The Ghoulies Are Running a Half Marathon in January!!! (Page 15)

ironannekidd - 2010-01-07 10:37 AM

I have no knowledge of superfeet.

I did use the Dr. Scholl's thing at the store and bought the insoles they recommended, my PT said they weren't very supportive though and I ended up getting custom made orthotics.

I'm not sure how they'd work with slip-on shoes. Are you talking clogs, that have no back to them or a loafer type shoe?

wgraves7582 - 2010-01-07 2:49 PM Alright Ghoulies just got some news on the homefront.

My mother who has been a smoker and drinker forever is having fluid build up (heart failure most likely).  They are running tests to see if she can handle surgery - if not she goes into Hospice.  No timeframe yet but we should know something tonight.

Appreciate good thoughts and prayers that she is comfortable, finds peace, and that travel is easily arranged if she passes.  I don't feel like driving to Denver after just driving to Florida.

Thanks Ghoulies!

kcarroll - 2010-01-07 8:59 PM Evening Ghoulies.  Just getting back from the city and catching up on the day's posts.  Whew.  Some tough times in the village. 

Stacie - Spend time with the family.  You will never regret those minutes/hours/days. Bill will summarize the 132 pages you will miss over the weekend.

Tom - Sending good employment vibes your way.  The fact that you are geographically flexible works strongly in your favor.  Staying close to family is good.

Ann - Get well. Get well. Get well.  I sent you a text, but you must not have had your phone.

Bill - So sorry to hear about your mom.  Healing vibes on the way to Colorado.

Robin, Dee, Katie and Neal - Great job keeping the support system going.  When you need it, we'll all be there.

Amy - Hope the feet are better soon.  I'm a PF vet, so we can have a girlfriend chatfest on that anytime.

Melissa - please send me some of your swim mojo.  please.  pretty please.

Sorry if I missed anything or anyone. 

mndymond - 2010-01-07 11:11 PM

Well I just had a bagel sandwich cause I was famished after practice...today was anaerobic threshold...aka...bonkfest...

But it was only 3000m! haha...50,100,150 All Out=PAIN!!! Haha

But I'm done swimming for this week! Wooo! Recovery time from swimming...now got a couple runs to get through!

Funny story: so pretty much all the people who are coaching me in swimming are people that I actually swam with back in the day...haha...they make fun of me and my pain that I'm going through trying to get back...But apparently I "still got the goods"-->I totally made fun of him for that statement...haha

givemashot - 2010-01-08 2:08 AM Loafer-type shoe. But with more of an REI look to them than a penny loafer look.

mndymond - 2010-01-07 10:11 PM

Well I just had a bagel sandwich cause I was famished after practice...today was anaerobic threshold...aka...bonkfest...

But it was only 3000m! haha...50,100,150 All Out=PAIN!!! Haha

But I'm done swimming for this week! Wooo! Recovery time from swimming...now got a couple runs to get through!

Funny story: so pretty much all the people who are coaching me in swimming are people that I actually swam with back in the day...haha...they make fun of me and my pain that I'm going through trying to get back...But apparently I "still got the goods"-->I totally made fun of him for that statement...haha

ironannekidd - 2010-01-08 4:51 AM Good morning everyone!!!

I still have a slight cough, but nothing compared to what it had been. I was able to sleep again last night.

This is my plan for the next week.

Today run 5-7ish, slow just to see how I feel

Sunday 9-11 miles
Tuesday 5-7
Wed 3-4
Thur 2ish
Fri get on a plane and head to AZ
Sat check out Tempe, pick up my race packet, relax
Sun Rock the Rock N Roll HM

So what do you think?

disturbed275 - 2010-01-08 7:42 AM

That looks like a good plan.  I would go closer to nine rather than 11 on Sunday.

Glad to hear that you are continuing to feel better.  Looks like things are clearing out just in time for your race!

ironannekidd - 2010-01-08 8:13 AM Ok everyone, this is what I have for shirts so far...

Katie - L
Tom - XL
Melissa - S
Stacie - S
Amy - S
Dee- M
Robin - M
Me - L

Anyone else? Neal or Bill do you want a Show Us Your Ghoulies Inagural HM T-shirt?

wgraves7582 - 2010-01-08 8:43 AM Morning Ghoulies.

Talked to the family last night and the doctors are going to attempt the surgery on Monday because without it she would pass rapidly.  They don't know if she will make the surgery but it is a better option.

They are going to put a pig valve in her and hopefully that carries her for a while.

I feel bad for my sister because she is the only one local and has to deal with it all.  So if you could keep her in your thoughts and prayers she and I would appreciate it.  I get the 1600 mile excuse a lot of time but am contemplating obtaining a ticket home Sunday for a couple of days just in case.

Anyone have any airline connections

Thanks again guys!

wgraves7582 - 2010-01-08 8:41 AM

Cotton or wicking?  I would be in for a wicking one but I have so many cotton t-shirts and plus I cannot run so you could do a cheerleader one for me!

kcarroll - 2010-01-08 8:42 AM

Kim - M

kcarroll - 2010-01-08 8:52 AM

Bill, so sorry about your mom and will definitely keep both she and your sister in my prayers.  One thought about the plane ticket....it wouldn't hurt contacting the airline directly and seeing if they are willing to offer you a special fare.

ironannekidd - 2010-01-08 7:54 AM

x2

wgraves7582 - 2010-01-08 9:19 AM

Katie that does not even sound like fun - I had to drive in the snow (I guess they forgot it was going to snow in Buffalo in the winter - Amazing huh?) but only for 8 hours.

12 hours on a Friday should be illegal!