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[mikamah]

Good morning Princesses!!!!

Jennz- It's so good to see you again. I've missed you.

Lindsay- Nice job on the run yesterday, Lindsay. Isn't it amazing you got out there in 15 degree weather and did it? Awesome!! I know I was more tense saturday with snow and ice on the ground, and maybe you were too and that is why your buttock was feeling strained. How do you feel today? I know you could have gone another 5, and in 5 weeks you will, no problem. I'm writing a note to myself not to drink 3 beers and do 2 shots the night before the princess. I'm amazed you were able to do the full 8!! Nice job!!!

Oh, what to wear is toughey. This cold weather running is helping. I get hot easy, and will get a throwaway zip up, and have the short sleeve under, unless it's going to be really cold, and then may wear a keeper longsleeve and tie it around my waist if I get hot. I'm good in capris if it's 30 or above. I guess we need to have several options and wait and see. If you love the short sleeve shirt, and it's cold, could you have long sleeve shirt to wear under it?

Maria- Are you cold enough? Have a good week, back in the swing of full time. I really hate how working can interfere with all I want to do. Love your plan to eat every fruit and vegie during the games. What a great plan.

Rose- Now, what is mike wearing for the race? If you get him in a beautiful, flashy tu-tu and sparkly tiara, I bet they will get a great pic of the two of you. Only having done a couple races, I'm guessing it's hard to be happy with the pics. I was happy with my last pics because they looked better than the race before, but nothing I'd want displayed at home. 13 next weekend!! You are there, girl!!!!

Lisa- How are you feeling after your 8 on saturday? Hope just fine. It's hard to believe it is coming so quickly.

Corinna- Hello there.

It feels weird to think I'm excited it's supposed to be 20 tomorrow so I can get my long run in. I'm still amazed I'm doing this. I talked to my sil Beth last night and she did some running on the treadmill at the gym this week, so I may have another running buddy!!! We're going to sign the kids up for the 1 mile kids run on saturday. I've heard they're a lot of fun, and they will love to get a t-shirt and medal. We're going out to visit them next weekend, and will make some more plans.

Stay warm, princesses!! Have a great day and week!!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

And did you see your ticker today?!? It say's ONE MONTH! (I know your ticker is set to when you leave )

Yep 30 days from today I will be preparing to get on the plane and lisa you will already be there. actually now that I think of it Im sure its 31 days, I think my ticker is a bit messed up. Either way its getting close.

It feels weird to think I'm excited it's supposed to be 20 tomorrow so I can get my long run in. I'm still amazed I'm doing this. I talked to my sil Beth last night and she did some running on the treadmill at the gym this week, so I may have another running buddy!!! We're going to sign the kids up for the 1 mile kids run on saturday. I've heard they're a lot of fun, and they will love to get a t-shirt and medal. We're going out to visit them next weekend, and will make some more plans.

Oh that will be so fun for michael and his cousin. Make sure he wears a bright colored shirt so you can pick him out in the huge crowd of people. I was just looking at pics of the kids mile from marathon wkend and there was a ton of kids.

My left hip and butt is a bit sore today, actually I now have a limp. Its worse when I first stand up after sitting for awhile so I think its just muscular. Im sure in a day or two it will be better. Yes Kathy note to self no drinks the night before the race.

It was 1 degree this morning when I left for work. It is so cold its painful. I hope it warms up soon.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Hi Princesses! I'm running 4 miles after work at the Y. So cross your fingers that my intestines behave! I saw the forecast for Saturday and it's up to 44!!! Woohoo! We should be able to run outside! Very exciting!

Have a great day.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hi Princesses! I'm running 4 miles after work at the Y. So cross your fingers that my intestines behave! I saw the forecast for Saturday and it's up to 44!!! Woohoo! We should be able to run outside! Very exciting!

Have a great day.

hey rose! Its funny that we are cheering for 40 degree weather. I hope you get to run outside. It will be such a treat for you.

Hi Ladies!!!! Good news is my hip/butt is feeling much better so it wasnt any injury just some soreness. I am planning to get a run in tonight on the TM. We are now only suppose to have a wintery mess mixing with some late day snow so the monster storm that they were predicting is not coming. It will just be enough to cause a headache for me. I really could have used a snow day but that requires near blizzard conditions for me so no such luck.

Have a princessy day.

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning, Princesses!

It feels weird to think I'm excited it's supposed to be 20 tomorrow so I can get my long run in. I'm still amazed I'm doing this. I talked to my sil Beth last night and she did some running on the treadmill at the gym this week, so I may have another running buddy!!! We're going to sign the kids up for the 1 mile kids run on saturday. I've heard they're a lot of fun, and they will love to get a t-shirt and medal. We're going out to visit them next weekend, and will make some more plans.

