Team 'Ohana 2009: No One Left Behind

[jship210]

HAPPY MONDAY!! Help Yourself......

Thanks for the Mixer 'Ohanas', we keep this up and we gonna need a 12 step program....

I like to listen to audio books as well, mainly fiction but some autobiographies, depends on who the reader is too.

 

[deekaypee]

Erica: There's an appalling lack of drinks today, at least until Julie stepped up. Julie, did you just admit that a snow day with the kids drives you to drink?

How about the classic Blue Hawaiian?

I'll be imbibing something a little classic in its own right:

Mike: Thanks for stopping by with the story of your great trek across AL to the ocean! I wish my visions were 1) that coherent and 2) that successful! Mine always seem to involve me running back to the house, back to the shower, back to the fridge. Hey, can I tell DOOD he's got his own personal groupie? Looking to snooker him into joining the DIS, you know.

Lisa: I'd say you run more like a gazelle, with or without music!

Julie: I never run out for staples--I always run out for comfort foods. Bread and milk I can go without. Cupcakes? Not so much.

Allyson: So, what ARE you doing with your kids this Monday. On your day off. Bless their hearts and active little bodies. Bet you that you're itching for a run, huh?

JenB: Wait, wait, wait. I'm to understand you not only have a home theater but you have his and hers TMs there? Okay, I'm so moving in.

Erica: I note you're not forthcoming on what audiobooks you're listening to. So that leads me to believe it's something appropriately trashy. Do tell, or we'll just start making up titles of bodice-rippers that you'd listen to. The Tri and the Temptress...

Maria: A Bloody Mary? How positively healthy of you! And I would have never guessed you were a Bamber fan--me, I watch BSG just for strong scripts.

Sarah: I love that you give your dog a running pep talk on the road. I don't think you're crazy, just a good running partner!

Marci: Aw, words of affirmation. Share, share!

Maura: Abby-normals. Does this mean I should call you ee-gor? Or is that eye-gor? I do some of the same things you do with the math calculations--always with an eye toward stopping. I'm so bad at it, though, that it never lasts & my numbers always add up to way more than 100%.

Jack: Wow, you were taking that BYOB pretty seriously. Any favorite autobiographies that you'd recommend? I tend toward fiction, but always like new suggestions.

DOOD's RESPONSE: I'm adding DOOD stories, Mike.... When I asked DOOD what he does when he runs with no music, his first response was, "Curse my very existence." To which I immediately replied, "Me, too."

He tends to listen to podcasts as do I. Two of our favorites are "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" and "This American Life." DOOD also likes to listen to "Car Talk." (Me, not so much.)

As for me: I train solo exclusively--that is, until I move in with JenB, her DH, and their home theater. So I definitely have a few coping strategies. When I'm on the TM, it's definitely music, podcasts, or preferably, movies. (Big surprise, there.)

Outside, in the wild, I have various strategies. I'd like to do what ScoJo does, and think deep thoughts or about my next novel, but when I'm running I'm definitely at the shallow end of my thinking pool. My thought processes are sort of like the stages of grief. (With apologies to those who, like myself, have gone through the stages of grief in other areas.)

From here on out, I'll think of them as my stages in a training run.
1) Denial: What am I doing out here? It's the middle of winter! If I pretend I'm in Disney sipping a margarita, this run will go much faster. That couldn't really have been only ONE mile....
2) Anger: Why isn't this easier? If I'd been a lifelong runner, I wouldn't be struggling. Stupid meterologist--why CAN'T she control the weather? Okay, pavement, I'll show you who's boss. No way am I letting that 70 yo loop me...again!
3) Bargaining: Just finish the run and you can have Ben and Jerry's ice cream. Okay, legs, give me a PB and I'll let you skip Pilates. New running skirt, new running skirt. January 2010--you've earned the Poly.
4) Depression: What does it matter, I'll never be a Kenyan. 10 more months until Disney. Woo hoo, I've entered another AG and am still not going to qualify for Boston.
5) Acceptance: Okay, this is what I can do today; maybe I can do more tomorrow. Wait, is it time to stop already? Okay, I learned that tofu is not a good pre-run meal and won't try that again. Hey, I just got the approving nod from hard-core running guy--I must be doing okay.

Sometimes I'll do what I think of as my cyborg thing, scanning my body for aches, pains, form, etc. Never a pretty picture, but it keeps me from wondering about my too-red face or whether I really should be wearing THESE tights/shorts.

