I did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jeff]

It was 20 degrees, it was dark, the water line on my water bag was frozen, frost covered my hat and gloves by the time I was done, and afterwards I was steaming all over (literally steam was coming off my body), but I still did it and had more left in me to go faster and further.

I ran 14 miles this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!

Also I am down one pound from last saturday, so I am at 196. After the run I was down more than that but that would be cheating.

[JAK]

:yippee: Way to go! :yippee:

You are much braver than I to go out and run in 20 degree weather. It's much to icy around here to even go for a walk without busting your a$$! LOL I can't wait for spring! :)

[KathyT]

Way to go Jeff!! I know how much drive and determination it takes to run that far in that cold!!!!! Congratulations!! You're made of tough stuff :)

[RCT]

BE PROUD :thumb: that's great......way to go......

DRINK SOME WATER NOW.....Yahoo.....:wiggle:

[Marla]

That's great Jeff

[imamama]

:groupofgr

Way to go, Jeff!!!! Great job!!! So proud of you!!! Keep it up!

:happydnc:

[Cathy]

Pretty impressive workout, Jeff. I also loved your description--I felt like I was right there..........well, without the ice and steam. LOL

[Amy]

How many times did you have to pee with the camel going? LOL My dh takes back trails because he has to stop and pee all the time with a camel! ROFL

[AnnW]

Originally posted by Amy/CO
How many times did you have to pee with the camel going? LOL My dh takes back trails because he has to stop and pee all the time with a camel! ROFL


huh????????( ?(

[Jeff]

Originally posted by Amy/CO
How many times did you have to pee with the camel going? LOL My dh takes back trails because he has to stop and pee all the time with a camel! ROFL

hahaha...I typically sweat out more than I take in so I usually don't have that issue. I always come back with a fair amount left in the camel especially when the line is slushy and its more exercise to get the water out than it is to run.

[Jeff]

Originally posted by AnnW



huh????????( ?(

Its a brand of backpack or fannypack that holds a waterbag with a long tube so you can hydrate easily.

[AnnW]

Is it called a Camel??? Is that what Amy is talking about?

[littlesista06]

Way to go Jeff!!
Hey, tell me exactly what brand/type/specifics of camel you have, please.
Dh wants one for hiking.

[Amy]

AnnW-the brand name for the water backpack is called a Camelbak.

Littlesista-my dh has the "Mule" one. We gave my Dad a smaller version for x-mas last year and he loved it. Can't remember the name.

Go to:

http://www.rei.com and enter camelbak in the search engine. They have a really good list of the styles and sizes.

[Diane]

CONGRATULATIONS... :happydnc: I couldn't even imagine walking l4 miles to say nothing about RUNNING them??? I'm so envioius of you... I wish I could do that, but I'm afraid they'd have to call the paramedics before I even got half way done. LOL You should be VERY proud of yourself. Keep it up!!!

Diane... :wave:

[Jeff]

Originally posted by littlesista06
Way to go Jeff!!
Hey, tell me exactly what brand/type/specifics of camel you have, please.
Dh wants one for hiking.

here is the link for the one I have--Thanks Amy!!! I really like the side cinch compression on it. As you drink you can easily reach down and tighten the straps while running and it keeps the load snug so it isn't bouncing up and down.

http://www.rei.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=6363947&prmenbr=8000&cgrfnbr=4500633

[Linda/NE]

Way to Go!!!! That's great!!!

[MaryL]

Awesome Job!!!!!! 14 miles is quite an accomplishment! :yippee:

[Brichard]

Good for you Jeff! I will decide this week if I'm going to run the mini. If so... I gotta get hopping!