tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600219287284906902024-03-13T16:14:52.320-06:00Don't let the fat chick beat you!As an atypically sized endurance athlete, “Don’t let the fat chick beat you” is something I hear more times than I can count. But not only does it not stop me, it makes me push harder!Sammie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13033697910592142853noreply@blogger.comBlogger240125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-560021928728490690.post-90764715822908984792012-09-07T22:49:00.003-06:002012-09-07T22:49:41.104-06:00She's ill
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It is kind of funny; I have lived with the diagnosis of
lupus for two(ish) years now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have
done my homework, I have done my research, I understand what living with lupus
means, but it hadn’t really set in until this past month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have dealt with minor flare ups, weeks of
exhaustion, but this past month I spent the majority of my time flat on my
back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was relying on pain pills and
muscle relaxers on a daily basis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
hurt something fierce trying to go grocery shopping.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My boys are amazing and helped out in every
way they could, and don’t get me started on my sister!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even though I was down and out life kept
moving forward.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Last week I finally
started feeling a little bit human again, I am still sleeping for hours on end,
but I am not hurting anywhere near as bad (but I still hurt).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After going grocery shopping on one day and
kiddo appointments the next I end up in bed for the next few days because I
have no energy to do anything else.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
cannot believe how horrible this is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
mean, I get it you hurt, you get fatigued, but this is insane.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t even go for a walk about my block and
that is less than a half mile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My poor
fur babies are confused beyond all get out! Not that they are complaining about
all the love time they get, but are still confused.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">While we were out shopping this past weekend my sister made
the comment about me being ill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know
it is true, but it hurt beyond all get out actually hearing someone say it out
loud. Anyway, I will recover and I will be back out there on the course.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lupus may slow me down but I refuse to let me
it stop me all together!</span> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I guess it is time to update this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sadly I will not be completing my first iron
distance this year. Shoot, I won’t even be starting it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the past month I have been pretty much
stuck in bed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rheumy says I am in a full
fledge flare up, doc is worried about my kidneys. Come to think of it, I am pretty
sure it would have been safer to hide this entire month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is ok through.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am taking it easy listening to my body,
trying not to bite anyone and everyone’s head off (thanks to the prednisone)
and when my body is ready to start over I will start at square one and slowly
build up again (I can’t even go a half mile without being in excruciating pain
right now).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is just a stumbling
block for me, nothing more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thank you Beach2Battleship for having a refund policy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The more I have to deal with them the more I
like them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My first iron distance WILL
be Beach2Battleship.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I am not going to push it, but I would like to do the Turkey
Trot 5K in November.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I can’t, I won’t,
but it gives me something to look forward to.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><b><span style="color: magenta;">~If you hear that someone is speaking ill of you, instead of trying to defend yourself you should say: "He obviously does not know me very well, since there are so many other faults he could have mentioned"~</span></b></i>Sammie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13033697910592142853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-560021928728490690.post-26952141349378795072012-08-06T15:14:00.002-06:002012-08-06T15:14:56.673-06:00Tri for the Cure – Race day<span style="font-family: Calibri;">4:00 am came WAY to early! But I managed to get up, took my
meds (must be taken an hour before eating).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Luckily I had packed/laid out everything I needed, the morning went
pretty smooth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I stopped by the front desk
to request a late checkout, luckily there was no issues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We got in the truck and headed to the reservoir.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the past early parking was at the high
school which was nice and close (sort of) to the race, for some reason they
changed the parking arraignments and the distance to the start doubled! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jose and I went ahead of my sister.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I set my bike up in the transition area and
then head out to visit with my sister and Jose and eat my breakfast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My poor sister was almost in tears.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Turned out the bag with the food ripped and
the bottle of Starbucks shattered on the ground.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She tried to clean it up so no one would
damage their tires going over it. All I could do is laugh, it fit perfectly
with the way everything to the start of the race!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My sister told me point blank if my body even
twinge wrong to stop right there and call it a day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Finally the race started. I was in wave 14 so I had a little
bit of time to wait.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When it was my wave’s
turn I was in the back on the outside of the pack.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The horn blew and we were off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I went through my normal open water panic; I
stuck with the breaststroke until I could relax.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once I calm off I went.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The water temp was a nice 76 degrees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was concerned about my hands (can’t handle
the cold), but I had no issues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
finished up the swim feeling pretty good (wish I had gum to keep the disgusting
taste of water out of my mouth).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I
got out of the water I was a little… dizzy isn’t quite the right word, a smidge
disoriented, I guess. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I calmly walked to my bike put my helmet on, put my bike
skirt on, my bike shoes, grabbed my bike I was off. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I finally got to the bike mount line, crossed
over it and then headed out (a lot of ladies mounted before they crossed the mount
line).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was trying a new nutrition on
my bike, it was apple and banana fruit snack stuff, I took a mouthful and
YUCK!!!!!!! It made me nauseous for a little while, but luckily that cleared
up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I need to spend more time on hills,
but other than that, the ride went well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I got to the bike dismount like and I hopped off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again, calmly walked to my area, pulled my
bike shirt off and put on my running skirt, threw my t-shirt on, pulled my
socks on (toe socks with powder in them), shoes on and of course my hat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I brought a water bottle (Nuun was in it)
with me because I was on the thirsty side.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I took it nice and easy up the hill, once I got to the mile marker I
started jogging a bit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My left big toe
felt like it was broken (it has been like that for a while), and I could feel
my feet getting tender again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During
water stops I would grab a cup and squirt a bit of Nuun in, take a sip and discard
the rest. I ran the last ½ mile, and I was able to pick up speed at the end
with a comfortable finish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My final time
was 2:05:39. I was super slow, but it gave me the information I needed. </span></div>
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<b><span style="color: white; mso-themecolor: background1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Things
to work on…<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: white; mso-themecolor: background1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Things
going well…<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Need to add
weights back into my training plan<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hydration – Nuun seemed to work really well<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Need to work
on hills – bike and run<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Swim felt great<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Nutrition<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Need to
figure out what is going on with my feet<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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hang out with Grandma and Papa for the weekend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We decided that two of the boys really should have a bath before heading
over to the house with the light colored carpet. We stopped by Wag-n-Wash for
bath time and nail trimming. Charlie LOVES bath day, Freddie not so much! We
got both boys nice and clean and the brought them in for nail trims.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After a visit to the bakery we headed out.
Once again my car would start up for about five seconds and then die.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is the third time this year and at least
the 5<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> time since I have owned my car so I knew exactly what was
going on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I called my mom to come pick
us up and then the tow truck to get the car.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>While we were waiting I got my stuff together, I keep my running shoes
in my car more often than not, plus we had Cuervo’s stuff and the fur kids’ weekend
stuff.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My mom arrived and the tow truck
arrived.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The five of us got in my mom’s
car and headed over to the dealership (they are the only ones who can fix the
problem).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once my poor car was checked
in we headed over to my parent’s house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My sister met us over there to give me and Jose a ride home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Saturday morning I had hoped to be out of the house by 10 am
but my sister had to go in to work (she is usually off on the weekends), while
she was at work Jose and I got packed, got the truck ready to go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had to wait until my sister got home to get
my running shoes out of her car plus a few other things I needed for the race.
