In Search of My Body - Not the One I Ate, VOL 8...It's Never Too Late To Start Again!

[3DisneyKids]

Ok, so here's the report from Coach Michael.

The massage went well and I could feel him releasing a ton of tension in my muscles. So that's a good thing. He says it isn't IT band, but actually my lateral quad (which runs parallel to the IT Band so it is an easy mistake to make). This is actually a better thing as it is easier to deal with a quad than an IT Band.

Lots of information, I'll just spit it all out:

--I have been working my quads hard, not just with running, but all the squats, lunges, biking, and elliptical. That isn't the problem. The problem is that I haven't been working my hams. And I know better. You have to work opposing muscle groups. But I have been so gun-shy after pulling my hammie last year, that I am afraid to work the muscle. So now my quad is rebelling. Coach Michael was *not* happy with me.

--It isn't a bad strain at all. Pretty minor, as far as injuries go.

--I can bike for cross-training at any point. So this is a big deal for me. You know I can't stand doing nothing and just sitting around day after day. So at least there is some working out I can do. But if I do a lot of biking, I have to do some weighted hamstring work as well. (EE--take note. This is for YOU, too. Anytime you do a lot of indoor biking it is all quads. So do some supplemental hamstring work to even things out.)

--Tomorrow (!) I can try a short, slow run and see how it goes. I am psyched, but nervous that it is going to set me back. I haven't run since last Saturday. (Though I did work-out Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday.) For those keeping count, that means I have had THREE days of total rest.

--I am now the proud owner of a foam roller. These are common massage tools for runners (and also for yoga people.) I have to massage the muscle with the foam roller 2x per day.

--TAPE! I am going to get taped up. There is a new tape on the market ($20 per roll) that is supposed to be really helpful. So starting Monday, I am going to run with tape and see if it gives me extra support. The tape lasts (stays on you) for 4-5 days. So Michael is going to tape me up on Thursday before the Half and I'll just have it on for park touring on Friday and Saturday. Totally hard core.

So basically, all good news with some plans in place. This should make me feel more at ease, but honestly, it doesn't. I mean, I still hurt. That hasn't changed. So I'll just take it super slow and easy tomorrow and hope the run goes well.

 

[goofyfan-12]

E - take care of that strain. We need you healthy in three weeks.

10 miles done... 2:23
more importantly, I lived to tell the tale!

 

[poppinspal]

Hey ladies!

It seems like it has been very quiet here today. Just got home from watching a hockey game. I am exhausted and can't wait to sleep! Tomorrow morning (if I get up the guts to do it) I'm going to play in an alumni hockey game at my old college. I'm nervous because some of the people playing will be much better then me. Then the plan is to work a hockey game, then go to a hockey game and then go see a friend of a friends band play a gig for Haiti. Busy day with lots of hockey.

I'm also trying to decide if I'm going to drink as I'm so close to having lost 10 pounds and I don't want to blow it all in one night of drinking. I know the mixed drinks I usually pick are a killer for calories so I'm trying to at least have a plan of what I'd drink. The weird part for me is I'm not so sure I'd mind skipping out on drinks, right now it seems I'm so focused that I'm not sure I want to have any drinks. Does that make sense?

Oh and for all of you who watched the Olympics tonight I hope it was good, I'm hoping it's online soon because I love the Olympics!!

E- I guess that was good news, at least it's not as bad as you thought it might be. Get healthy soon!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

E - take care of that strain. We need you healthy in three weeks.

10 miles done... 2:23
more importantly, I lived to tell the tale!

10 Miles in 2.23 that is awsome. That is a great time

E, 3 days of rest, thats great, I hope your run goes well today.

Meg, Have you tried Miller 64, its a beer and it has 64 calories, its sells well at the resort I work for.

So Alexa had her sleep over, she is up already, I don;t think it went well. Last night the girls were just nit picking each other, They both had school and I am hoping they were just tired. She always plays very nice with this little girl, and she has sleeped over at her house a few weeks ago.
I sure hope they play nice today. Cross your finger for me.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

My opinion is to go with one of the Polar brand watches. They have a less expensive option, I think about $60-ish. But even within the brand of Polar, they have several different models all of which have different bells and whistles. I think Nancy has one that she loves, right?

I have the polar F6. Kind of a mid-range watch. Does exactly what I want it to do, without being overly techno-geeky with technology which I totally wouldn't use.

http://www.amazon.com/Polar-Womens-...ef=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1266064404&sr=8-1

10 miles done... 2:23
more importantly, I lived to tell the tale!

