February 2018 Running Challenge

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  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    KatieJane83 wrote: »
    All this talk of Girl Scout cookies is making me really want them. Ugh. You people are evil.

    Did you know that they have GLUTEN FREE Girl Scout cookies now? I know some of us in this thread are GF. I ordered some. Probably going to regret it. Waiting on delivery now.

    But not the two important, bestest flavors! Although starbucks sells a different brand of gf thin mints that are just as good. I can't recall the name right now.
  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    Waiting for about 18 more degrees to show up before I head out.
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    I had originally planned to do plyo tonight but I desperately need to get back on track with running. I can't not run between races lol
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    RunsOnEspresso wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    KatieJane83 wrote: »
    All this talk of Girl Scout cookies is making me really want them. Ugh. You people are evil.

    Did you know that they have GLUTEN FREE Girl Scout cookies now? I know some of us in this thread are GF. I ordered some. Probably going to regret it. Waiting on delivery now.

    But not the two important, bestest flavors! Although starbucks sells a different brand of gf thin mints that are just as good. I can't recall the name right now.

    Wait.... are you telling me that Starbucks sells gluten free thin mints? :open_mouth:
  • KatieJane83
    KatieJane83 Posts: 2,002 Member
    Oh hey, that watchface looks familiar! :D

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    Welcome back @Sliedur !
  • KatieJane83
    KatieJane83 Posts: 2,002 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    KatieJane83 wrote: »
    All this talk of Girl Scout cookies is making me really want them. Ugh. You people are evil.

    Did you know that they have GLUTEN FREE Girl Scout cookies now? I know some of us in this thread are GF. I ordered some. Probably going to regret it. Waiting on delivery now.

    I am all for the enabling of equal opportunity gluttony, lol. And I am very happy for my GF peeps who now get to have the joys of GS cookies!
  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    KatieJane83 wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    KatieJane83 wrote: »
    All this talk of Girl Scout cookies is making me really want them. Ugh. You people are evil.

    Did you know that they have GLUTEN FREE Girl Scout cookies now? I know some of us in this thread are GF. I ordered some. Probably going to regret it. Waiting on delivery now.

    I am all for the enabling of equal opportunity gluttony, lol. And I am very happy for my GF peeps who now get to have the joys of GS cookies!

    My daughter has Celiac, so very familiar with the GF GS cookies. I like them, too. I do not discriminate when it comes to cookies.
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Stoshew71 wrote: »
    kgirlhart wrote: »
    But who know. My longest run to date has been 9.7 miles in 1 hour 54 minutes.

    Don't forget that in a race, you will naturally go faster due to the adrenaline from all the excitement that race environments provide (crowd excitement, medals, other racers, wanting to do good officially, etc.). And if your like me, having people around you that are a little faster will drive you to want to go a little faster.

    Also, you will have Gatorade at the water stops. The sugar in them counts as fuel, and might just be enough to carry you if you are close.

    I would encourage you to test in training so you do not have surprises on race day. :)

    With that in mind, contact the Race Director to see exactly what brand and flavor is being offered at the race. I can drink about anything and it doesn't bother me, but some folks have very particular stomachs and may have GI issues if they consume a brand or flavor of sports drink that they are not used to.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Stoshew71 wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Stoshew71 wrote: »
    kgirlhart wrote: »
    But who know. My longest run to date has been 9.7 miles in 1 hour 54 minutes.

    Don't forget that in a race, you will naturally go faster due to the adrenaline from all the excitement that race environments provide (crowd excitement, medals, other racers, wanting to do good officially, etc.). And if your like me, having people around you that are a little faster will drive you to want to go a little faster.

    Also, you will have Gatorade at the water stops. The sugar in them counts as fuel, and might just be enough to carry you if you are close.

    I would encourage you to test in training so you do not have surprises on race day. :)

    With that in mind, contact the Race Director to see exactly what brand and flavor is being offered at the race. I can drink about anything and it doesn't bother me, but some folks have very particular stomachs and may have GI issues if they consume a brand or flavor of sports drink that they are not used to.

