Wk of Mar 19--2007 WISH Walking/Running Club

[lilouisianagal]

I return! I still need to get caught up on reading last week's posts b/c I stopped about midweek. oops!

Mel: Thanks for the screenname/name/location list! It's very helpful.

Dena: I definitely think you should run--even if you are last. It's not how you do compared to the other people, it's how you do compared to your personal goals. That being said I think the "THE END" idea is hilarious and I think you should do it!

Jen: for your mile! The doggie dash sounds fun! How long is the dogs' part of it?

Terri: I think you should DO IT. or of course I just want moral support for my first Marathon/Goofy.

Helen: Welcome back! That's so cool that you got to go to DisneySea. Did you take lots of pictures? Was doing DL there like being in a funky demension?

Maggie: on your 5K! And our second dog definitely calmed down out hyper lab.

Melissa: I had to reread your post a couple of times to make sure I read those numbers correctly. 50 MILES??? or "only a 50K"??? wow you inspire me. What exactly is an adventures race?

Krista: Yes, I agree that walking definitely works some different muscle groups than jogging/running does. If I go at a good walk pace (~14 mpm for me) for my long I am always at least a little sore from it,, but when I jog some or all of it I rarely am. A phenomenon that only crazy psycho people like us would discover! And our black lab (girl) settled down when she was around 3 years old, though she can still move it when she wants to!

Kim: That sounds like what I got last spring when I tried to start running. I don't know if it is shin spints or not but here are some things that helped:
1. get good running shoes that fit you
2. rest (and ice if needed/helpful)
3. take your time
4. cross train to work other muscles but still get a workout
5. stretch
6. strengthen your shins
7. when you are walking be sure that you aren't overstriding. This made the biggest difference for me. I had always been told that I just needed to take bigger steps if I wanted to go faster (this was when I was training to go hiking at Philmont for Boy Scouts [yes I'm a girl- it was a co-ed explorers troop]). This year I started looking at some stuff on Race Walking and they talk about proper form. I would suggest that you look into that. I think the link is on the first page. The gist of it is that the further that you pull your legs out in front of you for your footstrike, the more you are actually braking, and therefore putting stress on your shins with every step. Instead, let your power come from your push-off in the back. Don't worry about how long your stride is, just try to keep good form and a good tempo (about 70 strides per minute for a walk pace), your stride will lengthen as your muscle and power develop.
Just a note: I still get pains in my shins occasionally. I've found this happens if I am in a hurry to get to class and am wearing flip flops. Ouch!

Kevin: If that's outta shape, then I wanna be outta shape! Sub 10 pace on a 5K sounds peachy to me. *starts singing* imAGination imAGination ....darn you Kevin and I've also found that even just starting to train for a marathon has made me a much more disciplined person all around (...thats why I'm posting here instead of doing schoolwork right??? )

Papa Deuce: I just read MfM also and it's a great book. I think you will also find that it will helping in walking, not just running; plus it will help you make the transition safely from one to the other. I learned a ton from reading it.

Lily: What is that delectable looking pineapple looking birthday dessert???

Carrie: get some rest and get to feeling better soon

Thanks to everyone who sent me birthday wishes! On my b-day, I went to Olive Garden with a friend for supper and it was yummy! Friday (day after b-day), my family had a party for me.

My aunt sent me two new workout shirts and a pair of awesome coolmax socks! I'm so psyched b/c one of the shirts is lime green Now I have a shirt to wear for Cresent City Classic, which I have signed up for.

My parents got me a Garmin Forerunner 201 for my birthday. When I got it home I figured out that I would need an extra part to connect it to my laptop *sigh* Also, I have finished reading MfM so now I understand why having a heart rate monitor is a good thing. Soooo I ended up sending the 201 back to Amazon and ordering a 301. It actually worked out very well, because my mom also bought me three pairs of Crocs. It was quite sweet b/c growing up she has always been very out of the fashion trends so she was really making an effort here. Anywho, she said I could keep all three or none or my pic. I ended up not keeping any of them b/c I couldnt even sit 5 min in them before my feet were burning up. I'll let someone else carry that trend on. It was about the same amount to upgrade to the 301 as the total of the Crocs, so I didn't feel bad about asking. I did the slow shipping (5-7 days) so that it would be free, so I am waiting anxiously for it to get here.

