Becoming Lean, Mean, Endurace Event Machines in 2008

[Steffwalks]

Good morning Lean Meaners!

Beth I am with you there on that playlist thing. My DOOC likes to play, "Who sang this" and my answer is always . And I don't do much better with, "Name that tune!" So, I guess my playlist is my own. I will say this, there are lots of Disney Songs on it! And a little country. A little rock and roll. Jimmy Buffett (a category all his own). Some oldies, a bit of classical (Lone Ranger theme). And some of this and more of that. eclectic, as it were!

I just weighed for the first time after my half marathon. Looks like I may have gained a pound. All things considered, extraordinary progress for me! Off to burn something! Hopefully, calories!

 

[Big Vic]

Good evening Lean Meaners!

Sorry I've been MIA. Seems when I try to keep up with one thread the other one suffers. You're suffering, right?

Out for 3 yesterday. Nothing significant to report. I ran, I sweated, I stopped. See? Nothing significant.

Everyone - Keep up the great training, and I'll try to post more.

 

[laxdef69]

This list is sorted by artist, but I always shuffle the playlist before starting.

Some of the songs have a good beat, some have a good memory, some have an attitude that I like.

This cracks me up...everything from the biggest of hair bands to Texas Red Dirt, huge rock bands to guys no one has ever heard of...

Anyway, here's a peek into the recesses...

Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap AC/DC
Big Balls AC/DC
Problem Child AC/DC
Smooth Criminal Alien Ant Farm
Ventura Highway America
Sister Golden Hair America
Walking on Broken Glass Annie Lennox
Love Shack The B-52's
Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy) Big/Big & Rich
Cradle Of Love Billy Idol
Godzilla Blue Öyster Cult
She Caught The Katy The Blues Brothers
Bounce Bon Jovi
Someday I'll Be Saturday Night Bon Jovi
Beds Of Roses Bon Jovi
I'll Be There For You Bon Jovi
Have A Nice Day Bon Jovi
Who Says You Can't Go Home Bon Jovi
Who Says You Can't Go Home Bon Jovi
Last Cigarette Bon Jovi
Livin' On A Prayer Bon Jovi
Wild In The Streets Bon Jovi
This Ole House The Brian Setzer Orchestra
Trashy Women Confederate Railroad
GTMO Blues Cory Morrow
21 Days Cory Morrow
Heart Of Fire Cory Morrow
Nothing Left To Hide Cory Morrow
Restless Girl Cory Morrow
Longhaired Redneck David Allan Coe
Pour Some Sugar on Me Def Leppard
Be My Downfall Del Amitri
Just Like A Man Del Amitri
When You Were Young Del Amitri
I Won't Take The Blame Del Amitri
Come On Dexy's Midnight Runners
What Was I Thinkin' Dierks Bentley
Bartenders, Etc... Dierks Bentley
What's Up 2005 DJ Miko
Drivin' With Your Eyes Closed Don Henley
The Greeks Don't Want No Freaks The Eagles
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding Elvis Costello
Pump It Up Elvis Costello
Cliffs of Dover Eric Johnson
A.M. Radio Everclear
Nowhere Fast Fire Inc.
Tonight Is What It Means To Be Young Fire Inc.
Once Bitten Twice Shy Great White
Drums And Guitars The Hunt Club
I'm Not Gay The Hunt Club
Naked Without Shame The Hunt Club
Good Times INXS & Jimmy Barnes
Gettin By Jerry Jeff Walker
Up Against The Wall Redneck Jerry Jeff Walker
Jamaica Mistaica Jimmy Buffett
School Boy Heart Jimmy Buffett
The Weather Is Here, Wish You Were Beautiful Jimmy Buffett
One Particular Harbour Jimmy Buffett
Ringling, Ringling Jimmy Buffett
The Wino And I Know Jimmy Buffett
West Nashville Grand Ballroom Gown Jimmy Buffett
Paper In Fire John Mellencamp
Rooty Toot Toot John Mellencamp
I Need a Lover John Mellencamp
Life's a Dance John Michael Montgomery
Living After Midnight Judas Priest
Walking On Sunshine Katrina & The Waves
Cocky Kid Rock
Bawitdaba Kid Rock
Cowboy Kid Rock
Devil Without a Cause Kid Rock
Suddenly I See KT Tunstall
Black Horse and the Cherry Tree (Radio Version) KT Tunstall
The Great Lakes Song Lee Murdock
Low Bridge, Everybody Down Lee Murdock
Vahevala Loggins & Messina
The Kid Is Hot Tonite Loverboy
Classical Gas Mason Williams
You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night) Meat Loaf
All Revved Up With No Place To Go Meat Loaf
I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) Meat Loaf
Life Is A Lemon And I Want My Money Back Meat Loaf
Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through Meat Loaf
Wasted Youth Meat Loaf
Everything Louder Than Everything Else Meat Loaf
Good Girls Go To Heaven (Bad Girls Go Everywhere) Meat Loaf
I'll Kill You If You Don't Come Back Meat Loaf
Dead Ringer For Love Meat Loaf
Kerosene Miranda Lambert
Hell Yeah Montgomery Gentry
Pretty Fly (For A White Guy) The Offspring
How Bizarre (Mix) OMC
Every Rose Has Its Thorn Poison
Shake A Tail Feather Ray Charles
Baby Got Back Sir Mix A Lot
You Don't Treat Me No Good Sonia Dada
Willie The Wimp (Live) Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
Rock This Town Stray Cats
Little Willy Sweet
The Ballroom Blitz Sweet
Fox on the Run Sweet
Hot Mama Trace Adkins
Rough & Ready Trace Adkins
Lawyers, Guns and Money Warren Zevon
Lonesome Onry And Mean Waylon Jennings

