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windwalker

07-01-2009, 09:34 AM

I took my walking group for a good hard 8 miler along the river trails at about a 12:00 to 12:30 mpm pace. It was a very strong walk and we keep the pace going the whole time. Decided to do the river trails today, it was warm but a breeze and plenty of shade. Very good workout.

I'm going to be ready to race on the 11th. Looking for some PRs this year.

I see that all the car manufactors are dropping the rebates in preperation of people trading on this cash for clunkers. It's a boon for the car dealers because with no rebates they are getting sticker for the cars since the government money goes to the dealer. What a deal for them.

Connie thank you for starting the new thread dear.

Scott get home safe.

Have an awesome day everyone.

Lynn G

07-01-2009, 10:23 AM

Good Morning Team!

Got out for another 3 miles this morning, I was tired, and it was really hard to get motivated today. I will do my leg weight routine later today.

Where did June go:confused3 I can't believe that it is already July! I really have to start adding milage - the DL 1/2 will be here before we know it!

Have a great day all!

jship210

07-01-2009, 11:38 AM

bump:banana:

disneyfan97

07-01-2009, 11:48 AM

Good morning and happy July everyone!!! I can NOT believe it's July! Where is this year going??

We did our 8 mile run on Sunday, and boy did we find some hills! It was a tough route, but I learned that it is actually part of the route for my first half in November - so good to get in some training on it.

I also got in an awesome 4 mile run last night. PR pace of 11:58 for that distance!

Panda - I am humbled by the fact that your walking pace is actually my running pace! YIKES!! I am picking up speed though. I did my 4 miles at 11:57 pace last night - which is my fastest yet!

Vicky - I am training for a few different goals right now...I am running a 15K in the Texas heat in three weeks. Then, I am registered for the Disney Half in January. I am planning to do two more halfs before then, so I want to do that one for time.

Jennifer - I do like my morning runs, mainly because it gets them done and I do'nt let life get in the way of my workout. But, there's nothing like letting go of the stress of a long day with a good run! It was *only* 92 degrees last night here, and a little cloudy, so I was able to get in a 4 miler out on the trails near our house. What an awesome way to let go of my day!

jship210 - I tried to send you some sunshine! :) Funny enough, it did actually rain here that afternoon!

Jill - Those are some great goals for the week! I have been working on the going to bed earlier goal. Some days definitely go better than others!

I hope every has a great rest of the week! Short work week for me!

windwalker

07-01-2009, 10:07 PM

Teresa you will get a lot faster. The longer you do it the faster you get.

Lynn, you need a shot of motivation? I'll dedicate I next blog entry to you.

I'm loving the cooler mornings we are having right now, low 60s rock for exercise.

Have a restful evening y'all.

Happy Panda:hippie:

bunnyfoo

07-02-2009, 09:17 AM

Hello team! I can't believe it's July already. It feels like it was the start of June just a couple of days ago. Yesterday was Canada Day. It was kind of awkward to have a one day holiday and then to go back to work today. But a day off is a day off so I'm not complaining :) I went to the gym yesterday and my PT had me work on deadlifts again. I went up to 95 lbs! Cool! He also checked my right calf which was pretty tight. He thinks it might have been causing my night cramps and achilles problems. I think I need to use the Stick a lot more than I have (which is not much at all).

Eva - My TA is making the dining reservations for us. I thought I read somewhere that I wasn't able to use the online system because I booked through a TA. I'm keeping my fingers that we get most of our reservations. Tutto Italia and Boma are on my list along with Saana, Chef Mickey's, Kona Cafe and a few others.

I thought your costume idea was cute and I have no problems with it but I can see where your friend is coming from. I guess because characters were dealing with an unplanned teen pregnancy? I haven't seen the movie so I actually wouldn't have even recognized the characters. A friend of mine dressed as a chef and then put a picture of an oven door and a loaf bread on her tummy. Not sure if you think that's cheesy or not... :)

Connie - Thanks for starting a new thread for us! I'll get my hours and mileage to you tonight. How's your ankle doing?

Dave - Agree with you that the mornings are the best for exercising. Now I just have to get up and out there! :) How's your DD doing? How far along is she?

Teresa - WTG on your 8 miler! Good luck with your 15K. Keep us posted!

Lynn - Wish I were going to DL and getting the Coast to Coast medal :)

Have a great day everyone!

windwalker

07-02-2009, 09:35 AM

Hi Y'all.

Vicky she is still due in early Oct but Erica thinks based on size and development that Sept is probably a better bet. Erica was a Labor and Delivery nurse for 12 years so has some insight there.

We have the nursery mostly finished and we are working on remodeling the other bedroom so they can move in with us for a while till they can get on their feet better.

I had a hard 8 miles yesterday so today was a easy hour of pool fun.

Hope everyone is doing super today.

Keeping Positive Panda:hippie:

Lynn G

07-02-2009, 11:22 AM

Good Morning Team!

Thanks for the blog Dave! Today was much better, I decided to go for 6 miles, and I did 6.1 miles. It still wasn't very fast, but each mile was slightly faster than the previous one. I ended up the last mile with a pace of 17:02, so still too slow - but better than the previous mile. My first mile pace was 19something - but that is my warm up, so it is usually slow. It was a bit cooler here also, which was nice since I was out longer than usual.

Have a great day everyone!

Hockeychic

07-02-2009, 12:24 PM

Hey team just subscribing to the new thread.

Hope you are all doing well.....rain rain go away......seems to be raining forever here in southern Ontario.

disneyfan97

07-02-2009, 02:11 PM

It's been a long, frustrating week for me. :( I am really looking forward to a day off work and the holiday weekend.

I missed my workout yesterday. And I didn't get up this morning to run. I may still do an easy mile or two on the treadmill tonight, or maybe some Wii Fit, but I'll have to do my 4 mile run tomorrow morning since I didn't get up today.

I hope everyone is off to a better start in July than I am! I'll get back into the swing of things this weekend, and hopefully all the drama surrounding me will settle down for a while. I decided this week that I sure took up running at the right time...very therapeutic! :)

Lynn G

07-03-2009, 09:42 AM

Good Morning Team!

Very foggy here this morning, so just stayed on my loop, ended up with 2 miles this morning - will get in weight routine later. Glad I got the lawn mowed yesterday, forecast for showers here from noon on.

Happy 4th of July! Have a great weekend all!

funwalker

07-03-2009, 10:50 AM

Hi Team! :wave2:

Happy 4th - Connie, Eva, Jack, Jennifer, Jen, Jesters, Kathy, Kim, MaryJ, Sue, Jill, Teresa, Vicky, And Dave & Erica, Denise & Mark, Scott & Lynn,

Connie will PM my June miles & Time when I finish this.

We are cloudy and a bit cooler this week, but the humidity is terrible.

I did get in a 45-minute walk while getting the oil changed at 7:30am this morning.

:wave:

Scott H

07-03-2009, 10:58 AM

On the way home, in SLC now, very busy here, Denver drive a bit a biy of paperwork to fiel then home yeah!!!!!

The on the road Monday, to DC.

bunnyfoo

07-03-2009, 11:35 AM

Happy Fourth of July weekend! Anyone have any big plans for the weekend? Do you get an extra day off since the holiday falls on the weekend?

I'm planning to run 6 miles tomorrow but found out that there's a temporary garbage dump site on the route :( We've had a garbage strike in the city for almost two weeks now so I'm going to change my route because I really don't want to breathe in the fumes. I'll probably just do my 3 mile route twice. It's going to be a pain once I start training next week and have to do LRs.

Kim - How's the heel? I mailed in my registration for the Midsummer Night's Run this week. Are you doing the 30K? I'm doing the 15K as part of my training plan for the Scotia 1/2.

Margie - Hummidity here is bad too. Even on days when it's cool, it's hard to breathe when running.

Lynn - Hope you get a sunny weekend despite the the forecast.

Dave - I remember you told me that about Erica. Always good to have a medical expert in the family :)

Have a great weekend everyone!

Scott H

07-04-2009, 08:31 AM

Happy 4th of July……

Morning Kids the Tour Starts today….. just in from a 5K shower and coffee is on…

I was up at 1:00 AM Long travel day yesterday, office paper chase. Etc ETC , finally made it home at 6:00 PM .

Was able to get several morning runs in while in FL, will be running in VA next week, made plans For Dallas in Aug.

Sorry for being missing , next week should not be as intense..... I hope...

Scott H

07-04-2009, 08:42 AM

Oops

funwalker

07-04-2009, 09:55 AM

Happy 4th!
Received this from Erica - it's neat and worth sharing :goodvibes

http://home.comcast.net/~nw-fla/tribute_flag_B_thompson.htm

Sunshineminnie

07-04-2009, 11:23 AM

I hope that everyone has a fun day filled with food, fun and fireworks! I am so happy to be living in this country. We are so blessed.

Started out the day with a 5 mile run/walk. Felt great. Now I can chill and relax!

Have a great day everyone!
Jill

wellesleyprincess

07-04-2009, 03:12 PM

Sorry I haven't checked in since July started.

I've had a cold on top of my crazy schedule. I have managed to get in about 9 miles since July started all at right around an 8 minute pace (stupid head cold won't let me go faster) and will have a long run tomorrow.

Best,
Jennifer

windwalker

07-04-2009, 07:40 PM

Happy 4th!
Received this from Erica - it's neat and worth sharing :goodvibes

http://home.comcast.net/~nw-fla/tribute_flag_B_thompson.htm

Margie the flag that flew over our nations capital on the day I retired from the military is in a triangle shaped wooden case, on my mantle, along with a letter from my congressman. I value our flag and what it stands for. Our flag is not just a piece of cloth like the bible is not just a book.

Thanks for sharing.

Everyone happy 4th of July and of course Happy Birthday America!!!!!

Proud American Panda:hippie:

jship210

07-04-2009, 08:41 PM

"Martin, it's all psychological. You yell barracuda, everybody says, "Huh? What?" You yell shark, we've got a panic on our hands on the Fourth of July" (JAWS the original);)

Happy Fourth of July Everyone!!!

Panda~ Well said. Bless our Troops and their families.

Jack

funwalker

07-04-2009, 08:57 PM

windwalker

07-04-2009, 09:13 PM

:hippie: I know it is very Impressive-

I was presented with a letter and the flag that flew over the US Senate the day my husband died by our Michigan US Senator. - I had a hard time beleiving it! I do not have it in a display case.

Mine was presented in the case. I recieved it at my retirement ceremony. My last official day in Air Force Blue.

Are you gearing up for your Goofy training?

Happy Panda:hippie:

disneyfan97

07-04-2009, 09:20 PM

Happy 4th of July Everyone!

