..:: CHEETAHS ::.. Thirstin' for the weekend (Thursday)

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Good morning, cheetahs!

Gloria—very exciting that you get to meet Marzano! Wow! I can't wait to hear all about it.

Jackie—thank you...I'm sure it's that along with lack of sleep, all the excitement, the sniffly feeling I've had for a couple of weeks, and the buildup of several kinda high-pressure weeks at school. I'm juggling quite a bit on that front, so all of it together makes for a tired cheetah. :) Enjoy whichever iTread you choose this morning. Things still pretty busy at work for you?

Posted other personals last night, so I best get my butt movin' here and kick off my day. Workoutwise, it's a rest day again. I'll be at CPR training at school til 8 pm.

Have a great one!
 
Good morning chicas!

Sorry I never got back here last night. Between getting my taxes squared away (which are now completely done, yay!), raking leaves, mowing, grocery shop, etc., I just ran out of day.

Anyhooo, reader's digest version of horse show. Horse was very good...not quite as good as Washington but still lovely. He had some gorgeous moments but some bad luck...tripped so bad on the landing side of a jump and almost went down, the judges killed him for that:mad::(. We had a bit of a, well, hiccup when the rider that's been showing him all year was MIA, as in, never showed up to ride the horse:eek:. In the end we were *very* lucky to get a very, very big name rider (who had actually previously shown him when he was younger) so that was a great thing! Although we didn't come home with any ribbons we did have some people from Alabama try him (the trainer's been drooling over him for awhile now) and they loved him and should be doing the vetting (kind of like taking your car in for an inspection) any day now so our fingers are crossed on that one:).

Infection is all cleared up, thank goodness:D. Still on meds for another couple of days but felt well enough to go out for a beautiful moonlit 4 mile run this morning...although I will admit that it kicked my bootay:confused::(:eek:. I am soooooooo ridiculously out of shape:eek:!

Gonna be right back with personals...may be in pieces lol. See yas in a minute!
 
Cathy - Sorry to hear about the late night at work for CPR training...sound like you need a little R&R! I am still so thrilled for ya! I had a feeling this wouldn't be your only mary;). Although I've never run a mary I can understand the "what now" that you're going through right now...seems natural. LOL, I ended up slogging through my run this morning:p.

Gloria - When is your mary again? Sounds like it will be beautiful! Hope your days slow down for you soon!

Wendy - So, have you finally fully recovered from Sunday? Oh boy, mary talk for you, too? I love the "it's only 8 more miles":) comment. When you start getting up there in the mileage, eh, what's another 8, right?

Christine - Thanks sooooo much for posting the lovely pics of your gorgeous ladies! It looks like you all had such a wonderful time! Enjoy your DH free time. RE: The Other Boylen Girl...I've seen the movie and liked it although I've heard that it is *much* different from the book. I hope you enjoy it.

Judy - Awww, congrats on your anniversary yesterday! Gosh, I hope you were able to get your ring out unharmed:eek::eek:!!! I would have freaked out about that one! Hope you had a good KB workout yesterday!

Carole - So glad that you were able to jump in there and run with Cathy...must have been fun! Yeowch...B&G *and* a 5 mile run...you're my hero:p!

Phone's ringing...BRB!
 
Good Morning Girls.

Never got back here y'day. The day just got away from me I guess.

Dh ended up being home for the day so I "used" him and went back to the gym after lunch for a slog/walk on the TM. I covered a pathetic 2.26 miles in 30 minutes. My knees were still feeling a bit tender when I would run so I was being careful not to push it. From the gym I headed over to the foodstore. Once I got home and unpacked the groceries it was time to start dinner. After dinner clean up was done we headed over to Target to Halloween costume shopping since we have a party to go to. I picked one out but we still have to find something for DH. Once we got home from the store it was time to get DS ready for bed and I ended up following suit very soon after the fact.

Christine: So how did Mike earn his name if I may ask??

