::: CHEETAHS ::: Fri, 12.29
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MRSchultz
Cathlete
Good morning everyone - TGIF!!!! I'm starting the thread again today - WOW. 
I hope you are all catching up on some much needed sleep.
Wendy - How are things going? Joey doing good?
Jess - Do you have a 'well' household yet?
I woke up this morning with some major DOMS all over }( I must've worked the girls hard without realizing it so much because I'm feeling it big time from the workout last night. We did do quite a bit of over the step (the long way) and jumping jacks between routines.
I'm only working a half day today - YIPPEE - and then DS and I will be shopping for a few items we need for Mexico (8 days away).
I have no idea what I will do for a workout today. I should do some weight work with two heavy cardio days in a row, but not sure. I never did get my run in before step class, had to get some things done at work while the boss was there. I want to do somethin fun! Any ideas??? Maybe IMAX 3, haven't done that one in a while.
Have a great day everyone!
Marcia.
I hope you are all catching up on some much needed sleep.Wendy - How are things going? Joey doing good?
Jess - Do you have a 'well' household yet?
I woke up this morning with some major DOMS all over }( I must've worked the girls hard without realizing it so much because I'm feeling it big time from the workout last night. We did do quite a bit of over the step (the long way) and jumping jacks between routines.
I'm only working a half day today - YIPPEE
- and then DS and I will be shopping for a few items we need for Mexico (8 days away).I have no idea what I will do for a workout today. I should do some weight work with two heavy cardio days in a row, but not sure. I never did get my run in before step class, had to get some things done at work while the boss was there. I want to do somethin fun! Any ideas??? Maybe IMAX 3, haven't done that one in a while.
Have a great day everyone!
Marcia.
trooper15
Cathlete
Good morning all! Finishing up another long night at work and then a 3 night stretch off:7
Marcia- You sure are the early bird lately! IMAX 3 is definitely my favorite for a buttkicking but FUN workout! You sound like a challenging instructor. I'll bet your students are thinking of you today}( Where in Mexico are you going?
Christine- Your race across the Goldengate Bridge sounds awesome!!!
How long is it? Wow, you raked in the gifts with your company!!!!
All I got was a $25.00 gift certificate to Safeway!! (woohooo)
A p90x rotation sounds like a great way to kick off the new year!
Linda- I missed posting yesterday but want to express my sympathies to you for the loss of your beloved lab. They really do become members of the family don't they? I recently obtained Jari Love's S&L workout. I have to admit I didn't care for it at all the first time around but I tried it again yesterday and felt much better about it. I upped the weights and really felt it. Aruba next month.... :7
Jess- Here I am at work and totally unable to look at your pictures of you and Susan!!!x( x( x( Can't wait to get home and see them. I really envy you having a cheetah GTG!!!
Carole- Thank you so much for your encouraging words yesterday. They mean so much to me!!! Hope your calf is getting back to normal.
SunnyD- Don't sell yourself so short about your job interview! You have a lot to offer regardless..... you never know what they're looking for....it may be you!
Wendy- I hope you read my response to your initial posting about Joey on the Open Forum. Of course you're feeling too tired to work out!!!! What you went through is emotionally and physically exhausting for anyone. I'm so glad he's doing better and I hope you're recovering as well!
Okay, time to get moving. Today will be a 5 mile paced run and some kickboxing later..... maybe KPC.
ShellyC
Marcia- You sure are the early bird lately! IMAX 3 is definitely my favorite for a buttkicking but FUN workout! You sound like a challenging instructor. I'll bet your students are thinking of you today}( Where in Mexico are you going?
Christine- Your race across the Goldengate Bridge sounds awesome!!!
How long is it? Wow, you raked in the gifts with your company!!!!
All I got was a $25.00 gift certificate to Safeway!! (woohooo)
A p90x rotation sounds like a great way to kick off the new year!
Linda- I missed posting yesterday but want to express my sympathies to you for the loss of your beloved lab. They really do become members of the family don't they? I recently obtained Jari Love's S&L workout. I have to admit I didn't care for it at all the first time around but I tried it again yesterday and felt much better about it. I upped the weights and really felt it. Aruba next month.... :7
Jess- Here I am at work and totally unable to look at your pictures of you and Susan!!!x( x( x( Can't wait to get home and see them. I really envy you having a cheetah GTG!!!
Carole- Thank you so much for your encouraging words yesterday. They mean so much to me!!! Hope your calf is getting back to normal.
SunnyD- Don't sell yourself so short about your job interview! You have a lot to offer regardless..... you never know what they're looking for....it may be you!
Wendy- I hope you read my response to your initial posting about Joey on the Open Forum. Of course you're feeling too tired to work out!!!! What you went through is emotionally and physically exhausting for anyone. I'm so glad he's doing better and I hope you're recovering as well!
Okay, time to get moving. Today will be a 5 mile paced run and some kickboxing later..... maybe KPC.
ShellyC
sunnydelite
Cathlete
Good morning ladies....
Marcia- did you see my post yesterday? just had a few questions for you. are you work full time at a gym? what classes do you teach? how long have you been teaching? thanks.
shelly-thanks so much for the kind words. i need them today...
christine- i changed my mind about my rotation for next month again...please someone knock me upside my head. LOL
i have no idea what i am doing for a workout today or if it will be an unscheduled rest day. ran out of time this morning and not sure if i wll be able to squeeze one in this afternoon.
enjoy your day ladies
Marcia- did you see my post yesterday? just had a few questions for you. are you work full time at a gym? what classes do you teach? how long have you been teaching? thanks.
shelly-thanks so much for the kind words. i need them today...
christine- i changed my mind about my rotation for next month again...please someone knock me upside my head. LOL
i have no idea what i am doing for a workout today or if it will be an unscheduled rest day. ran out of time this morning and not sure if i wll be able to squeeze one in this afternoon.
enjoy your day ladies
Fit_mommy
Cathlete
Good Morning Ladies!
When I was flipping through the channels last night Cheetah Girls 2 was on! LOL
Marcia, Joey is doing well. Thank you! I'm a bit worried though, as his bowel movements are VERY loose and messy still though they are not what they were when he was sick. DH and my mom think it will just take some time for him to get back to normal so I am going to give it another day. His spirits are fine though and he is no longer walking, looking or acting like a drunk so it's all good!:7
Shelly, I certainly did read your response in open forum and I think I may have responded personally to it. I know I did for a few but at this point I'm not sure which ones they were!
