SI Joint Issues

So I went to the Chiropractor this week about the pain in my hip and back.  The issue is on the right side and I would say that I'm experiencing my first injury.  I've been EXTREMELY fortunate through the years.  Fortunate, but I've also been cautious and worked hard to prevent injuries.  (weights focused on injury prevention and run strength, yoga, ice, hard days/easy days, rotating & replacing shoes often, etc)

In Nov. 2009, I fell down on some concrete that I thought was dry, but it was slippery wet.  I did a seat-drop.  It was a hard fall, but the next day, I thought I was ok.  I continued with my training.  A couple of weeks later, I had a half marathon.  I raced for,  and achieved a PR that day, but as soon as I stopped running that day,  I could barely walk.  Oh, and by the way, this was the same year I BQ'ed the first time, so the goal became to proceed cautiously and make it to the start-line at Boston.   I went to the chiropractor a few times, iced, iced, iced and proceeded with much caution.    I did make it to the start line of Boston 2010 and ended up running a good race.   After Boston 2010, I took a month off to be SURE the hip nag was totally healed.    I haven't had any more issues with my hip until 10 days ago.

I'm not sure what has caused the hip issue this time.   I've been on low mileage and low intensity since Boston 2013 earlier this spring.  I've been slowly building my mileage back leading up to the start of my training for the Huntsville, UT marathon, Sept 2013.    Leading up to the injury, I had Tues. off, Wed was an hour long bike ride, and Thurs was a 12 mile run (had worked up from 6, 8, 10, several weeks prior).   At this point, I have no idea if it was the biking, the shoes, or what?????  I decided to go to the chiropractor because that seemed to help when I had the hip nag in 2010.

This time,  the pain is different than 2009/2010, but it is the same hip.  The chiropractor thinks I have a SI joint issue going on.  Through the years,  I've heard about ALL types of run injuries that friends have endured, but I've never heard of the SI joint injury.   Of course I google SI joint injury as soon as I make it home.   I was surprised when Meggan's blog came up in my search.   I've followed Meggan's blog for a couple of years, and have read about her ongoing hip issue, but I missed the blogs specifically about the SI joint.   You can read some great info about it here.  ( If you enjoy following hard working, highly talented,  and passionate runners,  be sure to check out her blog.)

This week the hip has not improved, in fact, it's worse than initially.  The last 2 days, I've had pain when walking.  I'm not sure my path going forward,  other than REST, which is the common recommendation from my quick SI Joint research.  I'm not sure if I should continue with  chiropractor care because I'm not sure if the SI joint issue is something that a chiropractor commonly deals with. ??? (Meggan also mentions chiropractic care has not helped her SI issue when she tried it in the past)    I'm on a limited budget so unfortunately, doctors, MRIs, physical therapists, massages, etc.  will not be my first plan of action.    So, rest and Ibuprofen will be my immediate plan of action.  This plan may change at any time with additional input, thought, time, etc.

In the mean time, I've been surprisingly relaxed with this issue.  Looking back, I know I did everything possible to avoid injuries, and there is comfort in knowing I didn't do something careless to cause this issue.  Looking forward,  I'm staying positive and taking the hip issue day by day.  I've been doing what I can with arm weights and core work, but even those things are somewhat limited in trying to make sure I'm not adding additional stress to my hip.  Currently, walking, running, elliptical, and biking are all off the table.  Next I will try rowing, but I'm not sure if that will work either.  I went to the gym yesterday, but I had taken Ibuprofen, so I didn't try the rowing.  I'm extra cautious when taking Ibuprofen because of the numbing effect of the drug.  I do not want to do further damage to the hip/back issue.  I will try the rowing on Monday and I will skip the Ibuprofen before going to the gym.  Water running may be another avenue, but again, I'm on a limited budget so that's not my first choice.  As time goes on, I will be more willing to look at the expensive options, but for now I'm opting for time and rest.  On the positive side, I went to my regular yoga class this week and I didn't feel the hip or back at all, so for now, yoga is a yes. 

Running has been such a HUGE part of my life.  You probably thought, as did I, that I would be crushed if running was taken out of my life?  I'm shocked and amazed that I've quickly realized that I will be FINE.  No matter what my new path holds, I'm ready for it !  Yes, I will have emotional ups and downs as I move through this issue, but I realize, I'm STRONG, and I will be ok,  no matter what.  That's a comforting feeling !   In the mean time, I will continue to read your blogs about your run adventures.   Happy Running !      

