Is this realistic?

[Chiomaca]

So when do you find out if all your hard work paid off or not? I would have a hard time working on something I thought was a waste of time.

I found out Friday night - and it didn't happen, which didn't surprise me. Pissed me off, but didn't surprise me. Welcome to my world.

I finally could walk up and down stairs today without wincing. Yay! Then I went to my second class. I'm not sure yet how sore I'm going to be. Once I got warmed up in class I felt good. Today was a lot of the same stuff as last time but the second half was cardio kick boxing. It was good and I'm glad I'm going.

Sounds like you're having fun, so I'm excited for you! I'm running the Navy Air Force Half tomorrow, so we'll see how that goes.

 

[Waiting2goback]

I finally could walk up and down stairs today without wincing. Yay! Then I went to my second class. I'm not sure yet how sore I'm going to be. Once I got warmed up in class I felt good. Today was a lot of the same stuff as last time but the second half was cardio kick boxing. It was good and I'm glad I'm going.

That is excellent news. Hopefully you took your pics so in a month you will be able to see the changes? With all the weight lifting it seems you will be doing the scale will not paint an accurate picture of the changes.

Sounds like you're having fun, so I'm excited for you! I'm running the Navy Air Force Half tomorrow, so we'll see how that goes.

Have a good race tomorrow. Have fun and stay injury free.

I got in a bike ride this morning before work. Riding is not getting the job done anymore. I may give it one more week and then back to running. I have been grouchy because I can't run. I will just deal with the foot pain. Until I find a new job it won't go away anyway. I know its from standing on cement floors all day.

 

[Chiomaca]

That is excellent news. Hopefully you took your pics so in a month you will be able to see the changes? With all the weight lifting it seems you will be doing the scale will not paint an accurate picture of the changes.

That's a good idea. And measurements, which I think you were already doing, right?

Have a good race tomorrow. Have fun and stay injury free.

I got in a bike ride this morning before work. Riding is not getting the job done anymore. I may give it one more week and then back to running. I have been grouchy because I can't run. I will just deal with the foot pain. Until I find a new job it won't go away anyway. I know its from standing on cement floors all day.

My gun time was 2:11:54(ish), but my chip time is 2:08:17 (Map My Run says 2:08:58 but I started it early) which is even better - about a 9 minute PR. I hit 18 miles total by running to the start and walking home. I wanted to run home, but my feet and calves were killing me. I really pushed myself on the time - did something I never do, which is set my watch to give me a constant pace reading (I usually just look at my mile pace) so that I could try to PR this race. I like being in Corral A for Tinkerbell, so this will solidify my spot there, hopefully. Might even move me up for Avengers (I need to check when that POT is due.)

I think you should start running again, but slowly. When I was on the ship and working on steel decks all day, my feet and knees hurt constantly and I had a hard time running much. It got better as I got used to things, but I really did have to stop for a while and then start up slowly.

 

[Waiting2goback]

My gun time was 2:11:54(ish), but my chip time is 2:08:17 (Map My Run says 2:08:58 but I started it early) which is even better - about a 9 minute PR. I hit 18 miles total by running to the start and walking home. I wanted to run home, but my feet and calves were killing me. I really pushed myself on the time - did something I never do, which is set my watch to give me a constant pace reading (I usually just look at my mile pace) so that I could try to PR this race. I like being in Corral A for Tinkerbell, so this will solidify my spot there, hopefully. Might even move me up for Avengers (I need to check when that POT is due.)

I think you should start running again, but slowly. When I was on the ship and working on steel decks all day, my feet and knees hurt constantly and I had a hard time running much. It got better as I got used to things, but I really did have to stop for a while and then start up slowly.

Great job on the run. A 9 minute PR is HUGE. I would expect some soreness from that big of an improvement. My left ankle is still sore from my race last week. I think you missed your POT deadline for Avengers. Mine is 10/6 for the marathon in January. I think yours was in July for Avengers based on what my friends at work were saying.

I will start running. I will keep it to my 4.5 mile loop initially. I was actually even toying with the idea of going to the gym and using the treadmill because it might be less of an impact. I may be better off putting in some miles on that to keep the fitness up until I can increase the miles, rather than do nothing at all. I will go for a bike ride tomorrow but it is not the same as running.

I have a job interview on Wednesday. It is back to what I do, which is sell insurance. I will be back to a M-F 8-4 job and be off my feet all day if I get it. If I can just make the same money and get those added benefits I will make the move. We shall see what happens.

 

[StayCool]

I found out Friday night - and it didn't happen, which didn't surprise me. Pissed me off, but didn't surprise me. Welcome to my world.

Sounds like you're having fun, so I'm excited for you! I'm running the Navy Air Force Half tomorrow, so we'll see how that goes.

It is tough, but I am glad to be back to working out. I need someone to tell me what to do when it comes to working out. lol Not something I tolerate in other areas of my life.

That is excellent news. Hopefully you took your pics so in a month you will be able to see the changes? With all the weight lifting it seems you will be doing the scale will not paint an accurate picture of the changes.

I got in a bike ride this morning before work. Riding is not getting the job done anymore. I may give it one more week and then back to running. I have been grouchy because I can't run. I will just deal with the foot pain. Until I find a new job it won't go away anyway. I know its from standing on cement floors all day.

I didn't take any pictures yet. I have a bunch from the last time I gave a good effort. I should do that this week.

Could you try running for fun? Remove the pressure to run for speed or effort and just get out there and do what feels good?

That's a good idea. And measurements, which I think you were already doing, right?

