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[mikamah]

Happy April fools day!! It's a lovely, snowy morning here. Its seems to have stopped, but left us with a few heavy wet inches. Oh I am so done with winter.

Rose-I'm sorry it's such a tough time for you right now. It's only been a week with the chiropractor, right? I can't even imagine how hard that must be for you, but is sounds like he does know what he's doing, and I hope you will be seeing some improvement soon. Shopping sounds good. Get yourself some nice clothes that will flatter your new figure, and then you make sure you stay that weight.
I'm glad you enjoyed a few drinks with Mike last night. That always does help. I have found that I don't usually drink when I'm alone because I'm afraid I will like it too much, and it would be to easy to make it a habit. I remember having a few beers alone when michael was 2 and we had quite a day, and after he went on the back porch and threw the glass jar of mayonaise onto the cement below, I went and opened a beer.
Hang in there, rose.

I hope the longer days, and the spring that has to come soon will help us all get back on a good track. Hard to believe that looking out the window.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Kathy -- I'm with you, I almost cried when I looked out and saw the snow. I know there wasn't much, but I just didn't want to see it Spring has to be just around the corner, right? I am determined to refocus. I'm going to my WW meeting tomorrow, even though I'm expecting a gain. I need to be there, live through it, and get going on next week I won't run again until Sunday, so I plan to put the food and exercise all back together then. I've been doing well with the food and with 3 runs this week, I consider that getting back on track.

Rose -- I think Spring clothes are just the thing. I know it always cheers me up, and especially since you are getting smaller ones! I know you don't want to quit because I saw how you were lit with an inner glow after you had your PR at the Princess! Even with all the food issues, etc., the running was making you so happy -- and you will get back to it. It may take longer than you would like, but the day is coming when you will feel good, strong, and healthy It is scary when you can't run for whatever reason, because it does give us such a boost. Make yourself leave the house and get out -- even when you don't want to. I struggle with that myself, but I always feel better when I do it. Buy some fresh flowers and put them where you will see them. Get a manicure. Do whatever you need to do to remember how very special you are, and you deserve to treat yourself well

Lindsay -- Do you have a race coming up? My next one isn't until August, and I think that's part of my problem. It's so far out, I know I don't have to really do anything yet -- but the truth is I do if I want to lose another chunk before it, which I really need to do to improve my time -- so anyway, that is a thought I have about how to get out of "slumpdom". Maybe we can all sign up for a local 5K to get motivated? I know I shouldn't feel this way, but when dh announces he's doing 18 or 20M for his LR, I start to feel like "why do I bother?" -- even though I know we are not in competition! I need to get back to doing this for me, remembering how powerful I feel when I finish a race, and making it happen.

Lisa and Corinna -- Welcome back from your travels, I hope you had restful breaks and you're ready to chat!

to Jude, Jen, and other princesses I missed!

One bright spot -- I've decided to get a new travel bag before I have to go home for my Dad's birthday party. I'm going to Hallmark tomorrow to pick out a Vera Bradley Weekender. I'm mulling over patterns that would be durable, but look cute, too. I'm thinking about purple punch or simply violet -- yep, purple is my favorite color! Any thoughts?

Ok, Princesses Let's get out there and make this a good day!

Maria

 

[lisah0711]

Hang in there Princesses spring is coming!

Rose, Maria and Lindsay sorry that you are all having to fake it. to all of you that you get your mojo back soon.

Really standing still or going backwards aren't any fun either and I know that you ladies can get back on track very, very soon. Take a few deep breaths, a little rest, and you will be back to your regular Princess selves soon.

Hugs and drinks all around. I wish we could all get together, relive the princess and get remotivated. Hang in there, Princesses! You are all beautiful, strong women. We will get through these slumps, one day at a time.

Sounds like a good idea to me!

One bright spot -- I've decided to get a new travel bag before I have to go home for my Dad's birthday party. I'm going to Hallmark tomorrow to pick out a Vera Bradley Weekender. I'm mulling over patterns that would be durable, but look cute, too. I'm thinking about purple punch or simply violet -- yep, purple is my favorite color! Any thoughts?

Ok, Princesses Let's get out there and make this a good day!

Maria

Well, since you asked, I thought the simply violet was very pretty and wouldn't show dirt as much as the purple punch -- seemed like there were more light colors in the pattern in the purple punch. They are both very cute and I liked the boysenberry, too, wouldn't lose that bag!