Judy: Sorry you had a a rough day y'day and I literally *gasped* when I read about you having to take apart the washer to save your ring. How sweet about the anniv of your first date with DH. Is it possible to go back to the "scene of the crime"? ;)

Wendi: Glad you had a good show. Very glad the infection you've been battling is finally on it's way out the door. Great job on the run this morning! I'm too big of a chicken to run in the dark! :eek:

Carole: I will follow Higon's 18 week novice training plan for first time marathoners. Seems doable. I guess I'll find out for sure! LOL I am going to check out the nitty gritty info on the one mary that takes place the first weekend in May in MD and if it sounds good I'm signin' up as soon as I can. This way I won't chicken out! :D I guess as long as you didn't bother any of the racers or try to enter the finishers chutes then why would they complain? You also entered the route long after the crowds of runners diminished from the start.

Posh: I am plannin' a Chi-town trip in 09. I have to say that it's not likely that I will run but I definately want to be there!!!! :)

Jackie: Glad you enjoyed Rob Glick. ;) I will find out if my left leg bends this afternoon when I attempt a Cathe circuit work out!:eek: I'll tell ya my legs/knees feel pretty darned good today so I'm thinkin' I should be fine. The other day when I tried to squat, I was still VERY sore in that leg but not anymore. :)

Linda: The TJ's I got are T3 and Fat Blaster. Do you have them? T3 is sculpting with the band and Fat Blaster is a cardio work out. My thigh was actually causing the squatting issue. It was on fire. I wasn't trying to bend down far at all and couldn't even do that!:eek:

Dallas: My leg seems to be fine this moring. Thanks. I haven't ordered ANY professional race pics yet as they have all been horrible! :eek: I may order one from my first marathon no matter what though.

Cathy: It was my thigh of my left leg that wasn't working right that day. I will try again today. It doesn't hurt so it should be fine. :) So I can't believe you are actually questioning what you will do with your time on Sunday mornings when you used to go for your long runs. Have you forgotten about TARGET!?!?! :D:D:D

Gloria: Good job on the run and yay for DOMS from lifting! So what date is your marathon? When will you begin training? I guess we'll be training together! :)

Hi Karen!

Okay, I'm all caught up and gotta get a move on if I wanna get outta here on time!

BB this afternoon or evening!:)
 
Personals, take two...

Dallas - So glad you were able to hang with the ladies! Uhhhh, big booty, I think NOT!!! You're gorgeous, lady! Hope the family drama has died down...ugh:(. I think it would be incredible if we all could meet in Chitown...PARTAY!

Posh - Love your new avatar....what a cute model! WTG girl!!! You bet yolur patooty you girls rocked Chitown! You wouldn't have cought me out there in those conditions:(.

Jackie - Hope your vacation time does get back on track next year. Glad you *thoroughly* enjoyed your workout yesterday:p:D! ANy DOMS this morning?

Linda - BTW, uh, WOW on your 24 and change miler this weekend!!!! Impressive! I would say that you are *more* than ready! Your Angel Dog story was soooo touching. Have you seen him since?

Karen - Sooooo glad you enjoyed the chili!!!! I *heart* my Cooking Light mag! I actually picked up more beans so I can make a double batch this weekend...it's going to start getting chilly (hee, pardon the pun:eek:) and I can't think of anything better than a nice bowl of chili in the fall to warm ya up! Sending ya some healing {{{VIBES}}} for that calf.

Yikes, I'm a little late. Hope to catch you gals later before bowling. Have a great day ladies!
 
HI Friends

Coffee #2 is in hand, Waldo is between the keyboard and the monitor and it is raining steady. Today's run will be on the TM probably a 30" iTread since I should only do 3 miles. Yoga yesterday was not easy.I was not getting into poses very well and not holding balancing poses. Some days are better than others. :eek:

Posh-We did not open any Cakebread last night. But we did go to the liquor store and restock. DH bought some drink now bottles and some try one/save two bottles. We haven't been home to share a bottle together in a while. We will be in Chicago over DH's birthday (Halloween) and I suggested we bring a bottle along to open in the room.

Gloria- Well you are being very organized planning your week so as to get in good workouts before your travel day. Are the leaves in peak color for your travel day on Friday? They are flaming here!

Cathy- Enjoy the rest week. At this point the extra work from the person on medical leave must be stressful. yuck! But we combat stress with smiles is possible.

