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wdw4us

05-01-2009, 09:12 PM

Hi everyone!

No workout for me today. But wanted to say hi, before I head off to my half-marathon.

This is my first half and the goals are as follows:
Safety/satisfaction goal under 2 hours.
Real goal 1:50. I did both of my 13 mile runs in 1:50 or less so this is pretty realistic.
Reach goal 1:45. I do my pace runs at 8 min/mile or less, so I think this is doable on a good day.

I can't wait to report back

Best,
Jennifer

And we can't wait to hear all about it. Good Luck, we'll be thinking of you!

denise

jship210

05-01-2009, 09:20 PM

windwalker

05-02-2009, 07:49 AM

We make appointments all the time, for the doctor, work related and hundreds of other reasons. One of the things we don't make an appointment for is our time. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could count our time as necessary? Well our personal "ME" time could be the most important appointment we make, our health and often our sanity can depend on that.

If you had an appointment for your doctor you would go, after you get there it often takes longer than you expected. Don't be mad at your Doctor for having to wait. Let me tell you why: when people make an appointment they tell the receptionist they are going form their most troubling concern, like they have the flu. The receptionist makes the appointment time for the Doctor to examine someone to confirm the flu, say 15 min with the doctor. Well when that person gets in front of the doctor, they tell him about the knee pain they have been having or the waking up to pee 5 times a night, or a million other little things that are bothering them. A good doctor is going to listen, unfortunately you are in the waiting room while all this is going on. If several patients ahead of you do this the doctor is running way behind. Of course when you get to see him you tell him about that pain in your lower back and a few other little problems you have to.

To keep your workout appointment flowing smoothly plan for the time you need. Next time you workout time it from the time you get in the car to drive to the gym till you get in the car to drive home. That way you will get a realistic idea of how much time you really need. Nothing is worse than to be in the middle of a great workout and realize you have to stop because you are out of time. Plan it so you will be able to relax. If your workout is a walk/run be sure to plan the time to change clothes and shower.

Look at the time that is realistic for you. If you go to bed at 10 or 11 at night then getting up at 5 or 6 in the morning will work but plan for 6 hrs sleep as a minimum, less than that and you will get progressively more worn out and you won't have the energy for workouts at all. Sleep is required to make you stronger after your workout since as we all know you do minor damage to your muscles that has to be healed for you to come back stronger than before. When you don't get your healing sleep you pretty much wasted your time in your workout.

Plan your week ahead and you will be able to find time for your workouts and the planning will keep them from conflicting with other necessary parts of your week.

Thanks for the idea for today's Blog Denise.

Planning Panda :hippie:

wdw4us

05-02-2009, 08:33 AM

Well Dave I think one of my biggest problems is the lack of sleep. I go to sleep around 10:30 and I"m awake at 4:30. May have to cut back on my House Hunters International on HGTV.

Did 5 miles this morning - a beautiful day. Many weeds to pull, bark mulch to help Mark with. Should be a great day.

Hope all of you have a wonderful Saturday.

denise

bunnyfoo

05-02-2009, 03:31 PM

Hi team! Wow! I can't believe it's May already! Summer is just around the corner! I had planned to run 10 miles this morning but when I got out I just didn't feel it. About 3 miles in, I knew it wasn't going to happen. I felt I was going to slow so I cut it short at 5 miles. I'll give it another try tomorrow :)

Jen - Good luck on your 1/2!

Dave - I can't wait to see you and Erica at the end of the month! Thanks for the reminder about more sleep. I've actually started going to sleep earlier so now I'm up to 7 hours a night. I will eventually try and get myself into 8 hours a night. Another thought on waiting for appointments - sometimes the person who booked the appointment doesn't realize how long an appointment actually is. My RMT told me that when she first started, she'd get back to back appointments but that she actually needs 15 minutes in between just to do set-up and clean ups.

Mary - You have a speedy SIL! I only wish I could run that fast! Good luck on your race!

Eva - I hear ya on the "living" money. DF and I cut way back on eating out and going to movies. The eating out thing is probably for the best though. I'm glad to hear that Chop is doing better! He's so cute!! Did you make a decision on the job?

Connie - That's a lot of groceries! You don't fool around! I recently read this article about a runner who buys all of her groceries in one shot, and cooks meals for the entire week. She says that way she uses her fridge to store meals instead of food and her family can eat whenever they want without waiting for her.

Denise - :hug: Have you tried applying heat to your neck and shoulders? That sometimes works for me. How are Miranda and the baby doing?

Sue - Any progress on the renovations?

Scott - What's this about a tiki bar? Sounds cool!

Margie - WTG on getting out to the gym so many times this week! :cheer2:

Hope everyone is having a great day! :goodvibes

wdw4us

05-02-2009, 05:36 PM

Bunnyfoo, Miranda is doing very good. She's more than 1/2 now and rarely sick. I bought her a bunch of clothes since nothing fits her anymore.

I do have a heating pad for my neck and it helps. Yesterday and today I've been about 100%. Did a lot of planting today, weeding, mulching which a week ago I don't think I could have even watched from the porch. So it's a big improvement.

Well off to the shower and out to dinner.

Have a good weekend

denise

windwalker

05-02-2009, 11:34 PM

Hi team.

I saw something interesting in a magazine I was reading at work, it was talking about thinking thin or thinking fat. "A thin thinking person plans activities with friends, a fat thinking person plans dinner with friends.

How is everyone doing with their training? Feeling the love?

I'm thinking about doing a little running next week just as crosstraining for my walking. I'm curious how my racewalking fitness relates to running fitness.

Happy Panda:hippie:

Scott H

05-03-2009, 06:38 AM

WOW May already, bills are paid and it continues to Rain.

Dave good thoughts about an appointment for me time, my problem and I admit it is at work I am very much a type A person, and push myself to do the best I can. The crash when I get home.

Got Lynn's motor bike kinda together, battery in and now need to re install the plastic. Getting to the battery is a 45 min job.

Vicky, the Tiki Bar is a portable out door bar to be used for outside parties. Put a shelf and electricity (gotta have power for the Frozen concoction Machine) in the Tiki Bar, kinda heavy ( still portable LOL) so I built a trailer to move it around LOL, yes I can pull the Tiki Bar with the tractor.

Still raining here, it is good as we need the moisture, might just brave the elements and hit the bricks or maybe wimp out on the TM.

Will be interviewing folks tomorrow for a position in my office, then we will convene at the Adventures Club to discuss the candidates. Jack I will have to use the question you posted the other day. Will see if we get as good of a response.

Will be in San Jose 5/12 and Lynn will also tag along and run up to Santa Rosa to see her dad.

Ok Dave ya got me worried, with the Fat and Thin topic of activity or diner , What does that say about my recent obsession with building bars???? LOL

windwalker

05-03-2009, 06:42 AM

WOW May already, bills are paid and it continues to Rain.

Dave good thoughts about an appointment for me time, my problem and I admit it is at work I am very much a type A person, and push myself to do the best I can. The crash when I get home.

Still raining here, it is good as we need the moisture, might just brave the elements and hit the bricks or maybe wimp out on the TM.

Ok Dave ya got me worried, with the Fat and Thin topic of activity or diner , What does that say about my recent obsession with building bars???? LOL

Scott, remember I had a cold beer at the 10 mile point of the Nashville Marathon. We are old school warriors for sure my brother.

Pirate Pandapirate:

wdw4us

05-03-2009, 09:38 AM

I am the cook! I plan meals, shop for the best food and alcohol. Yep that would be me, the hostess. So in order to maintain my figure, I do have to put in a lot of hours of walking to keep things in perspective. The problem with winter here in NH is that it stops me from walking as much as I should but I of course continue to cook and nurture the troops hence the winter weight gain. Spring has sprung so it will come off but I'm not happy with the added inches.

Then again I look at other people and think, well your not too bad - just get moving and it'll be a lot better.

I did find all new muscles in my thighs, butt and lower back. That planting thing, wow, it sure does work on the lower body. I have a great respect for landscapers now.

Giving myself a day in the quilt studio so, I'm off to eat my cheerios and then touch some fabric.

Have a good one.

denise

Steffwalks

05-03-2009, 10:09 AM

Good morning Team!

I have updated our totals for the month. I will wait until all the times and miles come in before I post our yearly totals. I think we are doing quite well!

I had to take DH to the doctor on Friday. He had a gallbladder attack, apparantly. We will be spending all this coming week in hospitals and doctor's offices. Yippeeee. The doctors have already discussed it and they think that they can do the surgery this week and get him back on his feet. We have been steadily cutting back on stuff because he is down to about 10 days a month in work. He needs to be back on those feet so we don't miss too much and because he will make me crazier!!!!!! :scared:

Dave, I need to make that appointment with myself. I am just having a hard time with the new and improved constantly changing never the same, someone wants me do something else, schedule! I see some serious planning and discussions in my future!

Good luck Jen!

Vicky, I cook from scratch so there is ALWAYS something in the fridge whether you need a snack or a meal!

Denise, Good job on the garden. I guess I will be mowing and putting in our garden in between doctors and hospitals this week. But it rains everyday and I don't like the mud!

Margie! Great job on the gym!!! You da woman! :woohoo:

Chief! I mean Jack! Good times and miles for a topsy turvey month!

Y'all make a great Sunday! See ya Connie

Scott H

05-03-2009, 02:36 PM

Jennifer you will smoke the field, no probs,

40 min on the TM as weather was nasty, now the sun is trying to come out, might go for a walk with Lynn

We decided this morn to go to WDW and do the RFTT, LOL such a pushover for a little extra Bling.

MaryJ

05-03-2009, 04:17 PM

Back home from the mini Marathon. My quads, left hamstring and right arch are quite sore, but at least I did finish! After mile 8 or 9, I had to stop and stretch at least once every mile, so I wasn't so sure. My time was not nearly as good as at WDW, 3:41:01. My SIL on the other hand, got a new PR: 1:24:17! Way to go Mark!

Been using the Stick on my sore muscles, but first thing tomorrow, I'm going to call and make an appointment for a massage!:lovestruc

Scott H

05-03-2009, 04:31 PM

Congrats way to go

Lynn G

05-03-2009, 07:18 PM

OK, I have now caught up on the past week that I was MIA. Sounds like everyone has been doing good!

We did get out for a walk today - 3 miles with the dogs - terrible pace because I have not been out for 2 days. Then I got my leg routine in, should have done it yesterday, and I can tell that I neglected it yesterday.

We did sign up for Race for the Taste today - just a quick weekend -
Scott thought the air fares were reasonable. We actually have to pay for a hotel room - out of DVC points!

Have a great evening team!

wellesleyprincess

05-03-2009, 07:42 PM

I'm back, and I'm a little stiff/sore but not nearly as bad I thought I would be.

The race was not flat no matter what they said. And I normally train on a rolling course! I swear one of those hills was straight vertical.

I'll post a full report later, but I'm so excited about the result I couldn't wait to share.

Official chip time 1:43:50 (Gun time 1:44:30). 48/765 Women 39 & under (don't get me started on how ridiculous I find this age group, both for those of us that are under 25 and those that would be over 35) and 215/1840 overall.

I have massage tomorrow afternoon and will post a full report tomorrow or tuesday.

Best,
Jennifer

deekaypee

05-03-2009, 09:43 PM

:stitch: 'Ohana Monday Mixer :stitch:

Responses to this week's prompt can be posted on the 'Ohana team thread, and starts here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31648473&postcount=795)

Free advice, it's worth what you paid for it. Then again, sometimes the best things in life are free. You decide in this week's mixer prompt.

Share with us some memorable advice you've received.

Your advice can be related to training or races. It can focus on healthy habits or be "life" advice. It can be the best advice you've ever received, the worst, or the most profound. It can be helpful tips that helped you as a WISHer and athlete. Or it can be simply the funniest, most useless, or totally inappropriate for a situation. Just so long as it's memorable.

And just like M & Ms, don't feel restricted to just one piece....

Sopranosbaby

05-03-2009, 11:10 PM

Hello!!
update

jship210

05-04-2009, 09:02 AM

Hello!!
update

HI :lmao:

bunnyfoo

05-04-2009, 09:26 AM

Hi Team! Happy Monday! Another week begins... I managed to run my 10 miles on Sunday. Gorgeous day for running! But the last 2 miles were a killer - my hips were so tight that I slowed down to a wog. I still got them in so I'm happy! Only a couple more weeks until my 1/2 - where did the time go!?

Mary - Congrats on your half and enjoy your well earned massage! Do you have an pics of your medal? You're like me - my right side always get sore. Congrats to Mark as well on his PR!

Jennifer - You're a speed demon! What an amazing time! Were you running by yourself or with friends? I've found that I usually have trouble with stairs after a race but the next day everything's back to normal. Enjoy your massage :) Can't wait to hear the full report!

Scott/Lynn - I'm still thinking about changing my tickets so I can stay over an extra day and do the RFTT. The Tiki bar and the slushie contraption sound super cool!!

Connie - :wizard: for your DH! I hope he feels better soon. I will get my hours and miles to you tonight!

Denise - That's so sweet of you to get Miranda new clothes! I know some people at work who just make do with what they have - they get pretty creative with elastic bands and what not :laughing: I don't get it. Does she know if the baby is a boy or girl?

Dave - I'm always planning dinners and brunches ... uh-oh :rotfl::cutie:

Anyway, I'm off to the gym tonight for training. Have a great day everyone!

Lynn G

05-04-2009, 09:38 AM

wilbur

05-04-2009, 03:27 PM

Good Afternoon Team!