My gun time was 2:11:54(ish), but my chip time is 2:08:17 (Map My Run says 2:08:58 but I started it early) which is even better - about a 9 minute PR. I hit 18 miles total by running to the start and walking home. I wanted to run home, but my feet and calves were killing me. I really pushed myself on the time - did something I never do, which is set my watch to give me a constant pace reading (I usually just look at my mile pace) so that I could try to PR this race. I like being in Corral A for Tinkerbell, so this will solidify my spot there, hopefully. Might even move me up for Avengers (I need to check when that POT is due.)

I think you should start running again, but slowly. When I was on the ship and working on steel decks all day, my feet and knees hurt constantly and I had a hard time running much. It got better as I got used to things, but I really did have to stop for a while and then start up slowly.

I haven't done measurements in quite a while. They were too depressing. lol

WOOHOO! Awesome job on the half. That is a huge improvement.

Great job on the run. A 9 minute PR is HUGE. I would expect some soreness from that big of an improvement. My left ankle is still sore from my race last week. I think you missed your POT deadline for Avengers. Mine is 10/6 for the marathon in January. I think yours was in July for Avengers based on what my friends at work were saying.

I will start running. I will keep it to my 4.5 mile loop initially. I was actually even toying with the idea of going to the gym and using the treadmill because it might be less of an impact. I may be better off putting in some miles on that to keep the fitness up until I can increase the miles, rather than do nothing at all. I will go for a bike ride tomorrow but it is not the same as running.

I have a job interview on Wednesday. It is back to what I do, which is sell insurance. I will be back to a M-F 8-4 job and be off my feet all day if I get it. If I can just make the same money and get those added benefits I will make the move. We shall see what happens.

The treadmill wouldn't be a bad idea. I think that as long as you take it easy the 4.5 mile loop would be ok too.

Good luck on the job interview! If that is what you like, I hope you get it.

I did weigh myself this weekend and I was down 0.5 lb. I've been doing better about tracking my food and making better choices. I went to boot camp on Saturday and was still quite sore from last time. It was more about arms and cardio so that helped. Once I warmed up my legs really didn't hurt anymore. Now I just have normal soreness instead of that ridiculous holy crap I haven't worked out in too long pain. I'm good with that.

As a side, I have been working on my plans for the cruise. Right now the idea is to start with a few days in Washington D.C. I found a hotel in Virginia that is 1 block from the metro so we can just take that in every day and just walk around and see the monuments and museums. I'm not 100% that it will work out (depends on hubby's work) but I'm crossing my fingers because it would be so much fun. We will be there on the 4th so I'm hoping to find something pretty cool to celebrate the holiday. It will mean a lot to hubby.

Happy Monday! (insert sarcasm here...)

 

[Chiomaca]

I will start running. I will keep it to my 4.5 mile loop initially. I was actually even toying with the idea of going to the gym and using the treadmill because it might be less of an impact. I may be better off putting in some miles on that to keep the fitness up until I can increase the miles, rather than do nothing at all. I will go for a bike ride tomorrow but it is not the same as running.

I think starting back with your loop and going slower than you had as you increase speed/distance is a good way to start. Watch the foot.

I have a job interview on Wednesday. It is back to what I do, which is sell insurance. I will be back to a M-F 8-4 job and be off my feet all day if I get it. If I can just make the same money and get those added benefits I will make the move. We shall see what happens.

Good luck tomorrow!

I need someone to tell me what to do when it comes to working out.

I'm the same way, really. I make enough decisions on my own and I have no desire to do the same when I'm exercising.

As a side, I have been working on my plans for the cruise. Right now the idea is to start with a few days in Washington D.C. I found a hotel in Virginia that is 1 block from the metro so we can just take that in every day and just walk around and see the monuments and museums. I'm not 100% that it will work out (depends on hubby's work) but I'm crossing my fingers because it would be so much fun. We will be there on the 4th so I'm hoping to find something pretty cool to celebrate the holiday. It will mean a lot to hubby.

Travel planning is fun! Just fair warning though, DC over the 4th of July is a zoo. You should find a place early. If you want to spend time in the city, then get a hotel in the city. I know it's much cheaper to stay out in Alexandria but getting in and out by car or metro is truly painful. There's lots of cool stuff to do in the city that is free (Capitol tours, Washington Monument, all the museums, and the Folk Life Festival) and it's easy to do walking or metroing. BTW, you will walk as much in DC as you will at Disney World if you do the city right - and it will be just as hot, humid, and potentially rainy. Lots of cool stuff to do here no matter what.

Speaking of zoos, the Pope is in town. Thankfully, I live outside the closure zone by a few blocks....sadly, my running route is 90% inside...and this morning I got stuck behind a fence for close to an hour before I could find my way out. Won't be running that area again until Friday. My legs are feeling a bit better than they did on Sunday afternoon but I'm still feeling the hard run. Hope you guys have a great week.

 

[Waiting2goback]

It is tough, but I am glad to be back to working out. I need someone to tell me what to do when it comes to working out. lol Not something I tolerate in other areas of my life.

Could you try running for fun? Remove the pressure to run for speed or effort and just get out there and do what feels good?

The treadmill wouldn't be a bad idea. I think that as long as you take it easy the 4.5 mile loop would be ok too.

Good luck on the job interview! If that is what you like, I hope you get it.

I like having someone tell me what to do too. That's why I like the Beachbody programs. As long as I push play and give it my best effort they tell me what to do and I get results. Before I first bought P90X there was so much info out there and I didn't know what to do so I did nothing. Hopefully this brings the results you want.

I ran last night. At first my foot didn't hurt. Then my ankle was hurting. The ankle stopped hurting and the foot started. I didn't want to go on the treadmill though so I ran outside on the road. My foot sure does hurt today. So, I will have to do my runs on the treadmill.

