July Super Goofs challenge thread

[princessrunner]

Sorry Goofs. I have very little time today to post but I wanted to get this up and running. I have you all up to date to this point. Wednesday I am hoping for a spreadsheet reconciliation day since I need to put in the entire month of June. I apologize again, I am just having trouble finding enough time in my life lately.

Keep the thread going Goofs and I will check in randomly where I can. Have a happy 4th everyone!!

 

[suzannews]

Wow, July already? Time sure flies....can't wait for vacation in 2 weeks!!

 

[laxdef69]

40 minute swim today...

 

[jmasgat]

Made it to Boston after our 775 mile trip! So 14 hours of sitting for me! SAturday I had 1 hour of Pilates and 1 hour of walking with the dog (2.5 miles) Sunday--another 2.5 miles with the dog and 1 hour (roughly).

Probably just walking the dog for me this week. Working on my hip/quad/glute strenghtening --but left the evil foam roller home!

Maura

 

[escape]

Wow, that's a lot of sittin', Maura! I wish I had a dog that I could walk. I think it would give me inspiration to get out more like I should. Ha!

Today's (Mon, June 30) mileage/hours:

Susie: 15 miles, 1 hour

Steve: 22 miles, 1 hour 15 minutes

 

[princessrunner]

Morning Goofs. Not much more time today.

Maura: Glad to hear you made it North. Let me know if and when you are coming to Maine. I would make an effort to drive there to meet up with you.

Susie: You and Steve continue racking up the miles. Good for both of you.

Angie: Running with a cold? Been there and done that. I am amazed you made it 6 under those circumstances. WTG!!

Mike: Go Mike go!!! How much longer to the Ironman?

Suzanne: Yep, July, can't believe it myself. Softball and nonschool scheduling wipe June out completely for me. Yay for vacation!!

I got my 5.5 in yesterday. My last half mile was an 8:34 mpm average. Amazing how black clouds and thunder induces speed. I was not home 5 minutes when the skies opened up. The rest of the run was not stellar. I am beyond tired from the softball marathon weekend and other LTO issues right now. My average for the run (thunder pace included) was 10:55 so you can see the nonstellarness of which I speak. I still feel good because at least I went out and did it even without my normal motivation. Today is another day, albeit still tired and I have another 5 on tap with 2-3 at my HM pace. Softball tonight. An hour drive both ways and one game at 6 p.m. and another at 8 p.m. putting us on the road by 10 p.m. and me up at 4:00 again to work my shift I missed on Sunday. No sleep in sight for me but Wednesday is a "rest" day.

Have a good one Goofs and keep on truckin!!!!!!!!!!

 

[laxdef69]

17.4 miles, 1 hour bike ride.

3 weeks to the 1/2 Ironman...I am a bit scared about this one!!!

I'll check in later, things are stupid crazy busy again...

Mike

 

[groovygirls]

Got to love school vacations!
Monday and Tuesday rode for 2 hours and ran 3 miles in 30 minutes

Last Thursday I can in FIRST place in the horse show in my division! We knocked a rail down and he was a wild guy! Bucking and everything- he really likes cold wet rain! We got a 24.2 on our dressage test which I just cannot believe!
I had a blast and look forward to the next one.

 

[lynnielou]

Hi Goofs

Princess ~~ thanks a bunch for getting this up and running for July.

Today 7/1 only 90 minutes of lawn mowing. Hope to get back on track soon and running/exercising daily. There have appointments, erratic work schedule, supposed to be on vacation, etc.

Take care goofs and enjoy the 4th. DD is coming in and bringing her running shoes with her.

Lynn

 

[escape]

Lisa - I don't know how you do all that you do and still manage to get in mileage. You are my hero.

Today's miles - Tuesday, July 1:

Susie: 10.5 miles, 45 minutes

Steve: Same as above

 

[hockeygirl]

Hey SuperGoofs!! I can't believe it is July already!!!!!!

Yesterday, I got in 2.5 miles in 25 min.

Today, 1.5 hours of ice hockey


Lisa--I agree, you always find a way to get your workouts in despite being so busy...I need to be more like that!!!

groovygirls--Congrats on the First place win in the horse show...that is great!!!!


Mike--Good Luck in your 1/2 Ironman! I am so inspired by people that attempt those Ironman races!! Can't wait to hear all about it!

To everyone else...Keep up the good work!!! Enjoy the long holiday weekend!

 

[suzannews]

updates...

Monday...30 mins treadmill/1.25 miles

Tuesday...139 mins walk/8 miles
and 30 mins treadmill/1.14 miles

Anyone else have to work on July 4th? Count me in.

