Well ks, pseudo's not a name I'd have chosen, but good for you for stepping forward...

Euph, Tri's are perfect for the way you train.  I've heard it can get rough up front in the swimming portion though, elbows and feet are everywhere.  I'd probably just do the Dog Paddle and avoid all that.   And the crack about an unwritten rule here was aimed at the guys who've disappeared without a trace or explanation, certainly not you...

Thursday,

4 mile of xc skiing, kick and glide style.  Skate skiing's when I fall and that's what's irritated my heel, so none of that for a while.

Let's hope 2009 is a better year than the last one, eh?

KS, you make a nice psuedo

Ribs, a couple days off is nothing.....take it and enjoy them

4.13 around the tidal basin in 48:43 for an ~11:49 m/m. I am building to do the Miami 1/2 at the end of January. So far all systems are go....

09 wll be just fine....

Liz, Miami in January must be wonderful incentive to get out in any of this weather!  A local group of women have been training like maniacs for the full. 

Just about everyone here has faced a bump in the road and come back full speed ahead.  Didn't Fred start this because he felt running changed after 50?  I think it helps to read about setbacks and recoveries.  Fines should be assessed for whining.  Pseudo Fred gets my vote to determine those since he was brave enough to start us off this month.

Rich, I can be pretty aggressive in the water.  The transitions and the wheels worry me more, but I have mastered bungee laces and falling.

Ribs, I ignored pain in that region last year and was off the road for months.  This year I tried to resolve a similar pain on my own.  It didn't help, I started therapy, and I'm carefully back on the road in just weeks this time. 

One hour in the pool, easy, for me later today.

I think Fred would be happy to have Jim step in while he is away.  Thanks, Jim. 

Thanks for firing up the new thread KS!  Ribs, we both have a pain in the butt but mine is on the left side. 

Weather here is cool (-19C) but clear.  It is supposed to warm up to the freezing point for a few days, but we always get snow when it warms, so not good for running, but maybe for skiing or snowshoeing!

I'm pretty sure I've torn the hammy muscle away from the hip bone, as I am unable to lift my leg at the knee without feeling pain in the hip.  I can put weight on my leg, and can lift the leg without pain during pushoff while walking, but pulling it back forward to re-plant is done without any strength.  Hard to put my socks on in the morning...I needed help yesterday, but today I was able to do it myself, so maybe things are on the mend.  Anyway, will try some XC skiing later today.  I think I can do that without further injury.  Gotta find some way to work off the Xmas turkey!

Have a good weekend everyone!

I talked with Ed while i walked today. He has about 600 to 650 races under his belt. We talked about racing in the

80's in Detroit. Emily's 10k use to pull in 22,000 runners. Did you ever race in that, Jim?

My condolences Fred, losing a parent is really tough. 

Friday,

4 miles on the skis.

fred, you have my condolences also. My parents have both been gone for a long time, but I remember how it can change your outlook for a while.

Euph - I thought that you were already a star tri-athlete. I know you could kick my sorry butt at any of the disciplines, and I'm sure you'll do great when you get around to doing one.

Ran 6.1 at a 9:15 pace around the Oakland U campus this morning with the younger group again. I had to laugh when the young woman next to me complained a bit about running in the cold. I asked where she was from and she replied "Ecuador!" As in "on the Equator," I believe. I guess I'll give her some credit for even going outside in our winter weather.