New Runners Check-In; All Runners Welcome! August 10, 2009

MStar- All I have to say is 88 push ups :eek: you rock!!

Good morning everybody! I am feeling a little better. The peppermint pills seem to help. The Valerian does not put me to sleep. I took three at 7 pm. I fell asleep at 11 pm. Phooey. And, now its 6:45 am and I'm awake I don't know what is wrong with me. Trying to eat is hard because normally I have to eat a higher fat (healthy fat) diet to manage my insulin resistance (boo hiss!!!) But, now, with my tummy trouble I'm scared to eat almost anything. Yesterday, it was a high carb day because what was I going to eat? I had oatmeal, vegetable soup, toast, and a vegetable/pork stir fry (home made.) And, now, I hurt.

I don't know which workout I will do today. We are having a dryer problem (courtesy of my forget fullness of leaving a fish oil pill in my pocket and washing it.) I may need to buy a new dryer. Also, I lost a jog bra in that load so I'm off to wal mart, the least fun place in the world, I always get an instant headache in that place its freaky how bad it hurts. I will either do a 30 min. stationary bike workout and then yoga or CW. I just don't know if I have the brain power to do a Cathe workout.

Jenn- Dear are very cheaky!

Hi Janis and Christine!
 
Good Morning Ladies!

Morningstar - I want to lift weights like that! I really do. I've said this before, but right now I need the direction and focus a dvd provides, however when the dvd falls short, then I am left wanting more. I am starting STS next week; I am looking forward to Meso3 the most!

Christine - how is your computer? What other Jari Love dvd's do you use? I have the first four, and do not use them, I do not forsee using them again. If you don't have them, I would be happy to send them to you.

Tricia - how was your run?

Alisha - maybe you should see a doc...? could it be IBS flare-up?

Jenn - great job on getting your run in! Deer relax and are less freaky if you turn your head and only look at them with one eye, you'll be less of a threat to them and they'll move on. When does Shelby start school?

My ds11 started school today. 7th grade. So many amateurs in the parking lot this morning. Aggravating...but I made it....and the first day is usually the worst.

I used my rowing machine for 30 minutes, sort of mediocre effort, now I am going to do gym style legs. My ankle feels loads better, and I am thinking that I need to go through all my shoes and make certain I have adequate arch support in all.

Have a great one!
 
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Getting my run in tonight after work! MIS was great last night! I can tell I haven't been doing any abs! I had to keep taking little breaks during the ab routine! Shameful! I was doing so well with those! It is my least favorite area to work, though.

Not much else going on! Temps are supposed to FINALLY drop into the 70s starting Thursday. Hopefully, they will this time! I've been expecting this for a week now!

Talking about deer - I remember down South one day I was scouting an area in the woods and came right up on several does playing! Yes, playing in a clearing. It took a few seconds for them to notice me! At that point, it was pure panic and they took off in all directions! I consider that one of my favorite moments in my life!
 
You guys are funny! You know, I didn't start out lifting heavy - I worked up to it, just like you guys are. And there are so many women that can kick my ass in the weight room, no kidding. You'll get there, and each time you go up to a new weight, you will feel great! The weights I used today were actually light for me for most exercises, but endurance tends to be my weakness, so the extra reps were all to the good.

Today was another stress-filled day at work, but I got everything done that needed to be done, and met every deadline- maybe my boss will realize that we really don't need the staff person that's on vacation. I couldn't take lunch, just no time, but before I started my next big project at 2:00, I needed about 10 minutes to clear my head, so I went out onto our balcony at work and did 24 push ups. For some reason, I find push ups really de-stressing and calming to my soul. However, after all those push ups and renegades this morning, I am really feeling some DOMS in my chest!

Tricia, I doubt that day was the does' favourite! The weather here the last two days is finally much less humid too- yesterday was even cool in the morning.

Alisha, I agree. This has been going on for long enough to see a doc and run some tests. I'm impressed that you've been working out, but exercise stresses the body, and it may need all your energy to get better right now.

