Becoming Lean, Mean, Endurace Event Machines in 2008

[princessrunner]

Good morning Meaners. Today is a hot one here. We actually were under tornado warnings yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!! I think I remember 2 in the history of my life ever forming and touching down. I will take a blizzard any day!

Debra: WDW limbo ...is that not akin to purgatory???? I usually make my ressies at WDW for longer than I want to stay and then when I score air, then I change the ressie. Course, I'm funny like that. Yes all these little physical things shall pass, along with many others. I guess it is my working around them and cutting runs short or not running at all that is the lingering burn. And, yes, the bikini area giant wound has gone with the wind. I actually went into the ocean and I think I froze the darned thing off!!!

Stacie: First, thanks for the beautiful anniversary gift that you sent me. Who knew that milk was $1.11 when we got married 15 years ago. Frightening to say the least! Thanks again, you are such a sweetie!

Amykab: Co-irkers... I just have big brother watching over me. They usually do not bother me but I have been down about 200 lines a day lately due to kidlet interruptions. Hence my being watched. I guess they just like to reinforce their power once in awhile. Best of luck with your half training. I could never put my training on an excel sheet, first up, I hate excel and secondly, it changes from day to day and sometimes I have to get the important runs in and discard the lower miles ones....like yesterday....

Howard: Welcome to lean meanness baby. We are glad to have you here with our band of wayward soldiers!!!

Jeff: Great run. I wish I had a guru Les to encourage (aka beat me into submission) me like you. Some days it just doesn't pay to run and then others, like yours yesterday, are priceless.

Maria: I had a bad eating day yesterday too. Lemon creme horn, Drumstick, cookies. I seemed to just want to eat and not a thing good for me save my oatmeal and clementine in the morning. It just snowballed downhill after that for me. I think the one most important thing is to set a viable reasonable goal for yourself. Just maybe one a week to start. I am going to set in for one a day and see how that works for getting off these 3 pounds. So lets do it together. My goal for today is actually 2: Get my run in as it is the peak run in my training plan and not eat empty calories. There mine is in writing. Of course, I won't be on all weekend to support you but the rest of the Meaners will be!!!

Jeanne: I think that Mickey ears would be the perfect accessory to the nakedness!! Hey, what does not go with Mickey ears????

Connie: RTC tear, been there and done that. Still living with it as a matter of fact. Mine is in the infraspinatus and was gained during a horrendous volleyball match. I was trying to pancake the ball off the floor in a save maneuver and I struck my chin in the process with an outstretched arm. My SIL just did this to me as she was in PT school at the time. I now am a spontaneous anterior dislocator due to the charming little thing also. Take care of your shoulder. We rugged women need them thar shoulders for all that liftin!!!!

Beth: Portions, portions, portions. It really does boil down to this in the supersize world doesn't it. I went to buy a replacement plate for the one my DS broke at Pier1 and was shocked to find the new version of my plates are about 1 inch bigger diameter wise. Just remember, bigger portions, bigger people. An unfortunate fact of life in the MickeyD's world we live in. Great tip!!!!

AmyBeth: Did you stay in Vegas????

Dave, Bill, Vic, Mike: Where the boys are....my heart waits for me....

From the Great North Woods, I am winding down training for Beach to Beacon and getting a little nervous. The race is a week from tomorrow. Today is my peak workout of 8.25 to 10.25 miles and I know it HAS to be done and that I will find a way to do it. Yesterday was hair, talky talky, run for parts, run for kidlets, rain, rain, tornado warnings, more rain and I had put it off so long that I just bagged it. I did do my core work and some weights but really felt like I had let myself down. Then the eating thing started. My day just spiraled downward until I was really feeling kind of bad. On top of that, I am working on the nutrition section of my trainer manual. Perfect.

Today is a new day and I am putting yesterday behind me. It is not worth obsessing over whether I will lose this weight. It would jeopardize my race and I am not willing to let that happen. Funny how we are our own worst enemies most of the time.

