Hi - Did my final run of Part 1 of the 10k training yesterday - 7.3 miles.   I was tired but it didn't feel as bad as I thought it would.  Tomorrow is the 1st run of Part 2 - I think it's around 5.5 miles - should be interesting!   I hope all is well with you. 

thanks for spotting my ghostly mallard

Hi Andy!!  That massage sounds heavenly!  I remember I got the same kind of massage, including the hot stones, when I had my hamstring injury.   It was wonderful!  I hope things are continuing to heal up.  My run was good!  I was surprised.  lol   Tomorrow's run is the last in the Part 1 10k Training series - it will be a 7.4 mile run so I'm looking forward to the challenge.  I just hope he doesn't go crazy on the inclines.  After that I will start Part 2.  It USED to be that I LOVED strength training and dreaded the running.....now it's reversed.  I find the strength training challenging.  I'm supposed to be gaining 3 lbs of muscle and so far it's not happening.  I know I need to eat more protein, but having an issue with that.   I find it easier to NOT eat than to fit all my meals in.  But I'm trying to be better.    Do you have any more races planned this season? 

I love swimming but haven't swam since April I'm gonna start to swim again it should help my knee

They say use it or loose it I started the gym 6mth ago n it's set my knee off so now I'm not going back lol

My left knees the worst think ill be having a new knee soon im 65 in January I hate getting old it's horrible !!!

Hi!  As I read your note I am sitting here sipping coffee getting ready to do a 5.4 mile run!  But it's labeled as a "strength" run, so I am sure that means lots of hills.  I don't enjoy them and always slow down (I use my age as an excuse) - but I'm always AFTER the workout, and they DO make me stronger - a necessary evil I guess.  Your cats are so lucky to have you!  I am sure they look forward to your visits - and it makes a soul feel good!  Our dog, Annie, is a "rescue" and she has a bit of separation anxiety - mainly for ME.  If I'm home she doesn't mind when hubby leaves.  Last night I went to dinner with my sister and brother, and hubby texted me to say that Annie was on a hunger strike because I wasn't got home.  Then he said as soon as she saw my headlights coming up our driveway, she ran to her dish and started eating.   They are funny creatures!  I'm already getting "stink eye" from her this morning - she's wondering what torture I will put her through - it's a work day for me.  lol  Trust me - she is spoiled! 

And nope - I could NOT do the icing and have it look pretty.  lol  I could, with instruction, make it taste good but it would be better if served to a blind person.  lo.

Wow!  You are on fire!  That is awesome!!!   So happy for you!  It's funny how that happens.   I have been doing my training with a trainer on iFit who has totally changed my running and I SO wish I found him when I was younger.  His name is Tommy Rivers Puzey.   He is also a trained Physical Therapist and has worked with patients with traumatic injuries - learning to walk, etc.   He talks a lot during some of his training runs about the  body's inate ability to heal itself if we allow it. A lot of his training is done at a relatively easy pace and says the best way to train for speed is to do inclines.   He is so interesting - if you get a chance, look him up! 

p.s.   I remember seeing pics of your Christmas cakes the past couple of years - they look amazing!!   And I am quite jealous that you decorate them!!   I can bake.....but the decorating is way out of my league!  lol   What a labor of love, and a wonderful tradition! 

Good morning!   Oh no!!!  Hopefully you don't feel any more pains tomorrow.  I tripped once during a race - my foot went down in a hole in the pavement - it was the start of a race with about 8,000 participants and I was terrified I was going to be stomped on so I quickly got up and ran the race - was scraped up a little and bleeding.  A little sore, but nothing too bad......until I went to run a few days later.  Hamstring was NOT good.  I rested it up and ran another race a few days later, and by the start of the 2nd mile, I couldn't run anymore, and by the end of the race, I didn't know if I could make it to my car.  And I felt FINE when I fell except scraped up.  So hopefully you are good!!  I love how you feed the cats and  how much they look forward to you visiting them!  Sooo cute!   Tomorrow morning my training is an 8.4 mile run - should be interesting.  But I did it before and am sure I can do it again.  And congrats on doing 6 miles!!  Wow - you are definitely determined - I was worried you were pushing too much but you seem to be fine.   I have been trying to do heavier weights in my strength training.  My nutrition coach wants me to gain more muscle....and I need to eat more protein.   It sounds easy but wow.....not as easy as I thought it would be.  But I'll get there!  I love your check-ins - hope you don't suffer more from that fall! 

Thanks for spotting my Gecko.  x