Everyone, have a great night!
 
Quick Question

Indulge me please :):)

I am looking at heart rate monitors. Please remind me which polar monitors you use Morningstar and Tricia.

thanks :D:D:D:D
 
Janis said:
Indulge me please :):)

I am looking at heart rate monitors. Please remind me which polar monitors you use Morningstar and Tricia.

thanks :D:D:D:D
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I use the F6 and I love it! I'm downloading my workouts to the polarpersonaltrainer.com site so I can see my results side by side. It's really easy to use! When I got mine, they didn't have any of the women's ones, so I got the men's! :eek: It's a little big, but not huge!
 
Hi everyone!

My computer is temporarily working right now so I thought I'd take the opportunity to catch up and post! My hubby backed up everything last night just in case we crash. It's a trojan virus that seems to keep sneaking its way past the anti-virus protection. Ultimately we need to wipe the entire computer clean and re-load all the programs to start fresh. *sigh* Ah well, for now I can get on-line, hoorah! :)

I'm happy to jump in on the heart rate monitor discussion because I am looking for one myself. I'd like to get one for my b'day in October, there are just so many I don't know which one to choose!

Alisha, how are you feeling today? Stomach bugs are the worst, IMO. They just wipe every once of energy I have out of me, I'm surprised you're able to get in your workouts! I hope you feel better soon!

Tricia, it's funny you mentioned the weather cooling off for you on Thursday because that's supposed to be the hottest and muggiest day of the week for us! :eek: Temps in the 70's sounds glorious to me!! :)

Janis, thanks so much on your offer to send me Jari's DVD's! I sent you a PM about it. I forgot to mention though that my Ripped 1000 seems to skip, so maybe you can throw that one in there too. You rock!! I did mention, just so the gals know too, that I don't really click with Jari at all, but high rep/low weight works wonders for my body. I think Jari re-defines hi rep!! Holy cow are those reps high!!

I can't believe school is back in session! I don't think the kids around here go back until next week though.

Morningstar, how are you doing with C25K? I think it's great that you can make up your own workouts. I always feel so clueless when I think about doing that for myself, lol.

Jenn, how are you doing? Any workouts today?

Yesterday I did my first run from C25K Week 7. We ran 25 minutes again. It was tough to get going at first, but towards the end I was actually picking up some speed. There was low humidity and a slight breeze, so that helped! I'm not sure what I plan to do today, some form of cardio though. I may walk with the dog again and then do something else.

Hope everyone has a great day!
 
Janis- it could be an IBS issue, my mom has IBS and I have Insulin Resistance/pre-diabetes and diabetes is associated with IBS (my mother does not have diabetes just the symptoms not the blood sugar problems which is very odd, she has the skin infections.) It seems to be associated with hormones and I have had endochrin problems since I was little (precocious puberty at 3 yo.) I love my HRM. Its my little buddy lol!
Syzy- I don’t love doing ab work either lol! That’s so cool about your near deer experience!
MStar- I will go to the doctor if it doesn’t clear up or if I develop a fever that lasts more than an hour. I’m pretty good about that. Thanks for the concern. I am taking today off just to rest.
Life everlasting- Wk 7 is where you really go from just doing intervals to distance and after that it seems like the world is open to you. Thanks for the sympathy! I hope the computer bug goes away

So, I am feeling a little better but I'm still a bit tired. I hope that it wasn't the swine flu. But, it could be because one of the guys in my office just got back from his honeymoon in Mexico and he was not feeling well. I wish he had stayed home two days. Oh well. At least my boss is my Dad and he is really nice about when I don't feel well. And, we are only working part time anyway so its ok. I am taking today off. My butt hurts from biking yesterday and I don't like to risk really hurting myself. I will spend the day in the kitchen (my favorite place) baking a cobbler for a friend who is changing jobs. He is quiting his nice cushy day job (I don't think that this is wise, I was a musician for 10 years.) to pursue a career in church music (cool stuff he is awesome!) So, there will be a party and a cobbler bakes for a long time so I figure thats ok.