Sunny, I read your post about the YMCA interview. Don't worry about it girlfriend. You have a job as a trainer!!!! If you don't get the other position, get some experience and then look around again for a similar position. Don't beat yourself up over it. You had the guts to go for it and that says a lot!!!! Good for you!
Elaine, LOL! You crack me up! I am thinking you will escape my indecisiveness today though as I don't think I'll be able to work out at all. I am going into NY with Joey and my mom to visit my sister and her family today so I doubt I'll have the time to exercise.
I have to call to get bloodwork done as well as an f/u appointment with the doc for 3 weeks from now for Joey. I am not happy about the bloodwork though. If they have to do the vile thing it's going to be very hard on me. He had that done at one year old and it was awful. I was also helping to hold him down while they inserted the IV in the hospital and that was even WORSE! I'm not looking forward to this at all! ;(
Well, P90X is coming up fast! I'm askeered! I think I am actually going to START it with a recovery week. I was going to use it as an active rest week for my muscles between Cathe and Tony but now that I haven't really worked out and won't be able to really start again until after the new year, I am just going to use the recovery week work outs as a "warm up"...or, maybe it's just my way of delaying the pain! }( :7
When I was flipping through the channels last night Cheetah Girls 2 was on!
LOLMarcia, Joey is doing well. Thank you! I'm a bit worried though, as his bowel movements are VERY loose and messy still though they are not what they were when he was sick. DH and my mom think it will just take some time for him to get back to normal so I am going to give it another day. His spirits are fine though and he is no longer walking, looking or acting like a drunk so it's all good!:7
Shelly, I certainly did read your response in open forum and I think I may have responded personally to it. I know I did for a few but at this point I'm not sure which ones they were!
Sunny, I read your post about the YMCA interview. Don't worry about it girlfriend. You have a job as a trainer!!!! If you don't get the other position, get some experience and then look around again for a similar position. Don't beat yourself up over it. You had the guts to go for it and that says a lot!!!! Good for you!
Elaine, LOL! You crack me up! I am thinking you will escape my indecisiveness today though as I don't think I'll be able to work out at all. I am going into NY with Joey and my mom to visit my sister and her family today so I doubt I'll have the time to exercise.
I have to call to get bloodwork done as well as an f/u appointment with the doc for 3 weeks from now for Joey. I am not happy about the bloodwork though. If they have to do the vile thing it's going to be very hard on me. He had that done at one year old and it was awful. I was also helping to hold him down while they inserted the IV in the hospital and that was even WORSE! I'm not looking forward to this at all! ;(
Well, P90X is coming up fast! I'm askeered!
I think I am actually going to START it with a recovery week. I was going to use it as an active rest week for my muscles between Cathe and Tony but now that I haven't really worked out and won't be able to really start again until after the new year, I am just going to use the recovery week work outs as a "warm up"...or, maybe it's just my way of delaying the pain! }( :7
MRSchultz
Cathlete
Hi again,
ShellyC - We are going to Playa del Carmen for a week with another family. This vacation kind of fell in our lap, but we realize that it did for a reason. We are both extremely stressed out at work and need to get away with DS and enjoy each other and life again.
Wendy - I totally agree with your mom, Joey's body is just probably getting back to normal and has to get rid of a few things/symptoms, etc. before he's 100%.
Sunnydelite - Sorry, I did see your post yesterday, but didn't have time to answer. Thanks for asking them again. I only teach 2-3 times a week for the Community Education department in our school. It's step class and lasts about an hour (with ab work and stretching, too). I've done it for about 10 years with a break when I had DS, but I taught class four days before he was born , how crazy was that! I was in great shape then (and will be again).
Jess - I'm going to have to go back and check out those pics.
Marcia
ShellyC - We are going to Playa del Carmen for a week with another family. This vacation kind of fell in our lap, but we realize that it did for a reason. We are both extremely stressed out at work and need to get away with DS and enjoy each other and life again.
Wendy - I totally agree with your mom, Joey's body is just probably getting back to normal and has to get rid of a few things/symptoms, etc. before he's 100%.
Sunnydelite - Sorry, I did see your post yesterday, but didn't have time to answer. Thanks for asking them again. I only teach 2-3 times a week for the Community Education department in our school. It's step class and lasts about an hour (with ab work and stretching, too). I've done it for about 10 years with a break when I had DS, but I taught class four days before he was born
, how crazy was that! I was in great shape then (and will be again).Jess - I'm going to have to go back and check out those pics.
Marcia
seeking_guns
Cathlete
Hi cheetahs! I'm home! I'm trying to catch up with a couple of days of posts, so hopefully I don't miss anyone...
Linda :: I’m really sorry about your lab…it is tough losing a four-legged family member and having to make that difficult decision…but it was the right thing, the humane and unselfish thing to do as she is no longer suffering now. Even though you didn’t want to, putting her down was honestly and truly the best thing for her. I feel for you because it truly is a very hard thing to witness…I remember when I was 19, I had to take my cat to be put to sleep…she was really sick & weak with feline leukemia…and when the vet had her on the exam table, she came over to me and nestled her head into my arm. I felt like a monster at that moment. As I watched her poor, little body go lifeless, I managed to hold it together in the office, but I bawled all the way home. It really is awful. So lotsa (((HUGS))) comin’ your way.
Christine :: smiled about o’dark thirty. Yes, I did manage to sleep in until around 6:30 Denver time the other day. Thank you for thinking of me re: the storm (see below for details). I wish I could help with thoughts on rotations, but I can never manage to do one with my schedule. I will say, though, that I continue to be more and more intrigued by P90x and the following its gotten here. I just received a new Collage Video catalog, so maybe I will attempt to branch out. Hope Anna enjoyed her b-day yesterday! I love the Southwestern Eggrolls from Chili’s—SO tasty but SO not good for the diet! BTW, I can’t believe you have your running schedule figured out through the end of April! You are WAY too organized, woman! *lol*
Carole :: glad you finally got your car back!! I have a stiff neck still from that fall I took the first day at Breckenridge, but otherwise, I’m OK. Thanks. Surely, the massage therapist will work out the kinks! My calves will be thankful, too.
