Hey Cheetah Babes!
Update on Kimo: she has diabetes as well as cushing’s disease. She went into diabetic shock, which is why she was acting like she was (and still is, actually). Her liver is about 8 times normal size (it’s HUGE – I’ve seen the XRAYS). She has to go back to the vet today, but I don’t know. The vet said we should be seeing improvement, and I don’t. The poor thing wet herself last night – she has never done that in her life. We had plans to have dinner with sorta relatives (my sister’s, brother-in-law and his wife) in San Francisco, but we need to stay here for Kimo. Today’s plan is a 5 mile run (I have a hair cut at noon, and we have to take Kimo back to the vet at 9, so no trail run, which is okay). It’s supposed to be hot today.
Carole – Kimo has had the glucosamine liquid which helped her continue to hike for a while, but right now, her trouble is that her liver is so huge that it’s pressing on nerves in her back making it tough to walk. So sad. You can get a room with me if you decide to go to Chicago! I’ll book a room when I get my BIG paycheck this month
. (although, most of that will go to Kimo’s care, which is fine).
Beth – WELCOME to Cheetahville! I know you’ve gotten a lot of good advice but a lot of runners I know run 3 or 4 days a week. I think it really depends on your goals. Some of the training schedules for marathons only have you running 3 days a week. Whatever works! Good to hear you’re doing it right this time – although bad shoe and too fast at the get go are very common.
Shelly – I know it’s hard when a beloved pet starts ailing. I feel bad for her, she just looks so miserable, but her eyes are brighter today, which is good. You are simply incredible! I listen to your workouts and I pale!
Sounds like fun, yesterday!
Lorie – Thanks for offer! I really appreciate it! Great to hear about the run and little pain! So what did you end up doing? Did you enjoy your Spring Break? My DD15 gets hers this week.
Dallas – Oh so sorry the soccer meeting went horribly!! That’s not good. Hope DH cheers up soon. The Garmin’s – there is a 305, but that one mainly has a stronger GPS signal – so it’s better under heavy tree coverage, etc. The 301 is the one most of the Cheetahs have – it’s great. Don’t second guess yourself on this one – that is just a really good price. I’d spring for one at the price. By the way, Christine doesn’t need to be worked on – she’s not running.
I have a hard enough time with 13.1 – I can distance cycle, but long distance running is not in my make up. But I appreciate those who can!
Thomasina – I’ll go Chicago and be the cheering section for both you and Cathy, but I’m not running a marathon! I have no desire to.
But having run a couple half marathons, I can somewhat understand the training involved for a full, so I will be sure to provide plenty of admiration and awe for all of the runners! Sorry about your friend, again. Prayers to his family.
Cathy – Jimmy is a clueless lunkhead sometimes. I always say he’s such a boy, and he is showing his true self here. He knows something is wrong, but he seems bewildered that Kimo is not getting up. About Chicago – I will be there, but I have no desire to run a marathon. But I’ll hang out with your mom and we’ll cheer you on! I do have a side motive here (small one), another friend of mine lives in Chicago and will come join me to watch the marathon. She’s VERY overweight, and I’m hoping this will motivate her to start moving a bit. It’s hard not to get caught up in the excitement. I KNOW I’ll wish I were running, too. Hope you get to go with your pals tonight or something! You deserve a celebration! Have fun with Firepower and TWO bells this time! That movie sounds great – enjoy it! Nova has a special too, about taking 13 ordinary people and training them for a marathon. You should look that one up, too.
Jackie – How’s the packing coming? When do you think you’ll move in to the new house? I’ll bet you’re excited! Kimo is still not herself, but I’ve got my fingers crossed.
Wendi – Great workout! Enjoy it!
Sunny – Enjoy your kb/kb workout.
I’m enjoying ETK. It’s very systematic, and starts off assuming a low physical fitness level, so I’m doing the workbook, then adding when I went. I think you deserve the title just as much as me! So, you can keep it, but thanks for the offer – very sweet of you!
Hope everyone is doing well! Enjoy your weekend! I'm so glad I traded the Yukon Denali for my Mini after hearing the gas prices now. OUCH!