Hot Toddies (Page 16)

2008-12-04 9:01 PM

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Champion

10742

Ames, IA

Subject: RE: Hot Toddies

Well, the workouts took it out of me. Eyes are getting droopy so I better roll into bed. See you all in the morning.

Oh yeah, I'm gonna claim my toppage this time!

Edited by disturbed275 2008-12-04 9:01 PM

2008-12-04 9:22 PM

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Elite

4372

Connecticut

Subject: RE: Hot Toddies

disturbed275 - 2008-12-04 10:01 PM

Well, the workouts took it out of me. Eyes are getting droopy so I better roll into bed. See you all in the morning.

Oh yeah, I'm gonna claim my toppage this time!

Night!

2008-12-04 10:02 PM

in reply to: #1828078

Elite

4372

Connecticut

Subject: RE: Hot Toddies

Ok guys, calling it a night. It has been a great birthday. Thanks everyone!

Slugger

2008-12-05 12:08 AM

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Master

2665

The Whites, New Hampshire

Subject: RE: Hot Toddies

Ice wine is definitely meant to be drunk in insanely small doses, like espresso cup size. Syrupy!

Glad your birthday was great! Hopefully you'll get someone to watch the kiddos this weekend and get that hubby of yours to take you out for a REAL birthday dinner, or get your friends to do it if he's away. Oh, and what was in the package from him??

Wally, very cool attitude! And great workout!

Um, running. Right? I think so. Yeah, so I did another trail run today. It was a wicked long run. While I miss making the mileage (normally this would have been a 10K+ run), I was stoked at the challenge and scenery. I decided to head uphill for 40 minutes and then get back down in however long it took. I got to within .25 mi of the summit (I thought it symbolic for those Pecans!), but that will just push me to get back out there and crank it again. I walked almost the whole way up, but I was pushing the whole time and felt like I paced myself well. I was totally spent and Done With Going Uphill at about 39:20, so I only had forty seconds of dragging myself every step! Then I got to turn around and nearly kill myself heading back downhill. It was a great mental challenge as I got all fuzzy and wanted to be done with about a half mile of downhill left, but I kept pushing and kept running along and just knew I needed to do it. The best training is when you want nothing more than to quit, but you keep fighting and pushing and make it one more step...then one more...then one more...until you are where you need to be!

lyssa-gator

2008-12-05 1:08 AM

in reply to: #1828078

Master

2339

somewhere over the rainbow

Subject: RE: Hot Toddies

i am one happy running chick! i went out to get the kids Christmas presents today, and dh bought me an ipod!! i'm so stoked to go running tomorrow!! i've spent about the last 3 hours messing with it. LOL join the 21st lyssa! i know!

Slugger

2008-12-05 4:31 AM

in reply to: #1828078

Master

2665

The Whites, New Hampshire

Subject: RE: Hot Toddies

That's AWESOME! What a fun pre-Christmas present! I loff my iPod, though I don't use it for working out unless I'm in the gym. Did you get it in a fun color?

runnerx

2008-12-05 6:21 AM

in reply to: #1839811

Master

1989

New Jersey

Subject: RE: Hot Toddies

Slugger - 2008-12-05 5:31 AM

That's AWESOME! What a fun pre-Christmas present! I loff my iPod, though I don't use it for working out unless I'm in the gym. Did you get it in a fun color?

I just one recently too. Blue. Love that thing. Especially if I'll be spending time on the bike trainer. Then I got one of those armband holder thingys from Amazon on Black Friday. Comes with a rebate so it's FREE. That's my type of shopping.

2008-12-05 6:25 AM

in reply to: #1839786

Elite

4372

Connecticut

Subject: RE: Hot Toddies

lyssa-gator - 2008-12-05 2:08 AM i am one happy running chick! i went out to get the kids Christmas presents today, and dh bought me an ipod!! i'm so stoked to go running tomorrow!! i've spent about the last 3 hours messing with it. LOL join the 21st lyssa! i know!