Wendy :: I wasn’t reading the open thread while away, so I missed your initial post about Joey. I literally gasped out loud when I read it. I’m sorry to hear you are going through such a trying ordeal!! ((((HUGS))) Sounds like the little guy is doing better…Hopefully it was just a freak occurrence and he will be fine…Will put in a prayer to the man upstairs. I think it’s normal that you would feel totally spent from the entire situation, so please do not feel an ounce of guilt…your body needs to catch up on rest and recoup from the tremendous amount of stress you’ve been under. You are not the kind of cheetah who would stay down for long (none of the cheetahs are, really), so I know you’ll bounce back in no time. In the meantime, go with your body telling you to rest. Have fun in NY!
Sunny :: My fingers are crossed for you about the interview. True--sometimes folks on the inside have the advantage, but I think in this case, being seasoned might work in your favor. I used to work for the local Y when I was in college, and I remember all of the directors and assistants were in their 30s and up. Hope you can squeeze in a workout today.
Jess :: thanks for posting the pic! Sounds like a fun cheetah encounter!
Elaine :: good to see you! I have been thinking of you and hoping that you’re doing all right.
Marcia :: you’re too funny with your ongoing countdown to Mexico. A beach getaway sounds wonderful this time of year! How about BC? That is always a sweatfest!
Shelly :: hey there! I’m glad you’ll have three days off in a row. I don’t know how you do the night shift thing. Ooh, I see you’re another cheetah with an exciting getaway coming up! Have a great w/o today.
Laurie :: you sound like a very busy lady these days!
Judy :: your postcard arrived while I was away…thanks! It does look like a scenic running route. Nice!
Hi to Laura & anyone else stopping by later!
We had a fabulous day skiing at Vail on Wednesday, but in light of the storm that’s now hit Denver, we decided to curtail our trip and fly home a day early (Thursday evening instead of Friday evening). We spent the morning yesterday skiing Breck with steady snowfall coming down – it was gorgeous and the skiing conditions perfect!! I managed to only fall about 2-3 times during the entire trip, so I’ve made pretty good progress since last season. I did do a bang-up job on my thumb, though – on Wednesday, I took off my gloves as I carried my skis back to the car, and unknowingly, I sliced open the tip of my thumb (even down into the fingernail—yikes!) Didn’t realize it until I saw my hand covered in blood. Ick. But it’s healing pretty nicely.
Anywho, today will be a rest day, for sure! We hit the road Thursday at around 1 pm and spent six hours on nailbitingly treacherous roads…sharp inclines & declines, winding turns, heavy traffic, etc.…it reminded me of driving the coast of California – looking over the measly guardrail and seeing a whole lotta NOTHING down below! I wasn’t the driver, but man, I was sweatin’ it. We managed to get to the airport in time to catch our flight…but we were delayed on the ground almost 2 hours…first for de-icing and then a passenger was too ill to fly so we had to return to the gate, de-ice AGAIN, and refuel! We finally landed in Philly at about 4 am to find that half of our luggage stayed in Denver. Hopefully, my bag will arrive tonight!! I feel like I’m living the movie Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. *lol* What an adventure!! You’d think I woulda zonked out as soon as I came home, but it’s probably nerves keeping me awake awhile longer. I'm getting a bit bleary-eyed, though.
At any rate, the skiing was amazing, and I can’t wait to get back to Colorado. The East Coast is lookin’ mighty shabby now!
Have a great Friday, cheetahs! I'm sure I'll be back to check in & see what you all are up to. Will post some pics later, too.
-Cathy
Linda :: I’m really sorry about your lab…it is tough losing a four-legged family member and having to make that difficult decision…but it was the right thing, the humane and unselfish thing to do as she is no longer suffering now. Even though you didn’t want to, putting her down was honestly and truly the best thing for her. I feel for you because it truly is a very hard thing to witness…I remember when I was 19, I had to take my cat to be put to sleep…she was really sick & weak with feline leukemia…and when the vet had her on the exam table, she came over to me and nestled her head into my arm. I felt like a monster at that moment. As I watched her poor, little body go lifeless, I managed to hold it together in the office, but I bawled all the way home. It really is awful. So lotsa (((HUGS))) comin’ your way.
Christine :: smiled about o’dark thirty. Yes, I did manage to sleep in until around 6:30 Denver time the other day. Thank you for thinking of me re: the storm (see below for details). I wish I could help with thoughts on rotations, but I can never manage to do one with my schedule. I will say, though, that I continue to be more and more intrigued by P90x and the following its gotten here. I just received a new Collage Video catalog, so maybe I will attempt to branch out. Hope Anna enjoyed her b-day yesterday! I love the Southwestern Eggrolls from Chili’s—SO tasty but SO not good for the diet! BTW, I can’t believe you have your running schedule figured out through the end of April! You are WAY too organized, woman! *lol*
Carole :: glad you finally got your car back!! I have a stiff neck still from that fall I took the first day at Breckenridge, but otherwise, I’m OK. Thanks. Surely, the massage therapist will work out the kinks! My calves will be thankful, too.
Wendy :: I wasn’t reading the open thread while away, so I missed your initial post about Joey. I literally gasped out loud when I read it. I’m sorry to hear you are going through such a trying ordeal!! ((((HUGS))) Sounds like the little guy is doing better…Hopefully it was just a freak occurrence and he will be fine…Will put in a prayer to the man upstairs. I think it’s normal that you would feel totally spent from the entire situation, so please do not feel an ounce of guilt…your body needs to catch up on rest and recoup from the tremendous amount of stress you’ve been under. You are not the kind of cheetah who would stay down for long (none of the cheetahs are, really), so I know you’ll bounce back in no time. In the meantime, go with your body telling you to rest. Have fun in NY!
Sunny :: My fingers are crossed for you about the interview. True--sometimes folks on the inside have the advantage, but I think in this case, being seasoned might work in your favor. I used to work for the local Y when I was in college, and I remember all of the directors and assistants were in their 30s and up. Hope you can squeeze in a workout today.
Jess :: thanks for posting the pic! Sounds like a fun cheetah encounter!