Hope everyone had a great weekend. We had beautiful weather on Sunday. Got out for 5 then pilates class. Did weights today at lunch. Can't decide if I will go to pilates tonight.

Jen & Mary, Congrats on your great races.

Lynn, Extra money is always nice. Are you going to look for another part-time job?

Connie, Hope your husband is doing well & has a speedy recovery.

Have a nice evening. Almost done at work......Sue

wellesleyprincess

05-04-2009, 09:42 PM

Hi everyone!

Thanks for all the congrats!

Eva- I ran the race on my own. I am however social to those around and carried on quite a long conversation in miles 3-5 with a guy wearing a Disney marathon shirt.

Went for my massage this morning. I feel good; however, my massage therapist said my hamstrings are incredibly tight. She also said I should be coming in much more often with my mileage. What do you guys think about massage and mileage? Is it real a "necessity" or is it just a sales pitch/nice pick me up?

There's a report over on the appropriate thread.

I went to dance class tonight and did warm up and cool down but just marked the actual dances. I'm planning to go for an easy run tomorrow and/or probably to Zumba.

Best,
Jennifer

jship210

05-04-2009, 09:44 PM

Hi everyone!

Went for my massage this morning. I feel good; however, my massage therapist said my hamstrings are incredibly tight. She also said I should be coming in much more often with my mileage. What do you guys think about massage and mileage? Is it real a "necessity" or is it just a sales pitch/nice pick me up?

There's a report over on the appropriate thread.

I went to dance class tonight and did warm up and cool down but just marked the actual dances. I'm planning to go for an easy run tomorrow and/or probably to Zumba.

Best,
Jennifer

Jenn, does it help? Can't hurt?

bunnyfoo

05-04-2009, 10:10 PM

Jennifer - I read somewhere that it's best to go in once a month for a massage because it helps to keep the muscles relaxed (not sure if that's the right word) and so you're less likely to injury yourself. That said... I went for a massage last week and I didn't notice a difference in my hamstrings (mine are really tight too). She specifically worked on that area too so I'm not sure. I did some work with my PT tonight and that seemed to help. Maybe I just need to stretch more ... a lot more. I don't know :)

MaryJ

05-05-2009, 07:42 AM

Good Morning Team!

Jennifer - congrats on the race!

MaryJ - I forgot to mention yesterday - sounds like you and your DH race the same way Scott and I do - since he runs and I walk, he also could go get a shower and change clothes then meet me at the finish:rotfl:

My temporary job with the Census Bureau will be finished this week - all I still have to do is collect my crew's hand held computers and do the release paperwork for each of them - then haul everything down to Colorado and hand in my own hand held computer - then, maybe, I will have time to check these boards with my morning coffee again! And get in my regular exercise! But the extra money has been nice - I almost have my American Express bill paid off:lmao:

Have a great day everyone!

Lynn...I thought about you when a census worker knocked on my door last week!
Hi everyone!

Thanks for all the congrats!

Eva- I ran the race on my own. I am however social to those around and carried on quite a long conversation in miles 3-5 with a guy wearing a Disney marathon shirt.

Went for my massage this morning. I feel good; however, my massage therapist said my hamstrings are incredibly tight. She also said I should be coming in much more often with my mileage. What do you guys think about massage and mileage? Is it real a "necessity" or is it just a sales pitch/nice pick me up?

There's a report over on the appropriate thread.

I went to dance class tonight and did warm up and cool down but just marked the actual dances. I'm planning to go for an easy run tomorrow and/or probably to Zumba.

Best,
Jennifer

As far as massage goes, I went in for a half hour massage for three weeks in a row prior to the WDW half, and didn't have as much pain as I did at Indy last weekend. I didn't get any massages at all prior to Indy. I completely forgot that I had done that before until it was too late. So, I think I will try to keep up the massages from here on out. Once a month seems like a good start.

Lynn G

05-05-2009, 09:45 AM

Good Morning Team!

Sue - I will keep my eyes open for a part time job - I do have a few apps in at places like the grocery stores, WalMart, etc. but I will have to do a bit more when I get really serious. The problem is finding a job that will let me take all the time off that I want to. We will see what comes up.

No exercise yesterday, nor will I get any today, but the sooner I collect all the computers and end my job, the sooner I will be able to get out on a regular basis!

Time to go to work! Have a great day everyone!

jship210

05-05-2009, 10:18 AM

wellesleyprincess

05-05-2009, 01:57 PM

Hi everyone!

I did 3.4 miles tis morning in 27 minutes (just below an 8 minute pace). I went easy and everything feels good.

Did a 1 hour Zumba class this afternoon with my friends and now am curled up enjoying the cloudy weather.

Best,
Jennifer

jship210

05-05-2009, 02:47 PM

windwalker

05-05-2009, 08:20 PM

jship210

05-05-2009, 09:21 PM

Hi y'all.

Erica and I did an hour walk at the Opry Mills Mall in Nashville. We had to get the VW serviced so we were there anyway. Erica fell in love with the new VW Luxury car the CC. It's a new full size sedan.

I'll have her ready for our trip to Toronto at the end of the month. We are doing an hour a day two days a week together and she walks a lot at work.

It finally stopped raining for a day but tomorrow it's forcasted to start again. Well the water table will be full anyway.

Soggy Panda:hippie:

At least our wells are high this year! Toronto eh? Land of Tim Horton's~ really need more Dunkin Donuts. Took my son through there last year heading to look at schools in Michigan~ went through London and Paris~ Safe Trip! :lmao:

windwalker

05-06-2009, 07:25 AM

Good morning team.

When I'm not busy at work I watch the people go by. I've noticed that the majority of people go like they have tunnel vision and just walk straight ahead and never look around. They look like they are moving as part of a herd, following some unseen leader. Then there are others that are alert and see everything around them. They are like predators, aware of everything. I could stand there in my door way in a BOZO costume and most would never notice. Children are much more observent than their parents. The parents will pass and never look around and the child will look at me and smile as they pass.

From these years of observing the mall crowds I think that as most of us grow older we tend not to see the world around us anymore. We lose that childhood since of wonder that made the world around us so special. Some adults don't and I believe that adult athletes are among that group that retains a love of life and the beauty of our world.

Ok time to get my pudgy self to the gym and chase the fat cells.

Everyone have an awesome day.

Walking Panda:hippie:

wellesleyprincess

05-06-2009, 11:25 AM

Jack, Not a lot planned on the race circuit. I normally would do a lot of local 5ks on the summer, but will be travelling, training, and moving in (the benefits of graduating from college). My next race is the 14.2 miler at the Tupelo Marathon over labor day weekend. Then either the Memphis or Huntsville marathons. I found out I won't make it to Disney for the full because of the school calendar but am now aiming for either the Princess or a fall 2010 race (I'll have leave time by next fall to take the Friday before or the Monday after).

I'm still taking it easy. I did 5 miles at an 8 m/m pace and am going to yoga for a good stretch tonight.

Best,
Jennifer

wdw4us

05-06-2009, 09:33 PM

Just a quick drive by for Jennifer. I go for a massage once a month for my neck. When I was having trouble with my knees, she concentrated on my legs 1/2 the time in one session and really helped. She also gave me some exercises to stretch my problem areas. If you can afford it, I would go to help relax your body. At times we're so stressed we don't even know it until the muscle is relaxed.

When I first started I went once a week for a month, then every two weeks then 3. I would be better off every 3 weeks but I can only afford the once a month.

denise

jship210

05-06-2009, 10:17 PM

wellesleyprincess

05-07-2009, 12:00 PM

Jack , I wish that would work. As a first year teacher, I know I'll be last on the totem pole, although have wondered if I could count the day after the marathon as a sick day. We all know we're pretty sick the day after, right?

Denise , Between finances and what I've read, I think I'm going to try every other week for the next two months and see if I notice any difference. I have definitely noticed a difference after the first one.

Today was my first day I can tell I'm fully recovered. I did 5 miles in 38 minutes (7:30 pace) and will go for a 1 hr Zumba and a 1 hr Pilates class tonight.

Best,
Jennifer

funwalker

05-07-2009, 12:11 PM

Hi TEAM! :wave2:

I am way behind, but did try to catch up on reading the post :upsidedow

Life is full of changes and challenges. A nephew passed away this week from a heart attack. He was only 51. Leaving a wife and three children 7, 16, & 17.

Lots of rain in Michigan also. Hagen & I washed some of the outside toys in the rain this morning. We were wetter than the toys!

Congratulations, Mary & Jenn :cheer2::cheer2:

Connie, glad to hear that Jon's test were all negative and he is okay! :goodvibes

Due to the conflicting times I am not doing my scheduled 5K race Saturday.

Later...

:wave:

Scott H

05-07-2009, 01:03 PM

Just a quick Hi every one,

Busy at Work, Jack sorry I can not remember are you in RI???

Travel next week, getting a few runs in but not as many as I would like, Sun is out but the wind is a good 35MPH +

Later kids have a great one,

bunnyfoo

05-07-2009, 02:05 PM

Hi team! Just popping in for a quick hello! Did 3 miles yesterday, I had hoped to finish in under 30 minutes but I missed by 20 seconds. D'oh! :headache: :laughing: I'll give it another try tonight as long as the rain stays away.

Dave - I notice the tunnel vision too but I think it's because so many of us are sleep deprived.

Jack - Don't think I've ever had Dunkin Donuts before. I'd be happy if they brought back the Krispy Kreme stores they closed ... well maybe that's not such a good idea.

Jennifer - What kind of yoga classes do you go to?

That's all for now... have a great day everyone! :wave2:

wilbur

05-07-2009, 02:07 PM

Good Afternoon Team!

Made it through my first spin class. Not too bad. See how I feel tomorrow.

Margie, Very sorry to hear about your nephew. 51 is way too young.

Dave, Beside Erica's race, anything exciting planned when your in TO.?

Need to get back to work.....have a great day....Sue

jship210

05-07-2009, 02:32 PM

windwalker

05-07-2009, 03:49 PM

A strong 8 miler for me with my walking group. We had an awesome walk along the river in a wooded area. Total time was 1:45.

Hope everyone is having a super day.

Happy Panda:hippie:

Scott H

05-07-2009, 03:50 PM

Scott- Yes, in Rhode Island, along the coast. very foggy here today.

Better send this in a PM

Scott H

05-07-2009, 03:56 PM

Jack do you have my office or cell #, this could be fun....

jship210

05-07-2009, 09:32 PM

Jack do you have my office or cell #, this could be fun....

I got this feeling no good can come from this! :lmao: But I'll PM you the info ;)

jship210

05-07-2009, 09:39 PM

Jack do you have my office or cell #, this could be fun....

Scott- Got your PM, now I KNOW nothing good can come of this! I'm in!

Scott H

05-08-2009, 08:29 AM

KEWL I'll call you today

Lynn G

05-08-2009, 09:53 AM

Good Morning Team!

I am now officially unemployed again and back to living on my retirement. I spent the last 3 days collecting computers and census stuff from everyone and yesterday hauled it all down to Denver. It was fun while it lasted, but now maybe I can get back into a routine and get my everyday stuff done!

Lynn- the census is over? or was it just the first round? Was it interesting?

Just the first round - we were addressing residences - another round starts in July - canvassing places like hotels, college dorms and military baracks. The "real" census will be sent out in the mail next year, and then another round starts to follow up on all those who do not answer the mailed census form. And I did have alot of fun doing it, got to many areas of Cheyenne that I had not yet seen.

I went back to the Orthopod on Tuesday - he said there might be a anterior meniscus tear - but that does not respond well to surgery - so we are back to strength training exercises, and he did give me a cortisone shot which he said should kick in by today - I am still waiting.

I have been getting short walks in and some weight training - but still slow walks and nothing longer than 4 miles. It has been sunny and warm the last couple of days, but also very windy! Today is no exception. More rain for the weekend.

Have a great day everyone!

wilbur

05-08-2009, 11:15 AM

Yeah! It's Friday.

Leaving work early today to go to a Mother's Day Tea at my DD school.

Not very promising weekend weather for running outside. Rain rain rain. We will have to wait & see. Pilates class on Sunday is a given.

Lynn, Hope your knee is feeling better soon.

Have a great weekend everyone.......Sue

wellesleyprincess

05-08-2009, 11:20 AM

Scott H

05-08-2009, 11:28 AM

Hi everyone!

Today's my rest day, but I'm enjoying the warm weather.

Scott & Jack , I better not see anything about you two causing trouble on the Providence news

Vicky , I do heated Vinyasa yoga. It's kind of like Bikram but more intense. I prefer pilates to yoga, but yoga's good for stretching.

Best,
Jennifer

Jennifer, there maybe something that I had a little part in. It is a good thing.:thumbsup2

Our scheming will not hit the news, that goodness. :rotfl2::rotfl2:

windwalker

05-08-2009, 12:11 PM

I you guys are creating mayhem and not including me I'll pout!:guilty:

The sun is shining here so I weeded the flower bed in front of the house, it usually has some unusual stuff growing in there. We are supposed to get the next round of storms this afternoon.

Have a super weekend y'all.

Working Panda:hippie:

funwalker

05-08-2009, 01:32 PM

Hi TEAM! :wave2:

Connie, have a fun weekend-fishing (?) :rolleyes1

Lynn, you have been struggling with your knee for a long time - hope the cortisone shot gives you relief! pixiedust:pixiedust:

Sue, Thanks :hug:

:hippie: A strong 8 miler for me with my walking group. We had an awesome walk along the river in a wooded area. Total time was 1:45. Sounds like your 'Walking Group' is really making progress. That is great time for an 8-miler. How many times a week do you meet? :upsidedow

Mary, how is Anna doing? :flower3:

Vicky, Way To Go! 3 miles yesterday, I had hoped to finish in under 30 minutes but I missed by 20 seconds. :cheer2:

Vicky, have you worked on your scrap book? I haven't finished WDW but have worked on others. :rolleyes1

This weeks training is seriously lacking-time commitments are making it difficult to keep a regular schedule! :headache:

Scott & Jack -I supposed it is just a lost cause to ask you guys to stay out of trouble, so have fun! :cool2:

Where is everyone?