Sweet! I am in love with the orange one. However, I don't need one. My old nano (green which I love too) is in perfectly good working order. Have fun with it!

2008-12-05 6:25 AM

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Elite

4372

Connecticut

Subject: RE: Hot Toddies

runnerx - 2008-12-05 7:21 AM

Slugger - 2008-12-05 5:31 AM That's AWESOME! What a fun pre-Christmas present! I loff my iPod, though I don't use it for working out unless I'm in the gym. Did you get it in a fun color?

Free shopping is the best kind!

2008-12-05 6:30 AM

in reply to: #1839786

Champion

10742

Ames, IA

Subject: RE: Hot Toddies

lyssa-gator - 2008-12-05 1:08 AM i am one happy running chick! i went out to get the kids Christmas presents today, and dh bought me an ipod!! i'm so stoked to go running tomorrow!! i've spent about the last 3 hours messing with it. LOL join the 21st lyssa! i know!

That's awesome! I never go running without mine (unless of course i've spaced off recharging it, which, now that I think about it, happens quite often)

2008-12-05 6:38 AM

in reply to: #1839756

Champion

10742

Ames, IA

Subject: RE: Hot Toddies

Slugger - 2008-12-05 12:08 AM Ice wine is definitely meant to be drunk in insanely small doses, like espresso cup size. Syrupy! Glad your birthday was great! Hopefully you'll get someone to watch the kiddos this weekend and get that hubby of yours to take you out for a REAL birthday dinner, or get your friends to do it if he's away. Oh, and what was in the package from him?? Wally, very cool attitude! And great workout! Um, running. Right? I think so. Yeah, so I did another trail run today. It was a wicked long run. While I miss making the mileage (normally this would have been a 10K+ run), I was stoked at the challenge and scenery. I decided to head uphill for 40 minutes and then get back down in however long it took. I got to within .25 mi of the summit (I thought it symbolic for those Pecans!), but that will just push me to get back out there and crank it again. I walked almost the whole way up, but I was pushing the whole time and felt like I paced myself well. I was totally spent and Done With Going Uphill at about 39:20, so I only had forty seconds of dragging myself every step! Then I got to turn around and nearly kill myself heading back downhill. It was a great mental challenge as I got all fuzzy and wanted to be done with about a half mile of downhill left, but I kept pushing and kept running along and just knew I needed to do it. The best training is when you want nothing more than to quit, but you keep fighting and pushing and make it one more step...then one more...then one more...until you are where you need to be!

That sounds like great run! Congrats and way to push yourself!

I must say I'm a little jealous hearing you use the word summit as a descriptor in your run. I don't think that term applies to any point in Iowa, where I train.

runnerx

2008-12-05 6:56 AM

in reply to: #1828078

Master

1989

New Jersey

Subject: RE: Hot Toddies

Ok, today's update of As Wally's World Turns...

So, I happened to get an email from a girl in my running club. Asking about who's going to a particular race and if she could get a ride - totally innocent. And I responded about who I'd be going with and that I'd normally go in with my ex-girlfriend - and I named her by name, didn't say anything about being a girlfriend - not even sure who knew what. And it just opened the door. I didn't know but she apparently is still dating the guy who my ex is now dating, and confronted him about this situation and he totally denied everything. And it's just a mess.

I have this REALLY, REALLY , REALLY bad feeling for my ex. I'm done with this whole situation, but I have this concern for her. She's a strong person on the outside, and wise to the world, but I know deep down she's all mush and this is not a good situation for her. I just know how it'll play out. I feel like the overprotective father. I warned her earlier. I talked to her friend to just alert her. I've done all i can. It's not my place anymore. I can only pray for her. And I never was a praying man.

Wow. I just never asked for any of this. I'm going back to worrying about whether my daughter wearing flip-flops to her school concert is acceptable or not. (Yes, she did that.)

