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Good morning everybody.</span></span>
Good morning everybody.</span></span>
Wednesday 10/3 (Hump Day)
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Thanks Nettie! And if I wanted to add a 4th day in a couple weeks...what would you suggest? Maybe a little 1-2 really really slow and easy? I'm committed to getting committed (?) next week, but I need to get through this weekend first. And get lots of sleep.
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Well, I'd have to think that there aren't too many 39yo women getting kicked outta tap class so I'm probably safe. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile"><br><br>
Somehow all these virtual hugs seem to be translating into real hugs lately. I wasn't much of a hugger until the last year or so...now everyone gets a hug whether they like it or not! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/hello2.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="hello1">
Somehow all these virtual hugs seem to be translating into real hugs lately. I wasn't much of a hugger until the last year or so...now everyone gets a hug whether they like it or not! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/hello2.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="hello1">
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Basically <b>boB</b>, your screwed <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy"><br><br>
Kidding aside, you adjust. You are already running, and running is one of the best things you can do to keep on an even keel, plus it is flexible. I played in two softball leagues when DD was born. The next year I was in none - not getting home til 9 PM or later 2x/wk, plus Sundays just was not happening (see QODY). You yourself have said that instincts have help build the world's population to several billion, so follow your instincts.<br><br>
One word of advice - if people want to visit you and Maggie after the baby arrives, encourage them to come to the hospital. In the hospital you have people waiting on you hand and foot, taking care of the baby at night so you can sleep, etc. Once you are home, visitors can just add to the stress. Think of the super-critical aunt that just wants to stop by and see the baby and have a cup of coffee. After you and Maggie have not slept for 3 nights, and the house smells of spit-up, etc.<br><br>
(((((<b>Joe</b>)))))<br><br>
Last Thanksgiving, someone put together a list of 30 Somethings Things to be thankful for. If <b>katholeenie's</b> smile is not on that list, it should be.<br><br>
Weights + 2.5 miles this AM.
Kidding aside, you adjust. You are already running, and running is one of the best things you can do to keep on an even keel, plus it is flexible. I played in two softball leagues when DD was born. The next year I was in none - not getting home til 9 PM or later 2x/wk, plus Sundays just was not happening (see QODY). You yourself have said that instincts have help build the world's population to several billion, so follow your instincts.<br><br>
One word of advice - if people want to visit you and Maggie after the baby arrives, encourage them to come to the hospital. In the hospital you have people waiting on you hand and foot, taking care of the baby at night so you can sleep, etc. Once you are home, visitors can just add to the stress. Think of the super-critical aunt that just wants to stop by and see the baby and have a cup of coffee. After you and Maggie have not slept for 3 nights, and the house smells of spit-up, etc.<br><br>
(((((<b>Joe</b>)))))<br><br>
Last Thanksgiving, someone put together a list of 30 Somethings Things to be thankful for. If <b>katholeenie's</b> smile is not on that list, it should be.<br><br>
Weights + 2.5 miles this AM.
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<b>{{BoB}}</b> Feel Better p.s. you will be exhausted but you won't notice at first because you will be in love with the new addition<br><br><b>{{{Voo}}}</b><br><br><b>Roo-</b> from yesterday, no, we haven't gotten a new pup. We had thought of it awhile ago but I decided to wait. Bella is doing really well as an only dog and if I got a new one I'd need it to be as mellow as Tiny was to balance out Bella's hyperness. Oh, and I got kicked out of Ballet when I was 5 cause I was hanging on the bars instead of participating (must be a redhead thing <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy">- well strawberry blonde in my case - there was more red when I was little then now...I'm fading <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/sad.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Sad">).<br><br>
Hey <b>KJ</b>!!!<br><br>
Hey <b>Ms. Maureen</b>, you don't suck, you rock!<br><br>
Hey <b>Scratch, Sarah, Cactus, Colleen, Tonya, KrisE, Nettie, Jill</b>!<br><br>
Very foggy and misty here this morning. Might have a rainy run at lunch but I like that. Don't know how many miles I'm going to do, just going to go out and do it.<br><br>
I have to catch up on the thread from yesterday and then I'll be back.<br><br>
P.S. - damn LA Ink is making me stay up really late! Need to Tivo it, I'm always channel surfing and come upon it then I can't turn it up and next thing I know its midnight!
