Don't FALL, now Hakuna Matata Team!!!

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Scott - Hope you feel better soon! The apple pie sounds yummy!! I didn't realize that you could make stuff from crab apples. There are a lot of them in our neighbourhood and I'm forever stepping or crushing them when I'm out running.

I was going to make crabapple jelly, but we did not get enough crab apples for that, I found the crabapple butter in a cook book - I would not have thought about that, but it works good with smaller quantity of fruit!
Lynn - Which colour skirt did you get?

I got the turquoise in the runningskirt.com, and in the NB skirt I got the dark blue and gray one.

Eva - I'm counting on that saying that being under trained is better than being over trained!

I think we all rely on this saying!!!!!

Because life intervened, I did not get out yesterday (a dentist appt I forgot about, spending hours on the phone w/DVC and travelguard insurance, because when we booked the Adventures by Disney trip to Peru, (Sept. 22, 2009 if anyone else would like to join us), the DVC person did not tell us we needed to buy the insurance the same day, when we called back to DVC after talking to the ABD folks, they were closed as we called right at 5:30pm, when I called DVC back yesterday morning, that is when I was told about the insurance, I explained that we were not told that ( I think the fact that the original DVC gal did not even take a credit card number to charge the booking fee to gave some credit to my claims that she did not inform us about the insurance), DVC said they would send and exception for me to travel guard - which they did, but travel guard says it will take a few days for them to make the decision on whether or not to accept the exception - so I still do not know if we can get travel insurance for this trip!)

As Scott said, today is another beautiful day, and I do plan to get the dogs out today for a walk before heading to the basement and staining the bookshelves. Yesterday I finished sanding them, then cleaning off all the sanding dust - I started staining, and got 2 shelved done in 2 hours! It was hard due to narrow shelves, the larger shelves should be easier, I will have room to brush the stain on!

Have a great day everyone!

 

[wellesleyprincess]

Scott, I'm jealous of that Adventures by Disney Trip. They all look great to me.

Lynn, I'm another running skirt addict. I did break down and buy a pair of shorts instead, because I needed them right away.

I forgot to post yesterday, but I did a nice 3 mile run at a 9 mpm pace. It was "hot" yesterday and felt like summer. I also did my first strength training class in about six months. All I have to say, is it felt sooo good but I'm so sore. I'm hoping that the strength training will help push me to that next level in my running.

Best,
jennifer

 

[Steffwalks]

quick update 'cause typing is hard.

incision is still seeping and bleeding just a bit.

i have muscle spasms up and down my arm.

using mt ice machine 6 to 8 times a day

hoping to not take so many drugs, but i still am. darn it.

i just keep my eyes on the prize of january marathon week in 2010.

hope everyone is doing great. :thumbsup:

 

[wdw4us]

After the shower. We were clowning around and Mark was looking on, he didn't know he was included in the picture but it's one of my favorites and shows our personality.

denise

It's also in my album if you want to see a bigger picture
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/747/22253of_us-med.jpg

 

[funwalker]

Connie it sounds like you are having some Terrible No Good post surgery trauma. PTL for ice machines and Pain Meds-Take Care and know we are praying for you.

Kathy, my foot is way better but it still has some issues

Did 3.5 miles last night and hope to get out this afternoon with Hagen.
My gym days have had to be rearranged, again.

Scott & Lynn - Disney Adventure to Peru

'Grammy Nanny'

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hi everyone! I'm heading over to DF's house after work and meant to go for a run but I took the wrong bag and left half my gear at home. So much for preparing everything the night before I thought about going home to run but realized that my running shoes are at his house! I really need a second pair of running shoes!!

Dave - When is ToT? If it's close to Halloween sometimes it does get pretty cold. As a kid, I remember wearing winter jackets and mittens to go trick-or-treating. It makes some of the costumes a little bulky but I guess it's part of living in Canada (unless you live in a condo or apartment).

Lynn - Is that the black and turquoise skirt? That's the one I bought too I couldn't decide between that one and the aqua/camo colour.

Connie - Lots of and for a speedy recovery! I hope you feel better soon.

Scott - I had been thinking about a Disney Adventures trip. I really like the Peru, South Africa and Amalfi trips.

Margie - Sounds like your foot is slowly getting better?

Sue - That's some crazy weather we've been having... I was shocked by the humidity on Sunday! Are you looking forward to fall?

Take care everyone!

 

[Scott H]

Connie Hang in there, I remember days of frustration, be strong and you will heal well.

 

[wellesleyprincess]

Connie, Hang in there and heal!

As for me today, I did 5 miles at a nice comfortable 9 minute pace. I changed the route a little bit and there was cooler weather so it was really nice run.

Best,
Jennifer

 

[funwalker]

Hi Connie

Yes, Vicky my foot is some better - the area is still swollen with the hard knot in the center, so I am still doing the ball massage, icing, Ibuprofen, and the Strasbourg Sock. I think I will try a 5 miler plus to see how it goes on Saturday.

I did get in a nice 3.65 mile walk after Hagen left tonight. And then I had to go get some groceries.

 

[katwalks]

Hi, everybody!

Just a quick note tonight as I need to get to bed. I spoke to Connie tonight and she sounded MUCH better! The best she's sounded since the surgery! I'm sure it's just because she knows I'll be heading her way tomorrow

I am packed and I plan to leave right after work tomorrow. I will probably get about a third of the way there before stopping for the night. I HOPE I have packed all I need, because Connie doesn't exactly live in the shopping district!

