The Ghoulie's: We Are Doing What We Are Loving December Challenge

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GHOULIE QUESTION.

itchy scalp

my guess from the chlorine in the pool.

remedies?

special hair products - shampoos, conditioners, rinses - that will cut the chlorine?

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OK

jim carrey in The Grinch....

is SERIOUSLY DEMENTED.

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it on in the background while im sitting here on my computer.

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wgraves7582 - 2009-12-06 4:07 PM Howdy Ghoulies - just stopping by pre-shower after 2 hour cold mountain bike ride. Just demolished some pancakes (wheat/blueberry mixture that I added more fresh frozen blueberries, oats, and honey to) - Yummy!!!!

I was dreaming about these the whole way up my hill on the way home - even had to hike a bike a little - dumb single speed bike!!!!

Hope everyone had a great weekend.

Off to shower before I freeze to death!

Those pancakes sound terrific! I haven't had dinner and am thinking *brinner* is in order. Yum, do love me some pancakes. Bill, your ride must have been terrific. Did you get lots of snow last night?

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skrtrnr - 2009-12-06 4:34 PM

kcarroll - 2009-12-06 10:09 AM

skrtrnr - 2009-12-06 10:42 AM i was looking at snowshoes in the REI catalog.

has anyone done snowshoe running before?

Stacie, I LOVE to snow shoe!!!! I got some two years ago for Christmas and love getting out there in the quiet early morning following a big snowfall. In fact, I was hoping last night's snow was going to be a bit more substantial so I could go out today. Too bad, we just got an inch or so. I live off of a golf course and it is so much fun to *run* along the edge of the course (don't panic all you golfers, I stay at the edge. No fairways or greens.) It is one TOUGH workout. You should get enough snow in PGH to warrant having a pair in the garage. And I do love REI. One just opened down the road and I went on the Friday after T'giving. They were giving away free shopping bags with gift cards inside and I got one for $50. Yea!!! I bought all kinds of warm stocking stuffers for the neices and nephews with it.

im thinking if theres enough snow in NJ to snowshoe there surely will be enough snow here in Western PA.

how much needs to be on the ground before you head out, KIM??

i was thinking that it would be fun to do the rails to trails trail....there is a golf course close by my house though. that might work.

hmmmmm.

you definately got me thinking.

and speaking of thinking, what were you thinking spending that REI gift card on someone else, you should have spent that money all on you

REI is one of my happy places. i love me REI.
stacieb

ps. what a great aunt you are.

I'm sure you must get enough snow to make it worth having a pair! As long as the snow is deep enough for you to not tear up the grass/trail underneath, I call it good. (maybe 4+ inches, although the deeper the better.) I love the stillness following a *big* overnight snow. There is just something about getting out there in the early morning quiet and being part of nature. Even if it is a bloody golf course. Rails to trails is a great idea!

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wgraves7582 - 2009-12-06 4:40 PM

kcarroll - 2009-12-06 10:58 AM

skrtrnr - 2009-12-06 8:44 AM

kcarroll - 2009-12-06 6:54 AM Off to the kettlebell gym. Yes, a gym dedicated to kettlebell training. It's owned by a personal trainer friend and she is going to thrash me something good. If you've never done a kettlebell workout, look for a qualified trainer. If done wrong, can really hurt your back. Done right, it is a kick a$$ workout. Wish it was closer so I could go more often.

i keep hearing about these kettleball workouts, KIM. every where i go, people are talking about kettle ball...

and P90x and crossfit....

definately tell me/us more.

and WOW a gym dedicated JUST to kettle ball.

i just met a girl yesturday that goes to a gym dedicated JUST to crossfit.

glad it was kicka$$.
stacieb

Stacie, I've heard great things about crossfit as well, but don't know much about it. The gym I went to this morning is a Punch Kettlebell Gym. Most of the training is kbs, but there is also lots of plyometric and core built into the workouts. Occasional *circuit* session using bells, ropes etc. Website for Art of Strength which founded Punch attached. If you browse around the site, you'll get a feel for it. Unfortunately there doesn't appear to be a location near PGH. But, it is easy enough to do at home once you are taught proper form. If you are ever in NJ I'll take you to a class! Val took special pleasure in shredding me today as it's been ages since I've been to class. In a sick way, that does motivate me to get back there soon.

http://www.artofstrength.com/

I want to come along also - the next time I am in NJ I am looking you up Kim and you can laugh as I die doing one of those workouts! They are awesome!

