Becoming Lean, Mean, Endurace Event Machines in 2008
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Huggy Panda sent hugs to: Lisa, Maria, Bet, Jeanne, Debra, Cindy, Nancy, Margie, Tracey, Stacie, and Shan hugs, I will add Bill, Big Vic, Mike and Panda to my list (I hope I didn't miss any of the guys, I like hugging them better!)
Have an awesome day y'all and remember how truely beautiful you all are.
Ditto! I haven't actually heard anyone on here complain.....it's all in writing! No seriously, no one on here complains, we just aren't that kind. We go DO things, like walk and run!
I am having a darn good week! I bragged on how well my hip was doing, and so now it not. What a bummer. Oh well, it will get better!
Have an awesome day y'all and remember how truely beautiful you all are.
Ditto! I haven't actually heard anyone on here complain.....it's all in writing! No seriously, no one on here complains, we just aren't that kind. We go DO things, like walk and run!
I am having a darn good week! I bragged on how well my hip was doing, and so now it not. What a bummer. Oh well, it will get better!
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Awww, big 
today! That and the sunshine always makes me feel better! 
Tracey: Your plans for a trail run combined with your DS's biking sounds like it was a fun family outing! (Assuming they went with you.) Isn't it amazing how much less "work" exercise can seem like in the spring? But earthquake?
Did you know that one of North Dakota's claim to fame is it never experiences those? (It's not quite true, but the claim isn't highly exaggerated.)
Beth: Yea for having a successful casino outing in which being a little bit behind still equals coming out ahead. Me, I'd rather see a flick but that's because I've never come out ahead at all in a casino. I can't imagine what the elliptical might do to your back.
Be careful this weekend as I assume there's a trail run or two in your plans.
Maria: Yesterday's lunch sounds flavorful and healthy!
As for as getting motivated to walk, remember that it's ONLY 1/2 hour on the TM--you'd probably spend more time than that talking yourself out of it. 
I think your plans to go to the zoo sounds like a lot of fun! Fargo schools used to take hunting days off in the fall--does that count?
Jeanne: Thanks for the link to the pictures. It looks like everyone had a blast with the mini-golf!
Lisa: Well, if Prevention magazine promotes eating chocolate at every meal then I should just pick up a copy and declare myself a convert! I notice you refrained from saying you shot that squirrel because he was driving you nuts--but I couldn't resist saying it for you!!
On a more serious note, I'm sorry about the run & news about the tubular adenoma. It isn't fair, not in the slightest, and even though I know you have the strength to handle things I wish you didn't have to. And you should be, if you aren't already, a role model for your siblings. You're doing good things to offset the genetics and keeping both healthy and sane (enough ) with the running, too. And I continue to be impressed by your "man up" attitude (which I hope everyone knows by now is some of the highest praise I can give)! I mean, look: by the time I get on the thread, you've already jack-slapped yourself back into shape! 
Dave: Words of wisdom from the almighty Panda.
And I love that you always think so highly of everyone, that you're always here for us. 
Shan: Great way to motivate yourself. I hope your eating went well today.
Stacie: I agree with you about the training being mentally challenging (as opposed to me being mentally challenged). Strangely enough, I really groove on that. It's made me tougher, in a good way--harder on myself, but more immune to criticism from others. You wouldn't think that would happen from training for a race, but it did!
And I love your post's position about why were in this for ourselves. It reminds me of a phrase I've started to use: "It's all about me." (For the reasons you mentioned. Plus, the idea that when I'm spending my free time training instead of with, say, family, it's not about them--it's about me.) Sometimes that's so hard to remember, though, isn't it? That we're worth it, that we aren't in competition with others or even our former selves.
I just know you're going to have a fine 7 miler this weekend and you'll come back stronger & more prepared for the Minnie than ever. You have your pacing goals, your fueling plans, the nice weather, and the two-week countdown to keep you going!
P.S. I found that once I got used to reaching around the back, those kinds of hydration set ups weren't bad; my biggest challenge is finding one that doesn't ride up on me and bounce around, creating chaffing & bruises. Let us know how yours works for you.
Connie: That's so sweet of you, not to "hear" my complaints. Then again, like you said, they're in writing... Seriously, you're right in that we may talk about our goals, our challenges, our obstacles, and even our failures, but we do so in order to spur us on to DO things. I think Lean Meaners, and WISHers, are up and at 'em types!!! Btw, I do hope your hip feels better and you can enjoy your weekend before it gets too unseasonably hot. (You're already there, aren't you?)
As for me: I've been thinking about the diet a lot. Since when don't I?
Between getting enough protein, eating the right yogurt, wondering if it's healthy to eat spinach 7 days a week, blah, blah, blah. But most of the time, it's not what I eat that concerns me. I actually have no forbidden foods. I do have foods I won't eat--(e.g. marshamallows, for the vegetarian thing)--and ingredients I won't eat (e.g. gelatin, for instance). And I do have one drink that I forbid myself, though: Mountain Dew. I was seriously addicted to it. When I mean serious, I meant I drank it every day & when I quit it had to be cold turkey. And even then, I still had cravings for the Dew for the first 6 months! 
