deekaypee
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Mike: Heavens to Betsy! (Who's Betsy?) That was one intense WO. I'm especially impressed by the long, hilly bike ride in wind. And you don't expect ME to think your running time is slow, do you? 
Beth: I think it's so cool that you read nutrition books to get motivated; I do the same thing, and just picked up another vegetarian/sports nutrition guide to compare to the one I read. That's one of my plans this weekend--I call it pleasure reading. Who knew I'd feel that way? I don't follow a low-carb lifestyle or refuse to follow one consciously, but tend to get a lot of carbs in my veggie life. Maybe I need to reconsider that. I KNOW I need to cut back on the sugars, and will be looking forward to your tips in that area. Btw, congrats on the 4 miles. Getting out there and doing it! 
Or, as Dave says, you "Earn This."
Lisa: I don't believe you have nothing to do. Wow. I don't think that's ever happened to you in the time that I've known you. Congratulations!!! I'm glad you like us more than transcription--I was feeling pretty boring there for a while. But that paying bills & insurance, I can see where that takes priority. (Aside from that ToT countdown.)
I've never thought of you as a corporate person, maybe it's the working year-round in shorts thing, but I think your decision to use June as the time to shift priorities is cool. Beth's on the wagon, too, and so it's a regular party going on here! I like how you've taken the the RW program and adapted it a bit for your needs. I look at your schedule with admiration and envy. I'm trying to build up to being active every day, have found myself much more interested in naps recently. I'm particularly interested in the core 7 days a week.
Vic: About my core training. Sir, yes, Sir!!! And yay for the recovered ankle!
Stacie: Hi!! Are you jumping on the training with us? After the weekend, of course, as I know you'll be busy and packed with lots of fun things to do (and running).
Tracey:
for the last day of school. I do so hope you enjoy your weekend at the lake, making lots of memories and "running your biscuits off!" 
I've promised DOOD some RW pancakes this weekend, thanks to you!!
Maria: Good luck with tomorrow's walk. It sounds like you're building a great base. Do you have an event you're training for? I'm thinking positive thoughts for your weigh-in and your soon-approaching b-day deadline!!
Amy: As usual, I'm in awe of your plans. No real insights on your schedule, just a couple of comments and a question. One, I assume you've decided to keep your strength training focus on pilates and yoga. Two, so you're running (or 4:1 RW) for form and not focusing on speed work, hills, etc. yet. I assume that will come later, if at all, as you head into Goofy training. Three, I see your plan has spin/biking coming before your runs, including your LR. The three point leads me my question--what are your goals for the biking in terms of intensity/speed, if any? I'm pretty much a pleasure/commuter biker outside (so yay for Memorial Day). It sounds like your return to a focus on form is a good choice. I find it so impressive that you all can be so mindful of such things--I'm working on being in the run when I'm running, but I still tend to fall on the "what can I use as a distraction" mindset. P.S. Have you had your WATER today?
Dave: What a great pace you set, and then followed by an hour of pool time. It seems like you're hitting--bad pun approaching--a great stride. I really think mixing it up is something we all need to do, especially me; I tend to default to the same things again and again. So I'm really glad to see everyone's posts today.
As for me: I'm so impressed with everyone's goal-setting abilities. I promise to come back with a post on mine by Monday if not sooner. They're kind of fuzzy right now, as I'm still wrapping my head around not training for a race. I know they include:
One last thing about my plans-in-the-making that I think are worth mentioning. Traditionally, the month DOOD is gone is the month that is "all about me." It's the time where I make changes in my life without his presence, which is a pleasing distraction, but a distraction nonetheless. In addition to any nutrition and exercise changes I make, that period is also the time that I dedicate to my writing (of the fun kind, not the research kind). I find it important to do such things for my mental health, and I intend to make time for that in June.
Okay, so it looks like I don't have time to move.
I think I'll just become a squatter.
Beth: I think it's so cool that you read nutrition books to get motivated; I do the same thing, and just picked up another vegetarian/sports nutrition guide to compare to the one I read. That's one of my plans this weekend--I call it pleasure reading. Who knew I'd feel that way?
I don't follow a low-carb lifestyle or refuse to follow one consciously, but tend to get a lot of carbs in my veggie life. Maybe I need to reconsider that. I KNOW I need to cut back on the sugars, and will be looking forward to your tips in that area. Btw, congrats on the 4 miles. Getting out there and doing it! Or, as Dave says, you "Earn This."Lisa: I don't believe you have nothing to do. Wow. I don't think that's ever happened to you in the time that I've known you. Congratulations!!! I'm glad you like us more than transcription--I was feeling pretty boring there for a while. But that paying bills & insurance, I can see where that takes priority. (Aside from that ToT countdown.)