Christine- How was the Rob Glick weight workout? Or did I get that wrong? I have DOMS from Firepower.:)

Jackie- So how far in advance to you have to put in for vacation time? What iTread are you doing today? I am trying to increase my mileage sensibly so today is only 3 miles. ( I am at currently at 16 miles per week, and will increase next week)

Carole- So you celebrate your first date anniversary too? Are you back to using the nutrition software? I am not using my fitness pal this week. My head is just not into it for some reason.

Karen- Your day was busy with taking care of yours and your parents households! I will try that Chicken Chili. Thanks for the review. I tried a Thai Peanut Chicken from the crock pot thread and I didn't care for it. ( I added in some Tempeh for my portion of protein, and it does not always turn out well)

Wendi- So nice to see you back and thankfully your infection has cleared up! I am sure your endurance will bounce right back! Nice going on the show this weekend.

Linda- I believe CTX is endurance. How are you enjoying the taper?

Shelly- Did I tell you that DD23's BGF is running MCM? DD will go to cheer her on.

Wendy- I want to run a half, but I do not want to travel. I'll have to get busy and check for local opportunities. The buzz around here is just so positive, who could not be inspired to run? How is your recovery progress?

On tap for today, after the run, is a quick trip to the grocery store and then home to make Lasagna. DD17's crew team is having a team dinner here on Saturday. I fully intend to open one of those drinkable-right-now-bottles-of-wine on Saturday to share with another parent or two. DH and DS15 will be in London, Ontario (about 4.5 hours away)
 
Good Morning Cheetahs!

Jackie – Yes, Mike and I had a great date. :p So which one won out? Project Runway or the Debate? I’m happy to have missed that last one. I can only handle so much of the arguing back and forth. Sounds like a good workout!!

Linda – Yes, the house smelled fabulous!! I have the movie on DVD. I got it from DVD Swap and will probably put it back on. :rolleyes: Sounds like a great workout yesterday! Sounds like a lot of us will be going back to Chicago. :D

Dallas – I’ll be happy to cheer everyone on again in Chicago! I hope the family drama settles! The movie was interesting. The book was much better – and went into so much more detail (which is logical). And the movie made it seem as if everything happened within 4-5 years when in reality Mary had had a daughter named Catherine (she greatly admired Queen Catherine) with Henry first – before she gave birth to a son. Catherine was old enough to be a lady in waiting for Anne while she awaited execution. Interesting story. Not very pretty, though. :eek:

Cathy – I’m not surprised you’re tired!! That was a whirlwind weekend! Sorry you’re feeling lost. You’ll regain your focus as soon as you figure out what you would like to focus on next. I’ve had enough of the debates and all of that crap too! Enjoy your day today – sounds like a busy one! I’m ready for the weekend, too!

Gloria – glad dinner is next week and you got to get some things done last night. Friday sounds really nice! Sault St. Marie us supposed to be gorgeous – especially now with the fall colors! Enjoy!

Karen – hope the calf is better today!

Wendi – Good luck getting Monkey a new home! Sorry he didn’t perform as well as before, but he’s a pretty boy. Glad to hear you are feeling better! I’ll bet you get yourself back into shape pronto! Yes the movie is very different than the book. I think the book is fairly historically accurate – as much as anything like that can be. But the movie was good.

Wendy – Good job on the slog! Mike is named after the guy who got me into mountain biking. :p Hope you find your DH a Halloween costume!

Judy – Jackie is the Rob Glick workout – I’m Anthony today! :p Yoga is harder than people let on, I swear – I bend into some poses really easily – not so easily into others.

Today is AOS Providence and Zoot Challenge. DD15 and I had a great time last night watching “The Other Boleyn Girl”. She thought the guy playing King Henry was hot. The book was a lot better – the movie was confusing and missed so much detail – but I guess that’s what movies do. The chicken was okay, but I was not that impressed. I think I cooked it a little too long – I’ll try again with a shorter cook time. Have a great day all!
 
Good morning all! Before I get started with the chatting, Amy Bento (or rather, her org.) sent me another copy of Rumble. Apparently, there were some glitches on the first one. Frankly, I never noticed them, my copy seems find to me. So.... if anybody is interested in receiving a free copy of Rumble, let me know:D I'll be keeping my original one and sending out the new one to whoever wants it.

