They Who Shall not be Named II (Page 28)

spokes - 2007-11-14 1:19 PM

I carry my Murse with me... which happens to have my camera in it.

sparco - 2007-11-14 10:23 AM

A MORNING visit from Mila...odd...you don't usually check in until late at night...

Bored...or just miss us...

kns57 - 2007-11-14 10:32 AM And there it is, the new star!!!!!

kns57 - 2007-11-14 10:41 AM I'm working on a Twisnibbins story for all of you. Here I am a couple of years ago getting ready for storytime. When I tell you the story, y'all need to sit quietly at my feet like good little twisnibbins.

sparco - 2007-11-14 11:18 AM

Uh...Beth...no complaining...I essentially 'tricked' lyssa-gator into posting a pic...that's gotta count for something...

This group has made me exhaust my supply of pics...I got nothin' left...I'll see what I can do...

D001 - 2007-11-14 11:36 AM Whips... High heels.... Boots.... Fishnet stockings.... Have I left out anything?

D001 - 2007-11-14 11:42 AM Not yet. Can't decide if we need to go with ribbons, or whips.... or both....

D001 - 2007-11-14 11:46 AM Hahaha - you don't like updating the spreadsheet, do you? Kendra - I'm at work, so I am spreadsheet deprived right now. I'll update it tonight when I get home.

spokes - 2007-11-14 12:03 PM

Actually, it cramped up a bit in the cycling shoe, but my right foot ALWAYS does that.

I wore the new Mizunos to work and my foot feels MUCH better. 

 

D001 - 2007-11-14 1:13 PM

Swim question! Since we talk about swimming a lot... My times are going in the wrong direction. I'm not sure why. So I'm wondering what happens to everyone else's times as they "get older."

Many years ago, I swam in high school. Here are my approximate swim times:
500 yds = 7:05
100 yds = 1:10
Weight: 112 lbs
Age: 17

Fast forward in time. Basically, I didn't swim much - off and on during the years only.

Two years ago, I hopped into the pool (after not swimming for years), and got:
500 yds = 8:30
100 yds = unknown
Weight: 118 lbs
Age: 43

And here are my current times. I am really disappointed in how slow they've become:
500 yds = 9:15 (a little under 9 if I really push)
100 yds = 1:40
Weight: 121 lbs (should lose a few)
Age: 45 (Yes, it amazes me too.)

It annoys the heck out of me that my 500 is 45 seconds slower now than it was 2 years ago. I don't understand why there should be THAT much of a difference! Especially since I'm doing MORE swimming now than I was back then! (2+ seconds slower per 25 yds. It adds up after awhile!)

What might be causing my slower times?
a) Being out of shape, and not swimming as much/frequently as I used to.
b) Normal aging process (lose muscle mass, gain fat, lose flexibility, etc)
c) Poor technique (perhaps my stroke has changed)
d) Something else. And if so, what?

Thanks for any insights or suggestions!

spokes - 2007-11-14 3:03 PM

Except I'm now trapped - with lunch break now... into the Twice Annual Statwide Air Quality Conformity Working Group meeting until 3:30. I didn't know about it until this morning.

Imagine people talking about the minute parts of air quality conformity and the various environazis out there that sue because they have political objections over the way we live (i.e, they want to jam us into Manhattans, take away our cars, tax the hell out of us and force us to stay out of the 'wilderness'). Its turning me Republican, I swear to God. Too many rules. Too many complications.

spokes - 2007-11-14 12:31 PM

Well you can read to them then.

I'm very lucky... I've got one of each, they've inherited their mother's and mine good looks, and fortunately NONE of their mom's psychotic personality (she's got a serious case of Borderline Personality Disorder). 

lastcall2003 - 2007-11-14 1:00 PM

Yaaaay!!!  we'll be good little Twisnibbins, I promise!

right kids!? 

 

spokes - 2007-11-14 2:23 PM

You just never know, do you?

Aren't you getting bored seeing my naked (but the naughty bits covered) body yet? LOL 

spokes - 2007-11-14 2:03 PM

Imagine people talking about the minute parts of air quality conformity and the various environazis out there that sue because they have political objections over the way we live (i.e, they want to jam us into Manhattans, take away our cars, tax the hell out of us and force us to stay out of the 'wilderness'). Its turning me Republican, I swear to God. Too many rules. Too many complications. 

barqhead - 2007-11-14 1:50 PM I am so depressed. I ran almost 3 miles at @10 min/mile pace. I'm ok with that. I'm not ok with how high my HR was. Crap! Mid 160's avg HR for 10 min miles? I feel like I've lost everything I worked so hard to gain this summer. It's back to square one. Again. My hip is tender, but I'm not limping. We'll see how it feels tomorrow. Gotta get back to work.

spokes - 2007-11-14 1:17 PM

I wish you were my kids' teacher!

kaqphin - 2007-11-14 2:31 PM Morning! Youve all been busy while I was sleeping..... will catch up when I get to work