1/5 Thursday....still not Friday! :)

aemerryman · Jan 5, 2012

Morning! Just starting a thread. BRB.

aemerryman · Jan 5, 2012

Morning! 
 
Today is workout #3 for GCHM...a short, hilly run. Nothing to get excited about (only 2 miles), but it will be a new challenge to run hilly. Not sure when I'll do it...have to drive down to Charleston this morning for two short dr's appointments (getting cholesterol results back...we'll see what 6 mos. of statins have done). 
 
((((30's)))) I read yesterday's thread...this group just needed a big hug this morning. 
 
Better go get ready. I'll check back in this afternoon!

amichel · Jan 5, 2012

Morning. I was up late with work, so opted to sleep a bit longer this morning. It's a rest day per the running schedule, but I will either go to spin class tonight or do 30 day shred at home later tonight. Tomorrow I will do the opposite, and Saturday is my "long run" of 3 miles. That's a sign of how far I've come. There was a time that 3 miles did sound like a long run!

NCRG71 · Jan 5, 2012

(((((Missy))))) You are one badass mofo!!
 
(((((Brandy and mom)))))
 
Ann - it's so fun hearing you be this excited about your training plan! Thanks for letting me live vicariously through you!
 
Moe - which Proform are you looking at? I so wanted the Performance 1450 for Christmas, but with just having done the kitchen, I couldn't convince DH to pull the trigger.
 
Today is my Friday so I'm wearing jeans. <img alt="headbang.gif" id="user_yui_3_4_1_7_1325769429060_151" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/headbang.gif" style="width:26px;height:28px;"> DS has a hockey tournament this weekend near my family, so we get to chill with my sisters again. They're so fun.
 
Food choices - I have a Fast Food app for my iPhone which really helps me make informed choices when we eat out. It's been really eye opening. I don't always make the best choice (sometimes a girl just wants her fries!) but at least it's an educated one.

NCRG71 · Jan 5, 2012

You deserve a shout out for all the hard work you've been doing lately. Awesome job!!! 

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Runninlaw · Jan 5, 2012

Morning ladies.
 
I totally agree with Shannon that Ann's excitement is contagious and Amichel is rocking getting going again.
 
I had a very pleasant run this morning. 50 minutes. It was pitch black and I almost wiped out once, but the temps weren't bad and it was pretty relaxing. It was super hard to get out of bed this morning though - the chilly temps can do that. Last night I took down all of our Christmas decorations. It was nice to clean up, but the house definitely feels a little less warm.

Oh well, onward into the new year!
 
QOD: What are your primary goals for 2012?

amichel · Jan 5, 2012

Almost forgot to give the chili's update. I ordered the Margarita chicken (550 calories, 13 grams of fat, 8 grams of fiber) and added the jalapenos someone else took off of an appetizer. I had about 6 chips with salsa, 1 chip with guacamole, and two cheese fries. And water to drink. I made sure to drink two more glasses of water before I went to bed and the scale was down a smidge this morning. I tend to jump up at least 2 pounds after a salty meal, so I was very excited about this. 
 
Have I shared my crazy goals for January? 
 
1200 net calories/day 80% of the days (that equals 6 "cheat" days) 
go to the gym 20 days in January, so I can get my name on the list of "super members" 
follow a running plan from SmartCoach on Runner's World 
Work in 30 day shred on the off days. 
So far, I'm on track! I may very well be using half of my cheat days this weekend though

Brandy · Jan 5, 2012

morning all
 
I got in 8.5 last night. It felt pretty good but my quads were a bit sore from the time trial in the dome on Tuesday.
 
Probably 4 miles tonight and hopefully shred.
 
2012 goals
 
I would like to PR in the HM and the Marathon
I would like to learn how to knit
I would like to refresh my german
I would like to spend some better quality time with our old pets
crosstraining
 
oh...and I really want washboard abs

gatorbob · Jan 5, 2012

Good morning, guys. Yeah, hugs to the 30s all around...
 
I've been busy and skipping workouts or cutting them short. Well, I guess I am tapering. In a big way. But hopefully I'll have time for a decent run tonight. 
 
QOD: I guess my only primary goal for 2012 is to knock off more states. I only got 3 states in 2011, so I'd like to get 4-5 this year. (I need 30 states in 9.5 years to get all 50 by the time I'm 50, so 3 per year won't quite cut it). I've got AZ next week, then maybe WI (Lake Geneva) in May and WA (Seattle) in June. I haven't thought any beyond that, but I'm sure I could stick one or two more in the second half of the year. 
 
Oh, I'd like to do the New Haven 20k for the 9th straight year. I guess that's a primary goal. Anything else (such as PRs) is secondary...

