Here I am!

Hope everyone is doing ok! I did sign up for the Blues 1/2. Just been really busy finishing up school... and then Christmas.... and then LAZY! oh yeah... having some kind of "catch in my knee" that keeps happening over and over again. I know ... excuses.. excuses.....

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Look Carefully.... It's Linda, Onetta, and Pat RUNNIN' in front of the Kenyans!

and then.... here we are on YOU TUBE!

Enough said.....

I am a MARATHONER!

First... let me say THANK you to EVERYONE! You guys are the absolute BEst... We all know how great Robin, Mark, Matt and Scotty are... BUT EACH and evryone of you... I am still in awe! It was so great to get to know so many of you... I have one really main thing to say to all of you... well first, I am sorry that there were so many who did not finish... but maybe... just maybe... GOD AIN't quite done here yet! I think we all gotta hang in there to do it again!... Now... he helped y'all out a bit by lettin me off the hook... for those of us who started early... there was quite a day! I was actually able to follow the entire course and do the 26.2. I was not sure around 22 if I should thank God or not when they instructed everyone off the course to wait for shuttles at the medical tent.... I am thinking... SHUTTLES... ok... I am sure a few thousand are all ready in, BUT there is no way you can shuttle this many people!... BUT... I follow instructions...asked when I got to the tent... she said I could wait if I wanted. Then another lady began to yell that there were only 4 miles left and those who were able should go on but Do not run (HA... I never planned to anyway so that worked out just fine for me!) I carried my carcass right back out to the road (dang... that woman really screwed my time up!...I wish I hadn't stopped for so long at the tent) The people were so kind when it was just us early risers... we got so much positive encouragement! People were so kind... I think I wondered for a brief moment as we approached the first real crowds lined up if they might think how stupid it was they we were out there like that... but... they called us by name... each of us individually... those first hours before the KENYANS! and then even after as runners raced past us... the spectators called out OUR names... "We know you can do it!" "I think it is so great that you are out there!".... "Go Mississippi!" Other runners... Leslie (Fleet Feet) was the first one who passed that I really knew... patted me on the back and asked if I was ok... Then Micah, came up after Linda and I splint and walked with me a bit... I felt so great!...Other runners would say.. You ok? You are doing great!... You are there girl.... LINDA... wow! First... She said yes when I asked her to do this... then she got hurt in JUNE! (Robin PLEASE GIVE LINDA THE MASON TOP FOR THE 1/2 Marathon she did not get to do. She has completed a 1/2 now and it is REALY important to her!) Saturday about lunch time... Linda said... "Davis.... you have DRUG me at least 6 miles yesterday and again today! I think I am gonna do this!" I had dedicated mile 6 to her so she said she would start with that and just see how she felt. At 6 she was fine (and the Kenyans had not passed us yet!) about 8 I figured they wer close because several wheel chairs had already passed... I got up a few steps ahead of Linda, Onetta, and Pat... when the Kenyans came up... THOSE three began to run and I got the picture! (HOPE IT TURNS out!) The crowd loved it! and so did we... It was priceless!... on we went...just before the half Linda said..."If I make it to the half...Robin is gonna have to give me one of those mason jar lids when I get home!" (I assured her that I would if Robin didn't) She was FINE... we saw and hugged Robin... Oh yeah.... I cried as I showed Robin that Linda was with me... ok here I go again.... tearing up... gosh! get over it Davis! Then on to 14, 15, 16.... I said I think I will try to use the toilet and Linda agreed.... we got seperated... I waited for her and she'd gone... I caught up around 17 or maybe 18... and we parted ..... Then not long before they anounced the race was over... It has been called off... went over at least one clock that was off and NO beeps! I know this was awful for so many of you and I am truly sorry. I can not believe the water situation.... For me... It was nice to have walking partners.....Looking for Positive you know But out of the blue I hear ROBIN..."Lisa....Lisa.... do you want water?" Oh how great... you are there! around the corner... Matt saying "Turn around and give me a smile!"... WOW YOU guys are the best!... I rounded the corner and saw the finish! I actually decided I could RUN across the finish line and I DID! I am a MARAHONER! Thanks!

MY LAST PRE~MARATHONER BLOG!!! Just a last minute check on the Blogs... and thought

Just a last minute check on the Blogs... and thought... WOW... IF I don't blog..... I wil NEVER blog again as a NONMARATHONER!... This is just way too exciting... I've gotten cards and stuff from friends... my coworker at NAHC... had foot prints taped to the ground outside... leading all the way to my office... 1 .... step...at.... a time..... 26.2.....go... Lisa.... RUN... Lisa ... Run ....and so on until the sign on the door... the computer... and my chair! and... a note signed by several of our co-workers..... This is so NOT a Joyce thing to do!... More tears! Has anyone in this group participated in Cursillo? (SP?)... if so I probably need not say more. I can not describe how I am feeling... nervous... like Jana... not much sleep... until last night.... I crashed... and actually slept pretty good... minumum "wakeage"... It is so DARN GOOFY.... I am just almost... darn near GIDDY... like a kid at Christmas... or first date... or.... never mind.... TMI! I feel like I have had WAY TOO MUCH CAFFINE!... that nervous jittery feeling... Not bad... just HYPER! I was going to right a poem... but I can harly sit still... much less think! If I think of a poem today... I'll get on later and post it... If NOT... It's looking like it may have to be a POST MARATHON... "POST" see what I mean.... goofy... corney... he heee heee See Ya Bright and early in the a.m. Lisa.... not much longer to be a NONmarathoner... woo hooo

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By this time next week... It'll be like the Day after Christmas!

This time next week... It's probably gonna be like the day after Christmas... only most of us will probably be a little (Hopefully only a little) sore! This is still so very unreal to me... Like a dream! Several friends are just amazed that I am really doing this. I had emailed one who was my best friend when I lived in Alaska. She emailed back that she told her husband and he said... "the Lisa Davis I know? That Lisa Davis in doing the Chicago Marathon?!!!" She says she told him to shut up! :) She asked what made me do it.. I told her about the newspaper article and that I really thought that I'd sent it to her along with the 40 others I attempted to convince to do this. She replied back that now that I reminded her... she thinks I did send her that... she said she deleted it thinking it was a mistake! She has signed up to track me too! This is just SOOO exciting! Thanks so much to each and everyone of you! This has truly been one of the best blessings in my life in a really long time!

