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So.... I think I'm probably exceeding my calorie burn for the week... I'm underestimating my rowing in the tracker I think, and I'm pretty sure mapmyrun underestimates compared to what my HRM says... and I'm already within 1000 calories of my goal with tomorrow erging and ST, and two runs planned for the weekend... 
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FUTURERNAIMEE
6/24/2009 12:29AM
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Oh man I am dying for a puppy, a chihuahua ever since my roommate got one and I fell in love with him
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SKYFYRE
6/19/2009 10:18AM
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Wowzers you are killing the workouts and your workouts are having a simalar affect on you! I remember when I taught sailing and canoeing on the bay that I was constantly fighting the bruise monkey, ugh! Puppy! I love ANY puppy, recently 6 pit bull puppies infron of the grocery store, ugh, so self control sucking!
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RUN_LIFT_EAT
6/19/2009 8:22AM
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Hey, speaking of the spark tracking of your rowing, do you feel like the calorie estimates are ridiculously low on spark? I mean I just go with it, b/c I know it isn't an exact science anyway, but I'm like "Yeah, maybe this is all spin class burned if I have zero muscle mass like a Veal" Just curious if you had the same experience.
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RUN_LIFT_EAT
6/19/2009 8:20AM
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The more you workout the hungrier you are, for sure! Sometimes I think that can make it hard to lose. But that seems right since you're more interested in gaining lean mass, you can't have too much of a calorie deficit, or you're likely to lose muscle along with fat. I am so glad that the aquatic center worked out so well for you and you're now able to do ST somewhere again. Girl, you need to wrap yourself in some bubble wrap! Dang! I remember the first year I got a tan line from running, it is such an awesome feeling! Especially for us Casper the Friendly Ghost types :P. Too bad I have become a total WIMP about running in the heat since! Puppies are hard to resist, but they are SUCH A PAIN! I am all for adult dog rescues just because you don't have to do the whole chewing and letting out every freaking hour :P. My BIL and SIL have a puppy right now and they are always having to leave to "let Mable out of the crate." But that Mable is pretty darn adorable. So yeah, tough call! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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TRACYZABELLE
6/19/2009 6:10AM
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Good thoughts coming your way especially with the doggie situation!! I hope you are not too bruised and battered! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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LAFTERSFREE
6/18/2009 8:37PM
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im glad u appreciate your freckles! so many people dont love their freckles. I have those huge beautymark type freckles and they definitely multiply like bunnies in the summer, but they never really bother me.. yay for leg tan! my legs almost NEVER get tan!!! good luck w/ the pup decision. maybe since it's summer, u guys will have more time to deal w/ puppy type stuff. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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NATURALSOAPGIRL
6/18/2009 6:33PM
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I feel ya! I've got a huge bruise on the inside of my left knee - no clue where it's from. I banged my ankle on the door of the open dishwasher the other day... my shoulders hurt from weight machines, my knees are achin'.... lol. I'm a mess too! But I gotta admit, after all the tooth pain I had in the few months before my root canal - that eggshell does not sound fun! Get better! BTW - we're getting a 3.5 month old puppy on saturday - I am all signed up for puppy training classes thru PetSmart (don't you if you have one of those by you) cuz I am not taking chances that this dog is getting off on the wrong foot like our beautiful chocolate lab, Lucy. We ended getting rid of her cuz she just couldn't learn. So, if you get that dog - get into classes ASAP! you can fly to Milwaukee and join us! lol Comment edited on: 6/18/2009 6:35:38 PM Report Inappropriate Comment |
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MARSGIRL23
6/18/2009 4:47PM
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Gah, blisters on the rear?!? Great googly-moogly... you are a CHAMP! All the other injuries don't exactly sound fun, but I think that one is the worst! I don't think I'm at the right level of fitness to try a rowing machine yet (I get winded walking, baby! Oh yeah!), but anything that puts blisters on the butt has to be pretty hardcore! I wanna try it. Good luck on the puppy decision! I have never had a puppy as an adult and I keep going back and forth on it. One the one hand, you have extreme adorableness. And one the other there are scratches, bites and various other puppy not-so-fun stuff, including a tremendous amount of responsibility. BUT if he seems intelligent and both you and your husband can be diligent in training him, maybe it could work out! :) Either way, best of luck with that!! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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LASHERTHECAT