I'm watching the television fireworks this evening....getting ready for an early bedtime and a 9 mile run in the morning. Luckily, our local fireworks were last night, so I've already seen them.

windwalker

07-05-2009, 05:09 AM

Good morning y'all.

I'm up in the wee hours to get a good training walk in before my keeper gets off work. It rained here all night so nice and cool out this morning.

Everyone have a super Sunday and remember we need to cherish our freedom everyday and not just on patriot days.

I heard on the news that the Sony Walkman came out 30 years ago today. It was the forerunner of the potable music boom, of course you had to put cassette tapes in it.

Training Panda:hippie:

Scott H

07-05-2009, 08:37 AM

Foggy Morn here, Tour is on, with the basement bedroom cleaned out it will be bed shopping and I believe I will be making the bed frame and headboard.

Took pups for a walk.

Hope to get out for a Kayak, and pack up for next week.

Lynn G

07-05-2009, 10:09 AM

Good Morning Team!

Hope everyone had a great 4th! We watched fireworks on TV - 4th at the Capitol, then watched private fireworks displays from our back yard - you could see fireworks in all directions from our house! It rained all evening, just stopping a bit for fireworks.

Have a great day all!

funwalker

07-05-2009, 01:06 PM

Hi TEAM! :wave2:

Cannot get on the Team Thread much during the week, so I will do my best to catch up for it on the weekends :goodvibes

We did not go see the fireworks- We are such an exciting group Too Old - Too Young - Too Sick - Too tired, but I did hear all the noise. :upsidedow

Scott & Lynn - you guys really do some interesting cross training! :thumbsup2

:hippie: Gearing Up - Not sure I know what you mean? Right now just trying to maintain the conditioning/ training to be able to do a Half anytime. This week I MUST start the back to back walks on the weekends. I am actually cutting back on the longer walks. My normal routes is 3.3 miles- I rarely do less than that; then on Saturday a 2 miler - Sunday a 4 miler. Doubling the miles I do on Saturday on Sunday. I have a 10 miler in August and two Half's in October - then I will up the miles for the Goofy.

Waiting for dinner to settle a bit then ride my bike to the gym-

Have a Great Week!

:wave:

disneyfan97

07-05-2009, 01:11 PM

Well, I did it....sore knees, tight hips and all. I did my 9 miles this morning!!! Longest distance yet!

I have already iced my knees once - I'll probably do it one more time before bed tonight. I'm hoping that was a one time issue - I was feeling kind of swollen this morning when I woke up - so I'm hoping that caused a lot of the knee soreness. I'm traveling next weekend, so I'm scaling back to a coulple of 6 mile runs, in preparation for a 15K the following weekend.

Everyone enjoy your Sunday! :)

wellesleyprincess

07-05-2009, 11:31 PM

Hope everyone had a happy and safe 4th!

I'm back on track (pardon the pun) and got in 7 miles in 60 minutes for a long run today.

Best,
Jennifer

Hockeychic

07-06-2009, 06:35 AM

Hey team!!! Quick drive by this morning.

Hope everyone is doing great!!!!!

bunnyfoo

07-06-2009, 08:51 AM

Hello! Hope everyone had a great weekend! We had lots of sunshine and warm weather - great for the patio and BBQs! Training starts this week for my 1/2 at the end of September. The temporary dump by my house closed on Friday but a new site opened at the park where we did our 1/2 in May :( I hope this garbage strike gets resolved quickly. I'm planning to go the gym tonight to train but not much else going on...

Jennifer - Hope you feel better soon! Colds in the summer just don't seem fair!

Teresa - WTG on your 9 mile run! My knees usually feel sore after LRs too. I hope the ice helps :)

Have a great day everyone! :wave2:

Lynn G

07-06-2009, 09:21 AM

Good Morning Team!

Hope everyone had a good weekend! We had afternoon and evening thundershowers each day, so not too good for outdoor barbeques, but we did get our hotdogs in.

The dogs and I did a 3 mile walk this morning, still way too slow, and will do some weight training this afternoon. Tomorrow I am going to try for 6 again.

Have a great day all!

Steffwalks

07-06-2009, 02:56 PM

Hi Team!

Sorry to be MIA ever since starting this thread! What a dead beat I must look. Things are hopping and popping in my world. Too much to go into, but a brief synopsis goes like this... Divorce, estate probate, moving, planning, forensic computer search, meetings with lawyers, miles and miles of road traveled, and other fun things!

We did go to a "rural Oklahoma town" and celebrated the fourth with some friends. They had purchased tickets to see Marty Stuart, Sawyer Brown and the 43rd President of the United States speak. It was really great. The fireworks were just as awesome as the program. I highly recommend binoculars at all such events!

I will try to get the team total updated soon. Today...tonight...sometime!

See ya! Connie

bunnyfoo

07-06-2009, 04:29 PM

windwalker

07-06-2009, 10:12 PM

[QUOTE=Steffwalks;32585707]Hi Team!

Sorry to be MIA ever since starting this thread! What a dead beat I must look. Things are hopping and popping in my world. Too much to go into, but a brief synopsis goes like this... Divorce, estate probate, moving, planning, forensic computer search, meetings with lawyers, miles and miles of road traveled, and other fun things!

Divorce:eek:

Caring Panda:hippie:

Steffwalks

07-07-2009, 07:26 AM

Ooops! Sorry Dear Panda!

Not my divorce, my son's divorce! He graduated in May and was employed by the VA as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, he is getting a divorce. I have had to help him with moving and a loan so that he could get his license, give him furniture, etc. It's been really hard on him and just one more thing for us!

We are also working with our young nephew (20) trying to get his late father's stuff in order. Turns out, if you live a messy life, you leave a messy life. The worst part is someone else has to clean it all up!

Seems like I have been dealing with a lot of problems and none of them are mine, except that they are! :confused3

My ankle is out of a brace this week for the first time. I have been walking about a bit. It is time I get myself in shape! I have things to do!!!!

Everyone do well!
See ya!
Connie

jship210

07-07-2009, 08:57 AM

windwalker

07-07-2009, 09:21 AM

Connie you scared me there. If you became single you would never have time for us with all the fellows coming to your door to ask you out.

I had a relaxed 5 mile walk this morning, 1:03:11, ave pace 12:32. It was comfortable except for being really hot and humid.

Have an awesome day y'all.

Hot Panda:hippie:

bunnyfoo

07-07-2009, 02:37 PM

Hi team! Not much of import to report! Worked out last night so I have that slight muscle fatigue feeling - did some deadlifting and the usual weight exercises. It's nice (and unseasonally) cool today so I'm hoping to get out for a 3 miler after work.

Connie - Everyone needs a friend like you! I also agree with your thoughts about living and leaving a messy life. I don't think most people think about the leaving part though.

Have a great day everyone! :wave2:

wilbur

07-07-2009, 02:47 PM

Hi Team!

Doing the fly-by. Haven't had time to catch up. Had a great vacation. Really busy at work.

Hope everyone's training is going well......Sue

MaryJ

07-07-2009, 03:58 PM

Hi Team!

Haven't been around much, and I'll admit, I haven't kept very good track of my workout times in the last month. Then, last week after my water aerobics class, I forgot and left my patellar straps at the pool. Realized what I had done as I was going to bed that night. Went back and checked the lost and found, but didn't see them, so no running until I could get some new ones.

Went by the running store today and bought new shoes and new straps, so I am good to go! As a bonus, I got to hold the store owner's new baby daughter. Surprised she doesn't have a pair of running shoes of her own yet!

I'll try to keep better track of my times and mileage this month.
Connie...Sorry to hear about your son, but glad that it's not you and your DH!

Lynn G

07-07-2009, 08:32 PM

Good Evening Team!

I have spent the last 2 days looking at furniture - we are taking our current bedroom furniture and moving it to the guest room in the basement, and buying new for our bedroom. After 2 days of looking at beds (mattresses) and headboards and frames, I have decided on what to get, and just went back to the store to put my order in tonight. Now I can get on with my life! I did get in 6 miles this morning, the first 2 miles is really difficult, but it is not too bad after that.

Have a great evening all!

Scott H

07-08-2009, 06:50 AM

Connie, I know a bit about Computer Forensic if need some help there.

Got in a 5K this morn along the Potomac. Nice...

Steffwalks

07-08-2009, 07:36 AM

And that's what's so great about a team! Each of you!

Thanks so much for the kind words and offers of assisstance. We are getting through all this the same way you get through a marathon, one step at a time!

Both of the boys have challenges. One has lost his father and his stepfather, both of which he loved tremendously within 14 months of each other. The other has acknowledged a failed marriage and cheating wife, that he worked his tail off to keep.

Anyway...going to see what a slow easy 3-4 miles feels like today! I need the rest! :rotfl:

Jennifer- How's the cold?

Theresa - The knees? Are they better?

Thanks Jack!

See ya! Connie

Lynn G

07-08-2009, 09:52 AM

Good Morning Team!

Beautiful day here in Cheyenne! Not even supposed to rain today!

Neither the dogs nor I was into walking this morning, and when they tried to drag me right (short loop) instead of left (longer walk), I gave in and let them drag me that way! So I only got in 1.36 miles this morning, but I will get in my weight routine this afternoon. Now I have to catch up on my house work as I have spent 2 days out shopping!

Connie - pixiedust: for you and all that you are going thru!

Hi to everyone else, have a great day!

bunnyfoo

07-08-2009, 01:50 PM

Hi team! My back and leg muscles were more fatigued than I thought. I had to do a r/w to finish the 3 miles last night. The up and down motion didn't feel great on the lower back either. But I'm glad I got out there and got them done. I think if I'm going to work out on Monday nights, I'll keep Tuesdays as as easy run.

Sue - Welcome back! I thought about you yesterday and was wondering if you were back. I was at Lululemon at the Eaton Center and they've got some running skirts on sale (among other things). Cute but none in my size. I'll have to check another location on the weekend.

Have a great day everyone!

wellesleyprincess

07-08-2009, 10:18 PM

Connie, I'm feeling better. Still kind of icky but I think it's allergies plus getting over the cold.

My running's still a bit behind. I did 3 miles in 23 minutes on Monday and 30 minutes of cross training today. I should be fully back on track for a 40-45 minute tempo run tomorrow.

Best,
Jennifer

Hockeychic

07-09-2009, 05:25 AM

Hey everyone just a another quick stop by to say hi and give Connie a hug:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:ok, maybe a few hugs.

wilbur

07-09-2009, 08:47 AM

Good Morning Team!

Always have a hard time posting from work. They must want us working not surfing.

We haven't had really warm temps. lately but last night's run was very humid.

Vicky, I'll check out Lulu tomorrow. Have plans tonight & need to go to the gym at lunch.

Connie, How was your walk?

Scott, I was in DC last week. Had to run near the hotel but would have loved to have run along the GWashington Parkway paths. Drove along there on our way to Mount Vernon. Reminded me of Ottawa were I used to live.

