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 2008-11-14 9:16 AM in reply to: #1808062 |
Pro  4343    Olney, MD |  Subject: RE: P.O.G. Team Thread - Nov USMC ChallengeHappychick - 2008-11-14 2:42 AM Got on the bike today at 9:00 at night again. Gotta tell ya...this challenge is the ONLY thing that got me out the door tonight!  That's what these challenges are especially good for! Great job! --- I did a swim this morning, bringing my POG points to 6 for the week. I'm still probably going to do some Pilates tomorrow AM but I guess I can't take a point for it. Edited by MDHillSlug 2008-11-14 9:18 AM |
| 2008-11-14 10:16 AM in reply to: #1774912 |
Master 2146 East Side of the Bay | Subject: RE: P.O.G. Team Thread - Nov USMC Challenge Great job all you POGsters. Got my 5 in so far this week, Sunday's swim was only 25 minutes since the pool was closing so I couldn't count it. No worries. Have a great day. |
| 2008-11-14 11:06 AM in reply to: #1774912 |
Elite 4372 Connecticut | Subject: RE: P.O.G. Team Thread - Nov USMC Challenge Got my spin in! It was really good too for being on the stationary at the Y. I just got some new music on my ipod and I cranked it and worked out a ton of frustration. Gotta love that!!! |
| 2008-11-14 11:41 AM in reply to: #1774912 |
Master 1632  Almost Canada, WA | Subject: RE: P.O.G. Team Thread - Nov USMC Challenge I just have to tell ya'll how funny it is for me to get up, log in, and see all the work that's already been done when here I am wiping the sleep from my eyes, drinking coffee, and listening to Sam "yell" at me to hurry up and give her breakfast! Swim or run on tap for today...depends on what the weather's like when hubby gets home! |
| 2008-11-14 11:44 AM in reply to: #1805036 |
Master 1843 Roswell, GA | Subject: RE: P.O.G. Team Thread - Nov USMC Challenge Happychick - 2008-11-12 7:07 PM Hey Helen (aquagirl)....what time's dinner? I soooooo hate cooking, baking, or anything that has to do with preparing food in a kitchen! I tried baking some homemade choc chip cookies for my hubby once (yes, I said once!) and ended up eating so much of the cookie dough that it made less than half of what it was supposed to. Who can resist cookie dough, you say? Yeah but come on....over half of it?! LOL! My son makes me buy the tubs of tollhouse choc chip cookie dough just for eating it raw. We NEVER bake them! |
| 2008-11-14 11:49 AM in reply to: #1774912 |
Master 1843 Roswell, GA | Subject: RE: P.O.G. Team Thread - Nov USMC Challenge Got my POG point yesterday with a masters swim and a serious track workout in the evening. It was supposed to be a ladder interval 200, 400, 600, 800, 600, 400, 200 with recoveries 50% of the distance. Dumb me had a senior moment and was thinking that 200 was a lap, 400 2 laps, 600 3 laps and 800 a mile! So my track run ended up being 7 miles at an 8:40 pace! But I rocked it and I'm glad I did it (even though I'm an idiot!)! |
| 2008-11-14 2:57 PM in reply to: #1774912 |
Pro 4828 The Land of Ice and Snow | Subject: RE: P.O.G. Team Thread - Nov USMC Challenge HI POGs...I'm awake from my nite shift and went for a great little run. Too many POG points already to count it though...I'm a keener, I know!!! Have a great weekend all! |
| 2008-11-14 4:16 PM in reply to: #1774912 |
Master 2201 Elgin, | Subject: RE: P.O.G. Team Thread - Nov USMC Challenge As a reminder Sat the 15th is the end of week 2. Please have the spreadsheets updated so that I can post the team standing shortly following the 15th. |
| 2008-11-15 1:37 AM in reply to: #1774912 |
Master 1632 Almost Canada, WA | Subject: RE: P.O.G. Team Thread - Nov USMC Challenge Went swimming today! It was for about 1/2 hour but I'm not sure of the distance...I lost count. I think it was around 550 meters which means I am uber slow. I'm looking into a local coach here...I just need to coordinate a consultation with him. Edited by Happychick 2008-11-15 1:40 AM |
| 2008-11-15 10:13 AM in reply to: #1774912 |
Elite 4372 Connecticut | Subject: RE: P.O.G. Team Thread - Nov USMC Challenge Hey POGers! Anyone doing anything super exciting this weekend? Not much here. Birthday party's, church stuff, etc. Not too fun. Want to run super bad but it is pouring rain. Third day in a row. If it clears later, I'll hit the road, if not, when Cole is at his party, I'll hit the gym. I've only run 1.5 miles this week. Pitiful! Hope you all are having a great Saturday! |
| 2008-11-15 10:38 AM in reply to: #1774912 |
Pro 4343 Olney, MD | Subject: RE: P.O.G. Team Thread - Nov USMC Challenge I did some Pilates this morning but I'm already at 6 POG points for the week. I hope to do a ride tomorrow, something between 25 and 30 miles. |
| 2008-11-15 10:42 AM in reply to: #1810049 |
Pro 4828 The Land of Ice and Snow | Subject: RE: P.O.G. Team Thread - Nov USMC Challenge ebshot - 2008-11-15 11:13 AM Hey POGers! Anyone doing anything super exciting this weekend? Not much here. Birthday party's, church stuff, etc. Not too fun. Want to run super bad but it is pouring rain. Third day in a row. If it clears later, I'll hit the road, if not, when Cole is at his party, I'll hit the gym. I've only run 1.5 miles this week. Pitiful! Hope you all are having a great Saturday! Why not run in the rain?? I LOVE it.....but then I'm weird! |
