Hello, WISH teammates!
So, after that being sick thing last week, DH and I went for a 2-mile, 35 minute walk the next night (definitely not killing myself at that pace), and I was still struggling to breathe so we came home (I know, I know, I need to go back to using the inhaler before even the shortest of walks). The asthma is making me bark bark bark all the time, and DH even complained several times about it. Just that dry, hacking, relentless cough. Blech.
I had a wedding on Saturday, got in a little beach walk at Island Beach. Sunday I was supposed to go in the pool, but my dad didn't turn the heater on or scrub the algae down, so... the dog got in a swim. Last night I was supposed to get my dad so we could walk in the park because DH doesn't like me walking on the streets...and there was a fatality in town that shut down the only access from here to either the park or my parents' house. DH was on the scene until 9 pm, so I stayed home and made him a nice dinner. He needed it. Because of the accident, he had to stay up late washing his uniform, so we went to bed late and got up early. I'm exhausted.
I am trying to walk more during the day. I'm getting in close to two miles at work wandering around the building (so that I don't feel so bad for being a scatterbrain and having to walk back and forth so many times!). Anyway, I'm getting my workouts in that way, although we need to get seriously training. We only have a little bit of time left! Yikes!
new WISH teammates. This is a great place to set up camp.
Racy Tracy: What if you went to your boss, said you were taking an 8-week maternity leave, and then said, "Just kidding. I only need three hours." Maybe your request wouldn't seem so unreasonable.
And feel better!
WOOHOO!
AlohaJeff IS going to be at the marathon!
Yippee!
Hi,
Panda!
I'll be back on the walking thread soon. I've almost finished straightening out the new school year.
Maura, stay dry!
Carrie, I'm with Hockeygirl. Rutgers is breaking hearts all over this year, AND they wouldn't sell us tickets.
There's more to life than college football. After all, it's almost hockey season.
And I need to stop being a slug also. But I'm really good at it!
CarolA, way to go getting the miles in before work! DH wants me to try, but I really can't be out walking at 5 am. it's a genetic impossibility for me without the lure of immediate bling. And I don't have plane tix or a reservation for January, since DH has changed his mind a squillion times as to whether we are buying DVC/season passes.
For our
Texas and Louisiana friends digging out of rubble,
Cecilia, TWO half marathons? Woohoo! I'm worried about finishing one! (But with my WISH team, I know I can do it!) You go!
Mooshu, I admire your spunk. I think if a race offered me an oxygen bar, I would be worried...
I can't wait to see you in January!
Terri, I agree. It's not fair sometimes that if you don't have kids (or worse, if you are single) that some people think that means you don't have a family.
And sorry I won't see in January. I guess I'll just have to do it again 2010.
Hockeychic, way to go on that humid 10K!
Woohoo!
Howard, way to go getting those miles in! Woohoo! And DH and I loved taking ballroom dance classes. We took them for years, but then the teacher stopped giving them. Enjoy! I miss it.
Jennifer, I'm a teacher and interviewed for TfA many years ago. I don't know if my experience is relevant, but feel free to PM me if you have any questions.
Claire, your doggy paddle comment made me laugh. All through the Olympics, I kept telling DH that I could be a champion swimmer/diver/triathlete etc except I don't like my face wet.
Yeah, that's the big problem.
Kira, I'm here at the shore, and I was watching the same forecast and hoping that, while it breaks my heart to say goodbye to summer, it might make training a little easier.
Hi,
Allyson!
Cheering on someone is a workout. Cheerleaders say it's a sport. I count it.
(Did you make a pyramid or do big jumps?
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Boomdocker, I'm at the back of the pack. We had fun there. I only want to walk faster/interval so I don't have to be on the course forever.... Welcome!
Joan, sounds like you are on your way to a great 15K! Woohoo!
Shan, keep up the good work! And let me know how that skirt works out. So many of the skirts had big bunched up fabric on my butt...
Kristi, way to go getting those steps in. That's the good thing about having a workout partner: it pushes you to keep going. Take care of those shins! I think Panda had some great shin stretches...
Hi,
Amy!
Michelle, good luck on your 5K!
All right, I'm bleary eyed from staring at the screen, so my deepest apologies if I forgot anyone.
And what are you talking about? Weird? I don't remember you getting weird. Way too peppy for mile 8, yes! Way to happy, yes! But I do agree with you...Facebook is all Jeff's fault!
I barely survived DL! 
Glad you'll be there!
