Hakuna Matata - Streaking through the Hot August Nights

[windwalker]

Kimmer that bought with PF set me back a long way also. I'll be doing the half in Sept but it will not be a fast one. I have the state games two weeks after and that's much more important to me. I have to win at state to go to the nationals next year in Houston.

Vicky you are doing great, I think next year will be amazing for you, that's your Panda prediction and Panda is never wrong. So it is written so it shall be.

Our nest hunt begins tomorrow at 11am, Sally and I are excited. The house I posted is a contender but there are several more very nice ones.

I'm headed home tonight after i work 12 hrs today, i hate that 2 hr drive after but good to sleep in my own bed. Then after 5 hrs sleep I'll be up to meet my race walkers and do a 6 mile training walk. Just enough time to clean up and meet Sally and the real estate agent.

Have a great week guys.

Dave

 

[funwalker]

Good Morning, Team!

Mostly Sunny / High of 82°; Humidity 88%

Running Warehouse 72 hour 20% Off Sale!
Offer Ends August 28th

Kim-

Regina- WTG finishing your 11-miler.
No bugs -that is such a blessing!
You are so right it is stress related. I knew the moment
during the massage it happened. I was drinking lots of water.

AFM:



Connie (back, & foot),
Dave (PF & Left Achilles), Emily (bruised calf), Kim (foot),
Lynn (foot), Mary (knee), Mike (hip), Sallee (surgery Tuesday),
Scott (recovering from knee surgery), Vicky (ankle, & stress)


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

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hi everyone!

Margie - How's your cold? Are you feeling better? The girl at work who sits beside me was telling me about Oil of Oregano. It's an antioxidant and has antibacterial properties too. She was telling me that if you take it when you're feeling sick, it's suppose to help with your recovery. It smells like salad dressing You take a couple of drops in your orange juice or water and you should start feeling better in a few hours. I think you can find it in the vitamin section of the drugstore or in any health food store. Hope you're feeling better soon!!

Dave - Thanks for that! What a crazy year! I'm looking forward to a fresh start! Safe travels tonight! That's a long drive after a long shift... Good luck house hunting tomorrow! Post some more links to the houses if you can

Kim - I saw the rain in the afternoon and just hoped it would go away or stop by the time the race started. It was dry until I finished and then it started up again! I was looking for you and Mike out on course but figured that the rain kept you out of the city. Take your measurements so that you'll see the progress that your body is making between now and January! Hope DMIL is feeling better soon

Emily - WTG on your 8 miler! You're doing the DL 1/2 right? Are you out in California? 100F sounds too hot - it's only in the last week or so that it's started to cool down where we are. The humidity is still high but the temps have come down. I've seen those flying machine competitions on TV - they look like a lot of fun! Were you and DH competing or just watching?

Regina - That's great news on the volunteer program! Keep us posted and let us know how it goes Good job on the 11 miler! I find the first time you try any LR distance, it's always tough. By the time you start training for the Princess, 11 miles will feel like a piece of cake! Ice your knee even if you feel like it doesn't need it, it does help. I also use the tensor braces for my ankles and knees too (not when I'm running). It just helps your body to keep your joints aligned if that makes sense. Will check out your FB pics when I'm done posting!

Elizabeth - I've used the Higdon intermediate plans to train for most of my races (except the 30K). He does keep the mileage pretty high. I was told for my full to switch to his beginner's plan because of the high mileage. I still can't run more than 8 miles continuous (and I haven't done that in a while either). I'm a big fan of the run/walk intervals!

Mike - How was Liz's tri? Can't wait to hear about it

Lynn/Scott - You guys have a huge barn!! Good job on organizing it! That looks like a huge undertaking. When do you leave for DL?

Sue - Still at the cottage? I haven't found any deals yet for A/C or WJ. Looks like they're only discounting bookings into mid-December right now. I'll keep you posted if I find anything.

Eva - How's training going for W&D? I still haven't seen a posting for the next WISH shirt order. I hope we haven't missed it.

