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

[lisaviolet]

I want to have a drama driven daughter. I'm so short changed.

Well my little Americans (Hi Mother Country Kelly. ) you JUST UPSET our Canadian #1 ranked long track team pursuit in the quarters. You were ranked #7. And that's all I'm giving you little critters today!
The oval was in shock. (women) Just shocked. As am I. What an absolute upset.

Have fun Nancy!

Oh I get five pounds on your frame. Totally get that.

 

[lisaviolet]

Happy Friday ALL




Kat, way to go on the run!!! I am at a run pace of 4.8, but i know what you mean, 6 weeks ago, I could only walk at 3.5. I still have a long way to go
.

I'm going to ignore your last sentence there Jo.


That's fantastic. We all have to remind ourselves of how far we have come! Congratulations to you.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Yes, but remember we're starting at 6:00 am. So we should be on the high 50*s low 60*s end of things. It won't hit 74* until mid-day.


whatcha buying?

I know, but I think 60s is going to feel smokin hot. Remember that I have been training in the 20s and teens. And if the sun is out, it will really feel hot to me, so I will have to think of ways to cool down if need be.

As for buying...several items actually. New coffee table for the living room, new dressers for Riley and Cam, a club chair for the master bedroom, and eventually (though not for several month), we'll be replacing the 2 couches that are in the play room (family room now, I guess, though we still call it the play room from when the kids were little). I didn't make any purchases today, but I'm pretty sure I found the coffee table and both dressers, so that's good. E-mailed pics to Jeff and we'll decide together and go from there.


Jo--you HAVE come a long way! Embrace it! And just plan and track your points for the week-end and you should be fine. And, um, a "toy" party?!?! Do tell!

Meg--I am with the others. Join the women's team. I am willing to bet you will be happy with the choice.

Paula--what day do you fly out?

The basement is dry. Amazing what the wood stove can do! The floors are all dry now, just as though nothing happened. There are lots of items still drying out, though. I had to hang up the carpet (it's an unfinished basement, but we had a 9x12 area rug down there since the kids go down there and do crafts and stuff), which was no small task, I tell ya. It weighed TONS as it was literally under water. So I had to string up a super strong line and hoist it up there to let it dry. The mattresses and box springs that were down there I am considering a loss. The rest of the stuff is still TBD.

My pain seems to be more like mild discomfort these days, so that is good. I have a 5-6 miler scheduled for tomorrow, so that'll be the real test.

OMG, one week from this minute we will be hanging out on the Boardwalk after eating at Kona!

 

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I can't wait!

 

[goofyfan-12]

I fly out on Thursday!!!! Can't wait to just get there already you know?

Meg - join the league! You already share something in common with them so you should be fine.

Jo - look at you racking up the progress. Awesome!

Lisa - I remember that picture of Nancy and I. That was a fun afternoon. Thanks for making me think of it. Sorry for the upset, but one of the speedskaters on that team is a local boy so I am thrilled for him.

E - furniture shopping - fun. Hope the basement is dry now.

Hi to everyone that I missed. Spent the better part if the day catching up on some much needed paperwork. Tomorrow is another odyssey tournament and then it is all about packing.

Catch up with you all tomorrow! Make it a great weekend.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

HAPPY SATURDAY!

Last night we went to see A Chorus Line at a smaller theatre that I'd never been to. They did a fabulous job. And the theatre was GORGEOUS! I wished we had brought a camera. Seriously. Apparently they must have just renovated. I would go there again without hesitation.

Then this morning I had Boot Camp with my evil red-headed friend. And the other 2 women didn't show up So, it was a personal beating. Actually, it was just what I needed. Erin & I got to talk about how everything was going for the race, how my body was feeling, training strategies, etc. Of course, she also showed no mercy and completely kicked my a$$

I know, but I think 60s is going to feel smokin hot. Remember that I have been training in the 20s and teens. And if the sun is out, it will really feel hot to me, so I will have to think of ways to cool down if need be.

hmmm. I guess I just found a benefit of all the TM training. Climate control. Perhaps carrying a bandana that you can soak with water at a water station if needed might be good.

I had to hang up the carpet (it's an unfinished basement, but we had a 9x12 area rug down there since the kids go down there and do crafts and stuff), which was no small task, I tell ya. It weighed TONS as it was literally under water.

That must have been insanely heavy

My pain seems to be more like mild discomfort these days, so that is good. I have a 5-6 miler scheduled for tomorrow, so that'll be the real test.

run smart. recover smart. today is not the day for heroics

OMG, one week from this minute we will be hanging out on the Boardwalk after eating at Kona!

Thank you. Barenaked Ladies are in my head now. ONE WEEK! I am so PUMPED

oh - and I need to figure out how to cell phone stalk my husband with my timing chip.....!

 

[HockeyKat]

Last night was definitely an off night. Mexican food and beer.

So, what do you think about 6 miles with a hangover?

 

[lisaviolet]

The basement is dry.


OMG, one week from this minute we will be hanging out on the Boardwalk after eating at Kona!

Yeah on the basement.

Kona? You little sh!ts are eating at Kona? Ahhhh. Yum. I love Kona.

I fly out on Thursday!!!! Can't wait to just get there already you know?

Meg - join the league! You already share something in common with them so you should be fine.

Jo - look at you racking up the progress. Awesome!

Lisa - I remember that picture of Nancy and I. That was a fun afternoon. Thanks for making me think of it. Sorry for the upset, but one of the speedskaters on that team is a local boy so I am thrilled for him.

