..:: CHEETAHS ::.. Feelin' FIRED UP Friday

RunninTeach

RunninTeach

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Morning, cheetahs!

Didn't get as much sleep as I would have hoped, but we'll take it easy today and get to bed early. (I packed my grandma shoes, so I might as well act accordingly. *lol*) My mom has a pretty good head cold, poor thing. I sure hope I can resist these stinkin' germs!

I'm caught up with personals but thought I'd wish everyone a wonderful weekend & safe travels!
 
I am just poppin in here to wish you the best of luck Cathy. Are you as excited as me? And I am only going half of what you are. Lots of hugs and I will give you a nice big push in my thoughts as I cross the finish line. :D
 
Good Morning!

Well, the first of our Chicago Cheetahs is off and running! I'm so excited! :D

So Joey is off from school today and Monday. He will be coming with me to work today which means I'll be fried by the time I get outta there. I love my son but my job is soooo much easier when I don't have to worry about what he's doing! :eek:

I might be hanging out with BFF tonight. She has a pretty nasty sinus/ear infection though so it kinda depends on how she feels. She went to the doc and got medicine so perhaps she'll feel up to it still.

In addition, I got a message from my mom on the answering machine last night while I was out. I panicked at first cause I thought she crying. As it turns out she's got a case of the icks and her voice is a wreck. She's gone a GIANT frog in her throat and sounds awful!!! She's supposed to be watching Joey overnight from tmrw through Sunday for my race. She thinks she'll be fine since she's on meds. I guess if she's not we'll call my inlaws. I'm sure they will do it. It will just be extra driving for us since they live farther away...

Well I'm all caught up with personals so I guess this is where my posts ends.

Off to get more coffee!:)
 
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RunnerGirl said:
Good luck to you to Wendy!!! Sorry to be hijaking the Cheetah thread today but I am so excited!:D
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Hey LaDonna! You are more then welcome fellow runner! Good luck with your half this weekend! I'm sure you'll do great! Thanks for comin' over here just to wish us good luck. You are very sweet. :)
 
Oooo...

Cathy (I hope I did not miss you) and Posh :eek::eek::eek::eek: Good Luck Cheetah Babes... rock em in Chicago!!!!!:eek::eek::eek::eek:

Wendy & Shelly- Compuscore is doing your race . My brother and his wife will be there somewhere! When do you know your bib numbers?

LaDonna- Good luck to you !!!!

I did not even get to the forums much yesterday. I managed to get my 3 black kitties to the vet. and then I wasn't home much after that. DS21 came home to surprise us last night. :)

I'm headed to read a bit of the forums and than off to drop DS21's card for new tires and an oil change.

Yesterday's workout was itTead #14 (steady increase in speed small inclines) 30 minutes. I did a little over 5K. And for weights I did 4DS shoulders and core. Today will be 4DS Biceps /Triceps and I am considering a non running short cardio, or not.....
 
happy friday!!

Hey there! Just a quickiehello...I'm about to the airport (don't worry, dh is driving!) Chicago bound! Good luck to all the runners this weekend! It sure is an exciting Cheetah den this weekend, eh? Ladonna, good luck to you too...and why not stop by the Cheetah den more often? Wendy, I believe it is my selves that refer to our pace as "slogging"....lol. And glad me and Cathy could drive you nuts with our arguing, butknow what? I'M THE SLOWESTB LOL

Ok we're here...all come back if I get another chancemm

Posh :)
 
Good morning cheetahs

Cathy...I think a short run on Lakeshore drive would be great for you on friday. Hope the sniffles go away ASAP!! Hope you and your Mom have a safe trip to Chicago. I have not slept very well for the last 2 nights. Too excited! Do you have any Airborne? One thing I read about marathons, after the run your immune system is very susceptible to picking up any kinds of colds or viruses for at least the 1st 5 hours after the run.

Wendy...Good luck on your 1st 18 miler!! Glad you got in a short run to check out the knee, I hope it holds up for the long run. I am glad the Nutrition site is working again. I know I will be out of the loop not using it in Chicago! LOL about that running friend. She IS nuts!

Shelly...Good luck in the 18 miler. I know you will do well...:)

Karen...Good luck in your HM. You have trained well and I hope you have an awesome run...:D..I will be happy to also PM you the training plan I will use for my marathon. Thanks re: my Mom.

Dallas..I sure hope Sat night works for you as I know we all want to SEE you...:). I am jealous of your workout with Joey...One of these days I bet we will get the chance to run together!

Jackie...Thanks, Mom is happy knowing she will be soon be out of rehab. Good job with iTread and yoga.

Linda...I hope you had a nice rest day yesterday, sounds like your body could really use one (one of those marathon training things!!)