I also finally got to bring up seriously with my mom doing the WDW marathon weekend. She actually seemed open to it when I presented it as "im either gonna use my money from this summer and go or yall can give it to me as a christmas gift but I want to go up there no matter what." Hopefully, I will be working up there Spring 07 in the College Program so I wont have to worry about park entry, and all I will have to pay for it hotel (either Pop Century or AS Movies), airfare, entry money, and food.

I got my parents to bring up my bike from home when they came, and I have definitely found my new favorite crosstraining activity! I also have started doing the run/walk marathon training from MfM and I am loving the interval training idea!

This morning I went outside to a foggyfoggy day and bleH! It had gotten all chilly again. I really wish the weather would just pick a temp and stick with it grrr. I really really really did not feel like exercising today but luckily I have the Crescent City Classic coming up soon (April 15) and that was a definite modivator. I think I have learned the value of having short term races/goals that I am working toward as well as the big goal (GOOFY!!!). Thus I am really thinking that I am going to do at least two races this summer. The Dallas Cross Country Club has a 4 mile run (June) and a 5K (July) during the summer that I'm thinking would work.

Oh I did 44 min of jog 3/walk 1 this morning, then finished off the 4 mile loop I was on in 55 min.

Have a great day!

 

[AmyBeth68]

Did my 30 minute run today. It felt really good and I took one 60 second walk break on a long hill. I can definitely tell that my endurance is getting better and my cardiovascular fitness has improved as well....most of the time I feel like my breathing is very steady and controlled. I wasn't sure of my distance, as it was just a timed run as opposed to distance run today. But I couldn't resist so I checked the distance and turns out I ran 2.9 miles. LOL...SOOOO close to that 3 miles in 30 minutes. Oh well...maybe next time . With the walking warm-up/cool-down, stretching and abs I turned in a good 60 minute workout today.

Helen: Tokyo Disney sounds interesting...although the long lines seem a bit out of hand LOL! Glad you had a nice trip! Welcome back .

Papa Deuce: Glad you're feeling a little better...but it sounds like you're really fighting this thing off. I finally feel really good today for the first time in a week! Hang in there...and good job getting out there for your run!!

Claire: Congrats on the Forerunner 301! And happy b'day . Sounds like you made a great choice. I really want one!!! One of these days . Great job on the 4 mile loop!

Liz: How exciting about your new home and selling your house so quick! AND....the new job?! My goodness...you've had a lot of excitement lately!!!

Carrie: Take care of yourself girl...sounds like you are really under the weather . Here's some Get Well Soono Pixie Dust!!!

 

[DisneyGirl]

Hi Everyone!!! I'm back from a loooong hiatus (actually have been travelling for work, and overly busy when I was actually home!). I'm proud to say that I have kept up with my running and diet, though, and am getting ready to run the Columbus Classic next week!!

I can't say I've read all of the entries in this thread, but from what I have read, it sounds like everyone is doing great!!! I can't wait to see some of you at a race later this year (or Jan 07!)

 

[icunurse_celeste]

Hi Guys,
As one of your friendly disboard nurses- I just thought I would do a quick post about this topic....

As some of you know I am a critical care nurse, working in a neuro-surgical intensive care unit and I am in graduate school. As part of my training I frequently attend conferences. Last year there was a conference held by the American Assoication of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), which is widely held as the "source" for current information and best practice for critical care nursing.

Anyways I was listening to some of the sessions of last years large meeting where they were discussing the effects of exercise on metabolism of medicine. Esp. meds used for blood pressure- beta blockers. Anyways- they stated that the drug companies do not study the effects of exercise and metabolism of medicaitons. Different meds are metabolized through different systems- such as the liver. When you exercise your body shunts the blood away from organs that do not need it during exercise- like the liver. When this happens, it changes the way your body absobs medicaitons and can increase or decrease the amount of medicaiton in your blood stream- and this can lead to problems for some people.

I am going to give the disclaimer that I am NOT a physician- but those of you taking medication may want to discuss if you should take your pills after you exercise or at some other time. Many drug categories including anti-depressants are also changed by exercise.


I'm not claiming to be an expert- but I just thought this was some helpful information that I thought should be shared.

I know there is someone one this board who is in med school- and interested in Ortho. If you would like a copy of this lecture- I will gladly make you a copy and send it to you.

I hope everyone has a great day and a wonderful (and injury free) workout.