Anne, Connie, Dave & Erica, Denise & Mark, Scott & Lynn, Diane, Eva, Jack, Jennifer, Jen, Jessica, Kathy, MaryJ, Maroo, Nichole, Sue, and Vicky!

:wave:

Scott H

05-09-2009, 09:46 AM

Morning Kids, woke up to the sound of no wind, so I got my butt out for a windless 5K. Nice sunrise , I made Macadamia, cashew, mango pancakes for breakfast.

Looks like a day of yard work, trimming, fertilizing, getting the sprinklers up and running, patching the brown spots, fertilizing the fruit trees, etc etc etc. did get the motorcycles washed last night. Just noticed one of the plum trees is blooming.

Well better get after it while there is no wind and rain.

Have a great day

Lynn G

05-09-2009, 09:51 AM

Good Morning Team!

As Scott says, looks like a nice day so far - no wind is nice after a week of 35-45 mph winds constantly! Did not brave the wind yesterday with the dogs, so we need to get out today - I did not go with Scott because it takes me alot longer to do my walk than him for his run, and he would have been waiting awhile for me to get back - so I will just go later.

Have a great day!

wellesleyprincess

05-09-2009, 12:11 PM

Hi All,

I did 6 miles at a 7:30 pace this morning (45 minutes total). Now I'm off to see the new Star Trek movie.

Best,
Jennifer

jship210

05-09-2009, 03:33 PM

Hi All,

I did 6 miles at a 7:30 pace this morning (45 minutes total). Now I'm off to see the new Star Trek movie.

Best,
Jennifer

Lets us know 'bout the movie!

Jack

wdw4us

05-09-2009, 04:00 PM

Got up today and it was raining so had some coffee then decided that if I waited, I'd never go out so off we went when the coast was clear. It started to rain at the most furthest point in our walk but that's fine for me, the raindrops just kind of cooled me off. Did our 5 miles and then went to Lowe's for plants for Mark's mom. We'll plant her a little garden in her front yard tomorrow when she's gone to brunch.

It's been a hectic few weeks so I opted for a nap after lunch. Now we have to finish making Nick's cake decoration - it's his b-day on Monday. Off to mexican for dinner - his choice.

So far it's a good weekend. Sorry I haven't posted much recently but work has dragged me down and I'm just too tired at night. I do read here and there and get the email updates so I hear all about your antics!

Take care and Happy Mother's day to all. Those that are mothers, those that will be mothers and those gentlemen that take their turn being both mom and dad when needed!

denise

Scott H

05-09-2009, 05:21 PM

Denise, That is Kewl about planting the garden.

bunnyfoo

05-09-2009, 08:40 PM

Hi everyone! I woke up quite early this morning and saw that it was sunny... figured I'd sleep in another 1/2 hour. What a difference a half hour makes - the sky was black, there was thunder and it was hailing! Needless to say I didn't make it out for a run this morning but it's suppose to be a rest day anyway so I guess it works out.

Denise - That's a really nice story about the garden. The hail this morning destroyed a lot of my mom's flowers. They were tulips though so I don't think they can be replaced...

Scott - Sounds like a yummy breakfast!! I love mangoes :)

Margie - Sorry to hear about your nephew! I missed that part last week. :hug: Scrapbooking? Umm... :cutie: ... no :blush:

Sue - How was the Mother's Day tea? That sounds like fun :)

Lynn - How's your knee after you got the cortisone shot?

Dave - I had this thought of you pulling out venus flytrap plants out of your garden when you mentioned there were some "unusual" things growing there :upsidedow

Jennifer - One of my co-workers recommended hot yoga to me. Actually she quit last week to become a yoga instructor. I thought that was pretty cool! She's a runner too and said that yoga really helped her stretch out her hips and hamstrings.

Connie, Eva, Mary - :wave2:

Have a great weekend everyone! And Happy Mother's Day to all the moms and grandmothers on our team! :flower3:

Scott H

05-10-2009, 09:05 AM

Happy Mothers Day.

Our weather went south on us, 34 rain and fog, and there are a few patches of snow on the fences and barn roof. Good thing we got the sprinklers going LOL. This is the first house we have had with a sprinkler system and I thought it would be a pain but not that bad. Really glad we got those outdoor chores done yesterday.

Not sure what today will bring have to see what develops.

Wish we were at WDW.

Lynn G

05-10-2009, 10:06 AM

Good Morning Team!

Happy Mother's Day!

Cortisone does not seem to be affecting the knee - I have not been for a walk since it should have kicked in - we ended up doing chores yesterday, and I never made it out (too bad, it was a nice day yesterday and it is raining today), but it seems to hurt as much as it did when I went in. I guess I will just have to rely on the weight training.

Have a great day everyone!

wellesleyprincess

05-10-2009, 02:25 PM

Jack, The new Star Trek movie was awesome! And I'm not a trekkie! (I am big Dr. Who fan, so I get into sci fi stuff)

Vicky, That's cool about your co-worker. I have to admit since I'm going into teaching I'm hoping to be able to coach track or cross country at some point in my career.

I did 10.6 miles in just under 1 hr 30 today (8:30 pace). My legs felt pretty dead, so I decided not to push it to twelve like I had planned. The wind was making it even tougher, but at least it was sunny and warm.

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms on our team! Enjoy your day!

Best,
Jennifer

wdw4us

05-10-2009, 07:15 PM

Just finished 5 miles with Mark. I didn't want to do it, I was feeling lazy but he made me. So it's done and now I get to poop out.

We did have cake last night and I had some for breakfast today. Miranda made Nick a cake with the Twitter Logo on it. His IPhone is always going off, makes me jealous. Love gadgets.

Soo, I'll add up my miles.

Dave, Saw that Jeff wanted you to have your Panda with a beer bottle, Mark was doing some quick sketches, their funny. Will post when done.

denise

windwalker

05-10-2009, 09:53 PM

Just finished 5 miles with Mark.

Dave, Saw that Jeff wanted you to have your Panda with a beer bottle, Mark was doing some quick sketches, their funny. Will post when done.

denise

Well Dave and Erica at Disney does include lots of Sam Adams Cherry Wheat. I even got one dumped on me UMMM accidently by dear Erica when I got snarky.

Connie had a cool idea about a change for the panda endurance logo with a triangle. Now a Logo with a beer would be good paty shirts for Disney and other rowdy adventure race weekends.

Glad you got your 5 miler in. I have rested the last 3 days, I do that sometimes. I stay fresher when I take a break like that every couple of weeks.

Jennifer can fly.:cheer2:

No Venus Fly traps but I did disturb a mole.

We had Mexican tonight for dinner also.

Happy Panda:hippie:

Lynn G

05-11-2009, 09:15 AM

Good Morning Team!

Will post miles to Connie as soon as I post this.

Dave - I am looking forward to seeing this logo.

I finally made it out yesterday for 3 miles with the dogs, slow going, misty and cold. But I have decided that I need to get in at least 3 miles a day for the knee - cannot say that the cortisone shot did anything for it - still hurts about the same as before the shot.

Scott and I are headed to CA for a few days - he has a conference, and I decided to go out also and visit my Dad for a few days. I will be depending upon hotspots to post, so I might not get on very regularly for the next few days.

Have a great day everyone!

jship210

05-11-2009, 10:39 AM

Good Morning all- Golf weather today! cough cough,,,,, :sick:

Only kidding, too soon for that.

But I should get out this week for 9 holes.

Hope all you Moms had a wonderful Mother's Day :flower3:

Scott- I'm working on that project :cool2:

Lynn- Enjoy the "down time", retirement is a goal to be relished ;)

Jenn- You'd be a great running coach! Lead by example..Thanks for the review my DS is a total geek (a good thing) and I'll take him this weekend. :3dglasses

Panda- Sam Adams?? Purely for the historical value, but I'm a true fan of his work.. :thumbsup2

wellesleyprincess

05-11-2009, 11:37 PM

Jack, I'm sure your son will like the movie. Although, my friend whose more into star trek didn't like it as much as I who haven't seen it since I was 12 did.

I had my last dance class tonight (1 hr) and did a 1 hr strength training class.

Best,
Jennifer

Scott H

05-11-2009, 11:51 PM

Hi Kids, Long day is just getting wrapped up, travel tomorrow.

Thanks Jack,

Vicky, mango is a fav o mine

Jennifer, like they say you Fly, one of the guys I work with has seen Star Trek twice, LOL... I'll wait for HBO.

Weather in San Jose should be nice so I hope to get some runs in out there.

wdw4us

05-12-2009, 06:45 AM

Good Morning:

Today is a beauty here in NH. Mark has been bothered by one of his legs since he did the 1/2 in 08. We are trying to get it back into shape but he may have to break down and go seem my massage therapist. I still need my walking partner!

Tonight I have massage - my monthly one Ahhhhhhhhhh, can't wait. It's been very stressful at work so it will help ease the tension in my neck.

Glad everyone seems to be doing good. Jen - your a firecracker!

Scott and Lynn - safe travels.

jship210- it is a perfect day for golf -I think the weekend will be good too.

Well it's warpaint time so I'm off to the bedroom to find something to wear and get going.

denise

windwalker

05-12-2009, 07:55 AM

Denise, Lisa (Princess Runner) is a personal trainer and does weight training programs for the DisneyRunning members. If you will PM her and tell her about Mark's leg problems she will be happy to put together a strengthing program for him. We are practicing now so that when ever we do get ready to start PandaEndurance training we will be ready. That could be next year if everything goes good, but the blog and free personal counseling has already started. Our own sweet Connie will be doing our nutrition counseling when we do all have the time and have all the bugs worked out so we can provide a quality product.

My project of "No Princess Races Alone" is going well I have sevreral that have hooked up with like interests that will be walking together. I'll be starting that over here on Wish also if no one else takes up the cause.

Scott, safe travels for you and your lady.

Margie, sure wish you could join us at the Canadian Race.

Is anyone else having good fun with STRESS here lately? My stress level has been up there lately and I need to get that under control because stress can really beat up your healthy living. Work the economy, daughter issues and the seemingly endless rain has talen a toll.

Everyone have an awesome day and stay out of trouble.

Busy Panda:upsidedow

Lynn G

05-12-2009, 09:04 AM

Good Morning Team!

We are sitting at the airport waiting for flights, at least I got to check in here before taking off today!

Have a great day everyone!

wellesleyprincess

05-12-2009, 09:13 AM

Denise, enjoy your massage! I have another one on Friday.

Scott, Star Trek is one of the few movies that I'd go see again in theaters.

I did 6 miles early this morning at just over a 7:30 pace (right around 46 minutes).

Best,
Jennifer

funwalker

05-12-2009, 09:26 AM

Hi TEAM! :wave2:

Lynn & Scott- Safe Travels :upsidedow

:hippie: Thanks! Life has it bumps, but keep focused on the Journey. Think about what will be important or make a difference in your life and those you love in 10-years from now. :goodvibes

Jennifer-my DD & DSIL both are Star Trek Fans and this latest movie was okay, but not as good. :confused3

Oh...my training partner Connie is all ready getting us focused on the Goofy Training-she is going to have a time keeping me on track. So give her lots of encouragement for putting up with me!!!! :goofy:

I did get to the gym, bike 10 miles; elliptical 10 min;full lower body weight workout-I seem to be having problems staying on track with my training. It's not that they are difficult I just don't fell like doing it! :upsidedow

:wave:

bunnyfoo

05-12-2009, 09:28 AM

Good morning everyone! Just a quick drive by...

Scott/Lynn - Safe travels! Hope you guys get a lot of sunshine and warm weather!

Denise - Please wish Nick a happy belated birthday for me! Hope it was a great day :) What happened to Mark's leg? Enjoy your massage tonight!

Jennifer - Thought it was great that my co-worker found something she really loved to do :) She did have a lot of people whispering behind her back about leaving a "good" job.

Dave - I've never seen a mole before. Are they common where you live? We have the odd rabbit that will eat flowers and raccoons that will dig up the lawns looking for grubs.

Margie - WTG on the 10 miles!

Ok that's it for me! Have a great day everyone!

Steffwalks

05-12-2009, 10:17 AM

:tinker:In my best Robin Williams in "Good Morning Vietnam" voice:

Good Morning Hakuna Matata!!!!!

Gosh, what happened to last week? Where was I??? :confused3

Dave! Triangle and a beer on the Panda Logo?? Excellent! What a way to focus on a balanced life!!!! :cloud9: Way to go with the walking group!!!

Denise! PD to Mark on his leg! :tinker: And happy belated birthday to Nick!! :bday:

Lynn! Cortisone shots! :scared1: My body hates those! They make me feel yucky! :sick:

Everyone who gets massages, have you tried using the stick after training and races? I never leave home without it.

Vicki! Our total reflects your hard work! Thanks for submitting it! -- Next time my cats bring a mole to the house, I will put it in a Ziplock, freeze it, and then send it to you! Then you can study it at your leisure! I have a big female cat that was attacked by a mole when she was a teenager. She really has a thing against them now. The thing almost cost her, her tail!