Have a great day. Work to do.....Sue

Lynn G

07-09-2009, 08:51 AM

Good Morning Team!

I decided to take the day off today, knee has been bothering me, and the weight workout yesterday did not help as much as it usually does. It is cool and cloudy here today, looks like it might rain any minute, although rain is not in the forecast.

Have a great day everyone!

bunnyfoo

07-09-2009, 07:00 PM

Hi Team! Hope everyone is well! Got out for my 3 miler tonight. It was sunny but not too hot. I felt like I was going fast and thought I would finish in 30 minutes but it didn't happen. I still managed a pace of 10:24 m/m so I'm happy with that. Tomorrow is a rest day for me but I might run since Saturday is forecasted to rain.

Sue - Lulu is also having some kind of warehouse sale in a couple of weeks out in Hamilton. I've never been to one before but I think it's a little too far to drive.

Scott H

07-10-2009, 04:55 AM

Morning Kids, will be off to the airport shortly, then home. Yeah!!!! Last night after dinner we were walking back to the hotel when I hear pipes. Two Police pipe bands and the Alexandria Pipe Band, were playing. KEWL!!! met some nice folks at teh pub afterwards. A good evening. I felt I should have had my kilt on.

jship210

07-10-2009, 08:32 AM

Good Morning everyone! Nice weather here a little fall-ish but nice sleeping weather. Got in 3 miles last night slow pace but enjoyable. A friend of ours rented a house for the week so were heading over to Watch Hill for some wine and snacks this evening. A nice leisurely evening planned. Then it's back to cut the grass and do the dump run on Saturday. Enjoy the weekend!
Scott~ I am so green about your week. Safe Travels home.

Jack

Lynn G

07-10-2009, 09:36 AM

Good Morning Team!

It was a big mistake not to walk yesterday, I was in pain all day! Forced myself out this morning, knee still hurts, but I think I am better for the exercise! (Orthopod appt on Monday cannot come too soon!)

Have a great day team!

wilbur

07-10-2009, 01:35 PM

Made it to the gym yesterday. Rest today. The weather will determine tomorrow & a long run Sunday.

Lynn, Hope your appt. goes well on Mon.

Vicky, Went to Lulu at lunch. Crazy busy & didn't take time to look around. Did you get the code to work. I didn't have any luck.

Have a great weekend everyone.....Sue

Scott H

07-11-2009, 06:55 AM

Finally home, got back yesterday and went into the office to get some admin stuff done. I had messed up some travel for next month so get that together. Got home pups were happy to see me and had a hot dog for dinner. Watched the tour DVR, nice to skip commercials .

Up early to watch the tour, not sure what the day will bring.

bunnyfoo

07-11-2009, 09:24 AM

Morning team! It's raining pretty hard this morning. Lots of thunder and lightning! I'm waiting to see if there will be a small break so I can go out and get in 3 miles. DF says there's no rain in his area and he's just over 4 miles from where I am. Maybe I should just run to his house :)

Sue - Yup, the code worked for me. I bought two tickets YYZ to Orlando for $689. I read that the code was used up. There were only so many tickets that could be bought using it. I think that's the problem once something is posted on a discussion board. :( Of course, even though I was able to buy a ticket, there's always the possibility that A/C can cancel the ticket. So I'll have to see what happens. Since we're six months away, I'll take a chance. I might not have if we were in October.

Lynn - pixiedust: for your knee! I hope things go well at your Monday appointment.

Jack - I'm liking the cool weather too! It's nice to open the windows to get in some fresh air and not use the a/c all the time.

Kim/Dave/Erica - There are some pictures from the Toronto Women's 1/2 that the race organizers put up (not the ASI ones). Lots of the beefy :firefight There's one of me but it figures that I'm walking and drinking water during the race :laughing: http://www.towomenshalf.com/photos/index.html

Have a great day everyone! :wave2:

Scott H

07-11-2009, 05:48 PM

Spent the day working on the basement bedroom, all well allmost all the boxes are unpacked, yeah.... bedroom furnature moved in etc etc ... kinda warm here 84, made a enchiladias for dinner tonight. having a glass of Toad Hall Cabernet.

windwalker

07-11-2009, 10:17 PM

Panda's first competitive walk race of the year:

had my first competitive walk race of the season. The "Trooper Island". This is a 2 mile walk race followed by a 5K un race. One of my walking group walkers and I were doing it together. This was an evening race which is harder for me since I do all my workouts in the early mornings. But being evening it's was humid but not as hot with the sun gone down.

My walking buddy and I planned to just go out briskly and try to maintain a challenging pace and then we would finish strong. Well there was a really tall race walker there that shot off the line and took a quick lead. We were not expecting anyone to go out that strong. I went after him and slowly gained on him and finally passed him at the turn around. My catching him took the wind out of his sails but unfortunately it caused me to excert a bit to much during the first half and didn't leave me with a strong kick at the end. My walking buddy passed me with about a quarter mile left and I ended up 9 seconds behind him in 22:18.

It was fun and after I had a G2 and a couple of bananas, my walking buddy and I decided to do the 5K also so we did a brisk but comfortable 39:40. We were not last but close, I think we had 4 or 5 runners behind us.

Thanks for reading.

Racing Panda:hippie:

Scott H

07-12-2009, 08:33 AM

Way to go Dave!!!!!

Morning Kids, It is our 29th Anniversary today. Lynn got the pups out form a walk and I got a long 5K run in. Clean up a bit meet some folks for breakfast and then out for a kayak.

A few high clouds but looks like a nice warm day.

Hope all are well and have a great day.

jship210

07-12-2009, 09:34 AM

Scott H

07-12-2009, 01:34 PM

Had a nice breakfast and a nice paddle, 2.25 miles, in about an hour, we spent time just relaxing and cleaning up trash in the lake.

Time to watch the Tour , it is getting hot here.

Yes Lynn will get Saint hood for putting up with me. She is the Bestest.

funwalker

07-12-2009, 08:09 PM

Hi TEAM, :wave2:

Happy 29th Anniversary Scott & Lynn! :lovestruc

Dave- :hippie: Congratulations on your Race :cheer2::cheer2:

Vicky, I checked the link - I did not see any pictures of our WISH Team?

:wave:

windwalker

07-12-2009, 09:23 PM

Hi TEAM, :wave2:

Happy 29th Anniversary Scott & Lynn! :lovestruc

Congratulations on your Race :cheer2::cheer2:

Vicky, I checked the link - I did not see any pictures of our WISH Team?

:wave:

Margie how is Sarah doing?

Concerned Panda

funwalker

07-12-2009, 09:31 PM

Concerned :hippie: Thanks!

I took her to ER again on Thursday about 6:PM. She was readmitted to the hospital, additional surgery on Friday, and is a bit spacey today, but doing much better today.

windwalker

07-12-2009, 09:40 PM

Concerned :hippie: Thanks!

I took her to ER again on Thursday about 6:PM. She was readmitted to the hospital, additional surgery on Friday, and is a bit spacey today, but doing much better today.

Let her know that I was thinking about her. Is your church having prayer services for her recovery? Old war horses like me put a lot of stock in those.

Concerned Panda:hippie:

bunnyfoo

07-12-2009, 09:40 PM

Hi team! Got back from my 5 miler a couple of hours ago. My Garmin conked out on me because I forgot to charge it up. D'oh! Well, the low battery warning made me run faster but not fast enough to finish in time. Planning to work out tomorrow and may ask my PT not to do the deadlifts as my back still feels fatigued!

Dave - Congrats on your race! I think you often walk faster than I run :)

Margie - Those aren't my photos. I think they were taken by the race organizers. I have a picture of Erica and Kim but it's on DF's computer and I keep forgetting to take it from him. How's your DD doing?

Scott & Lynn - Congrats on your 29th anniversary!! What's your secret :)

Have a great night everyone!

Scott H

07-13-2009, 08:04 AM

Vicky, not sure what our secret is, True Love that lets the other person be themselves and accepting who they are. That or a lot of ridalin for me and valium for Lynn , LOL

Busy day here at work.

Better run and get after it, have a great day....

MaryJ

07-13-2009, 09:14 AM

Scott & Lynn...Totally missed your 29th anniversary. Congratulations!! DH & I celebrated our 33rd last Friday. Went to dinner at an Irish pub. Had a Guiness there and dreamed of Rose & Crown.:drinking1 Actually, we did spend a good portion of the evening dreaming about future travel plans. Think we have decided to go to CA next summer. DH has always wanted to see the redwoods there, so it's time to make that dream a reality!

I think the secret to a long marriage is to not have "yours" or "mine", but always "ours." Also, never be afraid to get silly together and laugh alot!

Lynn G

07-13-2009, 09:54 AM

Good Morning Team!

Dave - congrats on your race!

Thanks all for the Anniversary wishes - we did have a great day!

The dogs and I got our 3 mile walk in this morning - headed to the Orthopod in about an hour.

Have a great day all!

Scott H

07-14-2009, 07:59 AM

Morning Kids, got in a 5K this morn, at work now, Lynn was leaving for her dog walk as I got in.

Frontier days are upon us here in Cheyenne, the Grand Daddy of Them All..

Busy at work but what else in new, really ready for our cruise vacation. Will be doing the 5K on Castaway Cay.

Lynn G

07-14-2009, 10:20 AM

Good Morning Team!

The dogs and I got in a 3 miler this morning. The only thing the Orthopod said was "get a MRI" - so bright and early tomorrow morning, I will be getting a MRI of my knee - maybe then we can figure out why it is not getting better.

Have a great day all!

Steffwalks

07-16-2009, 07:52 AM

Good morning, Team!

We are busy getting ready to go to Arkansas. We will be leaving on Saturday. That's where the river is, that my late BIL wanted his ashes scattered. We are still helping his DS get his inheritance. His uncle and grandfather have been busy trying to take it away from him! What a mess. I guess I may have mentioned this before. But a court battle is coming. It won't be pretty and I may have to testify, but the young man deserves to recklessly spend the money before his grandfather and uncle do! Besides, the kid has a plan to use the money for a college education and a start in life. Who in their right mind would want to take that away from him??? Guess that means they are definitely NOT in their right mind! Currently, they are holding the life insurance check and not letting DN have it. this will be ugly!

My DS is movedand loves his new/old furnishings! He is getting all the paperwork processed to get his Occupational Therapy Assistant license. He is working for the VA Hospital and really loves his job. He is planning to divorce as quickly as he can get the finances together. He will get joint custody of their daughter and she is planning to live with her dad by the time she is 12 and gets to choose.

