llll• CHEETAHS •llll Tuesday

[RunninTeach]

Good morning, cheetahs!

Wendi—crankin’ up that espresso machine sounds like a good plan for plowing through a busy day. Hope you got done everything you wanted to.

Wendy—What is it again that the doc said you have? I missed that…No, I will be passing on World Tour. The kids say it’s like Rock Band. And hey, give yourself more credit, girl. No LDs necessary.

Christine—thank you for updating & handling the card list this year! I don't need to PM you that I am in, do I? Darn on another flat. Forgive my biking ignorance, but how come that happens indoors? How long do you think it’ll take to get caught up on those accounts?

Carole—I can see why 18 is “big.” Not to keep repeating, but I did feel like that was the turning point for me in training. The whole training process and marathon experience just fascinates me!...Re: the urge to slap—believe me, I understand! I think we all have someone in the family tree like that. Some of us are blessed with more than one. Serenity now!

Linda—No major trips planned for this year, but there will likely be a few smaller ones in ’09. Cold, dark, and windy would be a combo that would otherwise turn me off—but the snow? Snow makes me so happy, I would feel giddy running around in it. Glad you enjoyed your rest day.

Shelly—Oh yeah, that wind was a bit much. When those harsh elements are in combination like that? Fuggeddit! *LOL* Wow, it’s going to be quite frigorific for your marathon! Brrr. Good reason to go gear shopping. J Thanks, I had a great Monday. Know I’m a freak of nature, but most of the time, I enjoy them. J Well, now, anyway. I used to be caught in a more negative cycle of thinking. Hope you had a good one, too.

Gloria—I always hear the same—that 7th grade is “the worst,” but I don’t know, I liked teaching that grade, too. However, I think I do like 8th grade the best. Things at school are going well—no let-up in the pace but it’s been a good year. I can’t complain. Now that I am a TL, though, I am dealing with the people that do. Wish I could just mute those people and get on with my day. Makes me sure admin would never be for me. Thanksgiving at DH’s dad’s cabin sounds fun.

Brighton—glad things are still going strong and the foot is cooperating.

Judy—welcome back. Great job fitting in some runs into your vaca. Did you run on the beach?

Dallas—ooh, the book fair—have fun! Sounds like a busy day overall.

Jackie—things must be busy at work for you. Hope you had a good Monday.

Guess my brain is all over the place these days as I have been forgetting to post workouts. Later Sunday I did my own yoga routine + another round of BM2 u/b. Don't know why, just felt like it. Yesterday was a rest day. Tonight yoga is on the schedule, but I might jumble things up. Will see.

Have a great one!

 

[Fit_mommy]

Morning Cheetahs!

I made it to Pilates class last night. It was rather boring but a good work out so I will take it again. I actually got more enjoyment, though, out of WP when I used to do that prior to becoming pregnant with Joey. I opted out of a run as I will do that today. I have the day off so I'm gonna do a longer then usual work out involving upper/lower and cardio.

Cathy: Ya wanna laugh? I can be really bad with understanding some accents. That being said, the doc I saw had a thick one so I totally missed what he said when he told me what I had. Why I did not ask him to repeat what he said, I'll never know but I didn't. LOL No biggie. I was not diagnosed as actually having anything specific. He said my lungs are clear BUT I am showing symptoms of ______. I suppose bronchitis or (walking) pneumonia could be put in the blank. Whatever the case, I am feeling better every day. Y'day was the first day since the weekend that I got through the day without feeling sick at some point. I was just coughing. Oh I give myself credit. Just not for being charming. OOPS-I ended up telling my mom to buy Sal World Tour for Christmas. He is impossible to buy for and I had to come up with an idea for her so that was it. I already ordered it for her so he's gettin' it.

Shelly: Hope your work night went well. Glad to hear the 3 to 3 shift wasn't bad for ya. I asked for a UA cold gear set for Christmas. I also asked for one of those head wraps for my ears and good running gloves. Hopefully I get the stuff. Then I'll be set for my COLD training runs with TNT. Have fun shopping for your gear! I will try to get through an STS rotation as it's supposed to be done. Worst case I'll just use the work outs in a mix n match fashion. Either way, I'm keepin' 'em! Hey! Maybe we can get all STS Cheetahs to agree to a start date when we can all do STS together for moral support. That would be kewl! Don't ya think?

Christine: I feel really bad opting out of the cards but TBH Christmas card sending is just not my gig. I always start out with great intentions but in actuality I am always left cursing my way through writing them out at the last minute. Oh well. It's a quirk of mine. I am so not the Grinch either. I LOVE Christmas in every other way!

