BUFF BADGERS 6/23 - 6/27

susanz

susanz

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Hi everyone!

Well, my weekend was something else! My DD11 had a sleepover birthday party to attend Friday night. I received a call at 1:30am saying my daughter was crying,could not catch her breath,heart rate very high,numbness in fingers and toes etc... I was able to talk to her and through the sobbing I heard that she had been punched 4 times right in the center of her chest by her "friend". Anyway, no one could get her to calm down so I went to get her. When I got there (way out in the boonies) she was still breathing ragged and I believed was suffering from hyperventilation. I ended up taking to the ER so they could get her to calm down. We had a wonderful male nurse who took control and was able to get her to breathe through her nose and out her mouth (she wouldn't listen to me) and calm her back to normal. They said she had the wind knocked out of her which then caused her to hyperventilate. We got home at 3:45 am! I was up at 7am and exhausted the rest of the day. Yesterday was spent getting things done that didn't get done on Saturday! I was pretty upset with the Mom of this party. Apparently BOYS were also spending the night in the tent. These were boys I did not know at all. Nothing was said to us parents about that. Also the kids were running all around the neighborhood with no adult supervision in the middle of the night. I am glad my daughter was so homest with me about all that went on but I am just angry at the whole situation.

Saturday I managed to do an hour of pilates and Sunday I jumped on the elliptical for an hour. Today is IMAX 2 and some lunge work.

Hope you ladies managed to have nice weekends!

Susan
 
Hi BB's,

Susan, sorry about your DD. I would have been furious with the parents of the girl whose house your DD went to. I am amazed any parent would let all that happen. Glad you had a nice doctor. Sometime especially at ER, they get annoyed quickly it seems. Great workouts.

I will try to do MM this morning and spin later. I don't have time to do both at a time because I have to get DD to work.

We went to my parents house to help them take down all their drywall in the basement, still covered with water. We pulled nails, hauled drywall through windows etc. all weekend. My mom is so upset about how all her stuff and the finished basement is wrecked. 1750 sq. feet of it. She said she just wanted to cry. Wish I could do more.

Hope you all have a great day.
 
Morning BB's,

Today I got in a 2m run with Cami, and Kenpo Plus. Still want to get in Upper Plus and Abs/Core Plus tonight. I didn't get in a single workout this weekend.

We had a great time at the races. On Saturday I helped out with the Yoeman/Household outfit build. I was waiting for the UPS man to deliver trim to us on Saturday, and then I drove it down to them. After looking around at all the sewing it seemed as if they needed help so I stayed. Still lots to do and we open in 2 weeks. x(

Our rehearsal yesterday was rained upon off and on all day, and I ended up in bed exhausted by 10:30 last night. :D

Susan, Oh you have every right to be upset about that sleepover. Just unbelievable how these parents just didn't seem to care what was going on. Glad the ER nurse could get her to calm down though. I'm guessing that she probably will be leary of going to a sleepover again, what an experience for her. :(

Karen, Will your parents be able to get some of the Federal money? Sorry to hear that they have had to go through all of that. :( Have fun with MM today.

Sue, Hope you are not to swamped from being away from work!

Have a great day!

Laurie
 
Susan! I feel so bad for your DD and you, too that you had to go thru all that. :-( Sounds the parents either didn't care or were clueless as to what was going on. Amazing you were able to get any kind of workout in on Saturday after all of that.

Karen - I can't imagine the damage your parents are dealing with in their basement. I hope they get some funding to help them out.

Laurie - Not swamped too badly. It helps that I have email access on my BlackBerry so I can somewhat keep up. DH is really fed up with me being gone so much though. I figured it out and I've been gone 6 weeks since October. So I assume the Yoeman/Household outfit build has something to do with Ren Faire? Somehow I'm sure it'll all get done and you'll be ready for opening weekend. ;-) If not, the only ones to notice will be you.

No workout on Friday or Saturday. By the time I got home from the airport Friday night, it was 10:30. Saturday was spent catching up on laundry and housework and then on to a wedding for one of our neighbor's daughters. Yesterday I did Step and Intervals cardio in the morning and wanted to do something later in the day but it didn't work out. This morning was Muscle Endurance Timesaver. I haven't done abs or legs in so long I'm sure I'll be sore tomorrow.

