Just checking in

Was in Shreveport last weekend and did my usual route there, completing 8 miles. It's still amazing to me that 8-10 miles seems so ordinary and easy. Still walking, not running as my achilles tendon has been very sore lately. Trying streching and ice, but am afraid to stress it too much right now. Walking feels good after I get warmed up so I'll stick with that for a little bit before I start trying to run intervals.

I have really enjoyed everyone's pictures that they've posted from Chicago. I took a few on a dispo camera, but haven't had them developed yet. Frankly, I don't expect them to come out very good. I went off and left my little digital camera at home and was so mad at myself! I've never been very happy with the dispo camera output.

I am so tired of the hot weather! I went out this a.m. at 5:30 and it was YUCK! hot and humid. I hear that is going to change tonight and tomorrow. I guess we're never satisfied and when it's cold this winter I'll be wishing the heat back.

House is getting pretty festive, getting all the Halloween decorations up. Lots to do before Saturday! Hope to see everyone Saturday night. I've had a Halloween party every year since we built our house except one. So this is Halloween party #7. Usually it's mostly work friends who come. I can't tell you how happy I am to know that many of my Marathon friends are coming this year. It will make it all that much better! If you are planning on coming and haven't let me know yet, please do, so I can make sure we have enough food and drink! You don't need to bring anything but your smiling faces! (Note, I said BRING anything...please do WEAR more than your smiling face!).