Katie--Congrats on your Sox! Sorry to hear you still can't run, but you will get there! Do not despair!

DipMom--read about your race on the old thread. CONGRATS!! That is an awesome time! It sounded like it was a lot of fun. I imagine you'll be signing up for more! My marathoning DD was home over the weekend, and asked when I was going to sign up for one. I told her maybe in the spring--but I have a LONG way to go yet to build up to that.

lml, sorry to hear you are sidelined for a while longer, too! If you're okay on the elliptical, though, I would think you won't lose anything.

I am having some pain in the arch of my left foot--burning-type pain along the tendon. Hopefully just tendinitis, and not plantar fasciitis?? I don't have any pain in the heel. I walked yesterday about 2 miles further than I normally do on my "off" days, and with my shoe laced snugly, it really didn't bother me. I didn't try to run today, though... too tired to get up early this a.m. after taking DD back to O'Hare last night, and then not sleeping well. Does anyone know if it's okay to continue while this is going on? I think it's a result of working for 3 days on the cement floor of my basement wearing crocs... They're cushy but apparently not real good support?

Wishing everyone a good week!

Thanks macd. Sorry I don't have any advice on tendinitis. My experience ends at toenails.

I forgot to mention that when I finished my race, my husband and kids were all excited and talking at once. At first I thought it was because of me...until I realized they were talking about an 85-year-old woman who had crossed the finish line. As my daughter put it "she was way faster than you Mom." I think her time was 27 minutes but I will confirm that once they post the results. Can you imagine?

Sorry about all the injuries out there. Just get better and remember what I told Katie...don't get yourself in a funk and start eating. Your abs and upper bodies are fine so maybe just refocusing for a few days would be good.

Hey..did we lose people? Last week I couldn't even keep up with all the posts.

Katie - It was hard. As usual the first 2 miles sucked. I don't know why it takes me so long to find my groove. Whenever I saw a younger, thinner person walking I would start to think "I could just walk for a minute or two." I decided to change my thinking and focus on older, heavier people who were running. I kept telling myself, "If they can do it, I can do it."

doc - I remember W2 so well. It went something like this: "Only 3 more runs...only 2 more runs...finally, last run!" Do you know about the podcasts? A guy named Robert Ullrey recorded each week so you just run/walk when he tells you. It is so much easier because you don't have to keep track of the time. It is like having a personal trainer. You can also find them on iTunes and they are free. I am trying to post a link...hope it works.
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JB - Thank you. I am glad you are still here.

Hey, has anyone hit the Halloween candy yet? The kids keep wanting to open the bags and I won't let them. As long as they are sealed I'll be O.K. Tomorrow will be another story I am sure.

JB - I am afraid that wouldn't work for me since I am an "equal opportunity eater." Well, maybe I could hold myself back if I bought Candy Corn!

I'm already done with the Halloween candy. Our (stupid) town always has trick-or-treat on Saturday night. I bought 3 small bags, and did not open them until time to turn the porch light on. Then I indulged somewhat, but with my DD and her BF in for the weekend, and the trick-or-treaters, it went pretty fast. By the time we got back from taking the kids to the airport Sun. night, there were only 2 butterfingers and 1 reese cup left (and some 3 musketeers, but DH will eat those)--so I finished them and the temptation is gone. And when I weighed Mon. morning, I was down another lb. Go figure.

jb, I'm really not worried about speed--I just think I should "run" slightly faster than I can walk. But, I want to sustain it for a longer distance, so it's a trade-off, I guess. It sounds like you got a LOT of walking in on your trip--and probably mainly on sidewalks? I hope your pain goes away quickly--be careful running until it does!

Maria, welcome back! That's great that you were able to help your daughter out with the new baby. That would definitely be my priority over a 5k --I'm sure you'll find another one soon. Thanks for the foot suggestion. It does seem to be improving.

DipMom, I like how you changed your mindset during your race. So much of it (for me at least) is mental. I'll have to remember that for my first 5k (if I EVER work up to that!).

Maria - welcome back. There will be lots of 5Ks - but only one chance to spend in the first few days of a baby's life. You did the right thing! Let us know how your run tonight goes.

lml - listen to your body. Hopefully the hip will feel better soon.

macd - I think you and I are similar - I walked some today and my 5k time was only 3 minutes longer than when I run. But at least we are moving.

I took it easy today. After the intense knee pain this morning, I was a little wary. It seems to stiffen when I sit too long and the stairs hurt a lot, but I was able to do a run/walk today to get my 5K in. I think I'll sit in the whirlpool for awhile tonight to see if that helps. I still think we just overdid the walking this weekend while trying to keep up with a college senior!