Scott and Jack! Is that Tom-foolery you two are up too?? Wish I was in on it. :guilty:

Jen: You are the running Queen! I think Abba made a song about you!

Margie! We will do the Goofy and ENJOY it and that's an order!!! :lmao: I ordered the John Bingham and Jenny Hadfield Goofy training plan from Active.com. It was pricey, but I wanted to finish the Goofy, injury free, and in great shape to enjoy WDW! Besides Dave says we won't be left behind!

I apologize for missing anyone. I am not so good at power posts as some of the others. I did read and catch up with everyone. :grouphug: Keep posting, I am thinking of you all!

Make a great day! See ya! Connie

wilbur

05-12-2009, 02:15 PM

Good Afternoon Team!

Nothing exciting to report. The usual running, pilates & a weight class tomorrow.

Kitchen reno is in limbo. Cabinets were to arrive tomorrow with install on Thurs. Now they are not shipping until late May with an early June install. We still have the old range & sink but the no counter & dishwasher is a drag.

Scott & Lynn, have a nice trip. Please send a little warmer temps. our way. We've had sun but I find the wind still a little chilly.

Have a great day.........Sue

windwalker

05-12-2009, 09:19 PM

Erica and I had a very good day today, as good as yesterday sucked.

Started out we had a sunny day and 50 degrees when we started our 2 hour walk this morning. Erica did really good and we kept a brisk pace the whole time for a little over 8 miles.

Then a nice lunch at our favorite Red Lobster, I had blackened catfish and it was just right today some of the best I've had. Then we picked up Erica's free panty from Victoria's Secret along with the $10 off coupon so she could get one of her favorite bras for her mommy's day goody.

The we went home to wait for our stove to be delivered, that was a good excuse to clean the kitchen. We decided to recurtain the kitchen window, se we got a new heavy ornamental rod and hung it and the new curtains. I also fixed all the loose towel racks in the guest bathroom.

Our new stove worked and we made pizza with mushroom, black olive and extra cheese. It came out great, new stove works, YEAH!!

On the dark side we got another bill from ATT for $545 dollars, Erica had to get evil with them for about an hour on the phone before they saw things her way. But she won this round.

Hope everyone had as productive a day as we did.

Busy Panda:hippie:

Scott H

05-13-2009, 09:00 AM

Just in from a two mile run this morn here in San Jose, Lynn is up in Santa Rosa.

Dave good the battle went well with ATT, see you are a handy guy with the curtain rod.

Sue hang in there on the renovation.

Jack, I got a copy of the Press release from John, sounds like things went well.

Better get my rear in gear, teaching today.

bunnyfoo

05-13-2009, 09:29 AM

Hi everyone! Got on the scale yesterday and I've gained 3 pounds since last month. Yikes! I hadn't planned on posting that but I figure it will force me to start making some better eating choices. Looking forward to watching the season finale of Lost tonight :) But I plan to get out and do some speedwork before then.

Sue - Sorry to hear about the delays :(

Connie - I'll just Google a pic of a mole. I think I was picturing a groundhog but if it fits in your freezer, it must be small :) I remember a couple of years ago, a co-worker caught a bat in his house and brought it work in a ziplock bag. It was so tiny. Not what I expected.

Dave - Yikes! That's a hefty phone bill - I'm glad Erica was able to sort everything out. Wish we had Victoria Secret stores in Canada.

Scott - How's the weather there? Send some of that warmer weather up north :)

Have a great day everyone :wave2:

windwalker

05-13-2009, 11:12 AM

Good morning y'all.

I had a very pleasent 8 mile walk with my walking group. We had a good comfortable 13 min per mile pace and the miles flew by. We do a lot of laughing and talking and I of course bore them with my stories as we walk.

It was threatening rain but it turned out beautiful other than ver windy.

Have an awesome day guys.

Walking Panda:hippie:

Lynn G

05-13-2009, 11:17 AM

Good Morning Team!

Weather is nice here in Santa Rosa, I am staying with my cousin, and she has wireless, so I am set for posting. My Dad is doing well (he is in a rehab facility after a bout with a kidney infection caused by his prostate cancer). I have been having a good time visiting with him, my brother who lives with him and my cousin.

Today I will go out for a walk with my cousins dogs, and then do some leg exercises before heading back to visit with Dad.

Have a great day!

MaryJ

05-13-2009, 12:58 PM

Hi all!

Just returned from a trip to Denver with my DD, DSIL, and DGD. We went to visit my DD Dana who lives in the Denver area. Didn't do any running while there except to run after my DGD at the zoo! She rode in her stroller from the parking lot to just inside the entrance and then she was on the run from there! She is 21 months old and her dad is the one who did the half marathon in 1:24 so I think she is well on the way to following in his steps.

Margie...You asked a few days ago about Anna. I am happy to report that she is back to work full time and as feisty as ever! She recently looked in to doing the C25K program. She has also had some infertility issues and her doctor would like for her to lose some weight. She had planned to train for the Indy half marathon before the whole problem with her heart came up, so now she is thinking about C25K to try and lose a few pounds. She is also taking a kick boxing class at the Y.:thumbsup2

I hope to get back to running this week or next. Looks like we are in for big thunderstorms today and rain for the next two days after that. I picked up plants for my garden today, but I'm beginning to wonder if it will EVER dry out enough for me to get them planted!

jship210

05-13-2009, 01:17 PM

Steffwalks

05-13-2009, 01:29 PM

Howdy, Team!

Glad everyone is doing so well!!

MaryJ- Anna is doing wonderful! What great news!!!

Vicky - Moles are about the size of fat squirrel with no tail. They have great BIG teeth and BIG claws! They are quite the ugliest of all rodents and pure heck on a garden. They eat the roots of the plants. One day you have beautigul vegetable plants and the next day, ...zip! -- YOU will conquer those darn pound in nothing flat!

Good job on the mileage, Dave.

Scott and Lynn, have a great time!

Scott and Jack - Warriors are the heros and you are both my heros!

Sue - sorry about the renovations, but I think that delay is now the new "On time"!

Cleaning and cooking and taking care of things! Been doing some miles , stretches and weight resistance. :woohoo:

Seeya! Connie

funwalker

05-13-2009, 01:45 PM

Hi TEAM! :wave2:

Congratulations TEAM - Great Mileage and Time for April!!!!!

Sue: Hang in there and think of how wonderful it will be in the end…it will be worth all this mess! :upsidedow

:hippie: Nice miles with your Walking Group. Impressive a new stove and clean kitchen! What happened with the terrible charges from AT&T? I have AT&T UVerse – one charge monthly for Telephone, Internet, and Television. I like it. On the dark side we got another bill from ATT for $545 dollars, Erica had to get evil with them for about an hour on the phone before they saw things her way. But she won this round. :eek:

Vicky: We can all relate to experience with weight gain. :rolleyes1
It is so frustrating when I am training hard it is impossible for me to lose weight! :sad2: Did a little scrap booking last night-:upsidedow

Lynn: Enjoy the time with family! :grouphug:

Mary: That is absolutely wonderful news about Anna's recovery & health. :angel:

:wave:

Villains_Rock

05-13-2009, 02:11 PM

Hey guys!!

Sounds like everyone is doing really well with training and life. I have been kinda blah lately. That job I want hasn't posted yet and I am desperate for a light at the end of the tunnel. My running has been sub-par and I am still struggleing with the 10 pounds I've gained since last fall. We are still trying to get pregnant and that has it's own frustrations. All I know is I NEED A TRIP TO SEE MICKEY! ::MickeyMo

Sorry to come at everyone with a rain cloud over my head!:sad2:

On the plus side...Jordan and I run a 10K on Sunday!

Hope everyone is well...and GET FACEBOOK ALREADY!!!

wilbur

05-13-2009, 02:42 PM

Hi Team!

Quite the full house today with may new posts.

Did weights at lunch & running tonight. Calling for rain tomorrow so I'll do spin.

Lynn, enjoy your visit with family.

Mary, That's wonderful news about Anna.

Eva, Hang in there. Hoping you will feel revitalized after Sunday's race.
I'm just putting in the miles. Seems like the same old routine all the time just a different day.

Have a great day......Sue

windwalker

05-13-2009, 03:01 PM

Margie. Our daughter had a cell phone account that she had opened for herself and a couple of friends in her name and we cleared it. Since she is expecting we are trying to get her life stable so her and her boyfriend can live and support themselves. Yes bad situation and a constant source of stress. But we are getting through it.

Eva, you are a very sweet lady and I hope all your dreams come true.

We will be in Canada at the end of the month so we are getting one of those stick on the windshield GPS things so we won't be wandering the wilderness lost.

Everyone Hi Y'all.

Happy Panda:hippie:

wellesleyprincess

05-13-2009, 03:31 PM

Vicky, That's so frustrating about people saying things like that and good for your co-worker for doing what she really wanted to do.

Connie, That's a hoot. My dance group did do a routine a mix from Mamma Mia!

I was tired from decorating for senior prank so I did an easy 5.5 miles at an 8 min/mile pace.

Best,
Jennifer

jship210

05-13-2009, 04:13 PM

wdw4us

05-14-2009, 06:50 AM

Good Morning Team..

I should be getting ready for work but just a quick note to tell you that my quilt studio has been featured in a blog from a Quilt Shop in Quitman Texas.

The best part is that there is an interest in using my Sweet Treats quilt as a block of the month or publishing it as a pattern. Who would have ever thought!?

Dave, we'll be getting your rain tonight and my fridge is so bare, it's worse than when I come back from disney so we have to get provisions and avoid the rain tonight so probably no walk tonight. My goal of 20 miles this week is heading down the drain, along with the rain. CRAP!

Anyway - here is the blog.

http://blogs.stitchinheaven.com/blog/

denise

funwalker

05-14-2009, 09:03 AM

Good Morning, TEAM! :wave2:

We had a major Thunderstorm hang around for a long time during the night between that and sending 'both' of my pillow to the cleaners at the same time = Serious No Sleep issues today! :headache:

:hippie: Ouch - those children issues never leave home. But it was Good News that Erica did get it taken care of. ::yes::Congratulations on the gift of being wonderful grandparents! What a blessing ~ they do Squeeze Your Heart! Do you know yet if it's a Boy or Girl? :cloud9:

CONGRATULATIONS, Denise! Sweet Quilt & Nice write up in the blog from the Quilt Shop in Quitman Texas!

Eva-We missed you! :grouphug: Congrats to both you & Jordon on the 10K. :cheer2:

pixiedust:pixiedust: Lynn & Mark-pixiedust:pixiedust:

:wave:

wellesleyprincess

05-14-2009, 09:50 AM

Jack, Senior Prank isn't really a prank. Each class has a color so we decorate/vandalize the various departments with symbolic things in our color. We're green so there was fake money in Econ, fake frogs in bio, toy soldiers in Political Science.

Eva, Good luck on saturday!

So apparently I've been going a little hard post-half (I blame the adrenaline (sp?)) and one of my knees is a little inflamed according my friend who's an athletic trainer. I'm taking a little easy and running on softer surfaces. So I did a little over 3.5 miles in 27 minutes (7:45 pace).

Oh and last night was the auction for the PE program I've collected points for and I won a $50 gift certificate to the Running Store and a Red Sox hat. So I think it may be shopping time.

Best,
Jennifer

bunnyfoo

05-14-2009, 10:16 AM

Good morning team! I stayed up "late" to watch the season finale of Lost. I would have loved to re-watch immediately afterward but I wouldn't have been much use at work if I did. I did a 3 miler last night. I went a little slower than normal because my shins are still bothering me. I took DF with me and he ran a couple of laps too!

Jennifer - I think people at work are jealous - maybe they wish they could just pick up and leave for a job they love. Do you know what you're going to spend your $50 on? And what was the prank all about :)

Margie - We've got rain here too. I'm hoping it lets up by this afternoon so I can get in a few miles before dinner. Sorry to hear about your pillows. I have that same problem whenever I travel.

Eva - Good luck on your 10K! Are you going to WDW for free dining this fall?

Denise - Congrats on the write up! I think the Sweet Treats quilt is fabulous!

That's it for me! Have a great day everyone!

funwalker

05-15-2009, 09:18 AM

Good Morning, TEAM! :wave2:

Spring is beautiful, new growth and storms...sounds like everyday life. :goodvibes

Vicky-My fault as I sent both pillows out at the same time...in 10 days I will either sleep or just be so brain dead it will not matter. :headache:

No gym today - maybe a walk after the little ones are picked up.

Connie~ I am so excited I can't hardly wait! :yay: Oh, I received the walking schedule you sent yesterday, but have not had time to 'really' look at it yet. :goofy:

Have a fun day whatever you do!

:wave:

Scott H

05-15-2009, 09:58 AM

Morning Kids, the clouds are clearing off here in San Jose, teaching is done so now meetings start this afternoon,

Hope all is well, Lynn reports to be having a good time with Family.

Have had nice runs in the morning, even though I stayed out a little too late last night. in bed at 11:00 LOL

Villains_Rock

05-15-2009, 10:25 AM

Hey team!

Thanks for the positivity! That job I have been waiting for posted yesterday and I have applied. My boss is aware and now I just have to wait for an interview. I have been told though that they may be making one of the part timers in that office full time and that then the part time position would come open (I can't do part time). So it's a waiting game at this point. But things have been better in the last couple of days and tonight is packet pick up for Sundays race! :cool1:

Vivky - Yes we are going for free dining in September...staying at POR. It should be a nice trip. I have already said though that if I get this raise then we might take a long weekend in June to head down and hit maybe one park. I need a break from Ohio and this stress!