Elaine :: good to see you! I have been thinking of you and hoping that you’re doing all right.
Marcia :: you’re too funny with your ongoing countdown to Mexico. A beach getaway sounds wonderful this time of year! How about BC? That is always a sweatfest!
Shelly :: hey there! I’m glad you’ll have three days off in a row. I don’t know how you do the night shift thing. Ooh, I see you’re another cheetah with an exciting getaway coming up! Have a great w/o today.
Laurie :: you sound like a very busy lady these days!
Judy :: your postcard arrived while I was away…thanks! It does look like a scenic running route. Nice!
Hi to Laura & anyone else stopping by later!
We had a fabulous day skiing at Vail on Wednesday, but in light of the storm that’s now hit Denver, we decided to curtail our trip and fly home a day early (Thursday evening instead of Friday evening). We spent the morning yesterday skiing Breck with steady snowfall coming down – it was gorgeous and the skiing conditions perfect!! I managed to only fall about 2-3 times during the entire trip, so I’ve made pretty good progress since last season. I did do a bang-up job on my thumb, though – on Wednesday, I took off my gloves as I carried my skis back to the car, and unknowingly, I sliced open the tip of my thumb (even down into the fingernail—yikes!) Didn’t realize it until I saw my hand covered in blood. Ick. But it’s healing pretty nicely.
Anywho, today will be a rest day, for sure! We hit the road Thursday at around 1 pm and spent six hours on nailbitingly treacherous roads…sharp inclines & declines, winding turns, heavy traffic, etc.…it reminded me of driving the coast of California – looking over the measly guardrail and seeing a whole lotta NOTHING down below! I wasn’t the driver, but man, I was sweatin’ it. We managed to get to the airport in time to catch our flight…but we were delayed on the ground almost 2 hours…first for de-icing and then a passenger was too ill to fly so we had to return to the gate, de-ice AGAIN, and refuel! We finally landed in Philly at about 4 am to find that half of our luggage stayed in Denver. Hopefully, my bag will arrive tonight!! I feel like I’m living the movie Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. *lol* What an adventure!! You’d think I woulda zonked out as soon as I came home, but it’s probably nerves keeping me awake awhile longer. I'm getting a bit bleary-eyed, though.
At any rate, the skiing was amazing, and I can’t wait to get back to Colorado. The East Coast is lookin’ mighty shabby now!
Have a great Friday, cheetahs! I'm sure I'll be back to check in & see what you all are up to. Will post some pics later, too.
-Cathy
andtckrtoo
Cathlete
Good Morning Ladies –
Yesterday’s birthday dinner for Anna did not sit too well with me, so I’m taking a rest day. Besides, my legs are killing me! If I want to start a real running program again tomorrow, a rest day is in order. (oh, I have more excuses if you want to hear them :+). Got the itty bitty iPod charged. Will try it out tomorrow. One more celebration to go through (New Year’s Eve) and things will get back to normal! I was fine up to this week – now I’m walking around like a bloated cow. (Not a cloned one though – but that’s a whole new thing).
Marcia – oh I want to take your class!! I think I would really enjoy it! I thought you were to 7 days on the count day to Mexico! (I told you I would live vicariously through you – so I’m counting down, too – even though I’m not really going anywhere).
Shelly – Oh enjoy your time off! I look forward to hearing about all the interesting workout mixes you come up with! The race across the Golden Gate is a 12k (7.2 miles). It’s one of my favorite distances, but it’s uberhilly so that’s a new challenge for me. Something new to train for. I was shocked at the gifts the company gave. I’m used to getting a jacket and a bottle of wine! I ended up deciding on a S&H/P90X rotation. I’ll use slow and heavy for the first 3 weeks, then switch to P90X. We’ll see how that work.
Sunny – so what did you change your mind to? I wanted to tell you yesterday (slipped my mind), that in an assistant direct position, they often look for a more mature person. Remember this is the Y – it’s the “everybody” gym – not a slick health club where they want all the trainers to be 18 and drop-dead gorgeous. (Not that you are not drop dead gorgeous girl! *winks*) There’s hope. And if you don’t get it – it’s their loss.
Wendy – so glad to hear that drunken Joey is no more. Glad he’s doing better. I’m sorry to hear about the bloodwork! It’s sooo hard to see our children undergo such things. {{{{HUGS}}}. P90X is not that bad – with all of the workouts you do, you’ll do well. I actually have fun with it.
Cathy – so happy to hear you got home! I’m hearing about delays already this morning! I think you took I-70 back to Denver. Isn’t Colorado the most amazing place? I absolutely LOVE the mountains. I remember meeting a friend of mine for a climb around that area – my first climb in CO – afterwards we drove to Boulder (where she lived at the time). She refused to drive i-70 in the dark or rain and I thought that was nuts, until I drove it! Holy cow! Nothing like 5000 foot altitude drops and gains while doing 75 mph with big ole trucks all around!! I drove that white knuckled in broad day light in the sun. I cannot imagine driving it in the snow! Oh, and the runs through April – it’s the Runner’s World training guide. I wanted to enjoy the training for this one, so I went with the longest time I could. I’m not normally THAT organized.
Have a great day ladies! I'm sure I'll be back. I'm working today - at least half a day. And it will be slow.
Yesterday’s birthday dinner for Anna did not sit too well with me, so I’m taking a rest day. Besides, my legs are killing me! If I want to start a real running program again tomorrow, a rest day is in order. (oh, I have more excuses if you want to hear them :+). Got the itty bitty iPod charged. Will try it out tomorrow. One more celebration to go through (New Year’s Eve) and things will get back to normal! I was fine up to this week – now I’m walking around like a bloated cow. (Not a cloned one though – but that’s a whole new thing).
Marcia – oh I want to take your class!! I think I would really enjoy it! I thought you were to 7 days on the count day to Mexico! (I told you I would live vicariously through you – so I’m counting down, too – even though I’m not really going anywhere).
Shelly – Oh enjoy your time off! I look forward to hearing about all the interesting workout mixes you come up with! The race across the Golden Gate is a 12k (7.2 miles). It’s one of my favorite distances, but it’s uberhilly so that’s a new challenge for me. Something new to train for. I was shocked at the gifts the company gave. I’m used to getting a jacket and a bottle of wine! I ended up deciding on a S&H/P90X rotation. I’ll use slow and heavy for the first 3 weeks, then switch to P90X. We’ll see how that work.