Gloria: Thanks for the explanation of a hunting camp. My mom has a friend/former co-worker who lives in NY state and owns a piece of property up in Canada I believe. It's what you described with a cabin on it so he can stay there as he's a BIG TIME hunter. It's not lavish AT ALL but it's something. So I'm gettin' better every day. I should be up to 100% soon. Thanks for askin'!

Brighton: Good job with your work out y'day! You are really knockin' em dead. Can't wait to see what you do once you are off restriction!

Judy: WELCOME BACK!!! We missed you. Awesome runs on vacation and super duper awesome 10 miler yesterday! You rock! Glad you and DH had a blast. When are ya goin' back?

Dallas: Enjoy the book fair. Great work outs y'day. Hope your plan to bang out your work out early today works out for ya.

K, off to bang out part of my work out early!

BBL!

 

[JAFitMama]

Hello Friends

We are covered in a blanket of beautiful snow! The evergreens look picture perfect.

Cathy- I opted out of running on the beach for several reasons. There was a significant slant towards the water on the entire beach, and there were little 'no-see-um' bugs that really liked biting me! So I used my i pod and the metric TM. We did like it well enough to go back.

Wendy- sorry to read you have been ill. I hope you are on the mend. Over the years I have found if I edit out one PITA Christmas chore each year, I am more at ease. Since our wedding anniversary is December 23 (and my b-day is 12/21), I have learned to plan ahead and not be in chaos on those last days. Any way I often eliminate cookie baking or cards. This year might be both! DS21 is refusing to be in our Christmas picture. My kinds call Christmas Picture taking the biggest PITA of the year LOL!

Shelly- So what did you get for cold weather running gear? I like Wendy's suggestions. Yesterday during my 10 miler I was hit literally with a fun snow squall. The winter sky is fascinating.

Linda- I missed it but I am guessing you had a snowy run? See my note to Shelly !

Wendi- Are ya loving that espresso machine? I really wanted on for awhile, but now I have a new coffee maker and am happy with it. Ok Rock Hill HM is a go!

Carole & Christine- Are the fires any where near you? (((Prayers for them to end quickly!)))

Wow Carole! congrats on 18 miles! I am just pleased to get in 10 !

HI Jackie Dallas and Brighton!

My foot is showing symptoms of PF again, but I am attributing it to wearing heels and going barefoot more than usual last week. Today extra rolling and stretcing are in order!

Oops! GTG breakfast and lunches for teens are waiting! Hope to BBL. Excuse the lack of proof reading.

 

[gwd]

Good morning ladies!

Gonna have to do a fly-by for now. Maybe, just *maybe*, the snowy cold weather will shorten my day and I'll have some extra time this afternoon to catch up on yesterday's personals....yeah, I know, you've all heard THAT one before lol.

Got a TON accomplished yesterday!!! I opted for the housework and am soooo glad I did. I got the attic cleaned up (been wanting to get to that for eons), organized, yada yada yada. Then did the heavy-duty clean on the living and dining rooms and the kitchen. I'll tackle my bedroom (emptying closets and dresser drawers and taking to Salvation Army), and the hall closets tonight. Oh, I also got a yummy big ol' pot o' black beans made.

Gotta split for now. Have a great day ladies!

 

[Fit_mommy]

Got PLB floorwork banged out. Heading out to take Joey to school now and I'll go straight to the gym from there for a run!

BBL!

 

[Me2]

Gloria – That is a cool fact about Trout Unlimited! Great job on your 5 miler yesterday! Sounds like you are exactly like me during the week! Gotta use the TM! Still dark before I go to work…..dark when I get home Oh well! I does a great job, huh?

Brighton – Great workout on the EXT and bike!

Judy – I am so glad you had a good vacation! You got in some great runs while gone! And wonderful job on that 10 miler, as well as the pace! Oooo! I agree with you about the “winter sky”! Isn’t it peaceful feeling? Yes, I got to run in the snow on Sunday! I wore long CW-X tights, a long sleeve Nike tech shirt and a zip Nike jacket (fleece on the inside) that has the thumb holes and of course gloves and my hat. I was actually a little too warm after the first mile or so and I should have shed the jacket.

Dallas – Which Amy’s 10 minute abs did you do? Was it the one with the figure 8? If so…I have got to do it! Or the one she did before that one with the band?

Shelly – I love S&H! Good job on working your way through that one! (Also on ITR)! I hope your shift last night went well! Those are some long shifts!!!