26.2 Because of YOU!

Here's my list... still may make a change or two... who knows... But for now... this is why! Why Marathon? Why go 26.2? .... Because of YOU... that's why! 1. Because I Believe….. I believe that with God I can do all things. I believe that he showed me that article in the newspaper because he wanted me to do this! He wanted me to ask Linda and for her to say yes. He wanted us to know each other better. He wanted me to know each of you (MMers). He wanted me to get up out of bed earlier on Saturday mornings. He wanted me to get on the road to becoming a healthier me again. (FOR REAL THIS TIME!) He wanted me to BELIEVE in me again! 2. My Aunt Beth….. My dad’s sister. We lost her just about 3 weeks after Jamie was born. Jamie was born in Alaska, but it worked out that I was able to come home for my brother in law’s wedding and had one day to take Jamie to the hospital for my aunt to see and hold. She was a special person to me and an inspiration. 3. My daughter… Jamie….. I want her to be proud of me. I want to be healthy and not an embarrassment or burden. I want to get a lot more straightened out in my life; but this is a start! I can complete this. (Three is my favorite number… so it is fitting that my child is here!) 4. My parents. They are truly ALWAYS there! (and boy have I needed them over and over and over ………!) They have always believed in me, even when I didn’t. I know they always will. 5. (Mom & Dad)….. a mile for each, but together the two. 6. Linda…. Because she said YES….. she did this with me….. & she will not be able to complete this year. BUT…. She said yes and without her, I am not sure that I would have been able or willing to hang in there in the beginning. 7. Gail….. She is my friend… a best friend… she always believes and encourages. She is there for me. She pushes me to be a better me. 8. Joyce…. She is so amazing. She is there for everyone…. She has so many who depend on her. She makes me feel blessed to know her. 9. Ginger …. My sister-in-law. She runs. She has encouraged me. She has made it a priority in her life. (It helps with sanity!) My brother… Mike… He has encouraged me. He was so excited when I told him I was doing this. He has believed in his wife and seen the importance and has done the same for me. 10. My sister…. Lauri…. I want to encourage her too. We need this health trek together. I want her to join in on the Ms Blues! She is such a special person. She is always there for me. She encourages and believes in me. She makes me feel important and special. She shares her family with me. Her husband, David and children are so loving and special too. They include me in so much more than they have to. 11. Sandra Loftin….. She was my walking partner a few years back. I have wished for her so many times since she moved away… but I have really wished for her these months of MM! She would have been there with us… I know she would. She will be with me in spirit though. I miss our walks! 12. Debbie…. We go on the trek again….. We have been here before. We each need each other and are there when needed. 13. Cindy….. What a friend!.... She is there for me before I know I need her! No matter what she seems to be in the middle of… she always makes time for the needs of her friends…. And even those that before did not know she was a friend. She bears such burdens in her own life, yet comes to the needs of others. If there were a picture to describe a true friend… She would surely be there. We actually met while walking for exercise. She saw me out walking in the neighborhood and came out and asked to join in. We walked early mornings (even though she did not like early mornings!) We soon became such very close friends and have remained so since!) That was probably around 1994 or 1995! 14. Grandmother and Granddaddy….. They too believed in me….. To them… I could do anything… I miss them so. I will think of them and remember them and praise God that I got to have them in my life and that Jamie got to know them too! They will get miles 14 & 15! 15. Grandmother and Granddaddy 16. Lamar… He has changed my life in so many ways. He was/is my friend. We have our ups and downs and hurts and healings. I don’t believe that he really thought that I would do this. He has expressed amazement and I know he is proud. I’ve even heard him tell one or two people that I was doing this! 17. Cliff Nelson … He is such a Godly man. He exemplifies what I think God wants us to be. He shares his love and helps heal hearts. He believes in God and leads others to do the same. He leads by example if ever anyone did. He rolls along and keeps up his faith in the depths of adversity. He continues without fault. He stands strong for those around him, even when he needs a hand as well. Carol Nelson… She faces such difficulty now… She remains strong in her faith. She continues to keep other’s needs high on her list. Be with her God as she fights this illness. Please be with her. 18. My girlfriends… LeeAnn… Shelia… Chris…Mitzi… Kay… and more… through the years you have been there for all those different places in my life! 19. My grandmother Bell….. She came to be proud of me too. I felt it… Help me let go of the times where I did not feel it. 20. Lynne…. She has always been my cousin, my friend. She was my role model growing up. I wanted to be like her so much! We lived together in college. Her mother is my Aunt Beth. She needs to see that I can do this too. I want this for her. I wish that MM were in Tupelo too! I wish this for her! 21. O.K. O.K. this is where the SPITE comes in….. For all those who thought I would NEVER do this… by mile 21… I just remind myself to kick it in… I can do this… I will do this…… SPITE is not good I know…. BUT maybe if I try to find a good use for it……. THEN ….. LET IT GO!  22. My students….. They know…. They have encouraged…. The ones from last semester have come up and asked if I’ve gone yet! 23. My nieces and nephews…. I want to be here for them! I love them! I want them to be proud of me! 24. Memories … What I used to be / do/ run! 25. MM …. Mark & Robin and ALL of my MM FRIENDS! 26. 2 Me…. IT’S ALL ABOUT ME! ... here's where HEBREWS 12:11 comes in!

Makin' My List & checkin' it twice... 26.2 BECAUSE of YOU

Well... I made my list.... MY 26.2 Because of You.... List.... I am checking it twice... making tweaks and changes.... adding and combining. I have teared up a few times. I have decided that I will make some cards... kinda... "Thank YOU" type... In some cases it will be THANKS... in others... more inspiration..... I started my template... the front... "26.2 Because of YOU!" "THANKS"...... I will write inside telling the person what mile I have committed to them and why. I will ask also for that person's prayers for the whole marathon and trip, but particularly for the mile I dedicate to the individual. Of course there are some miles that I have dedicated to someone who is no longer on earth, but who I know will be there with me all the way! Oh the tears! This is just SO GREAT! Mark... Robin..... Matt... Scotty... AND all of you other MMers... I am so VERY proud to be a part of you!

OK... here's the thing...

I really can not tell you for sure who it was that cased me to miss Saturday... It was either... God... telling me I needed some rest... I had a particularly long week... Friday after work (at Hinds) I made banana pudding for 200...then set up and catered a meal for 200 (had some help with that!) Packed up leftovers and delivered to two families with major health issues... visited a moment at each... made it home around 10 or a little after... got everything laid out and packed for my trip to Tupelo right after my run... had the swimming pool and ice loded in the truck!!! I mean... I was READY!!! Alarm went off.... I was feeling ok.. turned it off... was not worried about drifting back off... BUT... I did... at 5:00 I woke up ... again and realized the earliest I could possibly get there was 1 hour late... Remember... I am a slowby! I did not want to show up and have anyone wait on me... I did not want to go and risk injury for rushing and being in a panic... ''hindsight.... I should have gone and done even half... I was so aggrivated... I had to get to Tupelo too... I even had arranged to shower at a friends so I could get to the family reunion w/out going back to Raymond! I still can not believe I did that! I do know I am ready though... I won't be anywhere near the Kenyans or their offspring... but I will Be THere! I am also open to the possibility that it very well could have been the "Devil who made me do it"!..... or in this case ... "NOT Do It!"... No Matter... I will move on from here... right where I am.... 3 weeks away from the CHICAGO MARATHON! I missed you guys and the pictures were great! Left Tupelo and went through Oxford and had lunch with my baby yesterday. Her birthday is tomorrow. She'll be 20! No longer a teenager! This time 20 years ago..... that one is for another day! Marathon on all you GREAT People!

GOT MY BIB NUMBER!!!!!!! I jes about cried... silly ... I know... but.... WOW... this is happnin! Read Onetta's Blog... could not agree more! I am having those SAME thoughts! Completion has been the issue..... Of course on the positive side, Had that not been MY focus... the time shaving issue most likely would not have even been a factor at this point. It has taken everything I had from the beginning NOT to push too hard... I did not want to burn out, give out, or get hurt... I usually go full force and then at this stage in my life.... overdo and give up. But I didn't! I am here... AND debating shaving minutes! I too feel that I probably need to get out there early... and if that is what I am going to do... I will probably want to do so by at least 6:00, maybe 5:30!

WOW... Just WOW!

I can not believe it! ..... But yet I do BELIEVE IN MIRACLES... It truly is almost here. Yes ... I could have done more.... I could have done better..... BUT... I have done something... And so much more than I ever really dared to believe! I too am concentrating on complettion and NO INJURIES right now (SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD EXCUSE ANYWAY!) There is no way I want to mess up now. I am so sorry for all of the injuries beyond control. I can not even imagine. I just know how bummed I am about Linda and know that does not begin to cover her feelings. She is hangin in there though and we are planning to do "the next step" and continue on with trainning for the MS BLUES.... I have already sent an email to all those that did not join us for this one and the ones who complained I did not ask them! We'll see how many join in! I just have to repeat everyone yet again...THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU! and not JUST Mark, Robin, Matt, Scotty (though you do get the BIG BIG BIG applause!) But to everyone who has encouraged and smiled. It is so great to KNOW you have so much support. I enjoyed my long distance "thinking time". If I mess up and get off on a sad or "self beat-up" course..... It is not long before God places one of you and your smiles and short words of laughter or encouragement in my path to straighten out my thoughts! Therefore... most of the lsd if a POSITIVE talk! My friends and family laugh at me when they check on me after a Saturday like yesterday and I respond "Oh yeah,I am fine.... We just did 10 today.... No, Iprobably won't rest that much... I really do feel o" I will admit that my feet hurt more yesterday and today, I think it is "leftovers" from last week. This is sooooo AMAZING! THANK YOU again... EVERYONE!