As for doing it for fun. That's part of the learning process. I don't know how to do much for fun. But, I am teaching myself right now. I am just going to enjoy this next few months, and get through the race in January, then I will heal my foot and be back at it in the spring.

Good luck tomorrow!

Travel planning is fun! Just fair warning though, DC over the 4th of July is a zoo. You should find a place early. If you want to spend time in the city, then get a hotel in the city. I know it's much cheaper to stay out in Alexandria but getting in and out by car or metro is truly painful. There's lots of cool stuff to do in the city that is free (Capitol tours, Washington Monument, all the museums, and the Folk Life Festival) and it's easy to do walking or metroing. BTW, you will walk as much in DC as you will at Disney World if you do the city right - and it will be just as hot, humid, and potentially rainy. Lots of cool stuff to do here no matter what.

Speaking of zoos, the Pope is in town. Thankfully, I live outside the closure zone by a few blocks....sadly, my running route is 90% inside...and this morning I got stuck behind a fence for close to an hour before I could find my way out. Won't be running that area again until Friday. My legs are feeling a bit better than they did on Sunday afternoon but I'm still feeling the hard run. Hope you guys have a great week.

I can imagine DC would be crazy at the 4th of July. Boston is the same way. I am surprised you feel it is a zoo because of the Pope. Not that it isn't crazy but given the President is in your city you would think you are would be immune to the craziness of road closures, etc...

I have been grumpy the last few days. Because of something Chiomaca said a couple weeks ago I have been examining stuff. I am refocusing my efforts. I redefined my goals. I am so disappointed in my last year. I have progressed very little. I feel like I lost another year of my life. I talked and talked about all these goals I had for the last year and I accomplished none of them.

Thanks for the well wishes on the job interview tomorrow. Hopefully it goes well and it is a job worth taking if I receive an offer.

 

[StayCool]

Travel planning is fun! Just fair warning though, DC over the 4th of July is a zoo. You should find a place early. If you want to spend time in the city, then get a hotel in the city. I know it's much cheaper to stay out in Alexandria but getting in and out by car or metro is truly painful. There's lots of cool stuff to do in the city that is free (Capitol tours, Washington Monument, all the museums, and the Folk Life Festival) and it's easy to do walking or metroing. BTW, you will walk as much in DC as you will at Disney World if you do the city right - and it will be just as hot, humid, and potentially rainy. Lots of cool stuff to do here no matter what.

Speaking of zoos, the Pope is in town. Thankfully, I live outside the closure zone by a few blocks....sadly, my running route is 90% inside...and this morning I got stuck behind a fence for close to an hour before I could find my way out. Won't be running that area again until Friday. My legs are feeling a bit better than they did on Sunday afternoon but I'm still feeling the hard run. Hope you guys have a great week.

How bad will it be to travel in by metro? I've looked at hotels in the city but they are at least double the cost. I have no intention of driving into the city at all. The plan is to get there July 3 and leave on July 6. I was thinking of walking the mall and watching the fireworks on the 4th. I'm good with being pretty laid back about the whole thing and just wandering around. Walking DC doesn't feel like exercise because there is so much to see. lol I figured we can do the museums and stuff on the 3rd and 5th, maybe even the morning of the 6th depending on time constraints. Do you have any hotel recommendations?

That stinks about being stuck behind the fence. I would get really frustrated. lol Great that your legs are recovering. Hope work is not too crazy either...

I like having someone tell me what to do too. That's why I like the Beachbody programs. As long as I push play and give it my best effort they tell me what to do and I get results. Before I first bought P90X there was so much info out there and I didn't know what to do so I did nothing. Hopefully this brings the results you want.

I ran last night. At first my foot didn't hurt. Then my ankle was hurting. The ankle stopped hurting and the foot started. I didn't want to go on the treadmill though so I ran outside on the road. My foot sure does hurt today. So, I will have to do my runs on the treadmill.

As for doing it for fun. That's part of the learning process. I don't know how to do much for fun. But, I am teaching myself right now. I am just going to enjoy this next few months, and get through the race in January, then I will heal my foot and be back at it in the spring.

I have been grumpy the last few days. Because of something Chiomaca said a couple weeks ago I have been examining stuff. I am refocusing my efforts. I redefined my goals. I am so disappointed in my last year. I have progressed very little. I feel like I lost another year of my life. I talked and talked about all these goals I had for the last year and I accomplished none of them.

Thanks for the well wishes on the job interview tomorrow. Hopefully it goes well and it is a job worth taking if I receive an offer.

about the foot. Hopefully the treadmill makes it better. I hope that you can learn to like yourself some day. Maybe you should make a list of all the positive things you have accomplished in the last 1-2 years. Then when you feel like crap you can look at it and hopefully boost your confidence. Just yesterday I took this picture I have of when I ran the Color Run in 2014 and put it where I can see it and compare myself to it when I feel like I'm not getting anywhere. It is an awful picture and I can't believe how big I was and didn't even notice it. But it is a good reminder that I am NOT that person anymore. *hugs* And I hope that the job is something that you want and can be happy doing.

Tonight is back to bootcamp and I am totally looking forward to it. I'm slower than slow on some of the stuff but I don't care. I will get better. I'm already down almost 2.5 lbs just by doing that and tracking my food again. I just need to stay vigilant.

 

[StayCool]

Chiomaca - What do you think about Arlington? There is a Hyatt there that is reasonable and everything I've read states that it is near the Rosslyn metro stop. I just don't want to pay $300-400 a night for a side trip.