Cathy – Good morning! I love snow, too! I love the deep “pretty” snow! The virgin snow, before cars and feet have gotten to it! I have some wonderful childhood memories with my parents and the snow! LOL….yes, I have been wondering about your workouts! Great job on BM2 and the yoga!

Wendy – Good for you on going to the pilates class! Which WP did you do when you were doing that? Enjoy your run and UB today! Good job on PLB floor!

Wendi – Wow! You got a lot of work done!

This morning I did GS Legs (all of it) and a 4 mile run. (TM, of course). The GS legs felt great! Well……it “hurt”, but felt good to do lower body again! I will probably not be able to walk tomorrow!

We got an inch of snow last night, and it is supposed to snow the rest of the day.

Hey to everyone!

 

[andtckrtoo]

Good Morning Cheetahs!

Gloria – Ooh, I love a good black bean chili. I made one in the crock pot with beef that was incredible. I’ve done BMax 2 often enough so I get the steps, but man, I guess it’s the utter lack of breaks – that last set of squats came up and I thought I’d start crying. But I did ‘em!

Brighton – good job on the workout! Glad your foot pain is almost gone!!

Judy – glad you’re back and had a wonderful trip!! I had heard you had snow. It’s been so hot here the last few days that it’s odd to think of snow! The fires are far to the south of us (from where you are think about southern Virginia – that far away). So we’re not affected.

Dallas – Christmas Trees already?! Wow! How many do you have total? Sounds like you have a busy day today! Enjoy it! Hope you get everything in!

Cathy – *giggles* No, I figured you were in and I have your address! I think my tire keeps going flat because I keep putting it in wrong and getting a pinch flat. I think from now on I’ll just take my tire to the bike store and let them fix it. Easier. Have fun with whatever you chose to do today!

Wendy – Wow! Red today! Hope you’re feeling better! I never thought anything of you opting out of the Christmas cards – figured you had too much on your plate. They are time consuming. I love Christmas too!

Wendi – Oh I love that accomplished feeling, don’t you? Sounds like you are caught up for the time being! Hope you got to see DSO in there too. Black beans were on the agenda yesterday weren’t they?

Linda – Wow – GS Legs AND a 4 mile run! I definitely would not be able to walk tomorrow! I’m impressed. Enjoy the snow! I love the first one of the season.

Rest day for me, even though I had pizza last night so I SHOULD work out, but my legs a fried, so I need to give them a break. I am still simply overwhelmed at work. It’s funny what you find out about people during times of stress. I’m finding out that my boss is a horrible manager. She may be good at her job as a VP, but her people management skills are horrid. Oh well, what can ya do?

 

[Mckmain]

Good morning cheetahs

Cathy...I also feel like 18 is a turning point in training. It wiped me out for yesterday!! IA that marathon training is fascinating. It amazes me how well your body adapts to the high mileage when you start slowly building. And when you finish 26.2 miles there is no way I can accurately describe the feeling.....as you well know. OMG I am happy to have only one idiot in the family......have fun with yoga later.

Wendy..I am only doing my modified "X" for 8 weeks. I am in week 7. I was a bit wiped out yesterday after the 18 miler sunday, so the weights were tough! I was going to officially start mary training the 1st week in Dec but figured I would start now as my miles are up there and I have the 18 under my belt. I will be out of town the 2nd weekend in Dec so not sure how much running I will get in (especially a long run). Which is why I wanted to do the 18 now. If that makes any sense....Sorry Pilates was a bit boring. Enjoy your longer workout today.

Gloria...Glad the soup was good! Congrats on your DH's 4 point!!! Yes my DH is a deer hunter, just not hunting much as he did a few years ago. Before I quit eating meat I will say I liked the taste of venison. Thank you re: my runs. I will post a pic of the painting today......Good job with the 5 miles. I prefer working ut in the morning myself, but have done a few afternoon workouts.

Brighton...glad the foot pain seems to be dissapating!!

Judy...Welcome back! Sounds like a beautiful sight you must have outside!! Luckily for Christine and I the fires are quite a ways south of us. Thanks re: my run, felt good getting to that distance! Hope the PF pain stays away.

Wendi...Way to go on the housework accomplished!

Linda...I think 3 days in a row of running does make for a nice rest day after! Way to go with GS legas and a run today. Enjoy the snow.

Christine...Sorry about the flat tire!! I think you did great by adding on the combos from SB.

Shelly...So are you enjoying S&H? I have not done a S&H rotation in awhile. Thanks re: my 18 miles, it felt great although I was wiped out yesterday!!

I am planning on my own pyramid legwork, and 40 min on my EXT.

