra money. Thinking work has slowed down, actually came home by 6:15 last night - woohoo! Think I'll go out & get some exercise & do a bunch of fun stuff with DD today.

Linda, yay! that's progress. i know. but it is. ok. No More Videogames for you young lady. Now I understand why you've been working those hours. Hope it will get easier once it's a routine. Glad it's settling down a little. You know, my neck has been bothering me a lot lately. I keep trying to identify what I'm doing that's different. Hard, because I keep changing what i do & the cause & effect isn't always immediate.. I do have to stop tree trimming for a while. 2 chiropractor visits recently, each time it was way out of alignment. Eliz good for you. both for the very cool Kayak Tour, & your longest run in a while. I think your training approach is just right. Thanks for the good advice. . good timing. happy paddling, Kevin. How much time are you spending in Maine? How's Max? Mike, I'm glad you've found a better route. Is it a little eerie to be downtown that early? I've not started my watch a couple of times lately too. So, I have to blame my brain box? sigh. I was hoping it was , um, well probably my polar's fault. that was the best i could do. Wow that's a small town! How far are you from work? Laurie, I hope Sunday works out & you like the other runner. I've actually been thinking about running with a group, believe it or not. probably won't! but I'm thinking about it. I ran a little with someone last week at the gym, & it was actually fun. There's a marathon training group that I could join in with sometimes, at my usual river route. & one other one. Problem is (besides the fact that there will be people there!! and that i will also be eating dust) is that they don't start till 8:00. Thanks for the orthotic suggestion. Doc says surgery would be better, not sure if the orthotics would help or not, & my insurance doesn't cover them. I have an approach I'm trying for now, which is more along the barefoot running philosophy & the direct opposite of what I've been told to do. But I'm tweaking it along with what I can figure out about what irritates these joints, & will just have to see how it works. I got some Nike Frees. didn't you have problems with them? How much did you run in them? I'm only going to do a little, & build very gradually. 600 meters so far. ;0. Roberta, I think it's great all the things you're trying to do. I bet you're still motivating all of your family! I've lost track a little, has anyone suggested pool running to you? They must have. But just in case not, it's supposed to be great. & should be fine for your foot. There are a couple of great links, if you'd like them, let me know. Hi Joni, & anyone else I've missed. I forget what i reported last. feeling a little crummy, so i took friday off. thursday was the elliptical & 3.3 miles. today was house cleaning & gardening. & resting. hoping for a good run tomorrow. I'm re-reading a book on running & the alexander technique. I like it. happy weekend!

Hey, dg, thanks for the suggestion about pool running. I'm dying to run again - anyplace! I've been doing the foot exercises daily and icing my foot each evening and if all goes well, will try walking/slow running this week. I miss it, and reading all of your reports makes me "hungry." 9+, flyin? WOW!!

L's, I hope you are running this week. Advice from my PTist. Warm up, stretch, run slowly a short distance, cool down, stretch. I followed her advice to the T because I didnt want a relapse. Mike, never compete against a kid on a video game. They will win every time. I learned this the hard way. Legs feel good today. I think I might try mowing the lawn later. Laurie

Roberta - yay on the go ahead to run again! We are leaving on vacation tomorrow - YAY! I'm going to enjoy this one. Haven't been able to get much exercise in this week with work & preparing for vacation... but I plan to recharge & get some running in on vacation. Oh by the way, I'm down to 1 anti-inflammatory a day

Hello Everyone, Roberta - congrats on the go ahead (kinda) to run. Take it easy. Laurie- Believe me, I learned the lesson about kids and video games a looooonnnngggg time ago. I've been getting my butt kicked in that department for almost 20 years now. Linda - Yay on the medication reduction. Have fun on vacation. Is this the Disney trip? Enjoy yourself and your Dad. Debbie, They got lost. It was raining buckets. they gave up and went back to their hotel. So, I treated myself to dinner and Fat Tire Ale. hey, maybe we can find you one of those clicker/counter things that you can carry with you. Where would you look for one of those? These hills and the temps have been kicking my butt. Then I remembered back to C25K, how if you are having trouble with anything. . . slow down. So I did. The 3 miles on Wed were great. 4 miles this morning, great. I'm so excited. I also, finally was able to get my introduction to the company's health facility that is onsite. My key card should work this coming week. It's full of treadmills, stationary bikes, elllipticals and weight equipment. I can't wait. Cheers Everyone! Mike

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