Wk of Dec 10--WISH Walking/Running Club

[chimera]

Hello everyone!

For those new to us, we are a group of people who are planning to participate in walking/running events throughout the year. For most of us, the ultimate goal is to train and compete in the annual WDW Half/Full marathons. We'll also be posting news and training for various other events throughout the year. We range from non-running beginners to triathletes. Come join us, whether you're training for an event or walking/running for fitness!

WISH Team

akasleepingbeauty Rhonda TX
aladdinsgirl Krista OH
AmyBeth68 Amy NJ
Andrea718 Andrea NY
andromedaslove Dana FL
bekagain Bekah
Big Vic Vic FL
Buckalew11 Brenda TN
budbeerlady
Calcio Craig MA
CarolA Carol GA
Cheryl N. WI Cheryl WI
chimera Mel FL
Chropistopy Christy GA
Cingoutload GA
Cruella de Mom Cecilia GA
crzy4mk Michael GA
crzy4pooh Lynnda FL
debm IL
Dennyha Denny OH
DianeL Diane
disneybelle Darcey NJ
disneyfanz04 Michelle NJ
DisneyGirl Marissa
disnygoof Christiana SC
disneyrun
DJBounce Darcey IA
donac Dona NJ
dthogue Tammy PA
escape Susie AR
fabumouse NJ
gatorphipps Christa NC
getnthinr Wendy NC
goingthedistance Paul NM
goofyguy1958 Mike
gradtchr Beth TX
hbardeleben Heather IL
hmgolden Helen NY
HMHunters
Hockeychic Kim CAN
hockeygirl Laura NY
Honeibee Judy NY
Houstonmouse Tracey
icunurse_celeste Celeste IL
Jen117 Jen WI
Jodi Jodi CT
jodistar Jodi CT
k_hase Kim NY
karebear1 Karen OR
Kareneast Karen NJ
Kaycee Kaycee KY
keenercam Cam DE
KeenHo Howard DE
KelNottAt Kelley MD
KeriZ Keri AB
Kim10110 Kim
Kimickey Kim MD
Kimwim8 Kim NJ
Kristi1357 Kristi NH
lillouisianagal Claire LA
Lisa Loves Pooh Lisa FL
littlegreydonkey Helen NZ
LittleMissMickey Ashley MN
lizdotcom99 Liz IN
macrosswife Kimber AL
magslite Maggie IL
maherae Anne
martysmom Jenny FL
maryliz maryliz ON
MdmMim
MelRhoads Melissa AR
MickeySP Lisa MA
Minnie Suzy
momoftwogirls K
monte Monica CO
Mouse Skywalker Dave NY
MouseDogMom Jackie NC
MrsTrx Tracey FL
msblrobs Sara NY
nstauffer Nikki MI
nucpharm29 Stephanie AR
NYCpa Kathy NY
ohMom OH
outonarun Teri CA
Papa Deuce PA
perfectmatch300 Nancy FL
plutosmyfav Sunny MA
pollioni Robb ON
princessmomma Colleen NC
Princess Nancy Nancy SC
Pungodingy Angie NH
Rachael Q Rachael BC
RedSonya Sonya UT
rKyDeX Chester FL
Rockclimber Dave NC
RunningLilo Dena FL
ryley26 Rich OH
sap1227 Christy FL
sara
ScoJo15 Scott GA
sjams Janet TX
skfulkers Steve OH
SoCalSnail Jim CA
solotraveler Kevin MI
Stenogoddess Lauren GA
stitch lover sith Erin
sugaswim Holly MD
TammyNC Tammy NC
taz4disney CJ IN
TEK224 Terri PA
thndrmatt Matt FL
TiffJ Tiffany AL
TigerLily03 Lily OH
TnTsParty FL
TXBelle Heather TX
Valentine Kathy NY
Viking Eric GE
Wbgirl Melissa MN
WDWfan 9 Pat IL
wfloyd Bill FL
WIsh I Lived in FL Felicia
wiskband Renee NY
wtpclc Carrie MI
xterratri Lynne ME

[chimera]

Just back from WDW so I'll be brief!

No LR for me...foot's been complaining and after 2 days walking EPCOT, MGM and MK, it's not gotten any happier! Osborne lights are very cool, so was the new Nemo ride and Turtle talk with Crush! And we had an encounter with the dream squad at MK so got taken directly to the front of the line for wild todd's first adventure on the Speedway!

Update on Fri night dinner, now to be held at Pop Century food court!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=15079457#post15079457

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Kristi - I love your lights! And the Mickeys - how cute! :thumbsup2

Terri - glad your mom is ok. How scary! :hug: I just got over a cold last week. Seems like I was blowing my nose every few minutes. No fun. Hope yours doesn't last long.