Here is a pic of the painting my Mom's BF friend did of me when I was 7. Mom gave the painting to me:

Have a great day...

 

[Mckmain]

Christine...posting at the same time!! A rest day is good if the legs are fried!! Sorry about your boss not having any people management skills. Than does add some stress...sending {{{hugs}}} your way...

 

[jamarba]

Good morning Cheetahs! Will start personals from today.

Cathy - Yeah, things were busy at work and I just didn't feel like posting when I got home. Because I go to bed so early, by the time I get home and get everything ready for the next day, I just don't have too much relax time. If I can stay off the computer, that helps a lot. Hope the brain comes back together for you. How long do you make your yoga workouts?

Wendy - Glad you enjoyed your pilates class. You're doing pretty good attending those mandatory classes. Enjoy your day off. Glad you're feeling better. Good job with PLB. Have a good run!

Judy - Welcome back! I'll have to go back and read what a great vacation you had. Enjoy that snow. That should put anybody in the Christmas spirit. Good job on the 10 miles! Hope the foot is ok.

Wendi - Hope you can get a short day with the snow. You were on a mission yesterday! Glad you got so much accomplished.

Linda - Good job with GSL and the 4 miles. Sounds like a torture workout today! Legs feeling ok? Enjoy your snow too. Don't get to see too much snow around here but you just never know.

Christine - Enjoy your rest day. Pizza! Yum! Hope things ease up a little at work. I think we're going to see a lot of bad management and people skills in the days to come. They're doing everything they can to keep from laying off around here. How often do you hear USPS laying off?

Carole - Good job on your 18 miles! You're getting there! Love the painting! How nice to bring back memories. Enjoy your leg and EXT workout!

Yesterday, I just didn't have the oomph for a hard run. Ended up doing an easy 3 miler and 4DS Back & Biceps premix and some abs. Today I just couldn't seem to get going and was dreading my run. Knew I had to do it. Used iTread #9 60 minutes to get in 5.1 miles and did 4DS Chest, Shoulders & Triceps premix. Added some stretching. Think I'm burning out on training. Glad the race is 2 weeks from Saturday.

Need to get to work. Have a terrific Tuesday!

 

[meatlessinca]

hi

Howdy Ya’ll,

Whew! What it time it has been at work folks…let’s just say, that stuffed pony got a few squeezes yesterday! LOL

Trying to find time to keep up with the cheetahs here - I have a dental appt. in a bit before work, so I’d better be quick today.

Cathy – Yeah buuuhhddeee, I’d “run” with Hugh Jackman on the dreadmill anytime! For that matter, we could add a few more of them hottie fellas in a few more workouts and have a variety for the week! We could say, “on Monday I whipped them intervals with Hugh, Tuesday was tempo with Johnny (Depp), oh and Thursday will be hill-acious hills with Matthew (McConaughey)…OMG think of the "premixes" we could do! LOL

Wendi – Yeah, I guess your “hump” day on Friday makes sense…hmmm…that means Sunday is TGIS for you? LOL… Nice you got a lot done yesterday –can’t wait til I’m off next month to do the same!

Wendy – yucky, can’t stand velveeta! LOL. Yeah, you are a TM lovin’ cheetah. I didn’t use to mind it as much but lately the treadmill has the dread factor for me…lol. Now, if we can get some “runnervals” with the fellas mentioned above then… hm,hm,hmmm…

Judy – Welcome back! Glad to hear your vacation was wonderful. My apologies if I missed it, where in Mexico did you go? I had the same sand bug biting problem in Cozumel.

Linda – Sounds like you’re swinging right back into your workouts with ease – good going! So you’re getting some good snow, eh? Do you have to drive far to work in the snow?

Christine- I hear ya on the overwhelm issue at work! Sorry your manager is lacking important people skills. Hang in there girl, and don’t let the ‘Turkeys” get you down..lol..cuz you awesome! Um by the way, I’m curious too re: what Cathy asked about how you get a flat on a bike indoors? Count me in on the cards – I’ll PM the address.

Carole – Way cool painting! What a nice thing for your mom’s BF to do for her – very cute! Way ta go on the 18 miles! Enjoy your pyramids today – my personal favorite.

Jackie – Don’t know if you had a chance to see, but I posted LATE Sunday night re: the water bottles. Also, posted a link in Dallas’ post to an article on water bottles from Runner’s World you also may be interested in.

Shelly – Yeah, I love Whole Foods too and I know what you mean about some of the prices. HOWEVER, I did find several, well lots of items this time that were priced better than Raley’s (our local grocery). Also, there is a definite difference in the quality of the produce (which I buy LOTS of) and most of it is organic! Awe, you’re gonna heat them streets in Philly Sunday, I just know it!