Scott - Don't know how you still wake up early and get out there going to bed that late. I've been staying up later in hopes of getting this night job and I can't get myself up to run in the AM. I have been going after work to the gym.

Margie - You are making me jealous with the :goofy: stuff! I so wish that Goofy 2010 was in my cards!

Denise - That's awesome about the quilt becoming a pattern!! You are so talented...you deserve the recognition!!

Sue - So you are in spinning...I have been checking out the classes a bit at my gym. My one friend took a free class and she said it was HARD. I sweat buckets even on the recumbent..but I'd like to give it a try I think.

OK...well I should get back to work. I miss you guys...wish I could get in here more. Hope all is well! :o)

windwalker

05-15-2009, 10:50 AM

Good morning y'all.

I had an amazing training walk this morning, it was just after daybreak with lots of dense fog, looked very sureal. I did my 4 mile hill route total time with slower warm up mile was 51:40. Really felt strong today and felt like I could have easily held that pace for at least a half.

Eva, good luck on the job. Erica is stil trying to get an ER position.

Scott, have a good vacation with your cop buds in Calif.

Have a super weekend y'all.

Happy Panda

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Scott H

05-15-2009, 12:32 PM

Dave that is a great 4 miler, you are smoking out there.

Not a vacation at all, taught the last two days, now commander meetings today and tomorrow. Then home on Sunday to see Spamalot in Denver, and Monday morning get up and do it again, amen.

nocking out a backlog of emails,

Lynn G

05-15-2009, 11:10 PM

Good Evening Team!

Stayed with my brother last night up on the coast - so no internet. Tonight I am back at my cousins in Santa Rosa, so I have internet again. Been visiting my Dad who is in a nursing home for a few weeks - it has been a good but sometimes trying experience. Tomorrow, I will visit Dad in the morning, then drive south to San Jose to meet Scott and we willl be flying home Sunday morning.

I have been getting walks in every morning, but have not been doing my leg exercises, so my knee has not improved on this trip!

Have a good evening!

Steffwalks

05-16-2009, 08:31 AM

Good morning Team,

Dave - Great time on four miles!! When's your next judged race?

Denise - How exciting to be published! You have reached the pinnacle of your craft! How wonderful!

Scott and Lynn - Scott, I am with Eva on that staying up late and getting up early!! As I mentioned on another post, my inner child can be a real brat. Lynn, enjoy your time with your family! On your way home tomorrow, tell the pilot we want you both home safe1

Eva - Good luck on the job.

Sue- You are a true warrior! Did you guys know that Sue consistently has the most miles in our game??

Margie- :banana:

Jack- Whatcha up too?

Vicky- take care of those shins!

We missed the severe weather yesterday. Severe around here means, "Tornadoes are in the air!" We have a great warning system here, though. Looking for 2 miles today and 4 tomorrow.

See ya! Connie

Scott H

05-16-2009, 09:20 AM

Sue congrats you go, and Jennifer must be the fastest. The rest of us need you guys as inspiration, Kewl!!!

I did get in a couple of miles this morn.

Jack, The RISP paid their debt last night.

wdw4us

05-16-2009, 09:55 AM

Good Morning:

Needed my beauty sleep so I got up at 5:30 and had coffee - sewed a bit watching the news then woke up Mark for coffee and a walk. He wanted to wait to walk but I knew it would get warm(for me) and I'd be pooped so I made it a priority to get my 5 miles in. He didn't want me to go alone so rather going to the hardware store at 8 he's going at almost 10 but hey - we've accomplished our 5 miles - 4 for him he had to cut it short.

It's a lovely day in NH(now) - honestly if you need the warm sun, just have me walk in your neighborhood. I start out in the cool cloudy morning and end up with the sun and heat but thankfully it was at the end.

An exciting day, cleaning cat boxes, groceries, cleaning my bedroom and then as a reward maybe a bit of sewing.

Eva - I know all about 10 pounds, it's my winter weight, that's why I really need to go out 5x a week to walk and for me it's only been here and there.

Connie-Margie - a walking schedule - sounds interesting.

Lynn, I know all about nursing homes, my dad was in one for 7 weeks before he passed and I went every day except 1. Mark came with me too. It was one of the best in the city but still very depressing.

Well the cats are staring at me, they want a new bathroom so off I go and start my day.

denise

wellesleyprincess

05-16-2009, 10:42 AM

Scott, Thanks, and I was just thinking I was having a slow week.

I did 6.2 miles (10K) this morning in 49 minutes (right around an 8 minute pace).

Best,
Jennifer

MaryJ

05-16-2009, 03:23 PM

Denise....could you bring some of that sunshine here? :sunny: We STILL don't have our garden planted because just when the ground is almost dry enough, it rains again!! This is the latest we've had to wait for years. We'll be lucky if we have tomatoes before August at this rate!

jship210

05-16-2009, 06:57 PM

Connie- Hi, finalizing plans for a golf tournament June 5th, making sure foursomes are set and hoping for good weather.... Memo to self don't leave the room during these meetings,,, that's when you get "volunteered".

Scott- I'm sure they paid in spades for the assistance. I'll meet up with JK over the summer. Safe trip for you and Lynn.

Played golf yesterday finished 4 under. ( started with 12 balls left with 8 :rotfl:)

Enjoy the weekend everyone :banana:

windwalker

05-16-2009, 10:59 PM

Denise, we have mischevious cats also. Erica must have animals. Not sure why but we must.

Connie, I have a competitive walk race on Aug 8th and Sept 9th, several other races coming up but they are mixed run and walkers. Then Thanksgiving Day is a walk race. Last year I was never worse than 3rd in any of my races and I won my age group in all of them.

I had pool fun today since I was a little sore in the quads from the hills yesterday. I hadn't attacked those long hills since last fall.

Only two weeks till we make the trip to Canada so Erica can do the Toronto women's half. It will be her first race and I got her ready with the 3 weeks I had to work with. She is on her feet all night at work so she just needed so regular miles.

Tired Panda:hippie:

wellesleyprincess

05-17-2009, 02:10 PM

Dave, I hope you and Erica have fun in Canada. I want to do the Quebec Marathon at some point.

I did my long run today. 11.8 miles in 1 hr 35 min (8:20ish pace). This is pretty standard (a little fast actually) long run pace for me which I was happy about as my short runs have been a little slow for me this week (I usually run those around 7:30-7:40).

Best,
Jennifer

deekaypee

05-17-2009, 09:07 PM

:stitch: 'Ohana Monday Mixer :stitch:

"A good film is when the price of the dinner, the theatre admission and the babysitter were worth it." ~Alfred Hitchcock

By now, most of you have figured out I like movies. A lot. Perhaps an unhealthy amount. Nevertheless, I think it's fun to talk about movies, especially now that the summer season has started. Wolverine has been released, so has Star Trek, with many more big blockbusters soon to come.

So this week's mixer topic is, predictably enough, summer movies! The start of the mixer, posted on the 'Ohana thread, is here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31868531&postcount=863)

What summer movies are you looking most forward to, and why? Also, how do you like your summer movies?

Feel free to talk about how you choose your flicks: based on directors, your favorite movie star, a beloved genre? And what is your ideal movie experience? Midnight movies or matinees? Chain theaters or independents? Drive-ins? What about the movie-going extras? With or without snacks? Buttered popcorn or chocolate?

funwalker

05-18-2009, 10:01 AM

Good Morning, TEAM! :wave2:

Currently 50 degrees and sunny – perfect walking weather. My little Hagen loves being outside, so we will go for a short easy walk. We make lots of stops to listen to the sounds and look at things! :goodvibes

Connie, I am on track and today is a Rest Day. :upsidedow
Connie-Margie - a walking schedule - sounds interesting.Denise - Connie is tough. She has all ready started our Pre-Goofy schedule and actually has our training planned right up to the Goofy! It certainly will not be her fault if I don't make it! :rotfl:

:hippie: Erica getting in those base miles is important :goodvibes

I am a non-Movie person :sad2: I know it is sad, but I cannot even remember the last movie I went to. I usually just go when someone talks me into it. :rolleyes1

Lynn & Scott - Safe Travels

Jennifer - Way To Go! :cheer2: I thought of you when I was walking. Goodness, you would be :scared1: to go at my snail pace!

Hope everyone had a Great Weekend.
Anne, Connie, Dave & Erica, Denise & Mark, Scott & Lynn, Diane, Eva, Jack, Jennifer, Jen, Jessica, Kathy, MaryJ, Maroo, Nichole, Sue, and Vicky!

:wave:

Scott H

05-18-2009, 03:00 PM

wellesleyprincess

05-18-2009, 03:10 PM

Margie, I'm sure your not a snail lol. I just can't slowdown without feeling like I should go faster, my friends say I'm part race horse :)

I normally cross train today, but decided to do an easy run instead. I did 4 miles at a 7:45 pace.

Best,
Jennifer

jship210

05-18-2009, 03:31 PM

Jack, Yes they did..... :thumbsup2 more than I expected.

I'll send you the newspapers... two stories.:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

Steffwalks

05-18-2009, 03:55 PM

Hellooooooooooooooooo team!

Wow, everyone is so busy getting so much done! How awesome is that.

As Margie said, we have a training schedule mapped out through the end of January! Now, if there was just motivation to make it work! :happytv:

Jack, you and Scott have the most interestng side thread weaving through here. Btw, I shot golf once. Couldn't figure out how to clean and cook 'em though. Someone said it was because I was a country girl. :confused3

Snail? Me a snail?? Isn't that an slug with an RV?? Guess I AM a snail! (reference above remark ending with TV watching!) :snail: You dear girl along with so many others of this fine team are speedy! You can do a race and ENJOY the rest of the day while I am still enjoying the race! :lmao: We will just rename you Rachel Alexander. A pretty name for a race horse!

Lynn and Denise - Nursing homes. They are both good and evil, but it is dear children like yourselves that makes them tolerable. :cloud9:

Erica and Dave- Good job on the getting ready for Cananda! I recommend everyone have a GPS on board! They are the bestest little inventions in the world! I would be lost without mine! :rotfl2:

Okay, where is everyone else??? I miss you all! :grouphug:

See ya! Connie

wdw4us

05-18-2009, 08:20 PM

Can you believe we're going to have a hard frost tonight?! Jeepers, Mark and I went out for 5 good miles and then came home and covered my baby tomato plants, cukes, peppers and flowers. Poor little babies, I know in NH never plant before the 30th of May but it was 90 3 weeks ago!

Way to go Eva on your race.

I never go out on Monday but my neck was so good today, I knew it would be a nice night to head out and we didn't walk yesterday and tomorrow I have hair appt so I did have to go tonight as an early am walk with the frost would not be in the cards for me! I could dress warm enough but Mark hates the cold.

Miranda goes for an ultrasound to find out what Squirt is. Friday afternoon we'll hopefully know. The little bugger better show it's "stuff".

Nick heard that the movie he worked on last summer will be in Theaters in the fall. It is very exciting to finally have been picked up.

More on that here:

http://www.derrickcomedy.com/2009/05/18/mystery-team-in-theaters-nationwide-this-fall/

Well that's the update for now. Have a good night

denise

bunnyfoo

05-18-2009, 11:24 PM

Hi everyone! It was a long weekend for us in Canada - Victoria Day which celebrates Queen Victoria's birthday (May 24th). So the long weekend usually falls on the last Monday on or before the 24th.

I went to see Star Trek which was great! I'm not a Trekkie and was able to follow everything quite easily. I have to say that it's nice to see a movie that doesn't have a lot of huge names attached to it - it's easier to focus on the story and the characters rather than trying to recognize someone. Speaking of which, I didn't even realize that Winnona Ryder was in the movie until the credits!

I also picked up a DIY closet organizer and plan to install that next weekend. Definitely not as glamourous as the renos I see on TV but I'm on a budget and just need something to get the job done :)

The only bad thing this weekend was that I slept in Sunday and Monday and missed my LR :(

Denise - Congrats to Nick! National release is huge :) Miranda must be so excited about her ultrasound - does she have a preference for a boy or girl?

Sue - WTG on all those miles :)

Connie - Shins are feeling much better! Hope you didn't get any crazy weather this weekend.

Dave/Erica - Can't wait to meet up with you, Mike and Kim in a couple of weeks!

Anyway, that's all for now! Hope everyone is having a great night :)

MaryJ

05-19-2009, 08:01 AM

Hi everyone! It was a long weekend for us in Canada - Victoria Day which celebrates Queen Victoria's birthday (May 24th). So the long weekend usually falls on the last Monday on or before the 24th.

I went to see Star Trek which was great! I'm not a Trekkie and was able to follow everything quite easily. I have to say that it's nice to see a movie that doesn't have a lot of huge names attached to it - it's easier to focus on the story and the characters rather than trying to recognize someone. Speaking of which, I didn't even realize that Winnona Ryder was in the movie until the credits!

DH and I went to see Star Trek last night! I loved it and will definitely get the DVD when it comes out so I can watch all the extra goodies (deleted scenes, etc.) Was Winona Ryder the girl that was Uhura's roommate? I thought she looked familiar? I must admit that I have been a Star Trek fan since the original series, and I was happy that they didn't deviate too much from the old storylines.

Scott H

05-19-2009, 09:08 AM

Morning Kids, my best laid plans to hit the brick this morn failed with a sleepless night. Getting frustrated, work is getting the better of me, I gotta get this beast under control.

Later kids, work is piling up.

Scott H

05-19-2009, 09:21 AM

A belated Happy Victoria Day to our friends north of the Border....

windwalker

05-19-2009, 09:37 AM

Vicky yes can't wait to see our buds again.

Scott, yes we need to go to Disney or something and act like kids.

