*~CHEETAHS Monday, Monday...taperin'~*

[andtckrtoo]

Carole – We did have a good time. The tailgate was fun – as was the actual game, and the people we sat around were fun – fans of both flavors. I’m excited about seeing you again! Funny that we have to fly to Chicago to do so.

Karen – I can so tell when I have not eaten well the day before – like yesterday! The morning workout is so much harder! We had a 49er fan thank us for coming to San Francisco as the game was being nationally televised. Too cute. Hope the hot weather holds off! We’re dealing with extreme changes, too. Typical Fall, I guess.

Linda – How are you feeling today? Great run yesterday! When is your marathon? I wish I come out and cheer you on as well!!

I ended up doing Athletic Step Jam this morning. I wanted something different. Fun time, but my legs were a bit sore. Oh well. I thought I’d show you how close we were to the field. This is from my iPhone, so it’s not the best quality, but it gives you a good idea. One thing we did notice is that the players look so much smaller in person. Randy Moss is a toothpick of a guy! Wow!

[jamarba]

Good morning Cheetahs!

Cathy - I think I read where the average temp for the Dec. race could be anywhere from mid 40's to mid 50's. Think I could handle those temps but I don't know about colder. Love the Kenneth Cole shoes. Grandmas, uh, just ok. But they look darn comfortable. Have some of those Balega socks. Love them. I had two pair but the dryer or some other entity ate one sock. Hanging on to the other one hoping the match will eventually show up.

Wendy - I made it to bed the other night because I couldn't keep my eyes open. Glad your run went well with no knee issues. No NYC over the weekend? Sounds like you and DH still had a fun weekend. Saw Righteous Kill a few weeks ago. Really enjoyed it. I'm a big Pacino and De Niro fan especially when they're in the same movie.

Carole - Sorry you're losing your pastor. Hate to see the good ones go. Do you have a replacement yet? Enjoy your massage.

Wendi - Ouch on the lumps! Hope they're nothing serious.

Karen - Don't know you've chaffed sometimes until that water hits! Yeow!!!

Posh - That wasn't fun sitting in the rain at the game. Glad to hear Smokey is doing better. Will send some more prayers his way.

Gloria - Like your new workout room. Know you love it too.

Christine - Glad the game was fun and your Pats won! Love the pic! Great being there in person!

Linda - Good job on the 21 miles! Enjoy your rest day.

Hello to all others!

Yesterday was a rest day. Today was a 40 minute tempo run. Used iTread #3 40 minutes to accomplish that. Also, did 1/2 of P90M Sculpt 5-6. The workout wasn't bad at all. Finally got to look at the time on my Garmin for my run Saturday. The Garmin said I ran a 10:12 pace and Motion Based said 10:07. Thought they were both pretty good and felt comfortable. Legs feel good. Wasn't too sore either. Hamstrings and feet are doing good too.

Sorry to be so abbreviated today but needed to catch up a little. Hope everyone is having a marvelous day!

[trooper15]

Hiya cheetahs! Had a busy but nice night at work. I'm not feeling exhausted and drained after a 12 hr shift here like I did in Philadelphia... that place was crazy! But it's history now... glad for the experience!
Right now I'm digesting lunch while waiting to go out on a 12-13 mile run.
The former owner of this house is here now visiting with Jerry. He moved to a retirement village about an hour away. His wife died and he understandably didn't want to continue living here alone.... he's a very nice guy! Anyway, this is his dream home and loves to talk about it!
I just hope he's not too upset that I've repainted

Gloria- Great pics! Thanks for sharing.... I had to chuckle a tad over the pic of your BEAUTIFUL workout room. You have the same kind of hodgepodge collection of dumbbells like I have.

Linda- You must be feeling pretty good about your upcoming marathon with that fabulous long run yesterday! Great job

Posh- Wonderful to read your inspiring upbeat posts!!!! You and the three Cs are going to make quite a splash in Chicago.... look out!!!
Well, I may have a chin up bar, but no great chin ups to go with it I'm afraid. That's an area I'd really like to work on and improve. Hey, I forgot you were at that same PF CHang rocknroll freezing race.... you did the HM right? I started an hour earlier..... OMG it was FRIGID!!!!!!!
I also got those cheap gloves and thru them out halfway through.

