medic0020's Group - CLOSED--BUSTIN AT THE SEAMS (Page 21)

Actually I like the idea of the cruise Amy...good idea...now let's do it   I really need a vacation!

Awesome run Emerson, way to go!!

As for the stars, I am sad that I am not as cool as I thought   Oh well, what do the stars know!! 

Dee---it's all about the priorities!  Guess we know how important posting really is to you

What's everyone up to tomorrow?  I'm feeling an ez trainer recovery ride and/or a short swim.

but but but but BUT you just ran 21 miles ;o)

Alright, I used a poor choice of words in saying I had to "run".  I did have to get on with my day.  It is nice finishing up by 10:00 AM so I can have a full day after that.  I finely actually listened to my coach.  I SLOWED DOWN at the start and kept it very steady.  I felt great.  I was on pace for a 4:20 marathon.  Not great but quite acceptable for my goals.  But, the great part is that I did not feel "beat up" by it.  I felt no more tired than if I did a mid-week tempo run.  I had a full day with no difference from a 3:30 run.  I was very careful about lots of hydration.  I put some details in my log.

I plan a short swim tomorrow.

Dee, always like your fun posts.

Eric, thanks for the support.

As to the cruise, sounds fun but I think the main focus is laying in the sun and eating.  Which event is that training for?  I say that with a smile as Peg and I are going on our first cruise out of San Diego in March. We hope to have meet Julie when we return.

Chris, thanks for the advice on the swimming.  It is really needed and well taken!

Mike, thanks for the encouragement.  I will figure out the swimming.

Thanks to all of you.  I hope I can be as good a supporter to all of you when you need it!

I cannot believe it.  I even sleep in (don't get up until 6:00 AM today) and there are no posts for over 10 hours in a row.  I guess we all sit at home on Friday and go out on Saturday. 

Feel great after my 21 miles, good coaching is a very good thing!  Off for a full day and a swim this afternoon.

Good Morning everyone!

Goodnight everyone.  I hope you all had a nice weekend.  Now, let's make this week worthy of our time and energy!!  Live well, kick butt and enjoy every minute of it.  There is only one way to play the hand of life we are dealt -- our best. 

I look forward to next week's posts.

D001 - 2008-01-13 11:47 AM

crea0029 - 2008-01-12 7:20 PM I'm feeling bummed today. My foot is not feeling good. I have been doing a lot of standing and walking on it and it is hurting again. I am not sure what is wrong with it. I am not going to run on it till I know what I need to do to fix it. However, that really upsets me because my Jan challenge is running this month Sadness.... I don't know what to do.

Pam, Don't worry about the Challenge. Take care of your foot. Have you gone to the doctor yet? Challenges are fun, but not "necessary." Your foot however, IS necessary. And we don't want you damaging it further! If your foot is ok to walk, you can reduce your challenge goal.... But even if you need to withdraw from the Challenge, we can still give you "Official Cheerleader" duties. (Which you can do from the comfort of a chair. If you need pom poms, Beth has a pair. Yes, she really does!) Dee

Good sound advice coming from such a FUNKY CHICKEN! Love the new Avitar Dee...hope you are having a good Monday

Pam...Dee is right...do not hurt the foot further...go to the doctor and have it looked at. If you are having issues with getting to a doctor...go to a Running store and have them see if the shoes you are wearing are being strapped too tightly or maybe they do not have the proper arch support...amazing how much I learned by buying my last pair of shoes...but you have to go to a RUNNING store not a sports store! Take it easy and do some crunches, push ups, swim.....you will feel better and it will keep you off your foot! Have a good Monday dear!

Thanks for all the advice about the foot... the plan is either to get to the doctor or running store as soon as I get back to college because right now I have limited access to both.  I am being good... staying off of it as much as possible.  The biking doesn't hurt so I am adding up the miles there.

Question for those who have a trainer, how do you measure distance? or do you just go off of time or do you estimate distance?   

Woe is I.......where's everybody???

We were on the second page...so we must all be busy.

Hope everyone is ok...Have a good week!

D001 - 2008-01-14 6:33 PM

Girl Passing on Left - 2008-01-14 8:57 PM

Woe is I.......where's everybody???

We were on the second page...so we must all be busy.

Hope everyone is ok...Have a good week!

Worked late. Staggered home. Ate and updated the Challenge results. Felt better after eating, so I did a mile on the treadmill. And on tap for tomorrow: Another long day at work. Bleh! That said, I think I still owe you a glitter: (I just said I owed you a glitter. I didn't promise it would be PRETTY! LOL)

as for the glitter...who says she's not pretty....beauty is to the eye of the beholder and these eyes say...."PRECIOUS...almost makes me even like Monday.....well maybe not that much! Have a good evening and time to ask for a raise....they can only say, no!

Work was a bit stressful for me as well.  We announce earnings and the capital infusion plans tomorrow.  I don't think it will effect my group but it is a bit unnerving to wait around for a potential dividend cut, a potential 20B write-off and 20M plus in layoffs.  It is very distracting.  We find out at 6:30 AM EST and the conference calls will go on all day.  I think I would rather be swimming laps in an Ice Bath than wading through tomorrows calls.  But, after almost 29 years in the business the one thing I do know is that we will get through this just like any other past crisis.

I look forward to getting this week behind us...