Post by jamaga2583 on Jul 24, 2014 12:11:36 GMT -5
abbypug19, I'm sorry you're having a rough time. Mom of 3 is hard. Mom of 3u3 is even harder. Mom of 3u3 with miserable teething twins takes the cake. Vent when you need to! I wish I could help you
Post by jamaga2583 on Jul 24, 2014 12:14:10 GMT -5
H asked me to list his bowflex for asleep on FB for him because he doesn't use FB and doesn't trust craigslist. He said to list it for 75, but he would take 50. I just sold it for 100. I think I'm going to give him the 50 and put the other 50 into our sunshine fund.
I told myself that I would never run another half marathon, let alone a full marathon, after I ran my first half. I went on to run 3 more half, and 2 full marathons. Lol!
But I definitely agree with training being very time consuming, which is a reason I won't run another full in the near future. I used to wake up at 4:30am to be out the door at 5:00, so that I could be done with my long run at a fairly decent morning hour....otherwise my whole afternoon would be shot.
Honestly the training has killed all of my desire to run races at all. I think a lot of it has to do with my H's schedule. I'm with Jamie from wake up to bedtime and then have to jump on the treadmill after I put him down and don't feel like I have any time to myself
For me, I enjoy running *outside* but I hated "training" where I felt like I had to run on a treadmill or somehow fit my training in. It sounds like outside isn't an option for you right now based on your H's schedule? When J starts pre-school, can you use that time for running?
I just spent an absurd amount of time with AppleID resetting passwords, changing country settings, and updating payment info in order to download a free app.
Honestly the training has killed all of my desire to run races at all. I think a lot of it has to do with my H's schedule. I'm with Jamie from wake up to bedtime and then have to jump on the treadmill after I put him down and don't feel like I have any time to myself
For me, I enjoy running *outside* but I hated "training" where I felt like I had to run on a treadmill or somehow fit my training in. It sounds like outside isn't an option for you right now based on your H's schedule? When J starts pre-school, can you use that time for running?
Yup, that's my plan. He goes to camp now Tuesday and Thursday mornings, but I've been busy and haven't been able to run then. Hopefully I can start next week.
carawestt did you make it okay? How was the rest of the drive and the night? Hopefully not too bad!
Sorry if you already posted- I didn't read everything
Thanks for asking! Yea, we got here at 11 last night. My phone was dead and in the car all night. Lincoln and Calvin went right to sleep when we arrived and we just done hanging out by the pool
Post by DaphneStrauss on Jul 24, 2014 13:27:18 GMT -5
rjamz It really is time consuming. Especially now that the maintenance runs during the week are 4.5 miles. That takes time! I hope you can get your runs done in the morning on the days J is at camp. It's been an oddly cool summer but at least it makes for good running weather!
Training for this half marathon has killed any desire I've had to ever run a full marathon. It's so much work and I feel like I can't fall behind or I won't be able to run the half. And a full would be double the training
I felt exactly like that when I was training for my first half. As a matter of fact, my 2nd I signed up for as a redemption race. Maybe halves aren't your thing, nothing wrong with 5ks and 10ks. Incidentally both of those distances are my least favorite.
A FB friend of mine just got her Ed.D this week and I was surprised because she referred to her "group" as defending "our" dissertation. Apparently she was in a 2-year program that had a group capstone project. While I'm happy for her, I admit, I'm feeling a little disgruntled that she got what's perceived as close to the same degree I have, for half the work (I know they're not exactly the same degree, that's why I said "perceived.")
ETA: As I read more through the comments, I think I misunderstood your comment. My apologies, and disregard, please. :0)
Have you ever done a large project such as a dissertation in a group setting? You would be surprised about how difficult that can be, and that it is more work than 'half'. Doing presentations like this has it's own set of trials and tribulations, and in my line of work, is more like a real workplace setting.