Things that make you go ..... HMMMMMMM...

OK... I have a question for you..... If the "Runners" have been instructed to slow down to a walk on our LSD/R.... Then do "us walkers".... 'jes' stop.... and wait for 5 hours to pass and call that getting our 5 hours in "slower"?

OK... I didn't do it...

Haven't been to YOGA...I really do LOVE it! It is just sooooooo hard for me to get out of "stuff" on Sunday afternoon.... And then there is Wednesday.... I teach on Tuesday night and don't get home til after 9:00 p.m. When I leave before 6:30 am.... that makes for a long day. So.... I either stay late again on Wednesday or come home and go back... So far neither has happened! Ugh! I made 5 hours on Saturday. I felt good and could have gone on, but I OBEYED my coach! Then I got back to the tent, got in my pool, and poured on the ice! SHIVER! I Can do THIS! Count Down upon us! Glad I finally got company in my pool. You know the truck now..l.. so help yourself if I am not back yet. ICE Rocks.... I have found that I do not have to take HOT HOT HOT showers and baths any more .............................................................................................................................................................********************************************************************************************* THINGS GREAT ABOUT BEING THE SLOWEST ON THE LongSaturdayRun/Distance...********************************************************** It is SOOOOOO easy to find your keys in the box. You get all the leftovers and don't have to worry that someone will have to go with out BREAD Those left want to go home.... so.... They are REALLY GLAD to see you! You can usually name all those behind you (if there are any!) Your car is easy to find in the parking lot. Not many there to worry about running over because you are somewhat "out of it" ..... more later when I think of them.... I have some... they just don't want to come out right now.

Accountability!!!

Acountability 101 ..... OK.... do I start with my excusses? Beginning of the semester BLUES! Last week was registration and meetings.... NO SLEEP! This week... first class meetings! I am teaching a Math course on Tuesday nights this semester (I am still here... have one student left working......) I will probably work straight through most Tuesdays. I did NOT get up and walk / run this morning. Can't let that happen again! Tuesdays make it way too hard to fit in. If I do my morning then MAYBE I can squeeze in an afternoon 20 or 30 or even just 15 before my night class at 6:00, but CAN't depend on it! I have been eating better. AND I have committed to NO alcohol for the next 7 weeks. I don't drink a LOT... but I do like my margarita (espesially after registration week) DRINKING LOTS OF WATER! I plan to go to the YOGA tomorrow! FINALLY! WE are in the count down.... I have started recruiting for the "short plan" MM group for 1/2 Mississippi Blues and think I have several takers.... I am pumped!!!

106 ..... Degrees that is!

It is OFFICIAL... we even broke records!

THANKS

thanks......

Slump....

I am really in a slump... don't know why... I have so much to be thankful for. I am healthy! I do not want to do ANYTHING!

If you can't "Put yourself first" ... at least... "Put yourself on EQUAL footing..."

Here is part of an article I was reading from "Sparkpeople". It hit home with me and I don't even have children at home like so many of you. I think we all get caught up in the "finding time" issue. I have read about it in several blogs... just thought I'd share. Put Yourself First Reach Other Goals by Starting With Your Self -- By Rebecca Pratt, Staff Writer SparkPeople Sponsors help keep the site free! If “putting yourself first” (a common admonition) sounds too selfish or too hard, try something simpler: put yourself on an equal footing with those you love and tend to. Do you insist that they get enough sleep? Start making that a priority for yourself too. Do you give them time for fun and socializing with friends? Then you do the same! Remember Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: human beings must meet their basic needs before they can move on to higher-level goals. Since most of us already know that we should take care of ourselves—but often have trouble figuring out how to do it, here are some guidelines for getting there: Preserve your physical health with adequate sleep, exercise, and nutrition. Value your emotional health as much as the physical, with a support system of friends and a willingness to laugh—especially at yourself. Schedule fun activities on a regular basis—it’s just as important to plan pleasure as it is to plan work. Identify “busy behaviors” (or people) that drain your time and energy but aren’t really important, then dump ‘em, or at least minimize their hold on you. Kill two birds with one stone, combining family time with exercise, for example, which benefits everyone involved. Try to look at the problems in your life with new eyes to find solutions. If you’re a new mom, for instance, see if you can trade childcare with another new mom to get some time for yourself. Learn to say “No!” Your “yes” is valuable and should not be automatic. Instead, reserve it for the things that are most important to you. Don’t try to change every problem area in your life all at once. Start with one or two items, then expand as you get things under control. Your life should be like a checking account, balancing out on a regular basis so that you always have assets to draw upon. By making even small deposits—taking care of yourself with a 10-minute walk or a nutritious meal—you’ll be amazed at the interest you’ll reap. here's the link if you want to read the whole thing. http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/Wellness_articles.asp?id=484&page=1

Neat website with lots of good info..

Here is a great website. You have to join, but it is free. I do not get a lot of excess trash mail from it. There are all sorts of calculators etc for you use. Food and water trackers as well as exercise. You can form teams and pages similar to our MM blogs etc. I have been getting the emails and reading articles for a year or so now and love the recipes etc too. Just thought I'd share. You can earn points for follow through if you happen to be competitive...

Get a Free Online Diet My registration name there is "MSEDUC8N" ... That is my email address and "EDUC8N" was my car tag for years .... It is supposed to be MS (Mississippi) EDUC8N (Educatin' ... as in teaching...) My cousin told me last year at a family reunion that it looked like mmmmmmmmm SEDUCTION.... to her! I was shocked... never even thought of that. any way.... just needed to clear that up for everyone... Hope you'll enjoy this website as much as I do! Lisa

I spent last week in Oxford with my daughter. She always has a list of "PROJECTS" for me to work on. In between getting her wisdom teeth out and playing "MOMMY" to her recovery... I painted furniture, shopped for new stuff for her townhouse, and did a little "artwork" painting too. Thought I'd share. This one is "the girls"... did two fish to match the bathroom and then an abstract Col Reb with some Oxford stuff.

A good time was had by all! ...

The party was mahhhhvelous! I think everyone had a great time. ... EVEN the "BUTTS"... who have now been adequately labeled I had EVERY intension of going to the YOGA class yesterday. I knew my body needed the stretching. I went to church, ate lunch, and thought I'd rest a bit in front of some Law & Order. WeLLLLL, I dosed off and realized I did not make the class! I am going to try on Wednesday. Not sure if I will be able to stick with the Wednesday once school starts. I will just have to see... OF COURSE I have to get there first to see if I can stick with it! Remember that this next Saturday is the GEL TAsting at Fleet Feet. Since our short run is there... guess I may have to hit Beagle Bagle and then try some out. Hope everyone has a great week.

Easy 8.... Whew I never thought I'd say that!

I actually had a good walk today. My toes did not even try to shoot the bird at me! Felt good at the end. Went inside at the Healthplex and got in the cold bath a bit. Rebecca was in there too. She is WAY tougher than me. She got all the way in to her waist and just stayed there for a planned 10 minutes. I left her in there. My wimpy self just went in and out for a few and then off to other things. I finished in about 2 hours today. I was ok with that. Looking forward to next week. Everyone have a great week!