But what strikes me is what Bingham predicts in his books. The more I train, the less likely I am to want to eat junk. Not the occasional treat, which I love, but junk. Not because I'm afraid of offsetting the work I do, but because the physical cravings change, if not always the emotional ones. Does any of this make any sense?
So it's not what I eat, it's the why I eat I'm working on these days. I'm more than happy to eat chocolate-it's a non-negotiable part of my life--I just want it to be for the "right" reasons. I know you all understand this, I just needed to write it down.
today! That and the sunshine always makes me feel better! Tracey: Your plans for a trail run combined with your DS's biking sounds like it was a fun family outing! (Assuming they went with you.) Isn't it amazing how much less "work" exercise can seem like in the spring? But earthquake?
Did you know that one of North Dakota's claim to fame is it never experiences those? (It's not quite true, but the claim isn't highly exaggerated.)Beth: Yea for having a successful casino outing in which being a little bit behind still equals coming out ahead. Me, I'd rather see a flick but that's because I've never come out ahead at all in a casino. I can't imagine what the elliptical might do to your back.
Be careful this weekend as I assume there's a trail run or two in your plans. Maria: Yesterday's lunch sounds flavorful and healthy!
As for as getting motivated to walk, remember that it's ONLY 1/2 hour on the TM--you'd probably spend more time than that talking yourself out of it. I think your plans to go to the zoo sounds like a lot of fun! Fargo schools used to take hunting days off in the fall--does that count? Jeanne: Thanks for the link to the pictures. It looks like everyone had a blast with the mini-golf!
Lisa: Well, if Prevention magazine promotes eating chocolate at every meal then I should just pick up a copy and declare myself a convert! I notice you refrained from saying you shot that squirrel because he was driving you nuts--but I couldn't resist saying it for you!!
On a more serious note, I'm sorry about the run & news about the tubular adenoma. It isn't fair, not in the slightest, and even though I know you have the strength to handle things I wish you didn't have to. And you should be, if you aren't already, a role model for your siblings. You're doing good things to offset the genetics and keeping both healthy and sane (enough
) with the running, too. And I continue to be impressed by your "man up" attitude (which I hope everyone knows by now is some of the highest praise I can give)! I mean, look: by the time I get on the thread, you've already jack-slapped yourself back into shape! Dave: Words of wisdom from the almighty Panda.
And I love that you always think so highly of everyone, that you're always here for us. Shan: Great way to motivate yourself. I hope your eating went well today.
Stacie: I agree with you about the training being mentally challenging (as opposed to me being mentally challenged). Strangely enough, I really groove on that. It's made me tougher, in a good way--harder on myself, but more immune to criticism from others. You wouldn't think that would happen from training for a race, but it did!
And I love your post's position about why were in this for ourselves. It reminds me of a phrase I've started to use: "It's all about me." (For the reasons you mentioned. Plus, the idea that when I'm spending my free time training instead of with, say, family, it's not about them--it's about me.) Sometimes that's so hard to remember, though, isn't it? That we're worth it, that we aren't in competition with others or even our former selves.
I just know you're going to have a fine 7 miler this weekend and you'll come back stronger & more prepared for the Minnie than ever. You have your pacing goals, your fueling plans, the nice weather, and the two-week countdown to keep you going!
P.S. I found that once I got used to reaching around the back, those kinds of hydration set ups weren't bad; my biggest challenge is finding one that doesn't ride up on me and bounce around, creating chaffing & bruises. Let us know how yours works for you.Connie: That's so sweet of you, not to "hear" my complaints. Then again, like you said, they're in writing... Seriously, you're right in that we may talk about our goals, our challenges, our obstacles, and even our failures, but we do so in order to spur us on to DO things. I think Lean Meaners, and WISHers, are up and at 'em types!!! Btw, I do hope your hip feels better and you can enjoy your weekend before it gets too unseasonably hot. (You're already there, aren't you?)
As for me: I've been thinking about the diet a lot. Since when don't I?
Between getting enough protein, eating the right yogurt, wondering if it's healthy to eat spinach 7 days a week, blah, blah, blah. But most of the time, it's not what I eat that concerns me. I actually have no forbidden foods. I do have foods I won't eat--(e.g. marshamallows, for the vegetarian thing)--and ingredients I won't eat (e.g. gelatin, for instance). And I do have one drink that I forbid myself, though: Mountain Dew. I was seriously addicted to it. When I mean serious, I meant I drank it every day & when I quit it had to be cold turkey. And even then, I still had cravings for the Dew for the first 6 months! But what strikes me is what Bingham predicts in his books. The more I train, the less likely I am to want to eat junk. Not the occasional treat, which I love, but junk. Not because I'm afraid of offsetting the work I do, but because the physical cravings change, if not always the emotional ones. Does any of this make any sense?
So it's not what I eat, it's the why I eat I'm working on these days. I'm more than happy to eat chocolate-it's a non-negotiable part of my life--I just want it to be for the "right" reasons. I know you all understand this, I just needed to write it down.
