Frank: Thanks SO much for the link to Fox Soccer Channels web site. DOOD & I both appreciate it! What does it say about football that the places in Pittsburgh tend to be in the young, hip, heavy-drinking neighborhoods? (I can see I need to adjust my lifestyle.)
8.25 < 60 minutes. Sweeeet.
Claire: Ah, the tyranny of collaborative work. Are you sure you trust your partner with the lit. review revision? You're on the grad-school fast track? A two year or less program? Sounds like intensive study, anyway. I wonder how you have time to fit all your training & activities in, let alone a social life. You've probably got a very balanced outlook on life, huh? Especially about the appeal of schoolwork.
Stacie: Beware of that garage-apartment offer. I've always wanted to be the Fonz. Aaaaaa! It does sound like hydration was a key factor in your 5-miler, and so I'm glad you bagged the run. I think we all need to be aware of hydration issues in the summer (all the time, but you get the idea). But I'm glad you're thinking through things like hydration and the need for new, exciting scenery!!!
Morgan: No yelling, just happy you signed up for that 5K you obviously wanted to do. And Mr. Grumpy--
--has found some additional running motivation, huh? It's great that you're in this together, as I think it makes a big difference to have each other for support, encouragement, and the occasional taunt.
CB Michelle: Oooh, thanks for the name. Don't you just love the way we'll encourage each other to read and research more, not to mention spend more money!
That's great news about your run and exceeding your expectations. I'd love to see you run in bridal ears.
And the pictures..... I also recommend the elliptical as part of XT and a purchase, although it always seems like I'm chiming in on Scott's posts with a "Me, too."
Solo Kevin: How are those quads--is the soreness the shoes? FWIW, I'm sure you're more than enough eye candy. Women, we've just got sweet tooths.
Erica: 
So glad to see you here, and am super happy I'll get to see you at ToT! How are you recovering?
Amy: Awww,
I'd love to be part of your family. And I could learn to use a litter box if necessary.
Sounds like Wedneday's 5 miler was part of the ugly-taper runs. (That's my theory about such runs, anyway, that they're related to taper.) I hope the rest of your days are like great haircuts: fun, easy to manage, and you get lots of positive feedback!
Heather: Wow, what a great quote; I'm proud to know such an well-spoken, thoughtful woman.
Mel/Dana: Thanks for the advice about not blowing off the base/SRs. I think many of us (me included) need to hear this! I tend to focus on the LRs, placing too much importance on them. Building the base and enjoying the SRs are just as important to my running, and racing, goals.
TXAng: Yep, I love DL. Never went until I moved to Fargo, and then it because economically feasible to fly there instead of WDW. We hope to get back there on occasion, maybe for races. I had a similar reaction to you but in reverse; I was afraid I would be disappointed. But I love them both, feeling there's a nice balance between similarities & differences. I hope and believe you'll feel the same way. P.S. We have two big cats (12 & 15 pounds, after dieting) from the same litter, rescue animals.
In bigger news,
for finishing another C25K day!!! You're making such good progress!
Aloha Jeff: So Hawaii is a nice getaway from relatives, and not a vacation magnet? I refuse to believe that! I kind of go by the theory that if one wants to avoid unwanted guests, move to a place no one wants to visit.
You know, holding barbecues doesn't make your place any less inviting, either!
Angie: Disney, Disney, Disney, you're going to be in Disney! You're going to meet so many of your WISH friends! You'll be with your family!!!
Does that help you feel any better? I'm also sending PD for your back, and hoping/believing that you're going to have a good race.
P.S. I'm so glad that day off helped break you out of your funk! It so sounds like your new job is the right choice for you.
Bill: You are very wise and articulate. And like Craig, I think you're an integral part of WISH.
Tracy: I didn't watch Lost last night--DOOD was beat & so we went to bed.
Thank goodness for our DVR. *Whew* It'll be a
Lost/Battlestar Galactica extravaganza! Good hunting! WTG on your 4 miles! How'd the foam roller work; I'm thinking of investing & I know a couple of people here really like it.
Howard:
I think Cam is going to want this "Minnie Muffin" off on my own most of the weekend...
I think you've earned this weekend--I know from Cam's journal just how wonderful you are!!!
Plus, you deserve an early graduation getaway (even though I suspect this is Cam's way of sneakily getting you some really-early Goofy training)!