 

[MelRhoads]

Ahhhh....just woke up from daily nap!!!! Did the dentist thing this morning. I'm getting close to being done w/ all of the big dental issues . Today is phils off clinic day, so we took the boy to the gym and he lifted (phil, not the boy) while I swam and then he got the boy and I played in the pool while phil swam. I got in an easy 1000meters. I think my swimming has gotten easier since goofy, I have only been about 3 times, but it seems less labored and more relaxed.

Amy - You were moving fast!!!!! I'll bet if you were actually running in a 5k race, you would have been sub 10 for sure!

Claire - Thanks! The 50 miler is basically insane! We are planning on just trying to finish in the time cut off. We have done one 50k to train (it didn't have any time cutoff and we got free hotdogs!) My big thing is the adventure races. I actually started running just to improve my physical abilitiy in the adv. races. An adventure race is a multi-sport race, usually trekking, paddling, and mt. biking and some ropes work or team event. You (as part of a co-ed team) must navigate the course by using coordinates given to you by the race director and using a map and compass. The races we have done have ranged from 9 to 25 hours. (I just did a really short one that was 5 though) The team must stay together (w/ in 100ft) of each other at all times and mush check in at each check point together. I race w/ my husband, best friend, her husband and a neighbor. It is really fun. Our team generally excells in the navigation and getting along. I kindof slow us down as far as speed goes (especially on the mt. biking) but it is so much fun. Our team is racing on April 8th (it is a super hard race) but i'm sittingthis one out b/c the last 2 yrs, someone has gotten a snakebite on the course and it creeped me out. Now I'm regretting not signing up though and they already have their team formed

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Hi WISH Team!

I am just beginning to read back.

Celeste thanks so much for that post. I am going to discuss this with the doc next week when I get there first out. Maybe that is why my newly subscribed meds may not be working. (Probably not, b/c I am not easily medicated in general.)

Everyone who needs, get well. Seems we do have quite a few sickies.

Belated happy birthday to those I missed. Sorry I have no excuse.

MfM readers, I will be meeting up with THE Penguin on the 1st with the others here going to the Columbus Distance Classic. I will send him our regards.

lilouisianagal, you are doing fantastic! I am so proud of your commitment.

Dessert pics?, I am not sure what dessert, surely it was nothing. It was not in front of me. Nope, I can't even begin to tell ya about those absolutely fabulous dessert tarts, key lime, macadamian brownies, coffee chocolate pudding, raspberry/grapefruit/lime smoothie thing, special birthday girl cake...ummm nope, have no idea of what you saw. (and can't even remember all of them there were so many that I ate um I mean saw on that table)

 

[andromedaslove]

Hockeychic - I don't know exactly what you mean about the pain beingin the shin or on the shin. I know that sometimes I get shin splints that are actually painful to the touch. Then sometimes my shins hurt, but it feels like it is on the inside. Either way, I still consider them shin splints. The first suggestion I can make is that you might wanna go by a running store in your area, and have them help you pick out a good pair of running shoes. Good running shoes are the first step to preventing injuries.

lizdotcom - Congrats on selling your house so quickly. That is just amazing.

Ok, well I went to the gym this morning with my Mom. She just started the Couch to 5k program. She did pretty good with the 60s run/90s walk. She was able to finish the entire 60s every single time. I am so proud of her!! I walk/jogged right along with her for moral support, and because I am the only one with a stopwatch on my watch!! Other than that I did a bit of strength training, mostly legs. Squats, calves, hip abduction and adduction (hoping to tighten those up a bit!!), and worked on my shins. Tomorrow I have another 3 miles, but I am feeling great!!

Dana

 

[littlegreydonkey]

Can I join the 'I've got a cold club' please - I think I got it off someone here (rather than two aeroplanes full of people) so I think I'm allowed. Am sitting here with swollen glands, a headache and a runny nose feeling most sorry for myself. Most annoyingly not sure I should run tonight which extends my 'non running' now to three weeks. My 6km on Monday night turned into a walk as running buddy had done three hours the day before and felt she needed a rest.This is not the plan as I have an 8km race in two weeks and I want to beat last years time - which at 47 mins was going some for me thankfully most of the course is downhill which I like. Ah well, better that than the 'I don't want to run at all' thing I had in January.

I'm sure I had lots of things to say to people but fuzzy head means I've forgotten everything - sorry. Helen

 

[wtpclc]

Helen, I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to sneeze on my screeen.

HOpe your feeling better soon. If, not, misery loves company.

