Hakuna Matata - Let's rocket our Independence!

[bunnyfoo]

Hi everyone! Happy Friday! Just doing a quick fly-by today so that I can get all my work done today.

Margie - I'm racing this weekend! It's the Acura 10 Miler on Sunday. I'm not sure how I'll do but I'm hoping for cooler weather and no back pain. I think the new band is an improvement. The velcro is easier to adjust than the old band.

Sue - Shouldn't this rain cool things down? I went out this morning and it was still humid (and hot). Have fun at your cottage this weekend!

Connie - That sounds like quite the adventure! Do you have any dogs to help with the roundup? Would dogs be helpful - I'm a city girl so I know nothing about farm life. Except for what I saw in Babe :laugh: Do you think the mules will eventually calm down. Holy squash lady! I'd take a bag off your hands if I lived any closer

AFM - Not much news to report on my end. My PT told me that I can't deadlift until I resolve the back issues so we did a lighter workout and used medicine balls and some really light weights for squats and lunges. I did end up hitting myself with the medicine balls a couple of times but they were light weight ones so they didn't hurt.

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[windwalker]

Today started at 4:30 with a trip to the health club for pool workout, then nap and finally composing a letter for the lawyer. Letter on the way, War Panda is in Grrrrrrrrr mode. I have a race tomorrow but it might be just an accompany Sally instead of competition depending on how my PF is behaving. Either way Panda is proactive, life won't give unless you reach out and take the opportunities that come your way.

Vicky, be careful with your back and do what your PT recommends. Backs are very unforgiving. I can fight my PF and tendinitis but a back injury just has to rest and heal.

Connie, of course you are the team leader. Margie and I are just your faithful assistants.

Scott hoping for good news on the knee issues.

Everyone have a magical weekend.

Dave

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

I am just back from my long walk of the week - 8.75 miles today, but pace was not very good - 17.28 - I have just finished breakfast, as my recovery meal - I had a breakfast bar before I walked, and had some Clif shot blocks to keep me going. It was 49 degrees when I started and 71 degrees when I finished - I think the heat is back. Hope some of our previously cooler temps have made it out to the east coast!

Dave - you sure started early today, I thought I was doing good getting up at 5:30 and getting out of the house by 6am!

Sue - have fun at the cabin this weekend.

Vicki - good luck on your race this weekend!

Connie - good luck with the new mule

Margie - Thanks for keeping us all informed of things!

Hi to everyone else!

Have a great day all!

 

[Piglet24]

Hi Team! Happy Friday!

Vicky- Good luck in your 10 miler on Sunday! What are dynamic planks? I’m not sure I’m familiar with those? I think I was also more sore that day because DH raised the weights on my calve raises. I’ll keep at it and hopefully eventually it will get easier. Are you any closer to resolving your back issues? I’m glad the medicine balls didn’t hurt when you hit yourself.

Scott- How’d the MRI go?

Lynn- Glad you made it through your 8.75 miles today.

Connie- I can definitely see how you would get spooked when your shoulders hurt after having rotator cuff surgery! Thanks for the encouragement! Forgive me if I should know the answer to this, but why do you have to change the mules and what are the mules for? (I did not grow up around a farm or anything like that even though I’m surrounded by it in the area.) , it sounds like they’re keeping you on your toes though!

Sue- I lived in Florida briefly so I know how much the humidity can zap you. The knees are ok….they don’t really bother me when I’m running at all, but it seems like occasionally when I’m wandering around about my day they can be a little tender when I am working. I’m trying to keep an eye on them because I am definitely way too young to have "bad knees"!!...so I’m wondering if it’s too much too fast, or if it’s the shoes I’m wearing? Have a great weekend at the cottage!

Margie- Good luck with your planks!! Yuck, a summer cold with heat and humidity…not a good combo! for your cold. That’s great Hagen is able to eat nuggets, fries, and hamburgers without any problems!

AFM, work was so exhausting yesterday that I was literally having a hard time keeping my eyes open when I returned home. Thus, I did not make it out for my 5 mile run last night. However, I did make it to the gym this morning to run 5 miles before I go to work. It was a rough run and I just was not feeling it today....but I made it through so that's the important thing. DH and I will go to the gym this evening again to lift weights (we go together but do completely different workouts) so I can get back on track with what I'm supposed to be doing.

