Let's do H&F Flamefuls

[venice2007]

I'm craving mcnuggets bad. I'm trying to hold off but a 10 piece is screaming for me which then means fries and diet coke. Be good. Be good be good!!!!

[texassmith]

Feb 28, 2014 9:07:11 GMT -5 shauni27 said:

Feb 28, 2014 8:42:38 GMT -5 texassmith said:

This is what I'm thinking of doing. I definitely want to maintain a running base, so maybe like 10-15 miles/week. We're also moving to a new city this summer which will throw some craziness into my life. Not to mention I'm moving from pancake flat roads to the land of hills! I'll need to ease my way in to it. I'm excited to focus on something else for a while.

remind me where you are moving to?  I live in the hilliest area, it is so rough.  But you will adjust!

Austin. So honestly, I'm just being a pansy. It's not really all that hilly compared to lots of other places. But I'm just used to NO hills at all, so I'm scurred!

[osulori]

Define flameful. Because demolishing four boxes of GS cookies (two Samoas and two Dosidos) between Sunday night and Wednesday night is not flameful in my world. Neither is the Wendy's I had for lunch on Weds or the McDonalds (yeah, that pregnant craving for their cheeseburgers has not gone away yet) last night. Now, if I was complaining about not having lost any more baby weight yet it might be flameful. But I know exactly why I haven't lost the weight-the above plus a serious lack of motivation to work out. Meh.

Along those lines, I've been holding off on signing up for the half I'm a backup pacer for in May...because I'm afraid I won't get my act together and get in semi reasonable HM shape in time. Again, no motivation. Maybe registering would help?

[shauni27]

Feb 28, 2014 9:44:21 GMT -5 texassmith said:

Feb 28, 2014 9:07:11 GMT -5 shauni27 said:

remind me where you are moving to?  I live in the hilliest area, it is so rough.  But you will adjust!

Austin. So honestly, I'm just being a pansy. It's not really all that hilly compared to lots of other places. But I'm just used to NO hills at all, so I'm scurred!

Fun, I have heard great things about Austin! 

If you want hills, come to VT.  to get to my house from ANY direction you need to run up at least a mile, the direction I take for my long run it is a 2 mile up intense climb!  They always joke that vermont is such a small state, but if you took all the hills and mountains in the state and smoothed them out, we would be the size of california

[enfuego23]

Feb 28, 2014 8:59:48 GMT -5 ebeth said:

Feb 28, 2014 8:14:22 GMT -5 enfuego23 said:

I haven't been able to run since January 31st:(

I have gained 6 almost 7 pounds since my injury.

I continue to eat as though I am running.

I'm nervous about what this injury is doing to my mental state.

I am giving a huge side eye to people that say they forget to eat - I can't wrap my brain around that.

hey!  weren't you not going to weigh yourself in 2014?  was that you?

I used to forget to eat when I was working on my thesis.  I distinctly remember dragging myself from in front of my computer when I could no longer ignore the rumbling in my tummy to put a piece of fish on the george forman grill and eating that and a can of green beans in front of the computer while writing because that was all I had in the house.  it was dark out and I hadn't eaten since breakfast.

yes, I had to throw that resolution out the window when I got injured.

[mainewifey]

H had a small (think wedding cake top size) dark chocolate cake with raspberry filling made for me "because I love cake, and he loves me" and he's picking it up today. I have every intention of eating the entire thing before the weekend is over.

My diet has been awful the last couple of weeks. Way too many simple carbs and too much snacking and sugar. I've gone through almost an entire giant bag of Craisins in a matter of a few days. Which wouldn't be so bad if they weren't so loaded with sugar. I've been eating gobs of honey nut cheerios with my hands out of the box. H bought these Belvita breakfast cookies, which taste way too much like real cookies to be safe around me. I just want to buy a can of chocolate frosting and make sandwiches out of them.

[emuni04]

I am stopping by a local donut shop after work to pick up a King Cake. Because it's Mardi Gras, damn it, and I'm giving up sweets for Lent so I plan to gorge between now and Wednesday.

[woowoo]

I sometimes eat honey stinger chews like they are candy when I want candy. I don't keep it in the house, and get desperate at times.

[cinco]

I can understand why people think runners are insufferable after reading some of the comments on FB about increased security at the Boston Marathon. I think you can survive with out a bag on the bus. Insinuating this means the "terrorists won" is ridiculous. Oh no, no camelbacks when they have water stations every.fucking.mile.  

[wambam]

Feb 28, 2014 10:34:50 GMT -5 mainewifey said:

 Way too many simple carbs and too much snacking and sugar. I've gone through almost an entire giant bag of Craisins in a matter of a few days. Which wouldn't be so bad if they weren't so loaded with sugar.

Eden Foods brand has cranberries that are sweetened with apple juice instead of straight sugar. They're delicious!

