They Who Shall Not be Named! (Page 109)

-Girls: Thought of you the whole way, especially Dee's promise...... Oh Beth....LOL

1/2 Marathon Completed!!!!!!!!!  2:16:51 by my garmin

It was a perfect day for my first race, the sun was shining and there was a cool breeze. I realized as I started running that my pre-race meal was non-existent and that the taco's and cheese cake the night before were probably not a good idea. Good thing they were handing out gel's and water or it would have been otherwise painful. The first 8 miles were slow and easy at around and average of 9:30's roughly but the rest of the pace decreased after mile 8. After mile 8 my pace was in the 10 per mile and above, not so hot. Mile 10 thru 12 were really rough and I almost stopped to stretch but realized it would be more painful to do so, so I stuck it out to the 12 mile marker were I finally brought up the pace. So far i'm just a bit sore but otherwise ok. time to relax.

Before I forget, i thought you would enjoy this. As i was running i was thinking about our conversation, yes I had BT on the brain.

-Sparco: I tried to follow your advice but realized that I didn't do that well, it's obvious i will be able to take advantage of that advice with more training, but I did kick it up towards the end. 

-Spokes: I know this is a regular Sunday run for you but it's nice to say that I came close to one of your runs. 

-Girls: Thought of you the whole way, especially Dee's promise...... Oh Beth....LOL

-Somebody said somthing about pace booty about 30 pages back, yes I latched on to one and followed but there were so many that I kept changing, an un-decisive booty pacer is what I became...LMAO....However i finally caught the original booty and chased it to the finish line. I almost thanked her but I probably would have gotten slapped.

It's time for a nap as I am tired after a burrito and a couple of beers, but I think I'll take myself out later Thanks everyone for the motivation. 

I'm not one to break one of Dee's promises - so, as promised - here are my pom poms

Congratulations on your 1/2 Mary, Hector!!!

The surprise 70th for my mom went off without a hitch!  It was fantastic, and I will be posting details and some photos. (still need to unpack...)

Here are my results for the first "week" of the November challenge:

My November Goals:
Running/Elliptical:
600 Mins [115 / 485]
Biking/Spinning:
480 Mins [279 / 201]

I look forward to catching up on what everyone has been doing this weekend (and reading the Nibbins Notes!

- Shaz 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! You really earnt those beers too You did awesome... and I hope you havent stopped smiling since... what a wonderful achievement!!!

YAY Hector!!!

Sorry, I don't post much, but when I get on my soap box... well here it is.

Just a few notes coming from someone who's held several training cert's in the past and is in charge of contracted trainers for the gym.  BE CAREFUL, as an undergrad and never having trained in the past, I walked in and got my personal trainig cert in a day and a half and knew more anatomy and physiology than the guy teaching (I really wanted my aerobics cert, but goofed and signed up for the wrong course, wasn't going to lose my money).  Funny - that mistake got me into the field I'm in.

A few respectable cert's include AFAA (held this one for years, lots of ceu's and good online stuff), ICSM/ISSA (I have high respect for this one, tested when in grad school and cried thinking I had wasted money and failed it - I passed ),  and ACE (they are widely accepted, but not my favorite - I don't think they have added a practicum to their exam).  Ask about their CEU's and special cert's., also how regularly do the attend symposium's and conferences.  The best bet, is to find a trainer that is not only certified but also has their BS in Exercise Science or Kiniesiology - you'll pay more, but it's worth the knowledge.

If you can, watch them when they're training others -  Find out when they're normally in the gym, and plan a workout at the same time - There's nothing worse than a trainer that chitchat's and can't decide exactly what they want you to do next.

As for getting your insurance to pay for alterantive treatments... It varies nationwide depending on the professional licensing standards for that state (check gov't site, theyhave a list of all professionals in the state requiring licensing)

Most insurances will pay for at least 6 visits to a PT (not PTr).  Check with your massage therapist, some (like mine) give small discounts if your insurance is with a particular carrier. PTr and Nutritionists are often treated similar by insurance companies, they do not cover them unless you are obese, diabetic, arthritic, cardiac rehab, etc.  Though Dieticians are b/c they are licensed differently.

I'm sure I've bored you by now... BOTTOMLINE.... Cost efficient way for anything (in the world of HMO's)  Have your doctor diagnose you and go to PT or Dietician.  To maintain your healthy body after draining your insurance claims, periodically check in with your MT (licensed) and Ptr (a GOOD one)

Hope this helped!

ONE of the keys to a healthy body is a balanced muscular system... problem is nobody is naturally balanced, we have to train for it.

