40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

Hi Everyone: Sounds like everyone is busy busy busy! :bigsmile: I'm finshing week 3 of my triathlon training. sdereski it is just a Sprint Tri (500yd swim, 12.5mi bike and 5K run) it made my day to think you thought I might do a half iron man or something....uh...no! :blushing: Good news and bad on that front, the training is going really well, no injuries and although I'm sore and muscles are tired I'm doing fine..also have lost serious inches :drinker: but ALAS....no weight! :devil: Am fluctuating up and down about 2lbs and praying it is muscle gain but come on......:grumble: Still eating well, am hanging at about 1400c a day with an easy 400-600c defic most days and some days as high as 900c. Had a huge carb craving 2 days ago and did go ahead and feed it without going crazy (whole grains mostly) and it went away. Also recommited to my water intake will look at my protein level as well. Lastly, I went to a running store here and got my very first pair of actual running shoes.....I feel like a million bucks and can't wai to run it them..as a matter of fact I added a run into my workout today just so that I could try them! That's not like me....but then again...maybe it IS like me...now! :happy: That's all from me! :flowerforyou:

Hi everyone,

I just saw Dr. Oz! He was part of a presentation for California state workers promoting healthy habits in the workplace. He spoke, along with state Controller John Chiang and state Treasurer Bill Lockyer (my boss), about how getting healthier will greatly reduce the cost of health insurance and save our state money. I got a pretty good picture of him, but dangit, I dont have the USB cable for my camera with me!

Whether or not you like Dr. Oz, at least he sends a positive message about getting healthy and PREVENTING things such as diabetes and obesity. It certainly couldn't hurt.

tladame - a glimpse of Dr. Oz sounds pretty darned cool....yay for you!

ferf - I'm glad you "jumped the gun" and came on over, even if you're "shy" of 40....time will move so quickly, you'll be 40 soon, anyhow! I have a number of friends who have children with severe food allergies - it's difficult, for them, for sure....so, must be for you, too. We have LOTS of allergies in our family, but none are food-borne, thank goodness.

I've got one more work-out in Stage 4 of NROL4W and then it's onto Stage 5. Holy smokes....time really IS ticking right on by!!

Thanks for the welcome! You all sound so motivated and set into good routines. I think thatk's my problem, I havn't established a good fitness routine. hmmm... anyways, today looks like it will be a good day for run here, After walking to work and my run it will be BIggest Loser finale. I teach preschool (ages 2-4years) and I think I may start an exercise routine with them each morning. That way, I get a little more exercise in each day.

I want to be a Cool Kid!! Soooo, I kinda sorta made a profile at myfitnesspal some time ago and promptly ditched it. At this point don't even remember why. But I'm here and got my game face on. Might I join you lovely folks? :flowerforyou:

K.

Hi all!

Checking in from sunny, but cool California.

So, I ran my marathon on Sunday. It was the most beautiful marathon I have ever run, and also the toughest! The hills were incredible! Although hilly, foggy and hang on to your hat windy at times, I was feeling great and running really well. At about mile 20, I started to cramp up...feet, calves, quads. Everything was firing at once. I have never had that before, and could not understand what was going on. I don't know if it was the hills that did it, or lack of sodium or potassium. I don't know. Because it was foggy and windy, I may have been fooled into thinking that I wasn't thirsty. I did drink, but maybe not enough. Did start drinking more Gatorade, but at that point, it was too late. I ended up walking much of the last miles, which totally blew my time off. Official finish time....4:50:16. Under 5 hours, so was pleased....but I keep thinking how good I was doing. Other than those cramps, I was feeling great. :happy:

Yesterday, thought I would rent a bike and ride the 17 mile hwy. :laugh: Weellll, little did I know that when I headed out, would be riding a long time. A LONG time. Got lost, rode up and down and up again.... finally figured it out and headed back for about 5 hours of cycling. My legs felt great! Thank goodness!!! It was when I got OFF the bike, I would have a difficult time.
We had lunch on the 18th hole at Pebble Beach. So, so lovely! When I win the lottery I am going to take my sons there to golf.

The coolest thing happened while there...we were watching the golfers on #18 when the young man got down on his knee and proposed to his g/f! We were wondering "who" they were as someone was taking pics, and a waiter was bringing out champagne, whe the young man did this. Very well planned on his part. It obviously worked as she said "yes". We all clapped, and have to admit, I got a little choked up. I have no idea who they were, but it sure was cool.