Christine...I still feel bad about the one girl that cannot get into the Nutrition site..Yes, Mom is very happy, so hopefully the end of next week of the week after if all goes well. I think we will have fun rooming together in Chicago. Tomorrow, Tomorrow!!

Posh...can't wait to see you...:)

Judy...Good workout yesterday.

I am doing MM sho, bi's and tri's abs and a 4 mile interval run.

I probably won't post again until Monday night so Have a great weekend cheetahs!!!
 
Good Mornin girls. I slept in on purpose today. Yes sir, I did. I got up at my usual and then thought, I have a rest day today so i made myself go back to bed for another hour. I'm totally excited. Go Chicago girls. I'm so happy for all of you. I see Posh and Cathe are gone. Wishing both of you the best.

Dh is gettin off at 1 and then we are headed down with the girls to get my race number and enjoy the expo. Weather report is getting better by the minute for spectators but worse for runners. They say 78 with humidity. What the heck. Noraml is like 70. Shelley and Wendy I fear it will be your way by Sunday. Today is already nice outisde. Hopefully when I wake up to leave tomorrow it will be cold . I doubt it but one can hope. I'm leaving tomorrow at 6:30 to be there by 8. My race starts at 9:45 but this is the only way to avoid road closures in downtown. Yuck. The kids will be the hard ones getting them dressed and ready to go by 6 but they have done it before for soccer. Dh and the girls are coming with me. The girls have a fun run at 9:30. dh is going to take pics since I won't be able to see them. I will have to be at my start by then.

Carole and Christine- Have a safe flight. Have fun with the girls.

Shelley and Wendy- Good Luck Sunday. You both will do great.

Off to get a shower and then school Then EXPO. I hope i get some goodies at the expo.:p:p
 
Happy Friday!!

Wow! So many runners this weekend!!! I’ll be cheering everyone on!!!!

Karen – Good luck tomorrow! I hope the humidity stays at bay!! Oh, how fun your half marathon location is! I love that part of the city!! Are they closing down the streets and everything? At least parking will be fairly easy! I want to hear all about it! Don’t forget a great race report! Wish you were coming with us, too. Next year maybe.

Cathy – Oh I remember seeing the McCormick center on my travels around the city. If you want a nice run – don’t run along Lake Shore Drive – run on the trail that is beside the lake. It’s gorgeous and tarmac, so easier on the body. I walked that when I was out there in December.

Wendy – I’ve been in a blow off mode, too, and I don’t have the excuse of an 18 or 26 mile run in my near (or distant) future. :p You are too funny! Thanks for offering to count. I think I can figure out whether or not I want it without you breaking concentration to focus on that. :p That school event sounds so cute! How much fun you and Joey had!! How wonderful! I wish I were going to be at your race to cheer you and Shelly on, too!!!

Shelly – Your run sounds like fun! I’ll be cheering you and Wendy on, too! I’m bringing my laptop, so race reports are definitely welcomed! :p

Sunny! I didn’t recognize your name! We miss you!

Linda – How are you feeling today?

Gloria – I know what you mean about personals. Some days they re just so tough and time consuming!

Cathy! I’ll see you Saturday!!

Dallas – I do so hope you can make it for dinner on Saturday! That would be fun!! You have our cell #’s – call one of us (probably Carole or me because Cathy and Posh might be busy. :p) and we’ll fill ya in on our plans!

Jackie – you have me seriously considering P90M. Thanks. (I think)

Judy – I’ll have my laptop so I can show Posh and Cathy your well wishes. :DEnjoy your workout.

Carole – you can post on my laptop if you want. :p I’ll bring it and the camera… We need PHOTOS! I’m so excited to see you again.

So, I have absolutely no clue as to what I’m doing today. None. I’ll figure it out. :eek: I feel kind of lost not training for something. Oh well, I guess after this weekend, I can start training for a century again. I miss my long rides on my bike. But I want to make sure I get my weights in, too. I wanted to really thank my fellow Cheetahs who convinced me to get a slow cooker. I just made Kimo’s meals for next week in it. One pot, over night – soooo much easier!!! I no longer dread making her food. The rice is a little mushy – but she doesn’t care. :p One of my best friends at work just got another job offer that is 1/3 again what she makes at our company. Even though no one can do her job (seriously – it’ll take 2-3 people the replace her – she’s one of those ultra high energy people), I doubt they’ll counter. She’s my cycling buddy. Oh well, we have promised to go riding together. I’m very happy for her, don’t get me wrong, but she’ll be missed. Well, I have to get ready for this weekend! *Does happy dance around the room* I think I’m going to be working half a day from the office and the other half from home.

 
Karen- Good Luck to you in your half this weekend !!!

Wendy- check your PM

Christine- Thanks (in advance) for showing Cathy and Posh The Good Luck message. :) Have a great visit and cheer loud for all the Cheetahs not present!

 
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Good morning!

