RFL ~~ Thursday ~~

Good morning RFL, just getting a start before I go for a run, reg 5 miler today.  Busy day on tap, better get started!

Hope you all have a great day!

Never underestimate the value of 15 seconds!

Have a great run Jeanne.

I am a real slacker lately. Eating bad and not working out. I think it's just emotional baggage and summer doldrums, this too shall pass.

Janice

Hey ladies!  Headed out the door and on the road in about 15 minutes!  Workout this AM was a 5 mile run, biceps, core and a HUGE set of push ups (drop sets)!

Janice, I was chatting up with my BFF last night during our pedis and was explaining those same 'emotional baggage' feelings and SHE 'diagnosed' me with the "Summer Doldrums"....she used those VERY SAME EXACT words.  I'm also dealing with that "lonely in a crowded room" feeling again.  I just feel like SOMETHING is missing in ME...and I don't mean a MAN, just SOMEthing.  ANYWAY......I don't mean to bring you down with me!    I just wanted to let you konw you'r NOT alone in that ho-hum feeling.  NOW........what are you gonna do NOW?????

Hi Jeanne.

Well, I've gotta go.  I will have internet access, and will try to check in. 

Gayle

Ladies- What's with us and summer doldrums? I'm in the same ho hum place. I've been so busy taht I ahven't made the time for me and for running and eating right.  I've gained 15lbs over the past 6 months, and I'm disgusted with it!  I'm not down or beating myself up over it; life has just been crazy. School officially starts Tuesday, and the kids come back the following Monday. I've decided to use next week to really plan out meals and organize our kitchen. Monday when school starts for the kids this family will be ating healthy again and I'll be making my workouts a priority.  I have a date on the calendar and a plan, and a goal- Murfreesboro 1/2 marathon.  So expect me to be on more regularily then.  I know you ladies will help me stay motivated. By my October trip home I'll be all svelt and sexy.  hehehe

Janice and Gayle- I hope you are both feeling happier soon.  Hugs to you both.

Hi Jeanne- The conference I was at was so amazing! There was a speaker that was leaps and bounds better than any other presenter I have ever seen in my 19 years of teaching.  He has me so excited and motivated for my new teaching adventure.  Watch out 4th grade, Mrs. M's class is going to be filled with FUN learning. 

Julia- I hope the blister is feeling better.  Blisters are no fun! Put moleskin over the blister when you run.  It really helps prevent more damage.

Michele

Okay, let's all do the hokey pokey. How can you be in the doldrums when ....

you put right foot in, you take your right foot out,now put your right foot in and shake it all about.......c'mon people, sing it with me!!! Now put your big butt in, take your big butt out, put your big butt in and shake it all about......wheeeeee!!!

SLLLLLAMMED all day at work today, leaving for San Diego bright and early...just gonna throw some stuff in a bag and go shopping when I get there!

grins, Pam

It's easy not to be in doldrums when you are going to SAN DIEGO!!!

Have fun and safe travels lady.

Hi Michele. What half is in Murfreesboro and when is it?

Hey, Michele, Michelle from BB and I are talking about meeting up in Nashville in October, can you?

Janice

Janice- It's the middle half, on October 16th.  When are you meeting Michelle (BB) in Nashville?  We'll be in PA the first weekend in October for older DD's 13th b-day and the second weekend is a cub scout camping trip, but I could sneak a way for a little bit. Younger DD plays soccer, so game times would also be a consideration. Want to run the half with a very out of shape me? 

Pam- I love your attitude.  I want to go shopping with you! 

OK, Tracker just went nuts on me and posted without my hitting the post botton.  I think my computer or tracker is haunted.  LOL!

BTW- I'm not unhappy at all.  Just busy, stressed over getting the house organized efore the school year starts, and NOT remembering to take care of me.  But I'm still loving life! Life is good, just busy. :-) Maybe we are a little too happy- to much eating and drinking wine.  LOL! BTW, Shawn's wait is up too. Shame on us! Guess we need to do more yoga. 

Janice, you'll be out of the doldrums soon, you can't keep a good woman down.  And you are a good woman!

Pam, see you tomorrow

Michelle, cool about your great conference speaker.  Those things stay with you forever!

Gayle, I know you're on your way -- have a great time sweating & well, sweating some more!

gotta finish packing & get Carole's stuff. 

Never underestimate the value of 15 seconds!

Be careful on your drive Jeanne.

Michele, I don't know BB Michele is going to be in Nashville for the BFL weekend, but I'm not sure when that is. I will have to check.

What is the race called, I will check it out.

Janice

hahahaha, I get it, it's called the middle half. LOL I thought you were talking about the time in the month. I'm a geek. LOL

Janice

Michele, I might just do it with you, let me check out my schedule and I will let you know this weekend. Any chance I could sleep on your sofa?

Well crud! The Champions weekend is Oct 7-10

I'm thinking I really want to do this race and believe me you have never seen such a non-runner as me. But if I start training now, hopefully I can run at least some of it. Still have to check my schedule at work. Are you signed up already?

Janice are you talking to yourself again!!!?????

It would seem................

Janice

I'm trying to pay bills - BARF.

I'm listening

Yes, Michele, more yoga!! 

Never underestimate the value of 15 seconds!