I read a study on MSN about how some habits besides eating can cause weight-gain. One of the most significant factors was lack of sleep recommending that a healthy individual needs 7 hours of sleep. Okay, besides running 40-50 hours a week, working two jobs, a family who has time to sleep? It was a wake up call to me because I really could prioritize my time much better than I do, just ask Peggy. I have got to plan so that my body gets the rest that I need. Once I get that hurdle taken care of I will tackle giving my body enough time to recover between workouts next. Took my boys to the junior high school so they could run laps on the track. This saturday is the Pumpkin Run 5 miler and 1 mile fun run. My youngest was able to run around the track 4 times without stopping. My oldest jogged and walked but also made it around without too much of a fuss. I think they will do well. I just don't want it to be a miserable experience for them so we have been preparing incrementally to make the most of the day. The things kids do for their crazy parents. I was able to get in a 10K, while they played in the center of the track and listened to their ipods. What a blessing the ipod is! | 