Denise, we are finally getting our spring weather here also. We are 30s at night and 70s in the daytime that is spring weather here.

I'm waiting for Erica to crawl out from the covers so we can do an hour walk then see the movie Angels and Demons.

Have a super day y'all.

Springy Panda:hippie:

bunnyfoo

05-19-2009, 09:58 AM

DH and I went to see Star Trek last night! I loved it and will definitely get the DVD when it comes out so I can watch all the extra goodies (deleted scenes, etc.) Was Winona Ryder the girl that was Uhura's roommate? I thought she looked familiar? I must admit that I have been a Star Trek fan since the original series, and I was happy that they didn't deviate too much from the old storylines.

Hi Mary!

Winona Ryder was Spock's mom. Gaila was Uhura's roommie - she was played by Rachel Nichols. Not sure if you had the G.I. Joe trailer playing before the movie, but she was also briefly in there as well - she's Scarlett.

wellesleyprincess

05-19-2009, 10:08 AM

Denise, I know you all must be excited to find out what the baby is. Be sure to let us know!

I did a quick 6.5 miles at a 7:30 pace this morning. I'm a little over half way done with finals and they end on Friday so that's pretty good.

Best,
Jennifer

deekaypee

05-19-2009, 01:59 PM

Just popping in to say "hello," no worries, and please welcome your newest teammate:

Jesters! :welcome:

Jesters has recently delurked, has signed up for the January 1/2, and has a new treadmill that will help with building to the Couch to 5K program and some 5K races. I'm sure you'll all make your new Matata mate feel right at home!

Lynn G

05-19-2009, 02:10 PM

I'll send you the newspapers... two stories.:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

Scott said to tell you thanks, he would really like to see them!

Sue - WTG on the miles!

Well, we are back from CA and I am unemployed, so I should not be MIA quite so often! I did get in walks on our trip. Last night I did get to the basement and bowflex, and got in a weight routine for my legs. That and daily walks, I am hoping that it will make knee better! Weather has been hot here - upper 80's, but will be high of 50 later in the week:scared1: We got the wildflower bed seeded last night, I have been weeding the rocks :rotfl: but have a long way to go. We were supposed to go to CO for the Bolder Boulder this weekend, but Scott has to work on Monday, and the race is Monday - so we cancelled the trip and will do the Virtual Bolder Boulder here on Sunday! That will give us time over the weekend for more yardwork - Scott wants to plant sunflowers and rasberries, and we have to replace some bushes that did not make it thru the winter.

Have a great day everyone!

jesters

05-19-2009, 02:21 PM

Hello!

I was just (happily) assigned to your group! I am still trying to read through the old threads to get to know everyone and catch up.

Right now I am a beginner- running only about 2 miles four times a week, but progressing. REALLY looking forward to the WDW 1/2 in January. That is my current motivation to keep going!

I'm looking forward to getting to know you all, and to share my numbers. I hope I can do you proud!

Also- where can I find the group and the WDW 1/2 logos for my siggie?

Thanks!

MaryJ

05-19-2009, 03:00 PM

Hi Mary!

Winona Ryder was Spock's mom. Gaila was Uhura's roommie - she was played by Rachel Nichols. Not sure if you had the G.I. Joe trailer playing before the movie, but she was also briefly in there as well - she's Scarlett.

Yes! We did see the G.I. Joe trailer. I told DH we'd go see that only if they make a movie about Barbie too. ;)

wdw4us

05-20-2009, 06:10 AM

Wow when you don't pop in one day things really move up the thread chain!

Today they come an install our central A/C. It's a little different in an older home but I have a friend that has it and it works great so looking forward to that. One of the air vents is in my sewing studio so I had to make room for them to work and cover a lot of stuff in here. We have hard plaster walls in that section oh the dust!

The other will be in my dressing room upstairs and that is a clothes dumping area, ironing board etc. It is now quite spiffy so I think I'd better keep it up :dance3:

No miles last night because of the above but hopefully we wont' have too much to clean afterwards and can head out for a walk.

Well I have to get a pot roast in the crock pot and another cup of coffee so I'll sign off.

Dave, let me know how you liked A&D, I want to see it - Mark is not thrilled so it may be me and Nick.

denise

windwalker

05-20-2009, 07:11 AM

Welcome Jesters, glad you joined us.

Denise, we didn't go yesterday it just wasn't convient so we will probably go after we come back from Canada.

We just bought a GPS for our trip to Canada and just heard on the news that the govenment may not have the funds to maintain the Satalites any longer and are going to ground all the space shuttles soon. So GPS could be a lost cause. Don't be buying Garmin stock.

Connie how is your shoulder? Did it finally heal up good as new?

I'm off to meet my walking group.

Walking Panda:hippie:

jship210

05-20-2009, 09:17 AM

funwalker

05-20-2009, 09:29 AM

Good Morning, TEAM! :wave2:

Jesters :welcome:

I too tried to catch up on the post, but apparently have missed a lot. :eek:

Eva I was thinking about you, but I somehow missed your post on your race :guilty:

Going into spring :hippie: ? We are ahead of schedule. At this rate I am not looking forward to our hottest month of August! Today's forecast is low of 58 degrees with a high of 79 degrees/full sun and that is way too hot for me! :headache:

Denise-Congrats to Nick! *HUGS* to Miranda and more special, exciting, discovery moments with little Squirt :angel:
:wave:

Lynn G

05-20-2009, 09:30 AM

Good Morning Team!

:welcome: Jesters!

To get the stuff in the signatures, you just kind of steal them out from the signatures - I am not very computer literate, someone else can probably tell you better, but if you right click on what you want, and copy the address (I think it is called), then import that into your own signature. I have been able to do it, but it has been awhile - I am sure a more computer literate team member can explain the procedure step by step.

I got in a 3 mile walk with the dogs yesterday, today will be another walk plus the leg routine. It has been hot here - upper 80's - today is only supposed to be 80 and tomorrow in the 50's!

Have a great day everyone!

wellesleyprincess

05-20-2009, 10:11 AM

Hi Jesters! Glad to have you aboard.

I did a 45 minute tempo run, my first speed work since my half. Top speed 6:40 (sustained for 1 mile), low speed 8:45 (in warm up), average speed 7:45. Distance was just over 5.75.

Jennifer

windwalker

05-20-2009, 10:41 AM

Good morning y'all.

I met my walking group for a wonderful 8 miler on the hill and by the river. We did our 8 miles in 1:40 even for a pace average of 12:30 per mile. That was a nice comfortable conversational pace where we could tell stories and jokes, we had a nice discussion of the X Men movies.

We discussed the fact that using 8 miles as a regular weekly long walk is just about perfect fo half marathon training. All my walkers are using that and it's been working well for all of them.

Have a super day Y'all.

Walking Panda:hippie:

windwalker

05-20-2009, 12:18 PM

The new grand baby will be a boy, Erica just Texted me. As you know my daughter is as yet unmarried and unemployed. She lives with her boyfriend and they live pretty much from payday to payday with frequent help from us. If anyone has baby stuff that they need a home for she could use them, as they have pretty much nothing.

Our address is:

Dave and Erica Kirgan
209 Hunters Crossing
Bowling Green, Ky 42104

Thanks

Dave:hippie:

MaryJ

05-20-2009, 12:47 PM

Got in 30 minutes of weight training followed by 30 minutes of walking/jogging today. It felt so good! Knees are a little sore, but I've come to the realization that they're are probably going to always be that way unless I can actually lose 10-15 pounds!

Scott H

05-20-2009, 06:10 PM

Yes Welcome Jesters,

Dave never mind what I posted elsewhere LOL...

Got in a nice 5 K this morn, then a 340 mile trip to talk to a victim in preparation for trial next week....

You all are doing a great job getting out there, nice sunrise this morn....

Better get busy planting sunflowers tonight KEWL!!!!

wdw4us

05-21-2009, 08:57 AM

Morning everyone!

I’m at work so a quick drive by. Mark and I went out for 5 miles last night. It was almost getting too hot for me but all went well. We met up with 2 ladies out for a stroll and they commented on how they see us walking all the time and wanted to know more about us. One of them looked familiar and it turns out she was my mother’s hair dresser many years ago and remember me as a youth. She was so glad she stopped us to talk. We were towards the end of our walk so we had a longer cool down that normal. I’ve often wondered how many people see us buzz by and question our motives or wonder who we are. I’ll bet that section of our route will know who we are shortly since it’s an area she has lived in for many years and knows all the neighbors.

Today is an “off” day for me, I’m finding I’m not so tired if I to one on and one off and the heat is going to be quite high tonight so we may do our miles in the am on Friday.

Well back to the grind.

Have a good one. Can’t read or respond to posts at the moment will catch up later.

denise

bunnyfoo

05-21-2009, 09:06 AM

Hi team! Not much of import to report today ... Planning to head out after work for a quick 3 miler. Hoping it won't be too hot - funny because a month ago, I think I was saying that I hope it would be warm enough :)

Jesters - :welcome:

Scott - Love sunflowers! I've never grown them before, just bought them cut at flower store. Are they hard to take care of?

Mary - I was joking with my friends that I was waiting for the My Little Pony trailer to play before the movie. One of my friends didn't realize I was joking and thought that there actually was such a movie! Hope your knees are feeling better today!

Dave - Congrats to you and Erica! You're going to be Grandad Panda :) Excellent time on that 8 miler!

Jennifer - 6:40 m/m?! You must have been flying! Does this mean you're going to be an elite runner for your next race? :goodvibes

Lynn - How are your knees doing? Did you have your appointment with the orthopodist yet?

Margie - Perfect patio weather huh? Not so much for running ... I think I'm going to have to start getting out first thing in the morning instead of running after work.

Sue - I know I asked you about the Running Room training clinics before but I can't what you said about them. Yay or nay? I'm thinking that since there are so many training plans online, I'd just go for their free running group on Wednesday.

Have a great day everyone!

wilbur

05-21-2009, 09:07 AM

Good Morning Team!

Cheating by doing a quick post from work.

Welcome Jesters!

Cottage season has officially started. We had a great long weekend inspite of the cold temps & a little bit of snow.

Warm temps. have finally arrived. Weights & 5 yesterday. 5 tonight.

Make it a great day everyone.......Sue

windwalker

05-21-2009, 09:27 AM

Denise we never know just how many lives we change by being a positive role model. We have a unique situation since I'm known to most of our town's population, the ones that don't know me know Erica. I'm the eye guy for a lot of them and Erica has done eveything from deliver their babies to holding their loved ones hand during their last moments of life.

People comment to us all the time that they wish they could get in better shape and want to know how we got started. It seems so basic to us now to get out and move but there was a time that we just didn't have the energy.

Beautiful Canada is one week.:banana: Wonderful people and breath taking views, life is good.

Happy Panda:hippie:

Steffwalks

05-21-2009, 09:31 AM

Hello Team!

We went truck shopping yesterday. We were looking for another diesel. With the farm and all, we needed a truck that could haul tractors and livestock. We found one and it was almost exactly what we were looking for. We were prepared to shop KS, OK, and Tx for the truck we wanted, but in just one day, we located it.

Dave- (aka Windwalker) No baby stuff here. I got rid of it all a long, long time ago! My shoulder is just spiffy. As I understand it, it will never be as good as new, but then the rest of me won't either. I am still discovering little things that are hard to do, like reeling in a fish! -- Congrats on the baby boy! -- Aren't most sattelites privately owned? Seems like the shuttles have been carrying satelites as payload from private companies.

Denise-(aka WDW4us) I think it's up to your child to produce a girl! :) And congrats on the movie thing! I guess you are headed to Cannes???

Mary - (aka MaryJ) Good luck with that weight loss and those knees! When I weigh more I have knee troubles. I call it kneesles! :rotfl:

Jen - (aka WellesleyPrincess, Rachel Alexander) You speedy girl! We are all so proud of how far you have come!

WELCOME HOME, Lynn and Scott!

Vicky (aka Bunnyfoo) are you a trekkie or just a movie buff?

Margie (aka funwalker) Hi walking partner! June 1st is coming! Don't get too warm yet! We have lots of miles coming.

I have been cleaning house like crazy. Margie and I are base building starting June 1st and beginning back -to-back walks in preparation for the Goofy. I will be focused like a lazer beam (with any luck) and won't even be thinking about house keepping. Sure is spiffy, right now, though!

Jesters welcome to the team! We count miles and minutes. Miles are self explanatory, every mile counts! Race miles count twice as much! Minutes are any intended exercise and activities out of the norm, like lawnmowing and window washing, canoeing, pilates class, weights,ect, but not things like light housekeeping. Just private message me the minutes each week or month and I will tally everything together for our monthly totals! You will need 10 posts before you can private message, but you will get that soon with telling us all about you and the amazing things you are accomplishing. If you have questions, just toss 'em out there. Someone will know the answer, or at least make it sound that way!!!! As your Captain, I officially welcome you aboard the Hakuna Matata Team! :sail:

Jack you are off the hook. You are no longer the new guy on the team! Congratulations! :rotfl:

Well, I am outta here! See ya! Connie

wellesleyprincess

05-21-2009, 09:41 AM

Connie, Haha! Actually one of my friends chased me down last weekend to tell me a filly had won!
Oh and I'm pretty pump about that 6:40.

Vicky, I'm actually really excited. The next race isn't until Labor Day weekend (it's a 14.2-miler [instead of a half] held in conjunction with a marathon). It's a rather small (about 500 runners) local thing, but looking at the past times I should easily win my age group and if I improve definitely have a shot at winning or placing overall.

Today I did an easy 4 miles at a 7:45 pace, then did a 15 minute ab workout.