I like to run around other people, not only for the eye candy (there is that--I'm surrounded by college campuses and young, fit bodies), but because I'm less likely to take unnecessary walking breaks. I know it's an ego thing, but it works.... I also to the landmark thing, promising myself all sorts of goodies at the end of a run. (See above, bargaining, and below, today's bribe.)

Like Marci, I have a series of affirmations. Sort of. I'm not really a warm, fuzzy person, so I tend to embrace my inner drill sergeant. My favorite? "Man up, M-F." Makes me laugh every time, from the full-on gendered "man up" (re-appropriate the sexism!) to the profanity. I have a tech shirt that says "Man up" (I internalize the M-F so as to not offend others) that I wear on runs that I know will be hard. It generally gets a few smiles or a thumbs up from people. (I love that!)




And since someone (*cough, cough, Julie*) mentioned cupcakes, here are a few from Dozen Cupcakes in Pgh:

L-R The Elvis (Banana cupcake with chocolate buttercream filling and peanut-butter cream frosting); East End Chocolate Stout (dark chocolate cupcake made with black strap stout, topped with ganache and Irish cream buttercream); Vegan Vanilla (vanilla cupcake topped with vegan vanilla "buttercream"); Carrot Cake (with vanilla buttercream); and Red Velvet (with vodka-vanilla buttercream and a topper of white chocolate)

 

[Creativebeth]

Hi 'Ohana! I know I've stopped by alot lately, but didn't want to miss the mixer!

Your cousin, Nancy, is home! She went home yesterday, and seems to be in good spirits. She has been the model patient, which I know is very hard for her to do. I just hope the rest of her recovery goes the same way!

I must confess, I must have my iPod when I run. I know it's not the politically correct answer anymore, but I can't help it! I am not really even 'listening' to it, but it drowns out my crazy mind. I get very one-minded with things, and it irritates the crap out of me. When I started wearing a hat to run, I spent HOURS thinking "I am wearing a hat on my head, I am wearing a hat on my head.......on and on and on". I think it's a form of OCD while running......I irritate myself to distraction. If I am wearing my iPod, I can just focus on the run.

Thanks, Debra, for the invitation......but I will skip the cupcake today ((((it's the lean meaner in me!!!!)))))

Beth

 

[aldisneygrl]

Good Monday Morning 'Ohana!!!!! <- said in my best Ty Pennington voice.

Now, last week I got to find out what happens when I run without music. My ipod died at 4.14 miles into my 6 mile run. Now how do I know the exact mileage? Well, cause I looked at the trusty Garmin, and grimaced when I realized how much further I had to go, and had no music to get me there.

I did fine, and I only ran two minutes faster this week with having music the whole way.

Hope everyone has a lovely Monday. I won't be on much today since I'm celebrating giving birth 16 years ago.

Have a lovely day, and thanks for the invite!

 

[ImMarcik]

Marci: Aw, words of affirmation. Share, share!



As for me: I train solo exclusively--that is, until I move in with JenB, her DH, and their home theater. So I definitely have a few coping strategies. When I'm on the TM, it's definitely music, podcasts, or preferably, movies. (Big surprise, there.)

Outside, in the wild, I have various strategies. I'd like to do what ScoJo does, and think deep thoughts or about my next novel, but when I'm running I'm definitely at the shallow end of my thinking pool. My thought processes are sort of like the stages of grief. (With apologies to those who, like myself, have gone through the stages of grief in other areas.)

From here on out, I'll think of them as my stages in a training run.
1) Denial: What am I doing out here? It's the middle of winter! If I pretend I'm in Disney sipping a margarita, this run will go much faster. That couldn't really have been only ONE mile....
2) Anger: Why isn't this easier? If I'd been a lifelong runner, I wouldn't be struggling. Stupid meterologist--why CAN'T she control the weather? Okay, pavement, I'll show you who's boss. No way am I letting that 70 yo loop me...again!
3) Bargaining: Just finish the run and you can have Ben and Jerry's ice cream. Okay, legs, give me a PB and I'll let you skip Pilates. New running skirt, new running skirt. January 2010--you've earned the Poly.
4) Depression: What does it matter, I'll never be a Kenyan. 10 more months until Disney. Woo hoo, I've entered another AG and am still not going to qualify for Boston.
5) Acceptance: Okay, this is what I can do today; maybe I can do more tomorrow. Wait, is it time to stop already? Okay, I learned that tofu is not a good pre-run meal and won't try that again. Hey, I just got the approving nod from hard-core running guy--I must be doing okay.

