I've been training fairly hard lately, but very smart. Speed work, tempo runs etc. No aches, no pains, everything just clicking along. I took about 5 steps on the asphalt barefooted and blistered the bottom of both feet. No kidding. about quarter sized blisters on the ball and heel. Now just walking is difficult. I have no idea how long this will take to heal, but I guess I'll be smart and stay side-lined for a while. Be careful. It's hot out there! Michael, I'm thinking about running the USATF Masters Cross Country Championship in Greenboro the week after Medoc. That's why I haven't signed up. Need to see how training goes. May not run in Greensboro. I could put up a poster in my office in Tarboro if you'd like. Brian