Hakuna Matata - Let's rocket our Independence!

[bunnyfoo]

Hi team! Another hot, sunny and humid day here!

Jennifer - Is the weather hot and humid where you are? How are you liking the coaching gig?

Sue - I definitely will. I've found that airfare for January usually doesn't go on sale until October. Are you going solo this time? I have a hard time waiting that long though I'm fundraising for Midsummer Night's so I've got an entry there. It's for the 30K but I'm wondering if I shouldn't be in the 15K given how all these injuries have happened lately. I think this should be week #9 of training and I'm only on week 7. I think I'm going to miss out on a couple of LR so I'm not sure how i'll do. What do you think?

Lynn - Good luck on your 10 miler tomorrow! Maybe Kali was just having one of those days and wasn't up for the distance. Reminds me a little sometimes of when I get dressed in my gear, head out the door and then just don't feel like it :laugh:

Margie - Sounds like you have a full plate today! Hope you're able to make it out to Pilates! I think I missed it but who's Shaurya?

Dave - I nearly spit my coffee out at computer screen when I read your Lord of the Rings analogy! I still say sell it and find a cheap-o duplicate to throw in the Falls as symbolism.

Kim - I hope you have good news at your weigh-in!! The calves were doing okay until this morning ... I got one of those nocturnal calf cramps on my right side. I get a few of them a year, this was just icing on the cake But ... it means that something good is around the corner right :laugh:

Regina - WTG on the 4 miler! Your body will get use to the soreness from weight training and in a little while, you won't notice them on your runs as much. Good idea on changing at work!

Emily - Stay hydrated! 100 weather is really hot!

AFM - I met up with the person at work who runs at lunch. We went to check out the gym he belongs to because I figure if I'm running at lunch, I'll need a shower (especially in this heat). There's a gym in the building and it's got yoga classes so I'm thinking of joining just for that. Classes at a yoga studio around the corner from us are $15-$20 so after a month, the gym becomes worth it. He's fast ... I know I have to run with someone who's speedy to get faster but our 5K times seem like they're worlds apart. My best is 27:22 and he's down at 21:00.

Anyway, I got a guess pass for the week and will try running at lunch a couple of times next week. If I get really messy, it's not going to work out. Anyone else workout at lunch have any tips for me?

Going to the gym tonight and hope to get in a higher intensity workout. My PT said we can try lifting again but if not he'll probably have me doing a whole bunch of metabolic exercises and such.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[Piglet24]

Hey Team!

Dave- Glad you and Sally liked the movie and had a good time!

Kim- I would really like to do the Princess I think, if not in 2011 then in 2012. It looks like a lot of fun. Good to know about the stick. How’s your head feeling today? How was your weigh in?

Margie- I only lift weights 2 days a week. When I do lift weights, I usually focus on legs and core. What’s the difference between the foam roller and the stick?

Lynn- I’m sure your speed will increase as your distance increases. Maybe Kali was not feeling well today? How hot was it when you went walking? Good luck with your 10 mi walk and beating the heat!!

Mike- You show great control setting your new toy aside until Sunday! I’m not sure I could exercise the same discipline! 3 trips sounds like a lot of planning...but a lot of fun though!!!

Vicky- Thanks! Good to know eventually I’ll be used to the soreness and it won’t affect me as much. Can’t wait for that day! When are you guys going to start running together? Well, I haven’t run at lunch, but it seems like if you got your lunch ready early or took it with you ready, then you could eat it at your desk after lunch while you work and that could save you some time? Are you allowed to do that? I had a manager who used to run at lunch and that’s what she would do. Hope your workout went well.

AFM, I decided to take the day off. I’m going to give my body an extra day to recover and get back at it tomorrow. So I will keep all my runs for the week and leave out 1 lifting day this week.

I've also been stuck on Disney lately so I've been wandering around the other forums on the DIS. I'm kind of glad I started with WISH....people seem to be a lot more prone to be rude and argue with one another on the other forums. Frankly, I don't quite understand why they feel it's necessary to insult one another because they have differing opinions?? There's some good information there though!

 

[windwalker]

Well I was on the way home from sally's place in Nashville and got a call from my retail manager, her car broke down so I had to go home and take a fast shower and open the store. Another 12 hr day and tomorrow will be a 12 to since her car is still broke.

Guys I'll post more tomorrow, I'm a whipped Panda right now and going to bed. Have a restful evening y'all.

Dave

 

[funwalker]

Good Morning, Team!

Sunny - High 88°-79% Humidity
Still no break in the heat for this part of Michigan

Our Team Calendar does not show any Weekend Racers!