Brighton – So happy you got the go ahead! What a relief that must be.

Gloria – Yum, I make black bean chili in the crock pot – it’s yummy! Great job on the 5 miler.

Dallas – Hey there busy cheetah! I used to take off work to do the book fair at the kids’ school – way fun! I also would buy books at the fair and donate to the teacher’s classrooms (they had wish lists..lol). I was a geek and bought a buncho books to bring home too! Anyway, have fun!

Ah sheesh! Running outta time now - gotta go. Want to be the earliest I’ve ever been late! LOL

Have a good day!

POSH

 

[Fit_mommy]

Hi Girls.

I got in 4 miles in 40:20 on the TM after I dropped Joey at school today. I did the first 1.65ish miles of hills. I went from 1% to 4% in increments of 1% every third of a mile and ran through it twice. After that I walked it out for a minute or 2 and then ran the "flats" the rest of the way "home".

At 11:00 I went to Joey's school for a 30 minute visit. Parents were invited in that time frame to work/play with their kids. It was fun and I could tell that Joey was really happy to have me there. Makes a mom feel good to know that. Ofcourse, when it was time for me to go he almost PUSHED me out the door!

Gosh, I'm tired. Guess my body is still fightin' the germies!

I'm off to lay down because I can. I'll probably be back with some java and personals before it's time to pick DS up though...

Toodles!

 

[Brighton]

Top of the mornin’, cheetahs!

Wow, so much to catch up on! I feel way out of it.
This morning I did some yoga… felt really good, I was a little stiff after yesterday. I have the itch to workout more today, but think I’ll hold off ‘til tomorrow. Trying to be smart about rebuilding.
Today we’re having one of those days… the kids are tired & ornery… we had friends over last night & the kiddos got to bed way too late. Already had to call off the trip to library storytime. *sigh* Hopefully naptime will be my salvation today.

Cathy: ITA about classic movies!!! Glad you liked the quote. I grew up watching old Hitchcock thrillers & Peter Sellers’s comedies… the best! LOL about Elaine/Seinfeld. My college buddies did the same thing with Friends. They decided I was Monica. DH was Chandler (yep we were college sweethearts)… and this was before we/they started dating, so it was kind of funny to see how everything turned out. Seriously LOL about the Hugh Jackman treadvid. Too too funny.

Wendy: The date was awesome! DH surprised me by taking me out to a sushi bar… we’d never done that before. It was a lot of fun. Nice to have some adult time away from the kids. And, hey, I’ve learned to like the treadmill too. I’d prefer outdoors, but with our crazy winters I’ve made peace with it & even enjoy it most days. And LOL about understanding accents… DH is the same way. We were in FL for our honeymoon & drove there from Chicago. Once we crossed into Kentucky he was in need of a translator. He just had the hardest time with the thick southern accent. And he swears that the guy we met at a pecan stand in Georgia was not speaking English. I give him a hard time about it a lot.

Shelley: Had to laugh about the Bubble Boy episode… To this day whenever DH & I play Trivial Pursuit we have to bring up the moops. Good luck in Philly on the 23rd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m sure you are going to do awesome! Re:nicknames, I don’t know… something like AquaCheetah? Lol… What do you guys think?

Jackie: WTG with your killer run on Sat!!!!! That is awesome!

Gloria: So sorry to hear about your running difficulties 05-06. I’m with you and Cathy most of the time about race times not mattering… until about the week before the event for me. Then it seems like they become very important! Just my old competitive self rising to the surface, I guess. But most days I work out just to feel more grounded & centered in life.

Christine: Hope your work load lightens up soon!!! That Tuscan ride sounds like fun!

Carole: WTG with the 18! What a great pace—color me impressed! Agreed with everyone else about your sis & her plants… Grrr… Love the painting!

Wendi: ITA about Whole Foods—the closest one to us is just under an hour away. Would LOVE one closer, but also concerned about the hit my wallet would take!!! LOL

Posh/Linda: Agreed about running in ice/snow—I’m not the most graceful & coordinated person in the world, I think I’d probably break my neck!!! But your snowy run sounds near-magical, Linda. Almost makes me wish it would snow here. Almost.

Posh: LOL about the proposed treadvid premixes. I’ll be laughing about that one all day.

Judy: Glad to hear you had a wonderful time in sunny Mexico! WTG with the va-cay runs! I am really impressed! And yay for holiday b-days! Mine is 12/29. DH’s is 1/5. From Christmas to just after New Year’s it’s just one big party over here… it does get crazy, but we enjoy it. ITA about planning in advance! I try and get all my shopping done before Thanksgiving so I can relax & enjoy the holidays.