Never did manage to post yesterday. I had to go for one last computer training session at the hospital... but this one wasn't so long and I was done by mid afternoon:D. I came home and did my speed ladder w/o on the TM for 5 miles. It felt tough!! And also got in a good session with GS C/T. Dh and I then put our new dining room table together. It was made from an old navy hatch cover, VERY heavy solid wood! Quite a workout just to bring it in the house!!

Well, I'll be heading out soon for an 8 mile run thru the Pa country hills:D
Back with personals
 
Good morning cheetahs

Cathy...funny about me showing up in some race photos. I guess that would happen! LOL about the beer...I saw it on the other side of the street and considered it for a few mins, but YUK..I don't drink beerz out of a can!!! I am not sure you HAVE to do upper body work during the taper of the marathon, I just do. It could have been a factor in your shoulder or then again maybe not. Sorry about the TV tech situation...Hope your long day today goes well.

Wendi...glad the horse show went fairly well! Great news about your infection being cleared up!!! A 4 mile run sounds good, I bet you are not out of shape. I think the running will feel better in a few days. It was great fun running with Cathy and her friend Donna. Good way for me to observe at least half of a marathon course.

Wendy...I think any beginning training plan will work well for you. 18 weeks is a good time. I am not sure the crowds ever diminished in Chicago!! Like I told Posh I was only askeered for a couple of mins. I have seen people do this in other marathons I have run.

Judy...we have celebrated our 1st date anniversary a few times. We had lunch at McDonalds way back in 1978! You could not pay me to eat that food now...:D. Yes, I used the nutrition software on Tues and got all A's. I was happy to be back to my way of eating after the weekend in Chicago. Lasagna sounds yummy...I need to make some soon! Enjoy the team dinner this weekend.

Dallas...Thanks for reminding me about Amy's APX. I have not done that one in awhile and I like the upper body work. I am 5'4" too! Honestly Napa and Chicago in the same year is quite doable, as long as you are not injured. 7 months in between marathons is a good time factor. Thanks re: my straight hair, yes most of the pics I shared here were the curly version.

Posh..you are too sweet...:D...I had a great time running with Cathy. I was only askeered of jumping in for a few mins. Once I saw another girl do it, I was fine..:). And that is such a cool way to observe a marathon course. (well half at least). I will definitely consider Chicago next year. I will try to get that schedule to you in a few days. I am looking forward to Napa...it is so much closer!!!

Christine...it has always been the best feeling getting loved by the animals..:D. I have been meaning to ask you, what are your thoughts on how soon I should start running with Beau? When he is a year old or is sooner okay? No worries about you snoozing in the last mins of the game, we were both tired! Glad you got in a nice workout yesterday. Enjoy AOS Providence and the Zoot challenge.

Jackie...I will finally go see my Mom today. Work has been a bit swamped for me since I got home from Chicago and I have not had the free time I need! We are hoping she will get to my sisters soon but she has to be more comfortable on using the walker instead of the wheelchair. I have some DOMS from B&G. That workout you did sounds good. I like compound moves.

Linda...Yes I think CTX is endurance if you do not try and go heavy! I will be looking forward to your marathon. How is Patty feeling? I always missed lower body too when I was close to my marathons.

I have some DOMS from B&G yesterday...:D. Today is P90X B&B's, abs and a 5 mile interval run.

Have a great day...:)
 
Personals

Linda- I guess you are in full tapering mode now eh? Re: weight workouts. I have been pretty much sticking to the lighter endurance workouts for the legs lately and will likely stop doing those altogether for the last two weeks prior to my marathon date. Upper body tho I continue to do as always. Does my Spanky bark? Yes, but not really very often.
I guess that is a breed trait altho you wouldn't think it. She does like to try to "talk" to us alot. It's not really a growl... it comes out like ruhruhruh=--- hard to describe! Pit Bulls LOVE people.... I guess you found that out!

Christine- My mouth dropped over your description of the Tour di Stupid:eek: All that mileage and elevation!!!! You are indeed made of iron! I see you are getting back into your routine and have broken out the kettlebells again:D

Cathy- "Shellynator"???? :p Hey, I can relate to that "What Now" feeling. There is no better high then crossing the finish line of a marathon IMHO!! All that prep work!!! and then.... it's over! Glad you are taking some very well deserved rest anyway. Hopefully your long school day goes by fast for you.

