Hot Damn Bill.......I'm going to have to kick it into high gear here !!!! 

 

I like running 6 - 7 days / week......I couldn't imagine it any other way.

 

The swimming is a great way to mix things up and keep your upper body engaged in your fitness regime.

 

This morning I broke out my arsenal of pool toys and had fun. Kick board, fins, paddles and pull bouy.  Mixed it up doing 250 yds with each item......just something different.

 

Happy Miles to all !

I'm on the road back, I hope. 

 

Three weeks after I broke my little toe, I went out for my first run today.  A whopping 2 miles at a leisurely pace with the toe still "buddy taped."  Tender but not painful.  It didn't get worse, so I'll try again tomorrow.

 

 Like Steve, we've been enjoying stunning IRC weather.  Amazing for July in Virginia.

Good morning RA friends.............just popping in to say I miss you all and to let you know even tho i havent been posting much i think of you often and miss you .......... i know i said that recently but i really do miss the chat -- we have a bit of chaos in our home right now tho. 

 

My 21 yr old has been admitted to a psych bed since monday night.   It's a long story and we've had a long month with him, but he decided to try Ritalin for ADD and we're not sure if he took too much or if he's having a psychotic reaction or if there is something else going on, but Sunday night he totally lost contact with reality - he is delusional and paranoid and our lives have been turned upside down.  Fortunately we have a lot of family and friends in the area for support and I have church and friends there which are also my source of comfort and strength.   I think we all slept last night for the first time since Sunday and he just called me as i was typing this and he actually sounds like he's thinking a little clearer, but then the nurse just called and said he is really paranoid and wont take any meds and wants to see us so i am heading up there now.  I am really hoping and praying that this will be a reaction to this medicine and not some underlying psychosis or mental illness that is just coming out which i am told can happen in young adults.  Please keep us in your thoughts. 

Huge Hugs to you and your family Denise. My thoughts will be with you. As the older sister to a brother with lots of experience in psych. wards, rehab and more, my heart goes out to you. I am so glad you have a strong network right there and deep faith.

Hey Tramps! Hope the toe holds up and you are back for sure.

Way to go Bill and pool playing SLO

Absolutely perfect day here in Western, Mass too. Cloudless skies, crisp temps and gorgeous. feels like a late August morning. Todays workout was on the track----ran 3 miles to the track at easy pace, 4 barefoot strides on the track infield (so soft and springy!), 4x1 mile @ 7:15 pace with 2 minute rest intervals (7:13, 7:14, 7:08---VERY cute shirtless guy dribbling a soccer ball shows up---whoops, showing off, 7:12) 4 more barefoot strides and then ran home 10. 5 miles total. Tired but happy. Coach said this workout was about control and pacing and not about blowing out the speed. Her words: "If you see anything with a leading 6 on your watch, I'll have to comes out there and make you do circuits or something you really hate!  You don't need warp speed for this marathon and it gets harder next month." I felt in control the whole way (well except for my handsome man lapse).

Have a good day all

{{{Denise}}} you will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers.   Please keep us posted the best you can.

 

Well, my anemia paired with what I will simply call some new and unpleasant "female issues" has left me feeling exhausted.   I pretty much refuse to give in to it though and continue taking iron pills and try to function as usual.    However, the thunderstorms this morning combined with a nice comfy bed led to both DH and I oversleeping!   Then, in my rush to get things going I dropped the dog's water bowl and shattered that all over the kitchen floor.  In hindsight, starting with a run would have been a much better option this morning.....

Tomorrow will be a run in my new shoes though! 

Deez- Add me to the list of those thinking of you and your family. I am glad you have a solid network to support you and your family.

 

Steve P-Did you tip the doctor when tights were prescribed? Couldn't you have talked the doc into a cape as well, or is that already part of your work outfit?

 

For me 7 miles in beautiful sunshine and cool temps this morning. I sure feel better about myself when I get out and run. Thanks to all who have welcomed me back in recent days, the support and encouragement goes a long way. Now off to do a crossfit workout before meeting with a recruit.

{{{deez}}} it sounds like it could very well be a reaction to the drug (I looked up RItalin).  Let's hope so.  Either way he is in a safe place getting treatment and I will keep him in my thoughts.  My older brother has had problems like this and it is always a scary situation, but I am sure your son will be fine.

 

80F today so will hit the pool with the kiddies.

I'm still not running, it just doesn't feel right, partly from the dizziness/nausea.  Partly from some medication I am taking right now to control anxiety, which is unfortunately a common side effect of having labyrinthitis/vestibular neuritis.

 

I do lurk from time to time, and am very impressed with everyone's workouts.