Sunny – so what did you change your mind to? I wanted to tell you yesterday (slipped my mind), that in an assistant direct position, they often look for a more mature person. Remember this is the Y – it’s the “everybody” gym – not a slick health club where they want all the trainers to be 18 and drop-dead gorgeous. (Not that you are not drop dead gorgeous girl! *winks*) There’s hope. And if you don’t get it – it’s their loss.
Wendy – so glad to hear that drunken Joey is no more. Glad he’s doing better. I’m sorry to hear about the bloodwork! It’s sooo hard to see our children undergo such things. {{{{HUGS}}}. P90X is not that bad – with all of the workouts you do, you’ll do well. I actually have fun with it.
Cathy – so happy to hear you got home! I’m hearing about delays already this morning! I think you took I-70 back to Denver. Isn’t Colorado the most amazing place? I absolutely LOVE the mountains. I remember meeting a friend of mine for a climb around that area – my first climb in CO – afterwards we drove to Boulder (where she lived at the time). She refused to drive i-70 in the dark or rain and I thought that was nuts, until I drove it! Holy cow! Nothing like 5000 foot altitude drops and gains while doing 75 mph with big ole trucks all around!! I drove that white knuckled in broad day light in the sun. I cannot imagine driving it in the snow! Oh, and the runs through April – it’s the Runner’s World training guide. I wanted to enjoy the training for this one, so I went with the longest time I could. I’m not normally THAT organized.
Have a great day ladies! I'm sure I'll be back. I'm working today - at least half a day. And it will be slow.
Mckmain
Cathlete
Good morning cheetahs
Shelly...thanks, my calf is finally feeling better today. A run and kickbox?....way to go cheetah!!
Sunny...yes, I felt so much better driving my own CAR!! It is amazing how used to them you get.......sorry about your feeling on the interview, but you never know. I do hope for the best Sunny. Enjoy your rest day...I have a tough time working out later if I miss it in the morning myself...
Wendy...I am sure you are emotionally drained. Don't feel bad at all not working out much. I think starting out with a P90X recovery week might be a good idea, might not delay the pain though, at least for your core......It does sound like Joey is improving. Enjoy your visit with family today. I never liked bloodwork myself...I hope this time it goes much smoother for you and Joey...
Cathy...it is great having my car back! I thought your neck could be a bit stiff. The massage will feel so good when you get back. WOW! Hope your thumb isn't too bad. Sounds like skiing has been fun for you... A treacherous drive yesterday. Glad you got home safe and sound...Planes, Trains and Automobiles is one of my fav movies... Can't wait for some pics!
Christine...yes it was fun starting out the new year with a marathon, I think I did it 4 yrs in a row. Now they moved it to mid month and I'll do the 3 person relay with my sister and friend. My calf finally feels better today......this is for Anna http://bestsmileys.com/birthday1/17.gif[/img] Looks like a cool run, love the pic. I did a run once going over the Golden Gate and back. I think it was called The Presidio run (10 miles) and was in Oct. I loved running over the bridge. I will be doing S&H with you... let us know how the mini iPod works for you. I have been feeling a bit bloated myself...TTOM though...
Jess...Thanks for the pics! You and Susan look great and the shot of all the kids was adorable. I am so glad you got the chance to meet up! I hope us westerners can do it soon...
Laura..the Doubles rotation is quite similar to the Classic but with more cardio and some days more weight training. It does require more time too. But I loved it and got great results. As for Picturetrail, maybe it is something to do with your browser.
Elaine...nice to see you...
I am doing a 4 mile run this morning and then some legwork before my run or maybe later as my work day is short.
Have a great day...
Shelly...thanks, my calf is finally feeling better today. A run and kickbox?....way to go cheetah!!
Sunny...yes, I felt so much better driving my own CAR!! It is amazing how used to them you get....
...sorry about your feeling on the interview, but you never know. I do hope for the best Sunny. Enjoy your rest day...I have a tough time working out later if I miss it in the morning myself... Wendy...I am sure you are emotionally drained. Don't feel bad at all not working out much. I think starting out with a P90X recovery week might be a good idea, might not delay the pain though, at least for your core...
...It does sound like Joey is improving. Enjoy your visit with family today. I never liked bloodwork myself...I hope this time it goes much smoother for you and Joey...Cathy...it is great having my car back! I thought your neck could be a bit stiff. The massage will feel so good when you get back. WOW! Hope your thumb isn't too bad. Sounds like skiing has been fun for you...
A treacherous drive yesterday. Glad you got home safe and sound...Planes, Trains and Automobiles is one of my fav movies... Can't wait for some pics! Christine...yes it was fun starting out the new year with a marathon, I think I did it 4 yrs in a row. Now they moved it to mid month and I'll do the 3 person relay with my sister and friend. My calf finally feels better today...
...this is for Anna http://bestsmileys.com/birthday1/17.gif[/img] Looks like a cool run, love the pic. I did a run once going over the Golden Gate and back. I think it was called The Presidio run (10 miles) and was in Oct. I loved running over the bridge. I will be doing S&H with you... let us know how the mini iPod works for you. I have been feeling a bit bloated myself...TTOM though...Jess...Thanks for the pics! You and Susan look great and the shot of all the kids was adorable. I am so glad you got the chance to meet up! I hope us westerners can do it soon...
Laura..the Doubles rotation is quite similar to the Classic but with more cardio and some days more weight training. It does require more time too. But I loved it and got great results. As for Picturetrail, maybe it is something to do with your browser.
Elaine...nice to see you...
I am doing a 4 mile run this morning and then some legwork before my run or maybe later as my work day is short.
Have a great day...
seeking_guns
Cathlete
I'm attempting to post a few pics here...hope it works!
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seeking_guns
Cathlete
Sorry they turned out so huge!
The first two were taken at Vail on Wednesday...the last one is me (all bundled up) during the snowstorm Thursday morning.
