I BROKE THE BARRIER!!!!!

Well, it's been awhile since my last post. Being gone 2 weeks to St. Kitts in Nivember really set me back on getting ready for the holidays (but, I'll do it again next year). Some things just simly didn't get done and we all survived!! Christmas was wonderful....the weekend before the entire family was together and that was so very special!! There's nothing quite like little kids (and the Jayhawk) at Christmas!! We left on the 26th to visit my mom in Georgia (where we are now) and today was my first outside run/walk in quite a while. 4 miles has been my limit and I just didn't seem to get past that until today! Running in shorts, outside in 60ish weather is good for the soul!! And I FINALLY DID 5 MILES!! Not sure when that will happen again as we leave Wednesday for Buffalo and SNOW. Our older daughter Susan (our cancer survivor) is having surgery and as you can imagine we are all quite concerned. Please remember her and all of us in your prayers....she is part of our Berry Women team for the Palm Springs half and we're hoping she can get beyond all this before the 17th!

Hope all had a wonderful holiday and are busy getting your '08 races in order....Happy New Year!!

I did it!!!!!!

I did it and even 3plus minutes better than in Kansas City.....45:25....14:40 miles....if I can just get to 14 minute miles by Feb!!!!(dream on Granmommy)....Sat. was a horrible day in Chicago.......Cold, snow and wind that made the snow feel like nails hitting your face....we thought Sunday would be more of the same but, it was wonderful....mid 40's and the rain held off until after the race!!

A little sore this morning but sitting on the plane last night didn't help...oh, and I even won the Trader Joe's gift bag ( great since I have to take snacks to a girlfriends overnight tonight)

I am liking this process more....just wish it didn't hurt so much and I was better.....oh well, one day at a time!!!

Jingle, Jingle, Jingle

Tomorrow is the 5K Jingle Bell run here in Chicago.....just a week ago we were on the beach in St. Kitts sipping wonderful rum punch.....tonight we are here in Chi town FREEZING.....the outlook for the morning is more of the same....flurries, ice, freezing rain and35mph wind....oh, how I hope the weatherman lied!!!! Think we have enough layers to stay reasonably warm...inspite of everything I am looking forward to it!!

Jayhawk is trying hard not to watch the Mizzu game and as you can imagine is in a really foul mood!!!!

Here's hoping we all survive tomorrow.......................!! (and tonight)

Chicago 5K

wow...December 1st....only 24 days til Christmas!!!! (just realized that's TOMORROW...OH, WELL)

It's 3:30 in the morning, can't sleep so I'm playing "catch up" til it's time to go to the Airport. Sunday is the Jingle Bell in Chicago and at least this one I'm ready for.....having a hard time focusing on the half in Feb. doubting myself every day but if I can at least WALK it to the finish I guess that's ok....it may take me forever....my girls can all finish , come back and help their mother in!!

Not looking forward to the COLD Sunday but, Chicago should be beautiful!!! Hope to see some of you on the course!!!!

HELP

Well, today is our last day in paradise:( and we just got back from our work out....Bob is doing great but I am struggling......any ideas what an exercise heart rate should be for someone 62 and not in the best of shape. I get it up to 163 to 175 and truly feel like I'm going to die!!! Before going I use the e-stem on my knee, hip and back.....Bio-freeze the same ....take tynol....and use a leg brace....even with all that I can't seem to get beyond 3.5 miles (today 3 miles was at 44:11.....so I should do ok at Sundays Jingle bell)..

I just get so frustrated...I even do my inhaler before going and still have a hard time breathing....looking ahead to the Palm Springs half is really starting to concern me...

any help would be appreciated!!!

Sorry Jayhawk but we are going for a massage this afternoon
think we deserve it!!!!

6 miles next week and it seems overwhelming!!!!

OUCH

Jayhawk,Dr. Mike and Cathy left yesterday and I think Bob and I were asleep before they reached the airport!! We had such a good time with them last week, the next week will be quiet by comparison.

We did our workout today and must say I was pleased even though I thought I was going to die....still walking 2 running one BUT at a much faster pace.....even got my run up to 5.3mph....of course my heart rate hit 173 doing it so I think I'll slow it down a while.

I continue to be amazed that I'm doing this and really sort of enjoing it!!! Still not sure I can do the half but am determined to try!!!

Off for a swin in the ocean.......and remember, don't believe everything you hear about St. Kitts!!!!

THERE'S THAT YELLOW THING AGAIN!!!!!