I didn't feel that great yesterday morning. I ate breakfast and it decided it didn't want to stay down for very long. I had a sore throat all day yesterday and it continued a little bit today. Here is a three way conversation that Katey, my body and I had the last couple of days: Logan: Katey, I don't feel very good and my body is very achy. Body: You should take a day or two off hoser! Katey: I totally agree! It would do you good Logan. Logan: I can't take a couple of days off because I need to be running. Katey: You are crazy! I know what is best for you. Body: Your wife is a pretty smart person. Logan: Hmmmm???? Katey: You had an incredible year running. You did great at St. George and had the wonderful opportunity to go and run in the Olympic Trials. You didn't have any serious injuries all year and you are still pretty healthy. If a lot of the elite runners in the world take a break once a year, why can't you? Body: Your wife is still a really smart person. I like her a lot. I have been good to you Logan and would hope you could find it in your heart to take it a little easier this last week of the year. You are a little sick and the lower mileage will help you physically and mentally to start up the new year on a good note. Logan: I guess you both are right. I realize once again that you are both way smarter than me. Running is 80% mental and 40% physical. I think that adds up right! This last week is crazy due to all of the family activities and events related to the holidays. What if I stick to between 5 and 6 miles a day for the first couple days of the week and then see how I feel later in the week? Body: Not a bad idea. I would appreciate it. Katey: Sounds good to me. Logan: It is settled then. As you can all tell, I have way to much time on my hands. I did have this discussion with Katey (it wasn't exactly word for word as stated above) and decided my body needs a little bit of a break. I am sick and don't want to overdo it. I am up in Logan now with the in-laws and did an easy 5.35 miles this morning. I went from the in-laws, up into North Logan, back around to the university and then back to their house. My throat was sore again but I need a nice little break from all the intense training so I can really get going for 2008. I averaged 6:56/mile overall for the run. Katey truly is much smarter than me! | 