In Search of My Body vol. 10 - taking it one paper towel at at time

[SeptemberGirl]

Go Ronda!!!!

I make lists, too. But Nancy is right. All you really truly need is your shoes. Everything else you can get!

Safe travels...so excited for you!

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

Ok, I have to eat my words...went to the garage, sat down, and they popped that new part in before I could finish my dinner menu for the week! Home already. WOOT!

What are everyone's plans for the weekend?

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Hi all. I am in my nervous place. Packing, checking the list, rechecking the list. Up and down the stairs a dozen times now. Sue just sits on the couch and watches me pass through the living room. I catch myself drumming my fingers as I think. It's during these times that I make lists. Right now I'm down to four ; )

I'm working a half day tomorrow. Then we're hitting the road after lunch. I'm dropping Sue at her mom's and heading down to the Expo. Surely there's something I need to buy! After getting my bib I'm headed to REI to pick up a hat they are holding for me. Best described as a ball cap with a skirt. I will spend 5 and a half hours on the course Sunday. At this point the forecast is 66 to start and 83 for a high and a 30% chance of rain. My ears and neck will thank me.

If I can get all that done Friday night Saturday will be calm and relaxing, right?

We'll spend Saturday night at my brother's and Sue is coming to the start with me. A friend is running the half. I'll see her at the start, but she's quick. She's talked of coming back to find me on the marathon course. If we can meet up it would be nice to have the company at the end.

Deep breath. Going to look at my lists.

Ronda

GO RONDA, I know you will do great.

I am amazed by you!!! Run Ronda Run!!!
And Yes you must buy something at the expo

 

[3DisneyKids]

OMG, I know...I know...I haven't posted ALL WEEK. I'll explain why in a bit...

Erika - hope things are better. Was stalking some of your FB pictures this weekend - I caught Riley Beiber and went from there and my God there is one picture of you that is pure Cammie. Totally Cammie. Just change the hair colour and there she is. I have no idea why you can't see it. And some from college where you can see Riley.

to all.

SO FUNNY! Stalking my FB! And you know I STILL don't see it. Never will!

Nancy! I forgot. Yeah for you on UConn. What a year, eh? With the girls record in regular too.

Jean's thoughts were that the Butler coach lost the game. I got game snacks out of the whole thing.

Ummm...hello??? UCONN grad here. Sheesh! Where's the love?

RONDA! I have so so so been thinking of you all week! You are going to KICK this marathon's AS S! I have complete confidence in you! I won't say good luck...because you don't need it. You are ready. Word.

As for me...ok, the knee. And this is why I haven't posted all week. Can you say FUNK?!?!?

So I went to the orthopedist on Monday morning for my follow-up to get the results of the MRI, etc. I was expecting a long conversation about the chunk of metal in me knee.

It turns out that no one cares about the metal. Why? Because I have a huge freaking tear in my cartilage! F M L!!! So upset about this. It is an "extensive" tear in the medial cartilage. Result? Surgery. When? TUESDAY. Like in 4 days. So there I am.

And not only that, but I can't do ANYTHING. No cardio at all. No bike, no elliptical, no swimming, no walking. NOTHING. In fact, he asked me what type of car I drive. And I was like ??? It turns out that he doesn't even want me driving a stick until after surgery and recovery (it's my left knee).

I have basically been hanging out on the couch most of the week. Really monitoring each step...trying to minimize my steps as much as possible as each bend of the knee could be causing more damage. *sigh*

You can only imagine how FOUL I have been since getting this news. And then to have NO outlet, no exercise, to deal with the stress of this news??? Oh yeah, it's bad.

On top of that, Kel has States on Sunday. We leave tomorrow (it's a long drive and her time slot is early on Sunday morning, so we are staying over. It should be fun, at least, as we are staying in the same hotel with other families on the team who we are friends with. Drinking will be prevalent.

Lisa--I PROMISE at least one drunken post. Just for you.

FOOD/TRACKING/etc. -- All of that is going well. I am on the wagon. Driving the wagon. One with the wagon. Tonight I am drinking my dinner. Don't care. I'm within my points for the day, so f it all.

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

OMG Erika, I would be in a funk too! That sucks. I hope the next four days fly (being drunk will help with that!) and they get in and get it done so you can start healing and recovery. Did they say how long these things take to heal?? Will they take the damn metal out when they fix the cartilage???

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

E, I have to say, with all that going on and you are still on the wagon and tracking. I am impressed.
I hope the surgery is qick and painless!!
Good Luck to Kelly at State

Karen, did you get all your ADR's in for your fall trip?

Nancy, did you ever hear back to see if your school play gets to compete?

Kelly, hows the running, Your first race is in May right?

Kat, Liz, Lisa, Paula, Meg, EE, Amy Hope everyone is well
Happy Friday

Just got back from seing the movie HOP, it is very cute! Lots of music, Liz you would love the sound track!!

I have decided not to do the 10 miles race downtown. Yes in part its downtown but its $80 to get in, then $20 parking, I would be going by myself so its not worth the $100. I just have to find a cheaper race.
I do have my 6.3 all hills race next week, they do give out bling. Other than that I have my first ever 5K that I am doing again this year. I would love a big race, but it has to be worth it. Kwim???

