I have to report how moderate running (3-6 miles instead of 6-8 miles a day) has given me my life back. I have kicked anemia, I have a handle on the exhaustion, I am running 10 m/m again with ease; and on top of it for the first time in 3 years I am skiing without getting tired half way through a tough hill, out of breath or having my legs/quads shaky ready to collapse. I have been skiing like a champ and have been able to handle some pretty heavy choppy snow with ease I have not felt in years. I can only attribute my new strength and energy level to my reduced running schedule. I have felt really great now for about 3-4 weeks. I do believe that backing off and eating everything in sight for these past few months since Park City Marathon has helped me regain strength, focus, energy, and general health. I'm fat, but I'm strong again and thrilled to feel so much energy skiing. Even just jogging my measly 4 miles is a joy instead of the energy sucking burden it was just months ago. Just sayin for anyone suffering exhaustion due to over-running. I didn't think I was doing that much running, but I guess I wasn't ready for last summer's marathon of marathons. | 