I am having a relaxing Monday.
A Happy Mellow March Monday.
I am joining my mom for her Mellow Monday.
Remember, I told you she has been busy not only with work but preparing for an event that she participated yesterday. For five years my mom belongs to a prestigious group that participate in a Stair Climbing event. Yesterday, her team participated in the
Remember, I told you she has been busy not only with work but preparing for an event that she participated yesterday. For five years my mom belongs to a prestigious group that participate in a Stair Climbing event. Yesterday, her team participated in the
13th Hustle Up The Hancock.
Quick facts about the John Hancock Building:
It was built from 1965-169 and it cost $95,000,000. It is considered as a Skyscaper with 100 stories. It is the 16th tallest building in the world and Chicago’s 3rd tallest building. The restaurant on the 95th floor is where President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle had their first date (mom just had to share this FUN fact). Anyway, the event was for a great cause and to climb 94 floors / 1632 stairs (from the lobby to the observation deck). Mom and her team had an exciting time. You might wonder how long does one take to climb 94 floors / 1632 stairs? Well, this year the elite climbers took between 9:30 – 15:30 (minutes:seconds). Mom did great and is very happy with her time which is 19:55 (nineteen minutes and fifty five seconds).
Just in case your “humans” are interested in Stair Climbing, here are some facts. Stair climbing is one of the most grueling sports, requiring participants to move their entire body weight vertically, instead of horizontally. It requires less time to do and burns about twice as many calories than any other sport or activity. It is truly a total body workout that requires endurance, sprint, and muscular strength to finished in a fast time.
My family is fairly active, fit and health conscious,
just imagine the kind of fun workouts we do together.
I’m looking forward to it … just waiting for Spring to come sooner.
I’m looking forward to it … just waiting for Spring to come sooner.
Here are more photos of the City of Chicago from the observatory deck.
The average adult takes 15 to 20 breaths a minute –
over 20,000 breaths a day.
Lots of Golden Woofs,
OLLIE MCKAY'S ~ A Chic Boutique says
March 1, 2010 at 2:53 PMLove the shot of Chicago! And thanks for the facts and info on stair climbing – Woof Woof and happy Monday to you also! 🙂
Frankie Furter says
March 1, 2010 at 2:54 PMGosh, I'm worn out just reading about this stair thingy. Congrats to your mom though. Thanks for sharing your Monday with us.
Cocorue says
March 1, 2010 at 3:13 PMhey Sugar,
how are you????? thanks for sharing the interesting facts with us
congrats to your mum and for inspiring my mumster to trek up 8 floors tomorrow ( she'd better run up those stairs bol..)
chikisses
coco
Sandee says
March 1, 2010 at 3:16 PMStair climbing is indeed a great workout. I've ran up and down stairs for 25 years of working. There was an elevator, but I chose the stairs.
Have a terrific day Sugar. 🙂
BRUTUS says
March 1, 2010 at 3:24 PMWhat cool things to share! Mom actually picked me up on her way back to Ohio from her very first trip to Chicago! She loved the city (stayed at the Ritz near the Watertower), including staring at the amazing Hancock building! To imagine climing all the way to the top under your own power – makes us tired just to think of it! How lucky you & your humans are to live near such an amazing city!! We are itching to get out & get some exercise too!
Snorts-
Brutus the Frenchie
Dennis the Vizsla says
March 1, 2010 at 4:06 PMQuite a view from up there!
YD, sometimes with Samantha and June says
March 1, 2010 at 4:59 PMWe are panting really really hard and mom is out of breath reading this. LOL!
Wow, your mom did a great job! And thank you for sharing with us the fun facts!
Sam & June
Remington says
March 1, 2010 at 6:46 PMInteresting facts! Thank you! I don't know how you can do that! WOW!
Alex93andme says
March 1, 2010 at 7:12 PMThanks Sugar about all of the facts!! Congratulations to your mom! Love, Debbie and Hollydog
Jazzi says
March 1, 2010 at 7:44 PMWOW, that makes me tired just thinkin…bout all those stairs. Do you live in Chicago?
Good job Mom
Smiles
Jazzi
Olive says
March 1, 2010 at 9:57 PMAww wonderful!! Great work Mom!! We have family that live there in Chicago..close to Oprah 🙂 We love the city ..
So good to be healthy too… good for all of you! Eat local and be active!
Licks from me!!
Olive
Ann says
March 1, 2010 at 10:14 PMCongrats to your mom on climbing all those steps. Stair climbing is quite a workout. That photo of Chicago from the observation deck is awesome.
Have a great Monday
soggibottom says
March 1, 2010 at 11:58 PMRelax and put your paws up Sugar, let the do all the walking. x x x
And viewing !
soggibottom says
March 1, 2010 at 11:59 PMLet THEM DO ALL THE WALKING… slip of the paw ! x x x
Khyra The Siberian Husky And Sometimes Her Mom says
March 2, 2010 at 12:37 AMFurry furry khool!
Khongrats to your mom!
Thanks fur sharing those pawesome pikhs!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra & Khousin Merdie
Sonic says
March 2, 2010 at 1:03 AMWow… I'm so tired just reading that post. I climb stairs every day because my Humans' bedroom is on the second floor… but running up that many stories? That's just crazy!
Congrats on your timing! My Pops would've taken 19 DAYS.
