Where is everyone? 
3 mile twilight run! I sometimes run in the next little town over where my daughter works - especially when I have to pick her up from work. Thatās where I ran tonight and while running, literally RAN into my son who lives in the town and was out on his run - we stopped for a quick sweaty selfie, hugged and both went on our running way!!!
Thanks for the link BB. I will order that for me and for D2!
Walked 3 miles today.
You are welcome, NMinn!
abasket, thatās pretty cool!
Ran 5 miles. Grilled kabobs.
I had to work after my morning social hour!
Went to a Pilates reformer class last night then out to dinner with Mr. Sabaray - Thai red curry noodles, delicious.
I am getting that massage stick too NM - thanks BB for all your helpful suggestions.
Ran 7.2 miles this morning on the W&OD path in northern VA. Itās a nice path, but there were a lot of bike commuters really flying. I was glad I didnāt have any music since you really needed to be aware of what was happening around you. The first and last mile (from and back to the hotel) are not nice- downhill on a sidewalk with several traffic lights on the way out and a pretty awful and ugly climb with the same lights on the way back). It seemed stupid to drive a mile down to the path just to start the run, but next time I think I will.
My longest run since the week before my eye surgery.
Wondering where iDad is!
Me too - a little worried about iDad. Unless he is home admiring his new kitchen cupboards!!
Ughā¦supposed to be hazy and hot today, high of 90. Will be taking D1ās dog for a walk this morning before the heat becomes deadly.
I miss idad, too!
I knew I was in for a bit of a challenge last night when the ride I did was averaging 26 mph out of the gate. Fortunately no major climbs and I was able to survive on the wheels of others. Ended up getting in 38 miles which was great for a week day after work evening ride. Final 17.6 average due to some hills, traffic control devices, some mechanical breakdowns and a bunch of badly milled roads that threatened to knock the fillings out of our head and parts off our bikes.
Has anyone played around with the TRX Rip Trainer? I was skeptical of it at first - like what kind of workout can you get from a metal stick with a big rubber band at one end. Wow was I mistaken. Anyone who is interested in an intense core workout that is based on rotational and asymmetrical resistance should definitely check it out. Arms, shoulders and legs get a good endurance workout but the core workout (transverse abdominals, obliques, glutes, erector spinae and hip flexors) is intense. Packs to the size of 2 rain umbrellas side by side and in conjunction with the TRX suspension trainer (which packs to less than the size of a football), Iāve lost any excuse for not working out if Iām traveling.
Weāre doing a ātag-team challengeā at work today - the idea is to keep the treadmill and elliptical in the fitness room going continuously from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Iām dong an AM and a PM shift. Kind of loving my work for all this wellness-based stuff theyāre doing. I should write a note to HRā¦
How cool, Gertrude! Keep those things busy!
MNK, the TRX ātravel toolā looks cool. it says this thing needs a āsecure attaching point.ā Per Mr. B, there are no secure attachment points in our house, and Iām prohibited from using such contraptions, because the thing might snap out of the wallā¦ (he is OCD about securing everything, from our pictures to furniture - I swear they will stay firmly attached to the remnants of the walls after the Big One)! LOL.
An public health perspective on weight loss: obesity the ultimate hotel California - once checked in, it almost impossible to check out.
http://www.bbc.com/news/health-33551498
The bottom line: it is best to never, ever get to the point of no return, but we donāt know how to prevent folks from doing it.
BB, the versatility of how to mount both the TRX Suspension Trainer and Rip Trainer is extremely broad. However, unless you can access studs or cinder block/masonry, I definitely would not, however, mount them to walls!! In my home studio, I have my Suspension Trainer mount screwed into a ceiling joist in my basement. I could also attach the Suspension Trainer to the structural rails and beams of my weight lifting cages/machines. Moreover, TRX makes a removable over the door hanging mount that works very well. The only drawback is that the presence of a closed door somewhat limits the range of how much you can adjust body angle positioning but that being said, I have very successfully used the Suspension Trainer using hotel room doors. Then there is always outdoor use of the TRX, attaching it to stout tree limbs, swing sets or even utility poles. The Rip Trainer offers all the same mounting options except that the mounting point will be much lower than that required by the Suspension Trainer. For inside use, Iām going to attach it to the bar on my Smith Machine. Outdoors, Iām going to attach it to the posts on my Monkey Bars.
Gertrude, that is a fun idea! Kudos to your workplace!
I had a good, tough workout with my trainer last night. Today is a rest day. I love Fridays! :-*
BB-thanks for the marathon info. There is a lot of good information in that link. Iāve also forwarded it to H.
Gertrude-fun activity for your group, I love that your company promotes this!
3.3 miles this morning. I finally feel like Iām recovered from the flu. Running felt great today.
Had my MRI this morning and the doc called me a little bit ago - evidently I have arthritis in my heel and some mild tendonitis, which is good news as compared to other alternatives. Since Iām already using ibuprofen and switching my shoes out regularly, Iāll need to follow his other recommendation - buy new shoes with more cushioning - tomorrowās project.
Phew!!! Goodness, isnāt it amazing - a tendinitis diagnosis can make someone happy. Yup, Iād be up in the clouds if the alternatives were fractures etc.!
Fingers crossed for shoe shopping. When my kid developed ankle tendinitis shortly after joining cross country team, her doctor recommended heel cups. She has not had a problem since. Funny thing, the tortie cat discovered the heel cups in Dās shoes, plucked them out, and claimed them as her āmiceā - she carries them in her mouth and leaves them by our bedroom door as āofferings.ā
Great news, Sabaray! Now Iām mulling over what shoes you should have. You didnāt take to Hokas, right? I think Bondi 4 and Clifton 2 are really good. Brooks Glycerin has really good cushioning, too.
You must feel more than a bit relieved sabaray. Glad that itās not more serious.
Thanks all. I am going to look into heel cups, the Glycerin and Hokas again - Iāve only tried the Conquest which I did not care for at all. I am hugely relieved! And glad I have a doc who gets it!