AFM - Thanks for all the congrats on my race! I'm still feeling pretty good about it

Went to the gym for my training sessiion last night. More core work and some band exercises as well. I tried some one legged push ups which actually weren't as hard as they looked. My PT also threw in some ladder exercises to try and give me more power when I run. Of course with me, it's more about coordination and balance - I have neither We also did some exercises to try and strengthen my glutes so my hamstrings wouldn't be as tight.

I'm going to try and get out with the running group tomorrow and do some light mileage. The half marathon group is going out for hills which I want to do but am not sure how I'll do on them after the weekend race.

I've got some open houses appointments planned for the weekend too but they keep changing. A lot of properties that I picked out keep getting sold. Haha! Isn't it suppose to be a buyer's market? But I'm being patient and there seems to be a lot of stuff out there.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Vicky – great race report! And Congrats again! We leave for DL half on the 2nd.

Regina – the refinishing project is on hold for a bit – ran out of sandpaper, got more sandpaper, but we spent the weekend cleaning out the barn, now I have to get house clean for office party Scott is hosting on Thursday. Maybe Friday I can get back to it. Sounds like you are really busy with stuff – good luck with your 5K walk/run project at work!

Emily – I will have to do some research on the Alaskan cruise ports – but that cruise seems so far away! Are you saying the temps in Anaheim are in the 100’s???? We will be there shortly for the DL half – will you be there then?

Kim – Somehow it seems that crosstraining in the way of chores does not translate into better walking.

Dave – good luck house hunting!

AFM – short walk this morning with the dogs, as soon as I am off here, will get in a good bike ride – then off for an oil change in the car and house cleaning when I get home.

Pixie dust to all who are in need!

Have a great day all!

 

[wilbur]

Good Afternoon Team!

Vicky, Nice race result
My coworker is also an oil of oregano user. She's an over indulger(sp) in terms of vitamins/ holistic/ naturopathic remedies. She actually puts the oil drops under her tongue not into water etc. Last winter she over did it on the oil & ended up burning the inside of her mouth from over use.
I just want to get this airfare booked. 1 less thing to think about.

Margie, Feel better soon!

Lynn, We are in the early planning stages for Alaska in 2012. We wouldn't be doing Disney if it's even offered. Too many choices & I'm the one left doing all the research for the group.

Kim, Hope your mom is on the mend soon!

Sounds like everyone is getting in some great miles & training. Have a great day..........Sue

 

[loveTink79]

I'm Liz, Mike's wife. I hope it's OK if I join the team? Mike got me all signed on and I'm excited to hear how everyone's races are going. Good Luck to all.

 

[Hockeychic]

Thanks everyone for the wishes for my DMIL, she is having some tests done on her heart, should know more late this week...I hope.

Welcome Liz and congrats on your TRI!!!!

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Welcome Liz! Now we can talk directly to you and not thru Mike!

Sue - have fun planning for Alaska - we do the Disney Cruises because we can use our DVC points for them (at least we could in the past - but that is a different story).

Kim - pixie dust for your DMIL!

I am on early today because I decided since it was cool (45) this morning, to eat breakfast before my walk, I cannot dawdle too long, because it will heat up fast, the high is supposed to be 85 today.

Pixie dust to all in need!

Have a great day all!

 

[Hockeychic]

Thanks Lynn, enjoy your walk!!

 

[funwalker]

Liz

But we felt like you were all ready part of our Team!

We are so eager to read your TRI Race Report.​

 

[funwalker]

Kim,
I am so sorry I missed the post on your DMIL!
Will be praying that everything is okay and the test finds the problems.​

 

[es45]

Hello, everyone,

Kim, sending good wishes to your DMIL.

Welcome, Liz!

I loved my run this morning with the lower humidity and temperature. I'm ready for summer to end....

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hi everyone!

Kim - for MIL. I hope everything's okay! Keep us posted!

Liz -

Lynn - WTG on your early morning walk! Aside from the warmer weather, sometimes it's nice just to get the miles out of the way early on!

Have a great day everyone!