    Good point. I have not had a problem with sports drinks, but I know someone that does. He can only drink one color of Gatorade, but I do not recall which one that is. Which ever it is, it is NOT the normal one they use.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    fitoverfortymom wrote: »
    KatieJane83 wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    KatieJane83 wrote: »
    All this talk of Girl Scout cookies is making me really want them. Ugh. You people are evil.

    Did you know that they have GLUTEN FREE Girl Scout cookies now? I know some of us in this thread are GF. I ordered some. Probably going to regret it. Waiting on delivery now.

    I am all for the enabling of equal opportunity gluttony, lol. And I am very happy for my GF peeps who now get to have the joys of GS cookies!

    My daughter has Celiac, so very familiar with the GF GS cookies. I like them, too. I do not discriminate when it comes to cookies.

    I love me some Enjoy Life cookies though... especially the soft brownie ones!
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    7lenny7 wrote: »
    Once I found out that each Girl Scout pack only gets about 35 cents per box from the $3.50 cost, I quit buying them. Call me a curmudgeon but I have no trouble politely saying no to the little girls who ring my doorbell.

    Aldi sells the exact same thin mints, samoas, and one or two other girl scout type cookie (in Aldi brand packaging) for $1.29. And they're available year round.

    If they actually rang my doorbell, I would likely buy them, but these days most of their sales are done by their parents taking the order forms to work. Pfft. Forget that.

    But, to your point, when the Boy Scouts sell their over priced popcorn outside of my local Kroger, I usually decline to buy any but offer to make a donation to their troop instead. They have never refused to accept it.
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    @PastorVincent @fitoverfortymom

    They do! It's a small package but I've been told walmart sells them as well. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Goodie-Girl-Cookies-Mint-Slims-7-oz/46330151?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227036867586&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=82862978432&wl4=aud-310687322322:pla-163123800032&wl5=9061149&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=46330151&wl13=&veh=sem

    And ummm, the best gf cookie is glutino chocolate sandwhich ones (like oreos). They are better than oreos and I can't keep them in the house because I can, and have, eaten an entire package in one sitting.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    RunsOnEspresso wrote: »
    @PastorVincent @fitoverfortymom

    They do! It's a small package but I've been told walmart sells them as well. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Goodie-Girl-Cookies-Mint-Slims-7-oz/46330151?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227036867586&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=82862978432&wl4=aud-310687322322:pla-163123800032&wl5=9061149&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=46330151&wl13=&veh=sem

    And ummm, the best gf cookie is glutino chocolate sandwhich ones (like oreos). They are better than oreos and I can't keep them in the house because I can, and have, eaten an entire package in one sitting.

    Cool, thanks! I will look for them when I am food shopping this weekend.

    Yes, those Oreo GF cookies are good too. I have to ration cookies out and hide the packages out of sigtht. Destroys my carb/fat/protein ratios! :lol:
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    amymoreorless wrote: »
    2/1 = Vinyasa yoga class
    2/2 = 12 miles
    2/3 = rest day
    2/4 = 11 miles (run / walk intervals)
    2/5 = the flu day 1
    2/6 = the flu day 2
    2/7 = the flu day 3
    2/8 = the flu day 4
    2/9 = the flu day 5
    2/10 = the flu day 6
    2/11 = 4 slow and easy miles
    2/12 = 5 miles on dreadmill & weight training
    2/13 = Vinyasa yoga class
    2/14 = 12 miles
    2/15 = Vinyasa yoga class
    2/16 = 6 miles
    2/17 = 3 miles
    2/18 = 14 miles
    2/19 = 4 miles & Vinyasa yoga class
    2/20 = strength training at the gym
    2/21 = 9.5 miles

    I have been struggling with insomnia this week. I woke up at 4 am and could not get back to sleep, again. I decided that, instead of staring at the ceiling, I would get up and run. It was great! I went 9 miles before the morning thunderstorms hit, had the streets to myself, and I was able to fit in a hour long post-run nap before work. My husband, however, now thinks I am bat *kitten* crazy and I might have a running problem. Apparently, only crazy people go running at 4:30 am when they can't sleep. LOL