6/18/2009 4:18PM
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I hope the puppy can fit in to your family! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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SKYEFYR
6/18/2009 3:41PM
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Where do you find all that energy? I wish I could find 1/10th of what you've got! Maybe I should stop looking for it under my covers? The puppy sounds so cute! I'm like Jessiew84, I say clear of pet shops because I want to bring everyone home. If it wasn't for the hubby I'd probably be forstering a dozen cats for the local shelter. Animals can be such a total joy! Good luck in making that decision. Personally, I'm of the opinion everyone needs fuzzy love on a daily basis to make life complete. :-) Report Inappropriate Comment |
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JESSIEW84
6/18/2009 3:30PM
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That's why I try to stay clear of pet stores...cause I want them ALL!!! MWAHAHAHA! That's how we ended up with our current dog, in a way. I was feeling down one day after work and my bf told me to get in the car and he just drove. I had no clue where we were going (I thought Taco Bell since that's his fav. fast food place). We parked at Taco Bell and then he told me to close my eyes. Led me to this store called the Puppy Place where they have tons of puppies from breeders. I fell in love with the little yorkies and we ended up with Maximus. As for everything else, I'm in the same boat with going over in calories this week. While it feels "naughty" to eat in our normal range if this going over in calories burned thing continues we need to up our food calories. Don't want to slow down the furnice of metabolisms!!! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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SWEETZMIX
6/18/2009 3:21PM
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I would think hard too about the puppy. I know how cute they are when u first get them, but with everything that happened with Roscoe..i just understand. I think you need to be more careful b4 u take something off, like a finger. Take care and enjoy your busy weekends, and I hope you get to relax soon. I hate having days off & not getting to rest, relax and do nothing.
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SEPPIESUSAN
6/18/2009 2:42PM
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Ohh, he sounds cute!! My friend has a silver lab, which is a rare color. Everyone always thinks he's a weineraner. He was such a cute puppy, but now he's a big lumbering energetic DOG!
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KIMCATUS
6/18/2009 2:40PM
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I think y'all need a dog but not so sure about a puppy...so cute but a lot of work. Have you looked for an older dog?? Anywho, if it's meant to be it will happen!! I know you guys love and miss Roscoe and want a dog badly...plus what a great running buddy for you if you got an older dog!! Good job on the workouts...I need to come visit you so maybe I could get some motivation by osmosis or something...LOL Keep up the great work! You rock chica!! Report Inappropriate Comment |
So.....
been thinking more about which Marathon I want to run.
I'd been dead set on Atlanta being my top choice but I finally found some more detailed information about the race and found out the course shuts down in 5 hours.
I am NOT confident that I will be able to finish the course in under 5 hours -- in order to do so I'd need to maintain less than a 11.5min mile average pace... for my 8K I was at 11min miles, but could I really maintain a pace like that for 26.2??!?!? And I dunno if I could bear the thought of the course being shut down on me for my first ever Marathon...
So... yeah. In order to get the cheapest registration fee I'd need to register by 8/31 to pay $60.00 to race. So I have a little time to figure this out, but I'm thinking maybe not...
PLUS there's the headphones consideration. NOT ALLOWED.
Then we have the two others that I was considering -- Memphis and Hunstville.
Seriously, Memphis wins - HANDS DOWN - all things considered.
Both Memphis and Huntsville have a 6hrish time limit -- although technically the Memphis finish line doesn't close down until 7.5hrs after the start, the course support does. (Which BTW, has aid stations at EVERY MILE w/ portolets, water, poweraide and clocks...)
But Memphis allows headphones, Hunstville does not... plus Memphis just looks more fun and cooler.
I think I'm gonna start talking to the hubby about doing the Memphis Marathon.