We had a wonderful time on our spring break vacation in spite of a lot of rain and time in the car. We went to the Tacoma Glass Museum, saw the Star Wars Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit at the Pacific Science Center, Pike's Place Market and went to the Vancouver Aquarium. We had a lot of fun but are glad to be home.

Had an April Fool's that was totally unintentional today. An old girlfriend of DH's contacted him by email. It was no big deal but his reaction was priceless -- he was a bit freaked out. I offered to send her a catty reply but my offer was declined.

My hips and derriere are telling me that it wasn't so good to be in the car so much. So is the scale. So tomorrow I am going to do my 9.5 miles on my training plan even if they will be very slow miles.

Hello to all the rest of our Princesses!

 

[jbm02]

Anybody else in a slump??? I'm having a lot of "just want to pull the covers over my head" days. I'm trying to be optimistic about the knee/itb thing, but it's been hard. Obviously, I still need to work on my patience. The elliptical is getting really old--and to make matters worse my knee was twingeing on it yesterday. I'm taking the day off. And my eating has been horrid. I am still maintaining, but making some really bad choices. I think the only reason, I haven't just thrown in the towel is that I feel like I have a responsibility to the main BL thread--so that's a good thing. I think we might plan a trip to Florida in May, just still waiting to see what's up with Tom's internship for the summer.

Anyhow, I know we've all been kind of quiet lately, but I think of you all often. When I just want to bag it all, I remember that I know you all are pulling for me. It's just getting a little old this month. I'm sick of g-f and I want to run, so being positive has been a little difficult lately. But I'm working on faking it, so hopefully eventually my brain will get the memo.

Rose -- I'm faking it right along with you. I had a rough week last week -- just couldn't seem to get up to run, ate whatever crossed my path, had a gain I can't even acknowledge, and didn't go to my WW meeting. I realized I had to just fake along until I feel it. I've run 3M the last 3 days, and I've been counting my WW points, and not going over my daily allotment. I was feeling better about it, until I got on the scale this morning and saw no change...but I digress. I realize this is a (half, in my case ) marathon not a sprint, and I have to put in the training to get the results.

I also haven't seemed to manage to make it to the whole BL thread. I just find it too daunting right now. This smaller group is all I can manage

I read a lot last week, so I guess there's a positive...but fitness was not on the agenda. And my only excuse was TOM, I didn't have an injury. I just seemed to not be able to focus, and TOM was rougher than usual -- I didn't adapt well at all.

Trying to convince dh to do Chip 'n Dale. I don't think I'll be successful, but he didn't outright say no, so maybe. He knows I really want to do it because I'll probably never do a full, so this is my chance to run the last half of the course. I just have to hope I can convince him before it fills...

Maria

Maria--sending you a big hug. I'm sorry you are having to fake it too, but I am not feeling as lonely now. I hope you can talk Dennis into Chip and Dale. I KNOW you can get back on track with your WW. I know you can do it. Hang in there.

Hi guys I have to admit I am faking it right along with you guys. I just dont know what it is. Weather????, post TOM???? I dont know but I am having a hard time getting out to run. Making too many excuses for myself. My eating is hit or miss. Usually I do good for a few days and then I have a day or two where I "blow it". So I am still up a few down a few but overall not going anywhere. It makes me upset that I cant get myself motivated and than that just makes me more "depressed". Not sure how to get myself out of this. I try and try giving my brain a pep talk but it just doesnt seem to be listening. Can this have anything to do with the post princess let down????

Just wondering since we are all feeling it??

I truly love you guys and this is why I have not completely fallen off the wagon. I know that you will hold me accountable and I also think of you often. Its what keeps me moving on this journey. Im not moving in the right direction but at least I am keeping myself wading until I can catch the next tidal wave to success. Thanks ladies

Okay, guess you better add me to this list! It helps to know I'm not the only one out there... I've been kind of avoiding the boards because I was dealing with such a funk. I think this has just been a really long, really cold and really grey winter. I took too much time off from running after the Princess and am paying for it right now. My boot camp class has been my savior lately. Made it to the Y today - and was closed out of my favorite spin class despite the fact that I got to the Y 10 minutes before it opened. Sadly, there were 20 people in line ahead of me and there are only 15 bikes. So off I trudge to the TM. First 3 miles in a long time. It was harder than it should have been but I'm hoping that it's the start of getting me back into my groove...

Hugs and drinks all around. I wish we could all get together, relive the princess and get remotivated.