Come on down! We'll have a good ole fashion Ghoulie Kettlebell extravaganza. I bet we can get Ann to join in the reindeer games. Seriously though about kbs, the Tennessee Titans and Boston Celtics use Art of Strengthe trainers and kettlebells for their strength programs. And Bill, I would never laugh. Really. I promise. *toes crossed as she takes pictures to post on BT if she ever figures out how to do that*

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skrtrnr - 2009-12-06 4:47 PM

GHOULIE QUESTION.

itchy scalp

my guess from the chlorine in the pool.

remedies?

special hair products - shampoos, conditioners, rinses - that will cut the chlorine?

stacieb

Stacie, I started using a *leave in* conditioner in my hair before putting on my swim cap. Wet your hair, put in a bit of conditioner and go. Make sure you use the leave in variety. If you use regular conditioner your swim cap will slide off your head. This limits the chlorine contact/absorption. I've had no problems with dry hair since I started doing this. Also protects color if you are in that routine.

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Hey Ghoulies! 8.4 miles in the books this afternoon! My longest run ever (by almost 2 miles) and although the legs were a bit heavy after yesterday's pace work, I still had enough for a victory lap around the neighborhood after my 2-loop run.

Oh and Bill, Kim, THANKS for the brinner idea. Pancakes with peanut butter sounds about as close to heaven as can be right now.

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iowagander - 2009-12-06 4:12 PM Hey Ghoulies! 8.4 miles in the books this afternoon! My longest run ever (by almost 2 miles) and although the legs were a bit heavy after yesterday's pace work, I still had enough for a victory lap around the neighborhood after my 2-loop run.

Oh and Bill, Kim, THANKS for the brinner idea. Pancakes with peanut butter sounds about as close to heaven as can be right now.

Congrats on the distance! And even some left over ... very good!

Edited by deehtz 2009-12-06 6:26 PM

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Good morning Ghoulies!!!

I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. I need to go back and read all of the posts just to see what all happened.

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kcarroll - 2009-12-06 5:30 PM

skrtrnr - 2009-12-06 4:47 PM

GHOULIE QUESTION.

itchy scalp

my guess from the chlorine in the pool.

remedies?

special hair products - shampoos, conditioners, rinses - that will cut the chlorine?

stacieb

Stacie, I started using a *leave in* conditioner in my hair before putting on my swim cap. Wet your hair, put in a bit of conditioner and go. Make sure you use the leave in variety. If you use regular conditioner your swim cap will slide off your head. This limits the chlorine contact/absorption. I've had no problems with dry hair since I started doing this. Also protects color if you are in that routine.

KIM. thanks so much for the tip. i use leave in conditioner after i shower, so ill just be sure to put it on BEFORE i cap and swim.

stacieb

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kcarroll - 2009-12-06 5:22 PM

skrtrnr - 2009-12-06 4:34 PM

kcarroll - 2009-12-06 10:09 AM

skrtrnr - 2009-12-06 10:42 AM i was looking at snowshoes in the REI catalog.

has anyone done snowshoe running before?

Stacie, I LOVE to snow shoe!!!! I got some two years ago for Christmas and love getting out there in the quiet early morning following a big snowfall. In fact, I was hoping last night's snow was going to be a bit more substantial so I could go out today. Too bad, we just got an inch or so. I live off of a golf course and it is so much fun to *run* along the edge of the course (don't panic all you golfers, I stay at the edge. No fairways or greens.) It is one TOUGH workout. You should get enough snow in PGH to warrant having a pair in the garage. And I do love REI. One just opened down the road and I went on the Friday after T'giving. They were giving away free shopping bags with gift cards inside and I got one for $50. Yea!!! I bought all kinds of warm stocking stuffers for the neices and nephews with it.

im thinking if theres enough snow in NJ to snowshoe there surely will be enough snow here in Western PA.

how much needs to be on the ground before you head out, KIM??

i was thinking that it would be fun to do the rails to trails trail....there is a golf course close by my house though. that might work.

hmmmmm.

you definately got me thinking.

and speaking of thinking, what were you thinking spending that REI gift card on someone else, you should have spent that money all on you

REI is one of my happy places. i love me REI.
stacieb

ps. what a great aunt you are.

