Week 15 (Oct. 29 - Nov. 4)

At least 3 days this week:
Warm-up walk: 5 minutes
Stretch
Run: 8 minutes
Walk: 7 minutes
Run: 7 minutes
Walk: 8 minutes
Cool down walk: 5 minutes

Linky-Links:
First Steps: Don't forget the basics!
Where To Go From Here: Ready for more?

Week 14 (Oct 22 - 28)

At least 3 days this week:
Warm-up walk: 5 minutes
Stretch
Run: 7 minutes
Walk: 8 minutes
Run: 7 minutes
Walk: 8 minutes
Cool down walk: 5 minutes

Too cold outside to run? Betcha won't whine after reading this! Go here to find out more about Dean Karnazes' quest to run 50 marathons in 50 days in each of the 50 United States.

Week 13 (Oct 15 - 21)

At least 3 days this week:
Warm-up walk: 5 minutes
Stretch
Run: 7 minutes
Walk: 8 minutes
Run: 6 minutes
Walk: 9 minutes
Cool down walk: 5 minutes

Sorry I dropped the ball last week on posting the training plan!

For some motivation, check out this. Maybe we'll have to send Lenka's requested group photo in... :)

Picture This!!!

'rah (BTW it's about time you posted your list ), brought up something I've been thinking about too. The PIX!! When Sis had the idea last year, I thought it was awesome, and fully intended to participate. "intented" being the operative word. Obviously, Christmas time was a bit hectic last year, in fact, one of us (Andrew) didn't even bother to show up until AFTER Christmas. This year promises to be no less hectic for us, so here's my suggestion...

Let's see if we can't all have Professional/semi-professional/semi-deni-professional photos of each of the families to exchange at the 4th of July 5K (stupid runners!) get together. And then I'd love to get a good GROUP picture of all of us while we're there.

Any suggestions on picture size? 4X6, 5X7, or whatever we want? I don't know. Ya'll help decided that one and let me know!!

EE :-)

I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas....

Okay, sorry that I've put it off so long! Because I really do want to be one of the popular kids, here's my Christmas wish list!

I would love some wool. For crocheting/knitting. I'm discovering that the Red Heart stuff is just ehhhh....okay, so call me a yarn snob, but real honest-to-goodness wool is SO nice to work with! Not to mention that you can't make diaper covers with synthetic fibers, because it doesn't have the waterproofing ability that wool does. So, a gift certificate would be awesome! Some sites:

www.knitpicks.com
www.littleturtleknits.com
www.handpaintedyarn.com
www.yarnmarket.com
www.cozystitches.com
www.peacefleece.com
www.halcyonyarn.com
www.patternworks.com
www.mysticalcreationyarns.com
www.holysheepyarns.com
www.camillavalleyfarm.com
www.elann.com
www.fullbellyfarm.com
www.recycledsilk.com
www.yarnia.com

Along the same lines, GCs for fabric/sewing stores would also be great....We have JoAnn's and Hancock nearby. For web-order fabric, I like www.wazoodle.com and www.fabric.com

I'd also be thrilled with just about anything.....books, cds, dvds, GCs to purchase any of the above, GCs for iTunes and so forth, GCs for a local day spa (http://www.villasoleilspa.com www.spafinder.com). I'm taking some cake decorating classes (something I've always wanted to do!) so a GC for supplies or further classes would be really swell, too! http://www.wilton.com/ And Amazon.com....you can find anything there! :)

For M, sigh....he's hard to shop for, because he's easy to please, LOL! GCs to Lowes, Home Depot, Best Buy, book stores, local golf courses (http://www.gulfcoastgolf.com/destination-guides/florida-emerald-coast.htm), guitar stuff, running stuff (http://www.runningwild.com/) gun stuff, religion stuff (http://www.christianbook.com), iTunes, Amazon.com and so forth.

Book stores we have nearby are B&N, BAM, B.Dalton, Waldenbooks. Not sure if there's a Borders around here, but I think they own B.Dalton.

Now, to raise a new issue....nieces, nephews, and four-legged family members....

As always, there is no obligation, real or implied, etc. and blah blah blah.....but if you want to give gifts to our children, and you want a suggestion, here it is: what we would prefer is just a "family" gift, something that the children can enjoy together, like a book, game, puzzle, etc. There's no need for anyone to buy them separate gifts; they don't need it and they certainly don't expect it. Of course, if you want to, that's fine too. They were thrilled to death by the gifts they got last year--books and CDs, a GC to the bookstore (where they got to pick out their very own books), and a card with $5 for each absolutely thrilled them--they each had a grand time deciding how to spend it. In both instances, they learned great lessons, like budgeting, value, making tough decisions, etc. On the other hand, they would have been just as happy with nothing more than a card and a picture! :)

In fact, a picture would be a most cherished gift, especially for the two older kids. They are always talking about the aunts/uncles/grandparents/grandbrother (as E calls J, LOL!), and having their very own pictures would please them beyond measure!

I know we, for one, dropped the ball as far as getting pictures made for last year....would anyone like to try that again for this year?

Okay, blah blah blah, yakkety-smackety and all that....I'd better finally post this or else it will remain as a draft for another month! Which would be a bad thing, because I really do want Christmas gifts, LOL! :)

Thursday, Oct. 12: Edited to add: Old Bisbee Roasters! (http://www.oldbisbeeroasters.com) They have the BEST coffee on earth! And I'm not a bit picky....hint, hint! :)

xoxo!

Week 11 (Oct 1-7)

Oops! Another late post. I'd be ready for my lashes but we're waiting on the noodles, too.

At least 3 days this week:
Warm-up walk: 5 minutes
Stretch
Run: 6 minutes
Walk: 9 minutes
Run: 5 minutes
Walk: 10 minutes
Cool down walk: 5 minutes

If you've been able to follow the training plan so far, you will have already run 201 minutes! At a 15 minute per mile pace, that's the equivalent of almost 4 1/2 5K's!
Way to go!!!