Have a great day Meaners. This post is already taking up most of my time to Dis today but I love my Meaners and wanted to be with you all today!! Keep the faith everyone!!

 

[windwalker]

Good morning guys and pretty princesses.

Lisa, why when I read your posts do I want to reach out and hug you? You remind me so much of a little girl looking out the school window on a spring day and longing to be set free to play.

Beach to Beacon in the future would be a lot of fun maybe a future gathering could happen there. You up for a weekend party in Maine anyone?

Beth, I love you wagon tips, and I'm doing fine thanks for asking darlin.

I worked a 12 hour shift yesterday and only an athlete would think of a 12 hour work day as a rest day, are we warped or what? It was special to.

Ok off to the gym the pudge monster has thrown down the gauntlet and called me out.

Have an awesome day everyone.

Walking Panda

 

[princessrunner]

Oh, Dave, I am like a little kid with my nose pressed against the window. I hate being inside all the time and being that I am at home and sitting in front of a 6 foot window does not help most of the time. And you wonder why I become crazed and snarky......

A Maine WISH meet would make me so happy I could bust. I guess some of the Philly people are planning to come up for the Maine half marathon in October. I will be in Hollis with Groovygirls and AmyBeth that weekend so I am going to miss it. Beach to Beacon is supposed to be a beautiful race. Go to beach2beacon.org and check out the pics. The problem is that the race fills in about 12 hours (or less) and so you have to be on the ball when registering. SilverE will be there and RogerM213 from the disneyrunning site too so I will not be totally alone. Once again, I tell my DH you are never alone during a race just not running with anyone you know, yet.

Have a great workout!!

 

[laxdef69]

Lisa: You will do great on your 10k! Sorry for the stress in your life right now...you'll get back on track...don't let the stuff get in the way of your exercise...its something you do for you!

Jeff: You're my hero for your run frequency and pace...just starting my marathon training...

Maria: I just try to do one thing at a time, I can't have 20 things going on at a time, or I can't do any of them particularly well...

Everyone else: HOWDY HOWDY HOWDY!!!

Mike's Place: Starting marathon training...3 miles, 30 minutes or so.

 

[Steffwalks]

hey Meaners!

Just a quick drive=by. I am off to do the weekly grocery run. It's an all day ordeal.

First, I was thinking about the beer and champagne idea. I could make a blush Shiraz with Rose petals and turn that beautiful wine into a great little sparkling wine. It's easy as can be! Why, even a deaf monk in the cellar of a French Monastery, with only a candle stub for light could make champagne....oh....wait....that's how it WAS made the first time! Anyway, that sweet little sparkling wine could be called......ready? The day of wine and roses!!!

I was also thinking a nice stout for the beer, it does take a stout kind of person to do endurance races....symbolism.....got to love the symbolism!!! And then, I remembered something really, really important......I would be bootlegging!

Off to do my errands! Back later!

Make a great and healthy day! -- Connie

 

[laxdef69]

....I would be bootlegging!

You could be the next Kennedy clan!

 

[JustSmile]

Uuuuggggghhhhhhh!
Once again, I spent mucho time writing reponses only to have the computer freeze when I hit "submit". This laptop has got to go--if only money grew on trees.
Anyway, my brother sent me the following clip and I'm passing it on. Enjoy!
http://www.nike.com/nikeos/p/nike/en_US/courage