I'm sure you must get enough snow to make it worth having a pair! As long as the snow is deep enough for you to not tear up the grass/trail underneath, I call it good. (maybe 4+ inches, although the deeper the better.) I love the stillness following a *big* overnight snow. There is just something about getting out there in the early morning quiet and being part of nature. Even if it is a bloody golf course. Rails to trails is a great idea!

the morning you describe KIM.....makes we want to go out and buy a pair right now.

stacieb

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kcarroll - 2009-12-06 5:26 PM

wgraves7582 - 2009-12-06 4:40 PM

kcarroll - 2009-12-06 10:58 AM

skrtrnr - 2009-12-06 8:44 AM

kcarroll - 2009-12-06 6:54 AM Off to the kettlebell gym. Yes, a gym dedicated to kettlebell training. It's owned by a personal trainer friend and she is going to thrash me something good. If you've never done a kettlebell workout, look for a qualified trainer. If done wrong, can really hurt your back. Done right, it is a kick a$$ workout. Wish it was closer so I could go more often.

i keep hearing about these kettleball workouts, KIM. every where i go, people are talking about kettle ball...

and P90x and crossfit....

definately tell me/us more.

and WOW a gym dedicated JUST to kettle ball.

i just met a girl yesturday that goes to a gym dedicated JUST to crossfit.

glad it was kicka$$.
stacieb

Stacie, I've heard great things about crossfit as well, but don't know much about it. The gym I went to this morning is a Punch Kettlebell Gym. Most of the training is kbs, but there is also lots of plyometric and core built into the workouts. Occasional *circuit* session using bells, ropes etc. Website for Art of Strength which founded Punch attached. If you browse around the site, you'll get a feel for it. Unfortunately there doesn't appear to be a location near PGH. But, it is easy enough to do at home once you are taught proper form. If you are ever in NJ I'll take you to a class! Val took special pleasure in shredding me today as it's been ages since I've been to class. In a sick way, that does motivate me to get back there soon.

http://www.artofstrength.com/

I want to come along also - the next time I am in NJ I am looking you up Kim and you can laugh as I die doing one of those workouts! They are awesome!

Come on down! We'll have a good ole fashion Ghoulie Kettlebell extravaganza. I bet we can get Ann to join in the reindeer games. Seriously though about kbs, the Tennessee Titans and Boston Celtics use Art of Strengthe trainers and kettlebells for their strength programs. And Bill, I would never laugh. Really. I promise. *toes crossed as she takes pictures to post on BT if she ever figures out how to do that*

as for me.....

ill be laughing my azz off for sure.

love ya mr. w. graves.

stacieb

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iowagander - 2009-12-06 6:12 PM Hey Ghoulies! 8.4 miles in the books this afternoon! My longest run ever (by almost 2 miles) and although the legs were a bit heavy after yesterday's pace work, I still had enough for a victory lap around the neighborhood after my 2-loop run.

Oh and Bill, Kim, THANKS for the brinner idea. Pancakes with peanut butter sounds about as close to heaven as can be right now.

8.4 mil....LONGEST RUN EVER....TOM. YOU ROCK!!! way to go!

how were the pancakes?

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aspeelma - 2009-12-07 5:32 AM Good morning Ghoulies!!!

I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. I need to go back and read all of the posts just to see what all happened.

MORNING ANN!

