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Sledge - 2009-02-15 7:14 AM I decided today was the day to put up or shut up, so I just registered for the Gulf Coast Half Ironman on May 9th.  So now I'm committed -- or maybe I should be committed?

yeah Cheri! is this Gulf Coast HIM the same as Florida?

I've got a RoadID that I wear around my ankle on all my rides and runs. I've never needed it but I wouldn't go without it. I also carry a copy of my Driver's License and insurance cards in my CamelBak or saddle bag. I also carry a cell phone with "ICE" numbers (In Case of Emergency).

what an unbearable story..tihihihi

(going to the corner/naughty chair for that bad joke)

Report on my wrist:

I'm wearing my wrist brace all of the day, whenever I'm not training or bathing, a good 22 hrs on many days. My wrist is hurting less but I'm not sure if it represents actual improvement in the tendonitis or if it's just that the brace makes it hard for me to do much and keeps me from hurting myself. There may be some decrease in the swelling but it's not really obvious. I have 2 more weeks before I go back to the doctor.

hang on, follow the treatment, it can take a while since it's a repetitive movement injury. because the decrease in the swelling, make sure the splint is still well adjusted (go see the PT that made it if you can).

I'd, listen to Isabelle, Nicole..she is a Physical Therapists...she knows her s*** (stuff)

congrats on the onderland....kiu! let us know what we can do to help you to stay focused and we will do what we can for you to try and keep you moving towards  your goal. I was over 200 lbs when I started doing this and that was a little over a year ago....and even though at one point I was 60 lbs lighter at one point...I am now back at the 40 lb lighter area...and working my way back down...so kiu you can do it too!! sounds to me that you have both the motivation and heart to do it!

Sledge - 2009-02-15 10:14 AM I decided today was the day to put up or shut up, so I just registered for the Gulf Coast Half Ironman on May 9th.  So now I'm committed -- or maybe I should be committed?

WOOHOO ! You are gonna rock that 1/2 ironman........WOOOOO HOO!

i took pie pie out running this morning. i remembered about half way through that i had wanted to get her on video! so next time i'll have dh come out and catch some pie pie on tape. i think then the easiest way to show you guys would be to upload it to youtube or something, and post the link. yeah? i have no idea how to do stuff! LOL
anyway, now i feel better. running does that for me.

and CHERI! it's RAINING and you're WASTING IT?!?!? get out there and enjoy that warm florida rain (or hey, even if it's cold-it's still wet, and wet is good!!)

Yup, I'm definitely wasting it.   I just took my bike out and got drenched -- no fun.  So I turned around and came home.  Now I'm going to go jump in a hot shower (yes, the rain was cold and so was I)!

Girl Passing on Left - 2009-02-15 9:42 AM

Sledge - 2009-02-15 7:14 AM I decided today was the day to put up or shut up, so I just registered for the Gulf Coast Half Ironman on May 9th.  So now I'm committed -- or maybe I should be committed?

yeah Cheri! is this Gulf Coast HIM the same as Florida?

Not sure.  The Gulf Coast HIM is held on Panama City Beach.  So yes, it's in Florida, but I'm not sure that's what your question is.

I ran outside!!! 24F a bit of wind and a little ice on the side of the streets but I did my 7 miles!!!! I am soooo happy i had to make my message purple

My nike plus system is too nice,it said 7 miles even tough my "marked road" is 6.5 I recalibrated the thing during my cool down so, we'll see how i do next time.

For the record, i am an Occupational terrorist therapist. PT's are our professional cousins.Here in Quebec,handsplinting is mostly done by OT's so i've done a few...a long time ago.I am now in pediatrics. Sorry Jules,i don't do legs,we'll just have to suffer or find ourselves PT's to deal with us!!!

double dang!!

I am actually feeling better. I now fee as though I could run 3 miles its a start again.....but will stay off of it till mid week! I was going to go today, but it is nasty and even though I like to run in the rain...I am like Cheri and that does not include the cold and or windy rain and even though she was MUCH tougher then I and attempted to go....I did get up and take a long short look outside and saw how hard the rain was coming down and the angle it was coming down at...and instead of getting dressed to run...I rearranged my furniture in my front room to get ready for my "NEW" television - my husband bought us a 42" VIZIO TV. I am sooo excited. I just emptied my big entertainment ctr of all its goods ~ including the large outdated tv we had and put it in the garage, took out the old oak rocker we have had for way too many years, no more end tables - with matching lamps...all this went to the garage....either will have a large garage sale or find someone who needs it....but any way no peach for me today....I KNOW I was supposed to FOCUS...and I really did try!!!! but I did get lots done around the house and will be REALLY ready for my next work out! and peaches do have yellow in them right!?? I promise promise promise to do better tomorrow and be a better role model!! Have a great evening you all!...I am going to finish my book...I only have a few pages left and the anticipation is KILLING ME!

I didn't know we had a professional among us.

When she was first splinting me my wrist was really uncomfortable at the angle the doctor wanted so she made the angle a little less. I'm now thinking that I'd be OK at the originally desired angle and thinking about going back to have it adjusted. I also have a bit of wiggle room that could be eliminated.

Girl Passing on Left - 2009-02-15 3:18 PM

Sledge - 2009-02-15 12:17 PM

Girl Passing on Left - 2009-02-15 9:42 AM

Sledge - 2009-02-15 7:14 AM I decided today was the day to put up or shut up, so I just registered for the Gulf Coast Half Ironman on May 9th.  So now I'm committed -- or maybe I should be committed?

yeah Cheri! is this Gulf Coast HIM the same as Florida?

Not sure.  The Gulf Coast HIM is held on Panama City Beach.  So yes, it's in Florida, but I'm not sure that's what your question is.

I guess i am wondering if it is the same one my sister n law attempted.

I thought she did the Florida Ironman.  She had more guts than me -- I'm just doing a half.  But yes, it's in the same location.