When my sister finally got home (after 11) I started collecting my stuff and
could only find one shoe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You have got
to be kidding me!!!!! We finally got on the road and headed up to Aurora.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Went to packet pick-up, got my stuff; went to
the expo, luckily Skirt Sports was there I needed a new bike skirt because the
padding in my previous one had lost the padding after it was washed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There wasn’t a whole heck of a lot else to
look it so we jetted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We stopped by
McAllister’s for a carefully chosen lunch (keeping sodium as low as possible).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When we got to the hotel we couldn’t check in
yet (room wasn’t ready).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Off to King
Soopers to get breakfast for the next morning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When we got back to the hotel we were able to check in and we took some
quiet time and I got everything ready for race day. I found out that my running watch was dead and I didn't have the charger with me, I reminded myself it was just a training run and all was good (I was trying to keep positive).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dinner was spaghetti from Carrabba's
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">First with the updates.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It took my feet about a month to heal from the Slacker Half Marathon, I
was finally able to get a pedicure to get the skin removed from my feet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I swore Hillary was going to kill me when she
saw how bad they were, and I was right!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She was very careful with them and man did I get a lecture! I have just
a smidge of blister residue left on my feet, but I am able to get back to
normal running!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have decided I need to take a break from spin class to
spend more time on my actual bike.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am
sure Jose is happy with that because I have been dragging him to class every
week (he is doing an amazing job).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Swimming I have been slacking on, but that is going to be
fixed this week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Reviews!!!!!</span></span></u></b></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ngVRLeubVR8/UBWYAzLf8OI/AAAAAAAAAvY/Cf3ifkvWpSs/s1600/Nuun.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="193" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ngVRLeubVR8/UBWYAzLf8OI/AAAAAAAAAvY/Cf3ifkvWpSs/s200/Nuun.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Big race is coming up; hydration is a HUGE issue…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have less than three months to get it
figured out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I did what any smart
triathlete/runner would do I hit a sporty type store and picked up a few
choices (with low sodium).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Last week I
did my long ride with </span><a href="http://shop.nuun.com/fruit-punch"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Nuun Hydration</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
(fruit punch) tablet thingies. I am not a huge fan of the Alka-Seltzer after
taste, but it wasn’t to bad.</span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S5MAdorOTQs/UBWX7qLv8SI/AAAAAAAAAvI/91roqCqMpRI/s1600/Nathan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="176" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S5MAdorOTQs/UBWX7qLv8SI/AAAAAAAAAvI/91roqCqMpRI/s200/Nathan.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">This week’s long ride (ok, it wasn’t as long as I had hoped,
but I am happy with it), I went with </span><a href="http://www.nathansports.com/our-products/hydrationnutrition/nutrition/nathan-catalyst"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Nathan
Catalyst</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> pomegranate and blueberry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>All I can say is YUCK! Now, when I got home I let kiddos try it and Jose
liked it better than the Nuun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not
a huge fan of sweet drinks (you should see the faces I make when someone tries
to give me sweet tea) and Nathan’s is sweeter than Nuun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So take my review with a grain of salt!</span></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3qYtNAMRPfE/UBWX9wja-kI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/EkEJOmgJs9U/s1600/DeSoto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3qYtNAMRPfE/UBWX9wja-kI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/EkEJOmgJs9U/s200/DeSoto.jpg" width="144" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Today I also got to test run a new piece of triathlon attire!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have raced in De Soto tri capris and love
them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ok, that was three years ago, but
I remember them fondly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I recently got a
new pair and the style changed (of course!), </span><a href="http://www.desotosport.com/product/WCTC1"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Carrera Tri Capri with Folding
Waistband</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wore them on my ride
today with Sport Skirt’s </span><a href="http://www.skirtsports.com/shop/product.cfm/id/2011-Cruiser-Bike-Girl"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Cruiser
Bike Girl</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> (any extra protection to the neither region is always appreciated!).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love the fact DeSoto kept in mind that 1/3
of the race is on a bike bent forward.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The waistband can either fold down (to below the bellybutton) or up so
no one confuses you with a plumber! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This time next week is my first tri of the season, I am
looking forward to it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just have to
make sure I take my meds like I am supposed to if I want to actually
participate next week!!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><b><span style="color: magenta;">~If you hear that someone is speaking ill of you, instead of trying to defend yourself you should say: "He obviously does not know me very well, since there are so many other faults he could have mentioned"~</span></b></i>Sammie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13033697910592142853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-560021928728490690.post-62846726507169148562012-06-23T20:51:00.004-06:002012-06-23T20:53:04.955-06:00Slacker Half Marathon<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I want to preface this blog by reminding everyone that I
have lupus and not only are my kidneys <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">enjoying</i>
this disease my live has been effected too. Lupies have to take extreme
precautions when in the sun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do not
spend any time in the sun without have at least 80 SPF on, I wear hats (my
sister has helped my collection of big floppy sun hats)…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Ultraviolet
light is the invisible radiation in sunlight. "Sunlight may trigger a
lupus rash and it can also trigger symptoms of joint pain and fatigue,"
notes Dr. Bishnoi. Lupus is a disease that goes through periods of quiet and
periods of increased disease activity called <a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/lupus/understanding/what-are-flares.aspx"><b><span style="color: #005cb7; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">flares</span></b></a>.
Many people with lupus experience flares if they get too much sun exposure.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/lupus/sun-exposure-and-lupus.aspx"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.everydayhealth.com/lupus/sun-exposure-and-lupus.aspx</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I do not mean to bash the race or the directors when I say
this was the worst possible race for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wake up call was around 3:30 am. My running buddy (and good
friend) Lynne and I were carpooling for Georgetown for the Slacker Half
Marathon which was scheduled to start at 8:00 am. Lynne got to my house at
around 4:20(ish).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We loaded up in my car
and off we went.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We got up there before
the crowd really hit, we parked and went to pick up our bibs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We ran to two of our running buddies (Felicity
and Cindy) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>as they were picking up their
bibs too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We went back to my car to get
ready for the race and I finally got to meet Renee!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lynne and I got all ready to go and we loaded
up the bus… shortly after the bus departed Lynne realized she forgot her
sunglass, so she had to ride the bus back down to get them! Once I got to the
start area I ran into Felicity and Cindy and let them know about Lynne. We
stood around and chatted for a while and then Renee caught up with us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The race start was postponed a little bit because
there were still busses on their way up with runners.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luckily Lynne made it back in time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The race start was pretty uneventful, there was a MAJOR
bottle neck at the beginning (really needs to be reconsidered).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first 4(ish) miles were on a bike path
and there was a lot of nice shade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Water
stops every two miles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The temperature was
climbing pretty quickly especially since I was going pokey pace (I was having breathing
issues – might have been the altitude, the fires, no idea!). Once I got out of
the shade I was screwed!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was
minimal along rest of the course and I started battling cotton mouth around Mile
9. I was ready to throw in the towel, my bottom of my feet were covered with
blisters there were no water stations in sight. The emergency personal I asked
about water was a complete ass hole!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
finally got to a water stop at Mile 11, I stopped and drank more water than I
should have, it all came right back up at Mile 11.5 (just in time for a tourist
train to go by!!!!!!!!).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank God Lynne
was at Mile 12, she walked with me to the end.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I was hurting!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had no business
touching this race, there is not enough shade and there sure the hell wasn’t
enough water!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am sure it would be a
great race for people who do not deal with photosensitivity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The scenery was amazing! The trees are
beautiful, but this race is just not one that belongs on my <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">to do list again</i>!</span></div>
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<i><b><span style="color: magenta;">~If you hear that someone is speaking ill of you, instead of trying to defend yourself you should say: "He obviously does not know me very well, since there are so many other faults he could have mentioned"~</span></b></i>Sammie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13033697910592142853noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-560021928728490690.post-77444087576322304692012-05-24T18:49:00.002-06:002012-05-24T18:49:53.702-06:00Crazy day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gapto7cC6Rg/T77W5L6BnLI/AAAAAAAAAts/Ia219cpZQLU/s1600/868717c2f83a8373f851632688734725.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gapto7cC6Rg/T77W5L6BnLI/AAAAAAAAAts/Ia219cpZQLU/s320/868717c2f83a8373f851632688734725.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif";">After yesterday’s
swim I wanted to get to the pool this morning and give it another shot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately today was going to be a busy
day without any workouts, but I got up and out the door with my kiddos and got
to the gym.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had to wait a little bit
before a lane freed up but once I was in and situated I have no issue getting
my entire swim in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It felt great! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif";">I hit the hot
tub for a very short time before I had to get out and get going. My next stop
today was the rheumy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As usual we went
over my shopping list of meds and then discussed my current issues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I told him about the weird thing that