 

[Chiomaca]

I ran last night. At first my foot didn't hurt. Then my ankle was hurting. The ankle stopped hurting and the foot started. I didn't want to go on the treadmill though so I ran outside on the road. My foot sure does hurt today. So, I will have to do my runs on the treadmill.

I still think you should go to a doc and physical therapist, sooner rather than later. You want to go and have fun in January, not be in pain and hurting for even longer.

Boston is the same way. I am surprised you feel it is a zoo because of the Pope. Not that it isn't crazy but given the President is in your city you would think you are would be immune to the craziness of road closures, etc...

They don't really shut a lot of roads down for the President. Motorcades are a PITA, and sometimes you do need to take a different route because of a VIP or an event on the Mall, but it's all pretty transparent in the day-to-day flow of things. Had a five car motorcade pass me this morning in my neighborhood, I guess someone important lives in the condo complex at the end of my street. But the Pope...big changes based on the people out to watch - nobody watched the President in DC, we just grumble about the motorcades. Not as bad as the 4th of July or Inugural weekend, but lots of people from out of town mucking about not having a clue where to go or how to be polite on public transportation (I hate protests for that reason, too.)

I have been grumpy the last few days. Because of something Chiomaca said a couple weeks ago I have been examining stuff. I am refocusing my efforts. I redefined my goals. I am so disappointed in my last year. I have progressed very little. I feel like I lost another year of my life. I talked and talked about all these goals I had for the last year and I accomplished none of them.

That's good. Be disappointed. Then take that disappointment out on your next run and drop it alongside the road. Pick up a little extra motivation on the way back

The plan is to get there July 3 and leave on July 6. I was thinking of walking the mall and watching the fireworks on the 4th. I'm good with being pretty laid back about the whole thing and just wandering around. Walking DC doesn't feel like exercise because there is so much to see. lol I figured we can do the museums and stuff on the 3rd and 5th, maybe even the morning of the 6th depending on time constraints. Do you have any hotel recommendations?

The Mall on the 4th is cool, but you need to pack plenty of food and blankets, etc to stay comfortable because once you get in, you're not going to want to leave. These days the crowd control is major. And if there's a thunderstorm, they evacuate. Still, totally worth it to do once. The Folklife Festival is on the Mall that week, too.

Just yesterday I took this picture I have of when I ran the Color Run in 2014 and put it where I can see it and compare myself to it when I feel like I'm not getting anywhere. It is an awful picture and I can't believe how big I was and didn't even notice it. But it is a good reminder that I am NOT that person anymore. *hugs* And I hope that the job is something that you want and can be happy doing.

Glad to see that you're really seeing the changes!

Chiomaca - What do you think about Arlington? There is a Hyatt there that is reasonable and everything I've read states that it is near the Rosslyn metro stop. I just don't want to pay $300-400 a night for a side trip.

Arlington is a better bet than staying way out in Alexandria. Shorter Metro trip and depending on where you stay, could easily be walkable. If it's near the Rosslyn Metro station, there's a good chance you'll be able to walk to Arlington Cemetery and across the Memorial Bridge into the city - puts you right at Lincoln, which is a mile or two walk up the Mall depending on how far you go. (Also, part of my regular running route.)

 

[Waiting2goback]

about the foot. Hopefully the treadmill makes it better. I hope that you can learn to like yourself some day. Maybe you should make a list of all the positive things you have accomplished in the last 1-2 years. Then when you feel like crap you can look at it and hopefully boost your confidence. Just yesterday I took this picture I have of when I ran the Color Run in 2014 and put it where I can see it and compare myself to it when I feel like I'm not getting anywhere. It is an awful picture and I can't believe how big I was and didn't even notice it. But it is a good reminder that I am NOT that person anymore. *hugs* And I hope that the job is something that you want and can be happy doing.

Tonight is back to bootcamp and I am totally looking forward to it. I'm slower than slow on some of the stuff but I don't care. I will get better. I'm already down almost 2.5 lbs just by doing that and tracking my food again. I just need to stay vigilant.

I know I am doing some good stuff in the last couple of years. I do see it. My co-worker that is running Wine and Dine and Avengers this year has told me a bunch of times that I am a huge inspiration and I have helped change his life because I convinced him to do this "running thing". That never would have happened 2 years ago.

I am learning to enjoy life. I enjoy it more now than I ever have. It may not feel that way when I vent but I do. I am actually already considering doing the DL 1/2 next year. The 60th ends on 9/5/16 and I really want to see it. This would allow me to see the 60th stuff, get to DL for the first time, get my Walt and Mickey C2C medal. My point is, I would NEVER have done this stuff 2 years ago. I would have been to afraid to try it.

I am just having a tough time lately. I am so disgusted with my job situation. I understand I am in this position because I got to stay home with my kids for 6+ years. I love that I got to do that. But now I want a real job that I am proud to go to every day. I don't have that.

Personally I am all alone. My "lady friend" that I had has blown me off. And I just don't get it. I understand that it is not a major loss. (I found out that not only did she like me but she likes someone else too, and all behind her husband's back). Why this bothers me is because I used to think I could read people. Well, I have known her for 2 years and did not think she was like this. I was clearly wrong about the kind of person my wife was/is. My point is, it just has me questioning everything. I just turned 42 last week and I feel like I understand less about life than I did 20 years ago.

Anyway, I don't mean to bore you guys with this stuff, it just feels good to get it out since I have nobody else to say it to.

StayCool- I am glad you are getting the fire back. At least it seems it with you taking out old pics for motivation and stuff. Keep up the good work. Stick with this and make some huge changes so when you step foot on the ship you can be so proud of yourself.