Anne - don't you live in Florida? Was it 20 degrees the other night?

Matt - congrats on your PR. Awesome! :cool1:

Dave - congrats on your race! Looks like you had to dodge some ice on the road. :scared:

Mel - Congrats on being chosen by the Dream Team. :sunny: I'm going to WDW this Wednesday for 4 nights. I've got to do my 10 mile run on Sat. while I'm down there...after being in the parks for 2 days. Hmmmm, I wonder how that's going to turn out. :rolleyes: I'm glad I have an appt. for an hour massage afterwards. :teeth: By the way, I used to live in the Osborne's neighborhood during the time he had all those lights on his house. It was pretty awesome but I'm glad they are at Disney now.

Well, I did my 6 miles today instead of yesterday. I decreased the mileage but upped the running. For my 8 miles last week, I was supposed to W3/R1. Actually, I did the 8 on a treadmill and I was able to W2/R2. However, being outside is so much harder for me for some reason. I did W3/R2 according to plan but it was tough. Here are my times:

Mile 1: 13:53 PR :cheer2:
Mile 2: 14:09
Mile 3: 14:28
Mile 4: 14:11
Mile 5: 14:27
Mile 6: 14:40

[MelRhoads]

I tried to be a good girl and train this weekend, but it just did not work out like i wanted. Phil is out of town on his yearly man/climbing trip and i have the boy all to myself. He has been sick since thursday (he doesnn't have a fever anymore, but now it is ear infection). Of course that would happen w/ phil out of town. Not that he would treat him for anything major, but he could centainly help w/ the ear infection (he did help, it was just long distance help). Then, my parents came into town to keep me company (read go christmas shopping w/ me and the boy) I hate shopping for stuff other than outdoor gear and i really hate shopping w the boy. Then to top it all off, i had to cancel my run this morning b/c that would have stuck my mom and dad w/ the boy during his infirmed, i miss my daddy tender state just as he was waking up and it was my mom's b/day to boot!!! So..... my 15 on the trail turned into 8 on the treadmill (we don't have a tv in front of the tm yet and since the boy was still up i couldn't do the headphone thing) Blech!!!! I'm thinking about eating bad food and going to bed!!!!

Also, i did the stupidest thing to my feet. I found these really cute toe socks at wal-mart so i have been wearing them. mostly b/c they are very funny and weird. i also bought some danskin athletic socks there. they do not have a flat seam at the top of the toe. The toe socks have rubbed little hot spots under my toes where the seams are and the danskin socks have rubbed hotspots across the tops of my toes. i can't believe my feet are such a mess in my effort to look funny and weird. honestly, i'll bet i could have easily achieved that w/o the socks!!!

I'm hopiing to get a ride and a short run in tomorrow.

Susie - you still have the lovely osborne flags year round don't you? I always looked forward to seeing their house every year just b/c it was so insane. I think it got a little over the top when he bought the 2 houses on either side and decorated them as well. I did walk by one time instead of drive and he and his wife were passing out candy canes. they seemed quite nice. I remember when we lived there (little rock) he became sort of an urban legend. I always heard really interesting and eccentric stories about him. I imagine 1/2 of them weren't true, but i liked to think they were :sunny:

Sunny - I think sick kid merits melodrama!!! (obviously, i mean look at my whiney post from just a husband being out of town and an ear infection!! :rotfl: :rotfl: )

[Maherae]

Susie, yes, inland north FL has hit 16 and 18 degrees in the last two weeks! Only at night, though. I get to stop covering my plants at night for the rest of the week at least. See my post to Vic, it was 20 degrees at 8 a.m. Saturday, but warmed up quickly.You are doing such a great job with your training! Keep it up!!
Kristi , tell Chad he really did an AWESOME job on your house!! What fun!! :thumbsup2 My DH never has and never will put up lights outside the house. Bah Humbug! I did manage to use the satellite cable wire that runs under the eaves to hang some garland above the windows and the garage door, but that will be it.
Iceman, I liked your sign suggestion!! :goodvibes

[monte]

Good Morning TEAM!

Mel - I own a pair of the toe socks too, but only wear them for halloween...I don't find them very comfortable either.

Where does the Osborne family live? I had never heard of them til WDW.

I walked 4 miles last night and boy did my left heal hurt afterwards...that's never happened before, so I'm wondering if it's time for a pair of new shoes. I have a 10k this Saturday, so I'm hoping it doesn't act up again.

[jodistar]

Morning Everyone,

Sorry for not posting more last week -- I had intended to but it has been super busy at work.

