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Starting up a business is exciting, inspiring - and expensive. At least at the beginning, you're unlikely to be able to get investment - so you will need to self-fund until you can prove to a lender or investor that your business is investment-worthy.
It's important to keep an eye on every penny during this phase, so that you don't find yourself running out of cash before you start to see a profit.
Here are five ways to stay in control of spending while your business is getting on its feet.
1. Make a business budget
Budgeting is the key to running a successful business. From the very beginning, it's important to understand your start-up costs (both one-off and ongoing), and predict likely sales levels.
If these don't match up, your cash flow will very quickly come to a standstill.
Remember that your budget shouldn't be set in stone, and should be regularly reviewed and amended in response to changes in your circumstances - for example, if sales are lower or higher than anticipated.
2. Find bargains online
Saving money means doing your research, and avoiding overspending on purchases. Whenever you need to buy equipment and materials, it's worth checking prices online before you head to the high street. Comparison sites can often find you good deals that you wouldn't find elsewhere.
This may also give you the chance to see whether discounts or special offers are available, or whether you can save money by clever buying. For example, office supplies will be cheaper if you buy in bulk.
Make the most of loyalty discounts or cash-back deals, and consider choosing less expensive brands if the impact of this will be slight.
eBay or Gumtree offer an easy way to pick up unwanted or no longer used office items from other businesses that are upgrading.
3. Avoid expensive debt
If you take on high-interest debt when starting up, you might end up pay hundreds or even thousands of pounds in interest - credit cards being a particular culprit.
The interest you pay on credit cards is considerably more than the interest you will earn on any savings, so make it a priority to pay off outstanding debts.
If you absolutely need a loan, car finance lender Elogbook Loan suggest finding a loan company that doesn't penalise you for paying your loan off early. The money saved on the interest through repayments can be substantial if you're able to do this.
Which? magazine also suggests moving your debts onto a single, zero-interest credit card. Do remember though that the zero interest rate will only be temporary, so you will need to pay off the outstanding balance before the promotional period expires.
4. Cancel unused direct debits
Direct debits for subscriptions and payments for other goods and services - which may have seemed like a good idea at the time - have a sneaky way of just rumbling on and on.
Those that are for relatively small amounts might easily slip under the radar and be barely noticed in your monthly outgoings - but they have the capacity to mount up.
A good example was given by a recent correspondent to Money Saving Expert, who explained that he had been paying a regular premium for repair insurance on goods that he hadn't owned for the past six years - resulting in an estimated total wasted expenditure of £1,200!
As part of your regular accounting checks, be sure to check that you have no direct debits set up for things you no longer have use for.
5. Curb your personal spending
No one wants to be a killjoy because of their quest to save money, but if you really believe your business idea has potential, you will need to make personal sacrifices.
Eating out on a regular basis may soon add up. Think about reducing the number of times you go out, and keep an eye on menu prices when placing your order. The same goes for your food shopping and visits to the takeaway.
Small savings every day, such as making your coffee at home rather than buying it out every day, can really add up over the course of a year.
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"Just because someone stumbles and loses their way, doesn't mean that they are lost forever." - Charles Xavier
"Life doesn't give you purpose. You give live purpose." - The Flash
Alrighty...a little first draft time...
Name: Keiko Ichimura
Super Name: Kitsune
Value: 250
Impulsive, carefree, sometimes even a little manic. Keiko is always torn between her craving for the admiration and adoration of others, and her love of making others look foolish. Her compromise is generally to win over the admiration of 'normal people,' and to make anyone who is a little too full of themselves, or who likes to feel big by making other people feel small, look foolish. Between her age and her temperament she has trouble holding down regular work, but she often does work as a runner or courier just to get food in her belly. She's also not above a little 'harmless' shoplifting to make ends meet when necessary.
Keiko only has dim memories of her parents. She was very young when the pillar of green flame split the sky, changed the world, and took them away from her. Without other living family in the USA, she entered into foster care but immediately had trouble adjusting. For years she would sneak out of the house and creep into the militarized zones, hoping to find her parents. It was doing this, and trying to stay unnoticed by her foster family and inhuman invaders alike that she first discovered her powers. Bending light to become invisible was the first trick Keiko mastered.
She very skillfully kept her powers hidden from her foster family. Later as her control grew, she could even make images of herself one place...while sneakily working mischief in another. Over time, though they never actually caught her, they figured out Keiko was behind the many disturbances and finally she was moved to another family. The second family was larger, with several other foster children, and much more strict. Keiko immediately came into conflict with them, and a similar pattern played out. Though she was successful in framing other kids for her antics for awhile, eventually they worked out who was behind it...if not how...and more punishments were imposed.
And finally Keiko just left.
Her story would almost certainly have had a tragic ending if not for her ever-growing mastery of her powers. Not just invisible now, she could make herself appear to be someone entirely different. A gorgeous young girl alone in New York was on borrowed time...but an old, scabby man with a terrible cough? People barely noticed him. They didn't want to. Keiko was a quick study when it came to people...she could often watch them when they didn't know they were watched. She learned what kind of face to wear to get the reaction she was after.
She grew, and her powers matured further. Keiko found she could use her control of photons to create electrostatic effects...manipulating electrons in matter to behave as if they were 'solid' to one another. In this way she could affect physical objects. At the same time, she had grown fond of a small group of other homeless people living around a local shelter. They cycled in and out as they could, but were familiar faces. Friends even.
One of these friends was killed though in a drug deal that went bad...and this galled Keiko to action. Though she'd never used her abilities for more than self-gratification before, now she used them to track down and find the men who'd been at the deal. From there she found out who was behind it; a local drug lord who was pushing into new territory in the neighborhood. While Keiko wasn't much of a fighter, she went after his operations...turning his people against one another and playing on their paranoias. For this she used one of the very few objects she had from her old family...things she'd carried in a shoebox since she was old enough to carry anything at all. The item in question was a somewhat battered kitsune noh mask, given some shine and polish courtesy of illusions.
A bit of overconfidence and a couple of mistakes led to the drug lord working out that he was being stymied by someone wearing a fox mask with powers...but for the moment at least, that's all he knows. Aware of the danger, Keiko's kept her head down lately, waiting for an opening she can use to bring the operation down once and for all.
