Into December

I had to take 3 days off. My legs are too tight from running on the frozen roads.

I was able to run on Wednesday the 3rd and Thursday the 4th.

5.2 miles each day. 8:16 and 8:06 per mile. I had to stretch a lot to keep my legs loose.

Today I ran 10.5 miles in 1:27:10 at 7.2 mph for a pace of 8:18.1/mi.

I had a massage today and Shannon worked on me for almost 2 hours. My legs feel very good NOW but I will take it easy tomorrow. Without Shannon's help I would not have been able to run all the marathons and feel as good as I do.

I have told her she should find a forum to write a help column; she has great advice which I am sure could help a number of athletes. Maybe you will see her advice soon :-)