I (Andrea) have join the injured list. I apparently am experiencing something called "runner's knee" --which is saying something (not yet medically diagnosed but the symptoms match). I've never in my life run so much as to acquire such an injury. But basically my knees ache under my knee caps. So far it is manageable with ice and advil and it comes and goes while I am running and going about my life, so its not like every step is painful. yet. If this is the worst of it--in terms of injury--I'm ok with it. But I am afraid that I might be built for this problem. Doctors have warned me about my knees just looking at the way I stand. (thanks mom.)

But the good news is that it times out nicely so that maybe I can get a little rest for my knees in Hawaii! We leave on Thursday for a week in what I've heard described by many as one of the most beautiful places on earth. The plan is to get in some training in the beautiful environment and then recover on the diverse selection of beaches. We'll be sure to take pictures.