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After a challenging 45 minute swim at 0500, and a short (11 hour) lousy work day, the last thing I wanted to do was run for 40 minutes...but I put on my I-Pod, turned up the volume and started running.
I got 4.4 miles in 38:41...which I calculate out to an 8:45 mpm average pace...I got the first 1.9 miles in a 8:36 pace...I normally run about a 10 minute mile!!!!
Thanks for letting me share folks...I'm sorry I haven't been able to post up nearly as much as I'd like...back to work now...but i have a BIG grin on my face....
Mike
P.S. I noticed in my scanning the there was discussion about lactose intolerance and whey protein. If you are lactose intolerant, try whey ISOLATE...not whey CONCENTRATE...Whey protein isolate is the most pure and concentrated form of whey protein available. It contains 90% or more protein and very little (if any) fat and lactose. Whey protein concentrate has anywhere between 29% and 89% protein depending upon the product. As the protein level in whey protein concentrate decreases the amounts of fat and/or lactose usually increase.
I got 4.4 miles in 38:41...which I calculate out to an 8:45 mpm average pace...I got the first 1.9 miles in a 8:36 pace...I normally run about a 10 minute mile!!!!
Thanks for letting me share folks...I'm sorry I haven't been able to post up nearly as much as I'd like...back to work now...but i have a BIG grin on my face....
Mike
P.S. I noticed in my scanning the there was discussion about lactose intolerance and whey protein. If you are lactose intolerant, try whey ISOLATE...not whey CONCENTRATE...Whey protein isolate is the most pure and concentrated form of whey protein available. It contains 90% or more protein and very little (if any) fat and lactose. Whey protein concentrate has anywhere between 29% and 89% protein depending upon the product. As the protein level in whey protein concentrate decreases the amounts of fat and/or lactose usually increase.
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Just a quick drive by before bed.
Mike that is awesome, sounds like you have taken your running to a new level. That's how changes happen. You must be doing everything right.
Debra, Yes Yes Yes, I think all of you are wonderfull. We have some amazing people who have decided to hang out on WISH.
Everyone have a super evening and rest well.
Sleepy Panda
Mike that is awesome, sounds like you have taken your running to a new level. That's how changes happen. You must be doing everything right.
Debra, Yes Yes Yes, I think all of you are wonderfull. We have some amazing people who have decided to hang out on WISH.
Everyone have a super evening and rest well.
Sleepy Panda
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Good morning, Leaner Meaners!
Lisa I just remembered you said you might do the OKC Memorial Race next year! That would be awesome. I only live 2 1/2 hours outside of OKC. Even if Kathy and I didn't do the race next year, I could still come see ya!
Debra I do think complaining and whining are way different than what we do here. We seek answers and solutions and solace, but that's not complaining in my book. Complaining is the enjoyment of being a victim! No victims here!
Tracey Trail runs are more interesting than any other kind, and with one of your babies along, how can you go wrong!
All the Leaner Meaners have a great weekend!!
Lisa I just remembered you said you might do the OKC Memorial Race next year! That would be awesome. I only live 2 1/2 hours outside of OKC. Even if Kathy and I didn't do the race next year, I could still come see ya!
Debra I do think complaining and whining are way different than what we do here. We seek answers and solutions and solace, but that's not complaining in my book. Complaining is the enjoyment of being a victim! No victims here!
Tracey Trail runs are more interesting than any other kind, and with one of your babies along, how can you go wrong!
All the Leaner Meaners have a great weekend!!
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Hi everyone.
I know I haven't been around here too much lately. Lots of peronal, life, work and family issues I've been trying to deal with.
I need to really commit myself to the healthy eating thing, but I just haven't been able to stick to it. I attribute this mainly to frustration and stress. I am battered and bruised from my continuous falls from the wagon, even though I know doing this will take care of many of the psersonal issues. I have lost 8 lbs in the past 3 months, but this isn't going to get it done (and I am surprised I've even lost that.)
I've decided that my wagan train is pulling out Monday and heading to Orlando with an ETA of marathon weekend. Although there is time for an ocassional rest stop, no more extended sight seeing tours.
**Mike & Dave** Great job on your times and progress.
**Connie** Thanks for the hug.
**Lisa, Debra, Stacie, Vic, Tracey, Beth, Shan, Maria, Jeanne and anyone I may have missed** Thanks for your continued postings and inspiration.
I know I haven't been around here too much lately. Lots of peronal, life, work and family issues I've been trying to deal with.
I need to really commit myself to the healthy eating thing, but I just haven't been able to stick to it. I attribute this mainly to frustration and stress. I am battered and bruised from my continuous falls from the wagon, even though I know doing this will take care of many of the psersonal issues. I have lost 8 lbs in the past 3 months, but this isn't going to get it done (and I am surprised I've even lost that.)
I've decided that my wagan train is pulling out Monday and heading to Orlando with an ETA of marathon weekend. Although there is time for an ocassional rest stop, no more extended sight seeing tours.
**Mike & Dave** Great job on your times and progress.
**Connie** Thanks for the hug.
**Lisa, Debra, Stacie, Vic, Tracey, Beth, Shan, Maria, Jeanne and anyone I may have missed** Thanks for your continued postings and inspiration.
