Marathon Training Thread 8/22-8/28

[ohMom]

great job on your walks/runs today WISHers!!!

since I did my 'long' yesterday --today I did the shrink your female fat zones with Denise Austin for some strength training and ab work. I have used toooooo many pts already for my weekend on rice krispie treats! i'm done with that!

have a great weekend

 

[tw1nsmom]

I can't stand the humidity either! Today was supposed to be my long walk, but I had to cut it down to 3 1/2 miles. I was dealing with the humidity, but then the attack of the killer mosquitos began! We live near a river (the Mohawk), and I'm used to some mosquitos. Generally they haven't been bothering me as long as I keep moving. It's been so rainy and humid lately that there must have been a population explosion. I was spending more time swatting mosquitos than I was walking. When I came home, I had 15 bites!

Tommorrow is supposed to be a rest day for me, but DH and I cleaned off the back porch/mudroom so that I can have access to my recumbant bike. Because I cut my walk short, I'm going to try to do an hour on the bike tommorrow.

Today ended up being a somewhat exciting day though. DH has decided to renovate our bathroom in the next month or so. It needs a new sub-floor, plumbing, sink, tub....really everything! We went to Home Depot today to get a feel for what we can afford. It's going to be a very basic bathroom, but it's going to be a joy to be able to take a bath in a tub that I can easily clean, and to have a floor that doesn't have tiny tiles coming up daily. You have to love old houses .

 

[Debbie]

UGH! It has been a busy week, and it looks like it isn’t going to calm down anytime soon.

On Monday, I hosted our primary/junior division teachers for our annual Summer meeting. It helps to catch up with everyone and gets the year started on a good foot. Can you say, “Meet, eat, drink and be merry.”? lol

On Tuesday, I went with DS 19 to sign the cheques for his apartment. It is not quite 1½ km. from College, and I think that it will do him well.

On Wednesday and Thursday, I had full day workshops to attend.

Friday was physio day.

So....I haven’t managed to get what I want done as far as Curves is concerned. And I haven’t had time to do my long walk, yet. Maybe tomorrow, but if not, I’ll do this week again.

Jackie, it looks like you are on track and have a plan for that 10k. You are right about it being the ‘getting around to it’ that is the problem.

Aunt Meme, you are an inspiration by increasing last week’s result. Good for you!

Karen, how did your appointment go with your dietician go? You have come a long way from where you started, and your determination is catching!

Cheryl, I think that not jogging is a good plan for you right now. Look at you go with those 14 minute miles! Awesome!

Colleen, so how much was the damage at the teacher’s store? I didn’t do too badly. . .I figure that I have spent less than $100 of my own money. Which is good with 2 of them leaving the
nest for post-secondary education. I can’t believe how quickly the summer went, either. But I am looking forward to the routines of the school year. . . especially with two fewer to look after all the time. (Now we are 5) Weigh to go, you goddess, you! (And don’t worry about the slower 12 mile...12 MILE??!!! Yikes! That’s TERRIFIC!)

Mollie, you certainly have a varied plan for strengthening and walking. You are doing a fabulous job. Those 10 pounds won’t last long with YOU after them!

Tw1nsmom, believe me, we all fall off the wagon! (Says she of the ‘Why I haven’t been good this week. . .’ essay) Did you know that success is not the end. SUCCESS is STARTING
again when we falter! Sounds like you have a plan-even when humidity strikes. That’s the ticket!

Ashley, it sounds like you and your parents have a good and supportive relationship and that you are all settled in.

Susan, I know how well you have done this week. Walking with the little one-and you are right, she never stops- and then keeping up with Mary Liz. At least you didn’t end up with my
blisters! You go, girl! You are doing a FABULOUS job!

Bev, are you taking ibuprofen regularly? I know that I am not as diligent as I should be on this. The ibuprofen takes care of the inflammation, and I know that I always hurt a bit after physio,
too. I did remember yesterday-and it made a difference! So I followed orders and took some today, too. Oh, and my PT is working on strengthening my butt, too! I am so proud of you for walking-in the mornings (I WISH I could roll out of bed) and in this heat! WOW!

Monica, did you get that long walk in? Or are you like me...procrastinating for the cooler weather? You seem to be busy and the walk on the beach sounds heavenly.

TigerLily, how is your DH making out? Does he have you doing all your running for HIM? Hugs, hun

Beth, so glad that you got your AP’s. It always makes me happy when people are planning and they can cut a break. Hugs to you and yours, too, sweetie. Take each day as the gift that God
intends us all to receive.

LAWalz, glad to see you back. Sometimes easing back in can be a good plan, too. Let us know how it is going.

Beckie, taking time to be with old friends is that gift that we receive. Same message to you about living each day and counting our blessings. And you sure are right when you say, Love the last bit of the route when I know I'm almost done and I have accomplished something for the day. Don’t know if it’s the same for you, but when I get to that point in my walk, I walk even faster, for Heaven’s sake! And you are right, too, when you add: Who cares if I get anything else done?

Good work this week, everyone. Remember: Just put one foot in front of the other because slow and steady wins the race. . . and the Donald medal!

 

[Susan--Ontario]

Nice WISH challenge clippie Debbie. Well today I wasn't going to do my long walk because when I got up this morning it was hot and humid. We had some thunderstorms and then I thought it might be better to do it when it was cloudy. Mary Liz called to come to supper and then I had no excuse.

After dinner, we went 5.4 miles in 100 minutes. She doesn't really know what an easy walk is though. It felt really good. Hard though because we were walking on dirt country roads and at one point we had a big, ole, mangy dog growling after us. We just kept walking. I must remember to put a heavy object in my bag next time in case that **** does more than growl at me. There seem to be a lot of hills also. I hope this means that when I hit flat pavement it isn't going to be near as trying.

Well, off to bed now and tomorrow is a rest day....except for the laundry, dishes, etc.

Have a super Sunday everyone!!!:

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

I know we start a new thread today. I wanted to say that I have just read everyone's reports for this week.

It is great to have a place to be able to read about everyone and I thank you all for posting here.

I have done a couple of walks this week in between visits with DH. When he gets served meals I make myself go out and get something then walk. I return in an hour and then sit for the rest of the time. At least I am getting in some kind of walk.

He is doing well with the sugery. It has not been a good experience for him. He has had 2 roomies that have kept him up ALL night since he has had his surgery. He has complained, but to no relief. He is totally exhausted. I think the Doc is going to release him--even that it may be an early release, because DH said he cannot tolerate this environment. Oh the stories...
We pray for his roomies as they are old and quite sick and cannot help what happens. It is just difficult for DH.

Thanks for your support. I hope to get something in this week.

Keep on keeping on everyone!

 

[Auntmeme]

I'm posting to finish up my week. I love reading everyone's posts- you're the best group!

To colleen - awesome on the race wow! andyour friend how funny she won't tell her dh her weight. She's probably so healthy right? but that stupid number

Susan - omg a mangy dog, I guess that made you walk a bit faster

To everyone - Great job on your training! Let's do better this week

And the humidty had hit us toooooooooo!

I walked 1.75 on sat & biked 30 min yesterday. I succeeded in meting my goals this week total 11.5 next week I'm looking at 13