[The Workout Thread]

 I have been doing really good with my runs but sadly i have been dealing with ankle problems. I took 2 days off between running this week and my ankle is a throbbing mess of pain. Its not swollen or anything so I doubt I sprained it. 

It has been bothering me off and on over the last week. I went out and really pushed my endurance on saturday and felt amazing doing so. Just normal pain saturday night then major pain Sunday and Monday. Today it stopped hurting so I went for my zombie run (week 3 of the 5 k one) but within 5 minutes after I put my shoes on it was hurting. I did my 5 k training on a slow pace and then did nothing else and went home.

I have a old injury from like 10 years ago in that ankle and I think its acting up.

I am also pretty sure its also because of my shoes. I am going to buy new shoes in early July. Any reccomendations? We are looking at under armour.

I guess Ill take a week or two off from running and just do yoga.

I am very frustrated that just as I am getting into a running grove I have to stop.

[Fallout76]

On 2018-06-12 at 4:40 PM, Violator said:

Appaerently they will release the single player version after so im guessing as dlc or how people react to it will determine how long it will take.

So wait there will be a actual non online version? We were under the impression it was a online only game that you could choose to play solo

 So we arent likely to get it but if they have a actual single player non online version with all the typical fallout goodies it maybe something worth getting.

[What Are You Currently Playing?]

I been playing Super Mario 3d world /mario kart 8 on and off for a  month because I am a mario nerd and nintendo girl. We are a saving up a switch and I want all the mario games and of course pokemon.

 

Two days ago I started playing Fallout 4 on the PS4. I have been watching Ts play the game forever and really enjoyed the story. (I tend to watch him play the non mario games)So I asked him to help me set up a character on super easy mode. I am only on level 3 and have only completed a misson. One of the raiders in the second mission is in a house and I cant get to him. Ts also said a deathclaw should show up but I cant find it.

 I am  having a lot of issues with the playstation controls  as this is my first time playing the PS4. Its fun so far and I think I am doing okay considering I am a nintendo only girl.

[The Workout Thread]

3 hours ago, riffraff said:

I've been running for close to six years.  Started out 3-4 times per week.  In the alternate days I'd swim and have a day off.

 

i have been running everyday now for about six months.

 

stretching is key.  But like running, start out slowly with stretching.  Listen to your body as the cliche says.  Imo, minor injury and or some pain comes with running.  When this occurs have a rest and stretch.  Drink lots of water.

 

try to vary the terrain and distances in your runs.  It's important to use all the muscles. So run some uphill, downhill as well as the flats and if you  can get in a trail go for it. The ever changing terrain is fun, keeps your mind engaged, and really works the stabilizers.

 

dont cheap out on shoes. Get help with the right fit.

 

good luck.

I am currently running about 3  times a week and walk a lot as well. ( I did take  a week off due to blisters ) but I may push it to 5 days this week as I am feeling great and not as sore as I have been in previous weeks or even two days ago. The extra stretching before and after my runs as well as a 5 minute warm up has really helped.

 

Right now I am currently only running at Queens park but do try to switch it up a bit by switching between the walking path and the dog trails. I tend to run the smaller hills but will walk up the big ones. I know I am not ready for the big hills just yet and don't want to push my body too much. I downloaded the zombie run app yesterday and did a mission and work out today as it was so much fun. I try to change up my playlists up as well..

I am currently only working part time right now as soon as I find another gig I plan to buy good quality running shoes as I know part of my issue is my shoes. My Best friend gave me a pair of hers but they don't really fit right and were the reason I got a horrible blister. I don't plan on using them and will return them to her.

 

Thank you.


 

[The Workout Thread]

4 hours ago, riffraff said:

Can you provide a link to exercises you have watched on YouTube?

I watch this one channel called the Run experince they have lots of videos. Some of them are more advanced but they have lots of neat information. 

I also downloaded the zombie run 5k app. I did the 1st story and work out 1 today and  it was a lot of fun. I also found it really helped forcing you to slowly build up your endurace. 

[The Workout Thread]

1 hour ago, brilac said:

I enjoy running.  At the gym, I will run for a min and then walk for a min, and then run for 2 mins, walk for 30 seconds, whatever I feel.  When running at the park, I run distances, then walk for 30 seconds to a min, and then run to another distance.

 

Have you tried Yoga?  I tried it for the first time in a while last week.  I am not flexible, and I have a lot of work in stretching my body, but it will get easier.  I plan on starting with it 1x a week, and then building to 2x a week or more.  

I did yoga in the past but found it very hard. I was thinking going to a few yoga drop in classes to be taught properly. 

I usually run for 5 mins then walk for a bit then run for 5 mins etc till I get to running for 30 mins.

I admit that today though I didnt walk inbetween running(except up hills) and Saturdays run was probably longer then it should have been(I was out for 2 hours total) but I did walk in between bouts of running.

I have been really pushing myself with endurance by trying to beat my best time of prolonged running. Today I did 10 mins without stoping. Stopped for a minute then ran for 5 mins and repeated the process until I had ran for 25 mins total. I then walked for awhile (up a hill) then ran for another 5 mins. Breathing wise I could have ran longer but my legs felt rubbery and like they  were going to buckle. I most likely have been pushing myself to hard and should take it easier.

