Afternoon!  I am in court all day (just turned on my laptop for the afternoon session).  I have 4 miles and weights tonight and then I can pick Bugsy up at the vet after 8pm if he has not thrown up any food (he hasn't so far).  My dad is coming today and he is cooking us dinner too.

Lizzie, nice run.  Thanks!

Laura, it's hard when you work with someone that's not pulling their weight, but hoping this is the catalyst for her to start doing more.

Judy, awww, poor cat. I didn't know they made those either!

Diane, those temps sound great to me (without the wind).  And for December, I suspect they are mild?

Sandy, nice 3!  Well, their buttermilk chicken tenders are not too bad so that's my go to whenever I am forced to eat there.

Karen, good luck with the prep and keep us posted on the weight.  Yeah, one thing is hearing people say it and another thing is believing I can achieve it.  I am finally starting to believe it.  The fact that I wasn't too sore post race makes me giddy even.  I could have run Tuesday, even Monday (although my ass hurt still then).

Cathy, awwww.  Don't tell her yet (although you are risking someone telling her for you at this point, at school).  I know my mom ruined it for me early enough (even though I was already suspecting something weird).

Kathryn, nice 6.  Good luck on the race!

Tessa, yeap.  Not worth a PR or whatever if you're going to finish loaded. LOL.

As to all these accusations, it's not surprising but at the same time, everybody and their mother are coming out of the woodwork with things that do not even sound like abuse (while others are super bad), so I wonder if those will eventually start hurting the most terrible ones (minimizing their effect).  It's systemic, that is clear.

Busy day at work which is good! Thanks for listening to me vent ladies! My mind is just going crazy and I am worried about losing my HCBF. I just need to have a talk with him and get it over with!

Laura – That is not stupid! I would have been angry over that also. Your response was PERFECT. You are right – things have to come to a head in order to get better. A lot of things haha. Good for you for applying to another job. A lateral move is OK in my book if you are going to be happier in the end!

Judy – Short scrubby and feisty..LOL! Amber alert for a house cat?! SERIOUSLY? Uhm..I would be mad. Have a good run and a great time at dinner!

Diane – Whew, that is cold! Just remember that you will most likely feel about 15 degrees warmer than that. A lot can change between now and then too!! I completely agree with you on this sexual misconduct stuff. I feel like it’s a bit out of control at this point! I am sure what he did exactly will come out at somepoint. Babysitting is a good idea haha. I always hear that its different with your own though. A rowing machine!!! That is an awesome idea. Those things are hard.

Sandy – OOOO updating the shower next year? That is exciting!! I agree with your take on Matt! Why is this all suddenly coming out? Its just weird. There has got to be something pretty justifiable though. Who the heck knows. Nice job on the miles this morning! Sorry you were coughing but I bet you felt good to get out there. Your MX trip is going to be so much fun! WOOHOO! My gloves..I have had them for years so I think they are just falling apart. I use mittens rather than gloves..I had a hard time keeping my fingers warm in regular gloves. I just need to buy a new pair. Just an FYI – we all feel fluffy around this time of year. Hahaha. How often do we get to eat this good?!

Karen – I didn’t even think of the fact that you can’t eat anything after your run. BLAH. I get less hungry after a run too. What is with that? NO, don’t apologize..I am glad that I am not the only one that has been in this situation. I don’t think I really need advice..I think I just needed to vent. The one person I usually vent to – HCBF – I can’t right now. Plus I cry everytime I even try to talk to him because he is my everything and I don’t want him to leave! Sigh. Nice tips for Diane! I completely forgot about running GEAR. Duh Liz. HANG IN THERE!!

Cathy – I guess Santa likes Italian! LOL. Hmm..I wonder if she does still believe. Its cute either way Hmm good idea about the cheap gloves. But they are gloves not mittens right? I have better luck with the mittens for some reason. I hope we can work things out too. Its almost more me being brave enough to admit it to him. That is going to be the hardest part. Good point about the elliptical.  OH meant to tell you - thanks for the suggestions on the shoe  insert! I bought one and the first couple days I was wearing it it made it worse - but now..I don't even notice it and I haven't had any additional PF pain. Wooho! Thanks!

Kathryn – WOOHOO nice job on the run!! Sorry to hear about Katie and Petunia  UGH on work being slow. I am sure that makes the day drag. I saw that about Garrison Keillor!! What the heck is going on!

Tessa – LOL at your explanation to Cathy. That is probably so true. Doesn’t want to jeopardize gifts! Nice miles this morning and good news about the kitties. Twin Cities marathon registration opens in Feb. Does that mean you are coming?!

Docket – Hope you can get Bugsy tonight! Have fun with your dad! 100% agree with your take on the accusations.

OH we got onsite security dogs! I just met them..SO. CUTE. I was like, how am I going to get any work done? I am just going to want to go play with them!

Tessa, there's the Do Wacka Do on Sept 9th, it's in Erick, OK.  I have that one on my maybe list.  Or you can do Pumpkin Holler with me.  It's in Oct, Tahleqhah, OK.  It's a big loop for the 50k with one short out and back at the Nature Center.  I'm out for revenge this year at the 50k.

http://www.dowackadotrailrun.com/runinformation.htm

Oh and I got my birthday gift for me ordered today...Hoka Speedgoats.  Free 2 day shipping.

Has anyone ever run with KT tape on their lower back or one of those patches?  I'm so afraid of a repeat of the back issues I had from the deer encounter.