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Quiet day out there today. I know it's probably because, if you're like me, you've tried to squeeze everything out of your good-weather day that you can. I'm going out tonight, but I thought I'd post here quickly.
Mike: That was an incredible pace you set yesterday. Your training, the stars aligning, trade-off for the extra work...who cares why! You must be dancing on air. Congratulations!!! P.S. Thanks for the information on whey isolate; DOOD and I are thinking of picking that up instead of soy protein. Keep those tips coming, please!
Panda: And YOU are one of the awesome-est WISH people I have yet to meet.
Connie: But...*whine* sometimes I wanna be a victim! I hope your last weekend of taper before OKC is going well. Any taper madness happening?
Bill: Awwww...
I'm with Shan. I know it's hard to do, but remember that despite everything going on, you've LOST 8 pounds. Maybe you're not ready to celebrate that, but I will. Bill! And I've got to say how cool it is that you've made your public declaration that you're on the wagon train to Orlando! I just know you're going to get there! 
As for me: Today was a stonker run and WO, and I'm trying to shake it off. Most of what gets to me is that I can't really account for it--hot weather, not enough rest, overtraining?--and that makes me somewhat anxious, you know? Geez, you'd think I was a control freak or something.
I'm going to chalk it up to a bad run, that's all, and try not to overanalyze things. Then I'll see how I feel on Monday's run.
I'm going out tonight, but I thought I'd post here quickly. Mike: That was an incredible pace you set yesterday. Your training, the stars aligning, trade-off for the extra work...who cares why! You must be dancing on air. Congratulations!!! P.S. Thanks for the information on whey isolate; DOOD and I are thinking of picking that up instead of soy protein. Keep those tips coming, please!
Panda: And YOU are one of the awesome-est WISH people I have yet to meet.
Connie: But...*whine* sometimes I wanna be a victim!
I hope your last weekend of taper before OKC is going well. Any taper madness happening?Bill: Awwww...
I'm with Shan. I know it's hard to do, but remember that despite everything going on, you've LOST 8 pounds. Maybe you're not ready to celebrate that, but I will. Bill! And I've got to say how cool it is that you've made your public declaration that you're on the wagon train to Orlando! I just know you're going to get there! As for me: Today was a stonker run and WO, and I'm trying to shake it off. Most of what gets to me is that I can't really account for it--hot weather, not enough rest, overtraining?--and that makes me somewhat anxious, you know? Geez, you'd think I was a control freak or something.
I'm going to chalk it up to a bad run, that's all, and try not to overanalyze things. Then I'll see how I feel on Monday's run.Steffwalks
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Debra LOL You still can't play victim, even with a stonker run! Btw, I don't know that I get taper madness. I just feel like I should be doing something .....I always want to pack, though. Even if I am just going 50 miles to a race and come home. Isn't that the silliest thing? Who wants to pack....EVER! Maybe I DO have taper madness!
Bill Eight pounds isn't much, for the ones on the Biggest Loser, but it's a start! And you got to start with the first pounds, so there you go you are well started. As Mary Poppins says, "a job well started is already half done". Starting is the hardest part.
sTacie If we can wrap our brains around a thing we can accomplish that thing. Start wrappin' girl. You can do this!!!! Good luck, although, I think you don't need it!
Happy weekend y'all!
Bill Eight pounds isn't much, for the ones on the Biggest Loser, but it's a start! And you got to start with the first pounds, so there you go you are well started. As Mary Poppins says, "a job well started is already half done". Starting is the hardest part.
sTacie If we can wrap our brains around a thing we can accomplish that thing. Start wrappin' girl. You can do this!!!!
Good luck, although, I think you don't need it!Happy weekend y'all!
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Good morning Lean Meaners!
Hoping everyone is having a great Sunday.
I've been a big, fat slacker this week. Been reading the posts. just too lazy to type.
Got in my runs, but not much else.
Everyone - Keep up the great work!
I'll check in later.
Hoping everyone is having a great Sunday.
I've been a big, fat slacker this week. Been reading the posts. just too lazy to type.
Got in my runs, but not much else.
Everyone - Keep up the great work!
I'll check in later.
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Good morning Lean Meaners. Gosh, I take a weekend off and I miss Bill AND Vic both. Dooooh. I hope everyone was out enjoying spring yard work like myself and that is the reason the thread kind of died out.....
Vic: Glad to hear you have been reading and exercising. At least we know the force is with us even if you are not physically present. I have been adding whey powder to the final 10 oz of my Accelerade and I have noticed that I do not get leg cramps (restless leg) as bad as I was before each time I exercised. This week is the true test as I am back with my nose to the grindstone working toward another half in the fall. My stamina is still down so thank goodness I have time to work this out. I think for now I am going to work the small protein bars suggested by Robert and the Accelerade/whey powder suggested by you and see how I fair in the heat/humidity this summer.
Bill: 8 pounds is awesome Bill, definitely worth celebrating so I take Debra's and will add in my own 
for you. Group cheer everyone. You may feel overwhelmed by it all but remember that there are many little steps to reach the top!! By ToT, you will be passing me... Okay, maybe I will come back and harrass you across the finish line. I know, I know, it gives you something to look forward to...
