Loving every mile aka L.E.M. (Page 14)

January Challenge Week 3 (aka, The World According to Beth)

There was talk about football in most of the threads, ‘tis the season isn’t it!  So, we’re down to the Giants and the Patriots for the Superbowl.  Oddly enough Little Debbie showed up in multiple threads as well, hmmmmm – ok, Dee and I confess to and apologize for hijacking some of the threads (having said that, I don’t think we can promise it won’t happen again, just feel free to kick us out )  Hey, Little Debbie and football – sounds like the makings of a party!
Great job to all of the teams!  It sounds like everyone is having fun and really challenging themselves – here we go into the final stretch!!

Funky-Chrono-Monkeys of the Frozen Cinder Tundra – Captain Bluejack
Shermbelle is Dee’s new best friend in the whole wide world – he has a distributorship for Little Debbie!  Check out the thread if you want to know more about who Little Debbie really is – Some really cold weather running going on – does that make one dedicated or nuts???

Flying Fish – Captain Kendra
A few highlights from the Talking Tilapia (LOL) – this team is hard to keep up with, they sure are chatty!  Did you know that Dee doesn’t cook, in fact that is the reason that microwaves were invented – my question is, why does she need to use a microwave when she has a magic wand? Poor Lynne was sick all week, but a little birdie told me she is feeling better today.  I think Cat is really the one with super powers – did you know she has the ability to arrive somewhere before she leaves?

Team Ride Lots – Captain Scott
Eating Loblolly while riding the trainer, takes multi-tasking to a new level, WaterDog66 continues to amaze the team with his skills in this arena.  Kenj, has taken the cue and is going to give the laptop trainer session a try (how did that go?)  In case anyone else is wondering Loblolly is Loblolly is anything thick and goopy like porridge. (Grits, Oatmeal, Cream of Wheat etc.) – little did I know that I’ve been eating Loblolly all these years when I have oatmeal  - LOL  Thank you for the pics of the new bike MissKelly! w00t w00t!

Loving Every Mile – L.E.M. - Captain Lisa
I continue to be amazed at just how much this team truly does Love Every Mile!  From Daremo’s 170+ miles for the month to ell-in-or’s PB, this team is turning in some great #’s.  Unfortunately team member rgattis has had to withdraw due to an injury – he is now the Official L.E.M. Cheerleader. (let me know if you need to borrow my pom poms )  Great job on moving up a spot in the rankings this past week! 

Who’s your Marmadaddy? – Captain Sal
Congratulations to Who’s your Marmadaddy for 2 weeks in a row in the #1 spot.  Update on the Power Puff girls vs the Manly Men; ladies are at 85.59% and the men are at 80.76%.  In case you are wondering which Power Puff girl you might be – well, you can find out by taking this handy dandy quiz – Thanks Jen! Here's a link to the quiz: http://www.valvigirl.net/quizzes/ppgquiz.html  
 

Wet and Wild – Captain Jeni
If anyone needs some inspiration you must watch this- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgoNB2164bE&feature=related . Thanks nevergivin for sharing this with your team,  all I can say is WOW!  While they didn’t quite achieve their team goal of being in the top three teams this week, they still turned in some awesome performances.  Just remember all of you other challenge teams – remember what they say about the quiet ones being the ones to watch out for……

Twisted Blisters – Captain Beth
If you want a chuckle visit the Twisted Blisters!  Julie (GirlPassingonLeft) has a knack for finding the funniest cartoons that always seem to fit the situation!  Frank (ny15298) has a new avatar (his fourth since the challenge began???)  I’m beginning to wonder if he’s trying to give Dee and Scott a run for their money – lol.  Despite some very busy schedules, the Blisters are holding steady in 2^nd place.

Scrambled Legs – Captain 1for1
Double Dog Dare’s have been issued by Captain 1for1 for certain team members to step up their goals – did they take the dare?  Although they dropped a bit in the rankings this week I would not write this team off as it is clear that losing is not a desirable option – there are some fierce competitors in this group!

Team T.I.T.S – Captain Max (aka keeper of the T.I.T.S)
The team started the week with sesh’s T.I.T.S in the Hump and apparently sagging because of beer and college football.  (ok, for the record the Hump is the nickname of MS State’s gym).  There are new T.I.T.S. in town as tupuppy became and official member of the team.  Lots of warm welcomes to Ty as he promised not to let his T.I.Ti.S  sag.  Apparently the BRA (Bicycling Resource Advisor) is working as the team has moved up a spot in the rankings.

WOOHOO!  GO LEMmings!!!  Man we FREAKING ROCK!!!   

 Going to get in a run during lunch today.  I want to reach that 120% mark if I can. 

I'm not dissapointed.  I still made it into the Top Ten in my category even though I came last.  (tee hee hee) 

 I'll do better next year.  I'll be in the next age group up by then so it should be a blast! 

8.2 in this morning.  Puts me at 178.9.

Getting there!  But with bagging my 16 this past weekend it makes it much more of a focused effort as I have used up most of my "cushion" that I built into my goal.

Don't worry, I won't let the team down and I'll hit my goal!

Edit: And I signed up for Boston officially yesterday, so another marathon on the schedule just 6 weeks after I go for the fast one.

I'm with ya on that. My inner 25 yr old gets me in trouble sometimes too. No sense at all sometimes. 

Nice runnin! And congrats on Boston!!

I've got run class tonight.  And according to my log I'm only 5km off the pace so I should make it up tonight...

Only 20km until I reach my goal... Man it seems so far off!!! 

charge4brendan - 2008-01-22 11:46 PM Can I just say that living out of a suitcase, sleeping in hotel room after hotel room and having no real viable option other than eating out every meal stinks? That's been my life for half this month and four out of the last five weeks. Though I love my job, it's not helping out the training... I'm finally back home for the forseeable future and am now able to get back on the wagon I fell off of seemingly long ago. So...rant is over and now...it's time to run. And run. And run....

Is home tokyo?

Woohoo!!  You rock!

One member done, come on everyone, let's ramp it up and finish strong!

All of you guys rock!!!

I am at 83/100 - had planned a long run today but after teaching multiple strength classes this week my legs are too sore. Pretty certain I will be able to finnish it up though.

Another 6 miler today... it was a really good run for me.  This puts me at 55.13 / 70.  I'm on target for achieving my goal + a few extra miles.

12.2 down this morning, have another 4 on the schedule for tonight (I'll also be doing a 21 miler this weekend, so I'll feel your pain bhoover!).

Without the 4 I'm now at 208.6/250.  After this weekend I should be at 239 ........

Got my 4 mile recovery in after work.  212.6 total out of my 250.

I'm now in uncharted territory as this is officially the most I've ever run in a month.  Gulp!!

Another 6.2 mile recovery this morning.  Total up now to 218.8.  Getting there!!

(Guess everyone is out running since I've got 3 posts in a row about my training).

21 on the boards for tomorrow ......