Keep up the good work, team! I'll probably post from Connie's house!

 

[Villains_Rock]

Kathy - That's great news about Connie!! I hope you give her a big hug from all of us!!

Jennifer - NP about the Higdon stuff. I am a researcher by nature and can usually find some really helpful info. It's in my Capricorn nature

Vicky - You sound like me how you forgot your stuff. I run our at my parents house sometimes and I always forget something. Last time I was so happy because I had everything then I went to take a shower after my run and realize I had forgotten a bra to wear for the rest of the day!

Denise - What a cute picture!!!

Lynn - I'm super jealous about the DVC ABD trip!!

Scott - Hope you are feeling better! I got a Z-Pak that knocked mine out pretty quick.

Dave - Hope all is well with your new venture!

I am about to hop off to get ready for work. I've been pretty busy since we got home from Disney. Got so far behind on stuff between that and being sick. Sounds like everyone is hanging in there!!

10 days til I'm at my first marathon start line (well, half in my case)! I'm excited, but very nervous!!

 

[Scott H]

Cold seeme don the rrun till this morn, so I am listening to my body and coughing. Not bad but better for sure, just not back to 100%.

Eva you will do great.

Kathy, thanks for taking care of Connie, very nice of you it is.

Margie, glad the foot is better.

Busy at work as we head to Columbus next week, teaching so lots to get ready as well as normal work stuff.

 

[wdw4us]

I was so anxious to get back out Monday night and knew it helped me a lot. I don’t sleep very well most nights so for me to sleep through the night on Monday was a blessing – short as it was 11:00pm – 4:30 am. I was so tired yesterday I could barely move, I think the pressure of last week caught up with me finally. I crashed last night. We were suppose to go for our usual 5 miles after work but Mark had to take his mom to the Dr’s during the day so he had to work lake. Figures business has been slow lately and now that he’s super busy, ah well you know the drill. He didn’t get home till 8pm last night so a 14 hour day – early to bed but we just could not get going this morning. I actually woke myself up from snoring! Shhhhhhh don’t tell anyone… I do feel refreshed today so depending on the how the rest of the day goes, we may make it out tonight.

Connie, glad your doing better, and now you’ll have a friend to keep you busy for a few days.

Dave & Erica, hope your doing well – Erica I understand about the weight but the inches are important too. Found a pair of pants this morning that I could not wear and are now loose. We’ll get there, one inch at a time!

Eva good luck on the race
WP, isn’t Fall in New England the best! We won’t talk about winter……..

The rest of you, take care
denise

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

I am waiting on the plumber, he should be here any minute, so this may end quickly!

The dogs and I did get out for 6 miles yesterday! It was great to get out after 3 days of little exercise. May not make it out today because of the plumber, but Scott did say last night that he would go for a walk with me this evening, if I did not get out earlier. The staining is taking up more time than I expected, I have put in 8 hours so far, and have only done the first coat on half the bookshelves - I still have the bar front, the doors, the DVD shelves and the other half of the bookcase, and it will take 3 coats of stain to match the color of the bar cabinets!! Hopefully, the second and third coats will go faster - but I still have to sand in between coats! I do not think I will get this project done by Friday!

Vicki - the skirt I got from runningshirts was solid turquoise, it was on the sale page, so I think it is a discontinued color. The black and turquoise is the color I would have gone with if I had gone with a full priced one.

Connie - for you, hope you feel better soon!

Kathy - take good care of Connie for us!

Eva - you will do great on your first half! I was very nervous before my first one, so I know how you feel. That was just a year ago!

Have a great day everyone!

 

[wellesleyprincess]

Eva- I'm usually a researcher/planner too, but for some reason that urge doesn't hit me with my running. go figure.

Margie- Take care of your foot.

Is it just like me or do lots of us seem to be getting hurt? I guess it's just that point in training.

As for me, I did a 40 minute tempo run. I got 4.5 miles for an average pace of 8:45. My top mile (which was basically a straight stretch) was 7:45.

Best,
Jennifer

 

[wdw4us]

Nice night for a walk. Mark came home on time and we made the 5 miles. Making my famous Teriyaki Turkey Burgers on the grill.

Feeling good. I understand the importance of rest when our bodies rebel.

Take care all.

denise

 

[Scott H]

Got home after a 11 hour day and got ofr a 3 mile walk with Lynn and the pups, that was a good thing, Lynn is doing a great job on the book cases, plumber installed the bar sink, tiel the floor this weekend, next caouple of days at work will be nutz, such is my world, I wan tto do a 5K in the morn.

How is that for a run on sentence, LOL

 

[windwalker]

Hi guys, I had to work extra today so not a lot of posting time, still love yall though.

I'll catch up tomorrow.

Tired Panda

 

[Scott H]

Morning Kids,

Got in a 5K little slow but felt good no major coughing, I feel like I am back.

Lots of stuff here at work and feel the next couple of days will be long ones, 12 hours plus, we will see. Will be in Columbus next week.

Lynn is doing an awsome job on the book cases, the plumber finished up the bar sink and Lynn said he was impressed with our efforts.

Hope the feet, shoulders, or better said, HEAD SHOULDERS KNEES AND TOES, are feeling better.

Train strong, have fun and enjoy,

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

As Scott said, we got out for a 3 mile walk last night - today I am dedicating to staining - I need to get enough done for Scott to lay the tile on Sat. It is going more slowly than I thought it would.

Connie - more for your shoulder, I remember how miserable Scott was when he had his done!

Have a great day everyone!