I'm getting out for my run/walks 3 days a week, because I was remembering last year when I started the running, I was feeling really depressed and was at an all time low, and I'm scared if I don't get out and move that will happen again.

Needed to hear this!!! And I'm definitely scared that if I don't pull myself together I'll never regain what I'm losing....

Starting today, I am committing myself to working on my mental attitude...I'm going to get back there!!!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

I'm thinking about seeing if someone wants to use my bib, and so is Mike. We might just go to Memphis the weekend of the derby 1/2 and see Mumford and Sons. Mike is having some more work stuff that cropped up this week and we are both burned out.

It may be better for you guys to do something else that weekend that would be fun to keep your mind off of it. It may be less pressure on you to do this race next year once your leg is healthy again. You had so much emotions tied to this that you will want to be able to give it your all. Plus it will give you more time to slowly get your knee going again. Let us know what you decide...either way we will be right here chearing you on.

So we went out last night and I had 3 budlights (tall ones, so really more than 3, but who is counting) and french fries. When we got home I took off the kinesiology tape and my leg is just one ugly bruise. Is this worth it??? I am just ready to quit. How could something this painful come on this quickly? That's the part that I can't wrap my head around. I am feeling pretty crappy this morning--but honestly it was worth it. Seeing how bruised my leg was wasn't nearly as shocking after having a couple drinks.

We all have had nights like this I am just sorry you had to pay for it the next day. At least it validates your gf theroy.

One bright spot -- I've decided to get a new travel bag before I have to go home for my Dad's birthday party. I'm going to Hallmark tomorrow to pick out a Vera Bradley Weekender. I'm mulling over patterns that would be durable, but look cute, too. I'm thinking about purple punch or simply violet -- yep, purple is my favorite color! Any thoughts?

So which one did you choose?

Had an April Fool's that was totally unintentional today. An old girlfriend of DH's contacted him by email. It was no big deal but his reaction was priceless -- he was a bit freaked out. I offered to send her a catty reply but my offer was declined.

My hips and derriere are telling me that it wasn't so good to be in the car so much. So is the scale. So tomorrow I am going to do my 9.5 miles on my training plan even if they will be very slow miles.

your poor dh. I bet he thought it was a joke. I think you should have replied

I hope your hips are feeling better!

Starting today, I am committing myself to working on my mental attitude...I'm going to get back there!!!

I like your new found attitude Jude and I am jumping on your wagon.

I did get out running on saturday, I should have run longer but I didnt...no real excuse. I only have 4 weeks until my race and have been running 3 miles 1-2 times a week. Not exactly a good plan to have prior to a half. So any suggestions. I am going to try to get back on my 3 run/week sched with my week runs being 40-45 min long. What should I do for my long wkend runs. My race is May 1st. I was thinking:

April 9- 7 miles
April 16- 10 miles
April 23- 8 miles
Wk of race tues 30min, thur 20min, race on sunday.

Any comments or suggestions?

I also got an email from a parent at Ryans school. They are trying to get a mom's team to run a marathon relay that is in our area in sept. I emailed that I was interested and I am really excited. Apparently the mom that is putting the team together helps in ryans classroom and he has been telling her that I do races and I just won the race in disney. I told her I was sorry to have to break the news that not only did I not win but I really am not that fast either. She was still happy to have me on the team.
This has got me even more motivated to loose more weight and try to get quicker.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Afternoon, Pretty

Lindsay -- I think that running schedule makes sense, and I am psyched you are going to be on the Mom's relay team! That sounds like a ton of fun, and a great opportunity to connect with other local runners

Jude -- This has got to be the longest winter on record. Snow on April 1st, rain ever since...I don't know what I would do with a warm day

Lisa -- I'm so glad you had an awesome Spring break! It sounds like a great getaway, and just what the doctor (or lawyer!) ordered. How was the 9.5M run? I'm not sure when I'm going to do my next 10M, maybe this weekend. We'll see how things shake out later in the week.

Kathy -- Are you enjoying the ?

Rose -- Have you been trying to figure out what the new RunDisney event is? I haven't put any effort into it, but I admit I am half hoping it's a Princess at DL, because that would be the perfect excuse to go out there, and I've never been...

Feeling much better after giving myself a "fresh start" this weekend. I was up 3 lbs at my WW weigh in Saturday, but am considering that a NSV -- I was at the meeting and I left feeling energized and excited, so that's priceless!

