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August 2019 Move Your *kitten* Challenge

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  • sussexbythesea
    sussexbythesea Posts: 1,336 Member
    darkrider42 wrote: »
    Not updating the spreadsheet right now, but I wanted to share something with all of you.

    I have a fellow board member and Road Captain from my dealer's HOG Chapter that invited me to help out with a local bicycle event called the Tour de Tonka. (For more info, go to www.tourdetonka.com.) He's been involved with it for 8 or 9 years, almost its entire existence. They had 3500 riders last year and expect even more this year.

    There are routes covering 8 distances from 16 miles to 100 miles that people can chose from. I have been selected to lead the 100-mile route (on my motorcycle) as a pacer/leader! After I reach the finish line, I can go back partway and ride back to the finish a second time with some of the slower riders. There will be one other guy on a motorcycle patrolling and sweeping the tail end.

    I'll try to take some pictures. I'm really looking forward to it! I think it'll be fun.

    Dave

    What a great thing to do, hoping went well!
  • sussexbythesea
    sussexbythesea Posts: 1,336 Member
    My new TTD is 52 miles all sorts of weather so far this month !
  • JTH11706
    JTH11706 Posts: 3,109 Member
    3 miles this morning puts me at 32/75. I have my long run this weekend that will put me back in the green. Finally booked my flights to Berlin!!
  • Lovemyalex
    Lovemyalex Posts: 4,132 Member
    edited August 2019
    8/15
    12.38 miles
    326.55 miles MTD

    ** just a sad note... One year ago this coming Sunday, I lost my beloved Alex... My heart is still very broken... I miss him so very much.. Not sure how I will make it through that day... 💔🐶
  • kar328
    kar328 Posts: 4,159 Member
    @lovemyalex Thinking of you. The third anniversary of losing my 25 year old cockatiel is rapidly approaching too and it's hard. I took the day off work. It'll be hard but I'm sure you'll be thinking of really good memories during that day.

    And adding to my sucky week learning my trainer is stopping, I was denied the position for health coach/group fitness instructor at my gym. I'd applied in May, it's taken forever to get an answer and the email showed up during my lunch hour. Had to spend the afternoon trying not to cry. I really wanted this.

    Oh yeah, adding 1 mile.


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  • vhuber
    vhuber Posts: 8,779 Member
    kar328 wrote: »
    @lovemyalex Thinking of you. The third anniversary of losing my 25 year old cockatiel is rapidly approaching too and it's hard. I took the day off work. It'll be hard but I'm sure you'll be thinking of really good memories during that day.

    And adding to my sucky week learning my trainer is stopping, I was denied the position for health coach/group fitness instructor at my gym. I'd applied in May, it's taken forever to get an answer and the email showed up during my lunch hour. Had to spend the afternoon trying not to cry. I really wanted this.

    Oh yeah, adding 1 mile.


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    Sorry to hear this!! Ask them WHY?? & then work on it! I truly believe in you!!!

  • vhuber
    vhuber Posts: 8,779 Member
    Lovemyalex wrote: »
    8/15
    12.38 miles
    326.55 miles MTD

    ** just a sad note... One year ago this coming Sunday, I lost my beloved Alex... My heart is still very broken... I miss him so very much.. Not sure how I will make it through that day... 💔🐶

    I feel for you! Personally I know it get's easier. I have lost 10 dogs in the last 20 years! I loved each & every one! I was their good mama & the were my fur babies! We brought each other joy & I still think of them often.
  • vhuber
    vhuber Posts: 8,779 Member
    I rode outside today 8.5 miles, stained my deck, mowed, watered & did a full body weightlifting workout. I will be going to bed early tonight! LOL


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  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,880 Member
    8/10 9.25 miles
    8/11 8.50 miles
    8/12 7.50 miles
    8/13 4.25 miles
    8/14 6.50 miles
    8/15 7.75 miles 43.75

    As of 8/15 91 of 175 miles

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  • darkrider42
    darkrider42 Posts: 5,528 Member
    =============================
    SPREADSHEET UPDATED TO HERE

    See (but not edit) the
    spreadsheet here:

    http://tinyurl.com/myac201402
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    My heart goes out to both of you in each of your situations, @LOVEMYALEX and @KAR328. (((HUGE HUGS)))