Breaking a 12-year streak and "the writing on the wall"

On Tuesday of this week, I decided this would be the day that I ended my 12 year exercise streak.  Yes, 12 years !  For 12 years, I have "moved" my body for 30 minutes each day.  Initially, it was 30 minutes of "exercise" a day, but after many years, and some days,  little desire, I changed it to "30 minutes of movement."  The majority of the days were legit exercise, however, some days were just a slow walk, picking up pine cones in the yard, doing chores around the house with non-stop movement, or even site-seeing on vacation.

Early this spring,  I contemplated letting the streak go.  I decided to make it to the 12 year mark and then decide.  I made it to the anniversary date, and beyond, but on Tues., for no particular reason, I decided I would not do the 30 minutes that day.   

Through the years, I've exercised at CRAZY hours to "get it done."  One time while in Gulf Shores with my Mom and sister, we had just settled into bed.  As soon as I started to relax, I sat straight up in bed and said "we didn't exercise!"   Through the years, my sister (Linde) has been so supportive and willing to join me anytime we were together.   Her only requirement was that we walk or bike, no running for her, and that was always fine with me.  Even this night, the 11:20 PM hour, she climbed out of bed and we headed out for a walk.  Other times, we went walking before early, early fishing trips.  Uh,  the 3:30 - 4:00AM alarm to go walk for 30 minutes before heading out to fish all day, YES, WACKY,  but I did it! 

Many times over the years I didn't want to, but I did it anyway (a good life lesson). Obviously, over 12 years, I walked while being sick - not "exercise", but 30 minutes of "movement".  When sick, it was a slow stroll down the road, or on the treadmill, or even from end to end of my house.  I called it "front to back", anything to get it done, and keep the streak alive. 

Tuesday I deliberated over the day, wondering if I would really let the streak go.  Surprised,   I was with little emotion about it.  Later that evening, for a brief moment, I did think, I still have plenty of time to get it done.  My mind went back to the 11:30PM start in Gulf Shores many years ago.  I laugh and say no, I'm going to let it go.

Tuesday came and went and I was FINE with ending the streak.  Wed. I biked for 14-15 miles, went to the gym for a quick weight workout, and made it to my regular yoga class.  On Thurs., I had a 12 mile run with friends (Terri and Kelly).  I was excited to run.  Tues. was no exercise at all, REMEMBER the first day totally off in 12 years.  On Thurs.,  in the later miles, my back started hurting,  and continued through the final miles.  When we finished the run, I stretched my back and legs for a couple of minutes, and then drove home.  By the time I made it home, I could barely walk.  It was weird - as I finished the run is was my back, but by the time I made it home, it was my right hip hurting.  I took an ice bath, and iced the hip and back later in the day.  

It's Sat now!  I'm taking it easy,  and HOPING this is just a nag, and not an injury.  I'm being extra cautious.  It's bazarre that through 12 years, I never had an injury that came close to sidelining me from at least walking, and then I miss 1 day, ONE DAY of exercise and my body falls apart, lol.   Yesterday, I felt it more in the hip, today, I feel very little in the hip and more in the lower back again.  WEIRD !    I know i've been very fortunate through the years to run, and be so healthy.   Just this spring, before Boston, I hit a new record weekly mileage high of 80 miles - no injuries, no problems....... After Boston, I took 3 weeks off of running.  I've been slowing adding some miles back, but I'm still at low mileage,  for me.   Even this week, I ran 8 miles on Monday, remember Tues. was OFF, and Wed. I biked. Training wise, I've done everything right.  I even do runner focused exercises at the gym.  I lift weights.   I follow the 10% rule in building mileage.  I do yoga.  I follow hard days, with easy days.  etc. 

so what gives?    It's either "the shoes" or "the bike"?  At this point i'm not sure which.   I'm just a recreational biker.  I get on the bike when my run mileage is low.  I enjoy the variety that the biking offers when my run mileage allows time for biking.  I've never been injured on the bike.  

