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The sciatica is not bad; I had one bad attack several years ago when I was fat and lazy. Since the best treatment seems to be proper posture and core strength, running is therapy.
degreg - I broke out the tights this am because of the wind
az1414 - Nice 10 miler!
nhla - Getting in some good, quick miles.
48 minutes/abt 4.25 miles up South Table Mountain, 6:45. Temp was 30, wind was brisk out of the west and it was a beautiful morning! Visibility to the horizon, which is about 30 miles at the top of the mesa. Air so clear that I could recognize landmarks with the naked eye at nearly 20 miles. Saw a couple of deer, a small doe, and a spike buck that was nice and fat for the winter. The scenery was so bright, the contrast so sharp with the sun rising, that it's easy to see how the early settlers saw Long's and Pike's Peaks from 100 miles away and thought they'd be there by supper.
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Another awesome run! On a beautiful, crystal clear morning, I ran 8 miles feeling super strong. It was "warm" at 35 degrees. I'm so happy. Feeling like I'm back to where I was pre-half marathon.
jmsab23 NICE workout! Re: the cold...I agree, the cold is a challenge. I feel that as a New England transplant from California, I can either become hostage to winter here, or I get out there and embrace it! Re: 3 runs back to back, I was there pre-half marathon, so its great to be back at that level.
Francessmom What an ordeal, running with those pups! Luckily I have just my one little dog, who finally has recovered from her surgery and will get to run with me on Tues. Yay!
Debm2011 Good for you, Deb!! Keep it up, girl.
degregorius That's very cool about standing up at work. Smart man! LSD is my FAV!
Old Coyote It sounds like the hip is manageable. That's great news. Mmmm...smoked turkey! Your run this morning sounded a lot like mine, only with Berkshire Mountain scenery. Beautiful! It's easy to feel deeply grateful on mornings like this, no?
NHLA You rock, as usual!
az1414 Thanks. Really nice long run in the elements! Bravo!
Age: 53
1980 Humboldt Redwoods Marathon
Best 5K time: 31 minutes
Best 10K time: 1:12
First 1/2 Marathon: 2:43
Raised $4491 for animal charity through running
For 2013:
Memorial Day 5/26 10K- I hope to raise $3000 for animal charity in my "Run For The Critters"
Maine Marathon 9/29- I hope to finish 2:30
9 miles 1 hr 22 min 82 miles for the week! Tired feet.
Glad your run went smoothly! Here's rooting for MK too! My regular route run is about 4 miles consisting of mostly paved road but about 3/4 packed dirt road in neighborhood ~ So I get to run by my house about every 2 miles, sounds kinda boring but it's pretty quiet & sometimes I'm priviledged to see a family of deer chasing each other through the state land woods behind our home on 3acres ~ anyway, I don't carry water or food becuz I can stop at the house for that when I need to. Got low on fuel that day becuz I ate too early & ran later than planned. I do carry water, dried fruits, gatorade, gels, etc when I run more than 6 miles esp trail running in AZ. No nearby water stops on trails & may not see other runners/hikers/mt bikers for miles. Gosh now I am missing my trails :((
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NHLA - congrats on breaking 80 miles this week - I don't know how you do it, although maybe if I ran as fast as you do, I could get more miles in too.
jmsab - still amazed at such long TM runs
Francesmom - glad to hear no pain on your run
OldCoyote - sounds so beautiful!
MelodyLea - I'm happy to hear you're back to pre-HM levels - that means there's hope for me, too, right?
az1414 - if I looped by my house I'd be tempted to go inside and stay there - esp. if it were cold.
MaryKay - how did it go??
6 miles and 28 degrees this morning. Longest run since the HM and coldest all season so far. How did Thanksgiving get here so fast? I just realized that on Friday I have a 4.25 mile race - "To Hill and Back" - hmmm the "Hill" part never really sank in before - and it's a doozy, too. But I refuse to be stressed about it. It's my local Y's race so it's in my back yard - so to speak - familiar territory (except that hill that I've never done). Yesterday was 2 hours of leaf raking - talk about good core work!
run strong and stay warm!
Melody- Good job on your strong run. You are really back in the groove! I see from your future races you are planning waaaaaaaay into the future.
NHLA- I take my hat off to you. What a model of consistency!
OC-love the pictures you paint of your runs. It's pretty here, but that's something else entirely!
The weather here was so nice for late November I had to run outside despite the deer season activity. 48 degrees and slight breeze. 4 miles tempo run on my usual route. Nothing drastic, but made myself work harder than I have been recently. Planning on doing a 5K Turkey Trot early Thanksgiving morning; very low key event sponsored by the coach of the HS CC team; "No frills, No shirt, No fee". Just bring food item for local food pantry and you are in! I may persuade DD and DS to run with me, since they'll be back home for the big day. That would be fun.
Run Strong and Safe this week friends.
Dan-started running 1/29/2011 at age 57
notable 2012 runs:
Crazylegs Classic-Madison-8K--4/28/2012--00:52:14
Roxbury Rural Run--5K--5/5/2012-- 29:32-PR
Haslanger Classic--10K--8/4/2012--1:06:19 PR
WO-ZHA-WA Run--HM--9/15/2012--2:37:45
Honky Tonk Marathon- Wisconsin Dells- 10/21/2012-5:39:09
2013 runs:
Fleet Feet New Year's Day Dash-8K-1/1/2013--54:23
Door County HM- 5/4/2013
Fox Cities HM- 9/22/2013 (60thBD!)
4 miles 27 min. 14 min out & 13 min back.
Dan wear orange. Hunting season runs me off some of my favorite trails. Sounds like a fun race.
Deb thats an odd distance for a race.
No run today. My 47 year old body needs a day off to recover between runs. I did mow the lawn - hopefully for the last time until spring. When I put on my current lawn-mowing shoes, I got really sad. They are my favorite running shoes (ever!) now demoted to lawn duty. They are Asics Gel Kahana, jet black with silver and royal blue stripes. These are the shoes I used most of last summer into fall and carried me through a Masters Trophy for a local 5K, a triathlon, and my first trail race. The color made me feel fierce and the fit was perfect! I have had 2 new pairs of Asics since then, grey not black, but they just don't have the same magic.
NHLA - Are you training for an Ultra?
Dan - Your Turkey Trot sounds like how most races should be run. I never really care about the t-shirt or refreshments or awards. Its all about running with like minded people and trying to get a PR. It is nice to give back to the community.
Deb - Yard work is excellent cross training. So you are really multitasking!
Melody - Congrats on getting back to form! Is there another half in your future or perhaps a full 26.2?
Old Coyote - I can picture it in my head. You are lucky to run in such a beautiful area.
AZ - When not at track, I run tentacles out from a corner a block from my house. That way if I need to stop I am not stranded miles from home. The corner store has a digital sign with time and temp which is very helpful.
I hope everyone has a fantastic Thanksgiving! I am thankful for my ability to run without pain.
Stay healthy and happy!
Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.
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8/7/2011 - Danskin Sherox Triathlon Philadelphia - 1:54:16
11/5/2011 - Penn Homecoming 5K - 28:46
11/13/11 - Media Mud Stain 5 mile - 53:39
05/06/2012 - Broad Street Run 10 Mile - 1:36:11
06/03/12 - See Chicks Run 10 K - 54:23
09/16/12 - Rock & Roll Half Marathon Philadelphia - 2:03:07
NHLA Your really are so inspiring for many of us here! Nice work.
az1414 That's clever to pass by the house for your water, etc. I'd be afraid of getting sidetracked when I walk through the front door and then never get back out!
