Hakuna Matata - Streaking through the Hot August Nights

[Pudge_The_Fish]

Hello Team! I hope everyone is having a good week. Not much going on for me the past few days. Went to the running store tonight and got a running waist pack.

Have a great day!
Emily

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Kind of quiet here this morning, or my computer has not picked up posts since yesterday

Mike - we always travel just before a race, but we do it so that we can still have a small bit of high altitude conditioning. We lose it really quickly, but for those first 2 or 3 days, we have alot of excess energy when we travel to sea level.

Hi to everyone else!

We just did a short walk this morning, 1.29 miles, but I plan a good bike ride later.

Have a great day all!

 

[funwalker]

Good Morning, Team!

Partly Sunny; Windy; High 84°- 64% Humidity
Dew Point is higher than the humidity (?)
The humidity has been extreme this week-hope it breaks soon.

Connie-who is doing the work on the remodel project?

Emily-Yeah! New Stuff!

Kim-okay does this 'Taste of Danforth' have anything to do with Food!

Lynn-WTG on your 6-miler and yes, sometimes we just need
those nice short walks!
Have a great bike ride. I have forgotten to pull my foot out of
those cages twice...Not Good. I am afraid to try the lock ins.

Mike-WTG catching up on sleep is very important!

Scott-Take Care- Be Patient, Slow and Easy.

Sue-Hummm vacation and New Stuff!
Boys love the sprinkler toys and wading pool on the deck
and the plants get watered.
I even hosed off after my walk the other night.

Vicky-Glad you are feeling better!
Do you like the new trainers?



Connie (back, & foot),
Dave (PF & Left Achilles), Emily (bruised calf), Jennifer (car accident),
Kim (foot), Kirstie (arm), Mary (knee),
Scott (recovering from knee surgery) Vicky (cold, ankle, & stress)

AFM: Gym this morning-DM speed laps; Lower Body Workout; Stretching
2-active little guys today.


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

 

[Piglet24]

Hey everyone!

Elizabeth- I’m glad you enjoyed your run! We are glad you are back!

Mike- I’m impressed you can function on such little sleep. I’m pretty sure I would be a total grump if I got less than 6 hours. Ok, well just let us know where you want to eat and when and we’ll be there. I just hope it’s not too early! That’s a bummer you’re not quite off the meds yet.

Emily- Thanks! Now that your leg is feeling better have you been able to increase your mileage at all? What kind of waist pack did you get?

Vicky- Thanks! I’m sure the reservations were somehow my fault for not asking the right questions. It’s ok though. I think it’s too late now anyway, or would be too much of a hassle to fix so I’ll just remember for next time! Do the live characters come around to you at the tables or do you have to go see them? Well you know what they say…better to be undertrained than over-trained right? What kind of poodle mix did you see? I think for our W&D weekend we’re just going with Tony’s Town Square, Sci-Fine Dine In, 1900 Park Fare and Boma’s. Otherwise, we’ll stick with off site stuff or CS this trip. But I definitely want to check out Pecos Bills now and the Dole Whip! I’m glad you’re feeling good about the new trainers and that the cold is finally going away!!

Connie- What kind of renovation/remodel?

Scott- I’m glad your PT session went well and that recovery is going well so far.

Sue- Sounds like you had a great long weekend! What kind of running shoes did you get?

Lynn- It seems like your training’s going well!

Margie- What kind of DM speed laps did you do?

AFM, my diligent checking on the Five Fingers finally paid off! One of the local outdoorsy type stores just got a shipment in so on Tuesday we went and bought a pair for both DH and I. Am very happy about that, now just have to get used to them. I also ran 4 miles today and maintained about an 11:19 pace the whole time. DH walked beside me on the TM because his calves were sore from running in his Five Fingers. That’s about all going on over here. Hope everyone has a fantastic Friday!