Str 10 0 Lift 100kg, dmg 2d6
Dex 15 10 Initiative 12
Con 10 0 Stun Thresh 10
Int 15 5 Perception 12-
Ego 15 5
Pre 15 5 PRE attack 3d6
SPD 4 20 4 Phases
Run 12m 0
Swim 4m 0
Leap 4m 0
Skills 17
Acrobatics 12-, 3
Acting 12-, 3
Persuasion 12-, 3
Sleight of Hand 12-, 3
Stealth 12-, 3
Language (Japanese - Fluent) 2
• Climbing 8-
• Concealment 8-
• Conversation 8-
• Deduction 8-
• Knowledge Skill (Area Knowledge New York) 8-
• Language (4 CP native English)
• Paramedics 8-
• Professional Skill (Courier) 11-
• Shadowing 8-
• Transport Familiarity (Small Ground Motor Vehicles)
Striking Appearance +3 9
Image (Sight+Hearing 15, -3 PER to detect 9, 4m radius AOE +1/4) 30p
Resistant Protection PD 5/ED 5, 15p
Laser 2d6 RKA (Indirect: Variable source point +1/2, Armor piercing +1/4, Beam -1/4), 42p
Flash 3d6, 15p
Multipower: Electrostatic Manipulation (15), 17p
Telekinesis (Str 10) 1p
Running +8m, Leaping +7m (Jointly Linked) 1p
Multipower: Personal Photokinesis (30), 35p
Shapeshift (Sight+Hearing, limited group (humanoids), Imitation) 2p
Invisibility (vs sight group, 0 END cost +1/2) 3p
Psychological Complication: Prankster (common, moderate) -10
Social Complication: Secret Identity (infrequent, major) -10
Distinctive Appearance -15
Destitute -10
Hunted (Local Drug Lord's crew; as powerful (group vs individual), infrequent, limited area, want to kill) -5
Attributes 120 + Skills 17 + Perks 9 + Powers 154 - Complications 50 = 250
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Added a link to Slider's character sheet in the app over on page 1. I'm certain it will have to be modified and tweaked, but this is the gist of her power framework. Still need to add more Complications, too.
Posting Status: Meh... Normal.
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I don't have much experience with the Hero System. It's been quite a while since I last used it. So instead of posting my full character right away, I'll post a first draft of her stats. Does this look mechanically sound? Let me know if there are any mistakes or problems with it; Or even just areas with wasted points and poor optimisation.
Strength 45 [35]
Constitution 15 [5]
Presence 30 [20]
Speed 4 [20]
Resistant ED 20 [30]
Resistant PD 20 [30]
Life Support (Self Contained Breathing [+10], Longevity [Unaging, +5], Diminished Eating [Self sufficient, +3], Diminished Sleep [Sleepless, +3]) [21]
Flight 20m (Reduced Endurance Cost [0, +1/2], Restrainable [-1/2]) [15]
Regeneration (1 BODY/minute, Can Regrow Limbs [+5]) [19]
Killing Attack (1d6 HTH) [15]
Striking Appearance (+3d6) [9]
Code of Honour (Anarcho-Communist, Common, Total) [-20]
Dependant NPCs (Anarchists, Normal, Infrequently, 2 people) [-15]
Public Identity (Frequently, Major) [-15]
Charm [3]
Computer Programming [3]
Cryptography [3]
Knowledge (Political Theory) [3]
Oratory [3]
Security Systems [3]
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"Just because someone stumbles and loses their way, doesn't mean that they are lost forever." - Charles Xavier
"Life doesn't give you purpose. You give live purpose." - The Flash
You are not listing the other characteristics in your block. If you are not adding or removing points, I am assuming they are at base value.
So far it looks like you have made a tank. Super strong, high resistant defenses, amazing Presence (of all the stats, this one is the most "dangerous").
For a tank, OCV 6 DCV 7 is alright. You are not over reaching in your balance. However, a speed of 3 might be considered cripplingly low, but it depends on the what others have. For a supers game, I usually see a speed of 4 as low, 5 as average, 6 as high, and anything above that in the "Speedster" range. But it all depends on the campaign definition. Personally, the character I submitted has a speed of 5. I had to bring it down because I needed the points. On that note, default Speed is 2, and 1 Speed costs 10 points. The price you are paying is incorrect: it should be 10 points, not 20. 20 will buy a Speed of 4.
Dexterity is not listed, so I am assuming it will be 10. This may mean this character will be last one to act in a segment. Combat goes by whoever has the highest DEX, downwards. This also means he's got normal strong human reflexes, nothing super about them at all.
Endurance of 50 is nice, but I don't see Recovery. If you left it at default of 4, you are going to be a glass cannon. A few hits will knock you out, and it will take hours for your character to get out of unconsciousness, much less have a long term fight. A good investment in Recovery is optimal for anyone who expects to fight a lot and take a beating (like a tank).
The same goes for STUN. I don't see any points in it, so I am assuming default of 20. This may mean this character will fall in a fight after their second or third hit. With a DCV of 7, this character will get hit easily and often. (But again, it all depends on what combat values your opponents have. Campaign definition and such.)
DMCV of 7 is novel for a tank. He'll be hard to hit in mental combat. At least around 50/50. Good thing to have for any character, really.
The skills list is interesting. You have a "provocateur agent" here. Nice set. However, be aware that with this characters default stats of 10 in the mental and personal stats, most of his skill default to an 11 or less, which means he's sort of ... adequate. But this is a teen, so I need to temper my expectations. His highest skill is the Knowledge, which at 3 points buys a 12 or less. He knows his stuff.
The Flight is just a bit faster than running, but by a razor thin margin. Still, he can move vertically, which few other people can. Life Support and Longevity are "nice to haves", for those special situations where it might come in handy. They honor his inhuman biology. Regeneration is a "Caution Sign" power. The GM will need to approve it. But it's good to have. Although when exactly he'll need it seeing as he has such a high Resistant Defense is hard to tell. But he will be able to regenerate fast out of a BODY drain.
1D6 Killing attack is a relatively small attack. Like a 22 caliber. His Strength will hit for more damage consistently. However, he can raise it with Extra Strength use to 2D6 KA, for a more impacting punch. At this point, his normal punch will be just about even with the KA, on the average.
Conclusions and ideas on this: this is a Brute by all considerations. He can give a lot of punishment, and he can take a lot as well. His low Speed, low Stun, and low Recovery, however, will betray him in battle. He won't act as fast as his enemies, as often as his enemies, and when he takes damage, he will quickly succumb to it with an inability to return to battle fast enough. Now, this is assuming an average damage output of somewhere between 8 to 10 Damage Classes. If he faces something higher, he'll go down quicker. He can fight for a decent amount of time (based on his Speed of 3), but once his Endurance runs out, he'll have a hard time continuing the fight. If he insists, he can knock himself out by burning Stun for Endurance, but that might be too much of a self-sacrificing move in the end.
"Just because someone stumbles and loses their way, doesn't mean that they are lost forever." - Charles Xavier
"Life doesn't give you purpose. You give live purpose." - The Flash
Whoops! I am wrong about his skills. With a PRE of 30, his interpersonal skills are AWESOME. He will be extremely dangerous when on a soap box. =)
"Just because someone stumbles and loses their way, doesn't mean that they are lost forever." - Charles Xavier
"Life doesn't give you purpose. You give live purpose." - The Flash
Basically, there's never a reason to take a Limit on a power in a Multipower, it seems like...unless you're just really into the RP value of it. You get no cost break from doing so.
A little disappointing, but I suppose it helps prevent exploits.
