Laurie said: "Bill has been promoted from running partner to boyfriend." Whoo hoo! Cool! Now if only I could find someone to promote from running/sailing/kayaking buddy to boyfriend. No run for me today, which was hard, given the near perfect weather - high 60s, bright sunshine, low humidity - but feet needed a rest from 2 consecutive 4+ mile days and I was kinda tired all over. Even so, I made a huge investment in my running future today - I'm getting fitted for custom orthotics next Friday. Hope to have them by the beginning of February. I've been struggling with the modified SuperFeet for a year now, and they're better than my own not-so-super feet, but the podiatrist and I agree that it's time to go "custom." If I only increase my mileage from 2007 by 10 miles, they'll cost only $1 per mile. But I'm a cheapskate, so this is another incentive to ramp up the miles in 2008! Of course, now that I've made the decision, I want them yesterday. Down 1.5 pounds since Friday, but it's mostly because the holiday wine and Christmas cookies are finally all gone! Good runs, all, Eliz

Good morning everyone, It is so nice to have everyone (mostly) back and posting here. (sigh) Eliz, I hear you about the cookies and candy finally being gone. I live by myself and I don't know where it all came from. I know I didn't buy any of it. I sure ate a lot of it though. Congrats on your 1.5 lbs. I hope the new orthotics work. Cheers Everyone! Mike

Good Afternoon Everyone, Well, it was a little cooler here this morning. I ran 4 miles this morning. It was a little on the blustery side. Cheers, Mike

Kevin, you youngin'

Hi guys. I'm sorry I haven't been around much. a little too much to catch up on everything right now... most of you already know what i'd say to everything anyway. Kevin, no sympathy here!! (old. sheeesh) happy birthday to DD. I'm glad she's still dancing. did she like it? Jem, I just read something good about the Nordictrack, but I forget what it was. That's nice you're walking with your DH. You really hate walking in it? I really liked it pre-running, but maybe it was a different thing, alone & going fast, than a companionable walk. Linda, I'm so glad you're doing so much better! tough schedule though. that sounds like pretty good cross training after a long day... do you still go to the gym, or do you do them at home? I"m re-reading your posts... i'll have to compare my tm posture vs non tm. hadn't really thought of that. i know my stride tends to be too long, may have mentioned that already. anyway, lots of good advice, much needed. thank you. I found a link the the information I mentioned; it's not available printed as I'd hoped it might be, but there are podcasts or mp3's. I'm on a different OS right now, it's not saved here... but I'll send it soon. How's your dad? Laurie, good to see you back after you started this thread! Is your hamstring better? good luck to Kim with her knees! congratulations on your 5K. have fun Saturday. Eliz, did you get your orthotics? how is your new program going? Mike, it sounds like you are back on schedule. (sorry you 2. running out of steam) Ok Teresa, another bio. I started running in the very end of august (2006) when we were going out of town --I'd been up till 12 the night before & was up at 3 the next morning because everything was crazy. On my usual walk with one of the dogs I decided I was in so much of a hurry that i'd run it, and ended up liking it! that was it. no plans or motives. I started running as I could during each of my walks (5 days a week)... run till you think you'll die, then walk a little. Too fast, too hilly. sort of a textbook version of what not to do. The beginning of Dec., searching online for stretches I found Cool Running, a great source of information, started making some better choices. I was sick January through the beginning of April, had to stop doing everything so pretty much started from scratch then. My longest run was 7.16 miles, last september. Was up to 20-25 miles per week & feeling good, then I pulled my hamstring Oct. 2. I'm still trying to fix it. I've had a marathon planned (since april) next October, so I better get back on the road fast! I'm married, have 1 grown daughter & 2 grown stepsons, i work mostly with computers. sorry, this was pretty boring! I've been sick for a few days & am getting wiped out again. You sure have had some major ups & downs, I'd love to hear how you managed to get through them. short report.. did most of pilates workout 2 this morning & some TM tonight. the end.

So...do you think she liked it?

A quick "hi" to everyone and a test to see whether I've managed to figure out how to change my avatar. Eliz