I was a musician from 5th grade until I was 22. I played trumpet, then added French horn and did marching band in high school. I was in a dance troupe for two years and we went to Disneyland for the Magic Music days. I also had ballet and polynesian dance for five years. I started fiddle when I was 12 and took violin lessons when I was 14. I also started piano at that time. I started playing with the university orchestra as last chair violin at 16. I did that for 3 years. My violin instructor had me in so many music classes it was crazy. I did home studies/went to junior college rather than high school because my dad was on campus working on the new library that was being built. I took music theory, music history, and audio classes. I sang in the choir and played second chair violin in the pit orchestra for the Secret Garden. (I was paid) When I was 19 I formed my string trio called the Three Strings and we played weddings and small concerts. Unfortuantely, I was never good with harmonic dictation and couldn't do much with counterpoint so I did not finish a degree in music. I did work in a recording studio and I joined AES (audio engineer's society) so I'm a real geek. I ultimately earned my degree in video and went into the independent film industry, but that is another story. Maybe I should just form a string group and get small weddings/funerals? lol who knows maybe thats the ticket.

sorry for the uber long post.
 
It is a beautiful California Morning!

I ran on the tm for 27:51 minutes 3:013 miles. My left knee was fabulous, my right ankle was not, it is the medial side that hurts. :( Towards the end I was gimping along like a pirate with different length legs. Not a graceful finish. :D The room where I was running in smells like dead rodent (gagging). I guess I know what I will be doing later today. (more gagging)

The polar monitor I am looking at competes with the Garmin Forerunner. It is the RS400sd, I am trying to figure out what the dif is between the RS300, 200and 100 and what makes the F series different from the R series (r=running, f=fitness/cross training).

Christine - I sent you a pm :)

Alisha - I am glad you wrote an "uber long post" it helps me get to know you better.:D And as I have a tendency towards verboseness I didn't think you wrote too much! Re: diabetes, blood sugar, IBS etc...have you read any of Diana Schwarzbein's books?? It is good you have a flexible work/home experience!

My shoes are working out great - see what I get for judging people by their 'fresh from the crypt' appearance.

Morningstar, I cannot start my day without hearing from you. :cool:

Tricia, I swear on a stack of religious literature of your choice, you will not bulk or gain or hinder your weight loss pursuits if you add weight lifting to your rotation. I promise.

I'm gimping out of the thread to find the stinky furry little decomposing mouser.
 
Janis - Good luck on your rodent hunt! Ugh! You should get that ankle checked! Maybe you strained or tore a ligament?

Christine - Congrats on 25 mins! I usually poop out towards the end! Hope your computer continues to hang on! Mine is healthy again and charging properly!

Morningstar - You are my hero and role model! Hey, I have to have a goal, right? ;) Keep posting your workouts! You give me hope and ideas!

Alisha - I sure hope you get better soon and I really hope it's not swine flu!! You take care of yourself and get to the doctor! Better to be safe!

Jenn - Am I missing you or have you been out of the loop for a day or two?

Well, today was supposed to be Power Hour for me, but right around 3:30 or so, I started feeling kind of woozy (woozie?) and off balance. I still changed to workout, but when I got home, it was hot in the house (we don't have central air) and when I bent over to set up, I almost fell over. Thought better of it and decided to wait until tomorrow! So, to catch up, I'll get my run in tomorrow night and come home and do upper body, then add my lower body work to my run on Friday, just so I don't miss completely!

We've also got another hurricane heading up this way! I hope it runs the same path as Bill, that would mean a little wind, but sunny skies and great surf again! My DH will be happy about that! We'll see . . .

Take care all!
 
Tricia I posted early yesterday morning. I hope your wooziness has gone away. Yes now hurricane Danny is headed this way. Hopefully it will go out to sea.

