tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342412472024-03-23T14:05:15.191-04:00IM AbleGo confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined. ~ ThoreauJoy | Love | Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.comBlogger304125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34241247.post-519450642524755412012-10-16T12:59:00.000-04:002012-10-16T12:59:00.523-04:00New blog, new adventuresNot sure if anyone still has IM Able in their feed, but I've recently started blogging again in a different place. A number of years and 2 kids later, I'm finding the need to write again. Feel free to join along on the ride...
http://equalsfourofus.blogspot.com/ Joy | Love | Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34241247.post-87737304635004480782009-01-04T11:22:00.002-05:002009-01-04T11:29:03.289-05:00Updates on the siteSome new posts up on the website, in case anybody is interested.Here's the link for the main site.There is a new recipe, my 2009 race schedule (at least where it is now), and some posts about training and whatnot. Plus, lots of pictures of the wedding.If you want to keep up with my travels, you can......add this link to your reader for my training updatesor...add this link to your reader for Joy | Love | Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34241247.post-962762551607255742008-12-01T16:47:00.002-05:002008-12-01T16:49:34.476-05:00AnnouncementHi!If you haven't linked the feed at my new site (tisk, tisk), you might be interested in knowing there's some fresh news thrown up earlier today.Just saying. It involves the numbers 140 and 6.Joy | Love | Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34241247.post-29625915577986458302008-09-19T09:32:00.004-04:002008-09-19T09:34:12.638-04:00Know much about blogging platforms?Cause I don't.I'm having some isshews with my new wordpress account. If you know much about this kind of stuff, can you take a gander at my post today? I need to dip into the well of your collective talent.Thanks, peeps!Joy | Love | Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34241247.post-39170851059703414832008-09-15T09:24:00.003-04:002008-09-15T09:37:32.000-04:00Over thereI've taken up residence over here. It's kind of like a new apartment. Full of possibility, fresh with paint, and oddly unfamiliar. It needs a design upgrade and I'm still trying to figure out Wordpress. But, I'm still putting it down into words when I can. There is an increased possibility I'll talk about my ovaries (eww is right) and use words like "relationship" and "inlaw" and "my stupid Joy | Love | Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34241247.post-1322403255969290292008-09-08T10:50:00.005-04:002008-09-08T11:08:56.363-04:00Parting wordsThis past weekend, friends lined up for a fabulous race out in Madison, WI. For me, it marked the second anniversary of my writing here.My first year was about training for my first Ironman distance. It was fun. And hard. And full of lots of self discovery and insight.Then I didn't finish the IM. And I sulked for a while. And picked up the pieces and put together a new race year. And then Joy | Love | Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34241247.post-60751521001614438092008-08-26T09:27:00.002-04:002008-08-26T09:41:43.713-04:00NothingI've got nothin'.Actually, that's not entirely true. I have a long blog post in drafts about how I'm done blogging because my content has changed and I write a lot more about stupid stuff and less about anything meaningful and that leads me to believe that I need a change and that change is to stopping blogging.And it's true -- that's how I feel. I haven't posted it, because I went from decidedJoy | Love | Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34241247.post-27975518782974226912008-08-18T11:09:00.002-04:002008-08-18T11:13:04.117-04:00August Sprint in Mid-Atlantic?Random moment...Anybody know of a sprint tri coming up this month in the PA/DE/NJ area? I tried to get to the Lums Pond race yesterday, but even leaving at 4:45 from the beach I didn't make it in time. Terribly frustrating. I'm all ready for a race, and no place to do it!Anything through Labor Day would work...preferably within 2 hours drive and a reasonable entrance fee. (I have a sprint on Joy | Love | Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34241247.post-41291531698451765752008-08-17T10:16:00.003-04:002008-08-17T10:23:43.807-04:00She's BACKAnd good grief am I tan.Wow.I had a great time on vacation and am both happy to be back and sad, all at the same time. There were some low points (a dent in my new car, an