"C" and I must have been delusional, but we made a plan and almost completely stuck to it.  We ran 10 minutes then walked 2.5 minutes.  We did that twice and decided that we needed to have a 15 minute walk break.  After our little walking rest, we were ready to roll for 2 more intervals of 10 minute runs and 2.5 minute walks.  The last interval was really tough so we did more of a shuffle than a real run ("L" would have had a heart attack with my midget steps).  Although tonight was really a challenge, we ended up running for a full 40 minutes - "C" and I are feeling pretty excited about that accomplishment. . . . and we're pretty sure we don't want to do that too often (smile!).
Blister update - OUCH!!!!!  I spent almost 3 hours today messing with my shoes.  I was sure that I fixed the problem.  I got a foam padding then adhered a layer of moleskin under that.  Then, just to make sure it was good, I put a layer of moleskin on the inside of my shoe.  The blister I got on Monday had not quite healed and tonight's training only made the sore worse.  We're on for 7.7 miles tomorrow - I'm so scared my foot won't be able to go the distance.  Still accepting ideas for other ideas on how to fix it.  "C" told me to spray antiperspirant on my feet - watch out tomorrow, my feet will be "strong enough for men, but made for a woman!"  
Great news - "L" called tonight and said she, her daughter, and son-in-law would all be participating in the Swiss Days 5K race.  "C" and I are planning on it, but "L" was a hold out.  It's official -she'll be there too. Hooray! She and her daughter will kick my butt, but they'll have a nice mother/daughter time.  
More tomorrow - wish me luck!
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