I'll respond when I can get on the computer upstairs.
For me....I'm continuing to follow the RW plan. I did 4 miles on Wed. at an easy pace of 11mpm. Then yesterday was 5min warm up and cool down with 20min at a hard pace (9:40mpm for me) in between. I felt good enough to drag out the run to 35 min, but couldn't keep the pace and dropped back a little. Today it's pilates and a 2mile walk- and yuck, it's raining so it'll be on the TM.
I had a great boss, an elementary principal, who lived by the motto "Perception is reality". I combine this with an article I read as a new mom. A woman who was lying in bed and dying from cancer wrote that she would give anything to feel good and have a floor to mop and the "dirtiest diaper ever" to change. I try to remember these things and find joy in everything. Let's face it, the hustle and bustle and hectic lives we all lead can bog us down and we forget to find joy in the little things. I'd like to encourage you to look around this weekend and find something you haven't noticed before and take pleasure in it. Wow, that sounded completely PollyAnna soapbox. Now if I can just find joy in this computer I'll be a happy girl.
Enjoy the weekend all. Stay strong and lean and mean!

 

[mkymsehi]

Jeff: You're my hero for your run frequency and pace...just starting my marathon training...

Uh no, Mike you're my hero for doing the half IM tri.

I'm only a runner, with some biking to/from work. I have a year to get up to speed on my swimming and biking for next year's Tin Man tri, which was just held last Sunday.

Last year I cruised the Honolulu Marathon in about 5:50, due to heavy rain & high humidity. We treated it as "just a training run" for the Goofy five weeks later. For the Goofy we did the half in 2:30, and the full in 5:30.

My off season lasted about 2 weeks after getting back, and then continued my training. We do 8 miles weekdays. Sunday's were 8 miles in March and April, 10 in May, 12 in June, 14 in July. Each month we tack on 2 miles to the Sunday runs. We max out at 20 in October, with one 22 miler in November, and then taper down before December 14.

Running with Guru Les this year on weekdays has really improved my form, my cadence, my breathing, and my stamina. My one mantra when chasing him is "I know this is good for me."

Dr. Scaff from our clinic says it takes 12 marathons "to get it right." I've done four, with numerous halfs, 10Ks, 30Ks. So another 8 years for me before I run the race of my life.

 

[deekaypee]

Aloha Jeff: I can't possibly think of what flavor for beer--maybe something dark and intense, a little nutty? I like the idea of a stout, for all the reasons Connie mentioned. As for wine, so long as it pairs with chocolate.... Ah, good old Guru Les. I feel him breathing down MY neck somedays. Okay, so I can't *really* imagine him behind me but you get the idea. Who is Speedy Tim? And as long as I'm asking, how's Mooshu? 12 marathons to "get it right?" Wow. I think I can live with being wrong for a while--so long as I'm having fun! (And I'll be coming in way behind you, but that's okay. You'll have the ice cream waiting for me, right?)

Howard: Yay for joining the thread! We're proud to have you on the wagon with us! With your training and progress examples, you'll help me get my backside in (riding) gear.

Jeanne: Naked, naked, naked! Did that get your attention? I'm just trying to get you to come out and play--forget your obligations, your training, your life...come hang with us. And I mean that in so many ways. Sorry, I don't know the answer to the show's schedule, but it does sound like an uplifing and feel-good series, doesn't it. (Read those statements with a sly wink. )

Maria: and more I empathize with you. You've described, in a nutshell, how I felt under my last boss and a couple of coirkers (must remember that term). That's very tough, and the only small, silver lining I can find is that this person is not your immediate boss and will fade to a shadow on your workplace wallpaper (to some degree) shortly. At least in terms of such daily, intense interaction, I hope. Know that I'll be cheering up a storm at the waterstops, and will try to be extra loud just for you! You deserve the extra days after the 1/2 to really relax from the race and the work stress.

I'm not much of a multi-tasker, multi-goal setter when I'm stressed. So like you, I feel I can tackle one thing at a time. And I hope that sets up a good, healthy domino effect. If I have to choose, I usually choose some form of physical activity at this point. It feels more like a reward, more like "me" time than paying attention to food. (And sometimes paying attention to eating well seems too much like a diet and "punishment," two things I want to avoid when my daily-life insulation is charred. Exercise also de-stresses me. I'll admit, that's not always the perspective that I come into exercise with when I'm overwhelmed. Sometimes it's that the exercise helps me convince myself that I've offset poor eating. Or that I hope that if I exercise I'll be less likely to eat poorly and undo all that sweaty. So, getting some form of physical activity in is my first goal, even if it's a mile of walking after work.

