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mav - I was thinking that along with eating better in the new year perhaps we should do a distance challenge. ( I stole this idea from  my mentor Bryan) How  'bout we all try to complete and iron distance this month 2.4 miles of swimming, 112 miles of biking and 26.2 of running????For some this might be a bit of a challenge for thers not so much. But it could be fun

Kevin, I know you are injured...so you can only complete the swim portion ( or perhaps double or triple it!)

What do you all think??

Nats - 2010-01-03 3:46 PM

I'm in!

Nathalie

mav - 2010-01-03 2:36 PM sweetums...so nice of you to try and help Helen with her night shift eating.

I was thinking that along with eating better in the new year perhaps we should do a distance challenge. ( I stole this idea from  my mentor Bryan) How  'bout we all try to complete and iron distance this month 2.4 miles of swimming, 112 miles of biking and 26.2 of running????For some this might be a bit of a challenge for thers not so much. But it could be fun

Kevin, I know you are injured...so you can only complete the swim portion ( or perhaps double or triple it!)

What do you all think??

Dr Hammer - 2010-01-03 7:54 PM

My greatest obstacle are students and peers.  They know being fit and working out are important to my yet they don't respect my needs. There are days where I can't get the students out of my office....even though it is outside of my posted office hours.  It happens all the time.  I am even dressed and ready to head to the pool or out the door to run.  I even tell them to come back.  I have missed so many workouts.  Or, my colleagues schedule or call meetings for during those times.  My one peer likes to call student research group meetings @ 5.  And, we are there until 7 or 8. It drives me insane.  He even acknowledges the impact to my workout time to me and the students.  But, it happened EVERY MONDAY last semester.  I told him no but to no avail.  True, I could do that but the spin classes are over, the pool is closed by the time we are done, and I have been at school since 7 AM.  I don't get why there is a need to meet after 430 for anything faculty-related or even student-related. 

erlifeguard - 2010-01-04 2:21 AM Hey All, I'm in for the challenge. It will have to be time for me, at least for the bike portion. I'm checking out some local pools tomorrow. So I finally pulled the trigger. Found a great tri shop in Seattle!! Super staff, smart, friendly, and yeah and I ordered a Cervelo S1!!! I'm so psyched!! It won't be in till either the end of this month or sometime in Feb., I'll find out on Tuesday. Thanks to all who gave me advice on this purchase. I will post pictures when she arrives!! Have a super Monday all!!! Chris

Dr Hammer - 2010-01-03 7:54 PM

My greatest obstacle are students and peers.  They know being fit and working out are important to my yet they don't respect my needs. There are days where I can't get the students out of my office....even though it is outside of my posted office hours.  It happens all the time.  I am even dressed and ready to head to the pool or out the door to run.  I even tell them to come back.  I have missed so many workouts.  Or, my colleagues schedule or call meetings for during those times.  My one peer likes to call student research group meetings @ 5.  And, we are there until 7 or 8. It drives me insane.  He even acknowledges the impact to my workout time to me and the students.  But, it happened EVERY MONDAY last semester.  I told him no but to no avail.  True, I could do that but the spin classes are over, the pool is closed by the time we are done, and I have been at school since 7 AM.  I don't get why there is a need to meet after 430 for anything faculty-related or even student-related. 

Bopper - 2010-01-03 4:20 PM

Miles?? what are miles?? lol

kew - 2010-01-03 4:33 PM

Hi gang...

The biggest obstacle I have is guilt.  Being a single mom (their dad is not involved with them much) I feel guilty leaving them alone after the recent divorce.  Now I know they're 15 and 18 and probably wouldn't even miss me, but I like them to know I am here for them if they need me (also make sure they're doing their homework).

Saving for a treadmill for downstairs in the garage and will set up my trainer there too.  That would leave just swim workouts and my long runs (which I prefer to do outside).  Lately, I have been getting up early to do my runs (while the kids are still asleep) and I am back before they wake up.

I love my crockpot.  One of the things I cook in it is lasagne.  I use the "oven ready" noodles and make the sauce a little thicker than I normally do.

A trainer workout is planned for today.  Enjoy the rest of the weekend everyone.

 

 

Dr Hammer - 2010-01-03 7:54 PM

My greatest obstacle are students and peers.  They know being fit and working out are important to my yet they don't respect my needs. There are days where I can't get the students out of my office....even though it is outside of my posted office hours.  It happens all the time.  I am even dressed and ready to head to the pool or out the door to run.  I even tell them to come back.  I have missed so many workouts.  Or, my colleagues schedule or call meetings for during those times.  My one peer likes to call student research group meetings @ 5.  And, we are there until 7 or 8. It drives me insane.  He even acknowledges the impact to my workout time to me and the students.  But, it happened EVERY MONDAY last semester.  I told him no but to no avail.  True, I could do that but the spin classes are over, the pool is closed by the time we are done, and I have been at school since 7 AM.  I don't get why there is a need to meet after 430 for anything faculty-related or even student-related. 

erlifeguard - 2010-01-04 2:21 AM Hey All, I'm in for the challenge. It will have to be time for me, at least for the bike portion. I'm checking out some local pools tomorrow. So I finally pulled the trigger. Found a great tri shop in Seattle!! Super staff, smart, friendly, and yeah and I ordered a Cervelo S1!!! I'm so psyched!! It won't be in till either the end of this month or sometime in Feb., I'll find out on Tuesday. Thanks to all who gave me advice on this purchase. I will post pictures when she arrives!! Have a super Monday all!!! Chris

Dr Hammer - 2010-01-04 11:18 AM

Thanks for the input so far.  It is something I have dealt with for the last three years here. 

Kristen, I don’t understand your standing faculty mtg. time!! Maybe those who don’t have kids are trying to prove some kind of point???  On a bright not…at least it’s not Friday’s at 3:30 like ours.  That sucks trying to get to football games for coverage.  I usually leave ours by 4:15.

I agree I may be too nice, Helen.  It is a bit frustrating. I would have remedied this if I had any bright ideas.  I mean even shutting the door doesn’t work and trying to ignore them doesn't work.  If they know you are there, they will knock and knock like a bill collector.  The guy with the research mtgs. will call and call my phone until I answer.  DRIVES ME INSANE!!   He's worse than an obsessive boyfriend!  hmmm….tri gear? t-shirt and shorts aren’t enough.  hmmm, maybe I’ll bring in my bike as well???