Hi guys...I'm just so frustrated today
. My legs started aching like crazy last night and they still ache a bit this afternoon even after a deep tissue massage. It *feels* like over-training....but that doesn't make sense to me!
I'm not sure why my body is feeling over-trained considering I'm only running 16 miles per week, I'm running on newer sneakers (my fave stand-by Kayanos) and I haven't increased XT by a great deal. I am teaching the same number of classes, taking spin as I've been for weeks now and trying to get pilates in as frequently as possible. It started with bonking on Sunday's LR...and even though I ran a decent 5 Miler yesterday and jumped on the bike trainer for 30 minutes...today I feel lousy. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
I've looked at arranging my schedule better...but with teaching 8+ classes per week I'm locked in.
Bill: I like the idea of Wish Green Kilts!
How is your pilates work coming along? Do you need recommendations for pilates videos?
Morgan: Welcome!
I think you are off to a GREAT start. I actually never run more than 4 times per week...but adding cross training is always a great idea to help keep you injury free and get additional cardio work.
Cecilia, Scott, Shan, ScottH...You guys all psyched for the big race this weekend? How is the weather looking?
Scott...As if you'd ever embarass me! Great job with all your workouts this week. As always you inspire and impress me! AND make me laugh
So are you going to don the kilt for the Minnie or do you need to lose a bet first....'cause I'm up for a wager just at the thought of the possibility! 
. My legs started aching like crazy last night and they still ache a bit this afternoon even after a deep tissue massage. It *feels* like over-training....but that doesn't make sense to me!
I'm not sure why my body is feeling over-trained considering I'm only running 16 miles per week, I'm running on newer sneakers (my fave stand-by Kayanos) and I haven't increased XT by a great deal. I am teaching the same number of classes, taking spin as I've been for weeks now and trying to get pilates in as frequently as possible. It started with bonking on Sunday's LR...and even though I ran a decent 5 Miler yesterday and jumped on the bike trainer for 30 minutes...today I feel lousy. Anyone have any thoughts on this? I've looked at arranging my schedule better...but with teaching 8+ classes per week I'm locked in.
Bill: I like the idea of Wish Green Kilts!
Morgan: Welcome!
I think you are off to a GREAT start. I actually never run more than 4 times per week...but adding cross training is always a great idea to help keep you injury free and get additional cardio work.Cecilia, Scott, Shan, ScottH...You guys all psyched for the big race this weekend? How is the weather looking?

Scott...As if you'd ever embarass me! Great job with all your workouts this week. As always you inspire and impress me! AND make me laugh
So are you going to don the kilt for the Minnie or do you need to lose a bet first....'cause I'm up for a wager just at the thought of the possibility! 


Your princesses & their smiles--oh my! They're so cute!!!
Don't worry, I'll be mentioning it quite frequently from here on out. I wish I had advice on the pace other than pay attention to your body. And maybe have a regular route you run at least once a week, so you have those visual markers you can check against your time & how your body feels.
I'm sorry about your energy level, though. Trust me, I know how that feels. I also know what it's like to be the red-faced, stinky one. I like to think my flushed face complements WISH green.
P.S. Now come on, there's nothing Scott can do to embarrass you? I give him much more credit than that!
(Why, yes, I believe I have. I'll just mention it again. And again. And again.)



I went to bed at 8 something last night just to be sure that if I am getting sick, I am well rested. The good news is that I didn't feel any worse this morning. (colds ALWAYS feel worse in the morning right right?) The bad news is that I am still feeling really tired. This is not boding well for Sunday. I will still run, after all, I ran a marathon with food poisoning! But I doubt I will beat the Kenyans again this year.
I think running takes all my thinking ability away.
, but I kept going because I felt good, and the road was fairly flat, but I was running into the wind. Well, I ended up my 4.25 miles in 56:35. I still can't figure out my pace because, I don't know how to figure it with that .25 mile. I need round numbers.