The shoes......
Yes, I'm still in a shoe crisis.  Currently, I'm experimenting with  the Mizuno Wave Riders.  Over the past 6-7 weeks, I've SLOWLY introduced these to my shoe rotation.  I started with short runs - 3-4 miles.  Eventually, I worked up to an 8 and a 10 miler,  with no issues.   After the successful 10 miler, I started thinking MAYBE i've found a shoe to replace the Adidas Cushion Response shoes.   I've been nervous because I'm running out of mileage on the Adidas shoes that I have left,  and I only have 1 more pair still in the box.  So I've been on an EXPENSIVE search to find "my new shoe".  I have several brands that are good for 6-8 miles, but I can't seem to find a distance show that I like.  one is too soft/ spongy and unstructured (nike pegasus), one gave me shin splints (Nimbus), 2 pair are just too hard and not enough cushion (Brooks and an older Mizuno).  etc. 

Is this a sign?  Maybe all of this means when I run out Adidas mileage , maybe it's time to retire?  I have enough mileage, and the last new pair that will get me through the Huntsville marathon in Sept.  

Maybe that means at marathon number 26, with no good shoe options,  

maybe it's time to retire from the marathon?   

After all, 26 is a good number, right? 

maybe "the writing on the wall" is saying.....

 "Retire Ginny!" - 
ya think? 

 

Huntsville, Utah 26.2 it is !

Huntsville, Utah 26.2 it is !  
and
Today,  we celebrate 23 years of wedded bliss - married to my best friend for 23 amazing years.  

I'm registered,  and I'm happy to have my fall marathon selected.   I still have to make some training plans, but at this point I'm leaning toward trying the 9 day rotation schedule that I created before St. George in 2009.  It's set up to have a hard day, followed by 2 easy days.  

Basically, I will have a track day or hill repeats, followed by 2 easy days

A tempo day, followed by 2 easy days

A long run, followed by 2 easy days.  

Each specific workout will come up every 9 days with this plan.  I think this is very valuable for me.  I like high mileage and high intensity.  I'm also becoming an aging runner.  The 2 easy days gives me the recovery that my body needs, and the rotation gives me a long run every 9 days which I believe is valuable too.  In addition, with this plan, I'm anxious and ready to complete the next hard workout.  

I'm deciding if I will use McMillan again to set up the exact plan.  In many ways, that's just easier for me.  In addition, while I'm somewhat familiar, I'm not 100% confident in adding in the training phases into my 9 day rotation, so I may decide to let the professionals handle that.  

Currently, I'm upping my mileage, and I have 2 quality runs per wk.  I want my official marathon plan to be a 12 week marathon plan.   With my marathon history, 12 weeks will give me plenty of time to get ready to battle in Utah.  

Today I ran a hot and humid 5k in South Louisiana.  My time was predictably slow.  I wanted to race a 5k before my marathon training begins to see where I'm at.  Ok, I'm slow !  24:01 - but I'm not supposed to be in shape now, and I'm in the toughest part of the year for my personal running - the spring heat/humidity acclimation season.  It's brutal !  It takes me about a month, after the final cold front moves through,  to get fully accustomed to the humidity.  I'm not there yet, but I'm feeling pretty good considering. 

This was a small 5k in Thibodaux, LA.  I won 2nd place overall female - I told you it was small - maybe 75-100 entries?????  The first place spot went to a 19 year old female.  This 45 year old is OK with that!  :)

With the "real feel" temp. predicted to be 90 degrees at the finish of the race, and the time of the year, 

I feel good about where I'm at today.  

So, I've decided on a 12 wk, 9-day rotation plan.  

In addition, I've decided on the following:

**I've been biking some since the weather has been above 70 degrees (I have a 70 degree biking rule).

My plan is to continue as much as possible with the increasing run mileage.

**My plan is to run on grass, 1 x per wk, for at least 30 minutes

**My plan is to add Supreme90day back into my mix, but only 1 time per wk.   I've found this to be a great way to strengthen some of the typical "runner weaknesses". 

**My plan is to continue yoga 1 time per wk - (a staple of all of my plans for MANY years - I believe it's what keeps me injury free, so it's a MUST for me)

**My plan is to continue going to the gym 1 time per wk - I like the atmosphere that the gym offers,  and sometimes I pick up new or fresh "core work" ideas from others.

**My plan is to continue towards getting back to "my race weight" - the biggest challenge for me.  

Although, I would say I'm a relatively healthy with my eating, I'm also a "volume eater" which keeps me in trouble.  nothing new here ! 

So today, I'm happy to have the summer/fall plan,  and I'm READY to GO !

