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1stTimeTri - 2008-01-20 8:24 PM I'm at 16,600 yards, for 83%. Looks like I'll be upping my amount, but I'll determine that by the end of the week.

 

GO PACKERS!!!

Great job! There's been a request for a run challenge next month, btw.

we must learn to love to run

Hm... How about this: We must learn to tolerate running. 'Cause, that about sums up running for me. LOL

LOL

I know - me too!

OMG the Giants are ahead

Wait - Phil is posting on BT while the Packers are playing? OMG, he's as addicted to BT as we are! LOL

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Only did it for a short while, but the announcement:

CARP!!!!!!!!! 

Giants won.  They came to play - got to give credit where credit is due. Bummer!

Good night.  I'm going to bed and sulk a little.  At least I have the day off tomorrow and can probably get in a workout.

What a game. Rather good actually, crappy ending though. My mother in law is beside herself. She loves the Packers.

Ok. If I don't get any better I think I will pull out of the challenge all together rather than lower my goal. I really don't want to have to that...but it would probably be best not to swim at all....so I'd prefer to take myself out. I'm going to wait 2 more days to see if I improve or end up in hospital...at this rate it's GOT to be one of the two, most likely the latter.

I want to thank everyone for their nice inspires and well wishes. It's honestly made my weekend a whole lot better

How about those Giants!!!

(GiantsHelmet2.jpg)

That might be a smart idea.  My sister was home with what she thought was a cold, then she thought it was the flu, and after a week she went to the Dr. and got put into the ICU in the hospital for having pneunomia.  She has been in the hospital for 10 days now.  We are hoping that she will get to come home tomorrow or Tuesday. 

So, take care of yourself.

Oh no. I'm sorry to hear about your sister Kendra! I hope she gets better soon!

  My boss has more meds for me at work (She's a Dr)  When I called her tonight I was really wanting her to give me the day off but they need me there, so what can I do?  I mean they are giving me a month off in April. I don't actually have to do anything, just supervise which is ok!  

I hope it doesn't turn out to be pneumonia...argh!   I will wait another couple of days though if that's ok. Ya never know, I might do a complete 360!

YEAH PATRIOTS!

Sorry Packers.

See you at the superbowl GIANTS!

Lynne sorry you are not feeling any better. I send aloha your way!

Yeah fishies for swimming! 

Great games yesterday!!  I don't have favorites so it was just fun watching two decent games!

It looks like swimming for me will be in the afternoon today!  Grandson is home for two days so I am the daycare.  I will have an opening before hubby has to lay down to get ready for the nightshift. 

With 6 more swims at 1800 yards I will complete my goal.  I will be able to get a couple of extra swims in later in the week just to be on the safe side.  Life really does get in the way, don't it?!

Well, I'll do my armchair evaluation with my fellow Packer friends, but I'll give credit where credit is due and that the Giants played tough.  Congrats to them.  Now, considering the weather and the enthusiasm they had in Green Bay, I'm thinking that they'll be more hungry in AZ.

CONGRATULATIONS to Who's Your Marmadaddy? This is the second week in a row that they've had the top ranking!

BUT remember that this is only the THIRD week of the challenge! January is only 64.5% completed.

And some of the teams are REALLY close to one another! There's still time to help your team achieve that #1 ranking!

So get out there and Swim/Bike/Run!... And then Swim/Bike/Run some more!

Dee and Beth

I thought you guys might get a chuckle out of this

Important Challenge Announcement:

This is a team challenge, so Beth and I have decided to offer you extra incentive to help your team.

Some participants are dealing with illness, injury, or just "life in general." And we know you want your team to do well, so:

You may now achieve 120% of your goal!

Up to 120% of each person's progress will be counted in your team's percentages.

(Yes, we know that some of you have raised your goals. It's your choice whether to try to achieve 120% based upon your original goal, or your new one.)

The team with the highest percentage will WIN the Challenge.

Any team that achieves 100% (or more), will also be declared a winner, and get to display the "Winner" signature line.

We hope this provides a little incentive for you to get out there and SWIM, BIKE or RUN!

Dee and Beth

Yaaaay!

Lynne is feeling better!!

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.

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Manatee Express - 2008-01-20 10:57 PM Okay team, time to get serious. I plan on finishing it off by Friday. Are they're any tie breakers in case multiple teams hit 100%. I think I can get an extra 2500 if it helps.

If multiple teams hit 100%, they all get to display the "winning" sig line

Theres a winning sig line? maybe I should have read the challenge instructions before I signed up.

Im gonna swim tonight.... should knock off 2k which will put me at 66%....