SWEET SIXTEEN!!!

It is soooooo sweet! ... because it is done! I did 16 miles...... do you hear me..... I am very sore today. I napped hard for an hour or so and then up and at 'em. I was great energy wise. I got some of the electrolyte capsules and tried those yesterday. I can not find any of the gatorade type drinks that I can drink without gagging. I have tried them all for years. I do not like gu... but have forced myself a few times.... beans are ok..... the orange are good, but I really do not like the sweet while on the jog, wog, WALK.... I like water!!!!! I do not like green eggs and ham... I do not like green gu and beans, I do not like gatorade or such... I do not like them SAM I AM... I will try the capsules again and see..... HOW SWEET it is to have done 16 miles... My friend says that is from the 4-way stop on Hwy 18 and Hinds Blvd in Raymond to the Pit Stop in Utica ( the 26 in from Utica to Metro Center!) IMPRESSIVE! Thanks "BLONDE ONE" for walking the last portion with me!!! You saved my spirits and did me good! I do not know that I would have been able to dig on without you yesterday. You are the trainer as well as "in training" now..... It is Official!

July is here

OK... I am not doing to great... I think it might be the rain... I am a sunshine girl... I like SOME rain... rainny days to slum and relax.... BUT DANG! I confess. . . sunshine helps me feel better. I really need a GOOD FIX! Went to the Mississippi Gulf Coast this week end to see my niece play softball. I have been several times since Katrina to feed people etc, but never gone down and driven along 90. We did that Sunday morn. It is so unreal. still.... Have a good week all... I will see you on Saturday!

Hey FORREST..... I took a baby step!

I went to the HP to watch the girls bball campers. I took my "running" shoes. I watched my best friend's daughter play. Her mom left. I stayed and meandered over to the treadmill and said "Self.... HERE is a STARTING place." It is airconditioned. You can watch and CONTROL the speed. I know it is not quite like being on the great outdoors roads, BUT IT IS A START! Just do 20 minutes and do some different intervals. 5 walk ~ 1 run...... come on.... you can always slow back down. Well.... I did not jog/wog much..... but I did some. I did several walk 3 run 1, then even a run 2! Ended up hanging in for 45 min! Better than nothin'! It is a start! OH YEAH... I remembered to breathe too! That's the other thing about me and running.... I hold my breath! I always have! I ran track in high school. My coach was afraid to let me run more than 100 yd dash. He always stood on the side lines yelling for me to BREATHE! All the other coaches yelled "Run.... RUN!" Well..... guess I'll shower and call it a day! I am a marathoner! :)

Oneta's got me thinking....

Mark says it's between the ears..... Oneta's RUNNIN'!...... The "ORIGINAL" Lisa B. Davis doesn't want to be a "TURTLE" any more! What's a girl to do??!!! Lost somewhere between listening to your body and don't injure yourself..... and come on!!!! Really You know you can "Kick it up a notch"..... Don't want to get the "BAM" though! Slow and steady (may not win the race) ... but I do want to finish the race..... Remember.... keep your eye on the goal.... the goal for me has been to finish.... come on self...... DAVIS REALLY NOW!!!!! You know you are NOT pushing yourself as much as you could!!! Enough already.... What IS a girl to do?

Sugar Free Vanilla Pudding (regular works too.... I use Great Value or Jello-brand... don't like any of the others I have tried) Fat Free milk (as box directs) Fat free sour cream Fat free cream cheese Lite whipped topping (great value works for me) Bananas Sugar Free Vanilla wafers (muray is the only brand I've found) ( Wal-Mart has them) Mix it up. Fold in cookies and bananas. Add a layer of whipped topping on top. I put the cookies around the edge of the bowl and a few "atop" for decoration. Springle cookie crumbs (powderery) over the top and it looks like baked merangue! ENJOY! I have an idea.... I think it would be great to have a MM Cook book! LisaBDavis@gmail.com Blog: http://believeinmiracleslisa.blogspot.com/ Hey... what about a MM CookBook!!!If you send me recipes I will try to work them up. If you know the nutritional info, include it. If not.. no biggie... We can have "in training" recipes and "off for celebration" ones as well. There was SOOOOOO much good stuff there Saturday night! any of the emails will work for me. lisabdavis@gmail.com LBDavis@hindscc.edu mseduc8n@bellsouth.net I had a really great time Saturday evening! Thanks Clark and Jana for the clubhouse arrangements. M, R, & M...... THANKS for EVERYTHING you guys have done and are doing!!! I was so fun to have our MM medals! The cheers! being a cheerer!!! WOW! I too am sore, but it is such a good sore... SOAR!!! This is so awsome..... ok... enough... I am making myself get teareyed and students are looking!!!!! Thanks Sherita and Phil and Felicia for talking through in the first 8! It is so great to see everyone as you pass along. Kelvin you are always a trip to happy land! It just kinda revs you up with a touch of that SPECIAL MM power thang as you pass one another on the "trek". Steve is my bud from before MM! What an inspiration... steady.... and continuous... ALWAYS smiling and encouraging me no mater how I am trudging along... All of you help make this happen... I just want to say thanks to everyone. It is so great to say that I did a 1/2 Marathon!!! mine was 3 hours and 41 min..... Hey!!! I am gettin' there! I hope Linda gets to go to the doctor this week. She is really bummmmmmed! I just hope she can find out what the damage is and try to get back to some training! She was doing so great. Thanks again to everyone.... and.... LET's GET Cookin' Send me your recipes and I will be putting them together. July will not be as hectic for me. This is the last week of "face -to- face" or "regular" (if you can call any class I teach REGULAR!) for the first summer term. I am not teaching f2f second summer term. I will just have my online class for the month of July. Send THOSE recipes!!! Have a great week all... you ..... MARARHONERS!!!

WOW.... long time NO POST!.....

I have really let the time slip up on me! Whew... can't believe it has been so long since I blogged! Summer school 1st session, face 2 face is in third week which means we have passed the mid-term mark! I am teaching two classes. One is a combination of two levels so the students have different books, and tests. Really it is 3 preps! Last week had a major fundraiser at Hinds "8th Ultimate Game Dinner". I am on the committee. It is always hectic the few weeks prior to that. I am also teaching online. It will go for June and July, but goes twice as fast as "regular" semester. This means TONS of emails and online grading!!!!! It is nice in July not to have to go meet class, but I do spend many hours corresponding with students when time is so short! I have slacked a bit on my training the last 2 weeks! I confess! That probably is part of the reason I haven't been blogging! Gotta REALLY get back with it! I am staying with my niece this week out in Brandon (off Baker for those of you who know the area) while"the parents" are out of town! I will get out there and do my walking this week and have no excuse for xt since they have a pool! Linda had an "oops" this week at work and twisted her knee. She stepped wrong just a bit. She has been to the docs and xrayed it. Looks like will be ok, but she has to be off of it for now. She goes back tomorrow I think to check progress! Another friend (not in MM) came with me Sat. She wants to do it next year! She has been walking the last few weeks. It was great to have her there with me. She did great.... but says she was really sore! THANKS GAIL! I does help when you have supportive friends and family! My MARATHON Sister-in-law called Friday to check my progress and encourage me! She is the one who qualified for the Boston for next yr..... ran the Jackson, TN marathon in 3 hours 32 min! More later Marathon On!!!

Friday...... Week not WEAK!