AmyK: I'm crossing my fingers for good news on Delena's doctor's appt. Does the thought of calling people coirkers (in your head) make your days go a little easier, I hope? I'm sure a half day helps. Ooooh, Excel talk! You're doing a 16 week 1/2 training--what plan? And how are you fitting C25K into it, if I can ask. You'll be through with it, I think. You, me, DOOD...we might end up being holed up in the Super8 for ToT! Because, you know, Disney doesn't have enough rooms to go around. You did remind me that I could look into AP discounts--I forgot I have them.

Lisa: Yes, WDW limbo as purgatory! That's it exactly. I'm not sure which circle of Dante's this is, but it's a big one. But if it makes DOOD more comfortable to wait, and so long as I get to see my WISHers at ToT and marathon weekend, I'm okay with holding off on things.

These things too shall pass.

I repeating this one a lot these days, for you, Maria, myself and others. It's calming, somehow. I hope you're getting all your quota of lines in. That kind of surveillance is very Big Brother/Foucauldian.

Yay for putting your goals in writing! I'm hoping this weekend will be a spiral up for you, and will help you get into racing focus. Mind you, I'm positive you're going to do great next weekend. And I know you've got a forward-looking mindset. Still, I'm sending a little PD to my favorite Maine WISHer. (So glad you'll get some quality WISH time at Hollis.)

Dave: A 12-hour work day as a rest day? I think I'd rather go out for another run. No coirkers. I hope you successfully met the pudge monster's challenge and took off its head. (Or at least made it slink off into a corner.) How's Erica doing with her training?

Mike: Don't you mean you do one thing after another? Like swimming, biking, and running? And do them all well, btw! You and me, buddy, starting marathon training. At much different paces and places, of course, but I'm with you in spirit.

Connie: A day of wine and roses! You're so much more clever than I am--and obviously a talented vintner and brewer. I'd be willing to buy you the zoot suit and fedora for your bootlegging career! And I hope your all-day grocery shopping was less exhausting than it sounds.

Tracy: Okay, PollyAnna, that's enough wise words out of you! Come over here and mop my dirty floors. But they are wise words to live by. And I can see how you do so, every day. Your posts are consistently uplifting and positive, for us and in your own life. Oh, and congratulations on pushing yourself on your hard pace beyond the 20 minutes. That must feel satisfying!

Vic: I obviously don't know what's going on--been checking my subbed threads through email. I need to troll the board and catch up with you. I hope all is going well.

As for me: I tried one of those Espresso cycling machines today at the suggestion of Howard. It's a video-cycle with ability to shift gears and store your runs so you can see your progress. He's right--it gives you a really good WO and feels more like biking outside than I expected. I'm going to try and shift out some of my indoor cycling for the Espresso bikes, especially in the winter after I put away my bike. Tomorrow is a 5 miler, with part of the day dedicated to transforming part of my little-black appointment book into a training calendar.

Tonight is my second viewing of Wall-E, with DOOD this time. Must get the songs of Annie Get Your Gun out of my head. In the meantime, remember..."Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better."

Remember, everyone, NIL ILLEGITIMUS CARBORUNDUM. (In Latin to get around the DIS censors.)

 

[jeanneg]

OK Debra, what's a COIRKER?!!!!! I actually got out my dictionary and realized it should have been right between "coincident" and "coitus" (I kid you NOT!), but it's not there. Please enlighten me.

Speaking of naked, maybe I can man the water station in my birthday suit.......that would get people running real fast! I'd still wear my WISH visor, of course!

Lisa: feel better!

have a wonderful weekend everyone!