Amazing workout Paula!

I sure hope they play nice today. Cross your finger for me.

Good luck with that, Jo


Megan - I lost your quote. Just wanted to say YES! I can understand being "on" and feeling good and not wanting the alcohol! I'm curious what you ended up doing. I had 1 1/2 glasses of wine last night - small, normal glasses not my typical goblet sized tankard of wine. Probably 6 ish ounces total. I'm feeling a tad sluggish this morning and it leaves me feeling like the wine wasn't necessarily worth it.


Busy Saturday ahead for me. Boot camp, costume frenzy, then Becca is singing in a show tonight & tomorrow night. One of the groups that she is in is doing a fundraiser for a medical clinic in Africa. They do this every year around Valentines Day and the money they raise basically pays the salary for one Doctor for the entire year.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Hey ladies!


I'm also trying to decide if I'm going to drink as I'm so close to having lost 10 pounds and I don't want to blow it all in one night of drinking. I know the mixed drinks I usually pick are a killer for calories so I'm trying to at least have a plan of what I'd drink. The weird part for me is I'm not so sure I'd mind skipping out on drinks, right now it seems I'm so focused that I'm not sure I want to have any drinks. Does that make sense?

I get this 100%! Sadly, my husband doesn't, but that's another story! But yes, when my mind is ON and I am really focused, I don't even WANT the booze. And I love my booze.

E - take care of that strain. We need you healthy in three weeks.

10 miles done... 2:23
more importantly, I lived to tell the tale!

AWESOME job on the log run, Paula! WOO HOO! 10 miles! You just did 10 miles. YOU! You are going to ROCK the Half, totally!

Ok, my first run in A WEEK is coming up. Just waiting a couple of hours until it is the warmest part of the day. I'll come back and report.

 

[HockeyKat]

Meg, Have you tried Miller 64, its a beer and it has 64 calories, its sells well at the resort I work for.

So Alexa had her sleep over, she is up already, I don;t think it went well. Last night the girls were just nit picking each other, They both had school and I am hoping they were just tired. She always plays very nice with this little girl, and she has sleeped over at her house a few weeks ago.
I sure hope they play nice today. Cross your finger for me.

I tried Bud Select Premium 55 last night. It wasn't bad. No alcohol to speak of, so if you are looking to get drunk, it isn't for you. However, it didn't taste any worse than any other domestic light beer, to me, and is almost half the calories.

Sorry about the sleepover.

We did get snow last night, but it didn't lay on the roads, just on the trees/lawns.

So, I have 3 choices today.
1) Go do my 10 miles on the treadmill (boo).
2) Suck it up in the cold (~34) and see if the trail is open.
3) Wait until tomorrow (~43), but I have a hockey game also at 6:30.

My shins are still a little sore, as well.

Suggestions? I know E would say #2 but she is hard core.

 

[lisaviolet]

. One of these days everything is bound to come together, right?

Of course Ms. Nancy.

But then again you know I think things are more together than you think they are.

Riley and I are the big Olympic fans in this house, so we will be watching. Jeff could care less.


!

What is wrong with this Jeff guy?

Boot camp. Loved it. And even used it. I have to go back to Jillian's intervals as my gym membership is up and I was laughing on the squats. Just laughing thinking - six inches! WT F!

Hey ladies!

It's been insanely busy at work, but it's finally the weekend. Day 1 on WW is almost over and I have 5 points left for the day! Back to catch up after I spend some time with my kiddos.

Miss you Amiee.

Ok, so here's the report from Coach Michael.

The massage went well and I could feel him releasing a ton of tension in my muscles. So that's a good thing. He says it isn't IT band, but actually my lateral quad (which runs parallel to the IT Band so it is an easy mistake to make). This is actually a better thing as it is easier to deal with a quad than an IT Band.

Lots of information, I'll just spit it all out:

--I have been working my quads hard, not just with running, but all the squats, lunges, biking, and elliptical. That isn't the problem. The problem is that I haven't been working my hams. And I know better. You have to work opposing muscle groups. But I have been so gun-shy after pulling my hammie last year, that I am afraid to work the muscle. So now my quad is rebelling. Coach Michael was *not* happy with me.

--It isn't a bad strain at all. Pretty minor, as far as injuries go.