Debm2011 Thanks, Deb! It's good to get that first longish run in after the HM and welcome to winter!
justrundan Thanks. Yes, I'm giving myself all winter to build some endurance and speed. I'm hoping to mostly enjoy the season. Your TDay run sounds great. I love the no-frills approach.
Francessmom Rest is good! Sorry about your fav. sneaks. Maybe a new style will pop up for Christmas. Yes, I'm planning on either the Maine 1/2 or the Fall Foliage again. I did a full marathon 35 years ago...I'm not sure if this 53 year old bod is ready for that again. My goal is to run injury free for the next 15 years!
Age: 53
1980 Humboldt Redwoods Marathon
Best 5K time: 31 minutes
Best 10K time: 1:12
First 1/2 Marathon: 2:43
Raised $4491 for animal charity through running
For 2013:
Memorial Day 5/26 10K- I hope to raise $3000 for animal charity in my "Run For The Critters"
Maine Marathon 9/29- I hope to finish 2:30
7.2 miles 52 min.
frances there is no telling what I'll run. I get my base up run some long runs then pick a race.
4.10 miles today, 39:52; a little 'warmer' today, about 47 degrees when I ran but it sure does cool down quickly!
Short run today: had to walk a few times when a couple of neighbor dogs ran up to meet me, barking away!! scary but I just walk until I feel 'safe' ........ haven't gotten bit .....yet; also, hubby called to inform me of change of travel plans forThanksgiving: in-laws and sister-in-law and her family are visiting us instead for the weekend! I'm not much for the holidays except for New Year's but we are looking forward to them visiting our new home. No snow and temps in the 40's predicted so it should be nice to do some activities outside. His family is wonderful but not 'active' so that should be a challenge, haha! Glad they are traveling here instead of us driving 5 hours there. Staying here, I will be keeping up with my running for sure, YAY!!
Justrundan: I wish we had an event like that here. I enjoy those 'no frills, no fee' events, and as it should be 'year around,' we should be keeping our local food banks full. Since you are near MN, I'm gonna have to bug you for some summer races around WI and MN area.
Francessmom: That is so frustrating and a sense of loss when your favority shoe is discontinued, 'been there, done that' .............. feeling your 'pain,' being 52 yrs young, "just one more run" in our favority running shoe is a bit risky when you have to add days to recover, LOL!
OC: WOW!! that has be to an incredible view of the 'peaks' ........... having lived in Denver for a couple of years, I loved my weekends driving and running as close to the 'range' as possible.
Melody: is that not an awesome feeling?!? Love those days when my body is in tune with my mental state!
NHLA: your 'plan' is kinda what I do, just keep up with my running while I search for a race .......... depending on where I may be. Great time on your 7.2 miles!!
Trail runner
Did one set of strength/core exercises and then 4 miles, 29:20 on TM tonight. Felt really good and could have done more (maybe a lot more), but had to eat dinner as wife got home and was waiting.
Good weather forecast for Thanksgiving. No races for me, but I might just sneak in a solo run while turkey is cooking.
Googled motivation running quotes last night and there are some great ones out there.
One for today: "I'm not telling you it's going to be easy. I'm telling you it's going to be worth it."
I don't know whose quote it is, but I love it.
NHLA.... Reloading bench isn't what I thought it might be.
Coyote..... We were amazed when we drove up Pike's Peak how far you could see. That road up and the entire area (Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, etc.) is just gorgeous.
Maryk.... I hope you did well and are planning on telling us about it.
JustrunDan.... Yup. That's a nice idea for a Thanksgiving Day race. Just enjoy it knowing your entry donation is going to help someone. Getting the kids in will be a nice bonus, too.
Meteor shower..oh, sigh..the disadvantages of living in the big city. I've seen one streaking Westward across the early morning sky. But a shower?
10K race in Chicago's Perfect 10 back in November '11 1:03:26
Soldier Field 10 5/26/2012 1:46:25
Chicago Half Marathon 9/9/2012 2:17:53
10 mile race in Chicago's Perfect 10 on 11/10/2012: 1:37:21
NHLA - I used to be able to see meteor showers from west of Denver, but the light pollution has gotten too bad. I blame Chuck and Kent Stevenson personally and corporately.
MelodyLea - yay for "strong"!
az1414 - I make a PBJ on whole wheat tortilla, roll it up and refrigerate (or freeze) it to carry on the trail. Or PB and Nutella!
4.6 miles this morning, 45 minutes. Cold and crisp! No breeze, no moon, no other runners, either. A very quiet morning running around Crown Hill Lake.
I dropped by Runner's Roost Lakewood on Sunday after church to see if there was anything I couldn't live without. I needed a new pair of socks anyway, so I found a pair of Balega ultralights and then searched the clearance section. Nothing in my size at first, but what's this? Track and XC spikes for $15.00? So I'm now the proud owner of a pair of silver and lime green Brooks track shoes. I haven't been in spikes for...I'm not even going to say. I may do some 1200 repeats tomorrow .
Run free!
Hi all,
The cold got me, yes I'm sick. Coughing so no running plus I just feel so run down
I did not run Sunday, have no plans to work out all this week, and will not be doing my Thanksgiving Dedication run for all of my Jingle Bell run teammates . Extra sad because the weather is forecasted to be ideal for a nice morning run on Thurs. Hoping that my general good health helps these bugs find their way out of my system quickly.
On the bright side, the Jingle Bell team is now up to 12 runners plus myself, yay!
Degregorius - love LSD, my fav run of the week by far.
AZ1414 - I run zigzags in my neighborhood, passing a block or two from my house every so often. That way if I need to cut my run short I'm never too far away but I'm not running right past the front door, that'd be too tempting. I carry my water/fuel with me on longer runs.
OC - your views sound so amazing especially for someone living in the flat land like me. Nice that your climate warms up enough just from the presence of sun for you to wear shorts. Around here it makes a little difference but not that much. Grats on the great clearance find! I've never run in spikes, sounds interesting.
JustRunDan - I have a couple of orange shirts and a couple of neon yellow shirts I grab if I plan on running while visiting my parents' home in the U.P. They live out of town so "safety first", even if the shirts are cotton. No one is going to mistake me for dinner. Your t-giving run sounds great.
MaryKay - thinking of you and hoping your run went well! I hope you're away because your busy prepping for the holiday and not because something unfortunate happened.
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Strange one for me as he seems a bit old to fit Levy's usual purchase profile ('young with a sell on value' or 'old and free and the sell on value doesn't matter').
I see as well that AVB said that Dempsey's exit was a financial move - 'to fund more activity' - given that we already have a nett spend of £30m+, it makes you wonder who else will need to go to balance the books.
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When Lonnell Ellis went to Frank Gooch Apartments on Saturday, he knew he was going to help someone, but he didn't know he would save a life.
Ellis, 47, said he visits the apartments often to help his uncle with medications. Shortly after 8 a.m. Saturday, he was walking across the complex parking lot, taking out the trash when he saw smoke coming from unit 15. He ran up on the porch and found a young boy inside the door. He brought the child outside and asked if there was anyone else in the house, and the boy said his grandfather, George Anderson, was inside.
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"I went back up, and it was so smoky and dark. I got on my knees and started screaming and calling his name," Ellis said.
The two found each other in the living room of the home, Ellis said, and he guided the man out of the house. Anderson was taken to the hospital to be checked for smoke inhalation on Saturday, and on Wednesday afternoon, he was still listed in good condition at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
"What he did was a lifesaving effort," said Assistant Chief Bobby Culbreth of Spartanburg Public Safety Fire Division Station 1.
