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 2009-08-24 11:09 AM in reply to: #2322959 |
Champion  6225    |  Subject: RE: Team #2 - August 4 is More Challengehello teammies. been working on my 'back at it' schedule, and i have to say its shaping up nicely.... i love when a plan comes together. i only have a 2-a-day one day a week, which is a relief what the 1/2 Mary training ill be starting next Monday....my plate will certainly be 'full' in preparation for that. im gonna wait and see before i 'set' my performance goal (ie sub 2 or not sub 2) and see how im doing....im more concerned at this point to stay 'healthy' ie my foot/my body than to 'risk' the rest of the season pushing it on a 1/2 Mary, the race itself is a B/C.... not that i want to go out there and 'just finish', id like to see how 'well' i can do, but the time 'away' gave me a chance to prioritize some things.... and its more important that i do some base maintenance than try and get swiftier at this stage of the game..... but super silly excited looking forward. this weeks still a bit of a taper,but admittedly im goin a little stir crazy.... 11 more days and the boys will back to school (manohpete are THEY ready....) and i'll have more flexibility, and can get into a rhythm with life and the house and training and what not. the summers been GREAT. im glad that i modified my schedule to accomodate the boys being home. we certainly had some good times this summer and im so thankful i took those days to 'train what i feel' its AMAZING what a little hiatus can do for mind, body AND spirit. RECOVER. REGROUP. REFOCUS. READY TO GET BACK AT IT, indeed. stacieb Edited by skrtrnr 2009-08-24 11:11 AM |
| 2009-08-24 11:14 AM in reply to: #2365857 |
Champion 6225 | Subject: RE: Team #2 - August 4 is More Challenge Sledge - 2009-08-24 5:31 AM It is 64 degrees outside! Who ever heard of 64 degrees in August in Florida??? I hope, I hope, I hope I get a good run in this morning!!! (Can you tell I'm excited??) whats that you say, Cheri?? 64 in AUGUST, heavenly. Sunday was like that for us....i regret i didnt wake up (but knew it was best to rest...) how'd your run go?? glorious i hope. stacieb |
| 2009-08-24 11:31 AM in reply to: #2366556 |
Elite 4372  Connecticut | Subject: RE: Team #2 - August 4 is More Challenge skrtrnr - 2009-08-24 12:03 PM WELCOME HOME ERICA! Right back at you Stacie! Hope your vaca was awesome! |
| 2009-08-24 11:34 AM in reply to: #2322959 |
Elite 4372 Connecticut | Subject: RE: Team #2 - August 4 is More Challenge Still 11 days until school? Bummer. We start in one week for the old school and 8 days for the new. Since we are not closing now until the 31 (hopefully) I am not thinking the kids will start until the week after. I just talked to Liam's teacher at the old school (it's Cole's teach from last year) and she wants me to send him for the first week. We'll see, it would be easier so we could move w/o the kids around but I don't know. Cole won't start but I don't think it would hurt to send Alex and Liam. That way, they could say goodbye to their friends. |
| 2009-08-24 12:27 PM in reply to: #2322959 |
Champion 7546 Santa Cruz, California | Subject: RE: Team #2 - August 4 is More Challenge
the local news crew was out doing a story...if and when I see it I will place a link so that you can see how beautiful a spot it is that we have been racing and camping at this past summer! although I did not race...was a TOTAL successful weekend...and we are very close to getting a van for him...we had one and it sold...but are looking into another that is actually even nicer! YAY hope everyone is having a great day..... even if it is a MONDAY!!!! ;(
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so we got back late...just getting up this morning! late sleep! 
