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hey everyone. i looked at your blog julie, and i think you look awesome!! i left a comment on there.
susie-WTG on the will power last night, WOAH! that's just freaking awesome! the no soda (i commend you, there's no way i'd give up my diet coke-EVER) and the no popcorn! you rock.
dan--wanna see wanna see the bike wanna see!!! i looked at a bianchi at the bike shop the other day. LOL it was all tricked out- and up on a platform thing, mostly for show i think. anyway, i told dh i wanted it for my birthday LOL he said sure yeah, no problem. (it was around $6500) then i told the guy to wrap it up for me, and he just laughed. LOL ok, whatever.
i'm heading out for a run here pretty soon, it WAS raining, but it stopped, waaahh. it's a new month, a new day, i just looked at the course for the marathon (i meant to link it here for you julee, and i spaced it out--i'll find it again) so hopefully that'll be enough to get my butt out there.

here's a link to my little blog--it's not much, but i do write on there sometimes. http://alley-gator.blogspot.com/

julee, here's the link to the rnr seattle marathon http://www.rnrseattle.com/

have a good day everyone.

what is the date of your bd? and good for you for trying....does your bro realize that grudges get you nowhere fast!? and it is easier to ignore the problem then to face it and go forward!? hope you can work thru this...I know how important family is and how it can hurt when someone is not being so nice! hang in there girl!!

wow SUPER CUTE SET!!!...I wish I looked that good in spandex! and I love your haircut!!!

once you get rid of the stuff! you will feel soooo much better...it is like a cleansing to me! and then you will not have to pick it up again, dust it, or be overwhelmed by it! I love my house since I started doing this a few weeks ago...my rooms look bigger, brighter and LOTS LESS CLUTTER! GO GO GO ISSSSSS!!! hope you are donating what you can! or if it is tri related...do the pay it forward....someone is waiting for your post! PLUS, less crap at the dump!

Hi everyone,

I just got back from Seaside, and the HM was very interesting.  We had a big front come through yesterday and last night, and the conditions for the race were horrible -- 25-35 mph winds (with higher gusts) directly in our face for the first 6.55 miles and 39 degrees (and it didn't warm up).  Plus they made us wait 20 minutes past racetime in the wind and cold, waiting for some last minute runners on a parking shuttle.  So for the first couple of miles my hands and feet were like blocks of ice, a very wierd feeling. 

I finished in 1:55:40 on my GPS, not chip time.  Not a PR, but under these conditions I'll take it!   We left before the awards, so I don't know if I placed or not.  My GPS time is probably about 30 seconds off, since it took me awhile to get to the start line.  So a 1:56:10 last year would have gotten me second place in my age group (I got fifth last year).  We'll see...

And thank you all for the wonderful inspires and posts in this group.  It makes me feel so good, having y'all cheering for me!

(Do you like that "y'all" I threw in there?  That's southern for youse guys. )

rockin' splits cheri!! i looked in your log. all i can say is WOAH. you rocked the race woman.

i ran in the rain. well, kind of. it wasn't raining when i started, it POURED for about 5 minutes half way through, and it was starting up again right before i finished. i'll take it though. it was about 45 degrees and the rain felt PERFECT.
i did a whopping whole 5 miles. LOL dh decided he was going to cook me up a training plan, so far all i know is i'm on for 2 miles tomorrow, no running on tuesday then wednesday he's planning on killing me. he used to run when he was much younger. (little age jab-he's 15 years older than me. LOL) and he did his first marathon at like 15 years old (yeah, the year i was born LOL) so we'll see how it goes.

Hey Gang! Happy Sunday! I can't believe how this week has flown by....I suppose that is what happens when you are buried in marking and reports. It was a not so great week for me in terms of focus. While I did get in some workouts that I am happy with, I am disappointed that I totally dropped the ball and forgot about my chiro appt, and then a parent meeting at school- I didn't have to be there but I know that it would have been appreciated. Just didn't feel like I was pulling my weight anywhere. Oh well....brand new week ahead and I am looking forward to everything falling back into place.

Susie- so sorry to hear that bro is not being cool- he will come around, and until then celebrate the positive relationships in your life. I am also very happy to hear that the TP therapy is working for you and will allow you to get back on your feet that much sooner....I don't get the orange and pickle combo...but hey...