Mike: That's all I have to say.
Dave: and all I have to say besides that is I hope Erica is doing well and recovering quickly.
Connie: Yes, my sister lives in Choctaw and she just started back walking this year. I am trying to encourage her to get out there and set a goal so she does not give up like the many times before. I am making tentative plans for OKC Memorial half in 2009. I will definitely let you know if I am going. I would LOVE to see you there. It would make the trip even more awesome!!
All whiners: Waaaaah!!! JK lol. I guess after reading everyone's posts, we are not whining, we are venting which is completely different since no one can hear the whiney tone to our voices through our posts.
I try not to be whiney but I think we all HAVE to do it once in awhile. That's why we are here to listen to each other and provide support through those times...right...
Debra: Yep Prevention has a Flat Belly Diet that promotes you eating MUFAs (monounsaturated fats) with EVERY meal and that will get you over the hump and even make you lose those last 5 pounds. So they claim. I have not tried it though I do include some of these in most of my meals. If anyone tries this, let me know your results. I do eat the nuts, flax seed and heck even some dark chocolate once in awhile but I have a hard time with avocado and some of the other suggestions.
Everyone else: I hope you enjoyed some springy weather and were out doing your yard work this weekend instead of posting!!!
In Lisa's little corner of the world: I played grapple skidder crew for DH while he cut all the limbs that needed trimming this weekend and also fixed the fencing for the cows which was damaged during the winter. It took most of the day Saturday in amongst DD13 first softball scrimmage of the year. She pitched 2 innings and only hit 2 batters
. I know but she has only been pitching for 3 months and is already throwing 44 mph so this is a milestone. I did go for a walk/run with DH around the track while they were warming up for softball and then another walk with DH last night. I am back on the wagon this week and have my training plan all set. I have already signed up for one 10K in August and then ToT and am hoping for at least one more half and some 5Ks and 10Ks this summer when they fit into the scheduling. Today is 3 miles and strength. I am pretty excited actually to start from (okay not square one) about square 10 and working my miles/times back up. It is a challenge of a different sort but one I am finally ready to tackle. Yay for feeling better, yay for spring and yay for a Lean Mean summer to come!!
Vic: Glad to hear you have been reading and exercising. At least we know the force is with us even if you are not physically present. I have been adding whey powder to the final 10 oz of my Accelerade and I have noticed that I do not get leg cramps (restless leg) as bad as I was before each time I exercised. This week is the true test as I am back with my nose to the grindstone working toward another half in the fall. My stamina is still down so thank goodness I have time to work this out. I think for now I am going to work the small protein bars suggested by Robert and the Accelerade/whey powder suggested by you and see how I fair in the heat/humidity this summer.
Bill: 8 pounds is awesome Bill, definitely worth celebrating so I take Debra's
and will add in my own for you. Group cheer everyone. You may feel overwhelmed by it all but remember that there are many little steps to reach the top!! By ToT, you will be passing me... Okay, maybe I will come back and harrass you across the finish line. I know, I know, it gives you something to look forward to... Mike:
That's all I have to say. Dave:
and all I have to say besides that is I hope Erica is doing well and recovering quickly. Connie: Yes, my sister lives in Choctaw and she just started back walking this year. I am trying to encourage her to get out there and set a goal so she does not give up like the many times before. I am making tentative plans for OKC Memorial half in 2009. I will definitely let you know if I am going. I would LOVE to see you there. It would make the trip even more awesome!!
All whiners: Waaaaah!!! JK lol. I guess after reading everyone's posts, we are not whining, we are venting which is completely different since no one can hear the whiney tone to our voices through our posts.
I try not to be whiney but I think we all HAVE to do it once in awhile. That's why we are here to listen to each other and provide support through those times...right... Debra: Yep Prevention has a Flat Belly Diet that promotes you eating MUFAs (monounsaturated fats) with EVERY meal and that will get you over the hump and even make you lose those last 5 pounds. So they claim. I have not tried it though I do include some of these in most of my meals. If anyone tries this, let me know your results. I do eat the nuts, flax seed and heck even some dark chocolate once in awhile but I have a hard time with avocado and some of the other suggestions.
Everyone else: I hope you enjoyed some springy weather and were out doing your yard work this weekend instead of posting!!!
In Lisa's little corner of the world: I played grapple skidder crew for DH while he cut all the limbs that needed trimming this weekend and also fixed the fencing for the cows which was damaged during the winter. It took most of the day Saturday in amongst DD13 first softball scrimmage of the year. She pitched 2 innings and only hit 2 batters
. I know but she has only been pitching for 3 months and is already throwing 44 mph so this is a milestone. I did go for a walk/run with DH around the track while they were warming up for softball and then another walk with DH last night. I am back on the wagon this week and have my training plan all set. I have already signed up for one 10K in August and then ToT and am hoping for at least one more half and some 5Ks and 10Ks this summer when they fit into the scheduling. Today is 3 miles and strength. I am pretty excited actually to start from (okay not square one) about square 10 and working my miles/times back up. It is a challenge of a different sort but one I am finally ready to tackle. Yay for feeling better, yay for spring and yay for a Lean Mean summer to come!!