I came home from the 7:15am WW meeting, ran 3M, took a shower, and had fresh pineapple and a homemade 3 pt. banana muffin. We took Spock for his first vet visit, and Chewie had his rabies shot and a blood test. The local library is next to the vet, so I stopped in when we arrived and exchanged the books I'd read for a couple of new ones, Dear Fatty by Dawn French and Scones and Bones by Laura Childs. Then I went to Hallmark and picked out my new bag. Turns out the Weekender just didn't suit me, so I ended up with a Miller bag, in simply violets. I really like it and I'm excited to use it. I'm also going to pick up a mini hipster this weekend, I think I'm getting the new watercolor pattern, but you know there's an element of "what am I feeling like" when I buy it

DH and I then drove downtown, and walked about 6 blocks to marathon sports -- they have all the Boston Marathon gear. DH picked out 2 jackets, a shirt and a hat, and he had a 20% off coupon because he attended several pre-race workshops, so that was awesome! Literally right next to marathon sports is a store called "Sugar Heaven" with every type of candy imagineable. But I was very restrained and only picked up a special treat for ds (ok, I might have helped him eat a little...).

Then dh and I made our menu and went grocery shopping. By the time we got home it was after 9, and I was beat. The next morning we went to church, dh prepped all the fruit and veggies and made dinner for tonight (filet mignon and mashed potatoes (WW recipe!), and last night was a WW recipe french bread pizza with ricotta and tomatoes (yum!).

I had my "Supernatural Sunday" -- I save all my Sci Fi Tivo from the week and watch it Sunday while I eat popcorn (ok, popcorn only lasts for 1 show), and went to bed around 10. I totally stuck to my points on Saturday, so I'm very pleased by that. And I only went over a little Sunday, which is accounted for in my weeklies, so I seem to be on track.

DH is running 12 miles tonight, so I'm totally "on duty" on the parenting front. Since he pre-made dinner, it shouldn't be too stressful. Just have to make sure the homework is done, and pray ds doesn't need help with algebra

Planning to do intervals tomorrow, alternating 5.0 and 5.5 for each half mile for 4 miles. I haven't done intervals in awhile, so it will be interesting to see how I do. I'm in a workshop all day tomorrow, which promises to be deadly dull. Hoping my co-worker doesn't come so I can bail in the afternoon

Could I be any more chatty?

Maria

 

[lisah0711]

Greetings Princesses!

Okay, guess you better add me to this list! It helps to know I'm not the only one out there... I've been kind of avoiding the boards because I was dealing with such a funk.

Needed to hear this!!! And I'm definitely scared that if I don't pull myself together I'll never regain what I'm losing....

Starting today, I am committing myself to working on my mental attitude...I'm going to get back there!!!

Of course you are going to get back to where you want to be, Jude! I think our Princesses all need a big dose of spring! Or a strong drink . . . or both!

your poor dh. I bet he thought it was a joke. I think you should have replied

I hope your hips are feeling better!

I like your new found attitude Jude and I am jumping on your wagon.

I did get out running on saturday, I should have run longer but I didnt...no real excuse. I only have 4 weeks until my race and have been running 3 miles 1-2 times a week. Not exactly a good plan to have prior to a half. So any suggestions. I am going to try to get back on my 3 run/week sched with my week runs being 40-45 min long. What should I do for my long wkend runs. My race is May 1st. I was thinking:

April 9- 7 miles
April 16- 10 miles
April 23- 8 miles
Wk of race tues 30min, thur 20min, race on sunday.

Any comments or suggestions?

A relay for school sounds like fun, Lindsay!

It is nice to have a race to work toward because it is so easy to put things off. I might be tempted to do a 5 mile run on the 23rd but maybe that is my sore hips talking. They are actually feeling better today -- thanks for asking.

Lisa -- I'm so glad you had an awesome Spring break! It sounds like a great getaway, and just what the doctor (or lawyer!) ordered. How was the 9.5M run? I'm not sure when I'm going to do my next 10M, maybe this weekend. We'll see how things shake out later in the week.

Feeling much better after giving myself a "fresh start" this weekend. I was up 3 lbs at my WW weigh in Saturday, but am considering that a NSV -- I was at the meeting and I left feeling energized and excited, so that's priceless!

Hooray for fresh starts! Isn't it nice that every day is a chance for a new start if needed?

How did the kitties do at their check-up? At least they can go together -- misery loves company.