If Beth and the kids get excited and decide to do the Princess 5K we can go and scream team 'em -- and you if you decided to go too.

Yep 30 days from today I will be preparing to get on the plane and lisa you will already be there. actually now that I think of it Im sure its 31 days, I think my ticker is a bit messed up. Either way its getting close.

It will start going fast now! Hope your derriere feels better today. It's funny how those long runs make things ache that you forgot you had!

Hi Princesses! I'm running 4 miles after work at the Y. So cross your fingers that my intestines behave! I saw the forecast for Saturday and it's up to 44!!! Woohoo! We should be able to run outside! Very exciting!

Have a great day.

Anything to get off the TM is a reason to celebrate!

I'm actually didn't feel too bad after my 8 miles around the track. I will do a short run tomorrow with my friend around the track at lunch and then my 6 miles on Saturday on the track as well.

I did cross training yesterday. It was the first routine that I ever did with my trainer in the fall. I finished it in 20 minutes and rode the bike for 10 minutes. The first time I did it I had to lie down for an hour! So I feel pretty strong and ready today.

Looks like there are some more folks going to the Saturday WISH meet. Thanks for organizing that, Corinna! I'll be so happy to see you all!

Have a great day Princesses!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Morning, Powerful Princesses!

I should be working on an application, but I'm just not "feeling it" yet this morning -- chatting for a few minutes should get the creative juices warmed up nicely!

Lisa WISH meets are fun -- I encourage everyone to come to as many as you can! It's great to finally meet the people you've been chatting with, and finally be able to give them a real rather than virtual

Lindsay -- The jury is still out, but we may be getting your storm Glad it's going to pass you by...I'm really glad you're feeling better! 40 sounds downright balmy, doesn't it?

Rose -- My dh went to a clinic for the Boston Marathon last night, and they told them they should never, ever be running on a TM for that distance. You should have the cold weather clothes to get out no matter how cold it is. Needless to say, I'm perfectly happy doing Halfs!

Kathy -- Ready for the next storm? My ds is dreading it, he's afraid he'll be going to school in July at this rate. I'm dreading it, too. I'm supposed to have a site visit at 2 of our properties all morning Thursday. It is a pain to coordinate the reviewer and all the agency staff I need present, so I really hope she doesn't just decide she's not coming.

Corinna -- You are officially my snow idol. I don't know how you do it!

I ran 4M yesterday morning, and stayed OP all day. Actually, I haven't had any problems with that yet, knock on wood. I'm going for my first WW weigh in tonight, but feeling good since I was down for my BL weigh in (different days, different scales). I have yoga at lunch time, so I should be feeling nice and loose for the Big Moment.

Maria

 

[mikamah]

Oh that will be so fun for michael and his cousin. Make sure he wears a bright colored shirt so you can pick him out in the huge crowd of people. I was just looking at pics of the kids mile from marathon wkend and there was a ton of kids.

Thanks, I hadn't thought too much about it yet. His tye dye mickey shirt may be perfect, but they may want to wear the shirts they get for doing the race. I guess we can pick up their packets at the expo too, but I don't know that you have to. We're going to register them this weekend.

Hi Princesses! I'm running 4 miles after work at the Y. So cross your fingers that my intestines behave! I saw the forecast for Saturday and it's up to 44!!! Woohoo! We should be able to run outside! Very exciting!

Hope you had a good run and 44 sounds absolutely balmy.

Good news is my hip/butt is feeling much better so it wasnt any injury just some soreness. I am planning to get a run in tonight on the TM. We are now only suppose to have a wintery mess mixing with some late day snow so the monster storm that they were predicting is not coming. It will just be enough to cause a headache for me. I really could have used a snow day but that requires near blizzard conditions for me so no such luck.

glad the storm is missing you and that your hip if feeling better. I do get aches and pains sometimes, and am always happy if they are gone in 2 days.

If Beth and the kids get excited and decide to do the Princess 5K we can go and scream team 'em -- and you if you decided to go too.

I did cross training yesterday. It was the first routine that I ever did with my trainer in the fall. I finished it in 20 minutes and rode the bike for 10 minutes. The first time I did it I had to lie down for an hour! So I feel pretty strong and ready today.