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Lisa right back to ya sweet princess.
Good morning everyone.
Today is rest day 2 for me. I'm doing 5 workout days in a row and then 2 rest days in a row. This seems to work good for me.
I hope everyone is feeling strong and healthy this week, looks like the weather is going to be beautiful all over the country all week. I'm hoping to start getting in a little LSD action myself.
You guys are all welcome to sneak over to our little secret place. DisneyRunning.com that is Robert's site. It has a forum and a walking section. We talk a lot about our plans for upcoming Disney trips there like the ToT.
Vic that is a nice tattoo. Erica is thinking a small ring of disney characters that are races she has completed on her ankle. I'm going tt do something but we haven't decided yet.
Have an awesome day y'all.
Resting Panda
right back to ya sweet princess.Good morning everyone.
Today is rest day 2 for me. I'm doing 5 workout days in a row and then 2 rest days in a row. This seems to work good for me.
I hope everyone is feeling strong and healthy this week, looks like the weather is going to be beautiful all over the country all week. I'm hoping to start getting in a little LSD action myself.
You guys are all welcome to sneak over to our little secret place. DisneyRunning.com that is Robert's site. It has a forum and a walking section. We talk a lot about our plans for upcoming Disney trips there like the ToT.
Vic that is a nice tattoo. Erica is thinking a small ring of disney characters that are races she has completed on her ankle. I'm going tt do something but we haven't decided yet.
Have an awesome day y'all.
Resting Panda
Creativebeth
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Well, this big slacker is back! Good morning Lean Meaners!
I actually went away this weekend with my dsis.......her birthday is today and she wanted a weekend away. We went to visit the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina! She had a great time, as did I. The one thing missing was a run! I got 3 miles in on the hotel TM on Friday, but the Biltmore was an all day event. I didn't get a run in, but we walked ALL DAY! We must have covered miles in the 7 hours we were there. The only sitting we did was a quick lunch! I was beat by the end of the day. Sunday was an all day driving event to get back home (((((through some really bad weather in NC, Tennessee, Virgina, and Maryland))))) By the time I was home, the monster TM wasn't what I wanted to do! So, tonight will be some running one way or another.
My 1/2 marathon is on Sunday, and I am starting to worry! I really wanted to PR, but I am not so sure now.....we will have to see how it goes!
Sorry I missed everyone this weekend.
Bill: Welcome back my friend! Don't worry about the wagon.....it always comes back around for you! Good luck!
Lisa: Way to go on the 3 miler......it might not have been the best, but you got it done!
Debra: Did you get alot of rain yesterday? It seemed to be going in your direction.
Big Vic: At least your were reading the posts!!!! That counts!
Beth
I actually went away this weekend with my dsis.......her birthday is today and she wanted a weekend away. We went to visit the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina! She had a great time, as did I. The one thing missing was a run! I got 3 miles in on the hotel TM on Friday, but the Biltmore was an all day event. I didn't get a run in, but we walked ALL DAY! We must have covered miles in the 7 hours we were there. The only sitting we did was a quick lunch!
I was beat by the end of the day. Sunday was an all day driving event to get back home (((((through some really bad weather in NC, Tennessee, Virgina, and Maryland))))) By the time I was home, the monster TM wasn't what I wanted to do! So, tonight will be some running one way or another.My 1/2 marathon is on Sunday, and I am starting to worry! I really wanted to PR, but I am not so sure now.....we will have to see how it goes!
Sorry I missed everyone this weekend.
Bill: Welcome back my friend! Don't worry about the wagon.....it always comes back around for you! Good luck!
Lisa: Way to go on the 3 miler......it might not have been the best, but you got it done!
Debra: Did you get alot of rain yesterday? It seemed to be going in your direction.
Big Vic: At least your were reading the posts!!!! That counts!
Beth
Thought I would jump in and shout some support for everyone
It's a bit belated but I just ran my first 10k last weekend (April 13) in preperation for the Ottawa Half-Marathon at the end of May. It was a shorter distance then I have done on my long runs but I wanted to be prepared for race day by seeing how all the prep went for signing in, chips and the starting line. It was pretty cool and while not nearly as busy (only 350 participants total for the 10k and 5k) as Ottawa will be I still feel like I learned a bit about how things work. Also, I learned that I am way too competitive
I usually run an average 9:30min/mile but seeing all those people passing me really irked me so I sped up a bit and wound up running around 8:45min/mile. I also skipped my first walk break and didn't even slow down to drink some water. It was ok since my previous run was 2 miles longer and I finished with a sprint through the last 200 meters. It really opened my eyes to not care what other people are doing and stick to my gameplan though. If I try doing anything like that in my half I know I'll fall dead by the tenth mile
Happy days and happy running guys!