| 2009-08-24 12:29 PM in reply to: #2365892 |
Champion 7546 Santa Cruz, California | Subject: RE: Team #2 - August 4 is More Challenge ebshot - 2009-08-24 4:29 AM Morning everyone. Back from NH. I had a blast but am exhausted. Jockstrapping is tough!  It was H.O.T. out there yesterday. I cannot imagine racing a 70.3 in that weather. No way. Andy Potts won in a crazy fast time of 3:51:19 ( ) and Chrissie Wellington won in a crazy time of 4:15:11. That is insane. And they looked fabulous at the finish. Oh, the BTers did great too. Tough day out there for everyone and I am not sure anyone is happy with their finish time but you cannot control the conditions of the race. sounds like you had a good time...despite the conditions! did you meet any new bters? |
| 2009-08-24 12:32 PM in reply to: #2366669 |
Champion 7546 Santa Cruz, California | Subject: RE: Team #2 - August 4 is More Challenge ebshot - 2009-08-24 9:31 AM skrtrnr - 2009-08-24 12:03 PM WELCOME HOME ERICA! Right back at you Stacie! Hope your vaca was awesome! x2 ^^^^^^^^^^^ been quiet round the ol frontier! good to have you back! now where are all those beach shots? pictures on the cruiser bikes? and the infamous Hiton Pizza that you speak so highly of....did you bring us a doggy bag full!???? |
| 2009-08-24 12:42 PM in reply to: #2366867 |
Elite 4372 Connecticut | Subject: RE: Team #2 - August 4 is More Challenge Girl Passing on Left - 2009-08-24 1:29 PM ebshot - 2009-08-24 4:29 AM Morning everyone. Back from NH. I had a blast but am exhausted. Jockstrapping is tough! It was H.O.T. out there yesterday. I cannot imagine racing a 70.3 in that weather. No way. Andy Potts won in a crazy fast time of 3:51:19 () and Chrissie Wellington won in a crazy time of 4:15:11. That is insane. And they looked fabulous at the finish. Oh, the BTers did great too. Tough day out there for everyone and I am not sure anyone is happy with their finish time but you cannot control the conditions of the race. sounds like you had a good time...despite the conditions! did you meet any new bters? I did! I met Slugger, DanielG (and wife), Fred Little and I think that is all the new BTers I met. Got to meet up with a bunch of the Mass Mafia again. They are such a great group! A few CT BTers were there too. One, aarondavidon who is racing Kona, crashed on the bike.  Nothing serious but a bummer anyway. Let' see, there was aquagirl (and famiy), mav, RedSoxChick, FriendofHarpoon, TriToy, BostonBeginner, rcberto, acumenjay, trirific10, aarondavidion, max and I think that is all. Great fun. |
| 2009-08-24 1:17 PM in reply to: #2366669 |
Champion 6225 | Subject: RE: Team #2 - August 4 is More Challenge ebshot - 2009-08-24 11:31 AM skrtrnr - 2009-08-24 12:03 PM WELCOME HOME ERICA! Right back at you Stacie! Hope your vaca was awesome! it was AWESOME erica. honestly. we've been SO lucky ever time we go we have the best weather...there was one year it rained most of the week....but..... the boys had a blast boogy and skim boarding all week, its fun to see them really get into the whole beach experience. they worried when i went out to do my OWS. so cute/funny. i told them i wasnt going far away from shore, and a only a short distance (from one lifeguard station to the next and then back) i think they thought i was gonna swim across the ocean or something. LOL. its not often we out biking all together, so the ride was a rare/real treat. stacieb |
| 2009-08-24 1:24 PM in reply to: #2366681 |
Champion 6225 | Subject: RE: Team #2 - August 4 is More Challenge ebshot - 2009-08-24 11:34 AM Still 11 days until school? Bummer. We start in one week for the old school and 8 days for the new. Since we are not closing now until the 31 (hopefully) I am not thinking the kids will start until the week after. I just talked to Liam's teacher at the old school (it's Cole's teach from last year) and she wants me to send him for the first week. We'll see, it would be easier so we could move w/o the kids around but I don't know. Cole won't start but I don't think it would hurt to send Alex and Liam. That way, they could say goodbye to their friends. oh man after today, i wish they were going TOMORROW! i swear. theyre more antsy than i am! my two younger ones got their teacher assignments, so theyre ready to go....my oldest has a 'special' orientation on Thursday with the emotional support staff. im hopeful that will go a long way in reducing some of his anxiety (thankfully no more match lighting....) as for your start to school. LOTS to consider. it does sound to me like a great idea to let your other two have a week to reconnect with their friends before they have to switch schools, and then that way they can be 'occupied' while your packing.... i could see where it would be hard for Cole to start and then switch and then start over. can we say transition overload.... how many days will he miss altogether? stacieb Edited by skrtrnr 2009-08-24 1:25 PM |
