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I was SO disappointed recently when I went to catch up with a fellow Sparker as I had an e-mail notice of her latest blog and... 
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YESCURLYCAN
3/12/2012 2:38AM
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I am so glad that I decided to go through some of your blogs; I needed this encouragement. Thank you for posting this :)
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KAZINMICH
4/8/2011 8:39AM
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Did you read my mind yesterday? lol. Thank you so much for this! I really needed it. I wasn't fully giving up, but now I realize I was walking a fine line!!! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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KENNY83
4/7/2011 11:18PM
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Thanks for sharing Don! JohnTJ1 is the man!
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OUTDOORGIRL68
4/6/2011 9:12PM
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Don.... Thanks for sharing that Blog. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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L*I*T*A*
4/6/2011 11:19AM
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great share...........thanks blessings and hugs..............lita Report Inappropriate Comment |
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DAYHIKER
4/6/2011 10:30AM
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I had 4 SP friends disappear last year! It's such a bummer. I wax and wane with the time I spend here but I think I'm here for the long haul. Spring through Fall are very busy times (everywhere!) here in the country now that the gardening is underway! Love it though! You're a great encourager, Don--don't ever disappear!!!  Cindy in Indiana Report Inappropriate Comment |
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OLDERDANDRT
4/6/2011 9:19AM
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I know that sting, too. I'm sure some need a break and some are just overwhelmed and quit and some have reached their goals and left figuring there is nothing left here for them. For whatever reason, I think it would just be courteous if they jsut leave a quick blog or status letting everybody know very breifly that they are leaving and /or if it's for good or temp. It'd just be nice. I've had a couple of friends go and they had the courtesy to do that. Sorry your friend didn't. Maybe she'll be back one day. You just keep SParkin', buddy!!! 
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MEGA_MILES
4/6/2011 8:14AM
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Anyone who has been on Spark for some length of time has lost friends. If this lifestyle change was easy none of us would be here. Think of how many times you started one program or another and eventually quit. But wait a minute, you didn't quit, you took a break to let the dust settle. You were processing all your experiences in your subconcious. The absolute proof you didn't quit is that your here!! Welcome. Trust your friends, while missing, are taking a break. Maybe Spark wasn't the best fit for them. Let's hope all our missing friends find the program that works for each one of them and that they meet all their goals. In the meantime, I'm glad your still here making progress in your life and that your my friend. Keep up the good work and let's all raise a glass of water to the friends that are still here. 
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777GRACE
4/6/2011 8:05AM
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Totally agreed, I had been sparking this one gal and poof she went away. Very hard, but we still need to keep sparking even though we can't control their delete button!
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FERRETLOVER1
4/6/2011 7:23AM
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You just have to hope that they have gotten what they needed from SparkPeople and wish them well. I highly doubt it was anything you said or didn't say since you are a truly motivating man with truly good things to say!
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FRECKS96
4/6/2011 7:17AM
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I've had friends disappear like that too, it's heartbreaking. All I can say is that I hope they found what they were looking for.
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SCOTTK3000
4/6/2011 6:37AM
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glad you mentioned that.
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MRDPOLING
4/6/2011 5:45AM
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Yeah, that has happened to me too! My heart goes out to them as do my prayers. If I ever vanish, there are people in the real world that are also on SP that can track me down. My Dad's SP ID is EAGLE101 My Niece's SP ID is LOVEY890 My Sister's SP ID is DCRAFTER My friends SP ID is OHIOFISHBEAR And if I ever do quit, you have my permission to hunt me down and/or send one or all of them to kick my butt until I UN-quit! hehe! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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MIZZSB
4/6/2011 2:07AM
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ive noticed it as well from a SP friend, but what can you do?? I read the link of John and i liked it, it motivated me to go on and on. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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HEALTHY_CAROLYN
4/6/2011 12:11AM
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It's always sad when a sparkfriend is just gone, whether suddenly or fading slowly. It's something I've gotten used to, but it's still something that bothers me, too. Thanks for sharing John's blog. It's so true what he writes. This isn't an easy process, and it's always reassuring to read the struggles, and ultimate triumphs over them, of others. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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LMLOPEZ
4/5/2011 10:52PM
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Thanks Don! It made me really sad the first time that happened and I don't want to become immune. If it helps change even one person's mind that would be great.
