TRICK OR TREAT

c'mon guys---let's get rolling this weekend!! great to see everyone who decided to bite the bullet for MS BLUES...you are way ahead of the game!i'll be @ most of the runs as i will be racing a bit more this year..after all,ya'll have inspired me to do so....so ,thanks to you!!EVERYBODY STRETCH NOW!!!! wayne

MY THANKS TO YOU !!!

first of all,thanks for the many kinds words over the past few months.i love what i do and hope i helped in some small way to keep ya'll moving forward.i have taken great delight in getting to know many of you during the highs and lows of your journey to chicago..the pleasure for me is seeing most of you be able to run and compete.while the finish line symbolically has its' importance,the reward was getting to know you and calling you friends of a lifetime..i never dreamt i would meet such a diligent and inspirational crew..thanks to mark,robin,matt and scott.to the MM'ers out there,keep it up---you have embarked on a new lifestyle.look at what you did and know there is more to conquer if you so choose..i'll ALWAYS be there to help in anyway possible...wayne

THE RUMOR IS TRUE...

i am coming to chicago,thanks to the fearless leader who found me a ticket on the plane...i think i'm being stowed with the luggage...first of all,thanks for all of the kind words throughout all of the blogs..i am more than happy to help and it has been an absolute pleasure to get to know some of you...i am just sorry that EVERYONE cant be totally healthy because completing that first marathon is quite the rush..i did all i knew to do to keep everyone on their path to chicago...it's finally here!!!good luck to all of you and it's been a blessing for me to be involved with this group of fine people..there may be a few sore legs after the race,but i have only TWO hands!! : )
maybe we can form a line in the aisle of the plane on the ride back....wayne

BUSY BEE THIS WEEK...

needless to say i have had a few phone calls/e-mails this week after the 22 miler...congrats for those who did it....for all those aches and pains, i want to emphasize that "I" would be having those very same complaints had i gone that far...it's NOT anything surprising---ya'll just ran 22 miles---WAY TO GO!!!!a lot of the pain complaints i am seeing from this are typical after that sort of distance so ice/rest/do your XT/taper the mileage and be proud you're on the downslide until the race in 2 weeks....wayne

ONE MORE LONG ONE....

i was going to add to the inspiration but i think matt and onettas' blog will do just fine...i feel your anxiety,fears,and excitement through the blogs...i couldn't be happier for all of you...thanks for all the kind words and emails----THEY ARE APPRECIATED..i hope nothing too drastic happens between now and oct 7th,SO BE SMART this weekend...good luck...and as usual--you know how to find me..wayne

HAPPY TO BE WRONG....

in this case,i was....as many of you know i thought kristy had a stress fracture in her heel.(much like jana)...but it's the dreaded plantar fasciitis.it will still hurt but the walk/jog can resume.hoooray.i can sense all the excitement as race day looms a month away.i saw a little more pep in those steps saturday--keep up the good work!!if you need any advice on training,shoes,injuries,and positive energy just blog,e-mail,call,or better yet come see me!!wayne

THE BIG 20....

i have read all the blogs leading up to the BIG 20....just to reinforce advice you have already heard...STRETCH,really well---start off slowly and let those muscles,tendons and joints warm up.HYDRATE AND EAT--just like a car needs gas,that fabulous body you are sculpting needs fuel..REST,before and after the BIG 20...good luck,and ya'll know where to find me...wayne

HURTIN? you are not alone ....

i have taken time to read most of the blogs and the consensus is most of you are experiencing a few bumps and bruises,and if you dont mind i'll use my reaquaintance with the spanish language--"muy tipico",which means very typical..to some 8 more miles seems attainable,while to some it's more like a sweaty figment of their imagination..there's 2 months left but actually 6 more weeks of training,don't doubt yourselves--band together and keep holding tight...for those of you who are hurt and want advice,you know how to reach me--i am glad to help.i love reading your stories and getting to know some of you better..i'm still amazed...wayne

I HAD THIS DREAM...I JUST KEPT ON WALKING

it began with me eating breakfast at the what-a-burger on county line rd in ridgeland---quite a meal it was, but after being so full i decided i needed to walk it off.i didnt know where i was going but i knew i was heading north because the sun rising off my right shoulder...before i knew it 5 miles later(according to my garmin)i was in madison.hmm... i was amused,but I JUST KEPT ON WALKING,4 miles later i came up to this town named gluckstadt,i couldnt say it,much less spell it,so i thought"what the heck",and I JUST KEPT ON WALKING. 3 miles later,i saw this big car plant and thought how it was odd being out there in the middle of nowhere,nonetheless,I JUST KEPT ON WALKING..4 miles later i came to this town called canton,and i stopped---my legs were sore and cramping,even had a few blisters on my feet.geez,i realized i was thirsty and hungry again and i was so happy to see that mcdonalds right off I-55..i thought to myself-"DANG I JUST WALKED 16 MILES!!"

marothoners--be proud you are nearly 2/3rds there...look how far you just walked/ran..you should be sore and achy..hang in there..i am so proud of you..skip a weekday xt workout if you have to and recover..how many of you could have walked to canton this time last year? rooting for you-------wayne

OK , 16 miles here we come......

i'm excited for all of you and hope the run is another positive step on your journey to chicago....chances are you will be sore after saturday...heck,i was last week as scotty pummeled me into submission on the 8 (a.k.a. 9.25) miler...stretch,drink,and be merry...see ya'll then...

dont be afraid to ask or come by

i have had the pleasure of working with a few of you,helping some navigate through potential problems and in most cases offering reassuring advice to keep you running...just because you come to me doesnt mean automatically i'll keep you from running--quite the contrary,i want to keep you on the path to chicago...so,call--come by--e-mail--blog..i want to help.....wayne

waterlogged

i'm so impressed by todays' turnout...i hope everyone made it through ok...for those of you slogged through it all--i congratulate you...there may be a few blisters tomorrow but that injury i can assure you will go away soon...wayne

keep pushing forward but.....

be smart and listen to your body...dont confuse soreness and fatigue with PAIN....good luck to all this weekend...wayne

aches and pains

all of you have my e-mail...work number..and NOW a blog...

as some of you already know,i respond quickly to e-mails,but this is just another way for you to ask questions or stay in touch....

good luck to all...stretch well...stay healthy

wayne