It's a bit belated but I just ran my first 10k last weekend (April 13) in preperation for the Ottawa Half-Marathon at the end of May. It was a shorter distance then I have done on my long runs but I wanted to be prepared for race day by seeing how all the prep went for signing in, chips and the starting line. It was pretty cool and while not nearly as busy (only 350 participants total for the 10k and 5k) as Ottawa will be I still feel like I learned a bit about how things work. Also, I learned that I am way too competitive
I usually run an average 9:30min/mile but seeing all those people passing me really irked me so I sped up a bit and wound up running around 8:45min/mile. I also skipped my first walk break and didn't even slow down to drink some water. It was ok since my previous run was 2 miles longer and I finished with a sprint through the last 200 meters. It really opened my eyes to not care what other people are doing and stick to my gameplan though. If I try doing anything like that in my half I know I'll fall dead by the tenth mile
Happy days and happy running guys!
Big Vic
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Good afternoon Lean Meaners!
Hoping everyone is having a fine Monday.
I posted this on the Walking/Running Club thread. I wanted to document my marathon experience. So this is how I did it. It's located on my right calf.
Lisa Glad to hear the Accelerade and Whey protein may be helping out and youre out getting those steps in. Keep it up!
Beth Youre going to do great with your ½ marathon.
WWDave Hope you have a great rest day. Hoping Erica is doing well, also.
Amps WTG with the 10K!
Sorry, I know I missed a lot of folks.
Hoping everyone is having a fine Monday.
I posted this on the Walking/Running Club thread. I wanted to document my marathon experience. So this is how I did it. It's located on my right calf.
Lisa Glad to hear the Accelerade and Whey protein may be helping out and youre out getting those steps in. Keep it up!
Beth Youre going to do great with your ½ marathon.
WWDave Hope you have a great rest day. Hoping Erica is doing well, also.
Amps WTG with the 10K!
Sorry, I know I missed a lot of folks.
deekaypee
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Connie: Yeah, I'd say the urge to pack counts as taper madness, as I never have that urge!!! Now, I think you should do a race next to me, right around the time I need to pack my boxes and move. That kind of packing would be close enough to satisfy your needs, right?
Vic: I don't think you can call yourself a slacker if you're getting your runs in. Plus, that way-cool tattoo says it all!!
Lisa: It's good to hear that the addition of whey powder is working for you. I got my first-ever leg cramps this weekend...cycling. And let me tell you, I was annoyed. I thought, "WTH?" So between your experiments & Vic & Mike's information, I'm going to try the whey way. I'll also be looking into my MUFA intake, because I generally tend to either avoid fats (not good) or am attracted to other fats (also not good). But somehow, saying that I'm on a MUFA diet doesn't sounds as fun as saying I'm on a dark-chocolate at every meal diet.
What fun your weekend sounded like, what with the taking down trees & putting up fences. You landed gentry are so in touch with your property! There ARE times I envy you...then there's springtime cleaning. Your DD's pitching speed is really sweet! You must be very proud of her dedication & abilities. And I'm proud of YOU for your training plan; way to get back on the wagon. (Bill, see how you've got us talking about wagons!)
Dave: Thanks for the invite to your secret (hiding?) place? I didn't know there were forums on Robert's site. I hope you take full advantage of your rest days, the way you do with your active ones!
I have to admit, when you said you were looking for a little LSD action I initially thought about something other than walking. Must be that hippie smilie!
Beth: You and your DSis getaway trip sounds exciting...and exhausting! Such touring always tuckers me out. Maybe this is the kind of taper that will help you with setting a PR at your upcoming 1/2, who knows? I'll hope so. P.S. Absolutely no rain yesterday, which was good for us--we ended up doing a lot of walking this weekend touring the neighborhoods for possible relocation. (The best places never advertise, you know!)
Amps: right back at you. Congratulations for your 10K at a speedy pace, for exceeding your expectations, and for figuring out what's going to work for you for the Ottawa Half. It sounds like you'll be well-prepared to smoke that event, too!
As for me: The stonker of a Saturday run, combined with this weekend's XT & walking activity, has led me to a new level of appreciation for rest days. So I'm taking it easy for a couple of days in hopes that the aches & general weariness goes away. I'm also recommitting myself to tracking my food in a more conscientious way--I've been writing it down, but not really looking at my overall balance of nutrition. When I looked at it, I could see some unevenness that I want to address.
In other news, DOOD and I have been up and down (and down and up) the hills of Squirrel Hill, looking at various houses & neighborhoods. We're trying to schedule some appointments for this week, and our landlady has graciously said if we move out before the end of our lease she won't charge us. Of course, she asked us to move, so maybe that's not THAT gracious. On the other hand, she also said she might be flexible & if we found a place that was available up to a month after our lease ends she didn't think it would be a problem (wants to clear it with the DBF who's moving in, though). So it looks like we'll have some flexibility. I just wish she would quit trying to find us an available place through her network of friends; I appreciate the intentions, but I'm not that interested in renting a place from her social group for some reason. (Maybe I just need to get over myself.)
Vic: I don't think you can call yourself a slacker if you're getting your runs in. Plus, that way-cool tattoo says it all!!