Have another full day left in California. :happy:

Welcome ferf and KimCain. :flowerforyou:

Crewell, good job on our tri training! Hope you like the new shoes.

Beeps, you are so disciplined! I have a tough time imaginng you having the late night munchies. I know the feeling all too well.

Sure! It'll be good to have some company in here....it's tough to chat with myself, lol.

I really would love to see IM here at this site.

Hello all.
Been a member of MFP for a while, just never ventured into the forums much.
Turned 40 in january so I guess this is the place to be.

Hi everyone, Im a newbie to the site. Just turned 40 in January. Never have been a runner but I could walk forever. So recently, I have been adding little spurts of jogging in my walks. I've always heard about the runners "high", but what about the runners "cry". And it wasn't crying from pain, it was kind of like my body just needed it to release it.... Has this happened to anyone else? Feel free to send me a personal message as well. Would like to hear about it.

I'm not a marathoner, at all. So, the fact you did all that training, ran the race, cramped up, and STILL finished, I think is REALLY GREAT! good for you!

I'm not a golfer, but Pebble Beach sounds pretty cool.

I think I'm going to skip weight-training, today....I slept very little as my shoulder/neck/back was throbbing throughout most of the night. I'll do some cardio and some stretching, instead.

Hi Everyone: So yesterday I stuck to my schedule of swimming 1500yards at 5:30am and then worked all day and then last night after my daughters soccor game and getting kids in bed did my wt lifiting and upped most of my weights, so was feeling completely awesome today when I suddenly hit TOM 3 days early and was completely thrilled because I couldn't even tell because I didn't look or feel bloated!!! Bonus! :glasses: . Sorry if that was TMI for anyone! Today was biking and I did my 14 miles during my lunch, so I'm all done for today! Woo Hoo! Tomorrow is swimming and running. I'll do an AM swim but rather than doing a brick, I think I'll wait till after work to do the run and see how my legs feel, Fridays a rest day and then Saturday is biking again. Hope everyone has a great rest of the week. :flowerforyou:

Hi, checking in from 55 (years not speed limit) ... Just starting on the new me. Two weeks down and feeling a lot different, so It is working for me.

Currently just doing cardio outdoors with walking daily. In two weeks I'll add strength training.

Lots of outdoor fun for me today! Finally got some nice hot weather here in Canada!!! Yay!!! Walked to and from work today (only 15 minutes each way but every little bit helps.) Took my preschool class to the park for the morning, lots of good running fun there! Then did my running program (currently W4R7W2R7) It was really tough cause the wind was getting pretty gusty. But I completed it. I just walked down the street pick something up from a friends house and man, I just realized how exhaused my body is! My legs were dying!!! (The humidity and heat doesn't really help either, but I LOVE it!) Tomorrow, my plan is to do some strength exercises when I wake up. I think it's supposed to storm most of the day, so maybe I'll do some exercises with my preschoolers!
Beeps: Where do yo do most of your workouts? At home or gym...
Cyngen: I love to walk! I walk as much as I can! It's great exercise and a great way to jump start your fitness routine!! Welcome!
Crew: You rock! Way to go!

Hi all,

back home after quite a lengthy trip home. One of my flights was delayed and then rescheduled for the next day, so I got home a day late. Was sooo tired.
Was anxious to get home because I had not run since Sunday and I knew I had to get back at it, with my ultra run looming in the near future.
Yesterday I headed out for a 10m trail run. Legs didn't feel too bad. It sure is a different style of running. Have another 6 miles to do today.
The weather here at home is warmer that it was in California :noway: Although it was sunny in Cali, the winds were cool.

I'm also looking forward to getting back to my weight training. I feel it helps me with my running.

crewell - great job on your run!! :drinker:
Enjoy that massage...sounds wonderful.
ferf - sounds like you did have lots of outdoor fun. Isn't wonderful when we finally get warm weather? I appreciate it soooo much and look forward to it all winter long!

Beps - totally hear ya on the fluff.
Stepped on the scale this morning and almost fainted! Am the highest I've been in...........a year or more???
That week in California killed me (well the travelling did)

I had a good day food & exercixe wise on Saturday, but yesterday was a disaster!
So, today I am starting over.................AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:grumble: