Wow Michelle, that sounded absolutely brutal. Way to tough it out. I want to train and do a marathon in January 2010, but the horror stories scare me. But it is one of those "I just have to" things.

I still have my focus on the Turkey Trot, a hilly 5 miler Thanksgiving day. I need to start running somewhere other than my flat hardpack trail at the local park but it is just so nice there. Even if the .8 mile loop gets boring as the runs get longer.

Last night I did 3.2 miles, I had been past that but didn't run a couple weeks so now I have to build again. I feel like I am always building. The run was pretty nice, it is still hot here and I need to focus on hydrating. Maybe Friday I will go to a different trail, one that is longer and has a couple of hills. That requires me to take running clothes to work and bring my HRM strap. If I remember I will do this trail. I think it is 2.5 miles out and then you turn back. It has been a long time since I went there. I will need to carry water, yuck.