Hey <b>KJ</b>!!!<br><br>
Hey <b>Ms. Maureen</b>, you don't suck, you rock!<br><br>
Hey <b>Scratch, Sarah, Cactus, Colleen, Tonya, KrisE, Nettie, Jill</b>!<br><br>
Very foggy and misty here this morning. Might have a rainy run at lunch but I like that. Don't know how many miles I'm going to do, just going to go out and do it.<br><br>
I have to catch up on the thread from yesterday and then I'll be back.<br><br>
P.S. - damn LA Ink is making me stay up really late! Need to Tivo it, I'm always channel surfing and come upon it then I can't turn it up and next thing I know its midnight!
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Good morning!<br><br>
Doing horrible with regards to hydration these days, so today I started my morning with a bowl of Cheerios (and milk) and 30ish oz of water to drink. I also have a big bottle of water sitting right here on my desk for later. Having my coffee now though. Gotta have my coffee.<br><br><b>Moe-</b> I like Nettie's suggestion. My training is definitely not where it needs to be either. I'm getting in my long runs, but not much more. I know I'll do ok in the race but frankly I doubt I'll PR this time.<br><br>
Gotta go get a student.
Doing horrible with regards to hydration these days, so today I started my morning with a bowl of Cheerios (and milk) and 30ish oz of water to drink. I also have a big bottle of water sitting right here on my desk for later. Having my coffee now though. Gotta have my coffee.<br><br><b>Moe-</b> I like Nettie's suggestion. My training is definitely not where it needs to be either. I'm getting in my long runs, but not much more. I know I'll do ok in the race but frankly I doubt I'll PR this time.<br><br>
Gotta go get a student.
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Mornin' gang!<br><br><b>Bob</b> you'll just get used to it and not even realize it! I was so tired in the beginning but it was all about getting into a routine. Now things are going really well. Baby sleeps from about 9:30 to 8 in the morning. Now if I can just get DH home at a decent time so I can get out and have some runs, I'll be doing much better!<br><br>
It was nice to see you guys pop in yesterday <b>KJ and Kriddie</b>!<br><br>
Love the pics <b>Scratch and Katholeenie</b>!<br><br><b>Voo</b> I'm really sorry for your loss. It's good you got to see him last week. One of my best friends passed away from cancer when she was only 24. I'm so glad we got to spend time together when she was at the hospital. She went into a coma one day and we knew the end was close. Then she woke up, said she was thirsty and needed a drink of juice, and told us that she was sorry she couldn't stay. Always thinking about other people, she was. She passed away shortly after. There's a line from a Moist song that I always think of when something like this happens. "Counting on cancer to teach us to live." As horrible as something like this is, it does remind us to live our lives to the fullest and make the best of things while we're here. I was feeling kinda blah yesterday and even considered cancelling my trip to Philly. Then this morning I read your post and thought to myself, "I'm going! I'm not passing up this opportunity!" Why else are we here if not to be here for each other?
It was nice to see you guys pop in yesterday <b>KJ and Kriddie</b>!<br><br>
Love the pics <b>Scratch and Katholeenie</b>!<br><br><b>Voo</b> I'm really sorry for your loss. It's good you got to see him last week. One of my best friends passed away from cancer when she was only 24. I'm so glad we got to spend time together when she was at the hospital. She went into a coma one day and we knew the end was close. Then she woke up, said she was thirsty and needed a drink of juice, and told us that she was sorry she couldn't stay. Always thinking about other people, she was. She passed away shortly after. There's a line from a Moist song that I always think of when something like this happens. "Counting on cancer to teach us to live." As horrible as something like this is, it does remind us to live our lives to the fullest and make the best of things while we're here. I was feeling kinda blah yesterday and even considered cancelling my trip to Philly. Then this morning I read your post and thought to myself, "I'm going! I'm not passing up this opportunity!" Why else are we here if not to be here for each other?