I didn't make it to 9.5 miles on Saturday. Had to stop at 7 miles -- ran the soreness out of my hip at 5 miles but it came back and I decided it just wasn't worth it. It works out better to switch a couple of runs with my 5 mile race on the 17th anyway.

Supernatural Sunday sounds like a lot of fun! DS is a big Doctor Who fan.

Have a great day Princesses!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Hi Jude! I hope you are feeling better. I so get the not wanting to post when you are in a funk. I do the same thing. I'm trying to remember that it's ok to have a bad day and that if someone else had a bad day I would want to cheer them up, so let us cheer you up. You can do it, I know you can.

Lindsay--very cool about the Mom's marathon thing! And too funny that Ryan was telling everyone you won the race. I think the plan looks good, just try really hard to get your runs in.

Maria--glad you are back on track! I think a DL princess race would really be fun. And I hope there is no algebra homework tonight!

Lisa--take care of those hips! And snow would be my tipping point. I think if it snowed I would just stay in bed. Have I mentioned I don't like snow?

Hi to Kathy, too! And anyone else I missed.

So, today was chiropractor day. I think I am being a bit of an overachiever with the rehab exercises, because the muscle I am supposed to be strengthening (gluteus medius) was very sore. He told me to be careful to not overdo it and I didn't even tell him I was using weights with some of the leg lifts. (I stopped doing that a couple of days ago, so it's ok.) Anyhow, he said that just by the exam if I just showed up today and said I thought I was having itbs, he would assume it was the right leg and not the left because the left leg is in so much better shape than it was a couple of weeks ago. (the left leg is the one that hurts.)

Now I just have to be patient and wait for the inflamation to go down. I'm not icing enough--I am supposed to ice every time I exercise no matter what I do or how it feels. Everything is sore--he still tortured me--but it doesn't feel so tight, so I see that as such an improvement. I'm going to try to run Wed or Thurs and again Sat or Sun. I asked him what he thought about the race, and he said if I am doing run/walk intervals he still thinks it's a good possibility. But he must have said 10 times in 30 minutes that I need to be patient. Do you think he has figured me out? I go back again on Monday.

Anyhow, Tom had some major issues today, but I am feeling a lot calmer than I thought I would be. Could be the g-f beer I'm drinking, or maybe this whole injury thing is really what it took for me to learn that things take time and you can't solve some things over night. Hopefully this new found patience will last for a few days.

 

[lisah0711]

I haven't put any effort into it, but I admit I am half hoping it's a Princess at DL, because that would be the perfect excuse to go out there, and I've never been...

I'm hoping it's a Princess at DL, too, Maria. The clues are so convoluted that it's hard to say what it is now. According to the Run Disney comments on Facebook some of the guesses are spot on -- the only problem is that there are hundreds of guesses!

But he must have said 10 times in 30 minutes that I need to be patient. Do you think he has figured me out? I go back again on Monday.

I'm so happy for your good report, Rose!

 

[Rose&Mike]

How are all you Princesses doing?

I am happy to say I ran 1.7 on Wed and 2.6 today. We went just over 4 miles total today. And my leg is feeling good. It seems to be recovering much faster. I am starting to think that maybe the shoes/inserts were causing the plantar flare up too. I have been stretching and icing and rolling out my calf and foot and I ran without the inserts today and it's feeling pretty good.

Still not sure what I am going to do about the race at the end of the month but I am feeling much more optimistic. As I'm typing this it's hailing--looks like half inch or so. It's so loud. At least it's not snow. I think it's going to be in the mid 80s this afternoon.

Anyhow, it was really nice to run today. I am a little disappointed I did not make it further, but feel like I have made a ton of progress in a week. If the race wasn't coming up, I think it would be a lot easier to be patient.

Tom has some stuff going on that we are very unhappy about and I am still processing what the gluten inolerance test results said, but things are good. My stomach finally feels back to normal after the regular beer I had over a week ago. And during the run today, no stomach issues--nothing, didn't even know I had a stomach. So maybe all those runners with runners trots have gluten intolerance--you never know.

Maria--hope you are doing ok. And you too Jude.

Enjoy the weekend everyone.

 

[mikamah]

Good evening princesses!! I can't believe I haven't posted here in over a week. I so wish I had a disney race in my near future. Ah well, I'll take notes from Rose's book on patience.