It depends on how you build your power. Yes, the marginal cost reduction of a power in a Multipower framework is very small. As a matter of fact, it is small enough that you could get another one or two extra powers by scraping off and adding the little marginal points you save.
But the RP factor, and the power concept, are usually good reasons.
There is also the fact that if your concept is central enough to all powers, you can apply the limitation to the Multipower pool cost, which automatically applies it to all your pool powers. This saves enough points to, again, get a few extra bonus abilities here and there.
Playing the long math game. =)
"Just because someone stumbles and loses their way, doesn't mean that they are lost forever." - Charles Xavier
"Life doesn't give you purpose. You give live purpose." - The Flash
Also, there is the definitive distinction between a Fixed multipower slot and a Variable one. Which type of slot you choose will also define how much you pay for your powers and how you use them in the game.
"Just because someone stumbles and loses their way, doesn't mean that they are lost forever." - Charles Xavier
"Life doesn't give you purpose. You give live purpose." - The Flash
Sheet edited. I've boosted her REC, STUN, and Flight speed.
And yes, she's very much intended to be a social powerhouse. All supers in this world are extremely attractive. But what if one of them had enough charisma to topple the government? That's the kind of question I'd love to explore.
WOW! I am so happy with all the responses! Im still posting by phone with my computer and laptop still in the shop , so will wait for my Hero Designer app to be available before making substantive, detailed responses, however I do need to tell everyone that I am using the alternative initiative system of rolling SPEEDd6 + DEX = initiative rank; just an FYI.
Also MrKinister THANK YOU for your help in looking at characters and explaining Champions/Hero System concepts so well and so thoroughly! Please accept 5 Making life easier for the GM experience points to add to your character sheet to spend at chargen or save for later at your discretion!
Also a brief, general statement about my GMing style: I love doing character driven stories or plot elements! This means that I will tend to get into your character backgrounds and bring in elements from them. This can be gratifying and a lot of fun for a player character, however sometimes a player can feel like they are getting Complications in play that they did not take for points.
For example, the kitsune background mentions being motivated to protect a small homeless community so I would tend to actually develop some members of that community and they might be a plot hook despite none of them actually being listed on the character sheet as DNPCs, just an FYI.
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I don't have much time this weekend to type up the background but I will have it up Monday or Tuesday and then take a shot at building the character.
I'd like to thank Mr. Kinister as well. I've been following his explanations and it has helped a lot.
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"Life doesn't give you purpose. You give live purpose." - The Flash
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The Illustration Friday word of the week is satellite.
A household word in the 21st century, satellite calls up my memory scrapbook of the bright and shining Space Age. You know… those big, shiny objects placed in the sky so that folks everywhere now have the magical privilege of communicating via laptops and watching Aussie soccer matches. All for the small price of having our every move watchable by Big Brother. I do wonder sometimes if technology is worth the cost in the fine print…
On a brighter note, the word satellite also evokes memories of elementary school planetary mobiles with tiny Moon, giant yellow Sun, and Saturn with her colorful rings–miraculously manifested from paper mache, coat hangers, poster paint and a little help from the encyclopedia. Those were the care-free days when creativity was simple… earning a living as an artist wasn't even a fuzzy constellation on the night horizon. (For a fun look at an artist who has managed to hold onto those care-free days, see children's picture book author/artist Douglas Florian's Comets, Stars, the Moon and Mars: Space Poems and Paintings.)
This morning, however, the word satellite (loosely defined as something which orbits or follows something else) is a good description for my Conscience… that ubiquitous back-seat driver who is rarely content, and when she is, it's only for the brief moment before something else is unsatisfactory. Psychologists say that this voice is the internalized judgements and criticisms of parents, teachers, priests, peers and the standards of our society at large. Some of what my dear Conscience says can be helpful, but most is not helpful because it is delivered with the very subtle message that I am remiss because of multiple and inherent personal flaws. She implies that only by the militaristic motivations of her guilt and shame tactics do I manage to survive at all.
Nonsense! A contemplative person realizes that the dark-hearted Conscience is a harkening back to that out-dated boogyman, Original Sin. And that guilt as a motivator (like modern pharmaceuticals) has a LOT of unhealthy side-effects. Surely humans have evolved enough to do the 'right thing' simply out of the goodness of our hearts? Surely we have evolved enough to do things out of love and caring?
In flower essence therapy, the model for treatment is not to attack, cut out, or resist the manifesting symptoms, but to flood out the negative with a consistent input of the positive frequency. This is a model for healing (and for living) that is based on a positive reinforcement of the essential goodness of humankind. It implies that we do know what is right, which are the best choices, what is kindness, what is love. And that all we need is a tiny push in that direction, a gentle reminder when we forget. Not a guilt-and-shame sledgehammer.
The next time my ubiquitous Conscience satellite guilt-trips me over the chocolate that I am craving, I hope I will remember to respond to her with a gentle reminder of my own. "A mango actually tastes much better, comes with no hangover, and won't add to your cellulite!" It's not her red-alerts that I detest… it's her heavy-handedness…
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1878 Silsby 2nd Size Steam Fire Engine. Rated at 600 GPM. Rotary engine and rotary pump.
Silsby apparatus was very popular with volunteer departments because of the simplicity and reliability of its pumps and engines. Silsby featured rotary gear engines and pumps which could pump water with a combined total of four moving parts in the pump and engine. The disadvantage to the design was its prodigious appetite for coal because of the very inefficient engine. This would have been a serious defect in a mill engine, but fire fighters were not so much concerned with fuel efficiency as reliability, and the Silsby fire engine would almost always perform despite lack of proper maintenance or inexperienced engineers. Silsby was second to only Amoskeag in the number of steamers produced.
This Engine was used by Ocean City, New Jersey. Since Ocean City is on flat ground the engine does not have brakes. It was in use as late as the 1950's pumping out flooded basements on the Jersey Shore. It was restored by Henry Crost. The rig originally had a Silsby fire tube boiler, but this was reploaced by a Fox water tube boiler in 1902.
This Silsby can be seen at the Hall of Flames Museum in Phoenix, Arizona.
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The Internet is great for: 1. Checking mail. 2. Getting stock quotes. 3. Finding proof that ghosts exist.
At least that's how it seems given all the people that click on stories, videos and more claiming to be evidence of encounters with spirits. Ghosts may be dead, but they aren't going away, and in fact emerged as the most sought-after supernatural phenomenon of 2008. Possibly the ghost-with-the-most this year was the weird blue mist at the gas station. Spirit from beyond, or trick of light? No one knows, but it was fun to search about.
Speaking of fun, in a year of serious global troubles and political milestones, the Web has to thank people like Matthew Whitton and Rick Dyer. The two Georgia residents announced to the world that they had a frozen Sasquatch corpse. This claim melted like the ice around the rubber gorilla costume that they present to the public. The elaborate Bigfoot hoax kept the Internet buzzing for days.
