Hey Ladies~
I know that Leah had suggested at one point making a video for our PMP party (I believe) and gave the suggestion of having it "professionally" done. I know there was a little opposition with people feeling that we shouldnt pay someone to do it for us (and I am all about saving a buck myself). I was at Leah's last night and she showed me a video that this same person did for the Shanley football team. It was really, really awesome. I think that if we wait until the end of the year with the marathon, Beardsley, Chicago, the Great River Relay, (to name a few), coming up we would have the opportunity to have tons of photos, footage and memories that would make for one heck of a video. Just thought I would put my two cents in. I think Leah said that it would cost around $10.00 and in my opinion it really would be worth it!
Heidi-ho, ho, ho
Friday, April 27, 2007
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Orthodics
HI all! When I was in town for less than 24 hours, I was able to get fitted for my orthodics. I'm in Sunny California now- 90+ degrees, but no flip flops or sandals for me! I'm supposed to wear my new orthodics all the time, which means I'm wearing my running shoes all the time. I don't know if that is a good thing or not, but I don't have any other choice for this weekend. The good news is I wore them all day today without any trouble. Of course, I didn't run or do much walking, but I can feel a difference.
Tom Pettinger at the Great Plains Health Store made them for me. I went to high school with his son, Tucker. Tom is 73 and still working! He seems to know what he's doing. He must have told me three of four times that marathon runners are the hardest to please. He asked me if my legs ever hurt after running, which I thought was a kind of dumb question. How do you know if your legs hurt because you ran 10 plus miles or if they hurt because you have some kind of problem? He suggested I wear compression socks. They are really ugly. I'm not going to get them unless I absolutely have to (he told me he wears them all the time as if that would make me want to wear them, too- yeah, I want to be just like a 73 year old man). By the way, PW, he said if your orthodics squeak, put powder in between the shoe and orthodic.
Tomorrow I'm going to see Bjork, Interpol, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Artic Monkeys, Silversun Pickups, the Tokyo Police Club and the Noisettes. Saturday and Sunday have similar lineups of great bands. I may be deaf by the time I get home- more than I already am, anyway. I tried to serve a glass of Merlot to a woman who wanted a roll at the club the other day...
Have a great weekend! I'll be running with you in spirit!
Madame B
Tom Pettinger at the Great Plains Health Store made them for me. I went to high school with his son, Tucker. Tom is 73 and still working! He seems to know what he's doing. He must have told me three of four times that marathon runners are the hardest to please. He asked me if my legs ever hurt after running, which I thought was a kind of dumb question. How do you know if your legs hurt because you ran 10 plus miles or if they hurt because you have some kind of problem? He suggested I wear compression socks. They are really ugly. I'm not going to get them unless I absolutely have to (he told me he wears them all the time as if that would make me want to wear them, too- yeah, I want to be just like a 73 year old man). By the way, PW, he said if your orthodics squeak, put powder in between the shoe and orthodic.
Tomorrow I'm going to see Bjork, Interpol, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Artic Monkeys, Silversun Pickups, the Tokyo Police Club and the Noisettes. Saturday and Sunday have similar lineups of great bands. I may be deaf by the time I get home- more than I already am, anyway. I tried to serve a glass of Merlot to a woman who wanted a roll at the club the other day...
Have a great weekend! I'll be running with you in spirit!
Madame B
Monday, April 23, 2007
We Painted the Earth Pink!!!
OK--no one seems to be talking, but I just want to congratulate all that ran the Earth Day run, as I think Fargo kicked some serious booty down in St. Cloud!!! I have not had a chance to chat with everyone, but despite some tough runs for our girls everyone finished strong.
We had some tough weather to start and finish with, but it was cool outside and didn't rain for most of the course, which made it easier to stay hydrated and energized.
Diane and Kim, I heard that you pulled each other to the end--I knew something was up as you passed by---you both looked no worse for the wear--I would've never known. Tell us about your run!!! I think it is awesome that you crossed the line together--makes me cry to think about it--I wish I would've seen it.
Barb and Sarah--you guys as well--Leah shared a little about your run with us at lunch afterword, you both are awesome for sticking it out and crossing the finish line. You'll have to fill us in on the details.
Also, for all of you that stayed back and did the MS run and WON it for cripes sake--strong work!!! Good thing Leah scored an extra Medal for our home town weiner--I mean winner. Sheri--I still owe you some $$ for the walk, I am so glad that there was so much good done for MS this past weekend as well.
I am looking forward to having the "gang" all back together this weekend for our last "big one" before the race---hopefully will also see some of you in the am on the streets this week!
Have a great week, ladies!
We had some tough weather to start and finish with, but it was cool outside and didn't rain for most of the course, which made it easier to stay hydrated and energized.
Diane and Kim, I heard that you pulled each other to the end--I knew something was up as you passed by---you both looked no worse for the wear--I would've never known. Tell us about your run!!! I think it is awesome that you crossed the line together--makes me cry to think about it--I wish I would've seen it.
Barb and Sarah--you guys as well--Leah shared a little about your run with us at lunch afterword, you both are awesome for sticking it out and crossing the finish line. You'll have to fill us in on the details.
Also, for all of you that stayed back and did the MS run and WON it for cripes sake--strong work!!! Good thing Leah scored an extra Medal for our home town weiner--I mean winner. Sheri--I still owe you some $$ for the walk, I am so glad that there was so much good done for MS this past weekend as well.
I am looking forward to having the "gang" all back together this weekend for our last "big one" before the race---hopefully will also see some of you in the am on the streets this week!
Have a great week, ladies!
Great River Relay Revival
Girls, I know I brought this up last year and got some positive feedback....but nothing ever really came of it. I am serious this year. I am looking for 12 committed women to participate in the Great River Relay this year. 198 miles from LaCrosse, WI to St. Paul, MN on the last weekend in August. Check out the link below and let me know if you are interested....for real interested. ;)
http://www.ragnarrelay.com/greatriver/index.php
http://www.ragnarrelay.com/greatriver/index.php
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