Yanti & Salty Mad Manatees PART 3: FULL POD (Page 38)

...And here's some pics of the animals I have been working with in quarantine (they will eventually live in the reptile house, but they all get quarantines on arrival):

 A baby lemur frog--on my index finger tip.

one of the 35(!) baby California Tiger Salamanders in my care--on my hand.

An Amazon Milk Frog--By far one of the most 'different' looking frog species I have seen--yet REALLY cool.

And a Glass Frog--called that because you can see through their skin! unless, like this one, they are covered in dirt...

GO CHRIS!

GO BRIE!

GO JEN and KRISTEN!

GOOOOOOO SAAAAAAALTY

(thank God she'll finally be out of taper and everything can go back to ... uh ... completely insane anyway).

Does this seem odd to anyone else?  This is the last two weeks of my program (BT beginner half).  Next week, I am running only once.  (Well, I guess according to the program, the week is M-Sun, so I am running twice, but still).  Would you throw another run or two in there, even shorties?  For the record, I will likely be following the biking for next week, but still swimming 3 times, M-W-F.

...And here's some pics of the animals I have been working with in quarantine (they will eventually live in the reptile house, but they all get quarantines on arrival):

 A baby lemur frog--on my index finger tip.

one of the 35(!) baby California Tiger Salamanders in my care--on my hand.

An Amazon Milk Frog--By far one of the most 'different' looking frog species I have seen--yet REALLY cool.

And a Glass Frog--called that because you can see through their skin! unless, like this one, they are covered in dirt...

So cute!  I love froggies

What a glorious Melbourne winter's morning.  I got up at 5.45am and decided I would try one of those Gu things - bleugh I hate the texture though the taste was okay, washed it down with a cup of tea.  By 6.30am was out - it was cold but not frosty or minus one like last week.  I decided I'd do the 6.5km out and see how I felt and if I had another couple of kms in my legs.  Well my turnaround point is a road called Tramway Parade.  I was sooooo enjoying my run - the sun was rising, the ocean calm with sailboats all over, cyclists all shouting good morning to me - I completely missed Tramway Parade and just running running running - suddenly I look at my watch, been going an hour - that can't be right, turned around!  I actually did 16.25km in 2 hours - not fast but it's hilly.  I really enjoyed it.  Every minute!  I was that lone runner who was smiling the whole time!  Love it!

I missed my bike ride this weekend but no matter - always next week.

...And here's some pics of the animals I have been working with in quarantine (they will eventually live in the reptile house, but they all get quarantines on arrival):

 A baby lemur frog Uncle John

California Tiger Salamanders   Son-in-law (we don't speak much about him)

An Amazon Milk Frog   Grampa!

And a Glass Frog  My cousin Vivian after one of her legendary parties.

Race report is up!

drive by post, off to bridal shower then swimming @ the in-laws. Have a great day everyone!

We're quiet today. All waiting for Adrienne to fill us in.

I went out running late last night -- I was hoping to be out 2.5 to 3 hours, which would have put me home between midnight and 12:30, but I took a tumble at mile 8. I hate that. I actually skidded across the sidewalk -- road (sidewalk??) rash on my right knee and chin (of all places!) Amazingly, I skinned only the first one or two layers of skin off the palms of my hands and my elbows, so while they are a bit bruised and very tender (and sensitive to heat I discovered this evening while cooking dinner), they are fine. It could have been worse. I got home, looked in the mirror, and my nose was completely covered in dirt/grime. It must have "hit" the sidewalk, but only enough to get coated with road dirt, not enough to scrape.

I've been lectured all day by my family for being out that late (including my 11 year old). I told them all what I was doing before I went out and my route, and my husband sent me off with a nice hug and a quick "Your a$$ looks great," so I didn't realize they were so against it.

I ended up being out for just under two hours, so I did get to practice some nutrition (which was one of the goals). I was on pace to cover 15-16 miles in three hours, and would have easily completed the minimum 12 I was going for (I was going to stay out for the final few only if my nutrition was working and I was still feeling good), until the tumble.

It's funny how when you first hit the pavement the thought is, "Please don't let anything be broken or sprained." I was kind of stunned for a few seconds and couldn't move at all, but obviously, I managed to get up and walk for a couple minutes, before I was able to run again.

It made for interesting conversation at Sunday School this morning with my 3-5 year olds. They were fascinated by my wounds.

I hope everyone else had a good weekend. We are actually seeing the "light at the end of the tunnel" with the RV renovation project. Then my husband announced tonight that he wants to add a solar panel. Oh dear. The only other down side is that the "living room" sub floor (which we replaced yesterday) in the RV started squeaking tonight. We were scheduled to put the flooring on it tomorrow, so now I don't know what he wants to do.

We're quiet today. All waiting for Adrienne to fill us in.

I went out running late last night -- I was hoping to be out 2.5 to 3 hours, which would have put me home between midnight and 12:30, but I took a tumble at mile 8. I hate that. I actually skidded across the sidewalk -- road (sidewalk??) rash on my right knee and chin (of all places!) Amazingly, I skinned only the first one or two layers of skin off the palms of my hands and my elbows, so while they are a bit bruised and very tender (and sensitive to heat I discovered this evening while cooking dinner), they are fine. It could have been worse. I got home, looked in the mirror, and my nose was completely covered in dirt/grime. It must have "hit" the sidewalk, but only enough to get coated with road dirt, not enough to scrape.

