RunningAHEAD - Topic: Damn that F((*&# monkey!!!

turboterie1

posted: 8/16/2008 at 5:33 PM

I did a long run this morning of 16 miles and it was one of the worst runs I have had in a long time. I had a monkey jump on my back at about mile 5 or 6 and it just never let up. Angry

My mind was never totally with it and of course my body followed. Then at mile 11 there was no water and I was out so I made some pretty frantic phone calls to have someone bring water out for those of the group that were still running. Ugh! I hate it when this happens! Just needed to vent. Thanks. Terie

Finished my first marathon 1-13-2008 in 6:03:37 at P.F. Chang's in Phoenix. PR in San Antonio RnR 5:45:58!!!!!! on 11-16-08 The only thing that has ever made any difference in my running is running. Goal: Break 2:30 in the HM this year Jay Benson Tri (place in Athena category) 5-10-09

bjornulfsen

Junior Amphibian

posted: 8/16/2008 at 10:16 PM

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Go PRE

Member Since 2008

posted: 8/17/2008 at 1:48 AM

Just curious, who do you call for water when your in the middle of a run. If it's your spouse, Man is he whipped!

Ennay

A Saucy Wench

posted: 8/17/2008 at 9:17 AM

Quote from Go PRE on 8/17/2008 at 1:48 AM:

Just curious, who do you call for water when your in the middle of a run. If it's your spouse, Man is he whipped!

THats one way of looking at it.

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Trent

Good Bad & The Monkey

posted: 8/17/2008 at 10:06 AM

Consider yourelf lucky. Where I live and run, when a monkey jumps on you, it is rare that you get to survive to post about it later.

I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.

Poor baby

turboterie1

posted: 8/17/2008 at 11:06 AM

I was running with my group and when I do that the DH goes biking with some of the other lost husbands so I just called them. They've brought water out for us before.

Finished my first marathon 1-13-2008 in 6:03:37 at P.F. Chang's in Phoenix. PR in San Antonio RnR 5:45:58!!!!!! on 11-16-08 The only thing that has ever made any difference in my running is running. Goal: Break 2:30 in the HM this year Jay Benson Tri (place in Athena category) 5-10-09

IamDenise

Double IPA Please!

posted: 8/19/2008 at 9:11 AM

Quote from Go PRE on 8/17/2008 at 1:48 AM:

Just curious, who do you call for water when your in the middle of a run. If it's your spouse, Man is he whipped!

I wouldn't say whipped per say.. When I do my long runs (long for me)..my Mister always comes out to check on me about half way through. He either has water for me in case I ran out or a snack in case I need one, also a towel to wipe off- Big grin

I just lurve him!

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anutherfinemess

posted: 8/19/2008 at 10:18 AM

Seriously?

And who am I anyway?
Just another fat jogger, evidently.

monnik

posted: 8/19/2008 at 10:29 AM

Denise, that's so sweet! My husband always wants to know what route I'm taking so he can search if I don't come back, but my runs aren't long enough yet for him to come check on me.

-Monica

Slow and steady ~~wins the race~~ means a lot of fast people pass you.

IamDenise

Double IPA Please!

posted: 8/19/2008 at 11:38 AM
modified: 8/19/2008 at 11:47 AM

Quote from anutherfinemess on 8/19/2008 at 10:18 AM:

Seriously?

and who are you anyway?

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IamDenise

Double IPA Please!

posted: 8/19/2008 at 11:39 AM
modified: 8/19/2008 at 11:41 AM

Quote from monnik on 8/19/2008 at 10:29 AM:

Denise, that's so sweet! My husband always wants to know what route I'm taking so he can search if I don't come back, but my runs aren't long enough yet for him to come check on me.

It is sweet. That is just the type of guy he is.. I don't get the whole whipped comment- for real? Because one calls her significant other to ask to bring her water or something? Whats the big deal. Roll eyes

She was 11 miles out for pete's sake

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celiacChris

3Days4Cure

posted: 8/19/2008 at 11:47 AM

Quote from IamDenise on 8/19/2008 at 11:39 AM:

I don't get the whole whipped comment- for real? Because one calls her significant other to ask to bring her water or something? Whats the big deal. She was 11 miles out for pete's sake

Agreed. It's not whipped, it's caring. When we taught drum corps and my partner had to walk the parade route along with the kids, I'd bring him water/gatorade/beer. He'll now do the same and help with ice baths (only done 2, but they were a big help) and will check on me/bring water whenever I need help. That's give and take in my opinion, not whipped.

Chris
PRs: 27:26 5k/ 49:52 5mi/ 58:17 10k/ 2:09:24 half/ 5:13:17 Full

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IamDenise

Double IPA Please!

posted: 8/19/2008 at 11:48 AM

Quote from celiacChris on 8/19/2008 at 11:47 AM:

Agreed. It's not whipped, it's caring. When we taught drum corps and my partner had to walk the parade route along with the kids, I'd bring him water/gatorade/beer. He'll now do the same and help with ice baths (only done 2, but they were a big help) and will check on me/bring water whenever I need help. That's give and take in my opinion, not whipped.

Thank you- exactly my point Chris.

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mamaofthree

Best Present Ever

posted: 8/19/2008 at 9:53 PM

Yes, I third the sweet and caring. I've never called my husband for water, but he'll sometimes surprise me by driving the kids down the road to yell encouragement during a long run -- there's nothing like a 4 and 7 year old yell "run mama run" at mile 16 of a 20 mile long run. When I get home, he always bring me water, ice for my knees, and coffee and then fixes me breakfast. And says he thinks I look cute when I'm stinky and sweaty. I don't mind a little white lie : )

turboterie1

posted: 8/20/2008 at 10:23 PM

Yeah it's definately give and take. I've had to wake up early on a morning I had scheduled to sleep in to go pick him up because his bike was beyond repair and he was stranded out on the trail. Give and take. Ying and yang. It's what makes a good relationship good.

Finished my first marathon 1-13-2008 in 6:03:37 at P.F. Chang's in Phoenix. PR in San Antonio RnR 5:45:58!!!!!! on 11-16-08 The only thing that has ever made any difference in my running is running. Goal: Break 2:30 in the HM this year Jay Benson Tri (place in Athena category) 5-10-09

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