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 2009-01-14 12:50 AM in reply to: #1906029 |
Master  1632     Almost Canada, WA |  Subject: RE: CHALLENGE Challenge - DeterminationHey Erica, I'm not usually a fan of mint but if it tastes anything like those peppermint/choc mint candy thingys at restaurants then I just might have to try it! Hey look...I'm on top!
Edited by Happychick 2009-01-14 12:51 AM |
| 2009-01-14 3:03 AM in reply to: #1886194 |
Master 2665 The Whites, New Hampshire | Subject: RE: CHALLENGE Challenge - Determination Mint Choc Gu sounds FABULOUS!!! Does it have caffeine? Mint and chocolate are as much a heaven-made-match as PB and choc, with the added benefit of not killing my BFF. It's really hard to find GUs around here, I'll have to hunt them down! |
| 2009-01-14 8:20 AM in reply to: #1886194 |
Elite 4372 Connecticut | Subject: RE: CHALLENGE Challenge - Determination Morning people! What's everyone doing today? I am headed off to the LRS here soon and then swim class tonight. In between, I am headed to the Children's Museum with Liam, homework with Alex, Girl Scouts, cook dinner, clean the house....fun time here, no? Try not to be jealous!  |
| 2009-01-14 8:37 AM in reply to: #1886194 |
Pro 4528 Norwalk, Connecticut | Subject: RE: CHALLENGE Challenge - Determination morning all!!! Hope all is going well with the team, i have been busy lately, but am getting the work in!!
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| 2009-01-14 9:19 AM in reply to: #1886194 |
Extreme Veteran 333 | Subject: RE: CHALLENGE Challenge - Determination Ohhhh.....I love mint chocolate gu! It's like Christmas in your mouth! I'm swimming after work and doing a strength DVD. At lunch I'm climbing stairs again with my paralegal. We do 40 flights up and down (10 trips for all 4 floors) each day! It's sort of fun in a crazy way! Probably climbing stairs will give me a better determination, right? Happy Wednesday, Determinators! |
| 2009-01-14 9:48 AM in reply to: #1886194 |
Master 1209 New York, NY | Subject: RE: CHALLENGE Challenge - Determination I'm definitely going to have to try mint chocolate GU!!! Sounds delicious! I ended up not making it to the pool last night, so I'll get my swim in tonight. Happy Wednesday all!!! |
| 2009-01-14 12:09 PM in reply to: #1886194 |
Champion 7931 Sequim, Washington | Subject: RE: CHALLENGE Challenge - Determination Unfortunately last week's workouts suffered-I had a friend in town. A friend in need always comes before a workout...or two...or three. I didn't miss out on any push-up sessions. This week if off to a great start though.
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| 2009-01-14 5:31 PM in reply to: #1886194 |
Master 1632 Almost Canada, WA | Subject: RE: CHALLENGE Challenge - Determination Howdy All! Got a 4 mile run planned for later today and I'm actually looking forward to it....it's been a few days since I ran. I went to the chiro today (back and hip issues) and have I told you how much I love him?! There's nothing like running after a chiro appt ~ too bad he wasn't on hand every time I ran out the door! Got to get my bike into the LBS this weekend ~ having shifting issues and they are doing her 30 day "check up." Plus, I'll have to call first to make sure my guy is there so that he can adjust my fit ~ yeah, I'm lazy and like it when he can do it. God knows I paid enough for this bike...it's the least he can do, right?! |
| 2009-01-14 5:34 PM in reply to: #1906342 |
Master 1632 Almost Canada, WA | Subject: RE: CHALLENGE Challenge - Determination Slugger - 2009-01-13 11:03 PM Mint Choc Gu sounds FABULOUS!!! Does it have caffeine? Mint and chocolate are as much a heaven-made-match as PB and choc, with the added benefit of not killing my BFF. It's really hard to find GUs around here, I'll have to hunt them down! Ok, call me slow but what does BFF mean? It took me a few reads to figure out what Erica was saying (LRS). |
| 2009-01-14 5:38 PM in reply to: #1906586 |
Extreme Veteran 333 | Subject: RE: CHALLENGE Challenge - Determination ebshot - 2009-01-14 8:20 AM Morning people! What's everyone doing today? I am headed off to the LRS here soon and then swim class tonight. In between, I am headed to the Children's Museum with Liam, homework with Alex, Girl Scouts, cook dinner, clean the house....fun time here, no? Try not to be jealous!