 

[windwalker]

Wow Mike you have some good stuff on there. I haven't heard some of those forever.

Impressed Panda

 

[princessrunner]

Good morning Lean Meaners! I hope everyone has a fabulous day...

Mike: Impressive list. I have lots of the same songs just broken up in different places. Great minds think alike, right....

Debra/Connie: Thank you again for your donation toward Cecilia's totals. Her ordeal is over and she is back with us again. Your generosity rocks!!

Maria: We got upgraded to CSR after a little snafu with over booking at AS Sports. My advice (even though WDW hotels are SUPPOSED to be nonsmoking) make sure you request a nonsmoking room. My luggage reaked for weeks afterward. Loved the resort itself. Great running path around the lake/feature pool and yes the food court is beyond awesome.

Vic: You came back...so awesome to see you again and, of course we were suffering....

Connie: One pound gained after a vaca is one in the win column. My last adventure gained me more than that and I am still working to get them off. Did you have your Bodybugg with you on vacation? If so, did it help keep you on track? The technogeek in me is still very curious about this....

Debra: Did we lose Debra now??? Man, people keep falling off this wagon!! We are going to have to have Wagonmaster Bill slow this puppy down...what does he think, this is the Richard Petty driving experience??

Beth, Tracey, Shan, anyone else I forgot... I hope all is well in your neck of the woods.

From the Great North Woods, my workout got royally screwed up yesterday. Best laid plans you know. Murphy's law, all that happy crap. I ended up being left at home with two 6yo and an 8yo while DH ran a 3 hour errand. I realize we are kind of isolated, but 3 hours!!!! I did a hill workout in my driveway (thank goodness there is a hill) and then 15 minutes of core work while being inundated with questions from the kidlets. Then, when DH FINALLY comes home, he has no understanding of my snarkiness (sorry Debra, love that one!!). Today, hoping for a "normal" work day so I can get done work, hit the pavement for a run before DD13 softball game at 3:30 p.m. Good luck I know but I need to get rid of the excess pounds so I can get back on track with my training. WISH me luck!!

 

[Steffwalks]

Lisa Thanks! I have such a hard time getting back to working out after a big race. I need to figure out how to work on that. That's usually when I gain the weight, during that "off" period. Am I the only one with that problem??? -- I did wear the bodybugg, but I didn't take a computer along. I did write down what I ate. Sometimes, I think that's enough to keep me aware of what I am doing. Of course, I burned lots of calories! I got the watch thing that will sync with the bugg so I can see how many calories I burned and how many steps I took, etc. That with a little calorie counting really helps to keep me on track!

Debra Are you house hunting??

Vic Glad to see you! Those three things sound like three things I need to be doing.

Dave Now that you are a for sure lean meaner, tell us how to maintain it.

Mike Nice playlist.

