Hi everyone - Thought I'd start a new one... looks like we're on about 2 threads a month pace. This morning I started the 8th week of the program. 12R/3W I walked 15 minutes, then did two of the 12/3 intervals as per the plan. It felt fine Eliz - yep you are correct! he is in 7th grade. I'm trying to get him to be responsible for himself.. oy! probably going to be a battle for years.

hi everybody. I just posted. really. got 'cannot find server'. will try again tomorrow. thank for starting us Linda. so happy you're feeling better!!

One concert down, five, six, oh, I don't want to count how many more to go. This one was at my "old" school - 5th & 6th grade, more in my comfort zone, but nothing's really been "comfortable" about my job this crazy school year. Kids peaked at exactly the right moment and did an awesome job. Gee, nine hours from now I'll be back at school getting ready for another rehearsal! T-minus 36 days and counting! Planning on 5 glorious miles, with a little speedwork thrown in just for fun, tomorrow late afternoon/evening. I will send good vibes to those of you who are living with 7th graders - I get to send "mine" home to their parents! Eliz

Good morning Everyone, Kids!, I'll tell you. I'm amazed at how mine grew from mouthy, snotty, constantly fighting with each other and convinced that I don't know anything into a couple of really neat men that seem genuinely concerned about how their Dad is doing (although, I apparently still don't know anything). Kevin, that sucks that you still aren't running. Keep your head up. Eliz, How exciting that summer is almost here. Do you enjoy the concerts? I think that's what I would look forward to. Debbie, you lost your server, I lost my marbles. Linda, It sounds as though you are progressing very nicely. Yay! Laurie, Sorry you are feeling sick. Why would you run through the illness? Are you in a competition to win some money or something? Stay home and take care of yourself. 3 miles for me this morning. I'm starting to feel as though I'm gaining my aerobic capacity and muscle stamina back after my time off. I'm currently waiting for the background check to come back before I can schedule a start date in Tennessee. It looks as though I may be moving sometime in May. One neat thing about this job is that my best friend from the navy is also interviewing for a job at the same plant. It will be wonderful to live close to him and his wife again. Hey to everyone else. Cheers Mike

Wow Teresa. Great job on the mileage. that's terrific.

Funny how a few of us have 7th graders. Teresa - What are you expecting to get from a diagnosis? medication, being put on a IEP plan because he's having a some organization problems. I don't know, why don't you try a tutor - I hear that there are study skill tutors. We are going to figure out how to get that going. My son was diagnosed with ADHD in 1st grade and was on medication for 6 years. It did wonders for the hyperness, and focusing when he was little, but it was extremely hard on his body. He has now gained 40 pounds in 1 year since he went off meds & is a normal weight - the meds made his stomach hurt all the time & made him not grow very much. Now its more the lack of organization, study skills, listening, etc.. like a normal 7th grader, but on a bigger scale. I have always fought an IEP plan because than they are labeled special, and that brings about a bunch of other issues, social and otherwise. I believe my son needs a little help figuring out the study skills, organization & planning, and some responsibility too.. my main focus is helping him become a functioning adult at this point. Sorry, I don't mean to bombard you, but I just wanted you to see another viewpoint. It sounds like your son is getting the work done on time with some struggle. I wish I was in your shoes honestly. I find out about the assignments after they are late and not turned in. The kid is an A/B student but has gotten C's & D's because of missing work the last 2 trimester He's driving me completely nuts, I tell ya. His 'tude was better first trimester & he was actually on the honor roll... but I think 7th grade is quite the adjustment for kids. I'm trying to remember that. Eliz - how cool about seeing the transformation. it actually happens?? lol so do you see a big difference between boys & girls in middle school? I tell yo my 7yo DD understands, handles things much better than my 12 yo.. it is amazing.

Hey, Teresa - was just looking at the Intrepid Racers thread - your HM is the same day as the Philly Distance Run. Now I'm feeling even more peer pressure to make it my first HM. Eliz

Rindaroo, for some reason I missed this thread for a couple of days! Thanks for your comments about your son. A tutor might be a good idea. I'm just tired of being frustrated with him all the time, and losing my temper! It seems like it shouldn't be this hard. I'll talk to DH about it some more, I think. Eliz, it would be cool for us to run the HMs the same day! We could think of each other while we're running, in order to spur us on! I'll keep pressure on you to run it! My runs so far this week: 6.1, 5.1, 10.0, and 5.0. I was excited that my 5-mile run today was so easy, the day after my longest run ever. My body is definitely getting stronger. Have a great weekend! Teresa