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 2011-02-05 6:09 PM in reply to: #3340461 |
New user 25 |  Subject: RE: njc65 Mentor Group CLOSEDGood work on getting the three swims in and staying on track with your goal. I'm sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. |
| 2011-02-05 6:24 PM in reply to: #3257876 |
| New user 25 | Subject: RE: njc65 Mentor Group CLOSED Well this week has been a good one both training and otherwise. I've stayed on track now with training four weeks in a row. I got my two bike rides done this week to hit my goal. On the personal front I've been looking for a job since I moved to Canada seven months ago. I've been lucky enough that I have been consulting full time for this seven months but that was drawing to a close. I received a job offer this week and will be starting work around March 1st or so. The downside is that this will make training much harder than it has been for the last seven months. First I'll now have to commute rather than working from my living room. Secondly I'll be working longer hours so will have less time. Finally, I won't make it to my girls swim training which is when I usually swim. I'm considering cycling to work as it is only 8 miles (mostly downhill / flat on the way to work). Still this puts me in the same position as most of you so I'm not looking for sympathy. I'll just have to knuckle down and find ways of fitting things in. Hope everyone has a good week. Ray |
| 2011-02-06 8:22 AM in reply to: #3340928 |
New user 24 Hiroshima | Subject: RE: njc65 Mentor Group CLOSED Hey Ray, Congratulations on the new job man, and on the consistent training, that's excellent! I feel your pain, I have an hour and 15 minute commute each way, time that could be better spent training. In March I'll join you with biking rather than taking the train. It's harder but it will defiantly be faster than stopping every kilometer at a station and it will cover my bike training. I'm sure you will find other ways to get the rest of your time in, good luck and keep us updated! |
| 2011-02-06 5:04 PM in reply to: #3340461 |
Member 39 Gaithersburg | Subject: RE: njc65 Mentor Group CLOSED Sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. Hopefully her health turns around! |
| 2011-02-07 10:05 PM in reply to: #3338916 |
Extreme Veteran 746  | Subject: RE: njc65 Mentor Group CLOSED Neil - Thanks. If I can get the swimming under control I should be fine, although when I looked at the route it looks like it's open water so I'll need to get over my fear of it which was mainly from jumping of a platform in one of the "sea pools" (part of the ocean near the beach partitioned off from the main thing) here and going straight under. I'll stick to the pool and work on distance for now though. Hope your MIL gets better soon Tim - congrats on the job. My main goals for this week though are to get back on track with the walking and get to the gym |
| 2011-02-08 11:17 AM in reply to: #3257876 |
| Member 15 The Neutral Zone | Subject: RE: njc65 Mentor Group CLOSED hey Neil and rest of group, sorry i have been MIA for a little while. i have been super busy with school, and for the last 3 weeks, (or a little less) i have had no computer. I know very odd coming from someone studying computers, but now, everything is back up and running - and i am here ^_^. AJ |
| 2011-02-09 10:35 AM in reply to: #3257876 |
| New user 15 York | Subject: Missing sorry Sorry guys lost my log on and took a few days to dig it out.Neil, my thoughts are with you. There are times we need to put our family first and be strong for them, so our thoughts are with you and your nearest and dearest.Keep on running, etc, guys, lorna |
| 2011-02-09 10:38 AM in reply to: #3316550 |
| New user 15 York | Subject: What ya up to girlie Nicole, where are you? Havent heard from you in a while. How is it going? Is the training going ok? Love to hear from ya. Lorna |
| 2011-02-11 11:26 AM in reply to: #3346852 |
| New user 125 UK | Subject: RE: What ya up to girlie Hi folks, hope you are all well. Its been a tough week, found out my mother in law has cancer and she is very poorly. They are hoping to operate but she is very weak, a few added complications too arose today so its not looking good right now. Keep training, I'll check back in soon. Neil x |
| 2011-02-13 2:03 AM in reply to: #3257876 |
| New user 24 Hiroshima | Subject: RE: njc65 Mentor Group CLOSED Hey there Neil, I'm sorry to hear about your mother in-law. Family comes first, and we know you are busy. I'm sending good thoughts to you and your family. I don't know about everyone else, but my training has left me exhausted. I actually think it's my lifestyle added to my training. I need to adjust if I'm going to survive until August, no more all-nighters for awhile. Fortunately next week is an easy training week so I can get in some RnR. Is everyone else doing okay? I just saw Nichole and Lorna posted, anyone else out there? |
| 2011-02-13 2:28 PM in reply to: #3350533 |