Spring Training

I'm in my 3rd week of running after the 3 week run break (after Boston 26.2).  I have no plan and for a moment, I'm enjoying that.  I went to a hilly 5k, and a hilly 10k the past 2 weekends.  I ran each of those as tempo runs.  I've also been joining a newly formed Tues. night run group (Soccer Locker Miles) for some various runs.  Last week was a 40 min run on grass.  Typically, I stay on asphalt, but I welcomed the challenge of the grass.  I know the value.  Last Wed., post Tues night grass run, I felt the value.  I embrace the sore muscles and know it's good for me.   I plan to continue with some grass running each week.  My goal is to run 1 time each week for at least 30 minutes on grass.    In keeping with that goal, yesterday, I ran for 30 min. at my house on the grass.  The loop around our property is .42.  Today, in Louisiana, I ran an additional 2 miles on grass and did some plyometric work.  

This past Tues. night the group ran 800s at the track.  HAPPY ME !  Y'all know I love the track.  The track was just what I needed to add some quality, but more than that, to add some fresh inspiration to my running.  I quickly get bored with "just running".  That doesn't work well for me.  I need QUALITY !    My plan was to run by feel.  I didn't want the first track workout to be hard.  I just wanted to be energized and ease back into a track workout after a long break.   In addition, Tues. was one of our first few warm/muggy days.  It was in the mid 80s when I was driving to the track.  We haven't had a chance to acclimate to the heat and humidity because we've had an extended spring this year (weird, but nice).    I ended up averaging 3:47 which was a happy surprise.  I hadn't expected running the 800s at a moderate pace would be that fast, especially with the new heat of the day.  This is encouraging for the summer training ahead. 

I'm thinking about heading west again this fall for the Huntsville, Utah marathon.  I will make some firm decisions in the next week or two, but Utah is a lucky state for me.  St. George Marathon in 2009, and Top of Utah, fall 2012,  were both PR races for me.   I'm especially liking the elevation profile, so this may be the one for fall 2013.    I feel I run my best in the fall, so the Sept. date is another plus. 

This week I will end the week with around 30 miles of running.  With the lower run mileage,  and the warmer temps., I've also been riding my bike (recreational biker here).    I love to get on my bike this time of year and enjoy the new greenery all around.  I enjoy the variety that it offers.   I continue my 1 time per wk yoga class, and 1-3 times per wk weight routine at the gym.  Most of my work at the gym is "run focused" movements/exercises to strengthen my core, hips, arm,  and legs.  I've also been on the elliptical and stair climber a few times in the past month.   To be honest, I don't last long on the either machine.  I'd much rather be outside running than on those machines feeling like a rat on a wheel.   I understand the value here too, so I attempt 15-20 min.

It's peak daylily season in South MS.

I hope your spring is happy and filled with good running. 

2.62 Boston Stands As One Run

2.62 BOSTON STANDS AS ONE
A 2.62 Mile Run Benefiting the One Fund Boston

Thursday, May 2, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Kamper Park
(107 17th Avenue, Hattiesburg)
*A STATE-WIDE ‘RUN FOR BOSTON’ EVENT*

http://pinebeltpacers.org/

 All proceeds from the event will be donated to the One Fund Boston to help victims.
 

Click on image to donate to The One Fund

Home - a little sweeter

Today, we made it home from Boston.  

We are safe !  

We are blessed !  

We are thankful !  

We are praying for the victims !

 Bostonians are amazing and strong !  

We salute you !    

We pray for you !

When the bomb exploded, I was just down the road,  at the food/water area.  I heard the bomb and looked back to see what had happened.  I saw the cloud of smoke rising into the sky and  I immediately started walking to the hotel.  Immediately, the ambulances and police started to roll toward the bomb area.  We stayed at the Park Plaza hotel which is about a 1/2 mile from the finish line.  As I walked, my thoughts went to my friends in the hotel room.  I was in the 3rd coral, so I knew they should all be in the hotel and safe.  I knew they would be worried about me, so I walked as fast as I could, post marathon (not very fast).

When I arrived , one of my friends hugged me.  I thought she was hugging because of the bomb situation, but I quickly realized it was a congratulatory hug instead.  I immediately told them what I had witnessed and that we needed to turn the TV on.  We stayed together the rest of the afternoon, watching, worrying about the victims, and wondering WHY ?    Why,  we may never know.

My intention is to NOT let the terrorists change my way of life.  I will not fear the marathon, I will not alter my run, I will not let them win.  I will move forward and be thankful for my life.  I will continue to pray for the victims, their families,  and our country.   

