Working on Weight Loss and getting Lean!

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Hello ladies. I hope everyone is getting through their week okay.

Vicky: Oh, I would really dislike that little kids were starting at the front and stopping in front of me. That's really bad parenting! But, great job on your time! That's definitely an amazing time!
I'm happy that the combo of journaling and working with the kick your butt pt, is keeping you on track with your healthy eating.

Jackie: Actually, I hear that running slower burns more fat, at least according to Jeff Galloway's book that I'm reading for my class. So, that's good. But, I hear you on the runaway eating. My god, will I ever stop? You could still make that MCM time. It has very little to do with your weight. Just focus on running injury free. No more surgeries!

Manda: Oh, mexican is one of my biggest weaknesses. I just cannot stop eating when we go to a mexican restaurant. Plus, frozen margaritas!!!!! This must be so exciting for you, training for your first running race. I'm sorry, but whether you are a walker, jogger, slogger, wogger or sprinter, it's the same distance and counts the same. Well, actually, I give walkers more credit because they're stuck out there longer.

AFM: I'll start with the bad news: apparently, I just can't stop eating! I have gained 3 pounds, which is miraculous, because it should be 10! We're going to be heading out for all you can eat chinese here in an hour or so, and I'm going to enjoy it immensely, but, then, I've got to get it together. Seriously, any excuse to binge at this point.

Running is also a little bit sidelined. I am still running 4 to 5 days a week, but the miles are down. I only managed 2 on Monday and 3.1 today. I'm going to have to run about 20 this weekend to keep my weekly total up, and the thought of that is just draining! But, with 3 days to do it, who knows? Maybe I could do a 12 mile day and then, just 2 runs of 4 each. But, my weekend is just so stinking busy!!!!!!

I've managed zumba at least once a week, which has been a lifesaver. Last night, my assistant instructor had her first class at a new location. She asked me to come along to give an example. It was fun, but it took 30 minutes longer than usual, because she had to explain the footwork for each song. But, it was still a good workout. The ladies that came had all never been to a zumba class, so they were really funny. Giggling and laughing the whole time. Apparently, most women don't do body rolls and figure eights with their hips on a regular basis. Who knew?

School is going well. I'm afraid for my A in chemistry. I'm at about a 90.60 right now, which about as low as I can get for that A. We have our 2nd huge exam tomorrow, so tonight is massive studying, again. We've already had 6 quizzes in 3 weeks, and 2 tests. Mixed with the 3 algebra exams and 2 running exams I've already taken, and I think I'm losing my mind. Frank has started making fun of me. I can't make any decisions any more. My brain is fried. So, when he asks me for an opinion on something, I have no idea. I can't even remember to order a drink at a restaurant. Seriously, no more room in my brain for anything but school. And, it's just going to get worse in the fall! Ugh!!!! What did I get myself in to?

 

[jeanneg]

Hello all.....and welcome, Cin!

I feel like the prodigal daughter sneaking back in. Everything is fine, just busy. I have a super early flight tomorrow and decided there is no point in going to bed if I have to get up at 3:15. Perfect opportunity to catch up a little.
Sunday is my daughter's Ironman in Couer D'Alene, Idaho and that is where we are headed. She is very nervous and excited, as are we! Please keep her in your thoughts and send some good karma her way.

I was fortunate enough to get able to meet up with Jackie and Wendy at the inaugural Williamsburg HM. It is always so good to spend time with them. That was a very nice event, but I had not trained and it showed. By mile 9, I was truly ready to ditch the entire thing. My husband, who HAD trained (on his own because we now live apart 5 days a week), encouraged me to keep going and we finished together. It seems to me I better buckle down and get serious because I have 2 more events coming up (Providence R&R and Hershey) and definitely do not want a repeat performance!

That's it for now....any word on how our fearless leader Beth is doing? Be back soon.......promise!

 

[MouseDogMom]

Jeanne - How'd the Ironman go? I was going to track her, but couldn't remember her married name! Williamsburg was a fun meet, but I'm really, really glad I was only running the 8K. The half just didn't seem like a lot of fun, but you looked happy when you finished!