[runblondie26]

Feb 28, 2014 11:49:23 GMT -5 cinco said:

I can understand why people think runners are insufferable after reading some of the comments on FB about increased security at the Boston Marathon. I think you can survive with out a bag on the bus. Insinuating this means the "terrorists won" is ridiculous. Oh no, no camelbacks when they have water stations every.fucking.mile.  

For real. I never check a bag at big races anyway because I hate people and don't want to deal with the sweaty masses trying to retrieve it at the end  :^)

[andrealynn]

Feb 28, 2014 11:49:23 GMT -5 cinco said:

I can understand why people think runners are insufferable after reading some of the comments on FB about increased security at the Boston Marathon. I think you can survive with out a bag on the bus. Insinuating this means the "terrorists won" is ridiculous. Oh no, no camelbacks when they have water stations every.fucking.mile.  

Who wants to run with a camelback anyway?

[spunkypenguin]

I lost my spark for running last fall...I still havent' found it. I trained for the Shamrock Half with the same friend last year as I am this year. She's gotten faster while I've gotten slower. Last year I was always frustrated for being slowed down, now I am the one lagging. It makes me hate running even more being the slow one now.

I started NROLW a couple weeks ago...after Cherry Blossom, I'm taking a good long break from running... until I want to run again...if that happens. I'm not a very good "Half Fanatic" lol

[runblondie26]

Normally we have a group birthday cake in the office on the last Friday of the month to celebrate everyone who had a birthday that month.

Instead we are having a brownie buffett to honor the deceased coworker I mentioned above.

This will be hard to resist.

Even more flameful: This has me thinking. When I go, I'd like to be remembered with a brownie tribute as well. I can only hope to be worthy enough to have my memory honored with chocolate.

[Stingyshark]

Feb 28, 2014 8:14:22 GMT -5 enfuego23 said:

I am giving a huge side eye to people that say they forget to eat - I can't wrap my brain around that.

I used to feel this way.
Then I had a baby.
Now I'm doing good if I eat breakfast before 11... It's ridiculous and I still don't understand it, but it happens.

[ebeth]

Feb 28, 2014 8:59:05 GMT -5 gt7301b said:

Y'all - I only ran 15 miles this week and skipped speed work is not flameful:P

is it flameful when those 15 miles consist of a leisurely 3 mi run on Wednesday and a 12 mi run on Saturday? 

asking for a friend.

[lovesherheels]

I didn't go for my run this morning. I should have, but DH and I had too much wine last night and I wasn't feeling it. I may or may not opt out of it tonight entirely.

In Non-HF flamefuls ... we're getting our townhouse ready to rent and I asked the painter (who fixes drywall and stuff too) to please take down the TV wall mount my DH wanted to leave up. I'm totally going to tell him that she did it without asking, because I think it's dumb to leave it in what will likely be an office or a baby's room for whoever rents the place. And it was expensive. So, it's ours.

[gt7301b]

Feb 28, 2014 13:05:53 GMT -5 ebeth said:

Feb 28, 2014 8:59:05 GMT -5 gt7301b said:

Y'all - I only ran 15 miles this week and skipped speed work is not flameful:P

is it flameful when those 15 miles consist of a leisurely 3 mi run on Wednesday and a 12 mi run on Saturday? 

asking for a friend.

Only if your friend gets annoyed with someone passing them on the 12 miler and "accidently" trips that person.

[katinthehat]

I hate walking. Hate it. I feel like a running failure when I'm out "just" walking. But I just don't think this baby is going to let me run anymore.

And also, we've run out of spacers for the stem on my bike and so we have to order a granny stem for it. My sweet road bike is now set up like a beach cruiser.

[hurricanedrunk]

H made a comment about wanting to get a road bike so we could do longer rides together. Right now he only has a mountain bike which he uses for rides with the dogs in the 1-3 mile range. I'm ready to throw money at him to do it. I would love to be able to exercise together. I'm hesitating because I can see him buying an expensive bike and not using it .

[kams]

Feb 27, 2014 23:59:19 GMT -5 chw57 said:

Feb 27, 2014 19:34:21 GMT -5 kams said:

Some days I don't know why the hell I'm doing this. What am I trying to prove? Who the fuck do I think I am?

I also keep thinking I'm not in very good shape because I missed some time this week being sick. I wonder if, in 11 weeks, I can be even in half shape, let alone full shape! I knew to expect some ups and downs but here they are and they suck.

ETA: Also, I hate complaining, so please don't mind me. Just let me leave this little vent here and move along 

Are you inside my brain? Same exact confession right here

 What did your Dr say?

[kams]

Feb 28, 2014 0:06:04 GMT -5 joenali said:

Feb 27, 2014 19:34:21 GMT -5 kams said:

Some days I don't know why the hell I'm doing this. What am I trying to prove? Who the fuck do I think I am?