Sometimes I'll do what I think of as my cyborg thing, scanning my body for aches, pains, form, etc. Never a pretty picture, but it keeps me from wondering about my too-red face or whether I really should be wearing THESE tights/shorts.

I like to run around other people, not only for the eye candy (there is that--I'm surrounded by college campuses and young, fit bodies), but because I'm less likely to take unnecessary walking breaks. I know it's an ego thing, but it works.... I also to the landmark thing, promising myself all sorts of goodies at the end of a run. (See above, bargaining, and below, today's bribe.)

Like Marci, I have a series of affirmations. Sort of. I'm not really a warm, fuzzy person, so I tend to embrace my inner drill sergeant. My favorite? "Man up, M-F." Makes me laugh every time, from the full-on gendered "man up" (re-appropriate the sexism!) to the profanity. I have a tech shirt that says "Man up" (I internalize the M-F so as to not offend others) that I wear on runs that I know will be hard. It generally gets a few smiles or a thumbs up from people. (I love that!)

A friend of mine owns a candle and gift shop. She loves quotes like me, so I love going in her store. Well last week I bought this sign that said...Wish it, dream it, do it, spread your wings & fly. So, I was on my treadmill, I listened to a few songs, thought about life, things, reviewed my body, and then when I started running out of things to think about the sign caught my eye and made me smile. The rest of the time I just read that sign over and over and really thought about the meaning of spreading my wings, and telling myself that i REALLY can do anything I want to do. My next thing I want to do is get a board that I can use for a vision board and hang it in front of my treadmill. I am going to put a picture of the ToT medal, runners, quotes, things like that on it. Probably other vacation spots and things that I want to do too.


Sometimes I think about my rewards too. I promised myself a new running outfit, coming in 2more weeks. I also have a tattoo planned out after my first race that I can add to for other races (yes it's going to be small). I am not quite sure if that is a reward since it hurts, but I still want it.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Debra -- It was bad enough that you posted the photos of the cupcakes, now you added the descriptions?! That's cruel and unusual punishment! Much as I do love the content of BSG, there may be some characters I follow more closely than others

Yeah! That Nancy's home! I hope she soon feels well enough to just sit and read the threads and have a chuckle or two.

Beth -- you and everyone else are always welcome at Ohana! We define "family" as anyone who will speak to us, so you're in!

Does anyone else listen to the Disboards Podcast? I listen while I work, I can't run to "talk". I am impressed at how creatively many of you use your ipods! Me -- it's just me and the shuffle mix. My favorite today was Rihanna's "Don't Stop the Music".

We just finished "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire", so I'm taking a quick break. DS did a great job working today, and 2.5 hours later, I see where the Twilight guy got his start.

DS wanted to watch Star Trek, so I ordered TNG on Netflix. We've made it through the first 3 episodes. He loves it, so I guess I'll be getting reacquainted with Number One and Gang. You can probably tell I'm a bit of a fan -- if you take the "iedoodles" off my screen name, you have my favorite character and my kitty. I used to find Wesley Crusher completely annoying. I'm hoping that's changed...

Ok, I'm off to read the 3rd book in the Fred the Mermaid trilogy. It's MaryJanice Davidson without Betsy the vampire queen, which sometimes works better than others.

Happy Afternoon!
Maria

 

[grstink]

HAPPY MONDAY MIXER TO ALL

Just finished on my TM and came on to see all those wonderful drinks and cupcakes. Boy, I am hungry now.

While working out it is definitely music, music, music. I love my ipod. Anything else just slows me down. Not that I'm fast to begin with, but the music just seems to keep me going.

OK, need to go out and help DH with more snow shoveling. I am SO ready for the Spring and some nice warm weather.

Enjoy everyone and thanks again for making this a more pleasant Monday.

 

[windwalker]

Hi guys.

Did I hear someone say CupCakes?

We are going out soon for Mexican, and of couurse margaritas. It is margarita monday right?

Visiting Panda

 

[dsnyfan21]

Dave: How did you know about Margaritas Mondays?? They have those on Mondays here at a restaurant called Flanigans (which is really a bar with food and kinda irish) but that have that on monday nights along with loaded nachoes.