I made it! I did some walking everyday! I know... I did that instead of xt so I will probably get in trouble, but it was only 30 min and I PROMISE I will xt. I just have been having trouble making an entire week of training. I know I am a woooouuuuussssss! I really can not say that I have a GOOD excuse! But this week I trained! I am also not doing anything today..... well .... I may try to go somewhere marked and "CALIBRATE" my Nike+. I want it done before tomorrow's 9! For those interested... there is a post on the message board where some are putting names, phone numbers and email addresses. I have typed it up in excel and will be glad to share. If you want to add your info post it or email me at mseduc8n@bellsouth.net (That is supposed to be MS (like Mississippi) EDUCATIN' ) not mmmmmm' seduction as my cousin pointed out after I'd had the email for YEARS! ANyway... I also have on where I went through the blog addresses and tried to put everyone together. You can actually click on the excel sheet when it is on your desktop and pull up the blog page. I am trying to learn who everyone is. In excel I can sort it from any of the columns, so I can do it by first or last name, blog name or AKA I don't mind putting it in a word doc if someone wants it. TA TA 4 now seeee ya tomorrow! at 7:00 :)

Pedi.... FREE

OK GIRLS! .... you too can know the joys of being a

MARATHONER! :)

Monday ....

I did my Monday walk! I am going on time still. I was out for about 55 min. I AM going to do this EVERYDAY as instructed this week!! Come on Lisa... You CAN make a real week of it...... A week of training prevents a WEAK runner!

Thanks for coming to Raymond!

I just want to tell everyone how great it was to see all the happy faces in Raymond on Saturday! MMers were most certainly visible! Everyone was positive and encouraging. I heard MANY, MANY, POSITIVE comments about our group! There were so many more positive comments than negative ones! I know that everyone who put the race on, the students who will partial beneficiaries of the funds raised, and the faculty/ coaches from Raymond truly do appreciate our support! Raymond really is a great place! I think that MM helped to make it even better on Saturday! Hope you will come back again! THANKS!

Raymond's Cannonball Run

Here is a "ROUGH" map that I pasted and attached some info on to hopefully get everyone to the right place Saturday morning. According to John Barber, Chamber Pres in Raymond, check-in and registration will be in front of the old Raymond Hardware in the shopping center in Raymond. The race will either begin there or as scheduled, it will begin just down the road at the Confederate Cemetary. There is a carwash there close, but it will be better to park either at the Raymond Baptist Church (just behind the shopping center) or perhaps some could park at the Raymond Elementary and double up to get a little closer at the RBC. Parking will be tight. Mr Barber says they are expecting over 200 for the race. That is a lot if everyone has individual cars (when added to the "FAIR" traffic as well. The race will end at the square, so you will be right there. See YA there! Lisa

Monday... a walk in the park...

OK.... not a park... but still a walk... I did it... I walked after work..1 hour and 7 minutes ( I stopped to talk a minute or two or 5 or so and so I tacked 7 extra on)... Oh yeah and I listened to... get this now... Alan Jackson singing "How Great Thou Art" and then Joe Nichols... "Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off"... What kinda mix is that to end with?! Got my NANO... gotta get my Nike+ now! BLOG, Wog, and Jog (or at least WALK) ON MARATHONERS!

Lucky 7!!!

OK .. maybe not Lucky... but done!:) Made it! I was not fast and will not be like some of you...posting my time! (Congrats to all of you dedicated fast ones!) Perhaps I will be the token... "Last one" someone has to be last... and I just want to finish! I will be the leaning man... the waubling one.... but I will be there and I will finish. The weather was great! It was my first time at the rez too and I like it there. I got there and started a little early. That makes me feel better... that way there are still people there when I get there! Thanks for all the smiles and encouraging words! Marathon on!

Movie Marathoners!

OK... We are not JUST Marathoners now.... WE are Movie Marathoners.... WOW Yesterday the weather was great... the walk was great... I wasn't sure about it at first. I was feeling a bit shakey... did not want to venture off too far... hung close to the HP til the last minute... and then went ahead an struck off. Actually made it pretty good. I did cut the lake loop, but I did at least make most of it. Hopefully my tummy will be better next week. Still gotta push more. See you later... Lisa

Tuesday

Clothes out... alarm turned off.... two for two.... I DID go to the HP after work though and went 37 min... Ok... I know it is not good... but it is something and tomorrow will be even better! Oh yeah... my sister- in- law ran a marathon in Jackson, TN this past Saturday. She qualified for the Boston! She got 3 hours and 32 min! I can not even imagine! It was storming there until right at starting time... and it cleared up. She ran the Atlanta a few weeks ago and missed qualifying by just a few minutes. That course was hilly and she did not think she had a chance at her qualifying time. She was really surprised that even with the hills she came that close. Since she was so close and her timing was on, she went ahead and ran the one in Jackson! I of course knew that she was a marathoner already, but it is amazing how many people you come in contact with who have the "marathon bug"!

Sunday... Sunday....

Wow, what a beautiful day! Sounds like all of you early morning guys had fun yesterday, but not as much as the "Run from the Sun"ers.... I haven't read anything from any of you who were going to run the "Susan" yesterday morning. Did it happen? Linda and I gave the ACT in Raymond. Just as all were entering my room, it got completely dark and hail was hitting the window. We had a weather radio in another room and had a plan in case we had to stop the test and hide from the weather. It passed on in about 15 just as my group was ready to start the test. I had "mapped out" a 5 mile route here in Raymond from my house, so Linda and I did that after we finished. I like a couple of others out that have REALLY got to get super serious about this! The 5 miles was hard for me. I sure am glad I told so many people I was doing this.... AND I already signed up for the Chicago... I am afraid I might not be so willing... I do not want to be doing 1 mile each hour in Chicago! My feet were soooo heavy by the end (and my feet are not that big!) I DID go to the HP in Clinton and did water exercises for 45 min. This week I WILL lay out my clothes and follow through with early am exercise BEFORE work. I am telling you this so you will have to ask me.... and I will have to say to you that I have not if in deed I do not! SO ............... therefore...... I must,.... I was thinking how hard and hot it will be in June and July if I do not get in super gear right now. I missed all on Saturday morning and it sounds like the run Sat eve and the Mex resteraunt was great too! My sister and her family came in to town yesterday, so I did not try to go to Jackson, but stayed to visit with them. It did feel good to get the 5 mile in with Linda. I am so glad she agreed to do this with me! Thanks to all for you support. I love reading all the blogs..... See you this week on Sat ... or maybe at the HP! :)

I want to be trained....

I am reminding myself, because I need to. Robin's post was RIGHT ON! WHY did I sign up to do this??!!! Did I really think I would wake up the next day and be thin AND fit AND ready to run a marathon in under four hours? PPPUUUULEASE! It is time to do my part in this seriously. I Believe in Miracles..... I know that I CAN do this... but if I do... it will be a miracle... but that's ok, because I believe in miracles. "No DISCIPLINE seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it." Hebrews 12:11

April ~ Don't be a fool! :)

I really do not know why I am in such a slump! I have really got to pull myself up and out! I seem to keep getting negative "energy" and just sucking it up! That is really not like me. I feel more overwhelmed right now than I did before. I want to be pogressing more. I hate being a slug. What is it with me anyway. Next topic. It sure is hard to make that second round on the levee... The BRIGHT side of that is that since everyone has to turn around three times... we do get to see each others faces more. I would like to thank everyone that was so encouraging on Saturday. I really need the positive energy and there is always plenty to spread around at MM! The speakers were all great!. I am still getting the image of Mark running in HEELS! I am trying to use that one along with Jesus in SANDALS walking everywhere to keep me going on two different levels. More than that though when a super red faced puffing fellow marathoner tells you that you are doing great or almost there, or keep it up and even gets a smile out.... there is a special connection. Thanks to everyone

Don't anyone pass out!