Last week - I did get a couple of the shorter runs done, of course doing a combination between walking and running. I also did a couple of days of crosstraining by myself (doing my BOSU workout) and working out with my personal trainer.

My personal trainer is way more helpful than the physical therapist. I'm a little dissapointed that I had to pay that much money to go and see her, not to mention the time missed at work (we are quite busy with end of year stuff).

Last night, I did a combination of running/walking on threadmill and riding the stationary bike -- I did this to accomplish my 20 miles (I got the idea of Amy Beth last week mentioning about maybe training on the ellipitical). I split it in half and did 10 miles on the threadmill and just about 15 miles on the stationary bike.

I know I will be undertrained for Marathon weekend but I'm doing my best.....trying to stay active and doing crosstraining to make my body a little bit stronger. Most of the stuff I've been doing was to target "Core" muscles. :goodvibes

This morning -- I go for a follow-up with the doctor, I hope everything goes well.

Have a good day everyone!

Jodi

[jodistar]

Guys -- One more question

I have a bad feeling that my friend that is registered to do the Goofy with me -- won't show. Is there anyone that I can hang with during the marathon/half marathon?

I probably won't run the 1/2 -- speed walking for that one (or at least my attempt at speedwalking). Then for the Marathon, running/walking.....I would love to do a 12 min/mil.

[DianeL]

Hi All! Out of hiding :)

We only managed a 6 Mile LW this weekend. We had to bowl on Sunday and Susan had to finish a paper yesterday too so we cancel our Sunday park visit. The weather currently is looking promising for Thursday and the weekend so we will keep our fingers crossed for some nice weather for outdoor training.

Susan's feet are doing much much much better. Since I last posted (probably Oct) we have managed to get in 10, 11 and even a 12 mile LW with her only getting 1 blister and NO foot pain. She switched back to walking shoes to get thru Jan's Half and then will begin the search for the perfect running shoe.

During training I've managed to take out a Pal 3 times now and only a small issue in the beginng but I think both Susan and I will be have Pals with us for the Half. I found a perfect little kitty harness that fits nicely around him and is snug to my water belt. He's even wearing the kid size WISH bracelet :teeth: I made up an iron-on over the weekend that has that Donald logo and his fake bib info on it LOL We're definitely getting excited about the coming trip.

In other news I had good luck at REI finding tights/pants on the clearance rack for probably close to what I would have paid at Target had I been able to find a pair there. I've been having bad luck in the current season. So if you have an REI by you do stop in and check their clearance racks. I need a n x-large and always half heartedly looked so was pleased to find they had something besides petite small left ;) OH! And we tried Powergel Caramel that we found there. I had such problems at DL getting my Clif Shots out of my bottle that it's been at the front of my worry list and I think we're going to use Caramel for this one. It's much runnier than the chocolates.

Hope everyone has a good training week and that colds and sniffles are kept at bay!!!

[wtpclc]

Kevin - COngratulations on going to finals!!! You guys got some great PR last night! DId you meet Gary thorn or the other guy. (Keep) forgetting his name as I always put Gary thorn with Bill Climment (sp)) Chris Spielman? ANyway, they say great things about your school the whole time and at the end menitned what a great job people did taking care of them. I did get the feeling that Climment accidentally went ot the wrong campus first , though. lol. Have a great trip and good luck this weekend! BTW, I must agree with the annoucers that that was teh saddest gatorade dousing I've ever seen. :rotfl: :wizard: :wizard: on finals!

Mel - Too cool about FOTL fro teh speedway! Hope you're feet are doing better!

Cecelia - COngrats ont he 20!!

DAve - FYI - Just runnign in teh cold alone takes it out of you. DH and I decided it's about a 20% difference. Not to mention all the xtra layers you have.. You will be fine!!

Matt - COngrats ont eh PR!
Terri - :wizard: to feel better soon. Better now than later. OK, now I'm gettign paranoid. ;) So glad that you mom is fine!

Kristi - Awesome lights!

Cam - Yay!!! :banana: SO glad they foudn your Garmin!!!

Susie - Pace looks great on teh 6! Way to go!

MelR - Sorry about the socks. Oh, the silly things we do for looks. Having sandal flashbacks. :blush: :wizard: for quick healing!

Jodi - They way you did your 20 sounds great! You'll be fine! Have you checked out the pace groups. If all else fails, the 5-hr goup should be around 11:30. I'm sure there'l be someone closer to your speed.