 

[Hockeychic]

Margie, yes Taste of the Danforth is a annual Greek Food Festival however there are many different nationalities there and we get to sample the good for a few bucks. Actually is it actually like Food and Wine Festival of Toronto

Toronto is also my DD's 18th birthday...jees I just got over my oldest turning 21 and now my baby is 18

Mike we usually go in the Thursday before a race to get expo over and done with but this year we are coming in on the Wed for a bit of extra magic. The only reason we are doing Tonga Toast on Thursday before expo is that we will still have the rental vehicle and Poly takes to long to get to from POP. Then we will drop off the rental vehicle and head straight to expo.

Have a awesome Friday all.

 

[funwalker]

Good Morning, Team!

Mostly Sunny; High 79°- 84% Humidity

Hummm either everyone slept in or they are running late

Connie- when does the remodel project start?

Dave-must be you hare adjusting to the schedule changes?
Hope you are able to get in a few walks.
How is Sally?

Kim- Hummm Greek Food Festival.
They use some unusual spices-do you have a favorite Greek food?

DD's 18th birthday. They grow up so fast.

Lynn-did you get a bike ride in last night?
DL is getting close

Mike-how is Liz doing?
Getting Close! 22nd Liz -Triathlon on in Pleasant Prairie WI

Regina- WTG nice run & pace!
Let us know how you like the Five Fingers.
I am a walker so my doing speed work on the DM would be WAY different from yours…
warm up-then I start doing the 30 second increases between
4.0-4.5mph and between 4.5 -5.0mph hold 1 minute with inclines.
I hold the 12-mintue mile pace for as long as I can then start back down.
I LIKE the 15 minute pace.
I walk because I enjoy it, so my goal is always never more than the
15-minute pace not speed. I ONLY do speed work to make that pace fun & easy.

Scott-Update Report on the Recovery is Past Due!

Vicky- are you feeling up to joining the running group tonight?
Has you lunch Running Buddy came back from vacation?



Connie (back, & foot),
Dave (PF & Left Achilles), Emily (bruised calf), Jennifer (car accident),
Kim (foot), Kirstie (arm), Mary (knee),
Scott (recovering from knee surgery) Vicky (cold, ankle, & stress)

AFM: Gym this morning-DM speed laps; Stretching; Upper Body Workout;
Just Brady today-


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

 

[windwalker]

Hi Y'all.

Feeling wickedly good today, stress is melting away and I'm moving forward. I had a great training walk this morning, i've lost some fitness but no foot pain at all. I will live through this.

Sally is good, thanks for asking, she has a hysterectomy coming up on the 17th so she is stressed about that and her car is having over heating problems but she is ok. Life's little nigglies in the way but still good.

Dave

 

[bunnyfoo]

Good morning team! Happy Friday!

Kim - I remember being your DD age and sleeping in until 2 or 3 PM I'm going to try and head out to the Taste of the Danforth on Sunday so you'll have to fill me in on where the best tasting stuff is.

Margie - I worked out with the new physio yesterday Tyler. He's nice - I would have liked a tougher workout since I haven't worked out since last Monday but it was pretty good. I tried the side plank for the first time in a long time - managed to do 45 seconds on each side x2. Definitely not like you and Regina's 2 minute planks. Got a little bit of heckling from one of the other trainer's there. He and his client are always in the gym at the same time we are so I think it's a little bit of "don't let the girls beat you" sort of thing. Yup, running buddy is back - we're going for lunch today instead of running! Friday's my rest day.

Regina - Congrats on your new shoes! You'll have to take a picture of you wearing them. Are you going to run the 1/2 in them? I'm pretty sure the characters at 1900 PF will come over to your table. If you go onto the other boards, they'll probably have a list of funny questions you can ask them. I know if you get Chip and Dale mixed up, they pretend to get all upset.

Lynn - How was your bike ride? Is everything ok with your pups? I did you figure out what was spooking them during the walks?

Mike - For the January marathon, I usually leave on a Wednesday as well. Just in case there are weather related problems and we get grounded for a day or two. But I'd rather have the extra time to spend in the parks at the end of the trip too!