We think the kids will just do the 1 mile, that will be enough for vacation. It looks like lots of fun for them. If they decided on the 5k, I'd have to do it too, and I don't want to. Saturday will hopefully be the most relaxing day I've ever had in wdw.
Nice job with the trainer. Amazing how strong we have gotten.

iLisa WISH meets are fun -- I encourage everyone to come to as many as you can! It's great to finally meet the people you've been chatting with, and finally be able to give them a real rather than virtual

Kathy -- Ready for the next storm? My ds is dreading it, he's afraid he'll be going to school in July at this rate. I'm dreading it, too. I'm supposed to have a site visit at 2 of our properties all morning Thursday. It is a pain to coordinate the reviewer and all the agency staff I need present, so I really hope she doesn't just decide she's not coming.

I ran 4M yesterday morning, and stayed OP all day. Actually, I haven't had any problems with that yet, knock on wood. I'm going for my first WW weigh in tonight, but feeling good since I was down for my BL weigh in (different days, different scales). I have yoga at lunch time, so I should be feeling nice and loose for the Big Moment.

I'm so excited to meet everyone. I am so not ready for more snow. We're in the possible 3-6 range, but at commute time, sounds like a snow day or delay will be likely for thurs. Michael was also saying he doesn't want another snow day because that brings him to 6/27, a monday, and he doesn't want to go to school only one day that week.
Good luck at weighin tonight!! Such a good feeling when you arre ON!!

Well, I totally give every single one of you who uses the treadmill so much credit. It is horrid. I went to my friends after work because it was still spitting snow and the roads looked pretty slick, so my plan was for 11, but after 1 hr and 45 min, I had only gone 6.5 miles, and it was soooo not fun. I was thinking, what was I thinking, I can't do 13.1 miles, and was so discouraged. Prior to this I'd only done 2-3 miles twice on the treadmill. So I went to pick up michael early from after school care and he wanted to stay another hour because they were going to be playing his favorite game, so I took that as a sign, and got out on the road for a careful 2.5 miles, and my pace was 14.38, soooo I guess I am just not a treadmill girl. I'm so glad I did get outside and do a little more, and get that confidence back up. I will be able to do this again. I'm so fickle.

Corinna- hope you're staying warm out there.

Good luck everyone with your runs this week!!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Kathy--that's why we call it the DREADMILL. It blows chunks doesn't it? I am soooo much faster outside, but I just can't do cold. I get hives and I cough. Fingers crossed for the 40s on Saturday.

Maria--I heard The Middle today and I thought of you. So how far did they say you could go on the treadmill? And what was the reasoning for no long distances?

Hi to Lindsay and Corinna and Lisa!

I ran 4 at the Y and my stomach wasn't too bad. Tomorrow I go to the doctor. Yuck. And back to fleet feet. My left foot went to sleep when I ran Saturday, so I loosened the laces and rubbed a hot spot today. Uggh. They said to bring them back in, but I'm thinking new shoes (probably blue). So frustrating because the sales dude said they fit perfectly. And my right foot feels fabulous and my knee pain is gone. So we'll see what they say, but we have 13 scheduled for Saturday and I can't do it in these shoes I don't think.

I cannot wait to be in Florida. I just want to see the sun. I forgot to take my vitamin D yesterday and I sat at my desk at work the whole day feeling like I was going to cry. Spring is coming soon, right?

Have a good night!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Afternoon, My Lovelies!

Rose -- I hope the doctor has a good solution for you. I know you just want the tummy issues gone.

Kathy -- I could say my first weigh in was spectacular, but that might be understating it... I lost 6.6 lbs in my first week on WW! I cannot tell you how thrilled I am. Of course, my WW and BL weigh in are on different scales and different days, so I won't have that to report for BL -- but still...

I must be the opposite of all of you -- I prefer the TM, I really enjoy it. I like the time with just me and my ipod And, I'm faster inside than out -- probably because I'm not used to all that stimulation

I got up this morning and did 3M. I had planned 4, but since I *think* there will be a snow day tomorrow, I decided to do 3 so I could do 10 tomorrow if that's the case. If not I'll do my normal 3 tomorrow and 10 Friday as originally planned. It's a one mile difference overall, so I'm not overly concerned.

Have a great day!

Maria

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

so I took that as a sign, and got out on the road for a careful 2.5 miles, and my pace was 14.38, soooo I guess I am just not a treadmill girl. I'm so glad I did get outside and do a little more, and get that confidence back up. I will be able to do this again. I'm so fickle.

Corinna- hope you're staying warm out there.

Good luck everyone with your runs this week!!

I second that motion Kathy. I think any of you who go do more than 3 miles on the TM are super heros. Glad you got a good run in outside to boost your spirits. You will do awesome.