 

[mkymsehi]

Aloha Jeff: I can't possibly think of what flavor for beer--maybe something dark and intense, a little nutty?

Remember, everyone, NIL ILLEGITIMUS CARBORUNDUM. (In Latin to get around the DIS censors.)

Yeah, Chip and Dale were after me at WDW during the Goofy. Our shirts said "The squirrels are after me, they think I'm nuts!"

I do go by the moniker "Disney running nut" in my circle of runners. Remember, running is a mental game, and we're all NUTS!

Deb, shame on you for making me google your Latin phrases. I thought it was going to say have a great day, girl was I surprised.

Oh, and Les doesn't breath down my neck. I'm always huffing and puffing from 5-10 yards behind, trying to keep up with the dust he kicks up. Speedy Tim is another guy who runs with us on occassion weekdays. He and Les run with the Advanced group on Sunday's, while I lead the Pinks.

Mushu has been in a state of relaxation. No running since the Goofy. Except for her bike riding for 5 months, plus that little 545 mile ride from SF to LA. She said she's totally taking it easy for the Disney 5K and half. Depending on the weather, I will either run for PR's, or cruise with the friends at their pace. I'm praying for cool weather at least until 8 am.

Mushu is currently attending the Comic Convention (COMCON) in San Diego with her sister. Her sister owns a sports card and comic shop, and they do this event each and every year.

I asked my sister in California to take a side trip to the Jelly Belly Candy Factory Outlet for me. She subbed out the job to our mom, who is sending me a case of assorted Jelly Belly Sports Beans by mail. Good stuff, and even better when you can buy them in bulk vs. the single package rate here in the local sporting goods stores.

Which reminds me, I need to restock my gel supply.

Up tomorrow, my monthly chiropractor visit. I may need to go to Shiatsu before the Disney. I also hope to pick up a FREE mountain bike off of freecycle.org. I currently use a 10 speed, but someone is offering a 21 speed. Hopefully it's in decent shape, and won't need too much work or parts replacement.

I've been researching a road bike for next year's Tin Man Triathlon, but the prices are really high! Either I'll wait for a sale, or buy second hand if there is a good deal to be found.

Ooops, one more thing. Sunday is our second bus run of the year. We will be transported to Sandy Beach, and run up the back side of Koko Head Crater, and then reverse the Hawaii Kai loop back to the finish line of the race. Probably only 12 or 13 miles, so we'll have to add one more past the finish line. The Queen and Princesses will be providing two water stops on the course for us.

Anyways, have a great day WISHers & Team Lean Mean Running Machines. Happy trails to those of you hitting the warpaths this weekend.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Which is more disturbing, that I get a cold beverage before I start reading one of Debra's posts , or that I have to use wikipedia to understand her?! You always have a hug when I need one GF, and I do appreciate it!

Coirker is a term used by someone, I think it was either Amykab or Stacie, to designate the people we work with who are irksome. I have been using it with abandon, because it seem so appropo.

I am feeling better as the day went by. Reading Lisa's post was also a boost. We are all in this together!

Jeff -- I am totally jealous! I would dearly love to go to Comic Con. One day...

Tracey -- you sound like Little Mary Sunshine, and that is not a bad thing! I never did find the joy in the dirty diapers, but maybe I just didn't look hard enough -- I wasn't going to delve too closely into those! Thanks for being our own ray of light, we need you!

Connie -- I wish you much better luck than our infamous Kennedys!

Mike -- You have great advice. I sometimes feel like the Queen of mult-tasking...and maybe I should try to give that a rest. I'd probably feel better overall if I wasn't so scattered...