Things are very unknown at work. I think the issues with the GI docs are going to work out ok, for now, until the hospital merges with a larger group, and then all bets are off. They are debating the benefits of going to a for profit group, versus staying with a larger non-profit, in the local papers, so if we go for profit, they list the almost 1.5 million dollars our 3 hospitals will pay the towns yearly, so you know there will be big cut to pay for that. I actually do pretty good not worrying about it. I figure whatever happens happens for a reason, and truly things usually tend to work out.

But I am trying to be more frugal, and build up the nest egg, and in doing so, I have no disney trip planned. Though, I am thinking, and have always wanted to see DL, and if all goes well, perhaps next summer, we will do a big southern california trip, and end on labor day weekend at DL, maybe cheering Lisa on as she crosses the finishline in the DL half.

I only ran twice this week, but one was 4.8, and today I did 6.5, so I'm ok with that. I want to do 3 days a week, and at least 10 miles a week. I did feel it today, because I ran up most of the hills. I have my friend Karen/Jillian to thank. She does push me, which is good, and she lays off if I'm not wanting to be pushed.

Today was a good day for ds too. I don't think he rolled his eyes at me at all today. We are at my sisters house, we're cat sitting for her, but michael wanted to watch some shoes on the disney channel, and we got rid of it at home, so we came here, so I figured I catch up here.

Maria How are you? I missed your posts this week, and hope we see you on the bl thread soon. Bummer on your gain last week, but sounds like you got inspired, and hopefully are back on track, and saw a loss this week. How is dh? Only a week left, does he get nervous before the marathon? I would think it would be very nerve racking. A girl who volunteers at work is running, and she is so nervous. She did her last 20 mile run this past week, and was having some back pain. I can't even imagine 20 miles. Hope dh is doing well with his training. Do you and ds go to the finishline, or watch along the way? Oh, yes, and how about this weather, FINALLY!!!! The whole week is looking so warm.

Rose-I am so happy you were able to run so far this week, and the shoes are making a difference. Hopefully you'll be able to slowly increase your distance. Remember patience, patience, patience, listen to your body, and plenty of g-f beer after every run. Glad you have an answer from the test results, and hope you can find peace with it all, especially for the impact it may have on Tom. Sorry he's having a rough time, and hope things settle down for him soon.

Lindsay- Hope you have a good run this weekend. I think your long run plan looks good, too, but I would agree with lisa and possibly make the weekend run before the race weekend, a little shorter. I think I did 5 the weekend before the princess, and that worked out well. Or maybe see how you feel that day, and if you feel fully recuperated from the 10 miles the prior weekend, then do the 8, but if you are a bit tired or sore still, maybe cut it back. I'm sure you will get a pr at this half, unless there are some unexpected photo-ops along the way. I'm so impressed with you doing a half so soon.

Lisa-Did you get out for a run this weekend? Hope all your snow has melted, and you don't have to hit the track for your training. I haven't really thought too much about the mystery disney race, since the second clue. I'll have to check out the other clues, in between some bejeweled blitz.

Jude-Hello there. I hope you've been able to get out and run, and get that positive attitude back. Hope the warmer weather is here to stay, and we all get a little spring fever, and start to love out outside exercise.

Hello, Corinna, and Jen!! Hope you guys are doing well.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend, princesses!!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses!

Quick post here in between telling DS to get moving -- seems to be an issue this morning.

Hope that you are all doing well. I'm looking forward to my 5 mile race on Sunday.

Maria, I'm wondering what your "ChEAR" strategy is for the Boston for Dennis. How is he feeling about his race?

Rose, glad that you are able to get a little running in now!

Hello to all our other Princesses!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Morning, Pretty Pals!

Lisa -- Good luck with your race this weekend, I hope you have a fabulous time, in all ways!

Kathy -- I am sorry you are dealing with all the questions at work, it's hard when you don't know what's going to happen, particularly with your family's source of income Running up hills is much harder than running on flat terrain or a TM, you are doing great!

Rose -- Glad the stomach issues seem to be better, and you have my sympathy with the ds drama. It's two sides of the same coin -- they bring you such joy, but they also cause you much worry

AFM: I am pleased to report that at last week's weigh in I was down 3.6, so a new low! I know that's not going to last -- I have to weigh in Wed. night this week, so different time and early, I'm expecting a gain. On the bright side, I will then have 10 days until my next weigh in, so a loss should be possible!

We were very worried because had a bad result from his blood tests, so we had to have a more extensive test done. Looks like it was a false positive and he is fine, so plenty to be grateful for!