I have always trained solo and done my walking without music or anything stuck in my ears. I just started out that way and can't really handle music for more than an hour or so. No one wanted to go out "walking" with me to start when I got into doing Half Marathons and then after I got more into Race Walking I got to fast for people to keep up with me. So, I just go it alone.
I like walking without the music because I just ENJOY being outside and listening to nature. I love hearing the birds, squirrels, wind blowing though the trees etc. I use it as "my time" to gather my thoughts. I use it to organize myself, like if I need to make lists for things, or organize what I need to do when I get home or how best to run my errands the next day, etc. My mind loves it!!!(seeing as how I have alot of "stuff" floating around in there.)

Hope that answers that question....

Thanks cousins for hosting another PARRRTAAAAYY!!!! You guys are great!!

Tracy

 

[jmasgat]

Debra It's pronouced "cah tok" and I am definitely a fan of Click & Clack, even more so since we share the same alma mater and I am also a MA native (only without the wicked accent!)

Tracy Yeah-another tune-less runner/walker. Although I admit to having my own internal Ipod (not to be confused with the voices in my head!)

Sarah Rose Does your technique work with your dog? I'll have to give it a try--my dog Buddy is sorta the same. When he's on a leash, and other dogs are on the leash, he goes minorly nuts.

Maura

 

[jship210]

Debra - I like fiction by Vince Flynn, David Baldacci, Patrick Robinson, and Catherine Coulter (FBI Thriller Series not the Romance Novels) for Non-fiction, Disney Wars (sorry) Autobiographies were Rudy Giuliani on Leadership, Jack Welch's "Jack", and Schwarzkopf's It Doesn't take a Hero. I was able to get in 4.miles on the elliptical at work today, even with the snow.

The Mixer today was fun.... again I'm gonna hate myself in the Morning. I'll pick up the empties.....

Glad to hear Nancy is home and recuperating, nothing helps more than being in your own bed in your own home. All the best to her.


Maura - Wicked accent like mobsta, lobsta, cah, bah, watabubla.......

BU '04 (Beanpot Champs!!! Again!!!)

Jack

 

[laxdef69]

I used to run only with music, until I realized that i can't take one on the Ironman.

Now, I'm stuck with the voices in my head, and they are generally screaming...

I also generally go through the following stages in any workout.

First sixth...hey, not too bad, things are feeling fine, nothing hurts too badly.

Middle 2/3: This sucks. i'm in pain. I wonder if I can catch my training partner and choke him with my lace lock shoelaces. Or fit my bike in any old orifice.

Last sixth: If anyone is between me and the Scotch they are on the endangered species list. Like there should be one of those zoo signs with the skull on it that says "endangered" endangered, not "I'll yell at you so loud" endangered.

mike

 

[3DisneyKids]

Ok, ok, ok....book titles! Sheesh! you guys are brutal on this team!

Really, I listen to anything. But the stuff that can really take me away is anything with just a really good story, but it can't be too complex because sometimes my mind will also wander during a run. I like Lisa Scottoline, James Patterson, Grisham is always good, Baldacci, Harlan Coben is a major favorite, James Grippando can tell a great tale. Is that enough? And once, ONLY once, I listened to Stephen King. OMG, worst run ever! I was freaked out the whole time! I live in a fairly rural area (that pretty much described all of Maine!) and when I was running past long stretches of trees without houses I was just panicked!

 

[jbucci]

I love the image of running to a Stephen King novel-- I'd be freaked out too I prefer the Harry Potter books myself. I do have to admit I listened to Harry Potter while doing painting around my house and now Dobby reminds me of our kitchen wallpaper but whatever...


Debra: you are welcome at our place anytime. We have 2 TMs and an ellipse for exercise purposes and a big six foot screen with an overhead mounted projector and surround sound. When you are tired of exercise there are the big chair and a half size love seats....

 

[laughinplace199]

I also have a tattoo planned out after my first race that I can add to for other races (yes it's going to be small). I am not quite sure if that is a reward since it hurts, but I still want it.

I'm sorry, but this just cracked me up! I hope you get your tattoo someday! We've got plenty of adult beverages here if you need something to numb the pain.

 

[laughinplace199]

The party isn't over yet, is it?

Jen B - The iTunes playlist matched to your running speed sounds awesome. Please let us know if you like it. I may have to look into that. I'm with Debra, I'd like to move into your house too. I love your story of Dobby reminding you of your kitchen wallpaper.

Maria - Did you enjoy your margarita? Were you able to stay away from the cupcakes? I failed miserably at staying away from the cake my mom brought over.

Jack - Thanks for bringing the Heineken and for the audiobook suggestions. I'll have to check out the Catherine Coulter ones (I love FBI thrillers).

Debra - Those cupcakes looked/sounded so good. I loved your "stages of a training run." I'm with you - I'd love to move in with Jen B.