I used to be a distance runner (I used run the 800 and 1500 and 3000 m races in track. I wasnt fast but i loved the thrill of pushing my body to it limits by running all three at meets) in highschool but that was 20 years ago and I am finding it frustrating that I cant even run 20 mins without stopping.

I keep reminding myself I am a out of shape old lady and not a althetic teenager. 

Now that I am running again i dont recall why I stopped.

[The Workout Thread]

I started running a month ago. Its getting easier and my endurance is slowly increasing but I am having a lot of problems with my legs and feet hurting. I know part of it is my shoes but I suspect its also due to not stretching enough or not doing the right stretches. I have been watching videos on youtube about building endurance and speed (I pretend I am running from zombies or dinosaurs so I want to increase both.)

But the stretching ones seem a bit advanced for a begginer. Any tips from other runners?

[confessions]

So out wedding next year is 99% planned and I wish it wasnt. I have planned none of it. My family had done all the planning. I am greatful but also annoyed because I wanted to have more say in the planning. Our guest list is also getting out of hand. my aunt keeps adding random family I dont know or barely  even know. Her reasoning is that family are more important then friends. My parents also have more people added then we do. They are paying for the  wedding though but I dont want a huge wedding and neither does Ts. They wont be happy but i am going cut the guest list by 10 people.

 

[confessions]

3 hours ago, diesel_3 said:

I know the type. I worked with a guy who was the same way. If you asked a question, he would definitively say yes or no, there was never an i don't know, he always HAD to be the one to say it was or it wasn't even if he had no idea what he was talking about...it got very annoying and tiresome as there were always arguments about who was right, even when you KNEW he was wrong lol.

Yes this is pretty much how it is with my friend and it drives me nuts. I try to limit our time together so I can grin and bare it.  Which is rather sad cause we are so close ironically her bossy personality didnt bother me till we lost our son. I am not sure if she just got bossier or rather I got less patient. I do tend to anger a lot easier now. I miss the old me sometimes but I cant be that person from before.

[confessions]

One of my closest friends has a habit of being bossy and a bit of a know of it all. Shes a sweet girl but at times can be very annoying to be around. Its bad enough when she is actually right but she often has no idea what she is talking about and we have to grin and bare it.

 

The lastest example of this is when we were talking about possibly adopting and she proceeded to tell me exactly how the process goes because she just adopted a dog. Um kind of not the same thing at all.... and if it was the same as adopting a beloved pet we would already know cause we adopted one of our cats a few years back. Yet she felt the need to tell me  all about the  actual adoption process  and how it works and was legit giving me tips on how the home study is conducted. I could understand if she knew people who went through the process but she doesnt. Nor has she looked into the possibility herself because she doesnt want kids yet she knows exactly how the process works and how long it takes. We are pretty sure she is basing her home study information from the process she went through adopting her dog once again not the same thing.

The kicker was when she told me we were being hasty because trying for a baby for 3 years and going through reccurent pregnacy loss isnt thinking things through enough . 

Sometimes I want to tell her to just shut up and that she doesnt know what she is talking about but it would create so much drama. So I just grin and bare it.

[confessions]

 I ordered some stuff for the Cats off of amazon. Amazon sent it via Canada Post. Canada post decided to be a bunch of lazy baboons and didnt even try to deliver it and instead sent the parcel to the post office in another flipping city. I called customer service to get it all sorted out and they refused to send it to New west. This has me more angry then it should.

[confessions]

On 2018-03-11 at 7:03 PM, brilac said:

I bought Girl Scout cookies.   I met with my trainer, and after training I went to Trader Joe's.  The Girl Scouts were standing outside of Trader Joe's, and I walked into the store fast without making contact.  I purchased my items, and tried walking fast, but no, they tagged teamed, both of them, and asked if I would like to buy Girl Scout cookies, and then was their dad helping.  They told me they took credit cards too.  I bought 2 boxes, and their dad pointed me to the gluten free for the second box, and then one of them asked if that was all I was getting.  I said yes, and thank you very much.  Like, how do you say no to the Girl Scout?!  I can't say no, and especially when dad is out there helping.  

 They make gluten free girl guides?? where? How much?can i buy a life time supply...

[confessions]

I found my veil...and Gilly decided to help me show it off....aka sometimes Gilly is too patient with me...or how I bribe my cat to wear wedding stuff with cat nip and cat treats.

[confessions]

On 31/01/2018 at 10:58 PM, Coconuts said:

Here's Lily

 

 

 

 Omg sooooooooooo adorbs.

 

[Post Yo Face In The Twilight Sparkle Party]

8 hours ago, avelanch said:

oh wow! TS and AJ actually got together and are now getting married... GRATS you two!

Thank you we just had our 4 year anniversary on Monday. We will be getting married may 2019.

[confessions]

12 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said:

OK I can accept that.

 

When we downsized it took us quite a while to find a building that allowed 2 dogs, and thats for purchasing. If someone is renting I bet its nearly impossible. Some people asked us why don't we just get rid of one of our dogs.... 