E - furniture shopping - fun. Hope the basement is dry now.

Hi to everyone that I missed. Spent the better part if the day catching up on some much needed paperwork. Tomorrow is another odyssey tournament and then it is all about packing.

Catch up with you all tomorrow! Make it a great weekend.

You looked tres cute in that pic.

It was a women's race Paula. But I did see your boy. And thought hmmm.

HAPPY SATURDAY!

Last night we went to see A Chorus Line at a smaller theatre that I'd never been to. They did a fabulous job. And the theatre was GORGEOUS! I wished we had brought a camera. Seriously. Apparently they must have just renovated. I would go there again without hesitation.

Then this morning I had Boot Camp with my evil red-headed friend. And the other 2 women didn't show up So, it was a personal beating. Actually, it was just what I needed. Erin & I got to talk about how everything was going for the race, how my body was feeling, training strategies, etc. Of course, she also showed no mercy and completely kicked my a$$





Thank you. Barenaked Ladies are in my head now. ONE WEEK! I am so PUMPED

oh - and I need to figure out how to cell phone stalk my husband with my timing chip.....!

So the evil one is red headed.

Love Mexican food Kat. Good choice. Just love it! Hope the run is okay.

 

[lisaviolet]

Gold baby!

Long Track team - men's.

And short track - men's last night. Makes up for #1 women's upset.

Okay you only have one more day of my "gold baby".

 

[HockeyKat]

Haha, Lisa!! I still don't get curling.


6 miles done, 1:12:53.

 

[lisaviolet]

Haha, Lisa!! I still don't get curling.


6 miles done, 1:12:53.

That's makes two of us and I have curled (teenager - hated it and hated the uppidity nature of behind the scenes). You should see me sit in a room with my parents - lifetime curlers - while they spout their lingo. So much strategy makes my head hurt. Well I adore strategic play but not when it seems endless.

Yeah on the six Kat.

 

[lisaviolet]

And gold baby curling!

You bobsledders took the gold!

I'm going delirious. I've spent hours on the computer and the DIS and mousesavers and priceline getting a really LOW car rental for Jean and Jean's brother. It's like an obsession to get LOW LOW LOW with codes and such. It's like my personal competition with car companies.

I got $160 compact and $180 midsize for a week plus two hours. Taxes in. Total. In MCO. That's so low right now. The things I feel proud about.

 

[lisaviolet]

Does Mr. Kat like hockey? Will he watch tomorrow?

 

[HockeyKat]

Mr Kat is as much of a hockey fan as I am, maybe more. We met playing hockey, actually. He is kicking himself as he has to work tomorrow, trying to find any reason he can to get out of it!

We were both streaming the USA game at work the other day.

Watching Finland vs Slovakia now... go Finland!!

I am such a winter olympics addict. I go around singing the theme.

 

[lisaviolet]

We met playing hockey, actually.

Whoops. I think I knew that Kat.

Hopefully he'll get off in time.

 

[Ronda93]

Good job on the run Kat. A hungover run teaches many lessons.

My laptop is acting up. It seems to be an annual event that I lose a hard drive. I'm backing up and watching closely. Dang it.

I got to run outside again yesterday. We slept in. When I woke I could see SUNSHINE. I decided I don't care how cold it is, I'm outside today. It was 21and a little breezy. I ran a new out and back. Had to pick my way around some icy spots, but it felt great. I've been trying to speed up and it seems to be working. Mileage is going to start moving up again though.

I'm getting excited about the half. You guys are going to have so much fun. Kona!

Ronda

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Haha, Lisa!! I still don't get curling.

curling. Sounds like a womens hair competition

Good job on the run Kat. A hungover run teaches many lessons.

A-MEN!


I'm getting excited about the half. You guys are going to have so much fun. Kona!

me too. I woke up this morning and thought "one week from now I'll be about 10 miles into this thing"....

so much to do, so little time. My life is such a freakin' balancing act. I almost wish I could clone me. But oh Lordy, the mess I'd be in then

 

[HockeyKat]

Nancy, sorry you are so overwhelmed. If they cloned you, would they have to clone Erin too, to whip both of your a##es??


Lisa, I LOVE LOVE LOVE your two ice dancing champions. They are the cutest thing. I just finished the gala thing from last night (yay for DVR!).

 

[3DisneyKids]

OMG, haven't posted in two days. Been crazy busy. Once I get the kids in bed, I'll come back in and catch up.

 

[poppinspal]

I feel like I haven't been around in ages, really it's been only a day or two. I had a fever for the past few days but I'm getting better. I do have to catch up on reading. While I was sick I got to sit on the couch and just soak up all the Olympics I could which was the only positive thing. So a few Olympic thoughts to share while I watch the closing ceremonies...

I loved the Canadian ice dancing pair, their performance at the Gala was great. (Well everyone skated great but those two were so cute.)

I ended up getting sucked into curling, I couldn't resist. Granted I got sucked into every sport that was on this weekend!

I am a little sad about the games ending, I really enjoy watching and hearing all the stories. Plus I like picking athletes to root for in all sports.

And my big Olympic confession is I've developed a major crush on one of the athletes! haha I watched all the four man bobsled coverage and I fell in love with Steve Holcomb, the driver of the US bobsled. He's not the most in shape athlete at the games but every interview I saw with him made me like him even more. I think I need some help!