COgirl's Group - FULL (Page 30)

OK, I posted Halloween pics of the kids here, too funny!

Ran in a half-mary on Saturday with trixie from BT.  Wow, it's SO much nicer to run with someone, let alone with someone who can pace you!  Good stuff!  Makes me consider running with a pacing group for the marathon.

What else is going on?  Z, did you do the Halloween ride?  Heather, how are you feeling?  Kendra, how are the knees now and how is running?  Jill, you ready for the mary (it's coming up fast!)?  Mel, how's the back....totally better or what?

I thought I'd check in and see how everyone is doing.  Cathy, I love the pics of your kids they are so cute! Great job on your 1/2 mary. 

I saw Heather last week she looks awesome!

Kendra, Sounds like Mexico was nice.  I would love to go there.

Jill, Good Luck on your Marathon, Wow, I always said I couldn't imagine doing a 1/2 marathon now I'm going to be doing one in less than a month.  You are inspiring me to do a marathon!

Back is all better.  I ran a 10k yesterday and took a wrong turn and started running on the 5k course.  At least I was only about .25 mile off so I ran back and found my turn.  It was completely my fault I was not paying attention.  I didn't see anyone around for a long time and thought I was last.  Fortunately, I did see some women walking and ran past them.

I saw a cardiologist last week about my high HR and he wants to do a stress test and a echocardiogram (sp?)  When I run & bike my HR averages high 180s and maxs at 207.  I was glad that he took it seriously and didn't blow it off.  Some people have told me that it is normal.  Apparently there is something there not sure what yet. 

I hope everyone is having a good weekend!

Mel  

Mel, I hope all goes well with the tests/visits! 

You all are continuing to amaze me!!!  Nice work everyone! 

I'm headed to Philly Friday, marathon on Sunday.  I'm getting nervous

I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. I am up in Seattle visiting family. It seems lik it has been Thanksgiving everyday because we have been eating so much! I am running in the Seattle half marathon on Sunday with my husband, brother in law and sister in law.

Kendra - Where in Mexico did you go? I am going in May with a big group of girlfriends and NO KIDS, we are staying here www.casalavista.com I am soooooo excited! Did I mention that we weren't taking any kids?

Mel - Any news on the HR?

Cathy - Love the pics! I am going to put up some of my kids when I get back to Texas!

Heather - Are you able to work out yet? I know that must be frustrating.

Heather, that is such an incredible thing to do, I am so impressed!  You should be VERY proud!  I'm sure it was a lot of work, blood, sweat, and tears....but you did it!

Jill, way to go in the 1/2 mary this past weekend!  I knew you had sub 10s in you!

Kendra, GOOD LUCK this weekend!  And have fun...how can you not in Vegas!!!

Anybody watch the Ironman on TV yesterday?

I got to meet Macca yesterday.    There was a viewing party and Macca was the guest of honor. 

Cathy, I saw it! That is very cool that you met Macca.  It was very inspiring and something I've always wanted to do.  That is one of my goals in the next 5 years.

Jill, I read your race report on your 1/2 mary, Great job!  I can only hope to do that well this Saturday.  I think it's going to be 10++ unfortunately.

Kendra, How did Las Vegas go?

Heather has become a big celebrity in the city of Charlotte.  She has a feature article in Endurance magazine about her incredible accomplishments!  WTG Heather!!! I am so proud of you girl!

I had my stress test, echo, MUGA (nuclear heart test) and wore a HR monitor for 24 hours and the Dr cannot figure out what is wrong.  The good news is my heart itself is healthy and the valves look good and it's pumping blood like it should.  He can't seem to figure out why my HR is getting up in the 190s -200s after only 10 minutes of running/biking.  He told me it's okay for me to run in the race on Sat.  He's still working on figuring out what is going on.  I'm not going to let this stop me from achieving my goals.

I hope everyone is doing well! Does anyone know what races they are doing for 2008?

Mel 

 Great news Mel!

Heather - So where can we see the article? Is it online? That is awesome to be recognized for your accomplishments!

Mel - Good luck on your half marathon this weekend, I am doing my first full marathon on Sunday and I am feeling a little bummed out as the forecast here is 60% chance of rain, with high humidity, temps in the 70's and wind! That doesn't sound like much fun!

Hi all!  You are a busy group!  LOL, that's good!

I'm dying to hear about Kendra's race too....maybe she's still in Vegas

Heather, that is so cool about the article!  Congrats!  And that is great that you are cleared to do everything...go girl!

Mel, good news on your studies!  Glad to hear it.  good luck this weekend! 

Jill, good luck to you also this weekend!  and no whining about 70 and rain and wind.  BAH!  I just did a mary in 38 degrees with rain and wind.  You got nothin' 

Z, how are you doing?

Races for '08: I've got the Winter Distance Series (one per month Dec - Feb) 10K, 10 mile, 20 mile races; then 4/13 is Playtri HIM in TX, then 6/22 is IMCdA!!!!  After that I have no idea.   

I could use some positive thoughts/prayers.  I had a breast biopsy yesterday after I found a lump and then had a mammogram and ultrasound.  The spot was deemed "suspicious" so I had a biopsy.  I'm really sore today after that!  The odds are in my favor, as they think it's ok, but I won't have the results for a week.    I'm hoping all is ok. 

Other than that, my IM training officially started this week after 2 weeks of rest.  It feels good to be back at it again!!!!