Well, guess I have to bite the bullet and pay the stinkin' bills. I will get them out of the way and then I will MAKE myself do something. It's supposed to rain today, so maybe I will stay inside! I just need to make me sweat a little!

 

[princessrunner]

Connie, I usually take 3 days (at least ) off after a half marathon. I have only done a 5K and a half marathon so not much else to compare it to. I have a 10K and the ToT 13K this year so I will see how I feel after that!! I read somewhere that you are allowed to take off a day for every mile you ran/walked but I seriously do not think I could manage that (13 days off ). I do go to the gym after a half marathon though, it helps disperse the lactic acid in your muscles to give them a good squeezing with weights. Of course, a massage works as well...

It sounds like the Bodybugg is really working out well for you. I am a write it down kind of girl and that seems to work for me. I tend to become very obsessive when I keep tight control of my eating. I usually don't eat enough which is, IMHO, worse than eating too much. At least if you go over, you have the option of exercising it off. Me, I don't realize I did not eat enough until too late in the day to eat!!!

 

[laxdef69]

90 minutes, 27 mile ride.

Just found a pretty cool internet radio website. www.pandora.com

you put in an artist that you like, and it will then take the characteristics of that band, and play not only that band, but other artists you may or may not have heard of that have a similar style.

For instance, I put in Cross Canadian Ragweed, and it just played Wade Bowen, Dierks Bentley, and Reckless Kelly, all of whom I already liked...I wonder what will play when I put in AC/DC and/or Meat Loaf

Pretty cool site if you haven't seen it....

Mike

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hi Lean Meaners!

Wow, I really had to fight with myself to get a half hour in on the bike last night. I just didn't want to do it, and I was unhappy virtually the whole time. I'm really hoping today's exercise goes better. I was irritated right before I left work, and I think that just put me in a bad mood. I know, the exercise did make it better eventually, like after 28 minutes I didn't mind being there as much... but I still wasn't about to stay longer.

I did pretty much stick to my eating plan yesterday, which was a big improvement. I'm hoping today will go as well. DH tried to distract me with eggs this morning, but I stuck to my muffintop and banana. Tomorrow, I'm building eggs into my plan!

Ok, so today I need to order new pants in a smaller size. It's not the size I was hoping for at the end of winter, but it is smaller and that's how I'm choosing to view it, I guess. This is taking much longer than I had hoped, but any progress is good, right?

Thanks for all the thoughts on CSR -- I will take all your advice!

Mike -- Thanks for posting your playlist. I do always find a song I want when I see what others listen to. I'm taking Rock this Town by Stray Cats, from you. Thanks!

Lisa -- My dh is incapable of running a short errand. I think it's genetic (no offense fellas). He leaves, and then he thinks of 1,000 other places he needs to go, nevermind that I'm at home and would like to get to my tasks as well. It sounds like you really did make the best of it... My mom passed in 2002, and like you I still really miss her. I think the loss of a parent is so wrenching, you're just not ever the same. You get better, but...

Connie -- Ok, what is your favorite Disney song on your playlist? I'm sure you have one!

Vic -- I totally get what you mean! I have about 3-4 threads where I try to post, and when I'm going well with one, the others not so much. There are only so many hours in the day, and I have to at least pretend to work a few of them!

Beth -- What a thoughtful dh! It is so nice that he downloads your music for you. He's a sweetie! Feeling smaller in your clothes is always a good sign. I say go with it!

Tracey -- Finally someone else who appreciates crappie! I think it's a Missouri delicacy. When I mention it, people look at me like I've lost my mind.

Debra -- I am not a hockey fan. Like you, I've tried...I do enjoy football (the real kind, you know, in America ), baseball and basketball, but hockey eludes me. I think it's just too cold for me.

Dave -- Thanks for getting us started with the playlist. Now you have to tell us Erica's favorites, in case there's something we'll want!