Beaker · Jan 5, 2012

Morning all!!! It's chilly willy here today!!! And we got a bit of snow so Aiden was freaking out this morning, it was too cute!
 
Got another 2 miler in last night. My hips felt a little wonky so I am thinking of just doing 1 mile tonight and then some yoga or pilates to work things out.
 
Amichel woot woot lady!!
 
Missy I am so glad you shared that with us, I hope it helped you as well! I have heard a lot of similar stories from other moms and while I didn't suffer from PPD I found their stories so helpful to me, their strength and courage helped me cope with my own post partum issues. And especially in your profession, you are going to be such an amazing life line to so many in ways you weren't before you had AK! Oh and PS my BIL thought your Christmas card was an ad for the card company, I told him nope, it was just my friend's beautiful family

Big hugs out to all the 30's that need them and their families!!!!! 
 
QOD: Primary goal is to get back into a regular fitness routine. I need to make it a priority again. Then to lose some weight, I still have a bit of baby weight hanging around and now that Colin is officially 1, I have to claim it as my own

Then run Broad Street (10 miler) in May, a tri relay in July, find a half that sounds fun and fits in. Super duper stretch goal...I have a few friends looking to do their first full in the fall. It is on my mind but I am not committing. I want to get through a few longer races healthy and happy before I even really think about that!

bard73 · Jan 5, 2012

Good morning!
 
This thread is very appropriately titled. It has felt like it should be Friday all week, and I sure wish it was. <img alt="smile.gif" id="user_yui_3_4_1_7_1325772925819_161" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"> I think it is because I am a bit envious that Moonie was still sleeping every morning when I left for work, but he has kept busy all week himself so he certainly is putting these days off to good use.
 
Goals for 2012:
 
<ul><li>get back to running for real. I would like to run the Crim again in August and then perhaps a half marathon in the fall. I miss the big races but I need time to build back up to them.</li>
<li>not get too stressed by work. Work stress has never been a big issue at this job but it likely will be this year. I am thinking of taking yoga. I have done it a few times and liked the mental relaxation as well as the physical benefits.</li>
<li>eat healthier. Pack lunches, eat breakfast at home, etc</li>
<li>pay down debt. </li>
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I am not going to put down losing weight, although I would like to. I figure if I can manage the top 3, then losing weight will be the natural result. <img alt="cool.gif" id="user_yui_3_4_1_7_1325772925819_303" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/cool.gif"> I will never be a skinnie minnie but I would like to get back to about where I was when we met for Philly, which is about 25-30# lighter than I am now.

runningINnyc · Jan 5, 2012

Morning all! I met up with a couple friends for some dark miles on the bridle path, got about 8.15 mi in total; it was warmer today at 28* but still provided a most excellent wake-up.
 
I share in everyone's renewed enthusiasm... keep up the great work and remember, one day at a time.
 
QOD - I want to make 2012 about living. Since dad's diagnosis last summer I've been living in fear, around my family a lot - which is great but afraid to do anything that might be outside that. I want to make this year about getting my parents out, in whatever capacity necessary, and experiencing more of life. J especially, desperately needs a break from the stresses of work and so I'd like to explore an area of the country we have not previously seen. Also, personally, I'd like to commit to 2-3 races this year and run them very, very well; still working on exactly what those races will be.

Brandy · Jan 5, 2012

Minnesota? 

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QOD - I'd like to explore an area of the county we have not previously seen. Also, personally, I'd like to commit to 2-3 races this year and run them very, very well; still working on exactly what those races will be.
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solarpowered · Jan 5, 2012

I would like to suggest, given all you and J and your family has been dealing with, that you explore beyond your county. The whole of the USA has a lot to offer <img alt="biggrin.gif" id="user_yui_3_4_1_7_1325776788922_151" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;"> 

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runningINnyc · Jan 5, 2012

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Actually, that's quite likely. Working on getting to the Mayo Clinic 

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solarpowered · Jan 5, 2012

Hello, all --
Haven't had much time to check in lately. Good, healing, healthy vibes out to the moms and pops of the group who are battling, and to the children and friends who are, too.

You guys have put some super pics up recently, too. Nice!
 
I've been running, but I've also been trying to figure out what to race/do this year. This time of year I struggle with caring about my triathlon training (it doesn't exist) while knowing I'll never improve if I don't do it year 'round. Whatev -- the running, this time of year, is what I prefer -- so that's what I do. 
My sister and I already have our registration in the NYCM this year, so that's a given. Before that, I'd LIKE to run a marathon to get the time I know I can do, but I'm having a hard time deciding where to do that. With my kitchen/house remodeling, I don't have as much traveling spending money right now... I've toyed with the idea of doing NJ again, but that brings back such rough memories. Maybe it's time to squash those. (CoachT - has enough time passed? <img alt="smile.gif" id="user_yui_3_4_1_7_1325776788922_280" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;">)

Ailarie · Jan 5, 2012

Morning, everyone.
 
