The little fella has been a great friend to me and I would really hate to lose him. But in all honesty, he's gone through quite a bit. I've put him through sub zero to over 100 degree temperature extremes. I've fallen at least 10 times and he's absorbed the shock against the concrete. And not to mention the daily sweat-bath he receives without ever once complaining. He's a good friend. So hopefully this will just be a minor setback. Like simply a little fluid on his knees or something. Hopefully we'll have many more miles together.
Now ... the second "Uh-oh" ... seems someone is going the wrong way on the scale. Admittedly, this is probably a dicey subject ... I mean in no way do intend to disrespect or demean folks who are struggling with "real" weight loss. All-in-all I'm healthy and within my ideal body weight. In fact most of my life, I spent my time around 210-215, which actually was a little heavy for me. But over the last five years since I've been running so much, I'm usually around 175-180. But this morning when I got on the scale ... 182.2 lbs. Honestly, the only reason it's an issue is because of my half-marathon coming up in 3 weeks. I want to PR at the Rock The Parkway Half-Marathon in Kansas City, and I usually run my fastest when I'm around 170-172. So that's about 10 lbs South from where I am now.
So, since Michael thinks she needs to lose some weight too (I in no way agree), we're gonna have a little weight loss contest. She brought it up folks ... and like a good husband, I fought and fought NOT to do it. But she's probably as competitive as I am, so we're gonna have a go at it. It will be based on percentage of total body weight. And we haven't decided what the prize will be yet - but it started today with the official weigh-in. I made sure I weighed myself without my wet Garmin. We'll see how it goes.
... be great today!
Good luck with the Garmin. As for your contest - - - lets just say "careful". hahaha
ReplyDeleteWhy wouldn't you wear a plastic bag around you arm while you run if you think it's going to rain?? Now look what's happened!
ReplyDeleteooohhhhh...A marital challenge. This could get interesting :-)
ReplyDeleteGood luck to both of you on your weight loss. That is something my hubby and I dont talk about. I already have a low self esteem about my self and he knows it. He like you he thinks I'm perfect just the way I am. It's me that has the problem mentally.
ReplyDeleteYou are VERY SMART to say you in no way agree Michael needs to lose weight.
ReplyDeleteThe rice trick has never worked for me.
I hope your garmin is better soon! You need to tread very carefully with your contest.
ReplyDeleteI hope your garmin recovers. Goodluck with the little competition. I need someone to compete with and hold me accountable. Sheesh Easter candy is way too good!
ReplyDeleteI love my Garmin 305 and can't imagine losing it! I've only had it out during sprinkles, so I've always wondered how it would hold up in anything worse. Keep us posted...hope it doesn't die completely. I'm just going to stay away from the minefield of the contest. :)
ReplyDeleteoh no - water on the Garmin knee. I though they were OK in water although I have never swam in mine. Maybe it is a good thing I haven't... Maybe the winner can get a new Garmin!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about knowing your weight is healthy not being the same as being your PR weight.
ReplyDeleteGood luck to both of you in the weight loss contest!
I thought Garmin WERE waterproof...no did not read the little book that came with it...well this sucks..I just found out that we cannot replace the battery on those also...cannot remember from whom..SUAR I think...anyway...good luck on the Biggest Looser challenge!!! I am thinking you being the dude have an advantage in this one...
ReplyDeleteGo vegetarian for these three weeks and that weight will melt away.....just sayin'
ReplyDeleteBye-bye Garmin.....hello Timex?
I guess Garmins aren't waterproof. It's a good heads-up for the rest of us Garmin-users.
ReplyDeleteAnd the weight thing is sure to sort itself out without too much effort. Men are lucky that way.
Aw, bummer! I'm sorry about the water leakage.
ReplyDeleteYour challenge sounds like fun!
Bummer about the garmin! Hopefully the water eventually goes away and you can use it again! If it breaks, maybe try calling garmin or the store you bought it for a replacement?
ReplyDeleteI've got the same Garmin, only mine is dry, haha. Actually my Garmin has a few quirks that I could do without, but I won't get into that here. Hopefully it will dry out fine eventually.
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