Comments on: Las Vegas Rock n Roll Marathon Finishers

By: Peggy

Peggy — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:10:47 +0000

Standing ovation to Kristi and her friends for running and finishing the race! That is just so awesome! Me? Run? Pardon me while I go laugh hysterically. I like my knees (In all seriousness, though, I HAVE to run next year as part of my first degree black belt test…not looking forward to it, but the decision is already made!)

What do I do? Well, for starters there’s my yoga thing that I do (and I’m teaching my first ever seminar on January 2!!) and then there’s that Thai Kickboxing thing that I do…I’m up for my third tip test this Thursday…3 down, 7 more to go…each month I’m testing…each month I’m getting closer to my first degree black belt…

But I’m still so ever impressed by folks who run miles upon miles…
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By: Patricia

Patricia — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:53:10 +0000

Tess,
This was a fun post. My partner is a runner and well more so a bicycle riders putting on nearly 2,000 miles in tours last year and 1 half marathon. He lifts weights and runs every morning at 5:30am – 7:30 when the weather is bad and does and 11 mile run when not training for something.
He has inspired our kiddos to do “crew” and tennis, and swimming and now my oldest just ran her first marathon. The Susan G Komen run in San Francisco and did about 4 hours…and got a Tiffany’s necklace a big gift to fundraising. She says she does not want to run -alone again.
2 of my daughters have done the Seattle to Portland bike ride with their Dad – 210 miles in 1 day -tandem and on their own bikes.
The Tennis player has run a couple of 5 mile fundraisers at her college.

I used to run to be able to sing….but with a deformed hip after delivering babies I can no longer run. When the weather is nice I walk the 5 miles around the lake 6 mornings a week…and work on bettering my time each month. The weather is awful now so on most days I play a Wii sport, and then do about 90 minutes of yoga, strength training, balance, and aerobics with Wii Fit….I wish it compensated for my age….but I can only muster an age of 48 years and not get to peak fitness.

I am really worried about what is happening with my muscle tone with 4 weeks of pain, pain, pain in the knee……Jenny Mannion was such a help in relieving the pain and I am doing a series of PT exercises to relieve the stiffness…but no sideways motion yet….

We are going cross country skiing instead of gifts for Christmas this year….I will be the lead cook and cheerleader….oh and my veggie split pea, and ham split pea soups smell so good…as they simmer while I am writing this Olympic sized comment…

What a great post…your runners look so strong and happy and pleased with their efforts…I look forward to the Davina Tess posts about the Grand Canyon…what a duo..
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By: Carolynn

Carolynn — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:35:43 +0000

No.

I was going to come up with some really great reasons why not, but opted for simple authenticity instead.
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By: Kaushik

Kaushik — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:13:17 +0000

Awesome! You’re inspiring. It’s so wonderful that you share this with family and friends and so many people from all parts of the world!
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By: Chris Edgar

Chris Edgar — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:54:53 +0000

Thanks for this Tess — I love the pictures. As for your question, I was doing a routine for a long time with weightlifting on one day and yoga the next (and occasionally taking a day off when I was too sore ). I wasn’t doing cardio because my body doesn’t tend to put on much fat or muscle. But now I’m back into it because I’ve found some people to run with, and chatting while we run has turned out to be fun.

By: Wilma Ham

Wilma Ham — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:07:43 +0000

Hi Tess, to answer your question. John and I went to a few private classes to get some exercises for our problem areas such as shoulders and neck and back. Then we did the exercises at home and then went back a few times to correct what we did wrong. It was hilarious to see how over time we adapted the exercises in a totally different ineffective way. So after we have been corrected quite a few times, we now do them correctly every morning. It stretches, it strengthen and I have had great results with a shoulder injury from kayaking.
My posture is also more straight and my back is so much more flexible. After one year I can now easily touch my toes, something I never could do when I was a kid!!!! As you can tell, this exercise hating girl loves Pilates.
Thanks for asking and let me know if you want to know more.
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By: Keith

Keith — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:38:25 +0000

Hello Tess!

What an awesoome trip you had and I know you are beaming with pride in your daughter! Totally cool!

To stay fit I eat smart daily, drink primarily water, and I strength train using free weights. My schedule is so tight right now but I also need to incorparate more cardio into my routine!

Make it a great day Tess!
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By: Kristy

Kristy — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:41:33 +0000

Mom, many thanks to you and dad for your cheering at the finish. I had an awesome time with you both and am glad you had a chance to meet Pete. He’s a terrific guy and yes, he does positively push me when I think I cannot run another mile. I also know Dana had a great time. I thank you for the gift of ‘exercise’ throughout my childhood. You always made sure we were an active family. I truly have taken that into my life and am grateful for it. Pete, Dana, and I are looking forward to New Orleans…..maybe we’ll see you and dad there .

By: Karl Staib - Work Happy Now

Karl Staib - Work Happy Now — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:25:24 +0000

I take my dog for a daily walk. While on that walk I pass by a kids playground and do pull-ups, push-ups, and leg-ups. It’s a great way for me to release my stress.

My dog makes the exercise decision for me an easy one. If I don’t take her for a walk she we whine at 1am, 3am, and 5am. It’s much easier just taking her after work. Plus that’s our bonding time.
Karl Staib – Work Happy Now´s last post…How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed

By: Tess

Tess — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:41:17 +0000

Jannie,
No you wouldn’t get lost in all those peeps. You and I’d get lost without them. I’m slow so at least a crowd puts slower peeps around me!

Wilma,
Pilates interests me. Do you go to a class or do a video? Walkin’ is as good as runnin in my book.