DH is excited and nervous about running his first Boston Marathon. He is resting, carb loading, and drinking gatorade now in anticipation of the big event. He feels like he's earned the rest, and I can say I believe he has. I can't believe how hard he has trained for this. I really, really hope he's happy with his time.

This is the weekend ds and I are travelling to my dad's surprise birthday party. I have the new miller bag, a new blouse for confidence, and a really good book to read on the way back to sooth myself I get home at 5:40 Sunday evening, then dh and I will have a quiet dinner so he can get to bed early before his big race.

DS has his first show (he joined the Improv troupe at his school) Friday afternoon, and he's working at the show later in the evening. This means our Friday is going to be a little frantic -- I'm working in the morning, dh is getting a pre-race massage and kinetic taping, then we have to go to the first show, then hot foot it over to the race Expo so dh can get his number,etc., then back to pick up ds after the second show, then try to get everyone completely packed and in bed, because we need to be at the airport at 5am. Whew! I'm tired just thinking about it.

I hope everyone else is anticipating a good weekend -- I know it's a little early to be talking about it, but it's kind of dominating my thoughts

Oh! Did I mention my boss is about to leave for 3 weeks in China, and this afternoon she's going to dump a boatload of work on me?! I'll just have to get it done quickly so I can DIS while she's gone

Maria

 

[lisah0711]

Maria, woo hoo on the 3.6! I think you are getting your mojo back!

Glad that Chewie is okay. It is hard on the humans when the furry family members have issues.

Tell Dennis to have a wonderful race and I will be thinking of him.

Sorry about the work dumping -- don't know why vacations and work dumping go hand in hand.

Have a great day!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

hi princesses! i haven't posted on here in a while. probably b/c i haven't run in WEEKS and i'm bummed about it. i just don't have the energy and i've been having really bad bathroom issues that i can't seem to escape. i've been trying to get on the elliptical even if it's just for 20 minutes a few times a week. i always feel better about myself when i exercise.

is anyone else following the big runDisney announcement? i'm following it even though it's just making me mad. i really don't like surprises (you know, like getting knocked up unexpectedly, lol) and i just want to know what it is b/c if it's later next year i might be able to actually do the race!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Maria--congrats on the loss! I knew you could do it! Have fun this weekend and I hope Dennis has a great race! I'm glad Chewie is ok.

Nancy--still with the stomach stuff? I'm sorry it's not better. What does the doctor say? Is it normal 1st trimester stuff?? It doesn't sound like it. Hang in there.

Kathy--great job on those runs and not letting the stress derail you. We had to build up a nest egg a couple of years ago--Mike's company was on the auction block. It was a big mental adjustment for us at first, but really good in the end. The trip to DL next summer sounds fabulous!

Hello to Lindsay and Lisa and Jude and anyone I missed!
Lindsay--the new job must be starting soon! I hope the change in schedules isn't too crazy!

AFM--Things are going well. I am actually doing ok with everything, just a little overwhelmed and of course I am fighting a stupid cold! DS continues to have issues. Some days he does ok, and some days I am afraid to answer the phone. It looks like he will most likely be home this summer--which is going to be interesting for all of us. He is still waiting to hear from one internship. He will be home for the month of May for sure. We are going to talk to someone about ADD/ADHD. It's been in the back of our heads for years, but it looks like it might be time to do something about it. He's also going to have gluten intolerance tests and genetic tests for the celiac gene done. There is a train of thought that gluten issues can trigger concentration/brain fog. I know that is definitely the case for me. Until I went g-f Mike was having to finish sentences for me, I would forget all the time what I was doing, I couldn't find the word for things. Anyhow, Tom also has quite a few symptoms of having gluten issues.

I have decided to try the race. And if I can't finish, then I KNOW I gave it 100%. (Of course I will be disappointed, but I couldn't have tried any harder.) I had a NSWV (a non-stopwatch victory) yesterday. Yesterday is the first time I have run after a treatment. My leg was pretty bruised up, but I was able to run/walk 3 miles and walk afterwards for a total of 4.8miles. The furthest I have gone since Princess. We were running 2 walking 30sec. I am going to run 2 walk 1 on Thursday. I think I will be able to finish the race walking even if my knee starts going, so Mike thought it would be better to add more walking to the beginning so that hopefully I will be running longer. We were running at about a 9:30 pace, so I was very happy with that.

