tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394229433691648361.post4626566774285027148..comments2023-10-17T06:44:01.698-05:00Comments on PhD Teacher: See the Little Tab Above?!Dissertation Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08102802194817765802noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394229433691648361.post-48298117795895749322011-04-09T21:15:03.779-05:002011-04-09T21:15:03.779-05:00They are the San Diego Blood Bank, The Nature Cons...They are the San Diego Blood Bank, The Nature Conservancy, and Coastal German Shepherd Rescue (no big surprise that we would support this!). The Nature Conservancy has been buying a lot of the native grasslands in the town where we grew up, and protecting them, so it's something that affects both us and our families. =)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06423255518814382112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394229433691648361.post-75251668712902606732011-04-09T11:31:01.745-05:002011-04-09T11:31:01.745-05:00Rachel -- which are the three charities?! What a ...Rachel -- which are the three charities?! What a great idea! I wish we had done something like that!Dissertation Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102802194817765802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394229433691648361.post-39546485205911238942011-04-09T11:21:59.230-05:002011-04-09T11:21:59.230-05:00Wow, Stella is a stud! That's awesome she can ...Wow, Stella is a stud! That's awesome she can run so far! I think I'll wait until Z is about a year old before I start working with her, as they say the repetitive impact can be hard on their joints while they're still young. We certainly don't need any more doggie problems than we already have! =)<br />Of course I don't mind you asking. =) We're actually having people make donations to charities (we have 3 favorites) instead of gifts. We've lived in this house for a few years now so there's not much we need, and we both would rather people help out causes we're passionate about.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06423255518814382112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394229433691648361.post-27256191135667628582011-04-08T13:07:12.909-05:002011-04-08T13:07:12.909-05:00Rachel -- Defintely work with Ziva since she is yo...Rachel -- Defintely work with Ziva since she is younger. I got Stella at about 5 months old and didn't start running with her until she was about a year (maybe a few months older). We started with short runs and she usually can go to about 12 miles, except now since I am starting all over (so is she!). The hardest part was the first six months or so -- training her to run on my left side. She has it down pretty well now. We have two or three speed levels -- and obviously I am really careful to gauage how she is feeling (she has bad run days too!).<br /><br />PS: So .... I hope you don't mind me asking! Are you guys registered anywhere for the wedding?!Dissertation Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102802194817765802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394229433691648361.post-64792689656575373372011-04-08T11:43:55.551-05:002011-04-08T11:43:55.551-05:00Thanks for your support! =) I'm being really c...Thanks for your support! =) I'm being really careful with how I'm progressing - I only increase my runs by a minute or two at a time. It seems to be working so far. Ziva is still too young to run with me, and Jones is a bit crazy, but I hope to train one of them to go with me at some point. I would love to have the company! The wedding is May 28 - I can't believe how quickly it's coming up!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06423255518814382112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394229433691648361.post-90236255759458479562011-04-08T08:08:30.106-05:002011-04-08T08:08:30.106-05:00Rachel -- Good for you! I am so impressed that yo...Rachel -- Good for you! I am so impressed that you are running! 4 miles is great! Just be sure not to go more than 10% over your level/ distance each week (I have to be super careful about this so I don't spark old injuries again!). Can either of the pups go out and run with you? It helps that Stella is my running partner! (And -- Isn't the wedding soon?) I am not anywhere near the front of the crowd when I do these races -- more like towards the back! But it's fun! :DDissertation Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102802194817765802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394229433691648361.post-69742003814982512892011-04-07T10:30:10.917-05:002011-04-07T10:30:10.917-05:00I did notice your list of races, and I am complete...I did notice your list of races, and I am completely amazed by it! It makes me tired just reading it. ;) I think I mentioned that I started running about 6 months ago. I'm up to about 4 miles. Nowhere near as impressive as your runs, but you are an inspiration to keep at it. =)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06423255518814382112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394229433691648361.post-44458462908141996452011-04-06T15:58:05.599-05:002011-04-06T15:58:05.599-05:00Thanks, Laurie -- I am amazon-ing that right now! ...Thanks, Laurie -- I am amazon-ing that right now! And I just started the book you sent! Love it! Darcy is dreamy! :DDissertation Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102802194817765802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394229433691648361.post-23881889337046674662011-04-06T15:50:35.643-05:002011-04-06T15:50:35.643-05:00Have you read The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan? ...Have you read The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan? Quite good, I think you'd like it. Same topic...ends well...lots of humor...GREAt perspectiveLaurie Downeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10242530761910424873noreply@blogger.com