I have some good news! My DFIL's surgery has been canceled, at least for the time being. He had a toe amputated 5 weeks ago and the incision wasn't healing, but FINALLY, as of yesterday, we can see some new healthy tissue forming so the surgeon decided to take a wait-and-see approach. He will probably go to an extended care facility as soon as a bed is available. He's still very confused and we haven't been able to find a cause or a remedy for that. Thanks for all the prayers and good thoughts. It helps more than I can say.
Don't know if I'll be doing the extra challenge - we'll see. 
That's great news, Michele!! I'm happy to hear that!
I will try to join in, but I'll be doing the elliptical this time. I've been dealing with what I have found out is achilles tendonitis so I'm going to PT til next week to heal up. At least I am cleared for the elliptical still!!!!
And as for the sprints - I can get my HR to 190!
I don't have the room (or money) for an elliptical, but I go to the Y to swim so I use the elliptical/ treadmill there. Maybe some day though...
Jess_jugs - Sorry about your achilles tendonitis. I hope you heal soon. But I must tell you I actually prefer CC on the elliptical. Something about those hill climbs - you can just really feel the burn in your buns!!! I always feel so strong.
Awww thanks for the warm welcome, Michele!
Tigger!? Holy cow, I haven't heard that one in a while!
Just so you know, if I don't survive CCPP I am leaving explicit instructions with my DH to come after YOU cause it's all your fault! You left me no choice but to adore Coach Sean!
I'd love it if someone else would post on it, too. 
Hey you guys, I posted about PP on Sean's Facebook wall. It feels kind of lonely there.
While I soooo appreciate the encouraging words, I truly think that CCPP will prove TOUGHER then the 18 miler.
Me thinks me's gonna die this weekend!
), but I have to confess that when I do it is NEVER CC. Somehow the music -- which I love -- doesn't match my cadence, and I'm funny about that. Plus -- well, it would flat-out kill me. I cannot imagine EVER being fit enough, knees or no knees, to run CCPP!
Whew, I jogged it plus added the extra challenge. (Only thing...I forgot I lost my download for Volume 6 when our computer crashed a few weeks ago and I don't have the CD for that workout! :-( Sooo, I just backed up to the last 4 minute challenge in the CCPP workout & jogged a four minute hill. It worked out just fine. ) The legs are talking to me right now. I have a feeling when we go out to eat tonight, I am going to have trouble getting up afterwards without looking like I am crippled. Wendy, woo-hooo on joining us! You will do just fine...it isn't a walk in the park, but it IS much easier then a marathon I am sure. Michele, wonderful news about your FIL. I hope his foot continues to heal and no major surgery is required. Hugs & prayers to you all. Kathy, yeah on being back in the swing. I know it's been a tough several months for you. Cynthia, great job. It's nice to know we made it! LOL! Good Luck everyone and I'll wave to you as you all pass by! C U in the workout!