Chicago, Chicago…..ummm…don’t know the rest of the words….. :eek:

Good luck to all the Cheetah runners this weekend! Sending lots of strong vibes to you and praying for a healthy, strong finish!!!! :D Also hoping everyone has a safe trip! I hope the weather cooperates and delivers a non-humid, comfy temped day!

Cathy – Good luck and a big hug to you! You go, girl! The 2+ miles with the moon and sunset sounds wonderful! I agree with what you said about marathon training and lowering our immune system! I do think that is what has happened. I hope you are feeling better!

Posh – Good luck and a big hug to you, too!! Have fun!

Wendy – I should have come to Chicago.  I really wish I would have. At the time that I decided not to, I didn’t think I would have any time left at all from work to take a day or two off. I would have had to take Friday and Monday. I thought my vacation days were going to be gone. But, as it is, I have 3 days left. So, you know what they say about hind sight. I am glad your knee is doing well! Good luck to you on Sunday! Do you have to travel any distance, or is it close to you?

Shelly – Good luck to you and have fun!

Sunny – I know you popped in to tell the racing Cheetah’s good luck…but I will use this opportunity to tell you I MISS YOU! Where in the world have you been? Try to stop in the den when you can! And good luck to you!!

Carole – Have a safe flight! Have a good time this weekend! Have fun for me, too! Enjoy your workout today!


Karen – Good luck to you! Have a safe drive! That is great that your girl and DH are going. It is so cool that you daughters are doing the Fun Run!

Christine – I am sorry about your friend resigning, but glad she got a good offer. Hope that doesn’t make your workload unbearable! Have a safe trip this weekend! Sure wish I was gonna be there! Enjoy your workout, whatever you decide to do!

Judy – Good job on your workout yesterday! Enjoy the one you do today!

Dallas – I hope you are able to go to Chicago!

Jackie – Memphis! That is right! That will be a good race!

This morning I ran 7 miles and did Amy Bento’s 10 minute Solution with the figure 8. Just wanted a little something, strength-wise. I am going to back off on strength until after the marathon.

I am soooo sore from the Original Buns of Steel! I am not doing that anymore until after my marathon! It made me so sore that it really bothered me to run!

Again….Good luck everyone and stay safe! ((Hugs)) to you all!

I sure hope I didn't miss anyone! If I did it wasn't intentional!

Linda
 
Good morning Cheetahs!

Wendy - Glad the knee did well with the run yesterday. Hope it behaves for your race. Joey sounds like he's enjoying school a lot. Hope your mom feels better.

Cathy - Yep, got that shopping over and done. I do as much on line as I can now and am known to give $$$ for gifts. Kids love it! Hope your mom feels better. No fun flying with a cold. Those grandma shoes will be comfortable while traveling. Good luck!

LaDonna - Good luck to you!

Judy - Nice surprise from DS. Is he better?

Posh - Good luck! So exciting!

Carole - Enjoy your workout! Have a fun and safe trip! Hope you get to run those last 10 miles!

Karen - Hope the temp and humidity both drop a little for the runners. Didn't realize the girls were running tomorrow too. That should be fun for them. Good luck tomorrow! Have fun at the Expo.

Christine - I'm more than happy to enable you. :p I've learned from some of the best around here. :D Glad the slow cooker helped with Kimo's meals. Hope you can come up with a worthy workout to do. Have fun this weekend.

Linda - Are you feeling better? Good job on the 7 miles. Guess the Buns of Steel still does a good job.

I did 6 Minute Abs, a 3 mile run and Stretch Max#1.

Good luck again to all you Cheetahs in a race this weekend! Wishing for the best weather and a great finish. Enjoy the journey!

Have a fantastic day!
 
Jackie - Good job on your run and abs! I am feeling better in some respects. I am not having as many aches and pains or the headache. But I have "extreme" DOMS from BOS. I do mean "EXTREME!". LOL. thanks for asking!
 
Hiya Cheetahs! I just woke up after my nap and having worked last nite.
I'll be taking off soon for NJ. I'll take my laptap but I don't think I'll have time to post. I'll have to trek to the library since we no longer have any internet connection there.

Karen- Good luck!

Cathy and Posh - Safe journey and of course we'll ALL be with you in spirit!

Carole and Christine- Have fun!!!! Really no need to say that!

Judy- How cool that it's your DBs outfit doing the timing!!! Wont know my bib #s tho until that morning I'm afraid.

Jackie and Linda- Thanks for the well wishes and good luck vibes!

Sorry again for the abbreviated personals! Youze guys KNOW I luv ya!!
;);):p:p

Wendy- Your knee is primed and ready... YAY!! I'll be there with my trademark red cap on!

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Getting ready to head out to the expo. The girls are making Go MOM shirts for me as we speak. Of course there stuffed animals are painted on the shirts too.

