Knowing he had been sick yesterday. They said they took him to the doctor and he tested neg. for the swine flu and strep and that it was just a virus. Yep, did you know that viruses aren't contagious because they are on the inside says their doctor????????? Oh and it isn't the swine flu if he isn't throwing up and his skin feels weird. What? He is in town for the weekend for his 20 year reunion and wants to bring the child back tomorrow granted he is not running a fever again (just like he wasn't this morning). I don't want to be ugly and ruin his reunion weekend, but I have 4 kids and don't want them to come back tomorrow.

You might could put a heating pad on your muscles right before you head out to warm them up a bit.

May is the key word. I have two kids with eczema, one that has it over a large portion of his upper body. When he had CP I took extra care of his skin. They took aveeno baths several times a day, with some essential oils for the antibacterial properties, herbal sprays, etc. My children's skin never looked better even though it had pox. Just thought I'd throw that in. Someone else probably has a completely different experience, but just because they have eczema doesn't mean they will have a worse reaction.

How about here: http://www.stpjhome.org/. They ordered a children's book from me on paperback swap and I looked them up.

So Moni, are you a coach of some sort? Thanks for the great info!

I am in NE AL about 2hrs north of you. I am planning on doing another one in Huntsville next month. OK, I am digging the idea of just competing with myself. Thanks everybody, I'll let you know how it goes!

LOL, thanks! I needed to hear that. I just ordered a Polar F6 and am hoping to have it one day this week. Should I rest just the day before and run all week, or do I need to rest more?

I hope my sore muscles won't hold me back! I took two days off this weekend because the muscles on the front outside of my shins were so sore. Still sore today, but I ran anyway. Gosh, I feel old since I started running. I am really nervous because I know I am not fast and being timed intimidates me.

OK, you talked me into it! I am very competitive also. I think that is why I hesitated because I am a sore loser and would hate to be last.

I have been taking 10,000 IU because I tested low. My TSH (thyroid stumulating hormone) is starting to come down.

It is a Race for the Cure so there will be alot of walkers and walk/runners. They have a race option and wearing a timing device. I am 37 and ran 3.1 in 32 minutes this morning. I am hoping to get it under 30 by the end of the week. Should I just run and time myself or risk embarrassment and try to compete against other, more seasoned runners? Also, it is at 2 in the afternoon. What should I eat for breakfast and lunch?

Vitamin d and iodine are bringing my tsh down.

Anyone ever had their child take one? If so, who did and how much did it cost? Was it worth it? Thanks!

Here is a page with lots of great info in the comments. http://renegadehealth.com/blog/2009/04/28/swine-flu-immune-system-boosting-ideas/

My daughter wasn't very ambitious either. After a year as a cashier at the local grocery, she was determined to get a college degree. She saw adults making what she makes and didn't want that future.So maybe get him a dead end job?