Amy: I just know you'll hit your pace goals--you've got a training program that you're working through, you're hitting those targets, and it'll all come together. And I know it's so much easier for someone on the outside to see it and remind us of our successes, too. Sometimes I get so disappointed/frustrated/whatever with my perceived lack of progress that DOOD has to remind me of how far I've come. I just want you to know I think you're doing great!!
Lily: Oh, I'm sorry DH is sick. I hope you don't get it, too, especially since you're getting back in the Minnie groove. Congrats on the continued improvement & on the 2 pound loss.
Jackie: I think you'll love Chi Running; it took me a while to get into the book, and it'll be a while before I get the hang of it--but I like it, I really like it! And I agree that maybe just spending some time running to run sounds like just the thing for you right now. Relaxed & happy is what you deserve to feel.
Scott: I'd like to find my sleep utopia! I agree with both you and Jackie--I both needed it & it's possible to sleep too much. I don't know about you, but I find that I have certain hours where my optimal sleep occurs--between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m.--so it's less about how many hours I sleep than if I am asleep during that time (not as often as I'd like). Maybe I'm just strange. Strike that. I KNOW I'm strange.
Angie: Sorry about your run. I think you've filled your quota of horrendous runs for a while, as one is too many. Let the rest of us have our turns!
Allie: Donating the GSC is more or less a way of acknowledging I can't limit myself to one serving at a time. I'm not sure I should be congratulated for my lack of willpower!
ArelysAdriana: On the contrary, I think every PB is to be celebrated!
I think it's just wonderful how energized you were.
Aloha Jeff: Thanks for the info on Operation Girl Scout Cookies Campaign. How are you enjoying the Chi Running DVD? And I remember the "round tuit" gags from my youth. I like how it's been harnessed for running encouragement.
Stacie: Yea for the XT. And that was an inspiring story...makes me want to be a walker! When's your next day out with the Garmin?
Bill: Yea for Timmy soon joining the ranks of runner in your family. Between him and Billy you may have years of rope-climbing XT in store.
Judy: Wow! You certainly demonstrated your fortitude. Very strong willed, you are. On the bright side, you got to watch cartoons with a (fruity, I presume) drink.
And you earned those stronger legs, too. Those whiteouts, though, I hope you don't get too many of them. YAY for closing on BCV!
Jen: You go lightening, go! Now, run right up to your local tattoo parlor because you and Mel made more than a deal, you made a pact. I look forward to seeing the pictures soon, assuming you get yours in a G-rated place for this family-friendly site. (Consider this some of your much-needed prodding.)
Dave: I hope your stretching continues to help you recuperate, both your achilles & your groin muscles. Being more limber is always a good thing, right?
Carrie: I hope you're almost fully recovered by now. It's cool it that you gave Saturday's run a try, though.
Kristi: Too bad about your LR & the allergies. But, yeah, I have to agree that breathing ranks up there as an important activity. I hope your Great Bay rocks!
Liz: I'm sure you'll have the pace on race day. The TM is hard to train with, IMO.
Mel: Yay for Jeff's tattoo, too! I have to admit that I find anyone getting a tattoo impressive, because I'm a wimp. Too bad about our less-than-satisfactory 3 miler, though.
As for me: Yesterday was my first run post-C25K and so I increased my time by 10%. I don't know exactly what the factors in my favor were, but I had a great time and I felt energized all day long: post-run, post XT, post-stretching, and right on throughout the day & evening.
Today has been a XT day and it felt good, too! I'm looking forward to the rest of the week...except for the predictions of non-stop rain & flooding conditions, that is!
I hope all of you have a great training day sometime this week, too!
You scare me sometimes. Glad you are feeling better now adn the legs feel good!
Yay!
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Might not be too big of an accomplishment, but I just started running a few weeks ago and I normally average 20-ish minutes per mile. I was pretty happy about it and looked a little like this guy:
for feeling better!Charlie helped me to the reclining chair and covered me with two blankets and I was still shivering.
(not sure that I will around for that.)
