Hello Friends!
I’ve been a bit MIA this week if ya’ll noticed…First I was terribly ill with some sort of “crappy” stomach flu (missed 3 and ½ days of work!) then my mom’s SO had another scary 911 emergency concerning his heart issues, and then trying to catch up on work and stuff at home has kept me away from the Cheetahs. I missed ya’ll though! I only got in 2 workouts since last Saturday but hey, I can’t beat myself over it because most of the time I was really sick. Today I plan to stay out of the smokey hazy air and clean the house indoors in the air conditioning. Last week the butte fires smoke caused issues for my asthma so I must steer clear if I can. We got the loud thunder boomers yesterday as well as the scary fire strikes all around. The thunder seemed much more intense than usual out this way and my smaller dog absolutely hates it and panics like the dog in the movie Winn Dixie. My golden just barks ferociously like a bombing raid is going off. Anyhoo, the CDF tankers began flying over and I was thinking rut roe…We were blessed not to get any too near us, but the closest fires now are the west Tahoe basin, Nevada County, and then closest is the Foresthill fire and as I type the tankers keep flying over to refill in Grass Valley and back to the Foresthill Divide. Thankfully the men and women of the CDF and the local fire depts are always working their behinds off during fire season. For the Cali Cheetahs, here’s a link to a site I use keep up to date on fire info:
http://yubanet.com/fire.php
Cathy – Good job on the 11. My running buddy and I were supposed to do 7 yesterday but she picked up an extra night shift in the ER so we’re gonna go out either tomorrow or Tuesday am instead. I have the camelback waist thingey (waist belt – NOT the backpack) and I think it works better for the lower back issue if you don’t fill too full, but I don’t like to use it at all really. I’ve been using a taller bottle in my hand carry strap thingey and have to plan routes that I can refill when the miles get more up there. Also, I find if you don’t get the camelback plastic pouch and tube cleaned and dried well everytime, then mildew tries to set in. I dunno, for longer runs I prefer to keep things off my waist, hips and lower back…it may work better for you though. I just saw Gloria’s suggestion to buy the cleaning kit – that may resolve the mildew issue. Lol’ing at your aye Corona!
Sunny – Have fun with Sean. I think I have one old CC somewhere. Maybe should check it out again…Hey, how is the bootcamp class? anyone cussing you yet? LOL
Carole – I hear ya about the thunder yesterday! First one I jumped and thought the propane tank exploded or something! Poor Sadie, our smaller dog, Rescue, hates the thunder – thinks someone is out to get her. I just wish we could get the RAIN all year like the eastern cheetahs do. Good job on your run but I sure can’t handle it in the smoky air as my asthma gives me a big what for. Hey, MadTv is so ridiculous it is funny.
Gloria – Cracking up on your HM hubby. I think most of them are HM in some way especially when they’re sick. Good job on your impressive run! I like Backcountry.com too!
Kath – Great run! Funny about the “poodle do” hair.
Christine – Hey, my computer won’t open the pics but maybe there are newer versions of the camel back type waist belts for Cath to consider. Good job on your riding. I noticed you must be doing a ride for Livestrong so I’ll be sure to get you a donation by the end of the week. Yap, the fire stuff is always so scary isn’t it? – I hate the summer in California!
Well, this has already taken me forever and a day to do (I’m slow at reading and posting) so I’d better get a cracka’popin’ on me chores. Have a swell day, ladies!
POSH :7
. have fun with your long run today. i hear you re: needing to change things up it's good for the soul!
