Dingos Take on 2010 at a RUN - Page 67

[Plady]

Originally Posted by 1jooj

Wish swimsuits covered more body. Might have to see what's out there.

My good friend who is a SWIMMER in her 70's wears lycra tights, tech shirt and sports bra as her swim suit. Mainly for the added warmth but it certainly covers. You could call it the poor man's sharkskin suit right?

Originally Posted by poppywise

I feel like ALL I do is foam roll, ice and stretch and it won't get better! I mean, when I was taking a break, I rested it all back to health and now that I am just starting to work mileage back up my ITBand is all like and


Anyway, I just want to have ONE GOOD HALF! IS THAT SO WRONG?

-sigh-

Gotta run, got some dinner to cook

Oh Poppy, that's poopy. Have you focused in on leg stregnth stuff? Squats, lunges, those ITB hinge thingies that look easy but aren't? It's too soon for me to tell for sure but I really think all the time I spent just doing weight stuff is paying off because I haven't had any IT issues yet. Anyway, just a thought, probably old news for you.

So the rain stopped and the clouds started to break up and so we went out to get some tacos. We were headed for a streetside taco stand when dh remembered that this other place does pozole on Sundays. Thank goodness we went there! While we inside the rain started up again, this time not just pouring but hailing and lightning, thunder the whole works. The water was running up and over the sidewalks and it was still knee deep in places as we rode home in the taxi dh miraculously managed to find. Whoa.

I hope it's relatively dry tomorrow so I don't lose my running partner!

[cornflake girl]

Originally Posted by Geofizz

25F *is* warm, cornflake.

jo - every single day in January? As in EverySingleDay? You're my hero!

nemesis - you are absolutely doing great!

zub - I'm sorry that you didn't get to have a nice relaxing weekend.

plady - you sure got lucky with that storm! Bummer that you missed the streetside taco stand, though, I bet it's . Now I'm hungry for Mexican food.

poppy - you should have left that *&%$% IT Band at the spin-eoke the other night!

Thanks for the 411 about the cycling apparel. I figured they couldn't ALL be sponsored, but when you see enough jerseys with HAMMER GEL or GU plastered all over them it makes ya wonder. And yeah, they sure fit tight. Are they hard to get off and on?

rr: 12.33 miles. Felt really good and ready for my 1/2 next weekend. I tried to soak up as much of the sunny and almost warm weather as I could since we're supposed to get a bunch more rain this week.

[mommajb]

I am sore sore in big and little ways from yesterdays run. I should have done an ice bath but I forgot. I did lift but I don't think I gained any muscle from my effort. Once Helen is off at school I should have time for yoga before I my day of driving people to lessons and the like begins.

Day 1 with 2 in school and 3 at home. Maybe by Linus's birthday I'll have 4 in school leaving just the two of us to do our thing? Too good to be true...

[dewlady]

ok, I'm back..I was here a while ago, but I have a hard time keeping up with reading this thread!
you all are enthusiastic!!!
I have been taking a running break and strengthening my ankle that was giving me problems. I switched over to 1 1/2 hours of power yoga a day and got kinda into that these past months...but...DP and I are signing up for a 15K in July and so we started back at the YMCA this week running the track. (IT was 1 degree outside ) I made myself not keep track of mileage or pace but just run comfortably without stopping for 25 min. that was surprisingly super easy even though it has been a while . I have been nursing a sore knee from a fall back in October that really messed it up so I kept it braced and it was fine!!! phew.
I followed the jog up with a couple of good knee strengthening weigh machines. I'm gonna follow this plan for a few weeks to ease back into things...then as the whether gets nicer kick into full gear to get ready for the 15K! also, I live in Albany and the Friehoffer's 5K run for women is a annual tradition here I can't pass up!
does anyone else do this run? it's amazing...all women, olympic athletes to elderly women, so older girls...me and my dd (10) ran together last year

[Nickarolaberry]

Mommajb and Poppy!

I forget all the other personals I wanted to do.

Gentle 3 this morning with RP in the mist, followed by a quick round of "runner's yoga" from the Women's Running mag.

I ran 110 miles in January!

In other news...I got my girls jeans and pants from the thrift store last week, and they are so happy (they have only worn skirts for years). They just want to look 'normal.' So, although I won't buy short shorts or anything tight, I think it's fine. And they are so ... happy. Makes me wonder if I have been making them miserable for years.