Planning on going to Dojo tonight with DD and missing DS' baseball game. DH strongly considered pulling DS from the team for the remainder of the season because the coaches don't know what they're doing to put it bluntly. Apparently some heated emails were exchanged while I was gone and now DH doesn't even feel like helping out at practices any more. DS wants to finish out the season because he made a commitment but it gets harder and harder to watch these games so DH is giving me a "pass" for tonight. It's been forever since I've been to Dojo so I hope he doesn't kill us tonight.}(

Have a good day.

Sue
 
They won!

DS' baseball team finally won a game! 10-6 was the score. First win of the season and I missed it. Oh, well, I'm just happy for the boys. Maybe now they'll get their confidence back.

Sue
 
RE: They won!

Hi!:D

Sue, I am glad to hear they won! Sorry you had to miss it though.It sounds like it was a great win too! Good for them!

Overslept today but I did manage to get Ruby her 35mn walk. Now I have to go run around for a while with the kids. Yesterday I did IMAX2 and last night and today my knee is achey. I have been taking Advil for it. Haven't decided todays workout yet. My MIL is taking the kids and me to see The Kids from Wisconsin singing and dance troupe. They are performing in Ripon tonight. I think my DD will like it.

You all enjoy your day!

Susan
 
RE: They won!

Morning,

Laurie, glad you enjoyed the races on Fri. Sounds like your weekend was busy with faire things. Did you get your upper body in last night?

Sue, congrats to DS. I am so happy for their win. How was Dojo last night?

Susan, take care of your knee. Imax would be tough on it. Enjoy Kids from Wisconsin.

I am doing CC8 today.

Have to get DD to work and DS to soccer scrimage for the H.S. team. I can't believe I'll have three kids in H.S. next year. Yikes!

Have a great day.
 
Morning BB's,

Todays workout was Speedwork for 5m on my TM. Just easier for me to do those interval type workouts on that machine vs. me trying to figure out distances on my own. :D :D

Tonight is vb, and I might try to get in a little yoga. Feel the need for a little muscle elogation. :D

Sue, Congratulations to DS for his win! Bet the whole team was happy about that win! Yes you have been gone a lot for work, and we missed you evertime you left! :7 :7 You don't have to go again too soon do you? Yep the Yoemen/Household is for faire. We only have pieces of each to do, so hopefully people will have outfits to wear!

Susan, Sorry to hear that your knee doesn't like Imax 2 yet. I have not been able to do a step workout without having my knee acting up. I am always amazed that running doesn't bother it. I feel it more on the step when I do a directional change. Have a great time seeing the Kids from Wisconsin.

Karen, Wow three kids in HS, I can barely handle on child. :D I was looking at the calendar yesterday, and realized that June was almost over. I'm getting old because I was thinking that the girls only have a couple of months before school starts again. x( I need to have one day a week where we go to the library! Now I just need to get the oldest off the phone! :D Yep I did manage to get the Upper and Abs done last night. The best part about these plus workouts is the time. They really are only about 40 min.

Have a great day!

Laurie
 
Susan - Take care of that knee! I don't know what kind of knee problems you're having but when my knee hurts, in addition to taking it easy I've found that stretching the quad muscle helps. I guess because the knee gets a little stretching in at the same time. Also, ice. Don't know if it'll help you but thought I'd mention it.

Karen - I haven't followed all the CC8 threads but it seems to be getting rave reviews. Do you run outside with it or use your spin bike? Dojo was good and sweaty even though it didn't feel like we were working that hard. Those uniform tops get hot. Guess it's time to switch to a t-shirt.

Laurie - Unfortunately, there are a lot more classes for me to take. I figure anywhere from 5-30 days depending on who ends up doing what and what we can put off until next year. DH is NOT happy about this I'm afraid. So the Plus workouts you're talking about are P90X Plus? I like the 40 min. length so may have to look into these.

Up late last night updating virus and spyware software on our pcs so slept in this morning. Nothing going on tonight so I should be able to get cardio in (crossing my fingers).

Have a good day.

Sue
 
Morning

Today I am doing muscle endurance and tandem tonight with DH.

Laurie, how did volleyball go last night? So, DD is on the phone a lot with her BF? I am glad none of my kids have any interest in that yet. They know dating is not allowed until 18 unless in a group of friends. How fast do you go on your 5 mile fast runs?

Sue, When is DS next game? I did CC on the spin bike yesterday. CC7 is my all time favorite. I could use it for everything and not get tired of it. I'll bet it is hot in the Dojo studio. Is there air conditioning? Did you manage to get your workout in last night?

Hi Susan, hope your ankle is feeling better now. How is DD sinus problem going. Did the antibiotics work yet?