We have a nice taste of summer in Massachusetts that is getting me prepared to my move to Texas for the Summer and Mississippi a little later.

Best,
Jennifer

Lynn G

05-21-2009, 09:52 AM

Good Morning Team!

Vicky - we do not know anything about growning sunflowers, but I guess we will find out:rotfl: Yes, I have been to see Orthopod, did not say much new other than a meniscus tear might be involved, but that it was not the kind that responded well to surgery, gave me a cortisone shot - which has not done anything for the pain - and told me to keep up the weight training, and come back in 3 months! Losing some weight would also help me tremendously!

Gray, cool day here today - high supposed to be 55 degrees and it is breezy. It might be nice after the 80-90 degree temps we have been having. Walk should be cooler today, and I did not have to walk before breakfast - my summer routine - to avoid the heat!

We got sunflower seeds planted yesterday along the back fence - if they grow, you will be able to see them as you drive by on Hwy 30. Now I just need to get some soaker hose to keep them watered, as I do not have a hose long enough to reach around to the back of the fence.

Have a great day everyone!

Lynn G

05-22-2009, 10:00 AM

Good Morning Team!

It is not often that I am the first to post in the morning!

Foggy and cool here this morning, again, high supposed to be only 60 degrees, and we are supposed to have thunderstorms this afternoon. Another day that I can put off dog walk until after breakfast. The dogs and I made it for 4 miles yesterday!

We got a soaker hose set up to water the sunflowers yesterday - doesn't look they will need any extra water for a few days!

Have a great day everyone!

jesters

05-22-2009, 10:16 AM

Good morning everyone!

Thanks for all the spirited welcomes!

I haven't gotten much in these past few days. We just returned from a short getaway- to our son's college graduation. We took our two younger kids (DS12 and DD10) out of school so they could attend the graduation ceremony too. It was nice (but very loooong). Hoping to get in some running this evening.

I noticed a couple of you are from Cheyenne. We have family in Laramie, and are thinking about heading out west for a few days this summer. My DD10 wants to see the 'wild west'. I think in her mind everyone out west is still riding horses everywhere on dirt roads, wearing cowboy hats and chaps!

My DS22 actually went to college in Cheyenne his first two years, then transferred closer to home in MD.

Have a great day!

windwalker

05-22-2009, 10:38 AM

Scott does still wear his cowboy hat and chaps, he has this stick horse thing that he rides around on singing "I wanna be a cowboy". Actually he is more often found in his Jimmy Buffet suit.

Jester, I wish I could get our daughter to attend collage, she is unemployed, expecting and living with her boyfriend in a small apartment. Erica and I are both very much the go getters so this is making us want to run screaming into the night.

I'm getting ready to tuck Erica in for her day of sleep, she has been registering Mary at Target for baby needs. Mothers!

I'm going to get in a nice training walk after I get Erica tucked in. Probably 4 to 8 miles, haven't decided yet.

Jester, I'm a walker as is Denise, Lynn, Connie and a couple of others.

Denise have you registered Miranda anywhere?

Erica has registered her at Target:

Her name: Mary Kirgan

Erica's email: walkinggerbilfeet@yahoo.com

Title: Dave and Erica's grandson

Baby: Aidan

Grandpa to be Panda:eek:

jship210

05-22-2009, 10:47 AM

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy and Safe Memorial Day Weekend. Please take a moment during this busy weekend to give thought to the meaning of the Holiday and for those that have sacrificed, and those that have served and are currently serving in this Great Nation's Military and their families.
.
This is also the kickoff of our busy season here, the "summer people" start coming back. :scared:
.
. Be Safe!

Jack ;)

Scott H

05-22-2009, 12:18 PM

No three day weekend for me, working Monday, trial Prep. Trial starts Tuesday will last all week.

Looks like I will be in DC area the week after the 4th.

Oh yesterday the big motor bike went to the shop to get new tires and battery and a major service, so what is our weather forecast, Rain of course. Oh well.

Will do the Bolder Boulder Virtually this weekend. (darn Trial, Federal Judges just don’t understand)

Thanks to all our Vets and a special prayer for those that made the ultimate sacrifice. Thinking of Flanders Fields. Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae interestingly was Canadian. Check the back of a Canadian $10 note when you are up there.

Only time I wear Chaps is on the MotorCycle. As Dave says I have a Caribbean Soul I can barely control, and a whole lot of Wyoming my Heart!!

Steffwalks

05-22-2009, 10:18 PM

Hello team,

I am just dropping in quickly to let you know that I won't be around for a few days. My DBIL passed away this morning. He was just 42.

wdw4us

05-22-2009, 10:35 PM

Well team, we went to the hospital today, Miranda had her ultrasound and we found out............................................... .....

drumroll please............................................ ...........................

it's a princess:

Yes, I got my wish - a pretty princess. Honestly I didn't care at all what she has, but I so wanted to buy dolly's, pink dresses and bring her to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique some day.

Oh yes, we're so going to bring the princess to Disney for the whole nine yards!

Have a good weekend.

denise

windwalker

05-22-2009, 11:06 PM

GirTheGecko

05-23-2009, 07:44 AM

it's a princess:

Yes, I got my wish - a pretty princess. Honestly I didn't care at all what she has, but I so wanted to buy dolly's, pink dresses and bring her to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique some day.

Oh yes, we're so going to bring the princess to Disney for the whole nine yards!

Have a good weekend.

denise

Heard Nick was the only one who said girl. I'm just thrilled she is healthy. :cool1:

Now, what girly quilting projects will we start for the princess to be?

Scott H

05-23-2009, 09:00 AM

wellesleyprincess

05-23-2009, 11:48 AM

Denise, Congrats on the little princess!

I got in a 5 mile run at approximately a 7:40 pace (38 minutes).

I'm going to the running store this afternoon to spend my gift certificate.

Best,
Jennifer

wdw4us

05-23-2009, 03:16 PM

We went to the fabric store to buy PINK fabric to make baby quilts. Hope and I had a fun time.

Now it's time to plan accordingly.

Mark and I went out for 5 miles this morning. I asked if he wanted to take it easy but he said no so we did an average pace, nothing too fast but quicker than a stroll. I believe it's his IT band that's bothering him. From the description on the net and talking with him, he spent a lot of the 2008 1/2 in the grass as it was too crowded and he was injured at that time.

So we'll work on getting that in shape. He said he would come down to the track with me to watch me walk in the morning if he can't walk so I can still get my am workouts. either he'll walk with me or sit in the car and read the paper. If it gets too hot, I can only go in the morning.

TTFN, off to get groceries and then SEW!

denise

windwalker

05-23-2009, 03:41 PM

Denise have you heard of the stick?

http://www.runningwarehouse.com/descpage-STTRAV.html

That is great to massage out those pesky ITBands as well as the rest of your legs.

If you order one from the runningwarehouse there is a WISH discount, at the top of the home page there is a place for discounts, click on that type in WISHD and hit enter on your keyboard for another 15% off.

Happy Panda:hippie:

bunnyfoo

05-23-2009, 03:58 PM

Hi team! Ran 3 miles this morning in 30:06. I just can't seem to make it under 30 minutes. Tomorrow the final LR before th 1/2 next weekend.

Connie - Sorry to hear about your BIL. 42 is very young :( Will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts. :hug:

Denise - Congrats to you and Miranda! I'll second Dave's suggestion for The Stick. I also like using a foam roller too, they're pretty inexpensive too.

Jennifer - What are you buying at the running store?

Scott - I'll have to look more closely at the $10 bill next time. Money never seems to last very long in my wallet! :laughing:

Happy Memorial Day weekend to everyone in the US! Have a great one!

Lynn G

05-23-2009, 10:46 PM

wdw4us

05-24-2009, 08:21 AM

I actually have 2 sticks. I think I gave one to Miranda so I'll see if she has it and get it back. I"ll have to hunt for the other........ wonder where I put that pesky thing.

denise

Scott H

05-24-2009, 09:27 AM

Denise, I understand loosing things... now to find my marbles....

This morn I did my virtual 10K Bolder Boulder, have to work tomorrow and can't make the race, they do allow virtual racing so I won't feel bad about wearing the shirt. I will probably have lynn write virtual on the shirt. Lynn will do hers tomorrow as the weather is suposed to be better. Oh I did mine on the TM as it was foggy, rain, and wind , and cold and I am a whimp.

Cleaning out the barn today 30X60 with the all teh mess from the basement const. there,

Jesters , If ya wanna see the cowboy side of WY plan your trip during Frontier Days.

wellesleyprincess

05-24-2009, 12:51 PM

Hi everyone!

Got in 7 miles in 55 minutes. I was supposed to do 13, but it was hotter than I expected and I was getting dehydrated so I came on back. I think I'll try to do the 13 on Tuesday (when I'd normally have done 5-7). I guess I should get used to heat again with spending summer in Texas.

Jennifer

funwalker

05-24-2009, 03:57 PM

Hi TEAM! :wave2:

:angel:Congratulations, Mark & Denise! a Precious little Girl - eager to see the Quilt you make the little Princess princess:

:angel:Congratulations, Dave & Erica! a Precious little boy - he will squeeze your heart :cloud9:

Connie & Jon: Our thoughts and Prayers are with you during this very difficult time of loss. :hug:

pixiedust:pixiedust: Mark: on your IT Band - When I had problems I went for a deep muscle massage & he really stretched me. Big help and I could walk again. :sad1:

Scott: -May the Force be with you on Tuesday - hope all goes well!

What Jack said: Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy and Safe Memorial Day Weekend. Please take a moment during this busy weekend to give thought to the meaning of the Holiday and for those that have sacrificed, and those that have served and are currently serving in this Great Nation's Military and their families.

We finally got all the shrub stumps removed yesterday! They were huge mess...No plans to replant shrubs in those areas. I need to spray yet this afternoon before spreading the rubber chips. :upsidedow

:wave:

wellesleyprincess

05-24-2009, 06:04 PM

Welll, I did a real double today.

Got back out and did 9.5 miles this evening in 1hr 20min

deekaypee

05-24-2009, 09:37 PM

:stitch: 'Ohana Monday AND Tuesday Mixer :stitch:

Stop on by the 'Ohana team thread, where the mixer starts here! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31970307&postcount=908)

I know this weekend is a vacation weekend for many of us, so we'll be running the mixer tomorrow (Monday) and Tuesday. This mixer question is a ringer, folks, but hopefully still fun:

What did you do for Memorial Day/Weekend?

Provide us with plenty of details & hopefully photos of your activities, gatherings, celebrations and how you observe the day (and spirit) of Memorial Day. :thumbsup2

Lynn G

05-25-2009, 01:18 AM

Good Evening Team!

It was rainy all day, so we went kayak shopping - never did get to cleaning the barn, guess it will still be on the list for next weekend!

I will get my Virtual Bolder Boulder 10K race in tomorrow when Scott goes to work - he does not need to go in early, so we will have breakfast together.

Have a good Memorial Day everyone!

wellesleyprincess

05-25-2009, 10:31 AM

Lynn and Scott, Can you explain the virtual Bolder Boulder? It sounds cool, but I'm not sure how it works.

As for me, started the day off on the wrong foot with Nike + technical problems. I'm going to try to take it in tomorrow.

Did 3 miles (one of my favorite routes so I know the distance) in 22:15 (timed the old fashioned way with a stopwatch). Took a little agression out on the run.

Special thanks to Jack and anyone else who has or whose family has served in the Armed Forces! Enjoy the holiday!

Jennifer

windwalker

05-25-2009, 01:11 PM

Hi Team.

I just finished mowing the yard, it was a struggle since the grass was high and wet and I was using a push mower. I still have to go to work today because I'm taking my days of as part of my Canada trip.

Hope everyone is having a super holiday weekend.

Mowing Panda:hippie:

Lynn G

05-25-2009, 02:46 PM

Good Afternoon Team!

Hope everyone is enjoying their Memorial Day - unfortuately, Scott is having to work - but I managed to get in my Virtual Bolder Boulder 10K walk before it starts to rain - now maybe, I can also get the lawn mowed before it rains!

Jennifer - The Virtual Bolder Boulder is doing the race where ever you are, you then map it on Mapmyrun, and if you have registered for the Virtual race - you will get the T-shirt and lunch bag that they give out at the end of the race. We did not register for the Virtual race because we had already registered for the regular race - and received the T-shirts, and we did not want to spend another $40 to register for the Virtual one, so ours is an "unofficial" Virtual race. Try the website, BolderBoulder.com, I think, or just google "Bolder Boulder 10K" - I'm not sure if the cut off was today or yesterday.

Dave - lawn mowing is on my list - I am just waiting a bit to let it dry a little more. May need to head out there really soon!

Have a great day everyone!

Lynn G

05-26-2009, 09:20 AM

Good Morning Team!

There is some sun today - not alot so far, but it is brighter than it has been. I did get the lawn mowed before the rain started yesterday. Pretty windy today.

Have a great day everyone!

wellesleyprincess

05-26-2009, 04:46 PM

Lynn, that is really cool! I may have to do that next year!

As for me I did 7 miles in 53 minutes today. I'm packing up today and tomorrow and then I'll head home for a few days before spending most of the summer in Texas and then moving to my new home in Mississippi.

Best,
Jennifer

wdw4us

05-26-2009, 07:59 PM

Hi Everyone!

Had a busy weekend with bbq, shopping and some family time.

I forgot to log in my miles for the weekend so I have 10 to report. 5 on Saturday and 5 today. We went out tonight as I have bee tomorrow and the crappy weather Lynn is having is headed out way so off we went. It was a perfect night. Cool with a breeze. About 60.