Wendy- Yes, I do want to be with you in some way for your first mary.
If I sell my house I would like to travel to Napa in March so I would definitely want to take that one (in May) SLOW!! Or maybe I'd just join you for some of it... we'll see! I'm impressed that you were able to get in a "slog" already! Your legs will be recovered in no time I'm sure! I will be running the Philly marathon "Shelly style" LOL

Judy- Glad you were able to recover your ring from that vicious washing machine!:p That is so nice of your DD to go to Washington to support her friend! You'll have quite a time on Saturday it sounds like!!!!

Carole- All recovered from the jet lag now? How did the run/B&G go???
My kind of workout!!!

Posh- LOVE the new avatar!!! The description of Chicago and the crowd support definitely has my interest! If my house sells before next April I will be very seriously considering joining you all in 09!

Jackie- I'm in fully sympathy with you about the no travelling/vacation mode you've been in!!! Next year it will be nice for you to be back on track with that and having some fun!!!

Dallas- My plan the other day was to do half of ITR and then the bag workout from Rumble but I ended up really getting into ITR and just went straight thru. What's on your busy agenda today?

Wendi- Glad to hear your show in Harrisburg went well despite some glitches. With your crazy schedule lately it is no wonder your run felt hard!!! I hope things ease off for you now!!

Gloria- A 22 yr old training partner? Well, you can show her that age is only in your mind!!!!! At age 51 I feel ALOT better then I ever did in my 20s!

Time to scoot on out of here! tata
 
Good morning.

My pregnant DD was admitted to the hospital yesterday. She is 6 months along. I don’t know if you remember or not, but a few months ago she was having problems with passing out. She has hypertension, but also orthostatic hypotension. For a few months she didn’t have any trouble, but she passed out at work yesterday. I think they are going to keep her a couple more days and run some more tests.

They have found out she is dehydrated, so they have been giving her fluids. Her BP was elevated (which we knew already). The baby is still okay, but they are doing another ultrasound sometime today. They are also going to do a gallbladder ultrasound some time today and some other tests.

I was at the hospital late last night, so I didn’t get much sleep. So…needless to say, I didn’t run or do anything this morning.

Cathy – Thanks! Yes, I do need to remember to do like Carole said and not go heavy! I tend to try to go as heavy as I can.

Wendi – I am really glad the infection is gone! The moonlight run sounds wonderful! It won’t take you long at all to get your endurance back! The infection probably took a lot out of you! Glad you had a substitute rider for the horse! Wonder what happened to the “original”?? No, I haven’t seen the dog since the run. I haven’t driven back to that area. I hope she is okay! She was such a sweetie!

Wendy – Yes, I do have those. Do you have the On the Ball one? I really like that one. I looks like it would be so “easy”….lol, but it ends up making me sooo sore! It is so funny about her workouts, the look easy and sometimes “feel easy”, But they sure did work my core and hips so well! I always had DOMS there!  Hope your thigh is better!

Judy – Enjoy your TM run! I admire you for sticking to the yoga! I have gone through spells that I do it regularly, then end up stopping it. I know I need it! I have been enjoying the taper, so far! I kind of got off schedule this morning though. I will try to get back on track 

Christine – Enjoy your workout today! Sorry the chicken didn’t turn out quite as you expected it to! It does sound like quite a few Cheetah’s are going back to Chicago! God willing, I plan to go next year…if you guys go  But, I guess I need to see how I feel after this one, though  I hope and pray my health holds out…. Seeing as I will turn 50! (gasp!).

Jackie – I have some of Rob’s step workouts. I have Amazing Step Styles and then a couple of others that was with different CIA series….but that is the only strength one. I may be wrong, but I think that is his only strength workout. I wish he would make more of them!

Shelly – good job on the Speedy Ladder workout and GS’s! Glad the computer training session didn’t last too long! Thanks for the info on the weight work during the taper! I think I will give up the lower body til afterwards, but keep the upper. Hmm, so Spanky makes “some” sound, though? This dog was absolutely silent! In all areas! But my gosh…what a precious dog! I was amazed by her! It sounds like your Spanky is just as sweet and precious!

