well I am still at it. I find myself "running" twice a week, every other week. My plan was to increase the frequency at the start of September but that came and went. Rather than get discouraged and give up, I went out tonight as if it was September 1st. I like my new shoes -Saucony Omni. I went up a half size. I am so much happier. I find that I am not comfortable wearing my old shoes even just walking. My little pinkie toes are getting calouses and corns, yuck. The new bra is wonderful. Now I need to get several of them. I am still waiting for another model - it was back ordered.

Here is a summary of my recent work:
August 23 35 minutes
This was a beautiful morning run while away on a business trip. I was attempting to get back in the mental state of a runner where running is the default and laying in bed is the exception even when away from home. This worked pretty well for a day.

August 25 40 minutes -
still on trip but running is now the default.

August 26-Sept 2 Nothing.
Home from trip but entertaining family guests. Any time away from work was spent eating and drinking rather than running. oops. I need it back.

September 5 40 minutes- 3.5 miles
Now my hip hurts. I am thinking that it is just yelling at me for not keeping with the running. I will keep an eye on it.

I need a running plan that I can stick with. Part of the deal last year was that I knew if I screwed off I wouldn't be able to do it. I need a goal. Like 50 miles a month. It is doable when tackled in little chunks 12-14 miles per week. I will try that.