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Originally posted by icnurse_celeste: Many drug categories including anti-depressants are also changed by exercise.

I know there is someone one this board who is in med school- and interested in Ortho. If you would like a copy of this lecture- I will gladly make you a copy and send it to you.

Celeste - I am a neuroscience researcher in a psychiatry department. This sounds very interesting to me, and I would love to have a copy of the lecture.

Sorry to post and run, but I've been really, really busy with work lately and no time for a detailed post. Still hoping to get my run in today, but I already missed my reserved TM time. Maybe I can get out after dinner and the princesses, DD5 and DD8 are in bed.

 

[TnTsParty]

Seems like everyone has been busy. I decided to rollerblade this morning so that I could get some milage in. Well turns out my skates are old and the buckles were brittle and broke. So I was the furthest distance from my house and that is when they decided to break so I had to skate the rest of the way back home with broken skates trying to keep them on my feet. It looked like I couldn't skate I was so embarrassed. I plan on getting up and doing a decent wog tomorrow. I sent an email letter at work out for donations for the 5k I am participating in (since it is a benefit for Juvenile Diabetes) and even though it was close to the end of the day I had 4 people donate. I have never done anything like this before so its all new to me.

Mel ~ the adventure races sounds like fun but I couldn't imagine myself doing them. You go girl!!

Judy ~ hope they can take care of your dizzyness quickly so you can do that 5k and 1/2 miler.

Dawn ~ got to love the crockpot it helps out big time.

Amy ~ hope you are feeling better soon. Glad you got a good run in though.

Papa ~ hope your feeling better soon as well. Bronchitis and sinus problems are not fun. Take it easy and don't go to fast too quick.

Liz ~ congrats on selling the house and the new job. sounds like you have a lot going on.

Carrie ~ hope you feel better soon.

LittleGrayDonkey - feel better soon. Don't feel bad about walking instead of running at least you were out there doing something.

Anyone I missed know I didn't mean to miss you I am just extremely tired. TTYL

 

[lilouisianagal]

*puts on the official Runner's Badge of Geekiness* Tonight I caught myself looking at my friends' shoes. First, I noticed my one's shoes b/c he has the same brand that I do, then I started looking around the room. I had read about how people would look at others' shoes....I thought I would never ever ever do that.

 

[jodistar]

Hi Everyone,

Tonight is my night off from working out - plus I had to do some laundry, etc. So I thought I this would also be a good time to get caught up on the posts from everyone.

Mel - great list of the Wish team - I never realized how many of us were really here.

Hey I have a question for all of you runners......and it might be a bit odd but do any of you have problems breathing the right way for running? Any tips - I don't feel it so much when I'm on the threadmill but when I am on the road I feel that I don't breath right. I don't want to pass out on people.

Melissa - that is too funny about your friend saying you were going too fast when you walked......I have that problem a lot with people. I may have short legs but I can go

Liz - Congratulations on the sale of your home and the new job! That is great!

Claire - I'm in the same boat....still waiting for my Garmin, hopefully tomorrow I will receive it - that was the estimated date but I was hoping to get it early. I'm kind of jealous though, you were able to get the 301 - I only ordered the 101.

Just curious Claire, is next year your first year doing the Goofy Challenge too? BTW - Happy Belated Birthday.

Well, I still have much more to read - but it is time to say goodnight....I will try to catch up more tomorrow morning.

Oh - BTW, tomorrow I am meeting with a placement agency after work....see what they have to offer. There have been a lot of cut backs this year at the company that I currently work for, so right now.....I'm just exploring the possibilities.

Have a great day tomorrow everyone!

Jodi

 

[perfectmatch300]

I had the last in my series of knee injections today, OUCH!!!!! This time was the most painful of the 3. I could hardly stand up afterwards my left knee hurt so bad. The Dr said it happens because sometimes the gel he was injecting expands very rapidly and then takes a while to settle in. I'm doing better now, but still very sore. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.

I had a good swim at the beach yesterday. That's much more fun to me than swimming laps. I got totally bored with that around my soph. year in college (a long, long time ago ) and only started back about 4 years ago. I still get bored after 1000 meters, but I am going to start pushing myself to go fartehr because it is easier on the knees.

Dave No I am not training for a tri at this point, although I would love to be able to do one at some point. First, I'd need a much better bike than the Wal-Mart special I currently ride and a big improvement on my wogging time. Right now I am trying to work through my knee problems and otherwise am training to train.

to all who are sick or hurt. Hope you are better soon.