Have a great day everyone!!

 

[funwalker]

Team Hakuna Matata Weekend Racers!

We will be Cheering for you guys...
Hope your weather is cooler!

July

Saturday 10th Dave & Sally- What & Where Unknown

Sunday, 11th Vicky- Acura / 10 Miler

 

[Scott H]

Followup with the doc on Monday Afternoon, he is not dragging his feet which I like.

 

[funwalker]

Hi Team!

Connie-glad all is well and the mules are now under control!
Is it too much to hope that you are taking it easy today and
drinking lots and lots of water.

Dave- hope the letter takes care of the problem!

Lynn-
WTG that is an awesome walk!
I never am concerned about pace on longer walks...
Save that for shorter speed workouts and races!

Regina- this weather zaps energy and you
might be coming down with something yourself.
Listen to your body.
Hagen is better, but not well.
He still is on medication, but they have worked
him back up to a normal diet.
He is a very healthy selective eater.
He rarely eats any meat, french fries, or potatoes.
But he does love Chocolate as long as his hands do not get messy!

Scott- Thanks for the update and it is
Great that the doctor is not messin around!

Vicky- just enjoy the race!


Connie & Jon (bruising, broken ribs, foot, & cold), Dave (PF & Left Achilles)
Denise (cold), Jennifer (car accident), Kim (foot), Kirstie (arm), Mary (knee),
Scott (knees) Vicky (ankle, back, and cold)

AFM: trying to finish up the redo of the guest room
for my little Hagen. Down to the window treatment and closet area.


Connie, Dave, Denise, Elizabeth, Eva, figment82, Gerry, Hope,
Jack, Jennifer, Kim, Kirstie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina,
Robert, Scott & Lynn, Shannan, Sue, Taryn, and Vicky

 

[Piglet24]

Hi Team,

Dave and Sally- Good luck on your race this weekend (whatever you end up doing!)!!

Vicky- Good luck again in your 10 miler on Sunday!

Scott- That is a pretty quick follow up. Definitely nice to see there’s a Dr. out there who doesn’t delay.

Margie- Yes the thought crossed my mind I could be coming down with something myself…I hope that’s not the case. I’m glad Hagen is better at least. Has he been diagnosed with something that is causing all these digestive problems, or do they not know what is causing it? Who doesn’t love chocolate? Did you finish the window treatment and closet area of the guest room for Hagen?

Mike- How's your training going? Keep us posted!

AFM, I made it to the gym for some weight training with DH. He timed my planks for me and watched my form on the leg press. Then we took Sydney (dog) to the local high school and ran her up and down the football field until she was plum tuckered out and plopped down on the grass. I haven't taken her running with me lately because I've been running on the TM because it's soo hot outside until like 10pm at night (which is too late for me to run and function the next day ). I think she enjoys herself though and I do like to watch her run (she's such a pretty girl ...) no bias there though

BTW- For those of you going to Wine and Dine, did you know Mrs. D is organizing a meet the night before at Boma? I think it's 10/1 at 5pm and the link to the thread is on her signature if anyone is interested....

 

[Motomiker]

Hi Team!

This week totaled 19 miles for me. I hope to get a long run in tomorrow. I got schelduled to work tonight after just working 11 nights in a row and having one off. No rest for the weary! I'm really glad to be one of the employed though!

Vicky~ Yes, we will be attending the MNSSHP on October 14th, we love the atmosphere and the fireworks show! Good luck in your race tomorrow, I'll be thinking about you!

Scott~ Good luck with the knee!

Emily~ WELCOME! We have a fun team! I'll be doing my first Half at the WDW Wine and Dine in October.

AFM~ It's been hot here! I try to run in the mornings after work. I will be booking our ADR's for our October trips tomorrow. Then I have to work on January's for the marathon week. Liz is training hard for her first triathalon at the end of August. She's doing more miles than I am! I'm proud and a little humbled by her. But she's looking good....

- Mike

 

[funwalker]

Good Morning, Team!

Partly cloudy – Raining – Humid

Dave & Sally- hope you had a great race this morning!

Regina-Hagen is on prescription laxative twice a day-
Still he does not have a BM daily.
Today they have to go back on a restrictive diet as he has
not had a BM for a couple of days. I do not know if it goes
back to him being a preemie or not. His stomach was not fully
developed when he was born. He is very sensitive.