Culbreth said firefighters arrived at the apartment complex on John B. White Sr. Boulevard four minutes after receiving the call, and everyone was out of the house.
"That had to happen very quickly," he said.
The fire was started by a child playing with a cigarette lighter, which caught some bedding on fire, Culbreth said. The flames were contained to a back bedroom of the unit. When firefighters arrived on scene, no flames were showing, but there was heavy smoke, he said.
Firefighters put out the fire within 10 minutes. Ellis said it wasn't until firefighters went inside that he noticed the flames for the first time and realized what he did. That was the first time he was frightened.
"We appreciate him doing it, but it's a dangerous thing to do, going in there without any equipment," Culbreth said.
But Ellis denied being particularly brave or heroic in his actions.
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SPARTANBURG, SC-- Vernon Moore Stokely, 91, of Spartanburg, SC, died Friday, March 15, 2013, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born March 24, 1921, in Crawford, GA, he was the son of the late Ernest M. "Doc" and Nonye Maxwell Stokely. He was a devoted husband for 68 years to the late Frances Blackwell Stokely.
A World War II veteran of the U. S. Army Air Force, he served in the 8th Air Force 7th Photo Reconnaissance Unit in England. He attended Georgia Military College in Milledgeville, GA and then transferred to the University of Georgia where he was a member of the ROTC, received his Business Administration Degree in 1942, and remained an avid Bulldog fan. Mr. Stokely was retired from Rockwell International Draper Division. He was also a member of Fernwood Baptist Church and the Fellowship Sunday School Class. He loved sports and was an avid golfer, bowler, and softball player. He remained a passionate sports fan his entire life.
Surviving are his daughter, Susan Stokely of Spartanburg; son, Jere Stokely and his wife Donna of Roswell, GA; three grandsons, Jamie Daniel and his wife Crystal of Chesnee, SC, Chris Daniel of Aiken, GA, and John Stokely of Atlanta, GA; granddaughter, Rachel Stokely Horkan and her husband Will of Gray, GA; six great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Receiving of friends will begin at 2:00 PM Monday, March 18, 2013, at Fernwood Baptist Church. A funeral service will follow at 3:00 PM, at the church, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Dean Allen and the Rev. Dr. Lisa Wimberly Allen. Entombment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Heritage Chapel Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fernwood Baptist Church, 200 Fernwood Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307.
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Their gimmick was at Havana, which isn't really my kind of place. I didn't really feel like mingling with all the other people around, though, so I decided to wait for my sister at Hobbes. Figured I could occupy myself by working on the scheduler and on the puzzles. Ordered a small chocolate mousse to cheer myself up.
Fortunately, Dominique was in the area, so he came and rescued me. Had fun chatting with him, didn't notice time pass. Kathy and her friends passed by to pick us up and continue the party at home. More conversation. Learned much.
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SAN JOSE -- Archbishop Mitty teacher Anthony Rojo knew the lanky sophomore in his social studies class was a good figure skater.
But he had no inkling when Polina Edmunds took time off last week that she would return to class Tuesday as an Olympian.
Edmunds, 15, is headed to the Sochi Games next month after surprising the skating world in her senior national debut, where she finished second to champion Gracie Gold.
Her arresting performance last weekend at the U.S. Figure Skating championships in Boston sent a jolt of Olympic fever across the South Bay that was going strong Monday at Mitty and Sharks Ice San Jose.
Edmunds is the Bay Area's first Olympic singles skater since Brian Boitano of Sunnyvale took sixth at the 1994 Games in Lillehammer, Norway.
Mitty is a California sports powerhouse boasting beach volleyball's Kerri Walsh Jennings and soccer's Brandi Chastain among its famous alums. Basketball star Aaron Gordon is a freshman at top-ranked Arizona this season.
"But to have a 15-year-old sophomore in the Olympics . . . " principal Tim Brosnan said, letting others fill in the rest.
Despite the fanfare, Mitty teachers expect Tuesday to be a "typical day in class with Polina," Rojo said.
"Once she comes back she is right back with the group," added Janet Fenker, Edmunds' biology teacher. "I'm amazed at how she switches gears."
The San Jose Olympian said education has been her main focus despite the hours spent at Sharks Ice honing her craft. Edmunds underscored that notion last week in Boston when contacting Fenker to find out what assignments she was missing. Without being told she had to have it done, the sophomore created a power-point presentation on how common prescription drugs work -- just like her classmates.
That doesn't surprise Rojo. In the fall, he told Edmunds she could make up a test he was giving just as the skater returned from an international competition.
"No, I'm ready to take it now," the teen said.
It's that kind of attitude that has led Edmunds to take on the world of figure skating.
After a whirlwind weekend, coach David Glynn planned to give his skater a break Tuesday to let her settle back into the routine. But he also knows her better than that.
"I wouldn't be surprised if Polina would want to go to the rink Tuesday afternoon to see her friends," he said.
Thanks to Edmunds, Bay Area coaches expect to get a bump in interest in local skating that should continue to grow next month in Sochi.
Although the region hasn't had a skater this good since San Jose's Rudy Galindo won the 1996 national title, the area has been on the rise for the past six years. The resurgence goes beyond Edmunds.
Karen Chen of Fremont was named to the junior World Championship team Sunday despite withdrawing from the free skate last week. Chen, 14, broke her ankle three months before the national championships, but also is expected to become a force on the senior level.
A handful of other local skaters won medals in lower-level divisions in Boston. But nothing motivates like the Olympics.
"In some areas, going to the Olympics is a far-fetched idea," said Jonathon O'Dougherty, a San Jose ice dance coach who competed for Britain. "Now there is one a little bit closer to home and more motivating for kids. Sharks Ice is now starting to come into its own."
Edmunds began skating at the facility at 20 months and has trained with her mom, Nina Edmunds, and Glynn since age 4. Their neighborhood rink happens to be the largest facility west of the Mississippi. Sharks Ice is one of only seven U.S. facilities that operates at least four NHL-sized ice rinks.
"People who appear to come out of nowhere, don't," O'Dougherty said. "Polina has certainly put in her 10,000 hours. It's great for the rink and great for skaters to see it is achievable."
Longtime Fremont coach Gilley Nickelson agreed with O'Dougherty.
"It wasn't something that happened accidentally," he said. "The training was right. The timing was right."
Nickelson, who coaches Chen, predicted a groundswell of talent to pour out of the Bay Area in the coming years. Part of the reason is a nucleus of coaches who are coming into their own.
Nickelson said the scoring system has leveled the field as far as training, allowing new coaches to establish themselves.
Could the Bay Area become a skating magnet?
"Everything is cyclical," longtime San Jose coach Tracy Prussack said. "Many things enter into it."
She was speaking of the costs for lessons and ice time, of staying injury free and having confidence in the coaching.
And then it takes a dam full of mental strength to withstand the pressure of the big stage.
Drama teacher Sharon Jones of Chaboya Middle School in San Jose was not surprised to see Edmunds pull it all together in Boston. Edmunds' eighth grade teacher recalled Monday how calm her protege acted during junior high stage productions.
Watching her on television last weekend, Jones thought, "That's Polina. That's my girl."
That's a homegrown Olympian.
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I would have to say
PG:Steve Nash
SG:Dwayne Wade
PF:Amar'e Stoudemire
SF:Carmelo Anthony
C:Dwight Howard
What do you think?
no no no
PG: Rajon Rondo ( he was the Celtics only pushing player other than Ray Allen in the playoffs)
SG: Kobe Bryant ( do i have to explain why?)