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We're having Red Sox day here at work on Friday. Just in our Center, but still...something fun. Although so far all they've said is wear your shirts and hats. I'm planning on bringing in crackerjack, sports bars and maybe, just maybe, Fenway franks!
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Goood gravy you folks are active this morning! It's 8:10 am and we are on page 2 already. You all must be more awake than I am lol.<br><br>
Not much going on here. My <b>Heroes</b> marathon continued last night. I got in 3 epsidoes I think. I am 1 episode away from finishing dvd 3 of 7 and I will watch it on my lunch hour. I am on pace to get the dvds back before Saturday lol. I might watch disc 4 tomorrow and disc 5 Friday. Although tonight I have to catch <b>Bionic Woman</b>. I enjoyed it last week.
Not much going on here. My <b>Heroes</b> marathon continued last night. I got in 3 epsidoes I think. I am 1 episode away from finishing dvd 3 of 7 and I will watch it on my lunch hour. I am on pace to get the dvds back before Saturday lol. I might watch disc 4 tomorrow and disc 5 Friday. Although tonight I have to catch <b>Bionic Woman</b>. I enjoyed it last week.
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morning everyone.<br><br>
My recovery 6 this morning SUCKED so bad. I was so slow and this time I couldn't blame it on the dog (who by the way made it to 4.5....yippee pups!). blah. At least I got a good night sleep last night. I was so tired when I got home after my 14 that I just wanted to collapse. DH was like "yeah, they sucked". Now, I could have sworn he said, "but you only have a few mid week long runs like that left". I was very excited about this because these kill me. So, I went and checked the book. Actually it is 10 mid week runs 13+ left, which it what he said actually. I guess I just heard what I wanted to hear. I have no idea how I am going to get 15 outta me in the work week.<br><br><b>Katholeenie</b>!!! - that hat is adorable and your smile is great. That pic of the race is awesome too. You rock!<br><br><b>Scatch</b> - holy carp man. that is all<br><br><b>Voo</b> - ((hug))<br><br><b>bob</b> - I am sure you will adjust - of course i have no basis for my theory since I got no experience with it.
My recovery 6 this morning SUCKED so bad. I was so slow and this time I couldn't blame it on the dog (who by the way made it to 4.5....yippee pups!). blah. At least I got a good night sleep last night. I was so tired when I got home after my 14 that I just wanted to collapse. DH was like "yeah, they sucked". Now, I could have sworn he said, "but you only have a few mid week long runs like that left". I was very excited about this because these kill me. So, I went and checked the book. Actually it is 10 mid week runs 13+ left, which it what he said actually. I guess I just heard what I wanted to hear. I have no idea how I am going to get 15 outta me in the work week.<br><br><b>Katholeenie</b>!!! - that hat is adorable and your smile is great. That pic of the race is awesome too. You rock!<br><br><b>Scatch</b> - holy carp man. that is all<br><br><b>Voo</b> - ((hug))<br><br><b>bob</b> - I am sure you will adjust - of course i have no basis for my theory since I got no experience with it.