| 2009-08-24 1:32 PM in reply to: #2366875 |
Champion 6225 | Subject: RE: Team #2 - August 4 is More Challenge Girl Passing on Left - 2009-08-24 12:32 PM ebshot - 2009-08-24 9:31 AM skrtrnr - 2009-08-24 12:03 PM WELCOME HOME ERICA! Right back at you Stacie! Hope your vaca was awesome! x2 ^^^^^^^^^^^ been quiet round the ol frontier! good to have you back! now where are all those beach shots? pictures on the cruiser bikes? and the infamous Hiton Pizza that you speak so highly of....did you bring us a doggy bag full!???? aw Jules. its nice to be back. and nice to be missed..... as for pictures, ill try and post, though ive never had any luck inserting photos on this blasted site! if i post them here, and the red x shows up (which inevitably it will) do you have 'special powers' like DEEDERS to make the pictures magically appear??? i do have some cute pictures of the boys on THEIR beach cruisers. of course im in ONE vacation picture cuz im the one holding the camera all the time. LOL. the bike ride id say (for me) was the highlight. that's the longest we've ridden together as family where there wasnt some MAJOR meltdown of some sort. im so proud of my little cyclists. personally, i really enjoyed the sunrise run and the ocean swim....so cool to be out in the waves. i know now why people perfer OWSs to pool swims.... absence makes the heart grow fonder, cant wait until we go back. stacieb ps no doggy bags, but we did 'beg' the owners (originally from PGH) to open a resturant in PGH. no deal.  Edited by skrtrnr 2009-08-24 1:34 PM |
| 2009-08-24 1:33 PM in reply to: #2367044 |
Elite 4372 Connecticut | Subject: RE: Team #2 - August 4 is More Challenge skrtrnr - 2009-08-24 2:24 PM ebshot - 2009-08-24 11:34 AM Still 11 days until school? Bummer. We start in one week for the old school and 8 days for the new. Since we are not closing now until the 31 (hopefully) I am not thinking the kids will start until the week after. I just talked to Liam's teacher at the old school (it's Cole's teach from last year) and she wants me to send him for the first week. We'll see, it would be easier so we could move w/o the kids around but I don't know. Cole won't start but I don't think it would hurt to send Alex and Liam. That way, they could say goodbye to their friends. oh man after today, i wish they were going TOMORROW! i swear. theyre more antsy than i am! my two younger ones got their teacher assignments, so theyre ready to go....my oldest has a 'special' orientation on Thursday with the emotional support staff. im hopeful that will go a long way in reducing some of his anxiety (thankfully no more match lighting....) as for your start to school. LOTS to consider. it does sound to me like a great idea to let your other two have a week to reconnect with their friends before they have to switch schools, and then that way they can be 'occupied' while your packing.... i could see where it would be hard for Cole to start and then switch and then start over. can we say transition overload.... how many days will he miss altogether? stacieb I'm not even thinking of Cole going back to the old school. That would just be evil. You are right, transition overload, and I don't to deal with his behavior during that! He'll probably miss 4 days of school. Not bad overall. The more I think about it, the more I think I'll send the other two. Especially if Mrs. W (Liam's teach) is on board with it and since it was her idea, I am thinking she'll be fine. Who cares about Alex's teacher! Cole might get a kick out of staying home and helping out with the move. |
| 2009-08-24 1:34 PM in reply to: #2322959 |
Elite 4372 Connecticut | Subject: RE: Team #2 - August 4 is More Challenge This is my 3000 post. I shall now take a moment and reflect on my year and a half on BT. Okay, not really but what a great place this is and I am thankful I have found it. I have made GREAT friends and have gotten some great advice. Thanks guys! |
| 2009-08-24 1:42 PM in reply to: #2367080 |