Fly-by here. It's day 2 of tree-removal services as mi casa. Big Bertha (the biggest pine of them all) just came down, as evidence by the THUD that I heard, as the whole house shook momentarily. 
 
Got 5.1 in town this morning with temps starting around 36. Good grief, I'm so out of shape. Augh. Of course, last night's dinner of kettle cooked potato chips didn't help matters, I'm sure.
 
Moe - I have a Sole F80. lublublub it. Think the Parkers have one too. (Sorry if that was already answered!)
 
Missybabe - ever see the movie Cool Runnings? I think you're a "bad ass muddah who don't take no crap offa nobody!"

Amichel - you HAVE come a long way, baby!
 
(((((((((((((( 30's, family & friends )))))))))))))))))))))))
 
Qod: Nothing really special. I'd like to jettison some tonnage, but that should be doable now that my busy season at work has passed and I am getting back into the swing of things. Otherwise, I"m going to knock off at least one state this year from my map!

runningINnyc · Jan 5, 2012

Two items having me smile extra big today:
 
WOOT's shirt made for Beaker!!! (I've already made her aware)
 
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A snippet from the entrant list for Root's Fools Run 25K/50K
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Auntie Moe · Jan 5, 2012

morning peeps.
 
Had what felt like the start of a migraine last night, so I only walked Penny, and skipped tap (which I hate to do, but I couldn't imagine all that hopping was going to help my head or my stomach.) Of course, by 7:15, my head felt better, but by then I was in jammies and in for the night. I practiced guitar for a while; I'm very pleased that now when I pick it up, I ended up practicing for a half hour or more without me even looking at the time. 
 
I did get my confirmation yesterday: I was accepted into Ladies' Rock Camp Session 2, in May, and I will be playing guitar. I'd put drums as my first choice, but given I have NO experience with drums it makes sense they assigned me guitar. Should be awesome! 
 
Tonight is the reception for a gallery exhibit in which I have a photo. This is the first time I've had a photo of my own in an exhibit...sort of scary. I'm hoping a couple of my friends will come because otherwise I'm going alone.
 
QOD: Running: "just one mile." That's it. That's my theme for the year. Get out the door as much as possible, even if it's just one mile. So far, I've been 3 times this week. Planning to go at least two more times. No races planned, no training. Just moving. 
Activities: Learn more guitar. Go to tap more regularly.
Personal: see old friends more and make time for them. Travel just because and to places that make me happy. Spend (some of) the money I have from my mom on things that usually seem too $ to do right now.

coacht · Jan 5, 2012

Good morning all -
 
So, two of my New Year's resolutions were (1) a return to running and (2) posting here more often. So far, I've been pretty good about the former and, well, completely lacking in the latter. Hopefully today will be the start of a new trend with respect to the posting issue.
 
I read through the last few days' posts and it looks like a lot of people are going through some rough patches - both personally and running-wise. Here's to hopiong that they all come to a quick and happy resolution.
 
At this point I've been able to run every day in 2012. Now, these runs aren't particularly long or fast but I think that I need to baby my bad ankle a bit before getting into any heavy duty training. In fact, the ankle has been (knock on wood) pain-free so far and it's hard to describe how good that feels when you haven't been able to run without pain for what seems like forever (just about two years - running the NYC marathon in 2009 without training for it wasn't exactly the smartest thing that I've ever done - I spent several months recovering from that day). 
 
On the down-side, one thing that was immediately clear on my first run is that recovering my old form isn't going to be the easiest thing - I'm pretty much back to square one from a cardiovascular/fitness perspective. Oh well, it was fun being a newbie the first time around and now I'll get to experience that again - I'm definitely exhausted at the end of every day, but it's that good kind of exhausted. I figure, if everything goes well, that I'll be in 5k shape by late spring/early summer and then in half marathon shape by the fall (and definitely in, ahem, 20k shape by Labor day....).
 
Lora - I'm all for you running NJ again this year. As for me - there's no way I could do it in 2012.
 
Anyway, I'm rambling, so I'll end this post here.
 
QOD: Pretty much summed up above. I'd like to get back into racing shape - so that's a lot of things rolled up into one. I'm torn as to where I should be racing - sometimes I think I'd like to revisit the races that I've done in the past to give them another shot (especially those courses that kicked my arse) and at other times I think I might like to try some new courses. I'll probably stay fairly local this year, but I'm always willing to listen if there's a big meet-up.
 
Good runs to all.
 
Coach

1/5 Thursday....still not Friday! :)

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