Couch to 5k.....come join me!!

[tootie_belle 0]

Renewed-wow, I'm catching up on a few days worth and saw your before and after pics. You look AMAZING! Hope you're recovery is going well.

thatDEgirl-great job! It's so intimidating the first time you have to do a long run but as you can now see after you're going for awhile it gets easier to run longer. Keep it goin'

I've been running a little longer each week. I ran the entire 5K for the first time this week. Even during my 1st 5K run, I had to stop and walk for a few minutes. This time I ran the entire time. Now that I have the distance that I want it's time to increase the speed a little. I have to keep challenging myself.

Lyn- I have to agree with the others, something GREAT must be waiting for you.

Sugar-glad to hear you're running again. One step at a time.

Have a great weekend all!!!!

[SugarBean 0]

Kathy - Good luck tomorrow on your first day back into the working world.

[Kathybad 0]

Thanks Sugar.... I'm very excited (and a bit nervous)!

Tootie... Way to go! You must feel so proud! Congrats!

[lynlynkr 0]

This is so funny. I was talking with my mom yesterday and I said, "my firend just had 360 body lift". My mom said "oh that sounds great, which one of your friend is it?" I said, well, I don't really know her name, but I talk with her every day and I know so much about her life and her family. As a matter of fact my other friend Kathy is going to be starting a new job, I have really been praying for her." My mom thought the whole thing was so funny. She said have you every talked with these people or seen them. I said, No, but I care about them.

We decided in our new society, the definition of a friend has changed, but the feelings are the same.

I think of each one of you everyday. We have the common events of Lap band and running; but more than that it is the support.

I am watching the wind whip the yellow and crimson leaves through the air as the sun shines brightly; and feel so alive today. Maybe it is the act of clearing out DH's parents belongs and knowing how precious life is and important it is to recognized those people who have impacted ones life. Thanks you all for running support. more importantly thank you for sharing your lives with with me. Still intraspecting!!!! Lynn

[Kathybad 0]

Lyn... you are so right... it is funny! My DH sort of understands the connection, but sometimes he just doesn't get it. We know so little of each other's lives, but then we know so much! I share so much more with you than I do with so many face to face friends. I think it starts with our common weight issues that put us instantly on the same page, and then add to that the lapband and the running... and Bingo... you have a deep connection. Whatever it is, its important! I think about all of you everyday and include you in my prayers, thoughts and conversations.

My stepmother was here this weekend visiting. She lives in Ft. Wayne. My father passed away in January, so she is still adjusting to life without him. It was really nice to have her here. She stayed with my brother, but came here tonight for dinner and then went to Church with us. I know she was very touched when I asked her to come with us. Its something my dad always liked, having us worship together. Although we are different religions, we're all Christian, so found our common ground. It was also nice for my friends at church to meet her, as they had prayed for her and my dad so often while he was dying.

Now off to work tomorrow... wow, I can finally say that! Hope everyone had a great weekend. Talk to you tomorrow night!

[renewedhope 4]

I'm so excited for you Kathy!! Have a great first day back!!

I am doing great!! Still swollen, but moving a little better. DH and I actually went to the movie place and rented a couple of movies. It felt good to get out! SPeaking of, he is waiting to start a movie. More later!!

[georgia girl 35]

Tootie~ WTG!! Congrats on running the entire thing!

Kathy~ Good luck tomorrow!! You will do great!!

Lyn~ I did the same thing. I told my neice that my friend from Texas had a 360 lift and she gave me strangest look, lol. She said, "I didn't know you had a friend in Texas".

Renewed~ Already getting out the house? You rock girl!! You are my hero! Glad you doing so well. Don't over do it though. At this rate, you'll be back to running in no time!

[SugarBean 0]

Kathy - I hope all went well today.

Renewed - Gettin' out already. WOW. Take it easy.

Tootie - Awesome - you finished a 5k

There's nothing like watching my DS soccer game with temps at 35 degrees and the wind blowing. Tonight was the last game of the season. They finished up with a 7-3-1 record. Pretty good for our first season. We are expecting snow tomorrow. BRRRRrrr...

[Kathybad 0]

Renewed... you sound great! Wow, out and about already. I hope you're feeling good!

Sugar... great 1st season! Snow tomorrow! Well, I got you beat... it snowed here today for about 1 min... complete whiteout conditions. Unbeleivable! It was really pretty, though.

So my first day was good. I got up early (6am :biggrin:) and ran on the treadmill for 30 min. I'm really glad I did... it woke me up, energized me and it meant I got my run in!

My new boss has an orientation schedule set up for the next 3 weeks for me, so today I spent meeting with people (meet & greet). The marketing team had a luncheon catered in as a welcome, which was really fun. I'm not much of a centre of attention type of person, but this was good.

My computer hasn't arrived yet, so I couldn't do any real work yet. Hopefully it will arrive tomorrow. I'm also getting a Blackberry... yeah! I used to have one and its a bit addicting! On Wed morning I'm heading to this beautiful country inn for a business planning meeting with one of our customers, and then in week 3 I go for another customer planning meeting at a great resort inn. Ohhh I love to be working again!

So my new boss took me on a tour of the office, and they have a very small fitness room on site. Its not great, kind of old and dingy, but it does have a few weight machines and free weights, so I might use it once in awhile for strength training. They also offer fitness classes at lunch, but I've never really liked fitness classes, so not sure if I'll do that.

[Kathybad 0]

Is anyone else having problems with the site? It seems to be taking a long time for every page to load. Also the home page is completely messed up?

[SugarBean 0]

Yes, the site seems to be a mess tonight.

I'm glad things went well on your first day

[renewedhope 4]

Kathy, so glad you had a good first day!!

I am a bit pooped today. This morning i washed my hair in the sink, waxed my face and got dressed. This afternoon we went to CVS and then changed all of the dressings and washed my compression garment. Doesn't sound like a lot but changing the dressings and standeing to do it was VERY exhausting. I have pretty much laid around all evening. I got to see myself for the first time today. It was crazy. I really am petite and have a waist and shape. I am in awe. I can't believe this is my body. I'll post pictures when I get a little further along!!

Yall have a great night!!

[georgia girl 35]

Hey everyone! I haven't been on much today. I had a rough night last night. DS woke up at midnight crying (think he had a bad dream) and didn't go back to sleep until 5:30 this morning. So, we were dragging pretty bad today. He is asleep now, so I'm fixing to call it a night too. I did manage to run tonight and I'll be doing Pilates and Zumba tomorrow.

Kathy~ Glad your first day went well!!

Renewed~ get some rest and take it easy. I can't wait to see your results. You are going to be absolutely stunning.

Edited October 28, 2008 by georgia girl

[Kathybad 0]

Georgia... hope you get your rest tonight! I hate it when my son has nightmares... he gets so scared and there's nothing I can do to take it away!

Renewed... sounds like you are doing amazingly well. It must feel weird having an incision all the way around. Do you move frequently just to find a comfortable position?

I had a nice day at work today. Still meeting so many people. Tomorrow I head out of town for 2 days, so I won't be online for awhile. I'm going to run on the treadmill tonight, and then have a rest tomorrow. I won't have time to run while I'm away.

It's snowing out tonight... supposed to snow 15cm (about 6 inches)... unbelievable!

[lynlynkr 0]

Renewedhope I am glad to hear you are doing well. Taking the bandages off is like opening a Christmas present.

Kathy- yeah your first day sounded perfect. I am so excited for you.