It has been a busy few weeks. I kept putting off blogging and then not doing it. I do find that I follow through with everything else better when I blog and go to meetings. Linda and I were in Nashville at a meeting last Saturday and missed the MM07 meeting. We were at Opryland Hotel and we WALKED everywhere all week. We even participated in a "Fun Run/Walk" on Friday morning at 6:00 to benefit the national scholarship that our organization has. It really was fun. I talked a few other colleagues into walking too. I listened to the meeting and look forward to this Saturday. See you there. Lisa

March 7

Things have been hectic the last week or so. I have been having trouble getting to the "blogging". I do find it helps though. When I blog... I do tend to keep up with everything else better too. Next few weeks are not going to be any better. Spring Break is next week. That will be great and greatly needed! ... on the flip side... traveling planned... this is a point in my efforts where I am not as "set in my ways / new habits" as I would like to be when I head off to "travel". Then I will be back for a couple of days and then off again for a national conference for almost another week. I am on the end of this where I am trying to make new habits in a slow and more permanent manner. I have done the "healthy thing" often.... it has worked ... several times... I have stuck with it for years at a time and still....... slashed the other three tires, the spare, and all the tires in stock at Sams, Wal-Mart, and the Toyoto place even before I bought them.... Guess I just need to get some real good fix-a-flat to take with me!

March 7

Things have been hectic the last week or so. I have been having trouble getting to the "blogging". I do find it helps though. When I blog... I do tend to keep up with everything else better too. Next few weeks are not going to be any better. Spring Break is next week. That will be great and greatly needed! ... on the flip side... traveling planned... this is a point in my efforts where I am not as "set in my ways / new habits" as I would like to be when I head off to "travel". Then I will be back for a couple of days and then off again for a national conference for almost another week. I am on the end of this where I am trying to make new habits in a slow and more permanent manner. I have done the "healthy thing" often.... it has worked ... several times... I have stuck with it for years at a time and still....... slashed the other three tires, the spare, and all the tires in stock at Sams, Wal-Mart, and the Toyoto place even before I bought them.... Guess I just need to get some real good fix-a-flat to take with me!

Marathonin' in March

Yeahhhh... Tomorrow is marathon day! I am ready for my "FIX"!

Pleasant is not promised...

Pleasant is not promised… not hardly… I have a favorite scripture I would like to share. "No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” Hebrews 12:11 I reminded myself of this scripture…in line with a few conversations I have had in the past and particularly one I will share a portion with you of one I had last night with a friend. She said that “so & so” had gone to “Dr. This & that” in V’burg and had gotten a “pill or something” and she has lost 20 lbs and “Susie Q” has even lost some too…… Then I was surfing channels last night and landed on a segment of “Tyra” and Carol Alt was on. She was talking about losing weight and that often you are able to “starve yourself” at 18 and loose 10 lbs or so in a week. At 40 (or more) though, you may even GAIN weight when you do that! Tyra has been in the “lime light” of late, after one of the tabloids dissed her for gaining weight. WHELLLL … she is “fighting back”. She has done several shows on the subject I think now, about body image, what is “normal” to healthy etc. Anyway, I though Carol’s statement was very accurate. I also read a statement that OPRAH (remember to email) stated (and then my sister quoted again to me yesterday) that.. If there was a “magic pill” or anything near that that was a “quick fix” that OPRAH would have done it by now! Now… as much as that poor woman is ragged about her weight… and with the money she has to afford those things you know she would have it! Plus… anybody that came up with something like that would probably get in touch with her…. Basically you should have my point by now. Then today a fellow teacher joined Linda and me on our walk. She asked, “Well is it easy yet?” We told her “Not really but we are committed and keep pushing”. You know… I may not HAVE to be easy! We must keep on anyway. It is the “JOURNEY” as they say. We can find ENJOYMENT out of something that is not particularly PLEASANT, and I think that is where I am. I know I am doing better. I am able to do more each day (o.k. maybe not EVERYDAY) I am hanging in there and proud of myself that I do. “Do you love yourself enough to practice it?” That is a Bob Greene question. For those of you with me in the (“100 lbs to go Club”…. “Half of me would be better”….. “I’m Twice the woman (man) I wish I was”) need I go on?…… this is what we must realize. Like with many things in our lives… God never promises things will be easy. But he will be there to help us through it! Now we have Mark, and Robin and EACH Other…. I guess I have pretty much worn this soapbox out today. I will try to come up with something else tomorrow!

More Monday Marathon Madness

O.K. ... Today was Monday... duhhhh..... Linda and I walked several times today. The weather was great! Eating better... still go more to go. Reading more. ... I am just short of something... I AM a MARATHONER.... I really AM....

Sunday....Sunday...

Mannnn ... was today not BEAUTIFUL! We went to Prentiss to watch the dirt bike races... The only training that I did was to walk through the muck to get to a viewing spot. I did flex my muscles though. I am really trying to do the pf ...... exercises and stretches and stretches for my neck / shoulder pain. I am up for the week and looking forward to next week's meeting. This "blogging" is getting fun. Keep it up guys. Ilove reading everyone's blog... Oh Yeah.... don't forget to keep those emails going to OPRAH!

EMAIL OPRAH everyone

Email OPRAH https://www.oprah.com/plugger/templates/BeOnTheShow.jhtml?action=respond&plugId=B2100004 She might decide to "Hook us up" with an extra night, a really good meal, and who knows what! :)

I Feeeuuulll Good ... na..na..na..nu.na.nu.na...

Well I did make the whole two mile run...... ( run by Mark's definition of RUN ~"anything where your body is moving forward.") Remember that? Well... I am not sure if it was the caffeine, the coffee in general... the oatmeal this morning, or perhaps a bit of sinus drainage.... Sorry to those I may have worried as we were headed back UP THE HILL that did not seem like a hill when we were going down it! I got a bit nauseated, but it passed! I have heard all sorts of reasons that this happens... I don't think it happens to the "AVERAGE" runner (ha) at 1.5 miles though! :) I just kept going and it wore off. Then I had baby bites (to go along with my baby breaths) of the cinnamon bread. DO NOT fool yourself by thinking that I was missin' that! I am a Marathoner! Some of you around me heard my Proposition today! I think we all need to contact OPRAH and tell her what we are doing. Wouldn't it be neat if we could go to the OPRAH show on Monday and come back on Tuesday or Monday night even! She could tell about MISSISSIPPI MARATHON MAKEOVER!!!!!!! wOOOOOO hooo! I have already emailed a few times... please feel free to join in on the fun.. Perhaps she may send a crew to get us in the race or even race with us! https://www.oprah.com/plugger/templates/BeOnTheShow.jhtml?action=respond&plugId=B2100004

Saturday... early a.m.

O.k. ... maybe it isn't really Thhhhaaaaat early.. but .... hey.... It IS Saturday! I guess you could call me officially obsessed! Now if I will just let this obsessive behavior rub off MORE on my exercise, diet, water, etc... I am getting there... with Linda's help... True confessions though... we did get off eating wise some yesterday. I am looking forward to a great walk be fore the weather gets "ickhy .. yucky...blahhhh" today. Mark will add it with the others, BUT ... Linda's blog is http://imawright.blogspot.com See you soon!

Fabulous Friday

Didja notice that Linda ("Peppa")... Finally got her BLOG on! Yeah Linda! We supposedly took the day off.... BUT after work we ran errands together and then to another colleague's home for a "gathering"... We were POOOOOOOPPED! Whew... (of yeah... at too much too!) Been doing better otherwise... AND hey we did not partake of alcholic beverages... (at lunch anyway!) That's better than norm for me... REally looking forward to tomorrow morning! ..... until tomorrow then.

