Comments on My Journey to Fit: A Forty-Something's Weight Loss Journey: Wednesday Workout Update - Snow Edition!

Dumb question...what are butterfly situps?

2010-02-27T23:55:29.444-06:00

Dumb question...what are butterfly situps?

Paco is so cute! I had BIG sock problems yesterda...

2010-02-25T22:27:48.866-06:00

Paco is so cute! I had BIG sock problems yesterday and on Sunday. Ouch, one of my toes hurt all night long! I'll look into the ones you photographed. Thanks!

Hey Shelley, it's Tracy from Thorlo/Experia! ...

2010-02-25T16:17:59.087-06:00

Hey Shelley, it's Tracy from Thorlo/Experia! When I read your blog on the lime Experia, I was compelled to explain the method behind our marketing madness! Here, in lil' ol' Statesville, NC (where the bobbing head resides) we've got some pretty clever folks.

When we introduced Experia to the market, we wanted to make sure that the people who were already wearing our thick Thorlos understood that Experia is totally different and they would not get the same experience wearing Experia as they do with Thorlos. Thorlos have more cushioning, and when someone is accustomed to that much cushioning, they would probably not like the thin cushioning of Experia. But, even with all our "warnings", some of our Thorlo customers bought Experia, and what do you know? They didn't like it! Now, if you don't wear Thorlos and really don't have any foot issues, then Experia is the sock for you.

When a person does have foot issues, that's when we recommend Thorlos. That the reason for the age reference. Generally, as we age, our foot issues show up. The fat pads on the bottom of our feet break down and so our own natural cushioning is gone - thus the need for Thorlos.

Now that I have bored you with all the stuff on foot health, are you ready for your Experia challenge? I must say I loved reading all the comments on socks! Who would have thought socks could generate so much excitement. And I think you are going to look great in those lime Experia as you blaze through your first 5K.

For the challenge: give your Experia a good test run and write a review. Then, there will be a brand new pair of Experia sent right to you (bobbing head not included). I can see in your picture you are wearing our sock size 10, so I can assume you wear a shoe size between 7-9. I'll surprise you with the color!

Shelley, it has been fun and inspiring reading your blog. Keep up the hard work and best wishes on your 5K. Who knows, maybe I will see you in Boston at the marathon!

Tracy Harris

I think everybody's sooo ready for spring. G...

2010-02-25T11:23:46.925-06:00

I think everybody's sooo ready for spring.

Great socks. Too old for socks? I never heard of such a thing!

I don't always have a chance to comment but I read your posts every time.

Sorry you're getting all our weather and we...

2010-02-25T07:31:31.216-06:00

Sorry you're getting all our weather and we're getting yours. You and Paco are so cute, altho I can only see his head against the snow. Glad you're making the best of it.

Missed commenting on that sh*thead of a doctor from your other post. You can do a lot better than that guy! Just another example of how book-smart doesn't translate into people-smart - not to mention he doesn't sound all that book-smart to begin with (but we all know he THINKS he is). Just keep doing what you're doing!

good lord you are cute. and I cant believe it is ...

2010-02-25T05:24:38.834-06:00

good lord you are cute.

and I cant believe it is only 2 more days and I am so thankful you go before me ;)

my race is 3.7 and Im not ready and Im ready as Ill ever be!

Miz.

ha ha! u can have the snow. Here in Michigan it...

2010-02-24T16:38:39.320-06:00

ha ha! u can have the snow. Here in Michigan it's been fairly mild this winter. I like it that way too!!

nice socks!

That marketing campaign sounds a bit CRAZY!!

2010-02-24T13:59:18.358-06:00

That marketing campaign sounds a bit CRAZY!!

I can't believe you got snow!! That's so ...

2010-02-24T13:33:22.752-06:00

I can't believe you got snow!! That's so crazy. Love that paco likes it!

I LOVE your green coat in that picture too! So cute!

Poor marketing strategy for sure - I think those socks will work for you - I have a similar pair and its like having a second skin, you don't even know you are wearing them.

With lymphedema, if you were to wear your socks li...

