RunningAHEAD - Topic: Now I am on crutches...

kooky2003

Now that was a bath...

posted: 9/20/2007 at 4:30 PM
modified: 9/20/2007 at 4:31 PM

No one asks me how my running is going. Just grumbling. I am boogieing on down in the middle of my own pity party. I was sat on the couch with my husband last night discussing the probability of the existence of flying monkeys (by the way Trent my husband says that if he were me he would have kept quiet about the monkey confessional thing) when it suddenly hit me how long it will be before I can run again. I am sure going to miss it!!!!!! Spring is here and the weather is perfect and I am going to miss my runs so much. It sort of made me start wanting a baby again (I am usually wanting babies). But then I remembered that we are going to have a baby in our house in three months anyhow (my daughter is pregnant). That should solve that problem! One good thing, my eight year old and my four year old will be starting athletics training again in a few weeks as the season starts then. I can live vicariously through them Tongue

Anyone else believe in mythical flying creatures, have four legs, four children and a forty year old husband that is more fart than lek? If so I could start a new user group. Claire xxx

jlynnbob "HTFU, Kookie's distal tibia"

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 9/20/2007 at 4:43 PM

I don't know about flying monkeys or any of that, but when I was little I was convinced that if one stuck an empty grape stem in water overnight that by AM one would have new grapes. Yeah, my parents were cruel and had me believing this until age 12 or so.

I'll be hoping that the time until you can run passes quickly. Just think how awesome the weather will be when you are cleared! It will be crap here, but on your side of the world it should be perfect running weather! Smile

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SurfNRun

Prophet!

posted: 9/20/2007 at 5:01 PM

You can always do this till you can get off the crutches.. Can't wait for you to get healthy and start kicking some arse!

Chenille

posted: 9/20/2007 at 5:50 PM
modified: 9/20/2007 at 5:50 PM

Quote from SurfNRun on 9/20/2007 at 5:01 PM:

You can always do this till you can get off the crutches..

Wow - that looks like a lot of fun - do they take passengers Wink

Claire I believe in mythical creatures I consider myself to have 1 and 3/4 legs no to the rest sucks missing the best running weather of the year - but at least there will be running at the end of it - of that I am sure Smile

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kooky2003

Now that was a bath...

posted: 9/20/2007 at 6:54 PM

Steve, that does look awesome!!!! I have a cardboard Waka at home. Actually it's a box that the kids painted, but hey - it's a Waka to us. I just don't know whether I can commit time to doing an activity like that. With such a large family and a whole heap of other commitments, running is about the only thing that I could fit in! Looking at that video though I think that I wouldn't mind taking the kids to watch a team practice though! I am being quite productive this morning. Boredom has it's benefits sometimes. Claire xxx

jlynnbob "HTFU, Kookie's distal tibia"

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SurfNRun

Prophet!

posted: 9/20/2007 at 9:18 PM

Claire, If you think that looks awesome, wait till you see open-ocean paddling, surfing open-ocean swells..I hear ya on the time/commitment thing. As with anything, to excel in paddling requires loads of time on the Waka and then some..some clubs however will have recreational-type setting for those with limited time. Anyway, just thought i'd suggest it. Paddling in Wa'a, Va'a or Waka, is a great way to keep your endurance as well as building upper body strength and a great way to blow of some steam and meet some great people. In addition, its a great way to immerse yourself in the tradition and culture of the Pacific Islands.

Jeff

Why is it sideways?

posted: 9/20/2007 at 9:23 PM
modified: 9/20/2007 at 9:25 PM

Claire, when I feel like taking a day off, I think of you and your injury struggles. And I go run. It's true. Thanks. MTA: The avatar's Aristotle. You can tell it's him because of his hand--the gesture of moderation. In the original painting, he's next to Plato, who points up, towards the ideal. He's not really a tongue master. That's an obscure reference to the crazy bastards in the 2000 mile club.

kooky2003

Now that was a bath...

posted: 9/20/2007 at 10:00 PM
modified: 9/20/2007 at 10:01 PM

Steve - its funny that you should say that because becoming immersed in the culture of the Pacific Islands is exactly what I need to do. My daughter is pregnant and the baby is half Samoan. It will be important for all of us to learn more about the Islander Cultures and ways so that this little baby will have a firm background and an understanding of his heritage. Maybe me and little bubba can sail our Waka together someday! Jeff - where would I be without you lot to make me feel better! When you are looking for your next avatar picture, do me a favor and Google Image Search - Eckhart Tolle. Then I can be right for once. I had probably better not ask about the tongue master thing as I am a delicate flower and easily bruised. The philosopher in my avatar is called Claire and the 'Sloppy Frappe' is an obscure reference to my use of sex toys in the afternoons. Go figure. We must be separated at birth. Claire xxx

jlynnbob "HTFU, Kookie's distal tibia"

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perfesserr

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posted: 9/21/2007 at 4:06 PM

Quote from kooky2003 on 9/20/2007 at 4:30 PM:

Anyone else believe in mythical flying creatures, have four legs, four children and a forty year old husband that is more fart than lek? Claire xxx

Mythical? Most mythical creatures are just that, except for Nessie and Flying Monkeys. Don't you dare suggest otherwise!

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