happened with my hand and he told me that happens because of my RA. My lower
back is still an issue, but I am doing what I can.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The things on my hand are something we need
to keep an eye on, but he isn’t worried at this point.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Blah, blah, blah, I didn’t get any new meds
(YAY!!!!), and I don’t have to go back for three months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the lupus world that is HUGE!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif";">With only a short
break I was off to class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It wasn’t too
bad, but knowing how nice it was outside made me want to get out early.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once class was over I hit the trail on my
bike for a short ride.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wasn’t quite an
hour, like my schedule said for today, but it was first ride of the year
outside on my bike.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif";">Tomorrow is
Cuervo’s graduation form elementary school! So tomorrow will be another go, go,
go day. Hopefully I will be able to start my morning with my 41 minute run and
my 1800 meter swim.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif";">Oh! And
Saturday is my ColorRun 5K race, which should be a lot of fun (and Very messy!)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><b><span style="color: magenta;">~If you hear that someone is speaking ill of you, instead of trying to defend yourself you should say: "He obviously does not know me very well, since there are so many other faults he could have mentioned"~</span></b></i>Sammie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13033697910592142853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-560021928728490690.post-56962248458253736592012-05-23T20:29:00.004-06:002012-05-23T20:29:49.549-06:00Don't do that honey!<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Last night my old friend insomnia hit me, again! Or is it
still, either way I was up much later than I wanted to be. So this morning when
it was time to get up it was a bit of a struggle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did get up and off to the gym I went wear a
Sparkle Skirt a dear friend gave me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This was the first time I had ever worn that brand, I wasn’t too sure
about it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Typically, my fluffy belly
bounces the waist down (so I am pulling it up ever three seconds and my “tree
trunk” legs make the shorts go up (typically I wear capris under my running
skirts).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I got on the treadmill (I have
a 51 minute run on the books today) and I did my five minute warm up and
everything was staying put except the rock in my shoe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ok, on to the walk 1 “run” 4 minutes… After
40 minutes of that I had done no skirt fixing, the last 6 minutes I was doing
sprints and STILL no skirt fixing!!!!! It is nice that a company has made a
running skirt that works on fluffier athletes! <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">As far as the pool went today it wasn’t anywhere near as
successful as the run was.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have
blister on my feet and pushing off of the wall was not fun, my iPod died so no
music while swimming and I just couldn’t get into it. So after 300 meters I
called it quits and hit the hot tub (I have time before my doctors appointment
tomorrow to hit the pool so I will try it again tomorrow!).</span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5s7iuTUv6Ls/T72c8rtcMoI/AAAAAAAAAtg/fmFP7_jvdUU/s1600/ignoring-your-customers.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5s7iuTUv6Ls/T72c8rtcMoI/AAAAAAAAAtg/fmFP7_jvdUU/s320/ignoring-your-customers.png" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I get the in the hot tub and I know it is not great for one’s
health but it is soooooo relaxing. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At
first I am in there by myself, then a mom and her child come over (there are
signs everywhere saying not for children under 12).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mom tells the kid to sit on the edge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next thing you see kid has his feet in the
hot tub, then his legs then he is up to his waist and then he is all the way
in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When his mom FINALLY notices she
tells him to get out… what does he do? He just stares at her and continues to
walk around in the hot tub.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am sorry,
but I would drag his butt out if I were his mom and he ignored me like
that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People wonder why kids are such
problems these days!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Oh well! Tomorrow is pool time and a bike ride (hopefully I
will actually be able to get some time on my bike.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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class was more of an endurance ride today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We did hills, we did sprints, so I am chalking it up to a successful
training day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After spin class it was
off to class class! I am already halfway done with this quarter, which means I
am that much closer to graduating!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">After class, I had to zoom to an appointment and then zoom
home, I beat Cuervo home!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I asked both
kiddos about homework, they both said “Nope! Nada!!” (which is understandable,
they only have three days left before summer break!) I told them to get running
clothes on and we headed to a run group.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I figured we would go Jose’s pace, ok, I made him pick up the speed, but
I wanted to get done at some point tonight. I told them by the end of the
summer I want them to be able to run the whole distance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Poor little Cuervo was so tired on the way I
was doing the happy dance because I wore him out!!!!! Hey, that is not an easy
task!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><b><span style="color: magenta;">~If you hear that someone is speaking ill of you, instead of trying to defend yourself you should say: "He obviously does not know me very well, since there are so many other faults he could have mentioned"~</span></b></i>Sammie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13033697910592142853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-560021928728490690.post-86692004589545871842012-05-21T23:04:00.001-06:002012-05-21T23:04:56.883-06:00Rest Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7N-RbrEdgIQ/T7sd_EEIBjI/AAAAAAAAAtI/YK6r327DXDM/s1600/RestDayInnes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7N-RbrEdgIQ/T7sd_EEIBjI/AAAAAAAAAtI/YK6r327DXDM/s320/RestDayInnes.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I know, starting the training week with a rest day is a
little odd, but hey, you go pick up and the book and read what it says on page
294.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The training week starts on
Tuesday, which is actually a good thing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Jose went out the door, no issues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Cuervo decided to curl up at the foot of my bed after getting dressed
and went to sleep.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He kept coughing (we
have had the cruds going the family for a good week or so).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We managed to get out the door, but came
right back in not to long after.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Poor
little guy returned to the foot of my bed (not sure why he didn’t go to his
bed) and slept.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He woke up around lunch
and asked for soup and hot tea and then went back to sleep.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was feeling better went he went to bed
tonight (after he had his honey water [hot water with some honey in it]).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">While I was hanging out at home I figured I would get a
question that has been bugging me a little bit answered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why change during T1 in an IM… so I went to a
group I knew would give me some good information, the Pikes Peak Tri Club.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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#1: If you're swimming in salt water, it's worth a change. I changed to
regular bike shorts in T1 for my first IM and I'm glad I did.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I didn't even
think about the salt water! And then you changed out of the bike shorts for
the run?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">PPTC Member #2:
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>as PPTC Member #1 said the advantage
to changing you can change into bike shorts which obviously have more padding
for the bike. You then have to change again into running gear unless you wear
a swim suit then change into a tri short for the bike and run. Ive done
Cozumel twice and didnt change and no issues. If your in salt water it can be
more chaffing for sure. good luck<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">PPTC Member
#1: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did. It was my first so I wanted
to be comfortable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Me: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am doing Beach2Battleship in NC, the swim
is salt water. When I did 5430 (before IM bought it) I wore a bike skirt over
my tri shorts for the ride. Any possible way to reduce chaffing I am ALL in
for!!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">PPTC Member #3:
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just did IMSG and I changed top and
bottoms both times. Cycling shorts (not bib) and cycling top for the bike and
tri shorts and tri top for the run. Cycling top had larger pockets that I
pre-stuffed with food and arm coolers AND the larger pockets are great for
stuffing supplies from aid stations like an extra water bottle. Try top has
much smaller pockets, but they had gel in them already. Also changed my socks
at T2 and again from my run special needs bag. The time it takes to strip off
the clothes and put on fresh is well worth it - probably added less than 1
minute total to my transition times (time yourself changing - should be able
to completely change in less than 30 seconds). That time is saved back in the
long run by just having fresh clothes. Volunteers are there to help pick it
all up and stuff it back in the bag too. I highly recommend a full change.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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socks in special needs run bag... GOT IT!!!!!!<br />
thank you all for the information. I know I still have 5 months, but I am
starting to get very excited and trying to start getting my ducks in a row.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">PPTC Member #4:
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my ironman I changed in each
transition, and will do again. As john said, better to be comfortable for
that next phase. Obtw be prepared for Anything, I wish I brought cold weather
gear for Florida. Seriously you can't be over prepared. Good luck and train
smart.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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reading about how cold it was last year. I already have on my shopping list
gloves for the bike, thanks to lupus if my hands even get chilled I can't use
them, so I NEED to make sure they stay nice and warm. I don't care if the
weather man says it will be 80 degrees, I will have cold weather gear with
me!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Very helpful information!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Tomorrow spin class and
then maybe head downtown after kiddos get home and do a group run with them. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<i><b><span style="color: magenta;">~If you hear that someone is speaking ill of you, instead of trying to defend yourself you should say: "He obviously does not know me very well, since there are so many other faults he could have mentioned"~</span></b></i>Sammie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13033697910592142853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-560021928728490690.post-8711172290030614132012-05-20T14:34:00.001-06:002012-05-20T20:36:02.199-06:005 Months and Counting!<span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif";"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love this tattoo! "<em>I believe you can keep going long after you think you can't"</em></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif";">Five months
from now I will be in the middle of my first iron distance triathlon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The closer we get the more excited I
get.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In a way I am not too nervous, yet.