 

[Motomiker]

Hi Team,

Margie~ It sounds like you have been under the weather for a while now, How are you feeling today?

Dave~ I'm glad that Sally is doing okay! How is the house hunting going? I liked the one you listed here. Prices seem much cheaper there!

Vicky~ Great race! I loved the report also!


The weather has finally cooled off here. High of 75 degrees today. What a difference! I ran 3.1 on Friday with a pace of 9:33 and today I RAN 12 MILES for my longest run ever! My pace was 10:13 a mile. My left hip is really sore again. I think I might have tendonities as it was fine at the beginning of the run. I noticed that as I change my stride, it affects how much it flares up. I was squawking at the end of the run. It was a morale boost to go the distance. I feel better about the upcoming Wine and Dine! I'll just have to rest it more, I guess.

Liz did great in her first triathalon over the weekend. I'm really proud of her and more than a little jealous! Now that she is on our team, you should be able to read her race report soon!
It was hard for her to get on our old PC as it was in our bedroom and with my working nights, I was always sleeping while she was home. With our laptop, she can go mobile inside the house while I'm snoozin'. Technology is a wonderful thing!

To those of you who need it, many wishes for a recovery from injuries.
Train on, Mike

 

[loveTink79]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. I can't wait to get to know everyone.

The weather for my tri was sunny and upper sixties. I had the perfect day. i had my son Robert and my wonderful husband there cheering me on. My run was my strongest leg and my swim was the weakest. I was hoping to finish in about 2 hrs and instead finished in 1:41:12!! All less than 1yr after having my ACL replaced.

Best wishes for all with up coming races. I hope that any one with injuries recovers quickly.

Liz

 

[Hockeychic]

DMIL goes for a angiogram (sp) today so we should know alot more today or tomorrow. Again thank you all!!!

 

[windwalker]

Good morning guys.

I'm finally coming up for air, life is pretty much a whirlwind right now. All in a good way but still WOW.

After 4 hours sleep and then a hard 5 mile training walk we house hunted all day. The house that I posted was already on contract but we did find another that interests us. It borders a hube farm and the view from the deck is amazing.

I had 10 hours sleep last night and feel like a new panda, now it's time to clean up and start all over again.

Dave

 

[MaryJ]

Hi team!

I am with DH in Houston. We arrived yesterday. It's a business trip for him, but since he had a voucher for a free flight, I got to come along. He will be in meetings today, so I'm just going to hang out in our room and catch up on knitting. Brought some DVD's so I will catch up on those as well. Went out to dinner at a lovely seafood restaurant last night. Great crabcakes there! Then did a little shopping. Got lost trying to find the parking garage, but finally made it back to our motel!

Went to the fitness center here and ran on the DM. Felt good to get moving again. Plan to go again tomorrow before we leave. Might work with the weights for some cross training.

Kim...Hope all goes well for your DMIL.

Liz...I know I'm a little late, but let me say welcome to our team as well!

 

[funwalker]

Good Afternoon, Team!

Sunny / High of 74°; Humidity 93%
The heat and humidity has been unbelievable this year!
It is so nice that it is starting to cool off at night now.

Running Warehouse 72 hour 20% Off Sale!
Offer end August 28th

Connie- must be off on a vacation with Jon.
Hope you guys are having a great time!
We miss you

Dave- We are so happy for you!

Kim- hope the news is good for your DMIL

Liz-Congratulation on a Great Race?

Lynn- WTG nice walk!

Mary-How wonderful...enjoy!

Mike-WTG nice run!

Regina-

Scott-how is your knee?

Vicky-

AFM: Everyone - wee bit better this morning-



Connie (back, & foot),
Dave (PF & Left Achilles), Emily (bruised calf), Kim (foot),
Lynn (foot), Mary (knee), Mike (hip), Sallee (surgery Tuesday),
Scott (recovering from knee surgery), Vicky (ankle, & stress)


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! It's a fly-by today.

Liz, Welcome!!!!!!! Congrats on your great race!

Another beautiful day. I can't believe that Aug. is almost over.

Have a great day everyone..........Sue