--I can bike for cross-training at any point. So this is a big deal for me. You know I can't stand doing nothing and just sitting around day after day. So at least there is some working out I can do. But if I do a lot of biking, I have to do some weighted hamstring work as well. (EE--take note. This is for YOU, too. Anytime you do a lot of indoor biking it is all quads. So do some supplemental hamstring work to even things out.)

--Tomorrow (!) I can try a short, slow run and see how it goes. I am psyched, but nervous that it is going to set me back. I haven't run since last Saturday. (Though I did work-out Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday.) For those keeping count, that means I have had THREE days of total rest.

--I am now the proud owner of a foam roller. These are common massage tools for runners (and also for yoga people.) I have to massage the muscle with the foam roller 2x per day.

--TAPE! I am going to get taped up. There is a new tape on the market ($20 per roll) that is supposed to be really helpful. So starting Monday, I am going to run with tape and see if it gives me extra support. The tape lasts (stays on you) for 4-5 days. So Michael is going to tape me up on Thursday before the Half and I'll just have it on for park touring on Friday and Saturday. Totally hard core.

So basically, all good news with some plans in place. This should make me feel more at ease, but honestly, it doesn't. I mean, I still hurt. That hasn't changed. So I'll just take it super slow and easy tomorrow and hope the run goes well.

Good news Erika.

Knees too. Knees can get effed from lack of balance between muscle strength.

10 miles done... 2:23
more importantly, I lived to tell the tale!

Holy cow Batman. Look at this one go.

Oh my Lord - doesn't look good on coming - mainly b/c even if I can I've waited so long to make the decision the flights are climbing from Buffalo - where I have to fly from to get down(March Break we're doing Pittsburgh to save major $$$ on flights so it doesn't climb as much ). But the door will only be closed when I purchase my departure flight. Regardless, I'm so wowed and proud of all of you. Can't wait to hear.

Newbies - I have no/zilch/zip interest in running. Nada.

Hey ladies!



Oh and for all of you who watched the Olympics tonight I hope it was good, I'm hoping it's online soon because I love the Olympics!!
!

I loved it. I was worried b/c nothing can touch Beijing. (Toronto and Beijing were in the last two for the decision that year - I was devastated that we lost on the final vote I was downtown for the announcement ceremony - but so glad in the end b/c it was a spectacular Olympics well besides the undercover bullying of their people re: moving people against their will). So I was glad that they didn't even try to touch it and went for someting different - more emotional. I was surprised no Cirque but maybe closing.

Loved the fiddlers and the floor.

Hey! Did you see my mittens people?

I would have loved to have seen a parade of Jim Carrey, Mike Myers, Dan Akroyd, Martin Short, Eugene Levy. So laughing. Yes I know it's not a comedy fest. But that would have been just priceless. Speaking of priceless I thought the last arm not coming up for lighting was quite the moment.


Liz - did I dream that your parents are there? Did I dream that? No I couldn't have.

I have the polar F6. Kind of a mid-range watch. Does exactly what I want it to do, without being overly techno-geeky with technology which I totally wouldn't use.

http://www.amazon.com/Polar-Womens-...ef=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1266064404&sr=8-1


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Yeah I always look for the basic ones and get annoyed if I can't find one. So decide if you adore bells and whistles or not.

I get this 100%! Sadly, my husband doesn't, but that's another story!
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1) Go do my 10 miles on the treadmill (boo).
.

Hysterical add on.

Well me - I had to go back to Jillan. Haven't done her in a month because I was at the gym. I turn one of her tapes into an hour. And quite frankly maybe I'm tired because I cried so much/emotionally wiped in the last couple of days but it was interesting to note how hard it seemed coming back to it. That's good!!!

Off to Olympic watching. Yes.

 

[lisaviolet]

Kelly - get this.

Little puppy Buble was on the Today show Friday morning. And he's ready to go on before commercial. And he's standing there with female fans and says - are you ready? - he says to the camera as they go to commercial - "You all look sexy! I can see you in the monitor!"

And then he sings "Georgia on my Mind" in his hometown for the Canadian Olympics. What's wrong with the Buble? Even Matt Lauer thought it was hysterical.

Hope things are getting better Kelly. Thinking about you.

 

[HockeyKat]

Lisa, if you can get to RDU by Wed at noon-2PM, you have a ride. I should be back at RDU by Tues afternoon, but, there is also a SW ding fare right now for $69 each way RDU-MCO.

on everything else.

 

[adsrtw]

Hey everybody. It's date night with my kids. At Applebee's and I am eating all my broccoli. Going to see Percy Jackson tonight too.