The annual "discovery" of an alleged Chupacabra in Texas also provided the online world with a doozy of a diversion. The mythical goatblood-sucking creature of the American Southwest is often subject to supposed sightings, but the existence of an apparent specimen generated hype worthy of a horror film. Sadly, to the horror of many transfixed Web users, the body turned out to be a mangy pit bull.
These two hoaxes were cherries on the proverbial sundae of paranormal enthusiasm. People gravitating to old classics like aliens, the Loch Ness Monster, and vampires kept cryptozoologists busy updating their websites.
One last popular search term may prove that ultimately, the real monsters of the world are as impressive as those we can imagine. Megalodon was a prehistoric shark approximately 40 to 60 feet long. Yes, a shark as big as a truck. Some people believe that this terrifying creature still exists in the deep waters of the world, sparking fear and fascination across the collective cyber-unconscious. Who wouldn't want to see what one would look like?
As the remote corners of the earth vanish, and the few remaining natural secrets of the world are unveiled, the imagination will probably continue to run wild with new mystery beasts (we didn't forget about you, Montauk Monster!) Heck, even our president-elect has a fondness for terrifying fictional creatures.
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SILAS RETURNS- A charity auction takes a tragic turn when Ivan Markov orchestrates the massacre of the participants. Once they deduce what the cult leader intends to do, the team scrambles to find a way to stop Markov from completing his objective by infiltrating the terrorist's celebratory gala. Sage kidnaps Kahri to use as leverage against the cult. Seeing nothing but futility in The Organization's aims, Gretchen invites Enzo and Gale to join her in a night of reckless debauchery. As Jo continues to agonize over her decision, Silas comes to her in the form of her late lover, Mason Lockwood. Henrietta relishes her newfound freedom, while the mysterious Gretchen Lockwood blows into town looking for Jo. Kahri brokers a deal with Ivan Markov, the new leader of the Boston Branch of the Cult of Silas. Jo gets a surprise visitor while Qetsiyah confronts Dean Winchester about his role in things to come.
FLASHBACK STORYLINE- Dean discovers the final key to Silas' ascension, Qetsiyah forces Rebekah into labor, and Elijah tracks down Marcia. The team goes all out to prevent Silas' ascension.
Main CastEdit
- Shelley Hennig as Meredith Sulez & Silas
- Oliver Ackland as Tristan de Martel
- Michael Malarkey as Lorenzo Meddenhall
- Indiana Evans as Josephine Salvatore
- Michelle Ryan as Katherine Pierce
- Scarlett Hefner as Nora Hildegard (credit only)
- Teressa Liane as Mary Louise Fairchild (credit only)
- Rebecca Breeds as Aurora de Martel
- Riley Voelkel as Freya Mikaelson
- with Sophia Bush as Olivia Archer
- and Amanda Schull as Henrietta Feyers
Recurring CastEdit
- Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester (Earth-7)
- Yvonne Strahovski as Sariel
- Alexandra Daddario as Kahri
- Joseph Morgan as Dark Klaus
- Lana Parrilla as Netzach
- Natalie Dormer as Qetsiyah
- Mark Sheppard as Ivan Markov
- Maia Mitchell as Taryn Clint
- Haley Ramm as Ariane
- Andrew Lees as Lucien Castle
- Adrianne Palicki as Alaska
- Taylor Cole as Sofya
- Claire Holt as Rebekah Mikaelson (flashbacks)
- Daniel Gillies as Elijah Mikaelson (flashbacks)
- Richard Speight, Jr. as Maxwell Evers (flashbacks)
- Julia Voth as Marcia Evers
- Raffi Barsoumian as Markos (flashbacks)
- Taylor Kinney as Mason Lockwood & Silas
- Ksenia Solo as Gretchen Lockwood
- Chloe Bennett as Gemma Chalise
- Amy Gumenick as Greta Hart
- Jessica Lucas as Laylah (flashbacks)
- with Jennifer Morrison as Rachel Davies
- and Ray Wise as Baal
- Antagonists: Ivan Markov, Silas, Sariel
- This episode is Silas' first proper appearance in the present.
- Nora and Mary Louise do not appear in this episode.
- This episode takes place on May 29, 2012.


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November 22nd, 2010
Courtney Love's back to tweeting saucy pics
Apparently Courtney Love doesn't believe there is such a thing as overexposure.
Six weeks after posting steamy photos on Twitter and vowing to quit the social networking site, the singer has tweeted a whole new set of racy pics.
On Saturday afternoon, the rocker uploaded a stream of sexy portraits, including shots of Love reclining in her underwear, smooching hotelier and sometimes love Andre Balazs, locking lips with another woman while exposing her nipple and showing off a pair of spiky heels.
According to the New York Daily News, Love claimed she was abandoning Twitter in October after private photos for her boyfriend made their way onto the site. In a New York Times profile earlier this month, the troubled star said she was trying to get her career back on track and insisted that her outlandish days were over.
"I'd like to be trusted again, like I was at one point," said 46-year-old Love, who received a Golden Globe nomination for 1996's "The People vs. Larry Flynt." "I'm not trusted right now. People don't want to get in trouble. They think that I am probably going to talk about things I shouldn't talk about, which I do a little bit, but I am really trying to be trusted again."
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Real ChangePosted by Sharon
"Humankind cannot bear very much reality." —T.S. Eliot
Read Jeremiah 8:8-12. Write down the things in the passage that roused God's anger.
"How can you claim, 'We are wise; the law of the Lord is with us'? In fact, the lying pen of scribes has produced falsehood. The wise will be put to shame; they will be dismayed and snared. They have rejected the word of the Lord, so what wisdom do they really have? Therefore, I will give their wives to other men, their fields to new occupants, for from the least to the greatest, everyone is making profit dishonestly. From prophet to priest, everyone deals falsely. They have treated superficially the brokenness of My dear people, claiming, 'Peace, peace,' when there is no peace. Were they ashamed when they acted so abhorrently? They weren't at all ashamed. They can no longer feel humiliation. Therefore, they will fall among the fallen. When I punish them, they will collapse," says the Lord." —Jeremiah 8:8–12
Now, read verse 11 again in your Bible. How would you write that verse in your own words? What do you think it means? Jot down your ideas.
Reality can be ugly, but no real change can happen until you acknowledge the way things really are. You can't ignore sin, treat it like it's not important, or control it. For God to make a difference in your life and the lives of those around you, you have to acknowledge your sin.
Get real with God today. In your journal, write your no-holds-barred, no secrets response to today's passage. If the Holy Spirit brings to mind unconfessed sin, confess it. Ask God to help you hate the sin in your life the same way He does.
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Photo Shoot with RonPosted by Sharon
Hopefully you have received your Fall Bear Tracks Newsletter in the mail. If not, it should be arriving shortly or you can see it on our website, click here. The front page gives details for the 2nd Annual Camp Crestridge Day which is on December 1. That is this Saturday! We have challenged you to take your photo of Ron (included in the Newsletter) and take it wherever you go. Be sure to take pictures for your chance to win $50! Be creative with how, where, and with whom you take the picture. After you take your picture, you can either e-mail it to us at firstname.lastname@example.com or you can post it directly to our Crestridge Facebook page. All submissions must be e-mailed or posted by midnight on December 2nd.