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enjoyed my evening out w some of my best gal pals, only to come home to a HYSTERICALLY CRYING seven year old who thought...and i quote....i was 'leaving for good'.

ok. where in the heck did THAT come from???

i reassured that mommy would never leave for good. never. ever. ever. ever.

now had this come from my middle son who is overly anxious about every little thing it wouldve made sense to me, but my youngest?

just odd.

i was supposed to go out tonight, but now im thinking twice about it.

i just dont know where this all coming from.

poor thing.
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my middle son and my youngest share a room.

ive been wondering if maybe my middle son said something to my youngest, just to jag him....and then he ended up getting into a wad....

i wouldnt put it past my oldest to do that sorta thing to the youngest....but typically my middle is the one who is always freaking about this that or the other thing.

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i guess ill just go about reassuring him as much as i can.

hopefully its just a stage....and he'll get through it.

its not like im never around. or that ive even been gone a lot the last few days.

or that i've 'left' him.

funny how their little minds work sometimes....

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after i send the kids off to school....im gonna put in an easy 4 miler, then im gonna treat myself by going tanning.

i cant wait.

i only go once a year, around this time.....

my husband company christmas party is the end of Dec, beginning of January and i usually get a strapless little number to wear.

the dresses i bought arent totally strapless, but.....

a tan will definatley help.

plus.

i love laying down in the bed and getting all WARM....its the only time in the winter months that i actually feel WARM INSIDE.

ahhhhhhhh.
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Good morning Stacie

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TIME TO WAKE THE WILD THINGS......

LATER GHOULIES.

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skrtrnr - 2009-12-07 6:52 AM

kcarroll - 2009-12-06 5:26 PM

wgraves7582 - 2009-12-06 4:40 PM

kcarroll - 2009-12-06 10:58 AM

skrtrnr - 2009-12-06 8:44 AM

kcarroll - 2009-12-06 6:54 AM Off to the kettlebell gym. Yes, a gym dedicated to kettlebell training. It's owned by a personal trainer friend and she is going to thrash me something good. If you've never done a kettlebell workout, look for a qualified trainer. If done wrong, can really hurt your back. Done right, it is a kick a$$ workout. Wish it was closer so I could go more often.

i keep hearing about these kettleball workouts, KIM. every where i go, people are talking about kettle ball...

and P90x and crossfit....

definately tell me/us more.

and WOW a gym dedicated JUST to kettle ball.

i just met a girl yesturday that goes to a gym dedicated JUST to crossfit.

glad it was kicka$$.
stacieb

Stacie, I've heard great things about crossfit as well, but don't know much about it. The gym I went to this morning is a Punch Kettlebell Gym. Most of the training is kbs, but there is also lots of plyometric and core built into the workouts. Occasional *circuit* session using bells, ropes etc. Website for Art of Strength which founded Punch attached. If you browse around the site, you'll get a feel for it. Unfortunately there doesn't appear to be a location near PGH. But, it is easy enough to do at home once you are taught proper form. If you are ever in NJ I'll take you to a class! Val took special pleasure in shredding me today as it's been ages since I've been to class. In a sick way, that does motivate me to get back there soon.

http://www.artofstrength.com/

I want to come along also - the next time I am in NJ I am looking you up Kim and you can laugh as I die doing one of those workouts! They are awesome!

Come on down! We'll have a good ole fashion Ghoulie Kettlebell extravaganza. I bet we can get Ann to join in the reindeer games. Seriously though about kbs, the Tennessee Titans and Boston Celtics use Art of Strengthe trainers and kettlebells for their strength programs. And Bill, I would never laugh. Really. I promise. *toes crossed as she takes pictures to post on BT if she ever figures out how to do that*

as for me.....

ill be laughing my azz off for sure.

love ya mr. w. graves.

stacieb

Did someone say games? I'm in!

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iowagander - 2009-12-06 6:12 PM Hey Ghoulies! 8.4 miles in the books this afternoon! My longest run ever (by almost 2 miles) and although the legs were a bit heavy after yesterday's pace work, I still had enough for a victory lap around the neighborhood after my 2-loop run.

Oh and Bill, Kim, THANKS for the brinner idea. Pancakes with peanut butter sounds about as close to heaven as can be right now.

Way to go Tom! Congrats on the long run!

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Good morning Ghoulies!

Woke up to a few inches of snow on the ground this morning. And it's essentially supposed to keep snowing through Wednesday. If is was a snow lover I'd be in heaven right now.

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