2008-12-05 7:03 AM

in reply to: #1839850

Elite

4372

Connecticut

Subject: RE: Hot Toddies

disturbed275 - 2008-12-05 7:30 AM

That's awesome! I never go running without mine (unless of course i've spaced off recharging it, which, now that I think about it, happens quite often)

I just started running without mine. I find it really peaceful and relaxing. If I'm on the treadmill, that is another story. The ipod is a MUST if I'm on the treadie! Outside, I leave it at home.

2008-12-05 7:04 AM

in reply to: #1839864

Elite

4372

Connecticut

Subject: RE: Hot Toddies

runnerx - 2008-12-05 7:56 AM I'm going back to worrying about whether my daughter wearing flip-flops to her school concert is acceptable or not. (Yes, she did that.)

That's funny!

2008-12-05 7:05 AM

in reply to: #1839864

Elite

4372

Connecticut

Subject: RE: Hot Toddies

runnerx - 2008-12-05 7:56 AM Ok, today's update of As Wally's World Turns... So, I happened to get an email from a girl in my running club. Asking about who's going to a particular race and if she could get a ride - totally innocent. And I responded about who I'd be going with and that I'd normally go in with my ex-girlfriend - and I named her by name, didn't say anything about being a girlfriend - not even sure who knew what. And it just opened the door. I didn't know but she apparently is still dating the guy who my ex is now dating, and confronted him about this situation and he totally denied everything. And it's just a mess. I have this REALLY, REALLY , REALLY bad feeling for my ex. I'm done with this whole situation, but I have this concern for her. She's a strong person on the outside, and wise to the world, but I know deep down she's all mush and this is not a good situation for her. I just know how it'll play out. I feel like the overprotective father. I warned her earlier. I talked to her friend to just alert her. I've done all i can. It's not my place anymore. I can only pray for her. And I never was a praying man. Wow. I just never asked for any of this. I'm going back to worrying about whether my daughter wearing flip-flops to her school concert is acceptable or not. (Yes, she did that.)

I hope it all works out for you Wally. How frustrating!

Ellie

2008-12-05 8:36 AM

in reply to: #1839850

974.926

Subject: RE: Hot Toddies

disturbed275 - 2008-12-05 7:30 AM

That's awesome! I never go running without mine (unless of course i've spaced off recharging it, which, now that I think about it, happens quite often)

I love my iPod! I have the red clippy shuffle...the nano or anything more would just be too much for me to handle. I'd be paralyzed by that much choice.

So all this talk of iPods now begs the question - what does everyone run/bike to?

2008-12-05 9:23 AM

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Champion

10742

Ames, IA

Subject: RE: Hot Toddies

Ellie - 2008-12-05 8:36 AM

disturbed275 - 2008-12-05 7:30 AM

That's awesome! I never go running without mine (unless of course i've spaced off recharging it, which, now that I think about it, happens quite often)

I love my iPod! I have the red clippy shuffle...the nano or anything more would just be too much for me to handle. I'd be paralyzed by that much choice.

So all this talk of iPods now begs the question - what does everyone run/bike to?

I listen to a lot of hard rock/ heavy metal, whatever you want to call it. I like to think it gives me extra energy.

And I'm pretty sure it helped me through the last 6 miles of my marathon in October

runnerx

2008-12-05 9:34 AM

in reply to: #1839985

Master

1989

New Jersey

Subject: RE: Hot Toddies

Ellie - 2008-12-05 9:36 AM

So all this talk of iPods now begs the question - what does everyone run/bike to?

So far, I've actually let my kids pick the music. I have a bunch of CD's that they've ripped some music off of, plus they're a little more "hip" than me, so I get some good songs back.

So, I have Beatles, AC/DC, Ramones, David Gray, Pink Floyd, all over the place. Couple songs that are great - Coldplay "ruled the world" song and Matchbox Twenty "How Far We've come"

And I never run with the iPod - ruins the experience for me. I only use it when I'm on the bike trainer.

crews

2008-12-05 11:07 AM

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Master

1792

Subject: RE: Hot Toddies

runnerx - 2008-12-05 9:34 AM

Ellie - 2008-12-05 9:36 AM

So all this talk of iPods now begs the question - what does everyone run/bike to?