My little Hagen’s room is still a work in progress…
Even though he said, It’s Just Perfect!
Then there is all the cleaning, packing, and storing
all the items that were in the room.
Jeez…it takes a lot of time. (Maybe it’s just because I am o-l-d & s-l-o-w!)
Nothing seemed to fit right-several returns
Went to several store (including JC Penney’s Home Store) searching for
A 1-inch diameter white decorative rod for the navy/ white stripe valance.
Need to fill holes in wood from the previous window treatment
and in the walls, as the pictures will not be in the same place.

Wall decals are up, lg picture, 2 smaller coordinating pictures,
need navy blue shelf, clock, cubby storage for his shoes and prized possessions, etc to complete the finishing touches.
Now looking for red & yellow hangers (have the blue & lime green)
Yes, I like things to coordinated.

Vicky-my thoughts are with you and know I will be for you tomorrow!


Connie & Jon (bruising, broken ribs, foot, & cold), Dave (PF & Left Achilles)
Denise (cold), Jennifer (car accident), Kim (foot), Kirstie (arm), Mary (knee),
Scott (knees) Vicky (ankle, back, and cold)

AFM: I have the chest cold-wheezing & coughing
had to canceled my early morning walk with Nikki


Connie, Dave, Denise, Elizabeth, Eva, figment82, Gerry, Hope,
Jack, Jennifer, Kim, Kirstie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina,
Robert, Scott & Lynn, Shannan, Sue, Taryn, and Vicky

 

[wellesleyprincess]

Hi everyone,

Slowly catching back up

PeachTree is an Awesome experience. Highly reccomend it. Wasn't my best time but I had soooooo much fun. Hopefully I can get in again next year.

I've spent the last 10 days alternating 4 mile and 6 mile runs. Plan on getting back to schedule tomorrow.

I'm serving on the curriculum committee for the school board next year so I have meetings the last week in July and then school starts the first week in August.

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

We have been busy watching the tour - not doing much because of Scotts knee. I will probably do a short walk with dogs after the tour today if it is not too hot.

Regina - where in Idaho do you live? We used to live in Jackson, so are fairly familiar with the eastern side of the state.

Back to the tour - have a great day all!

 

[windwalker]

Good Sunday morning y'all.

I've been in Nashville for the last couple of days so haven't been able to post. I took Sally to a race, an evening 2 miler and walked it with her instead of pressing my poor PF aflicted foot. We did a 15 mpm pace that would have been a good WDW pace anyway.

It was weird not being in the mix of trying to win but a good time anyway. She got to meet a bunch of my nutty race buddies.

Have a magical weekend guys.

Dave

 

[funwalker]

Good Morning, Team!

Mostly Sunny-High 87°-90%Humidity

Connie-

WTG on your Races
Congratulations, Dave & Sally-
Congratulations, Vicky-

Jennifer-have you fully recovered from your car accident?

Lynn- too hot & humid to walk here

Scott- hope The Tour is helping your knee get the rest it needs!
Who is in the lead?


Connie & Jon (bruising, broken ribs, foot, & cold), Dave (PF & Left Achilles)
Denise (cold), Jennifer (car accident), Kim (foot), Kirstie (arm), Mary (knee),
Scott (knees) Vicky (ankle, back, and cold)

AFM: Cold-wheezing & coughing
Listened to the Live Cast for worship Service this morning-
Feel like going back to bed-Again!


Connie, Dave, Denise, Elizabeth, Emily, Eva, figment82, Gerry, Hope,
Jack, Jennifer, Kim, Kirstie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina,
Robert, Scott & Lynn, Shannan, Sue, Taryn, and Vicky

 

[Pudge_The_Fish]

Good afternoon, team. Thanks for the nice welcome!

Margie - My birthday is Dec 20th. The DL Half is the only race I have planned right now. I used to live in Michigan, too.

My DH and I will be running the half together. We're following the MfM half marathon walk/ run plan. I think our training is going ok so far. Although, I've not been keeping up on my cross training like I should. I'm not sure my work softball games count I'm definitely initmidated by the race length, my goal is to just finish and I hope I can do it!

