HAPPY BELATED FATHER'S DAY TO ALL THE FATHERS AND FATHER FIGURES!
Lily: Your pics are beeyoooteeeful. It looks like a little slice of heaven to me!
Sorry that your relay got stormed out.
Diane: What Craig said, because he's so darned articulate. I especially liked his discussion of intensity and the variety of ways to get that kind of WO in. Also, Craig's discussion of weight training is something I've embraced as part of my training. I tend to do more XT than once a week, but I need to really watch one of my knees and ankles from a long-ago car accident.
As for the length of your LR, I've done the 10/13.1 and 20/26.2 for last year's Goofy. Because I'd done over 13 miles in my training, I finished feeling strong and confident for the 1/2. But I found going beyond 20 miles on the full very tough, mentally. This year, I want to training closer to the marathon distance for just such a reason. I guess I need the reassurance.
Craig: It's great to have you back! I know you posted regularly while you were gone--far more than I would have--but I'm selfishly glad to have you hear, where I can "eavesdrop" on all your great advice to others. And hopefully get more soccer talk, too. ITA with the weight work--I've been slacking on that since Cleveland, and boy do I regret it. It's non-negotiable for me at this point, I think.
Julie: An easy 7+ miles. I think I hate you.
Seriously, you're doing fabulous!!
I'm so looking forward to meeting you for the full. I don't know what I'll be running at, in terms of pace, but right now we're pretty close.
Angie: What a great variety of XT you have. I'm certain your lack of pain is related to all those activities. I keep meaning to get back into yoga for the stretching, and yours are just the words I needed to hear. You're building up a great base for the marathon. And I believe that's true even with last night's touch 4 miler.
Scott: It's great hearing your plans for the Goofy involve more XT and less running. I'll be watching you carefully (with maybe the Focker stare) to see the results, as I'd be interested in doing something like that for Goofy 2010.
Ouch, ouch, ouch about the ankle. Ironic that ice, something that's so useful in reducing swelling, was the culprit in your injury. (Ambient room temperature? LOL.) Take care of yourself. But yay for a great weekend and lots of family and friends who are helping Carter take over your house with baby goodies! (He's already taken over everyone's hearts!
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Terri: The important things are 1) you did start again and those first steps are all important, 2) you completed a 5K, 3) you're committed to not "slugging" it again, and 4) you got to go to WDW!!!! (I just needed to end on the most important thing, you know!)
Allyson: Woo hoo for your DH's new ride. I'll bet you took a look at gas mileage in your considerations for the vehicle. And I'm so happy that you're looking forward to your next run. It's a great feeling, isn't it?
Aloha Jeff: WTG with your 1/2 marathon and a PR! You deserve it! (And I bet you're very happy to do training runs with your guru!)
Aloha Jeff, Pat, Liz, Terri, Anne: It sounds like a WISH meet in Hawaii might be in the works!!!
Stephanie: I'm one of the girls, sort of. Can I come along for the Disney weekend? (Darn budget.) Have a great time, and make sure you have some kind of outrageous story to bring back & share with us.
Raangoli: Ugh, shower renovation at the gym. Too much competition for too little resources. (Our gym went through this last fall--ugly.) Wow, it sounds like you've really been working those leg muscles; I wouldn't be surprised if you're already showing progress. Keep it up!
Tracy: It sounds like your DL training is proceeding quite well--great job in the haze. But admit it, you're just going back to Mount Trashmore for the bragging rights and scenery!
Btw, I can't believe how good your memory is of course details! I think I must block a lot of things out.
Kristi: I'd love to do Applefest, and will check things out with DOOD. It's so great having you as a resource. Now if you could only give me some sleeping tips, as I've been having insomnia. (DOOD's gone, which interrupts my sleep cycle. Either that, or it's the cats who now occupy his side of the bed.)
Howard (and Cam): Thank you for your work with the Special Olympics. It's much appreciated! And it sounds like you got as much out of it as you gave. Love your WO information--I'm learning so much about splits from it. Keep 'em coming. P.S. I responded to the headphones query on last week's thread, just so you know.
Kira: I love IKEA! It's one of the best things about moving to Pgh. (Okay, not really, but it is a plus!) Yay for incorporating swimming into your XT schedule--it sounds like it'll be good for you. Trail running after dark? Man, that would just freak me out. (Snow White nightmares as a child.) Have a great time in AZ. I haven't spent a lot of time there, but what I have done I've liked. I look forward to your TR upon your family's return.
Jackie: I didn't know you did Pilates for Dummies. I love that DVD. I've had it from Netflix so long now that it's embarrassing.
A general shout-out to several folks who I haven't seen here as regularly:
Carrie, Cecilia, Jen, Ang, Judy, Ms. Duckie, Amy, Scott, Leana, Claire, Morgan, SamSam, Vic, Bill, Maura, Frank, and others! 
I hope you're doing well!
As for me: I've put myself back into C25K training in order to try to work on speed. Not that I'll ever be speedy, but I'd like to be a leeeetle faster. My knees seem to like RWs anyway, so that may be the way I roll come January.
Speaking of January, I can't believe we haven't booked anything yet!
I need to work on that, which means solidifying holiday plans with the ILs.
I'm trying to plan out my races for 2009 and HI is a possibility. Now comes the tough decision: Which 1/2 do I do? Something in Honolulu or Maui? Any suggestions? Sometimes these race decisions can be so hard!
Hi to you, Krista & Carter. 
ixiedust: for your ankle!!!!
I felt like my head was going to explode and kept running and kept thinking of Jackie's post that I read last week. But I survived with a 10 min pace and today my knee is NOT liking me. So tonight it is strength training and yoga
. Any input would be appreciated.
The more the merrier.
, no energy... but I got it done. 
I am now officially under 200, weighing in at 199.9! 