In case you wanted more options of Ron's face, we now have more available! Feel free to print out any of these extra faces. Again, be creative and have fun!
We can't wait to see your pictures! Submissions are due by midnight on December 2nd!
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Turkey Day HappeningsPosted by Karah
There has been some strange happenings at camp these days. It finally got to the point that they called in a couple of experts to handle the situation. This video is the footage that they were able to capture.
Happy Thanksgiving from Camp Crestridge!
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Turn Around!Posted by Sharon
Have any Christian friends who are headed down the wrong path? Maybe they're making choices that don't lead them closer to God or caught in a pattern of sin or addiction they can't escape. List a few names or initials that come to mind.
Read Jeremiah 8:4-7.
The prophet's orders were clear: confront God's people about their sin. It was a tall order, especially since Judah's leaders were a major part of the problem. Jeremiah would literally be risking his life if he obeyed. But he did, and not just because God wanted him to do it. Jeremiah cared for the people, too.
Think about the people whose names you listed earlier. Are any of them hardened toward repentance? Why?
How is keeping someone accountable different from condemning them?
As a Christian, do you think it's part of your duty to hold other believers accountable or to call them back from sin? Why or why not?
If you believe it is, how does that idea make you feel? Explain.
You were never meant to live the Christian life alone. God wants us to live in community with other believers who love us enough to call us back from sin when we start heading down the wrong road. We're to do so with compassion and love, not condemnation.
Look over that list of names you created earlier. Pray for your friends. If you believe God is calling you to hold someone accountable, take time to pray for courage right now. Ask God to give you the right words to say, and then find a way to reach out to that friend.
Accountability— noun
-an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions.
Condemnation— noun
-express complete disapproval of, typically in public; censure.
-find (someone) guilty of a criminal act or wrong.
-sentence (someone) to a particular punishment
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Happiness Is…Posted by Sharon
Think about the last time you were really happy. Why were you so happy? Write a few phrases or draw pictures that describe how you felt.
READ ISAIAH 55:12-13 in your Bible. Consider these phrases about the happiness that will come to pass for God's people:
"You will . . . go out with joy"
"[You will be] peacefully guided"
"The mountains and hills will break into singing before you."
"The trees of the field will clap their hands."
It might be hard to imagine an ecstatic tree clapping its hands, but God is making a point about the whole atmosphere of the world bursting with elation and unencumbered excitement. This is the kind of bliss that explodes in the hearts of those who have followed God and are experiencing His blessings. Day after day He keeps His promises to us, and one day all His promises will be fulfilled.
Do you remember a time when God came through for you and it filled you with joy? How have you experienced God's work, whether in your life or in someone else's? If you're going through a rough time, what do you hope that God will do? Write it all down here.
Pray through your notes. Whether you have experienced blessing or difficulty, practice an attitude of gratitude. If you're seeking God's help through a difficult time, ask Him to move in powerful ways.
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3rd Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest WinnerPosted by Karah
It is time to announce the winner of our 3rd Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest! We had some very creative entries so this was definitely not an easy decision. Our winner this year is Ainsley Franklin! Ainsley, be on the lookout for a Camp Crestridge shirt coming your way! Thank you to all who entered!
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By Mike Weintraub
When considering deductible retirement plans, many business owners and CPAs only think about 401(k) and Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plans. But there's another option on the table they should be considering -- defined benefit/cash balance retirement plans.
Why? The most an employer can contribute to a 401(k) or SEP is the lesser of 25% of compensation or $55,000 ($61,000 for those 50 and over). While fine for some small businesses and professional groups, the recent Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) means that many small to medium-sized business owners are now paying less in taxes and have more than that amount to save for retirement.
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Remember the old-school defined-benefit plans our grandfathers had back in the 1950s, working for companies such as General Motors? A cash balance plan is similar, but has a 401(k)-like twist to it.
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The closer one is to retirement, the more the employer can sock away for the employee on a deductible basis without that amount being reportable as compensation to the employee. A 60-year-old employee who wants to retire at age 66, for example, can have more than $200,000 as a tax-deductible contribution -- a pretty good deal thanks to the recent tax reform legislation. The money would be taxable when paid out in retirement, but tax brackets may be lower then.
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The workforce is aging. Many employees don't even begin to start thinking about retirement savings until their late 30s and early 40s. Some don't get serious about doing anything until their mid-to-late 40s or even into their 50s.
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The growing gig economy of entrepreneurial consultants, professionals, and others can also benefit from these plans. Just one, two, or three employees in a combination 401(k)/cash balance plan can help employees and owners get larger deductions and more cash for their retirement.
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Here's an example of how a 401(k) combined with a cash balance plan worked for a small professional firm with 23 employees including three owners. The objective was to provide the three owners with deductible contributions of varying amounts chosen by each owner. Owners one and two wanted to contribute $100,000, while owner three wanted to contribute just $50,000 to the cash balance plan. They also wanted to make company contributions of as little as possible to the other 20 employees. Every employee could defer as much as they wanted (up to the limits allowed) to the 401(k) plan, which was a safe harbor plan. This meant the company would contribute 3% of each eligible employee's pay, which allowed any highly compensated employee to make the maximum contribution to the 401(k) plan. As a result, almost 80% of the company contributions went to the three owners, while the company took a tax deduction of more than $500,000.
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How do I set up a plan? What does it typically cost, and what should make me think twice about doing it?
An actuary must design and certify the funding of the plan every year. A third-party administrator (TPA) generally prepares the plan document and provides all the ministerial services for the plan on an annual basis. There may also be investment advisory and brokerage fees. Expect to pay anywhere from $2,000 to $5,000 to set up the plan, with additional annual fees of $1,500 to many thousands of dollars depending on the number of participants.
The government also wants the plan to be permanent. An attorney who has a gigantic fee this year, or a real estate agent who has a career best commission that results in a windfall of taxable income that is unlikely to happen again, and wants to use a cash balance plan to reduce what would otherwise be a big income tax, shouldn't use this plan for that sort of event without thinking through how to handle contributions in future years.
Plan sponsors should think about doing similar contributions to the plan for a number of years. If everything stays the same, employee population and their compensation, investment returns for the plan, etc., then the contribution amounts will be about the same each year.
Is it right for you?
The TCJA has given many business owners more cash to invest in things like retirement plans. If you're looking for a tax-advantaged way to set aside some of the tax dollars you now have as a result of the TCJA, it might be a good time to look closely at how a cash balance retirement plan can work for you.
About the author: Mike Weintraub is president of the Retirement Plans Division at Relation Insurance Services. Relation Insurance Services offers risk-management and benefits-consulting services through its family of brands across the U.S.
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This morning, I made 16 miles my bitch.