| 2008-11-15 11:55 AM in reply to: #1774912 |
Master 1632 Almost Canada, WA | Subject: RE: P.O.G. Team Thread - Nov USMC Challenge I agree about running in the rain ~ I love it! I used to live in WA where if you want to run outside, you better become one with the rain! Mike's class is meeting this morn with the instructor for a study group which means no spin class for me. I'll have to figure something out for later to get my POG point for the day. No worries..I'll gitter done! |
| 2008-11-15 12:07 PM in reply to: #1809860 |
Master 1843 Roswell, GA | Subject: RE: P.O.G. Team Thread - Nov USMC Challenge Happychick - 2008-11-15 2:37 AM Went swimming today! It was for about 1/2 hour but I'm not sure of the distance...I lost count. I think it was around 550 meters which means I am uber slow. I'm looking into a local coach here...I just need to coordinate a consultation with him. How about finding a masters swim group. Great motivation and really helps you get faster. Got my POG point today with a beautful/windy ride followed by 20 mins of dog walking. |
| 2008-11-15 12:36 PM in reply to: #1810069 |
Elite 4372 Connecticut | Subject: RE: P.O.G. Team Thread - Nov USMC Challenge aquagirl - 2008-11-15 11:42 AM ebshot - 2008-11-15 11:13 AM Hey POGers! Anyone doing anything super exciting this weekend? Not much here. Birthday party's, church stuff, etc. Not too fun. Want to run super bad but it is pouring rain. Third day in a row. If it clears later, I'll hit the road, if not, when Cole is at his party, I'll hit the gym. I've only run 1.5 miles this week. Pitiful! Hope you all are having a great Saturday! Why not run in the rain?? I LOVE it.....but then I'm weird!I love the rain too, just not when it's pouring buckets. Something about running in a light mist/drizzle is relaxing. It has let up right now so I should get my rear in gear! |
| 2008-11-15 1:50 PM in reply to: #1774912 |
Elite 4372 Connecticut | Subject: RE: P.O.G. Team Thread - Nov USMC Challenge Okay guys, I'm back. Run accomplished. It didn't even rain. 3.75 miles done. It was a great run. I haven't been running outside a lot lately, it's been mostly on the treadmill so today was great to get out. I have been shopping for cool weather gear (not that I needed it today, it's in the 60s) and am looking forward to running outside more. |
| 2008-11-15 2:13 PM in reply to: #1810119 |
Master 1632 Almost Canada, WA | Subject: RE: P.O.G. Team Thread - Nov USMC Challenge Lisa B - 2008-11-15 7:07 AM Happychick - 2008-11-15 2:37 AM Went swimming today! It was for about 1/2 hour but I'm not sure of the distance...I lost count. I think it was around 550 meters which means I am uber slow. I'm looking into a local coach here...I just need to coordinate a consultation with him. How about finding a masters swim group. Great motivation and really helps you get faster. Got my POG point today with a beautful/windy ride followed by 20 mins of dog walking. I found that there are several here on Oahu but the closest one is a 20 min drive with no traffic and their times are during the week at 5 or on Sat mornings. Unfortunately, I have to wait until my hubby (Mike) gets off work (usually around 5) and gets home to watch Sam. As for the Sat mornings, Mike is in an algebra class that is kicking his butt so he goes to a study group with the instructor ~ once that's done then I'll just have to see about replacing my cycling class with Masters. Anyway, that is why I'm hoping I can get with this coach (who actually does triathlons himself) ~ that way I can make it happen around our schedule. I keep telling my husband "that's what I want for Christmas" so I figure I'll just add this to the list! What about a babysitter? some of you may be asking yourselves?! Well, since I've only lived here a short time, I don't know (trust?) anyone well enough to leave Sam with especially since she's never stayed with anyone other than Mike and I ~ the true downfalls of not having family anywhere nearby! |
| 2008-11-15 6:58 PM in reply to: #1810205 |
Master 2146 East Side of the Bay | Subject: RE: P.O.G. Team Thread - Nov USMC Challenge Happychick - 2008-11-15 3:13 PM Lisa B - 2008-11-15 7:07 AM Are there any friends, neighbors or playgroupers that you could trade childcare with? YOu could always start with just 30 minues at a time. I used to bring my kids to the playground even when they were really small just so I could get some freah air and meet some other folks with kids. Sometimes I just sat on the swings with the baby and watched the other kids. The little ones are often attracted to a baby and then the parents come over too. If there aren't any public playgrounds nearby you could always go to a nearby school. Lots of times the kids and families go there to play when school is not isn't session. Good luck.Happychick - 