SF: LeBron James (him and kobe came from high school)
PF: ( i want to say Tim Duncan but) Dirk Nowitzki ( number one fantasy forward)
C: Dwight Howard (finally we agree!)
PG Rajon Rondo
SG Dwyane Wade (he is improving every year... kobe is getting older and slowing down)
SF LeBron (MVPx2)
PF Amare Stoudemire
C Dwight Howard
C:Dwight Howard(obviously)
PF:Chris Bosh(amare is good,but chris bosh puts up more rebounds,and plays better D' which isnt saying much)
SF:Lebron(Saying Melo or Durant is acceptable,but come on now, this guy does everything)
SG:Dwyane Wade(he is the best in the league on the worst team i have ever seen suit up and call themselves professionals)
PG:Chris Paul(He is the point guard version of Wade, great player,garbage team. manages to make team relevant anyway)-sorry Williams,Nash,and Rondo
PG: Deron Williams
SG: Dwyane Wade
SF: LeBron James
PF: Amare Stoudemire
C: Dwight Howard
PG: Rondo
PF:Resheed Lewis
C:Dwight Howard
PG: Deron Williams
SG: Kobe
SG: Vince Carter
SF: Carmelo
PF: Stoudemire
PF: Kevin Durant
C: Pau Gasol
Point Guard: Deron Williams
Shooting Guard: Kobe Bryant
Small Forward: Lebron James
Power Forward : Pau Gasol
Center: Dwight Howard
ok heres how it goes.....
PG.Rajon Rondo...... no question
SG Kobe Bryant...... really? he dropped 40 on the suns in a playoff game.....40
SF lebron..... do i have to say something?
PF Pau gasol.... he is totally under rated
C Dwight Howard... Amazing
PG:Rajon Rondo
SG:Kobe Bryant
SF:Lebron James
Well here goes...
PG: Steve Nash (He's so good, and he's been doing it forever.)
SG: Kobe Bryant (Need I explain here?)
SF: LeBron James (or here?)
PF: Amare Stoudemire (He's a powerhouse)
C: Dwight Howard (Looks like his team is going to get finished off by Boston)
ima put down starting best 5 and then a bench...
pg.Deron williams ( for now... derek rose, rajon rondo, and stephon curry are gona take over very soon.)
sg.kobe Bryant (2nd best player EVER)
sf. lebron James (maybe 3rd best... Maybe)
pf. Pau Gasol (it was Kevin Garnett 2 years ago, Pau is so under rated)
c. Dwight Howard (i think we all agree)
pg steve nash
sg dwayne wade
sf carmelo anthony (i cant realy decide between him or durent)
pf kevin garnet
c andrew Bynum (an other underated player)
sg brandon roy
sf kevin durent
pf/c chris bosh
there u go best of the best
Steve Nash is the best PG. He can make the pocket passes, find easy passes to get to the basket, he's great at looking ahead, he can score when he needs to and he doesn't hog the ball. He's been ranked #1 for double doubles. He was #1 for assists per game this year. He can put up 42 pts and 22 assists when you need it. Highest free throw% this year and the 2nd best of all time.
Dwayne Wade..he's been putting up about 34 points per game in the playoffs this year and almost 6 rebounds, and 7 assists. I really don't like kobe. He can put up tough shots a lot of the time but he has a lot of "injuries" that aren't really bad at all and he sits out the game.
Amar'e can put up the dunks especially with lots of defenders in the way..and get the foul. This year hes gotten 44 points in a game and another time 21 rebounds. he hasn't been doing that great in the playoffs though.
Carmelo.....I'm thinking I shoulda said Durant. He's a star player on a team thats not that great. he carried them into the first round of the playoffs this year. 3 times this year he scored 45 points.also hes good at blocking shots, getting steals and putting up midrange shots.
Dwight Howard? we all know why he's the best center.
PG- steve nash (definition of a point guard, creates plays before scoring, and can score when needs too, amazing leader and very positive player)
SG- kobe bryant (best player in the world right now)
SF- LeBron James (he can literally do anything he wants on the court, amazing court vision, unstoppable drive, improved shot midrange and 3-pointer)
PF- Chris Bosh (he can do everything 3-pointers, midrange, drives, rebound, block, pass)
C- Andrew Bynum (when he plays to his potential, other wise Dwight Howard)
In my opinion Dwight Howard isn't tall enough to play center, thats why against big teams like the Cavaliers, Celtics or Lakers he struggles to get his position and then fouls. He is only 6'11 thats usually a power forwards height, even Pau gasol is a 7 footer, Dwight is more like a power forward but he compensates for his height disadvantage with his colossal muscles.
Here's what I think:
PG: Steve Nash
SG: Kobe Bryant
SF: LeBron James
PF: Dirk Nowitzki
C: Dwight Howard
PG Steve Nash
SG Kobe Bryant
SF Lebron James
PF Dirk Nowitski
C Dwight Howard
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – July 16, 2013 – James Konkel, of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, was elected to Ducks Unlimited Inc.'s national board of directors during the organization's annual convention held recently in Portland, Ore.
"The leadership of our board of directors ensures we are fulfilling our mission to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl," said DU CEO Dale Hall. "Our board members are not paid for their work; rather they volunteer their time and resources because they feel so strongly about conservation. I welcome each new member and look forward to working with them in the years to come."
Konkel also supports the Portland Symphony Orchestra in Portland, Maine. Married to Sue, he enjoys hunting and fishing, and his work with Ducks Unlimited has the facilitated his participation in both hobbies. Konkel has served on the DU Inc. board before, and also serves on the board of Ducks Unlimited Canada.
"It is both a pleasure and honor to once again be a member of the board of directors of Ducks Unlimited," Konkel said. "This organization, the leader in wetlands conservation, is and has been near and dear to me for over 30 years. To be able to give back some of my time on both sides of the border, from helping guide a local committee, to contributing to the boreal forest, to serving as chair of our national shoot committee – we are all in it for the waterfowl we enjoy."
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This weekend local historian Margy Vogt, will lead two historic public walking tours in Massillon, one of Massillon's historic Fourth Street on Saturday, May 22, at 2:00 p.m. and one of downtown Massillon on Sunday, May 23, at 2:00 p.m.
The Historic Fourth Street Walking Tour is a leisurely stroll, which includes stories about former residents and exterior architectural highlights of the town's grandest old neighborhood, it takes about two hours. Fourth Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The houses on Fourth Street, which span more than a century of architectural excellence (1830s to 1930s), were home to Massillon's entrepreneurs and bankers, to prominent families who hosted President McKinley, and to humanitarians who harbored fugitive slaves.
The Historic Downtown Massillon Walking Tour will be a stroll through the history and architecture of Massillon's 184-year-old downtown to learn about the canal, streetcars, early businesses, National Register sites, and the people who built the town. Stories will include the fire that destroyed First Methodist Church, human flies, the Washington's birthday flood, and the airplane that was built in the upper floor of a downtown building.
Why not stay at Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast and we'll include the $5 fee for the tour.
I'll look forward to seeing you soon,
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Saturday, March 9 • 1 p.m./3 p.m. CST
Sunday, March 10 • 12 p.m. CST
Chapman Field • Corpus Christi, Texas
The Texas A&M - Corpus Christi softball team will open the 2013 Southland Conference season Saturday, March 9, at Chapman Field against first-year member Houston Baptist. The Islanders will take on the Huskies in a doubleheader on Saturday before hosting a single game on Sunday, March 10.
Texas A&M - Corpus Christi finished with an 11-9 record last season in SLC play while the Huskies finished 2-4 in the Great West Conference. The Islanders are coming off a tough weekend at the CenturyLink Classic hosted by Texas State while the Huskies dropped a doubleheader to UTSA on Wednesday.
