Those look like runners exercises

I bought my first Kettle bell this weekend! I'm not going to do anything new though this week lest I mess up some muscle group right before my first Half Marathon.

I've been a runner for almost ten years I guess now, but I never tried a race that long. Actually I just started doing races because they kinda freak me out with all the people and sorta competition thing. I always think -- I can't do this, I suck.

I live in a vacation / retirement / really wealthy area - but my family works here. We're middle class, but the ladies here - all tiny thin hauty totty types (with more money than I can wrap my head around...). They look at me like I'm road kill. Last year they would run in a group and when I was running toward them they wouldn't give way and let me pass. They always look like they just stepped out of the Mall even while running. (Suspect they had sweat glands removed...) They even made fun of me a couple of times - different ones, okay I admit it they all kinda look interchangeably alike to me. My "favorite" quote from them, "omg - what size do you think she is? 14? They shouldn't make tights that size or allow chicks like that to wear them." -- yeah, seriously I vomited in my mouth a little and wanted to punch one of those shallow *beeps* in the face.

Well today I saw some of those ladies - and I swear - guess I've been letting them intimidate me to the point I didn't really notice something before, but today I DID NOTICE!! And what did I see? Their running form is completely terrible. Really really TERRIBLE. *big grin*

And actually maybe they're a good influence because when I run I smile at people, say hello to their dogs, say good morning. I want people to think -- "that's a runner, I could do that, she's nice." I don't want them thinking of Barbie and mean friends as what the sport of running is about. And I sure as anything don't want anyone to think they're too big to run or get excluded based on size. That makes me soooo mad.

Oh' happy Monday everyone!

Kathy, Aren't dumbbells great?

Runner, So sorry you don't get along with those ladies, very sad!

Chris, You are doing so wonderful with your retirement! Good job!!

I'm turning my morning break into a walk around the block each day. Three times so far - easy and feels good.

Love y'all,
Paula

Paula I take cauliflower that is starting to wilt and place it in a bowl of water. Just their bases. And they perk right up. Love your extra break walks. It is great for the soul.

Kathy I am so excited for you. I am sure you will wonder why you never went "heavy" before. Have fun! Yep, the easy looking ones always bite you the most.

Runner Paula I want to slap cuffs on them for being so cruel. Do not let them drag you down ever again. I have trouble even talking with gals like that. I always seem to lower myself to their level.

Chris, Paul is so right. Great retirement plans as usual. Muahaha

Well I have been busy trying to save my fish, again! King Tut had a bad time with hyposalinity treatment. Almost died on Sunday. Found him laying on the bottom of the tank in serious distress. I checked the alkalinity and PH. Both were really low. So I started to slowly raise the KH, which was causing him to be in an acid bath! He was hanging out at the top of the tank yesterday. I also increased his oxygen level. Slowly taking the tank out of hypo also. Today he is swimming some. Crossing fingers for the little guy. He is my favorite.

Made fudge for my mom, and mailed it off today.

Shelley

Oh Shelley, My Mom would love fudge. My sisters are being so good and keeping her away from treats. I'd sneak her some, but her gout would be too painful.

Saying prayers for King Tut.

Screaming thighs, that's a rock group, right, Chris?

Paula

Hey everyone - how is Wednesday going? How is King Tut doing?

I hope your foot feels better @claram5415 -- ouch.

It's really pretty here in Oregon on the trails but the mosquitoes are thick still. This time of year though thousands of swallows and martins migrate in and put the hurt on them.

SHINE ON!

@KAR1959, Kathy - How are you liking the trainer? Are you really sore? We just have one trainer where I go and he snarls a lot and sticks with other big dudes In the heavy lift room and is always going, "yeeeah man, that's mind body connection, mind body connection." ;-P lol, he just says that all the time, sometimes just randomly as he walks around.

Is there a photo of King Tut somewhere?

Great job @cpanus Chris --!! Wow, great workout!!! -- I haven't seen Grimm, good?

YOU must watch Grimm Runner Paula! Yes yes yes. Paula put up a photo of a White Tail Bristle Tooth Tang a while ago. His name is Fred. King Tut is a Pyramid Butterfly fish. Rather plain looking, but so much character. And I am betting you can find a trainer to come to your gym. Not Mr. "yeeeah man" I would have to slap him.

Wish I was there to cheer you on Kathy. I am so surprised you have never lifted heavy! You can be such a strong woman.

Shelley