<p>I am finding the treadmill to be not so terrible for running; I’ve been logging my workouts into livestrong and runkeeper so I have a nice little journal to give me an idea of how I’m doing. It was really windy here today with terrible traffic; our local U is having graduation this weekend so I figured I was safer on a treadmill. My “walk” pace is 4.0; jogging has varied between 5 and 5.5. Today I did 3.1 and then walked another mile and a quarter just to calm - er, cool down. </p>
<p>NM, I’m sorry about all the snow up there still! Maybe you’ll have an extra nice fall to make up for it.</p>
<p>Not a good day for me. I shouldn’t be complaining about the snow. My close friend who was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago and was in remission just found out she has stage 4 lung cancer that has also spread to her lymph nodes and she was told it is terminal. Brain scan to follow on Tuesday. She was an avid runner but the past chemo and radiation lead to neuropathy in her feet so she is now just walking with difficulty. There is a new trial that is having great success but further damage to her feet is almost guaranteed so she is passing on the treatment…a quality of life decision for her. Having several glasses of wine as I worry and pray at the moment. :(</p>
<p>I am so, so sorry. Big hugs to you, my friend.</p>
NMinn, from me to you as well.
<p>NM,
I should probably send you a private message, but I truly sympathize. A close friend is back in chemo, lost her hair again, and my colleague is about to begin chemo on Thursday. It is just so painful to watch families suffer so.</p>
<p>Thanks for your kindness everyone. I am just hoping we can find a cure for cancer soon. MOWC…my friend is also one who says running sucks but was out there every day. She wants to meet on Sunday for a walk around the lakes so we can talk. We will go no matter if it is snowing or not.</p>
<p>NMinn- so sorry about your friend. It is so sad and I do wish there was a cure. I am in PA where we had a memorial service today for my sister’s mother in law (95) who lived in my sister’s family home where my mother also lives. Mom is in the hospital, so I had to visit her before the memorial service. Another memorial service Sunday for a classmate of mine who died of ovarian cancer. I used my run and will reflect during my 3 hour run tomorrow on gratitude for every day of health I have. It can be all too short.</p>
<p>Awww, NMINN. That’s sad news. Makes us all appreciate the health we enjoy, huh?</p>
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<p>I did another workout what I scrounged out of some book from the internet. Everything was better this time around, but that means that I worked a little harder and collapsed in the same heap at the end – after 20:20 TRX mountain climber intervals.</p>
<p>Romanian deadlifts and lat pull downs were both decidedly better. 30 non-stop reps of DB step ups (15 per leg) is a toughie, no matter what I do. Probably not the ideal exercise to do the day before hiking! Could be some sore legs tomorrow. Or, maybe all these step ups will help…</p>
<p>Sprayed some short sleeve shirts with bug spray, so I’m all set for warm weather!</p>
<p>NM, may your walk around the lakes be good for you and your friend. Hug to you and hug each other on your walk!</p>
<p>Sab, wow week 6 done already ! Third day sixth week is the turning point! Good for you! </p>
<p>Plantmom, what you say is so true - especially on the treadmill - I often find myself saying, "if I speed it up just a couple tenths of a mile I’ll be off this thing faster!</p>
<p>Little behind, but I got in my Day 2 of Phase Two today. One exercise I’ve never done before–> Bench Press on minor incline. Set the bench at 15* </p>
<p>Gotta get back at it tomorrow for Day 3 of Phase Two…</p>
<p>NMinn-- glad you are there for your friend. So sorry about the difficult news.</p>
<p>Kettlebell Class
Probably will get the official class format by email today, but lots of things worked on. My cleans still don’t look great. Single leg KB deadlifts were good. Halos. Double and single arm swings. Kneeling single KB overhead presses. etc.</p>
<p>Warmed up on the treadmill 20 minutes before class and did some stretching. Did some 33 lb. db chest presses after class, because don’t feel like I am doing much chest work with the trainer besides push ups. May bring this up with him soon. Then 30 minute stairmaster. Then stretched and foam rolled. Then meditation app in the sauna. Then steam room. Shower and primp and chatted with various people, including admiring but not indulging in the salted caramel BACON chocolate cupcakes some one had brought in. Finally rolled out of there at 10. Arrived at 5. :eek:
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<p>NM–sorry about your friend.</p>
<p>Did an 60-minute TRX small group class today and finished up with a walk outside–probably about 2 miles. I’m going to do the Walk for Hunger (20 miles) on Sunday, so I’m taking it easy tomorrow. Going with a group from my church.</p>
Enjoy the journey Bromfield…what a great cause to walk for! May you have energy and great companionship on the way.
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<p>I bet they look a lot better than the ugly things I’m doing. I finally realized that I just have to do them. Neghar’s video kind of messed me up. She stresses making a clean look just like a swing and I was getting the kettlebell swinging too far foward and higher than I needed, making the catch a lot harder. After doing a whole bunch of them yesterday, I don’t have any big bruises on my arms, so I guess that’s a good sign!</p>
<p>3 mi outdoor run. Bunny, turtles I haven’t seen in a while. Sunny day with some wind.</p>
<p>17 miles done on gorgeous path. 41 to 53 degrees. Wasn’t sure I had it in me, but I did it. Sunny day- unusually nice for PA. Glad it’s done.</p>
<p>3 miles. Seems paltry compared to 17!</p>
<p>NMinn, I’m so sorry to hear about your friend. </p>
<p>7.1 miles at the beach today. Sunny and very windy, but still a very enjoyable run. I’m going to keep my max at 7 miles for a few weeks, to let my muscles and tendons catch up to my aerobic conditioning. I think BCEagle made a good point about that in one of his posts, so I’m taking that advice. I have plenty of time to increase my miles.</p>
<p>And yes ohio, everything MOWC does makes me feel a bit paltry!</p>