The last time the Islanders and Huskies faced each other was last season on April 21 in Houston. The Islanders sealed a 3-0 shutout and outhit the Huskies 11-2. Prior to that, the squad topped the Huskies 3-2 at Chapman Field on April 12. Texas A&M - Corpus Christi is 13-4 all-time against Houston Baptist and Saturday's opening game will mark the 18th meeting between the two teams.
The Islanders will head into the weekend with a 5-15 record, while Houston Baptist holds a 5-5 record. The Islanders were selected fourth in the preseason polls while the Huskies were tabbed eighth in the Coaches' Poll and ninth in the Sports Information Director's poll.
Head Coach Stephanie Hughes is in her second year with the Islanders and was named the 2013 SLC Preseason All-Conference Coach of the Year by College Sports Madness.
•The Islanders are young with just one senior and 15 on the roster. The squad returns three starters and 11 letterwinners from a team that finished with an 18-23 overall record (11-9 SLC) a year ago.
•Senior Meagan McKinney is powering the Islanders' bats with a .357 batting average. She co-leads the team with 20 hits while leading the team with five doubles and two home runs to go along with a team-high 14 RBI.
•Mickayla Cochran has been consistent as the Islanders' leadoff batter. She is second behind McKinney with a .328 batting average and leads the team with 13 runs. She went 2-for-3 in back-to-back games to open the CenturyLink Classic last weekend.
•Junior Constance Brandenburg leads the Islanders in the circle with 59.2 innings pitched and 35 strikeouts.
•Sophomore Lindsey Lyles blasted two homers last weekend at the CenturyLink Classic, hosted by Texas State. It marked her first two career home runs as an Islander.
•The Islanders will face the Huskies in their 21st game of the season while HBU is set for just their 11th game of the season.
•The Islanders hold the 13-4 all-time series advantage over the Huskies.
•Head Coach Stephanie Hughes is in her second year with the Islanders. She was a four-year letterwinner for Texas State and a two-time SLC Tournament Champion. Assistant Coach Briana Bishop and Pitching Coach Sarah Pauly also are in their second year with the Islanders.
•The Islanders will wrap their four-game homestand on Wednesday against UTSA.
HBU heads into Saturday's game with a 5-5 record after dropping a doubleheader with UTSA at home on Wednesday. The Huskies opened the season with four straight victories before dropping three straight. HBU has victories against Southern University, Alcorn State, Louisiana Tech and Texas Southern.
Callie Herrington leads HBU with a .667 batting average while Hailey Harris is second on the team with a .600 batting average. Lauren Schwirtlich leads HBU with 12 hits. Lori Earl (1-1) leads the Huskies in the circle with a 1.17 ERA in 12 innings. Sarah Shotton (1-1) powers HBU with 17 strikeouts in 17 innings while Keely Shuler (2-1) leads the Huskies in innings pitched with 20 and has a 3.15 ERA in six appearances.
Pitching coach and seven-year NPF veteran Sarah Pauly has a young group of pitchers this season after losing standout pitchers Greta Cecchetti, Jordan Trujillo and Vianca Pesina. Cecchetti was second in the Southland Conference last season with a 0.58 ERA and second in strikeouts with 82.
Junior Constance Brandenburg (3-7) has been the Islanders go to pitcher in the circle this season with a 4.58 ERA in 59.2 innings. Brandenburg has tallied a team-high 25 strikeouts in 15 appearances. The junior recorded a career-high nine strikeouts in a complete game strikeout, while allowing just one walk and four hits over Kansas.
Sophomore Bethany Slick (1-2) picked up her first career victory in the circle against Northern Colorado in her first career start. Slick has a 5.87 ERA in 22.2 innings and nine appearances.
Ashley Elicerio (1-6) rounds out the pitchers with a 6.00 ERA in 37.1 innings and 11 appearances. Elicerio also has seen action at the plate and has tallied a .231 batting average in five games and has tallied three hits. She clinched her first career victory in the Islanders 7-3 victory over Southern. Elicerio recorded a career-high six strikeouts in seven innings and allowed just two hits.
Leadoff hitter Mickayla Cochran has been consistent for the Islanders this season. The sophomore is second on the team with a .328 batting average in all 20 starts. She and McKinney have a team-high 20 hits and has recorded three doubles to go along with two home runs. Cochran has a team-high 13 runs and has posted 24 put outs in center field. Cochran went 3-for-4 with three hits and two RBI in a 6-4 victory over Northern Colorado in the Miken Classic in Waco, Texas. She opened the CenturyLink Classic going 2-for-3 in back-to-back games against North Texas and Purdue.
The 2013 team welcomes four newcomers, freshman Ashley Elicerio (P/UT), freshman Dani Tefft (OF), freshman Natalie Zarzabal (Of) and sophomore transfer from McLennan CC, Michelle Sorenson (C/UT).
Elicerio is a 5-7 pitcher and utility player. She played four years at Hendrickson High School and was tabbed Utility Player of the Year three consecutive years. She led the Hawks to a 17-9 record during her senior season after advancing the team to the regional quarterfinals.
Zarzabal, a right-handed outfielder, played at Steele High School in Cibolo, Texas. During her sophomore year she recorded a .409 batting average and followed it with a .365 batting average during her junior year. This season, Zarzabal tallied her first career home run against Northern Colorado in the Islanders 6-4 victory.
Tefft was a four-year starter at Kempner High School in Sugar Land, Texas. The left-hander led the team with a .434 batting average while helping her team win the 2011 Bi-District Championship and the 2011 District 23-5A Championship. This season, Tefft recorded two hits and two runs in five starts in left field at the Texas Classic.
Sorenson has 59 putouts behind home plate this season and has caught 11 stolen bases. She posted a .358 batting average while appearing in 43 of 51 games during the 2010-11 season at McLennan CC. She helped her team win the Region V championship and earned second team all-conference honors.
The Islanders exploded for a season-high 12 hits on in a 6-4 victory over Northern Colorado in the Miken Classic in Waco, Texas. Mickayla Cochran went 3-for-4 with three hits and two RBI to lead the Islanders. The Islanders are 4-1 when they out-hit their opponents and 5-3 when they score first.
Co-captain junior Valerie Perez has been the vocal leader for the team this season along with McKinney. Perez has tallied 11 hits and three doubles this season to tally a .212 batting average in 17 games. She has also recorded 30 putouts at shortstop this season. The Islanders have won five games when Perez has been in the starting lineup and 0-4 when the junior hasn't started or been in the game.
Sophomore Hayley Galloway has battled back from off-season surgery to record a .267 batting average. She has made starts in 18 of the Islanders 20 games and has a team-high five sacrifice hits. Galloway has 12 hits and 29 putouts between second base and shortstop this season.
The Islanders were selected to finish fourth in the 2013 Southland Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll in a vote by both the conference's head coaches and sports information directors. Sophomore Mickayla Cochran (OF) was tabbed All-Southland Preseason Second Team. The Islanders were also tabbed fourth in the Preseason Sports Information Director's poll.
Following Sunday's game with the Huskies, the Islanders will host UTSA for a midweek single game on Wednesday, March 13 at 3 p.m. at Chapman Field.


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SAN RAMON -- In a spellbinder, the California High girls volleyball team took a 26-28, 25-22, 25-11, 23-25, 18-16 victory over visiting Homestead-Cupertino on Tuesday night in the first round of the Northern California Division I playoffs.