OK, that's not totally true.
In fact, those 16 miles sort of made me their bitch. But I got through those miles and ended today's run — a new personal distance record — with a giant smile on my face.
I took today off from work because I'm headed up to New Hampshire this afternoon for a lovely weekend with my best friend, Becky.
Having the day off also meant I could do my long run today instead of attempting to find 16 runnable miles in Contoocook, New Hampshire.
Last night I inhaled some carbohydrates, as always.
Do you want the recipe for this? Here you go: Boil pasta, strain, add store-bought pasta sauce (no need to heat it up beforehand — laziness is key), add microwaved frozen spinach, stir, eat. Yeah, you're welcome for that. It's tricky and complicated, I know, but also totally delicious.
And with wise words of encouragement from my favorite supporter, I was off to bed by 10 pm.
Thanks, Mom. Don't worry — I wasn't macho.
My alarm went off at the ripe hour of 4:30 am. Time to run!
In my head, I thought all the weather people were crazy. They were all, "Oh blah blah blah, it's going to be 100 degrees on Friday, blah blah blah, we love weather."
And I'm thinking, "Al Roker, you don't know anything. I'm basically a meteorologist and I am sure it's going to cool down by the time I have to run for several hours on Friday morning."
But maybe Al and his weather friends were right.
Not even 5 am and already on the way to record-breaking heat.
Whatever. Honey badger don't care.
I took my time getting out the door: ate a granola bar, drank some water, did some ab things, put away my clean dishes (never leave for a weekend with dirty dishes — that's nasty, like a honey badger eating larvae) and was out about an hour later.
(Seriously, what do I do for an entire hour in the morning? I have no idea.)
Mentally, I was psyched about this run. I took a total rest day yesterday (crazy, I know) so my legs were itching to hit the road. I didn't let the heat discourage me — I was about to run a new distance. I thrive on challenges.
I walked out of my apartment and it was like getting smacked in the face with heat. Seriously muggy out there. But I stayed positive. I have found that that's crucial when it comes to running. It's such a mental battle, and I've let negative thoughts get the best of me in the past.
So off I went, Central Park-bound.
I ran my first 5 (I think) miles solo. Central Park was hilariously empty this morning. Everyone was smart and stayed in their air conditioned apartments, or at least opted for cool gym workouts.
I felt good for the first few miles. Sure, it was hot. But I didn't dwell on it and tried to stick to shaded areas.
There was also a wonderful breeze coming off the Reservoir.
Eventually I met up with a few of my favorite running buddies: Kelly, Megan and Maria.
While we hydrated, Megan put on a Lady Gaga-inspired performance for us.
It was awesome. Someone get this girl an agent.
So off we all went. Everyone had a different plan for the day. So we started on the Bridle Path and eventually everyone parted ways. But as always, running as a group was the highlight. It's so much easier and more fun than running alone!
We all agreed that the heat sucked and we were all keeping a more…leisurely pace, we'll say, than usual.
Thanks for running with me today, friends! You're all lifesavers.
I found myself alone on the Bridle Path (doesn't that sound tragic?) when I was 8 or 9 miles into the run.
I stopped for water a lot and made one bathroom stop.
That's me in the bathroom, looking happy. Right?
I also fueled today, which went well. I ate three Strawberry Gu Chomps: one at mile 6, a second at mile 10 and the last one at mile 12.
And the sun continued to beat down on me.
Not cool.
Something crazy happened after I left my trusty running group: I didn't listen to music.
I had my stellar playlists ready to go and had my headphones around my neck (I listened to music when I was alone at the start of the run). But I never turned it back on.
And I liked it.
Quiet running was kind of nice.
I also got some background music, courtesy of "Good Morning America" and the Goo Goo Dolls.
I also had a lovely little celebrity sighting.
I'm totally that pretty when I run, too. And my sweat smells like roses. But thanks for the thumbs up, Heids! Keep up the great work. Yay running!
Around mile 12 I stopped at a water fountain — and happened to meet a fellow runner wearing the same shirt as me. We chatted as we fueled and drank and eventually the conversation led to a fun fact: her boyfriend has colitis. She was excited to hear that I'm fundraising for CCFA — and I was thrilled to find out that she's a mentor with Team Challenge! Crazy connection. Digestive disorders are everywhere and they are sexy.
While I was stopped (I stopped a lot, honestly, both to get water and to stretch out my legs), Jess ran by!
"How many miles do you have left?" she asked me.
"Ugh, four," I responded.
"Me too! Can I join you?"
Um, yes please.
Jess is quite fast, but she kindly understood that I was wrapping up a long ass run. We stuck close to 9-minute-miles, sometimes faster, sometimes slower.
And Jess was by my side when my watch beeped to signal the 16 mile mark!
It felt so good to finish this run. It was really tough. But I am completely convinced that trying not to dwell on the ever-rising temperature is what got me through it.
Well, that and the fact that I just kind of like running.
And that I have awesome runner friends to pull me along.
Here's the route I covered today:
And, despite feeling like I was crawling most of the time, the overall splits aren't too bad! Yes, they're considerably slower than my last long run, but I think that's to be expected considering the high heat.
I'll take it.
I was really dirty when I got back home.
And I'll spare you a photo of my sad, stumpy little feet. They're callused, blistered and totally badass. I may have also left a toenail somewhere on the Bridle Path, because it's sure as heck not totally on my foot.
I'm sorry.
That was graphic and disgusting.
So I'm feeling pretty pumped right now. I'm going to go pack (mostly laundry — hope the laundry room is ready for me, Mom) and run a few errands before hitting the road.
You know, really important errands…
I'm more nervous about getting behind the wheel of a car than I was about running 16 miles. Go figure.
Thank you for all the great encouragement today. It feels awesome having another MILEstone (That was punny, right? No? Dang.) behind me. I'm feeling OK about those 26.2 miles I get to run in September!
Also, I titled this post "Sweet 16," which can apply to both today's mile-count and 16 Handles. Duh.
I WANT TO KNOW: Brag for me. Tell me about an awesome recent accomplishment. No need for modesty. I want to hear about the great things you're all doing, whether they're fitness related (you ran in the heat today, perhaps), food related (maybe you invented a recipe for chocolate brownies and you're bringing samples over for me to test taste) or career related (yes, you deserved that promotion and that raise — well done). Just tell me.
Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!
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73 Responses to "Sweet 16"
Nice! You killed it. And extra kudos for doing it on a Friday morning. Rockstar.
YAY YOU!!! 16 miles in this heat is UNREAL. I was proud of myself for getting through 7 of the 10 I had planned for this AM. These muggies are UNREAL. Seriously!! I hope you enjoy every last bit of your weekend in NH, you've more than earned it. 🙂 PS. I love running in the silence. So soothing, just me and my thoughts!
GREAT work Ali! Rockstar! My brag is small by comparison. For DATE NIGHT with my Hubs tonight, we're doing a gym date. <3!
