July- Fitness Independence for Hakuna Matata!

[wdw4us]

Erica, what do they do for a toe? Seems so small. I have cramping in my ring finger and lately all I do is stretch it back and it seems to take care of it but a toe???

denise

 

[Lynn G]

Good Afternoon Team!

Yes, as Scott said, the color he picked for the basement did not meet our expectations - we bought a gallon of a different color, which is OK - so now I am waiting for Scott to come home with more paint so I can continue painting!

I did a 6 mile walk this morning in the new Mizuno's, they still feel good! It was very humid for here - 60 percent (our normal humidity is around 15-30 percent), so it made the 65 degrees feel warmer - that was at 6am.

OK, Scott has made it home, need to go paint!

 

[Scott H]

Many years ago when I was much younger and cuter and weighed a lot less I was powerwalking wearing my “nice” workout clothes which included a very sexy top. It was around 10 in the morning. I had a guy follow me in a truck. First time he slowed down, then he circled around and came back, by the 3 time, I knew the neighborhood enough and where to hide. I was scared to death I then would wear, a big t-shirt, ugly pants, hair pulled back, hat on, glasses and looked nothing like that cute person in the sexy top.

Today I had on my Wish shirt, wish hat and some new capri pants. Mark saw my outfit and decided – unless he’s with Miranda and I - no more tight fitting clothes! Yes, I’m starting to be cute once again – well according to him anyway.

Still waiting to fit in that darn skirt for the DD's wedding, I have 3 months!

Sheesh but I do feel way better and stronger!

denise

I really feel you ladies should be packing peper spray at a minimum, or a couple of large wolf like looking dogs, or running/walking with another person,there are times I should also carry something more, next month when I go to Dallas I will be running down town so I think I will be packing.

 

[Scott H]

Lynn is busy painting and I am picking up some of her chores for her,

 

[Steffwalks]

Ahhhh, Scott, everyone is packin' in Texas!

Thanks for clearing that up for me Denise. I just had to know!!! Dogs like me, and I scare most men, I live in Texas!

While DH is gone elk hunting, I am going to finish the garage and paint and decorate. So, that my home gym feels like a gym instead of a greasy garage. I will probably have to redo AFTER it becomes part of the house, but I can correct my mistakes. Anyway, Scott and Lynn, do you do consultations complete with directions???

 

[funwalker]

Greetings!
Sounds like everyone is doing Great

Lynn, glad you were able to get a full refund on your shoes. Bummer about the Not So Good Paint Color -

Erica, way to go on the great mileage last week. And the Good News that your toe is better today too!

Denise, eager to see a picture of your quilt. I appreciate your DH attitude. It shows your are of great importance to him.[QUOTE]Mark saw my outfit and decided – unless he’s with Miranda and I - no more tight fitting clothes! Yes, I’m starting to be cute once again – well according to him anyway.[/QUOTE]

It's cooling off a bit so I am off to get a walk in.

 

[Scott H]

Ahhhh, Scott, everyone is packin' in Texas!

Thanks for clearing that up for me Denise. I just had to know!!! Dogs like me, and I scare most men, I live in Texas!

While DH is gone elk hunting, I am going to finish the garage and paint and decorate. So, that my home gym feels like a gym instead of a greasy garage. I will probably have to redo AFTER it becomes part of the house, but I can correct my mistakes. Anyway, Scott and Lynn, do you do consultations complete with directions???

I knew that LOL!!!!

Yes more than happy to do consultations, I have a ton of ideas.

 

[Goofyin08forErica]

Denise,

They wrap my foot in a hot pack for 20 min. Then calf, shin, and ankles stretches with a resistence band. Then pick up towel with toes. Then ultrasound and then ice for 20 min. That is what I did today! Toe feels better after ultrasound and ice.

Erica

 

[Scott H]

Up and at um crew, you are burning daylight LOL

got my run ion today and thinking about taking tomorrow off and getting ajump on our trip, woudl do a long run in the morn then final packing and off to Denver to the Zoo, or up and long ruin and then install some cabinets, we will see waht mood we are in.

Later

 

[Steffwalks]

Hi guys!