iced cappuccino exploding on a public bathroom stall, a too late arrival at my sprint this morning), but a million high points to make up for them.I kept very active (one 30 mile ride, a number of runs, a TON of walking, and Joy | Love | Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34241247.post-90725072408691986942008-08-08T11:09:00.002-04:002008-08-08T11:16:04.150-04:00OutieWell, folks...it's almost vacation time. A week of sun and surf at the Jersey shore. Me, Mighty M and my wonderful inlaws. Ocean swimming, flat beach highways, and early morning runs with my beebie. Sandcastles, summer books, and lots of sunscreen. I finally got my Thule rack on the new car (it only took me 3 days...a record, I believe) and we're hitting Kmart at lunch for chairs, towels, Joy | Love | Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34241247.post-27849617749528846782008-08-06T18:14:00.004-04:002008-08-06T20:21:39.454-04:00I blame youI blame Wes and Kritta. Both of you.Because I reallyreallyreally don't want to go for my ride tonight. Even though it's gorgeous out and sunny and lovely and perfect for riding. I want to sit on my porch and admire my herb garden and listen to the family next door parent with air quotes.And instead, I'm going to go for a bike ride so Wes doesn't have to drop the "eff" bomb and Kritta, well, Joy | Love | Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34241247.post-1542730647321817222008-08-06T14:08:00.004-04:002008-08-06T14:13:05.948-04:00You bet your...Oh, we're thinking about it.You bet your sweet ( ) we're thinking about it.It would be our 1-year anniversary and we're not doing a formal honeymoon when we get married. This would be a wonderful anniversary gift/belated honeymoon, no?...Are you thinking about it, too?Joy | Love | Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34241247.post-31644691755513329242008-08-06T10:42:00.002-04:002008-08-06T10:53:14.080-04:00Reverse psychologyThe pool is clearly trying to manipulate me into being a faster swimmer.I know it's tricks. It's up to no good.I've been a stranger to my hallowed Y halls in the past few weeks. Mainly because I'm lazy. And also because I have three more races this season (maybe four) and they're all range from 1/4 mile to a whole 0.85 mile swims.And with my Operation Guns focus, I've been more about slappingJoy | Love | Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34241247.post-44969369827721069922008-08-05T21:01:00.003-04:002008-08-05T21:11:42.796-04:00In an attempt to not be so darn negative(a) I've lost weight. Anywhere from 3-5 pounds, depending on whether you catch me before or after running in the sweatbox that is called outside. Baby freaking steps, people! Plus, my abs hurt. That has to be good, right?(b) I'm going on vacation next week. As in the entire week of next week. I can't hardly wait. I've already made my packing list. It's three pages long. This vacation is Joy | Love | Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34241247.post-8866329373486269802008-08-05T15:43:00.003-04:002008-08-05T15:53:25.420-04:00It's the things you knowA huge thanks to Jess of 21 Days (and Flatman, of course, for pointing me to her) for showing me the difference between relative humidity and dew point.I'm a nerd. I like this kind of stuff. Just the other day I floored my mechanic by starting in on series versus parallel circuits and the four stroke engine.The things you gather over time.Anyway, I went to where Jess suggested and read up on Joy | Love | Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34241247.post-9194815885582306572008-08-04T10:12:00.004-04:002008-08-04T10:21:31.432-04:00Ugh, poopWell, I have only some poopy things to report on my Operations Guns progress.Poopy Progress.I didn't reach my goals last week. I feel kind of guilty about it. Well of course I do. I steered the ship right ashore on my first trip.Can I get a do-over?Here's the report.Tues - Run (0:40) DONEWed - Functional strength routine (FSR) DONE, Bike (1:00)Missed (stormed)Thur - Swim (2,200) Missed, Run (1Joy | Love | Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34241247.post-68799384719118587642008-07-31T10:05:00.007-04:002008-07-31T10:19:32.106-04:00Doggie Doo Run, 2008Here's one for my local peeps.I just signed up to run in and support a great local event, the Doggie Doo 5k!You should, too.It's hosted by Canine Partners for Life, a truly excellent organization in our backyards that helps support those in need of canine assistance for mobility or medical reasons.As their website says...Canine Partners For Life (CPL) trains and Joy | Love | Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34241247.post-73221858156715323052008-07-30T09:28:00.003-04:002008-07-30T09:43:27.945-04:00Way ReasonableThe coolest thing about all your comments on my new plan is that everyone saw how completely reasonable it was! Thank you! I totally agree!That's big for me. Cause, I'm a chronic planner and I have biiiiiig ideas in the early stages and tend to overwhelm myself in the process.Pushup goals? Totally manageable.Frequency goal? An excellent idea.FSR goal?Weight goal? Toooootally doable.Nice run Joy | Love | Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34241247.post-53050238844448019692008-07-29T16:36:00.002-04:002008-07-29T16:40:52.828-04:00Operation GunsWith the change of direction in place and the new goals set, it's time to put my money where my mouth is.Week 1Operation GunsTues - Run (0:40)Wed - Functional strength routine (FSR), Bike (1:00)Thur - Swim (2,200), Run (1:00)Fri - FSRSat - Brick (1:15 bike, 0:20 run)Sun - Swim (time trial), Run (1:30)It's so on.Joy | Love | Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34241247.post-48740375579277467572008-07-28T08:59:00.003-04:002008-07-28T09:53:01.648-04:00Change of directionIf you haven't already noticed, I've been blogging less about training recently and more about my so called life. The training is there, but it's more sporadic and falls victim to wedding planning and work exhaustion more than I'd like to admit.I'm at a good point now to reassess and make a plan for the rest of the season -- what I want to do and how. I know I'd like to continue to race. That'sJoy | Love | Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34241247.post-12803258806127295532008-07-24T09:28:00.003-04:002008-07-24T09:56:58.277-04:00NonsenseAlright.Good thing THAT pitty party train has left the station.Whew.Feeling a little better now. Thanks for the nice comments and kicks in the balls I received through email. Both worked. I have tuned back into the channel where my life is actually grand and lovely and full of grace and wisdom. Me loves this channel.Let's get a little random, here. M'kay?<><><>There's some weird thing going Joy | Love | Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34241247.post-71767188396622841152008-07-21T12:31:00.004-04:002008-07-21T12:40:26.299-04:00Waiting GameIt's been quite a week. In fact, I'm in awe that it's Monday again.In the past seven days I got my hopes up and then had them dashed about a professional "opportunity." I forked out hundreds of dollars for a car I loved, only to find out that I would have to trade her in within days for a car I'm "eh" about, to avoid about $3,000 worth of additional repairs. I've changed my mind about the Joy | Love | Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34241247.post-47253864372486996092008-07-13T11:05:00.003-04:002008-07-13T11:51:31.531-04:00Race Report: Diamond in the Rough 2008Okay, so I'm actually writing a race report.Can you believe it!?Me neither.It's going to be short, because it's still before noon and I have an entire day to fill with lovely things like sitting on my butt and maybe napping. I lead a tough life. I call it "recovery." Pre-RaceThis was my least favorite part of the day. Not because it involved getting up at 4:30, although that's always fun. Joy | Love | Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34241247.post-66607910080518935042008-07-12T13:45:00.003-04:002008-07-12T13:53:00.597-04:00Diamond in the Rough, aka Getting Smacked around by Hills in the RoughJust got back from the Oly. Almost talked myself out of racing all together three separate times. THREE. Good lord I'm full of excuses.Managed to ignore myself long enough to get out there and had a surprisingly good day. No land speed records, but a solid showing.But that's not the news. I finished without (too much) knee pain. It took some strategerum, but my plan worked. Cause I'm just Joy | Love | Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34241247.post-48991965364037843212008-07-09T10:15:00.006-04:002008-07-10T09:47:26.668-04:00The most amazing chicken you'll ever have in your life OMG go make it now, now, nowYou like that title? Huh?Yeah...me, too.So, I'm a little frugal. And I'm the person in our lovely household who once (perhaps stupidly) raised her hand to volunteer to do all the food shopping for the whole house and most of the cooking, kind of every week, kind of indefinitely.At the time, I didn't realize it meant until death do we part.So, now you can find me at the Giant. Or Acme. A Joy | Love | Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.com5