I can't believe you were able to do 16 in this heat! I struggled so much with my 3. Also — in the scorching heat and humidity, you run 16 miles in the same amount of time I run 13.1. I hope you realized how awesome you are. The East River path was also empty, I think I only saw 2 other runners. And lastly, Heidi Klum ran in PANTS today??!
Can I tell you, that was my exact thought when I saw her in pants!!!
I didn't even notice her pants! How did she not pass out!
Awesome run!!! I can NOT fathom doing 16 miles in this heat. And you are incredible for getting yourself out of bed that early… I need to stop complaining about 6:30 wakeups! You are badass!! Oh, and 100% agree on the 16 miles = 16 handles. Do it.
My brag: yesterday, I had a 50/50 run (1mi warmup, 2.5 mi semi-tempo, 2.5 mi sub-5k pace), and my last mile was sub 7. I did this on the treadmill AND without music (because I guess my ears sweat, and my earphones always stop working once the sweat gets in…sexy). My distance PR may be 17.5 miles, but my TREADMILL distance PR before this was like 4. I have gym ADD.
I totally have gym ADD…and I can't stand treadmill running..UGH
Damn girl. Seriously badass (macho – lol, that was funny). You are my running idol. Like whoa. Have a great time in NH! Will wave as I drive through to Maine 😉
Okay, you are waaay awesome because it really is Africa Hot out there! I woke up in bed (in AC w/o blankets) sweating this morning and opted for a lunchtime treadmill run. Also, I love that you have your mom in your phone with her last name. I list my parents the same way and my friends always make fun of me. I also love that you, like me, don't actually cook but instead, put things together to eat. 😉 You are my inspiration for tomorrow's 11 miler. You should sleep in 😉 Have a good trip!
Amazing job girl!!! You are so incredibly inspiring! 16 is such a huge accomplishment, you should be so proud! My big accomplishment for today will be getting through my physiology chapters and cooking my boyfriend pork chops (and brownies!) for dinner. Yours is way more impressive than mine haha, Have a great weekend 🙂
Angie at eatlovecure.wordpress.com
I may be able to run 16 miles, but there's no way I could cook edible pork chops. So I say YOU win!
I am SO GLAD the photos of Megan made the blog – that made my morning! Well, that and running with you guys – I didn't think about the heat whilst we were chatting. You are an amazing rockstar for getting 16 done today – I shall channel you for my long run tomorrow morning. Still so jealous you saw Heidi. I wonder how far she actually ran…
Have a fab weekend in NH – 16 Handles date when you get back!
bwahaha, i am so glad the jazz hands made an appearance! next time i will do the whole routine for you – one shouldered sports bra, glitter eye shadow, the works!
congrats on 16 miles, in beastly heat! You are going to feel so awesome when marathon day rolls around and it's crisp, cool, and Autumn-like 🙂
Haha 16 miles is totally badass and totally DOES deserve 16 Handles! I can't imagine running that Manu miles in this heat. I am way more of a wuss than you are. (I'll stick to triathlons in July, ha.) congrats on setting a new PDR – I have LOVED following along with your training journey and I know you're going to do amazing in September!
This is awesome girlie! I, too, ran my first sixteen miler today, and it pretty much kicked my butt. Actually, my knee kicked my butt…I can't seem to shake whatever is going on with it, but I was happy to cover the distance even though I had to walk a lot at the end! I love reading you recaps because it motivates me to finish these miles!!! Keep inspiring!
Alice says: July 22, 2011 at 10:44 am
I've got to say reading along while you train for your marathon is just so refreshing as you put a happy spin on every workout. It makes me more enthusiastic about putting in my miles for my next marathon.
My accomplishment is getting up at 4:30 the last 3 days to run before work. Normally I run at lunch or after work but this heat and humidity has been intense and I intend to avoid it as much as possible. I didn't actually run this morning because we had thunderstorms and I'll run in everything except lightening so I need to figure out when to get in a few miles…
L says: July 22, 2011 at 10:49 am
Way to go! I have a question. I live pretty close to Riverside park, so I run there after work most days. But I'm hoping to switch it up and become a morning runner. You talk so much about how packed Central Park is in the morning. Sounds awesomely motivating! However – I've run around the reservoir a couple of times and it's kinda quiet sometimes. While this is usually very nice in busy NY – but do you always feel safe? I have this fear that so early and so empty it might not be the safest spot…please squelch this fear. Thanks! 🙂
I always feel safe in Central Park. I have never found myself alone on the Reservoir or the running path. If you're nervous about the Reservoir being less crowded, I recommend sticking to the main running road, where there are ALWAYS lots of cyclists and runners.
rock on! i'm totally going to try to channel some of your heat-ignoring ass-kicking positive energy when i am melting my way through my 1st triathlon tomorrow!
bethp262 says: July 22, 2011 at 11:05 am
Congrats on your run! Nice pace, too especially considering the weather. You will rock your marathon!
OMG You are amazing!!!! How you did 16 miles today boggles my mind! I made it one block walking down the street to get blueberries today, I thought that was an accomplishment 🙂
My accomplishment lately was getting a raise at work based on merit (not just timing that I've been there or any of that corporate stuff)! It felt really good! Also, this week I woke up extra early 4 out of 5 of the days to run and/or do yoga – I'm getting used to the pre-sun hours!
Congrats on 16 miles!! That's amazing:) Enjoy your weekend vacation!
I know I said this already, but you are awesome!! Way to push through the tough conditions and get in a solid 16 miles. I ran 5 and was dead after 3. But at least I got up in the morning to run again, right?? That's gotta count for something! 🙂
Have a wonderful weekend!
Woooooooo, way to go!!!! What a great way to start the day!
Ummmm I have nothing to brag about at the moment (that I can think of!) besides having roasted a chicken last wkend haha. My brain is sleeeeeeeeeepy.
"Mom Feller," haha, love it. I have peach tea flavored Gu chomps (with caffeine!) to try out during my 15 tomorrow, but I'm a little scurred since Gu gel has crossed me once…
Umm, I guess recent brag is my 4th of July 5K PR. I normally hate the 5K distance, but I negative split this one and ran the last mile in 7:40 in the Houston heat. I think the only time I ever ran a sub-8:00 mile before that was when I raced the NYRR 5th Avenue mile last year. Emilia:1, Texas summer: 0!
WOW!!!! I am so incredibly IMPRESSED. I could not have done it in this disgusting heat (and HUMIDITY– the air is so thick and hard to breathe in!) but you ROCKED it and at an amazing pace too!!! I found it funny you said you're more nervous about getting behind the wheel than running 16 miles– that reminded me of something I would say. I am such a nervous driver, esp when I drive long distances, I always feel like something bad's gonna happen and I'm going to end up on the side of a road in a ditch. I'm such a positive person, aren't I? 🙂
I can't think of anything like this to brag about, but I did manage to run 8 miles on the treadmill the other week, which for me was an accomplishment (I find treadmill running so boring..but in this heat, I have to)
NICE! I cannot believe you ran 16 today – I could barely finish 6 down here in Philly. You'll be ready for this marathon in no time – Cheers!