Carole – Thanks for the CTX opinion! I will remember to go lighter than usual! Patty is doing well. She is feeling much better. She is having some hamstring issues, but it always feels better a couple of miles into the run (so far!) Enjoy your interval run and P90X!

Hey to everyone!

Will keep you guys posted on DD!
 
Hey there cheetah's. It has been a really low key week for me. I am giving my body a total rest. I need it too but I am starting to feel a bit antsy. We are heading out to camp tomorrow so that should be fun.
ME2 Sorry about your daughter. I hope that she is feeling better. How long will she have to be in the hospital?
CAROLE Wow that is some workout that you have planned. You sound like superman to me! I think that I am just drained.:p
SHELLY Where are you in PA? I lived there about 2 years ago. Now I am back home in Indiana. Enjoy your 8 miles.
CHRISTINE I have not seen that movie. In fact, I've not watched many movies lately. I have a bunch DVR'd but I never get around to watch ing them. Have a great day.
JUDY It is not raining here but it is so dreary looking. I love my iTreads. Have fun.
WENDY You girls are amazing me with the running that you are doing. I have not run at all since Sunday. I really want to get rid of this PF. It has been a chronic problem for so long and nothing seem s to help. And believe me, I think that I have tried everything.
WENDI Glad to hear that you are feeling better. Good job on the 4 miles.
CATHY Enjoy that rest day. You seem to have recovered very quickly. I need all of you secrets! LOL. Have a good one.

Ok I think I said hi to everyone. If not I'm sorry. Havea good Thursday everyone!
 
Hi Everyone! Just came back from a very nice run! There was a nice light rain coming down occasionally, just enough to make it rather pleasant. Later today I'll tackle GS BSB... going out for some shopping now with DH.

Judy- I pm'd ya. You were the first to reply to my Rumble offer so the dvd is yours:D

LaDonna- So sorry to hear that the PF is troubling you. That is a hard one to deal with! Had a very nice 8 miler... we'll see tho how next Sunday goes... that one will be for 20:eek: I live near Mercersburg Pa, pretty much right in the center part of PA but very south, almost in Md.
Farm country mostly and lots of rolling hills!! I've lived all over the place at one time or another, including Indiana. (Near Louisville, KY near the border).

Linda- My prayers are with your daughter today!! Getting her rehydrated should help alot! I hope you are getting some rest too.
 
Hi Ladies!

Just a fly by post for now. I came back for my test order. Yikes, a mammogram!!! NOT looking forward to this! And I have chest DOMS from APX! :eek: lol Anyway, my hair girl squeezed me in super early this morn, so no workout to report yet. I was way overdo for a color and the shine was coming through. ;) I'll get to the workout later. I plan on running 3-4 miles and working legs. Really quickly, Linda, I'll keep your DD in my prayers. Please keep us posted.

~BBL
 
Shelly – I have a free disk too. Evidently the issue is that you cannot go to the stretch directly from some point. I forget which. It’s a really minor detail, but Amy is a perfectionist. Yeah, I’m having second thoughts on the Tour di Stupid. Sounds tough and I really wanted to settle back and concentrate on cadence and sprinting. Plus I want to add runs in every now and again. We’ll see. I’ll do a 70 mile ride this weekend and see how I feel. I enjoy my kettlebells. :D I hope you can come out to Napa, too!!

Carole – I think it’s fine to go for short runs (start with no more than a mile) with Beau when he’s about 8-9 months. Gradually increase his distance, but I wouldn’t run him more than 2 miles until he’s over a year. I did take Jimmy out trail running/hiking at a younger age for more distance because I could have him off leash and he could rest when he wanted. And the trail is a lot softer than pavement. Enjoy him! He’s a cutie. I do wish the Napa marathon had a 10k or half – I’d run it. :cool:

Linda – Hope your DD is okay! I’m glad to hear the baby is okay. This must be frightening for both of you. I’ll keep all of you in my prayers. If Shelly is any indication – 50 is a GREAT age. :p Next year I’m 45 so I’ll be on the downhill side of 40 myself. :eek: I would love to go back to Chicago. I love that city.

LaDonna – I rarely watch movies, either. This was a treat. And having DD watch with me was a real treat. Enjoy your rest day. Camp? Where is camp?