Lynn and Scott - Have a blast and stay safe. I want to take another cruise! Already figured out where! On the other hand, we are talking a tour of the Denali National Park and watch the bears fish next spring!

Erica - PT sounds like.......fun?

Hi to everyone else!!

From atop the Cap Rock, I have managed to lose all but 1 of the pounds I caught during the "boat incident"! And I did 3 miles yesterday concentrating on hill work. Then I went to the doc! I have been having shoulder problems. Turns out, rotator cuff injury. I had a steroid shot in the shoulder yesterday and now I am taking steroids for the next two weeks. If this doesn't make a significant improvement, off to the surgeon I go. Sure will mess some of my plans.

My gym will be all done in cool Carribbean Ocean greens and blues, I am going to hang some full length mirrors to make it look wider and more spacious. I think that I will use the coordinating blues and greens to make a decorative (meaning no straight lines) criss-crossing lines through the middle of the walls and highlight it with some silver! ....maybe.....

 

[Scott H]

I did a KLUTZ thing yesterday, droped one gal of the new paint, it fell outta the car when I got home, Lynn quickly got me the presure washer after I salvaged a good bit, and the pressure washer nozzel was clogged, life and lemons, Lynn again to the rescue, she took the hose and got it cleaned up I got the washer fixed and did the final touch up.


The new color looks better,

Connie, Sounds KEWL!!!

Alaska is great, I was there many years ago on an adventure, We are hoping DCL will head there in 2010.

 

[bunnyfoo]

Good morning everyone! I took Wednesday off but managed to get out for a short walk. I went over to a friend's house for dinner last night. He's actually quite an interesting person - I first met him when we worked on a movie together but before he was an actor, he use to be a sprinter. I talked with him about running for a little while but... he said we should make a movie about running/runners! I said as long as I can get some running gear out of it

Denise - Now I see where you're coming from! I think it's a very good point. You know I've never thought about running and personal safety that much because I just "assume" that my neighbourhood is safe.

Scott - Where would I get pepper spray? Just curious because I've never thought about buying it before. Btw, glad the new colour is working out! And yay to Lynn for saving the day!

Margie - The weather here is starting cool down too. I had to take a jacket with me this morning. I'm hoping it holds over the weekend so I can get my running in

Eva - I haven't done any hill repeats yet either and it's Thursday I'm definitely going to give it a try tonight and see how that goes. I guess if I don't post anything tomorrow, you'll know what happened.

Well, have a great day everyone!!

 

[wellesleyprincess]

Today's my rest day, but I realllly want to run. :-( So instead, I'm going with my friend to get pedicures. At least my feet will look pretty for the race, although I'm nervous about letting someone see my nasty runner's feet and about if the rubbed down callouses will affect my running.

Denise, It sounds like your husband is really sweet. Now that just means you'll have to get him more involved in your running.

Scott, I don't carry pepper spray with me, but I do live in a small southern town where everyone in neighborhood still knows each other. I also purposely only run in areas that I know well (several family friends are in the same neighborhood) as well as by a private school, a church, and a hair salon. My thoughts are with all of these that there are always people that know me and if I started screaming would come out and that if I needed someone/somewhere to run to it wouldn't take more than a few minutes.

Although a funny story. It's apparently football camp/practice week at the private school. The other morning when I ran by a couple of the boys decided to call out and whistle. (ugh. the problem of being 21 but looking about 16) Needless to say the coach heard them and they were still doing laps for it when I came back by.

 

[wdw4us]

Was all set to do 4 miles this morning with Mark, Miranda and Nick. Nick has not trained at all and I laid a guilt trip on him. Thankfully I did, Mark hurt his toe last night shutting windows (in the dark) during the thunderstorm. Of course he didn’t want to disturb me by putting on a light, never mind that the charming song he sang AFTER he hurt his toe did wake me J. So when he got up this morning, he didn’t think he could walk with it throbbing so I still had Miranda and Nick. Miranda left a VM message – she was too tired. Thankfully I had Nick – you know that whole – no going out alone thing.