I ran 4 at the Y and my stomach wasn't too bad. Tomorrow I go to the doctor. Yuck. And back to fleet feet. My left foot went to sleep when I ran Saturday, so I loosened the laces and rubbed a hot spot today. Uggh. They said to bring them back in, but I'm thinking new shoes (probably blue). So frustrating because the sales dude said they fit perfectly. And my right foot feels fabulous and my knee pain is gone. So we'll see what they say, but we have 13 scheduled for Saturday and I can't do it in these shoes I don't think.

I cannot wait to be in Florida. I just want to see the sun. I forgot to take my vitamin D yesterday and I sat at my desk at work the whole day feeling like I was going to cry. Spring is coming soon, right?

Have a good night!

Hi Rose, I hope your appointment went well today. That stinks about the shoes. I cant wait to be in FL too. Next tues is groundhog day so hopefully he doesnt see his shadow. and then we can say spring is right around the corner.

I could say my first weigh in was spectacular, but that might be understating it... I lost 6.6 lbs in my first week on WW! I cannot tell you how thrilled I am.

Holy cow that is great Maria. Congratulations.


I didnt get on the TM as planned last night. I actually was in bed at 8pm. I think TOM is slowly approaching because I feel like I need to eat all the time and its not good things that I am craving, plus I usually get a bit fatigued during the week before too. I am thinking of following a two week turnaround plan that I had got a year or so ago from prevention magazine. It says you could loose up to 12lbs in 2wks. Last time I did it I lost 6. Its really nothing different from what I am already eating it just breaks it down to what you should be eating and at what times of the day. I think it might just help me to get my metabolism going again. The old WW plan isnt working for me anymore. I pretty much have followed it with the exception of this past wk I had gone over but either way I just loose a lb or two during the week and then gain it back again. I thought my running was causing it but I am starting to think not. Its just frustrating.

On a happier note, I am trying to decide if I want to sign up for a local half marathon on may 2 or do the rock and roll half in philly on sep 18. Anyone every do a rock and roll race? It looks like fun. I think I need fun to get me going for 13 miles. If I choose the sept one I would have a little more time to focus on my weight loss and not so much the long runs. Any suggestions?

 

[Rose&Mike]

Well, the good news is, my doctor does not think I am a hypochondriac. But she does think something might be going on. She is doing a bunch of different blood tests, then depending on what comes out of that I get to see a gi guy and an endocrinologist.

I didn't realize until I wrote down everthing that is going on for her how incredibly irregular my tom is. It's pretty bad. She said I'm at a healthy weight and no reason to think that would cause tom to be that out of whack. Then add in the hair loss, pacs, nausea after running, other isses after running (which is why I went in the first place), irregulaity and a couple of other things, which I won't bore you with and I guess you get enough stuff that it might be something real going on.

I brought up celiac--and she said she already planned to check for that. And surprisingly enough an over active thyroid--that's the first time in my life a doctor has checked for that! So we'll see. She thought it was interesting that I could have pacs as frequently as I do and not feel them. And she did not like the nausea after running. So we'll see what the blood tests say and go from there. I have reflux just from thinking about the bills--last year we went from a small copay to a $4000 deductible and 20% after that. Uggh. On the other hand, I am tired of feeling not right. I don't feel bad, I just don't feel right. Does that make sense?? Sorry for the book.

And I'm in different shoes. Red nike zoom structure. I just wanted to say this wasn't just about pink shoes. I need the support for pronation, but I wanted something a little cushier. The saucony's I was running in (and the brooks before that) were just hard. Hopefully this will do the trick. I guess I have slightly wide feet in the front and narrow in the heel which is an interesting combination for finding the right shoes. Tomorrow I will try a run in them.

I'm kind of a little overwhelmed today, because I wanted her to say she didn't think any of this was any big deal. She told me a couple of things were concerning her a little--which still could mean nothing is going on, and probably does, but like I said, if I am honest, I haven't felt a 100% for a while now, so maybe I'll get some answers.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Forgot to say--Maria--woohoo! Congratulations on a fabulous WW weigh in!

 

[lisah0711]

Well, I totally give every single one of you who uses the treadmill so much credit. It is horrid. I went to my friends after work because it was still spitting snow and the roads looked pretty slick, so my plan was for 11, but after 1 hr and 45 min, I had only gone 6.5 miles, and it was soooo not fun. I was thinking, what was I thinking, I can't do 13.1 miles, and was so discouraged. Prior to this I'd only done 2-3 miles twice on the treadmill. So I went to pick up michael early from after school care and he wanted to stay another hour because they were going to be playing his favorite game, so I took that as a sign, and got out on the road for a careful 2.5 miles, and my pace was 14.38, soooo I guess I am just not a treadmill girl. I'm so glad I did get outside and do a little more, and get that confidence back up. I will be able to do this again. I'm so fickle.