AFM - I had my physio reassessment yesterday and my new physio gave me some strengthening exercises for my left arm and my ankle. He said there was something (a bone I think) on my left side that was very "walked on" - he felt that was causing the strain and aches in my ankle area. We did a short training session afterward - lunges with weights, side planks and balancing exercises. I'm going to work out with him again on Monday and will ask if we can pick up the deadlifting or intensity again.

Not much planned for this weekend - one more long long run before I taper next week. The cold is finally starting to leave. I was a little worried when other people said they had their colds for 3 weeks Will try to hit the Taste of the Danforth on Sunday so it should be fun!

Have a great day everyone!

 

[wilbur]

Good Morning Team!

Regina, I'm an Alchemy(Mizuno) lover. Very hard to find here. The new version is just out & I will give them a test drive on Sat.
Are you at 1900 PF for dinner? I think Cinderella is in the lobby & the step-sis etc tour the room. Have you been to Boma before? Bkst or dinner? One of my fav. restaurants & at my favourite resort.

Kim & Vicky, Have a great time at the Tof the D. Don't eat too much.

Regina mentioned having a Dole Whip. I must ask. Am I the only Dole Whip disliker out there? For years all I heard about was Dole Whips are the best things ever. Finally tried one. Blech!!!!!!!!! & I love pineapple.

Have a great weekend everyone. Enjoy your training.........Sue

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Connie – I’m with you on the “clipless” clip pedals. The problem I have when I do a short walk, is the next longer walk I feel like I have to learn to walk all over again, I seem to do better when I keep walking at least 3 miles a day – but I never seem to do that. And Scott never does anything slow and easy!

Regina – great job on your 4 miles!

Margie – yes, I got a 10 mile ride in yesterday afternoon, this time I went down the road instead of loops around the neighborhood, and it went a lot faster, I just have to stay on paved roads on the new bike, so that limits where I can go from home since most of our roads are dirt and gravel.

Dave – glad to hear you so upbeat!

Vicky – the pups have been good lately, the older one (Kali) does not like the longer walks any more, but she still does fine on them, she is just really happy when we turn towards home. Taiya, the younger one, has been fine, she got over whatever pain was making her yelp. There have been no gun shots, or nail guns going off on our walks lately, so no trying to sprint for home. Have fun at the Taste of Danforth!

Sue – yes, I think you must be the only one who does not like Dole Whip!

Kim – have fun at the Taste of Danforth!

I made it thru my last really long walk before DL! I make it 11 miles today – the dogs accompanied me for the first 6 – then I dropped them off at home and went on my own for the next 5. I will miss a long walk next week as I will be out of town (heading to Calif to help my brother move out of my Dad’s house, as closing on it should be before the end of the month). I get to start tapering now. Today I need to go get some books on CD from the library for the trip out to CA, and vote as I will miss election day here.

Pixie dust to all who are in need!

Have a great day all!

 

[Steffwalks]

Hey Everybody!

Sue - When you are the winemaker, you can do anything you like to the wine. It can be super sweet or drier! It can have extra flavors like smoke, spice or chocolate or not! I haven't made watermelon wine before. This is 100% watermelon wine. It is all watermelon juice and sugar. I have already had the fermentations stuck twice because the watermelon juice goes bad easily. It's hard to keep the juice the lowest temperature possible while still keeping the yeast working. I will let you know how it turns out!

DOLE WHIP - I wouldn't buy it again. Had one in January for the first time. Won't bother, again. That means, SUE, you aren't the only one.

Lynn - I always feel like I have to learn to sit again after a long walk. I don't seem to bend anymore! I think a three mile is a nice stretch of the legs, but not a stressful one!

Kim and Vicky - have a great time tasting things. Wish I could go along too!

Regina - Hope you love the new shoes!

