July 15, 2000 -- 3:29 AM EST

I updated the marathon schedule so it shows the whole thing. It rained a lot today, so I never went to gym for my endurance walk. I just didn't want to run out in the rain. I shouldn't pass up endurance walks totally though.

"The most important workout, of course, is the long run. If you have the psychological energy for only one quality effort a week, this is the one to do. Long runs build endurance, which is essential to the completion of a marathon."

~The Complete Book of Running for Women by Claire Kowalchik

I am just so SICK of the gym scene, and this summer weather isn't making being outside for the training walks a good option.

It's too bad we don't have cardio theater -- at least then we could watch movies while doing cardio. At Epcot at the pavilion that's about the human body they have these recumbent bikes with monitors and you pick a scene and depending on how fast you pedal, it takes you through the scenery. Paul likes the parade one, or the Disney parks one. I always pick the one that's from the point of view of the family dog because it's funny to watch the dog run around under an around the furniture of the house.

Why don't more gyms do something like that? VR scenery. Anything to keep from starting at the same white walls! :P

I am having a hard time staying on top of my water needs so I won't get dehydrated and then suffer along with headaches. I got 2 L down so far today but it's still not enough. Know what your water needs are?

~Astrophe