I don’t <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">officially</i> start training for
another two weeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For now I am working
on improving my endurance in the three disciplines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This summer will be very race shy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have a 5K coming up next weekend, ok, I
admit it is more of a very fun run (Color Run) than anything else.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>June I will be doing a half marathon with a
friend, hopefully that will go better than my last one, I am still not sure
what happened.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>July is off, August I
have a sprint distance as part of training, September is a half iron distance,
again part of training.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And then the big
day is five months from today!<o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">
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<span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif";">The running is
getting better again (thankfully), the spinning (haven’t been out on my bike
yet </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Garamond; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Garamond; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">L</span></span><span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif";">) is feeling better, my butt doesn’t
hurt as much! Swimming…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>HUGE
improvement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know I still really need
to work on my nutrition and race hydration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif";">I was reading
some blogs and I came up with a really weird question…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>during shorter triathlons you go straight
from one event to the next.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have read
multiple reports about changing between the swim and the bike… I am not sure if
I want to go that route or not.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t
know what the benefit really is. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ok, you
have nice dry clothes on for the bike, but….<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I don’t know. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif";">This week's plan... (Using <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Triathlete-Magazines-Essential-Week-Training/dp/0446696765">Essential Week-by-Week Training Guide</a></em> by Matt Zitzgerald [this is copywritten information so what I post here will be VERY generalized information])</span><br />
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Run – 41:00<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Bike - 1:00:00<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span><td style="background-color: transparent; border: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 38.25pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 1in;" valign="bottom" width="96"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Swim – 1800 m<br />
Run – 1:05:00<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">actual plan<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Swim?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bike - 1:00:00<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: rgb(228, 223, 236); border: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 30pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 67.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="90"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Swim – 1700 m<br />
Run – 51:00<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bike - 1:00:00<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: rgb(228, 223, 236); border: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 30pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 67.5pt;" valign="bottom" width="90"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Swim – 1800 m<br />
Run – 41:00<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5K<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: rgb(228, 223, 236); border: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 30pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 1in;" valign="bottom" width="96"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Swim – 1800 m<br />
Hike – ????<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><b><span style="color: magenta;">~If you hear that someone is speaking ill of you, instead of trying to defend yourself you should say: "He obviously does not know me very well, since there are so many other faults he could have mentioned"~</span></b></i>Sammie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13033697910592142853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-560021928728490690.post-37781148844164401052012-05-14T22:35:00.000-06:002012-05-14T22:37:55.098-06:00Back in the saddle again!<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">After a week of recovery and unexpected mishaps I returned
to the gym in fine form today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before
Colorado Half marathon I had a schedule of so much time on the treadmill and
this and that and blah, blah, blah.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Today I went in with a little bit of a different take on things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I figured I would do three miles on the
treadmill and a mile in the pool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My
treadmill plan was to “run” more than I had been<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(mind you my “run” right now is a VERY slow
jog).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did a nice 10 minute warm up and
then went straight into a comfortable walk 1 minute, run 4 minutes; until the
end, I ran the last .6 miles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After my
nice run, it was pool time.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">As I was getting into the pool I noticed my legs were a
little stiff, but I wasn’t too worried.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
started swimming and as I swam I could feel everything relaxing and everything started
feeling good all over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the end of my
mile I looked at my watch and noticed I had shaved off another two minutes! I
still have another five minutes to get back to where I was, but hey, every
little bit helps.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">On the medical front, things are going as cheerful. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I went in for a follow up and found out that
I had blood in my urine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The lupus has
started messing with my kidneys so this is not happy news.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My doc isn’t worrying yet, she is hoping it
is just a fluke and has ordered another urine test to see if the results come
back the same or if they come back normal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I am trying to keep my mind off of it, but it is kind of hard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We then started talking about natural
treatments for lupus and I told her about the whole no land animal and we
started talking about gluten free.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am
not ready to try gluten free, but it is something I am more than happy to do
research on and at some point in the near future I will give it a test run and
see if there is any differences or not.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I am up for anything that will get the damn chemicals out of my system!</span> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><b><span style="color: magenta;">~If you hear that someone is speaking ill of you, instead of trying to defend yourself you should say: "He obviously does not know me very well, since there are so many other faults he could have mentioned"~</span></b></i>Sammie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13033697910592142853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-560021928728490690.post-58247607205091821252012-05-07T20:30:00.004-06:002012-05-07T20:30:57.664-06:00Colorado (Half) Marathon 2012<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunset in Fort Collins</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I signed up for the Colorado Marathon back in September,
little did I know what all was going to take place between then and race
day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been going in and out of
mini lupus flare ups which has not made training easy by any stretch of the
imagination!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It started looking like I
was not going to be able to run it at all and then things started to improve,
finally! Wednesday, 2 May 12, my sister finally gave her approval for me to run
the HALF marathon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know it sounds nuts that I had to get my
sister’s approval, but trust me it is for my own good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will keep pushing myself until I am in a
complete an absolute flare up!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We left for Fort Collins Saturday morning it was nice clear
sailing all the way up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were
introduced to McAlister’s over the summer and fell in love with their iced tea,
now<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>sadly there is no McAlister’s here
in Colorado Springs, very sad if you ask me; Fort Collins has two!!!!! We got
into town around lunch time so there was no question where we were going to
stop for lunch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After lunch we got to
the hotel, got checked in and headed to the expo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Staying at the host hotel has it’s advantages
one of which is you don’t have to travel anywhere to get to the expo!!!!! I
went and picked up my marathon bib and then traded it in for a half marathon
bib (I was a little sad that I had to do that), then I went and checked out
rest of the expo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over the past few
years the expo has grown vastly, the first time I ran it the expo was in this
little room and wasn’t a whole heck of a lot of stuff.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We played on some of the equipment and checked
out some of the vendors and headed out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We grabbed our bags and went up to the room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a lot smaller than what we usually
got, but such is life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We figured we
would relax for a bit before heading out to dinner (I like to eat pre-race
dinner around 4:30 – 5:00 pm).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the
way out we stopped by the Brooks bus and I won a free pair of running shoes!!!!
YAY!!!! We decided we would go somewhere different this time for dinner (we
always go to Olive Garden).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We ended up
at Bisetti's Ristorante, the
food was ok, not really what I wanted, but whatever.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We made a quick stop by Sports Authority (I
always forget something!!!!!) then back to the hotel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was in bed by 8:00, asleep by 10:00 (at the
latest).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the first time that I can
remember I had a dream that I woke up late and I ran to the bus in my jammies
with my running stuff in hand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Needless
to say I kept waking up and checking the clock to make sure I didn’t oversleep
(I had the alarm clock set, my phone set, a wake-up call placed… did I really
think I would over sleep? I guess so!). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I was up at 4:00 am, I got dressed (Moving Comfort </span><a href="http://www.movingcomfort.com/Jubralee/350042,default,pd.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Jubralee</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
bra, Under Armor bra [huge mistake], Nike t-shirt, Moeben </span><a href="http://www.moeben.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">running sleeves</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">, Feetures </span><a href="http://www.feeturesbrand.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=160"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">running
socks</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">, Skirts Sports </span><a href="http://www.skirtsports.com/shop/product.cfm/id/5007-Tough-Girl-Skirt"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Tough
Girl Skirt</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>)and headed
downstairs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Did I mention not only did
the host hotel have a bus pick up for the race start they also had Starbucks in
the lobby?!!!! I was down stairs somewhere around about 4:30. I got my half
caff coffee, a banana nut muffin and a banana (notice anything missing?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t like protein?) I sat down on the couch
and enjoyed my coffee and my muffin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
bus came and we loaded up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since we
weren’t full we made a stop at the transportation area and picked up some more
runners and up the mountain we went!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
looked at the weather so I knew it would be chilly up there so I had a Skirt
Sports </span><a href="http://www.skirtsports.com/shop/product.cfm/id/5303-Tough-Girl-Top"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Tough
Girl Top</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> and a sweatshirt with me! I refused to get cold! As soon as I got
off the bus I was pulling layers on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before
the race started The sweatshirt went into to my bag which went on the truck to
meet me at the finish line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tied the
Tough Girl Top around my waist, just in case I got cold.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We got to the finish line and all of a sudden
people started running… no National Anthem, no gun, no nothing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I had planned to do a nice comfortable 15:00 minute mile
pace, I was taking it nice and slow (I didn’t have my inhaler, oops)! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was chugging along, Mile 1 - just under
pace, Mile 2 – feeling good, Mile 3 – still under pace, passed by the first
marathoner!!!!!!! Mile 4 – still going strong, Mile 5 – no issues, Mile 6 –
about a minute under, Mile 7 (with that stupid hill) – I was right on
pace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then something happened.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My feet started hurting???? (my shoes are not
brand new, I am used to those socks, and I have gotten long runs up to 10 miles
in, this should not be happening!!!!!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mile
8 – still chugging along (over pace), Mile 9 – eh, Mile 10 – vertigo starts
(excuse me?????<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is new!), Mile 11 –
I am going to finish this and that is final, oh! And I will not end up in a
flare up!) Mile 12 – I send my sister a text to send Cuervo up the trail to
meet me (vertigo was really kicking my butt).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Mile 13 – I have my little buddy with me (I am having to hold on to him
to make sure I don’t fall over).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Little