Tandy - My brain is already incapable of handling simple things, and I'm not studying. I'm pretty sure it's age-related. My co-worker and I are about the same age, and it's comical how often we get to each other's office and stare blankly trying to remember why we're there. It got worse over the winter when I wasn't running, so I was hoping it would improve when I started back, but unfortunately I don't think the damage is reversing!

Vicky - I'd been doing really well with weights when I wasn't running regularly, but I've slacked off again. I keep looking at them... I'm also not doing my hip exercises as much as I need to, so the two need to get back in sync with my schedule. Congrats on your 5K - that's a terrific time, especially considering all the time you lost with the injury.

I did 12 miles on Saturday, and ended with one of those "I have no business trying to run a marathon" moments. The first 10 miles weren't so bad, but the last 2 were pure misery. I felt really rough when I was done, and took a LONG nap. Sunday we had a party for DH's 50th birthday (which is actually Wednesday,) and I was on my feet all day either getting ready or at the party or cleaning up, and by the time I got home last night I was ready to cry. I was really, really happy this morning when he said he was canceling tonight's track workout. (I wasn't going to go, but I hadn't figured out how to tell him that!)

Gotta go finish my book - it was due back at the library Saturday. Oops.

Jackie

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hi Leanies!

Jackie - I had the same thought when I was slugging through my 18K on Sunday. I thought "What am I doing?" "WHY am I doing this?" But I think stuff like that happens every so often, especially when the run isn't going 100% well. I know myself I probably hadn't hydrated as well going into it which made things a lot tougher. What kind of mileage are you doing this weekend? I have a 21K scheduled. And I also have to get back to my band walking and hip exercises. I've let those fall by the wayside too. Oh and I told my friend in DC that we're chasing down the lobster roll truck too!

Happy b-day to DH! Sounds like you had your hands full on the weekend! It was a good idea to cancel the track work yesterday.

Jeanne - How did DD do on her Ironman? I know a few people who do a couple of those events every year and the time commitment is incredible. I don't think I could do that. Congrats on your half marathon! Glad you were able to finish! Do you have a training plan in place for Providence and Hershey?

Tandy - Glad to hear that slow running gives a bigger burn. I've been doing a few of my runs around 11-11:30 m/m so if it's burning more stuff, I'll take it. Did you manage to get out for your 20 miler on the weekend? I can't remember if you're training for a race... If not, what about taking the total miles you're suppose to be running each week and then dividing them equally across 5-7 days. You'd never really get a LR in but you'd get in all the miles. I've heard about some people training that way but haven't done it myself because the only reason I run is for a race.

How's your eating going? Are you doing okay with the workouts, school, taking care of your guys, etc. You should get a Wonder Woman award!

Debra/Cindy/Manda/Beth/Maria - Hope you gals are doing okay

AFM - I felt like crap after running my 18K on Sunday. I'm almost certain I was dehydrated and I was short on sleep. Definitely not a good combination. I also have to start carrying more water with me because one bottle isn't enough. Guess I have to dig out the Fuel Belt - I really don't like that thing.

Yesterday I still felt sore and tight so I asked the PT if could do something other than a leg workout. We did upper body and core which wasn't very easy but I was glad not to have to do the leg press machine or push the sandbag across the gym floor. Funny thing... I was doing some pushups on a bar on the squat/weight rack and the PT says to me "Hey! You're working so hard I can see a vein on your shoulder." I was like WHAT? REALLY?? EWWWW!!! I think I nearly fell off bar, we were both laughing. I think the thought of looking vein-y was just gross to me.

The eating is going pretty well. I'm managing to incorporate more fruits and veggies into my everyday eating. I've managed to cut down on the sugar so I'll still have some on Friday (I usually eat a bit of whatever I've made in class) and on my LR day. I haven't weighed in yet but a lot of my clothing feels looser so I think that's a good sign.

Anyone have plans for the long weekend? I took Thursday off since Friday is Canada Day. I bought a voucher from a group buy site for a mani, pedi and a massage and plan to use that this weekend. I don't have a baking class this week so I'm finally looking forward to getting my nails done I also have a 21K LR which I'm going to try and do on Friday so I can enjoy the weekend.

Have a great day everyone!!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Morning Lovely Lean Ones!