Great job with the TM and getting outside to finish up! Sounds like it was just in time before the next storm rolls through.

Kathy -- I could say my first weigh in was spectacular, but that might be understating it... I lost 6.6 lbs in my first week on WW! I cannot tell you how thrilled I am. Of course, my WW and BL weigh in are on different scales and different days, so I won't have that to report for BL -- but still...

Maria, great job on the 6.6 loss! You totally !

On a happier note, I am trying to decide if I want to sign up for a local half marathon on may 2 or do the rock and roll half in philly on sep 18. Anyone every do a rock and roll race? It looks like fun. I think I need fun to get me going for 13 miles. If I choose the sept one I would have a little more time to focus on my weight loss and not so much the long runs. Any suggestions?

Will May 2nd be enough time to recover and rev up again, Lindsay? With that said, I signed up for a half on May 29 here but that's 12 weeks between half marathons not 8. I'd say go for the rock and roll half because it sounds like more fun. But really I think that you are strong enough to do both!

I'm kind of a little overwhelmed today, because I wanted her to say she didn't think any of this was any big deal. She told me a couple of things were concerning her a little--which still could mean nothing is going on, and probably does, but like I said, if I am honest, I haven't felt a 100% for a while now, so maybe I'll get some answers.

Glad that your doctor is taking your concerns seriously and is checking things out, Rose.

You are obviously very healthy and probably more able to deal with whatever is going on than you have been ever in your life. I recall that they did a great job of checking out your heart with the PACS last year so you know you're okay there. Thyroid can really mess up your whole system and it does weird things to your body, too. When I had thyroid issues I lit up the scan so much that the radiologist came out of his cave and gave me an examination. I'm glad that you are getting checked out for your own peace of mind.

One day's short run and one day of cross training done this week. A short run tomorrow and six miles on the track on Saturday. Then the 10 miler!

One month from tomorrow we will be racing Princesses!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Lisa--I have confidence that if you can do 88 (was it 88?) laps on the indoor track, you can do 10 miles. I love 10 miles. I would say 6 and 10 miles are my favorite distances. 6 because I can run it pretty fast, and 10 because after 8 I start getting this zen thing going--probably lack of oxygen to my brain. But really, I think 10 isn't too easy, or too hard, it's just right! You just need to look for your zen place!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Kathy and Lindsay and Maria--I hope the snow and ice is causing you too many problems this morning. It's crazy!

 

[lisah0711]

Lisa--I have confidence that if you can do 88 (was it 88?) laps on the indoor track, you can do 10 miles. I love 10 miles. I would say 6 and 10 miles are my favorite distances. 6 because I can run it pretty fast, and 10 because after 8 I start getting this zen thing going--probably lack of oxygen to my brain. But really, I think 10 isn't too easy, or too hard, it's just right! You just need to look for your zen place!

Thanks, Rose, the 10 milers isn't scaring me much with the 6 miler in between. That's the nice thing about Bingham -- he gives you lots of time to recover which I need!

Kathy and Lindsay and Maria--I hope the snow and ice is causing you too many problems this morning. It's crazy!

Hope you ladies are staying warm and safe!

Have a wonderful day pretty Princesses!

 

[mikamah]

Good morning, Princesses!!

I will get some shovelling exercise in this morning, and the will do the wii fit run for 30 minutes today. I know it's not like getting outside, but it's better than nothing, and I think it may be as good as the treadmill. I actually like it better. I'll make Michael do it with me, and we will race. I ate too much crap yesterday, and didnt' journal my food for the first day this year, so I need to get back on the stick and stay there. I have been doing so well, and wonder why I need to sabotage myself. I need to lose every pound I can to make running the princess a little bit easier.

So, I am going to make breakfast now, and cut up a bunch of fruit, and have a healthy and in control day today.

Maria- 6.6 lbs!You are awesome!!! That must have been such an amazing feeling!! Guessing you had a snow day today!! I forget where ds goes to school, but saw Boston public was cancelled. Good luck with your 10 miles!!

Rose- So glad that you went to the doctor and she is checking you out thoroughly. It's hard to put ourselves out there, and admit it when we don't feel right, so I'm glad you've done that, and she will help figure things out. Like lisa said, the thyroid can mess up so many systems. So sorry about the money, but your healthy and wellness are worth it. But man that sucks.
Love that you get into the Zen thing after 8 miles. I tried so hard to find my zen on the treadmill the other day, but it was nowhere to be found. My friends treadmill is in her family room looking out the window at the ice covered river, there were birds out there, it was snowing, it was absolutel beautiful, except for the ridiculous piece of rubber moving under my feet.

