Cecilia: I just have to say your advice about pace is really reassuring to me. You always have such good things to say--you almost make me look forward to visiting my ILs! (Almost.
) And I'm really impressed by your hill training.
Kristi: I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a.m. kindergarten! Thanks for the info on volunteering. And I think you should pat yourself on the back for the 3; it sounds like you gave it everything you had!
Amy: Ohana is filled with Trekkies and sci-fi geeks of all galaxies. Feel free to hang out with us every once and a while--no donation of hours/miles necessary. You'll help keep us motivated; you're the real hard core woman!
Oh, and thanks for the info on the plank!
Jackie: WTG on the PR for the non-race pace. I'm glad you're enjoying the weather and your running!
Allyson: I don't have anything to add to the plank advice, except know you're not alone. The plank is a personal demon of mine. Every time I think I'm making progress with my core, I do the plank. It's well worth it, though, even if you're doing a modified version. Anyway, see you on the C25K thread! Oh, and that DH is a sweetie!
Tiger Lily: Take care of that stomach. Around here, there's a lot of illness going around that knocks you out. As for the spinning, I think you can really set your own pace and are encouraged to do so.
Jeff: A little enforced taper, huh? I'll be looking forward to your race report on the Great Aloha Run.
MouseDave: I hope you're doing well in the photo contest!
Lisa: I can tell the challenge will be good for me in the long run; there may be a few days in the beginning when I curse your name, but don't take it personally. (I'm a bit sore today). On the up side, I now know that bird dog is the name of that move. I learn something new here every day! And I hope you're feeling better, and that your fever has broken. Take care.
Carrie: Thanks for the info--not an ice girl myself, although have been called an ice queen and a frigid, um, witch. More important, though:
I'm glad your aunt is okay, but I'm so sorry that you were under such stress. I hope the rest of this week goes better.
Beth: 
on the 4 miles & finding the challenge motivating. The panda, he done good, didn't he?
WWDave: I hope your dental appointment went as well as could be hoped for. Take care of yourself.
Howard: And yet strangely, your description makes me want to try a polar bear plunge....
Allie: Like everyone else says, the speed will come. Just don't let your desire for speed interfere with the pleasure in what you're accomplishing! And welcome to the world of the tortoise--we're slow, but steady & determined.
Judy: I'm glad to hear your new orthotics sound like they'll work for you. Congrats on registering for the 1/2!
Jen: How did your lunchtime workout turn out? I'm glad you're thinking of volunteering; DH and I are considering it, once we sort out our schedules.
Steve: Your words about new experiences & goals was very eloquent! The Penguin would be proud!
Bill: Maybe the university campus police were jealous of your legs?
laughinplace1999: I'm slow, too! Just think of all the endurance we're building!
JeninGA: What a great anecdote! (And I do think that was a speedy 5K.) You would have smoked me!
Stephanie: I hope you have a very short illness. The Pgh area has been hit pretty hard by that same "non specific viral illness" and it's no fun. Take care of yourself.
Shan: I'm sooo glad you didn't lose your engagement ring. I KNOW how painful that can be (long story). Another hill runner! You folks are intense, as intense as those hills!
Leana: Good to hear you're out and running again!
Blizzard: Nothing like a little treadmill miles to help you get over post-WDW depression! I definitely think you should plan the EE race as motivation and reward for your efforts.
As for me: I'm feeling better today. Thanks to everyone who sent me PD and well wishes. Today was an hour of strength training and flexibility exercises, so no mileage. I meant to sneak in some light walking today, but instead I took a nap. I traveled many miles in my sleep--do they count?
DH is reporting high numbers of absences due to illness in all his college classes, up to 1/3 of his students, so something is making the rounds around here. (Not that college students ever just skip classes....) I just hope he doesn't catch what I have, because if there's anyone who gets crankier than I do if he gets ill and needs to miss workouts, it's DH. If he does get sick, though, I'll be able to use the same pep talk he gave to me this weekend: "Get your narrow white butt out of bed and into the gym!" (Hey, it worked for me! He called my butt narrow!)
Let me know if you have any questions.
when I bought mine (wierd since I am known to HATE exercise!!) I am looking forward to the EE race as well. Me and my DH LOVE EE - we have been on it almost 25 times now. I think I have him talked into joining me as a team 
- now I know I can't really go weeks on end without running.
I have been reading the posts this week just haven't had time to respond to everyone. I am working on a big proposal at work for a new marina in Clearwater that is due on Friday, and if we get it I can FINALLY get the heck out of this office and build something. 