Remodel - Remodel project - We have an attached garage, which was originally a small army barracks hut. There is a wall that separates the attachment in half, lengthwise. On the "inside" there is a useless room. You have to walk through it to get to the 3/4 bath and laundry room in the very back. The other side is the garage side, and it is narrow but quite long. Handy if you happened to have two micro cars, but useless for 3/4 ton 4x4 trucks. We are going to take out the center wall, move the laundry room to the opposite side, enlarge the bathroom, enclose the garage door and then put a wall in separating the laundry and bathroom from the larger room only it will run the width of the room instead of the length. Sounds like trouble ahead, to me!

Dave - Hey! You sound happy! Loving your new project, got your ducks in a row, and all that, I see! I think you should try the anti-inflammatory diet. You can find it at: www.drweil.com/drwecs/pyramid/press-foodptramid.html
It has really helped with my tendonitis and pain!

Margie! Hope things are going well for you and Brady. One nice thing about only having one kid, there's just one kid to catch. He can't go in too many directions at once! Great job on your workouts! -- I guess Jon and a guy we hire will be doing the remodel. I try to keep my involvement to being the runner/gopher. I told Jon he couldn't have the guy back who left us in such a bind when he broke himself!

Hey Mike! Be the hunk!

Emily - You can talk to us about anything you want!

Jennifer? Hope? Denise? Everyone???? where are you?????

AFM - yesterday, I went to help my DD begin her move. What is it about actually getting some stuff transferred that seems to make the rest of the move easier? We managed to get her Escalade filled and the 8ft bed on my truck with boxes and stuff. It was a really good start. She was off work and today is her birthday, so we celebrated by moving! Yuck. I picked the garden this morning. It took well over an hour. I gave some away and I will be freezing some. IT will be nice to have this winter.

See ya - Connie

 

[windwalker]

Good morning y'all.

Most of my posts for a while will be drive bys since I'm working so many hours, but I still love y'all.

Connie, thanks for the link. I'm about 90% now, most of my problem now is the loss of fitness from the reduced training. I'm walking without any discomfort at all. I'll be getting new shoes soon to replace the my worn ones.

Everyone have a great weekend.

Dave

 

[DisneyGerry]

Good Morning

Just looking over a Fall 5k schedule

Im signed up for the Disney one in October and see one through Universal--wonder if you get to run through Hogsmead/ Hogswart?

 

[Steffwalks]

Hey Peeps!

Just wanted to let you know that MARGIEwill not be joining in the discussion, this weekend, her monitor died and she can't see what she is saying! She will be back soon!

See ya - Connie

 

[Lynn G]

Good Afternoon Team!

We (the dogs, Scott and me) did a short loop this morning, Scott is walking as fast as I walk already! Then we went to the Farmers Market for it's opening day. We couldn't buy much since we are both going out of town next week, but we had nice scones for breakfast, and bought some roasted chili peppers which we froze. After getting the lawn mowed, we took the mountain bikes out and rode a few laps about the block (4.78 miles) - I still have not figured out how walking around the loop is longer than riding around the loop. Walking 4 laps would be over 5 miles, and riding is less than 5 miles.

Have a good weekend all! Will try to get back tomorrow, but I do not know if I will have any internet service where I will be next week - so I may be scarce for a week.

 

[Hockeychic]

Nope there is another here who does not like dole whips

Sorry behind this morning in posting. Taste of the Danforth was awesome but packed so much earlier then it has in the past we got there about 11AM and didn't leave till 2:30PM.

DD is having a party tonight to celebrate her birthday so going to be a long night for mom and dad

 

[windwalker]

Margie I hope your monitor gets well quickly we need you.

I want a Dole Whip

I start another long week of work tomorrow. This time I'll start rested and know where I'm going.

Your Panda quote today is: Life is good and the more you treasure it the better it gets.

Have a super weekend y'all.

Dave

 

[funwalker]

Good Morning, Team!

Isolated Thunderstorms; Mix of clouds & Sun; High 88°- 78% Humidity
Humidity has started down-

Connie-Congratulations on the weight loss!
Just pack up and come visit me when the remodel project starts

I did get a new LG LED monitor from Sam’s Club last night,
hooked up, but not enough energy left to post.

Hope you and Melissa got in a few Happy Birthday moments during
The busy moving day!