Hi to Dallas!!! Karen, still thinking of you!

Hope everyone has a fab day!

~Brighton~

 

[Fit_mommy]

I'm back. I took a 20 minute cat nap and feel better now.

Brighton: You are smart to take your work outs slowly right now. I am impatient and would probably do too much too fast. Glad to know I'm not the only one who has trouble with accents. I get where your DH is coming from in swearing someone was not speaking english when they really were. Too funny about you and DH being named Monica and Chandler before you even started dating. I guess your friends just knew you 2 were meant for one another! I prefer to run outdoors for steady state but I *HEART* my Itreads and CC work outs and the TM is the only wtg with them IMO. I've done a couple outdoors but it's just not the same. I too am a clutz in the snow. I have a hard time WALKING in the stuff so you'll never catch me goin' out for a run in it! Sorry your kids are grumpy today. I know what that's like. I will pray that nap time is successful!

Posh: Mmmmmm, I wouldn't mind a runnervals work out with a few hotties in it! Heck, just give me a screen with a few nice booties runnin' in front of me to stare at and I'm all set! I am not a velveeta fan either but man the mac n cheese is TO DIE FOR!

Jackie: Good job with your work outs. It's okay not to have the usual energy. Easier work outs are the ticket sometimes. Yeah, now that they've changed the rules and made it easier to get in the required classes, I am having an easier time of it. It's also better now that I'm not taking the cardio or weight classes. Taking things like yoga and pilates makes the classes easier to fit in to my schedule. I take Groove but it's not an intense cardio class so I don't worry about where I fit it in too much.

Carole: I bow down to you for being able to lift weights at all after an 18 mile run! You are my hero! So what is your plan once you complete the X then? I can understand why you have started training early. I don't blame you. I'm sure this will help keep you on track despite the week in December that you will be out of town. Good thinkin'! I will be away the week of your marathon in Vegas (in the middle of my mary training). I'll have to make sure I get all of my long runs in around that vacation myself. Love the painting of you as a little girl. The friend that painted it was very talented. Where will you hang it?

Christine: Oh I know about managers who don't know how to deal with people! That's the worst! Every supervisor I have had at the gym has been atroscious except for the first one and I've had 4 or 5! They turn over like crazy and I guess we know why, don't we?! Hope work slows down some for you before the holiday madness really starts to kick in.

Linda: Yay for getting GSL done! I'm sure that first big leg work out post mary HURT but felt great at the same time. Do you have DOMS yet? I know I had the original infomercial set from WP and I also bought a couple more of her later work outs that focused on abs and lower body I think. They were goodies IMO. Lots of folks found Mari annoying but she really didn't bother me at all.

Wendi: Glad you got alot done y'day! It's always good to be able to bang out alot of chores on a day off. It makes me feel more at liberty to relax a bit during the next few days if I'm not working' or whatever. Man oh man do you need to come over here and cook for me! I get hungry every time I read one of your posts! LOL

Judy: Yeah, whatever bug got hold of me has been a real PITA! Thankfully it's on it's way out now. LOL about your one DS refusing to take a Christmas picture. Perhaps he'll change his mind? Thanks for making me feel less guilty about the card thing.

K, that catches me up!
BBL!

 

[JAFitMama]

I am just checking in quickly while I eat my salad.

Wendi- I forgot to commend you on the great de-cluttering you have and continue to accomplish! I started my half training officially this week.

Christine- How does someone get to be a VP with no people managing skills? "" when the last set of squats came up and I thought I 'd cry""... But of course being a Cheetah you did them!

Carole- That is a treasured and beautiful painting. How nice of Mom to give it to you.

Jackie- I was just hearing yesterday about the USPS having to do layoffs. What a shock! I expect we will have more shocks in time to come.

Brighton- your comment about accents was too funny! How old are your little darlings? I began exercising at home for the same reason: little kids!

Shelly- are you doing S&H the week before your marathon?

Linda- 4 miles and L&G is taxing! Although Carole does workouts like that every week. I am still trying to figure out the best day to do legs. After my 10 miler yesterday I felt good except for my foot. So today I ran 2 miles easy pace and did PP lower body premix all exercises through 3 times. I would have ran longer, but my training plan says 2 miles easy for today.

Wendy- how sweet of the parents to be invited to watch the 3 year olds in class! I chuckled at the part where he practically pushed you out the door!