2008-11-15 2:37 AM Went swimming today! It was for about 1/2 hour but I'm not sure of the distance...I lost count. I think it was around 550 meters which means I am uber slow. I'm looking into a local coach here...I just need to coordinate a consultation with him. How about finding a masters swim group. Great motivation and really helps you get faster. Got my POG point today with a beautful/windy ride followed by 20 mins of dog walking. I found that there are several here on Oahu but the closest one is a 20 min drive with no traffic and their times are during the week at 5 or on Sat mornings. Unfortunately, I have to wait until my hubby (Mike) gets off work (usually around 5) and gets home to watch Sam. As for the Sat mornings, Mike is in an algebra class that is kicking his butt so he goes to a study group with the instructor ~ once that's done then I'll just have to see about replacing my cycling class with Masters. Anyway, that is why I'm hoping I can get with this coach (who actually does triathlons himself) ~ that way I can make it happen around our schedule. I keep telling my husband "that's what I want for Christmas" so I figure I'll just add this to the list! What about a babysitter? some of you may be asking yourselves?! Well, since I've only lived here a short time, I don't know (trust?) anyone well enough to leave Sam with especially since she's never stayed with anyone other than Mike and I ~ the true downfalls of not having family anywhere nearby! |
| 2008-11-16 2:07 AM in reply to: #1810470 |
Master 1632 Almost Canada, WA | Subject: RE: P.O.G. Team Thread - Nov USMC Challenge KOM - 2008-11-15 1:58 PM Are there any friends, neighbors or playgroupers that you could trade childcare with? YOu could always start with just 30 minues at a time. I used to bring my kids to the playground even when they were really small just so I could get some freah air and meet some other folks with kids. Sometimes I just sat on the swings with the baby and watched the other kids. The little ones are often attracted to a baby and then the parents come over too. If there aren't any public playgrounds nearby you could always go to a nearby school. Lots of times the kids and families go there to play when school is not isn't session. Good luck. Actually I do the same thing with Sam and I have made a few friends that way ~ I'm just not close enough to them to leave Sam with them. I think I'm just paranoid since I've never left her with anyone but Mike before and I know that probably sounds crazy since she is 9 months old now. No matter what, I'll just keep forcing myself to get in the pool which can only help, right?! Edited by Happychick 2008-11-16 2:08 AM |
| 2008-11-16 2:10 AM in reply to: #1774912 |
Master 1632 Almost Canada, WA | Subject: RE: P.O.G. Team Thread - Nov USMC Challenge I got on the bike again today for 45 minutes but I forgot to check the distance. This challenge is truly challenging me ~ I was out there again at 9:00pm! I'm going to have to find something like this every month to keep me going!! |
| 2008-11-16 6:01 AM in reply to: #1810777 |
Elite 4372 Connecticut | Subject: RE: P.O.G. Team Thread - Nov USMC Challenge Happychick - 2008-11-16 3:07 AM KOM - 2008-11-15 1:58 PM Are there any friends, neighbors or playgroupers that you could trade childcare with? YOu could always start with just 30 minues at a time. I used to bring my kids to the playground even when they were really small just so I could get some freah air and meet some other folks with kids. Sometimes I just sat on the swings with the baby and watched the other kids. The little ones are often attracted to a baby and then the parents come over too. If there aren't any public playgrounds nearby you could always go to a nearby school. Lots of times the kids and families go there to play when school is not isn't session. Good luck. Actually I do the same thing with Sam and I have made a few friends that way ~ I'm just not close enough to them to leave Sam with them. I think I'm just paranoid since I've never left her with anyone but Mike before and I know that probably sounds crazy since she is 9 months old now. No matter what, I'll just keep forcing myself to get in the pool which can only help, right?! Nope, not paranoid at all. My kids are 7,5 and 4. I still don't have a babysitter for them. That being said, just recently I have become more comfortable leaving them with some friends. It's hard, especially with a baby! Stick with it, you will work something out and you will be so glad you did! Another place I have met some good people is church. I don't know if that is your thing or not but the base chapel's are usually a good resource too. |
| 2008-11-16 11:06 AM in reply to: #1810796 |