You can order mint chocolate gu online. http://www.triathletesports.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=769493400109&click=8694. It's worth it! I'm telling you, you'll want to work out to try it! |
| 2009-01-14 7:21 PM in reply to: #1908247 |
Elite 4372 Connecticut | Subject: RE: CHALLENGE Challenge - Determination Happychick - 2009-01-14 6:34 PM Slugger - 2009-01-13 11:03 PM Mint Choc Gu sounds FABULOUS!!! Does it have caffeine? Mint and chocolate are as much a heaven-made-match as PB and choc, with the added benefit of not killing my BFF. It's really hard to find GUs around here, I'll have to hunt them down! Ok, call me slow but what does BFF mean? It took me a few reads to figure out what Erica was saying (LRS). Best Friend Forever My LRS (Little Run Shop) was OUT of mint chocolate GU!!! Ack! So, tomorrow I'm off to the LBS to see if they have it. If not, it's online time. I'm just too impatient to order it and wait if I don't have to. |
| 2009-01-15 12:55 AM in reply to: #1886194 |
Master 2665 The Whites, New Hampshire | Subject: RE: CHALLENGE Challenge - Determination Yep, what Erica said. My BFF happens to be highly allergic to all nuts (so the PB comment), which means she can't have any caffeinated gels because the caffeine comes from cola nuts. |
| 2009-01-15 12:58 AM in reply to: #1886194 |
Master 2665 The Whites, New Hampshire | Subject: RE: CHALLENGE Challenge - Determination Hey gang, a question has come up on another thread, and I wanted to throw it out there for general discussion, which I will accept or ignore depending on how many mint chocolate GUs I receive in the mail. I've been giving a lot of thought to the 30% cutoff. I think I'm going to drop it entirely. I like cutoffs because they weed out the people who are no longer doing the challenge. But with the nature of a lot of people's goals, as you guys pointed out, you just might not be at 30% yet. Also, I didn't expect so many people to have so many goals when I first set up the challenge. So I'm going to take a look at the spreadsheets on Sunday after the second week is done and see if there is any obvious pattern. If there is someone not participating at all, I'll likely drop them. But as long as you are participating, I want everyone to keep chipping away at their goals. As I said before, I don't really care what percentage you get done, I want to see people really challenging themselves to grind through their workouts during good times and bad. Remember, let me know in some form if you are upping your goals, either on here or in a PM. Raising the bar is a big part of what I look at in the standings, so I definitely want to know what's going on. Lemme know what you think. |
| 2009-01-15 5:11 AM in reply to: #1886194 |
Elite 4372 Connecticut | Subject: RE: CHALLENGE Challenge - Determination I'M SO ANNOYED!!! School is canceld cause it's snowing just a bit (really, not much). I have a big meeting today for Cole that I have been NEEDING for awhile. I have fought the school and was gonna WIN today! I can't believe it! Seriously. WTF?????? If I didn't know better, I would think they canceled on purpose. No school also means no run for me this afternoon. Crap. Hopefully the YMCA will be open later and I can run on the treadmill. This is not the way I wanted to start my Thursday..... |
| 2009-01-15 11:30 PM in reply to: #1908888 |
Master 2665 The Whites, New Hampshire | Subject: RE: CHALLENGE Challenge - Determination ebshot - 2009-01-15 6:11 AM I'M SO ANNOYED!!! School is canceld cause it's snowing just a bit (really, not much). I have a big meeting today for Cole that I have been NEEDING for awhile. I have fought the school and was gonna WIN today! I can't believe it! Seriously. WTF?????? If I didn't know better, I would think they canceled on purpose. No school also means no run for me this afternoon. Crap. Hopefully the YMCA will be open later and I can run on the treadmill. This is not the way I wanted to start my Thursday..... NO WAY!!! That totally sucks! I was cheering for you all d@mn day and everything! I know how much you were looking forward to getting this meeting done and getting some changes in place. Have you already rescheduled? Hopefully they won't put it off too long. GRRRRRR!!!!! (and my offer still stands, you know, about living up to my name and all... ) |
| 2009-01-16 10:32 AM in reply to: #1886194 |
Champion 7931 Sequim, Washington | Subject: RE: CHALLENGE Challenge - Determination I ran this morning...I should have worn an additional layer. I never warmed up and my mile splits were a minute longer each. Three degrees makes a huge difference. Edited by mchally 2009-01-16 10:33 AM |
| 2009-01-16 10:53 AM in reply to: #1886194 |
Extreme Veteran 333 | Subject: RE: CHALLENGE Challenge - Determination Just wanted to wish everyone a good weekend! I'm headed to Houston today for the weekend and hopefully get to run the Houston HALF marathon this weekend, since the full is a no go! I am getting into this plan more and more since it's less time, pain, etc. and I get to eat good post-race Mexican food and margaritas sooner afterwards! Yep, that sounds really good to me! |
| 2009-01-16 11:16 AM in reply to: #1908842 |
Pro 4528 Norwalk, Connecticut | Subject: RE: CHALLENGE Challenge - Determination Slugger - 2009-01-15 1:58 AM Hey gang, a question has come up on another thread, and I wanted to throw it out there for general discussion, which I will accept or ignore depending on how many mint chocolate GUs I receive in the mail. I've been giving a lot of thought to the 30% cutoff. I think I'm going to drop it entirely. I like cutoffs because they weed out the people who are no longer doing the challenge. But with the nature of a lot of people's goals, as you guys pointed out, you just might not be at 30% yet. Also, I didn't expect so many people to have so many goals when I first set up the challenge. So I'm going to take a look at the spreadsheets on Sunday after the second week is done and see if there is any obvious pattern. If there is someone not participating at all, I'll likely drop them. But as long as you are participating, I want everyone to keep chipping away at their goals. As I said before, I don't really care what percentage you get done, I want to see people really challenging themselves to grind through their workouts during good times and bad. Remember, let me know in some form if you are upping your goals, either on here or in a PM. Raising the bar is a big part of what I look at in the standings, so I definitely want to know what's going on. Lemme know what you think.