The No. 3 seeded Grizzlies, fresh off their first North Coast Section Division I title in 30 years, prevailed over the No. 6 Mustangs when senior stalwart Sabrina Clayton hit her 26th kill, to go along with 12 digs.
The clutch shot came off Caitlyn Quindoy's 31st assist overall, deciding a tense game five.
The Grizzlies faced deficits of 3-0, 4-1, 5-2 and 7-3 in the final game, but would not be denied.
What made the difference in the end?
"Probably our defense and never giving up," said Clayton, who is headed to Santa Clara. "We were down in the end, and we just pushed through it. We were going all out."
California tied it at 13 after Clayton won a joust at the net in game five. The teams exchanged points before Homestead star outside hitter Casey Carroll's ace made it 15-14. Clayton tipped one over to tie it before Emily Reed, who had a match-high 32 kills, had a kill off the block. The Grizzlies' Jennifer Gill had a block to tie it at 16-16, Homestead then hit wide, and Clayton put the outcome to rest.
California and Homestead went back-and-forth all night.
The Mustangs, the runner-up in the Central Coast Section Division I playoffs, took game one 28-26, but the Grizzlies took the next two games and appeared to be cruising to victory before the Mustangs stormed back.
California coach Todd Baham said his team lost focus in the fourth game.
"We have a mantra: Focus. Fight. Finish," he said. "I get it. It's been a long season. Their goal was an East Bay Athletic League and an NCS championship and everything else was on top, but I'm glad they persevered. They showed me something."
Homestead coach Gary Carroll was pleased with the fight in his team. He also applauded the winners.
"They played great. I'm very impressed with Sabrina," he said. "She really came on strong. It's a hostile gym. We had to load a bus full of fans and bring 'em because we knew it would be a tough place to play. Small gym."


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Golden Meadow mayor faces challenger in Nov. 6 election
Published: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 9:01 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 9:01 p.m.
Bringing money and business into Golden Meadow is the top priority for the two candidates vying to be the next mayor.
NAME: Joey Bouziga
NATIVE OF: Golden Meadow
RESIDENT OF: Golden Meadow
PARTY: Democrat
OCCUPATION AND EMPLOYER: Manager at Martin Terminal, LLC
WORK HISTORY: Worked at Martin Terminal since 1978.
CHURCH: Our Lady of Prompt Succor
PREVIOUS PUBLIC OFFICES: Golden Meadow mayor, elected 1999. Previous: Town Council member for 19 years
EDUCATION: South Lafourche High School
Bouziga was the president of the local Volunteer Fire Department for 18 years. He also said his time in public office displayed his leadership attributes.
Re-established a Carnival Committee, which saw the resurrection of Golden Meadow's Saturday parade before Mardi Gras. He also said he is proud of his time with the Volunteer Fire Department.
"I've been here 32 years. I have a lot of hands-on experience and a lot of experience in the field. I have experience during storms. I know what must be done to help the town, and I know the needs on a daily basis."
Bouziga can be reached at 696-9030 or at the Golden Meadow Town Hall: (985) 475-7942, located at 313 N. Bayou Drive.
NAME: Frank Boura
NATIVE OF: Golden Meadow
RESIDENT OF: Golden Meadow
PARTY: Democrat
OCCUPATION AND EMPLOYER: Business owner: SDL Construction and others.
WORK HISTORY: Before starting SDL Construction, Boura worked his way up at E and L Enterprises for 15 years.
CHURCH: Our Lady of the Prompt Succor
PREVIOUS PUBLIC OFFICES: Golden Meadow Town Council since 2000.
EDUCATION: South Lafourche High School
Boura said he's displayed leadership through his presidency of the local chapter of the Rotary Club and as Grand Knight of the local Knights of Columbus chapter.
Boura said he is proud of how members have been able to steadily increase the fundraising efforts of the local Knights of Columbus chapter. He also noted special pride in being able to oversee the distribution of more than $300,000 in Rotary aid from Houma to Pass Christian, Miss., following Hurricane Katrina.
"I want to be a full-time mayor. If I'm not (at town hall), I'm trying to get money ... I know how to get money. You have to go out and get grants and hustle."
Boura can be reached at 665-1220, by email at firstname.lastname@example.com or at 2600 South Alex Plaisance Blvd., Golden Meadow.
Incumbent Joey Bouziga is facing a challenge from local businessman and Town Councilman Frank Boura, who is framing his candidacy as a change from the norm.
"Right now, the town is at a standstill," Boura said. "We have no businesses coming in. The present mayor is like 'what happens, happens.' We need to do more."
Boura, who owns several area businesses, said a fresh face would do the city well.
On the other hand, Bouziga said his experience, having made necessary contacts and his track record of overseeing grants implemented within the town, gives him an advantage in running Golden Meadow.
Bouziga has been mayor for 19 years. Previously he was on the Town Council for more than a decade, he said.
"We've been to Washington (D.C.), to Baton Rouge, to Thibodaux and wherever we needed to get money for the town," Bouziga said. "I have experience doing that for the town."
Bouziga said he has pulled in more than $19 million in grants to bolster infrastructure.
The latest example of that is $7.3 million the parish is spending to resurface town roads. This a collective effort after the town was allowed to join in on the local parish sales tax district, Bouziga said.
"That's what it's about: bringing in money so we can ease the burden on the residents," Bouziga said. "It would have been a big burden on our citizens."
Boura also said grant money will be his focus. His experience raising money for local Rotary and Knights of Columbus has taught him to "shake the tree," he said. Boura describes himself as a "small entrepreneur" who owns several small area businesses. Boura has been on the Town Council since 2000.
"I know how to get money. You have to go out and get grants and hustle," Boura said. "People know me. They know what I'm about, and they know I'm not just blowing smoke."
Boura also said he would be a full-time mayor as he isn't needed on a daily basis at his businesses.
Bouziga is a manager at Martin Terminal, a Port Fourchon dock, and said his phone, computer and modern technology has him constantly connected to the town's needs.
Both candidates agree they'd like to get more business into Golden Meadow.
"I would like to improve on getting more business inside the town by getting property available for business people," Bouziga said.
Bouziga said he wants to facilitate and promote opportunities for land owners who might be hesitant but willing to sell prime property for businesses.
Boura said completing the local seawall project might be key to attracting businesses. He added it is difficult to get land sold along La. 3235 because the parcels are very narrow.
Boura said he'd like to see land owners leasing out portions of their property and to see if he can attract some businesses from Port Fourchon that might want to have some of their property inside the levee system.
Boura said he also wants to seek out more money for recreational facilities and complete the town's sewer system. The system is in phase three of six or seven phases,
Bouziga said he's been proactive in getting federal money to complete the most recent phase and pay for the fourth.
Boura said he started to build support for his campaign after he was told the incumbent didn't plan to run again. But Bouziga said he had never decided not to run.
The two are both Democrats, natives of Golden Meadow and have lived in south Lafourche their entire lives.
"Golden Meadow is known as a speed trap. It is not a speed trap. It is a safe and quiet community," Boura said. "Once we get a few things changed around, we might bring more residents back in."
Bouziga is promising to keep the town that safe and quiet place he loves.
"We want to continue to improve on our drainage system in the city, continue to improve our parks and civic center and continue to keep a good police force to keep our town safe," Bouziga said. "Win or lose, and I don't plan on losing, I will never leave Golden Meadow. It is my home. I will always be a resident and involved."
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Greg Cosell's mock today has both Milliner and Ansah available when we pick. I don't see it happeneing, but I'd be thrilled with either one!
Greg Cosell's mock today has both Milliner and Ansah available when we pick. I don't see it happeneing, but I'd be thrilled with either one!