Connie-

Dave-Hope the extra hours on your feet does not aggravate the PF!

Elizabeth- are you and DH in Taper for the 24th?

Mike-WTG - Nice run. 10:04 pace in this heat sounds great to me!
Roberts new bike?

Regina- the foam roller is available anywhere Target-WalMart –Amazon
Your body rolls over it - easier when you really hurt!
http://www.amazon.com/Altus-Athletic-6-Inch-24-Inch-Roller/dp/B001FB5ZEY

The Stick you hold and roll over the hurting muscles.
I have the 24-inch one that I purchased at an Expo.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...the+stick&ih=6_2_0_1_0_0_0_0_0_1.78_327&fsc=8

Sue-are you in Taper for the 25th?

Vicky- Pictures of My Little Hagen’s room is on Face Book
Any update on the noon running group?


Connie & Jon (bruising, broken ribs, foot, & cold), Dave (PF & Left Achilles)
Denise (cold), Jennifer (car accident), Kim (foot), Kirstie (arm), Mary (knee),
Scott (knee surgery scheduled) Vicky (back, calves, stress)

Anyone seen - Bounty Hunter?
Gerard Butler, Jennifer Aniston, Gio Perez.
A bounty hunter learns that his next target is his ex-wife

AFM:


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

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Mike – enjoy bonding with your laptop on Sunday

Regina – Kali was even worse today, but today it was because we went past a house under construction and they were using a nail gun – she does not like guns or fireworks – after that, all she wanted to do was go home (and hide in “her” closet) – so she was really obnoxious until I turned around, then pulled all the way home! It was about 75 degrees at that point. I carry water for the dogs and stop every few miles to offer it to them – they will sometimes drink and sometimes not.

Dave – sorry that you had to work extra.

Margie – take it easy – you work too hard!

I got in my 10 miles today, temp 55 at start and 80 at finish, but there was a nice breeze (16mph) which kept it tolerable. Dogs pooped out on me, one of them was being so dinghy that I brought them home at 8 miles, and did the other 2 by myself. I did a 17:30 pace, but I did not push the pace at all – just did a comfortable walk. Now I am eating breakfast – or should I say brunch looking at the time – as recovery food.

to all who are in need!

Have a great day all!

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hello everybody! Happy Friday! My Internet service at home has been out for the past two days. I think there was a cut somewhere so they're trying to figure it out. I have my iPhone which I can use to check email but posting is difficult. Then I recently upgraded to the new OS but somehow lost the ability to tether. It's easily fixed but I have to restore the phone which requires Internet connection ... I could go to the Starbucks near my house but it's usually full of people and their laptops and I need a plug because my laptop doesn't work without one. The battery costs about $150 to replace so I figure I might as well use that money toward a new computer. What a headache!

Got to the gym last night for training and I was cleared for deadlifting. Did a few sets but using lighter weight since I haven't lifted for a while. I felt pretty good but my quads are pretty sore today. I'm planning on running 21K tomorrow and 8K on Sunday. I'll have to get out early to beat the heat though - the humidity and heat make everything really sticky and difficult to run.

I finally got around to removing my pedicure last night - I had wanted to before last Sunday's race but was worried I'd tweak my back muscle. I discovered a black toe nail It was the same toe nail that just grew back in too Oh well, I guess it was never meant to be

Lynn - WTG on the 10 miler! Great pace too!

Margie - I haven't seen Bounty Hunter before (not a Jen Aniston fan). The running group actually turned out to be 1 person who's a lot speedier than I am. But I think I need to run with someone like that in order to take things to the next level. There's a group that goes out on Tuesday evenings but it conflicts with some other things I have. I'll send you an email and check out Facebook when I get home - assuming there's Internet

Dave - Sorry to hear about the extra hours. Do you get overtime at least? Any plans with Sally this weekend?

Regina - I think it's the annonymous nature of forums and the Internet that makes some people get all snooty and rude. I've been on some other boards as well and I don't get the bad attitudes either. If I run at lunch, I'll probably eat at my desk afterward. We're not suppose but I always do - plus we don't have a lunchroom on the floor so there's not much they can do.

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[wilbur]

Happy Friday Team!

Flying by today. Much work to do & starting vacation in an hour.

Margie, No taper for this race. Just doing regular workouts.

Lynn, Nice work to go back out there after dropping the dogs off at home. It would be so tempting to just call it quits.

Regina, That's why I don't really venture into the other areas of the boards. Rude posters with their opinion is the only opinion that is right.

Vicky, Don't over do it & drink lots of water.

