Enders_Shadow's group - FULL for now (Page 5)

That's exactly the kind of plan I want to use! I want to run the Ottawa half in May, but haven't been able to find a plan that's what I'm looking for. I'm thinking I might do it on my own, but haven't decided if that would be foolish.

Hi Everyone!  I'm still recovering from my week on service- it was a doozy.  I don't think I'll volunteer for Christmas week anytime again soon.  I need to think about my goals when I'm a little more awake- even last night they were paging me all night long.  I finished at 8am today, and got my last page at 7:45!  RSV is in full swing up here, and it is BAD news this year. 

Everyone's goals look great!  I am also curious about Jillian's plan- I love her on the Biggest Loser (between commercials), and think she'd be a great trainer. 

I will do some sort of exercise tomorrow!

Hi, guys!

What is RSV? If it's in Rochester, it's got to be in Syracuse soon, right?

Goals for 2009? Hmmm... Well, I was doing super up until Christmas week - losing weight and getting stronger. So, I want to get back into that mode to start:

FITNESS - Since Oct 1, '08, been doing 30-90 minutes of cardio 6 days a week. Keep this the same and in January, add some core and stretching twice a week. In February, add some lower body strength work. In March, add upper body strength work. Start swimming lessons in Jan. Maintain my riding 4-5 times a week. For this year, aside from showing my mare, I want to do a half-marathon (maybe Ottawa in May) and at least two sprint tris (Green Lakes and at least one other. Can't do Caz b/c it's the same day as a horse show. Would like to do one in July or Aug plus the Skaneatelas in Sept).

NUTRITION - Religiously follow WW, not eating any activity points. No changes. This was working great.

LIFE - Vow to do at least one hour of housework every week. Sounds bogus? It'll be 50 more hours of housework a year than I'm doing now! Try to be more helpful around the house - picking up the kitchen, bringing firewood in, shoveling the sidewalk. DH works full time, has a small side business, is working on his degree and has custody of DSS, he could use a bit more help than I've been giving him. Try to give the puppy more daily exercise. Maybe get up earlier to play with her?

Sounds like minor changes, but they'll take some time management to incorporate

Yep- Kristen has it (at least close- it's respiratory syncytial virus- a pain to spell as well as have!).  It causes lower airway inflammation, and in little kids with small airways it can be really bad (intubation even sometimes).  There's no treatment, and no vaccine (we can give a monoclonal antibody to high risk kids, but it has to be given monthly, doesn't work that well, and costs $1000 a shot).

And I'm sure it's in Syracuse, too!

My goals...

We are going through some challenging times right now- my husband's company is on the verge of closing (he owns his own firm- not a great time to be in finance).  But we don't know yet when or if it will happen, so I have to just keep moving forward, but not really knowing where we are going to.  Fortunately my job is pretty secure, so I'm not worried long term, but it would mean a big change in our lifestyle, moving etc.  I actually would be relieved in some ways if it failed- he can move on and do other things, and I'm mentally prepared to forge ahead.  I just can't do that until the engame plays itself out.

So my goals have to be things that will apply regardless of where we are. 

1)  I want to be stronger.  To get there, my goal will be to have at least two strength workouts every week.  The gym at work will help with that.

2)  I want to be faster (especially in triathlons).  To get there, my goal will be to work on my base for all three sports starting this winter.  So I will do at least one swim, bike, and run each week, and try for 2 runs.

3)  I want to be leaner- my weight is actually OK, but my BF on the tanita is high.  I've always thought this was an error in the machine, but then I read about how there are people who are normal weight, but have too much fat mass.  I know my belly, and I think I am one of them.  So my goal (besides those above), is to eat healthily:  at least 5 fruits or vegetables a day, limit portion size, limit mindless snacking.

4)  My husband and I have both been talking about getting back to basics- taking walks with the kids and dogs, focusing less on money and possesions, and more on people and relationships.  My goal is to spend less money, and spend more time.  Time I have in abundance, because there is always more that comes each day (money, not so much!).

Karen

I got these for Christmas and I really like them.  I can't keep regular ear buds in my ears for the life of me.  These are better with a headband for extra security, but so far I am really liking them A LOT!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005N6KG

Thanks everyone, for the kind thoughts!  I do realize that whatever we are going through, we are so much more fortunate than many.

Have a happy and safe New Year's everyone! 

Happy New Year's, everybody!

Hey, while I have your ears... is there some secret to making swim goggles waterproof? I got new ones for Christmas and I tried them out today and they kept getting water in them. I tried smooshing them to my face and that helped some. Is that what I'm supposed to do? Smoosh harder?