Even if Bill Belichick was getting an atomic wedgie, his face would look exactly the same.
Wow. I would be good with either.
I heard Cleveland might select Milliner, and the 49ers are interested as well. The 9ers would have to move up to get him and they are seeking partners for that to happen.
Atlanta is another team looking to move up, but in most cases I'm thinking we'll see movement on teams trading back in this paticular draft.
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I don't want a DB but would be all over myself if we drafted Milliner. I'm not as sold on Ansah.
1.25 CB Eli Apple-DB-tOSU
2.58 SS Vonn Bell-DB tOSU
3.89 DT Javon Hargrave-SC State
4.123 DE-Matt Judon-Grand Valley State
6.220 RB-Tyler Erwin-San Jose State
7.229 WR Geronimo Allison-Ilinois
7.246 QB-Cody Kessler-USC
I guess there are some health concerns on Milliner, but I would be really pleased to see the Steelers grab a talent like him. I don't necessarily want a corner, but I wouldn't be opposed to it, either.
I'm not quite sure what to make of Ansah. He has plenty of raw potential, but it seems that the high upside guys like him that are so popular on draft day often struggle later.
No way Ansah is at #17. If so, I'll run to New York to help the Steelers rush up the card with his name on it.
No interest in Millner.
1. C.J. Mosley LB Alabama
2. Jordan Matthews WR Vanderbilt
3. (comp) Philip Gaines CB Rice
4. Arthur Lynch TE Georgia
5. Ross Cockrell CB Duke
5. (comp) Derrick Hopkins DT Virginia Tech
6. Josh Mauro DE Stanford
6. (comp) Shaquil Barrett OLB Colorado State
7. Quincy Enunwa WR Nebraska


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Hi, I looked into this program about a month ago and have not started. Can't get the motivation. However, for health reasons and stress release, I'd like to try running because I get bored in a gym setting. I have not worked out in a gym in about two years and am really out of shape.
Because I have a tendency to have a sore back and hips, I bought some new shoes, and I'm ready to go. What I'd like to know is 1) How did you get the motivation to make that first workout? and 2) How do you hold yourself accountable?
After looking on the boards, it seems like this is a good place to start for support as well.
Thanks for reading!
Hello! I did the same thing. Thought about starting to run and put it off for about a month. I always hated running, HATED it. So, I wanted to prove to myself that I could run a 5k. Once you get going, you will be surprised to find that you will actually WANT to go running. It's only been 6 weeks, but I love it now! With the 'couch to 5K' program that is on this site, it makes it much easier to kind of ease into it. If I hadn't done that I would have gone out the first day, tried to run 20 minutes straight, said forget this and gave up. Having a little program to follow really helped me to stay focused. Each time, I would look at my sheet, see what day on was on and it became more of a challenge that way. I'm kind of a nerd that way, but having it all planned out made all the difference in the world. Good Luck, I think once you get started you will be so glad you did.
I am 47 going on 48. I dont have trouble getting started. It is continuing that gets me. It always seems something comes up or more excuses than I can count on one hand. I am overweight also. I keep telling myself if someone would call/text me on a daily bases to hear my excuses and kick my butt I could get over this hump. I have been one of those who find it more interesting to take care of others and have forgot about myself in the long run.
You are not alone,
When I started running, it was for my son to help him prepare for a belt test for karate. After a few weeks, I became hooked (and he hated it but did it long enough to pass his belt test). What I found helped keep me motivated in the beginning and still does is to register for races. I registered for my first 5K after running about a month and had 2 months to prepare. I wanted to just finish it which I did. It was such a huge accomplishment for me as well as a huge thrill to participate in that it has since kept me hooked. Of course, the longer you run the more beneifts you'll see such as weight loss, increased stamina, reduced stress, all the usual benefits of exercise. So I strongly suggest finding a 5K in the next few months and register NOW so you'll have a goal to shoot for. You'll be glad you did!
My routine may help you get going. I'm almost done with the C25K program (W9D2). I set out my jogging clothes the night before the scheduled workout. Then I set my alarm for 4am. When it goes off, I am so out of it, I don't know what's going on but I stumble to the couch and put on my clothes and head out.
If I were to schedule my jogs for the evenings, I would think about it all day, and come up with a myriad of excuses not to do it. By going out so early, I think I'm tricking myself. By the time I realize what I'm doing, I'm already outside doing a little warmup walk, and I have accomplished the hardest thing for me to do: just getting out the door. I think my method takes motivation out of the equation.
It is also very nice to get your workout done first thing because it will energize you for the rest of the day. I've also seen some awesome examples of natural beauty like a full moon setting behind the mountains. You also don't have to worry about traffic.
I guess I hold myself accountable by keeping a log of each workout in a cheap notebook. The first few weeks are very doable, and so your notebook will begin to grow. Once the workouts get a little harder, you will want to do them so that you don't have gaps in your notebook.
Just to let you know, this program is so great. I am 36, 6'1", and 290 pounds and this morning I jogged for 30 minutes straight. I'm still in disbelief just typing that sentence.
MapleLeaf, I agree. I am too a morning runner for the same reason you are. Only difference is I get up at 4 and have my coffee first then head out by 4:45. I run 5 1/4 miles in the morning before work and between the kids, the job, the husband and the dog, I'd never do it if I waited unti the am. Some of my favorite runs have been in the dark in the cold of winter. I like running with no audience and no traffic. No matter what the prefered method of running or the motivation to start, the main goal is to make it work for each indivdual so you keep doing it.
My goal is to run a marathon before I turn 50. I am glad I am not the only one who has challenges. While reading the runners magazine it makes me think that these people are born to run. However, I have not been athletic during my life time and have always wanted to run. I have started walking 1.5 miles every other day. I thank you for your many ideas and will see if I can find a routine. It sounds as if the mornings are the best.
Running in the morning helps me too. I dont have to come up with excuses throughout the day why I cant go. IM already tired... there's no one out there to see me, no cars to make me slow down. I agree with that completely. I am the same way!
08/15/2009- Patrick Joyce Scholarship Run 5K (Lakewood, OH) 30:00
08/29/2009- Outrun Ovarian Cancer OROC 5K (Cleveland, OH) 28:50
09/12/2009- Race for the Cure 5K (Cleveland, OH) 30:08
10/17/2009- Mid Town Classic 5K (Cleveland) 30:15
05/02/2010- Lakewood Hospital Ambulance Chase 5K 27:45
09/11/2010- Race for the Cure 5K (Cleveland) 28:50
10/10/2010- Towpath Half Marathon (Cleveland) 2:16:28
10/23/2010- Army Ten Miler (DC) 1:42:12
03/12/2011- St Malachi 5 Miler 45:50
04/23/2011- Run for Cover 10K (Dallas, TX) 58:18
04/23/2011- Cleveland 10 Miler 1:34
05/15/2011- Cleveland Rite Aid Half Marathon 2:05
07/05/2011- Warrior Dash Ohio 36:40
08/06/2011- Gazebo Gallop 5k 26:20 PR!!
08/14/2011- Run Jane Run 10K 57:40 PR!!
In response to your questions:
1) How did you get the motivation to make that first workout? When I couldn't put on my favorite pair of jeans and breathe normally- at that precise moment in time I knew I had to either do something to change the way I looked and felt or I would soon be in the big girls area shopping for 'comfortable pants'* *
2) How do you hold yourself accountable? Easy, I tell as many people that will listen that I am training for a half marathon, I also have my training plan on an excel sheet sitting here on the wall in front of my computer so I HAVE to look at what workout I have done, or will need to do that day. I think saying I'm not motivated is taking the easy way out and that's just not the type of person I want to be.
