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Hi All - did not make my goal in July and I am not setting one for August. I am not able to run, have no real hope to be able to run. I am not even really able to get out for a walk. So I am sad after all these years to drop out of this group. I will drop in occasionally to see what everyone is up to but I won't be…

Didn't get close to my goal for July but I am happy with the 30 miles I did get in.

Hi All! It has been so quiet over here - almost a month since @quilteryoyo's last post. @CMorning99 and @swenson19d - hope you are doing well! @CMorning99 - have you had your tests? I have been having mammograms for years now because of the prevalence of breast cancer in my mom's family. I always worried about it so it is…

@martaindale - I am loving all your pictures in Japan! your family looks great and what an awesome adventure for all of you. I wish cities in the US made more use of green areas large and small and incorporated them into all areas for people to enjoy. @Scott6255 - I hope your legs are feeling better and that it was just…

Thanks all for the anniversary wishes! It was #47 for us - Yikes how is that even possible? @Scott6255 - Happy Anniversary to you too! So weird that we share a birthday and almost an anniversary too! We actually wanted to get married on the 7th (our date would have been lucky sevens - 07-07-77 but that would have been a…

We went away for a few days for our anniversary and I was way behind. Forgot my laptop charger so had to really limit my time to have the battery last. I have gone back and read, liked and hugged where appropriate but I am not going to even try to comment on all that I might have wanted to. I must say you all have been…

Go, Go, GO @chris_in_cal! I think you are likely finished with the race but hope you had a blast and the anticipated starting temp sounds lovely. @quilteryoyo - maybe the stampeding deer were running from the bears you didn't see? @kgirlhart - on the other hand, maybe having a bear or two come around would keep the skunks…

Thanks for setting us up again @AlphaHowls!! I am going to say I am in for 50miles since I got so close in June. Not sure how much, if any I will be able to run but I will get out there and walk if not. We will also be way for a few days but just to the beach here. There are lots of trails along the cliffs around the hotel…

@ContraryMaryMary - what a fantastic place to vacation! I mean just the view is incredible! Enjoy your time there and your 'extra' day! @noblsheep - welcome back! Good to see you getting back into the running routine! @steviebee888 - Love the 'She Power' race! I did one of their HMs a while back. The medals and shirts are…

@VO2Maxlet - I am surprised you picked a full marathon as your first event. I would be terrified. My first was a HM that a friend signed me up for and ran with me. She knew I would never do one otherwise. Also I think you asked me a while back about the Apple Watch. It has some pretty great features and they have improved…

@ContraryMaryMary - I try to keep my running outfits in generally the same color palette or coordinated if I have multicolored leggings or shorts. I don't worry about the shoe colors though. I never go for a walk or run without a hat and have a drawer full of them. I love to visit running stores when we travel or when I…

@quilteryoyo - congratulations on an 8 day road trip and not gaining anything! That really is a victory! I am glad your fingers are getting better and the swelling is going down. Also I am really excited you are seeing success at the gym and seem to be enjoying it. I loved it when I started getting stronger and seeing the…

@SummerSkier - I haven't tried Mizunos in a while but also had sizing issues when did wear them. I also found that they wore out much more quickly than other brands. @BeverlyW1108 - while I am not able to run right now I am 68 and didn't start running until my mid-fifties. I have run 28 HMs and many 5 and 10 Ks. @VO2Maxlet…

@quilteryoyo - I hope your fingers are feeling better and they are just bruised and not broken. Can you move them ok, without too much pain? @swenson19d - how are the dobies doing now that they are back home with you? Hope your Memorial Day getaway was nice! Do you have a court date yet? @CMorning99 - hope things are…

@SummerSkier and @kgirlhart - I really like Skratch Labs energy chews. They are similar to the Gatorade ones so you might check them out. I think you can get individual packets at REI so you don't have to buy a box just to try them. I got out for another walk this evening with Hobbes the Vizsla since I have treatment…

Welcome Newbies! I have been in this group a long time and found it so motivating to get me out the door and consistently running. I am not able to run right now but I am getting out for a walk whenever I am able to. I am running vicariously through all of you. Welcome back @BeverlyW1108! Regarding dew point that…

Stay safe @AlphaHowls!! @martaindale - the HM sounds awesome! Will keep it on my bucket list for when I can get back to running, even if I do a shorter distance. Have fun exploring - it is a beautiful area!

@swenson19d - I am so happy to see things falling into place for you even if Eric is continuing to be terrible! I am sure getting your Dobies back will be wonderful. Is someone home during the day who can let them out/take them for a walk so they don't get too bored? I hope you can get to a place to have more of your…

@tarun_yadavA - Happy Birthday!! Have fun with all the celebrations!! That cake looks great and your boys are adorable! @martaindale - It is probably too close to your race to try anything new but you might check out KT tape wraps for PF. Maybe for after the race if it is still hurting. I am so excited and admittedly…

I haven't posted here in a while but I am still getting out to walk with Hobbes the Vizsla when I can and running vicariously by reading about you alls' runs and exploits. We went up the coast for a few days and Hobbes and I hiked around Fiscalini Ranch preserve. I planned to do around 2 miles but got lost and ended up…

@swenson19d - yes counseling services are offered and are part of my care team. I see the palliative care PA at least once a month and he is also available by phone or text. He has encouraged us to get away, not think about the treatments as much as possible and just have a few normal days; a nice dinner, a glass of wine…

Thanks @swenson19d! Journaling does seem to help. I hope DD was just feeling out of sorts and missing Alex too. I am sure she is missing having you right there with her as well. I miss cooking. For the most part I just don't have the energy for it much these days. Fortunately I made spaghetti sauce and some chili and froze…

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Thanks @quilteryoyo - I am not sure he would do it but I started a while ago too. I woke up one day with all these thoughts in my head and needed to get them down. I don't do it every day or even ever4y week but it does give me a safe space to put down my feelings, frustrations and... fears honestly. Mostly things I don't…

@AlphaHowls - sending you big {{HUGS}}. Definitely have to find those things in your life that you can control because life will certainly keep throwing curveballs!

@quilteryoyo - it is just a week but comes out to almost 2 weeks from chemo day to chemo day with the week in between. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. It definitely helps! I worry about my DH - I know he worries about me so much and has no real outlet. I keep trying to get him to get out, go for a walk, go to a…

Congratulations @Laurz9191!! That is an awesome PR! @ContraryMaryMary - looks like a great place to ride and explore. Sorry about the sore bum though! @tarun_yadavA - love the new shoes!! Please tell me you aren't wearing the orthotics with them. I learned my lesson of no correction on top of correction - it can lead to…

@CMorning99 - I hope you were able to get the reselling tech issues straightened out! What a mess! I really dislike the little barky dogs. I do believe you can work with them when they are young to teach them not to bark or bark so much. Even Hobbes knows 'no bark' as well as 'enough' for when I want him to bark but not go…

@tarun_yadavA and @quilteryoyo - Awesome that you were able to meet up! The candy looks delicious. @tarun_yadavA - There are actually several breweries nearby here. We have only been to a handful of them as we aren't huge beer drinkers and tend more towards wines (no wineries nearby though). You can check the breweries out…

@7lenny7 - looks like a beautiful place to run! Not sure I would want to run the entire way with wet feet though. Why don't you come over to April and join us there! https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10912663/april-2024-monthly-running-challenge#latest