Lisa -- I could do a Maine WISH meet! We would need to find a race for both runners and walkers -- perhaps we could split the difference and go to NH?! I only live an hour from Kittery, so ME is definitely an option for me. I'll even make my snotty SIL in Portland put me up for a night if I need to!

amykab -- You use an Excel sheet to map out your training? Wow, I think I know why I sometimes just skip my workouts and forget what I'm doing, I don't write anything down. Do you construct this yourself, or do you use some form someone else has created? I am an organized person with Work Plans in my professional life, oddly enough it never occurred to me to do this with workouts. Any thoughts for a beginner in the constructing a plan arena from you old pros? I just followed the MfM book last year for Half training, I didn't actually write anything out...

Jeanne -- I know why you want the Mickey Ears, but it's not really naked with that strategic placement!

A big Howdy to the rest of the Lean Mean Brigade. I'm off to Home Depot to get the paint for ds's room. He has decided he's too big for a character room, so the Stitch room has to go. His new theme is green. He has new green bed linens, and he wants his walls to match. He's going to have to live with the blue carpet. I picked that out seven years ago it was guaranteed to last 10... I am such a pushover. I'll let you know when the new carpet arrives

Have a great weekend, and let's start the new week refreshed, renewed and ready to rumble!
Maria

 

[mkymsehi]

I have TONS of coirkers. I consider most of the people I work with to be irkers. we're in a crunch time now and that seems to bring out the worst in people. But on the plus side, I do have a few people there that I have become close friends with outside of work so that sort of balances out the irkers. I am lucky enough to get to go into work tomorrow on my friday off with all my coirkers! I can't wait! Luckily I am only going to be there for a half day.

AmyK

I think this is the original post by Amykab that coined the term "Coirkers."

 

[jeanneg]

Jeanne -- I know why you want the Mickey Ears, but it's not really naked with that strategic placement!

Maria

Oh Maria, if only that could be true. Unfortunately Mickey would need to grow much bigger ears to make them strategic. I'm thinking more like Dumbo-sized should do.......

Oh, so coirker is really co-irker! I got it...and like it. Very clever, Amy! I was pronouncing it like "coyrker". That's what happens when you can't keep up with all the posts!

 

[mkymsehi]

Oh Maria, if only that could be true. Unfortunately Mickey would need to grow much bigger ears to make them strategic. I'm thinking more like Dumbo-sized should do.......

Do a google search for Mother & Daughter get banned for life from Disneyland. The photo is pretty funny. It's actually a picture from Mardi Gras in New Orleans, but it involves Mickey & Minnie like you've never seen them before.

 

[JustSmile]

How are my Lean Meaners today? It was a quiet weekend on this thread.

Debra....I read your post on the Expresso bike and all I could think was I'd rather have a cappuccino bike! I really need to get out of the house. It sounds like a great workout. You're still waiting to hear about the Intro to Film class position, right? I hope that works out. I imagine that you're a fabulous teacher---witty, informative, the kind of professor that students don't skip out on. I went to see Mamma Mia last night. I think "frothy bit of fun" described it perfectly! I loved it.

Jeff....Your runs always sound so beautiful--I'm envious. You mentioned Guru Les and having better form. My DS15 went to a cross country camp and they discussed form. He said when your left foot strikes the ground, then your right arm is coming forward. I don't think my arms swing at the same pace as my legs---either that or it takes too much for me to actually think it through. Any suggestions?

Maria...how'd the painting go? We painted an armoire for DS room this weekend. Next, I'm attacking the walls. I hate painting, but I love when it's done.

Jeanne...still thinking naked? I looked up How to look good naked, and it's on Lifetime, either tonight or tomorrow at 9 central. The Mickey ears statements made me think of the movie with the gals who made a nude calendar (help me with the name Deb). The one gal had muffins to cover up with and she said, "I think I need some bigger buns."

Everybody else...I'm thinking about all of you, I'm just short on time. I got in Pilates and 2-3 mile runs this weekend. DS ran a race at Cross Country camp and came in first overall with a 2 mile CC run in 11:25 He was pumped! He and I are planning to see the Dean Karnazes movie on Thursday. Is anyone else going in their own town? I'm still trying to figure out my exact training plan for the 1/2 and I'm a little nervous that I'm not sure what I'm doing concerning intervals for it as well. Let's face it, I'm a little nervous overall. Have a great day.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hey Meaners!

