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Cathlete
Good morning & happy Friday, cheetahs! Since I’m usually one of the last to post, I thought I’d get in here early. 
I set my alarm for the wee hours to possibly knock out my run BEFORE work today, but since I ran at 8 pm last night, I feel like holding off until the afternoon. Plan is to follow it with GS BSB.
Laura—Sounds like you had a good run, not much slower than your usual pace. Re: the drainage…I wonder if the infection moved into your ears? And maybe that’s why you’re still struggling with it. I think it might warrant a(nother?) trip to the doc. I agree--I like getting my workouts done in the AM, too. Usually doesn’t happen now that I’m a teacher. Which reminds me. Someone asked about our jobs. I teach middle school language arts.
Wendy—I agree that it’s OK to slow down when you need to. As others have said, you gotta be smart when increasing time or distance otherwise it can lead to injury. Sounds like you're making great progress! I report my distance here in check-in but I'm actually not as concerned about miles as I am about time. In others words, I'm just focused on increasing my time by about 10% every 1-2 weeks.
Gayle—I’m sorry to hear about your late DH. It must be such an emotional time for you. But you sound like a very strong person with a positive perspective.
Jess—it sounds like your days are chock full and you’re very active with your girls & Mikey. That’s wonderful (except when he’s jumping in neighbor’s pools). Was wondering if you have a preference: Kickmax or KPC?
Carole—you have me intrigued about PLB. I’ve only done PUB. Will do lower body tomorrow and check that one out. I loved the pics of your animals, especially the one of Bosco wearing the hat. His expression made me laugh.
Karen—sounds like you had an intense run! I might have to try that sometime.
ShellyC—I went to LBI a few summers as a kid. Great town. Now I mostly stick to the OC or Sea Isle beaches. I’ve only done one race on the beach and expected it to be tough, but we ran by the water, so it was actually nice and not a death wish. Hope you enjoyed the kayak and BBQ. Love the man against horse race. Hysterical!
Mattea—re: Imax2…thank you for the tip about trying a few intervals after my real workout. (I posted last night, and for some reason, thought that came from Thomasina. Oops!) Anywho, I love that idea. Yes, I do like that Cathe is making me stronger, BUT I just didn’t feel like I got in a good workout that day.
Marcia & Karen—way to go on your new resolve! Marcia, if you want another weight loss buddy, let me know!
Barb—lol about the rat (with bad hair) on the spinning wheel. I know what you mean about the end-of-the-year events. I teach 8th graders, so since our kids are moving on to HS, there’s a ton of activities. And I don’t remember it being this way when I was in junior high.
Christine—NOW I’m laughing about you scaring off the mountain lions. Too funny.
Barbara—take care of yourself & come back when you are feeling well again.
Hi to everyone else - hope you have a great Friday & workout!!
-cathy
PS...Anyone else pumped for the World Cup here??
I set my alarm for the wee hours to possibly knock out my run BEFORE work today, but since I ran at 8 pm last night, I feel like holding off until the afternoon. Plan is to follow it with GS BSB.
Laura—Sounds like you had a good run, not much slower than your usual pace. Re: the drainage…I wonder if the infection moved into your ears? And maybe that’s why you’re still struggling with it. I think it might warrant a(nother?) trip to the doc. I agree--I like getting my workouts done in the AM, too. Usually doesn’t happen now that I’m a teacher. Which reminds me. Someone asked about our jobs. I teach middle school language arts.
Wendy—I agree that it’s OK to slow down when you need to. As others have said, you gotta be smart when increasing time or distance otherwise it can lead to injury. Sounds like you're making great progress! I report my distance here in check-in but I'm actually not as concerned about miles as I am about time. In others words, I'm just focused on increasing my time by about 10% every 1-2 weeks.
Gayle—I’m sorry to hear about your late DH. It must be such an emotional time for you. But you sound like a very strong person with a positive perspective.
Jess—it sounds like your days are chock full and you’re very active with your girls & Mikey. That’s wonderful (except when he’s jumping in neighbor’s pools). Was wondering if you have a preference: Kickmax or KPC?
Carole—you have me intrigued about PLB. I’ve only done PUB. Will do lower body tomorrow and check that one out. I loved the pics of your animals, especially the one of Bosco wearing the hat. His expression made me laugh.
Karen—sounds like you had an intense run! I might have to try that sometime.
ShellyC—I went to LBI a few summers as a kid. Great town. Now I mostly stick to the OC or Sea Isle beaches. I’ve only done one race on the beach and expected it to be tough, but we ran by the water, so it was actually nice and not a death wish. Hope you enjoyed the kayak and BBQ. Love the man against horse race. Hysterical!
Mattea—re: Imax2…thank you for the tip about trying a few intervals after my real workout. (I posted last night, and for some reason, thought that came from Thomasina. Oops!) Anywho, I love that idea. Yes, I do like that Cathe is making me stronger, BUT I just didn’t feel like I got in a good workout that day.
Marcia & Karen—way to go on your new resolve! Marcia, if you want another weight loss buddy, let me know!
Barb—lol about the rat (with bad hair) on the spinning wheel. I know what you mean about the end-of-the-year events. I teach 8th graders, so since our kids are moving on to HS, there’s a ton of activities. And I don’t remember it being this way when I was in junior high.
Christine—NOW I’m laughing about you scaring off the mountain lions. Too funny.
Barbara—take care of yourself & come back when you are feeling well again.
Hi to everyone else - hope you have a great Friday & workout!!
-cathy
PS...Anyone else pumped for the World Cup here??