Shelley- Good luck. Safe travel. Hope you and Wendy have a ball.

Jackie- thanks so much. I hope the weather breaks. Great run today.

Judy- Thanks as always. Hope the regatta goes well this weekend.

Linda- Hope your feeling better today.

christine- So many road closures you would be amazed. They say use the light rail but honestly that is only good if you live in the city. I have to drive out of my way to catch the rail. Don't want to do that. Plus gettin home would be much worse I think. We were going to book a hotel but for downtown for a family of 5 was $279 for one night. No thanks.


Oooh Phone Phone. Dh is on his way home. Yeah!!
 
Judy – You’re welcome! I’ll make sure I cheer loud enough for you to hear me in NY! :eek:

Linda – well, everyone has to move on, right? I’m just glad she’ll be more appreciated (my company did not pay her nearly what she is worth). It won’t affect my workload, so I guess that’s good! :p I wish you were going to be in Chicago, too! :(

Jackie – Yeah, we do have some pretty darned good enablers here, don’t we? I think I managed with the workout. I will be definitely happy to sit still on a plane tomorrow! :cool:

Shelly – I Hope you have fantabulous run on Sunday with Miss Wendy! We love ya too! :D:D:D

Karen – Oh yeah! The light rail is of limited use – although you can park outside the city and ride it in. But, heck, if you’re that close… Yeah, that sounds about right for a hotel in downtown Baltimore. You’ll have fun! I cannot wait to hear all about it.

Well ladies, I think I managed what I was hoping to do. I did 4DS Back, Chest and Shoulders and some abs. Then I went back later and did 4DS Legs intermixed with Spinervals Have Mercy. I’m thinking I’ll be sore from head to toe tomorrow and happy to sit still on the plane! :p I’m working from home, doing laundry and getting other stuff done. I’m feeling really good about now! Enjoy your days everyone! HFF!! (Happy Freakin' Friday!)
 
Hi Girls!

Thought I'd pop in now, as I still haven't packed yet. :eek: Now I have to take DS to the doctor. It's that time of the year again. His cough has gotten worse. I'm sure it will be nebulizer time. :confused: I ended up sleeping in, but did get out for a 10.33 mile run after getting the kids on the bus. I really like doing out and back, but was winding through the paths instead, I went out too far, thus the .33 to get back to the car. ;)

Karen ~ That's cute about the shirts! Enjoy the expo.

Shelly ~ Go, go Cheetah!!! :)

Linda ~ I have some good upper body DOMS from Joey y-day. :D I almost wasn't going to run either it was that bad. Yeah, BOS probably should wait. Isn't it nice pulling out the oldies?? :) Great workout today. I recently got Amy's 10 minute Hot Body DVD. It moves fast!! I like it though. It's a nice little add on to workouts.

Jackie ~ I may pull out SM and do an extra stretch later. I keep using Flexible Warrior, but it does get in there. Kelli Roberts foam roller is great too! I have no idea what happened to the Cubs. I'm telling you the Curse of the Billy Goat. LOL http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curse_of_the_Billy_Goat BTW< I don't enjoy Christmas shopping either. However, the Internet does make life easier. ;)

Christine ~ ha ha I won't call Cathy and Posh!! ;) I love the slow cooker! Glad you discovered it - it will make your life easier. What a nice mommy making homemade food! Kimo is a lucky dog. :) Now why did your friend want to take a pay cut? IA I'm ready and want to train for something else. :eek:Did I just say that out loud?!?! :eek: lol

Carole ~ Did you know that there's another Barry's series? I wonder how that one is? I wonder if he uses the same instructors?;) Yep, we'll get the chance at some point to run together.

Posh ~ Safe travels to you!! :)

Ladonna ~ Good luck to you as well. Come back and give us the details.

Judy ~ Nice workouts. Oops, :eek: I said your boys. You only have one son correct and two daughters? Is your son OK?

Wendy ~ Glad the knee is normal again!! Yippee!! :D Hope your mom feels better soon too.

Cathy ~ Sounds like you're rearing to go....well, at this point your gone. ;) Wow, your mom too?? Sending healing {{VIBES}}.

Hi to all who follow!

Gotta get some stuff done before the pediatrician. Oh, I got my labs back and on one section of the report the doc said, "It's as good as a teenager". not sure which part because he did CBC, cholesterol, thyroid, etc. :) Made my day y-day. My cholesterol is 211 and for me that is low w/o meds!! I'm so happy. He was too. :) He said, "You're doing something right." :) Doing the happy dance.
 
Christine ~ you forgot biceps and triceps. :p;):D I have to get the kids and myself packed too. They leave at 5:30A. I leave w/DS5 at 6:30A tomorrow. That extra hour will come in handy. ;) Safe travels to you too. :)
 
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