Christine :: We couldn't take I-70 because Loveland Pass was closed. So, we had to take 285...What should've been a two hour drive wound up being six between the storm and going 60 or so miles out of our way! But yes, despite the harrowing roadways, Colorado is beautiful! I'm sorry our trip had to be cut short. I miss being out on the slopes. Enjoy your rest day & giving those legs a break! I know my quads & calves got a helluva workout the past few days, so I feel you on that! Have fun with that new iPod when you try it out.
Carole :: My thumb isn't too tender today...it's healing better than I thought. Lesson learned - I won't carry my skis without the gloves on! DOH! I wanted to run the Golden Gate when I visited San Fran (this was almost 10 years ago this coming May), but we were so tied up with our sightseeing plans that it just didn't happen. And besides, walking those hills all day seemed like enough of a workout! Anyway, I've always thought someday it would be fun to do a race over it.
OK, I am still up even though the tank is running on E. I haven't eaten much since breakfast yesterday (it's just how it worked out w/ being on the road, rushing through the airport, and so on), and I'm feeling a hankering for something greasy and completely unhealthy. I think given the stress of the day, I can indulge without guilt. Besides, as I've been saying, Jan. 1 this cheetah goes hardcore again, so eating will not be much fun anymore!
BBL~
Cathy
The first two were taken at Vail on Wednesday...the last one is me (all bundled up) during the snowstorm Thursday morning.
Christine :: We couldn't take I-70 because Loveland Pass was closed. So, we had to take 285...What should've been a two hour drive wound up being six between the storm and going 60 or so miles out of our way! But yes, despite the harrowing roadways, Colorado is beautiful! I'm sorry our trip had to be cut short. I miss being out on the slopes. Enjoy your rest day & giving those legs a break! I know my quads & calves got a helluva workout the past few days, so I feel you on that! Have fun with that new iPod when you try it out.
Carole :: My thumb isn't too tender today...it's healing better than I thought. Lesson learned - I won't carry my skis without the gloves on! DOH! I wanted to run the Golden Gate when I visited San Fran (this was almost 10 years ago this coming May), but we were so tied up with our sightseeing plans that it just didn't happen. And besides, walking those hills all day seemed like enough of a workout! Anyway, I've always thought someday it would be fun to do a race over it.
OK, I am still up even though the tank is running on E. I haven't eaten much since breakfast yesterday (it's just how it worked out w/ being on the road, rushing through the airport, and so on), and I'm feeling a hankering for something greasy and completely unhealthy. I think given the stress of the day, I can indulge without guilt. Besides, as I've been saying, Jan. 1 this cheetah goes hardcore again, so eating will not be much fun anymore!
BBL~
Cathy
seeking_guns
Cathlete
Carole :: yes, that's me. I love looking like the Michelin Tire Man in all my ski gear.
Me2
Cathlete
Good morning everyone!
Marcia - Imax3 sounds good to me! That one is fun! I would say with your step class....it is "perfectly" fine to have missed your run! I love "over the steps...long-wise"! I would love to take your class. Sounds great!
Shelly - Thank you for you kind words! It is amazing how attached you get to them and yes, she definitely felt like a member of the family. I felt the same way that you did when I tried S&L, but I love it now. Wow!!! a run and then kickbox? Have fun!
Sunny - You have just as good of a chance as the other trainers! I agree with Shelly - don't sell yourself short! Good luck and keep us posted!
Wendy - I am glad Joey is doing better! I know what you mean about the bloodwork! That is rough with a little one. Poor little guy! I think it scares them much more than hurts, though. When you do your P90X rotation, are you going to do it exactly "by the book" or are your going to run for your cardio and just do the weight portions of it "as stated"?
Cathy - Thank you for your kind words! That is so sad about your kitty! The pictures are gorgeous! I would love to be there! We aren't having any type of winter weather here x( I love snow! For the past several winters, we have had hardly none at all. The ski resorts here are really suffering this year! :-( My goodness, along with your fall, sliced finger...and the "blizzard" coming, the ride to the airport.. you had quite a bit of unwanted things happen! Glad you're safe and sound and had a good time!! You'll sure have a lot of memories of that trip! ;-) Oh, and I think with all the stress and exercise, it wouldn't hurt you to indulge!
Christine - My oldest daughter's name is Anna, too! (middle name is Michelle). glad she had a good birthday! Sorry you're not feeling so great, though! I'll ask you the same thing I asked Wendy are you going to do your P90X rotation using their cardio, too...or are you going to run for your cardio and just use their strength workouts? I have "got" to figure out for sure what rotation I am going to do! I want to train for a 1/2 marathon and I am having trouble fitting in weights and being about to do as much running as I need to dox( Sorry....so many questions :+
Carole - The idea of a marathon for New Year's sounds fun! Wish I could run one :+ I will be so happy if I could ever reach that distance! Shoot....I will be happy if I ever reach my current goal of a 1/2 marathon! Enjoy your run and legwork!
This morning I ran 5 1/2 miles and did floorwork from Firm Vol I. Still "fumbling" for a rotation that will allow me to increase my mileage :-(
"Hi" to everyone that checks in later and hope everyone has a great "FRIDAY"! and holiday!
LInda
Marcia - Imax3 sounds good to me! That one is fun! I would say with your step class....it is "perfectly" fine to have missed your run! I love "over the steps...long-wise"! I would love to take your class. Sounds great!
Shelly - Thank you for you kind words! It is amazing how attached you get to them and yes, she definitely felt like a member of the family. I felt the same way that you did when I tried S&L, but I love it now. Wow!!! a run and then kickbox? Have fun!
Sunny - You have just as good of a chance as the other trainers! I agree with Shelly - don't sell yourself short! Good luck and keep us posted!
Wendy - I am glad Joey is doing better! I know what you mean about the bloodwork! That is rough with a little one. Poor little guy! I think it scares them much more than hurts, though. When you do your P90X rotation, are you going to do it exactly "by the book" or are your going to run for your cardio and just do the weight portions of it "as stated"?
Cathy - Thank you for your kind words! That is so sad about your kitty! The pictures are gorgeous! I would love to be there! We aren't having any type of winter weather here x( I love snow! For the past several winters, we have had hardly none at all. The ski resorts here are really suffering this year! :-( My goodness, along with your fall, sliced finger...and the "blizzard" coming, the ride to the airport.. you had quite a bit of unwanted things happen! Glad you're safe and sound and had a good time!! You'll sure have a lot of memories of that trip! ;-) Oh, and I think with all the stress and exercise, it wouldn't hurt you to indulge!