In 2009 I Completed 3 Half Marathons in 3 Months!
10/3/09 Marine Corps Half 3:12:26
11/26/09 Outback Distance Classic 3:09:50
12/20/09 Jacksonville Bank Half 2:56:21
Here's some things that helped me:
- Try and find someone to run with
- Make it non-negotiable. No matter the weather, how you feel, how smelly your shoes are, how hungry you are, whatever, just get out there every day
- Log your workouts - it's fun to see your progress, add up your mileage after a while
- Focus more on how you feel than how you look or how much you weigh
- Do everything possible to enjoy the running. Bring music, bring a friend, run in a nice area, etc.
- Take it slower than you think you should and don't get obsessed with doing lots of mileage.
Hi everyone. Wow, you are all very inspiring! I especially like the post about not fitting into certain size clothes. Last year I was going through a lot in my marriage and lost one jeans size. Now I'm back up to where I was and my NEW jeans size doesn't fit me anymore! I also don't like that I tire so easily.
I am definitely not a morning person, so would not be able to get up at 4 a.m. I'll have to think about this. I do realize I will have to run in the morning at some point because like one poster said, if I leave it to evening, there will be lots of excuses not to do it.
Thanks to all!
Good luck miranez- I heard about the C25K and went home that afternoon and did Day 1. I'd taken my dog to the vet and she'd gained some weight. It's one thing for me to be unhealhy, but my poor dog getting fat? Unacceptable.
I'm accountable by telling everyone I know that I started running and I'm working my way up to a 5K. Plus, I come and post here and read the other people's posts. It's very inspiring.
I'm 42 years old, back in school and working part time. I've gained 50 lbs in the past four years. I want to be heatlhy and fit.
I am also 48, and planned to start C25K after my b'day Monday. So far, I have done Wii Fit. Last night I spent an hour fiddling with my Polar heart rate monitor. NOW it's ready. I refilled the Brita pitcher, so I can fill my water bottle. My running clothes are clean. Just need to wait for the sun to get down a little so it gets a little cooler this evening. I am buying the plant water absorbing crystals today to make some cool ties thingies for my neck. I might make Punkin, my 4-footed sometimes running partner a matching bandana-hmm, pink ribbon fabric? ANYWAY, I plan to start. The mp3 player is even charged. just here for more virtual moral support, I am not a morning person.
Starting C25K (5th time's the charm)
Cave Spring Road Race, June 2012,planned
I got up in the early AM and did 1.5 on my eliptical. It took 30 min. but it is a new start. I have had quit a bit of energy since then. I had the day off so it made the getting motivated somewhat easier. Tomorrow I will have to set the alarm to make sure I get my 30 minutes in. It helps knowing I am not the only on has this challenge. My daughter has been running for 6 months and says she is now at a point where she loves running. I can't wait to get to that point, hoping it will make it easier to get going. This response is to PBJE. However, my computer is wacked today and this was the only reply button.
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If your claim to fame is "pure fashionista," that is a title earned and not something you're tossed one night while sipping Blue Moons with gal pals at Woody's Bar & Grill. Part of being in the exclusive world of chic-dom is knowing your designers. Rambling on about Prada's 2013 white-hot satin handbag, Charlotte Olympia's La Vie en Rose collection or scoring a pair of vintage Chanel sunglasses speaks volumes in all couture crowds, but so does responding to a compliment on your new clutch with the name of a local, chi-chi designer right here in your home town.Uncovering sought-after, matchless styles is a category that Rouge (locations in Edwards and Eagle) has added to its retail resume. In addition to featuring the most coveted consignments in the Vail Valley - from the runway cravings of Louis Vuitton, Chloe and Akris to favorite Joe's and 7 For All Mankind jeans - Rouge has tapped into a niche market that bridges the gap between swanky trends and local fashion junkies. Not only clued-in on Colorado's home-grown designers, store owners, Michelle Anderson and Joselyn Brubaker pride themselves on creating a "lifestyle boutique" where customers are invited into the store's lap of luxury to hang out for a while.
EagleSkip the frump and don a one-of-a-kind Scarf-Dee. What began as a leisure pursuit, Scarf-Dee has become an adored accessory at Rouge with personal customer requests called in frequently. Deedy Pate's patterns intertwine color combos adding an under-the-radar-flamboyance that brings a dash of color to your winter-woed wardrobe. Favorites among Vail Valley locals include the indigo and cornflower blend, the orange, pink and purple fusion and the black, charcoal gray and white pattern.
DenverUntil recently, Aksels had the reputation of being just a bro-boy brand, but that dance card has quickly filled up as the native-Colorado tee and hat company has segued into targeting us Alpine Couturists. Fashionable layering is a must in these mountainous conditions and both the long and short-sleeved tees (with skier on the shirt's front, bottom right corner) will certainly garner you a standing ovation at Red Lion as you belt out "American Pie."
EagleUpcycled accessories are the new black for 2013. Love & Chaos jewelry, created by Rouge owner Michelle Anderson, has taken this trend to a whole new level. Anderson's clever creativity turns someone else's toss-out into unparalleled accessory treasures. Anderson reinvents accessory items that are broken or left for the circular file as she lovingly takes them apart and turns each piece into a new, unique jewelry design under the Love & Chaos logo. Featured earrings include beads, amber gems, fresh water pearls and turquoise. Got something with sentimental value, but never wear? Anderson is open to working directly with customers to re-envision that old charm bracelet from your Grandma Blanche.
AvonTapping into her artistic roots, jewelry designer Race has captured the Colorado sunrises and sunsets in her robust necklace and earring designs. As the Vail winter temps dip below the freezing mark, you'll warm up your drab-colored ensembles with Race's use of jade, turquoise and amazonite. The brighter colors will thaw out your winter blues.
AspenCuff bracelets made a huge comeback in 2012 (think classics such as Tory Burch and Hermes with a sassy twist) and the momentum isn't dying down any time soon in 2013. Zia Mia's leather cuffs with single semi-precious stones are a cocktail of feminine flair and biker chic. Pair any cuff with one of the designer's suede mini-skirts or a simple white tee and jeans to give your look a little edge. To put the finishing touch on your winter look, Zia Mia's down-to-earth leather and hide satchels fit in flawlessly with the Valley's alpine couture style.
Colorado SpringsDisplaying your newly acquired baubles is just as important as flaunting them at the next girls' night out. Dirty Mountain Glassworks may not know it, but we discovered that when your favorite bottle of wine, whiskey or Breckenridge Distillery bourbon is melted into a one-of-a-kind tray, these upcycled (there's that trend again) bottles are the perfect size for holding bangles, charms or earrings.
DenverA compact is a triple purpose beauty utensil - checking for spinach in your teeth, applying a fresh swipe of your NARS Jungle Red lipstick and discreetly glancing at the hottie sitting behind you. Similar to its name definition, Anomaly takes life's idiosyncrasies and hand makes them into vintage-vibed accessories. Featuring old-fashioned, Colorado-inspired graphics, Anomaly's compacts are an avant-garde accessory that deems a purse-worthy shout out. In addition, if you are feeling generous, the company also makes money clips and flasks for your fav guy. Haute Alpine Couture quenches your thirst with a cocktail of cravings and lan that turns an "insider's favorite" into your monthly buzz. With an eye for uncovering the most sought-after trends, Jennifer Geisman is a self-professed product junky. Geisman fuses her expertise in PR and the beauty and fashion worlds to deliver quintessentially modern hot spots, styles and trends. Email comments to email@example.com.