We went to Frontier City (a Six Flags Theme Park) last Saturday with DD, DSIL, and 5 kids! The day was unreasonably Hot for Theme Park day. It reached 111 degrees before we finally left. Everyone was suffering from a melt down or melt away or something like that. It was so hot and so humid under one so-called shelter in a ride line that I almost got sick. I was much better on the ride than on the line. But it was hot, hot, hot. Even the water rides didn't seem to help much.

I am trying to locate the motivation to get moving again. It is so hard with Jon home all the time. But I must get out there and get it done! I have managed cross training but with the heat, walking has been extremely difficult. It is in the upper 80's at 6:00 am and reaches the triple digits early in the day!

I will take a computer with me on the trip and hopefully be able to keep in touch. Once all the people show up, I may have time on my hands, everyone will be wanting to fish out of my hubby's boat, he is a former river guide.

Scott and Lynn and Mary and hubby - Congratulations on the anniversaries! And to think, they all said it wouldn't last! :cloud9: LYNN good luck with the MRI!

Margie! I am praying for Sara daily. I know this has been so hard on your family. You have my thoughts and prayers. And I will see you soon!

Dave Good job on the race!

Vicky Man, that's aggravating to have an uncharged Garmin!!! But good job on almost beating it with a 5 miler!!

Jack Did you say you had rain??? We could use some and some cooling too!!!

I hope everyone else is doing great!

See Ya!

*Hugs* ConnieSS

windwalker

07-16-2009, 08:09 AM

Good morning sweet captain. Sounds like you have your hands full. People never stop amazing me with the level of kindness or hate or a million other sides of themselves. Greed is the cancer that keeps us form truely having heaven on earth.

I'm going to the shirt printer next week and discuss the cost of having Panda Endurance shirts made up. Since my budding walkers are doing so well in their races I want the world to know that PE is going to be a the force in recreational sports. We really can make a difference.

Our business is picking up at work so we are getting our 40 hours a week back, those short weeks are hard on the Disney account.

Have an awesome day y'all.

Walking Panda:hippie:

Scott H

07-16-2009, 08:12 AM

Hi Kids, another day at the Salt Mines, taking tomorrow off, Tiki Bar Party to prep.

Enjoy and have a great one.

Lynn did the MRI yesterday and is awaiting info.

bunnyfoo

07-16-2009, 09:04 AM

Hi team! It's been pretty busy for me lately - working 9 to 5 and a few personal projects with DF lately. But I'm still keeping up with my 1/2 training schedule and workouts in the gym. The running is so-so - I always want to go faster and feel disappointed when I can't or don't. But I think it's one of those things I have to work on gradually. The only thing for me that's been slightly off track is my eating. I haven't had as much time to make food so lots of eating out but I've stayed away from white bread and pastas, fried foods and sweets.

Dave/Connie - Speaking of greed and inheritance... A few weeks ago, I heard an interview on the radio with a lawyer who worked in wills and estates. He talked about the case of an elderly lady who was sent to the hospital and doctors didn't think she was going to make it. Surprisngly she pulled through and was discharged from the hospital. She returned home and by chance dropped something on the floor. When she reached down to pick it up, she noticed there were a lot of sticky notes all over the furniture. She noticed each note had someone's name on it and realized her family been "staking" their claims while she was in the hospital. So she went to see her lawyer that day and revised her will so that everything was donated to charity.

Lynn - Good luck with your MRI! I hope the doctors don't find anything seriously wrong with your knee.

Eva - How are you doing? Has the morning sickness passed?

Scott - A Tiki Bar party sounds like a fun send off! Have one for all of us :)

Kim - How's the Goofy training coming along? Is your heel cooperating? Forgot to ask if you were registered for the Scotiabank Waterfront 1/2 or full (or neither).

Have a great day everyone :wave2:

Lynn G

07-16-2009, 10:18 AM

Good Morning Team!

Connie - good luck with all your endeavours!

Dave - let us know when you get the t-shirts designed (although Scott has declaired that he is never buying another t-shirt - after giving about 50 of them to Good Will), I am sure we would be interested in your shirts.

I survived the MRI - it was more difficult than I expected - how hard can it be to stay still for 1/2 hour:scared1: - I made it thru, my leg does not like to be straight, so it started to cramp up after 5 minutes. They said Doc should get results in 48 hours, so I am hoping to hear something on Monday. It was cool enough when I got home that I got the dogs out for a short walk. Today we got in 3 miles. Today I have to clean the house for the party tomorrow, then mow the lawn!

Have a great day team!

wellesleyprincess

07-17-2009, 10:31 AM

wilbur

07-17-2009, 11:05 AM

Quick lunchtime post. Very busy at work. Leaving tonight for a week at the cottage.

Connie,Are things are starting to settle down so you can find time for yourself?

Lynn, Pixie dust for your knee. Hope you get your results soon.

Vicky, 10 weeks to Scotia. :scared:

Have a great weekend everyone. Enjoy your training.........Sue

jship210

07-17-2009, 11:50 AM

Hi All,

Sorry I've been MIA. I've officially moved into my apartment in Mississippi, but it involved basically taking a week off! I managed to get in 3 miles yesterday and today and plan to do a 5k tomorrow (we'll see how bad that week off makes it).

Best,
Jennifer

Happy House Warming! party:

We just got back from my son's orientation at Rensselaer. what a relief. no runs but plenty of walking.
Work seemed to pile up in three days. This weekend is the Ocean State Reggae fest Sat & Sun. Nice weather predicted.... we'll be busy :cool2: I'm sure. :beach:
Happy & Safe Weekend everyone!

Jack

Steffwalks

07-17-2009, 08:26 PM

Good evening!

Hope your knee is better today, Lynn. Staying still in an MRI is really hard!

Jennifer, happy house warming.

Hey Jack, enjoy some of that festival!

Sue! Good to hear from you. I have most of the kids settled. The new adopted one (DN) will take lots more time!

Everyone else :wave: It's up to all of you to keep this thread going for the next 10 days. We have to go put DBIL's ashes in the resting place he has chosen. I won't have a computer for the 5 or 6 days for sure!

Y'all do good! See ya! Connie

funwalker

07-18-2009, 08:45 AM

Good Morning, Team! :wave2:

Captain Connie never fear you have trained us well. I think your Team are very good, active posters. ::yes::

Connie, you will be in our thoughts & prayers. :grouphug:

Jennifer, Hummm in my thoughts moving is NOT considered 'taking a week off.' Do you have nice places to do your running? I hope you meet others that have the same love of running like you do!

Looks like we are going to have a cooler perfect day for a walk. So my little Hagen and I are planning to get out as soon as we have his mommy taken care of.

Have a great weekend-Connie, Eva, Jack, Jennifer, Jen, Jesters, Kathy, Kim, MaryJ, Sue, Jill, Teresa, Vicky, And Dave & Erica, Denise & Mark, Scott & Lynn,

:wave:

Scott H

07-18-2009, 08:54 AM

jship210

07-18-2009, 09:56 AM

Jennifer, have fun moving in and remember it well as ya get older and collect more stuff, you will wish for those easy move days:rotfl2::rotfl2:

Jack Festival sounds great. We just have Country Stuff here in Cheyenne for Frontire Days.

Long day yesterday getting ready to open the Tiki Bar.

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg37/scotth5150/Tiki1.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg37/scotth5150/Frozenconcoction.jpg

Lynn can fill ya in on here knee, looks like she may have to put off the DL 1/2, I think she can forward her registration fee, or something like that.

I was stupid yesterday and picked up the Tiki bar and moved it by myself, back is a pinch sore today...

Relaxing this morn and watching The Tour..

Later kids we got a little cleaning up to do.

Good thoughts to one and all

Scott~ I'll trade Reggae for country any day! Guys are working doubles for the day. I'll stop by to check on things but other than that I'll stay on the farm.... cut the grass, I use my MP3 under the hearing protectors, and enjoy the warm weather, thunder clouds later, I enjoy that too.
DS 14 washed his cellphone and can't figure why it won't work.:confused3
Lynn~ :grouphug: hoping for the best in your tests.... No Worries!
Scott~ I see the bar is set up with all the fixin's, that should ease your back pain :woohoo:

wellesleyprincess

07-18-2009, 03:37 PM

Margie, there are some gorgeous running routes in my new town and it is definitely a runner friendly area as I constantly saw people out. There's also a "big" 10k in September.

Connie and Jack, Thanks! It's my first time in my own place and that's exciting on its own.

My race this morning went pretty well; although I'm having a Kara Goucher in Boston moment and beating myself up about how I could have won it. I finished third in my age group (it was a fast race) by less than 30 seconds (behind the first place winner) and missed my PR by less than 10 seconds (I ran a 23:57). On the bright side, I know I wasn't in peak condition and I've been training for longer races. The until the last .25 mile the 2nd place girl and I were neck and neck, at the 3 mile mark she started kicking, I just couldn't counter.

Best,
Jennifer

Lynn G

07-18-2009, 06:41 PM

Good Evening Team!

Jennifer - sounds like you are in a good area! Glad your move went smoothly - (I assume it went smoothly - did not see any complaints or horror stories) - and glad to see you are in a runner friendly area!

Connie - have a good trip!

I got the results of the MRI yesterday - along with the basic runner's knee problems, and degeneration caused by age - I have a bone spur digging into my meniscus - which may or may not be torn. So - I am headed for knee surgery on August 20th to clean up bone spur, repair meniscus if necessary, and clean up the damage caused by the runners knee and degeneration. It will be orthoscopic surgery, but only 2 weeks before the DL half - it doesn't look good for enough recovery to do the 13 miles. I am supposed to get my legs in as good condition as I can before surgery, so I will keep up my walks and weight routines. I should be in good shape for the WDW 1/2 Marathon next Jan!

Have a great day all!

jship210

07-18-2009, 08:57 PM

Scott H

07-19-2009, 08:49 AM

Morning All,

Went for a bike ride this morning. I took the Pokka Dot and Green Jersey and Lynn got the Yellow. I thought I had a puncture and she slipped ahead.

French Toast fro Breakfast and Bahamian Rice and Peas with chicken for dinner

Jack I think Lynn will really be glad she is getting her knees taken care of, I have had both of mine done (same day) and the recovery was really short, like two days. I was lucky. Lynn will enjoy no pain.

I think we can divert her DL 1/2 registration for the next year. I hope.

I think I just needed a day off. On Friday I wanted to Flush My cell phone....

Time to watch the tour...

Have a great one.

Oh Hey anybody have any advise about hitch type bike racks????

Hockeychic

07-19-2009, 08:59 AM

Hey Vicky.....nope we will be on the scream team. DS Kevin, I think you met him at last years Scotia, he is doing his first full marathon and Mike and I decided to be at the finish line to support him.

Did you end up signing up for Mid summer nights run??? It would be great to see you and Nathan there!!!!