Liz Wow, things have been busy for you lately! Congrats on the new job and on selling the house! Hope your new house gets built quickly. Took them 7 months to build ours from the start of construction to closing, and that does not even begin to count the time from design. They seem to do things very slowly here in FL though.

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Good Morning Everyone:

Nancy- Here's more PD for your knee. That sounds so painful. I hope you get some relief soon.

So I had a breakthrough yesterday! Here goes. I have been really busy at work recently. I usually try to go run on the TM at the end of my workday. It's a small gym we have, and you have to sign up for the machines ahead of time. Around the lunch hour and at the end of the day if you don't sign up, you're not going to get a machine. Because I was really busy in the lab, I had to work past the time I had signed up for the TM so I was out of luck.

Went home, had dinner, cleaned up, put the princesses, DD5 and DD8 , to bed, and then went BACK to work so I could go to the gym and exercise. It's been a long time since I've done any activity after putting the princesses to bed. Usually I plop on the couch and watch TV. I got on the TM around 8pm and did 3 miles. I walked 0.25, ran for 2.5 miles at 12mpm pace (5.0), and then walked another 0.25. I spent a long time stretching and strengthening my shins afterwards. In all honesty, the run felt really hard. I'm wondering if my body is not used to being active in the evening. My legs felt really heavy - and this was even following a rest day. Anyhow, I got out there and did it - I got my steps in.

 

[keenercam]

Hi, everyone! Sorry I have been MIA since I posted about the 5K. The reality is I have not "trained" since then and even now, I wish I had something to report!

Thanks to everyone who celebrated my PR and Howard's PR at the 5K. Even now, I am surprised I was able to do that time without running as much as I'd hoped. But I am also fearing the next time I go out and whether I'd be able to improve that time at all.

Happy birthday to everyone I've missed in the past 5 days! Lily and Liz -- LOVE the pictures of your visit, and am so jealous of the good company (not to mention the desserts! )

I am so impressed with the huge commitments that so many people have made and stuck with so long. How wonderful it is to be in a community of people who support each other in this long haul to Marathon Weekend 2007. I LOVE knowing that by the time we are all together in one place in January we will all have come through so much and will be surrounded by friends all doing something extraordinary.

So, what is new here? Still pretty consumed with DS12's play, which opens in 2 1/2 weeks. Am so proud to see him "starring" in such a wonderful production and a challenging role. It is really pushing him to grow his natural talent and he is thriving. I am approached at every single rehearsal I attend and by email and phone by parents and others in the community who praise his talent and his purely positive attitude. I am sure I will burst with pride at the performances. It is kind of bittersweet that the play will be at nearly the one-year anniversary of my parents' deaths. I'm sure they'd have been outrageously proud of him.

DD17 should hear from UD any day, and if she gets in, I just hope she makes the right decision for her. I am torn because I still think her formerly second-choice school (which she now loves) is the right place for her. Her marching band leaves for WDW next Wednesday and will open the Spectromagic parade Friday night, 3/31, in case any of you are there! I will be enjoying my 3 day solo trip and am thrilled at the prospect of exploring the running trails around the Old Key West resort. Yes, I finally put together a training schedule leading up to the Minnie, based on MfM. She is pretty resolved to working hard this summer (instead of playing in Europe) and has undertaken to line up 2 jobs to save a lot of money for college. I know she is also looking forward to participating in college marching band and colorguard activities that she would have missed during the 3 week commitment to American Music Abroad. I really do believe things work out for the best, in the end.

Howard finally resigned his job Monday and is in the middle of job searching again. I am hoping he enjoys the time he has at the moment to train for the Delaware Marathon in May, but right now he is taking care of so many house issues and errands that were neglected during his tenure in he**.

Work is outrageously busy, so I have to get back to it. I am sending : and to everyone who is not feeling well, including Carrie, Helen, PapaDeuce, and Nancy. Take good care of yourselves. I am sorry to everyone I missed. I LOVE reading all of your posts and think of everyone here so often.

 

[Hockeychic]

Good morning everyone.

Thank you all for the advise on my shin problem, I have tried stretching it before I exercise and it is working....still sore but getting better.

I will post a longer one later, just wanted to check in and thank you all for your information.