So we were almost done our 4 miles when it started to downpour! Nick gave me the look, I smiled and said, hey it could be worse we could be at the farthest point from home! So when I said good bye I also said – See you tomorrow!


Here are pictures of the Monkey quilt for my Massage Therapist’s new little bundle of joy. The quilt label on the back says: Now I Lay me down to sleep, Mom prays that I don’t utter a peep, If I should cry at night and wake, please Dad can you give mom a break.

I have also made a busy bag for the “big sister” to play with. Inside are Disney Coloring books and the outer pockets have the crayons inserted in them.

So it’s a great day, I feel better today than I have in years. Thank you Dave and my team mates for encouragement and a gentle nudge when needed. Being on a team and accountable, makes all the difference.

Have a good day, more storms here in NH but you know, even they can’t dampen my mood.

denise

 

[Scott H]

I would look for pepper spray at a Police Supply place, or try online.

Jennifer, good thing about a small town, and funny about those poor football players LOL

Denise, KEWL quilt, Lynn has a busy bag for me when we go on trips, really, it even has a coloring book and games.

 

[wilbur]

Hello, Team!

Denise, What an outstanding quilt & bag. Very thoughtful.

Scott/ Lynn, We're waiting for pics. to see how the work is coming along.

Erica, Glad to hear your feeling good after your PT.

Connie, Sorry to hear about your shoulder. Take good care.

Temps. have not been too hot but the humidity is still very high. Even with all the rain/ T-storms we have been getting. We're about to set a rainfall record to go along with the snowfall record earlier this year.
Last night I ran in a light rain. Felt great & kept the body cool. I would rather get wet then face the treadmill.

Off to the mall for a little lunchtime shopping....Sue

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

I was planning a long walk tomorrow but if Scott takes off, it will probably be only a 6 miler - so I won't be delaying him too long, he can run that distance alot faster than I can walk it!

I fall into the "walking with wolf-like dogs" category! I do walk alone (except for the 2 malamutes), and I walk in a very rural residential area. It is also a place where everyone waves as they drive by. I used to carry pepper spray in Jackson, but it was because of the annoying dogs, (really just 1 annoying dog) not people, and I never used it, I haven't carried it for years.

I have almost covered the purple color with the new color, and I do like it when it is dry better than when it was wet. About half the basement is now painted, the rest will have to wait until we get back from our cruise. Today I will have to do a bunch of chores, clean house, mow lawn, last minute packing, etc. to be ready to leave for Denver tomorrow!

Have a good week, will check back in when we get back!

 

[Villains_Rock]

Vicky - Well..I did the hill repeats last night. My thighs hurt. That is all I have to say about that. I ran out a mile and a half to my spot and ran up and down it 5 times (totaled 1 mile) then ran home for a total of 4 miles. I actually stumbled on a better hill today during my 5 mile run and I might try that next week.

Margie and Connie - Still no pics.

Lynn and Scott - Glad to hear you survived the near paint disaster. Sounds like things are moving right along with everything!!

Denise - That quilt is great!! I wish I had talent to do stuff like that!!

Just a quick update. My life is getting busier and busier. We have family coming into town this week and a family reunion on the 2nd. Our puppy is getting fixed on that Tuesday and then we have baby showers and weddings. The good news is...WE ARE GOING TO DISNEY SOON!! 38 days to go!!

 

[Dawnie]

Just a quick pop in to say, Denise you did a beautiful job on the quilt! Although I do have to admit that sock monkeys scare me!

 

[funwalker]

Greetings to the Team!


Vicky, I am jealous ... we have not cooled off much by morning. I do try to get out by 6:-6:30 it is a bit cooler until the sun comes up, but the humidity is yuck!

Denise, love the quilt, poem, and bag. You Did GOOD! Glad to hear you are feeling Great!

Scott & Lynn...Goodness, what can one say Scott, first the color and then you make a mess. One might think negative thoughts it's a good thing that Lynn covers for you!!! Enjoy the cruise

Erica, PT sounds a bit difficult, but glad it is working and your toe is not as painful.

Connie, take care of your shoulder and do hope it does not come to surgery. The gym does sound KWEL!

Eva, thanks we will wait on the picture of little Phoenix