Heel is doing ok, not 100% but it is allowing me to train :)

Hey everyone....sorry busy week so didn't get a chance to check in.

Hope everyone is doing great!!!!

funwalker

07-19-2009, 07:49 PM

Hi Team! :wave2:

What a Day! :eek:
Getting ready for church -
DSIL decides he needed to go to ER -
About 45 minutes later DD had the shaked and vomiting - called 911 to take her to ER-
The two of them met up in ER -
It was 2:pm before everyone was back home- :sad2:
It seems like it's been a long-long time since all of this started right after Memorial Day.

I did 3.5 miles tonight then came back to get my little Hagen (& stroller) to do another slow cool down mile. He loves to walk with me. It was more of a stress reliever than training :upsidedow

Connie-:grouphug:

Lynn- it is wonderful they finally know the cause for all your knee problems & pain. And they can fix it! :flower3:

Scott & Lynn- I have the Saris 3 bones trunk mount bike rack - I do like it and it is easy to use. BUT I do not like the fact I cannot get into the trunk with out taking everything off the car! :headache:

:wave:

bunnyfoo

07-19-2009, 08:57 PM

Hi team! Hope everyone had a great weekend! I had a new mattress delivered on Saturday so I had a nice ache-free sleep last night ... ahhh!!! :upsidedow I also weighed myself on Friday and despite eating out so much last week, I managed to lose 3.1 pounds. I can't help but think it's a fluke. But it still really made me happy and even more determined to keep it off for this week.

Sue - Does that mean only 10 weeks more of "summer"? :laughing: How's your training going? Are you doing back to back LRs up to Scotia or will you start doing that afterward?

Kim - Yes, I remember Kevin! What a cutie! :) Good for him for doing a marathon! You know I mailed in my registration for the Midsummer's Night Run about a month ago and I'm glad you reminded me because my credit card hasn't been charged yet :confused3 I'll have to check in with them and see what's going on. Good to hear you're still able to train. Did you find out what was wrong with your heel?

Scott - Love the Tiki Bar!! Btw, you don't have to be old to accumulate a lot of stuff. I am unfortunately a huge pack rat :headache:

Lynn - I'm glad the doctors figured out what's wrong with your knee and that they'll be able to fix it. I'm happy to hear that you'll still be able to do the WDW 1/2 :)

Margie - :hug: Sorry to hear about DD. Sending you some pixiedust:

Jennifer - Congrats on your race! :cheer2: You should come up and run some of the 5K races in Toronto. I think you'd definitely place up here :)

Dave/Erica - :wave2:

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

wellesleyprincess

07-19-2009, 11:26 PM

Vicky, be careful I might take you up on that offer.

I forgot to mention the race was big for this area and there were over 20 people in my age group.

I did 9 miles in 75 minutes this evening.

Best,
Jennifer

windwalker

07-20-2009, 06:02 AM

Good morning y'all.

It's a cool and cloudy day here in Southern Ky. I'm heading out for a 5 miler but first I'm going to look at some Kia spectras I may trade the jeep in on the cash for clunkers program and get that for DD to drive the old jeep she is driving is not baby worthy at all.

All our princesses:hug:

Have an awesome day y'all.

Dave

Hockeychic

07-20-2009, 06:19 AM

Congrats Vicky on the 3.1 pds!!!!

Are you doing the 30 or 15K??? Kevin is doing the 30K Mike and I are doing the 15K maybe we can have a drink together after.

How the team doing today???

Lynn G

07-20-2009, 10:20 AM

Good Morning Team!

I see that my post from yesterday did not post - I was having problems around that time getting thrown out of the system.

Vicki - congrats on the weight loss! I am expecting my new bed today - I hope it really makes a difference - we will see.

The dogs and I got in our 3 mile walk this morning - Scott and I did a 6 mile bike ride yesterday (I know, that is not much for you bike riders, but it was Scott's first bike ride of the year, and my longest so far for the year). The bike ride did not hurt my knee as much as walking does, I may put in more miles on the bike. I will get to my weight routine later today also!

Have a great day team!

wellesleyprincess

07-20-2009, 10:27 AM

Well, I did it!

I am now officially registered for my first full marathon. Memphis in December!

Best,
Jennifer

jship210

07-20-2009, 10:30 AM

Well, I did it!

I am now officially registered for my first full marathon. Memphis in December!

Best,
Jennifer

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Scott H

07-20-2009, 01:46 PM

Vicky, pack ratting just gets worse with age LOL

Jennifer Kewl

Connie, hang in there

Busy at work, what else is new.

Frontier days is on and the Thunderbirds are flying all over the place, very KEWL!!!!

Webinars and training...

Scott H

07-20-2009, 02:09 PM

Margie, hope it gets better for ya, and thank for the bike info,

We did find a hitch mount Yakama that I do believe will work well. Limits access to teh rear area of the Jeep but it is a 4 door jeep.

wdw4us

07-20-2009, 07:16 PM

I am still standing, it's hard to imagine that it's already the 20th and I haven't posted my miles or anything yet. I have been crazy busy with the family. We do have the new granddaughter set to arrive in about a month so we are planning all sorts of things including a baby shower, quilts and clothes.

My DS Nick is in Hollywood having worked on a 5 min short for the movie - Mystery Team that he worked on last summer. The are premiering it at ComicCon in San Diego later this week. It's a big convention that he gets to attend thanks to the Mystery Team group. They asked him - and paid for his fare out to LA and San Diego to help them out. He's having a blast. His hotel is near the Hollywood Sign in Glendale. Don't get me wrong, he's working hard but it's what he loves. I can't say more than that as some of it can't come out till the short is shown. It will be on Youtube later.

His current project is to construct props for the booth at the convention.

So between making sure he has all sorts of stuff to go out to LA, the new granddaughter has quilts for the princess she will be. The shower planning for the mama to be, I've been lax about posting, walking and being part of the team. So thanks for your patience and I hope to be somewhat back to normal, when Mr Hollywood comes home, the shower is over and the waiting game beings for Princess Josie to arrive.

This is the trailer that is more appropriate for the general audience, the original one had some mighty colorful:rolleyes: language that would not be Disney approved.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMxEe2gnaQY

denise

windwalker

07-20-2009, 07:52 PM

That is so cool that he is going to have stuff he worked on in a movie. He will be famous some day. Watch out HollyWood.:banana:

It has been such nice weather here I could easly get spoiled having spring in July. Nice walk this morning and a PR for my 5 mile hill route.

Margie:hug:

Connie:hippie:

Kim, Vicky and Sue thank you for the weather.:yay:

Walking Panda:hippie:

Scott H

07-21-2009, 08:15 AM

Very nice temp for the morning run, sunrise and then clouds and temp of about 60.

Looks like a full day at work and maybe tomorrow off, Pancake breakfast, which is really KEWL. They use it as training for feeding mass groups of folks in the event of a disaster. They feed about 12,000 people in about an hour, pancakes, ham, coffee, and juice. It is really an amazing thing to see and it is free. Pancake batter mixed in a cement mixer is KEWL!!!!

Have a great day Kids….

jship210

07-21-2009, 08:31 AM

Scott~ we know where our disaster food is coming from. We have an all you can eat sea food restaurant w/ no generator......... they donate and get the tax write off. :thumbsup2

bunnyfoo

07-21-2009, 08:40 AM

Morning team! :wave2:

Dave - Normally I would be missing the hot weather but since I started running, I think a cooler summer is a blessing in disguise. At the very worst, all I need to do is to take a light sweater with me in the morning. How's the car shopping going?

Kim - No reply yet from anyone at the Midsummer's Night Run. I'm tempted to register online but you know as soon as I do that, they'll probably process my paper registration.

Denise - Congrats to Nick! I know how much hard work goes into a movie. You must be so proud of him :) I can't wait to see the new short!

Scott - My mom is a hard core pack rat so unfortunately I've got a lot of experience. I did declutter a lot when we renovated recently and having a lot less "stuff" is nice :) Btw, were you joking about the pancake mix and cement mixer?

Lynn - How's the new bed?

Jennifer - Congrats on registering for your first marathon! I forget ... Are you coming for marathon weekend in January?

AFM - Worked out with my PT last night. We did a lot more lighter weights. I wanted to do some deadlifting but seem to have misplaced my gloves. I don't really enjoy the calluses so I didn't lift anything heavy. Will go out tonight for a quick 3-miler. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it doesn't rain.

Scott H

07-21-2009, 12:45 PM

Jack, I am making a note to head east in the event of a disaster, LOL

Vicky - no joke that is how they really do it. Film at 11:00 if I remember to snap a couple with the phone camera.

wellesleyprincess

07-21-2009, 04:08 PM

Vicky, hopefully I'll be doing the full (I haven't registered yet), but I won't know until another month or so. I'm in my first year teaching and I have to find out if I can take a day off for it. If not this year, I should have enough next year to do it.

I did an easy 4 miles in 35 minute (8:45 pace) and high humidity (between rainstorms).

Best,
Jennifer

windwalker

07-22-2009, 10:46 AM

It was pouring rain this morning so we had to head indoors for the wed group walking. We have an indoor track so we did speed intervals. 50m go full out and 100m brisk repeats, we did that for an hour for a hard but interesting workout. The brisk was at about 13 min pace and the full about 10 min pace. I was tired but felt good at the end.

I'm ready for another escape to Canada.

Happy Panda:hippie:

MaryJ

07-22-2009, 03:01 PM

Raining here too (we get a lot of the same weather, Dave) so I went to the gym. Did about 2 miles on the TM, then did a lower body workout. Felt good!

Hockeychic

07-23-2009, 06:05 AM

Vicky sent you a PM.

How is everyone doing? Weather this summer has sucked here in southern, Ontario. Great for sleeping since I don't like airconditioning but wow is summer ever going to get here???

windwalker

07-23-2009, 07:38 AM

Good morning guys.

I have to work a couple of back to back 12 hour shifts so I won't be around much. Also today is going to be a rest day since I don't do 12 hour shifts and workouts well together.

Kimmer, yep the weather has been strange this year, more rain han I can remember for a long time. You have a beautiful house there and live in an awesome area.

I'm worried about a friend right now that's going through a ton stress and I'm not sure how to help.

Scott and Lynn, we miss y'all, we still have to do a Dumbo do or die day with y'all.

Margie, hope Sarah is doing better, that has to be just aweful for her. Send our love and hugs.

Everyone, have an awesome day and stay out of trouble, I know that's hard sometimes.

Dave:hippie:

Hockeychic

07-23-2009, 08:24 AM

Hey Dave. Sorry to hear about your friend. So many people are dealing with stress in this ecomony. Hopefully they come through it all OK.

