Black Team- A Team of Champions!

Okay-- so a bit disappointed. I mapped out my route on yahoo before going out, but it is rather difficult to map through parking lots, since they don't appear on satellites. And I didn't want to go out on the main road. Still, when I reached what I thought was six, I kept going just in case for another half mile or so-- only to find out later when I mapped it by car that it was only 5.5. Major deflate.

But, I know I had another 1/2 mile in my tank, so I guess it's all good. It was still exhilarating. It was very humid. Had my first run with my water bottle strapped on. Made sure I sipped at least every mile. Hardest part of the run was running past the Brass Rail bar and grill-- smell of burgers and beers wafting through the air-- *drool*. Best part was running past the hospital, knowing that I'm not in there being treated for diabetes, heart disease or other obesity related ailments. If those things wanna get me, they're gonna have to fight me every step of the way. I thank God that I started this journey before it was too late. (not that it's ever too late-- but, you know what I mean.)

Had an important lesson in hydration, though, afterwards-- I'd finished the run, and began my walk home and had an episode of tachycardia. I get it now and then, always have since childhood-- but, it's legendarily worse after exercise IF I'm dehydrated. I'd prepped for the run throughout the day with a big gatorade, water and even a slurpee-- and I even drank during the run. And still I had it. So I need to really drink before my long runs. I'm getting you, Shuntae-- I'm getting you.

Heading to type 43 minutes late-- gonna be a long night.

Oh-- lovely night with my kids-- nice to have David home even for the night. I hugged him, kissed him, cried and told him I loved him, missed him and told him he's still a part of the family, blah, blah, blah-- nothing to do but reinforce it, and pray-- pray that he makes wise decisions going forward and gleans some self control.

Need to scoot.

Later.

Marla- try www.mapmywalk.com... it's pretty good for figuring distance.

Thanks, Lori-- also just had another thought regarding the dehydration as I was in the bathroom...again....duh, I've had an intestinal bug. Stoooooopid. Pain is better, but still not 100% No wonder I dehydrated more than normal. Dope.

I've tried mapmyrun.com-- same thing. I'll see if that lets me go through the parking lot. I like this route a lot and want to add onto it for next week. I'll figure something out.

Your boat pictures are awesome-- so happy you're having a nice time.

Morning all,

Marla - so happy that you had a good run and that all of your family were/are safe and asleep in your home last night

Lori - Glad that you are having some quality family time, and the photos look amazing

Richie - good luck with you biopsy and I hope that you get your walking boots 'broken' before you go away

Tamara - Avatar is a brillient film - try to watch it again

Opps just seen the time - better go and wake up the eldest, will check back later

:drinker: morning everyone. marla, don't you just love it when the whole family is in one place. I love to make breckfast for the bunch the next morning...........doesn't happen often .......but still a blessing when it does. I like to put cold tea soaked rags on my burns. seems to take the sting out. and also is soothing. Take care all. Richie

Just ordered a new bathing suit on Landsend.com-- sale for $35.





Not quite her shape. My good ol' hormonal premenopausal floosh that I vowed not to complain about this month (so far, so good-- this isn't a complain, just a notice of said floosh) has all but taken away my waist line..... but, I like this style so my back floosh doesn't ooze through the straps like playdoh through that spaghetti cutting thing that we played with as kids. Y'all get the mental picture, yes?

Tanya-- do you have playdoh?



Okay, so this is more like a playdoh bowel movement-- but you get the gist.

Anyway-- I haven't bought a bathing suit in many years-- definitely not since beginning my weight loss. I've been wearing an old one that my husband bought..... An athletic Speedo with the racer kinda straps on the back-- not good for my shape, lemme tell you-- even on my best day.

Finally done typing-- sad piece on barrack 66 of the Buchenwald concentration camp in World War II-- wow-- amazing stuff.

Need to scoot-- kids need a mama.

David awoke and has gone. I hugged him. He'd said last night that if he is thinking about the military, but wants to go infantry so he can make money, and worst case scenario he'd get blown away and his problems would be gone.

Told him he's an intelligent, handsome, wonderful person inside-- "David" is a wonderful kid. "Dave" who he's become is the problem. He needs to lose Dave and get back in touch with who he is, how he was raised.

He said, "I just need to figure it all out." Told him I love him and pray for him around the clock.

Sighhhhhh--

Oh well-- nuff drama-- gotta fly.

love to all.

Howdy all,

Yes Marla we have playdoh - I used to eat the yellow one as a kid and it used to stain my mouth (until they changed the recipe and then I didn't like it :laugh: ). The boys like it when we have it but it usually doesn't last very long! The swin suit looks lovely.

:flowerforyou: thanks guys.....tomorrow I am going to buy myself some new hiking boots I am also having a breast biopsy..... I don't think it is anything serious just a couple abnormal cells they want to check out...........it's always something. Not sure if I mentioned it but I am going on a trip later in the summer to the Galopagus Islands, that is the main reason for the new boots. I want to break them in before I go. thanks again Richie

Richie- Sorry to hear about the biopsy. Prayers to you everything turns out ok.

Awesome to hear about your trip to Galopagus Islands. Take lots of pictures to share!:flowerforyou:

Okay-- so a bit disappointed. I mapped out my route on yahoo before going out, but it is rather difficult to map through parking lots, since they don't appear on satellites. And I didn't want to go out on the main road. Still, when I reached what I thought was six, I kept going just in case for another half mile or so-- only to find out later when I mapped it by car that it was only 5.5. Major deflate.

have you every checked out mapmyrun.com

You know, I had, but once upon a time hubs suggested Yahoo maps, so I switched.

However, I just saw that mapmyrun.com has a feature where you can go from point A to point B without following the roads. I did that and plotted in my route from last night, and got exactly what I measured when I drove around last night. Cool beans.

I'll use this from now on, at least when I'm going through parking lots!

Tomorrow I will try the 5 am thing. I really want to do this.........at the very least I will make a new friend......and she is MFPer too!