What a bust this weekend was...no workout Saturday 'cause I got up way too late, and nothing yesterday because I spent it flat on my back. I was so dizzy, I couldn't even sit up. I slept 10.5 hours Friday night, and 10 Saturday, and then another 3 during the day Sunday. I think I'm fighting something off. I have a dull ache in my ear, and I still don't feel quite right, but I can stay upright without crashing into things, which is a distinct improvement over yesterday.

This meant dh was on his own for the painting, which is best, anyway. DS now has a tart apple room. It is quite green, but that's what he wanted. We still have to do his head and footboards, and the radiator cover a darker green. It will be a few days before we get him moved back into his room. His mattress and box springs are in the floor in our room, and he's been throwing his sleeping bag on top of them. He thinks it's a real adventure.

Tracey -- I think that movie was just on BBC America, was it called Calendar Girls? Good luck with your painting!

Jeanne -- I would still need to pad my Mickey Ears... I did have a lovely visual of you taking flight over the Magic Kingdom, though!

Jeff -- How was the bus run? That sounds like so much fun (well, not so much the running or the distance part, bu the location!)

Ok, meaners, I'm waiting to see how I feel today. No TM if I can't stand without swaying. It's a good thing I have a desk job -- I seem to be sitting up just fine today.

Meaner Roll Call -- Tracey, Jeanne, Jeff, Mike, Vic, Dave, Nancy, Debra, Amybeth, Amykab, Stacie, Bill, Cindy, Lisa, Connie, Howard, Beth, Wendy, Shan, Robert, Liz, Lily -- ok, who'd I miss?!

Let's get that Lean Mean Bus moving!

Maria

 

[amykab]

Hey Everyone! I hope everyone had a good weekend! Ours was ok. DD finally started to feel better. The Dr. ended up diagnosing her with pyelonephritis, which is pretty much an ascending UTI that has reached her kidney! She had an ultrasound which did not show anything abnormal other than the inflammation associated with the infection. She really perked up yesterday.

I did 3 humid sweaty sticky miles last night pushing DD in her stroller. Just walking at about a sweeper pace.

Re: Coirkers. I really can't take credit for the term. I wish I could though. It is so appropriate! I saw it on another message board that I lurk on and I loved it!

Debra I do get some satisfaction from calling my coworkers, coirkers. The way things are going around here, it may not stay in my head anymore!
For the half I am going to follow the MfM run walk plan. It seemed reasonable, and I think would fit in well my schedule. As for C25K, I am simply using it to fill the time between now and when the 16 weeks starts ( I think the MfM is 16 weeks, I have to look at the book again). Hopefully it will also help me pick up the pace a bit.

Maria My excel sheet is pretty simple really, nothing special. When I trained for the Minnie 15K I kind of just winged it each day and I don't think that was the best method for me. So this time around I thought I would try to be a bit more structured. I am also setting it up so it will total each weeks miles and minutes. I thought it would be neat to know exactly how many miles and minutes I put into training for the half. So, I am new to using excel to track my workouts. I would be happy to send my sheet to anyone who would like to look at it. Just saw your post, I hope you feel better soon! I took some time off recently when I felt like crap, and I really think it was the best thing for me.

Work is crazy busy ( and look at what I am doing, DIS'ing )

I hope everyone has a good day!

Amy

 

[JustSmile]

Tracey -- I think that movie was just on BBC America, was it called Calendar Girls? Good luck with your painting!

Yep, yep, yep that's it. Now I feel really stupid....what else would a movie about "calendar girls" be called?

Maria...I hope you're feeling better. Take care of the ear thing, those can be wicked.

Amy...glad to hear your DD is feeling better. The kidney thing would've me too. Are you following the MfM on suggested intervals or are you doing your own thing?

