bEASTies - March Winds Challenge (Page 36)

ebshot - 2010-03-15 12:02 PM
Nice dedication waiting for a lane.  I'd have scrapped the swim and gone out for coffee instead!

yogachic - 2010-03-15 11:28 AM

G'morning and Happy Monday, bEASTies!!

I had a blast at my 5k race yesterday!  I had no clue how fast to run since I'd never done a 5k before, didn't particularly train for it, and had run 18 miles on Saturday.  So I just gave myself a pretty conservative goal time based on my usual speed on my shorter runs, taking into account that I've been mainly training for distance and not speed.  I definitely felt like my legs were dragging during the race, but I made it through with a strong push to the finish and beat my goal time by 14 seconds!  Yay! 

Then at the post-race party, they were raffling off a bunch of prizes. . . And I won a free party (open bar for 2 hrs) for up to 40 people at a nearby bar.  Scoooore!

MDHillSlug - 2010-03-15 11:35 AM

Good Morning!

It was crazy busy at the pool this morning; I had to wait 20 minutes for a lane. Then, while hauling myself out of the pool when I was done my foot slipped and I fell back in, scraping my leg in the process. What a way to start the week!

ceilidh - 2010-03-15 8:18 AM



Come on down Ann, I'll go to a bar with you!
Strangely we usually go to the Mexican restaurant on st pats. It is the day they re-open for the summer.

Way to Go bEASTIEs! Lets stay on top.

yogachic - 2010-03-15 11:28 AM

G'morning and Happy Monday, bEASTies!!

I had a blast at my 5k race yesterday!  I had no clue how fast to run since I'd never done a 5k before, didn't particularly train for it, and had run 18 miles on Saturday.  So I just gave myself a pretty conservative goal time based on my usual speed on my shorter runs, taking into account that I've been mainly training for distance and not speed.  I definitely felt like my legs were dragging during the race, but I made it through with a strong push to the finish and beat my goal time by 14 seconds!  Yay! 

Then at the post-race party, they were raffling off a bunch of prizes. . . And I won a free party (open bar for 2 hrs) for up to 40 people at a nearby bar.  Scoooore!

ebshot - 2010-03-15 12:04 PM

Okay, I'm back from Cole's doctor appointment.  We got a referral to a very well known pediatric neurologist and I am very excited about this.  I get to call for an appointment tomorrow.  I wonder how long we'll have to wait to see her? 

rnihill - 2010-03-15 12:27 PM


Ouch! Pool injuries are no way to start the week... especially after having to wait for a lane!

I know it's not nice of me... but waiting for a lane in the morning really makes me grumpy! But in my defense just about everything makes me grumpy before I've had my coffee. I give you lots of credit for sticking around to get your swim in.

rnihill - 2010-03-15 12:37 PM

So, my week started off last night with my 3 year old puking all over me when I went to check on her when I went to bed. She seemed warm so I spent all night worryng about her. This is the daughter that has had 2 seizures since last New Years from her temp spiking so fast - first from strep, the second from the wonderful swine flu. Fortunately, this morning she seems absolutely fine so maybe she just didn't like her dinner? Needless to say, I'm tired... Then we overslept and my 5 year old can NOT be rushed in the morning or she melts down. So she missed the bus and I had to drive her to school. In my pjs. And she made me go all the way in with her!! Now I am sitting here at work... with no focus... wondering if it's safe to go swimming this afternoon or will that jinx me? It seems like whenever I become unavailable during the day, that becomes the exact moment the school nurses starts hunting me down. But I need to work off these Monday grumpys and get rid of that big goose egg next to my swimming goal!

D001 - 2010-03-15 3:34 PM *Sigh* Truth be told, I've never actually HAD green beer. I'm not a "beer lover," and the fact that it's green.... So I guess I'll join the 2 of you at that bar.

D001 - 2010-03-15 3:36 PM Um. So your pre-race run was 18 miles? LOL That's awesome! Congrats on beating your goal time AND winning a Free Party! Wait, doesn't this mean we now have a place to PARTY? 'Cause we know you're going to invite all your Challenge teammates, right? I'll bet we can drink lots in a 2 hour period.

rnihill - 2010-03-15 4:34 PM

So, my Monday is shaping up!! Got my swim in. No sick calls from school. AND we paid off a loan today so hubby wants to celebrate!! His theory is that Wednesday is St. Patricks Day and Thurs/Fri is basketball.. so TODAY needs to be the celebration day. He's bringing yummy food home for dinner after the kids are in bed. Yeah!!

D001 - 2010-03-15 3:37 PM Cancellation list. It usually works for me.

rnihill - 2010-03-15 4:34 PM So, my Monday is shaping up!! Got my swim in. No sick calls from school. AND we paid off a loan today so hubby wants to celebrate!! His theory is that Wednesday is St. Patricks Day and Thurs/Fri is basketball.. so TODAY needs to be the celebration day. He's bringing yummy food home for dinner after the kids are in bed. Yeah!!

wgraves7582 - 2010-03-15 10:46 AM

They should put that on the price tag:

$6500 for the bike
$1000 for attorney fees
$500 a month for child support until they are 21
Priceless - knowing you have a kicka$$ bike to race on

rnihill - 2010-03-15 12:27 PM Ouch! Pool injuries are no way to start the week... especially after having to wait for a lane! I know it's not nice of me... but waiting for a lane in the morning really makes me grumpy! But in my defense just about everything makes me grumpy before I've had my coffee. I give you lots of credit for sticking around to get your swim in.

rnihill - 2010-03-15 3:29 PM Got to the pool with no calls about the kids! Of course, when I got there I realized that someone had borrowed my goggles (both hubby and kids like to do this) and forgot to put them back. I was already there so I decided to just swim without. Boy, do my eyes sting now!! But at least I can log some swim yardage.