misswendy, I would take it easy this week to recoup, maybe a 6 miler on the weekend and a cople of nice and easy runs durring the week. then next week do a 10 mile LSD and 1 good push run up tempothen the third week no hard workouts a 7 to 8 miler lsd and then taper the 4th week.

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Hello Everyone! I did my LSD this afternoon. 7-1/2 miles in 90 minutes. 18 degrees and a slight breeze! I have an off day tomorrow. Massage in the evening. That should feel good.

misswendy. Congratulations on you half! I hope my time is that good in May!

Joe, too bad about your warm and humid! This time of year it's hard to have perfect weather. Looks like you have a busy week though. Good luck on the runs.

runjr, shopping? shopping? SHOPPING! Argh! I knew I forgot something

Stan, good luck on the run, I hope your knees are better.

Laurel, Great 4 miles! Yeah daughters are great. Enjoy the time now, you have the same situation I have now. They will all be TEENAGERS at the same time!
I try not to think about the weather too much. Being in Wisconsin, it's going to be cold and damp most of the year. The alternative is training on a treadmill and I really don't want to go there. So I look at the bright side. It didn't snow during my run this afternoon!

Sheily, good work getting the runs in. good luck at work tomorrow!

runjr, good runs today! I wish I could get my daughters to run with me.

Chuck, great run today! I remember when it was 75... but it seems so long ago...

kevin

Hey Laurel - I'm here.... Just been a bit tied up for a few days with a busy social life can't complain really!

The bad news is that I've slacked on my HM training schedule in only week 1

The good news is that it's a new week

I ran my 4 on Thursday as planned and actually did 4.3 in about a 11mm, then was supposed to do 6 on Sat. Sat came and the weather was horrible - driving rain and 30mph winds. Went Xmas shopping and waited for it to subside telling myself I'd go at 3pm. Then didn't get home until 4 and had to leave to get to London for my Xmas party at 6 so it just didn't happen. Thought i'd manage Sunday instead, but woke up at gone 10am (didn't get to bed until nearly 3am) and had to go back up to London for my friends 30th at 1:30pm. Again horrible wind and rain - managed to get in a quick 4.15 (in about 41 mins - the rain really was that bad!) which i'm pleased about but disappointed to have not done my 6. Still - i've got another 13 weeks to get it right and week 2 starts today with my 3.5 (or maybe 5 as I might switch them)!

Glad to see that you all did better than me over the weekend.

Monnik - You managing to run? How's the hip?

Happy running all
Cara

hey yall

todays high...84! pahha taking the day off. will start back tomorrow looking toward jan 5.

DS, DH, and i decorated a gingerbread house yesterday. of course, last night after DS should have been asleep, he snuck back in kitchen and was caught eating candy!!!! three times!!!!!

joescoolagain...thanks for the advice. we are having a mexican xmas party menu. i had pork tenderloin menu made up, but DH vetoed and we're going with casual. that way, theres no new dishes for me to try out...

macd...those cable guys...!

kevee...massage...very nice even if there is no running before! i also often wonder if i'll make it out of bed...lol

chamblin...sounds like you are having too much fun!!!!! you'll get started soon enough with training.

lspence...bedtime is 7pm at our house, but last night they did not go to sleep before 9:30 or 10. arrrrrggggggggggh! oh well, it was still a nice half hour or so with DH after he got home late.

slavetodogs...an icy trail does not sound like fun for running. but hey, i bet it was great for a chilly hike.

have a great day!
love to all


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Hi everyone! Had a 6 miler yesterday. Ended up at the indoor track at the gym because of the ice storm leaving a good inch of **** on the sidewalks. Oh well. I don't have a lap counter so I came up with a genius idea: 12 laps= 1 mile at my gym so I put 12 rubber bands on my right wrist and transferred them to my left wrist at each lap. Then I'd transfer them back for the next mile. That way I didn't have to keep track of 72 laps. Wouldn't have happened! Hahahaha.

Today is a rest day. My dog loves rest days 'cause she gets to go for a nice long walk when I get home from work.

misswendy- I love your pics! And I'm so impressed with your time. I ran an 11 minute mile for my 10K so I'm in awe of a less than 11 minute for a HM. Good for you! And if you had to have eye candy there at least it was eye candy you're married to. I think it makes it better eye candy, knowing you get to keep it.

Joe- Good luck getting that run in tonight!

Slavetodogs- At least you got out there! 3 miles is better than sitting on the couch saying "it's icy out I'm not running today". Good for you! But, I'm with everyone else...BE CAREFUL!

Cara- Too bad the holidays got in the way of training. I know how that goes. You'll get back on the ball soon enough.

macd- Well, that's too bad about Dish Network. Did you see the Colts smoke the Ravens? 44-20, yay!! Now if only New England could just LOSE already... I cannot believe the Lions, oh the Lions! Why would they do that to me? They were beating the Cowboys and they LOST by A POINT?!? My heart is officially broken.

runjr- Good luck getting your run in before the freezing rain. Do you run when it's slick out? I'm such a chicken, I don't even attempt it.

Well, I should work.



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Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't posted, but it's been somewhat hectic here at work. Now that all the layoffs have taken place, maybe it will get back to "normal".

I have to say "Thank You" to everyone here. You have been such an inspiration. I found myself in somewhat of a slump since my HM (11/17). In fact, I had not run but one other time before today. I had a long talk with myself and decided that I needed to get back on track. I can't use the weather as an excuse since it's been clear and dry here.

Seems the weather is cooperating with my decision. It's a beautiful 78 degrees here. I went out for a 3.1 mile run and was both happy and disappointed at the same time. I was happy to be outside but disappointed that I was in such lousy shape. Had to walk some. With the way I ran today, it's hard to believe I ran 13.1 three weeks ago. Oh well, gotta start again somewhere.

Got a good report from the Doctor on Friday. Iron levels are where they should be. Blood pressure was up a little and my weight was up ALOT! Time for some action.

I really appreciate all the inspiration and motivation you provide.

Have to run but will BBL to catch up.