 

[HockeyKat]

I did 9 miles on the TM. 2:00:15. Got kicked out, because they were closing, or I would have done 10.

I will do 11.5 on Thurs AM, as long as the weather cooperates.

 

[adsrtw]

I'm going to be spending a fortune at the movies this year. Alice, karate kid, cats & dogs, marmaduke. Oh bother!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Hi!

Kat and Paula - AWESOME!!!

Lisa - my inlaws are there. Staying at Rob and Richelle's. Loving it. Richelle is shopping for Roots hoodies for me, for my inlaws to buy. Gotta love a friend on the inside!

Just back from Valetine's Day date. Pops symphony. Left after intermission. We were easily the youngest there by 30 years. Good dinner, nice tunes, but not worth staying for the rest of the performance. Must sleep for my 10 miles tomorrow!

 

[poppinspal]

Evening everyone!

So I played in my alumni hockey game this morning and we had... seven people in total to skate. We played half ice, four on three. It was a quick hour and a half of hockey. I then went to lunch with the women who played, then worked a hockey game and then went as a fan to a game. It was a lot of hockey today.

I appreciate everyone's suggestions for drinks. I ended up bailing on my friends tonight. Not only did I not want to lose focus by drinking but I am so exhausted I decided I'm really long over due for a good nights sleep. I hate being at the bar when I'm this tired.

Oh I almost forgot to share my feel good moment of the day! I know this is one place where people might appreciate this. Its been years since I've had to shower after hockey games and I forgot what it can be like when you're showering all together. So I was a bit embarrassed as I'm heavier then I was last time I showered with a team. I take off my towel to get in the shower and... my not so little stomach I'd developed is definitely almost gone! I'm so thankful it seems to be one place I'm really loosing weight. So while I still didn't love flaunting my naked body around, I wasn't feeling as bad after that. I kind of gave myself a mental hug.

Okay now I'm really going to bed. I'll catch up with you all tomorrow.

 

[HockeyKat]

Meg, that's great!! And what a great workout! Sounds like a great day to me, but then again, I *love* hockey.

If you ever want to come play a tournament down here, let me know! Our league is mixed-skill, and all women.

I forget... how much do you have to lose?


Liz, glad you had a good V-day night! LOL at the youngest by 30 years thing.


I just iced my shins, then had about an hour of hot tub time, and I feel great. Then again, that could be the 4 Bud Select 55s. Only 210 calories, though!! I don't really have much of a buzz, as they are pretty low calorie.

I peeked at the scale this AM and it said really good things to me. Here's to hoping I can have a repeat of that on Monday.


Hope everyone is having a great weekend!!

 

[adsrtw]

I'm coming in at 21 points for the day. I might have a SF frozen cocoa slush later (hot cocoa made with 1/2 water 1/2 soy slender, frozen and then shaved).

 

[AKASnowWhite]

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY GODDESSES!

I weighed in this morning because tonight's food is going to be so very uncertain. Becca has another show tonight and then we're going to an after-party for the performers. So, I might use today as my official weekly weight because I was down .5 I'm pretty happy about that, because this week I had allowed myself a little more slack and backed off just a bit. I've got so many things going on right now that I mentally and physically need to be at the top of my game. So far it seems to be working for me.

No workout for me today. Sunday is my day of rest Well, sorta. As much as I ever really *rest*

Hope everyone has a fabulous day!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

EE - I love your signature addition

 

[Ronda93]

Good morning goddesses. I did the DIS Valentine's Day Virtual 10k. I don't have the time, but will get it added later. All in the 12:30-12:40 range.

Paula - way to go on the 10! Good pace. You are going to love this!

E - My next half is April 11. St Louis. Better to arrive undertrained (which you're not by any measure) than hurt. Take it easy.

Meg - it's sometimes the things we suddenly realize (shower) that speak the loudest. Those moment are great - glad you had one.

Speaking of St Louis, that's where we are now. We're visiting DGF's mom and sizing up her condition and what can happen next. I know her sister is glad to have the break. She's also in St Louis, but lives/works about 40 minutes from mom.

We will go home today. Sue's mom has really enjoyed visiting with Gus, her dachshund. He's been staying with us. He can visit right down to her room. Yesterday D and Gus napped together while DGF worked on homework. I took the chance to visit my brother and his family for a few hours. The kids are growing fast!

I am excited and jealous of the princess halfers. It's going to be great!

Gonna run. Thanks everyone for the best wishes for Sue, me and her mom.

Ronda