ALSO -- a rower is possibly doing that one, too! He was wearing a NYC Marathon shirt so I asked him and he said he ran it like... 4-5 years ago, and has been meaning to do another marathon but keeps not doing it but was looking at doing Memphis this year. WORD. Which is what got me thinking about looking at it again.
Memphis is also at a better time I think .. 12/5 - which is NOT Thanksgiving (in case family wants to spend time NOT watching me run a marathon on the holiday) and not 12/10 or whenever Hunstville is, which is closer to some crunch time for DH at the end of his semester...
It is only $70 for the earliest registration price (so not THAT much more than the $50 for Hunstville or $60 for Atlanta)... it just is in a town where I know NO ONE so I have no options for free room and board. :) HAHAHAHAHA. So it will definitely cost more, period. Plus it's the farthest drive so more gas $$$ as well.
It also does offer a half (which Atlanta does, Hunstville doesn't) if I needed to change goals...
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FUTURERNAIMEE
6/24/2009 12:27AM
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No headphones? WTF? Are they crazy or just stupid? Sorry haha, but really?
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SKYFYRE
6/19/2009 10:20AM
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How FUN! You are making me want to do it too!
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LAFTERSFREE
6/18/2009 8:28PM
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sounds like the memphis race would rock.... have u ever been there??? i went there once before, i'll talk to u about my experience next time we hang out... Report Inappropriate Comment |
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SARAHISKIDA
6/18/2009 7:10PM
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Which Atlanta marathon? You mentioned Thanksgiving, so I'm guessing you're talking about the Atlanta Track Club one. There are two, one sponsored by ING and one by the Atlanta Track Club. I know the ATC one has a time limit of 5 hours, but I think the ING one has a limit of 7 hours. The ATC marathon is really regarded as a "runner's marathon"--you won't see people walking or anything like that. You probably already know this, but just remember that Atlanta is *significantly* hillier than T-town. Now, I love running in Atlanta, but it's definitely different! I've never been to Memphis, but it sounds cool. If I were you, I might think about doing the ING, largely because of timing issues. I planned on running my first marathon last November, but I realized that it was just too difficult for me to do long runs in the summer. 15 miles in August heat? No thanks! A half marathon would definitely be okay for the fall or early winter, though. I don't say any of this to discourage you--it was just my experience last summer that, especially as the days got hotter, running became something that felt like a chore, not something I loved. You should definitely do what's best for you! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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JEM0622
6/18/2009 10:21AM
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Go with what is best for you overall. I am doing the MCM because the course is open for 7 hrs before they reroute the runners. My only goal is to finish before they divert the slow ones. We shall see. I am just going to listen to my body and go with the flow. I would love to run in Memphis! Maybe something for me to consider next year. Definitely try to get an idea on the elevations/hills so you are not surprised. ~julie Report Inappropriate Comment |
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SEPPIESUSAN
6/18/2009 10:18AM
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I'm just impressed that you're doing a marathon, period. I think my average pace would slow to a crawl after 7 or 8 miles or so! These are real considerations here. For my annual 10K, the website says no headphones allowed, but everyone uses 'em anyway... I mean, what are they gonna do? Confiscate? Report Inappropriate Comment |
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SWEETZMIX
6/18/2009 10:15AM
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I don't know much about Marathons, but it seems there is a lot of things you have to think about and consider.
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TAKEONME48137
6/18/2009 10:13AM
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Either option of the half or full marathon sounds great for what you're looking for. I say go for it! But as you say, you need to figure out logistics first and that's totally understandable. I hope you get to do it! =)
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KEAKMAN
6/18/2009 9:38AM
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Have you checked to see what each course is like? Hills? Closed roads or shared with cars roads? Etc. That might help make Memphis look better to you as well. (and just for kicks, are any of them Boston Qualifiers? In case you have the run of your lifetime?!)
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LASHERTHECAT
6/18/2009 9:09AM
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Sounds like Memphis is the way to go...