man and I cross the finish line we both get a bottle of water and I get my hardware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We leave the finish area and go sit down to
wait for everyone else.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I get my shoes
off, and I have blisters all over the bottom of my feet????<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then I go to take a step and OH $#!|!!!!! I
figure it is a Charlie Horse in my foot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I can’t walk on it! Luckily Jose and Curevo are getting taller and I get
one on each side and we make it look like we are just walking around.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We get back to the hotel, and Cuervo like a wonderful child
starts getting ice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I take an ice bath
for a while and then take a nice warm bath.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Afterwards I prop my foot up (I realized it was not a Charlie Horse in
my foot) and ice it for a while.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is
still unhappy right now, but at least I can walk on it without to many issues. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My plan for this week training wise is a lot of pool time! I
am not even going to spin class this week. I am thinking about some weight
training but this is my pull back week and I have no intention of strapping on
my running shoes until the end of the week at the earliest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It was a good run, there were some weird things going on,
but that is ok.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><b><span style="color: magenta;">~If you hear that someone is speaking ill of you, instead of trying to defend yourself you should say: "He obviously does not know me very well, since there are so many other faults he could have mentioned"~</span></b></i>Sammie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13033697910592142853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-560021928728490690.post-85485400626622738122012-04-28T16:51:00.004-06:002012-04-28T16:51:52.353-06:00Condescending<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">28 April 2012<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I am not sure why there are times when people, who don’t
mean to be, sound down right antagonistic, while others don’t.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The week before I did Moab, I was slower than
dirt on the treadmill and I just wasn’t feeling it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was in the locker room getting changed and
this woman made a comment that I motivated her to keep going.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am sure she didn’t mean it this way, but
all I could hear was <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">I didn’t want to let
the fat chick out do me on the treadmill so I kept going.</i> She went on to
talk about half marathons and blah, blah, blah.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>For whatever reason it stuck me wrong.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And I commented back about the fact I have already completed around 10
marathons at which point her jaw dropped! This week, on Wednesday, I wasn’t
feeling it, but I went ahead and was working on my lower body weights and this older
gentlemen who was obviously a weight lifter made a comment about keep up the good
work or something like that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For whatever
reason I appreciated that comment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t
know.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I want to say this week was better than last! The schedule was
pretty much the same, to a degree.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
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<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoTableMediumGrid3Accent4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: currentColor; mso-border-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
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<tr style="height: 11.35pt; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-irow: -1;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><td style="background: rgb(128, 100, 162); border-color: white; border-style: solid; border-width: 1pt 1pt 3pt; height: 11.35pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 145.25pt;" valign="top" width="194"></td><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><td style="background: rgb(128, 100, 162); border-color: white white white rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid solid solid none; border-width: 1pt 1pt 3pt 0px; height: 11.35pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 186.35pt;" valign="top" width="248"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 1;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: background1;">Cardio</span></b><b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: background1;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span></td><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><td style="background: rgb(128, 100, 162); border-color: white white white rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid solid solid none; border-width: 1pt 1pt 3pt 0px; height: 11.35pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 137.55pt;" valign="top" width="183"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 1;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: background1;">Weights</span></b><b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: background1;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span></td><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span></tr>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span>
<tr style="height: 22.7pt; mso-yfti-irow: 0;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><td style="background: rgb(128, 100, 162); border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) white; border-style: none solid; border-width: 0px 3pt 0px 1pt; height: 22.7pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 145.25pt;" valign="top" width="194"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 68;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: background1;">Monday</span></b><b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: background1;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span></td><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><td style="background: rgb(191, 177, 208); border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) white white rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt 0px; height: 22.7pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 127; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 186.35pt;" valign="top" width="248"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Treadmill</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Swimming</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span></td><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><td style="background: rgb(191, 177, 208); border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) white white rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt 0px; height: 22.7pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 127; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 137.55pt;" valign="top" width="183"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lower
body</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span></td><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span></tr>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span>
<tr style="height: 22.7pt; mso-yfti-irow: 1;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><td style="background: rgb(128, 100, 162); border-color: white white rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid solid none; border-width: 1pt 3pt 0px 1pt; height: 22.7pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-border-left-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-alt: solid white 3.0pt; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .75pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 145.25pt;" valign="top" width="194"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 4;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: background1;">Tuesday</span></b><b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: background1;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span></td><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><td style="background: rgb(223, 216, 232); border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) white white rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt 0px; height: 22.7pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-alt: solid white .75pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white .75pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .75pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 186.35pt;" valign="top" width="248"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Treadmill</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Spinning</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span></td><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><td style="background: rgb(223, 216, 232); border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) white white rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt 0px; height: 22.7pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-alt: solid white .75pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white .75pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .75pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 137.55pt;" valign="top" width="183"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Upper
body</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span></td><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span></tr>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span>
<tr style="height: 22.25pt; mso-yfti-irow: 2;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><td style="background: rgb(128, 100, 162); border-color: white white rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid solid none; border-width: 1pt 3pt 0px 1pt; height: 22.25pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 145.25pt;" valign="top" width="194"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 68;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: background1;">Wednesday</span></b><b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: background1;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span></td><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><td style="background: rgb(191, 177, 208); border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) white white rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt 0px; height: 22.25pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 127; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 186.35pt;" valign="top" width="248"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Treadmill</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Swimming</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span></td><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><td style="background: rgb(191, 177, 208); border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) white white rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt 0px; height: 22.25pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 127; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 137.55pt;" valign="top" width="183"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lower
body</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span></td><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span></tr>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span>
<tr style="height: 11.35pt; mso-yfti-irow: 3;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><td style="background: rgb(128, 100, 162); border-color: white white rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid solid none; border-width: 1pt 3pt 0px 1pt; height: 11.35pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-border-left-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-alt: solid white 3.0pt; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .75pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 145.25pt;" valign="top" width="194"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 4;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: background1;">Thursday</span></b><b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: background1;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span></td><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><td style="background: rgb(223, 216, 232); border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) white white rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt 0px; height: 11.35pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-alt: solid white .75pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white .75pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .75pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 186.35pt;" valign="top" width="248"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Treadmill
(outside and inside!!!!)</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span></td><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><td style="background: rgb(223, 216, 232); border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) white white rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt 0px; height: 11.35pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-alt: solid white .75pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white .75pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .75pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 137.55pt;" valign="top" width="183"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Upper
body</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span></td><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span></tr>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span>
<tr style="height: 11.35pt; mso-yfti-irow: 4;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><td style="background: rgb(128, 100, 162); border-color: white white rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid solid none; border-width: 1pt 3pt 0px 1pt; height: 11.35pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 145.25pt;" valign="top" width="194"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 68;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: background1;">Friday</span></b><b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: background1;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span></td><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><td style="background: rgb(191, 177, 208); border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) white white rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt 0px; height: 11.35pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 127; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 186.35pt;" valign="top" width="248"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Yoga</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span></td><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><td style="background: rgb(191, 177, 208); border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) white white rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt 0px; height: 11.35pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 127; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 137.55pt;" valign="top" width="183"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">OFF!</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span><td style="background: rgb(128, 100, 162); border-color: white white rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid solid none; border-width: 1pt 3pt 0px 1pt; height: 11.35pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-border-left-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-alt: solid white 3.0pt; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .75pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 145.25pt;" valign="top" width="194"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: background1;">Saturday</span></b><b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: background1;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">10 miles
