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Pretty worried about this one...my friend Maura moved to New Orleans last September and hasn't really stayed in touch.  Thank goodness she finally answered her cell phone this morning when I called and told me she is evacuating to Mobile.

Did my 16 mile long run yesterday and am a bit sore - enough that I think I'm taking the day off from working out.  I did pick up some new running shoes on Friday.  I think it was time, especially since my knees were killing me about 10 miles in yesterday and my IT band on my right leg has been bothering me.

Not much else going on - just enjoying the long weekend.  Hope everyone is having a good one too!

Sad

I can't believe that New Orleans are being hit again - I know there's not much that can be done if you are in a hurricane area but something has to give.

Glad your friend is okay :)

I'm curious - how long does it take to run 16 miles?  I seem to remember reading that walking around 15 miles takes about a day - with breaks.

Whoa!

You go girl!  That's amazing that you are doing those long runs.  You and Stacey!  Dang!  Somebody's got a birthday coming up!  (Both of us, actually)

Glad your friend is okay!

Running question

I've been a reader of your blog for a while now and I kinda forgot how you got from running 5Ks to running 13 miles.  What was your training regimen? And how did you get there so darn fast!

Glad your friend is o.k.!

Thankfully, NO was spared any major damage this time, but glad you friend was able to get over to Mobile away from the worst of the storm.

Way to go on the 16 miles!  You deserve at least a day off from all your working out and running!   Take care of that IT Band!  After having major IT band strain last fall/early winter,  I'll skip a second day if mine flares up(I only walk/jog every other day except for the 2 consecutive weekend days)and is still painful after skipping 1 day.  I need to total the mileage on my shoes too, and probably replace them at least 6 weeks before the Route 66.

It's been 3 days since your orig. post...hope the knees are feeling better!

Thats scary

Glad Maura is ok.

Oh, I love House!! I think I missed the entire last season because there was some conflict! I need to start watching it again! Love House! The new 90210 is indeed pretty racy! I mean, hello! Thankfully my kids walked in after the big scene in the car and the comments made after that went over their heads!! But you know what? Sadly, it is a reality. It does happen. Its definitely not 1990 anymore!!!! :(

How's the running going? Got your card yesterday! Thanks! I mean, you're welcome! :)