HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SPRING!!!

Too Much Information

Do you know that point in some conversations/encounters when too much information has been divulged by someone other than yourself and once the information has presented itself, you look around to see if anyone else has heard what just happened so you can have your thought bubble validated? (Good example: When Jim from "The Office" looks right into the camera when Michael Scott does something totally inappropriate.) Today I wanted my thought bubble validated. There were no words spoken but sounds...yes, sounds. In a previous post, I discussed "The Chronic Farter" (btw, she has been much better, especially in large groups...whew!) well, we now have "The Moaner." Sigh. Due to conflicting schedules, I was asked to provide a one-on-one Pilates session to a client that usually works with another trainer and I was more than happy to oblige...mo money...mo money! Things were going along smoothly until we were in the middle of a relatively easy exercise and he proceeded to moan...not just moan, but MOOOOAAANNNN. That brings us back to the "too much information" issue...no words were necessary but enough was said about his, shall we say, personal life. O.k., O.k., I know what you're thinking..."People moan all of the time in the gym when they're working out, no big deal!" I chose to think that very same thing, maybe just to make it ok in my head and to keep the laughter from coming out of my mouth. It continued to happen and I found myself looking in the mirror hoping that the reflection of myself would wink at me and nod. Silently snickering at his antics, we continued with his session and more moans followed. I laughed out loud. I couldn't help it. I tried to keep it in, but it just billowed out. He didn't even seem to notice my incessant giggling. Our session ended, he seemed satisfied with his workout, left his cash on the counter, and rode off into the sunset. Yes, you can say it...EWWWW. In fact, I am laughing right this minute. My next client was waiting for me while he finished up and she shot me a look to affirm the contents of my thought bubble...she was in full agreement. Hilarious. He has been a client there for quite a few years and I truly have more appreciation for the trainer who is currently, "ah-hem" providing him with personal sessions. I guess the Chronic Farter was not so bad.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

Shamrock'n was great! Completed 13.1 miles in 2 hours 8 minutes...my best time thus far for a race. Everyone did well...Kevin, Pat's brother came in about 2 hours 5 minutes, not too bad!! Darcy had her personal best as well and we are all injury free! This silly little picture is at the 12 mile mark. I am waving to Claire who is standing on the side of the street with her mouth open wondering what in the world I am doing. It was cold but at least it was not raining. It's kind of funny to look at the different strides this late in the race and how fatigued we all appear. All in all, it was a great race and am looking forward to the April 11th Muir Woods race. It starts at Stinson Beach and you climb up thru the woods...I can either do the 7 mile or the 15 mile...can't quite decide yet. I have done the 7 mile and that climb is pretty challenging...may stick with the 7 mile and focus on time. We'll see. Happy St. Patty's!

Nor-Cal Aids Challenge

http://ncac2009.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=275675&lis=1

The NorCal AIDS Challenge is the premiere bicycling fundraising event for HIV/AIDS service providers in Northern California. Cyclists and Crew Members cover 330 miles in 4 days to raise money for three Sacramento-based beneficiaries - the Center for AIDS Research, Education, and Services, the AIDS Housing Alliance, and Breaking Barriers. My friend, Heather Rowan has completed this ride for the past few years and needs to spread the word...so please donate a little or a lot, do what you can!!!

Hi Darcy!

Just thought that would make you feel better and give you something to read other than vampire nonsense . Shamrock'n this Sunday. Yikes. It's been almost three weeks since my 13 mile adventure and I can still feel a little soreness when I run. Seems to lessen when the muscles are warm and the longer I exercise but this weekend will be a challenge. Will be staying the night at Darcy's the night before since we will be driving together and getting up rather early. I cannot believe she is making sleep on the cold floor and not giving me her "marriage bed" (as she calls it). kidding. I am sure there will be plenty of room for everyone in the marriage bed and breakfast waiting in the morning. I hope she got my lavender-oatmeal soap and fresh raspberry preserves for my lightly toasted bagel...i don't ask for much.