I've been lectured all day by my family for being out that late (including my 11 year old). I told them all what I was doing before I went out and my route, and my husband sent me off with a nice hug and a quick "Your a$$ looks great," so I didn't realize they were so against it.

I ended up being out for just under two hours, so I did get to practice some nutrition (which was one of the goals). I was on pace to cover 15-16 miles in three hours, and would have easily completed the minimum 12 I was going for (I was going to stay out for the final few only if my nutrition was working and I was still feeling good), until the tumble.

It's funny how when you first hit the pavement the thought is, "Please don't let anything be broken or sprained." I was kind of stunned for a few seconds and couldn't move at all, but obviously, I managed to get up and walk for a couple minutes, before I was able to run again.

It made for interesting conversation at Sunday School this morning with my 3-5 year olds. They were fascinated by my wounds.

I hope everyone else had a good weekend. We are actually seeing the "light at the end of the tunnel" with the RV renovation project. Then my husband announced tonight that he wants to add a solar panel. Oh dear. The only other down side is that the "living room" sub floor (which we replaced yesterday) in the RV started squeaking tonight. We were scheduled to put the flooring on it tomorrow, so now I don't know what he wants to do.

We're quiet today. All waiting for Adrienne to fill us in.

I went out running late last night -- I was hoping to be out 2.5 to 3 hours, which would have put me home between midnight and 12:30, but I took a tumble at mile 8. I hate that. I actually skidded across the sidewalk -- road (sidewalk??) rash on my right knee and chin (of all places!) Amazingly, I skinned only the first one or two layers of skin off the palms of my hands and my elbows, so while they are a bit bruised and very tender (and sensitive to heat I discovered this evening while cooking dinner), they are fine. It could have been worse. I got home, looked in the mirror, and my nose was completely covered in dirt/grime. It must have "hit" the sidewalk, but only enough to get coated with road dirt, not enough to scrape.

I've been lectured all day by my family for being out that late (including my 11 year old). I told them all what I was doing before I went out and my route, and my husband sent me off with a nice hug and a quick "Your a$$ looks great," so I didn't realize they were so against it.

I ended up being out for just under two hours, so I did get to practice some nutrition (which was one of the goals). I was on pace to cover 15-16 miles in three hours, and would have easily completed the minimum 12 I was going for (I was going to stay out for the final few only if my nutrition was working and I was still feeling good), until the tumble.

It's funny how when you first hit the pavement the thought is, "Please don't let anything be broken or sprained." I was kind of stunned for a few seconds and couldn't move at all, but obviously, I managed to get up and walk for a couple minutes, before I was able to run again.

It made for interesting conversation at Sunday School this morning with my 3-5 year olds. They were fascinated by my wounds.

I hope everyone else had a good weekend. We are actually seeing the "light at the end of the tunnel" with the RV renovation project. Then my husband announced tonight that he wants to add a solar panel. Oh dear. The only other down side is that the "living room" sub floor (which we replaced yesterday) in the RV started squeaking tonight. We were scheduled to put the flooring on it tomorrow, so now I don't know what he wants to do.

We're quiet today. All waiting for Adrienne to fill us in.

I went out running late last night -- I was hoping to be out 2.5 to 3 hours, which would have put me home between midnight and 12:30, but I took a tumble at mile 8. I hate that. I actually skidded across the sidewalk -- road (sidewalk??) rash on my right knee and chin (of all places!) Amazingly, I skinned only the first one or two layers of skin off the palms of my hands and my elbows, so while they are a bit bruised and very tender (and sensitive to heat I discovered this evening while cooking dinner), they are fine. It could have been worse. I got home, looked in the mirror, and my nose was completely covered in dirt/grime. It must have "hit" the sidewalk, but only enough to get coated with road dirt, not enough to scrape.

I've been lectured all day by my family for being out that late (including my 11 year old). I told them all what I was doing before I went out and my route, and my husband sent me off with a nice hug and a quick "Your a$$ looks great," so I didn't realize they were so against it.

I ended up being out for just under two hours, so I did get to practice some nutrition (which was one of the goals). I was on pace to cover 15-16 miles in three hours, and would have easily completed the minimum 12 I was going for (I was going to stay out for the final few only if my nutrition was working and I was still feeling good), until the tumble.

It's funny how when you first hit the pavement the thought is, "Please don't let anything be broken or sprained." I was kind of stunned for a few seconds and couldn't move at all, but obviously, I managed to get up and walk for a couple minutes, before I was able to run again.

It made for interesting conversation at Sunday School this morning with my 3-5 year olds. They were fascinated by my wounds.

I hope everyone else had a good weekend. We are actually seeing the "light at the end of the tunnel" with the RV renovation project. Then my husband announced tonight that he wants to add a solar panel. Oh dear. The only other down side is that the "living room" sub floor (which we replaced yesterday) in the RV started squeaking tonight. We were scheduled to put the flooring on it tomorrow, so now I don't know what he wants to do.