Lisa- congrats on signing up for your next half!!! I am so impressed with your motivation. Enjoy your short run today. I hope to get out for 6 on saturday too. My friend may go with me, and with the sun coming out, I hope the roads will be pretty clear. What do you think you'll be doing 4 weeks from right now? Which park will you be in? So exciting!!!

Lindsay-I know your frustration with the ww. It's tough to work so hard, and then not see results. Maybe the other plan will help mix things up and boost your loss. A friend of mine just started Atkins because she wants to kick her sugar habit, and lost a good bit her first week. I remember reading about the 3 hour diet, and the premise was to eat within 30 minutes of waking to start the metabolism, (she says after 3.5 hours up and nothing in her stomach) then to eat every 3 hours at least to keep the metabolism revved up. I forgot about that, but I know when I've kind of tried to do that while I follow ww, it did help. Good luck with the new plan.
Good luck with the half decision. I know Jude mentioned on the donald thread, i think that they are having a first year, Rock n Roll half in Providence RI, this august she was thinking of doing, so I checked it out, and it looks just amazing with the bands for entertainment all along the way. The bling is quite beautiful also. Such decisions to make. I know you will be ready for whichever one you choose too. How far are you from Philly? Would it be a day trip for you or would you stay the weekend? You could also make it a family weekend trip to phillie. Have your kids been to Sesame Place? It was really fun. We went when michael and my niece were 4 and then again at 5.
Such decisions.

There is a first half near me in may that I may do for my next half. I definitely need to have a plan in place before the princess so I get back out when i come home. I remember reading the mfm chapter about the let down after the race you can feel.

Well, I'm off to get that breakfast cooked, and then get outside.

Have a great day Princesses!!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Afternoon, Princess Pals!

Kathy -- What Half are you thinking of? I could be persuaded if it's a fun rather than a "racy" half...I need to work on my race schedule for this year. Usually I just say I'll do blah blah blah, but nothing specific, and then I don't. Now I'm thinking I want to do my halfs at home. Heck, doing more than 1 5K would be a big step up for me!

Lisa -- I love Bingham, I followed him almost religiously and it got me through that first Half, just like it's going to do for you! Don't worry about me, I'm not leaving my house today Now that I've run, my plan is to lunch with ds, and then spend the afternoon reading and relaxing, possibly with a little cleaning thrown in.

Rose -- I am so proud of you for going to the doctor! You have done the hard part, now you just have to let her do her job. Whatever you find, I know you can handle. You are a strong lady, and your positive attitude will only be an asset! So, dh said they said not to run on a TM because by the time you get to mile 18 or 20 or 21, your legs will just die because they will not have the strength you need. This happened to dh at WDW, so he's become a believer. They say no TM at all, and dh bought into it.

Lindsay -- I have a cousin (on Team Ohana) who does the Philly Rock n Roll and loves it! She says it is a lot of fun, and I can imagine that it would be. I'm sure whatever you decide, it's good you'll have another race ready to go!


We knew last night ds didn't have school (he goes to Boston Latin School, so yes, Kathy, that is included in Boston Public), so I decided to sleep in and do my 10 when I got up. I was awakened by dh out with the snowblower. He did a great job clearing the driveway, sidewalk in front, and our stairs down to pavement. Anyway, I hopped on and the rest is history. I am so happy to have my LR done for the week!

I had a banana after my shower, and I'm going to make lunch in a minute -- turkey sandwich on Arnold thin with 100 cal Pringles (I ate all my Pop chips, those are yummy! I'm buying 3 bags for next week). I found I can work them into my daily points, and I also have to fight ds for them, so I'd just rather buy more. I also have sugar snap peas, carrots, apples, oranges, grapes, dates and pineapple I can work in to fill out my lunch and afternoon snack. I'm just going to go with whatever sounds good. I know, I'm a rebel We have baked chicken, steamed veggies and rice pilaf for dinner. I'm going to make sure I can have a Skinny cow ice cream cone for dessert. That sounds really good right now.

Maria

 

[mikamah]

Well, I'm all shovelled out after 90 min and my arms are like jello. I am so blessed to have a next door neighbor who will snowblow me out when he does his, since our driveways are connected, and man, I missed him today. There's no where the put the snow, the banks are up to my head, so I got a good workout. Michael cleaned the car and porch off and played, so he was happy. I told him next year, shovelling is going to be included in his allowance, so he'll have to help more.

