Howdy running friends…
Although I was up late because of an evening class, I was able to FORCE myself out of bed at 5 am to get in PUB …yowsa…I forgot how much I love this workout but I’m sure tomorrow will be a different story…can you spell D O M S?? When the alarm went off for the umpteenth time (well second, really) I said to myself, “Self?, get your FAT a** out of bed right now and get in PUB before you miss the opportunity”. I also reminded Self that if I wanted to be as committed as JESS in getting up sooo early to get in workouts then I’d better start with today! LOL Anyway, hopefully tonight I can squeeze in at least 30 to 40 minutes on the dreadmill – we’ll see.
Carol – The smoke I was referring to in my post yesterday is coming from the Ralston fire burning in the Tahoe National Forest. It started just east of Foresthill. Today the air seems a little better and containment is currently 53%. Yep, we could use some of Jess and Judy’s rain! Thanks for the address to donate for John. I thought of him when I read a small article in the “Human Race” section of the new issue of Runner’s World. I’ll check the page no when I go home. Oh, and I know the elliptical folds up as my current treadmill is one of those “space saving” models. But…the problem is there is no where to put even the folded up version of an elliptical so I’m really thinking the next time one of these teens pisses me off I’m just gonna say that’s it and remove all of the items and furniture in the living room arrangement altogether and turn it into my home gym! LOL! yeah, and then I woke up, huh.
Cathy – Ha, I always need a point to the caffeine hump day or no hump day! Hang in there; you’ll survive the back to school misery. We just finished our 3rd week back for the Fall semester here and whew! – Too bad it doesn’t burn calories! Good thing you have a laptop to view your DVD’s cuz I would be taking vacation hours off of work to go buy a new one that is for sure!
Wendyloo – Wow, I forgot you got that job at the daycare. How do you like it so far? And I’m very stoked about your signing up for another running class. I wish we had those in my neck of the woods. Hey, have we found you another 5K yet?
Hi Judy – YES PLEASE, give us some of your rain! We are parched and in some areas, flaming, out here in the West. Yum, crock pot meals are my favorite on rainy days.
Adri! – NO, NO, NO working out today missy! As I would say to one of my 3 darling teens if they stayed home sick from school, “If you are too sick to go to school, then you are too sick to go out of the house”. Really though, all kidding aside, you really should listen to what your body is telling you and just rest today. Take care and I hope you do feel better. Oh and Carol is right, back when this was just the “runners – check-in”, I did call Jess a cheetah one day because she runs like one and well, the rest is history here…
Oh, and thanks for complimenting my avatar, that is a silly pic of my sweet, dear golden retriever named Violet – love that dog!!
Jess – HEY GIRL! I posted yesterday but I’ll say again, YOU ARE GOING TO ROCK YOUR MARATHON! You are doing soooo great and I’m very proud of you. It really is too bad we all can’t be in the Cheetah cheering section during your marathon…because I really will wear the cheetah costume too!
Shelly! – Howdy! How’s the training going? Isn’t your horse against a cheetah thing coming up? I’m all signed up for the Arizona half and my travel arrangements have been made. We’ll have to meet up at some point I’m sure. Hopefully our Katie will be healed and able to run the half too. I hope so!
Katrina – Ok, great job on your workouts before work and the plan for after. You have now inspired me to make sure I get in the “rest” of my workout this evening when I get home from work….
Ok, I’m exceeding my quick break, so I’ll check in later ….Have a great day ladies, you are all simply amazing!
Thomasina
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;-) But I have to get into school early...ughhh. This week is beatin' my a-- already!
