Fighting Okra - September End of Summer Challenge (Page 17)
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Oh, BTW the dog will be fine! At the end of this week I head out for a long awaited trip to Delaware for a conference. It's really a symposium for folks who do boat building and stuff. I go every year and am on the national board. My folks also live in that area so I go an extra few days early and see them too. I drive up, as I have gear and boats to bring... nearly two days in my pick-up, but it's worth it! May not make my swimming goals for this month... but I am going to try and swim every day I can next week to get there! Ahhh, Sunday toppage! Edited by blujay65 2009-09-20 6:39 AM |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() hi ya teammies.... just buzzing through. my husband and i are off to take our bikes for a final inspection at the LBS before our 60 miler on Saturday. i went to the park early this am for an easy ride round the lake. i knew they were holding a 5K in the park. i met this family at a Team in Training Meeting - at the meeting they shared how their daughter Elora passed in 2006 from Luekemia, and theyve done a memorial 5K in her honor every year since. today was the ELORAPALOOZA (i love that, dont you?) after i did a loop on my bike, id 'stop in' at the race check-in....the atmosphere there was SO wonderful...i just made my eyes well up w/ tears. the horn sounded, and the race started and i followed the runners and walkers out on my bike and out onto the course. i dunno. there was something so healing/rejuvenating riding along side the participants in this race. ELORAs spirit was there, indeed. i wrote on my FB page.... some days are not to be rushed. today is one of those days. looking forward to a week of tapering.... have a happy everyone. stacieb ps. to read Eloras story....http://www.elorashope.com/ |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Just finished a 51+ miler on the road bike, with my good friend David. Hot, sticky, long, and so worth it. I am toast, and need some food like right away! Edited by blujay65 2009-09-20 11:54 AM |
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MotoQueen ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() skrtrnr - 2009-09-19 11:50 AM totally awesome schwag. a totally awesome post-race spread. and HARDWARE to boot! i know SHUT UP! after the week i had..... 3rd place age group finish and, drum roll please..... a PB! SHAZAAM! its crazy to think that i was NOT running on all cylinders today, and did as well as i did.... just think when all the cylinder ARE running... today was CONFIRMATION BIG TIME, that the time and effort im putting into my 1/2 MARY training is starting to PAY OFF. persistence....consistency has its REWARDS, for sure. now going to enjoy the totally fabulous day w my family! onwardandupward! stacieb Congrats on the hardware and the PB! WAy to go! |
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MotoQueen ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() deehtz - 2009-09-19 10:58 PM Strength session done! laundry on! Time to sit down & relax! Have a good evening everyone Great job on getting the bike and strength training in. And the laundry to boot. LOL |
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MotoQueen ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() blujay65 - 2009-09-20 6:38 AM Oh, BTW the dog will be fine! At the end of this week I head out for a long awaited trip to Delaware for a conference. It's really a symposium for folks who do boat building and stuff. I go every year and am on the national board. My folks also live in that area so I go an extra few days early and see them too. I drive up, as I have gear and boats to bring... nearly two days in my pick-up, but it's worth it! May not make my swimming goals for this month... but I am going to try and swim every day I can next week to get there! Ahhh, Sunday toppage! Glad to hear doggie is okay. Now jump out of the boat and start swimming. ![]() |
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MotoQueen ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() blujay65 - 2009-09-20 11:53 AM Just finished a 51+ miler on the road bike, with my good friend David. Hot, sticky, long, and so worth it. I am toast, and need some food like right away! Sounds like you had a great ride. |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() kns57 - 2009-09-20 12:38 PM I've got a walk and run in. On target for 100% this month. Let 's go Team Fighting Okra. WHOO HOO !!! me too for the 100% but I am going to have to stay on top of the run session to make it |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Jen/Stacie -- wow, 50+ miles and 60 miles on the bike -- the thought just blows me away. You are my heroes ![]() |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Got a 20 mile ride in today! Yippee! It feels so good to be back on my bike more regularly. |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() skrtrnr - 2009-09-20 9:05 AM hi ya teammies.... just buzzing through. my husband and i are off to take our bikes for a final inspection at the LBS before our 60 miler on Saturday. i went to the park early this am for an easy ride round the lake. i knew they were holding a 5K in the park. i met this family at a Team in Training Meeting - at the meeting they shared how their daughter Elora passed in 2006 from Luekemia, and theyve done a memorial 5K in her honor every year since. today was the ELORAPALOOZA (i love that, dont you?) after i did a loop on my bike, id 'stop in' at the race check-in....the atmosphere there was SO wonderful...i just made my eyes well up w/ tears. the horn sounded, and the race started and i followed the runners and walkers out on my bike and out onto the course. i dunno. there was something so healing/rejuvenating riding along side the participants in this race. ELORAs spirit was there, indeed. i wrote on my FB page.... some days are not to be rushed. today is one of those days. looking forward to a week of tapering.... have a happy everyone. stacieb ps. to read Eloras story....http://www.elorashope.com/ Very cool! My best friend when I was a kid passed away of leukemia when she was 21. I think about her almost every single day. |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() blujay65 - 2009-09-20 9:53 AM Just finished a 51+ miler on the road bike, with my good friend David. Hot, sticky, long, and so worth it. I am toast, and need some food like right away! Nice job! You can keep the hot and sticky weather. I can't deal with that stuff. |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() kns57 - 2009-09-20 12:38 PM I've got a walk and run in. On target for 100% this month. Let 's go Team Fighting Okra. Nice!!! We can DO IT!!!! |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() deehtz - 2009-09-20 12:46 PM kns57 - 2009-09-20 12:38 PM I've got a walk and run in. On target for 100% this month. Let 's go Team Fighting Okra. WHOO HOO !!! me too for the 100% but I am going to have to stay on top of the run session to make it I'm gonna get there too! I have to stay on top of my bike rides, though. |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() deehtz - 2009-09-20 12:49 PM Jen/Stacie -- wow, 50+ miles and 60 miles on the bike -- the thought just blows me away. You are my heroes ![]() You'll get there. It just takes work. