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Memarshall80 - 2011-01-25 11:16 AM

MG Team,

SO I have 30+ pages of catching up to do; I guess there has been a lot going on over the last 2ish weeks. Though I have been MIA, I have managed to get nearly 100% of my workouts in; the blog updates is a different issue. Between the freezing cold of Minneapolis/ Chicago and the warmth of Hong Kong and Singapore, I somehow found a pool, bike or track.

I hope everyone’s training/ racing is going well!

gdale - 2011-01-25 12:29 PM Greetings Peeps from Paris.  Got here earlier today after an overnight flight.  Didn't get a workout in today but did climb a good portion of the Eiffel Tower (upper most part was closed) so gave the legs some exercise after the 8 hour flight.  Tomorrow I head to Morocco...first time there (or anywhere in Africa for that matter) so it should be interesting.  Turn around and head home Friday so it will be a very quick trip.

Music...I will add one old school song - Rock Box - Run DMC...has a great beat that causes me to pick up the pace (and secretly gives me the urge to break dance again!). 

Country - blech...that is probably the one music genre that I don't care to listen to.  Just can't get into it.

Kyla and Erica - Rent is my favorite all time broadway show.  Love that soundtrack, although not for working out to.

Lots of other good stuff you guys have posted for me to pick through!!

velcromom - 2011-01-25 3:34 PM Hello, all!

Saw the doc.  Not torn, which is awesome news.  Pretty inflamed, not so great.  Few new (small) bone spurs, not fun. 

Absolutely no running for 2 weeks, then ease back in.  9 miles week 1, 18 miles week 2.

I know this is really as good as it could be - but I'm really bummed.  He doesn't want me upping the swim/bike mileage, although I don't have to stop.

Been reading about it online, think I'll ice everyday, also.

Gonna drive myself bonkers not running.  It's really been good for me.

kt65 - 2011-01-25 5:49 PM


Wow, something new about George!  Can you spin on your head, too?  Awesome! 
Have a wonderful trip and come back with lots of stories about all of the wonderful food and sights!
x4 on the awesomeness of Rent!

velcromom - 2011-01-25 3:34 PM Hello, all!

Saw the doc.  Not torn, which is awesome news.  Pretty inflamed, not so great.  Few new (small) bone spurs, not fun. 

Absolutely no running for 2 weeks, then ease back in.  9 miles week 1, 18 miles week 2.

I know this is really as good as it could be - but I'm really bummed.  He doesn't want me upping the swim/bike mileage, although I don't have to stop.

Been reading about it online, think I'll ice everyday, also.

Gonna drive myself bonkers not running.  It's really been good for me.

Memarshall80 - 2011-01-25 12:16 PM

MG Team,

SO I have 30+ pages of catching up to do; I guess there has been a lot going on over the last 2ish weeks. Though I have been MIA, I have managed to get nearly 100% of my workouts in; the blog updates is a different issue. Between the freezing cold of Minneapolis/ Chicago and the warmth of Hong Kong and Singapore, I somehow found a pool, bike or track.

I hope everyone’s training/ racing is going well!

kt65 - 2011-01-25 4:41 PM

Very glad it was/is an "itis".  You are way out from Big Sur so no rushing to get back too fast! 

I think your level of pain tolerance is higher than normal, Linda.  I like Kyla's idea about posting those recipes but you are so busy, I doubt you would have time for that!   

And when/if hubby says "told you so" tell him to get his knee looked at! 

velcromom - 2011-01-25 8:50 PM

Thanks, Kim!  You're right.......and it's not if, it's when.  Probably as soon as he calls tonight......

Anne! - 2011-01-25 11:22 AM

I love Burn It To The Ground... I usually hit repeat on that one a couple of time on a hard long run.

I do the same with Misery Business by Paramore.

 

sdalessio - 2011-01-25 7:50 AM  

And continuing on the music note, I am totally not a country or western fan but there are some good songs from that genre.  Here are a couple I was thinking about - anyone have any other classics/suggestions.  Can you tell I'm on a music kick?!?! 