Lisa: It's good to hear that the addition of whey powder is working for you. I got my first-ever leg cramps this weekend...cycling. And let me tell you, I was annoyed. I thought, "WTH?" So between your experiments & Vic & Mike's information, I'm going to try the whey way. I'll also be looking into my MUFA intake, because I generally tend to either avoid fats (not good) or am attracted to other fats (also not good). But somehow, saying that I'm on a MUFA diet doesn't sounds as fun as saying I'm on a dark-chocolate at every meal diet.
What fun your weekend sounded like, what with the taking down trees & putting up fences. You landed gentry are so in touch with your property! There ARE times I envy you...then there's springtime cleaning.
Your DD's pitching speed is really sweet! You must be very proud of her dedication & abilities. And I'm proud of YOU for your training plan; way to get back on the wagon. (Bill, see how you've got us talking about wagons!)Dave: Thanks for the invite to your secret (hiding?) place? I didn't know there were forums on Robert's site. I hope you take full advantage of your rest days, the way you do with your active ones!
I have to admit, when you said you were looking for a little LSD action I initially thought about something other than walking. Must be that hippie smilie! Beth: You and your DSis getaway trip sounds exciting...and exhausting! Such touring always tuckers me out. Maybe this is the kind of taper that will help you with setting a PR at your upcoming 1/2, who knows? I'll hope so. P.S. Absolutely no rain yesterday, which was good for us--we ended up doing a lot of walking this weekend touring the neighborhoods for possible relocation. (The best places never advertise, you know!)
Amps:
right back at you. Congratulations for your 10K at a speedy pace, for exceeding your expectations, and for figuring out what's going to work for you for the Ottawa Half. It sounds like you'll be well-prepared to smoke that event, too!As for me: The stonker of a Saturday run, combined with this weekend's XT & walking activity, has led me to a new level of appreciation for rest days. So I'm taking it easy for a couple of days in hopes that the aches & general weariness goes away. I'm also recommitting myself to tracking my food in a more conscientious way--I've been writing it down, but not really looking at my overall balance of nutrition. When I looked at it, I could see some unevenness that I want to address.
In other news, DOOD and I have been up and down (and down and up) the hills of Squirrel Hill, looking at various houses & neighborhoods. We're trying to schedule some appointments for this week, and our landlady has graciously said if we move out before the end of our lease she won't charge us. Of course, she asked us to move, so maybe that's not THAT gracious. On the other hand, she also said she might be flexible & if we found a place that was available up to a month after our lease ends she didn't think it would be a problem (wants to clear it with the DBF who's moving in, though). So it looks like we'll have some flexibility. I just wish she would quit trying to find us an available place through her network of friends; I appreciate the intentions, but I'm not that interested in renting a place from her social group for some reason. (Maybe I just need to get over myself.)
Hi guys! You've had a busy weekend. Thanks for the hugs!
Vic..Cool tattoo.
Debra...Leg cramps...ouch! Keep searching, the perfect home is out there for you.
Stacie...how'd the run go?
Panda...you're the sweetest.
Amps..smokin' fast.
Beth..the Biltmore estate...I'm envious...I have great memories of a childhood trip there, it was amazing.
Lisa...I'm with you....Yay for spring.
Connie...walking with my little guy is the best.
Mike...What can I say? Just reading your workouts makes me tired.
Shan...yep, scary earthquake, but no damage....just reminds us that we need to be prepared.
Bill....8 pounds is alot of weight! That's 32 sticks of butter that you're not toting around anymore. Great job!
Sorry to anyone I missed.
We enjoyed a beautiful weekend. We planted things, worked in the yard, walked 5 miles on the trail while kidlets rode bikes, ran errands, DS14 had a faith testimony at church, all in all...a perfect weekend. Today we went to the capital where DS was awarded the Glory of Missouri Award for Knowledge. It was really cool and such an honor for him. I love going to the capital and appreciating the beautiful architecture and being immersed in history. The grounds are gorgeous and with the redbuds in bloom, as well as magnolias and tulips, well, it was just beautiful! I'm so happy spring is here. Have a great day everybody!
Vic..Cool tattoo.
Debra...Leg cramps...ouch! Keep searching, the perfect home is out there for you.
Stacie...how'd the run go?
Panda...you're the sweetest.
Amps..smokin' fast.
Beth..the Biltmore estate...I'm envious...I have great memories of a childhood trip there, it was amazing.
Lisa...I'm with you....Yay for spring.
Connie...walking with my little guy is the best.
Mike...What can I say?
Just reading your workouts makes me tired.Shan...yep, scary earthquake, but no damage....just reminds us that we need to be prepared.
Bill....8 pounds is alot of weight! That's 32 sticks of butter that you're not toting around anymore. Great job!
Sorry to anyone I missed.
We enjoyed a beautiful weekend. We planted things, worked in the yard, walked 5 miles on the trail while kidlets rode bikes, ran errands, DS14 had a faith testimony at church, all in all...a perfect weekend. Today we went to the capital where DS was awarded the Glory of Missouri Award for Knowledge. It was really cool and such an honor for him. I love going to the capital and appreciating the beautiful architecture and being immersed in history. The grounds are gorgeous and with the redbuds in bloom, as well as magnolias and tulips, well, it was just beautiful! I'm so happy spring is here. Have a great day everybody!
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