For you, Marathoner

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

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"A thousand words will not leave so deep an impression as one deed." Henrik Ibsen



Have a great day!

  

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DRAGONFLY1974 2/3/2010 10:25AM

I really want to see that movie! Report Inappropriate Comment

Goodwill Day

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Today I am a woman on a mission. I've lost close to 10 lbs. this year, so many of my clothes are too big. I've been reluctant to buy a lot of new clothes because I have some more weight to take off--not much, but enough that what I buy now probably will be too big in a few months.

But the situation is really getting bad--a couple of times I thought my dress slacks were going to drop off walking down the hall. Pants that I used to wear with flats now require heels. The shoulder seams on my blouses are hanging off my arm and some sweaters are just plain sloppy.

So today I am trying on most of my clothes to determine if it would be worthwhile to have them altered, in which case I'll take them to the seamstress next week. Those that don't make the grade will either be donated to Goodwill or be thrown away.

Just yesterday I trashed a gray waffle-weave t-shirt that was way too big. I looked at it and couldn't figure out why I've held onto it for so long. But then I decided not to pretend any more--I know perfectly well why I've been hanging on to clothes that don't fit. I've been keeping them because I've been here before--many times. Losing 10 lbs. is not the same as keeping them off forever. I've hung on to too-big clothes because I know how hard it is to keep weight off and they serve as a safety net of sorts. But I'm sending myself the wrong message.

It's going to be a new year, and I hope this one little change will be a step toward a new, more positive attitude. Out with the over-sized clothes; there's no going back.

  

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UROPA40 12/31/2009 9:37AM

Live without a net and throw them all out. I did this 4 years ago and since my inner cheapnest does not allow me to buy bigger clothes it keeps me on track. Suzy Report Inappropriate Comment

DRAGONFLY1974 12/29/2009 11:49AM

I soooo need to do that. I have purged some and took them to my sister in law, well all the high end name brand stuff. The rest is in the garage sale bags or Goodwill. I noticed yesterday my favorite pair of jeans don't stay on, I'm in between a lot of my thin clothes and fat clothes. I am like you, I don't want to spend the money to buy new when I know they will be too big too. Report Inappropriate Comment

GABBY98_80 12/29/2009 11:45AM

Good Job!!!! Good will day is my favorite day! Report Inappropriate Comment

14JESUSGIRL 12/29/2009 11:29AM

Good for you! I altered my clothes myself until there was no more alter in them. Then out they went. If I'm on a tight budget, (and who isn't these days?) this is a good motivator to NOT put the weight back on. You've got the right mindset! Congrats to you! Lee Report Inappropriate Comment

Road ID Coupon

Monday, December 28, 2009

DH bought me a Road ID bracelet for Christmas--I've been wanting one for quite some time, but never took the time to order it. I frequently run by myself and without ID, which isn't a good combination. Anyhow, I received a "coupon" for $1 off any Road ID order. The coupon may be used up to 20 times.

Coupon Number: ThanksJanice603634

The coupon is good for $1 off any Road ID order placed by 01/25/2010. To order, simply go to RoadID.com or click the link below:

http://www.RoadID.com/?CID=ThanksJanice6
03634

If you prefer, you can call them at 800-345-6335.

  

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MMESTANZ1 12/28/2009 3:17PM

Thanks! I do that too and it is not a good idea! Report Inappropriate Comment

Pittsburgh Marathon Training Schedule

Saturday, December 26, 2009

It's finished! And it looks very ambitious; maybe too ambitious considering I've been plagued with nuisance injuries. When I trained for the Harrisburg Marathon which was held in early November 2009, I used Jeff Galloway's "To Finish" program from his book, Marathon You can do it! And he was right, I could do it, and what a feeling that was.

The "To Finish" program went something like this:

Days 1 & 3 - walk or cross train for 40 mins
Days 2 & 4 - run 3o-45 mins.
Day 5 - walk or cross train
Day 6 - off -- rest day
Day 7 - long runs

For the Pittsburgh Marathon, I'm going to try following his 4:40 time-goal program. I have no intention of trying to finish the race in 4:40; that would be an absurd goal for someone who ran her first and only marathon in 5:27. Right now, I think I'd like to finish in 5:15; that sounds like a reasonable improvement. The time-goal training schedule goes something like this:

Days 1 & 4 - cross train. Spinning or biking and weights on these days.
Days 2 & 5 - 45-55 mins running
Day 6 - Off; a rest day
Day 7 - long runs/hills/mile speed runs/5K races

Official training begins on Monday, Dec. 28. Hope I haven't lost too much of my base mileage. I felt a little burnt out after the marathon and have been taking it rather easy (and eating way too much the last 2 weeks). Training during the winter is going to be a challenge, but I need a goal to keep me going. DH is going to watch me run this race, so that's an extra incentive to make sure I cross the finish line with a smile on my face.