Dave-Good News on the PF issues and the stress levels!

Kim-sounds like you enjoyed the Danforth Festival yesterday.
Did you get any sleep last night?

Lynn-WTG on your 11-miler!
It is always so nice when that last long one is done!

We will miss you this week! Safe Travels

This might be a dumb question but why must you stay
on paved roads with the new bike? My bike has narrow tires
and it is ‘difficult’ to ‘impossible’ to ride on loose sand, but if
packed not too bad. I do ride it on the KalHaven Trail.
Oh, Bother I had problems yesterday changing gears-

Mike-it is a Bummer that Robert does not have
Kids his age in the neighborhood to play with!
I was thinking of Liz last night - how is her training coming?

Regina-have you been able to try out the new shoes?
I am back to doing the reps on the Planks not holding the 2-minute ones.

Scott-sounds like you are more like a machine!
Do not require much sleep, walking as fast as Lynn, biking, shopping,
And mowing the lawn – Jeez, I need a nap!

Sue-Me Too on that Dole Whip-it is too sweet for me.
I would not even take a free one that Connie was
Trying to get rid of!

Vicky- glad you are finally feeling better.
Maybe Tyler will finally get to the root of your problems and your ankle
Will improve! I also agree with him on the workouts you have to
Go slower when you have been off for a while! Hard to do when you
Fell like you can do more but it is not very wise.
Enjoy Danforth Festival!



Connie (back, & foot),
Dave (PF & Left Achilles), Emily (bruised calf), Jennifer (car accident),
Kim (foot), Kirstie (arm), Mary (knee),
Scott (recovering from knee surgery) Vicky (cold, ankle, & stress)

AFM: Saturday 6.1miler with Nikki at 7:AM; quick shower changed clothes
then out at 9:AM for a 12.9 bike ride…muscles okay but it totally depleted my energy!
Rest Day today...
Now on the run to get out the door for Worship Service!



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

 

[windwalker]

Good morning team.

Welcome back Margie.

I'm getting ready to flee up to paducah Ky for another adventure in overtime. After finally settling with ex wife, overtime is a very good thing. I know no other way to recover than the old school way, work more.

We will begin the house hunting this month after Sally has her hysterectomy next week. I hope to be able to find some property at a reasonable price since I hear it's a buyer's market.

Training hasn't been as regular as I would have liked but it should get better this week. At least I'm not hurting any more. My endurance has suffered with the time away from the miles.

Have a great Sunday y'all.

Dave

 

[Steffwalks]

Good morning!

I see I couldn't beat Margie and Dave up this morning!

Margie - Welcome back! How do you like that new Monitor? I haven't bought any LG anythings, but I have heard they are pretty good. -- Melissa and I and the kids did have fun, despite the moving stuff. I took them out to lunch and she got a birthday dessert. She loves brownies. I avoided eating any by calling it poison! She bought herself and the kids new boots because of the great sale going on.

Lynn - did you have learn to sit all over again after the 11 miles? You sound like you are all ready to go! Congrats! You've come a long way, baby!

Dave - Did Erica sell the house you guys had together? Is that why the kids had to get out? Did she lose her mind? Glad to hear you are recovering from your pain. Take a look at the anti-inflammatory diet, anyway. It's a perfect diet for athletes, anyway!

Happy Birthday, Kim's daughter! I hope it was some fun for Mom and Dad, to!!

Sue - by my count, you are definitely NOT alone in your dislike of a Dole Whip. There appears to be 4 of us! We are definitely in the minority, or so it seems. I would much rather have had the homemade chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches, but Disney decided it was too many calories and won't sell them anymore. I guess we aren't responsible for ourselves!

Gerry - Welcome back! Hope you find a great race!

AFM - Yup, I lost one more pound. Probably doesn't seem like a big deal to most, but with the thyroid problems that I have, it's REALLY big deal for me! Mowed for 2.5 hours yesterday and still have a good 2 hours today. No riding mowers at our house. I don't even use the self propelled one!

See ya - Connie