Leaving for a week at the cottage.
Have a great week & training everyone..........Sue

 

[GirTheGecko]

Good Morning, Team!


Anyone seen - Bounty Hunter?
Gerard Butler, Jennifer Aniston, Gio Perez.
A bounty hunter learns that his next target is his ex-wife

AFM:

Mmmm.... Gerard Butler....

My coworker won't return until August. Hopefully she'll be great once she returns. But it was a rotten day at work today. Things kept going wrong and people were snide with me. But it's so stressful and tiring to be running a department with no real help.

 

[Villains_Rock]

So Jordan and I will be going down for the Wine and Dine Half....not sure if we will take Gage yet or not. His mom has been dying to have him overnight, but I would be a mess. Not sure if I'll be ready by then. Do you think it would be silly to take him? He would be up late or sleeping in his stroller and then if he doesn't get good sleep he might be a wreck on the plane ride the next day (we are flying in on Saturday and home on Sunday). Anywho...training is going ok. I am running my midweek runs with a stroller and walk breaks, but my long runs I try to run the whole time unless the heat requires a walk or two. I'm up to 7 miles...getting back up there!!

Lynn - My big dog Chop hates loud noises too. He hides in the closet when eh get scared or tries to get into our laps. Thunder while I'm driving with him in the car...yeah...not an option. He will crawl right up on top of me in the drivers seat!!

Sue - Have fun at the cottage...sounds nice and relaxing!!

Margie - I didn't see the pics of Hagens room...

Dave - Don't know how you do it...you are a work-a-holic!!!

Vicky - Saw your pic on FB...you look outstanding!! Don't know how much weight you lost, but I know you said you were doing a low sugar thing? I have about 5 more pounds to lose to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight, but I would love to lose 10 more on top of that. And a PT? I take it that is a personal training and not a physical trainer?

Hope - How are the wedding plan coming along?

To the rest...


Hope everyone is staying cool and training safe!!!

 

[GirTheGecko]

Hope - How are the wedding plan coming along?

To the rest...


Hope everyone is staying cool and training safe!!!

I bought my veil today. Yay! Sparkly goodness

 

[windwalker]

Hi guys, I'm still around with nothing to report but work and resting my PF. I have been following my own advice as well as everyone elses. Wearing compression socks to bed, not going barefoot ect...

I'm ready mentally to start training but sill not ready in body.

Hope you will be a beautiful bride and I'm sure Nick will truly believe you are the most beautiful ever.

Have a great evening y'all.

Dave

 

[wellesleyprincess]

Dave, I completely understand the difference in being physically and mentally ready for training. I'm still a bit there myself.

5 miles yesterday and 6 miles today.

Best,
Jennifer

 

[Piglet24]

Hi Team,

Dave- Hope work went ok today. Keep GRRRRRR’in on!!

Margie- Thanks for the information on the stick vs. roller! I haven’t seen Bounty Hunter yet but DH and I plan to see it soon. Have you seen it?

Lynn- Boy Kali sure has a mind of her own! My grandparents’ mini dachshund used to love to go for walks with my grandpa and then one time they went out for a walk on a road that had been redone with loose gravel and it hurt her paws. After that she refused to go for walks anymore and would run the opposite direction when he would ask her if she wanted to go for a walk. Funny how independent they can be sometimes. Awesome job finishing your 10 mi even with a demanding dog on your hands!

Vicky- That’s lame your internet has been out for 2 days! That’s great you were cleared for lifting. Good luck on your 21K tomorrow and 8K on Sunday! , nope, doesn’t seem you were meant to have that toe nail… How long does it take to grow back? I think eating at lunch is your best bet…that and seeing what you can do to cut down on your shower/clean up time as well. If you’re organized enough, I’m sure you can pull it off.

Sue- Hope you have/had (depending on when you read this) a great week at the cottage!!!

Hope- Hang in there at work! I’m sorry you had such a rotten day. I’ve had those days at well and they can be pretty miserable. I hope you have a better day tomorrow!!

Eva- Congrats on signing up for Wine and Dine! Wow, that’s a really quick trip. I’m sure you’ll be ready by then if you’re already up to 7 miles. I can’t give any advice on whether or not you should take Gage since I have no kids, but I’m sure it will work out either way you decide.

AFM, I’m sure the anonymous nature contributes to the rudeness too...I just don't understand why anyone would want to be that way even if it is anonymous? I ventured over to the other boards because I wanted to see what Disney vacation planning tips were out there. I definitely don’t plan to post on them though after what I’ve seen! It was very insightful!