Janis rotting mice are horrible. I hope you find the critter. My DH and his dad sell mice to wholesalers for a living.

Alisha you are quite the musician. My DD takes piano lesson, this is her 2nd year, and she is starting hip hop dance lessons this year also.

Christine glad you figured out the computer virus. I hope it doesn't take long to fix.

Hi Morningstar!

Today I did gymstyles chest and tri's and a cardiosweatfest kickbox premix.

Jenn
 
Hey guys,

Sorry about yesterday. My home computer was down, and then I was out at an all-day offsite meeting, so no computer there either. The meeting had the potential to be very problematic (press, protests, potential violence) but instead was incredibly boring, mostly because the press didn't find out where the meeting was going to be. During the meeting I actually had time to create a new strength workout, so I'm going to do that tonight (I think). In any case, all I did yesterday was walk to and from work.

Now, this morning I did the first workout of week 5 of C25K - the three five-minute intervals. I did it twice. You know, I think I've turned a corner on this whole thing. It actually felt easy to me- every single one of the 6 five-minute intervals. My heart rate stayed in a fairly low range (for me) and I never felt like I couldn't keep going after the interval was done. This bodes well for the scary 8 and 20 minute intervals coming soon. I'm looking forward to them, because then I figure I could actually use my CardioCoach workouts for running intervals, rather than HIIT or power walking. My good workout may be because it was only about 10 degrees Celsius when I was running, with a good wind. I really prefer running in cooler weather and it looks like we have lots of that coming. Hey, I can wear my new sweater now!

Alisha, as someone with no musical talents whatsoever (okay, well I can do a pretty good rendition of House of the Rising Sun, but that's it) I am blown away by those that have it. And you can dance and have personality too! I believe that's known as a triple threat!

Tricia, why on earth would you choose me as a role model? :eek: I know, I know, it was a joke! But I'm more than happy to keep posting my strength workouts, just because I find them so fun to make up (and sometimes, even fun to do!) It's really the only form of creativity I have in me, so I gotta go with it.

Janis, I hope this helps get your morning going! If I am Tricia's role model, you are mine!

Christine, I also had the Trojan over and over for a long time, but now I have a killer protection program. Do you have Ad-Aware on your computer?

Jenn, good morning! I really like Gym Styles too, but I find that I don't get enough of a workout with kickboxing.

That's it- gotta go back to work so my boss doesn't go into Morningstar withdrawal symptoms!
 
What a beautiful morning here today! I like it, but hate it at the same time! Only because summer was too short for us this year with all the rain in June and now, winter will be a blink away!

Jenn - Sorry! I haven't a great memory any more! If it's not on a sticky note, forget it! :eek:

Morningstar - I don't need a fitness model or body builder as a role model - just a dedicated fitness enthusiast! You keep me motivated like no other, girl!

Alisha - My DH plays jazz piano. I could have been musical (instrumentally) but just never really put enough effort into it. Now, singing, that's my area! Took voice for several years. With all the moving, it's been tough. I'm still wanting to get back into again, hopefully soon! I'm not American Idol material, though, I'm more Classical/Opera oriented! I'm no Beverly Sills or anything, but it's my love!

I'm going to try to break my 3 mile block today! It's cool enough I think that I can push myself to at least 3.5 miles today! I have GOT to catch up my mileage to my DH! We're going to see who can run outside the longest this year! So, I have to stock up on cold weather gear!

So, have a great day everyone! Good workouts today (of course, most of you are already done for the day). I'll let you know tonight if I made it!
 
Good Morning! It is early here, the sun hasn't broken the horizon yet.

I was hopeful last night that my ankle was showing signs of improvement. I was delusional. I don't have swelling, just pain. I plan on seeing someone about my bodily woes, I am just waiting to hear from my sister who is getting me the name of a respected sports medicine doctor.