I have been trying to post for like 90 minutes. UGH.<br><br>
not much running here as I am in ultra taper mode for Sunday. Just going to put in maybe 3-4 tonight. Gosh my legs sure feel good. Still looking at rain on Sunday. Starting to feel like that 4 miler in a steady rain I did in August was someone's way of telling me I better get used to running in those conditions!<br><br>
need to get back to work, be watching for a QOD if I can
not much running here as I am in ultra taper mode for Sunday. Just going to put in maybe 3-4 tonight. Gosh my legs sure feel good. Still looking at rain on Sunday. Starting to feel like that 4 miler in a steady rain I did in August was someone's way of telling me I better get used to running in those conditions!<br><br>
need to get back to work, be watching for a QOD if I can
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Good thoughts for <b>Voo</b> and his friend's loved ones. Cancer sucks.<br><br>
I'm still in a bit of a delirium from work and other...uh....things. It is (almost) all good. Running has been excellent. Short and sweet.<br><br>
Hash insanity starts next weekend. Gatorade, advil, bodyglide.....<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile"><br><br><b>Scratch -</b> Dude, could you bounce a quarter on your abs? I'm just asking.<br><br><b>BoB -</b> Nothing prepares you for the fatigue of a newborn. Nothing. It is like a bomb going off in your life. Enjoy every minute! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/surprised.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Surprised"> This is the reason that folks with kids are always trying to talk everyone else into it. Misery loves company! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy">
I'm still in a bit of a delirium from work and other...uh....things. It is (almost) all good. Running has been excellent. Short and sweet.<br><br>
Hash insanity starts next weekend. Gatorade, advil, bodyglide.....<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile"><br><br><b>Scratch -</b> Dude, could you bounce a quarter on your abs? I'm just asking.<br><br><b>BoB -</b> Nothing prepares you for the fatigue of a newborn. Nothing. It is like a bomb going off in your life. Enjoy every minute! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/surprised.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Surprised"> This is the reason that folks with kids are always trying to talk everyone else into it. Misery loves company! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy">
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<b><span style="font-size:large;">ATTENTION</span></b><br><b>The Smiths should never, ever, ever be remixed into club dance music. Ever. Thank you.</b><br><br>
Ahem.<br><br>
(((<b>Voodoo</b>))) That sucks bad. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sending big prayers your way.<br><br>
I had a good night last night. A solid run (5.85 in 49:17) and great stretch at the Y. Afterward, I went to the pet store. The guy behind me in the checkout line looked familiar, but I figured he was someone I'd seen at the Y over the years so I didn't say anything. When I was paying, he asked, "Are you Theia?" [only he used my real name] Turns out we went to college together! What I took from that encounter is that I have not aged in 20 years. Ahhh yeahhh!!!!<br><br>
The steroid cream is already doing its magic (thank goodness!), and Shaggy had a playdate with Brodie last night too! She looked like her old self. THANK GOODNESS!!!<br><br>
Unfortunately, I had <span style="text-decoration:underline;">two</span> asthma attacks in the middle of the night, so yet another poor night of sleep. Oh well.<br><br><b><span style="color:#FF0000;">Go Phillies!!!!!</span></b>
Ahem.<br><br>
(((<b>Voodoo</b>))) That sucks bad. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sending big prayers your way.<br><br>
I had a good night last night. A solid run (5.85 in 49:17) and great stretch at the Y. Afterward, I went to the pet store. The guy behind me in the checkout line looked familiar, but I figured he was someone I'd seen at the Y over the years so I didn't say anything. When I was paying, he asked, "Are you Theia?" [only he used my real name] Turns out we went to college together! What I took from that encounter is that I have not aged in 20 years. Ahhh yeahhh!!!!<br><br>
The steroid cream is already doing its magic (thank goodness!), and Shaggy had a playdate with Brodie last night too! She looked like her old self. THANK GOODNESS!!!<br><br>
Unfortunately, I had <span style="text-decoration:underline;">two</span> asthma attacks in the middle of the night, so yet another poor night of sleep. Oh well.<br><br><b><span style="color:#FF0000;">Go Phillies!!!!!</span></b>
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Morning Gang!<br><br><b>BigG, Jill, Brandy and Winter</b> - I love you girls!!!<br><br><b>Cactus</b> - never thought about meeting people BEFORE drinking. . . you might be on to something there. . .clever, clever you.<br><br><b>(((JoeT)))</b><br><br><b>Mandaroo</b> - I like learning from you.<br><br><b>Maureen</b> - Red Sex and bras already this morning - you, doll, are on a roll!! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy"><br><br>
The cold has officially set in and I am a juicy, juicy girl today. Yikes.<br><br>
I don't feel up to helping out Maureen's training question, sorry dear.
The cold has officially set in and I am a juicy, juicy girl today. Yikes.<br><br>
I don't feel up to helping out Maureen's training question, sorry dear.