    Dave
  • clepant
    clepant Posts: 3,685 Member
    edited August 2019
    @lovemy Alex: I, like vhuber have also had many dogs in my life; 15 counting ones that my brother and sister could no longer take care of. All loved and all missed, but some will always be up there on the top. This week was the two month anniversary since losing my Finny. He was certainly was one of my best. I see him every where and I cry when he pops in my head for no particular reason. Only people who have owned animals truly know the hole they leave in our heart. I certainly know how much you loved your pup. I wish their lives could be with us much longer. Thank you for loving your pup and giving him the best life he could possibly have. I know so many that are not so fortunate.
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    @kar: I am so sorry for the situation at your gym. You are strong girl, and you will rise above all this. If your gym does not give you an answer for why they turned you down, perhaps consider being a health coach privately. I wish you were here, I would pay you to work with me and whip me into shape, gym or no gym. If they can’t give you a reason, consider looking at other gyms or even a YMCA. I can name 10 gyms in my area that I could go too. We even have a group called R.A.W. I could definitely see you there. Their name means Realizing the Athlete Within. Just something to think on.

    Adding 31 miles for Aug. 13-15: Walking 18, biking 10 and Galloway 3 miles
    TTD: 156.4 miles

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  • Just_Ceci
    Just_Ceci Posts: 5,926 Member
    C25K, W6D2 this morning- 3.07 miles total

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  • sufferlandrian
    sufferlandrian Posts: 8,244 Member
    sufferlandrian wrote: »
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    Adding 19 miles for 76 out of 300.

    Adding 84 miles for 160 out of 300.

    Adding 15 miles for 175 out of 300.

    Adding 18 miles for 193 out of 300.

    Adding 54 miles for 247 out of 300.
  • Lovemyalex
    Lovemyalex Posts: 4,132 Member
    clepant wrote: »
    @lovemy Alex: I, like vhuber have also had many dogs in my life; 15 counting ones that my brother and sister could no longer take care of. All loved and all missed, but some will always be up there on the top. This week was the two month anniversary since losing my Finny. He was certainly was one of my best. I see him every where and I cry when he pops in my head for no particular reason. Only people who have owned animals truly know the hole they leave in our heart. I certainly know how much you loved your pup. I wish their lives could be with us much longer. Thank you for loving your pup and giving him the best life he could possibly have. I know so many that are not so fortunate.
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    @kar: I am so sorry for the situation at your gym. You are strong girl, and you will rise above all this. If your gym does not give you an answer for why they turned you down, perhaps consider being a health coach privately. I wish you were here, I would pay you to work with me and whip me into shape, gym or no gym. If they can’t give you a reason, consider looking at other gyms or even a YMCA. I can name 10 gyms in my area that I could go too. We even have a group called R.A.W. I could definitely see you there. Their name means Realizing the Athlete Within. Just something to think on.

    Adding 31 miles for Aug. 13-15: Walking 18, biking 10 and Galloway 3 miles
    TTD: 156.4 miles

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    Thank you for the wonderful poem... I can relate so very much to that.... Alex is the one that can never be replaced.... 💔🐶
  • Lovemyalex
    Lovemyalex Posts: 4,132 Member
    8/16
    24.20 miles
    350.75 miles MTD

    *** thanks so very much for all the kind thoughtful words... I guess I just needed a shoulder to cry on...💔🐶
  • darkrider42
    darkrider42 Posts: 5,528 Member
    =============================
    SPREADSHEET UPDATED TO HERE

    See (but not edit) the
    spreadsheet here:

    http://tinyurl.com/myac201402
    =============================

  • sufferlandrian
    sufferlandrian Posts: 8,244 Member
    To all those who have lost those special pets, the loss is real. The grieving is painful. However, remember what they would do if they were here and saw you with the broken heart. They would put their head in your lap to let you know it will be OK. They would pick up their ball to try to make you smile. They give their all to make us happy. They take all the good and the bad we have to offer and give us unquestioned love in return. They are everything we wish we could be. So on those days when you are hurting, remember what they would want. Tip your glass of your favorite beverage in their honor and force a smile so they can smile back from where they wait to see us again. :wink:
  • Lovemyalex
    Lovemyalex Posts: 4,132 Member
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    sufferlandrian wrote: »
    To all those who have lost those special pets, the loss is real. The grieving is painful. However, remember what they would do if they were here and saw you with the broken heart. They would put their head in your lap to let you know it will be OK. They would pick up their ball to try to make you smile. They give their all to make us happy. They take all the good and the bad we have to offer and give us unquestioned love in return. They are everything we wish we could be. So on those days when you are hurting, remember what they would want. Tip your glass of your favorite beverage in their honor and force a smile so they can smile back from where they wait to see us again. :wink:

