TEAM SKINNY 03/01/08 (March Madness) (Page 8)

I even secretly thought I'll be looking fine in my dress, new hairstyle and all but now it's a disaster. Despite trying all the medicines and thinking it'll be all ok I woke up today feeling like crap

 Sorry you're sick... hope you can try to enjoy the occasion.  Take it easy and relax if you can. 

On another note, I just had 2 days of hard workouts and good eating and managed to gain a lb... how does that happen?????  Can I blame genetics? 

Well I didn't manage to run 2 hours because I misjudged the distance I had planned.  However,  I did reach a goal that was more of a "I could never do that!".  I ran over (barely) 10 miles in 1:45 and I can truly say that I never really thought I could/would.  On top of that I get to turn 52 tomorrow.....yipppeee!

My wonderful wife got me a Truck and a TIMEX MARATHON watch,  how cool is that?  It even matches my red running shoes. 

Saling - Anything that matches your shoes has just GOT to be cool. 

Cead - Dope yourself up on some heavy duty cold meds and enjoy yourself as much as you can.  I totally understand the sick thing though it's NO fun. 

Awesome, saling!!!!!!!!! Sounds like a great birthday already!!!!!! Happy Birthday

Thanks Roni,  I love my truck, but the watch matches my shoes....WOOHOO!!

Kiwi,  What kind of squats?  If they are explosive (coming up on toes) That should give your legs a good all round workout.   Then add some hill training and legs are ready to go. 

 We do some good leg stuff... squats, but with the most weight we can manage, only 3 sets of 8.  Box step ups holding a bar on our shoulders.  You can do these stepping forward onto the box or sideways.  Split lunges with the back foot on the step front foot forward.  Walking lunges are also good. 

Hope that helps!  I know resistance training has really improved my power and strength this winter. 

Hey saling, happy birthday!!!!  My dbay is this Thursday, my hubby got me a 2-day Total Immersion swimming workshop!!  I'll be spending next weekend in the pool, can't wait!

Thanks Abbie & Ceade. 

Ceade glad to hear you made it through the wedding okay.

Abbie:  That sounds awesome.  You will have to make sure to tell us how that goes.   

My swimming can only improve!  At the pool on Friday I was watching this guy swim effortlessly in the lane next to mine.  He didn;t even look like he swam, just gliding in the water....sadly for me, I don't glide  

Who knew?  Your avatar needs an UPDATE!  We want to see the real you, red shoes, red watch and all... 

You may not glide now - but if you work at it you'll get better and better.  My best tip is to focus on ONE thing at a time.  You can't work on your catch, your elbow, your rotation, your glide at once.  Pick one thing, do some drills, then swim some straight sets, then drill again and swim again.   And really focus on whatever you picked.  I think that's the best way to get better. 

I glide really well toward the bottom of the pool or lake.

I will work on a new avatar with my "new" color scheme.  I sure did like my black look though.