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Off!</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: background1;">Sunday</span></b><b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: background1;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Off!!!!!</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span><td style="background: rgb(191, 177, 208); border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) white white rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt 0px; height: 11.35pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 127; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 137.55pt;" valign="top" width="183"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Off!</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Last weekend my car crapped out again (same thing happened
less than two months ago) so of course it went back to the garage… lucky for me
the garage is less than three miles away so when it was time to pick up my car
(again) I just worked it into my training session! I did half of my run on
Thursday outside and the other half inside!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The bad thing is on my way to school less than two hours later I was
zooming down the interstate and my tire shredded!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was so greatful I got my amazing workout in
otherwise I don’t think I would have been that calm! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Tomorrow is a rest day and I think my body is really looking
forward to it! Next weekend I am hoping to be running a half marathon, but it
is up to my sister to determine if she thinks I can handle it (I will try to
push myself to hard)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><b><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">~If you hear that someone is speaking ill of you, instead of trying to defend yourself you should say: "He obviously does not know me very well, since there are so many other faults he could have mentioned"~</span></b></i>Sammie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13033697910592142853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-560021928728490690.post-70101937826415011552012-04-24T16:06:00.000-06:002012-04-24T16:06:05.760-06:00Weekly wrap up24 Apr 12<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif";">Ok, so I am a
little late… a lot has been going on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>First off last week’s training was AWESOME!!!!! I ran just shy of 20
miles!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tbody>
<tr style="height: 11.35pt; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-irow: -1;">
<td style="background-color: transparent; border-color: rgb(128, 100, 162) rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid none; border-width: 1pt 0px; height: 11.35pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: accent4; mso-border-top-themecolor: accent4; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 145.25pt;" width="194">
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<td style="background-color: transparent; border-color: rgb(128, 100, 162) rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid none; border-width: 1pt 0px; height: 11.35pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: accent4; mso-border-top-themecolor: accent4; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 186.35pt;" width="248">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 1;">
<b><span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-themecolor: accent4; mso-themeshade: 191;">Cardio<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="background-color: transparent; border-color: rgb(128, 100, 162) rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid none; border-width: 1pt 0px; height: 11.35pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: accent4; mso-border-top-themecolor: accent4; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 137.55pt;" width="183">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 1;">
<b><span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-themecolor: accent4; mso-themeshade: 191;">Weights<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<tr style="height: 22.7pt; mso-yfti-irow: 0;">
<td style="background: rgb(223, 216, 232); border: 0px rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 22.7pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 63; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 145.25pt;" width="194">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 68;">
<b><span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-themecolor: accent4; mso-themeshade: 191;">Monday<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(223, 216, 232); border: 0px rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 22.7pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 63; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 186.35pt;" width="248">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
<span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-themecolor: accent4; mso-themeshade: 191;">Treadmill<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
<span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-themecolor: accent4; mso-themeshade: 191;">Swimming<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(223, 216, 232); border: 0px rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 22.7pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 63; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 137.55pt;" width="183">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
<span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-themecolor: accent4; mso-themeshade: 191;">Lower body<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.7pt; mso-yfti-irow: 1;">
<td style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 22.7pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 145.25pt;" width="194">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 4;">
<b><span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-themecolor: accent4; mso-themeshade: 191;">Tuesday<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 22.7pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 186.35pt;" width="248">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-themecolor: accent4; mso-themeshade: 191;">Treadmill<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-themecolor: accent4; mso-themeshade: 191;">Spinning<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 22.7pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 137.55pt;" width="183">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-themecolor: accent4; mso-themeshade: 191;">Upper body<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.25pt; mso-yfti-irow: 2;">
<td style="background: rgb(223, 216, 232); border: 0px rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 22.25pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 63; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 145.25pt;" width="194">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 68;">
<b><span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-themecolor: accent4; mso-themeshade: 191;">Wednesday<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(223, 216, 232); border: 0px rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 22.25pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 63; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 186.35pt;" width="248">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
<span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-themecolor: accent4; mso-themeshade: 191;">Treadmill<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
<span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-themecolor: accent4; mso-themeshade: 191;">Swimming<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(223, 216, 232); border: 0px rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 22.25pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 63; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 137.55pt;" width="183">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
<span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-themecolor: accent4; mso-themeshade: 191;">Lower body<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 11.35pt; mso-yfti-irow: 3;">
<td style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 11.35pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 145.25pt;" width="194">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 4;">
<b><span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-themecolor: accent4; mso-themeshade: 191;">Thursday<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 11.35pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 186.35pt;" width="248">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-themecolor: accent4; mso-themeshade: 191;">Treadmill<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 11.35pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 137.55pt;" width="183">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-themecolor: accent4; mso-themeshade: 191;">Upper body<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
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<td style="background: rgb(223, 216, 232); border: 0px rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 11.35pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 63; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 145.25pt;" width="194">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 68;">
<b><span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-themecolor: accent4; mso-themeshade: 191;">Friday<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="background: rgb(223, 216, 232); border: 0px rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 11.35pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 63; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 186.35pt;" width="248">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
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<span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif";">This week, the
plan is to do the same thing as last week with two minor changes… my long run
will be 10 (ish) miles this week and I want to get a yoga class in there
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<span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif";">With that all
said and done the job search continues… I really enjoy window shopping, mostly
at my favorite sporting good sites. On one of my more frequented sites I notice
a little thing at the bottom of the page a little thing about employment, a Creative
Marketing Manager to be exact.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You had
better believe I sent my resume in!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I
were to get a job like that I would be ecstatic, if not I would fully
understand, but it is still nice to dream!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif";">Oh! And last
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<i><b><span style="color: magenta;">~If you hear that someone is speaking ill of you, instead of trying to defend yourself you should say: "He obviously does not know me very well, since there are so many other faults he could have mentioned"~</span></b></i>Sammie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13033697910592142853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-560021928728490690.post-10604746146714390352012-04-20T14:05:00.000-06:002012-04-20T14:05:21.558-06:00Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my Gosh!<span style="font-family: Calibri;">20 Apr 12<o:p></o:p></span> <br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I almost feel like a little kid getting ready for Christmas… Six months from right now I will be in the middle of my first FULL iron distance triathlon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After this week of training (which isn’t even complete yet) I am feeling really good about this race.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/2rKy-SQuKbE?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I realize today is only Friday, but I would put this week of training WAY up there on the scale of awesomeness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So far I have more than 11 miles on the treadmill, 2 ½ miles in the pool and an butt kicker of a spin class done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had planned on hitting a yoga class today, but the day got filled with medical stuff, which isn’t a bad thing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tomorrow is my long run, I am supposed to meet with the ladies of the BRC Fit group, but I am not sure my lungs would be happy if I tried to do a long run in Garden of the Gods, so I might just hit my favorite trail and keep it nice and easy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sunday depending on how I am feeling, I will either head up north to cheer on a friend or I will hit the trails on my bike.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I guess we will have to see.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">Six months… You hear me???? SIX MONTHS… I can’t wait!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Oh! And I have successfully written down everything I have consumed to far this week AND only had one soda a day!<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.</span></u></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I the past month there have been at least two occasions when I have wanted to walk up to a complete stranger (or someone I had just met) and given them a hug (and one big hug to a friend).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I try to be nice to everyone, sometimes it doesn’t work so well (nobody’s perfect!) but it is something I do honestly try to do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today was a two hug day (didn’t give them, but sure wanted to).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first one was an old man at the VA who was being spoken to by his doctor(????) in the hallway, he was being told that one of his numbers was way to high and he is running the risk of bleeding to death and blah, blah, blah.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The doc was asking him if there has been any changes she was not aware of; alcohol use, herbal tea, diet change, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After a little pause, he told her his wife hasn’t been well lately.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Long story short, I have no idea what his medical issue is, nor is it really relevant, this poor man was just told he is in dangerous condition and all I could think about was this poor guy was just given horrific news and with his wife not feeling well, what are the chances he is just going to bottle it up and not tell her so she can help.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that is what BOTH my parents would do! It made me think about my kidneys and liver.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mine are <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">just</i> in bad shape, they still work and knowing they aren’t perfect scared the crap out of me and I basically went crying to my family, I can’t imagine getting worse news and not having anyone to turn to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">To make it a two hug day, a friend who is currently deployed in Afghanistan has had a REALLY rough week, and this is in <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">addition</i></b> to all the stress he is under over there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His cousin died… then he finds out that his grandfather’s cancer has spread to far.