Colleen, thanks for starting us along this week. So glad that you found the joy in going a bit slower and enjoying the conversation/company. It is nice when it comes along. Doing Goofy that way is, I think, smart! You will absolutely love Wicked if you havent seen it yet. Great idea to do that while you are in Chi-town.
Kelley, that is good news about your 14 miler. Glad you had those revelations about what is working.
Christa, Im reading the first page where you were thinking of taking a nap instead of biking, but I know what happened and I saying stay home! What a picture, Ouch! I must say that pace is moving even if you think it slow. I dont race bicycle so that is moving. I must say Ive got clips not cages, and its kinda funny. Ive fallen over when Ive tried to unclip in a hurry. Twice Ive seen a photo op and wanted to slow down, jump off and get that shot. Nope, in the dirt Ive gone. Lucky me I mostly ride on the gravel trail. However, I got my first case of poison ivy on that path last year and when I fell onto the weeds this year it was me thinking Ive really done it now. Whew! Came away ok. Then Ive fallen where Ive slid out on those loose trail stones going like almost 0 mph around a narrow curve. Folks came up running to see if this old one needed help. Oh, my pride! There I was laughing up a storm, I think the motorcycle cops used to say that they were taught to hold onto the bike and slide with it if they took a spill. Well those toe things sure make it that way for the bicycle! (Hope your run went better that that bike thing did!) Ummm, are you sitting on that ice? Great advice on race goals there! Im with you on that! Hope you can get that reflux problem managed a bit better. Sounds like you've been having a time at it. I deal with that and nutcracker esophagus and it is not pleasant for sure.
Darcey, honey, your time was Great! to me anyway. I dont usually go that fast. I hope you enjoyed your event. Stop by more often. It will be great to get to know you. Hope you are feeling better.
Kareneast, so you had an eastern US WISH Team race going with Darcey and Mike! Fantastic. Hope you had a great adventure.
Marissa, glad you managed to get it done in DL. Sorry that you didnt get to meet up with any of the WISH Team and that you had to work. Yech! Oh well, I guess thats what pays for these trips, huh. Glad you got to take pics on your half. Sounds like exactly what I did in WDW and I can say it was THE BEST time! Stop by more often. Id love to hear how your training is going. Thanks for sharing the pics.
Mike your race time for me sounds great! Also with a bothersome knee. Eek! Hope it is better today. Amazing, we had a WISH Team doing PDR and Im sorry I didnt realize that.
Mel, you are now officially a runner! You are! Way to go! You had a good pace going on in WDW. Your scouting report for our Friday meet up is appreciated. Thanks for doing that. I was wondering if a warning to the facility that the locusts will be descending early might be wise.
Monica, sorry you wont make Chat Wednesday eve.
Dave that was an excellent rest day you had there. Perfect! You are fast! Glad things are working out better for you and hope no more probs with those shins. Good work cheering on those runners in your area. I know they appreciated it. I love when people are doing that. You will be fine at the marathon. Worst case
youll have to slow down and wait for me!
Sara, what a wonderful cross training experience you have planned in today. You got some pretty good steps in this weekend.
Amy, Im sorry to hear of your worries there. Hope it isnt anything horrible and that doc can get you back on track. Ive not had any experience with stress fractures, so cant give anything other than hugs to you that it is all ok.
Jen, glad that you got to be out there with your Mom. I know you both enjoyed that. Being able to get in those steps is important and I commend you for working at that during all that is going on in your life. You keep doing that. I think it is a wonderful stress reliever and Im thinking it probably is something that helps you. I know it has helped me
putting in those steps. Dont be overwhelmed about hitting that wall. You will do just fine. But you know these feelings are really part of the fun of signing up way in advance and training along the way.
CJ, you are right, youve definitely got to put in those steps. No matter how fast, get them in. Youve got a good pace going. One foot in front of the other! You can do it!
Sunny, Wow, that video was amazing. Thanks for that. Glad your able to get in that DWR and hoping that the walking continues to be good to. Great that you are getting to do something and that you are managing within your new limits.
I got in my steps tonight on TM then closed with Pilates since I couldnt get out of bed this am to do that part. I took a cold bath tub soak after showering tonight. Im feeling a bit of a strain along the outside of my lower leg. Not sure whats up with that. Hoping it clears up so I wont have to slow training. Working concession stand tomorrow eve, so I am not certain about what I am going to do to get steps in.
I'm feeling pretty good right about now since I got on the scale today and noticed I've pared down a few pounds. I'm trying to choose more wisely. Must get going on some vitamins though I think. I've slacked some on them. For the record, I know distance running time is not a good time to worry about weight loss. I'm making better nutritional choices and not worrying about the "D" word, just being careful.
Is anyone else planning to come to chat for a bit? I may be a bit late, but I plan to be there Wednesday. Have a business group early dinner meeting. I may be dressed up for chat!
Congratulations to all the weekend run/walkers. Way to go!
. Sounds like your training is going great! Congrats on the weight in 
- Glad to hear from you...I am so glad to see that you are not pushing it too hard but still able to train! 
Loved the video clip....Don't let my stupidity on the bike scare you! 
I got all woozy seeing you injured that way.
We have a great opportunity to stay at OKW in a 2BDR villa for a great price for our quick Oct trip.
. I'm just sitting here waiting for them to call with the radiologists report. Ugh. 
Happy International "Talk Like A Pirate Day" 
Arrrrrrrr 
You end up right at the top of the falls. It should be a beautiful course. I ran a couple miles along this route (unknowingly) when my DW and I were up at Niagara Falls to celebrate our anniversary. The other cool thing (for me) is that the full marathon and 1/2 marathon start at the same time on the same course. The 1/2 marathon starts at the halfway point of the marathon. So by the time I get to the finish line will be about the same time the first full marathoners will be getting to the finish line. That will be interesting to me to run with the top full marathoners at the finish. I'm sure they'll have us segregated out though so we don't get in their way.
(not that it was only, b/c i was really tired when i was done!!!!) I did get a hot dog and some munchies at the end which made it all worth it. 