Master 2146 East Side of the Bay | Subject: RE: P.O.G. Team Thread - Nov USMC Challenge ebshot - 2008-11-16 7:01 AM Happychick - 2008-11-16 3:07 AM KOM - 2008-11-15 1:58 PM Are there any friends, neighbors or playgroupers that you could trade childcare with? YOu could always start with just 30 minues at a time. I used to bring my kids to the playground even when they were really small just so I could get some freah air and meet some other folks with kids. Sometimes I just sat on the swings with the baby and watched the other kids. The little ones are often attracted to a baby and then the parents come over too. If there aren't any public playgrounds nearby you could always go to a nearby school. Lots of times the kids and families go there to play when school is not isn't session. Good luck. Actually I do the same thing with Sam and I have made a few friends that way ~ I'm just not close enough to them to leave Sam with them. I think I'm just paranoid since I've never left her with anyone but Mike before and I know that probably sounds crazy since she is 9 months old now. No matter what, I'll just keep forcing myself to get in the pool which can only help, right?! Nope, not paranoid at all. My kids are 7,5 and 4. I still don't have a babysitter for them. That being said, just recently I have become more comfortable leaving them with some friends. It's hard, especially with a baby! Stick with it, you will work something out and you will be so glad you did! Another place I have met some good people is church. I don't know if that is your thing or not but the base chapel's are usually a good resource too. When my eldest daughter first started babysitting a smart mom had her come over to be a "mother's helper" for a few hours. She paid her to play with the kids while the mom did chores and paperwork around the house. It gave the kids a chance to get used to my daughter while their mom was still available, and mom had a chance to check out my daughter's babysitting (nose wiping, fight stopping, book reading and block building) skills. I thought this was very smart and it actually was nice for my daughter because the mom was there as a resource if a question came up about how to handle a situation with the kids. |
| 2008-11-16 12:59 PM in reply to: #1774912 |
Pro 4343 Olney, MD | Subject: RE: P.O.G. Team Thread - Nov USMC Challenge I got out and did a very windy ride: winds of 10-20mph with stronger gusts. I got to ride my favorite stretch of road with a tailwind, averaging 21mph! That made it all worth it.  |
| 2008-11-16 1:17 PM in reply to: #1810970 |
Elite 4372 Connecticut | Subject: RE: P.O.G. Team Thread - Nov USMC Challenge KOM - 2008-11-16 12:06 PM ebshot - 2008-11-16 7:01 AM Happychick - 2008-11-16 3:07 AM KOM - 2008-11-15 1:58 PM Are there any friends, neighbors or playgroupers that you could trade childcare with? YOu could always start with just 30 minues at a time. I used to bring my kids to the playground even when they were really small just so I could get some freah air and meet some other folks with kids. Sometimes I just sat on the swings with the baby and watched the other kids. The little ones are often attracted to a baby and then the parents come over too. If there aren't any public playgrounds nearby you could always go to a nearby school. Lots of times the kids and families go there to play when school is not isn't session. Good luck. Actually I do the same thing with Sam and I have made a few friends that way ~ I'm just not close enough to them to leave Sam with them. I think I'm just paranoid since I've never left her with anyone but Mike before and I know that probably sounds crazy since she is 9 months old now. No matter what, I'll just keep forcing myself to get in the pool which can only help, right?! Nope, not paranoid at all. My kids are 7,5 and 4. I still don't have a babysitter for them. That being said, just recently I have become more comfortable leaving them with some friends. It's hard, especially with a baby! Stick with it, you will work something out and you will be so glad you did! Another place I have met some good people is church. I don't know if that is your thing or not but the base chapel's are usually a good resource too. When my eldest daughter first started babysitting a smart mom had her come over to be a "mother's helper" for a few hours. She paid her to play with the kids while the mom did chores and paperwork around the house. It gave the kids a chance to get used to my daughter while their mom was still available, and mom had a chance to check out my daughter's babysitting (nose wiping, fight stopping, book reading and block building) skills. I thought this was very smart and it actually was nice for my daughter because the mom was there as a resource if a question came up about how to handle a situation with the kids. That's a great idea. I might have to look into that! Thanks! |
| 2008-11-16 2:19 PM in reply to: #1811067 |
Master 2146 East Side of the Bay | Subject: RE: P.O.G. Team Thread - Nov USMC Challenge MDHillSlug - 2008-11-16 1:59 PM I got out and did a very windy ride: winds of 10-20mph with stronger gusts. I got to ride my favorite stretch of road with a tailwind, averaging 21mph! That made it all worth it. Very windy up here too. I love it when it helps you feel fast! |
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