As for myself, I finally got (thank you mom) a pair of jeans from the Gap. I don't know when I will get up the nerve to wear them out of the house, but they look good. Heh.

Tell me if I am wrong on this issue, Dingo wise ladies: ds' preschool (through our synagogue) is having an art auction tomorrow night, auctioning off items the kids have made (and some parents, etc.). It's supposedly obligatory to go. However, I emailed the director because there is no way, with our trying to catch up on past bills, that I can afford ticket to the auction ($18) plus babysitting (easily $40 for 3 kids for 4 hours) plus whatever the items cost (t-shirts with my kids' names on them, magnet, various doodads that were made with the intention the parents would buy the things made by their own kids -- likely at least $30-$50).

I understand this is the main fundraiser for the school and they don't operate with a large margin at all, but I can't swing this. I asked if they would just put aside the things with my kids' names and I would buy them paying out over time. Now the director wants to 'speak with me.' I hate these kinds of conversations. We're not paying tuition there; the state is (universal pre-K). I really would love to avoid having this 'conversation' (because I am a chickensh*t in direct confrontation with another human -- I do much better in writing ). Am I out of line here? I kind of resent the obligatory nature of this (i.e. the kids make stuff that no one else but their parents would want and the parents have to shell out $$ to get it).

I wish I had money to donate, I really do. It's a great little preschool. But I don't.

[my parents are leaving today...my mom just 'suggested' that I find out prices on cleaning services and maybe she would kick in. I guess my cleaning isn't as good as I thought it was. ]

[grnmtnmama]

morning, posting quick before i head off to work. I tried really hard to take it easy this weekend, and the good news is that I don't feel like the walking dead anymore. But I'm still not in good form. I did my workout yesterday and could hardly get my heart rate to respond to hard efforts. I was probably 10 bpm lower than I would be normally which says that i need to rest, rest, rest.

CFG - a lot of cyclists also wear 'kits' from their cycling clubs or groups. Often these have lots of logos on them and words and so forth. They're quite stretchy, so getting them on and off isn't really a problem. I'm in the middle of designing and producing our new team kits as this year we're really sponsoring a team and have a couple of good racers that will be wearing our colors.

[1jooj]

I just dumped coffee on my laptop.

Looks like today is still a day off work , so here's hoping the kids can make it to school today. Ds has an annoying cough, but it's a postnasal thing (it ALWAYS is with him)...and it remains to be seen what dd is up to, as she is still in bed. Gar.

So, mandy, when you need to back off, your heart kind of...backs off on its own to send the message? This is something I don't know about, and while I know I have not been exactly doing major @$$-kicking workouts, I wonder, with daily workouts, when I might hit a wall and need to take a day off. (Of course I don't want to just now, as I feel like I am hitting a stride with the weight loss.)

Nick, maybe he wants to say helpful things to you. Go in and speak to him. With your head held high.

[Mel38]

Originally Posted by 1jooj

I just dumped coffee on my laptop.

to your laptop that it survives.

Mandy: rest up and get healthy!

Zub: that run sounds terrible!! I got cold just reading your RR!

Nick: sounds *exactly* like the fundraisers that our old Montessori school used to have. I actually went to help so that I didn't have to buy a ticket, left DH home to wrangle the kids into bed and just bought the one picture that my dd made If I had to shell out for a babysitter, I'd probably call in sick.

3 mile tempo run, but not so much tempo since the bike path was pretty slushy and icy. I kind of felt like I was running in place at times! Cold, but tolerable - no wind.

[JayGee]

mommajb ~ I'm looking forward to hearing about Helen's first day .

And another for poppy and that %$#@%# ITBand . I feel your pain. Injury sucks.

Nick ~ I agree with Jo. Don't assume that he's going to be critical about your inability to afford the auction. Maybe he's looking for a way to help you out and feels more comfortable discussing in person. And on the jeans for yourself and the girls! Oddly, both my DDs will ONLY wear dresses, even though they have jeans in their drawers.

Mandy ~ glad you're listening to your body and taking it easy. Two summers ago when I was training very hard I had the same experience with my heartrate and perceived effort. Weird, how our bodies tell us when to lay off a little.

Jo ~ I hope your kids are well enough to go to school. I at your full month of working out!