Ok, Lean Meaners, have a wonderful day, and follow through on your plans!
Maria

 

[JustSmile]

Good afternoon, everybody! It's naptime for the little one. Yay! Unfortunately, I have to spend it doing .
I'm with Beth on the playlist. I tell my son that I like a song and he finds it and puts it on my IPod. My favorite song right now is Perfect Day....it's the opening song from Legally Blonde and I have been known to sing outloud "Don't you try to rain on my.....Perfect Day!" and I sing it loudly!!!! I use this technique when I'm feeling "snarky" (is that right, Deb & Lisa). I also sing it to my muscles when I feel like I want to lay on the side of the road and cry! I also emphatically wave my arms while I'm singing it. Honky, Tonk, Badonka, donk is another favorite,but I've found it difficult to shake my booty and run!
Lisa & Maria..My husband also falls into the category of running long errands and he does it without taking any kids with him. Whenever I run an errand, I have to take at least 2 kidlets with me.
Mike...Oh, I forgot about Love Shack. I have to have DS get that for me.
Vic...Way to run, sweat, and stop. It's like stop, drop, and roll.
Connie...yuck, paying bills.
Debra...we're mising you over here.
Dave....thanks for getting us started on the playlists, I'm finding songs that I forgot about.
Take care to everyone and sorry to anyone I missed. I'm off to do laundry and clean house.

 

[JustSmile]

Oops, I still don't know how to modify a post.
I'm looking for help because I'm stuck on the emotional eating roller coaster. Does anyone have suggestions? I do write everything down, but then I go ahead and eat something and then I feel like my whole day is blown and well.....you know the rest. I'm willing to try any suggestion....wellllll.....almost any suggestion!

 

[laxdef69]

Tracey:There should be an "edit" button on your post.

Regarding your eating, if you do blow it, forgive yourself and move on.

I keep reminding myself that it took years to get out of shape...its unreasonable to expect to get back to "fighting trim" in a matter of weeks or months...

hope that helps!

Mike

P.S. I love crappie...also Pike and Tilapia...but the whole family hates fish, so I am mostly out of luck having it at home...

P.P.S. Way to pad your post count

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Oops, I still don't know how to modify a post.
I'm looking for help because I'm stuck on the emotional eating roller coaster. Does anyone have suggestions? I do write everything down, but then I go ahead and eat something and then I feel like my whole day is blown and well.....you know the rest. I'm willing to try any suggestion....wellllll.....almost any suggestion!

Hi Tracey,

I've been using the Beck Diet Solution, and I have this on an index card that I pull out as needed:

Get Back on Track!

If I've eaten something I shouldn't, I haven't blown it. It's not the end of the world. I can start following my plan again right this minute. Just because I made a mistake doesn't mean I should keep on eating. That makes no sense. It's a million times better to stop now than to allow myself to eat more.

The example given in the book involves a 500 calorie slip, that devolves into 3,500, when the person gives up and just keeps eating. I also have an "It's Not Okay" card, to remind myself it's not okay to eat unplanned food. I've been keeping that one close lately, so I understand!

Maria

 

[Steffwalks]

Tracey I always ask myself if I want to compound a bad decision with worse ones! The "All or nothing" thinking is what gets us in this trap! Messed it all up, might as well do whatever I want..... -- I try to remember that if I don't eat it all today, I will have some to enjoy tomorrow!

Maria Okay, my favorite Disney song on my Ipod shuffle..."When you WISH upon a star" I know, I know it's not very fast, but if you triple time it, it's just about right. And it always makes me think of my fellow Wishers! I think I should draw a cricket with an umbrella on my wish shirt, somewhere.

Crappie Good stuff. Walleye also good stuff. Especially, when I catch it! Trying not to think about them. I am not hungry, I am not hungry, I am not hungry.

Lisa The Bodybugg has several ways to use it. It has programs that will allow you to maintain weight, gain weight, maintain weight. The programs all have dietary and exercise suggestions. I am looking forward to trying one of those!

Paid the bills, did the accouting, balanced all the accounts and did a s-l-o-w 3 miles. It didn't hurt, but I can't honestly say it felt good!

 

[windwalker]

Hi Guys and pretty princesses.

Here is a secret, now don't tell anyone, when you are just starving,(or think you are), keep a box of cherieos or a box of Special K in the house. Make yourself a big bowl and cut up a banana on it and add the skim milk. Then get a regular size spoon and enjoy. It's as satisfying as a banana split and it's very healthy and low calorie.

This is an excellect snack for the late afternoon when you shouldn't snack anymore because of the calories.

Late evening if you are starving,(or think you are), a shower and bed works, if you can't turn in yet the shower by it's self works.