Dallas – Oh ick! Mammograms are not fun – but they are necessary. Hope it goes smoothly especially with the chest DOMS. That may not feel too good. :(

I ended up doing Dave Whitley’s Power Circuits (a kb/body weight workout – good one – but not as tough as Providence) and followed it with a 2 mile run with Jimmy! Yep, the marathon has gotten me interested in running again. It was a good run. I’ll go longer next time – just got a late start. I enjoyed it, actually.
 
Eating Wendi's wonderful chili again for lunch. It's all gone now. I am going out to get more beans to make a double batch. This way dd and I can keep eating it. Did I tell all of you what I got yesterday. Whole Grain Fig Newtons. Didn't know they made them. I was eating the junkie ones. I figured if I bought the ones that cost alot I wouldn't eat them so fast. We shall see. I'm glad the chilie is stuffing me that I'm not gulping the fig newtons down this time.

As for my calf. It's doing better. I ran 5 miles this morning. It was tight at miles one and two but 3-5 was great. Right now it is tight but not anything like last week. So pretty much I'm almost mended.

Cathy- I think you deserve a few days off. I'm sure we would all agree that you deserve it.

Wendi- Thanks again for the chilie recipe. I posted last night how much I loved it. Glad you are feeling better

Wendy- So what did you pick out to be for Halloween. Last year dh and the girls and I won a costume contest in Wildwood. We went for Hallween weekend. We were the Adams family. I will try and get dh to post pictures of us. My girls were Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday.

Judy- I was looking at that thread too. Were you the one who put a steele cut oat recipe up a while back. If so can you tell me again. I'm not sure it was you though.

Christine- Oh my. I think you may be getting the running fever. I would love it if you did one. Have you ever done a marathon before. I bet your legs can take it like no one elses.

Shelly- Hope you had a nice run today. I have a bedroom set that is that kind of heavy wood. We bought it off my sister when dh and I got married. It was my sisters now ex's grandmothers so you know what kind of wood it is. Heavy but georgous.

Carole- Did I tell you how beautiful you looked in that picture Christine took. I love the straight hair.

Linda- Please know we are all praying for you dd. It had to have been so scary for you and her, plus her family. Let us know how she is doing today.

Ladonna- Have a great camping trip.

Dallas- The dreaded mammo. Very needed ,but scary too. I've been getting them since I was 30 and I'm now 36. I dont' mind the mammo it's the dreaded worry about going to get it that gets me. You will be just fine. I kown it.

Gloria- Maryland does not have any laws for mandatory standardized testing. Other states do though. I had my girls tested last year just for my FIL's peace of mind. I dont' know why becaue he drives me nuts but I just wanted to prove to him how advanced my girls were which they were. Now he leaves me alone.

Jackie- How is it going. Mom is going in on the 23rd again for the kidney stones to be shocked. i can't wait. She is in so much pain and very irritable. It is so hard sometimes dealing with her but I try and picture myself at that age having this happen so I try not to let it get to me.


I think that about cathes me up. Lunch is over. Back to school
 
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Yessuh, almost Friday! Like I’ve really worked hard this week anyway…lol

Howdy Friends!

Feeling like a quick few miles on my dreadmill before I head to work, but for some reason the treadmill is so unappealing today…hmm…would rather be outside…

Quick note to Chi-town Cheetahs that supported Beryl: She said to tell you all thanks so much for the nice words and support and that she thinks ya’ll are sweet and it was great to meet you.

Christine – Sooo, did we find a HR monitor? LOL…Sorry your chicken was so-so. I agree that most books are better than the movie versions…like for example, The House of Sand and Fog was mucho better in book form that the movie, IMO…Glad you will return as head cheerleader in 09”..lol.. By the way, you’re crazy on committing to the Tour de Stupid! :confused: Someday, I’ll have to get my bike out and get in some miles so I can come down and ride wit ya …wait, you’d kick my butt probably and leave me behind …what is the term for slogging on a bike? hmmm… Hey! the Napa Marathon doesn't have a half or 10K BUT it does have a 5K.

Jackie – Thanks re: the pic of my dog – she’s the bestesteestsess. I read that Chicago does always fall on the second weekend of October which is Columbus Day. Say, that strength training DVD sounds pretty divine.. You really do have a huge collection, huh? lol..