I am so far behind, I'll just start from Friday and keep going. I ran 9M Friday, and it felt fantastic! It was so nice to have a good run after the previous week's 8 which did not feel great.

We had plans to go to the Outlet Mall since ds' was in NH for a church youth retreat all weekend. I woke up sneezing more and more, sore throat...I was thoroughly miserable by noon. We punted on the mall trip and just went out for brunch. I had stuffed French toast, and I couldn't even really enjoy it. I had a fever, I had medicine, I was a miserable ball of discomfort.

I didn't rest at all Saturday night, and Sunday was slightly better. DH also felt so yucky he skipped his 10K race Sunday morning. I spent the day in bed watching a marathon of "Mob Wives". No, I do not have what it takes to be one of those women

I knew I had to go to work yesterday, so I did. I had lunch with a friend I haven't seen in a couple of years, and then went home early. Still not feeling great, but did some with ds's help. He had a half day yesterday, so he was home to check on his poor sick mother, right after he made sure I was well enough to download itunes (I listen to the clips before I let him purchase the music).

I got up this morning and ran 2M. I'm still doing a Brenda Vaccaro impression, and sometimes my voice is just gone altogether. But I'm breathing normally, and I feel decent. I'll take it.

Today was ds's last day of school. Tomorrow we're putting him on a plane for a week in St. Louis. Actually, he arrives in St. Louis and then they're going to Branson (shows, theme parks, family fun, etc.). It will be great for him to de-stress and for us to have a week as married people sans kidlet.

I have been full-out at work and with getting ds through his finals and ready to start his round of summer trips. I am really looking forward to this weekend, when we're going to try the Outlet Mall again, and relax in the back yard. I took Friday off so I can do my 10M, so I will be ready to get up and have fun on Saturday. I've informed dh I want to make an early start, I want to beat all the traffic we can.

So, I did a good job hitting my week workouts last week, and I plan to do it again this week. My eating is definitely on track, I just need to cut back on the oatmeal raisin cookies

And in really making me happy news, dh informed me there is now enough in our vacation fund for my Princess trip! I am so ready! Well, not really, but I will be!

Vicky -- Your weekend plans sound fabulous! I'm not sure if your veins are your most attractive feature...but I guess it's good your working hard

Jackie -- Are we going to have to give you the lecture about trying to do too much too soon again? I didn't think so. I hope the book is worth the fine -- I'm reading "Plain, Honest Men" about the framing of the U.S. Constitution. Very interesting, but a slow read...

Jeanne -- I hve a DIS buddy who lives in "beautiful Couer d'Ilene" (yes, I know I spelled that wrong). She was talking about walking down her drive to see the triathalon and cheer for participants. I am looking forward to seeing you at Providence! I'm hoping for a new PR when I register for the Princess, but I'm not sure with the heat...

Tandy -- I am exhausted just reading your schedule! I can't believe you are still getting all those runs in and everything else, too. You

Manda -- I also went the wogger to slogger route. I really enjoy the running. For some reason it helps me clear my head more than walking, but YMMV.

Cin -- Sorry I'm so tardy, glad you have joined us!

Ok, better do a little work

Everyone have a great day!

Maria

 

[rubato]

Hello ladies. I got out of school early, so I actually have time to post!

Maria: I'm sorry you are feeling so bad. It is sooo hard to run when sick. I just can't do it. I can't believe Ben just got out of school. Harrison has been out for over a month! Not that he's done ANYTHING during that time!
For getting to back for Princess next year!!!!!Awesome!

Vicky: Eating is bad!!!! And, no, I only got a 10 miler in this weekend. But, I only have 4 weeks and 1 day left of this 4:15 am stuff. Your weekend sounds really nice: 21k, mani pedi massage is a good way to go. We have no definite plans right now. Just get through school tomorrow, and focus later. The vein thing is really funny. I have one on my forehead now that pops out every time I exert myself at all. It's all throbby and gross! Yuck I was at zumba on Monday and am now standing in the very front right in front of the mirror, which is fine. But, in doing so, I'm realizing that my goal of big, muscular arms has been reached. I am going to have to tone it down a bit. My shoulders, especially, are huge! Like, guy huge. I don't like it anymore.

