[chances141]

Can't sleep -- too much on my mind, so . . . . guess I'll take the honor of starting today's thread.<br><br>
First, congrats to all racers and some of you runners yesterday -- many of you with various ailments, cruddy conditions, or both. You inspire. I spent so much time on here yesterday reading up on reports that my lovely wife's half-convinced I'm having some sort of internet affair. <img alt="huh.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/huh.gif"><br><br>
"No, honey, we talk about running."<br><br>
"Just running?"<br><br>
"Yes."<br><br>
"So, what, you say 'I ran ten miles today', and that's all? That can't possibly take forty-five minutes!"<br><br>
"No, we say something like: 'Did ten today, 2 easy warmup, with six at tempo pace, 2 cooldown. Looking forward to intervals, recovery, pace run, and long runs as well. Question: Does everyone here use a benchmark of 75% to 85% of max HR on their threshold runs?' Then we read everyone else's post, respond to as many as we can, ask questions, trade ideas and strategies, talk a little trash, and generally encourage one another to run and be fit, healthy and happy. <b><i>That</i></b> takes forty-five minutes."<br><br>
"Oh."<br><br><br>
No travel this week, and I intend to take advantage. So six easy miles, in the snow. (Which doesn't bother me, much). Will try to get in good mileage the rest of the week.

 

[ellenshana]

Hey there chances. That sounds like a similar conversation. (Though my husband has football message board affairs, I'm sure).<br><br>
I woke up a little early because the baby was nursing in bed with me, so I finally plucked her off and got out. Now I'm here having some coffee and will head downstairs for an easy non-scheduled recovery 3 miler. I think I even have an unlistened-to episode of Car Talk on my ipod. Life is good.

 

[Boyerdavea]

Gee Chances that sounds familiar to me as well. DW peaks over my shoulder and say, I don't like you having her picture on the screen. Hmmm! What?? All I know now, it is the avatars.<br><br>
She just doesn't understand, but she doesn't mind as long as it doesn't interfere with our life.<br><br>
Gettting ready to head out for an easy 5 miles.<br><br>
4BM - Sorry to hear about you GM falling. How is she doing?

 

[ellenshana]

Got my three in on the treadmill in 27:42. That was an unexpected treat.<br><br>
Take care out there!

 

[Boyerdavea]

Ellen - Great job this morning. Glad you were able to get it in.<br><br>
Me - Well five sluggish miles. Felt like someone was holding my legs. Just glad this is a recovery week. Not a lot of miles on any of the three disciplines.<br><br>
Have a great day all.

 

[RunAsics]

Planning on an easy/recovery run after work - should be thrilling. On the exciting side of life, I have new my monthly mileage PR and so I'll be PRing every day until the end of the month. <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"><br><br>
Have a good one.

 

[flobear]

I am so sore! I feel like a ran a full yesterday instead of the 16...of course the conditions and the course it does make sense <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"><br><br>
Was thinking about trying a recovery but I can't do stairs very well, and I need to catch a flight home, so no run today, just traveling and school.<br><br>
Chances, that's too funny. Luckily, my boyfriend is on many bike forums so he understands, mostly.<br><br>
Ellen, great job this morning!<br><br>
Boyerdave, hey, you got out there, that's the important part.<br><br>
Runasics, way to go! And with the weather we've been having in Chicago, that's great that you've been so motivated to PR!

 

[Alex]

Wow nice month RA, especially if you got it with 3 more days to go!<br><br>
Gotta find my Daniels' book to figure out tonight's workout. Supposed to be like 36, I'm excited!

 

[RichardC]

I am back from my work trip.... I will start reading I am quite sure everyone has done great....<br><br>
while gone I was told I get to travel again this upcoming weekend and another one later next month....

 

[vashondan]

Morning to all.<br><br>
Good going you early risers. No running today but an hour on the stationary and a core workout.<br><br>
Don't feel anything in my hip/back after yesterday's 8. The best it's felt after a moderate run. Yea! <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"><br><br>
Have a great one everybody.