- Waylon Jennings, Don't Let Your Mamas Grow Up To Be Cowboys
- Charlie Daniels, Devil Went Down to Georgia
- Johnny Cash, Hurt, Ring of Fire
- Willie Nelson, Good Hearted Woman
- Kenny Rogers, Gambler (actually his entire greatest hits album is pretty good)
- Garth Brooks, Friends in Low Places, Rodeo (maybe not classics but I like them)
- Toby Keith Red, White, and Blue (new but a good kick USA song)

I know there are a bunch more but I am terrible matching up songs and artists.

dcon - 2011-01-25 4:14 PM

Better yet, can you spin on your head while doing the cow pose?   Just what does that pose have to do with cows anyway? 

kkcbelle - 2011-01-25 11:43 PM

Good question! The more literal translation is COW FACE POSE. You should try to bring your feet back by your butt when doing the pose -- you are wrapped up very tightly, if your body can do that. Obviously, as with any Yoga, modify as necessary to suit your body and your moment. The following is picked up from a web site, because I don't have my Light On Yoga (Iyengar) book handy at the moment.

SSMinnow - 2011-01-26 6:14 AM While we skip our way to the weekend, check your calendars and let us know if you're racing!  Where? how far? what's the goal?????

And for those of us still doing the "off-season" hustle, what are you doing to make this time period fun? worthwhile?

velcromom - 2011-01-25 9:50 PM

Thanks, Kim!  You're right.......and it's not if, it's when.  Probably as soon as he calls tonight......

SSMinnow - 2011-01-26 6:14 AM While we skip our way to the weekend, check your calendars and let us know if you're racing!  Where? how far? what's the goal?????

And for those of us still doing the "off-season" hustle, what are you doing to make this time period fun? worthwhile?

SSMinnow - 2011-01-26 6:14 AM While we skip our way to the weekend, check your calendars and let us know if you're racing!  Where? how far? what's the goal?????

And for those of us still doing the "off-season" hustle, what are you doing to make this time period fun? worthwhile?

Redknight - 2011-01-26 8:08 AM

Once again no racing up here in the frozen North. Although its not so frozen in Guelph. Only -5 today. Fun. Lets see. lots of training with good friends. I am doing more of the coaching for our tri club which I really enjoy.I am feeling much better about the triathlon year already. My body is responding pretty well to the additional demands of some twice daily workouts. I am going to increase these workouts and rock the Guelph Tri this year.

I think I have become the official babysitter of grandchildren whenever they are sick. My granddaughter was sick last week and at one point I had ended up holding two handfuls of puke while she was doing the cookie toss in our front room and once she finally got to the bathroom and my hands washed I had to hold back her hair till she finished.  That wasn't nice but then she went and sat with my wife and fell asleep while I cleaned up. I think I should have had that privilege Oh...  also I seem to be a semi professional furniture mover and painter for my daughters. If I could only get paid for that I would be semi-rich with all the moves and work they want done

sdalessio - 2011-01-26 9:16 AM

You sound like a great grandpa!    Your daughters are very lucky.

SSMinnow - 2011-01-26 5:14 AM While we skip our way to the weekend, check your calendars and let us know if you're racing!  Where? how far? what's the goal?????

And for those of us still doing the "off-season" hustle, what are you doing to make this time period fun? worthwhile?

SSMinnow - 2011-01-26 5:14 AM While we skip our way to the weekend, check your calendars and let us know if you're racing!  Where? how far? what's the goal?????

And for those of us still doing the "off-season" hustle, what are you doing to make this time period fun? worthwhile?

SSMinnow - 2011-01-26 4:14 AM While we skip our way to the weekend, check your calendars and let us know if you're racing!  Where? how far? what's the goal?????

And for those of us still doing the "off-season" hustle, what are you doing to make this time period fun? worthwhile?