I ran 4 miles today. It went ok. Nice run….aside from almost falling off the TM. Not sure exactly what happened there? It seems like I spaced for a minute and somehow tripped up my right foot. I had to grab the bar and balance myself out. I am lucky it wasn’t a lot worse! If it's not one thing it's another....

 

[funwalker]

Good Morning, Team!

Mostly Sunny - High 89°-84% Humidity
with a low of 72° you do not get much relief!
Still no break in the heat for this part of Michigan

Connie-hope all is well with you guys

Dave- Hang in there!

Eva-I have had others say they could not find the pictures.
When you go to my Wall on Face Book do photos show on the left side.
I will try to see what I can do.

WTG-Congratulations on signing up for the Wine & Dine. Is Jordan doing it too?

Gage is a year old? As a grandma – I say ‘share’ and let Grandma enjoy him!!!
He will enjoy WDW so much more when he is a bit older.
Relax and have a Fantastic time being with Jordan!

Hope- Dress $$, Shoes $, Wedding Veil$ - Memories Priceless!
Bummer on work…it is not nice/not an excuse,
but I do think this Hot weather contributes to people’s irritability.

Jennifer-WTG nice runs!

Regina- seriously, thinking about buying the movie-it looks so funny!
Favorite actresses are Sandra Bullock, Meg Ryan, Julia Roberts-
Other : I so agree on the insightful and would rather not be involved either.

Sue- enjoy your week-rest-get ready for your Duathon on Sunday.
It is so exciting – can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the race!

Vicky-Hope your runs are fun and you are able to avoid the extreme heat


Connie & Jon (bruising, broken ribs, foot, & cold), Dave (PF & Left Achilles)
Denise (cold), Jennifer (car accident), Kim (foot), Kirstie (arm), Mary (knee),
Scott (knee surgery scheduled) Vicky (back, calves, stress)

AFM:


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

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Eva – I was laughing with your description of Chop! Mine is not that bad, but she does hide in the closet, and is very unhappy if she is outside during thunder or fireworks (or on a walk when she hears some kind of gun or fireworks.)

I just took the dogs (and Scott) or a short walk around the block this morning. Kali had to be dragged, I think the 8 miles yesterday was a bit too much for her. Kali was fine once she started, and she was really happy when we made the turn to just go around the block and not the opposite way for a longer walk! Very hot here today, we got the lawn mowed early, but it was already over 90 at 11am. I think we will spend the rest of the day inside!

Pixie dust to all who are in need!

Have a great day all!

 

[Motomiker]

Hi Kids,

I'm making my first post from my new laptop, and boy is it fast! (Haven't slept yet today). I'm also in the middle of eleven days at work, and 23 out of 25! So, no workout for me today. 17 miles total this week.
I couldn't wait until tomorrow to play with the new toy.
I am going to make a constant effort to train for the Wine and Dine, starting Monday. It's time to get serious again! As Dave says, time to get my Grrrrr on!

Regina~ Liz said yes to doing the Princess. I'll have to double check if it's our weekend to work (they never change). So it looks like I might need something pink to where!

Eva~ I'll be at the Wine and Dine also, maybe we can all meet up!

Hope~ I've had many days in retail like yours! You are not alone! I always wonder what the rude people are like at home. Most, I think, are miserable there too.

Dave~ hang in there! You will train again, and we will race together someday! (Maybe in the dirt and mud) By the way, I haven't told many people this, but Liz's pet name for me is Polar Bear. I work in the frozen section at the store, and I guess I'm built like a bear. (It couldn't have anyting to do with my disposition.....)

Jennifer~ Good to hear from you!

Lynn~ Nice, long walks!

Sue~ Good luck at your race!

Hi to everyone else! Mike

 

[windwalker]

I had a letter in the mailbox form my lawyer with a letter from my ex's lawyer, we are going to settle and get closure.

I will be broke as a church mouse for a while but I will be free now to get on with my life and I can start house hunting.

Dave

 

[Hockeychic]

Hey everyone just stopping by for a quick hi, I don't seem to be getting any notices that there are posts here so when I stop by there are so many posts to read and I do read them all but then no time for long posts

Hope everyone is doing great, only have a short 3m on tap for tomorrow then watching the Toronto Indy.

Have a great weekend all.

Kim

 

[Motomiker]

Hi Team,
I ran 4 miles today in 37:29 with a pace of 9:22 a mile. My fastest 4 miler yet.

Dave~ Glad to hear that it will finally be a new start for you.

-Mike

 

[Hockeychic]

Hey Mike that is awesome.