It's going to be a great new year!

  

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NEXTYEAR 12/27/2009 2:17PM

Hoping you have a wonderful race. My winter goals aren't this ambitious, but they will help the winter to fly! Report Inappropriate Comment

DRAGONFLY1974 12/27/2009 9:49AM

I've lost a lot of mileage...I have 1 week before I officially start marathon training! Report Inappropriate Comment

BOBBYD31 12/26/2009 9:26PM

i think you will have not lost any of your base, you will be good. my question is are you pushing your body a little hard going after your second marathon so close together since you have been bothered by injuries? i don't want to be a downer but be careful. i hope all goes well, i think i am shooting for the half that weekend bob Report Inappropriate Comment

A Christmas Tradition

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

A Christmas Tradition

I haven’t been feeling very Christmas-y this year. Not quite bah, humbug, but not too excited, either. The time between Thanksgiving and the 2nd week of December is my busiest time at work putting on the finishing touches of a large, annual conference. I can’t even think of the holidays until the conference is over. The weekend after the conference, we usually trek through a tree farm to pick the perfect Christmas tree, which is all I need to get in the spirit of the season. But weather put a crimp on that and we ended up not getting one. Buying one off a lot is not the same as trekking through the farm.

But today, thanks to Pedal Pusher, that Christmas-y feeling is beginning to creep in. She wrote about a very funny story involving Santa, a blow up sex doll, and what can go wrong. She said it’s a story that’s been circulating for years, but it was the first I had read it (if I had been eating, I probably would have snorted food out my nose) which got me to thinking about my favorite Christmas movie—A Christmas Story.

I watch this movie every year and I still laugh the whole way through it. When I got married, I made DH watch it with me—he had never seen it. He usually doesn’t go for that type of film, but he laughed right along with me. The movie is funny from start to finish and just thinking of it, is making me laugh. Some of my favorite scenes:

The dogs running through the house stealing the Christmas turkey.

Dad (Mr. Parker) uncrating his “major award” .

The family eating dinner in the Chinese restaurant and the servers singing Deck the Halls.

Ralphie in his bunny suit.

Randy in his snow suit, arms stuck straight out.

Ralphie slipping out the dreaded “F” word while fixing a flat tire with his dad.

Ralphie’s classmate with his tongue stuck to the phone pole.

Randy playing with his mashed potatoes.

There are many, many more great scenes. If you haven’t seen this movie, run out right now and rent it. One of the cable channels plays it 24-hours straight; that’s a bit much, even for me.

What’s your favorite Christmas movie?

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

  

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UROPA40 12/26/2009 6:41AM

Christmas Vacation is # 1 then A Christmas Story. I have to watch CV while I put up the tree, it is the only VHS tape that I have worn out. It happened to be on TV so pushed me to put the tree up. My father always loved Christmas and my mother never did so I ended up with a little of both, love the traditions but hate the stress the extra work makes. Every year I try to scale back but end up doing too much. It is easier now that my kids are grown and my daughter who loves Christmas helps out. Suzy Report Inappropriate Comment

BRIAN36 12/22/2009 10:17AM

I LOVE Ralphie! We usually watch it every year. But my fav has to be Chevy Chase's Christmas vacation. So many funny scenes and it seems like you catch something new every time you watch it. Can't believe it's been out 20 years. Merry Christmas, Janice. I'm glad you've found your holiday spirit, and just in time! I'm gearing up for some serious training and hoping to see you again in Cook Forest in March. Report Inappropriate Comment

IPA-RAY 12/22/2009 9:20AM

There was a woman in the checkout line ahead of me Sunday when I was finishing my Christmas shopping who was purchasing a boy's Daisy rifle. I couldn't tell if it was an air gun or a bb gun but it was all I could do not to tell her, "He'll shoot an eye out." And I got a package last week that had that Italian word on it "Fragile". A Christmas Story stays with you! But my favorite Christmas movie is "It's A Wonderful Life" as it not only gives me pleasure but makes me evaluate my life before making my New Years resolutions. Report Inappropriate Comment