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[Steffwalks]

Hello Team!!!

It's July! Can you believe it???? I can't. We are getting closer and closer to marathon weekend. That means we are all training harder and harder, right??

Let's get those numbers in!

576.49 miles AND 259:46 hours!

 

[windwalker]

I took my walking group for a good hard 8 miler along the river trails at about a 12:00 to 12:30 mpm pace. It was a very strong walk and we keep the pace going the whole time. Decided to do the river trails today, it was warm but a breeze and plenty of shade. Very good workout.

I'm going to be ready to race on the 11th. Looking for some PRs this year.

I see that all the car manufactors are dropping the rebates in preperation of people trading on this cash for clunkers. It's a boon for the car dealers because with no rebates they are getting sticker for the cars since the government money goes to the dealer. What a deal for them.

Connie thank you for starting the new thread dear.

Scott get home safe.

Have an awesome day everyone.

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Got out for another 3 miles this morning, I was tired, and it was really hard to get motivated today. I will do my leg weight routine later today.

Where did June go I can't believe that it is already July! I really have to start adding milage - the DL 1/2 will be here before we know it!

Have a great day all!

 

[jship210]

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[disneyfan97]

Good morning and happy July everyone!!! I can NOT believe it's July! Where is this year going??

We did our 8 mile run on Sunday, and boy did we find some hills! It was a tough route, but I learned that it is actually part of the route for my first half in November - so good to get in some training on it.

I also got in an awesome 4 mile run last night. PR pace of 11:58 for that distance!

Panda - I am humbled by the fact that your walking pace is actually my running pace! YIKES!! I am picking up speed though. I did my 4 miles at 11:57 pace last night - which is my fastest yet!

Vicky - I am training for a few different goals right now...I am running a 15K in the Texas heat in three weeks. Then, I am registered for the Disney Half in January. I am planning to do two more halfs before then, so I want to do that one for time.

Jennifer - I do like my morning runs, mainly because it gets them done and I do'nt let life get in the way of my workout. But, there's nothing like letting go of the stress of a long day with a good run! It was *only* 92 degrees last night here, and a little cloudy, so I was able to get in a 4 miler out on the trails near our house. What an awesome way to let go of my day!

jship210 - I tried to send you some sunshine! Funny enough, it did actually rain here that afternoon!

Jill - Those are some great goals for the week! I have been working on the going to bed earlier goal. Some days definitely go better than others!

I hope every has a great rest of the week! Short work week for me!

 

[windwalker]

Teresa you will get a lot faster. The longer you do it the faster you get.

Lynn, you need a shot of motivation? I'll dedicate I next blog entry to you.

I'm loving the cooler mornings we are having right now, low 60s rock for exercise.

Have a restful evening y'all.

Happy Panda

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hello team! I can't believe it's July already. It feels like it was the start of June just a couple of days ago. Yesterday was Canada Day. It was kind of awkward to have a one day holiday and then to go back to work today. But a day off is a day off so I'm not complaining I went to the gym yesterday and my PT had me work on deadlifts again. I went up to 95 lbs! Cool! He also checked my right calf which was pretty tight. He thinks it might have been causing my night cramps and achilles problems. I think I need to use the Stick a lot more than I have (which is not much at all).

Eva - My TA is making the dining reservations for us. I thought I read somewhere that I wasn't able to use the online system because I booked through a TA. I'm keeping my fingers that we get most of our reservations. Tutto Italia and Boma are on my list along with Saana, Chef Mickey's, Kona Cafe and a few others.

I thought your costume idea was cute and I have no problems with it but I can see where your friend is coming from. I guess because characters were dealing with an unplanned teen pregnancy? I haven't seen the movie so I actually wouldn't have even recognized the characters. A friend of mine dressed as a chef and then put a picture of an oven door and a loaf bread on her tummy. Not sure if you think that's cheesy or not...

Connie - Thanks for starting a new thread for us! I'll get my hours and mileage to you tonight. How's your ankle doing?

Dave - Agree with you that the mornings are the best for exercising. Now I just have to get up and out there! How's your DD doing? How far along is she?

Teresa - WTG on your 8 miler! Good luck with your 15K. Keep us posted!

Lynn - Wish I were going to DL and getting the Coast to Coast medal

Have a great day everyone!

 

[windwalker]

Hi Y'all.

