Autumn's Group - FULL (Page 4)

2007-02-07 10:58 AM

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Expert

832

Framingham, MA

Subject: RE: february goals???

autumn - 2007-02-02 7:01 PM anyone have any specific goals for february?

February goals:

Stick to my training plan as much as possible. This may include, though, rescheduling some workouts due to other schedule conflicts.
Avoid taking additional rest days beyond my schedule 1x per week. If possible, do something active even on my rest days (no more yellow days).
Make a smooth transition from doing run/walk intervals to straight running (Feb 27 according to current training plan).
Get back on track towards losing weight.

jeng

2007-02-07 11:57 AM

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Pro

4578

Vancouver, BC

Subject: RE: Autumn's Group - FULL

swadland - 2007-02-07 8:45 AM

autumn - 2007-01-23 7:45 PM since scott, jen, and brad have not been able to make it to a chat yet, i though i would leave it up to them to pick the next chat time

I know that I've been terrible about signing up for chat and then not showing up, so I'm proposing a few times for the rest of the week:

Tonight (Wednesday), 9:30pm-11:00pm EST
Tomorrow (Thursday), 9:00pm - 11:00pm EST
Friday, 8:00pm-11:00pm EST
Saturday, 9:00pm-11:00pm EST

Any takers?

I have spin class tonight from 6:00pm - 9:00pm PST and swimming tomorrow from 6:00pm - 8:30pm PST, so it looks like I can't do it tonight or tomorrow when you can. I can try for Friday or Saturday, but they are right around dinner time... but I can try.

2007-02-07 12:34 PM

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853

Fort Worth, Texas

Subject: RE: Autumn's Group - FULL

swadland - 2007-02-07 10:45 AM

autumn - 2007-01-23 7:45 PM since scott, jen, and brad have not been able to make it to a chat yet, i though i would leave it up to them to pick the next chat time

I know that I've been terrible about signing up for chat and then not showing up, so I'm proposing a few times for the rest of the week:

Tonight (Wednesday), 9:30pm-11:00pm EST
Tomorrow (Thursday), 9:00pm - 11:00pm EST
Friday, 8:00pm-11:00pm EST
Saturday, 9:00pm-11:00pm EST

Any takers?

I could do tonight at 9:30 or 10:00 pm EST or tomorrow night, same time. I will check back later to see if that would work for anyone else.

2007-02-07 12:37 PM

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853

Fort Worth, Texas

Subject: RE: Autumn's Group - FULL

My husband has been doing wetsuit research as it looks like that will be our Valentine present to each other this year, yes...neoprene for Valentine's day, sooooo romantic!! I just wondered if anyone had any advice. We are looking at getting full body sleeveless Promotion wetsuits as we will most likely be swimming in Texas water which doesn't get too cold. We are doing an oly tri in April and assume that we will want one then.

2007-02-07 12:44 PM

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832

Framingham, MA

Subject: RE: Autumn's Group - FULL

texmom - 2007-02-07 1:37 PM My husband has been doing wetsuit research as it looks like that will be our Valentine present to each other this year, yes...neoprene for Valentine's day, sooooo romantic!! I just wondered if anyone had any advice. We are looking at getting full body sleeveless Promotion wetsuits as we will most likely be swimming in Texas water which doesn't get too cold. We are doing an oly tri in April and assume that we will want one then.

I've been doing a bunch of research myself, and I've decided on a ProMotion as well. I was going to get a full suit, but now I think I'm going to get a sleeveless and some "sleeves" to layer underneath.

elektra

2007-02-07 12:49 PM

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2051

Portland, OR

Subject: RE: Autumn's Group - FULL

I'm pretty open for chat so just let me know what you guys decide.

My February goals:

Stick to my plan. I've let too many workouts slide and the season is just around the corner.
Get back into the groove of logging everything I eat. I think that's why I haven't lost much in the last few weeks.
Go to bed at 9pm every night...even weekends. I know I'm sleep deprived.
Run 400 minutes and Bike 600 minutes (goes with this month's challenge!)
Lose 5 pounds. I've got to get serious about my weight loss program!!

2007-02-07 12:51 PM

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832

Framingham, MA

Subject: RE: Autumn's Group - FULL

Since Jill and Sharon can both make it tonight, let's plan for 10:00 EST.

2007-02-07 1:31 PM

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molto veloce mama

9311

Subject: RE: february goals???

what are you planning on your rest days? yoga? easy run/spin?

2007-02-07 1:32 PM

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molto veloce mama

9311

Subject: RE: Autumn's Group - FULL

sounds good to me! might be a tad late if i'm still getting the girl to bed.

Edited by autumn 2007-02-07 1:33 PM

2007-02-07 1:33 PM

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Expert

832

Framingham, MA

Subject: RE: february goals???

autumn - 2007-02-07 2:31 PM what are you planning on your rest days? yoga? easy run/spin?

No swimming, cycling or running. Maybe some sports (volleyball, skiing), some yard work (a.k.a. shoveling snow) or some other "activity" (wink, wink) that gets the heart rate up!

2007-02-07 1:59 PM

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molto veloce mama

9311

Subject: RE: february goals???

ha ha. JUST on rest days???

i actually made it through a month with no yellow squares - november. i've already had one this month, although i could probably count walking to the bus stop twice a day, and walking 3 blocks to fiona's class. i tend to only log walking if i'm out walking for over 1/2 an hour.

good luck! i know you can do it!