I've never thought of you as a corporate person, maybe it's the working year-round in shorts thing, but I think your decision to use June as the time to shift priorities is cool. Beth's on the wagon, too, and so it's a regular party going on here! I like how you've taken the the RW program and adapted it a bit for your needs. I look at your schedule with admiration and envy. I'm trying to build up to being active every day, have found myself much more interested in naps recently. I'm particularly interested in the core 7 days a week.
Vic: About my core training. Sir, yes, Sir!!! And yay for the recovered ankle!
Stacie: Hi!! Are you jumping on the training with us? After the weekend, of course, as I know you'll be busy and packed with lots of fun things to do (and running).
Tracey:
for the last day of school. I do so hope you enjoy your weekend at the lake, making lots of memories and "running your biscuits off!" I've promised DOOD some RW pancakes this weekend, thanks to you!!Maria: Good luck with tomorrow's walk. It sounds like you're building a great base. Do you have an event you're training for? I'm thinking positive thoughts for your weigh-in and your soon-approaching b-day deadline!!
Amy: As usual, I'm in awe of your plans. No real insights on your schedule, just a couple of comments and a question. One, I assume you've decided to keep your strength training focus on pilates and yoga. Two, so you're running (or 4:1 RW) for form and not focusing on speed work, hills, etc. yet. I assume that will come later, if at all, as you head into Goofy training. Three, I see your plan has spin/biking coming before your runs, including your LR. The three point leads me my question--what are your goals for the biking in terms of intensity/speed, if any? I'm pretty much a pleasure/commuter biker outside (so yay for Memorial Day). It sounds like your return to a focus on form is a good choice. I find it so impressive that you all can be so mindful of such things--I'm working on being in the run when I'm running, but I still tend to fall on the "what can I use as a distraction" mindset. P.S. Have you had your WATER today?
Dave: What a great pace you set, and then followed by an hour of pool time. It seems like you're hitting--bad pun approaching--a great stride. I really think mixing it up is something we all need to do, especially me; I tend to default to the same things again and again. So I'm really glad to see everyone's posts today.
As for me: I'm so impressed with everyone's goal-setting abilities. I promise to come back with a post on mine by Monday if not sooner. They're kind of fuzzy right now, as I'm still wrapping my head around not training for a race. I know they include:
- cut down my refined sugar intake and increase my (good) fats intake
- maintain consistency with my protein intake
- lose a couple of % of BF (some dropping of poundage will accompany the loss of BF)
- get more focused and consistent with my core work, strength training, and stretching/flexibility. I think now's the time to put yoga back into my rotation.
One last thing about my plans-in-the-making that I think are worth mentioning. Traditionally, the month DOOD is gone is the month that is "all about me." It's the time where I make changes in my life without his presence, which is a pleasing distraction, but a distraction nonetheless. In addition to any nutrition and exercise changes I make, that period is also the time that I dedicate to my writing (of the fun kind, not the research kind). I find it important to do such things for my mental health, and I intend to make time for that in June.
Okay, so it looks like I don't have time to move.
I think I'll just become a squatter.
. And although I enjoyed the speed work/hill work I may just back it off as I build my running base and focus on form. I may add it back in for Goofy training...but I'm not even sure. At this point I've kind of let go of my speed goals...set them free. Right now I just want to enjoy each run for what it is, stay injury free, and find the best pace for my body. So the speedwork seems unnecessary right now. BUT...I'm fickle....so that may change in a month LOL! 
We will surely all be lean and (not so) mean by the time we meet again!! 
I am working on my base and trying to reach my lofty goals of making a half not a big deal to train for and, in the process, speeding up my time in the short runs. So far it is working for me, I am sure your plan will work too.
So the rain keeps coming and I keep running, my shoes are sloshing, rain is dripping off my nose and chin. People keep slowing down and asking if I want a ride but I wave them on. Is there a DUH smilie?? Then, the sun comes out and DH comes along in his truck to pick me up at 3.2 miles. I ran it at a 10:03 pace which is perfectly acceptable to me considering the conditions I was running in. Unfortunately, I also felt like I could have run the full 13.1 if I had continued on but I did not want to get any wetter so I took the ride. 
I went into my bathroom and tossed everything in there and started all over again with the good stuff, especially for my kids. Who knew that J&J no more tears had lidocaine in it as a numbing agent for their eyes. Lidocaine is what they use when you have local anesthesia for a skin procedure and such. 
There better be some cake left....
I worked really hard this week, but only lost 2 pounds. I know I shouldn't feel bad about that, but 2 pounds seems like nothing for the work it took!