Jackie: I hope that you've given the hip some rest. I know that there's supposed to be some pain with ramping up miles for a marathon, but with the recent surgery, let's hope it's just with the legs and muscles and not the hip. My hubby is 50 also. For about 2 more weeks. Then, he'll be an old 50 something.
Yes, I can blame part of my brain malfunction on aging, but I know that most of it is just overload. But, it's all good.

Jeanne: I'm sorry the race experience wasn't good. But, maybe a lesson was learned. How did your daughter do? I am in awe of those ironman competitors.

AFM: I don't have much to report. Just hanging in there. I'm trying to not get overwhelmed, but I know that my running is suffering because of school. It's not that I don't have time to run, it's just that I don't have time when it's cool enough to run. And, I just hate my TM. Plus, my poor dog is mad at me. He only gets walked 3 days a week instead of 5 or 6. Poor baby. I was looking at my fall schedule and I don't think I'll be able to run for 5 solid weeks. I hope that my fitness level doesn't drop too far during that time. But, with in class time of 9 hours, 5 days a week, there's just no way. I have a good 3-5 hours of homework and studying per night now, so can you imagine what it'll be like with 4 classes, instead of 2?

I hope everyone has a great holiday weekend. I plan on laying in the sun, having a drink or two, and not thinking about school. I also hope to get a lot of running in!

 

[rubato]

I figured I'd better post today, because I won't be back on until probably Wednesday or Thursday next week. I just went out for a 10 mile run and man, was it hot!!! I took about 20 oz of water with me and ran out at mile 7. By mile 8, I was starting to feel like I was going to vomit. Those last 2 miles killed me. And, it was only 79 degrees! I'm just glad I'm done. I'm only doing 4-6 tomorrow and will get up at 5 to do it.

2 huge tests on Tuesday at school, so I'll be studying all weekend. Oh boy! At least I get to go to the lake tomorrow and to a friends bbq tonight.

I hope everyone has a great 4th of July weekend, or Canada Day weekend. I, personally, am not worrying about what I eat at all. Back on track on Tuesday.

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hello ladies! Hope everyone is having a relaxing long weekend!

Tandy - I guess summer is finally here! I had the same situation here. I took four 7oz bottles with me on my 21K and they were gone by mile 10. I wasn't a happy camper. But I had the same nauseous feeling too when I was trying to conserve water. Good luck on Tuesday! You're going to rock the tests! I had ribs on Thursday so I wasn't worried about food either

Maria - Sorry to hear you weren't feeling well but fantastic news on the Princess trip fund! I really want to do Goofy so I think Princess is out for 2012 because it's just too close to January. How's Ben doing in St. Louis? He must be having fun

AFM - I'm done with my running for the weekend! Yay! I did a five miler on Friday and my 13 miler this morning. It was overcast when I left so I decided to skip the sunscreen on my body because I just wanted to get out there. Well I'd just run a mile when the sun came out ... and stayed out the whole run. Luckily I didn't get burned but I do have some funny tan lines.

Has anyone had a gooey butter cake before? I saw one on a show and looked up a recipe ... not exactly sure what it should taste like but wanted to give it a shot.

Anyway, have a great day everyone!

 

[rubato]

Hello ladies. It's been really slow on here. I hope everyone's doing okay.

I've made it through another week at school. Only 3 more to go! I am feeling older and older.

Running is good, diet isn't. I am trying to get it back together, and this week is going a little better, but I'm not there yet.

I had to buy some compression shorts and socks this week. My glute just will not heal, and my ankle is starting to bother me again. I know it's because I'm sitting on my butt for half the day now. When I start my fall semester, I'm taking 5 entire weeks off from running. I think that'll give everything time to heal.

Vicky: How did the gooey butter cake turn out? How's your running going? I haven't done 13 miles in forever, so I'm jealous. I am hoping to get 12 one day this weekend, but we'll see. I'm sorry you had water issues also. This heat stinks! I think I'm going to have to start bringing an extra, disposable bottle again. I hate running with something in my hands, so I try to avoid it as long as possible.

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hi leanies!