In moving forward, I will celebrate the day, the awesome day, up until the time the bomb went off.  

Patriots Day in Boston is a super,  mid-April tradition,  that will not be destroyed by evil.  

Before the Bomb:

BQ 1 - 2010 - 4:08

BQ2 - 2013 - 3:57

Terri and I arrived in Boston on Fri night.  Sat. we spent most of the day at the expo and shopping at some of the sporting goods stores.  We had lunch at P.F. Changs, and then a little more post-lunch shopping.  We rested for a bit  and  went to dinner.  Sunday - we went to the 5k to support our friend J. who was running the 5k.  We left the cell phones in the room so we couldn't connect with J. prior to the race.  Terri and I tried to spot J. as all of the runners passed - fail !   We needed to run 3 miles, so we followed the 5k course.  We connected with our friends post-race.  J. ended the morning with a 5k PR - congrats J. !  G. - walk/ran the 5k and chatted along the way.   We met T. & M. for lunch at an Irish Pub.  The rest of the day, Terri and I lounged in the hotel room.  Sunday night was Panera Bread - and race prep.  

This is where the plan went awry.  Prior to our trip to Boston, I had printed pace bands for my A, B, and C goal.  
A -3:45 - based on my Top of Utah PR of 3:43

B - qualify for Boston on the Boston course,  (3:55)

C - run a "course PR" at Boston (2010 - 4:08)   

With all of the shopping and marathon chat, I got sucked into the danger zone - going for a BIG goal.   I even printed some new pace bands with faster paces/goals.  Sunday night, I totally changed my mind, went totally optimistic ( unrealistic & crazy), and printed 3:42.

As Marathon Monday unfolded, I was on 8:34 pace for 16 miles.  Early in the marathon, I was surprised.  Number 1 - surprised at how tough the course was, 

Number 2 - surprised how one can FORGET how tough the course is, 

Number 3 - and why did I want to do this again? 

By the time I made it to the Newton area, I was fatiguing. Although I was feeling some fatigue,  I thought I would be able to hold a pace to get me to the Boston course BQ,  with little doubt.  That was not to be.  As the hills continued, and increased in size, the fatigue grew.  I had made a big mistake, a rookie mistake.  Hindsight - had I gone with the pre-printed,  slower (realistic) goal, I have NO DOUBT in my mind,  I would have met my goal to BQ on the Boston course.  In many ways I'm disappointed.  This was marathon number 25 for me.  After 25 marathons, you learn some things along the way.  I learned LONG AGO, that for ginny, aggressive goals never work out.   It DOESN"T !  I do not have one marathon on record, out of 25, where going out too fast  has been good for me, and yet, I decided Sunday night to go for the BIG goal, which translated into too fast for me.  DUMB ! 

Mixed Emotions:

in many ways, I'm disappointed that I made the rookie mistake - I've already learned this along the way - going big - with fast paces early on, does not work for me.  (noted again :)

in some ways, I'm ok with it.  we often say, "you never know until you try."  I was going for the BIG race.  I went for it, and didn't make it.  I choose not to beat myself up for "going for it."  Yes, I was too aggressive with my goal, and yes it was not a wise choice, but I leave Boston, knowing that I "went for it" and "I tried." 
 (I was curious if I could "do it" - now I know - not yet - question answered). 

Yes, I'm sad I missed the BQ, but I choose to focus on the more positive side of the day.

I train on hills the majority of the time, but our MS hills do not come close to the hills from Hopkinton to Boston.  Most reading about the Boston course focuses on the hills from 16-21, and make the rest of the course sound relatively easy.  This is so not true for me.  It wasn't true in 2010, and it wasn't in 2013.  For me, this course is 26.2 miles of hills, tough from mile 1 - 26.2.  

Lesson of the weekend - 
typically,  I'm a "realist".   For me, it's smart and works for me.   It's  how I live my life in general.   Sunday night I changed my realistic Boston goal, to a very aggressive & optimistic goal.  So I return from Boston with a reminder course in what works for me. 
Stay REAL ginny !   

So here's the thing:

 In 2010, I finished with a 4:08.    After Boston 2010,  I vowed to become a better hill runner. 

 In 2013, I finished with 3:57, a sub 4:00 on the Boston course. 

 CHECK !  Mission accomplished !  With this, I can not be disappointed.  