Christine - My oldest daughter's name is Anna, too! (middle name is Michelle). glad she had a good birthday! Sorry you're not feeling so great, though! I'll ask you the same thing I asked Wendy are you going to do your P90X rotation using their cardio, too...or are you going to run for your cardio and just use their strength workouts? I have "got" to figure out for sure what rotation I am going to do! I want to train for a 1/2 marathon and I am having trouble fitting in weights and being about to do as much running as I need to dox( Sorry....so many questions :+
Carole - The idea of a marathon for New Year's sounds fun! Wish I could run one :+ I will be so happy if I could ever reach that distance! Shoot....I will be happy if I ever reach my current goal of a 1/2 marathon! Enjoy your run and legwork!
This morning I ran 5 1/2 miles and did floorwork from Firm Vol I. Still "fumbling" for a rotation that will allow me to increase my mileage :-(
"Hi" to everyone that checks in later and hope everyone has a great "FRIDAY"! and holiday!
LInda
Me2
Cathlete
Jess and Susan - I just went back and checked yesterday's thread again! Awesome pictures! You guys are so lucky to have been able to get together! That is great! Sounds like fun!
Christine - I did receive my PowerStrike 4 and previewed it last night. It looks fun. I have not tried it yet. It seems to start slower than M1, M2, or M3. It "looks" more like it is around the intensity of M3. I think it will be good, though. I will give it a try soon and let you know how it "feels". There are no side kicks, though. She does a lot of front push kicks, cresent kicks, and round house kick. I don't recall any back kicks, either. I'll keep ya posted!
Linda
Christine - I did receive my PowerStrike 4 and previewed it last night. It looks fun. I have not tried it yet. It seems to start slower than M1, M2, or M3. It "looks" more like it is around the intensity of M3. I think it will be good, though. I will give it a try soon and let you know how it "feels". There are no side kicks, though. She does a lot of front push kicks, cresent kicks, and round house kick. I don't recall any back kicks, either. I'll keep ya posted!
Linda
toughYrun
Cathlete
Good morning! I haven't been very consistent with working out or my diet since Christmas day. And I have no valid excuse like Wendy does. Sometimes I am just amazed at how I can be my own worse enemy. I feel a little down so I eat crap. I eat crap so I don't feel like working out. I feel worse for not working out so I eat more crap. And on and on and on until I finally get a grip and pull myself out of it. So I've got a busy day planned where there is no room for sitting on my butt or eating anything close to unclean. I think I'll do a full body workout like MM or ME and my elliptical.
I think I have time for personals though:
Marcia, I didn't catch that you are going to Mexico next week. How fun! Where are you going and how long will you be staying?
Shelly, I read the other day that you got your 20 mile run in. I also noticed that you said you live at around 5500 ft and the marathon is at 1000? I would think that you should feel the difference and do just awesome in the marathon. Are you excited? It's so close!
Sunny, Last night I couldn't sleep and I thought of you cheetahs while I was lying there wide awake. So I sent up a little prayer about the interview you had yesterday. When do you excpect to hear something? And what Christine said is pretty much what went through my mind when I read your description of the other contenders.
Wendy, You shouldn't be afraid of P90X. Keep in mind that this is coming from someone who has once started a rotation only to begin something else after three weeks but I wouldn't say that it is any harder than Cathe, just different. I completely understand about how you feel when Joey is getting blood work done. When DD needed to get her shots so that she could start kindergarten I asked DH to take her. I know this is a tough time for you and Joey and I am so sorry!
Cathy, Welcome home! I'm happy to hear that you had a wonderful vacation and glad that you made it home safely without too many delays.
Christine, My SIL gave me an IPOD Shuffle for Christmas and I just love it! I have a hard time fathoming (is that a word?) that something slightly smaller than a saltine can hold 16 hours of music! Oh, and I'm not making any promises but I bought Becoming Vegetarian because I'd like to make the change to that way of eating....but it's easier said than done. Well, your comment about a cloned cow reminded me of one more reason that I'd like to give up meat all together.
Carole, It sure seems like it took a long time for your car to be finished. So your three person relay is in mid January? Which part are you running? Have you done it before? I have run a marathon relay with one other person and it was tons of fun!
Linda, I totally missed the post about your dog! I am so, so sorry and sending lots of hugs your way! My own dog is an old man at 13 years old. There have been a couple of issues with him that have made me think about how he's not going to be around for another 13 years and I am not looking forward to the day when we will have to say goodbye. What do you mean when you say you are fumbling for a rotation to increase your mileage?
Judy, Wishing you a belated Happy Birthday!
Better get to my workout now! Talk to you all later.
I think I have time for personals though:
Marcia, I didn't catch that you are going to Mexico next week. How fun! Where are you going and how long will you be staying?
Shelly, I read the other day that you got your 20 mile run in. I also noticed that you said you live at around 5500 ft and the marathon is at 1000? I would think that you should feel the difference and do just awesome in the marathon. Are you excited? It's so close!
Sunny, Last night I couldn't sleep and I thought of you cheetahs while I was lying there wide awake. So I sent up a little prayer about the interview you had yesterday. When do you excpect to hear something? And what Christine said is pretty much what went through my mind when I read your description of the other contenders.
Wendy, You shouldn't be afraid of P90X. Keep in mind that this is coming from someone who has once started a rotation only to begin something else after three weeks but I wouldn't say that it is any harder than Cathe, just different. I completely understand about how you feel when Joey is getting blood work done. When DD needed to get her shots so that she could start kindergarten I asked DH to take her. I know this is a tough time for you and Joey and I am so sorry!
Cathy, Welcome home! I'm happy to hear that you had a wonderful vacation and glad that you made it home safely without too many delays.
Christine, My SIL gave me an IPOD Shuffle for Christmas and I just love it! I have a hard time fathoming (is that a word?) that something slightly smaller than a saltine can hold 16 hours of music! Oh, and I'm not making any promises but I bought Becoming Vegetarian because I'd like to make the change to that way of eating....but it's easier said than done. Well, your comment about a cloned cow reminded me of one more reason that I'd like to give up meat all together.