MariaSounds like a nice snow day for you. This is the half i was thinking about.
http://www.twinlightshalfmarathon.com/contact.htm
It's the first one, but where they have walkers starting first, I think it may be fun and low key. It's a beautiful route from the beach, and I've biked there years ago, and I know parts of rte 127 have some killer hills, but I can't remember any bad one's on that route. I'll take a drive of it first. $50.00 is a good price too. I was looking up to find something local to keep me moving after the princess. I think it's on the same day as a boston half marathon, I think put on by BAA. I like to look at the prior years results before I sign up for a race and see that I won't be last, but I couldn't for that. It would be nice to do a race without the fear of the sweepers too.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

How far are you from Philly? Would it be a day trip for you or would you stay the weekend? You could also make it a family weekend trip to phillie. Have your kids been to Sesame Place? It was really fun. We went when michael and my niece were 4 and then again at 5.
Such decisions.

We are about 1 hour from philly. It could be a day trip but since you have to pick up your packet and there is an expo the day before we probably would make it a overnight family trip. The kids would love it if we could also catch a phillies game the day before too. We have been to sesame place twice already. It is a blast and reminds me a little of disney. With the parade and the characters an all. We are only about a 45min drive from there.

Well we got about a foot of snow last night. We had to snowblow really early this morning and had to get into work by 9. My mom was able to stay home with the kids. They got to play outside all day and loved it. I on the other hand was so busy today and ended the night with a meeting and got home at 8pm. I am beat. I also let the stress get the best of me and over ate today. Not a great thing to do prior to weigh in.

I think I am leaning towards doing the rock and roll half in sept. I am going to sign me and dh up for the 5K in may although I may just change my mind at the last minute so I will let you know for sure once it is confirmed. I am feeling a bit indecisive at the moment. It is going to be dh's first 5K and I thought it would be nice to be there with him.

In 4 weeks from now I should be on the ME bus heading to CBR. ahhhhh cant wait!

Good Night Princessess

 

[Rose&Mike]

I didnt get on the TM as planned last night. I actually was in bed at 8pm. I think TOM is slowly approaching because I feel like I need to eat all the time and its not good things that I am craving, plus I usually get a bit fatigued during the week before too. I am thinking of following a two week turnaround plan that I had got a year or so ago from prevention magazine. It says you could loose up to 12lbs in 2wks. Last time I did it I lost 6. Its really nothing different from what I am already eating it just breaks it down to what you should be eating and at what times of the day. I think it might just help me to get my metabolism going again. The old WW plan isnt working for me anymore. I pretty much have followed it with the exception of this past wk I had gone over but either way I just loose a lb or two during the week and then gain it back again. I thought my running was causing it but I am starting to think not. Its just frustrating.

On a happier note, I am trying to decide if I want to sign up for a local half marathon on may 2 or do the rock and roll half in philly on sep 18. Anyone every do a rock and roll race? It looks like fun. I think I need fun to get me going for 13 miles. If I choose the sept one I would have a little more time to focus on my weight loss and not so much the long runs. Any suggestions?

Lindsay--I'm sorry it's hard right now. You have a very crazy schedule right now. I hope you find a way to get things moving again! And I think having another race on the calendar is a great plan. I think if I didn't have the princess coming up, I would have really scaled back this winter--maybe even stopped running. It's hard to find motiviation in the winter. I ran my first and only 2 halves so far less than a month apart. And it worked out fine. I basically did one long run in between, I think. So, I think a race in May is doable. You just have to have a plan.

Glad that your doctor is taking your concerns seriously and is checking things out, Rose.

You are obviously very healthy and probably more able to deal with whatever is going on than you have been ever in your life. I recall that they did a great job of checking out your heart with the PACS last year so you know you're okay there. Thyroid can really mess up your whole system and it does weird things to your body, too. When I had thyroid issues I lit up the scan so much that the radiologist came out of his cave and gave me an examination. I'm glad that you are getting checked out for your own peace of mind.

I know nothing about endocrinology or thyroid stuff so I will probably be asking lots of questions, if things go that direction.

Love that you get into the Zen thing after 8 miles. I tried so hard to find my zen on the treadmill the other day, but it was nowhere to be found. My friends treadmill is in her family room looking out the window at the ice covered river, there were birds out there, it was snowing, it was absolutel beautiful, except for the ridiculous piece of rubber moving under my feet.

There is a first half near me in may that I may do for my next half. I definitely need to have a plan in place before the princess so I get back out when i come home. I remember reading the mfm chapter about the let down after the race you can feel.