So, I"m off to the shower and then, I'll probably crash.

Have a good night.

Scott and Lynn, contgrats on the virtual 10K. Jenn, when do you leave New England or are you already gone?

To everyone else. :flower3:

denise

windwalker

05-27-2009, 06:51 AM

Good morning Team.

Busy day here today. I'm meeting my walking group for some good speed work and fellowship. Then it's off to the vet to board the chocolate lab and home to pack for Canada. Then off to work.

Erica assures me that it will be a breeze to find Toronto and Kim's place. I hate loooooonnnnnnnggggg drives and this will be a good 11 to 12 hours on the road. But there are princesses hugs at the end, life is good.:banana:

Erica is as ready for the half as I can get her with the short time I had, she should be around 3:10 and the time limit is 3:30 just like Disney. We did an hour at 14 mpm pace yesterday and she was fine.

I was going to have a PandaEndurance shirt for her to race in but all I can do spare of the moment was a computer generated vinal iron on and the guy at the shirt place said that wouldn't stay on with a big logo like that. So after we get back we will talk to the people at the silk screening place.

Denise's hubby Mark made the logo for me. I have it on my face book and my blog. Thank you Mark and Denise, you guys are aces.

Margie how are those ankles doing this year? Are you back to 100% yet?

All of us seem to have some little niggly that plagues us, my achillies, Scott's elbow, Lynn's knee, Connie's shoulder. I hope this is the year that everyone gets back to full speed.

Have a great day y'all and stay out of trouble.

Happy Panda:hippie:

wilbur

05-27-2009, 08:47 AM

Good Morning Team!

It's a rainy morning. Hard to get motavated. Waiting for the tea to kick in.

Dave & Erica, Safe travels. Anything exciting planned besides the race?

Connie, Very sorry to hear about your loss.

I'm doing a full at the end of Sept. & the training program has officially started. Doing this as a ramp up for the Goofy. Can't believe May is almost over.

Vicky, Don't get me started on the Running Room. I hate that they are the only real option for buying shoes. Went on the weekend to buy new shoes. The store wasn't busy. I've been wearing Mizunos but wanted to try a new New Bal. shoe. What attitude I got.
On to your question about the clinic. At this stage in your running I don't think any of the info. from the pre run talk will be anything you don't already know. I joined the clinic to run with some faster runners to try & push myself to run a little faster. The fast group was too fast & the other group was too slow. Just didn't work for me. Glad I tried it. Wouldn't do it again.

Have a great day.....Expecting more rain throughout the day.....I think I'll be on the treadmill......Sue

wellesleyprincess

05-27-2009, 03:15 PM

Hi everyone,

I did 4x 800; I did the 800s at a low 7 minute pace (3:30-3:40) and then recoveries in the low 9s.

Total of about 3 miles. Almost done packing and heading back to the South on Friday.

Best,
Jennifer

Villains_Rock

05-27-2009, 04:58 PM

Hey guys! I missed another good mixer I see! I'm off on Mondays and Tuesday are always so busy here at work that I can't seam to pop in! Oh well....

I got out and did 4 miles today. The first time out since the Cleveland 10K. My hip has been acting up since last week. Feels like a pinched nerve...so I'm taking it easy.

Sue - Excited for you about the Full in Sept!! I made Jordan promise to not let me book bounceback this year when we go in the fall so I can run a full next year in September.

Dave - Have fun visiting our neighbors of the north!!!

Lynn - Are there other virtual races? That sounds like fun!!

Hope everyone else is doing ok. I've been burried here at work and a busy bee at home. I have an interview for that position on Monday...I need pixie dust!!!

Miss you guys!!! :grouphug:

bunnyfoo

05-28-2009, 10:05 AM

Good morning everyone! Another rainy and cloudy day here. I'm hoping that it finishes raining by Sunday - the cool weather can stay though :)

Eva - Good luck with your interview! Keep us posted :) Sorry to hear about your hip. Haven't had a pinched nerve before. I guess the Stick or a tennis ball wouldn't do much good in that case?

Lynn - The virtual race sounds fun :)

Sue - I've gotten that attitude at the Running Room before. No idea why. Have you tried going to the New Balance Store (Bayview Village - Sheppard Ave/Bayview) or Running Free? There's a women's only 10K on Center Island in August. Have you heard about it?

Dave/Erica - See you in a few days!

Jennifer - Safe travels! Are you moving to Mississippi permanently?

That's all for me! Have a great day everyone!

Lynn G

05-28-2009, 10:21 AM

Good Morning Team!

Jennifer - good luck with your move!

Dave and Erica - safe travels to Canada!

I got a 4 mile walk in with the dogs yesterday - knee hurt the whole walk, so it was another slow one.

Have a great day everyone!

wellesleyprincess

05-28-2009, 10:48 AM

jship210

05-28-2009, 03:15 PM

Lynn and Vicky, I graduated from college and will be moving to Mississippi semi-permanently at least. I'm going to be teaching lower (K-3) elementary school there. I'm spending the summer in Houston first.

No running for me today. Moving counts as cross training, right? ;-)

Jennifer

party::rockband:party:

Congratulations 'Teach', wish you all the best in your noble profession.

Jack

wdw4us

05-28-2009, 05:29 PM

Lynn and Vicky, I graduated from college and will be moving to Mississippi semi-permanently at least. I'm going to be teaching lower (K-3) elementary school there. I'm spending the summer in Houston first.

No running for me today. Moving counts as cross training, right? ;-)

Jennifer

Jennifer, watch out for the Waldo's in your life as a teacher. You'll be just as HOT!

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1wbo_van-halen-hot-for-teacher_extreme

denise

wdw4us

05-29-2009, 06:32 AM

Good Morning Team!

Woke up at 4am this morning, felt like I had lead legs so I got up to do the ellip. Bottle of water, sweating for a 1/2 an hour but I feel so much better. Lots of stretching after,a great way to start the day.

Still crappy weather here in NH but tomorrow should be better and it's the weekend!

Have many baby quilts to work on and other stuff going on so I can't wait to get the day started and the OVER so I can play.

I'm sure Dave and Erica and on their way to Canada. Lots to do up their and if I remember correctly Canada's wonderland has a ton of roller coasters and the BEST soft serve. Maybe they can check it out and report back to us!

Have a good one - I'm off to get the warpaint on and fix the hair.

denise

Lynn G

05-29-2009, 08:56 AM

Good Morning Team!

Nice day here again, but it will be getting hot, so I will have to get the dogs out for their walk early!

Have a great day everyone!

Steffwalks

05-29-2009, 09:21 AM

Hey Guys,

It's been a really long week here. I have read everything and am pleased to see all of you doing so well.

I will get back into the swing of things, starting Monday! That's the best promise I can make!

The memorial service went well and the spreading of the ashes is coming in July. Poor guy, he was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer 2 years ago. Chemotherapy gave him 3 months remission when it came back in his liver and panacreas. He applied for and was accepted into an experimental program. Like so many of those, the cure killed him and not the desease. The drug was devastating. It probably wouldn't have been my choice, but then again, it wasn't.

Take care my friends.

bunnyfoo

05-29-2009, 09:42 AM

Good morning team! Happy Friday :) I'm going tonight to pick up my packet for the 1/2 on Sunday. I'm hoping the weather will stay cool. Firefighters and a chocolate station - should be a good time! With all those distractions, here's hoping I finish :rotfl:

Jennifer - I forgot to congratulate you!! I would say moving is like cross training - lots of lifting, heavy boxes etc.

Connie - :hug:

Denise - Lots of coasters at Wonderland. They have great funnel cake but I haven't been there in years! It use to be in the middle of nowhere but the area has really been developed in the past couple of years.

jesters - How's the running coming along?

Okay, that's all for now! Have a great weekend everyone! :wave2:

Scott H

05-29-2009, 10:02 AM

Hi Kids,

Been busy at work in trial all week and trying to get my admin stuff done early in the morn, did get in a 5K this morn really needed it. This trial is really taking it out of me, will be glad when it is over.

Congrats to Jennifer on the Job, in these times public service does not pay the best but the rewards can not be counted.

Gotta get going, have a great weekend.

wilbur

05-29-2009, 12:55 PM

Yeah for Friday!

Vicky & Erica, Enjoy the race.

Connie, Glad to see you back on the boards.

Jen, Good luck with the teaching job.

It's my turn to be a spectator this weekend. My husband has his first triathlon of the season. Even with the wetsuit I'm glad that he is doing the swim not me. brrrrrrrr.

Have a great weekend.........Sue

Scott H

05-30-2009, 08:42 AM

RE Virtual Races: the Bolder Boulder is the only one I can recall of. There was a place to register as a virtual runner/walker. Register on line, run the race the day of the real race, I would think this would be common for fund raising races, i.e. Susan Komen.

We played in our Kayaks last night and they were fun.

Lynn just finished a dog walk.

Yard work today, Have a good one....

Lynn G

05-31-2009, 08:38 AM

Good Morning Team!

Another nice day here today! Think we will try to get the kayaks out again, we were going to yesterday - but waited too long and an band of thundershowers came thru. Dogs got a 3 mile walk in early yesterday morning - before breakfast, it is starting to get warm, and I will have to start walking dogs before breakfast for the summer.

Have a great day everyone!

Steffwalks

05-31-2009, 10:44 AM

Good morning Everyone,

I got out today and did 2 easy miles. It's not much, but it's a sight more than I have been doing lately. It felt pretty darn good. I met two St Bernards on my way home. Big ole friendly dogs! The owner kept apologizing for them, but they were really sweet dogs even if they did come up to my waisT!:love:

Lynn, sorry about your loss. Please stay in touch.

Jen congrats on the teaching job!

Good luck Erica!

Off to make laundry soap. See ya! Connie

PS today is the last day of May!!!

bunnyfoo

05-31-2009, 03:41 PM

Hey everyone! I did the Toronto Women's Half this morning! It was quite chilly but perfect for running. I met up with Kim, Mike, Erica, Dave, Roger and CJ before the race started. I have some pictures but they're on DF's laptop so I'll have to wait until he gets back from his meeting before I can get them. Btw, how do I post pictures?

The course was an out and back through a park that runs through the middle of the city. The paths were narrow and there was one way traffic through lots of course but it was manageable. Lots of giant puddles that were hard to avoid sometimes - luckily it stopped raining last night. A couple of cute firefighters and just when I thought about stopping to check them out - I spot our guys! Mike drove them over - I think this was just around the 10K mark. It was a really nice surprise!!

Unfortunately, for me I lost steam just after 17K and I slowed down a lot after that. I was hoping the chocolate station would give me some extra energy but it didn't. I didn't really even have much energy for that last kick at finish but I did manage to pass a couple of runners. I finished in 2:22 which is still a PB but I was hoping for 2:20 or under. I guess that will be my goal for my September 1/2 :)

Oh, I also saw two cheaters on the course. They turned around early at one of the turning arounds - I don't think they cut much time maybe 2 minutes but it still made me angry.

Sue - How did your DH do on his tri? It really was a chilly day for a swim.

Connie - Saw a couple of St. Bernard's today at the race. They're so adorable!

Have a great day everyone!

wellesleyprincess

05-31-2009, 06:12 PM

Hi everyone! Thanks for all the congratulations! To make things even sweeter I made all A's my last semester!

I am safely back South! It's literally double the temperature down here that it was the day I left.

I managed to get in 30 minutes on an exercise bike in the hotel on Friday and ran 4.75 miles in around 38 minutes (7:50 pace) on a treadmill yesterday. I'm planning to go on a 3.5-6.5 miles "stretch" run later tonight and a long run tomorrow.

Check in with you guys later!

Jennifer

wdw4us

05-31-2009, 07:53 PM

Congrats to all the ladies up north doing the 1/2.

I checked my miles for the month and wanted a nice round number so Mark and I headed out for 4 so I could have an even 40 for May.

I've been doing a lot of sewing this past week. My SIL will be turning a young 60 in August and I had started a quilt for her 5 years ago. It's been in pieces so I set a goal to finish the blocks this weekend and start the assembly process. I met my goal so I'm quite pleased with myself. Same as walking and doing miles, setting a goal in all aspects of our lives helps us to strive and achieve them.

Well I need a bit of food to the miles did seem to make me hungry.

Vicky - we had some of that cold Canadian air come through, could you shut the door! Chance of frost in some higher elevations of the state. brrrrrrrr

Good night all, alarm goes off at 4:30 so I'll be heading upstairs soon.

denise

wellesleyprincess

05-31-2009, 10:45 PM

Last run of May!

Did 4.5 miles in 40 minutes (a "slow" 8:50 pace). The heat, humidity, and hills slowed me down. I'm also in a rotating in new shoes and rotating out old shoes period so that and the moving didn't help.

Best,
Jennifer

deekaypee

06-01-2009, 05:34 AM

:stitch: 'Ohana Monday Mixer :stitch:

I know you're all ea-GEAR to share your knowledge about your favorite clothing, training aids and technical toys, so this week's prompt posted here (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32075505&postcount=950) on the 'Ohana thread is:

Beyond the basics, what's your favorite/most-useful/most loved gear?

Of course, feel free to talk about your favorite shoes, socks, tech shirts or sports bras or other necessities. But I think we'd all like to know about that special something(s) that you've added to your "must have" for training, racing days, or just plain pleasure. For some of you, maybe it's your Garmin. Other, a special brand of sunscreen or a specific brand of water belt? Still others, a strategy for taping your legs and feet or a a favorite tracking website?

Please share your special finds with the rest of us. :thumbsup2