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EXERCISE ROLL CALL for Saturday

by judycaret

May 13, 2017

Yay, walked 90 minutes with a dear friend, yakkety yak. It's perfectly gorgeous here today, clear and 70 degrees. I'm wearing my new $90 Nike shirt that I got for $20 at TJ Maxx. So what if the ice maker (that we use all day every day) stopped working and part of a fence keeled over? I just have to take a deep breath and do what I can.

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men52 Hey, Judy, it sounds like we are having identical weather today. As for my day - OMG! I went out to the callout for new bike riders this am and chose the "easy" group rather then beginners. There were almost 50 riders in my group alone. I really struggled especially in the early hills of a planned 17 mile ride over two hours. I found out from the e...See MoreHey, Judy, it sounds like we are having identical weather today. As for my day - OMG! I went out to the callout for new bike riders this am and chose the "easy" group rather then beginners. There were almost 50 riders in my group alone. I really struggled especially in the early hills of a planned 17 mile ride over two hours. I found out from the experienced riders that I was on the hardest gear possible, so I was shown how to lessen that on my 10 speed 40+ year old Schwinn bike. That made such a huge difference but before that I had used up quite a bit of my endurance.

I was surprised that I was having such a hard time. They also told me that my seat was way too low so I wasn't getting all the power of my legs. So, I learned a lot. We got to an intersection where the group broke up - some to complete the 17 miles and the rest to head back and do 11 miles. Guess which group I went with? Yep, I am not embarrassed to say I took the early route home. Even then, it was a struggle but I made it. The people were wonderful and the free lunch afterwards brought us all together to chat and have fun. I am really glad I went.

I talked to a former teacher pal who is a serious rider outdoors who was there. I told her how surprised I was at how hard it is compared to spinning class. (she goes there, too). She said it is because they focus too much on getting in miles with speed instead of putting on the higher resistance. It made sense. She said two of the instructors had tried this group and they too found out how challenging it was to ride outdoors. I felt better after that.

Grandpa is taking the oldest two now as I write to find bigger bikes. They both outgrew theirs and need a 24 or even 26 inch. I am looking forward to getting them to ride with me again. The bike club I went to this am has shorter distances to help new riders train and learn how to ride in groups. I hope to get the grandkids to do that with me.

I am enjoying my retirement BIG TIME, but I am afraid that I will soon have to buckle down and find a part time job. I am pretty sure which one I am going to go for. That would allow me to have all my free time to enjoy with the grandkids, but bring in some extra cash. I really don't want to start drawing from ss yet and I rolled over my pension and 401K into savings. I am starting to feel the pinch of less income.

So, my day, is great so far. We are going to one of our local fests downtown tonight which I am looking forward to. I have always had to work on weekend nights for so many years so I missed going to these night events.

Keep movin! (and I tried posting twice on my iphone and both times the posts vanished before I could finish writing the post. Evidently, there are still glitches using phones to post.

May 13, 2017

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Elaine/ret/IN Good to see you yesterday, JRod. So fun to come home to extra family and a swim. Love that southern life you lead.

Judy, bet you looked snazzy in that oh-so-expensive Nike shirt. Love TJ Maxx. Ice makers sound better on paper than in the frig; ours is always sulking.

Men, enjoy your "freedom." Love your biking tales.

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Apple Seed for Saturday, 13 May 2017

by Barb S. hs/ret

May 13, 2017

As life is action and passion, it is required that we should share the passion of our time at the peril of being judged not to have lived.

~ Oliver Wendell Holmes

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EXERCISE ROLL CALL for Friday

by jrod

May 12, 2017

Back to the gym today. Thursday I spent running errands and having lunch with a teacher friend.

Circuit workout went well. I increased weights again. My core (from ribs to abdomen) is still pretty sore so the planks and crunches are tough.

For the cardio, I did day 3 of the C25K. My distance is getting better but my pace is not im...See More

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Apple Seed for Friday, 12 May 2017

by Barb S. hs/ret

May 12, 2017

April is a promise that May is bound to keep.

Hal Borlund

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EXERCISE ROLL CALL for Thursday

by judycaret

May 11, 2017

Yikes, I just typed a long entry and it disappeared as I was almost done. Very annoying.

I walked 90 joyous minutes on this crisp and clear California day. I was particularly happy to get out as I was stuck at home the last 2 days (and will be tomorrow).

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men52 I cancelled my class again today as I still am having sinus problems. I need to kick this before I try getting up on a bike again. I just take a lot of naps and watch a lot of tv. I have had this for a month now. That has been the extent of my exercise regime this week. Glad to read others are getting out and moving!

May 11, 2017

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certification woes

by King

May 11, 2017

does anyone know how to get a 5th/6th grade math/science cert when you only have a k-4 gen ed cert?

need it by next year and I have little money and little time

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King ps I'm in pennsylvania

May 11, 2017

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elsiev I believe you must take and earn a qualifying score on the math and the science Praxis test in order to add to your existing certificate.

(From the PA Dept. of Education Certification website): Adding a Subject Area to an Existing Instructional Certificate (Add-on by Test Only)

REQUIREMENTS

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May 11, 2017

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EXERCISE ROLL CALL - Thursday

by Bev-MI

May 11, 2017

11,685 steps, so far. Zumba class, some hall walking and then around town (up and down hills). Still staying with DM at night. temps in the 50s with a beautiful sunny day today. Warmer temps are comin'.

Keep movin'!

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