O.K. I've gotta clean. Not surprisingly, I need to mop my floor.

 

[deekaypee]

Jeanne: Sorry for the confusion on the co-irker. I thought about hyphenating but went with the ellision instead. I am impressed that you went to your print dictionary instead of googling, though! In my head, I pronounce co-irkers more like quirkers--don't know why. The term makes me laugh, and so I think I've adopted it. (Thanks, Amy!)

Aloha Jeff: So the Latin doesn't make you feel all warm and fuzzy? It's a shout-out to all my warriors going through tough times! And I think you've topped me with your "Mothers and Daughters in DL" google recommendation! Speaking of tough times, is your monthly chiropractic visit for maintenance or is there an injury. Tell Mushu (spelled correctly this time) that I envy her time at Comic Com. I want to go one of these years, and Maria and I have talked about the Con on Ohana's thread. So like she said--WISH green isn't my only color, if we're talking about Comic Con. Oh, and I'm a sports bean fan myself, so try to buy in bulk when I can.

Maria:

Which is more disturbing, that I get a cold beverage before I start reading one of Debra's posts , or that I have to use wikipedia to understand her?!

That would depend on the beverage now, wouldn't it, which might explain the relationship between the two. Seriously, both DOOD and I have problems code-switching sometimes, too much time with academics. (They're an odd breed.)

More important to our discussion, I love that we have this support system here. Whenever I'm feeling anxious, or down, or just plain irked--about my training or otherwise--I know I can come here. It's heaven for me!
Painting bedrooms, not so much, even if they're green (which, oddly, was the color I painted my bedroom in the last apartment). If it weren't for your illness, I'd be almost glad the duty fell to your DH.

I hope your work week--and everything else--goes well for you and a whole heck of a lot better than your weekend! I wonder if last week's stress contributed to it. And I hope you recover soon.

Tracy: Mmmmm....cappuccino. I'm a latte girl myself--or maybe I should just give myself a James bond-girl name, and call myself "a latte woman!" (Did I just hear you groan?) Thanks for the kind words about me as a teacher--I'm not sure students would agree. Right now, it doens't matter, because the gig is still up in the air and the dept. chair on vacation. And so I wait. I couldn't have helped you with the nude calendar reference, so yay for Maria!!! But do you think Jeanne might be up for a little photo op?!

Congratulations to your DS for his fabulous CC (cross-country?) time. Both of you should be proud of all your efforts. I'm always impressed with the variety and consistency of your exercise, especially because you incorporate your activity with playtime (can't think of a better word for it) with your DSs!

Amy: I'm so glad you got a diagnosis for DD and that she's feeling better. It sounds as if her illness could have been quite serious if not treated early! Good to hear she's feeling better, though, and that both of you got out there for your 3 miles! Your 1/2 plans, with C25K as your training-to-train, sounds great. I think it is a 16 week plan for the 1/2, although I think Stacie is going to extend hers to try and hit the 13.1 before race day. I really like the MfM book because I feel like the plan allows me to have a real life while I train. I hope your crazy-busy day is filled with great co-workers and a little bit more DIS-ing.

As for me: Another busy weekend. It's almost August, so we start cramming things in before the start of the fall semester. (And I can feel that vibe in the air around here in general--schools will start soon!) So we saw a production of Annie Get Your Gun on Thursday, Wall-E on Friday (my 2nd time), went to the Carnegie Science Center to visit the Titanic Exhibit on Saturday, walked to Schenley Park to see a free screening of Westworld last night, and are going to a staged reading of Troilus and Cressida tonight. And I began my marathon training this weekend on RW intervals (I make up my own, Tracy). I'm a little tired. But no real complaints--just trying to catch up here and looking forward to a peaceful night tomorrow. Doing laundry and cooking. Too much entertainment, you know?

I hope all our Lean Meaners are having great, stress-free days!!!