2010-02-24T13:06:53.972-06:00

With lymphedema, if you were to wear your socks like that, you could cause an infection and end up in the ER. Be careful with your darn socks. You are getting up there in years. Don't cause any unnecessary pain or damage.

I'm so excited for you: two more days to go! ...

2010-02-24T12:52:01.495-06:00

I'm so excited for you: two more days to go!

I'm happy that the snow has finally gone here :) Temperatures are higher than last week too, it looks like we're heading for spring and I can't wait.

I don't see talking about your workouts as complaining. I love to read about it and wish I had such great trainers to work with.

That is horse manure - you being too old for the s...

2010-02-24T12:43:46.447-06:00

That is horse manure - you being too old for the socks! Add them to your list of letters to write - LOL.

I am so very proud of you for doing the 5K! I can't wait to hear all about it.

poppycock about being too old for SOCKS. Jiminy c...

2010-02-24T12:39:27.444-06:00

poppycock about being too old for SOCKS. Jiminy christmas! LOL

p.s. did you know Sonic sells DIET cherry limeades?!?!! :O

Gotta love what global warming does. It means mor...

2010-02-24T12:21:18.740-06:00

Gotta love what global warming does. It means more snow for everyone, ironically.

Who the heck puts an age value on socks, anyway? Phphtttt........

You are so gonna kill that 5k! You'll probabl...

2010-02-24T11:31:39.380-06:00

You are so gonna kill that 5k! You'll probably end up wishing it was longer. I'm proud of you.
Cindie

Your socks are super cute. Like you, I love (?) a ...

2010-02-24T10:59:43.433-06:00

Your socks are super cute. Like you, I love (?) a hardcore workout.

how odd... you will have to let us know how the so...

2010-02-24T10:26:24.064-06:00

how odd... you will have to let us know how the socks go... I have been looking lately at tri socks.

I guess as far as exercise activities go, running ...

2010-02-24T09:32:50.044-06:00

I guess as far as exercise activities go, running is really inexpensive for the most part. Nothing wrong with investing in your most critical tools, your feet.

So excited for your 5K! I'm hoping that I'll be ready for my March 7th Fun Run too.

Most certainly not too old to wear cute socks! I d...

2010-02-24T08:39:52.319-06:00

Most certainly not too old to wear cute socks! I didn't know there was an age limit on SOCKS or CUTE!

I love Paco!

Good luck on the 5K. That is really something!

Too old to wear a certain kind of sock? Are you k...

2010-02-24T08:28:34.051-06:00

Too old to wear a certain kind of sock? Are you kidding me?? I'm so totally confused. Guess you can tell I don't own any supercute running socks, lol.

Old, is there such a thing? Never Good luck on you...

2010-02-24T08:12:34.718-06:00

Old, is there such a thing? Never
Good luck on your first 5K, it is so cool when you cross that finish line.

NEVER...you're never too old....proof read muc...

2010-02-24T07:49:47.053-06:00

NEVER...you're never too old....proof read much, Dana

I always feel like such a slug after reading Worko...

2010-02-24T07:48:58.903-06:00

I always feel like such a slug after reading Workout Weds.....lol.

Cute socks, and no, you're neer too old...for anything!

Your workouts sound a lot like the Saturday mornin...

2010-02-24T07:36:58.394-06:00

Your workouts sound a lot like the Saturday morning boot camp class I've been taking. Every week I think, "I can't believe I paid extra money to let them do this to me!" Of course when it pays off well that's a different story. Thorlos are my FAV running sock. They make all different kinds so you might want to try some of the other models too. I've never heard of this one so off to investigate...

I was watching the weather map last night and saw ...

2010-02-24T07:29:25.219-06:00

I was watching the weather map last night and saw that y'all were getting snow. Unbelievable! We never got any but it is COLD and last night it was rainy and nasty. I had the fireplace going. mmmmm

You must have running socks. They make a world of difference. I need some more. I love your green ones. NO you're not too old. Stupid socks don't know what they're talking about. :)

I laughed when I read about your leg tosses. I figured it just meant that you tossed them aside because they weren't working after a workout like that. LOL

Can't wait to hear about your first race. The feeling of crossing that finish line is hard to put into words. It's great. :)