 

[Mailbox Head]

Chances- most official sounding thread title ever. And yeah, my wife probably doesn't really get it, but this sites the only thing that keeps from talking to her for hours everyday about my running. Now I just bore her with it ten minutes or so per day...<br><br>
Good work getting out there already Dave and Ellen.<br><br>
Enjoy the easy run Asics- I'm about two days behind you on hitting my Monthly PR too.<br><br>
Rest up Flo.<br><br>
Alex- were you able to work it out so you can do your own thing this year in track, or is Daniels just for your build up until the season starts? I think I remember you not getting along with your track coach nearly as well as your CC coach. Either way, glad to hear you're back at it.<br><br>
I think I hit everyone's race threads from this weekend, sorry if I missed anyone but there was a lot of activity this weekend.<br><br>
For me, Got out late on Saturday because I spen the day doing stuff with the wife for her birthday (only 1 month late...) I went to map out a new neighborhood that was a little longer than I had planned, so it ended up being 13. No big deal, I was feeling great and could've gone 3 or 4 more easy if I had to. Yesterday I figured I'd be in a bad way because I hit the core work pretty hard, but I felt jsut fine. Another easy-moderate 10 to cap off a 71 mile week. And I was thinking about making it a recovery week last Monday..<br><br>
10 more real easy on tap for tonight.<br><br>
Good runs today everyone who still needs to get out there.

 

[4boysmom]

Chances--sounds familiar... My husband could care less about my running. He didn't even know I was racing yesterday. So, he certainly doesn't understand why I spend so much time here.<br><br>
No news on Grandma. She was having trouble waking up after surgery, but that's to be expected. Mom used to be an OR nurse at that hospital and was pleased with the surgeon she had. Grandma will be in the hospital for at least a week, then will go to a nursing home for rehab. She's 92yo...<br><br>
Don't feel like writing up a race report. It was a decent race. Towards the end, I had just had enough of running into the wind. My face was covered with snot and I didn't care. I was done. The turn around pylon had been moved. Most people did turn around at the pylon, but some found the road marking for the true TA, and turned around there. RD is calling it 15.5m. They gave me a 2:16:25, for a 8:48pace. They awarded 1st and 2nd. I came in 57seconds behind 2nd...<br><br>
Moving forward, certainly need new shoes. And because Brooks has screwed up their shoes, I need to start from scratch with another brand. I hate shopping for new shoes...<br><br>
My next race isn't until April. Thinking I need to find something else before then to work on pacing issues, etc.

 

[Baba O'Riley]

Hello, everybody.<br>
It sound like there's some reading to catch up on.<br>
Four miles today. Sluggish, as has ben the case of late. Looks like I will miss 100 miles for the second month in a row.<br><br>
Good runs, all

 

[kfuller]

Good morning everyone. Thanks to the FDA saying all medicines at the store are no good for children under 6 I am left with my son coughing and trying to get over the congestion. I guess I will have to call the doctor to see what they will recommend I give him to get better.<img alt="sad4.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad4.gif"><br><br>
Chances-- Nice start to the thread this morning.<br><br>
My wife supports all the running that I do. She even enjoys going to the races and watching me run. I appreciate the support. I think eventually she would like to start running and do a race. For today I am scheduled to run 5 miles. The snow storm that is coming this afternoon was suppose to be here this morning, but it will probably be snowing during my afternoon run. Yeah!! Have a great morning everyone and keep up the great running.

 

[Phill Mckrevass]

Hey everyone...I am off to school, I have 3-4 planned after class.<br><br>
On Chances topic...my wife is pretty supportive, but i think she reads everything I post on here... <img alt="blush.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/blush.gif">

 

[RunAsics]

Be afraid, be very afraid. <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">

 

[Billy]

Grrrrrrrrr! This really makes me angry. I think the FDA is all wet on this. I'm sorry that your son is feeling bad. It's not like the medicines cure the disease but they did give the kids some relief. *sigh*

 

[4boysmom]

Kids and cold medications... I think the biggest problem is parent give their kids meds, then ship 'em off to school/daycare. The kid is sick and should be home in bed, not out sharing cold bugs with everyone!!! If the kid can't breathe--especially babies--they aren't going to rest, which is what they need. Give 'em drugs!

 

[Flounder]

Slept in and only had time for an easy 6 before work - Its a recovery day anyway. If I have time I may go another run or 2 today.<br><br>
Good running to all -

 

[brianinptown]

Hey everyone,<br><br>
Late start for me today...will get in 7 or so later this afternoon. Snowed here for the first times...just a dusting though - you snow city peeps are lucky!<br><br><b>Chances</b>...I can sure relate with you! My wife doesn't understand how I can just talk about running so much! But she's pretty supportive - especially since I've lost over 100 pounds thanks to running!