Lots of great, great stuff here, sweet sibling twisnibbins!

Hector--super congrats on the half mary.

I love the banter, and I'm all caught up ... hey Beth, hot pom poms . Everything below the pom poms is super hot, too. What I could see of it ...

Dee--geauxtri's suggestions on what to look for in a PT (here, personal trainer) are really important. You have GOT to do SOMETHING about that shoulder (I know, you've been scolded enough already) ... but you may very well be doing more damage, seriously. Post in the NC forum whether anyone knows a really good PT in your area. Post on coolrunnings and runningahead and trinewbies and heck, even slowtwitch if you want. FIND SOMEBODY. (Ideally, of course, you'd go to a hotshot sports ortho and get a referral to a killer physical therapist, but ... this is a decent alternative).

It has been a great pleasure to read the posts from ALL of you, and especially stuff about what training you're doing.

And finally ...

The date went well. Details? Ummmm

CENSOR CENSOR CENSOR CENSOR 

Yep, that about does it.

Very sad to say I didn't get any pics in my getup (HUGE THANKS TO BETH AND CAT!!!) ... I had to crash for a couple of hours after the daylong Spinning(R) seminar and just couldn't get ready in time, seriously ... still putting mascara on and blowdrying my hair (yes, at the same time) when he arrived. I did have him tie up the long ribbons on the shirt, and he was quite pleased about that ... even more pleased about the reverse a few hours later, I think .

P.S. I greeted him at the door with, "Hi. I need you to tie me up."

Without missing a beat, he said, "What else is new?"

Keeper, yep!

And finally ...

The date went well. Details? Ummmm

CENSOR CENSOR CENSOR CENSOR 

Yep, that about does it.

Very sad to say I didn't get any pics in my getup (HUGE THANKS TO BETH AND CAT!!!) ... I had to crash for a couple of hours after the daylong Spinning(R) seminar and just couldn't get ready in time, seriously ... still putting mascara on and blowdrying my hair (yes, at the same time) when he arrived. I did have him tie up the long ribbons on the shirt, and he was quite pleased about that ... even more pleased about the reverse a few hours later, I think .

P.S. I greeted him at the door with, "Hi. I need you to tie me up."

Without missing a beat, he said, "What else is new?"

Keeper, yep!

I'm all for meaningful shamelessness

Aaaw and think loosing all those stars will give yuo motivation to try harder right?

Just a few notes coming from someone who's held several training cert's in the past and is in charge of contracted trainers for the gym. BE CAREFUL, as an undergrad and never having trained in the past, I walked in and got my personal trainig cert in a day and a half and knew more anatomy and physiology than the guy teaching (I really wanted my aerobics cert, but goofed and signed up for the wrong course, wasn't going to lose my money). Funny - that mistake got me into the field I'm in.

A few respectable cert's include AFAA (held this one for years, lots of ceu's and good online stuff), ICSM/ISSA (I have high respect for this one, tested when in grad school and cried thinking I had wasted money and failed it - I passed ), and ACE (they are widely accepted, but not my favorite - I don't think they have added a practicum to their exam). Ask about their CEU's and special cert's., also how regularly do the attend symposium's and conferences. The best bet, is to find a trainer that is not only certified but also has their BS in Exercise Science or Kiniesiology - you'll pay more, but it's worth the knowledge.

If you can, watch them when they're training others - Find out when they're normally in the gym, and plan a workout at the same time - There's nothing worse than a trainer that chitchat's and can't decide exactly what they want you to do next.

As for getting your insurance to pay for alterantive treatments... It varies nationwide depending on the professional licensing standards for that state (check gov't site, theyhave a list of all professionals in the state requiring licensing)

Most insurances will pay for at least 6 visits to a PT (not PTr). Check with your massage therapist, some (like mine) give small discounts if your insurance is with a particular carrier. PTr and Nutritionists are often treated similar by insurance companies, they do not cover them unless you are obese, diabetic, arthritic, cardiac rehab, etc. Though Dieticians are b/c they are licensed differently.

I'm sure I've bored you by now... BOTTOMLINE.... Cost efficient way for anything (in the world of HMO's) Have your doctor diagnose you and go to PT or Dietician. To maintain your healthy body after draining your insurance claims, periodically check in with your MT (licensed) and Ptr (a GOOD one)

Hope this helped!

ONE of the keys to a healthy body is a balanced muscular system... problem is nobody is naturally balanced, we have to train for it.

I'm not one to break one of Dee's promises - so, as promised - here are my pom poms