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Really??? <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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<i><b><span style="color: magenta;">~If you hear that someone is speaking ill of you, instead of trying to defend yourself you should say: "He obviously does not know me very well, since there are so many other faults he could have mentioned"~</span></b></i>Sammie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13033697910592142853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-560021928728490690.post-36780335088492098312012-04-16T16:04:00.000-06:002012-04-16T16:04:15.463-06:00Toys!<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">16 Apr 12<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I am not sure how runners/triathletes survived all those years ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I mean, when I first started running there was no such thing as an iPod!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ok, when I first started running seriously anything over a half a mile was just plain straight out stupid! I was a sprinter, give me a break! When I started going further distances I had a nifty little Walkman!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But really I didn’t run with it often, then there was the diskman which really wasn’t conducive for running because the CD would skip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Six years ago I got my grubby little hands on my very first iPod, ok, it was my sister’s but she was nice enough to share! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have always had watches, and now we have GPS watches that can do all but do the running for you!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Heart rate monitors, moisture wicking clothes…<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h29e_vfqJAk/T4yWesOvlCI/AAAAAAAAArc/upzl-NQcz58/s1600/IMG817.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h29e_vfqJAk/T4yWesOvlCI/AAAAAAAAArc/upzl-NQcz58/s320/IMG817.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">People complain about how boring running is without music, which by the way is against USAT regulations (the running with music part, they could care less if you find it boring).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On a treadmill I completely agree with this, on the trails it is easier to go without the music.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The bike, I will wear headphones on a spin bike and only a spin bike.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once I am on my road bike forget it, it is way too much of a safety hazard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To me it that isn’t a huge deal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, what really needs music is swimming!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have tried singing while I swim, but I almost drown! Thanks to <a href="http://www.h2oaudio.com/"><span style="color: blue;">H2O Audio</span></a> that has been solved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have made this fabulous little thingy that you can put an iPod in and go swimming!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, you can’t just jump in the pool and you are good to go. Once you get everything situated you can start rocking you swim!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_JNd9MA2yUQ/T4yWbA8rraI/AAAAAAAAArU/bHc42x2a7fI/s1600/IMG815.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_JNd9MA2yUQ/T4yWbA8rraI/AAAAAAAAArU/bHc42x2a7fI/s320/IMG815.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Every time I head out to the pool I have my handy swim bag with me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ok, yes, if you want to be frugal you can get away with just a swim suit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But then your eyes get all red and the chlorine in your hair, and blah, blah, blah.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I took a long hard look at my swim bag… I have my <a href="http://www.finisinc.com/equipment/technical-products/training-fins/zoomers-gold.html"><span style="color: blue;">swim fins</span></a>, <a href="http://www.finisinc.com/equipment/technical-products/paddles/forearm-fulcrum-sr.html"><span style="color: blue;">Forearm Fulcrums</span></a>, <a href="http://www.speedousa.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12689163&cp=3124326.3128423.3132046"><span style="color: blue;">swim paddles</span></a>, <a href="http://www.finisinc.com/equipment/electronics/lap-track.html"><span style="color: blue;">lap counter</span></a>, <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=27335"><span style="color: blue;">GPS watch</span></a>, <a href="http://www.tyr.com/shop/multi-silicone-swim-p-225-c-68_77.html"><span style="color: blue;">Swim cap</span></a> (or two), goggles, my <a href="http://www.h2oaudio.com/store/waterproof-headphone-systems/interval-waterproof-headphone-system-4g.html"><span style="color: blue;">H2O Audio</span></a> thingy (which you can get cheaper at amazon.com), my <a href="http://www.tyr.com/shop/dryoff-sport-towel-p-256-c-68_84.html"><span style="color: blue;">little towel thingy</span></a>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh, and of course my swim workout book, pages are water proof and has a whole bunch of workouts listed. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do I really need all this stuff??? Yea, I do!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course I do!<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Today’s gym visit was wonderful!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had some wardrobe issues while on the treadmill so I only did 30 minutes, I got lower body weight session in and the I decided it was time to try to drown myself in the pool, not really.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I enjoyed a comfortable mile in the pool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My shoulder didn’t act up which made me so happy!<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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<i><b><span style="color: magenta;">~If you hear that someone is speaking ill of you, instead of trying to defend yourself you should say: "He obviously does not know me very well, since there are so many other faults he could have mentioned"~</span></b></i>Sammie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13033697910592142853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-560021928728490690.post-7882775106367291352012-04-15T19:33:00.000-06:002012-04-15T19:33:04.474-06:00Sugar and Spice and Nothing Made of Salt<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">15 Apr 12<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Everyone once in a while (seems more often at times) you end up with a week of complete and absolute upheaval, that was last week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Health wise I am currently a guinea pig, I am off one med (that messes with lungs and liver), I get all sorts of lab work (I really wish they would learn I need those liquids too!), x-rays, EKGs and blah, blah, blah.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We shall see how all that turns out.<o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Training wise, this week went pretty well, sort of.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I got treadmill, spin, swimming and yoga in this week. I was supposed to run with the run group on Saturday, but Freddie had different plans! He decided to lay on my alarm so it didn’t go off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, Jose and I did some weight lifting in the way of yard work. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Today I experience something new…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am used to the fact that if I eat something with a higher salt content my fingers turn into sausages.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today, I was supposed to have lunch with my family (parents, sister and kiddos) but the place we were going is closed on Sundays! So my mom and dad decided to go home, but my kiddos were still hungry so we ended up at their favorite Chinese place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, I know I have to be careful today I got a rude wakeup call to just how much attention I need to pay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In less than an hour after eating I was feeling like crap, my legs were swelling and it was just no fun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My legs are still swollen, but they are calming down some, I am hoping they will be all better tomorrow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I return to my rheumy next week and this is something I will be bringing up with him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">This week I planned on starting the Body for Life Challenge, but the protein drinks they require participates to use have to much sodium for me, so that is not going to happen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I still want to do something similar, but it will be a slightly modified version.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I too before pictures and there is no way in hell I am posting them! <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Tomorrow is Day 1, Week 1! Goal this week – 5 days of training!<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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<i><b><span style="color: magenta;">~If you hear that someone is speaking ill of you, instead of trying to defend yourself you should say: "He obviously does not know me very well, since there are so many other faults he could have mentioned"~</span></b></i>Sammie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13033697910592142853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-560021928728490690.post-44837916278996273102012-04-06T11:42:00.002-06:002012-04-06T11:42:49.643-06:00Less than 200 days and counting<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">6 April 2012<o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">According to my countdown I have 198 day, 13 hours and well and some change until my first iron distance triathlon. I have a long way to go, but I know I will be successful in crossing that finish line with my head held high!<o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Today I didn’t make it to the gym, Cuervo is swinging to hard and the school gets upset when he loses it and they can’t reach me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So Freddie, Charlie and I have come up with a solution.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am enjoying watching MASH, between each episode I take one of them out for our mile loop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We shall see how many miles I have done by the time kiddos come home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Charlie will only get a lap or two once kids start getting out of school I can’t take him out anymore, he isn’t very social with strangers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Next week school starts and it will be a change in schedule.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh well, hopefully I will get some pool time this weekend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Well, MASH is over and it is Charlie’s turn!<o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><br />
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<i><b><span style="color: magenta;">~If you hear that someone is speaking ill of you, instead of trying to defend yourself you should say: "He obviously does not know me very well, since there are so many other faults he could have mentioned"~</span></b></i>Sammie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13033697910592142853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-560021928728490690.post-5236343525475195552012-04-05T07:15:00.001-06:002012-04-05T07:15:00.278-06:00American Soldier<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5 April 2012<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This picture was taken the day I left Iraq in 2004.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Last night one of my Facebook friends (the mother of a friend of mine) posted “</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dear God in heaven, please watch over Michael, keep him safe…</span></i></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">”and it got me to thinking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This lady has three kids, one daughter (teacher) and two sons (soldiers), I spoke to her on the one once (a long time ago) and she is the sweetest person I have ever I have ever had the chance to speak to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She has waved good bye to both of her boys multiple times as they were sent overseas to either Iraq or Afghanistan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I spent 14 months in Iraq with her older son way back when, so I have somewhat of an understanding what life is like over there. When I was deployed my mom and dad took my kids for me and worried every second of every day I was gone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She gets the privilege of dealing worrying about two children being in harm’s way. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As I type this I am sitting on my bed with my dogs curled up on either side of me, fan blowing because it is a little warm, TV on, flushing toilet less than 15 feet away, running water and, well, do I really need to go on?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh! And there are no explosions going off anywhere near me! I hear people complaining about stupid stuff, and I am just as guilty as the next guy, and there are people who make these issues look so petty it isn’t even funny.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was medically discharged from the military because of a non-combat related injury (nerve damage) I sustained while in Iraq. At first I was bitter and I had nothing respectful to say.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After a fairly short period of time I finally realized that not only did I come home alive I came back with all my limbs attached.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I realized that people I care about are going back time and time and time again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of them are coming back with the majority of their marbles missing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most are coming back with nightmares.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I would love for everyone to take a moment and actually think about how lucky we are over here safe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Think about what these men and women are doing for us. I do not care if you agree with the reason we are in Iraq and/or Afghanistan, think about the service members.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Think about their loved ones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Any and all prayers for the soldiers currently serving, a special prayer for those who are serving in harm’s way, and a special mention for Michael, Carl and AJ would be greatly appreciated. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/my_own_yellow_ribbon_bumper_sticker-128918750040129264"><img border="0" height="110" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rdgucaLnfBg/T30WcFbLLlI/AAAAAAAAArM/_D_-eKB-80I/s400/safe+return.