MSDave: Those kinds of interview schedules are exhausting, aren't they? The search committees so like to hit clean-up, don't they? I'm sure you didn't repeat yourself too much and, if you did do it a little, they need to hear your talking points. Good luck with the selection process. And I can't believe it, but it sounds like your conference is going to be down-time in comparison! Here's crossing my fingers for some good, stress-free runs for you! P.S. Another set of Happy Birthday wishes to your DW's GM.
Monte: 
How are you doing, WISHmate?!
Alyson: That's great news of your success with W4 of C25K. About the ankle, are you stretching afterwards?
Craig: I still think you're pretty integral, and part of a core group of WISHers. And I get the impression that an increasing number of WISHers are fairly active & have been throughout their lives, even if not as runners. (Maybe the demographics has shifted, as I'm new?) But if you'd like to do security detail, I do think you'd look pretty smoking in the uniform. Much better than Kevin Costner. Bleh.
HC Kim: Ooooh, you're hooked on tattoos. If you come up with a good one, let me know. I'm not in the market--um, needles!--but DOOD wants to get a marathon one. He's shopping around. (I'm pretty sure I can nix the Tinker Bell, though.)
Cam: I love the enthusiasm of each post, and think your plan for the 5K & 1/2 is going to be such a motivating & exciting time for you.
And good news about Jenna's promise ring! It sounds like he'll fit right in. I suppose I'll get over not being adopted by you, seeing as you really take care of everyone in your life so well. And I know you've got me in your thoughts, which means a lot.
And, big news,
for your first week of C25K. I love hearing that people are using the program and are so successful!!
Jen: I hope your new shoes give you equally fond memories. I think they will, even though you say:
I am so happy to hear of so many people doing Minnie for fun. That is one thing I say I am going to do and then every race is not so much about the fun. I mean, I have fun... just not all the fun I want to have. Does that make sense??
You know why...there are so many cool people who are going to be at the Minnie & you and the rest of Ohana are going to look mah-va-lous!
Carrie: Sorry about your not-so-great-ending run. But hey, you have standards!!! Somebody has to have some and, to paraphrase Aloha Jeff, it might as well be you. (And far better you than me!) I think 40 minutes is awesome.
Judy: Oooh, I hope your hamstring begin to feel better. I don't know what to say about the Advil thing. I wouldn't recommend it for training, so as to not get into the practice, but I defer to the experts about a race day, one-time thing.
Leana: I hope your knee and shins feel all right for your 5K. The description of your chiro poking around made me kind of laugh, kind of wince, though!
Scott: You just don't want to adopt me because you're afraid you'd have to share Amy's cookies. (And you're right to suspect that.) I have to say that I'm always impressed by your WOs, but this weekend I'm also impressed by your plans. It seems to me to be a near-perfect mix of relaxing activities. And going to Six Flags right before Disney--wow, that'll whet your appetite for the "real deal." I've not been to Six Flags in years, but I live near Kennywood amusement park, so I'm thinking of trying it out.
Liz: Take it easy on the leg, as you've been doing. I think the rest & Pilates will help a lot, as do you I'm sure. WTG taking care of yourself.
P.S. General question: How many of you are getting all primped for the Minnie, with haircuts and all? (Amy, Liz....)
As for me: Ooooh, about 6 hours, on and off, today of touring apartment complexes and rental houses. Fun, fun, fun, with a little weirdness thrown in for variety.
We may have found an apartment in an upper-floor of a house, but we're not sure. We may have filed a rental application/credit report, or we may have filed a pre-rental application (the promise ring of rental paperwork). The landlord-in-residence has a heavy accent, is hard of hearing, and seemed unsure himself of the process. But the place is beautiful, cheap, and centrally located, so we're going to trust that his "realtor" friend will work us through the process. Meanwhile, we're going to make a back-up list & continue to see properties. I may have real stories next week.
In more important fronts, I did XT today--including the elliptical Scott & Michelle. I didn't do a full WO, as I was going light on my day & we had people to meet. But I felt pretty darn good and am actually looking forward to testing my legs tomorrow. Thank you all for your support, good advice, and the much-needed jack slaps. (And thank you, Princessrunner Lisa, for that term!)
:
Just want ya' to be purpared. 
in my head. 
I can't remember if I had said that yet or not. 
I turned 40 last Friday, and the mind has just gone right out the window. 
ears are a great idea!! 