Tandy - I'm the opposite of you - the eating is good and running is bad. I've really only been getting out for my weekend runs, weekday runs are non-existent. I haven't been on a consistent sleep schedule so getting up early is nearly impossible. Then running after work is a bit hot - maybe I should just go and get in something short like 2-3 miles. Better than nothing right? Every weekend this month will be 13 milers - the plan originally called for alternating 13 and 15 milers but the first time I did the plan last year, that was too much. I did much better when it was just 13 miles. LOL just

Watch how you're sitting in class - I sit for most of the day too. Before I twisted my ankle, I never paid any attention to how I sat down. Now I notice that even something simple like crossing my feet and pushing my legs slightly underneath the chair (if that makes any sense) bothers my ankles. I'd say get up and stretch every 30 minutes but I know with lectures it's not always possible.

for your glutes! Is there any way to get a scan to see if there's something serious going on? The five weeks rest sounds like a good idea even if it means not running for a while. Are you coming to Disney in January?

The gooey butter cake top was good. The bottom was a bit on the dry side. It said to use a boxed cake mix so I'm not sure if that was the issue. The next time I make it, I'll add more liquid or some instant pudding mix and see if that makes a difference. Have you had one before?

AFM - So I've been keeping up with my weekly LR and the accompanying short run on the weekends but haven't been too good about the weekday running. I'm going to try and get in bed earlier this week and hopefully I won't be as tired in the morning. I have to say that I was sleeping a lot better when I was in the gym training everyday but that's too expensive for me. Monday my trainer and did a bunch of leg exercises - straight legged deadlifts, weighted squats and lunges, hamstring curls, leg presses and pushing a weighed sandbag across the gym floor (I hate that one).

Speaking of the gym and training - I have a minor vent. I was texting with a friend recently who asked about my "training". I asked why he used quotes and he answered that he wasn't sure how serious I was about running. What? Really?! Ok, I'm not an elite runner and never will be but that doesn't mean I can just show up at a race and have it all work out. Then he had the nerve to say that at least the money he spent on his hobby (car racing) was tangible. I wanted to tell him that with all the money I spent traveling to races, race entry fees, physio, gym, running shoes etc. I'd probably give him a run for his money (no pun intended ) What a jerky thing to say!

I have two more baking classes left - I think we're making a swiss roll and a strawberry shortcake. Thank goodness my parents are eating most of the sweets! The funny thing is after seeing what goes into the baked goods - I don't care to eat most of them I did pick up a really cute 7" springform pan so I can practice making smaller layer cakes and cheesecakes. I have 9" pans but they make too much cake! (Never thought I'd say that!)

Have a great day and weekend everyone!

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hi leanies! Happy Monday! Just thought I'd give us a quick bump back up to the top of the page.

On the weekend, I ran 5 miles and attempted a 13 miler. The 5 miler went pretty well. It was hot and humid but I still managed a sub 11 m/m pace. I stuck to the shady sides of the streets but it was still quite hot. Yesterday I got out at about 8:30 AM and it was quite hot. I was lucky and had quite a bit of cloud cover from miles 1 - 7 but when the sun came back out, it was unbelievably hot. I made it to mile 12 which was just around the corner from my house. I couldn't have been bothered with the last mile because of the heat and humidity. So I called it there and went home. It would have been nice to get the last mile in but wanted to play things safe.

I came back showered, iced my knee, baked a batch of cookies and went out for brunch. I figured pancakes were okay since my LR was 13 miles The cookies turned out quite nice as well. I threw some bacon into a dark chocolate chunk and toffee cookie (along with some of the bacon fat) and it was really yummy. Even my mom who's not a big sweet and savoury person liked them. Me, I just like bacon! LOL

I've got a gym workout tonight and then tomorrow I'm having dinner with my chiro to catch up. Should be fun! Hope everyone is doing well and staying cool in this hot and humid weather!