Beth - It's great to hear that Nancy is home and doing well. Thanks for keeping us in the loop.

Panda - Yes, it's Maragarita Monday. And tomorrow is Tequila Tuesday, and then there's White Russian Wednesday, and then...well, you get the picture.

Tracy - It's great that you can use your time to organize your thoughts and plan your days. I don't think I could do that. Maybe my head is a little too empty.

Erika - Thanks for your audiobook suggestions. I'd freak out if I was listening to Stephen King while running by big wooded areas. Heck, I've been spooked reading some Stephen King in the comfort of my living room.

 

[chimera]

Sometimes I think about my rewards too. I promised myself a new running outfit, coming in 2more weeks. I also have a tattoo planned out after my first race that I can add to for other races (yes it's going to be small). I am not quite sure if that is a reward since it hurts, but I still want it.

here's mine:

On the TM, I always have to have TV and a book to read. I read several of the Harry Potter and Stephanie Plum books on the TM. Has to be light stuff...I can't concentrate on journals when I'm on the TM. I do like a good Stephen King book...It was my favorite, though I also liked Duma Key.

Outside, I usually only take my MP3 on LR. I don't use it during races at all. And I always run alone.

 

[jship210]

Ok, ok, ok....book titles! Sheesh! you guys are brutal on this team!

Really, I listen to anything. But the stuff that can really take me away is anything with just a really good story, but it can't be too complex because sometimes my mind will also wander during a run. I like Lisa Scottoline, James Patterson, Grisham is always good, Baldacci, Harlan Coben is a major favorite, James Grippando can tell a great tale. Is that enough? And once, ONLY once, I listened to Stephen King. OMG, worst run ever! I was freaked out the whole time! I live in a fairly rural area (that pretty much described all of Maine!) and when I was running past long stretches of trees without houses I was just panicked!

Stephen King-- Stay out of the corn field

 

[Sarah_Rose]

Sarah Rose Does your technique work with your dog? I'll have to give it a try--my dog Buddy is sorta the same. When he's on a leash, and other dogs are on the leash, he goes minorly nuts.

The technique is relatively successful with my dog. At least, we can get up much closer to the other dog before the freaking out begins, and he really only gets to the crying and growling stage if we have to pass each other on a narrow sidewalk. I think it really depends on the reason that your dog is going nuts over other dogs, though. For Jack, a big part of the problem is that he's very over-protective and is trying to drive the other dogs away from us. If he believes that I (as the ranking pack leader) am happy to see the dog, he doesn't get as protective, because he believes that I am in control of the situation. If your dog is downright afraid of other dogs, or just over-excited when meeting them, then the technique may not work as well.

It's an easy thing to try out, though, so good luck with Buddy and I hope it helps!

And Debra: That last cupcake is the weirdest cupcake I've ever seen, and yet I STILL want it!

 

[MouseDogMom]

Maura & Tracy - Add me to the list of those who don't run to music, at least outdoors. If I'm on the TM, the MP3 player is on, unless there's something good in the DVR, but outdoors, I'm all about what's going on around me. One of my favorite trails is popular with deer, and I've been known to carry on conversations with them as I run by.

Sarah Rose - I did something similar with my former dog. She was great with other dogs at the dog park, but not so good on leash. I would start as soon as I saw the other dog with a conversational "leave it," and continue saying it until we'd passed the other dog. Then I'd resume just talking to her as if she were human! I know other people thought I was loony, but I was used to talking to her at home, so it just carried over outdoors. That's why when we had to put her down a few months ago I had to get another dog immediately - I needed someone to talk to!

Maura - We love "Cah Tok" here. My MIL is from Boston and we give her endless grief about pahking the cah. I will admit to being techno-illiterate - have not yet ventured into downloading podcasts. Maybe that should be one of my tasks for this week while I'm off work! "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me" would be on my list of favorites, but it airs at really bad times for me. The podcast would be such a simple solution...

Nancy - Welcome home!

We ended up with somewhere around 3" of snow, but here in NC that's enough to close school for the day. And yes, Mike, send everyone for milk and bread, which fortunately I already had. DD and I spent the day on the couch, watching Disney movies (she watched "Snow White," which I do NOT like; then we both watched "Wall-E," which we hadn't seen yet)

Thought I'd better not take advantage of any of the marvelous drinks on the board today since I was being a total slug and blowing off activity for one more day, but they sure looked good! And I won't even comment on the cupcakes...

Jackie