Enjoy your day.
 
Hi there!

Today is Circuit Max. Yesterday I just walked for an hour and did my lunges and pilates lower body work. The "Kids from Wisconsin" show was very entertaining. My DD swears she is going to be in it one day. She came home just singing and dancing all over the place! I have always called her my "little diva". My knee still aches but the ibuporfen helps. I will wear my brace today when I exercise. I did not wear it when I did IMAX2 the other day!x(


Karen, enjoy ME and your bike ride!

Hi Laurie! Hope you had fun at volleyball!

Hi Sue! Hope work is going well for you this week! :D

Stay strong- Susan
 
Morning BB's,

Today was a 2m Run with Cami and Total Body Plus.

After work I am meeting my girl friends for some gossip, drinks and eats. Should be a fun time, since I have not seen any of them since Christmas.

We won 2 or 3 games last night, this seems to be a pattern for us. :7 :7 I thought for sure we would loose all 3 of them, because these kids where in their 20's. Some of them could really play well, but their downfall was the ones that where not that good. :D The second game we played the score was 27-26, so it was neck and neck until the end. :D

Karen, Yes my DD is on the phone with her new BF, but it has been getting better lately. I think its because it is so new for her, she wanted to talk and talk and talk. :D DH and I also have a rule about dating, but they will be able to date when she turns 16. Right now all they would be able to do it talk on the phone, and group date. We are allowing her to go to Homecoming, and that is about it. :D I have been using the Smart Coach from Runners World for my speedwork. So I am running on the treadmill at only 6.4, but that is for a 1/2 mile. I was suprised at how running at that pace actually is helping me more than I thought it would. :D

Susan, Hope that your DD is able to get into "Kids from Wisconsin". The girl I play vb with has a nephew that sings in that group. Apparently that is a hugh commitment, but he is having a blast. Take care of that knee, mine was acting up yesterday too. But today it is much better, maybe I should get a brace for when I play vb!

Sue, Dang on having to still go through more training. Yes the Plus workouts are the P90X ones. I am liking the fact that these are short. Probably would be fun to rotate these with 4DS, because they are so different. I would say that the Upper Body would be a lot like Barry's upper body workouts as far as the reps/pace. Everything is done by time instead of specific number of reps. But you get your whole upper body done in 40 min. :D The abs/core workout is 20 min. Kenpo is 40 and Interval 40. The Total Body is about 45 min.

Have a great day!

Laurie
 
Karen - DS has another game tonight. Keep your fingers crossed that this is the start of a winning streak for them! They play a rival Waukesha team with 2 kids who were on our team last year and left to play on this other team. We lost to them at the tournament but it sure would feel good to beat them tonight. They have big ceiling fans at the Dojo and air conditioning but we still sweat a ton during the summer so I don't think they keep it very cool. The winter is not so bad. We don't even have dating rules yet. I'm thinking at least 16. Neither of my kids has any inclination to start anytime soon so we have awhile to think about it. (DD just turned 13.) I didn't start dating until I was 18 and in college. No one ever asked me out in high school. I was very, very shy.

Susan - I've never seen "Kids from Wisconsin". Glad you enjoyed it. Good job getting your walking, lunges and Pilates in yesterday. Hope our knee feels okay during Circuit Max today.

Laurie - Yeah to beating 20-somethings at vb! How long does it take to play 3 games? Gossip, drinks and eats sounds fun - enjoy! Those P90X + workouts sound just like what I'm looking for. I have a birthday coming up so I'll drop a hint to DH.

Did Kenpo X last night. This morning I went for a 2 mile walk. Tonight the kids both have ball games. I'm going to DS's and DH is going to DD's. DH promised the kids he'd fill the water jug with Gatorade when they won a game so I have to bring that, too. That is, if we don't get rained out. Supposed to get more storms today.

Have a good day.

Sue
 
Hello!:D

Well, it's a beautiful day here so far! Supposed to get to 88! I walked Ruby for 50mn this morning. I need to give her a bath when I get home from running the kids everywhere. Then I need to get the lawn mowed! I want to do an hour of pilates as well.

Sue, how did the baseball games go? My DS had a soccer game and they played their heart out, but lost by 1. His baseball team is currently undefeated. He has a lot of great hitters on his team.

Hi Karen and Laurie! Hope you're having a great day!

Take care- Susan
 
Good Morning,
Today I am doing CC7 on the spin bike. Yesterday I ended up doing 30 min to fitness with Kelly Coffey.

Laurie, hope you had a great time chatting with friends.