It is funny - my knee is perfect and my ankle has gotten worse! Believe it or not, I have decided I am not going to do a single thing today but rest! No standing in the kitchen for hours making yummy food either or laundry. Just resting the ankle.

Morningstar!!!!!:):):):)

Alisha - how is the tummy? I agree with Christine, form a trio again!

Hi Christine, how is the kitty? Sent the box yesterday priority - from a 9 zip code to a 1 zip code- Cali to NY! It should be there Saturday or Monday at the latest. :)

Tricia - I remember when I broke through 3 miles, I felt like I "became" a runner! You can do it! You can sing an aria at the end! (if I tried to sing, no kidding, dogs would howl!)

Jenn, rotting mice ARE horrible. You would not believe the mess I found. GROSS. My dh cleaned it up. It wasn't in the house, but in the garage storage room where the treadmill lives, so I have been airing it out the last 24 hours. Unfortunately, with the doors open more field mice will find their way in. Double edged sword. I was getting into the kickbox dvds, but with my ankle issues, I am wondering if I am just not cut out for that type of workout. :(

Off to make breakfast and lunches for my crew and then to rest my ankle. Gosh - I am not sure I REMEMBER how to be lazy and lethargic. (see what Tom Venuto has done to me!)
 
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During the meeting I actually had time to create a new strength workout, so I'm going to do that tonight (I think). In any case, all I did yesterday was walk to and from work.

Now, this morning I did the first workout of week 5 of C25K - the three five-minute intervals. I did it twice. You know, I think I've turned a corner on this whole thing. It actually felt easy to me- every single one of the 6 five-minute intervals. My heart rate stayed in a fairly low range (for me) and I never felt like I couldn't keep going after the interval was done. This bodes well for the scary 8 and 20 minute intervals coming soon. I'm looking forward to them, because then I figure I could actually use my CardioCoach workouts for running intervals, rather than HIIT or power walking. My good workout may be because it was only about 10 degrees Celsius when I was running, with a good wind. I really prefer running in cooler weather and it looks like we have lots of that coming. Hey, I can wear my new sweater now!

Janis, I hope this helps get your morning going! If I am Tricia's role model, you are mine!

That's it- gotta go back to work so my boss doesn't go into Morningstar withdrawal symptoms!
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Come December, when I am done with round two of STS, I'm thinking I just might have to do a 'Morningstar strength rotation', something along the lines of a 5 day split, each muscle group twice a week!

Fantastic!!! it sounds like you found your perfect pace! Mindlessness will soon follow. I actually had to look up the Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion. 50 degrees!!! Brrrr, no kidding, sweater weather. But, yeah, I agree cooler is much better running weather.

ETA: I had to run out to take ds to school.

"doesn't go into Morningstar withdrawal symptoms" - yeah, I was getting ready to book a flight to Toronto! LOL.
 
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Janis said:
Come December, when I am done with round two of STS, I'm thinking I just might have to do a 'Morningstar strength rotation', something along the lines of a 5 day split, each muscle group twice a week!

Fantastic!!! it sounds like you found your perfect pace! Mindlessness will soon follow. I actually had to look up the Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion. 50 degrees!!! Brrrr, no kidding, sweater weather. But, yeah, I agree cooler is much better running weather.

ETA: I had to run out to take ds to school.

"doesn't go into Morningstar withdrawal symptoms" - yeah, I was getting ready to book a flight to Toronto! LOL.
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Hmmm, I might be ahead of schedule then, because I'm pretty sure I lost my mind a while back. I filed a missing persons report, but the cops said it was a runaway, and they weren't going to look for it.

I never can figure out the Fahrenheit scale- you guys always seem to be boiling hot to me- if it was 50 degrees in Celsius, people would literally be dying in the street.

Well, Morningstar no longer has the time to do a 5 day split, because Morningstar is obsessed with running lately, but let me know how it goes!

If you're going to book a flight to TO, you have to bring some of your home cookin'!
 