THURSDAY... I am not sure what I did wrong... but my post does not seem to be posting... Likely story! :)

Thursday, February 22, 2007 The TINY upside down Food Pyramid O.K.... am I the only one who just laughed when looking at the pyramid in the SUPERFOODS book? I made a copy and enlarged it so that I could read it.... MUCCCCHHHHHH better. I surprised "Peppa" with a copy today. She saw it sitting on my "class cart" and ohhh & ahhhhhed, and then got REAL excited when I told her that it was her very own and that I knew she too would need it if she were planning to get anything out of the chart.For those of you as blind as us.... in case you are wondering... it has some good info on it.I like looking at charts to get a handle on understanding information. Anyway. we are creating notebooks with some of our better information. I know... it is one of those "teacher" things. I learn better that way... I can't help it. Plus... If I know it I am more likely to DO IT!Looking forward to FRIDAY! Posted by Believe in Miricles ~ Lisa B Davis at 8:52 PM 0 comments Thursday..... another terrific, sunny day! You may have seen this before... I may have even seen it before... If I did, it did not register with me as it does today. Sooooo ... I am sharing it with you. I thought it was quite appropriate with some of my current feelings! :)NEVER HEARD CREATION EXPLAINED THIS WAY BEFORE !!!>> In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth and populated> the Earth with broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, green> and yellow and red vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would> live long and healthy lives.>> Then using God's great gifts, Satan created Ben and Jerry's Ice> Cream and Krispy Creme Donuts. And Satan said, "You want chocolate with that?">> And Man said, "Yes!" and Woman said, "and as long as you're at it,> add some sprinkles." And they gained 10 pounds. And Satan smiled.> And God created the healthful yogurt that Woman might keep the> figure that Man found so fair. And Satan brought forth white flour> from the wheat, and sugar from the cane and combined them. And Woman> went from size 6 to size 14.>> So God said, "Try my fresh green salad." And Satan presented> Thousand-Island Dressing, buttery croutons and garlic toast on the> side. And Man and Woman unfastened their belts following the repast.>> God then said, "I have sent you heart healthy vegetables and olive> oil in which to cook them." And Satan brought forth deep fried fish> and chicken-fried steak so big it needed its own platter. And Man> gained more weight and his cholesterol went through the roof.God then created a light, fluffy white cake, named it "Angel Food Cake,"and said, "It is good." Satan then created chocolate cake and named it "Devil's Food.">> God then brought forth running shoes so that His children might lose> those extra pounds. And Satan gave cable TV with a remote control so> Man would not have to toil changing the channels. And Man and Woman> laughed and cried before the flickering blue light and gained pounds.>> Then God brought forth the potato, naturally low in fat and brimming> with nutrition. And Satan peeled off the healthful skin and sliced> the starchy center into chips and deep-fried them. And Man gained pounds.>> God then gave lean beef so that Man might consume fewer calories> and still satisfy his appetite. And Satan created McDonald's and its> 99-cent double cheeseburger. Then said, "You want fries with that?"> And Man replied, "Yes! And super size them!" And Satan said, "It is> good." And Man went into cardiac arrest.>> God sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery.>> Then Satan created HMOs. Well.... "Peppa" & I walked between classes again today. We did not have any takers today though. It was soooo beautiful out today our outside time was great! We are all "PUMPED UP" .... (attitude wise anyway) We have both been reading up on our healthy eating information and following through with much more than before. We are really getting there. I even walked another 25-30 minutes with a neighbor after I got home from work. See youSaturday.... we are getting exciting. Posted by Believe in Miricles ~ Lisa B Davis at

The TINY upside down Food Pyramid

O.K.... am I the only one who just laughed when looking at the pyramid in the SUPERFOODS book? I made a copy and enlarged it so that I could read it.... MUCCCCHHHHHH better. I surprised "Peppa" with a copy today. She saw it sitting on my "class cart" and ohhh & ahhhhhed, and then got REAL excited when I told her that it was her very own and that I knew she too would need it if she were planning to get anything out of the chart. For those of you as blind as us.... in case you are wondering... it has some good info on it. I like looking at charts to get a handle on understanding information. Anyway. we are creating notebooks with some of our better information. I know... it is one of those "teacher" things. I learn better that way... I can't help it. Plus... If I know it I am more likely to DO IT! Looking forward to FRIDAY!

Thursday..... another terrific, sunny day!

You may have seen this before... I may have even seen it before... If I did, it did not register with me as it does today. Sooooo ... I am sharing it with you. I thought it was quite appropriate with some of my current feelings! :) NEVER HEARD CREATION EXPLAINED THIS WAY BEFORE !!! > > In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth and populated > the Earth with broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, green > and yellow and red vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would > live long and healthy lives. > > Then using God's great gifts, Satan created Ben and Jerry's Ice > Cream and Krispy Creme Donuts. And Satan said, "You want chocolate with that?"> > And Man said, "Yes!" and Woman said, "and as long as you're at it, > add some sprinkles." And they gained 10 pounds. And Satan smiled. > And God created the healthful yogurt that Woman might keep the > figure that Man found so fair. And Satan brought forth white flour > from the wheat, and sugar from the cane and combined them. And Woman > went from size 6 to size 14. > > So God said, "Try my fresh green salad." And Satan presented > Thousand-Island Dressing, buttery croutons and garlic toast on the > side. And Man and Woman unfastened their belts following the repast. > > God then said, "I have sent you heart healthy vegetables and olive > oil in which to cook them." And Satan brought forth deep fried fish > and chicken-fried steak so big it needed its own platter. And Man > gained more weight and his cholesterol went through the roof. God then created a light, fluffy white cake, named it "Angel Food Cake," and said, "It is good." Satan then created chocolate cake and named it "Devil's Food." > > God then brought forth running shoes so that His children might lose > those extra pounds. And Satan gave cable TV with a remote control so > Man would not have to toil changing the channels. And Man and Woman > laughed and cried before the flickering blue light and gained pounds. > > Then God brought forth the potato, naturally low in fat and brimming > with nutrition. And Satan peeled off the healthful skin and sliced > the starchy center into chips and deep-fried them. And Man gained pounds. > > God then gave lean beef so that Man might consume fewer calories > and still satisfy his appetite. And Satan created McDonald's and its > 99-cent double cheeseburger. Then said, "You want fries with that?" > And Man replied, "Yes! And super size them!" And Satan said, "It is > good." And Man went into cardiac arrest. > > God sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery. > > Then Satan created HMOs.

Well.... "Peppa" & I walked between classes again today. We did not have any takers today though. It was soooo beautiful out today our outside time was great!

We are all "PUMPED UP" .... (attitude wise anyway) We have both been reading up on our healthy eating information and following through with much more than before. We are really getting there.

I even walked another 25-30 minutes with a neighbor after I got home from work.

See youSaturday.... we are getting exciting.

Wonderful Wednesday/// walked instead of xt....but

O.K. I promise I am going to get some xt in too! Linda and I did two FULLLlll hall sessions and even got a student to drag up in there with us. Outside is so wonderful today.... we branched out too. I have informed my classes today that I am not a morning person and that perhaps in an effort to get the most.... or even SOMETHING out of class.... that they too might consider moving around a lap or two prior to class to wake up and get their blood flowing..... It will allow them to put so much less effort into paying atention and getting a benifit from all of their classes!!@ They have now labeled be crazy! I also told them that it really did not matter if others look at them crazy if they have 97% and 100 % and the crazy lookers have 35% or 47%! Let's get moving..... Linda and I have committed to makeing ourselves some charts / reminder sheets/ checklists.... something to make us accountable and remind us of the particular SUPERFOODS that we need to really watch out for to assist us in our various weeknesses... i.e. Sight ... diabeties... Gotta chart.....! Wonderful Wednesday to all! Lisa

Tuesday ~ trials instead of trails

Today I took a friend to the doctor. (all is good) I did read my SuperFoods book, but did not train.... May o.k. food choices for eating out... OOOOps haven't charted the food so better go. Hope everyone is doing great! Lisa

Monday ~ Many Steps make miles ...