 

[jmasgat]

Lisa Not planning to get to Maine this time around--not enough time. Maybe next year!

Mike Yuo will rock the 1/2 Ironman--we all know it!

groovy Congrats on the win!

hockeygirl Ice---aaahhhh. It must feel nice to be cool in this heat. Of course, come winter we will all complain about the cold!

Lynn According to my teenage son, lawn mowing ranks high up there on the "most stenuous things in the world to do"--so you must be getting some good workout! (Or else my son just hates cutting the grass--oh yeah, that's it)

Suzanne 2 am? When do you actually sleep!

Another long walk this morning for me and the dog--an hour up to Beverly airport--said hi to the Hood Blimp-- back to my mom's and up the big hill, around the block. Good exercise. Probably 2-3 miles.

Maura

 

[Pungodingy]

I have a question....

when I go out running first thing in the morning, my legs warm up very fast, and I ususally have no issues, but if I go out running after work, I struggle with serious cramping, tightness, and hot spots. I do about the same amount of stretching both times (which is not much...) and would think that after moving around all day that they would be better in the afternoon, not worse. Any idea why this is, and how to avoid the cramping?

Thanks all!

 

[hockeygirl]

Hi All,

Not sure if I will get a chance to get back on here tonight, but I have two hockey games tonight! Back to back games...ugh!! So today's totals will be:

3 hours of ice hockey!!!


Maura--it is funny that you say that about it being cold! In my game last night, it was so HOT in the rink, I actually felt very dehydrated at one point! I never thougth I would be saying that it was hot in an ice hockey rink, but I did last night!!!

Suzanne--sorry to hear you have to work on July 4th...one of the perks of being a teacher is never having to work on holidays for me!!

Angie--sorry to hear about the cramping. I find if I go out in the morning it is cooler and not so humid out. When I go after work this time of year, it is always very hot and humid, and adding to the fact that my legs are tired from being up and about all day, I tend to find that my legs tighten up and cramp a little more, and I need to stop after about a mile and really get a good stretch in. Not sure if this is why you are cramping, but it was just a thought!

Keep up the good work!

 

[suzannews]

Lisa,

Sent you a PM!

 

[ArelysAdriana]

Hi everyone, it's your terrible teammate Arelys!

Work, vacation, various celebrations, illness and injury has kept me from being as productive as I would like to be.

Princessrunner, I will be sending you the rest of my miles/hours for June in a pm tomorrow.

I do apologize for being such a slacker and hope you all can forgive me

 

[escape]

Arelys - if you can forgive me for being MIA and a slacker in May, I think we can look the other way for June. Hope you and your boyfriend at fun at the 1900 Park Fare breakfast.

groovygirls - Way to go on getting first place in your age group at the horse show.

Todays mileage/hours (July 2):
Susie: 3.5 miles/47 minutes

Steve: Same as above

We actually did some walking today instead of the bike. However, back to the bike tomorrow.

 

[princessrunner]

Good morning Goofs. Happy pre-4th!!!! Hmmm, no smilie with a flag, whassup with that???

I am still running on limited time. I did take yesterday for some rest with the kidlets at the beach. I played football, lacrosse and frisbee. I only swam once when the frisbee went out too far. The water here is still FRIGID!!! How can kids play all day in that?????

I did get my 5 in on Tuesday. I had 1 mile easy, 3 miles at HM pace and 1 mile easy. It was on the TM at the gym under completely controlled circumstances. No hills, etcetera....I had my first mile at 10:30, 3 miles at 9:30 and the last a 10 mpm pace. Yep you read that right. My 5K PR would have so been toasted!!! Three miles at 9:30 for a 5K is 29:31 or would have been. So now I have to find a local 5K to test the theory out on...you know, one that is completely flat with just the right humidity conditions and someone to pace me....lol....

Great job getting out in the heat Goofs. I know some have it hotter than others right now but the Goofs seem to persevere. Angie, I think your issue is all hydration and electrolyte imbalance except for the hot spots. That is just the difference in the heat/humidity. You are going to need to do some experimentation with supplementing. It may not feel like you are taxing your body but your body is telling you otherwise. Cramps, etcetera are electrolyte/hydration issues IMHO. Maybe Cecilia and Mike have some words of wisdom on this too.

I know tomorrow is the 4th, picnics, family get togethers, etcetera, but do not forget yourselves in the process of celebrating!! You need the ME time that gets you out and running/walking!!! Have a supreme 4th everyone!!!!

 

[suzannews]

Wednesday...30 mins treadmill/1.24 miles

nothing for Thursday, I'll count it as my off day, I'm so tired, I'm going to bed.


Happy 4th everyone!!!