Cathy- Great job on your last significant run before the BIG one
I bet your entire school will be glued to the internet watching for your results!!! My computer charting system at work really isn't that bad... I've just worked with better and I don't feel it's really suitable for critical care patients. I wish I had that kind of pull to get it changed but it's not likely ever to happen!

Wendy- Cheetah paws are crossed for you babe! You are doing the right thing with the icing and foam rolling and using the EXT will keep up the fitness and endurance. We're gonna have our own rockin time!!

Wendi- Dontcha hate it when docs throw out those long incomprehensible terms and expect you to understand? Alot of my job involves translating to patients (lol) anyway, sending prayers your way for recovery soon!
Philly is still a long way off and a half mary isn't really very punishing on the bod for someone of your fitness level. I bet you'll be up for a walk run of it at least!

Christine- Yay that the Pats won their game for you and made it extra enjoyable Busy weekend for you and next one will be even better
Glad to hear that the WalknWag raised some good money... definitely a WORTHY cause!

Carole- Harcore superCarole... running 5 miles on legs already sore from a killer long run yest!!!!!! Are you going to try to get in a run at all in Chicago?

Karen- Nice job on that endurance workout Sorry the weather won't cooperate and stay nice and cool for you. Are you planning on a long run?

That about catches me up... time to get moving. The temps are in the low 60s and wont be getting any higher... beautiful fall day!!!

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[trooper15]

Hi Jackie! Posting together today. Nice job on that Sat. run!!!

[Me2]

Christine – Yes, Randy Moss is a pretty skinny guy!! He actually graduated from Marshall University (that is the marathon that I am doing)! I guess he had gotten himself into some pretty big messes over the years….but hopefully, he has straightened himself out He owns a couple of really nice Juice Bars around town! Wow! You were really close! I am feeling great today! I am glad I am having no adverse effects from the run! Good job on your ASJ!

Jackie – Good job on your workout! The times for your runs on your Garmin were good! I have some Asics socks that I love and got some new ones a couple of weeks ago…..and I have the same issue as you! The dryer must have eaten one of them! I have it laying out awaiting it’s match (if it ever shows up!

Shelly – That is so sad about the original owner of your house! I just can’t imagine losing your spouse. I am glad the pace is a little better where you are now! I am feeling a little more confident for the marathon….but I do know I could still “crash and burn” But I feel much better about it! I hope you enjoy your 12-13 mile run!

[Fit_mommy]

Good Afternoon Girls.

Well, my knee certainly loosened up as the morning progressed. Got on the EXT and did CC 4 after work with no problems and then came home and foam rolled a bit. It feels pretty good right now. Hopefully this is a continuing trend!

So tmrw I want to do my new Jari work out Ripped and Chiseled. Should I only do upper body, or can I maybe do lower body using my body weight only? Since Jari is high rep it would still be a good l/b work out even sans weights but I am wondering if I should leave well enough alone until AFTER the race. Think I'd be risking too much doing a lower body work out this late in the game?

Wendi: How are you feeling? Did you manage to do something around the house today? Don't be so hard on yourself for taking it easy!

Christine: Glad you had a blast at the game and that the Pats won! Cool pic too! I've never been to a live sporting event. In a couple of weeks though I'll be at Pocono racetrack to watch DH drive a race car. That should be fun. He'll never get me to a real race though.

Carole: Wow you have a full plate of work outs on tap for today. You are my hero. I don't think I could do CST, ARX as well as a 5 mile run. This is why the X just wasn't going to work for me during race training! You go girl!

Karen: I think the foam roller was about $22.00 and it comes with an instructional dvd. A bit pricey IMO but I think it will be a worth-while investment none the less. Good job on the 60 minute run this morning!
I ate like crap too y'day so you are not alone.

Linda: So how are the legs feeling today?? I'd be sore for sure. Not terribly if it was a slow run but I am always sore to some degree after long runs. So does this begin your taper mode or do you have another long run?

Jackie: Righteous Kill was DH's idea as he loves Al and Robert too. I was afraid it was going to be gory but thankfully it wasn't. I don't like bloody slasher type movies at all and today's movies are getting worse every day! This one was good though. I remember when Hostel came out. I wanted to vomit just watching the previews on television. Now Saw V is being released. UGH!