Steps... steps.... and more steps... Linda & I walk the halls and occasionally venture outside. Today is Monday, the beginning of our work week... we continue to walk in between our classes... Baby steps are still steps... I am convincing myself that every little step counts and it is important to do those "little" assignments. I did chart some but not completely... I still have time to go back through my day and then chart my food... This will be the start of a great week! I just know it. Good luck to everyone. Keep on walking.

Levee Loads

Weeehll... I made it to the levy..... and back! :) It was great to be back at the meeting yesterday! I hated missing last week. It is kinda like going to church for me. Yeah.... you can do it on your own... the Lord knows for sure that I have researched analyzed and yes even been successful and healthy living before.... I just get "off track....an den further.... of track.... an den... give it up!" I need that Saturday Boost! I need my fellow BELIEVERS to get me back on track when I deviate! I was telling Mark... this current training (for me) I have to compare to when I was in college and took a light load. I only had 12 hours... I procrastinated even more than usual for even me! My grades were not as good as usual. That I what I feel like I have been doing. I don't want to beat myself up too terribly, 'cause that gives me yet another excuse to quit/ lax (pouting takes a determined effort you know! .. AND concentration too... ) I am committing to charting my food and water this week. Yeah... I said it here! I was just planning to commit to eating better and making better CHOICES.... I know me though... and I will actually stand a chance of succeeding if I will chart! It was great to chat with several of you. I am ready! I am also going to try to blog everyday.... One day.... I will be the one to say.... yes... I did it! Lisa

Hppy Valentines' Day

It's a great day to XT. Still gotta do that! :) Though we despirately missed all of you on Saturday, Linda and I (two teachers training to touch the tape at the end of the marathon) gave the ACT test on Saturday, ate a light and healthy lunch and then walked our 1.5 plus miles! We were feeling MAHHHHVelous. We debated upon the possibility of putting it off, but decided to go ahead and push ourselves..... (ACT administration can be taxing!) With all of our moaning and groaning, we both agreed we were glad we had gotten out and walked in the great outdoors! We WILL be there this Saturday to churn away with you..... Linda may relay her bloggedness through me. She says she hasn't been to bloggable lately. I told her not to fear... I would blog for the both of us. (I'm thinking this may scare her in to blogging for herself.... We'll see! :) ) We have been walking the halls this week. The students all just laugh at us. If nothing else.... we are certainly VISABLE in the hallways!! Hope everyone is having a wonderful week and VALENTINES' DAY. Lisa

Terrific Tuesday for two teachers........ t. t... t...

Tuesday has come and now about to be gone... Linda and I made several rounds between each class period this morning. We have students watching in wonder..... Two teachers...traipsing around at somewhat less than "lightning speed"... Attempting to get in shape. Tomorrow is XT.... gotta figure out what I will attempt. I read on several blogs about "DEALING w/ Doubters". This will be interesting. I am not sure how many of you are, but I HAVE been known to "get on a kick" and then drop it like a hot potato! I am enlisting a PRE-Curb Crew! I have notified those who refused to join in as my "Pre~ race Crew" I am not one who can wait until Chicago to assemble my curb crew... I will need them much sooner. I think that each of us will have to be there as the "Curb Crew" for one another. Linda is my biggest encourager at this point. I feel that commitment to SEE IT THROUGH. I have to do this. We have a large group. I WILL be one still in the crew come October in Chicago... will you?

Terrific Tuesday for two teachers........ t. t... t...

Tuesday has come and now about to be gone... Linda and I made several rounds between each class period this morning. We have students watching in wonder..... Two teachers...traipsing around at somewhat less than "lightning speed"... Attempting to get in shape. Tomorrow is XT.... gotta figure out what I will attempt. I read on several blogs about "DEALING w/ Doubters". This will be interesting. I am not sure how many of you are, but I HAVE been known to "get on a kick" and then drop it like a hot potato! I am enlisting a PRE-Curb Crew! I have notified those who refused to join in as my "Pre~ race Crew" I am not one who can wait until Chicago to assemble my curb crew... I will need them much sooner. I think that each of us will have to be there as the "Curb Crew" for one another. Linda is my biggest encourager at this point. I feel that commitment to SEE IT THROUGH. I have to do this. We have a large group. I WILL be one still in the crew come October in Chicago... will you?

Another week ahead :) ~ Yeah COLTS!

Well... It was great to see everyone on Saturday. Thanks for keeping us on track Chris! (The band man)... For those reading this who care... The tow teachers who believe in Miracles (Linda Smith and me) are the two idiots who looked like the bridesmaids on movies going for the bouquet when we fell all over the two women sitting innocently in front of us as we dove for the reflective running shirt! Sorry guys, had I realized that my own friend would go for it with such gusto, (AND END UP WITH THE PRIZE!), I would have certainly established my Base, swung my assets around to gain proper position (as I learned in basketball) and beaten her out of the prize WITHOUT injury to either of you. I do apologize again! ....You must remember we are teachers.... any one else who is a teacher, knows how we are about FREE STUFF! Teachers are always looking for free supplies and anything else we can get. It is always a fight in the office if there is something to be had. I am so excited about this.... As my daughter reminded me... "Mom, you always get all "UP" about this stuff and then don't follow through" PLEASE help me prove her wrong. GOAL~ Do ALL of my training this week and begin to chart food. HAVE a great week all!

Got recognized from TV

I was catering tonight and someone said..." I saw you on t.v. this week." Of course then all wanted to know why... and so the story goes. Everyone is cheering us on. Our cohorts at work are really cheering the two teachers on at work. We are hoping that we may have one more join in. Some want to start "training" with us at work as much as possible. Both Linda and I have gotten reading materials and much encouragement I really thought no one would recognize me, but he was the only one so far. See everyone tomorrow!..... ready to roll!

Got recognized from TV

I was catering tonight and someone said..." I say you on t.v. this week." Of course then all wanted to know why... and so the story goes. Everyone is cheering us on. Our cohorts at work are really cheering the two teachers on at work. We are hoping that we may have one more join in. Some want to start "training" with us at work as much as possible. Both Linda and I have gotten reading materials and much encouragement I really thought no one would recognize me, but he was the only one so far. See everyone tomorrow!..... ready to roll!

Wednesday.... I made my way to the Healthplex...

I actually made it to the Healthplex to do my XT! I discussed the possibility of going all afternoon (with myself). I was finally convinced to go and I remembered that my membership card was in the purse I left at home. I WAS SOOOO EXCITED! I had an excuse not to go! I realized how quickly I gave up on myself... so I said, "SELF, YOU KNOW they will let you in without that card!" I felt quilty for giving up so quickly... all I did was ride for 23 minutes on the bike, but it was betternnuttin! :) GO ME

Tuesday ~ Two Teachers almost Wogging

Linda And I "fast walked" (not to be confused with "race walking" or even.... "wogging") for 30 MINUTES! Wooo hoo! :) we are on it. I tried that "Monster" and it is soo sweet.... but it does pep one up. Tomorrow is XT.... and we'll see... bye for now... LBD

If I get this Blog done it'll be a Miracle

I did something and goofed up the blog I did earlier.. so here I have created another with ALMOST the same name.... I am blogging and wogging.... ok.... just walking now. ...but.... "I Believe in Miracles!" Praise the Lord!!! Chicago here we come... Me... my fellow wogger Linda... the ONLY one of my friends who agreed to do this with me! (We have a few others who have promised to come along and cheer our start.... & provide refreshers at the end of our trek.) It doesn't hurt that they think they'll have 10 hours or so to shop Chicago in between! Thanks everyone....