Sherri

Thanks for sharing that info, Mythos! Given that I do my weight training on the same days as my runs and swims, it's good food for thought. Kitergal, if you can get out for some cardio(as opposed to treadmill/stairmaster), consider trail running. It gives you the cardio benefit in a great outdoor environment, and it engages your core muscles in a way that the cardio machines seem to neglect. And a for what Dmuja said about muscles, too. I don't know a single thing about what it takes to train for something like Kili or AC, but as for worrying that "bulk" slow you down in your rock climbing endeavors...pfft. Train hard, girl, and take those muscles to the crags! You won't be sorry you have 'em! Good luck!

Anyone else doing this one? Seattle Running Company: event info A couple of us are signed up for the 5-mile. It was fun last year--the temp was about 20 degrees and the trail was encased in ice. Also, since the race doesn't start until 3pm, you're running in the dusk/dark(bring your headlamps if you do the 10-mile or 50k!) Makes for a nice winter outing. I think there were about 300 runners last year. And good post-race food. See you there!

Wow, I feel like I've been 'round the world in 80 seconds! Nice job, Hemp!

But, if there were one--just saying--would wearing it MAKE me cool? This could be the breakthrough I've been looking for.

Either way, his sack looks uncomfortable.

Thank you for shopping at Walmart.

Not that I recall, but it seemed like the arete to the left of the start would have fit that description. Did you have a go at that?

I need new gear.

Thanks for the tropical stokey! Drink a coconut for me! Cheers!

You're a wise man, E.

My life of crime consists of getting busted dropping "snappers" down the stairwell on the last day of junior high school. Teacher gave me detention ON THE LAST DAY of school. That was some hard time. It was the wake-up call I needed to steer me out of the vandalous crime rut toward which I was obviously careening.

His son Robbie lived next door to us several years ago and talked about how his dad was in bad shape even back then(diabetes, liver transplant, pulmonary fibrosis, etc.) Got the impression that living the life of a legend took a heavy toll on him as well as on his family. He was one of my idols though.

But, MOM! All the other kidses are skiing down their driveways in their rally jammies! :cry:

Thanks! I was proud of her for giving it a go. She said she might even come back for the RR Rendevous. How cool is THAT!

Thanks for the willkommen! Vee'll be looking forward to da haus-varming fest!

I've heard of shakin' your money-maker, but doing so in "panda bear underwear" just seems wrong.

pics?

I've packed my rack in my checked baggage for the last couple trips and (knock-knock) had no troubles. On the other hand, I forgot to take that last swill of water from my water bottle in my carry-on before going through security, and they wanted to confiscate the whole bottle(it wasn't a disposable one) rather than just dumping out the offending 4oz of fluid into the garbage. My bad for forgetting it was still in there, but do they need to trash the container along with the fluid to make their point??? Think carefully about taking anything through there that you want to keep.

Go on....

Cool! Those look beefy compared to the Yaktrax--I read mixed reviews about their durablility. I ordered a set of the Yaktrax but don't know if they're going to fit the bill, so maybe these microspike are a better alternative. Thanks for the heads up. I also got a pair of the Atlas Run snowshoes so I can try snow running for the first time this year. I'm ready for winter now, baby. Bring it!

You take such good care of me! :kisss: That's funny about your hubby singing that song too. It is a catchy tune!

Sure, it's hard work. But somebody's gotta do it.

Maybe this will liven things up. For those who are thinking that the grass is greener without the guys: " So you want to be a lesbian... This isn't going to be a picnic. Sure you're leaving behind the days of socks on the floor, hand in the pants, berky world of men, but stepping into a world of all your own worst faults. Guys' weaknesses are also their strength. Men are simple critters. They say what they mean, and they don't expect much. Women require a lot more maintenance, and your new partner will expect all that attention that you were expecting from her." Good times.

Those are good links, Billcoe, and the info in them had factored heavily into my choice of devices. Good on ya for postin' them up here.

Nice. I like it. Food for thought, indeed.