23 weeks today, I will be in Disney....anyone else:goodvibes

bunnyfoo

07-23-2009, 09:14 AM

Morning team! Just a quick drive-by for me today... Well, I woke up early this morning (5AM) and planned to go running before work but it was raining so not much I could do there. I will try again tomorrow morning as time will be tight this weekend. Going to the gym tonight for an hour workout. Hopefully the rain will have stopped by then so I can walk home.

Have a great day everyone! :wave2:

Lynn G

07-23-2009, 10:23 AM

Good Morning Team!

Vicki - new bed is great!

Weather has been really nice - if a bit warm for my taste - here. At least the mornings are cool, so I have been able to get walks in. We spent all day yesterday out and about at Frontier Days activities - so no walk or weight routine, so I will have to make up for that today - did get short walk in this morning, but we are having friends over for lunch - hopefully Scott will be able to sneak out of work for a bit for lunch - so I will be busy this morning cleaning the house! Better get going!

Have a great day team!

windwalker

07-24-2009, 06:58 AM

Oh well, today was a case of best laid plans. I got up early to walk before work and as I was drinking my coffee and eating cereal, the news caster said a storm was moving in and sure enough it started pouring.

So since I'm off early I may be able to make it tonight. If not in the morning for sure.

Have an awesome day y'all.

Early Panda:hippie:

Scott H

07-24-2009, 07:25 AM

Up and at em in the office, hope to be able to leave early today, gotta work on the sump pump.

Hope to get a nice long run in tomorrow morn, I have had some kinda low grade bug that has zapped my energy. Feel ok this morn, so think it is in the past.

jship210

07-24-2009, 08:24 AM

Very rainy night last night, good sleeping weather. Got in 4.5 miles on the TM at work before heading out in it. Glad last week end is over. Up coming events here in town the three day Sea Food Festival.... You name it they sell it. Lobsta, quahogs, steamers, clams, corn of the cob. BEER. I think I'm sitting in the dunk tank :scared1: for an hour for charity
On Labor Day weekend it's the Rhythm & Roots Concert (three days) mostly Cajun, Bluegrass and Zydeco. Where did the summer go?
Hope everyone is doing well;

Jenn~ hope you're settling in and adjusting to the new digs.

Dave:hippie:~ just being there for your friend I'm sure is a comfort to him, good luck.

Scott & Lynn~ One word - TIKI :banana:

Kim, Vicky, Marge, MaryJ, Connie, Debra, and everyone have a great weekend. :thumbsup2

Jack

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Lynn G

07-24-2009, 10:17 AM

Good Morning Team!

Nice day here today - next week is supposed to be cooler and raining. I did get in 3 miles this morning, walking is harder and harder - I think it is partly psychological, now that I know something is wrong with my knee, but the bike riding is not bad. I've been playing tourist and visiting the last 2 days, but now I can get back into the swing of things. I have been keeping up the weight routine 3 times a week.

Hope the rainy east coast dries up a bit for you all.

Have a great day!

Scott H

07-24-2009, 11:28 AM

Jack can ya get Conch there?????

Yes where did Summer go....

windwalker

07-24-2009, 07:45 PM

Hi Guys and Princesses.

Today was a total waste for exercise. I was going out this morning but we had a stormk come through. This evening after work I needed to get the laundry and the marketing done.

Tomorrow will be a killer workout.

Dave:hippie:

Hockeychic

07-25-2009, 07:08 AM

Sorry to hear you didn't get your workout in Dave.

This summer is terrible...I am thinking of asking for a refund!!!!!

WTG on getting in the miles Lynn!!! Take care of that knee however....maybe you can start training for the Tour:cheer2::cheer2:

Jack: your labour day plans sound like alot of fun!!!

Have a good one all!!

windwalker

07-25-2009, 07:14 AM

Good mornng y'all.

Hi Kimmer, looks like we are the only ones up his early.:hug:

I'm having an issue with my foot so I'm resting today also. I think it's just a little soreness from the speed intervals. I haven't done those for almost two years so probably have some mad muscle fibers.

Have an awesome day y'all,

Dave:hippie:

Hockeychic

07-25-2009, 07:20 AM

Hey Dave just you and me:hug: take care of that foot my friend!!!!!

windwalker

07-25-2009, 07:34 AM

Hey Dave just you and me:hug: take care of that foot my friend!!!!!

I miss you Kimmer, I'm glad we got to have our spring trip to see you. That weekend with you and Mike, Vicky and the the weasel family was awesome. I tried to store up Kimmer hugs but ya can't ever have enough of those.

Time for some coffee to wake up.

Dave:hippie:

Hockeychic

07-25-2009, 07:36 AM

I miss you Kimmer, I'm glad we got to have our spring trip to see you. That weekend with you and Mike, Vicky and the the weasel family was awesome. I tried to store up Kimmer hugs but ya can't ever have enough of those.

Time for some coffee to wake up.

Dave:hippie:

I am so glad we did as well, cause Jan to Jan is way to long with no Oct trip for either of us this year:sad1:

Scott H

07-25-2009, 08:39 AM

Morning Kids,

Take care and rest those feets OK....

5K in the books, too excited to go for a long run this morning this stage of the tour, should be very very good.

Breakfast burritos as we forgot to get out a protein source from the freezer/

Coffee is on , tour on DVR , which is good we can skip the commercials...

Have a great one.

Not sure what else will take place might treat Lynn to a Sams Club Sample Lunch....:rotfl:

funwalker

07-25-2009, 10:58 AM

Hi TEAM! :wave2:

Not sure what I am in training for :sad2:
I feel like I have missed a lot but am trying to read and keep up-:upsidedow

:hippie: I forget what day is what- :headache:
DD ER - Sunday am 911 call
ER Monday am - admitted to the hospital
DD Released from the hospital on Thursday afternoon for the third time since the first of June.
ER Thursday night
ER Friday morning
ER Friday night - scared me beyond words- I left work trying to find her-she did not answer her cell phone. She arrived safely.
We think maybe now her medications are back on track.

She might have a record for number of trips to ER since June 1st.
They are not minor quick visits they keep her for an average of 5-6 hours at a time.

:wave:

windwalker

07-25-2009, 11:37 AM

Margie darlin,:hug: please feel the love and caring I'm sending your way. I'm a dreamer and reality somethimes seems like a concept I don't really want to buy into, but I believe that if you care enough for someone they can feel it even over a long distance. Sarah will get better, because we want that for her and I want that for you.

Dave:hippie:

wellesleyprincess

07-25-2009, 11:43 AM

Hockeychic

07-25-2009, 11:46 AM

Margie, I don't know all the trips to the ER are all for just wanted to send you lots of PD:wizard::wizard:

windwalker

07-25-2009, 11:54 AM

Scott H

07-25-2009, 03:22 PM

Margie adn Jennifer, you guys take care ok..

Jennifer, have you condisered teathering your cell phone for Internet access??

jship210

07-25-2009, 04:03 PM

Margie & Jenn~ take care of those ankles :grouphug: don't rush it..
BIG Thunderstorms overnight,:scared1:, but nothing got hit around here.
Beutiful day sunny 80's.:cool1::beach:
We're just grillin' & chillin'. Beach traffic was a bear today people everywhere. We stay away during the day, we might head down after diiner for a little while, when everyone's headed home.

Scott~ gotta love Lowes! (it's a guy thing)

bunnyfoo

07-25-2009, 05:42 PM

Hi Team! Went out this morning and had a really great 3 miler! I ran it in my fastest time ever 29:24. I know, not the most impressive time but definitely an improvement for me. That route usually takes me anywhere from 32 - 36 minutes. Will go out for another 3 miler tomorrow and then for a massage! Oh yeah, lost another 1.5 pounds this week :yay: Maybe the weight loss is making me speedier! :laughing:

Jennifer - :hug: Hope you're feeling better and you weren't too banged up.

Scott - Mmm... I did those sample lunches at Sam's several times! Unfortunately, Sam's closed all of their locations in the Toronto area. Did you get a pic of the pancake mixer :)

Kim - But the weather is great for running. It's cool and I haven't had to bother very much with sunscreen (Ya... I know you're suppose to wear it even when it's cloudy, but I'm lazy).

Dave - So do you think you and Erica will come back up for the Toronto Women's 1/2 next May? :)

Jack - Sounds like a fun weekend!

Lynn - Glad the new bed is working out :) Who would have thought a new mattress could make such a difference.

Margie - :hug: and pixiedust:pixiedust: for you and DD. Keep us posted!

Okay take care everyone! And have a great weekend :wave2:

wdw4us

07-25-2009, 09:20 PM

Hi guys,

I'm still trying to get internet in the apartment (stinking AT &T), so that's why posting has been rather limited.

I did 3 miles last night and had a really bad wipe out. I'm okay but pretty scraped up.

I have a new appointment scheduled for next week, so hopefully things will be more regular after that.

Best,
Jennifer

Oh Jennifer, I fell during the 1st mile of the half in 2008. My hand was pretty bad. I found a purell station on the way to the MK and cleaned it out.:rolleyes1 Many non-disney words were said. When I went to the medical tent after the race they cleaned it out again for me. :scared1: Holy crap it hurt.

I fell last December when Mark and I were training in Disney, banged up my knee and ribs. What a mess

Recently I was fooling around in a store and Miranda warned me not to in case I fell. I told her I was wearing high heels, I only fall in my sneakers! She had to agree.

Tomorrow is the shower for her and baby Josie. We're all ready and will be glad when it;s over. Last year it was the wedding shower in the back yard. We had a tent but it still rained so much I opted to write a check. So much easier and stress free.

Bunnyfoo - Nick is in LA and San Diego with Mystery Team - he worked on a 5 min short for them and now is attending Comic-con. He had to build them a booth for the show. Hope is with him this weekend enjoying all the sights and movie premiers. They just spent the entire day in a hall for Lost and Iron ManII among other panel discussions. What a time for them. So lucky. Studio picked up expenses.

I still read a lot of posts and now that this whole shower thing will be done, Mark and I really need to get back into the groove. Before we know it winter will be back - even though we've had only a handful of sunny days. NH this year is tough.

Well final stitches in the quilt have to be done so I'll sign off.

Jen - take care of that knee!

denise

windwalker

07-25-2009, 10:41 PM

Denise that's funny about not falling in heels but in tennies.

Vicky, we will if Kimmer will have us back.

Scott, I need a drink at the Tiki bar.

Margie I just want to hold you and let you cry on my shoulder as long as you need to.

Jennifer, hope you heal up quick.

Everyone have a restful evening.

Dave:hippie:

Hockeychic

07-26-2009, 07:33 AM

Vicky, another 1.5 pds..that is awesome girl but where are you losing it from...you look amazing already:flower3:

Dave: You and Erica are always welcome back!!!!!!

Denise: Have fun at the shower!!!!

Jack, Scott. Mike would be right there with you. We now have a Home Depot, and Lowes within a block of each other....