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So today I mixed it up at Riverwalk by putting in a half hour on the rowing machine. Tried it before but for only 15 mins. After bumping up the time today I could see how this offers quite the workout! I had fun bumping up the resistance numbers or whatever they are...DVD / VCR dummy that I am I'm a bit stymied by the numbers diagram on the instructional sheet:
www.concept2.com/us/support/manuals/
pdf/Rower_GettingStarted.pdf
All I know is that when I pulled harder the big number rose. My baseline was around 700 but I'd ramp it up to over 1,000 off and on to get a sort of interval effect. Past the 15 min. mark I started to work up a pretty good sweat and could start to really "feel" it in my shoulders...which I LIKE!
Gotta say my quads are telling me all about my 5K and ride yesterday...! It's a good soreness. I feel it almost every time I stand up or sit down.
Which reminds me of a lovely story about one of my heroes, Jack LaLanne:
A fellow is interviewing Jack and asks him how to "find time" for working out.
Jack is like: There is ALWAYS time. You don't need any equipment. Your body has all it needs to work out. So the fellow asks him for suggestions.
Jack: Stand up! No, don't use your hands. Stand up. Now sit down...no hands! Stand up again! S-l-o-w-l-y! Keep your back straight! Sit down! Slowly too! Hold it. Don't sit all the way down. Hold it for just a few seconds. Sit all the way down. Stand up again, but stop in the middle...
The poor guy didn't know what hit him! :-)
Nice workout this morning alternating between elliptical, ST, rower and another set of ST. Only wish I could have gotten there a smidgen earlier to nail some pool time...!
Keep on keepin' on my SparkFamily!
Don
ps...I can SO much better deal with a dreary soggy Monday after racking up the beautiful weather we enjoyed this weekend! Greedy ol' me is hoping for another one coming up!
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DAD2GETFIT
4/5/2011 8:46PM
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4A-HEALTHY-BMI
4/5/2011 3:54PM
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I prefer erg machines that just show power output in terms of Watts. Easier to follow. And yeah, if you're really pushing yourself you can burn a lot of calories fast on one of those. @ MRDPOLING, they DO have kayak simulators. See the comment I left on your page. I also sent you an invitation to the kayakers team here on SP where I've filled up the team links with all kinds of suggestions for off-season training routines and exercises. You can definitely work your oblique abs off the water - which are your main paddling muscles if you're doing it right.  Comment edited on: 4/5/2011 4:02:30 PM Report Inappropriate Comment |
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ZELLAZM
4/5/2011 3:27PM
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Love the Jack LaLane story. What an icon he was! Definitely think the 1000 in 16 days is doable. :) Report Inappropriate Comment |
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JLITT62
4/5/2011 5:36AM
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The forecast isn't looking that great for the weekend, but I'd like to keep my no-rain-on-race-day going!
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MEGA_MILES
4/5/2011 4:34AM
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L*I*T*A*
4/4/2011 11:33PM
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great blog........... i used to use the rowing machine but my knees can't handle it any more...... do spinning and treadmill.......... blessings and hugs...........lita Report Inappropriate Comment |
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IMSMILEY88
4/4/2011 10:55PM
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I was using that same type of rowing maching this winter. Really enjoyed the change of workouts! I think the longest I did was 15minutes, though. Enjoy your workouts!
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MRDPOLING
4/4/2011 9:51PM
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I wish they had a rowing machine for Kayakers. I'd love to work on those muscles in the gym so that it makes it easier on me come late spring or early summer when I get to hit the water again.
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JCORYCMA
4/4/2011 9:22PM
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Bet your shoulders will join your achy legs tomorrow! We have a rower at the Y. I ought to try it. I get bored with the same upper body ST machines. I'm looking more and more at getting a bike - especially since my daughter has struck up a friendship with a cute, single, bike shop owner! Lol!
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KAZINMICH
4/4/2011 9:06PM
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I cannot wait until the sunshines here. It makes me feel alive. I love rowing machines. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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LADYGWEN25
4/4/2011 8:49PM
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Sounds like an awesome workout to me! Don't worry.. I caught your pool time for you today! :) Finally after trying to find the best time where i'm not clunking into people while sharing a lane and it's 6:30pm.. I had the pool to myself there for awhile... AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
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Many days, the best part of the work day!
