The Ghoulies Are Running a Half Marathon in January!!! (Page 26)

Bill and Ann - I'm very sorry to hear about the rough days you've been having. All of us married/parent types can empathize but I know that doesn't help much. I hope that your weekends are nice and relaxing and that you're able to get off to a better start next week. Ann, I can't think of a better way to get rid of some frustration than 13.1 miles in the beautiful Arizona weather.

Both of you take care and keep us posted.

Greetings Ghoulies.  I'm going to be absent from the village much of the week.  Heading out tonight for Europe and going to have a busy week with lots of travel.  Will try to check in when I can.  Have a good one!

Safe travels. Is it still colder than a witches you-know-what there?

Hi Robin.  Sitting in the Continental club room in Newark nibbling on cheese and sipping cheap wine (who was just complaining about their jeans not fitting????) and getting ready to head out.  NJ was outright balmy today.  I got a nice 7 mile run in this morning.  The rest of the week will be hit or miss.  I'm in Prague tomorrow and Monday.  Then in Barcelona Tues/Weds.  Home on Thursday afternoon.  I brought work-out clothes but nothing for cold weather running (Prague will be bitter)  No room in the carry on.  This girl does not check luggage.  Gawd I lead a glamorous life.

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Just did a little bike/run/bike today.  Nothing real intense but some hills on the bike.

But the little run completed my first 1/2  mary   for the month.

Edited by deehtz 2010-01-16 9:21 PM

Hey Ghoulies! If anyone else is interested in cyber-stalking Ann during her race, check out this link:

http://arizona.competitor.com/liveresults/

Her bib # is 31521. GO ANN!!!

Also, Ryan Hall's 5k split at Ann's race was 14:34. Slacker... 

thanks Tom, I was just trying to find that!

one 1/2 mary down, on to the next! Yea!

Woo hoo! Just got my bib # for my race. I'll be #3021. Now I just need to decide if I'm going to the expo on Friday after work or on Saturday on the way to the hotel. Hmmm...

Of course, Friday after work, Silly!
Do they track your progress for your race, too?

Ann is doing great, BTW.

Not sure, but I kinda doubt it. The info flyer I got today says that results will be posted online, but I think it's just finishing times.

Morning ghoulies!  Having a crazy week but managing to squeeze a few short workouts in.  My one challenge, apart from a crazy schedule, is that I forgot to pack a sports bra.  Now I have other versions of said garment with me, but none really designed to take care of the girls while jogging.  So, time to get to know the stationary bike.  Not my favorite piece of equipment in the gym, but less bobbing about.

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Morning Ghoulies!

kids have off school today, and wanted to buzz through and give you an update.

things at the Y are going swimmingly.  i swear.  its a pity they pay me, im having so much fun.

i was able to score more hours this evening.  yay!


im still humming along, making contacts for joseph, scheduling venues for his tour.   he pushed back his dates to mid-March which gives me time to pursue some other options.

ive met some amazing people along the way.  what a beautiful circle that is.  and im so grateful that joseph invited me to come in and partake.

they're all healers in one form or another,  and/or artists.   beautiful, generous souls, each and everyone.



and on the homefront, WE HAVE A CLOSING DATE.

can we all say YAY.

my husband bought a townshouse (next development over, down the street) and he'll be closing on Feb 26th.

having a date helps, on so many levels.


(if you've been reading my blog you know) the kids are doing reasonably well considering the circumstances.  ive been grateful for the fact that im in a really good place mentally/emotionally so that i can be 'there' for them.

i think the fact that i 'have it together'  (not that i dont have my private moments) is really reassurring to the kids.

and even though this is all taking a bit longer than i had anticipated, my husband and i have managed to stay amicable throughout (except his temporary moment of insanity)

the kids are assured, that even though some things in their life about to change, there are some things that always remain the same.

mostly, that they have a mom and dad that love them, that will be there for them, always.



as for next months challenge, im SO on a food/weightloss challenge.

i was actually able to lose 7 lbs over the holidays (i know, score one for me...) but i REALLY REALLY REALLY need to get back on track w eating whole/raw/clean again.

so heres to me.

heres to us!

ONWARD GHOULIES!
stacieb



Edited by skrtrnr 2010-01-18 9:34 AM

LOL...if you have an extra one laying about and can fed-x that would be great.  Otherwise not sure how you can help, but if you're in Prague meet me in the fitness center tomorrow morning at 5:30.

Usually I do try and see something new or re-visit something I especially enjoy.  This trip isn't working out too well. Meetings and reception/dinner in the hotel in Prague tonight.  Off to Barcelona tomorrow morning.  I hope to have a break late tomorrow afternoon to visit the Gaudi museum.  I also happen to remember a very nice bike shop near my meeting that is an exclusive Orbea distributer that is worth a stop/see.  I made a promise to myself long ago that I would extend my stay in any new city/country I visit.  So far, I've kept that promise.  Barcelona is a regular for me and I was in Prague last year, so this time am going to head home when I'm done.

well.  heck.

that didnt work out as planned.

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Crappola, that sucks Bill. Many prayers for her and her family!

Yea Stacie!
Glad to hear things are coming together in spite of the difficult part of life you are going through.

Kim, what do you do that you get to travel so much for work? Just curious here. Prague and Barcelona are on my list (which is really long) of places to see. So many places, so little money and time!

Bill, so sorry to hear this.  Cancer really sucks, especially when it strikes someone so young.  Thoughts and prayers to this young woman and her family.

Stacie, great hearing from you and glad things are getting better.  Stop back by when you can.