I don't go back to the chiropractor until the end of next week, assuming the rest of the runs this week go well. He also looked at my foot that has been bothering me since before Princess. He thinks it's a fatty pad (what an awful term!) injury and not p-f. So that's good. Of course the cure--rest! But he said it can wait until after the race. I don't know why it didn't get better in March but it could have been from the inserts. I have taken them out of my shoes and I am now just running in regular neutral running shoes.

Definitely keep getting your shoes checked ladies, especially as you lose weight. I really think the shoes did my itb in. Both the chiropractor and the running store said it's very unusal to stop pronating, but I definitely did.

Anyhow, I'm still here. Life is good. A little challenging right now, but very good.

 

[Rose&Mike]

This is a "shouldn't have answered the phone" kind of day.... Thank goodness there is not a lot of junk food in our house right now. Trying to see the positive....

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Sounds like it's time for a and a special for Rose!

Some days are just like that -- My boss's plane leaves first thing in the morning for China. Her Blackberry doesn't work there, so I will be counting the hours until she has to turn it off

You'll get a kick out of this. I was speaking generally about finally talking about what we want to do when it's time to retire, and dh pops up with, "I was thinking maybe when ds goes to college we could sell the house and buy a condo"....um, I think he will probably come home during the summers! I'm certain we can't just count on him being gone! I do hope you're able to get the tests you need to find the right solution for Tom. Poor kid, I know it is more frustrating because he is theoretically an adult -- but I don't think anyone who can't legally drink yet really is one, IMHO...

I'm glad you are going to try the race, there is no shame in giving it your best and seeing what happens

Nancy -- The first trimester can be so confusing while your body figures out what's going on. I hope that is what's happening to you, and by the second you'll be feeling well again in every way. I'm not following the clues, but I am thoroughly confused by them I just want to know what the race is, I think it's ceased to be entertaining for most people.

A quick to Kathy, Jude, Jen, Lindsay, Corinna and Lisa

Anyone feeling extra princessy in anticipation of the royal wedding? If Charles's wait is anything to go by, William has a long one ahead of him to be King...hopefully he's not too much like Simba, wait I think that might be Harry

Maria

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Rose- Glad to hear the running is getting better and that you will be able to attempt the race. I am sure you will do great and even if you dont finish, we all know you will have done all you could do. I hope things are ok with TOM. I can imagine how hard it is for you all to readjust to being a three-some again. Hopefully he will find something to keep him busy this summer so you all dont drive each other crazy.

Kathy- I think you are so smart to build your nest egg and resist the temptations of disney, and think of it this way....maybe if the transistion goes well and you are not affected financially you can take that extra dough and have a real fun trip. Good job on getting the runs done.

Maria- Have a great time this weekend and try not to stress to much. congrats to your husband for all his hard work and training. What day is the race? Glad chewie is ok.

Nancy- I havent been following run disney but do you have a guess? When are they announcing it?

Hi Lisa, Jude, and Jen

I have been busy, overwhelmed, miserable, etc. Im sure TOM has something to do with it. Its not due to come for like 2 wks but it seems that my PMS stuff starts 2 wks prior and has been lasting until about 4 days after it starts. So basically I have been feeling horrible for half of every month for the past 6 months or so. Im not sure what my deal is. I have had Mirena in for the past 4 years so I dont know if that has something to do with it? I need to figure something out.

I still have not gotten myself eating on plan. Its not entirely off but some days are worse than others. I am not drinking enough water, and sadly I still have not run past 5 miles. Im thinking this all could be contributing to my mood too.

I know what I need to do and tell myself that I am going to focus again but it doesnt take long for it to fall apart. Im just not feeling good about myself. I really hope I can complete the half on may 1st. It doesnt help that its been raining here almost every day for the past 3 wks.

Wow I am really the debbie downer of the thread today. Sorry about that but I guess I needed to get these feelings out. I appreciate you guys listening. I promise i will try to make my next post a bit more positive.

Take care ladies.

 

[lisah0711]

Good afternoon Princesses!

Quick post this afternoon.

Nancy and Maria safe travels!

Rose, hope things are getting better at your house.

Lindsay, hope that you are feeling better.

Hello to all the rest of our princesses!

Just found out that BIL has stage 3 cancer. Waiting to hear about prognosis and treatment. I feel just as bad for our nephew as his mom (DH's sister) passed away at age 49 from cancer. Don't understand why the poor guy has to go through this again with his other parent.