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() owl_girl - 2009-09-20 4:59 PM Got a 20 mile ride in today! Yippee! It feels so good to be back on my bike more regularly. Great job on the ride!! Hope you can ride some more now! |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Good Morning folks!! I should be out running in a wee bit. Will get in a lunch swim to try and catch up in that area! C- ya all later!! |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() owl_girl - 2009-09-20 5:00 PM skrtrnr - 2009-09-20 9:05 AM hi ya teammies.... just buzzing through. my husband and i are off to take our bikes for a final inspection at the LBS before our 60 miler on Saturday. i went to the park early this am for an easy ride round the lake. i knew they were holding a 5K in the park. i met this family at a Team in Training Meeting - at the meeting they shared how their daughter Elora passed in 2006 from Luekemia, and theyve done a memorial 5K in her honor every year since. today was the ELORAPALOOZA (i love that, dont you?) after i did a loop on my bike, id 'stop in' at the race check-in....the atmosphere there was SO wonderful...i just made my eyes well up w/ tears. the horn sounded, and the race started and i followed the runners and walkers out on my bike and out onto the course. i dunno. there was something so healing/rejuvenating riding along side the participants in this race. ELORAs spirit was there, indeed. i wrote on my FB page.... some days are not to be rushed. today is one of those days. looking forward to a week of tapering.... have a happy everyone. stacieb ps. to read Eloras story....http://www.elorashope.com/ Very cool! My best friend when I was a kid passed away of leukemia when she was 21. I think about her almost every single day. TRACY. im sorry for your loss....it IS amazing how impactful those events can be on our life, especially when they happen when were kids. no doubt you think of your friend almost every single day..... CANCER SUCKS BIG TIME!! stacieb |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() owl_girl - 2009-09-20 5:03 PM deehtz - 2009-09-20 12:49 PM Jen/Stacie -- wow, 50+ miles and 60 miles on the bike -- the thought just blows me away. You are my heroes ![]() You'll get there. It just takes work. DEE. TRACY knows what she's talking about for sure. one pedal stroke at a time. consistency, persistence. you'll get there. i remember this time last year, doing my first training ride. it was eight miles, and i thought 'man that's really far' and at the time it WAS far. all those steps your taking now, MATTER, COUNT. just keep swimming/pedaling/running! stacieb Edited by skrtrnr 2009-09-21 7:20 AM |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() blujay65 - 2009-09-21 5:43 AM Good Morning folks!! I should be out running in a wee bit. Will get in a lunch swim to try and catch up in that area! C- ya all later!! no doubt you'll catch up JEN. HAPPY RUNNING AND SWIMMING! stacieb |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() its a quiet week for me.... two swim workouts to get in. and a 40 min tempo. and another short run, probably 2-3 miles at most.... getting ready for my ride this Saturday and my 10K on Sunday. not sure how thats all gonna work. i dont remember my legs being all that hammered after the MS150.... the 10K is really a training run for me....and to gauge where im at, pace-wise. i guess my long runs and the 5K have been a good indicator that im right where i need to be at this point in my 1/2 Mary training. so..... i REALLY like this 10K. its been an annual race for me back when i started running, it was my first BIG race i ran....funny what a HUGE deal it was back then, when i ran the 5K course. its a very popular race in PGH, one of the biggest attended races of the year. its a super swifty course, lots of downhills. so definately worth showing up for.... i guess ill have a better idea how to approach the race come Sunday morning when i wake up and see how my legs are feeling. its all good! gonna head out later to swim. HAPPY TRNG EVERYONE! stacieb Edited by skrtrnr 2009-09-21 7:27 AM |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() skrtrnr - 2009-09-21 7:26 AM its a quiet week for me.... getting ready for my ride this Saturday and my 10K on Sunday. not sure how thats all gonna work. stacieb Gosh Stacie you are going for the gold this coming weekend! Sounds like a good plan for your week, keep your body moving but not overtaxing it. Smart! |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Got my run in, 3.1 miles. I hate to complain, but gosh what is up with our weather?! 100% humidity, what's up with that!? Isn't that the same as rain? After running you would not have know the difference for looking at me, I was drenched, with clear skies! Keeping my fingers crossed for some cooler/dryer weather! |
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MotoQueen ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() blujay65 - 2009-09-21 7:43 AM Got my run in, 3.1 miles. I hate to complain, but gosh what is up with our weather?! 100% humidity, what's up with that!? Isn't that the same as rain? After running you would not have know the difference for looking at me, I was drenched, with clear skies! Keeping my fingers crossed for some cooler/dryer weather! Wish we only had 100% humidity to deal with. Rain, rain and more rain. Flash flooding. People can't make it to work today. My friend's car got flooded at the front of the subdivision. It's all a mess. Good news, got a ride in on the trainer and am hoping to get out and walk in the rain when it is not so hard. Need to get my mileage in. |
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