 

[rubato]

Vicky: You did a really great job on the runs, considering the heat. I'm having a hard time right now too. I just can't cool down from these temps. I didn't even run at 4 this morning, because it was 87 degrees still! It's over 100 now, and I am actually seeing people out there, which is just insane to me.
Your cookies actually sound good. I don't eat bacon now, but I used to LOVE it and would be willing to eat anything with bacon.
I must say again that this friend of yours really does sound like an idiot. I'm sorry if I'm being harsh, but geesh! He needs to get over himself!
I am going to go to a sports doc after the summer semester is over. As I said in that other thread, I think I've narrowed it to the piriformis muscle, due to the location, the fact that I have some nerve issues also, and the fact that it's getting worse with sitting.
No, unfortunately, I will be skipping marathon weekend this year. We are now required to go to europe next summer (Carsten is definitely getting married, and Frank is definitely his best man), and that's going to eat up the vacation budget. Plus, I can no longer just leave during January. This year would have been good, since marathon weekend is so early in January, but some years it's not going to work out. I wish I could run your first Goofy with you, but I know you'll do great!

AFM: I have FINALLY gotten a handle on the eating! Thank goodness. 2 days in a row of mostly clean, very low cal eating. I need to get this 5 pounds back off and say goodbye to it forever!

Had a good, lazy weekend of running. Did 6 on Saturday and 5 on Sunday. I wanted to get out for my 3 this morning, but it was just too hot. Hopefully tomorrow.

As soon as class is out on Thursday, Frank and I are leaving for a nice, lazy, romantic weekend in Hot Springs Arkansas. Not exactly a hotbed of culture or entertainment, but they have the old bathhouses that still have mineral baths and massages, and we just go and relax. Of course, I have to do homework and study while we're there, but I'd rather do it there than here. The following weekend, Harrison goes to cosmosphere camp for a sleepaway 3 day camp. He's excited, but a little nervous. I think it helps that he can have his phone in the evenings, they have seperate showers, and they get to sleep indoors. His only camp experience before this was a nature camp. Very different. Then, the weekend after that, school is out and we head to my grandmothers in west central Texas. I truly do not want to go, but love my grandma and want to see her. It's over 100 everyday for as far as the eye can see, and she doesn't have air conditioning. Just a swamp cooler (don't ask me, I don't understand what it is). All I know is it's really hot in her house all the time, and she never wants to leave. Oh well. It's only 3 days of my life, right?

Hope everyone's doing good.

 

[MouseDogMom]

Vicky - I can't believe your friend would even suggest that you weren't serious about running. How unbelievably rude! And inconsiderate, and just plain stupid! As if car racing is more tangible? One crash and it's all gone and you have to start over. Just come here - we're really proud of how hard you work at your "hobby!"

Tandy - I'm beginning to appreciate my running group more and more as I read your complaints about water. One of the biggest benefits, other than having 484 other people to run with, is the gallons of water (and Gatorade) they put out on the course each weekend for our long runs. Every 2-3 miles we can refill our bottles, so there's never any concern about running out. And other runners are welcome to use them too, so it's a benefit to the entire running community. How's school going? Do you have any brain cells left for your family?

Maria - I fnished the third book in the Stieg Larssen series (after struggling with The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, I discovered I really liked the books!) Then I moved on to I Am Number Four (after seeing the movie), and just finished A Discovery of Witches. If only I didn't have to work... but most of what I want to read I'm on the waiting list for at the library anyway! Hope you're feeling better now!

After a miserable 12 mile run, the next Saturday was an 8 miler. I felt sure that it would be easy, especially since the route was flat. Wrong. It was just as hard as the 12 miler, if not harder. By the time I finished, I was in tears. I went to breakfast with my running buddy and told her I was going to switch my MCM registration to the 10K and just give up any plans for a marathon this year to take the pressure off. She finally admitted that maybe that's what I needed to do. I hurt all week long and didn't even try to run. This past Saturday we were scheduled to do 14 miles, so I decided to give it one last shot before changing races. I dropped back one pace group to the group I ran with last fall after the injury, and ran the entire 14 - on the hilliest course we run all season, and on an excessively humid day (DH stopped after 10 because he felt so bad!) - and still felt like I could do more. AND I found a girl in the new group who's running MCM and may be interested in doing 1/1 run/walk intervals, so I might have someone to keep me company.

I have my physical tomorrow, with a new doctor, and I'm going to have a very long talk with her about everything that's been going on and see if we can figure out a strategy for surviving until October 30th. Tonight I'm going to the track to do my first mid-week run in almost 3 weeks, and I'm actually excited about it.

I'm NOT excited about my physical since I'd hoped to have lost weight before I went, but it is what it is. I'll deal with the results of that later!