Your runs are so exciting and full of friend/sightings! Heidi Klum – so neat.
I'm so jealous every day I read about your running accomplishments! I haven't been able to run in about 8 weeks due to a back injury…and I'm supposed to be training for Marine Corps Marathon (my first). Yikes!
My recent accomplishment is starting my own blog! I've been following yours for a couple of months now, and I finally got the courage to start one of my own!
Evi says: July 22, 2011 at 11:43 am
Followed your advice Ali, and I ran this morning. I had to do my long run (although it was only 7m) today since I'm unable tomorrow. Great job on your long run!!!!!!! I had a beautiful sunrise to see, which was definitely an energy booster.
you are incredible for
a. waking up that early;
b. going out running in this heat; and
c. being you! 🙂
one of these mornings when it cools off me and my slow running need to get to the park in the meantime Ill stick to the treadmill inside where I wont hork up my organs (which is a side effect I have with humidity :))
P.S. I think you might need this mug- http://www.etsy.com/listing/72509793/honey-badger-dont-care-honey-badger?ref=sr_gallery_2&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=honey+badger+mug&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade
Lauren says: July 22, 2011 at 11:47 am
I absolutely love your blog and look forward to reading it each day! I have to run 7 miles tomorrow morning over here in Minnesota and I was getting quite nervous about the heat. After I read this…not so nervous anymore!
Thanks for the great post!
whoa — 16 miles today is pretty ridic… and bad ass. nice job. i'm super impressed 🙂
also, it's awesome and hilarious that your mom referred to you as macho… love it. but really, she's right, and i'll keep that in mind for my long run tomorrow. thanks, ali's mom.
Great run! 16 miles is a big deal anyway and you killed it on what is one of the hottest days of the year! I love that your mom is in your phone as 'Mom Feller'!
You Rock! And you're my idol…I was thinking more along the lines of "Al Roker, you're probably right..I will collapse and die in the heat" I took my long run inside on the treadmill and it was…boring. haha enjoy your weekend in NH!
Ali, I'm on the Couch to 5K run so reading your entries (especially during this heat wave!) is totally inspiring to me and I'm glad I found your blog from when Bun&Borough linked to you…
My most recent accomplishment was when I was at the beach this week. I went for running distance and not speed. I ran my first ten minute mile and I'm planning to do it again today!
– Vanessa
Project Zen
Wow girl! Way to kill it in extremely HOT temps. I agree that 16 miles earns you 16 Handles. My recent accomplishment is that I closed down 16 Handles on my birthday, yesterday. Yep, at 11:00, it was me and the 16 year-olds, closing down 16 Handles. Here's to another year!
wooooow i am soo impressed but not surprised. congrats lady, enjoy a well-deserved weekend
amy says: July 22, 2011 at 12:32 pm
Way to go 16 miles! Holy cow! Also, I love when your crawl is about the speed of my sprint… So impressive and inspiring! (You, obviously, not tortoise me)
Ready for my brag? My kickball team won the "bar champs" title within the league. Yes, that's an official award, and we're legitimately proud of ourselves. and you win the same prize as the real team wins for actually playing kickball. I like to think my oreo stuffed chocolate chip cookies I gave to the judges helped, too…
You totally ROCK!! Had I just run 16 miles I would have ended at the door of 16 handles and treated myself immediately!!
My brag…I am buying my first home!! YAY
Ali! Congrats on another PDR and pushing through the tough 16 miles!! No doubt you will be very prepared for marathon day. Also, I'm very proud of you for taking a rest day yesterday! 🙂
Tina says: July 22, 2011 at 1:02 pm
I'm so proud of you! GREAT JOB!
I'll probably have to read this tmw before I go run 14 — I plan on lots and lots of water stops! And a gu….or maybe some swedish fish or gummy bears. haha. Congrats, though! 16 is big. After 16, they all kind of start to be the same to me (18, 20, etc).
Hmm bragging? ummm Not sure. I PR'ed last weekend? I'm getting better at critically reading medical articles and framing research questions? hmmm
Can't believe you ran so far in that heat! I'm in Seattle… one of the few places in the country NOT currently getting 3-digit temps! It's great running weather out here!
Jen says: July 22, 2011 at 1:35 pm
I am new to running, but something about your smiley face gets me so pumped to go out on runs! I think i want to be as macho as you when I grow up. (That said, I'm fairly sure I am older than you.) Also wish I still lived in NY ~ As those Central Park runs look so lush.
Carina says: July 22, 2011 at 1:40 pm
This post makes me feel a lot more excited about 12 miles in tomorrow's heat. What time do you usually get out the door for these long runs?
You are awesome! Still so glad a I ran into you. Hope I can join you girls in the future! Hope you don't mind if I steal one or two of your photos for my post today. Have a safe drive!
kace says: July 22, 2011 at 3:36 pm
Way to make me feel bad about skipping my run. I was up at 430 too and really wanted to tough it out, but where I run there is NO moving air.
Great job Ali! I also have to run 16 miles tomorrow in similar running weather. Now I know it can be done!!
Congrats on the great run, especially in this heat! I'm pretty proud of my rockin recent PR at the Boilermaker 15k. I shaved a solid two minutes off my time AND felt fabulous the entire time. Gotta love those races. Congrats again on a great run – I'll have to meet up with you sometime for a park or river run soon!
Teresa Nelson says: July 22, 2011 at 3:49 pm
Nice work girl! Looks like you had a blast at the same time! Keep it up!
Lindsay says: July 22, 2011 at 3:49 pm
What sports bra and tank are u wearing?
what are your favorites?
The tank is the Cool Racerback from Lululemon and the sports bra is the Fiona bra by Moving Comfort.
Wow, thats awesome! I honestly don't know how you did it in this heat!! I hope the weather is a little cooler for you up north this weekend 🙂
WOOT! I bet 16miles feels amazingggg!!
You are my hero today! 16 miles in that heat? Amazing! I won't even venture outside to do 3 these days.
My biggest accomplishment for today was successfully shopping for maternity jeans. Let me tell you – shopping for jeans is one thing; shopping for some that contain a large, stretchy belly panel is entirely another.
So proud of you!! You inspire me in my own training for my marathon in October! Keep up the great work 🙂
Melissa says: July 22, 2011 at 9:44 pm
Congrats, lady! That's an amazing accomplishment!
Enjoy your 16 Handles!! It's well deserved 🙂
Awesome job!!!!!!! You are already 70% there!!!!!!!!!!!
You're awesome. Congrats on your sweet 16.
Huge congrats to you! A successful long run on the hottest day of the year? You're no joke. I love it.
I didn't run long this weekend, but I did complete the Tough Mountain Challenge at Sunday River and my body feels like it's been through the war. Climbing up a mountainside, through mud, and over walls hurts.
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