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LANC92
6/18/2009 8:57AM
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Dana, if you want to get some sort of idea of how to predict your marathon time, use this calculator: http://www.mcmil lanrunning.com/mcmillanrunningc alculator.htm Check the box for the longest race you've done then input your time at the bottom. It will take you to a new page which will show you predicted times. It also has information at what paces you should train. While it's not 100% accurate of course, it is a pretty good indicator. Really though your first marathon should be all about enjoying the experience and finishing. Don't worry about meeting time goals! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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SIMPLE_TAILOR
6/18/2009 8:31AM
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I've heard good about that marathon. I know that a couple people here go down to run it I live about 4 hrs away). It is supposed to be run well. You are going to make it with flying colors. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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RUN_LIFT_EAT
6/18/2009 8:16AM
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Well the no headphones thing is bs. I wear headphones every year. ING claims you can't wear them either, whenever a race says that, ignore it. No one is coming around to confiscate your ipod. Seriously the Atlanta Thanksgiving would be a miserable first full. ING would be good, it has a decent crowd for the full and a really cool course, but thanksgiving is only good for the half. I vote Memphis! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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MDTWEETY
6/18/2009 7:25AM
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Sounds like Memphis it is!!! Whichever you decide, that is SO awesome! I always admire marathon runners. I think the Disney marathon would be so fun!
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CRUNKYJENS
6/18/2009 2:43AM
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Hmmm tough choices!! In my opinion I would say Memphis. Even though it might cost more as you'll have to get a place to stay and gas - it seems to be the ones with the most options. Plus it let's you have an ipod. I can't even imagine running a race without my music - I would go insane!! Keep us updated with what you decide!!  
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THECOOLESTSARAH
6/18/2009 1:32AM
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I know you'll get it sorted out - all great thoughts D!
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MISSY_MAGOO
6/18/2009 12:34AM
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Memphis sounds like a great one! Good choice :) And i have to say I am so way behind on reading your blogs- company for 2 weeks! I'm so way behind on all my friends blogs... and looks like I'll stay that way for another week, leaving for my big reward vacation on Friday (there goes my logging in streak, haha). Anyways- I'm off to catch up on the rest of your blogs from the last few weeks, although I won't be commenting them- just phantom reading to see what you've been up to :) -Missy Report Inappropriate Comment |
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WHOWANTSOLLIE
6/17/2009 11:01PM
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Memphis sounds way cool, I think. My hubs thinks about doing it every year... It is a way cool city. He is super type-A (former Marine) and has done research on the no-headphones issue. He also thinks the speed limit is the LIMIT, but that's another story. USATF (track & field) previously required the rule for races they sanctioned, which is why so many races adopted that policy. Many (most?) don't enforce it, though, and the many voices of aggrevated runners caused USATF to reverse their position this year. Lots of race directors don't even know this, though, so feel free to contact them. We have, and got positive results. Much luck on your first marathon! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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BRUIN2
6/17/2009 10:41PM
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Here's my two cents: -go with a race that has a longer course time limit. Even though I think you're totally going to run a sub-5 hour marathon, the last thing you want to worry about is the course closing on you. -the no headphones rule is VERY COMMON. I have seen people wear headphones at no headphones races though... -really think about how much travel you're willing to do for the race. A long drive the day before could be exhausting. Is it possible to do one close(r) to home? -if you know someone who works for a company that's sponsoring a race, they may be able to get you registered for free. Worth trying! (As in, the big, giant corporate race sponsors - not the people supplying the muffins at the finish line. HA) You are going to find the marathon that's going to rock your world!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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JESSIEW84
6/17/2009 10:32PM
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I was just talking with my bf last night about my goals to run a few races these year, finally. He says we should sign up for a half marathon but I don't know if I'm quite ready for that yet. When did you start racing?
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TNLONGHORN
6/17/2009 10:22PM
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I ran Memphis a couple of years ago and had a blast. The first 13 miles are packed with bands -- almost every half mile I think? They are far more often then every mile -- not to mention I saw more at least 100 Elvis impersonators in the first hour. The middle miles are a little bare ( miles 13-17), but it picks up again after 18 and it's and awesome finish in the stadium with a great after party. It's a good race. The weather is usually nice, the support is good, and the medal and goodies aren't too shabby either!
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