We did 7 miles today, our longest run yet. The weather was nice, the sun didn't come out until we had finished. The weather has been unseasonably cool for the past few weeks which is good for running.

Have a good day!
- Emily

 

[windwalker]

Emily it sounds as though you and your hubby have all the bases covered. Don't be afraid of the distance, it's not as difficult as it seems right now.

I'm still battling with my PF, it appears to be winning right now but I'm not giving in.

Dave

 

[Piglet24]

Hey Team!

Mike- Way to go on the 19 miles last week! Where are you guys planning to eat for your October trip? Tell Liz to keep up the awesome training and way to go!

Margie- I’m sorry to hear Hagen’s having trouble having a BM. That’s definitely not good. Poor little guy…I’m sure it’s discouraging that he keeps having these problems. Has he always had stomach/digestive problems? , no fixing up a room is ALWAYS a chore and time consuming! It sounds like you’ve made a lot of progress though and are working on more of the intimate details now though. I hope you feel better soon!

Jennifer- Glad you had a great experience at Peach Tree. School starts really early over there. Does school get out in early May then?

Lynn- I live in the Boise area. It’s been hot over here the last few days so I’ve been doing all my running on the TM. I know I should be out in the weather practicing for humid Florida, but I just can’t bring myself to do it yet…

Dave- Glad you had a good race! I hope Sally enjoyed herself too!

Emily- I’m glad your training is going ok so far. My goal for my first half is just to finish as well. I’m sure you can do it. Afterall, you’re over half way there! I wish we had cool weather over here!

AFM, DH and I went to the gym and ran on TM today. I ran 6 miles and he ran somewhere up around 7. I think my running shoes aren’t fitting right…my arches and heel have been hurting a little while running and after running…which frustrates me because I went to a running store and had them fitted. Sooo, my next plan of action is to go to a different running store and get re-fitted and have them do their gait analysis this time (which wasn’t done the first time). I’m keeping my fingers crossed. I’m kind of dreading tomorrow and Tuesday- they’re really long days and my schedule is booked both days with appointments. I guess on the positive side, days that are booked that full usually go pretty fast...I sure hope they go by fast! Thank goodness tomorrow’s a rest day!

Have a great day tomorrow everyone!

 

[funwalker]

July 12th



Happy 30th Anniversary
to an awesome couple!
Congratualtions Scott & Lynn!

 

[funwalker]

Good Morning, Team!

Isolated Thunderstorms -High 80°-83% Humidity
Sounds Way Better to me!

Connie-wish you were here...I have this organizational
project I need help with!

Dave- be sure to tell Sally we said Congratulations!
Was this her first race?

Emily- added you birth date
7-miles WTG with your training - you will do Great in the DL Half!
Hope you & DH get to meet Scott & Lynn-they will be there also.
You should PM them.

Jennifer-Congratulation!
Nice to have you back.

Regina-My little Hagen's room - I finished the little
things yesterday afternoon so it is technically completed.

Scott & Lynn- Congratulations!
30 years- Priceless!

Vicky- Congratulations!
WTG-was your pace a PR?
Thanks for sharing your pictures on Face Book...


Connie & Jon (bruising, broken ribs, foot, & cold), Dave (PF & Left Achilles)
Denise (cold), Jennifer (car accident), Kim (foot), Kirstie (arm), Mary (knee),
Scott (knees) Vicky (ankle, back, and cold)

AFM: Summer Cold shows No Improvement.
Hagen’s room is down filling the holes in walls and window casing-
Yes, I purchased the ‘stuff’ but now I cannot find it!


Connie, Dave, Denise, Elizabeth, Emily, Eva, figment82, Gerry, Hope,
Jack, Jennifer, Kim, Kirstie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina,
Robert, Scott & Lynn, Shannan, Sue, Taryn, and Vicky

 

[wilbur]

Good Morning Team!

What a beautiful weekend!

Vicky, How was yesterday's race? How's the back/ ankle?

Regina, Do you have the same foot issues with your shoes when running on the road? It might be the TM causing the problems. What about a different sock?

Jen, Glad you had a great race & are feeling better.

Margie, Hope you are feeling better today. Did you get that extra rest yesterday?

AFM, Ran 5 on Sat. Sun. I ran 2 with 20 on the bike.

Have a great day everyone. Humidity is on the raise again. Stay cool....Sue