Jennifer, sorry to hear about your fall. Hope you are feeling better today

AFM: Today I have a fairly big workout day planned, weights, hip hop abs and a 10K walk. We also have to fit in a fundraiser car wash. One of my DS's friends dove into the lake and broke 3 vertibre and crushed 1 vert in his neck. He has been in hospital for about 3 weeks now with the halo on his head, he is mostly breathing unassisted now but still needs help clearing his lungs and still can;t feel below his chest. This poor kid is only 20 years old. They didn't do anything they have't done a 100 times but just this one time it was the wrong place. ANy PD to be sent his way would be awesome!!!

Off to get started.

Have a great day all

wellesleyprincess

07-26-2009, 09:16 AM

Thanks everyone!

I'm okay just pretty bruised and scratched. It looks worse than it feels.

I did 4 miles in 35 minutes this morning and am going to try to do my long run tomorrow. I'm going slower to be careful not to trip again.

Best,
Jennifer

Scott H

07-26-2009, 09:23 AM

Jennifer and everyone else you have to be careful of those Gravity Storms.... They will catch you every time.

Morning Kids, ran 7.77 miles at a 11:23 pace, leaked a lot and glad I had water with me.

Sport dink almost consumed, coffee in the Buzz Lightyear cup and the Tour on DVR. Will crank out some Macadamia Banana Pineapple Pancakes when we cool down. Lynn got in a three mile do walk.

Not sure what the day will bring, I should do some work today, but we will see.

Enjoy life kids cause I do believe today has yet to be lived in.

Hockeychic

07-26-2009, 09:45 AM

I like your last line there Scott.....very true!!!!

WTG to both you and Lynn on your workouts!!!!

Pancakes, sound yummy....can you keep them warm, I can be there in a day or 2:hug:

Sunshineminnie

07-26-2009, 10:16 AM

Hi All!

Just got back from vacationing in WY and CO. It was wonderful. I LOVE summer time with the kids and family!

Sorry that I have been inactive, but we were in the mountains with no internet, cell phones, phone or TV. SWEET! A little remote but great to be disconnected for awhile. We all needed it.

We had a bear at the cabin yesterday morning. Scared my mom, but she's got a great story to tell now!

I didn't get any "formal" excersize but walked everywhere!

I hope to catch up this month and be a better and more active team mate. Just a little over a month to the DL half and feeling WAY behind.

Take care all,
Jill

windwalker

07-26-2009, 10:48 AM

Good Sunday morning y'all.

Margie, thinking about you and your family and the trials your going through, you are good people and things do work for good people. I sure hope that is soon before you run screaming.

Everyone :grouphug:

Dave:hippie:

funwalker

07-26-2009, 01:14 PM

Hi TEAM! :wave2:

Huge Thanks :hippie:
DD has been admitted to the hospital again today-4th time since June 2nd
The medication she Must Have makes her violently sick-so she is not able to keep it in her system. Then the vomiting does lots of damage pulling, tearing, reopening, the wound area. She wears a Wound Vac

Connie family trip to Arkansas- :goodvibes

Jennifer - pixiedust:

Kim- can we have an address so we can have a Card Party to cheer your DS friend in the hospital? :flower3:

Vicky- Wow Way to Go Girl! Awesome Weight Loss :cheer2:

:wave:

Scott H

07-26-2009, 05:02 PM

Yes Good thoughts to those that need them....

Just in from an 8 mile plus bike ride, stage two of our Tri here at home, now to swin in the shower or whirlpool tub, LOL

Lynn G

07-26-2009, 09:18 PM

Good Evening Team!

I see that Scott has kept everyone up to date on our activities of the day.

pixiedust: and :grouphug: to all who need them - Kim's son's friend, Marge's daughter, Jennifer and any one else in need!

Have a great day all!

windwalker

07-26-2009, 09:25 PM

Margie:hug: I know that isn't much but it's from the heart.

I car shopped while I walked this morning and then went to work, after I got off I mowed the back and half the front yard and as Scott would say, "Leaked a lot". :hug:We have had so much rain that the grass is thick and high every week.

The choc Lab and I just shared a veggie pizza so fat and sassy now. Burp!

Have a restful evening y'all.

Dave:hippie:

Lynn G

07-27-2009, 09:38 AM

Good Morning Team!

I headed out for my early morning dog walk when I noticed lightning - so we only did a short loop. Now the clouds have cleared off, so I will get in a bike ride after breakfast. Heavy rain is in the forecast for this afternoon, and for the rest of the week. We will be having that cool weather you Canadians have been talking about!

Have a great day all!

MaryJ

07-27-2009, 03:59 PM

First of all, :hug::hug: to Jennifer, Marge and anyone else that needs them.

Got up early this morning for a short "wog." Came home to find DH still in bed! That lazy pup! Felt good to get out and go, but the hamstrings are really tight. Went to my chiropractor this morning and he stretched them but good! Tomorrow will be a rest day, but may try to do some balance work with the Wii.

Watch out for those storms Lynn. DD lives in Denver and she has had some wild weather this summer too!

wellesleyprincess

07-27-2009, 06:58 PM

Hi everyone,

I did 9 miles in 80 minutes (8:50 pace). I was meetings all day, so I'm really worn out.

Best,
Jennifer

jship210

07-27-2009, 10:06 PM

Jenn~ good healing! I can't understand sitting in meetings all day makes me worn out too. When not not doing anything but writing or doodling is worse than walking riding of running. I just get crisp on days like that.

Scott H

07-28-2009, 08:11 AM

Meeting Yech!!!!!

AT work, thinking about how I should be doing more training in the heat of the day.

Road trip tomorrow so will be on the road very early, maybe get some new ink whilst on this trip. Doing presentations.

bunnyfoo

07-28-2009, 09:46 AM

Morning team! Well, I did it - I woke up early this morning and got out for my run at 7AM. It was hard getting up but I felt good once I got going. I ran 3 miles at an easy pace (10:50 m/m). There were lots of other runners up and about so it was nice not to be "alone" :) I also heard the weather report that it's going to be hot and humid today so I definitely feel good about getting my run out of the way.

My back is still a little "ticklish" from doing deadlifts yesterday but I didn't notice it while running, just sitting at work this morning - figures!

Kim - Aww! You made my day :) I'm still about 10 pounds heavier than when I first met DF. My goal is to fit go down a size and fit into a Lululemon running skirt. Though I probably gained it all back this weekend eating birthday cake and other treats!

Jennifer - I have a hard time sitting still in meetings. My mind wanders but even worse I usually feel like I get stiff.

Scott - Safe travels on your road trip tomorrow!

Margie - How's your DD doing today?

Everyone else - :wave2:

Have a great day everyone!

Lynn G

07-28-2009, 10:33 AM

Good Morning Team!

pixiedust: and :grouphug: for Margie and anyone else who is in need this morning!

Mary - our weather was really crazy in June, but this month has been nice.

Yesterday morning turned nice, got out for 6 mile bike ride, but was raining by the time Scott got home, so we did not get out for our planned evening bike ride. It was cloudy but no lightning this morning, so the dogs and I did get our 3 mile walk in today. It is raining and windy now, so bike ride is on hold - will see if it clears up a bit.

Have a great day all!

jship210

07-28-2009, 11:05 AM

Working hard to clear my calendar for tomorrow, switching meetings and assigning people to take care of stuff, still get my miles in though. Invited to play golf at Lake of Isles :woohoo:

Hockeychic

07-28-2009, 05:18 PM

Vicky my dd loves lululemon.....she has some of the jackets but I might have to go and check out the running skirts. Might be a nice reward for hitting my goal weight as well. DO they have WISH green????

Congrats everyone on workouts.....you can tell we are starting to get close to official training:thumbsup2

wellesleyprincess

07-28-2009, 05:53 PM

Hi all,

It's horribly muggy and rainy here in Mississippi.

I did manage 4.25 miles in 36 minutes (just under 8:30 pace)

Hockeychic

07-28-2009, 07:04 PM

hot and muggy here also, I was sweating even before I started my workout tonight;)

windwalker

07-28-2009, 07:09 PM

hot and muggy here also, I was sweating even before I started my workout tonight;)

A princess doesn't sweat dear, she glistens.

Dave:hippie:

Hockeychic

07-28-2009, 07:11 PM

A princess doesn't sweat dear, she glistens.

Dave:hippie:
Aww Dave you are my favorite Panda:hug:

jship210

07-28-2009, 09:17 PM

Missed my miles today, ended up giving blood at the Blood Drive. Did do some tree work tonite, had to get rid of a white pine. Sappy :sad2:
Too muggy to sleep, too many 'skitos to sleep outside. Must drink fluids.... :happytv:

funwalker

07-28-2009, 11:29 PM

Hi TEAM! :wave2:

It's late (early) so this will be a quick one

It is too warm and humid here also, but did get in a short slow walk with my little Hagen.

Vicky- Congrats on the weigh loss -"Lululemon running skirt" you earned it!

:hippie: A princess doesn't sweat dear, she glistens And the rest of us sweat profusely-I tend to notice it when it drips like rain. :confused3

DD is still in the hospital - lots of tests, x-rays, etc. They tried solid foods today. Late today they took away all her pain meds for 12-hours before doing another test in the morning-truly thankful she is there and not here! The wound vac was taken off the left side and should come off the right side in a few days.

:wave:

Hockeychic

07-29-2009, 05:53 AM

Margie: Continued good thoughts and PD for your DD

jship210: Taking down the tree that is XT right;)

Hot and muggy here also, it was nice to have the sun ALL DAY yesterday. We had wicked t-storms last night, and of course it is raining today.

Today will be sucky at work, I am a insurance broker, and we have a underwriter coming into our office today that no one in our office can understand some of her underwriting decisions. This however will be our first face to face so should be interesting.

Have a great one everyone!!!!

wilbur

07-29-2009, 09:00 AM

Happy Wednesday Team!

Had a nice week at the cottage. We lucked out with some nice weather but the lake is still too chilly for swimming.

Vicky, Congrats on the weight loss. I've been a little slack on following a structured training program for Scotia. I've already started my goofy program. I will see if this has helped or hurt me by not doing a short vs longer midweek run in favour of back to back weekend runs.

Pixie dust & well wishes to all who need.

Have a great day everyone.....Sue

Lynn G

07-29-2009, 10:06 AM

Good Morning Team!

Cool and cloudy here, not supposed to get much above 60 degrees today! It is pretty breezy also. I skipped my walk this morning, and may not get out for bike ride, will have to keep an eye on the wind - but I will get in my weight routine and maybe some Wii Active today to make up for the lack of a walk - won't help the dogs but I might burn a few calories.

pixiedust: for Margie's daughter, and anyone else in need today!