    Thank you so very much... I know that is what Alex would want... but it is so very hard ... thank you once more... 💔🐶. I hear you my little puppy boy..... this smile is for you...💕😊💕
  • JTH11706
    JTH11706 Posts: 3,109 Member
    sufferlandrian wrote: »
    To all those who have lost those special pets, the loss is real. The grieving is painful. However, remember what they would do if they were here and saw you with the broken heart. They would put their head in your lap to let you know it will be OK. They would pick up their ball to try to make you smile. They give their all to make us happy. They take all the good and the bad we have to offer and give us unquestioned love in return. They are everything we wish we could be. So on those days when you are hurting, remember what they would want. Tip your glass of your favorite beverage in their honor and force a smile so they can smile back from where they wait to see us again. :wink:

    Just beautiful. Thanks!

    Nothing for me to update, Dave!

    I did a 17 mile run today - that put me back in the green.
  • Lovemyalex
    Lovemyalex Posts: 4,132 Member
    8/17
    24.85 miles
    375.60 miles MTD
  • kar328
    kar328 Posts: 4,159 Member
    Thanks for the support for me as well. The timing of losing my trainer and what was going to be my dream job in the same week was a hard hit. Wednesday is our last session. She's supposed to keep teaching the two morning classes, but it's not a sure thing. As for the job, I did email trying to find out what happened. The email from HR just said the position was no longer available. I was the only one applying for it and the one for their other location is still posted. Hoping for some kind of answer, not that it really matters.

    @sufferlandrian Thank you, even for the tears that popped up. I miss Merlin, my cockatiel, every single day, it was me and him for 25 1/2 years. I"m grateful for every one of those days with that little ball of energy and spirit.

    3.7 mile walk in the 90 degree heat. Followed by six 8 ounce cups of water and a cool shower.


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  • rockann16
    rockann16 Posts: 885 Member
    Sorry I haven't posted yet this month. Updating my miles for August and adding 38 miles.


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  • JTH11706
    JTH11706 Posts: 3,109 Member
    =============================
    SPREADSHEET UPDATED TO HERE

    See (but not edit) the
    spreadsheet here:

    http://tinyurl.com/myac201402
    =============================

    @kar328 - as tough as this is, I really do believe great things are in store for you and that something even better is around the corner. Keep going until you find it.
  • kar328
    kar328 Posts: 4,159 Member
    Adding 1.1 miles.


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  • anaconda469
    anaconda469 Posts: 3,485 Member
    It was a nice trip and some years since I was able to celebrate my sons birthday with him. We did a concert, cycling, wandering around Bend spending money in bike shops (me buying birthday gifts) and then the long trip home.

    08/15 - 13.0 miles turbo trainer
    08/15 - 03.0 miles walking
    08/16 - 12.0 miles cycling
    08/17 - 03.0 miles vacation walk
    08/18 - 02.0 miles rest day walk

    Total: 359.0 miles


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    The birthday boy!!

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    I am not sure what this is......exactly

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  • sussexbythesea
    sussexbythesea Posts: 1,336 Member
    Terrible weather here again new TTD 60 miles
  • sufferlandrian
    sufferlandrian Posts: 8,244 Member
    @Susan - Nice bike. :smile:
  • sufferlandrian
    sufferlandrian Posts: 8,244 Member
    sufferlandrian wrote: »
    sufferlandrian wrote: »
    sufferlandrian wrote: »
    sufferlandrian wrote: »
    sufferlandrian wrote: »
    Adding 19 miles for 76 out of 300.

    Adding 84 miles for 160 out of 300.

    Adding 15 miles for 175 out of 300.

    Adding 18 miles for 193 out of 300.

    Adding 54 miles for 247 out of 300.

    Adding 6 miles for 253 out of 300.
  • KariD1114
    KariD1114 Posts: 1,265 Member
    8/12-8/18 = 25.39

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  • Lovemyalex
    Lovemyalex Posts: 4,132 Member
    8/18
    11.25 miles
    8/19
    24.64 miles
    411.49 miles MTD
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