Good morning all...

Got in 4 miles last night with the new shoes...darnit, same knee problem...started right around the 3 mile mark, went away and then came back in the last 1/2 mile...**** **** ****...what could it be??? I'm going to do a few more runs with the new shoes to see if it was just a fluke (wishful thinking) but I figure it can't hurt...then I'll just have to decide which ones to keep and which to return...

DH entered me in the Poland Spring 5 mile race on October 28th in NYC...wasn't that nice??? LOL! His company is the main sponsor so I got in free through their program and running spots...wish me luck!

quote:<HR>Originally posted by fit45:
Two years ago I started walking... after 15 years of being a complete couch potato. I weighed over 220 pounds and could barely walk a mile.

Today, I look great (yeah, yeah, there's still more weight to go), and I can run a half marathon.

How cool is that!<HR>

fit45 - I think it's very cool and thanks for sharing your race report! I was also overweight ( I've lost 118 lbs and more left to go ) and a total couch potato and I still can't believe I'm doing this or how much I love it. Your report is truly inspiring!

Marilyn

Fit45 - I have to agree with Marilyn - your race report was very inspiring - I think it is so great that you've gone from not being able to walk a mile and can now run 13 of them. Way to go - you must be so proud of yourself.

Marilyn - 118lbs - that's amazing. That's the size of a small person - imagine piggybacking someone that size and trying to run. You should be so proud of your accomplishments.

Chuck - I had a similiar problem as yours, after my race on Sunday. I was starting to get worried and thought I should see my doctor, but it resolved itself a day later. I understand your concern though.

Sounds like everyone else is on track. Who's racing this weekend? Good luck to everyone that is!!

I haven't been out since the half on Sunday - the toe nails on my big toes are pretty battered and discolored - I can't believe I have to be barefoot in public when we go on our cruise in a couple of weeks. Is it okay to paint your toenails when they're discolored like that?

I'm feeling good today, so I'm debating going out tonight if I get home early, but will likely not get out until Saturday morning and will try for 10km - funny how that sounds easy now.

Oh yeah - my husband bought me a new ipod as congratulations for finishing the half. My old ipod was not holding it's charge (towards the end I was lucky to get 35-40 minutes out of it). The new ipod is the new nano - 8gb. I can't wait to load her up and take her for a run!!

Man, what a day! We have had tornados today. One touched down in Pensacola and did a lot of damage. It looked like Kansas. Everyone is fine I think but a big mess. 8 inches of rain so far and not done yet.

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well it's over 10 inches now and still pouring. It hit several houses and a church and a day care. Some of which had just finished rebuilding after hurricane Ivan a few years back. I'm doing better today but think I'll need a boat to get my run in!

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Joe, yes we're getting clobbered! It's suppose to be a tropical weather system comming out of the Gulf along with a cold front hitting us at the same time. Suppose to be lows in the 50's this weekend, but for now they say this is suppose to still be around tomarrow {80% chance of rain}. I'm buying a RX7 comvertable from my brother in Mobile and was going to pick it up today but thought better of it. Maybe this weekend!

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I was having trouble with a pair of assics cumulas and went to the 2110's and they worked great but I love my brooks! They are the best I've had thus far.

Hey, we've made the world news. I think everyone made it ok. I hope so.

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Hey all,

Got 4 miles in today. +3 C here cloudy and windsy. Nothing like what Chuck is experiencing though. I take the cold over the troipcal storms anyday.

It felt good to get out and run today. I feel much better and maybe I'll be able to geta decent sleep tonight.

I finally broke down and ordered shoes online. Ordered 2 pair of New Balance 1060's that I absoulely loved when I had a pair. Decided I'm tired of screwing with the new shoes and I'll get ones I know I like. Cost me less to order 2 pairs online from the states including shipping than the last pair I bought here.


Good runs all

Have a happy Friday.

Corrina