Have a great day team!

bunnyfoo

07-29-2009, 11:16 AM

Hi Team! Got out early again this morning. I was suppose to do a 35 minute tempo run but it was so muggy out, it ended up being a tempo jog :laughing: Oh well, I still got my 35 minutes in so that's what counts. I'll go out again tomorrow morning for 3.5 miles and then a 1/2 training session at the gym in the evening.

Kim - Good luck at work today! I love Lulu jackets and hoodies too! I try not to visit too often:) I haven't seen any lime green skirts there. RunningSkirts.com has a green skirt - though not as bright as the WISH green.

Sue - Lucky girl! You missed all the rainy weather in the GTA :cutie: Are you using Scotia as training for Goofy or are you going for a PB? I can't believe it's the end of July - we'll be at the end of September before you know it.

Margie - :hug: and pixiedust: for DD! Good luck with the test results! Keep us posted! Oh, I drip sweat at the gym too. Some of the other ladies there don't ever seem to get sweaty. They seem like they're working hard too :confused3 Heck, I seem to get sweaty just walking on the TM so maybe that's part of the problem :rotfl:

Jack - We've got high humidity too. If we turn on the a/c, it just feels too cold but without it, it's sticky. :headache: Sorry you had to cut your tree down :(

Lynn - That's pretty cool for July! Have you tried the Wii Fit before? Just wondering how it compares to the Wii Active.

Connie - :wave2:

Well, that's all for me! Make it a great day everyone!

wellesleyprincess

07-29-2009, 11:59 AM

Vicky, You and me both.

The humidity here is killer. My 40 minute tempo turned into a 4.5 mile lets just get back in 40 minutes run.

Margie, Glad that your daughter is healing. Hang in there!

Best,
Jennifer

Hockeychic

07-29-2009, 05:37 PM

Humidity wasn't too bad today north of the city.....just wish it would stop raining....we have to keep draining the pool as the water level is getting so high...normally we are filling it up as the water is evaporating....uugghhhh

Scott H

07-29-2009, 05:42 PM

Long day of travel, presentations tonight, will be a long one, tomorrow morn a run for sure.....

Was able to sneak in getting some new ink today, KEWL!!!

So no blood donations for me, sadly I can't donate anyway, some where along the line I was exposed to Hep A and have a positive titer

Enjoy the evening

Yeah!! Lynn might figure out Wii Active, I hate reading instructions, Hey I am a guy we don't do instruction....

Hockeychic

07-29-2009, 05:49 PM

Cool new ink!!!!

DD is begging us to let her get a small tat on her foot....she will be 17 in 2 weeks....and....oh mom that is all I want for my birthday.....oh ya and did I mention she is going to Italy in Oct....:confused3

funwalker

07-29-2009, 07:28 PM

Hi TEAM! :wave2:

Thanks for all the wishes, thoughts, encouragement, and pixiedust:
DD came home tonight - only five days this trip, lots of test, but hopefully they now have the mediation adjusted so her body can tolerate it. She has the pik line in her arm and hooks up her own IV antibiotic drip twice a day. SOoooo looking forward to the day when this is all behind us!

Scott- I had to ask my DD what you were talking about Was able to sneak in getting some new ink today, KEWL!!! :confused3

:wave:

Hockeychic

07-30-2009, 06:14 AM

Marge that is great DD is home...give her a hug from her WISH family.

Well down 3 pds, this morning. Not bad since I was only on program really since Monday and I am starting day 4 with no pepsi!!!!!!

Hope you all have a great day

bunnyfoo

07-30-2009, 10:14 AM

Morning team! I got out this morning for a 3.5 miler. It was gorgeous - no humidity and the temps were low. It actually felt more like a September morning which was nice. Hamstrings on my right side are a little tight. I didn't have much time to stretch after my run. I wish I had a foam roller at work but I guess I'll have to Google some stretching exercises instead. I'm back in the gym tonight for a quick 1/2 training session.

Kim - WTG girl!! Congrats on the 3 pound loss! And day 4 of no pop:cheer2::cheer2: So are you going to let DD get a tattoo?

Margie - Glad to hear DD is back home :hug:

Jennifer - I love how you said your run turned into getting back in 40 minutes. That's exactly how I felt. Humidity and heat were much better today though. Hope your weather has improved too :)

Scott - I laughed at your guys and instructions. DF got a Blackberry for his birthday and kept asking me "How do I do x, y, z ...??" I don't have a BB myself so I had to look everything up in the instructions that came with it. :laughing: What kind of tattoo did you get?

Anyway, that's it for me - have a great day everyone!!

Lynn G

07-30-2009, 10:19 AM

Good Morning Team!

Kim - congrats on the weight! If you let your daughter get the tattoo, make sure she keeps it small and someplace that can be hidden - foot would be good, so she can cover it if she regrets the decision later in life. Foot is all near bone, it will hurt more than in a more fatty spot - that might deter later tattoos.

Margie - good news on your daughter being able to come home - more pixiedust: for her recovery!

Vicki - I still have not gotten the Wii Active out of the box - we have done the Wii Fit occasionally - guess I will have to put the Wii Active back on the list for today!

Have a great day team!

wilbur

07-30-2009, 11:14 AM

Happy Thursday!

Doing a quick pop in on lunch. Did back to back to back workouts last night. Run - Pilates Class - Dog Walking. Was going to do weights during lunch at the gym but just couldn't get motivated. I'll be running tonight.

Kim, Congrats on the lose!

Margie, Glad to hear your DD has come home.

Lynn, How's your knee?

Make it a great one.........Sue

disneyfan97

07-30-2009, 11:52 AM

Wow! I have been such a DIS slacker this month!

Luckily, I haven't been a slacker on my workouts! :)

I wanted to check in quickly. It's been a busy month of traveling on the weekends, and trying to fit in workouts around the strange rainy/stromy weather that we are having.

I ran my first 15K two weeks ago, after 4 days of being sick. I slowed myself down right from the beginning, because it was more important to finish than to do it quickly. My normal pace group finished in 1:56 - and I did it in 2:02 - so not too bad!

I'm looking forward to August, when we are not doing much traveling at all. I'll be able to meet my class for workouts on a regular basis.

I hope everyone is having a great month! Sorry to be MIA!

Steffwalks

07-30-2009, 04:43 PM

Good evening Guys!

Lynn: So sorry about the knee surgery. I know it will be fine, but surgery is no dang fun!

Vicky, Congrats on the new mattress! You lost a 5K! How cool is that?

Margie, this too shall pass! You and your family hae my continued prayers.

Jennifer! A full! Good going. You are so speedy we expect to hear how it took 27 minutes! Sorry to hear about the scrapes. Hope you have healed well!

Kim, Congrats on your weight loss. That's awesome you got rid of the Pepsi.

Dave, Shoulder big enough for one more? Some days just hurt. I think I will start standing on my head. Afterall, Eeyore says that some days just look better that way.

Will write more about me later. I got this far, for now!

Hockeychic

07-31-2009, 06:05 AM

Good Morning Team!!!!

Vicky: Yikes, sorry to hear about your thigh hammys. Take care. I am actual ok with her getting a tat, I have 2 of them but .....dad said no way till she is 18 and can sign for it herself...

Lynn: That was kind of my thinking. Where she wants it, it really wouldn't be visable unless she was wearing sandles, and I told her it will be extremely painful there as it is straight on to bone and you don't want 1/2 a tat...lol

Sue: Great workouts!!!!

disneyfan97: Wahoooo good job!!!!

Hey Connie:hug:

AFM: Got in my morning workout but by the time I did all my errands last night it was pretty much bed time so didnt walk.:guilty:

Have a great Friday all....Vicky......LONG WEEKEND!!!! Hey we have to find somewhere to meet after the 15K!!!!

wilbur

07-31-2009, 09:21 AM

Yeah it's Friday. Long weekend for us north of the border. :woohoo:
Quiet at work as some are taking an even longer weekend. I have a major project due today so I need to get back at it. Happy training.Can't believe it's August tomorrow....Sue

bunnyfoo

07-31-2009, 09:30 AM

Happy Friday team! Worked out last night with my PT. We did deadlifts and went pretty heavy (well for me anyway). So no problems with my hamstrings today but everything else is sore after a tough weight workout :) No plans for the long weekend - I'm just looking forward to having the extra day off.

Kim - I'm not too familiar with The Beaches. I've been to one pub there. I'll ask my friend since he lives in the area. Were you thinking of food or just drinks? I guess we're about three weeks away huh? Yikes!

Teresa - Congrats on your first 15K! Fantastic time :)

Sue - It's quiet here too. I can tell that lots of people are away - I actually got a seat on the subway this morning and no line ups at Tims.

Like Sue said, it's August tomorrow! Yikes! Where does the time go? Take care and have a great weekend everyone!

Steffwalks

07-31-2009, 09:37 AM

Good morning Team!

It's great day in the neighborhood. And really great in mine, I only have one neighbor! Not much can go wrong there!

It's been long month for me. I am feeling better today. I was feeling physically pretty yucky after vacation. But that has passed, for the most part. Got out for an easy 2 miles this morning. Wasn't as easy as I hoped it would be, but not as hard as I thought it might be! :rotfl:

We are well on the way to getting our nephew and his business straightened out. Don't know how many times we will have to go to court, but rght now it looks like at least 2, maybe more.

DD wedding plans are coming along nicely. We will be back in Arkansas for that in October. That's where she has decided to get 'r done!

My son has his OT license test date set up and has filed for divorce. I hate to put it quite like this, but :banana:

As Sue said, it is time for a new month tomorrow. Get those miles and minutes in kiddies!

See ya - Connie

Lynn G

07-31-2009, 10:22 AM

Good Morning Team!

Knee is still hanging in there - I am anxiously awaiting surgery - Aug. 20th.

Last night I broke out the Wii Active - it was more work than I expected it to be - a workout of squats, lunges, running in place, and upper body exercises using a resistance band. It was kind of fun. I may have to explore it some more.

I did get in 6 miles on the bike yesterday, and this morning, I got in my 3 mile walk with the dogs, will do bike ride after breakfast, and weight routine later.

Have a great day everyone!

jship210

07-31-2009, 11:42 AM

Happy Friday! Building issues at work today, bee hive in fuel system $800. Burned wire in building generator, $450., service call for HVAC system $700. :scared1: oh and a 2008 cruiser totaled:headache::headache:
Weekend priceless.:woohoo:
Training T-Shirt :thumbsup2
http://www.disneystore.com/apparel-2010-walt-disney-world-marathon-performance-tee-by-champion-for-men/p/1247647/71000/?CMP=Parks&att=Parks-Marathon

Taking DS to beach tonight with his metal detector :yay:
Lynn~ good luck with knee.
Scott~ Nice TAT
Connie~ :thumbsup2, hang in there.
Have a safe and fun weekend.