    February goal miles 150 = 80.5 miles completed

    3/4/18 = Alamo Half Marathon
    1/27/19 = Miami Marathon

    I wish I could actually get up. I always toss and turn until my alarm goes off. And every time I'm like I should have gotten up. Goal for next time (like every morning because I always wake about an hour before my alarm).
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    @lporter229 when Skip was a Girl Scout she was not allowed to sell door to door. Only at houses they knew. That is why they sell in front of stores or online or at mom and dads place of business. Skip was the dealer at school, she'd bring in boxes and sell at lunch time. This was high school and she would easily sell 10 to 20 boxes a day sometimes more.
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    skippygirlsmom wrote: »
    @lporter229 when Skip was a Girl Scout she was not allowed to sell door to door. Only at houses they knew. That is why they sell in front of stores or online or at mom and dads place of business. Skip was the dealer at school, she'd bring in boxes and sell at lunch time. This was high school and she would easily sell 10 to 20 boxes a day sometimes more.

    That is a sad statement about our world today that kids can no longer go door to door in their own neighborhoods to sell things. We did it all the time as kids and it taught us a lot. My brother and I also had a paper route, which is also a thing of the past. I feel really sorry for today's youth. It is no big surprise that so many of them have troubles adjusting to social situations. Good for Skip for taking that initiative. Another example of why she is a great kid and you are a great Mom!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    lporter229 wrote: »
    skippygirlsmom wrote: »
    @lporter229 when Skip was a Girl Scout she was not allowed to sell door to door. Only at houses they knew. That is why they sell in front of stores or online or at mom and dads place of business. Skip was the dealer at school, she'd bring in boxes and sell at lunch time. This was high school and she would easily sell 10 to 20 boxes a day sometimes more.

    That is a sad statement about our world today that kids can no longer go door to door in their own neighborhoods to sell things. We did it all the time as kids and it taught us a lot. My brother and I also had a paper route, which is also a thing of the past. I feel really sorry for today's youth. It is no big surprise that so many of them have troubles adjusting to social situations. Good for Skip for taking that initiative. Another example of why she is a great kid and you are a great Mom!

    In the town where I live, it is ILLEGAL for kids to go door to door... $1000 fine. Seriously.
  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,498 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    lporter229 wrote: »
    skippygirlsmom wrote: »
    @lporter229 when Skip was a Girl Scout she was not allowed to sell door to door. Only at houses they knew. That is why they sell in front of stores or online or at mom and dads place of business. Skip was the dealer at school, she'd bring in boxes and sell at lunch time. This was high school and she would easily sell 10 to 20 boxes a day sometimes more.

    That is a sad statement about our world today that kids can no longer go door to door in their own neighborhoods to sell things. We did it all the time as kids and it taught us a lot. My brother and I also had a paper route, which is also a thing of the past. I feel really sorry for today's youth. It is no big surprise that so many of them have troubles adjusting to social situations. Good for Skip for taking that initiative. Another example of why she is a great kid and you are a great Mom!

    In the town where I live, it is ILLEGAL for kids to go door to door... $1000 fine. Seriously.

    Now THAT'S taking crime seriously!! smh...

  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    @skippygirlsmom glad to see you back, sorry you were so sick. Sounds miserable.

  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    7lenny7 wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    lporter229 wrote: »
    skippygirlsmom wrote: »
    @lporter229 when Skip was a Girl Scout she was not allowed to sell door to door. Only at houses they knew. That is why they sell in front of stores or online or at mom and dads place of business. Skip was the dealer at school, she'd bring in boxes and sell at lunch time. This was high school and she would easily sell 10 to 20 boxes a day sometimes more.

    That is a sad statement about our world today that kids can no longer go door to door in their own neighborhoods to sell things. We did it all the time as kids and it taught us a lot. My brother and I also had a paper route, which is also a thing of the past. I feel really sorry for today's youth. It is no big surprise that so many of them have troubles adjusting to social situations. Good for Skip for taking that initiative. Another example of why she is a great kid and you are a great Mom!

    In the town where I live, it is ILLEGAL for kids to go door to door... $1000 fine. Seriously.

    Now THAT'S taking crime seriously!! smh...

    We only found out cause I sent my son out with his school fund raiser and someone actually made it clear they intended file a complaint if he showed up again. Did not believe it... till I looked up the law, and sure enough, it is real.

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