Jackie

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hey leanies! Thought I'd better give us a bump back up to the top!

Jackie - Thanks! I feel like my WISH family is so much more supportive than some of the people I know in real life. I also hadn't thought of it being like one crash and it's done. But it's true.

Congrats on your 14 miler! How awesome is that that you felt like you could keep going On a humid day, I'm usually toast after 3-5 miles. WTG!! And if you want someone to run with at MCM, just let me know.

How was the visit with the new doctor? Do you feel like you guys are a match? The doctor I'm seeing now isn't much into running so she just sees it as being bad on your joints. She's great for everything else but has a "tsk tsk" attitude when it comes to the running. *sigh*

Tandy - Last Sunday, I saw more runners out than I've ever seen before. I couldn't figure that one out because it was HOT and it was HUMID! Nobody was carrying water either so maybe they were out for short runs but still... Enjoy your romantic weekend! It sounds like a lot of fun Oh and I had to go and Google swamp cooler because it just peaked my interest. It's a cooling system that uses water instead of refrigeration - so an example would be the misting tents you see at races in the summer. But indoors it works a little differently. Good job on your eating! Those 5 lbs will be gone before you know it!

Debra - and for your cold!

Maria/Jeanne/Beth/Cindy/Manda - Hope things are well with you ladies! Check in when you can!

AFM - I failed to get up early this morning for a run. I am just not a morning person. So I'm going to go this evening instead. This weekend, I think I'm throwing some cutback miles. I want to give my body a break and not do consecutive 13 milers every weekend this month. I think the rest will be better than the extra mileage ... plus it's suppose to be another hot and humid weekend. Saturday is suppose to be a high of 32F (89.6F) so I don't feel bad at all about cutting back.

So one more jerk story ... July must be the month of jerks or something. My cousin is getting married at the end of August. I got the invitation in the mail yesterday. I sent him an email asking if I could skip the ceremony because I thought I'd feel uncomfortable because of my breakup with my fiance. He's never met my ex and doesn't know when we broke up either. I said I'd still like to come to the reception so I could see him and his new wife (I've never met her either). His reponse was - he didn't understand why I would be uncomfortable but "to each his own". THEN he threw in that if I wasn't coming at all (I never said this) if I could let him know ASAP because he had to pay for no shows AND he has a waiting list. Does he think this is Will and Kate's wedding? A waiting list?! So tempted to write back and say that I wasn't coming (amongst other things). What is wrong with people? Why does he have to be a tacky jerk and throw money into it. Maybe I just won't go now that I'm adding up how much I'm spending to attend. Sheesh! Anyway rant over!

Psst... I'm going to organize a BL challenge for my team next week so anyone who wants to join in is welcome

Have a great day!

 

[jeanneg]

Oh dear, it looks like everyone is having a busy summer! Just popping in to say i will be at the RnR Providence HM this weekend.......looking forward to seeing all our fellow WISHers.

Life is crazy right now. I feel like I can't get a grasp on things. We will have another wedding next year- a daughter - and I am in the midst of all the initial heavy planning for that. Also dealing with alot of health issues with John's mom right now. She is 93 and failing. Every day is a new drama. So sorry i've been away from the boards, but I literally collapse each day from exhaustion. Needless to say, my eating is totally off the charts....all due to stress. Keeping my fingers crossed that we can get away this weekend and see some of you.

How is Beth doing? I know she is signed up for Providence, but don't think her recent surgery will permit it.

Take care....hugs to you all.

 

[rubato]

Jeanne: Great to hear from you. Yes, it seems everyone's super busy right now. I have no news of Beth. I've been really worried about her. Sorry to hear about your mother in law. It can be emotionally and physically draining to care for the elderly, especially at the end of their lives. Yet another wedding? My goodness. How many children are there?

Jackie: How are you feeling? Is the hip any better yet? Are you still running?