Carole, It sure seems like it took a long time for your car to be finished. So your three person relay is in mid January? Which part are you running? Have you done it before? I have run a marathon relay with one other person and it was tons of fun!
Linda, I totally missed the post about your dog! I am so, so sorry and sending lots of hugs your way! My own dog is an old man at 13 years old. There have been a couple of issues with him that have made me think about how he's not going to be around for another 13 years and I am not looking forward to the day when we will have to say goodbye. What do you mean when you say you are fumbling for a rotation to increase your mileage?
Judy, Wishing you a belated Happy Birthday!
Better get to my workout now! Talk to you all later.
andtckrtoo
Cathlete
Carole – I showed Anna your Happy Birthday greeting and she replied, “:O I feel special!” So thanks for making my DD14 feel that way! The three person relay sounds like fun, too! Not so much of a distance to train for, but still a nice run. I’ve walked the Golden Gate several times, but have never run it. I’m really looking forward to that. It’s sooo pretty there! Hope your feeling better. TTOM is a pain!
Marcia - oh well – 8 days, 8 days!! I’m still counting down with you!
Cathy – when I first saw the photos I thought, “Wow, that looks soo familiar!” Couldn’t figure out why until you said it was Vail! DUH!! I’ve hiked and skied that mountain many times. It’s so pretty. And you do NOT look like the Michelin Man – you look like a warm and cozy skier! 285 must have been a challenge, too! Wow! I’m impressed that you made it in time to catch your plane! I am sorry, though that you had to cut your trip short, though. I hate leaving Colorado.
Linda – I knew I liked you – Anna is a great name! My Anna’s middle name is Christine – long story. I’m actually subbing S&H for the P90X workouts for the first three weeks, but my rotation for the first week looks like this:
1-Jan S&H Chest and Back, abs, 2 mile run
2-Jan B&G Floor premix and Power Strike 1
3-Jan S&H Bi's and Tri's abs, 5 mile tempo run
4-Jan 2 mile easy run, Yoga
5-Jan S&H Legs and Shoulders abs
6-Jan Long Run 6 miles
7-Jan Off
The only workout I don’t worry too much about getting in is PlyoX – I figure with the weights and the running I get enough high impact. But, I will toss it in sometimes. And if I can run a half, anyone can. So, you’ll reach your goal! And thanks for the review of PS 4. I just ordered Step-Boxing with Kelly Coffey-Meyer. I LOVE the step/kick boxing work Cathe does – this looked like a fun addition. It’s about 30 minutes of step boxing – followed by aero toning (about which I am unsure), but I figure I can do all of B&G and still get some kick boxing in that way. We’ll see.
Elaine - Oh, I'm still struggling. This past week has been horrible - I've been eating meat every day. That stops today. I know my goal is to be healthier. I know I feel better when I eat a near-Vegan diet (there are things I simply cannot give up). So, instead of thinking about eliminating meat, I think about it more as adding a greater variety of fruits and vegetables. There's a limit to what one can eat, if you eat more produce, you automatically lower your meat intake. I do find that planning my meals in advance really helps. I'm much less tempted to stray if I know I have a delicious dinner waiting to be made.
Marcia - oh well – 8 days, 8 days!! I’m still counting down with you!
Cathy – when I first saw the photos I thought, “Wow, that looks soo familiar!” Couldn’t figure out why until you said it was Vail! DUH!! I’ve hiked and skied that mountain many times. It’s so pretty. And you do NOT look like the Michelin Man – you look like a warm and cozy skier! 285 must have been a challenge, too! Wow! I’m impressed that you made it in time to catch your plane! I am sorry, though that you had to cut your trip short, though. I hate leaving Colorado.
Linda – I knew I liked you – Anna is a great name! My Anna’s middle name is Christine – long story. I’m actually subbing S&H for the P90X workouts for the first three weeks, but my rotation for the first week looks like this:
1-Jan S&H Chest and Back, abs, 2 mile run
2-Jan B&G Floor premix and Power Strike 1
3-Jan S&H Bi's and Tri's abs, 5 mile tempo run
4-Jan 2 mile easy run, Yoga
5-Jan S&H Legs and Shoulders abs
6-Jan Long Run 6 miles
7-Jan Off
The only workout I don’t worry too much about getting in is PlyoX – I figure with the weights and the running I get enough high impact. But, I will toss it in sometimes. And if I can run a half, anyone can. So, you’ll reach your goal! And thanks for the review of PS 4. I just ordered Step-Boxing with Kelly Coffey-Meyer. I LOVE the step/kick boxing work Cathe does – this looked like a fun addition. It’s about 30 minutes of step boxing – followed by aero toning (about which I am unsure), but I figure I can do all of B&G and still get some kick boxing in that way. We’ll see.
Elaine - Oh, I'm still struggling. This past week has been horrible - I've been eating meat every day. That stops today. I know my goal is to be healthier. I know I feel better when I eat a near-Vegan diet (there are things I simply cannot give up). So, instead of thinking about eliminating meat, I think about it more as adding a greater variety of fruits and vegetables. There's a limit to what one can eat, if you eat more produce, you automatically lower your meat intake. I do find that planning my meals in advance really helps. I'm much less tempted to stray if I know I have a delicious dinner waiting to be made.
Me2
Cathlete
Elaine - Thank you! I appreciate that. I hope your dog does well and give you many more years of company! By the rotation and increasing mileage, I mean....I want to figure out a way to keep my weight work up and still have time time to run most days. I always get up between 4 and 4:30 and workout from around 4:40 until 6:30 and then I have to get ready for work and be there by 8:00. I know I can do my longer runs on the weekend, but I would like to figure out which strength workouts would give me the most "bang for my time" and still allow me to run and train for a 1/2 marathon....and not lose my weight training results. Goodness....am I making any sense? :+
andtckrtoo
Cathlete
Linda - really quick - I've found that training runs are 6 miles and under except for the long run. It really sounds like you have enough time to get everything in. P90X's weight work is under an hour, which I like. You can also do a one body part a day rotation so that you only lift 1/2 an hour a day and still hit everything hard. Now I'm just starting my training for the 10.6 miler, so I have some really short runs in there (2 miles? I cannot remember the last time I ran only 2 miles!).