That's good news, Marcus! Wow, 15 miles. I'm going for 11.8 on Friday, my longest run ever. My ankle still twinges - feels like a headache. Sometimes on the inner part of my ankle, sometimes on the back, and sometimes on the outer part. I hadn't thought about it, but I haven't felt like it needed icing the last week, either. So I guess it's improving, just very gradually. I'm so glad you're progressing well!

I like odd numbers! Actually, I happened to do 9.4 miles two weeks ago (went longer than intended), so I did 10.6 last week, and then 11.8 this week makes sense because my HM is my next long run! Equal increase in distance (almost) each week. Engineers are anal about numbers, right, Jeff? My running partner and I are actually going to go down to the HM course (York, Maine) on Friday. It loops through the town, so I figure we can shorten the distance to what we need.

Yeah that's pretty weird Teresa. Since I got my Garmin I try to end every run on a whole mile and have actually ran a few laps around our parking lot to get that last extra .1 in.

My God. Well we all play our own mental games, don't we. I have to lose some weight before Chicago. I lifted too much while I was not able to run and am too big up top, although the wife loves it. I don't look anything like a runner right now. Not even close. But I figure training with this extra weight will make me faster when I peel it off.

You should update your log so that we can see how much weight you have to lose! DS is learning about mental games. After his 3-mile race Friday (2nd place, 15:36), I asked him if he congratulated the winner. He said, "Yeah, I told him congratulations and that his kick is better than mine." That surprised me, because DS is not exactly a humble kid, and usually would never admit to ANYONE being better than he is. Then it dawned on me, and I replied, "OH! You WANT him to think he has a better kick than you, right?" He just got a big grin. See, he got something from his mother, it's just not speed. I fully expect him to beat this boy sometime this year.

Then it dawned on me, and I replied, "OH! You WANT him to think he has a better kick than you, right?" He just got a big grin. See, he got something from his mother, it's just not speed. I fully expect him to beat this boy sometime this year.

Smart boy. I am up around 180 or a bit higher. But my waist and neck are still the same size. I have 5 weeks to lose it and it won't take more than 3. I am good about dropping 10 lbs quickly. MTA: That pic in my avatar was taken over Labor day weekend. MFTA: So was the one in my profile...forgot I put that one in there....jeeez.

Bugs, congrats on your fast race! What a neat experience to have, going that fast. You're right, I still need to call the chiropractor I go to occasionally to see if he does those treatments. Can't hurt! I'm glad your ankle feels better.

Thanks about the race. I can't believe I did that. More offer the treatment than I realized. I've had it done by three chiropractors and each had a different touch but each were helpful. The first was too agressive. It may hurt a little but I was in crazy pain when that lady dug into my leg. Make them stop if it's like that. It may hurt, but you should feel it relax too. I can do some treatments like on my achilies myself now, using arnica oil and a butter knife. Much much better than the stick. Hope you make the call, and if you have any questions I'd be glad to help. I just hope this ankle stays better. 9 more days of tough training till 2 1/2 week taper.