This is what I choose to focus on now. 

Thank you Soccer Locker & City Runners for giving me the opportunity to return to Boston and "go for it!"  I leave Boston 2013 knowing, without a doubt,  that I AM a BETTER hill runner than before. 

Terri - thanks for a fun-filled weekend.  Thanks for sharing my passion of training hard, and going for BIG goals.  fun adventures continue....  Thanks for your support ! 

Hattiesburg group - T & M, J, J, G - enjoyed it !  

Let's   ren·dez·vous again!   

Notes about Boston:

-bring a throw away blanket and throw away shoes

-the Boston course is hilly from 1-26.2 (uh, remember that ginny)

-if possible, locate a chartered bus that leaves Boston at 7:30

-bring toilet paper to the Athletes Village

-start out slower than you think/want,  for 1-10
-13 - prepare yourself for the Wellesley girls - awesome !
-Boston college - another great crowd boost area 
-extra lbs. are not beneficial to hill racing - seriously - it's NOT!   

-Au Bon Pain - yum !   (see the note above - lol )
-for me - "Stay REAL"

And now,  I will honor and thank my body for the ongoing work that is does for me, I will give my body and mind a 3 week break from running.  
Next run - May 6th 

   

   

 

Look who I met and Boston Bound!

far right -Khalid Khannouchi  - one of the greatest marathoners of all time

far left - Me :) :)

(Ginny, Mustafa Khannouchi, Terry, John, Khalid)

You can read more about Khalid's amazing career here

  I couldn't speak intelligently, just in awe and excited to meet him.   Khalid and Mustafa own Soccer Locker and City Runners - a local running store.  I found out back in Sept., 2012,  that SL&CR selected Terry and I to go to Boston, expenses paid.   The shock still hasn't worn off,  or faded.  After months, I'm still honored and excited.   

 

We fly to Boston on Friday - EXCITEMENT !    Once again, Chad has a Redfish tournament on marathon weekend, so we are both in different states, participating in our passions.  While it's kind of sad that he will not be with me,  in Boston this time, I'm happy that he is passionate about his tournaments.  Terri and I will make the trip,  and have a girls weekend.  Fun times in Beantown ahead !

The weather is looking great for Monday.  Thanks to Soccer Locker & City Runners, I have to opportunity for a  Boston re-do, and I'm ready.  When I ran Boston in 2010, I was not prepared for the hills on the course.  Three years later, and I feel much better prepared.  Since B-2010, I've worked on running some hilly marathons -  Mt. Desert Island, ME (Oct. 2011) and  Blue Ridge, VA marathon (April 2012).  This spring, I included the Blues half marathon in Jackson, MS and the Mercedes half in Birmingham, AL as part of my hill training.  For the past year, hills have been the focus of the training that Terri and I have been doing.    I hope to go back this year and have a totally different experience.  

The training:  

*I've been doing a McMillan training plan

*during the last 10 wks of my training, I've logged 545 miles

*I max'ed out with an 80 mile week (a personal record for weekly mileage)

*my weekly mileage looked like this - starting Jan. 28th - 57 miles, 60 miles, 44 miles, 44.5 miles, 65 miles, 72 miles, 43.5 miles, 80 miles (at the peak of pine pollen - cough, cough, hack, hack), 60.5 miles, 43 miles, and finally, on Sunday, I will finish this wk with 32 miles.  Monday - RACE ON ! 

*this spring I ran a PR in the half marathon in Birmingham and a 5k PR

*the end of Dec., Chad and I joined One80 gym.  I've been consistent with 2-4 days at the gym each week, and have continued my one time per wk yoga class - most weeks.

I went to yoga yesterday.  While holding a pose, Tammy, our yoga teacher, said 

"we can do more than we think we can do" - 

trying to get us to stay in the moment and the pose.  I will use that as my mantra this go around,  when "the going gets tough." 

I will also use:

 "MIND OVER BODY"

On Dec. 28th, 2012, I wrote that (mind over body) in my day timer for April 15th, 2013, Patriot's Day, Boston, MASS.

Boston 2013 goals:

* A goal -  keeping my A goal to myself this go around

* B goal - qualify for Boston, on the Boston course (need 3:55)

* C goal - run a course PR - sub 4:08 (my 2010 Boston time)

Terry, Mustafa, me

Thanks again,  to Soccer Locker & City Runners !

see you in Boston !  :)  :)