I forced myself out into the garage and onto the trainer for 45 minutes last night, and was glad I did. I'm finally feeling healthy and ready to get back to some more intense training. Today I'm running 20 minutes and then swimming intervals. I almost never do speedwork in the pool, but I'm going to give it a try today. Swimming hard hurts even more than running hard!

For the last month, I experimented with adding wheat/gluten back into my diet. Bad idea. It doesn't really affect me physically, but I get really depressed, short tempered, obsessive and anxious. Not fun. Back to gluten-free. Darn, I was enjoying bagels again.

[bec]

Nick - I hope that the "meeting" with your ps is only a caring community check-in to make sure your family is ok, and not some guilt trip. I am so done with school fundraisers. So, I feel your pain there! As far as the jeans, I think your girls are probably just excited, not traumatized. For bout 3-4 years, we went totally TV free. The kids didn't have anything. After the initial adjustment by Katie (she was 3 at the time), they never even noticed it. They were happy and content without tv (read: jeans). When we finally got television service reinstated, they were ecstatic! Did that mean they were miserable before? No, just happy to have this new thing. They appreciated it in a way that I don't think their peers do. So, I wouldn't worry that your kids have been miserable without jeans. I think they are just appreciative of what you are giving them!

Jo - I really hope your laptop recovers from the coffee (and isn't annoying and hyper! )!

Welcome back, dewlady! Congrats on your 25 minute run. I hope you stay injury free!

Not my RR, but DH has been making his way through the C25k! I'm so proud of him! He just finished his 8minute run/5walk/8 run last night! Next time is 20 minutes straight!

[Plady]

Happy February mamas,
Oh right, new month

Jo - THat's an amazing month's accomplishment!

RM - Before I forget, again to go PM you, it's just my full name, no spaces @ gmail.com.

It's still raining. Lightning and thunder all night long and pouring! CFG if this is what's headed your way I'm really sorry. It's yucky. I'd take 0* and dry any day. Even I'm going bail on the track today too but I'll do yoga and a cleavage lady because I need to move, the little yoga I did yesterday just wasn't enough.

Last night dd twisted her ankle pretty badly and it's still a little swollen and sore this morning. Should I tape it? Or is it better left alone? We iced it and I gave her a little ibuprofen before bed. Now she claims she can't walk on it but she's such a drama queen I really can't tell if that's reasonable or not.

Nic - that he wants to commiserate not bully.

Mommajb - to you for a successful day all around!

Mandy - It's good you know what your body's telling you.

Kerc -

[bec]

Happy Birthday, Kerc!!!! I hope you have a great day!

[Nemesis]

Morning, Dingoes!


JenLove- Good luck on your 5K! Are you taking V in the jogging stroller?

Kayalana- Thanks for thinking of me! We are still not-quite-carless. We are waiting on our tax return for the remaining amount we need to get something decent, but it is really nerve wracking for me. I am so stressed out because I'm worried I'll pick the wrong type of car!
Good job on the 4 miles! I winter running!

Jo- When I got back into swimming a few years ago, I considered getting a tri suit for swimming. They are made for swimming and are pretty coverative. I ended up going with a Nike Dry-Fit (?) racerback tanktop and shorts, and that worked great for me. The top was long enough and the shorts fit me great, so it wasn't something I had to keep adjusting. Eventually, I got a TYR swimsuit which I also love. (I don't think any of them will fit me now, though... )

Something like this was what I was looking at: http://www.amazon.com/TYR-Womens-Spl.../dp/B0018Z7KZE

Today is my day off from running. I am starting the 100 pushup thing, and also a 200 situp challenge. I need to get back to strength training to see results, and I know it. I just slack off.
Thanks for the encouragement wrt weight loss. I have made great progress running and I know that counts!

The kids are still in bed, DH just left for work, and as soon as I finish this coffee I am going to make some lovely Lime soap. I have about two million things to do today and I just don't know how I'll get it all done. I'm sure I'll make a dent, though.
Happy Monday, Dingoes!

[towsonmama]

Originally Posted by ashcav

I actually ran my 14 miles on the treadmill this morning ...

Now THAT'S hardcore!

[LaLaLaLa]

I'm sort of back. Still dreadfully sick; I can't seem to shake this horrible coughing thing. I feel like I'll never run or get a full night's sleep again, which is a devastating feeling. I don't get sick very often, but when I do I maybe get a bit overdramatic.