A FB friend of mine just got her Ed.D this week and I was surprised because she referred to her "group" as defending "our" dissertation. Apparently she was in a 2-year program that had a group capstone project. While I'm happy for her, I admit, I'm feeling a little disgruntled that she got what's perceived as close to the same degree I have, for half the work (I know they're not exactly the same degree, that's why I said "perceived.")
ETA: As I read more through the comments, I think I misunderstood your comment. My apologies, and disregard, please. :0)
Have you ever done a large project such as a dissertation in a group setting? You would be surprised about how difficult that can be, and that it is more work than 'half'. Doing presentations like this has it's own set of trials and tribulations, and in my line of work, is more like a real workplace setting.
No problem. Dissertation is a rather degree-specific term.
rjamz It really is time consuming. Especially now that the maintenance runs during the week are 4.5 miles. That takes time! I hope you can get your runs done in the morning on the days J is at camp. It's been an oddly cool summer but at least it makes for good running weather!
Aside from the bad air this weekend, the weather has been awesome. I hope race day is just like today!
Training for this half marathon has killed any desire I've had to ever run a full marathon. It's so much work and I feel like I can't fall behind or I won't be able to run the half. And a full would be double the training
I felt exactly like that when I was training for my first half. As a matter of fact, my 2nd I signed up for as a redemption race. Maybe halves aren't your thing, nothing wrong with 5ks and 10ks. Incidentally both of those distances are my least favorite.
Confession: my legs are really tightening up from this training, despite my stretching. I'm half hoping I get a small injury so I can stop training. Which is stupid.
I'm stretching more and adding yoga and using a heat pad on my tight spots right now. I'm not actively courting an injury - I'm doing my best to prevent it. But I wouldn't be insanely disappointed if it happened.
Matilda keeps telling me what not to do in a very bossy way. "No mummy, no you DON'T take people's shirts off!" "No you DON't put suncream on my face" "you are MAKING ME SAD". She is so funny and annoying
The good: S slept in the pnp for the first time last night
The bad: I had to work today and I had to use the hair tie trick on my pants. It was really depressing getting dressed.
The ugly: a girl asked me if I was having a baby while I was a work. Ugh.
abbypug19, you hardly ever complain. Complain away. You totally deserve it.
I'm delighted I can use the hair tie trick on some things now! Before I just couldn't get them up at all. I still have plenty things I can't even get on. It's still so soon, cut yourself some slack
Post by thedahliharpa on Jul 24, 2014 15:09:31 GMT -5
Awesome. My upcoming awesome solo parenting weekend has just got a fun jump start with no nap after swimming lessons. It's gonna be a loooooooong haul until bedtime.
I'm going out tonight with some people from moms group. I'm sad about leaving William! But I plan to have a fancy cocktail or two so I will probably forget about my sadness quickly. I hope.
The good: S slept in the pnp for the first time last night
The bad: I had to work today and I had to use the hair tie trick on my pants. It was really depressing getting dressed.
The ugly: a girl asked me if I was having a baby while I was a work. Ugh.
abbypug19, you hardly ever complain. Complain away. You totally deserve it.
I'm delighted I can use the hair tie trick on some things now! Before I just couldn't get them up at all. I still have plenty things I can't even get on. It's still so soon, cut yourself some slack
Also that girl sounds like a dirty whore bag
Lol thanks. I just feel like 3 months is now a long time so I should probably get my act together.
I start Zoloft today! The midwife I saw today has no issue with me starting it before the birth since it takes a month to get completely in your system. I think I'm unreasonably excited about PPD meds.
I'm also at 1cm and soft. I know it doesn't actually mean anything, and she's going to come whenever she damn well pleases, but at least I know what I'm starting with.
I'm delighted I can use the hair tie trick on some things now! Before I just couldn't get them up at all. I still have plenty things I can't even get on. It's still so soon, cut yourself some slack
Also that girl sounds like a dirty whore bag
Lol thanks. I just feel like 3 months is now a long time so I should probably get my act together.
I think it takes longer with #2. At least that's what I hear.