Well its bright and sunny and hotter than a Cathe WO

Janis- are you seeing a physical therapist? I wonder if there is something to help with your knee/ankle issues? When I was 11 I was in a car accident and it wasn’t until I was 27 and morbidly obese that I took up yoga which cured my kneck and gave me about ½-1 inch of height, I think by improving the spaces in my back and fixing my dowager’s hump. We had field rats in our house in the duct work and they are cheaky and fearless and ugly and carry diseases. They would scurry through the walls and look through the grates at us and through insulation on us. Our cat was useless. I want to get a hrm that has GPS tracking but I’m wondering if it won’t work where there are trees/without line of sight of the satellite. Also, I have Diana Schwarzbein’s the vegetarian cookbook. I haven’t read it yet.

Tricia- I had no trouble with adding some weight lifting to my routine regards my body weight but I found more results with advanced yoga from Yoga Today . com.

Syzy- its smarter to rest when its too hot to workout. I did that biking workout the other day and really hurt my right leg and will have to take at least 2-3 days off. We didn’t have much winter at all. Thats neat about your DH playing jazz piano. I bet you sing beautifully. I have read that upping the mileage more than 10 % a week is risky but I don't know if that applies to mileage as low as 3 miles? I added half a mile to my 3 miles and it was fine. Let us know how it goes.
Jenn- thats cool about your DD taking piano/dance.
MStar- yikes it sounds like you work at Kennedy’s office! Good job on the running! I love it when a workout is easier than I expected. Celsius for us today would be 37 deg. or 99 deg. F.
Christine Good morning

I'm taking today off. I hurt myself doing that "easy" bike ride the other day. I don't know what I did. But, I pulled a muscle and I may need to take a couple of days off. My tummy seems to be ok though. My intent is to be wise about my eats and to read my technical magazines.
 
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Hmmm, I might be ahead of schedule then, because I'm pretty sure I lost my mind a while back. I filed a missing persons report, but the cops said it was a runaway, and they weren't going to look for it.

I never can figure out the Fahrenheit scale- you guys always seem to be boiling hot to me- if it was 50 degrees in Celsius, people would literally be dying in the street.

Well, Morningstar no longer has the time to do a 5 day split, because Morningstar is obsessed with running lately, but let me know how it goes!

If you're going to book a flight to TO, you have to bring some of your home cookin'!
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ROFLAO!:D you lost your mind but you found a toonie! Such a lucky lucky girl!

Talkin' in third person is further proof you've lost it!

Home cooking - no problemo - what are your faves? Japanese, Thai, Indian, chinese, mexican, California!!!....don't say Canadian ;) (I just saw a new designation for regional cooking "Pacific Northwest", funny.)
 
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Janis- are you seeing a physical therapist? I wonder if there is something to help with your knee/ankle issues? When I was 11 I was in a car accident and it wasn’t until I was 27 and morbidly obese that I took up yoga which cured my kneck and gave me about ½-1 inch of height, I think by improving the spaces in my back and fixing my dowager’s hump. We had field rats in our house in the duct work and they are cheaky and fearless and ugly and carry diseases. They would scurry through the walls and look through the grates at us and through insulation on us. Our cat was useless. I want to get a hrm that has GPS tracking but I’m wondering if it won’t work where there are trees/without line of sight of the satellite. Also, I have Diana Schwarzbein’s the vegetarian cookbook. I haven’t read it yet.
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Nope, I haven't been in to see anyone yet. I am waiting for a referral from my medical-savvy sister.

I've been doing yoga off and on for about 20 years...it definitely helps smooth out the kinks. I actually think I may have tweaked my ankle further by doing warrior III pose.

I was wondering about the GPS on HRM too - trees/canyons are my reality - so I may buy the polar hrm, or ask for my bday.

I'm taking a day off too. I took a long hot bath, sat in the garden, and have thought about all the amazing and wonderful things that I like. For example this morning I saw a hummingbird - resting quiety - no wings beating - on the trellis. Super cute little guy.
 
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