I didn't realize that we had previously been in the Silver position... but we are again now! Great Job!

... I am trying to figure out how to get to those 20 events. I think that getting to 17 seems realistic and 'easy' enough... but - where those other 3 events will come in? I'm not sure. LOL.

I have the Dirty Dash in under a week now... it's on Saturday in Billings. Troy (tsh0ck) will also be doing the DD that same day... he apparently is all about the time, so I think that my team and I will just wave at him when he cruises by us! Anyway - with having that race upcoming - I have decided to really focus on being outside and doing my walking/jogging outdoors. Way different then in a gym - and on an elliptical! I don't feel ready for this run at all! I mean... I'm ready for some of the obstacles - the mud crawl, the beer chug, lol. But some of the obstacles will not happen on this end - there is a double hay bale climb (must be a wall that is 10 feet high of hay to climb over!), some wall climbs... not sure that I could have done them to begin with - but with my shoulder?!? Well, definintely not going to risk it's healing for some silly obstacles. Though, I am also stubborn... So, we'll see! Ha!

... btw - if you want to see what the Dirty Dash is all about? Go to www.dirtydash.com. It's going to be fun, at a minimum!

Anyway - most of my points are gonna come from the Athletics 100m, 400m and 5000m. Will have some weightlifting and boxing points added in too. We are staying at a place with a pool - so I figure that I'll maybe get in another water polo in there. When I come back - I'll worry about the rowing and the long run. I'll also get in the long swim.

Okey dokey... I am needing to find some motivation to get out and about. Have another baseball game at 1 PM today - this will be the 5th day in a row at the ballpark - but the Voyagers played well last night, so I'm hoping that trend continues!

OOOOHHHH - Shoulder update?!? I did go get it looked at by a Physical Therapist - who thinks that it's the long head bicep. Answer from everyone seems to be rest, ice, ibuprofen. The muscle is impinged - so it's gonna take the muscle resting and the inflammation leaving for it to release and then? Supposed to feel all good again. Doesn't sound like it's a lasting injury... I don't think that it's something I have to "be careful" of. But - pain is gone, there is a soreness to it, maybe an "ache" but the PAIN is gone. That's helpful! Will try to remember that even though the pain is gone, I need to chill the shoulder out a bit. Will keep you updated as I go...

Wow, Ringers you are doing awesome. We are now in the Silver position and only 300 points out of first. You guys have really been working this week. I have been trying to concentrate on the events that get the higher points (20K bike, 1mile swim and at least the 5K walk) as well as my zumba, aquafit, and other water stuff. Becky and Lorraine, that is awesome that you got in the 20k cycle the relay points from that one really add up fast.

Carla... I usually end up doing my walks in about 400m increments (that's the distance from my office to the gift shops/coffee place/cafeteria at work, so it's an easy distance to remember and do...) - but I also noticed early on that the points for a 400m are the exact same as the points for a 1600m. I don't agree with that point equity... but, that's what it shows on the chart. Just pointing it out - in case you are adding them all in together to come to that or not. And really? Points wise? It's actually worth MUCH more to break up the 5K into those 400m increments - 600 pts versus 175. Now, again - I think that in the spirit of the challenge that we log things as we do them, versus for points. And, for me? The 400m is a distance I repeatedly do... I actually initially thought - dang, doing this walk 4 times in a day COULD BE a mile instead of 4 - 400 m... and was disappointed, but then as I entered it in, realized how good of a value the 400m was. So? I increased my breaks and volunteer to take stuff to HR or the mail room, etc. so that I can make the jaunt! Ha!

Anyway... sometimes the longer distances aren't always the bang for the buck that we think that they are.... just so you are aware. (yeah, I know... super competitive which is ridiculous but I did look at it all so I know where to focus in my energy!)

Hi there,

I'm back from my guide camp now. I managed one 5km run while I was there and I walked a huge amount but I'll only count the run as the walking was just general getting about the campsite. I went for a run with a friend tonight, did 7.5 miles so I'll log it now. I am going to try for the mile long swim tomorrow night. Presuming it doesn't have to be the same stroke the whole time? I really wish I had a Wii Carla, it sounds like so much fun!! Maybe I'll need to work on my husband to 'approve' it lol!!

Have a great week everyone
Lorraine

I'll do the thing again, too ... but I've found a 'real' version to take on in May. so ... the goal is to be ripped and in shape in less than a year. ack!

yes, it is. one year? lots can happen in a year. look how far you've gotten. now add a year of work onto that.

I'm already planning out a mini obstacle course in my head. that failed garden? I believe it will make a fine home version of a barbwire crawl.

yes, it is. one year? lots can happen in a year. look how far you've gotten. now add a year of work onto that.

I'm already planning out a mini obstacle course in my head. that failed garden? I believe it will make a fine home version of a barbwire crawl.

... I am happy to look at how far, how fit, how improved... YOU... will be!

When they even charge you to watch you know it's a serious race... and? Not a year away it's something like 290 days
... but, it is cheaper if you have people doing it with ya!

Garden.... failed?!? Nnnnnnnnoooooooooo.... but yes, it would be great for a barbed wire crawl. Also for some fire jumping and some walls and triangles.