I still think you should go to a doc and physical therapist, sooner rather than later. You want to go and have fun in January, not be in pain and hurting for even longer.

They don't really shut a lot of roads down for the President. Motorcades are a PITA, and sometimes you do need to take a different route because of a VIP or an event on the Mall, but it's all pretty transparent in the day-to-day flow of things. Had a five car motorcade pass me this morning in my neighborhood, I guess someone important lives in the condo complex at the end of my street. But the Pope...big changes based on the people out to watch - nobody watched the President in DC, we just grumble about the motorcades. Not as bad as the 4th of July or Inugural weekend, but lots of people from out of town mucking about not having a clue where to go or how to be polite on public transportation (I hate protests for that reason, too.)

That's good. Be disappointed. Then take that disappointment out on your next run and drop it alongside the road. Pick up a little extra motivation on the way back

I was thinking today about going to the doctor because my right foot is starting to hurt too. I do want to enjoy my trip in January, I am just afraid they won't be able to help.

The President came to Worcester last year, I think. They shut down 1/2 the city. I figured they did that every time he left the White House. But he probably flies in the helicopter more than drive, huh?


I would say Boston's 4th of July celebration is one of the best (yes I am partial) but I would say DC would be cool to see as well. Although you wouldn't catch me at either. Way to chaotic for me.

 

[StayCool]

The Mall on the 4th is cool, but you need to pack plenty of food and blankets, etc to stay comfortable because once you get in, you're not going to want to leave. These days the crowd control is major. And if there's a thunderstorm, they evacuate. Still, totally worth it to do once. The Folklife Festival is on the Mall that week, too.

Arlington is a better bet than staying way out in Alexandria. Shorter Metro trip and depending on where you stay, could easily be walkable. If it's near the Rosslyn Metro station, there's a good chance you'll be able to walk to Arlington Cemetery and across the Memorial Bridge into the city - puts you right at Lincoln, which is a mile or two walk up the Mall depending on how far you go. (Also, part of my regular running route.)

Because of everything you've said and stuff that I have read I've made two plans and now I need to pick. lol First is to stay at the Hyatt in Arlington and just be sure to take our time. I've walked from Arlington Cemetery to the Lincoln Memorial before and that doesn't phase me. The other plan is to stay in Silver Spring MD and just stay out of the city on the 4th. I do so much planning for trips that by the time I get there I just go with the flow. It's deciding that is the tough part. lol

I know I am doing some good stuff in the last couple of years. I do see it. My co-worker that is running Wine and Dine and Avengers this year has told me a bunch of times that I am a huge inspiration and I have helped change his life because I convinced him to do this "running thing". That never would have happened 2 years ago.

I am learning to enjoy life. I enjoy it more now than I ever have. It may not feel that way when I vent but I do. I am actually already considering doing the DL 1/2 next year. The 60th ends on 9/5/16 and I really want to see it. This would allow me to see the 60th stuff, get to DL for the first time, get my Walt and Mickey C2C medal. My point is, I would NEVER have done this stuff 2 years ago. I would have been to afraid to try it.

I am just having a tough time lately. I am so disgusted with my job situation. I understand I am in this position because I got to stay home with my kids for 6+ years. I love that I got to do that. But now I want a real job that I am proud to go to every day. I don't have that.

Personally I am all alone. My "lady friend" that I had has blown me off. And I just don't get it. I understand that it is not a major loss. (I found out that not only did she like me but she likes someone else too, and all behind her husband's back). Why this bothers me is because I used to think I could read people. Well, I have known her for 2 years and did not think she was like this. I was clearly wrong about the kind of person my wife was/is. My point is, it just has me questioning everything. I just turned 42 last week and I feel like I understand less about life than I did 20 years ago.

StayCool- I am glad you are getting the fire back. At least it seems it with you taking out old pics for motivation and stuff. Keep up the good work. Stick with this and make some huge changes so when you step foot on the ship you can be so proud of yourself.

I was thinking today about going to the doctor because my right foot is starting to hurt too. I do want to enjoy my trip in January, I am just afraid they won't be able to help.

I'm glad that you recognize all the good you have done. You talk more about the negative so I was worried that it wasn't balanced. As far as your lady friend, it doesn't sound like she was the kind of person you would want to be with anyway. It's been a long time since you've looked about for women so I imagine it will be a bit before you get back into that groove. I think that when you are 22 you automatically think you know everything. That's where young and stupid comes from. The older we get, the more we can reflect on life and look beyond what is right in front of us. You are normal.

How did your interview go?

I agree with Chiomaca. You need to go to the doctor and commit to taking care of your foot. I'd hate to see you have a permanent injury because you waited too long.

As for motivation... I'm trying. I'm forcing myself to get into the habit of attending classes again. I feel kind of blah about it but once I get there I'm good. Last night was all about the legs again. It's getting easier to breath but my legs felt (and still feel) so weak I thought they were going to give out. I started out strong but ended up modifying a lot. Oh well. I'm doing well tracking my food as well. Hopefully I can keep this up.

 

[Chiomaca]

I know I am doing some good stuff in the last couple of years. I do see it. My co-worker that is running Wine and Dine and Avengers this year has told me a bunch of times that I am a huge inspiration and I have helped change his life because I convinced him to do this "running thing". That never would have happened 2 years ago.

Not only is that an amazing feeling, but it's rare to be able to make that kind of difference in someone's life. Congratulations!

My point is, it just has me questioning everything. I just turned 42 last week and I feel like I understand less about life than I did 20 years ago.

I'll be 44 next month...and I am positive that I know nothing. And last week after listening to an outbrief of a high level meeting and came to the conclusion that I am not mature enough to have attended that meeting without getting myself in trouble.

The President came to Worcester last year, I think. They shut down 1/2 the city. I figured they did that every time he left the White House. But he probably flies in the helicopter more than drive, huh?

No, he drives more than he flies, and they shut down the roads around the exit he's going to use and the roads near whatever his destination is, but if you're already on the road in between, you just pull over like you would for normal police movement. There aren't barricades along the streets to keep people in any particular place, and that's what causes the jam-ups around things like the holidays or the visit this week. Won't see any of that stuff when the Chinese President comes later this week.

Because of everything you've said and stuff that I have read I've made two plans and now I need to pick. lol First is to stay at the Hyatt in Arlington and just be sure to take our time. I've walked from Arlington Cemetery to the Lincoln Memorial before and that doesn't phase me. The other plan is to stay in Silver Spring MD and just stay out of the city on the 4th. I do so much planning for trips that by the time I get there I just go with the flow. It's deciding that is the tough part. lol

I vote for Arlington. That way you have plenty of choices. Silver Spring is like a zillion miles from anything. (City girl, hyper-local habits....if I can't walk/run/bike, I don't go...)

As far as your lady friend, it doesn't sound like she was the kind of person you would want to be with anyway. It's been a long time since you've looked about for women so I imagine it will be a bit before you get back into that groove.

Yes. Count yourself lucky to have gotten out before it deepened. As for not knowing who your wife was...you're still figuring out who you are free of the constraints imposed by habit.

As for motivation... I'm trying. I'm forcing myself to get into the habit of attending classes again. I feel kind of blah about it but once I get there I'm good. Last night was all about the legs again. It's getting easier to breath but my legs felt (and still feel) so weak I thought they were going to give out. I started out strong but ended up modifying a lot. Oh well. I'm doing well tracking my food as well. Hopefully I can keep this up.

Modifying is good - do what you can and keep getting better. I'm glad you've found something you enjoy.

 

[Waiting2goback]

I'm glad that you recognize all the good you have done. You talk more about the negative so I was worried that it wasn't balanced. As far as your lady friend, it doesn't sound like she was the kind of person you would want to be with anyway. It's been a long time since you've looked about for women so I imagine it will be a bit before you get back into that groove. I think that when you are 22 you automatically think you know everything. That's where young and stupid comes from. The older we get, the more we can reflect on life and look beyond what is right in front of us. You are normal.

How did your interview go?

I agree with Chiomaca. You need to go to the doctor and commit to taking care of your foot. I'd hate to see you have a permanent injury because you waited too long.

As for motivation... I'm trying. I'm forcing myself to get into the habit of attending classes again. I feel kind of blah about it but once I get there I'm good. Last night was all about the legs again. It's getting easier to breath but my legs felt (and still feel) so weak I thought they were going to give out. I started out strong but ended up modifying a lot. Oh well. I'm doing well tracking my food as well. Hopefully I can keep this up.

I might be missing something so I need to ask. Why are you going to D.C. before your cruise? Does the cruise leave from a port near there?

I know I focus on the negative, that's what I do. I spent my 1/2 marathon beating myself up because I was struggling, I was hurting, and I knew I wasn't going to get the results I wanted and I wouldn't improve my corral. I get emotional during the races. But when things calmed down and I thought about it I was able to see that what I have accomplished in 18 months since signing up for the ToT is pretty good. The friend I referred to said, "You are 14 years older than me and have a foot injury and you ran a 1/2 marathon faster than I run 11 miles!" So I get it. I am just disappointed. My body failed me this year and I really wanted to see what I could accomplish this year.

I really don't care if I know everything about life. My biggest concern is that I am losing faith in people. I know it's negative but every time I turn around someone is lying or disappointing me in some way. I tried helping another girl at work this summer. She signed up for Wine and Dine as well. I was supporting her and encouraging her. I ran the BAA 10K with her, if you remember, to make sure she finished only to find out she hadn't been training. And she didn't run at all since BAA in June. She has been lying the whole summer.

The interview went well except the position wasn't what I was told it was by the recruiter that did the phone interview. It wasn't a sales position at all. It would be a huge pay cut. The owner said he might create a new sales position for me but he wasn't sure so I am not holding my breath.

I made my doctor's appointment for my foot today. Both of them are hurting now. Hopefully they can do something for me. It's 10/14. We'll see.

Just keep up the forcing yourself to go to classes. The first couple weeks are the hardest. Before you know it you will be seeing changes and not only will it become easier but you will miss it if you don't go. You will keep this up if you decide to keep it up. It is all up to you.

Not only is that an amazing feeling, but it's rare to be able to make that kind of difference in someone's life. Congratulations!

I'll be 44 next month...and I am positive that I know nothing. And last week after listening to an outbrief of a high level meeting and came to the conclusion that I am not mature enough to have attended that meeting without getting myself in trouble.

Yes. Count yourself lucky to have gotten out before it deepened. As for not knowing who your wife was...you're still figuring out who you are free of the constraints imposed by habit.

Modifying is good - do what you can and keep getting better. I'm glad you've found something you enjoy.

It is an amazing feeling. I couldn't believe it when he said it.

I see what you are saying. You are both making sense. I'm just having a hard time with all of this lately, that's all. Unfortunately for you guys it is easier to vent on here than hold it in.

StayCool- just remember this. Modifying is better than sitting on the couch. I did a P90X workout tonight. I still can't do a pull up without help because of my shoulders. But, as Tony (Tony Horton from P90X) always says, "Do your best and forget the rest". He also says, "Doing your best is always enough!"

Thanks for trying to help me ladies, I appreciate it very much.

 

[StayCool]

I vote for Arlington. That way you have plenty of choices. Silver Spring is like a zillion miles from anything. (City girl, hyper-local habits....if I can't walk/run/bike, I don't go...

Modifying is good - do what you can and keep getting better. I'm glad you've found something you enjoy.

I'm pretty sure it will be Arlington. Thanks for your help. Since I'm such a country girl, 30 minutes travel time is nothing. lol

I'm not sure how much I enjoy boot camp, but I do feel good afterwards. It is the hardest workout I've ever done.

I might be missing something so I need to ask. Why are you going to D.C. before your cruise? Does the cruise leave from a port near there?

I really don't care if I know everything about life. My biggest concern is that I am losing faith in people. I know it's negative but every time I turn around someone is lying or disappointing me in some way. I tried helping another girl at work this summer. She signed up for Wine and Dine as well. I was supporting her and encouraging her. I ran the BAA 10K with her, if you remember, to make sure she finished only to find out she hadn't been training. And she didn't run at all since BAA in June. She has been lying the whole summer.

The interview went well except the position wasn't what I was told it was by the recruiter that did the phone interview. It wasn't a sales position at all. It would be a huge pay cut. The owner said he might create a new sales position for me but he wasn't sure so I am not holding my breath.

I made my doctor's appointment for my foot today. Both of them are hurting now. Hopefully they can do something for me. It's 10/14. We'll see.

Just keep up the forcing yourself to go to classes. The first couple weeks are the hardest. Before you know it you will be seeing changes and not only will it become easier but you will miss it if you don't go. You will keep this up if you decide to keep it up. It is all up to you.

The cruise leaves out of Baltimore. Then I got distracted by how close Washington DC is and other than lodging and parking, it is pretty cheap. Plus my husband has never been. He served for 24 years and the 4th of July means a lot to him so what better way to celebrate it?

As far as the girl that signed up for Wine and Dine... is there a reason she felt she needed to impress you? Otherwise why bother?

That really stinks about the job interview. Crossing my fingers that you find something you like soon.

I'm glad that you made the appointment. It may take some downtime to heal.

I'm going to continue. I've got a class tomorrow but haven't really recovered from Wednesday yet. I'm a little nervous about adding in the 3rd day a week because right now my body is wrecked...

 

[Waiting2goback]

The cruise leaves out of Baltimore. Then I got distracted by how close Washington DC is and other than lodging and parking, it is pretty cheap. Plus my husband has never been. He served for 24 years and the 4th of July means a lot to him so what better way to celebrate it?

As far as the girl that signed up for Wine and Dine... is there a reason she felt she needed to impress you? Otherwise why bother?

That really stinks about the job interview. Crossing my fingers that you find something you like soon.

I'm glad that you made the appointment. It may take some downtime to heal.

I'm going to continue. I've got a class tomorrow but haven't really recovered from Wednesday yet. I'm a little nervous about adding in the 3rd day a week because right now my body is wrecked...

No, it makes sense to visit DC on the 4th if you are that close.

She signed up for Wine and Dine because she was jealous. She likes the other friend who is running both races. When I started working there and he heard my text tone go off (it's the monorail speech) we became friends right away. He is a huge Disney fan. She got jealous that he and I had so much to talk about. So she booked a trip to Disney in May and also signed up for Wine and Dine. Then she proceeded to lie all about all the training she was doing. I don't know why she did any of this, I don't really care. I HATE this childish, immature, gossipy stuff. I am mad that I spent all summer helping her when she was never running at all. I have learned a lot since and now I just keep my distance.

I'm not worried about the job. I wasn't expecting much. I am keeping my eyes open. When it's my time to move on something will pop up. In the meantime I am just going to do my best.

Here's the thing about the recovery. It sounds strange but it is good to keep going, take that 3rd class. You will be sore, and you will "feel wrecked" but your body is capable of way more. Your just not used to it so it feels hard. If you do 3 days a week your body will adjust quicker and the blood flow actually washes away the lactic acid and you will feel less sore.

I used to think the same thing as you when I first did P90X. 6 days a week felt crazy to me. My whole body was sore. By week 3 I wasn't sore anymore at all.

 

[StayCool]

She signed up for Wine and Dine because she was jealous. She likes the other friend who is running both races. When I started working there and he heard my text tone go off (it's the monorail speech) we became friends right away. He is a huge Disney fan. She got jealous that he and I had so much to talk about. So she booked a trip to Disney in May and also signed up for Wine and Dine. Then she proceeded to lie all about all the training she was doing. I don't know why she did any of this, I don't really care. I HATE this childish, immature, gossipy stuff. I am mad that I spent all summer helping her when she was never running at all. I have learned a lot since and now I just keep my distance.

Here's the thing about the recovery. It sounds strange but it is good to keep going, take that 3rd class. You will be sore, and you will "feel wrecked" but your body is capable of way more. Your just not used to it so it feels hard. If you do 3 days a week your body will adjust quicker and the blood flow actually washes away the lactic acid and you will feel less sore.

I used to think the same thing as you when I first did P90X. 6 days a week felt crazy to me. My whole body was sore. By week 3 I wasn't sore anymore at all.

Well people like that always get what is coming. She will just be wasting her money and time. No skin off your nose.