I am actually better today than I was yesterday, although still not hungry at all. I need to find something to eat that appeals to me. Finding something I want to eat is not a problem I ever have. I can't even work up enthusiasm for ice cream or french fries.

Okay, sorry so whiny. I hate being sick, especially when I have so much to do. DS's birthday is next Sunday, so I have to finish shopping and wrap his presents, plus bake cupcakes for our various gatherings--his birthday itself, celebrating with my family, celebrating with our playgroup. I also just agreed to provide fruit salad for DD's class Valentine party next week. And it's the hundredth day of school next week, too, so DD needs to figure out a hundred something she can bring, wear, or bring a picture of.

I need to call a repairman to fix the slow leak out of the back of our washing machine, which has caused a minor flood on our basement floor. Need to clean up the flood, too, and move the pile of laundry we can't do so a repairman could actually get to the washer.

I'm so not in the mood to tackle any of this stuff. Maybe later. I'm not a big fan of DH right now, either. Seems when he is sick, I do things that help him to rest. I'm not getting much of that.

[Nickarolaberry]

You guys were right. . The director wanted to offer to comp me a ticket and help me with the babysitter because I "am a valued parent and we want everyone to have a place." And that they would put aside my kids' things so I can pay it out. Which is very nice.

Actually I did contribute a lot of time and effort to the project -- I made 12 of those 'recipe cookie jars' (the ones that look like sand art where you put in the ingredients, etc.?), decorated the tops, and made custom recipe cards for each one. (As I am not artistic, this was actually very challenging for me. ). They pre-sold half of them already at $8 a pop (there are tables out in the halls with some of the stuff) so that is a good thing.

Thanks Bec for the kind words about the jeans! And the funniest part is how thrilled they were (actually always are) to get 'new' stuff even when it's from thrift. They think going to Goodwill or Salvation Army is a treat, and when it's the consignment store, even better (better books). I got lucky this time because the consignment store is having a major clearance so I got most of the jeans for $1 each there (cheaper than Goodwill!). Plus I found ds a pair of new New Balance sneakers in his next size for ... sit down ... $4. New, with tags. I guess someone bought ahead and then their kid outgrew them or something, lucky for me!

And we can relate about the TV thing too, because in NY we never had any outside TV at all, just videos. Here the cable comes with the rent because it's a community-wide thing, so we have basic cable for free. My kids think this is just awesome -- PBS Kids whenever I say okay! I'm not sure it's a great thing, being anti-TV and all, but better they should get some boob tube time here and not need to OD at someone else's house with stuff I would consider not okay for them to see.

[1jooj]

$1495 for a new water softener. Heater's gonna go this year, too. I hope it waits until summer.

[mamabeth]

Nic, I love Goodwill so much it thrills me to hear about others' scores there. I always check there first....glad your girls like the pants! I am woefully unfamiliar with orthodox dress (you are orthodox, yes?) but I can relate to wanting to feel "normal," as in, I take my clergy collar off before running errands! so enjoy.

I am trying to give myself permission to have an "easy" day at work, bc this is the day that people usually stop in and want to talk about stuff. I don't have tons to do this week unlike last week (when both kids were sick! of course!) and so I am going to try to take the ease while I can.

I don't know if I've talked about this on here, but dh sort of got downsized (those of you familiar with ELCA stuff, it's bc of all the churchwide budget issues) and he's not on full salary anymore, something like 3/4 time. The good thing is that we don't have to get child care for this summer, bc he decided he would be full-on child care! will save us a ton of $$ and if he's okay with it, that's fine with me. I will admit I'm a teeny bit resentful bc when I was home, I had a nurseling and unruly four year old....but I'm taking breaths and knowing it's best for our family this year to keep my relatively secure job.

Running plans are for tonight during dd's dance class, drop her off and run the park where she dances until it's time to pick her up (50 min or so).

nice, jen. touche on the yoga. I will see what I can do.

[Hollysmom]

Woefully behind on reading, posting and running. No excuses, just behind. Looking for a 5K to sign up for to keep me motivated.

[zubeldia]

Originally Posted by mommajb

I am sore sore in big and little ways from yesterdays run. I should have done an ice bath but I forgot. I did lift but I don't think I gained any muscle from my effort. Once Helen is off at school I should have time for yoga before I my day of driving people to lessons and the like begins.

Me too!! I ache in so many new ways. I swear it was the Hope you get your yoga in.. And wouldn't it be nice for you and Linus to just hang out together for a bit?