I also keep thinking I'm not in very good shape because I missed some time this week being sick. I wonder if, in 11 weeks, I can be even in half shape, let alone full shape! I knew to expect some ups and downs but here they are and they suck.

ETA: Also, I hate complaining, so please don't mind me. Just let me leave this little vent here and move along 

You have a lot in your bank! That's why it's not going to hurt you if you missed a few days last week. It's not like you missed a whole month or more. Life happens to every ironman in training; work, spouse, kid , family commitments, sickness. You'll be golden!

I know you are right. Thank you

[kams]

Feb 28, 2014 14:23:34 GMT -5 katinthehat said:

I hate walking. Hate it. I feel like a running failure when I'm out "just" walking. But I just don't think this baby is going to let me run anymore.

And also, we've run out of spacers for the stem on my bike and so we have to order a granny stem for it. My sweet road bike is now set up like a beach cruiser.

Did you ever read skinny runner? I remember she used to run like 30 miles in the morning and then walk her tiny dog another 6 in the afternoon? Whenever I'm walking, I think of that. 

Not helpful, probably. I know walking is really great, but I understand how you feel. Here's to a third sweetie, an aggressive fit on that road bike, and speedy running - all coming soon!

[ebeth]

Feb 28, 2014 14:23:34 GMT -5 katinthehat said:

I hate walking. Hate it. I feel like a running failure when I'm out "just" walking. But I just don't think this baby is going to let me run anymore.

And also, we've run out of spacers for the stem on my bike and so we have to order a granny stem for it. My sweet road bike is now set up like a beach cruiser.

I'm not pregnant but I get you.  I'm trying to get over it a little bit.  I'm trying to be better about doing some kind of cardio on days I don't run, but I feel like walking doesn't 'count'.  so I keep telling myself that it's better than sitting on the couch and watching tv.  I've had mixed results.  luckily I take public transit so I can just get off the metro a stop or two early and walk the rest of the way home.  

[lb2006]

Feb 28, 2014 12:29:50 GMT -5 runblondie26 said:

Feb 28, 2014 11:49:23 GMT -5 cinco said:

I can understand why people think runners are insufferable after reading some of the comments on FB about increased security at the Boston Marathon. I think you can survive with out a bag on the bus. Insinuating this means the "terrorists won" is ridiculous. Oh no, no camelbacks when they have water stations every.fucking.mile.  

For real. I never check a bag at big races anyway because I hate people and don't want to deal with the sweaty masses trying to retrieve it at the end  :^)

at Marine Corps Marathon, they didn't allow camelbaks and people were freaking out about it - but then on the course, i saw tons of people with them....

[chw57]

Feb 28, 2014 14:56:18 GMT -5 kams said:

Feb 27, 2014 23:59:19 GMT -5 chw57 said:

Are you inside my brain? Same exact confession right here

 What did your Dr say?

Primary care person didn't know...I see a sports med person on March 13 (waaaaay too far from now!)
It still hurts to run

[kams]

Feb 28, 2014 16:01:15 GMT -5 chw57 said:

Feb 28, 2014 14:56:18 GMT -5 kams said:

 What did your Dr say?

Primary care person didn't know...I see a sports med person on March 13 (waaaaay too far from now!)
It still hurts to run

Dangit . Would you consider running in the pool? It's a pita as it is, especially with your DD and your work schedule. One of the guys I swim with who is racing TX has been running in the pool for the last month due to hip injury - I know he at least feels like he's doing something and that is keeping him positive. I'm thankful you don't have pain on the bike.

It will all be ok - you are so fit.

[chw57]

Feb 28, 2014 16:29:55 GMT -5 kams said:

Feb 28, 2014 16:01:15 GMT -5 chw57 said:

Primary care person didn't know...I see a sports med person on March 13 (waaaaay too far from now!)
It still hurts to run

Dangit . Would you consider running in the pool? It's a pita as it is, especially with your DD and your work schedule. One of the guys I swim with who is racing TX has been running in the pool for the last month due to hip injury - I know he at least feels like he's doing something and that is keeping him positive. I'm thankful you don't have pain on the bike.

It will all be ok - you are so fit.

I think I might have to start doing that.

[skwcm80]

Feb 28, 2014 11:45:09 GMT -5 woowoo said:

I sometimes eat honey stinger chews like they are candy when I want candy. I don't keep it in the house, and get desperate at times.

I do this with Sports Beans. You know when I don't eat Sports Beans? While I'm running. Whoops!

[jene]

Feb 28, 2014 14:23:34 GMT -5 katinthehat said:

I hate walking. Hate it. I feel like a running failure when I'm out "just" walking. But I just don't think this baby is going to let me run anymore.

And also, we've run out of spacers for the stem on my bike and so we have to order a granny stem for it. My sweet road bike is now set up like a beach cruiser.

I am in this boat as well. I can run for short periods of time, but I feel like my days are numbered