I did go today. I'm not going to give up. It's just tough. Wednesday's seem to be leg day and it kicks my butt. I have a hard time walking for about 2 days after. Once October gets here I will go 3 days a week (except the first week, I have a business trip). I do feel better doing it and I don't feel completely exhausted. Just sore. Today was cardio and core. Cardio is all kickboxing which I've never done before but reminds me of Zumba. The core stuff is killer. I can't do a lot of it. That didn't stop me from trying though. lol

 

[Waiting2goback]

I did go today. I'm not going to give up. It's just tough. Wednesday's seem to be leg day and it kicks my butt. I have a hard time walking for about 2 days after. Once October gets here I will go 3 days a week (except the first week, I have a business trip). I do feel better doing it and I don't feel completely exhausted. Just sore. Today was cardio and core. Cardio is all kickboxing which I've never done before but reminds me of Zumba. The core stuff is killer. I can't do a lot of it. That didn't stop me from trying though. lol

Just so you know, not many people look forward to their workouts. I often dread them. I don't particularly like waking up at 5 am on the days I need to get them in early. I don't really enjoy running in the dark now that it is getting dark early again. I often have to convince myself to do them because I know I will be mad if I don't. So you are not alone. But, just like you, I usually feel so much better once I start and I always feel better when I am done.

So just keep talking yourself into it. Keep working and just doing your best. I am proud of you for continuing to try!!!

I went to the gym after work tonight. I ran on the treadmill. My foot didn't hurt nearly as bad on the treadmill. I took it easy. I need to start working my way back into it. I will take it easy just to maintain my fitness until I see the doctor.

 

[Chiomaca]

The interview went well except the position wasn't what I was told it was by the recruiter that did the phone interview. It wasn't a sales position at all. It would be a huge pay cut. The owner said he might create a new sales position for me but he wasn't sure so I am not holding my breath.

Well that stinks. There seems to be a lot of bait-and-switch out there - both you and Stay Cool (or was it Dizzy? Where is she anyway?) experienced that. Kind of sucks.

I made my doctor's appointment for my foot today. Both of them are hurting now. Hopefully they can do something for me. It's 10/14. We'll see.

I know you're still working out on the treadmill, but you might do well to lay off the running entirely for a week or two and focusing on the P90X workouts to help stregthen the core and stabilizing muscles and let the feet rest some more.

I'm not sure how much I enjoy boot camp, but I do feel good afterwards. It is the hardest workout I've ever done.

I think the better you get, the more you will enjoy it. Like Waiting2goback said, most days I really hate getting up to run. And some days I decide to sleep in, but more often I force myself out and enjoy it after I get warmed up. And yeah, it often feels better after I stop than it did while I was doing it

Then she proceeded to lie all about all the training she was doing. I don't know why she did any of this, I don't really care. I HATE this childish, immature, gossipy stuff. I am mad that I spent all summer helping her when she was never running at all. I have learned a lot since and now I just keep my distance.

That's a lot of money to waste because you're attracted to someone. Not that I haven't made poor decisions on that basis in the past. One more reason I'm happy to be a real adult and not an overgrown kid pretending to be an adult. Not that I'm not a kid at heart, but I have found the balance. She's clearly still searching, which is fine. You tried to help...you touched one person but not the second. You can't get them all. (I know, I've tried.)

Did my final long run yesterday. The National Capital 20 Miler, which was a trail race along the Potomac River and C&O Canal. I think I may have been shortchanging myself in expectations, but since I've done a lot of running in the heat and with either dogs or slower partners, maybe that's not surprising. My planned goal for MCM was 10:55, but I sustained 10:30 over 20 miles, even though the last half of the race was uphill (the first half was downhill, of course). The advantage is that MCM's big uphills are all in the first 8 miles, with the exception of the final uphill. We'll see...I have a month to injure myself!

 

[Waiting2goback]

Well that stinks. There seems to be a lot of bait-and-switch out there - both you and Stay Cool (or was it Dizzy? Where is she anyway?) experienced that. Kind of sucks.

I know you're still working out on the treadmill, but you might do well to lay off the running entirely for a week or two and focusing on the P90X workouts to help stregthen the core and stabilizing muscles and let the feet rest some more.

I think the better you get, the more you will enjoy it. Like Waiting2goback said, most days I really hate getting up to run. And some days I decide to sleep in, but more often I force myself out and enjoy it after I get warmed up. And yeah, it often feels better after I stop than it did while I was doing it

That's a lot of money to waste because you're attracted to someone. Not that I haven't made poor decisions on that basis in the past. One more reason I'm happy to be a real adult and not an overgrown kid pretending to be an adult. Not that I'm not a kid at heart, but I have found the balance. She's clearly still searching, which is fine. You tried to help...you touched one person but not the second. You can't get them all. (I know, I've tried.)

Did my final long run yesterday. The National Capital 20 Miler, which was a trail race along the Potomac River and C&O Canal. I think I may have been shortchanging myself in expectations, but since I've done a lot of running in the heat and with either dogs or slower partners, maybe that's not surprising. My planned goal for MCM was 10:55, but I sustained 10:30 over 20 miles, even though the last half of the race was uphill (the first half was downhill, of course). The advantage is that MCM's big uphills are all in the first 8 miles, with the exception of the final uphill. We'll see...I have a month to injure myself!

Its OK. The right job will come along when it is supposed to. I'll just do my best while I am at Verizon and when the right opportunity comes along I will jump on it.

I have been taking it easy. I will hit the gym tomorrow and do some stuff with no impact. I need to keep my fitness up for when I can start running again. I do feel nervous though that I won't be ready to finish a marathon in January if I don't start soon.

I have also realized I love running. It sounds weird because I never thought I would say that. I thought I liked the bike more but it is not the case.

You won't injure yourself. Don't think that way. Just be smart and go enjoy the MCM. I can't wait until I get to run that race. That's a good time though. You may have answered this before, I don't recall. Do you ever plan to run Boston or is that not interesting to you?