Remember never eat anything deep fried, it's not food. Unless you are at Disney and have earned the right for some extra calories.

Walking Panda

 

[laxdef69]

45 minute 40 lap swim, 45 minute run, I'll post mileage later when I get that figured out.

Nothing much else other than still crazy busy at work...

I decided last night over a tumbler of Scotch that God must have a plan for me to spend a little bit of time with each of the stupidest people that he made...and they mostly seem to be in management at my work, which is at least convenient...


----------------EDIT--------------------

I guess adding a couple of songs and re-randomizing the play list worked...in a 52 minute run I went 5.79 miles, which I calculate to an 8:54 average pace...holy shnikes, and i almost didn't go!!! That run felt really rough, but

 

[Creativebeth]

Good morning Lean Meaners!!!! Today is Wednesday, but the end of my work week! I love working part time!

My week is totally occupied with base ball. My kids have a game every night this week...... It is really hard to get my exercise in......I get home in time to get ready for baseball and out the door. We didn't eat until 9:00 pm last night, and that was picking up pizza on the way home. We haven't done that for at least a year! We hardly ever eat out anymore, and never get pizza anymore. If we eat pizza, I am making it! It made me feel bad, but there was no way we were making anything quick enough......my kids are usually in bed by 9:00 pm! Oh, well, we will do better today since their game is home. I am putting something in the oven with a timed delay cooking! Maybe turkey breast or something.......

I will try to get out of work early, to get a 3 miler in before baseball. It's a plan for now at least!

I was doing well yesterday with eating until the pizza incident. Today is another day to do well!

Mike: Good job with your training!

WWDave: You are the MAN! You have done so well with the weight loss and increased training! I am proud of you, Pirate!

Lisa: I totally know the craptastic runs......I swallowed so many bugs on Monday, it felt like dinner! Yuck! Bad time of year for the bugs. Last night,at baseball, I was eaten alive!

Tracey: As I get older, I am losing that all or nothing attitude......I can move on easier if I eat something I shouldn't. I guess that isn't always a good thing, but I can get back on track easier. I feel that this is a lifetime thing, and I won't be 'good' forever. Easier to forgive the small indescretions than to think I am a failure and gain all my weight back. Eat well 80% of the time, and things will be good!

Maria: I know about fighting myself too. I have been having such a problem getting out there to run. I have to literally MAKE myself go, because I really don't want too. I lost that battle last Saturday.....I just couldn't do it. I was dressed, and the oppurtunity was right in front of me. I had the time, but no desire...... Just know that everytime you do get it done, it's a victory wether or not it is good!

To everyone else......I hope you weather today looks as good as mine!!!!!

Beth

 

[JustSmile]

I decided last night over a tumbler of Scotch that God must have a plan for me to spend a little bit of time with each of the stupidest people that he made...and they mostly seem to be in management at my work, which is at least convenient...

That was classic, spit my diet coke out, funny!
thanks to all for your positive words of wisdom I am proud to say that I pulled myself back on the wagon yesterday and wrote down every bite that I put in my mouth (even the sample of the Oatmeal Chocolate Pecan Caramel bars that I made for the Mother's Club brunch)! Yes, they were awesome, if I do say so myself. My problem for the past three weeks is that I've been filling that emotional valley with food---I've decided to start filling it with exercise---I hope it works.
I got on the TM yesterday and got my 4 miles in....kids kept running in to say someone was being mean, something was broken, and they were hungry....I replied, "I'm doing this because I'm worth it." They just walk away like I've lost my mind.
Have a great day and stay strong.

 

[nepatsfan73]

....kids kept running in to say someone was being mean, something was broken, and they were hungry....I replied, "I'm doing this because I'm worth it." They just walk away like I've lost my mind.

Tracey--My theory on parenting is to keep the kids guessing. You seem to have done a good job of confusing them. Keep up the good work.

 

[deekaypee]

Miss me?? I've missed you!

Lisa: I'm glad you have such good memories of your dad (and other things) and the Model A, but I'm so sorry to have brought up a conversation that made you sad. You had a very close and special relationship with him, and I'm honored that you shared it with us.