So far, I've actually let my kids pick the music. I have a bunch of CD's that they've ripped some music off of, plus they're a little more "hip" than me, so I get some good songs back. So, I have Beatles, AC/DC, Ramones, David Gray, Pink Floyd, all over the place. Couple songs that are great - Coldplay "ruled the world" song and Matchbox Twenty "How Far We've come" And I never run with the iPod - ruins the experience for me. I only use it when I'm on the bike trainer.

My new favorite song to run to...ABBA...Dancing Queen. Try it out ladies, you'll love it!

2008-12-05 11:08 AM

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Elite

4372

Connecticut

Subject: RE: Hot Toddies

crews - 2008-12-05 12:07 PM

runnerx - 2008-12-05 9:34 AM

Ellie - 2008-12-05 9:36 AM

So all this talk of iPods now begs the question - what does everyone run/bike to?

So far, I've actually let my kids pick the music. I have a bunch of CD's that they've ripped some music off of, plus they're a little more "hip" than me, so I get some good songs back. So, I have Beatles, AC/DC, Ramones, David Gray, Pink Floyd, all over the place. Couple songs that are great - Coldplay "ruled the world" song and Matchbox Twenty "How Far We've come" And I never run with the iPod - ruins the experience for me. I only use it when I'm on the bike trainer.

My new favorite song to run to...ABBA...Dancing Queen. Try it out ladies, you'll love it!

I LOVE that song!

That reminds me, Mama Mia! comes out soon! I love that movie!

2008-12-05 11:13 AM

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Champion

10742

Ames, IA

Subject: RE: Hot Toddies

Ahhh, it's lunch time. On Friday's I traditionally go out with coworkers for an evil calorie filled lunch. Today its Mexican. I always order a quesidilla that I've affectionately nicknamed the cheese bomb. This usually necessitates a long afternoon workout to work off

LazyMarathoner

2008-12-05 12:32 PM

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Pro

4608

Brooklyn, NY

Subject: RE: Hot Toddies

disturbed275 - 2008-12-05 12:13 PM Ahhh, it's lunch time. On Friday's I traditionally go out with coworkers for an evil calorie filled lunch. Today its Mexican. I always order a quesidilla that I've affectionately nicknamed the cheese bomb. This usually necessitates a long afternoon workout to work off

Yum. I love cheese.

LazyMarathoner

2008-12-05 12:34 PM

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Pro

4608

Brooklyn, NY

Subject: RE: Hot Toddies

Before you guys think I'm a total slacker, I did get my first upper body session in yesterday, it's my shoulder PT stuff. I've had an absolute crap week at work that has just thrown off all my plans unfortunately. I've been swimming a lot, but of course that's for the other challenge

Now I'm off for a run!

lyssa-gator

2008-12-05 12:50 PM

in reply to: #1828078

Master

2339

somewhere over the rainbow

Subject: RE: Hot Toddies

so i just ran. i have a lot of the same songs on mine that you guys said. matchbox 20 how far we've come, mamma mia, dancing queen, some beatles, i got a free 15$ itunes card with it, and i've only bought two songs, so help me out guys, what should i get on there, i am SO not up to date with current music!! so here's what happened though, about half a mile from home i switched to a podcast of a talk radio guy that i like, and about 1/4 mile from home started laughing, and couldn't stop. i'm sure my neighbors got a bang out of me walking up the street laughing like an idiot. good times!!

so oh yeah, it's a nano-4th gen and it's green I LOVE IT!!

lyssa-gator

2008-12-05 12:52 PM

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Master

2339

somewhere over the rainbow

Subject: RE: Hot Toddies

disturbed275 - 2008-12-05 9:13 AM Ahhh, it's lunch time. On Friday's I traditionally go out with coworkers for an evil calorie filled lunch. Today its Mexican. I always order a quesidilla that I've affectionately nicknamed the cheese bomb. This usually necessitates a long afternoon workout to work off

cheese bomb, mmmmmmmmm lyssa-likey cheesey mexican!! droooooooool droooooooool

enjoy it for me.