Telling someone to get rid of their pets is so disgusting. I hate people sometimes.

 

We currently are trying to find a affordable 2 bedroom cat(s) friendly apartment. Its very hard. Everything is either too expensive,has no avability or is bug invested.

 

[confessions]

1 hour ago, Jimmy McGill said:

It bugs us when everyone isn't part of the pack. 

But my pack consists of two kitties who demand to be worshipped.

Plus on a more serious note even if we were dog people and wanted to add a cute puppy to our furbrood..its almost impossible to find afforable housing that allows cats let alone housing that would allow dogs and cats.

[confessions]

See dog people took a statement about cats and made it bout dogs

All joking aside why do dog people do this? We have a few friends who will post photos of there dogs (on fB) on threads I or other friends have made about our cats. Its amusing but weird.

[confessions]

Cats are better then dogs. Dogs are annoying and yappy and dog owners try to make everything about dogs...when its all about cats. Cats rule!!

 

[confessions]

So as many of you know Ts and I are getting married in 2019 and wedding planning is hard.

 

We are also trying for a baby and so I told my family depending on that we may move the wedding date. So my mom (whose has been a saint and so much help) is all like pick a date and im like we wont know till the summer if we move it or not. So its a bit stressfull but nothing crazy.

 

But wait now we come to my best friend.

I asked my best friend to be my maid of honor and I wish I had asked my other friend instead. We have had problems with my Best friend for the last year because she keeps comparing the death of her senior dog to that of our stillborn baby. This has obvious caused some tension.

 

So as a way to smooth things out and not to cause drama within my friend group  I asked this girl to be my maid of honor and she has some unusual demands. First she tried to bully me into paying for her dress(its custom for the brideamaids to buy their own dresses). Then she asked if she could wear a dress she wore in her brothers wedding in our wedding. Nevermind the fact its the wrong length and color. Then she demanded I get her transportation to Campbell River when I told her there is a bus she said "why not ask your parents to get us."  And then demanded accomadations(which I already arranged).

 

Now we move onto my super religous father who went and told my aunt the wedding was postponed(if we change the date it would be earlier not later). We are getting married at my aunts house but my Dad wants us to get married and have the reception at his church.

So anyways he tells my aunt the wedding is postponed and then tells me he could get us the chuch as a venue for free. Um no thanks...not happening.

He is also a pastor who will be marrying us and he still expects to walk me down the aisle. Its going look so stupid my dad running back and forth but will cause too much drama otherwise. I actually want my step dad to walk me down as I am closer with him then my actual dad but he doesnt want drama so he wont do it.

 

I am starting to see that weddings are more what your family want then what you want.

 

[Post Yo Face In The Twilight Sparkle Party]

On 02/01/2018 at 5:33 PM, Alflives said:

Is TS our CDC TS (the guy with the “Sparkle”)? 

Yes. Ts is twilight sparkle we have been together for(almost) 4 years.  We met on the forums and then IRL and have been together ever since.

On 02/01/2018 at 7:54 PM, Coconuts said:

It's kinda neat you guys started that journey here on CDC of all places, congrats!

It is . We plan to incoporate the canucks (and thus our own beggings) in our wedding. Our colors will be Blue and Green.

[confessions]

I am pro choice(wouldnt get one personally unless for medical reasons) but I am beyond sick and tired of abortions being the only womens reproductive health issue anyone cares about.

Its like the supports for women who are mostly irresponsible are more important then those struggling with infertality or who have dealt with (often multiple) stillbirth/ pregnancy losses. 

 I am also beyond fed  up with the pro life movement, you know if they put even half the energy into preventing loss as they do on trying to tell women how they should live...maybe just maybe more research will be done, maybe more babies will be saved. Also can they not shove their disgusting signs in my face. Its rather uncallled for.

 

Bc is providing a publically funded aportion pill which I am against(unless for medical reasons) because why should we pay for other peoples irresponsibilities..

But mostly cause fertality drugs and treatments are NOT publically funded

Let that sink in for a moment . You can take a pill that will kill a baby for free but have to pay for medication to get pregnant. This is backwards and so twisted.

Heaven forbid you speak up against this because this means your stripping women of their rights. Nevermind if you are pro choice. Nevermind if you want all Womens reproductive rights to matter and not just the right to kill your baby.

[Post Yo Face In The Twilight Sparkle Party]

11 minutes ago, Cerridwen said:

Congratulations AJ and TS!! I must confess, I saw the ring and the significance of what you had written went completely over my head!!! I wish you all the very best and health and happiness and everything MOST wonderful! You two deserve it so very much!

 

Thank you so much. We are very excited.

[Post Yo Face In The Twilight Sparkle Party]

Just now, brilac said:

Oh my goodness, I am so excited for both of you!  Congratulations to both of you!!

Thank you so much

[Post Yo Face In The Twilight Sparkle Party]

Just now, brilac said:

Is that a ring, like an engagement ring?!

Yes!!! Ts and I are officially engaged We got each other rings for Christmas and decided to make mine a Engagement ring. We get married August 2019(We need to save up ).