| New user 25 | Subject: RE: What ya up to girlie Neil, I'm sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. I hope it becomes possible to operate. Hang in there. Ray |
| 2011-02-13 2:33 PM in reply to: #3257876 |
| New user 25 | Subject: RE: njc65 Mentor Group CLOSED Hi everyone. It's been an interesting week. I spent 9hrs on Tuesday skiing. Unfortunately I twisted my knee and was only able to swim for the rest of the week. I just went for a run and the knee held up fine (only the occasional twinge) so should be able to get back to my training next week. Unfortunately I've now missed my goal cycling twice every week in February. Hope everyone else is doing well. Ray |
| 2011-02-14 7:21 AM in reply to: #3352907 |
| Extreme Veteran 746 | Subject: RE: njc65 Mentor Group CLOSED hope the knee lets you meet the cycling goal again soon Ray |
| 2011-02-14 8:42 AM in reply to: #3352907 |
Member 39 Gaithersburg | Subject: RE: njc65 Mentor Group CLOSED Knees are not a good thing to hurt! I'd take it easy on it when you do pick up riding again! |
| 2011-02-14 4:57 PM in reply to: #3257876 |
| New user 125 UK | Subject: RE: njc65 Mentor Group CLOSED Hi Team Very sad day for us here today. My mother in law died at lunchtime, peacefully after suffering for sometime. We are all devastated as she was a wonderful lady but know that its for the best and she is comfortable again. Thanks for all your kind messages and I'll be back as soon as I can. Neil x |
| 2011-02-14 5:11 PM in reply to: #3355006 |
| New user 25 | Subject: RE: njc65 Mentor Group CLOSED |
| 2011-02-14 7:10 PM in reply to: #3355006 |
Member 39 Gaithersburg | Subject: RE: njc65 Mentor Group CLOSED |
| 2011-02-16 9:38 AM in reply to: #3355006 |
| Member 7 | Subject: RE: njc65 Mentor Group CLOSED my thoughts are with you and your family neil. emily |
| 2011-02-20 8:05 AM in reply to: #3257876 |
| New user 125 UK | Subject: RE: njc65 Mentor Group CLOSED hi folks, been a tough old week as you would expect, very tired right now. The funeral is on tuesday after which I'll get back into training and supporting our little gang. Thanks for all your good wishes we appreciate them greatly x |
| 2011-02-21 12:47 PM in reply to: #3363792 |
| New user 15 York | Subject: Best wishes Neil, my thoughts and love are with you and your wife. Take the time to be the great husband I am sure you are, and look after yourself. Hugs lorna |
| 2011-02-22 4:58 PM in reply to: #3257876 |
| New user 24 Hiroshima | Subject: RE: njc65 Mentor Group CLOSED Best wishes Neil, I`m sending good thoughts your way. |
| 2011-02-27 3:24 PM in reply to: #3367647 |
| New user 125 UK | Subject: RE: njc65 Mentor Group CLOSED Hi Gang I hope you are all ok. Things are getting back to normal here, hmm i hate that word, the funeral was very dignified, I wrote and read the eulogy which was a challenge but I'm pleased I did so. My wife. Janet, is fighting allsorts of emotions but is getting stronger each day. I have returned to training which is helping me, ran on Friday, did some strength work on Saturday and was due to ride today (Sunday) but my back brake was solid and I had to turn home after about 30 seconds. I tried to sort it but alas failed so did a 10 mile run instead, loved it despite my legs being very sore from the previous 2 days (not looking forward to the morning)! So how are we all doing, training going well I hope, let me know over the course of the next few days and any questions you may have, I'll check the logs too. It's great to be training posting again, let's crack on team! Neil x |
| 2011-03-01 3:07 AM in reply to: #3374454 |
| New user 15 Napier | Subject: RE: njc65 Mentor Group CLOSED Welcome back Neil. I can appreciate it is still a hard time for you and your family. |
| 2011-03-01 8:41 AM in reply to: #3374454 |
Member 39 Gaithersburg | Subject: RE: njc65 Mentor Group CLOSED Hey Neil (and everyone else)! Glad to see your back  My training is coming along pretty well. Ran two miles non-stop at a 14 minute/mile pace. A little slow, but definitly progress! I ran my first mile outside last night. It felt good, but I got a cramp in my side and felt winded a lot sooner than I would have liked. I got fitted for running sneakers on my birthday. Just running on the store treadmill I could already feel a huge difference. My knee didn't hurt at all! Swimming is coming along slowly... I'm considering signing up for a lap swim class that starts at the end of the month of March. I think I need some help making sure my form is right and getting my endurance up. Biking is going great. I anticipate being able to bike outdoors again pretty soon. The weather is finally starting to warm up here! Hope training is going well for everyone else! Best, Nicole |
| 2011-03-01 8:46 AM in reply to: #3376752 |
Member 39 Gaithersburg | Subject: RE: njc65 Mentor Group CLOSED Gary, I just started doing the brick sessions as well - they weren't as though as I'd thought they'd be! Congratulations on the weight loss! You should definitely reward yourself with some new clothes Best, Nicole |
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