Linda – Sending hugs and prayers for you DD! re: yesterday’s post – thanks, I’m feeling fine. No problems here which is why I’m really considering running Napa instead of cheerleading…lol....

Dallas – woah Nellie, yah, glad you didn’t tell me and Cath about your friends that dropped out due to conditions..dang. Hope your family drama is under control. You’re a real busy bee mom and it’s amazing and admirable that you can squeeze in your workouts! Yeah, what Carole said about 2 marathons a year. I'm not injured (knocks on wood) and I did 5 half marathons and 1 full marathon last year plus the time in betweeen Napa and Chicago is doable. I ran my second marathon only 9 months after the first and got a better time too! lol - Proper training and staying injury-free are the keys..

Cathy – Yeah, easy to be sucked in on the RW boards! Beryl is doing well and said her hip is fine, so that’s good news. However, after being so negative about running and claiming this was it for her before the marathon, she now is telling me she’ll be doing gym work for now BUT is interested in maybe running a couple of half marathons next year…whatever! Let me know if you need help digging for them airline ticks to Napa!

Gloria – Have a great time at the conference! A childhood friend of mine was living in Sault St. Marie for a bit when her family was moved around (military). She said it was beautiful there but the winter was another story! LOL. Nice of you to help out your neighbor and way to go planning around the busy schedule to get in the workouts…

Karen – you sound like a busy mom lately! Glad to hear the calf is mending. Probably wise to skip any heavy leg stuff with lunges or squats until you’ve worked out that calf. Funny costumes last year!

Wendi – Congratulations on the horse show – wow about the rider..wth? Glad you are healing the infection and hey, you know that a first run after a longish break is the hardest. I’m sure your fitness level is going to bounce your runs back to par in no time. Besides, your body is probably still healing from the infection and exhaustion too. Um, yah, I askeered to run in the dark..lol

Wendy lou – Hey, 2.26 is not pathetic - any run is better than nothing! You’re wise to take it easy though until your knees are feeling up to par. Maybe a few slower/slog runs are just what you need for now until all knee pain is gone?!?! I dunno, just a suggestion to help. Besides, I’m the queen of SLOG so I should know! jk..lol. I agree with Carole a solid 18 week plan is good for a successful marathon. That’s cool you and Gloria may be “training” together.

Judy – Yay, you get to go to Chicago! Have a great time and oohhh, Dh’s bday as well! NICE! I say bring the Cakebread to Chicago! lol. You’re doing great building your miles and I totally admire your dedication to yoga…I need to seriously work more yoga back into my plan!


Shelly – WOW, you have some hard core workouts! So envious of your PA country hills! I am amazed you ran in a little rain though…lol.. So, do you think you’ll try running in the snow this winter? Thanks re: avatar. Glad to see you are considering Napa and Chi-town – way cool! Hope the house sells!

Carole – Whenever you have the schedule is fine, no worries. I was just so stoked and pumped up still that my excitement got the best of me. I just figured if you had a schedule ready, I could peruse it over the next month to build my motivation etc and plan, plan, plan. I always do better with a solid plan. Uh, yeah, yesiree, yah-huh, you’re going to chi town 09 – even if you’re only running the last half again..lol. We can have a car wash fundraiser to pay your way if needed…and we’ll even invite Happy Sunday to help get extra coins :eek: LOL….just messin’ wit ya…you’re the best! Dude, did you see the awesome duffel bag you get if you sign up for Napa? Dang, they really entice ya, huh? Oh, and if I may chime in - I agree with Christine on the dog running issue – no more than a mile before a year and then slowly build – like a human. She’s got a good point too about the trails and being softer.


LaDonna – Nice to “see” you pop in again.

Ok, outta time now gotta bounce …have a great day ya’ll!

POSH :cool:
 
Hey Girls.

Gotta head out to pick up DS from school soon. Just wanted to jot a quick note before leaving. When I get back DM is on the agenda! :eek:

Shelly: I was reading up on the Frederick Marathon. All sounded great until I read that the 2nd half is hilly. Here's the elevation map. What do you think?? Should I reconsider or what?? :confused:

http://www.frederickmarathon.org/Assets/2008+Fred+Elevation.gif

I'll be back to catch up on ALL of the personals later on after my work out!

Ciao Bellas! ;)
 
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