As long as you have communication with the person who's goals are below 30% and they are telling you they are still in the challenge, i say let them stay in the challenge, if you have had no contact and receive no reply about totals being Zero or minimal, i say drop them like a bad habit. Ultimatley it is your challenge and as Queen Sluuger, your final decision is the word!!! that is my .02 Rudy |
| 2009-01-16 8:55 PM in reply to: #1886194 |
Champion 7931 Sequim, Washington | Subject: RE: CHALLENGE Challenge - Determination Hey all. I hope everyone has a great weekend. I'm just finishing up my push-ups for the day. ok, last set. |
| 2009-01-17 2:53 AM in reply to: #1912186 |
Master 1632 Almost Canada, WA | Subject: RE: CHALLENGE Challenge - Determination Rudedog55 - 2009-01-16 7:16 AM Slugger - 2009-01-15 1:58 AM Hey gang, a question has come up on another thread, and I wanted to throw it out there for general discussion, which I will accept or ignore depending on how many mint chocolate GUs I receive in the mail. I've been giving a lot of thought to the 30% cutoff. I think I'm going to drop it entirely. I like cutoffs because they weed out the people who are no longer doing the challenge. But with the nature of a lot of people's goals, as you guys pointed out, you just might not be at 30% yet. Also, I didn't expect so many people to have so many goals when I first set up the challenge. So I'm going to take a look at the spreadsheets on Sunday after the second week is done and see if there is any obvious pattern. If there is someone not participating at all, I'll likely drop them. But as long as you are participating, I want everyone to keep chipping away at their goals. As I said before, I don't really care what percentage you get done, I want to see people really challenging themselves to grind through their workouts during good times and bad. Remember, let me know in some form if you are upping your goals, either on here or in a PM. Raising the bar is a big part of what I look at in the standings, so I definitely want to know what's going on. Lemme know what you think.
As long as you have communication with the person who's goals are below 30% and they are telling you they are still in the challenge, i say let them stay in the challenge, if you have had no contact and receive no reply about totals being Zero or minimal, i say drop them like a bad habit. Ultimatley it is your challenge and as Queen Sluuger, your final decision is the word!!! that is my .02 Rudy I agree, and on that note.....PLEASE don't drop me for swimming. I will get my time in if it kills me!!! If you must, then I understand! |
| 2009-01-17 6:49 PM in reply to: #1886194 |
Champion 7931 Sequim, Washington | Subject: RE: CHALLENGE Challenge - Determination My bed was soooo warm this morning...I didn't make it to spin class. The day isn't done yet...I'll try to swing by the Y later this evening. |
| 2009-01-18 1:07 AM in reply to: #1886194 |
Master 1632 Almost Canada, WA | Subject: RE: CHALLENGE Challenge - Determination Holy cow...where is everyone? I got in a 6 mile run today ~ yea me! I haven't run 6 miles in a few years so it felt really good to get it done. Have a great weekend all!! |
| 2009-01-18 11:42 AM in reply to: #1914578 |
Elite 4372 Connecticut | Subject: RE: CHALLENGE Challenge - Determination Happychick - 2009-01-18 2:07 AM Holy cow...where is everyone? I got in a 6 mile run today ~ yea me! I haven't run 6 miles in a few years so it felt really good to get it done. Have a great weekend all!! It has been awfully quiet here lately! I was pretty busy with the kids yesterday. I ran in the morning and then we had birthday parties in the afternoon. Fun times! It's snowing here again. I swear it snows every Sunday. Crazy. I'm headed to dinner at a friends tonight. Looking forward to that. Good friends, good food and of course, good wine. |
| 2009-01-19 12:46 AM in reply to: #1886194 |
Master 1632 Almost Canada, WA | Subject: RE: CHALLENGE Challenge - Determination Hope you had a good time, Erica! I managed to get in a 3 mile run today. It felt pretty good. Tomorrow I have another appt with the chiro so hopefully I'll be able to go back to once a month instead of once a week. I must say, while my back still hurts, my hips have been feeling a million times better. |
| 2009-01-19 8:09 AM in reply to: #1886194 |
Elite 4372 Connecticut | Subject: RE: CHALLENGE Challenge - Determination Happy Monday everyone! After another 6 or so inches of snow last night, I am officially sick of winter. Ugh! I just finished digging out and am headed to the Y for a 5 mile torture session on the treadmill. I'd love to run in the snow but he kids don't have school today. Soooo, off to be dreadfully bored for an hour on the treadie! Good times! Swim class tonight! |
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