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<span style="font-family:Arial;">Ugh, I'm tired. Got in 7 miles last night @MP and besides this annoying left hip, felt good. So that's 7 miles on the new shoes that will be making their racing debut in Chicago. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Wink"> I'll get an easy run in tonight with a handful of miles and then an hour of yoga.</span><br><br><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:small;"><b>Maureen</b> - Another thought for your training -- what about switching to the 8K? That way you can get stronger running a shorter distance, build up some raceday confidence and maybe take out your last 8K time from Philly. Just a thought. ??? <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Wink"></span></span><br><br><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:small;"><b>Duckie</b> - Tycho is a doll!!! How is he and the other ducklings doing?</span></span><br>
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Maureen, have you already registered for the HM? If not, would you consider switching to the 8K and really racing it? I think you could really kick ass in the 8K if you did some speedwork in the next 6 weeks, and your long run wouldn't need to be longer than 5-6 miles. Just a thought. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile">
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Morning, friends--<br><br>
Thought about getting up early to get back on a MWF running schedule, but going to bed after midnight meant I wasn't able to get up at 6:15. I really need 8 hours to function. Now, I'm procrastinating going into school (again). I also need to pick up my dry cleaning (from a month ago) because every time I went to get it, it was a High Holy Day and the place was closed. Since they are my interview suits, I really need to get them (though I don't have any interviews yet <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/sad.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Sad"> ).<br><br>
Might go to the gym tonight to work on arms. They won't look like <b>Scratch's</b> when I'm done, but I can make progress.<br><br>
All this talk about nutrition is making me think I need to call the nutritionist and set up an appointment. I have a feeling she'll tell me that double stuff oreos are not a good pre-run fuel. I've been feeling really crappy about my body recently, and I'm starting to lose a little control over my food choices, so I need to reassert my control, and FAST. Strangely, the more I run, the less I like my body, which is the exact opposite of what I would expect. I might also pop in on the weight loss thread, but I don't really want to because I weigh more than all the guys on this site and I don't want to be public about how gross I am.<br><br>
Ok, wow. I didn't expect all of that to come out this morning. I guess it needed to be set free.<br><br><b>boB</b>--You've identified reason #37 not to have kids. Actually, I really respect parents and all of the sacrifices they make for their kids; it's just not a calling I feel. I'm always amazed by how much energy my sister has after racing around after 3 kids (with one on the way). After an afternoon with them, I need a major nap. In fact, I always take a nap in the middle of every birthday party/holiday gathering <i>right in the middle of the living room</i>. Ah, well.<br><br>
Good running to all.
Thought about getting up early to get back on a MWF running schedule, but going to bed after midnight meant I wasn't able to get up at 6:15. I really need 8 hours to function. Now, I'm procrastinating going into school (again). I also need to pick up my dry cleaning (from a month ago) because every time I went to get it, it was a High Holy Day and the place was closed. Since they are my interview suits, I really need to get them (though I don't have any interviews yet <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/sad.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Sad"> ).<br><br>
Might go to the gym tonight to work on arms. They won't look like <b>Scratch's</b> when I'm done, but I can make progress.<br><br>
All this talk about nutrition is making me think I need to call the nutritionist and set up an appointment. I have a feeling she'll tell me that double stuff oreos are not a good pre-run fuel. I've been feeling really crappy about my body recently, and I'm starting to lose a little control over my food choices, so I need to reassert my control, and FAST. Strangely, the more I run, the less I like my body, which is the exact opposite of what I would expect. I might also pop in on the weight loss thread, but I don't really want to because I weigh more than all the guys on this site and I don't want to be public about how gross I am.<br><br>
Ok, wow. I didn't expect all of that to come out this morning. I guess it needed to be set free.<br><br><b>boB</b>--You've identified reason #37 not to have kids. Actually, I really respect parents and all of the sacrifices they make for their kids; it's just not a calling I feel. I'm always amazed by how much energy my sister has after racing around after 3 kids (with one on the way). After an afternoon with them, I need a major nap. In fact, I always take a nap in the middle of every birthday party/holiday gathering <i>right in the middle of the living room</i>. Ah, well.<br><br>
Good running to all.
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