Well, I'm off to get that breakfast cooked, and then get outside.

Have a great day Princesses!!

I only get the zen thing outside. That sounds like a great place to put a treadmill, but it's still a treadmill. I often spend a couple miles just counting down from 60 over and over. It's definitely something I DO, rather than something I ENJOY. And I think I have a little of that letdown after races--or again it might just be exhaustion and overtraining. I think it really helps to have another goal in place.

Good Afternoon, Princess Pals!

Kathy -- What Half are you thinking of? I could be persuaded if it's a fun rather than a "racy" half...I need to work on my race schedule for this year. Usually I just say I'll do blah blah blah, but nothing specific, and then I don't. Now I'm thinking I want to do my halfs at home. Heck, doing more than 1 5K would be a big step up for me!


Rose -- I am so proud of you for going to the doctor! You have done the hard part, now you just have to let her do her job. Whatever you find, I know you can handle. You are a strong lady, and your positive attitude will only be an asset! So, dh said they said not to run on a TM because by the time you get to mile 18 or 20 or 21, your legs will just die because they will not have the strength you need. This happened to dh at WDW, so he's become a believer. They say no TM at all, and dh bought into it.

Anyway, I hopped on and the rest is history. I am so happy to have my LR done for the week!

Maria

That would be so cool if you could run a race together! And very interesting about the treadmill and running full. I know I don't go as far, but I have actually been feeling stronger outside (on the few times I've run outside) but I run too fast on the treadmill in the hopes of it ending sooner! Woohoo for getting the LR done for the week.

Well, I'm all shovelled out after 90 min and my arms are like jello. I am so blessed to have a next door neighbor who will snowblow me out when he does his, since our driveways are connected, and man, I missed him today. There's no where the put the snow, the banks are up to my head, so I got a good workout. Michael cleaned the car and porch off and played, so he was happy. I told him next year, shovelling is going to be included in his allowance, so he'll have to help more.

MariaSounds like a nice snow day for you. This is the half i was thinking about.
http://www.twinlightshalfmarathon.com/contact.htm
It's the first one, but where they have walkers starting first, I think it may be fun and low key. It's a beautiful route from the beach, and I've biked there years ago, and I know parts of rte 127 have some killer hills, but I can't remember any bad one's on that route. I'll take a drive of it first. $50.00 is a good price too. I was looking up to find something local to keep me moving after the princess. I think it's on the same day as a boston half marathon, I think put on by BAA. I like to look at the prior years results before I sign up for a race and see that I won't be last, but I couldn't for that. It would be nice to do a race without the fear of the sweepers too.

I haven't looked at the link yet, but that race sounds great! I'd like to run a race near the beach! And all that snow--uggh!

I think I am leaning towards doing the rock and roll half in sept. I am going to sign me and dh up for the 5K in may although I may just change my mind at the last minute so I will let you know for sure once it is confirmed. I am feeling a bit indecisive at the moment. It is going to be dh's first 5K and I thought it would be nice to be there with him.

In 4 weeks from now I should be on the ME bus heading to CBR. ahhhhh cant wait!

Good Night Princessess

I think that's a good plan Lindsay! We're thinking about doing the Savannah rnr. We could see Tom on that trip too! We're just waiting for USC to announce when parent's weekend is. It's so frustrating because they know the football schedule so I don't understand the hold up!

Hope everyone is doing well. I am feeling a little bleh today. Thanks for all the positive comments. I've been reading about celiac--and there is a genetic component, which is interesting. Tom has had stomach issues his entire life (and so have I!) But I don't know if they ever tested him for celiac. When he was a baby he was diagnosed with "toddler diarhea". Which basicaly meant he had chronic diarhhea and they had no idea why. He was hospitalized his freshman year in high school twice in two weeks for horrible dehyration and they could never figure out what was making him so sick. Anywho, I'm sure I'm catastrophizing here, but my poor kid. Genetic skin disorder and gluten free. I am really hoping that is not what I have, because I don't even want to tell him we have to check him for that.

I ran in my new shoes last night. I told Mike, I kept feeling like there was something wrong with them, because they actually had cushioning! I wore my old socks--yes they are cotton, and yes I know I shouldn't wear cotton, but they are comfy. No problems, with my feet, but stomach issues--again. So, I'm glad I went to the doctor.

And drumroll please--139.8 today. I am officially done if I ever get to 137. If I get to 139.0 I will have lost 50 pounds.

Hope all you princesses are doing well! Four weeks from today I will be enjoying the Florida sunshine! Oh, and it's supposed to be 47 on Sunday--so we are running outside!!!!