Sue, how did DS team do? How are the girls acting on DD team? Nice of you guys to get the kids gatorade.

Susan, enjoy the nice weather. Hope you get in your pilates.

Have a nice day.
 
Morning BB's,

Today I did PY4H Quickie and Abs/Core Plus. I had the plus workout on schedule for tomorrow, but since I am doing a 6m run thought I would change it to today.

Had a great time with my GF's, but one of them doesn't want to participate in our gatherings anymore. She has been on anti-depressants. We just couldn't figure out if we had offended her, which I can't believe. My DH said that her husband finally made her life misserable, and the thing is one of my GF's said the same thing last night. I hope that is not the case, because she was always the one with a smile on her face. :( But then DH and my GF have known him a lot longer than I have.

Sue, Oh I hope that you have some great news to tell about the bb game yesterday. :D I was never asked out in HS either. But then again with only 40 graduates in our class, didn't have much to choose from. And I think my Dad scared a lot of guys away, he was the Maintenance Man at the school. :D They give us an hour to play 3 games, I can't remember what they refer to as the points system. But we play until 25, and anytime the ball hits the ground it is a point for someone.

Susan, Sounds like a busy day for you today. It was really humid this morning, didn't expect that when I walked out the door for our walk. :D Sorry to hear about the soccer game.

Karen, How did you like the Kelly workout? I have not read any of the reviews on that one. Have a great time spinning today!

Have a great day!

Laurie
 
Susan - You're making me tired again. ;-) I think I'd be ready for a nap after mowing the lawn. :)

Laurie - Too bad about your friend. I hope she is able to join your gatherings again soon after getting the therapy and meds she needs.

Karen - Happy spinning!

Well, DS's team lost 13-8. It was close the 1st 2 innings (1-1, 2-1) but then our pitcher got tired pitching his 3rd inning and gave up 6 runs. Will our coaches never learn?! Then our team started falling apart, making lots of errors and were behind 13-4. They rallied in the last inning and scored 4 more so they started out strong and finished strong. It's just those middle innings we had trouble with. Now DS will miss the game on Friday to go up north with a friend. We debated about whether or not we should let him go and decided he deserved a little fun - and a break from baseball.

DD's team won their game. On top of that, DH said our team didn't commit a single error! Hard to believe this is the same team I watched 2 weeks ago.

Didn't get home until late so got to bed late. Tired this morning so slept in (no workout). Dojo tonight.

Have a good day.

Sue
 
Hey Sue, too bad about DS team loss. :-( Some coaches just don't know when to give the kids a break! Our DS was running last night and I knew he had a side ache and was tired but the coach wouldn't take him out. He kept yelling" Run, come on get goin'". I told Michael next time just to go over there and tell him you need a break!

Congrats to your DD's win! Woo Hoo!! Sounds like the team has come together after all!;-)

I am pooped and am taking the kids to Subway to get a Fit Kids meal cuz I don't want to cook and the DH is at golf game and then after party! Why is he having all the fun???:eek:

See ya later- Susan
 
Morning,

Today I am doing 4DS total body. I didn't sleep at all last night so we shall see.

Laurie, I hope your friend gets help and she can be happy again. Kelly's workout was o.k. My neck and back always hurt after doing this one. This is only my second time. It is a good workout not much for legs. Not one I grab often. Thought I'd give it another chance.

Sue, close game for DS with the rally and all. Neat that DD won her game. Did you get a good workout at Dojo? Where did DS go up north?

Susan, sounds like you had a busy day. I'll bet you were in bed early. I think you should go plan some fun for yourself. What would you plan if you could do anything you wanted?

Fun question for everyone to answer. I've got to think on that.

Have a wonderful day.

Tomorrow I will do tandem with DH and Sun. too. You can all see my running career is at a hault.
 
Happy Friday! :)

Today will be the elliptical for 5 miles then some lower body work.
Saturday I scheduled in Bootcamp and Sunday is up in the air!

Let's see if I could do anything I wanted? Hmm... Well, in about 3 weeks I am going to my hometown (Beloit) to spend the weekend with the 3 best friends a girl could have! We've been friends for 30 years! We're having a girls weekend and relaxing and enjoying ourselves with no kids, no husbands. Yeah, right now that sounds good to me! LOL!

What about you ladies?

Karen, your body will probably appreciate the break from running for a little while! I am going to go buy a new gel bike seat Saturday cause my tush just can't handle the one I have now! ;-)

Have a great day! Susan
 
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