I have to say that I love hearing stories about your family activities, from the sports your kids are in to the special time you find with your DH--or should I say the time you spend waiting for your DH to return from errands? It's just DOOD and me in town, so I get to groove on your family stories. (And Tracey's, and Maria's, and Beth's....) Speaking of family, it's good to hear Cecilia's back and I hope she's doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances. I haven't been reading the big threads for a couple of days, so I need to catch up and let her know I'm thinking of her.

So sorry to hear about the interrupted WOs, and I feel the snark myself. Our schedule has been all wonky with the househunting, so my schedule is totally off. And I've been such a joy to live with these past few days.

Tracey: I'm so glad you had a good weekend at the house, making some memories to tide you over. It's really cool how running helps us work through things, isn't it? I never thought I'd be the person to experience such peace through sweating, but I'm glad to be proven wrong. And when peaceful moments don't happen, there's always room for some snarkiness. You've got it exactly right, although I'll admit that I often need to express my snarky mood with some snarky comments to anyone within listening distance.

As for emotional eating, that's familiar territory. Along with the all or nothing reaction. I agree with others about not beating yourself up, about not using one slip-up as reason for the whole day, etc. I've done the journalling thing, I've done the staredown in the mirror, snapping myself with a rubber band, etc. What tends to work best for me is to actually change what I'm doing right at that moment. Even a walk down the hallway/around the block helps...it breaks the pattern. To handle the munchies/physical part, I'll chew ice or gum. Brushing & flossing my teeth also helps. Gee, I guess I'm not that into examining my behavior; I'm just trying to outsmart my issues.

Beth: Don't you love the feeling of feeling thinner in one's clothes? It's better than the scale, by far. Baseball every day of the week? Wow, that's an intense schedule and certainly a good reason for the pizza; bedtime's important too. And it sounds like you're addressing the scheduling problem for future meals. I hope you and Maria get your WO mojo back soon.

Beth & Connie: I can't tell you everything that's on my iPod, though, as DOOD keeps sharing his music with me. Makes it hard to hit shuffle on my Classic--just can't groove to Baroque music. I simply must download the Lone Ranger theme soon!

Connie: for keeping the weight off during taper & the half. Great job! I love hearing how the bodybugg works for you with an eye to my gadget-crazy future (post Garmin). I'm using SP, which helps keep me accountable.

Vic: I have been suffering without my daily doses. As for the nothing significant to report...hmmmm. You must have skeletons in your closet. Or something tawdry. So where are the bodies buried?

Mike: Your playlist is a blast from the past! I have several songs on my list, but also saw many bands live, back in the day: AC/DC, B-52s, Blue Oyster Cult, Elvis Costello, John Mellencamp (when he was a Cougar), Kid Rock, Meat Loaf, The Offspring, and Ray Charles. No wonder I don't have enough money for retirement and have bad hearing in my left ear!

Maria: The important things are that you did get on the bike AND you recognize how it affected your mood. Those are positive things, that and your new SMALLER size! Yes, yes, that's progress to be celebrated! Last question...you only eat the muffin tops?

Mike: Maybe God's plan was a way to allow you to enjoy the many benefits of Scotch beside its taste? Mmmm, Scotch. WTG with the running pace--I might have to try randomizing one of my playlists and see what happens.

Bill: Ah, another key to the elusive art of parenting. It explains a lot about my upbringing.

As for me: Talk about being snarky! That's me, the poster child for snarky. No final word on new digs yet, and we've spent every day this week looking at places. We put in our application for one place that I feel lukewarm about and with a landlord toward which I feel even less warmth. DOOD likes the place, though, because he loves places that are described as "cozy," "quaint," and "charming." I'm actually hoping it falls through for whatever reason (it wouldn't be our credit, so it's have to be another renter or something), although it would make DOOD unhappy. If it doesn't and we sign the lease, DOOD's promised to hit me with the "rent stick" to remind me why we're living so cheap. You all might have to do duty with that one as well.

Sorry this post seems to be all about the quest for new housing. I have managed to keep up with my WOs, including Pilates, while going easy on my knee. I've also been eating fairly well given how often we're catching meals on the run or eating at restaurants. (We'll see what the scale says.) Anyway, the rental hunting should be over with soon, and I can move on to more pleasant things. Like the Race for the Cure followed by the Cleveland half. And planning on a June move while DOOD is gone on a month-long research trip. And maybe even some marathon training, Disney planning, and even looking at future races like OKC! Oh, and then the search for a house.