Champion 6225 | Subject: RE: Team #2 - August 4 is More Challenge ebshot - 2009-08-24 1:33 PM skrtrnr - 2009-08-24 2:24 PM ebshot - 2009-08-24 11:34 AM Still 11 days until school? Bummer. We start in one week for the old school and 8 days for the new. Since we are not closing now until the 31 (hopefully) I am not thinking the kids will start until the week after. I just talked to Liam's teacher at the old school (it's Cole's teach from last year) and she wants me to send him for the first week. We'll see, it would be easier so we could move w/o the kids around but I don't know. Cole won't start but I don't think it would hurt to send Alex and Liam. That way, they could say goodbye to their friends. oh man after today, i wish they were going TOMORROW! i swear. theyre more antsy than i am! my two younger ones got their teacher assignments, so theyre ready to go....my oldest has a 'special' orientation on Thursday with the emotional support staff. im hopeful that will go a long way in reducing some of his anxiety (thankfully no more match lighting....) as for your start to school. LOTS to consider. it does sound to me like a great idea to let your other two have a week to reconnect with their friends before they have to switch schools, and then that way they can be 'occupied' while your packing.... i could see where it would be hard for Cole to start and then switch and then start over. can we say transition overload.... how many days will he miss altogether? stacieb I'm not even thinking of Cole going back to the old school. That would just be evil. You are right, transition overload, and I don't to deal with his behavior during that! He'll probably miss 4 days of school. Not bad overall. The more I think about it, the more I think I'll send the other two. Especially if Mrs. W (Liam's teach) is on board with it and since it was her idea, I am thinking she'll be fine. Who cares about Alex's teacher! Cole might get a kick out of staying home and helping out with the move. sometimes theyre/we're just better 'avoiding' certain situations rather than setting them/us up for disaster. you know your son well. way to go MOM. and 4 days is nothing in the grand scheme of things. not bad overall is right. and who knows, being around for the move, helping you out, might prove to be most beneficial in the long run anyways...i remember how 'important' it was for Garrett to 'see' where everything was being packed, what went in what box, and where it was all going to and to SEE how it was all gonna get there (oh how concrete they need EVERYTHING to be) perhaps it will give him a sense of 'mastery' over the whole event and reduce his anxiety. make him feel 'in charge'....one way of looking at it. have the kids been to the new school yet? met their teachers there? or do you have to wait until your officially moved into the district for that to happen/get that info?? i think the way that your going about this is really wonderful ERICA. theres SO much to consider, but your VERY level headed, and thinking through all this with a great deal of clarity. im impressed. stacieb Edited by skrtrnr 2009-08-24 1:45 PM |
| 2009-08-24 1:47 PM in reply to: #2367085 |
Champion 6225 | Subject: RE: Team #2 - August 4 is More Challenge ebshot - 2009-08-24 1:34 PM This is my 3000 post. I shall now take a moment and reflect on my year and a half on BT. Okay, not really but what a great place this is and I am thankful I have found it. I have made GREAT friends and have gotten some great advice. Thanks guys! CONGRATS ERICA. sounds of a champagne bottle opening. stacieb |
| 2009-08-24 3:12 PM in reply to: #2367085 |
MotoQueen 13195 | Subject: RE: Team #2 - August 4 is More Challenge ebshot - 2009-08-24 1:34 PM This is my 3000 post. I shall now take a moment and reflect on my year and a half on BT. Okay, not really but what a great place this is and I am thankful I have found it. I have made GREAT friends and have gotten some great advice. Thanks guys! Congrats on hitting 3K. And BT is a great place, isn't it? |
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| Champion 7546 Santa Cruz, California | Subject: RE: Team #2 - August 4 is More Challenge ebshot - 2009-08-24 10:42 AM Girl Passing on Left - 2009-08-24 1:29 PM ebshot - 2009-08-24 4:29 AM Morning everyone. Back from NH. I had a blast but am exhausted. Jockstrapping is tough! It was H.O.T. out there yesterday. I cannot imagine racing a 70.3 in that weather. No way. Andy Potts won in a crazy fast time of 3:51:19 () and Chrissie Wellington won in a crazy time of 4:15:11. That is insane. And they looked fabulous at the finish. Oh, the BTers did great too. Tough day out there for everyone and I am not sure anyone is happy with their finish time but you cannot control the conditions of the race. sounds like you had a good time...despite the conditions! did you meet any new bters? I did! I met Slugger, DanielG (and wife), Fred Little and I think that is all the new BTers I met. Got to meet up with a bunch of the Mass Mafia again. They are such a great group! A few CT BTers were there too. One, aarondavidon who is racing Kona, crashed on the bike. Nothing serious but a bummer anyway. Let' see, there was aquagirl (and famiy), mav, RedSoxChick, FriendofHarpoon, TriToy, BostonBeginner, rcberto, acumenjay, trirific10, aarondavidion, max and I think that is all. Great fun.wow...that is quite a large showing! sounds like a fun time! JEALOUS! but right now...could not even attempt a 70.3...but would make one heck of a cheerleader and or support crew! |