2007-02-07 2:03 PM

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molto veloce mama

9311

Subject: RE: Autumn's Group - FULL

i have raced in two different wetsuits - a promotion sleeveless (which i borrowed from kelpeng), and my own nineteen riptide full sleeve. i got the nineteen at a very good price through rei.com...otherwise i would have gotten a promotion. there are a lot of places that have wetsuit sales right now, so look around after you figure out what you want.

willow

2007-02-07 6:02 PM

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Extreme Veteran

498

Montana

Subject: RE: Autumn's Group - FULL

I will try to make tonights too

I may be a tad late too- just getting my girls to bed.

2007-02-07 8:11 PM

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molto veloce mama

9311

Subject: RE: Autumn's Group - FULL

hey folks. not sure if i will be able to make it tonight. i'm about ready to fall asleep now, and its only 8pm! if i'm still awake, i will check back in at 9pm.

2007-02-07 9:50 PM

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853

Fort Worth, Texas

Subject: RE: Autumn's Group - FULL

Bummer!!! I missed the chat this evening as I had to run to Lowe's for an emergency home project. We are having our bathroom floor re-tiled and we were 4 tiles short for them to complete the job! Let me know when you are chatting again. I am probably around tomorrow night if anyone wants to chat.

2007-02-08 4:56 PM

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molto veloce mama

9311

Subject: RE: Autumn's Group - FULL

chat - how did the chat go last night? i did peek in around 9pm, but went to bed shortly there after. i have the beginnings of a cold, which is why i've been so tired out the last few days (slept 10+ hrs tuesday night!). will be going to be really early again tonight, despite having 2 naps today, in the hopes that i can nip this cold in the bud. after having 2 weeks of the respiratory flu in jan, i can't deal with being sick AGAIN! just got my volume back up and i have a race in a week! grumble. anyway, i won't be able to chat tonight unless its early....maybe 7pm cst? i'll prolly go to bed at 8pm cst.

weight loss - looks like everyone is looking at trying to drop some weight. this is the PERFECT time of year to do it. i would highly recommend chris carmichael's book on sports nutrition. awesome stuff. i'm following his periodization plan, matching intake to where you are in the training cycle. i've really learned a lot from his book. i've only been doing it for a week, and haven't lost or gained anything, but had been feeling better during my workouts.

willow

2007-02-09 7:14 PM

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Extreme Veteran

498

Montana

Subject: RE: Autumn's Group - FULL

swadland, elektra and I chatted for awhile. Its fun getting to know everyone. I think it would be a hoot to have all of us on there sometime.

2007-02-10 9:15 AM

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molto veloce mama

9311

Subject: RE: Autumn's Group - FULL

morning folks! well, i had a couple of off days. i have very mild exercise induced asthma. i usually don't take anything for it (not smart), but lately i've had two colds...one bad, one light...but enough to make me get pissed about the state of my health and research a bit. i've always attributed getting more colds and sinus infections to being a mom (as one friend said 'no wonder you're always sick, you live in a petri dish!'). after doing some reading, i realized i might also have seasonal indoor allergies. this would explain a LOT. also, i switched asthma meds around the same time i had ella...from singulair to advair. singulair addresses allergies as well as asthma, while advair just targets asthma. anyway, my doc didn't even have me come in...she just prescribed the singulair again. my dad, who is a retired pulmonary doc and also an asthmatic, agreed with my assessment and prescribed attack.

i also washed everything in the house that i could, bought a new pillow for myself (dust mites!), and pillow covers for the other pillows (couldn't throw them all away), and vacuumed most of the house with the hepa-vac. i feel like i'm an overnight germaphobe (or dustaphobe), but i have a race in a WEEK! i can't afford to get sick right now. i had a day of rest thinking i was getting sick again...and then a day of action, making calls and cleaning like a mad woman....and today i'm back in the swing of things. we have skating this morning, and then i'm off to the gym for a couple hours. i'm hoping to get in a long run outside tomorrow morning. can't wait!

enough about my health problems. do i sound like an old lady? 'an now my bunions are bothering me, grumble grumble.'

so, when are we getting together for chat???

willow

2007-02-10 10:59 AM

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Extreme Veteran

498

Montana

Subject: RE: Autumn's Group - FULL

how are your stools, Autumn? (just kidding)

Reading your post makes me want to clean my house up and down...hopefully, I will change my mind before I start

Would you guys want to chat early Sunday morning?

2007-02-10 4:05 PM

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Expert

853

Fort Worth, Texas

Subject: RE: Autumn's Group - FULL

I could chat early Sunday morning. I had a REALLY good run today and then came home and slept for 2 hours. We have a sitter coming tonight and we are going to hear Nanci Griffith, but it shouldn't be late. I will check back to see if anyone is up for chatting early in the am. That was fun last time!

2007-02-11 9:50 AM

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molto veloce mama

9311

Subject: RE: Autumn's Group - FULL

i'm online right now

i could chat at 10am cst (in 10 mins), if you all get this message by then. heading out to the Y at 10:30 or so to take a pilates class.

2007-02-15 3:07 PM

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molto veloce mama

9311

Subject: RE: Autumn's Group - FULL

would presidents' day work for anyone for a large group chat??

also, please send positive vibes to amy tomorrow. her knee surgery is tomorrow morning! fast healing, amy!

Edited by autumn 2007-02-15 3:08 PM

2007-02-15 9:58 PM

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853

Fort Worth, Texas

Subject: RE: Autumn's Group - FULL

What time on President's Day? Evenings are really usually the best for me, or I could also chat mid morning while I am at work, since I am my own boss I could do that. Let me know!