Sonic
houndstooth says
March 2, 2010 at 1:22 AMIf we'd known you were in Chicago, we'd have gone by and waved at you! We went up there to pick up our friends who are staying this week. Mom and Dad have been up in the Hancock Building before and Mom said that must have been quite a hike!
Bunny
Hi! I'm Sierra-Dog! says
March 2, 2010 at 1:59 AMSweet Sugar,
Take good care of your mommy today. That was a wonderful and HARD thing that she did! My goodness! Two paws up for your momma!
Sierra-dog
Heather says
March 2, 2010 at 2:18 AMOh my I am tired just reading about that event! I really enjoyed those city pictures – STUNNING!! You always look so relaxed Sugar..and content. :o)
Twinkietinydog says
March 2, 2010 at 2:37 AMYou got my M's interest, but forget her. Sugar, between us, aren't you glad your mom doesn't make you accompany her?
Twink!
1000 Goldens says
March 2, 2010 at 2:51 AMYour Mom is a star! We are so impressed. Well deserved Mellow Monday 🙂
BeadedTail says
March 2, 2010 at 3:13 AMWow, congratulations to your mom! That's a lot of stairs! The view was beautiful though!
Meeka says
March 2, 2010 at 4:16 AMCongrats to your mom! Love your new header.
NORWOOD UNLEASHED says
March 2, 2010 at 4:42 AMSugar bear…
your mom is as fast as me… 19 minutes to climb to the top is fantastic. yeppers.. chi town is a great town to be active. Truly a great place to live and visit. Mom is from a place north of chi town… the land where beer flows free.. milwaukee.
norwood
Life With Dogs says
March 2, 2010 at 4:46 AMI am seriously impressed – and far more likely to haul my lazy self up by the elevator. 🙂
Suka says
March 2, 2010 at 6:49 AMhey Sugar,
It was a mellow Monday, wasn't it? You look very content!
Congratulations to your mom! What an inspiration! I did not know you were a Chicago dog?! My human grew up in Chi-town but never went to John Hancock, just the Sears Tower. The photos are great, and bring back great memories for my human. Thanks!
Suka
Sam says
March 2, 2010 at 9:49 AMOww… It sort of makes my knees hurt just thinking about it. Congratulations on you wonderful time though!
Sam
Jen says
March 2, 2010 at 10:48 AMWow, that's a lotta steps; I got tired just thinking about it :o) Neat post; thanks for sharing!
Marg says
March 2, 2010 at 12:39 PMThat is a lot of steps. No wonder you are having an easy Monday. And the pictures and facts about Chicago are really neat too. Love all your headers too Sugar.
Nancy says
March 2, 2010 at 3:56 PMWe were just thinking of Sugar cuz haven't seen you for a bit. I didn't realize you were a fellow Chicagoan. Congrats on the Hancock climb, that is a long flight up the stairs!
Kari in WeHo says
March 2, 2010 at 5:34 PMMellow Monday sounds perfect 🙂 I had one of those too!
Ruby and Penny says
March 2, 2010 at 6:01 PMHi Sugar
Your mom is amazing and so are those photos of Chicago.
Love Ruby & Penny
Amber and Nala says
March 2, 2010 at 9:30 PMWay to go Sugar's Mom! That's impressive! Me and my Mom just went for a little run this morning…deifnitely no stair climbing. 🙂
Kisses,
Nala
Maggie and Mitch says
March 2, 2010 at 11:08 PMWhat an awesome post, Sugar! Congratulations to your mom!
Love ya lots,
Maggie and Mitch
Gus, Louie and Callie says
March 2, 2010 at 11:31 PMWe are so proud of you Mom. Our mom probably could make maybe 10 floors.
She walks the stairs at work. They go up to the 7th floor 2 times. Of course she has been slacking lately. She needs to get back into that, right MOM?
Big Sloppy Kisses
Gus, Louie and Callie
KT and Lady says
March 2, 2010 at 11:39 PMHi Sugar, Lady here, we agree with your Mom, stair climbing is a terrific way to exercise. Dad loves to run the stairs at the local stadium, but complains about having to run down (he prefers elevators)!! He says it would be good for me, but I like sniffing around the track instead of running up silly stairs. My figure is foxy enough!!
Jan's Funny Farm says
March 3, 2010 at 4:41 AMThose are a lot of steps she climbed.
Bobby says
March 3, 2010 at 12:59 PMThat was a fast time it would have took us hours, great Chicago picture.
Cheryl, Indiana, Shingo and Molly says
March 3, 2010 at 3:48 PMThose are great shots!! We bet that was A LOT of steps!!
Woofs and Kisses!
Samantha says
March 3, 2010 at 6:32 PMWhew! We just got back from our hiatus and looked at your blog and are WE IMPRESSED!!!! So many flights of stairs in only 19 minutes? Incredible! Huge congrats! Also wonderful photos of Chicago – thanks for sharing such lovely pix!
Hugs xo
Sammie
Linda says
March 4, 2010 at 4:51 PMWell done, Your Mum is superfit, my Mum thinks she should take me for walks, as I never seem to tire. woofs.Prince x
An amazing achievement. Linda:)
The Army of Four says
March 4, 2010 at 4:55 PMOur mom's tired just thinking about that! Congrats to your mom!
PLay bows,
Zim
Mochi and Mommy says
March 17, 2010 at 10:37 PMWoo! I'm pooped now! Your mom did great! 🙂
Mochi