| 2009-08-24 4:39 PM in reply to: #2367079 |
| Champion 7546 Santa Cruz, California | Subject: RE: Team #2 - August 4 is More Challenge skrtrnr - 2009-08-24 11:32 AM Girl Passing on Left - 2009-08-24 12:32 PM ebshot - 2009-08-24 9:31 AM skrtrnr - 2009-08-24 12:03 PM WELCOME HOME ERICA! Right back at you Stacie! Hope your vaca was awesome! x2 ^^^^^^^^^^^ been quiet round the ol frontier! good to have you back! now where are all those beach shots? pictures on the cruiser bikes? and the infamous Hiton Pizza that you speak so highly of....did you bring us a doggy bag full!???? aw Jules. its nice to be back. and nice to be missed..... as for pictures, ill try and post, though ive never had any luck inserting photos on this blasted site! if i post them here, and the red x shows up (which inevitably it will) do you have 'special powers' like DEEDERS to make the pictures magically appear??? i do have some cute pictures of the boys on THEIR beach cruisers. of course im in ONE vacation picture cuz im the one holding the camera all the time. LOL. the bike ride id say (for me) was the highlight. that's the longest we've ridden together as family where there wasnt some MAJOR meltdown of some sort. im so proud of my little cyclists. personally, i really enjoyed the sunrise run and the ocean swim....so cool to be out in the waves. i know now why people perfer OWSs to pool swims.... absence makes the heart grow fonder, cant wait until we go back. stacieb ps no doggy bags, but we did 'beg' the owners (originally from PGH) to open a resturant in PGH. no deal. nope...thats a dee magical power....I have no idea what she does to make them appear for you...Im doing good to make my own appear LOL do you size and place in your photo album? then upload to the various threads? that seems to be the only way they work for me...probably a much easier and direct route!?? way to swim from stand to stand...and ows is great if you have the ow to swim in! haha too cold up here unless you put on a wet suit...and the beaches near my home is where they put on the big surf competition every year called Mavericks...cant really justify swimming in those size waves. and while I am talking about swimming I still need four sessions for this challenge....one will be tomorrow...one on Thursday...maybe Saturday...does the tub count for my fourth???? |
| 2009-08-24 4:44 PM in reply to: #2367085 |
| Champion 7546 Santa Cruz, California | Subject: RE: Team #2 - August 4 is More Challenge ebshot - 2009-08-24 11:34 AM This is my 3000 post. I shall now take a moment and reflect on my year and a half on BT. Okay, not really but what a great place this is and I am thankful I have found it. I have made GREAT friends and have gotten some great advice. Thanks guys! awwwwww that sweet Erica. this is a fabulous family...is it not??? |
| 2009-08-24 6:05 PM in reply to: #2322959 |
| MotoQueen 13195 | Subject: RE: Team #2 - August 4 is More Challenge Okay, I'm at 100% on my hiking. Now to finish up the bike, run & swim. |
| 2009-08-25 5:58 AM in reply to: #2322959 |
| Elite 4372 Connecticut | Subject: RE: Team #2 - August 4 is More Challenge Morning! Got my run done this morning. Beautiful sunrise this morning. Pinks and reds. I love running at sunrise. Not as humid this morning either! |
| 2009-08-25 6:40 AM in reply to: #2322959 |
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| 2009-08-25 6:52 AM in reply to: #2368418 |
| Expert 1117 Shalimar, FL | Subject: RE: Team #2 - August 4 is More Challenge Finished my run goal this morning, but I still need one swim and two bikes. The problem is I prefer to run! |
| 2009-08-25 7:35 AM in reply to: #2322959 |
| Champion 6225 | Subject: RE: Team #2 - August 4 is More Challenge WASSUP SoS!!!! sounds like all of us are gonna be finishing up this challenge in fine fashion! get your run/bike/swim on and finish strong!!!! as for me, the plan is to get to the Y this eve for a long swim (48 mins).... i have 10 mins left to reach my swimming goal. that just cracks me up, so ill be over by the end of the month. i have 43 mins left to reach my run goal, wed and saturday runs should take care of that. im over on the bike. the only goal outstanding is my eating on plan goal. i little tricky what w vacation in the middle of the month (does wine count as a snack??? LOL) but if im real, real 'good' over the rest of the month, i should finish up with a 100% in that category as well. i didnt bust a move like i typically do wracking up the minutes/sessions what w vacation/my hiatus and all, but hopefully i can help out some of our ailing teammies. [this is GREAT motivation, btw] its all good. stacieb Edited by skrtrnr 2009-08-25 7:37 AM |
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