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<i><b><span style="color: magenta;">~If you hear that someone is speaking ill of you, instead of trying to defend yourself you should say: "He obviously does not know me very well, since there are so many other faults he could have mentioned"~</span></b></i>Sammie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13033697910592142853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-560021928728490690.post-46813823498902346642012-04-04T14:56:00.000-06:002012-04-04T14:56:36.005-06:00Colorado Weather<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">4 April 2012<o:p></o:p></span> <br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RXYTNnoQjL0/T3y1NrJllJI/AAAAAAAAAqk/vmNqW8ZH1Gs/s1600/559049_3365460828622_352766813_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RXYTNnoQjL0/T3y1NrJllJI/AAAAAAAAAqk/vmNqW8ZH1Gs/s320/559049_3365460828622_352766813_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">If there is one thing I have learned over the past almost 13 years is never make solidified plans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love going to Tuesday morning spin class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks to the Colorado weather my kiddos had a snow day yesterday, we didn’t get much snow but it was bitter. I figured we would use it as a lazy day, until my afternoon VA appointment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jose enjoyed watching TV and Cuervo decided it was his job to keep the fur kids warm (he curled up with them and took a nap).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">This morning I watched the news through a very blurry cracked eye, school was on!!!!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The boys got off to school with no drama and then it was my turn to get up and get moving.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luckily there was an 8:45 spin class, it wasn’t with Tony, but I really wanted to get a spin class in so I cheated on Tony.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love Tony’s personality, he makes the class so much fun! Tim, on the other hand… I was texting an old friend through ¾ of the class, but I did get a good sweat in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After class I hit the treadmill for a turtle pace mile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My right foot was a little cranky for a bit, but soon got over it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I was leaving the gym I realized I was missing my little gym buddy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ok, he and I have a lot of work to do when it comes to proper weight training, but it is kind of nice to have him there with me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will be interesting once Cuervo can go in that area too!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Oh well, tomorrow… I don’t know what I want to do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spin class is out, I can’t stand that instructor – WAY to screechy! Hot yoga is a possibility. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will get my turtle treadmill (or outside) time in I am thinking about a nice swim, I don’t’ know.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tomorrow will tell! <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">I am a firm believer in advocacy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I started racing I would make sure I would get at least one cancer racer a year because both my grandfather and my uncle died as a result of cancer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am still a HUGE supporter of Susan G. Komen, I try to do Tri for the Cure every year and last year I did Ride for the Cure (really enjoyed it). <o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">It has been about four year since a doctor started talking to me about the possibility of having an autoimmune disease.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When the doc started mentioning Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) all I could see was my life as I knew it was over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When the RA blood test came back negative I assumed I was in the free and clear. I tried to ignore the fact that things were not right, but I knew damn well that there was something going on with my body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nearly a year later my primary care doc started putting one and one together and sent me to lab for a FULL work-up… My blood work came back and low and behold her suspensions were confirmed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She asked if anyone in my family had an autoimmune disease, I had no idea what she was talking about.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She explained that I was showing signs of having lupus, but wanted to recheck my blood work in a few months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I started doing research and not liking the answers I was finding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately there was no celebrity spokesperson for autoimmune diseases.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A few months later my test results were the same.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since my doc is <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">only</i></b> a family practice doctor (and the best damn one I have ever met) she couldn’t officially diagnose me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She put in a referral for a rheumatologist to figure out for certain if she was correct with her suspected diagnosis of lupus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did not realize just how long the wait would be, I figured a few weeks maybe a month, yea, right! It was a few months! While I was waiting I went into a flare up (not realizing what was going on at the time).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hurt all over, I could not get rid of the feeling that an elephant was sitting on my chest, it was horrible!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I finally got into see the rheumy I got to enjoy all the tests all over again (she wanted to make sure the lab didn’t just mess up), made me fill out an insane questionnaire, and politely informed me that I had better keep my job (with medical insurance) because I was no longer insurable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her bedside manor was horrible, she did, however, confirm the diagnosis of lupus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After my second appointment I received a letter stating she would no longer be my rheumy and I had 30 days to find a new doctor, no reason was given.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After googling her I found out this is not an uncommon practice of hers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luckily there was a rheumy in my primary doc’s building and he was able to get in me within a couple of months! His whole office is great!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been with him ever since, I did get lectured when I ended up in the ER due to back pain and did not notify him right away, but I should have known better.<o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Long story short, hmmm according to my word count I am already over 500 words, so I guess it is to late for that!!!!! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sadly, lupus is not a well-known disease.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even sadder there is no cure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My goal is to spread the word about lupus as much as I can.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the groups I support is </span><a href="http://cure4lupus.org/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Cure4Lupus.org</span></a><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">, they are urging people to request a proclamation from their states’ governor to make 10 May 12 Lupus Day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I submitted my on Sunday and got my proclamation today! I was so excited! So, here in Colorado the 12<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> of May 2012 is Lupus Day!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PMjUTrfowY8/T3u1eKninDI/AAAAAAAAAqc/FUMpVpGrg-k/s1600/lupus+day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PMjUTrfowY8/T3u1eKninDI/AAAAAAAAAqc/FUMpVpGrg-k/s640/lupus+day.jpg" width="388" /></a></div><br />
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<i><b><span style="color: magenta;">~If you hear that someone is speaking ill of you, instead of trying to defend yourself you should say: "He obviously does not know me very well, since there are so many other faults he could have mentioned"~</span></b></i>Sammie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13033697910592142853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-560021928728490690.post-81110442258139177462012-04-02T10:49:00.001-06:002012-04-02T10:49:30.412-06:00Flying dog!!!!!<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">2 April 2012<o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-625xGG3CGS4/T3nW6sWYs3I/AAAAAAAAAqM/25N-yafBDrI/s1600/ScoobyDooWallpaper1024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-625xGG3CGS4/T3nW6sWYs3I/AAAAAAAAAqM/25N-yafBDrI/s1600/ScoobyDooWallpaper1024.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Spring break is now over and the kiddos are back in school!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Last week started off really well and then it went downhill! Wednesday Jose woke up in tears! No, it wasn’t because I tried to kill him the previous two days. He was crying because his ear hurt really bad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The plan was the kiddos were going to head over to G&P’s (grandma/papa’s) to help out again, well, that got changed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was able to get an appointment for Jose in the morning, and Cuervo went to G&P’s. Jose had a nasty ear infection and sinus infection.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He decided he wanted a mommy day instead of heading to G&P’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thursday we went over to help a friend with yard work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In a matter of about 5 hours, we got done what would have taken her weeks!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I made sure Jose and I had plenty of sunscreen on, but I paid the price for spending that much time in the sun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Friday I went to breakfast with former coworkers and then relaxed rest of the day, the boys and I watched Scooby Doo rest of the day!!!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Saturday (Happy birthday to my dad!!!), I had planned on getting up and hitting the trail for my weekly long run. Yea, I felt like doggy doo! I rolled over and went back to sleep! I got up for my dad’s birthday lunch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We did make a trip to the hardware store (my front yard doesn’t look really nice and I have big plans for it) to pick up a few things on the way home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sunday I wished I could just die!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After getting my boys to my dad for church (it was Palm Sunday they were going to church) I went back to sleep.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QjLlPGpZ-ok/T3nX0GQEJhI/AAAAAAAAAqU/6Jkrn6eybk0/s1600/Freddie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QjLlPGpZ-ok/T3nX0GQEJhI/AAAAAAAAAqU/6Jkrn6eybk0/s320/Freddie.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">So here we are, spring break is over and the crappy weather is blowing in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am feeling better today, so I figured I would take Freddie out for my 3 mile loop… Freddie is a 60 pound boxer, shortly after we got off our street poor Freddie got blown off the curb! I said crappy weather was BLOWING in! He got back up on the sidewalk, turned around and gave me the look of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Mommy!!!!!</i></b> He is fine, he didn’t get hurt (if he did, I wouldn’t have thought it was so funny). Unfortunately my back started going nuts again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Freddie and I were on the dirt trail and I was bending over trying to stretch my back, we turned around and headed back to the sidewalk to head home and this nice lady stopped and asked if I was ok.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>See there are nice people out there! <o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> Tomorrow I think I have an appointment during spin class time, I am not sure, I need to check.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I will hit the gym, might hit the pool!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<i><b><span style="color: magenta;">~If you hear that someone is speaking ill of you, instead of trying to defend yourself you should say: "He obviously does not know me very well, since there are so many other faults he could have mentioned"~</span></b></i>Sammie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13033697910592142853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-560021928728490690.post-74529323428115946962012-03-27T17:00:00.000-06:002012-03-27T17:00:47.711-06:00Spin Class<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">27 Mar 12<o:p></o:p></span> <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-u10NMtoqvVc/T3JGNApINhI/AAAAAAAAAqE/4PGJeeQLbuI/s1600/imagesCA15K9UR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-u10NMtoqvVc/T3JGNApINhI/AAAAAAAAAqE/4PGJeeQLbuI/s1600/imagesCA15K9UR.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I am starting to think Jose is looking forward to spring break being over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today is spin class day! We got to class a little early and Tony helped Jose set his bike up, I was a nice mom and let Jose use my squishy seat cover.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before class even started Jose was already tired! He stuck around for the entire class, he kept having to take a break and rest. He even managed to pop an attitude with me during class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Towards the end we were out of the saddle and Jose had not put enough resistance so one of the peddles got away and bit him in the ankle, he is ok.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tony even did a shout out to him at the end of the class!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Once we were done with spin class, I realized I forgot my shirt at home so I couldn’t take a shower.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All was good though, my mom had requested the boys come over and help my dad with some yard work and since Charlie had been “abused and neglected” he went over to visit his papa!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(trust me, the day either of my fur babies are abused or neglected is the same day hell freezes over).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once I dropped the two legged boys off and Charlie had a nice long visit with papa, he and I came home and the kiddos stayed and helped lay mulch.<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Tomorrow I am looking forward to some uninterrupted gym time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(My mom wants kiddos again tomorrow!!!)<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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<i><b><span style="color: magenta;">~If you hear that someone is speaking ill of you, instead of trying to defend yourself you should say: "He obviously does not know me very well, since there are so many other faults he could have mentioned"~</span></b></i>Sammie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13033697910592142853noreply@blogger.com0