likenoother - yeah for new shoes!!! and what a great deal on them too! I was so excited when I got my first pair that I took a picture of them

quiet cool morning here - kids are out of school today and looking forward to a relaxing day without a bunch of running around. tonight is the Boo Fest where the kids get dressed up and walk down our areas Main Street for trick or treating and fun. then tomorrow morning is my Boo Run that starts and ends on that same Main Street.

Have a great weekend everyone & good luck to all the racers!

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Melanie - mom to 3, WW member since April 2005, runner since July 2006

I had my last training run yesterday before the 10K...and it was only 2 miles... but I was in such pain. My left big toe has been hurting this whole week. I unfortunately have bunions on both feet and they hurt my big toe from time to time. I was going to eventually have surgery on them but the running shoe store saleslady said that more than likely, they will come back since it's hereditary. And since they don't hurt on an everyday basis, I should be OK. They are not that extreme but after a run they hurt...since I overpronate, and tend to put pressure on the big toe. GO figure that they the one that usually doesn't hurt (my left foot) is killing me this week... i will definitely ICE it on Saturday evening before the race.

A late hello just got home from our football game, we lost, but that is ok becuase maybe now I get my husband back (he coaches) I am off to bed my 5k in the morning does not start until 9 a.m. and is about 20 minute drive, I really do not know what to expect it is a "Save a Sister Breast Cancer run" not sure if there is walkers too if there will be 100 or 1000 people there. Good luck to all with runs tomorrow I am so jealous of you 10k'ers I can not wait!

OK - so my half is one week away and I am soooo nervous! I did a run yesterday in 40 degree weather and tested out my new cold weather gear from UnderArmor and loved it. I got these new gloves and headband that are supposed to warm up as you perspire. They worked well and I needed the gloves for the whole 5. I am not sure what the weather will be like for next week and even what to wear - ok - I will stop overstressing. Tomorrow will be my last long run of 10 miles then I get to taper for the week. Have good runs and enjoy ALL your points!!

Happy - you probably won't see this but GOOD LUCK at the marathon! I've been thinking of you! Yes, I am doing one last long run this weekend and it will be on Sunday (because of the weather Sat). I did 5 on Friday and will total 19 for this week - my highest mileage to date.

NHMommy - yes, it is the Manchester, NH marathon - I will be running the half. This is my first half marathon as I have only been running since March and have yet to do anything longer than a 5 miler. I am nervously looking forward to it after I drove it last weekend - UGHHH - to many LARGE hills. Are you running this one??

BL - what the heck!!! That really was messed up stuff!!

Cherbear - good luck at Disney!

Dan - so sorry you are having so many family issues right now. That's a lot to deal with without adding in your heavy workload this past week! Going back to school is always scary but I would think worthwhile in the long run. I am 42 and just returned this Fall into a nursing program, tons of work with a job and three kids but am hoping it will pay off both financially and emotionally as this has ALWAYS been my dream.

Deb - I have the hardest time running on a treadmill - my time limit i.e. boredom limit is usually 30 minutes. Outside I have run for almost two hours straight - go figure. I think its just like that for some people. I need more stimulation than my room or gym has to offer so I LOVE to run outdoors. Congrats on making it through week 7!

Bo, AEK & Maximoo - good luck!! That would be very cool if you could get a pic together! Bo - nice job avoiding those muffins and such! I have the hardest time with "free" food - LOL. Not sure why but I just love a bargain and what is better than free? LOL How exciting it must be to travel to a race like you are! I am looking into full marathons next year and plan to do one that I can incorporate some travel into. Good luck girl!! Post as soon as you can!!

Hello to all the new peeps and anyone I missed!! Colleen

Good afternoon, gang...

Still aiming to head back to trial a week from this coming Monday...

sigh

7.2 miles this morning, and it felt good. 1:08 to finish. When I finished, I got home, changed, and went with my wife to a local 5K fitness walk. My dogs are barkin', to be sure...LOL

I really need to think this law school thing through. My wife is being supportive of it and, it is something I have always wanted to do and would be good for us, long term, obviously.

More later on.

Stay groovy, y'all!
Dan

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oh yeah and I am totally not OP today we went to the Cracker Barrel right in the parking lot of the race for breakfast after!!! OOPs!

DebVH
Where did you find that podcast I am interested in listening to those but when I go to itunes there are so many. I am the type that wants to have recommendations from other people on one first.
I think your speed will increase just as you run more each week, even if you hit 3 miles and â??rest thereâ?? for a while it will increase. I noticed as my runs got longer the shorter ones got faster, hope that mad sense. And I love how you always say I felt like I could do more.

Dan do you and your wife have any children? I think it is really neat that you would go back to school for that, and even better with a supportive wife!

Bodacious: about all the running gadgets, today as we were waiting at the start line and my DH was on the side of the road he comes over and says â??do you know how much money is out here in running gear and gadgets we need to capitalize on this have a booth at these things or something!â?? I didnâ??t tell him that there are already running stores for that stuff but I get his point. I would go crazy in an expo too!

Maxiemoo I hope the toe holds up for your run and I am really late on this but I loved the picture of your daughter what a cutie.

Megs great job on the 2 miles I remember for me that was a huge deal, because I had always told myself all I want to be able to do is run 2 miles here and there, but then you get there and want to keep going. Oh I love the progresso soups, will be a good winter meal for me.
Likenoother great deal on the shoes! My friends are always deal finders I am just not as lucky. I need to go to a good running shoe store, its time for new ones.

I have missed personalizing for weeks now so this is my attempt to catch up hello to all the new ones and not new ones and any I have missed I have enjoyed reading all your posts, you all inspire me!