HOW RUDE!

I ended up running at the gym tonight on the treadmill. When I had time to run after work, it was 92 outside. I wanted to run some pick-ups so off to the treadmill. I was about 19 min. into my workout when this really BIG guy got on the treadmill next to me. He said something-so I turned to see if he was talking to me. No! He was on his bluetooth. He began arguing loudly with what I assumed was his wife. I shot him a look of WTF- he ignored me and everyone else. I was not going to move and it fired up my workout. He was still yacking when I left. HOW RUDE!

RUN: 45 min / treadmill

10 min warm-up/ 5 x 5min. pickups / 10 min. cool-down

RESCHEDULED

Today was a day my hubby and I were waiting for to find out what the next step is to help his neck. He was scheduled for a myelogram ( injection of dye into the spine) and a CT scan of his neck. I took the day off of work. We headed for the hospital hoping that soon we would have some answers to get relief for the pain and weakness in his right arm. When we arrived and check in we found out his test had been rescheduled for next Tuesday. No one called us! More upsetting was the reason. Our insurance company and the hospitals contract had lapsed. They had just signed a new one that would be effective in 2 days. So the hospital rescheduled the exam. The MD was in the hospital and called the insurance company to see if we could get an approval to do it since we were there and my hubby was in so much pain . THEY REFUSED TO PAY FOR IT!!! We have to wait. Isn't it sad? Now another 6 days of waiting in pain for my hubby and he is on disability from work.

It was hectic because Bino had Football camp from 11-2, bowling camp 2-430 then Driver's Ed 630-830. Luckily, Hooch has her liscence and did part of the driving.

I did get out on my Mtn. Bike for about an hour and it felt good.

Bike : 60 min. / 13 miles / Mtn Bike.

#2 FOR A REASON

I think the # 2 as a race number was an omen. I finished second in my age group of 2. After the duathlon though I was so happy with how things went I actually felt like #1. My main goal of the race was not to give into my urge to walk alot during the second run. That I achieved and I felt good. I do not have any breakdown of times but I think that I finished in 2:10 which is faster than last year. My garmin totally blanked out because the runs were on a trail surrounded by trees.

My race day-
The race began at 630am. I wanted to be up at 4am to get out the door. It is a 45 minute drive and the transition closed at 6. I woke up at 4:30. I ate some toast quickly then loaded Silver and head out. With no traffic on the road, I made it in 30 min. I found a great place to park and headed for the transition to set up. On the way there, I meet #3. He also signed up early. We joked alot about our numbers as we set up.

On the first run, we started at the first wave of the tri which I liked because on the bike I would blend in and not be so far behind. Everyone shot off and I waddled along. My pace was around 11:00. I finished last but knew I could make up time on the bike.

The transition was smooth. I took a GU and drank some water. I took off and felt good. The bike course was mainly flat with a few hills. Silver and I were able to pass quite a few others. I will be anxious to see my time. I could see the other lady in my age group but was not able to catch up and knew she'd lose me in the run.

The second transition was slow but I took another GU and headed out. For the first half mile my legs felt like cement. The course is beautiful along the Fox River. I am not sure of my pace but I walked through the water stops and ran the rest. At mile 3 I was passed by a gentleman who was 82. I told him great job and he left me in his dust. What an inspiration. The last half mile was filled with pictures cups of beer. There was cold Sam Adams waiting for us at the finish. Great motivation.

I was happy with the whole thing. It is one of those races that I would love to do every year. I'll post my time as soon as they are available.

Waddling with satisfaction....

#2

What a crazy week. Here is the recap at home. Hubby is having tests on Wednesday to see if surgery can be averted. Bino got his driver' s permit and drives great. Hooch changed jobs and is now at Caribou Coffee. My sister law is in from Ohio and I get to go shopping with her and my MIL tomorrow. My boss is on vacation and left me in charge.t's Friday and I'm exhausted.

Tonight , I drove up to Batavia to pick up my race packet for Sunday's Duathlon. They handed me my number - 2. I asked to hand it back in and get a higher number but they wouldn't. I can't believe it. My friend DeeDee always laughs because I sign up for things so early. I am alittle nervous about Sunday. The format is a 2 mile run / 14.6 mile bike / 4.2 mile run. I do have 1 goal- not to back off and walk. In the PIG and Galena, I hit a point where my run:walk became only a walk. I mentally gave in. I want to get over that in this race. I did back off some this week.

Waddling to look through my goodie bag........

MOTHER OF AN UPHILL

Tonight I went to spin. Mary , the instructor just completed the Upper Penisula Adventure race and covered 300 miles in 4 days. I thoguht mayber she would take it easy on us. No such luck. We spent almost the entire hour climbing. We had to stay in the saddle also. She can push you to the edge.

On the home front- hubby is home on bed on meds- we go back on Friday . I think we'll be setting a surgery date for his neck. Driver's Ed class #2 is in the books. I had my MIL at work with me today at the hospital for some tests. I only lost her twice while I was working. Hooch is out in her new car but will be increasing her work hours.

Spin: 1:00 : ave HR 148

HODGE PODGE

Today was a mixture of all sorts. It all began when my hubby called me at work to tell me the pain in his right arm had gotten more painful and he could not grip onto things. An appointment was made with his neurosurgeon and we took off. The neuro. immediately worked him up and thinks he has a herniated disc at C6-7. He was put on steriods and I took him for an MRI. We see the Neuro. again on Friday for the results-probably surgery next week.

Today also was Bino's first day in Driver's Ed. It's hard to believe -next year both my kids will have their license. Time is flying by.

My MIL's legs are still swollen. The MD ordered an ultrasound for tomorrow to rule out a clot. Her stress test was normal. Hopefully we'll get this figured it.

With all this going on-my workout was out the window. Maybe tomorrow I can make up for it.

Waddling while my head is spinning..........

NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVOR'S DAY

In the beginning, cancer survivor Richard Bloch (co-founder of H&R Block) and his wife, Annette, held their first Cancer Survivor Rally in Kansas City, Missouri, to obtain media coverage that would demonstrate that a diagnosis of cancer was not an automatic death sentence. The idea soon caught on in other communities and has come to be known as National Cancer Survivors Day. It has been celebrated the first Sunday in June for the last 20 years.

Today , I was a volunteer at that celebration. We held a picnic. After lunch, we had a wonderful speaker. It was Bob Losure. He was CNN Headline News anchor for 12 years. He is also a 2 time cancer survivor. I was the liason to pick him up at the hotel and take him. He was a fascinating person to talk to and the time flew. People like him are so inspirational to me. The rain held off until the festivities were over. It was truely a celebration of life.

Waddling and celebrating.............