Shelly: How nice that your DH and the house's former owner are friendly. Did he have to live in that house for long after his wife died? Glad your 12 hour shifts aren't as draining at your new job. Nothin' wrong with hard work but to be completely mentally and physically drained every day after you come home is no fun I am sure. Thanks for the positive vibes and crossed paws! I am starting to feeling more confident that I'll be OKAY to run on Sunday!

Looks like I'm all caught up. Time to grab a snack!

BB later on girls!

[karenvictoria]

Christine- Awesome pictures. Seems like quite a few of us ate badly yesterday. Apparaently the goodies were calling our names.

Shelly- My last long run was Friday and I did 12 miles. I'm going on an easy week now. My longest run this week will be 5 miles and then the half on Sat. I'm so excited. Enjoy your run today.

Wendy- That is pricey but I think I am going to have to break down and buy it anyway. If it really helps then I'm going to need it. Dh is getting tired of rubbing my feet. I told him that or he is going to have to pay and expert for a massage. For the half on Sat. all marathoners and half marathoners get feel massages at the finish. Yeah me.

Jackie- i forgot. Are you training for a spring marathon. I think i remember that. Your pace was great yesterday, plus no soreness. You can't ask for any better.

[jamarba]

Shelly - Glad the new job is agreeing with you. How was your run? Nice of Jerry to take some time with former owner. Sure it was hard on him.

Linda - Glad the confidence is building for your marathon. You're going to do great!

Wendy - Hope that knee continues to get better. How many runs do you have this week? I don't like those blood and gore type movies either. When DBF takes me to one, I always tell him he owes me a chick flick. Told him "The Women" would be a good for him to see.

Karen - Good to be tapering, huh? I'm training for the St. Jude marathon on Dec. 6 if I decide to run. As long as my hamstrings and feet can take it, I'll probably do the race.

Got 4 miles on tap in the morning. Have a good night!

[JAFitMama]

HI Cheetahs- busy day today with clean Max, grocery shopping, cooking a good meal and taxiing DS. Just for fun today I created an ( healthy) Alfredo Spinach Lasagna recipe that turned out to be a hit! Now I have to write it down. Today' s 7 miler went well and it was not at my usual run time3. That
was encouraging to finds out a longer was possible forme a t later time and it wasw fine.

I am undecided as tho workouts for the remainder of the week . The past 4 weeks or so have been endurance with mabye 2-3 Kettle Bell workouts. The last 2 weeks were strict endurance. I'm thinkin maybe aI shulddo one more week of Cathe endurance type weights and then a switch to KBforr a bit. Or maybe I'll switch to KB workouts this week.

Wendy- Is the foam roller helping? great! I used it after my run today.

Jackie- I did not realize you had a marathon coming up on 12/6/08

Linday- nice going today.

Cathy- I haven't checked you blog in a while. I 'll have to get scught up.

Carole- how was tha massage? did you say thatyou might jump in fo rthelast 10 miles on Chicago?

Christine- That is funny that you thought the FB players looked small. DH and I were once at a Bills game and had field passes during warm ups. I thought the players looked bigger in person.

gloria- Changs was OK, although itis not my favorite. I tend to eat too much with sampling everyones choices.

Shelly- That is so sweet of jerry to spend time with the former owner.

Ok, I am sitting here with DH and DS, they are watching Monday night football. I an hitting awall here. I may just take a snooze for a few winks.

[Fit_mommy]

Karen: I don't know if it's a fluke or what but I used my foam roller 2x and my knee feels phenominal right now compared to how it felt the other day! So many here sing the praises of it that I would get one if I were you. I know I'll get lots of use out mine cause my lower body just LOVES to be sore and tight for DAYS after a good lower body work out or long run!

Jackie: Very cool that you are training for a full mary. I'm not sure-have you run one before or will this be your first? I am not running this week. I'm giving the knee a break to ensure it is okay for race day. I will use the EXT a couple more times though.

Judy: Yes it would seem that the foam roller is helping. See my post above to Karen for more info. Glad the lasagna was a hit. The name alone makes me hungry! LOL I'm gettin' sleepy myself. I may head to bed with a magazine so when I fall asleep I don't have to move!