Julie- loved the tri outfit! You look like a triathlete...wait...you ARE a triathlete! Go and get excited about your race next weekend! DH and DD are going to love cheering you on and they will be so proud!

Alyssa- Sorry to hear that the week was not so good... we're about to start a new one, so it's bound to be better! Are you signed up for the RNR Seattle?! Does it replace the November marathon?

Nicole- I cannot believe that storm! Hope you have some snowshoes or skis...it would be some fun cross-training for you! Are you far from Rock Creek Park? You could get in there and a great little winter snowshoe! Congrats on the SOLID PEACH February calendar too! You rock!

Cheri- congrats on the race! What is with these officials changing things??? First Nalani has to run an extra mile, and then your race is delayed because of a shuttle? Was it chip timed? Wasn't it ultimately up to people to get to the shuttle/start on time? Rest those legs!

Dan- Yipppeeee on the new wheels! Too bad they won't do so well in the snow! Be sure to take some pics and have fun!!!!

Isabelle- Love cleaning clutter....it is so cleansing! The rule from a course I took..."If you don't love it or need it, chuck it." The other interesting point that the instructor tried to tell us was that the only things that children wanted passed on were pictures, albums/scrapbooks, and jewlery.

Amy- sorry that the doc is trying to slow you down but he seems to know what he is talking about so far....3 mile walks are still great, and the fact that you can be swimming....awesome! Get out there... Tribi will be right at your side!

Trish- exciting that your HM is just a couple of weeks away! Be sure to take care of those legs! Did I miss something earlier? Are you vegetarian? I love tofu...but not sure if I could give up my meat!

Julie- scary story, you shared on your blog....glad to hear that everything turned out ok- that smoke detector is such a life saver. Have we told you lately what an inspiration you are??? Thanks for volunteering to mentor- I feel so fortunate to be in your group with such an incredible group of people. 

Have a spectacular day gang!!!! (Hope to see more of Scott, Nalani, Monica, and Amy)

I'm amazed by anyone who can run HM or mary and I'm especially amazed by your splits. I can't even do that for a 5k! You are awesome!

YEAH YOU !! Good grief, those were some horrific conditions and you mastered them.  See, told ya Torture Dan training would come through for you !  You did a super job, I am so happy for you !!!!

Hi guys, it is going to take me awhile to catch up.  Sledge!  Awesome HM time in poor conditions!

I worked 59 hours last week.  I'm burnt out.  Probably not so much from training but from all the overtime (which I don't get paid for, salaried--which is why I'm the one having to work it!), all the attention the hockey team (I manage a Mite B team) has required to plan the end of season party--and trying to collect money for that, family stuff, and then the training.  I just want a nap!  Just an hour!

Anyway, I did just get a couple of minutes here, so wanted to say hi...I'm going to catch up now

congrats on a GREAT finish...sounds like awful conditions! I heard it even snowed?

enjoy the rest of your day! thanks for letting us know!!!

yay Lyssa! way to get the run in! still havent gone myself. I got lost in facebook haha! caught up with some of my old skateboard buddies and then even spoke with Amy our missing teamy...she has been busy with her new home! what a beauty it is. She moves in in three weeks...She told me to tell you all hi! here is a picture of her new home:

pretty isnt it?? please continue to leave her inspires...I know she will be back...but not til she gets situated in her lovely new home.

guess, I can not put off the run any longer....back in a flash...only going to run a few...just enough to get soaking wet! haha

good to hear from you Andria...dont work too hard! and remember just like the DARE program...when you get approached for extra things with the kids...JUST SAY NO! it took me forever to do this...hope you can be stronger then I was! have a great rest of you Sunday...rest up!!!!

Thank you so much !  I came downstairs in that getup and dh said "huh, looks good....does everyone in these things wear that ?".  I think he may be figuring out there will be some hotties at these races........lol  now I may get some support !!! BAA HAA

I'm so happy to see you !!!  Sounds like you are super gal and super mom all combined !  I hope you get that nap soon !!!

lyssa-gator - 2009-03-01 1:34 PM couldn't find it on my actual computer for some reason, but i have it on my photobucket, so here ya go julie! that chick behind me and to MY right SHE was in the wave behind me, that's what a lousy swimmer i am LOL the waves started every 7 minutes i think and she caught up to me. LMAO.

you only had one wave catch you? dont ask about my first ows tri????