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Hi everyone!

RONDA - Good Luck!!!!! You will rock this race, can't wait to hear all about it

E - So sorry about the knee Did they say how long recovery will be after the surgery?

Lisa - Do you know how much will power it took to NOT click those links Im like a child - tell me not to do it and it makes me want to do it more I didn't click though, I was good!

Kelly, hows the running, Your first race is in May right?

Its 17th of July, I got my racing pack in the post - I have my number and my sign all ready - I might even take pictures of them
Running is going well, its just me and my mum doing the race - very exciting!

Nancy, Kat, Meg, EE, Amy, Rob, Paula, Liz, Everyone - Hi

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

Jo, if I was going to pay $100 for a race, it would only be a Disney race!

and YES! I got all my ADRs finished up this morning! WOOT! We've got:
RFC, Ohana breakfast, Boma (YUM! love it!), Crystal palace breakfast, Tusker house, House of Blues, and Biergarten!

Now I just have to count down the days until October!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Karen, Oct will come fast.

Kelly, Glad to hear its going so well. Any more drama with your brothers baby's mama?

I wanted to to 8 miles today but storms came in about 5:30 ish and I could not get outside til later so I only had time for 4 miles. I swear its metal therapy for me. I feel so much better after a run.

I wanted to Apologize for my behavior at the princess, I know that I was an emotional mess, and that is not me.
(ok from time to time I can be a spas)
I wanted to say that I am very much looking forward to doing it again next year.(if you'll have me) And I will be so much more
Relaxed and less crazy and Nancy, I plan on doing Big Barf Mountain again, you all can sit in back and I will sit in the middle and you all can pretend you don’t know me till after the ride is over!!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

GO RONDA GO

 

[HockeyKat]

I saw this quote today on FB (from my gym), and thought of Lisa:


"I run because I can. When I get tired, I remember those who can't run, what they'd give to have this simple gift I take for granted, and I run harder for them. I know they would do the same for me." - Anonymous


10.8 miles in the books. The first 10 were just over a 14mm so I am pretty happy with the pace (walked in the last .75 for a cooldown).


GOOD LUCK RONDA!!!!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Love the quote Kat
Great job on the run!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Ronda - you Go Girl!!! You are so ready for this race. Can't wait to hear the full race report. I'll be thinking off you tomorrow.

E - take care of that knee and good luck to Kelly.


Been a busy couple of days for me so I haven't had much time to post. On track so that is good. Off to marshal a pro/am nine race tomorrow. It should be pretty exciting as I'll be a few miles away from the finish. I'll see if I can post some pics tomorrow night.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Behind on the thread, but I promise I'll catch up tomorrow.

Cliff Notes version of me: No wagon. Flipped it off and cursed it out of town. That's how far off the rails I am. sad. Took 3 girls prom dress shopping today. Fun. Pizza, wine and the worst movie EVER tonight. EVER. Seriously. An hour and a half of my life that I'll never get back. "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" should be incinerated. Do not watch it. It is AWFUL. Did I mention worst movie ever?

GOOD LUCK TOMORROW RONDA! I'll be with you in spirit my friend.

off be nice to my cranky husband.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

RUN RONDA, RUN

 

[goofyfan-12]

Thonking of you Ronda!

May your have fleet feet and good tailwinds today. You simply rock!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Sorry about the movie Nancy.

Have you ever just sat back and watched kids play when they do not know your there?
They are just so busy, so creative in their play.
I just THANK GOD for my girls.

 

[lisaviolet]

Ronda - smiling - I've been checking and checking - so excited for you - can't wait to hear. Hope it all went well!

Jo - I know you weren't talking to me about the Princess but STOP THAT. I've been here since about six/seven months from the start - meaning that I *know* everyone well - and I'll tell you I would be all over the place meeting them all. Super crazy. It's tough for me to be relaxed in a group at times. And I won't have wee ones at home that I'm leaving. So please stop doing that to yourself. Really.

 

[lisaviolet]

RUN RONDA, RUN

I like this. Makes me smile. And run she did.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Ronda - smiling - I've been checking and checking - so excited for you - can't wait to hear. Hope it all went well!

Jo - I know you weren't talking to me about the Princess but STOP THAT. I've been here since about six/seven months from the start - meaning that I *know* everyone well - and I'll tell you I would be all over the place meeting them all. Super crazy. It's tough for me to be relaxed in a group at times. And I won't have wee ones at home that I'm leaving. So please stop doing that to yourself. Really.

Lisa, I had a good head clearing run on Saturday, and I just felt like I needed to say that, OMG I was a wreck. Did they tell you how I sobbed and wanted to go home because my DH told me my daughter was "a little sick" Liz said to me, "what can you do about it from here" I was like Umm Nothing, so then Liz said, don't let this moment go.
Liz, that has stuck with me, and I do realize I did miss allot because of my brand of crazy.

Acknowledgement is the first step to recovery


Lisa, How are you feeling? How's Nathan?