Posh- Good to see ya! Speaking of snow, the idiot drivers here forget how to drive in the snow every year. There were multiple accidents this morning as we had our first real significant snow. Our neighborhood is low priority on the plow list... Call me a TM regular. But I still like outdoors for long runs.

Ok as I mentioned above, today I did an easy 2 miler, the foot is not as bad. I have been rolling every chance I get. For legs I chose PP lower body 3 times through pre mix. Now that gets the job done! It is 8 exercises ( 4 push 4 pull) with 3 rounds of each pair of exercises.

Ok time to tackle a little dirt and laundry. I'd rather be drinkin java though! That will be the reward later.

HI gloria!

 

[Fit_mommy]

Judy: Hey, hope that foot feels better fast! Wow, sounds like a killer leg premix you did there! I'm gonna have to try that one!!!! Sounds perfectly EVIL! Yeah my son cried cause he didn't want me to leave this morning when I dropped him off and then he goes and practically holds the door open for me a few hours later! Go figure! LOL

 

[trooper15]

Hiya cheetahs! Cold winter weather here today for sure. Wind and snow flurries outside but I'll brave the elements in a bit and go run up and down my neighbors driveway for a 3 mile run. He is only there on weekends and doesn't mind Jerry and I going on his property-- we keep an eye on the place for him too. He is on 20+ acres like we are but his house is set WAY back from the road so his driveway is a good .3 miles long or more. He just graded it so it is a nice packed dirt surface too. I'll finish up S&H with shoulders and will try to get some YOGA (GASP) in too.

Cathy- A Monday lover??? You are indeed a freak of nature... in a good way of course! Wish more people had that attitude instead of dreading Mondays like an execution date! I'm a thinkin I'll try to get some yoga in this week myself for a change... maybe today!

Wendy- I have to admit... as much as I avoid Yoga I dislike Pilates even more! Very unenlightened of me, I know! I keep thinking... okay, when is this going to end so I can do a REAL workout?? (tsk tsk.... I'm hopeless!) Great Christmas wish list you have there! I'll be checking out the UA stuff myself this week. I think doing STS together would be great! It will help keep me motivated to stick to the rotation... nice idea! Great TM run today!

Judy- Welcome back!! We missed ya and I'm glad to hear that you had a fabulous anniversary trip. I'm quite impressed with the running you got in. At this pace you are gonna be flying thru that HM next year! I plan on shopping tomorrow for some good UA gear. I particularly need good protection for my hands. This morning after getting off work and stepping out into that below freezing temps my fingers got numb pretty quick even with gloves.

Wendi- Whoa!!!! Kudos to you there workin cheetah for all that housework!!!!!!! You have a right to feel pretty good about that!
Linda- Great job on GS legs.... LOVE that good kind of hurt! Only a dusting of snow for me here in S. PA and flurries on and off all day. The real snowfall will happen soon enough tho. I really don't mind working the 12 hrs shits. Working 8 hrs is just as tiring I think and I'd rather have the extra days off!!!

Christine- Yes, the true measure of a good manager really comes out when the stress level is on. Too bad yours is apparently not living up to the task! Really puts so much of a burden on your capable shoulders tho! Sure hope it lightens up for you soon. Not much of a "rest"day for you when you're piled up with other things!

Carole- I've gotten much more out of the S&H now then I ever have in the past. I guess I'm getting better at handling the SLOW pace. (Maybe my ADD is improving?) It gives me hope for being able to stick with STS. What do you think of Wendy's suggestion that we try to coordinate doing STS together? Hey, LOVE that painting!!! OMG-- you really haven't changed much (seriously!) Good genes and clean living I guess!

Jackie- Hey, don't sweat it that you had a hard time finding the motivation to run today... pretty natural considering the intense training you've been doing lately.

Posh- Thanks so much for your vote of confidence re: Philly. Means ALOT to me! I'll be needing WARM vibes for sure (LOL) Fortunately, the forecast is looking a tad better now. Temp range 34-44. I bet you are a riot to work with and are a constant source of support and cheer to your coworkers!

Brighton- Aquacheetah! Love it!! Great that you are getting back into the workouts and enjoying it of course! Any snow in your section of the country yet?

That's it for now cheetahpals! Later!

 

[Fit_mommy]

Hey Shelly!

