CHALLENGE Challenge - Grit (Page 8)

LazyMarathoner - 2009-01-11 2:36 PM I'm planning a short run to the pool plus some extra on the tready, a swim and some steaming as well. I'm unfortunately under the weather again today so I'll keep the intensity low on all fronts. I'm putting a new saddle on my bike so I may do a short test-out trainer ride later tonight as well. I'll get in a strength session of some sort so I can move that challenge goal along. Due to my move and not feeling well, I'm falling behind. If I can't keep up, I'll just drop out. I don't want to drag the team down.

just do what you can K - we understand!

Ok, now that I'm on a roll, talking to myself

I got in my 9 miler today! woo hoo!

Thanks for the guidance guys.  I think it'll be a servicable tri bike considering I cheaped out! 

I got to the gym and did the lamest bike session ever!  recumbant for 20 minutes with really really low intensity.  But, that was the plan so I'm glad I didn't push it.  Sat in the hot tub and steam room for 10 minutes each and self massaged.  I think I am going to get a real maasage next weekend!

Off to make some chicken parm!

Great run Beth!  That's an aggressive bunch of work Kris, don't go too hard!

Way to go Beth! How was it???

Really nice run Beth

Mine went really well BTW, but I had a hard time on the bike after. My legs were tired.

it went well, better than I expected actually

especially since it was cold and sort of frozen out there today!

I finished in under 2 hrs, which for me is amazing!

Pretty soon I'll have a hard time keeping up with you!

LOL!  not hardly

LazyMarathoner - 2009-01-11 9:28 PM I baked a pie tonight. It was an attempt to feel normal before packing up my entire kitchen, which is now in progress. I will make hubs eat almost all of it though, I promise

what kind of pie?

i've never made a pie, if I made one would I feel normal?

lastcall2003 - 2009-01-11 9:30 PM

LazyMarathoner - 2009-01-11 9:28 PM I baked a pie tonight. It was an attempt to feel normal before packing up my entire kitchen, which is now in progress. I will make hubs eat almost all of it though, I promise

what kind of pie?

i've never made a pie, if I made one would I feel normal?

Pecan, it was my husband's favorite and I owe him one. He's coming to brooklyn tomorrow night to help with some plumbing and to install my new Elfa closet set up from Container Store.

Beth, how can you have never baked a pie??? You must bake a pie! I'm a pie wizard.

Hey all. I'm Baaaaack. I am trying to catch up on what is going on with you all. I got some training in. Not a whole lot but enought to keep me afloat. This week will be much better, I promise.

More tomorrow after I get caught up.

Welcome back Robin!

LazyMarathoner - 2009-01-11 9:33 PM

lastcall2003 - 2009-01-11 9:30 PM

LazyMarathoner - 2009-01-11 9:28 PM I baked a pie tonight. It was an attempt to feel normal before packing up my entire kitchen, which is now in progress. I will make hubs eat almost all of it though, I promise

what kind of pie?

i've never made a pie, if I made one would I feel normal?

Pecan, it was my husband's favorite and I owe him one. He's coming to brooklyn tomorrow night to help with some plumbing and to install my new Elfa closet set up from Container Store.

Beth, how can you have never baked a pie??? You must bake a pie! I'm a pie wizard.

what can I say?

I'm not a bad cook (if I do say so myself )

never been a baker though - seriously, I've never made a pie

although waidaminute.................does this count?

Oh, how silly of me, this is a recipe for cheesecake, not pie

lastcall2003 - 2009-01-11 10:23 PM

LazyMarathoner - 2009-01-11 9:33 PM

lastcall2003 - 2009-01-11 9:30 PM

LazyMarathoner - 2009-01-11 9:28 PM I baked a pie tonight. It was an attempt to feel normal before packing up my entire kitchen, which is now in progress. I will make hubs eat almost all of it though, I promise

what kind of pie?

i've never made a pie, if I made one would I feel normal?

Pecan, it was my husband's favorite and I owe him one. He's coming to brooklyn tomorrow night to help with some plumbing and to install my new Elfa closet set up from Container Store.

Beth, how can you have never baked a pie??? You must bake a pie! I'm a pie wizard.

what can I say?

I'm not a bad cook (if I do say so myself )

never been a baker though - seriously, I've never made a pie

although waidaminute.................does this count?

Oh, how silly of me, this is a recipe for cheesecake, not pie

Counts in my book! LOL

Morning team

No running for me today, I have a day off. I'll go swimming during my lunch time though. What is everyone up to?

It's time to start pushing harder to meet those goals of ours!

Go Grit Go! 

Morning team!

No running for me today either!  I have strength training on tap and I'm hoping nothing comes up werk wise that will get in the way of it

Howdy Beth. Today is biking and strength and major dog walking. I have a dog that I have to make up to for leaving her so long. Tonight the DH comes home for two days!! That will be good but hard to take him back on Wednseday.

Beth.. You have never baked a PIE!?! Lawdy, Lawdy, Honey! There is nothing easier and it will make you feel like a domestic goddess- maybe not normal though..

Afternoon all!!  How is everybody doing? 

No running for me either today, my hip is sore.  I used to think it was because of my fibromyalsia, but (no pun intended ) now I'm thinking it may be something else.  I need to do a bit'o research, and maybe visit the hot tub.

Hi teamies! Sounds like everyone is getting some great training in!

My run yesterday was beautiful and fun... until about mile 8, kind of torturous after that   Mostly I think it was a fueling problem, and I just haven't had any hills to run lately so I'm out of practice. I'm taking today off for a rest day and going to REI tonight to check out the sale I'm also going to increase my run goal as I'm already at 49%. I'll change it to 100 miles for the month. That'll be my highest mileage month ever by far!

Have a great day all!!!!

Ok, have been doing a little bit'o research and already what I am reading totally describes me.  The problem, I think I may have a weak butt.   So I am in need of some good glute excersises.  I am thinking that this might be the cause of my hip/back and maybe knee pains.  It still amazes me how the body works.   One area/muscle not doing its job and it throws everything off.  I think I need to really work on my abs/back and rear.  Anyone have some good excersises to target these areas?

Way to go!!!  That is just awesome, someday I hope to be able to have a goal like that.   Oooh and have fun shopping!!!!!