Christmas Cookies - Du-December Challenge (Page 9)

BigEasy6 - 2009-12-11 10:27 AM Alright folks! New job on top of hours at "old" job are taking their toll. Good thing is I've already lost 5 of my 8 pounds for the month...two mornings in a row the scale told me 213!

Bitterly cold weather has dampened the running, but it will restart tonight with two 10-milers over the weekend. Hopeful to have 25 miles covered over the next three days to help catch up in the running department. I will hit my goal of 120 miles even if I have to run 20 on New Year's Eve!

Let's go inspire some of those that haven't posted much and haven't updated the spreadsheet!

velveeta - 2009-12-12 9:25 AM Good morning Cookies! I've been a bit overwhelmed with my social schedule this past week - book club, volunteering, attending a holiday party and hosting my own party tonight. Today is the last day of the insanity, though, and I'm hoping to sneak a run in during the cleaning and party prep today. I'm feeling good and determined to make my goals this month (a bit back-loaded this time...). Stacy

Triathlynne - 2009-12-12 7:18 PM

Good evening team.  Who is our team Captain again?  I have to revise my goals.  It's kinda embarrassing but I won't be able to do my 6 hour bike.  I can explain but in PM.  If it's ok for me do that then I'd like to.  Again I'm really not making an excuse, I swear.

cathyd - 2009-12-12 8:50 PM Hi team... sorry I've been MIA but I've been out of commission with a sore neck for the past week.  It seems to be resolved and I was able to do an hour on the trainer today with no pain.  I'm way behind on my goals but hope to do some catch up and stay on track for the rest of the month. 

Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend.

BigEasy6 - 2009-12-13 9:31 PM I need to drop my running goal lower or drop out altogether. I went for an 11 mile run on Saturday and my IT issue with my left knee did not react well. I have been dealing with this for about two months and it has been a nagging thing. The short stepping, slippery run on Saturday did me no good. My marathon training starts at the end of January and I want to be healthy for that. I figure I would be able to get another 30 or so miles this month.

Just trying to be realistic and watch out for my overall health. Hope everyone understands.

ashort33 - 2009-12-13 11:39 PM

Drum roll please....

Time for a standings update for the Du-December Challenge

The Vixens Revisited still are in the lead...

40.3% Vixens
36.0% Frostbite Force
32.8% Evil Elves
29.5% Christmas Cookies

In the secondary "team communication" challenge...  The Vixens are still in the lead....

Keep training and keep the faith....

kimk - 2009-12-14 5:39 AM
Lynne, I don't think we have a team captain yet? I know someone mentioned me but I have no idea what that involves! Sorry you can't do the bike....gotta do what is best for you! Doesn't matter the reason. Hope what ever it is gets better!

Triathlynne - 2009-12-14 8:30 AM

 

I changed it from biking to swimming and upped it a few hours too.

cathyd - 2009-12-14 8:45 AM Come on people.. lets get moving !  Like most of you I am behind on my goals after missing a whole week of training.. but determined to give it my best shot for the second half of the month and at least come close.   Do it for yourself.. start the new year feeling good about yourself and your training. 

Remember the words of Rocky in Rocky 6... 'just keep moving forward'.   If you've been missing workouts forget about it and just start today.. 20 minutes.. just get back in the groove again... it's all about consistency, do something every day.

Don't let the cookies get crushed !!  We can do this !!!

Atlantia - 2009-12-14 9:26 AM Morning Cookies. I've been sick for the last few days, but I managed to get a run in this morning. I'm still on target to reach my goals, though, so no real worries.

Triathlynne - 2009-12-15 12:08 AM

They opened the pool at the gym tonight!!! I was the very 1st person to get in it!!!!!!!!!!  YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

So I swam for 22ish minutes.  Then took off to a Triathlon meeting about Cervelo bikes.  Quite interesting about water bottle placement for more aerodynamics.  Plus the guy giving the talk was incredibly cute!

 

I won $25 too for losing .5 of a lb. LOL Considering there were only 2 of us that turned up we decided to just split the $50!   Then I got home to all these wonderful birthday cards, a new high speed modem from Clearwire, pair of boots I ordered on EBAY and a $150 cheque!!!!  Schweet!

 

 

ceilidh - 2009-12-15 7:01 AM Hello all. My computer had the "black screen of death" and had to be rushed to electronics ER. I am back but going though computer DTs. I have a lots of work stuff to catch up on, but I will update my logs and the spread sheet. Sorry, I couldn't get on a computer since last week!!!

wplummer - 2009-12-15 12:00 PM it was a balmy 39 this morning-perfect for a nice run followed by a quick 1000yds in the pool.

ceilidh - 2009-12-15 1:41 PM



Brrrrr. That is on the border of my comfort zone. Yes, I know I am weak and spoiled. But I am okay with that.

wplummer - 2009-12-15 12:00 PM

it was a balmy 39 this morning-perfect for a nice run followed by a quick 1000yds in the pool.