Vicky she is still due in early Oct but Erica thinks based on size and development that Sept is probably a better bet. Erica was a Labor and Delivery nurse for 12 years so has some insight there.

We have the nursery mostly finished and we are working on remodeling the other bedroom so they can move in with us for a while till they can get on their feet better.

I had a hard 8 miles yesterday so today was a easy hour of pool fun.

Hope everyone is doing super today.

Keeping Positive Panda

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Thanks for the blog Dave! Today was much better, I decided to go for 6 miles, and I did 6.1 miles. It still wasn't very fast, but each mile was slightly faster than the previous one. I ended up the last mile with a pace of 17:02, so still too slow - but better than the previous mile. My first mile pace was 19something - but that is my warm up, so it is usually slow. It was a bit cooler here also, which was nice since I was out longer than usual.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[Hockeychic]

Hey team just subscribing to the new thread.

Hope you are all doing well.....rain rain go away......seems to be raining forever here in southern Ontario.

 

[disneyfan97]

It's been a long, frustrating week for me. I am really looking forward to a day off work and the holiday weekend.

I missed my workout yesterday. And I didn't get up this morning to run. I may still do an easy mile or two on the treadmill tonight, or maybe some Wii Fit, but I'll have to do my 4 mile run tomorrow morning since I didn't get up today.

I hope everyone is off to a better start in July than I am! I'll get back into the swing of things this weekend, and hopefully all the drama surrounding me will settle down for a while. I decided this week that I sure took up running at the right time...very therapeutic!

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Very foggy here this morning, so just stayed on my loop, ended up with 2 miles this morning - will get in weight routine later. Glad I got the lawn mowed yesterday, forecast for showers here from noon on.

Happy 4th of July! Have a great weekend all!

 

[funwalker]

Hi Team!

Happy 4th - Connie, Eva, Jack, Jennifer, Jen, Jesters, Kathy, Kim, MaryJ, Sue, Jill, Teresa, Vicky, And Dave & Erica, Denise & Mark, Scott & Lynn,

Connie will PM my June miles & Time when I finish this.

We are cloudy and a bit cooler this week, but the humidity is terrible.

I did get in a 45-minute walk while getting the oil changed at 7:30am this morning.

 

[Scott H]

On the way home, in SLC now, very busy here, Denver drive a bit a biy of paperwork to fiel then home yeah!!!!!

The on the road Monday, to DC.

 

[bunnyfoo]

Happy Fourth of July weekend! Anyone have any big plans for the weekend? Do you get an extra day off since the holiday falls on the weekend?

I'm planning to run 6 miles tomorrow but found out that there's a temporary garbage dump site on the route We've had a garbage strike in the city for almost two weeks now so I'm going to change my route because I really don't want to breathe in the fumes. I'll probably just do my 3 mile route twice. It's going to be a pain once I start training next week and have to do LRs.

Kim - How's the heel? I mailed in my registration for the Midsummer Night's Run this week. Are you doing the 30K? I'm doing the 15K as part of my training plan for the Scotia 1/2.

Margie - Hummidity here is bad too. Even on days when it's cool, it's hard to breathe when running.

Lynn - Hope you get a sunny weekend despite the the forecast.

Dave - I remember you told me that about Erica. Always good to have a medical expert in the family

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[Scott H]

Happy 4th of July……

Morning Kids the Tour Starts today….. just in from a 5K shower and coffee is on…

I was up at 1:00 AM Long travel day yesterday, office paper chase. Etc ETC , finally made it home at 6:00 PM .

Was able to get several morning runs in while in FL, will be running in VA next week, made plans For Dallas in Aug.

Sorry for being missing , next week should not be as intense..... I hope...

 

[Scott H]

Oops

 

[funwalker]

Happy 4th!
Received this from Erica - it's neat and worth sharing

http://home.comcast.net/~nw-fla/tribute_flag_B_thompson.htm

 

[Sunshineminnie]

I hope that everyone has a fun day filled with food, fun and fireworks! I am so happy to be living in this country. We are so blessed.

Started out the day with a 5 mile run/walk. Felt great. Now I can chill and relax!

Have a great day everyone!
Jill

 

[wellesleyprincess]

Sorry I haven't checked in since July started.

I've had a cold on top of my crazy schedule. I have managed to get in about 9 miles since July started all at right around an 8 minute pace (stupid head cold won't let me go faster) and will have a long run tomorrow.

Best,
Jennifer