Virtual Running Buddy?

In a true medical curiosity, I've suffered a major running injury… on someone else's body.

My fabulous running partner Michelle has a busted ankle.  She can run a little, but not much, which puts a huge crimp in our joint plans to run the New York City Marathon this year.

I'm still going to do the race, but training will be a bit of a beast.  I love the feeling after I've conquered a long run, but getting my butt out of bed, dressed, and into the car for the early morning schlep from the Valley to the beach is much easier when I know I can look forward to Michelle's excellent company and conversation.

I've already started training for the race, and can't stop to find a new running pal out here, but I wonder… is there anyone out there also training for NYC who might want to compare notes and workouts along the way?  It won't be the same as putting in the hours and the miles side by side, but it's the next best thing, and meeting in person before the race would be a blast!

Whaddaya think?  Anyone?… Bueller?… Anyone?