AFM: I feel like I haven't posted here in forever. Things are going great right now. Summer semester is over and I managed to get all 3 As, which was really hard in chemistry. I have a little over 2 weeks before my fall semester starts. It's going to be a killer, but it'll be fun also. I am going to give up running for about 4-6 weeks during the start of that semester. I need to heal my booty (piriformis muscle), and it's just not going to happen if I keep running. No big news really. Harrison's summer is almost over and he's kind of bummed. But, he's really excited to start middle school. He's on a new baseball team for the fall. Our first practice is tonight, so we'll see how that goes. Frank is doing great also. He's gained back 5 or so pounds from his weight loss, but he's aware of it and wants to get back on track.

We seem to be posting less and less. I hope everyone's doing okay and no major catastrophes. Miss you all.

 

[MouseDogMom]

Jeanne - Congratulations on wedding #4! I'd seen it on FB, but hadn't had a chance to officially congratulate you. Guess the grandchildren will come next... Have fun in Providence!

Tandy - Great job on all A's for your first semester! I think you're making a wise decision to take a break from the running and let things heal. It's a hard thing to do, but in the long run your body will appreciate it. I've finally found a routine that works for my body without aggravating the hip too much. I can do a track workout on Monday and a hill or tempo workout on Wednesday and still run long on Saturday, as long as I keep the speed during the track workout to no faster than a 10:30 pace. And the warmup has to be VERY slow. I've accepted that my workout will be different from the group I'm working with - when they do 800m laps, I do 400m laps. Last night they did 4 hill repeats; I did 2. But on October 30th, we're all running the same marathon, just with different goals.

I've seen numbers on the scale recently that I've never seen before, and not in a good way. Something has to change, but I'm not quite sure how to tackle it. My sister and her husband will be here mid-September from California, and my brother and his family are coming down from Virginia for the weekend, so I'm hoping that little family reunion will motivate me to drop a few pounds to wow them. Annie goes back to school in a couple of weeks, and I think that might be a good thing. We've eaten a lot more junk with her home this summer.

Work is extra, extra crazy, and we've had all sorts of car problems and home maintenance issues, and I'm just really, really tired. I could use a WDW vacation about now! I'm waiting for Annie to get back to school and apply for the Disney college program for spring semester - assuming she gets accepted, I'm buying annual passes and planning multiple trips between January and May. Perhaps to include a race in January...

Must get back to work. It never ends.

Jackie

 

[MouseDogMom]

Hellooooo????

Anybody home?

I miss you guys!

Jackie

 

[jeanneg]

Aha, the reason I wasn't getting notices was because there was nothing to get a notice about! I truly believe FB has just about killed these discussion forums. I've been busy with my own agenda which involves wedding planning and taking care of Grandma. Healthy diet and exercise are practically nonexistent. I need a good kick in the fanny to get me motivated. Plus the fact that I am only doing halves in January is giving me the false impession that I don't need to train. My 2 recent events have not yielded very good results although I did finish, which was my ultimate goal. It was a thrill to see Maria (along with many other WISHers) in Providence. We passed on an out& back. It was probably around Mile 10 for me and 12 for her and she was looking great! Quite an accomplishment considering it poured the entire race. Our shoes were totally saturated and we were all worried about blisters, but someone said it wouldn't be a problem if we were wet the entire time....which we definitely were! My next event is the Hershey half and I have signed up as a walker. We actually get to start an hour before the official start because the runners must finish in 3 hours. What a treat to be in the slow corral and start first! I know some people were considering that event....anybody in?
Any news on how Beth is doing? I haven't heard from her in ages.

That's it for the moment.....hugs to all of you.

 

[rubato]

I know, what happened to us? I had to go join another group just to have some interaction.

Jackie: Thanks for trying to resurrect us.

Jeanne: Sorry life has gotten in the way of healthy living. Hopefully, you'll be able to get it together soon.
I read all the reports on Providence and bow down to all of you who managed it. I hate running in the rain.

AFM: Here's why I haven't written in. I have nothing to report because I can't run. I tore my calf muscle during a zumba class, and am in a boot. I can't exercise for a long, long time, and am very sad about it. I go back to the doctor for my 2 week checkup next Thursday, and we're going to reevaluate then. I'm thinking I can start PT then, but will have to see. I stretch all the time, so I think it's a combination of the fact that I broke a toe on the other foot and was favoring it, mixed with getting a little older. I just don't want it to become a weak spot that messes up my long term running goals.

I hope everyone else is doing okay. I, too, am worried about Beth.