I found Pilates to be very helpful in flattening my mid section. I know they say diet diet diet but I really think Pilates helped as well. It trains you to keep your belly held IN when you are working it. It also creates a nice burn in the legs. I couldn't depend upon it soley but I do think it's a nice addition to a work out regimen. You have to be able to get yourself thru the work out though. I don't think it's worth totally forcing it and being miserable. I don't think ANYTHING is worth that. So I'll do STS with you if you want even if no one else in inclined to join in. WE CAN DO THIS!
I know what you mean about needing good gloves. I do too. I need good thin gloves. I need to be able to use my hands but also keep them warm. My hands get cold FAST and it hurts!

 

[Mckmain]

Jackie...thanks re: my 18 miles and painting. Yesterday was a hard day after the 18 miles, so I can see what you mean about not having the oomph for your hard run! Way to go with the iTread for 5.1 miles even if you were dreading it.

Posh...Hope the dental visit goes well. Thanks re: the painting. It was a very nice gift to my Mom from her friend, which is why it means a lot to me. The 18 miler was a good run but I am sure needing to up my food amount after these long runs or I am burned out the next day! LOL about the earliest you have ever been late...

Brighton...Hope you can get in a nice nap today! Thanks re: my 18 mile run and pace.... When I trained for marathons 5-10 years ago 18 miles always was my favorite long distance. Mom is planning on talking to THAT sis today, we will see how that goes! Thanks too about the painting.

Wendy...thanks, you are sweet. I do P90X 2 ways, either heavy and less reps or light and more reps, I opted for the latter yesterday! I am thinking maybe 4DS weights after P90X. Thanks re: the painting, makes me think of younger and more innocent times.....I had planned on hanging it in our Bedroom but DH surprised me and said he wanted it in the Living room, so that is where I hung it today. I would love to do STS with you and Shelly.

Judy...thanks re: the painting. A very nice memento. Glad the foot is feeling better. Sounds like a tough leg day!!

Shelly...nice for you and DH to have a good neighbor already. Good too you can use his driveway for a 3 miler. lad S&H is working for you. It should help with the counts in STS. I think doing STS with you and Wendy (and anyone else) would be very fun!! Ahhh...what a sweet compliment about the painting...I am blushing...

Has anyone seen this Pilates machine? I saw an infomercial when I was visiting my Mom and it does looks interesting. LOL about the $14.95 price with $30 for shipping!! http://www.malibupilates.com/index.php?pactvid=322c86d63867fa2edbf774c55a31ce1d

Opted for 4DS legs today instead of my own heavy pyramids. Quads were too sore for the Leg extensions. Now I need to tackle my bathroom...yuk!

 

[Me2]

Back again, after work!

Christine - Sorry you are having such a stressful time at work! I agree with you on finding out how people are in times of stress! Hope you enjoyed your rest day! I am sure your legs thanked you! J

Carole - Oh my! The painting is gorgeous! She did a wonderful job! Awww! You were cute! I had a really, really short pixie when I was 7 ! I saw the infomercial of the Malibu Pilates. It looked good!
I haven’t read any consumer reviews on it, though. But I “think” the price is around $200.00. I am pretty sure that is what I read.

Jackie - Good job on getting in your runs yesterday and today! I can sooo relate to how you are feeling! I was so burned out towards the end of my training! But then after a few days, I would start getting excited again. You have been going at it really hard! The easier day yesterday and today will probably help! LOL…believe it or not, my legs feel okay today….but now, tomorrow will be a different story, I am sure!

Posh - No, I don’t have that far to drive to work. It is just around 10 minutes away. If it snows a lot, I ride with DH. We work together, so that makes it good!

Wendy - Yay!!! On getting your run in!!
So far, on DOMS! I am sure I will have it tomorrow! I had that WP set. Actually, I still have it on VHS, but I have my DVD set to my sis. I was trying to get her back into exercise. I don’t think she ever did it. I didn’t find Mari annoying, that I remember..

Judy - I always tried to do my leg work a couple of days after my long run. Just so that I would have several days “before” my next long run! I didn’t like to do it the day or so before the long runs. Good job on your 2 easy miles and PP lower body! That is a great premix! Hope the foot gets better soon!

Shelly - Yes the extra days off would definitely make it worthwhile to work the 12’s for me, too! I love a tough leg workout with a run, too! It was flurrying here off and on today. We didn’t get any more accumulation, though. That is great that you can run that far on your neighbor’s driveway! That gives you a nice safe place to run! Enjoy the S&H and yoga! Oh my! You guys make me feel so guilty for not doing my yoga!

Brighton - Good thinking on holding off on the ore intense stuff til tomorrow! The yoga is probably what you body needed!

Dallas - Hey there!

Karen - Is your mom doing okay? Are you guys holding up okay?

Okay - gotta get stuff ready for work tomorrow and get to bed!

Night!

Linda