Kim

 

[DJBounce]

Hello, I'm new here. I'm a little intimidated, but I thought I would say hi. My DH and I are in the "pretraining" phase for the half marathon in January. We are currently walking about 60 minutes 3 times a week. We hope to start the actual training in September. We plan to follow John Bingham's walk/run training plan for a half marathon. Our goal is to finish the half, of course, but I'm more worried about being swept! Right now, we barely do a 16 minute mile. I hope with time we will speed up, especially when we start running. We are both overweight, so right now we are trying to loose. So, I thought I would say jump in, this seems like a wonderful support group! Believe me, we need all the help we can get!!

Darcey

 

[Honeibee]

Good morning everyone.

I took yesterday off. I was too dizzy to drive. I can't wait to figure out what is wrong with me so we can fix it! I hate my head feeling like this.

However, the good news is...I did 45 @ 3.9 @ 1% yesterday!

I know you're wondering how I can be so dizzy and be on the TM but honestly it doesn't bother me to walk. I look straight ahead at the tv and don't turn my head around much and I'm ok.

One good side effect of the meds I am now on is that I've lost four pounds in two days! Of course, I know why since I am going to the LR every 20 minutes.

Today was a rest day so I slept until 6:00am.

Oh I have a lot of catching up to do!

Papa Deuce...Hope you are feeling better. Excellent idea reading MFM. It's very inspiration for mortals like us.

Krista - Hope your booty is feeling better. Maybe you need somebody to rub it! (Did I just say that?? Blame it on the meds!)

Karen - Yes, I too need to do 13.1 at least once before I find myself standing on the starting line in January.

Kevin - Hey, I like those "marathon side effects". I highly doubt you are ROOS. Maybe just a little dusty. If that!

Liz - OMG! I am so happy for you for both things! Whooo hooooo!

Hey Minnie - Don't disappear on us! Even if you have nothing to report, stop in, will ya????

Claire - Wow, you are really doing great! That's wonderful! You keep going, girl! BTW, I really try to stay away from those "I love my Crocs/I hate Crocs" threads but, well, I actually bought a pair of the "mock Crocs" at Payless two weeks ago. I have to say, I really love them! I don't really care if people think they are ugly. I've seen some very "stylish" women's shoes with pointy pointy toes and needles for heels and I think THEY are ugly! But man, I love these shoes.

Ohh Celeste - I am on a BP med because of my dizziness issue. Thanks for what you said! I will discuss it with my MD.

Helen - Sorry you are feeling miserable.

Dave - It's OK to post and run, so to speak. Great idea going back to work out. But I have to tell you, once I leave work, there is no going back until I absolutely have to the next day!

Nancy - But now you are DONE with the injections! Yay! Ohh, swimming at the beach...I am jealous....

Cam - THERE you are! I was getting worried!! Oh Cam, how wonderful about DS12's play! You must really be so proud! BTW, what are they doing? Oh that is great about DD17. What a great attitude she seems to have. I wonder where she gets it from... Oh I didn't know Howard was having a hard time at his previous job. That really stinks. I am sending for a fab-u-lous new job for him!

Darcy - I completely understand you. See my self-imposed tag. Welcome! You'll find an amazing amount of support and advice here.

I guess we never heard from Lisa again, eh? I thought she posted on another board just the other night.

And speaking of MIA's...where's Sunny? And isn't Christa away?

Ok excuse me...it's been 20 min so I have to go again....

Judy

 

[wtpclc]

Darcy - Welcome!!!! Repeat after me,"We will not be swept!" If you are at 16s now, things should come along nicely. As Lily would say, right now you just need to get the steps in. Sounds like you are doing that. The pace will come. Glad you joined us!

Cam - to Howard on finding a new and better job and to ds's play and dd's summer plans. Sounds like things are working out well and getting a little better for you, although I wish you had more time to play.

Nancy - Hope this helps!

Kim - Glad teh shins are gettign better!

jodi - Good luck with the placement person!

Mel - Dental issues have been my life. I so understand.

I think my cold is better today, but I feel like I've od'd on day quil and nyquil. (I know I haven't and I have not exceeded the max uses time, but it feels like it) Very loopy today. Back to my good old allergy meds. Got to pay bills otnight and pack for my fun weekend getaway tomorrow. Went to bed at 7 last night in the hopes of having energy to accomplish somthing this week. I do not foresee work outs in teh plan this week. I don't know how those of you who work out through bronchitis and such do it, but I am a whimp. Hoping to get on track next week. I really need to!