Diane - Good to hear frm you. Glad Susan''s feet are diong better! SOUonds liek you 2 are good to go!!

monica - Hope your heel's doing better! :wizard:

Well, count me in the no LR group for theis weeknd. :( Friday night We went to a hockey game with my parents. We always go in teh back door, because it gets us out of the cold quicker and it was cold! Well, that means a ton of stairs. (Not good) DUe to some logistic issues, I went 1/2 wway up, back down and up again, back to the back of the parkign lot, wandered in circles and back up. By then I was hurting and ticked. Going down at the end hurt too. I was still hurting Saturday morning, so I didn't do the LR.

Instead, we wrestlked with teh X-mas tree. Unfrtunately, we put a lot of work in to the ugliest tree you've ever seen. :( I took a gamble tha twhen we separated a tree w/2 trunks, we'd still get a nice tree. I was wrong. My parent say that it looks good beacuse it's really bright (Because you see the fron and back lights at the same time. (yeah, it's that bad.) My dad also liked teh way you can see all of the ornaments from one view. Once again, it's THAT bad. Being able to see all of the oraments, including many tha tmove on their own and many on spinners, really looks chaotic. I'm just chalking it off that 1 out of 11 trees is awful. It's done.

The big news? EVerything is melting!!!!!!!! Still doing the gym tonight, but it's highly likely that our 20-miler will be outside!!!! (Crossing my fingers) Now, I just need to decide if I'm doing the TM tonight or the eliptical. I'm leaning towards eliptical and if that goes ok, TM wed and Thiursday (or maybe outside).

Have a great week everyone!!!

[nucpharm29]

Morning all! :sunny:

Have a 4 miler today, so will be heading to the gym in a few. I"m anxiously awaiting my shoes in the mail today--will definitely be stalking the UPS man today!

Monte--Jennings Osbourne lives in Little Rock. Years ago, before they "lighted" Disney, they used to put up all those lights on their house--and the 2 houses on either side of them that they purchased. After the first couple of years, the display got so out of hand that traffic would be backed up for miles and the city (and their blinded neighbors) "politely" asked them to tone it down. That's when they moved most of the operation to Disney. Now they just have a huge lighted American flag over their property!

[aladdinsgirl]

Good morning Wish Team!!!! Happy Monday!!! It sounds like everyone had a good weekend (except for MelR--sorry the boy is sick!!) with training and racing. This weekend was fairly low key for me, I had a taper back week and ran 8 miles. I ended up doing it on the treadmill Saturday morning as it was 20 degrees when I woke up Saturday morning. I like running in the cold, but I just wasn't in the mood to be out in the cold when the house is so warm. Also, I had a doctor's appointment later in the afternoon (yes, I let it slip I was training for a marathon ;) ) and when I HAVE to be somewhere after a run, I like to stay as close to home as possible, just in case something crazy would happen. SO, back to the run, it was a great run; I wore the correct IT band and I didn't have ANY pain in hip, quad, or knee. I did the first 4 miles at r4/w2 ave 11:26 and then the last 4 miles at r4/w1, I don't know my mile ave, I'm guessing around 11:00. I finished the 8 miles exactly at 1:30, watching "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" really helped the time to fly by!!! After my run and my doctor's appointment, I baked cookies all Saturday afternoon and finished up last night; I made around 12 dozen cookies plus fudge, my legs are more tired after standing in the kitchen all day then after I run!! I'm so glad I thought to have baking weekend on a taper back week. :) So this week is the biggie, the monster week--is anyone else a little nervous??

Dave--Great job on your 10K!!! That course looks desolate!! Don't worry about your pace, you just came off of running a 20 miler the week before and your body is still feeling the effects of that. You are going to rock the marathon!!

MelR--I hope the boy is feeling better today!!!

Kristi--Your house is out of control!!!!! I love it!!!!!! Tell Chad great job!! :banana:

Mel--Take care of your foot!! I'm sorry it's acting up 3 weeks before the marathon, just rest it and ice it and lay off the high heels.

Diane--I can't believe you and Susan are going to run with Pal Mickey! That is so cute. I guess we'll really recognize you on the course. :)

Terri--I am so glad that your mom is okay; how scary!!!!

[Cruella de mom]

Well, count me in the no LR group for theis weeknd. :( Friday night We went to a hockey game with my parents. We always go in teh back door, because it gets us out of the cold quicker and it was cold! Well, that means a ton of stairs. (Not good) DUe to some logistic issues, I went 1/2 way up, back down and up again, back to the back of the parking lot, wandered in circles and back up. By then I was hurting and ticked. Going down at the end hurt too. I was still hurting Saturday morning, so I didn't do the LR.

That sounds like a long run to me..... YOu had a very energetic weekend so let it count for something!

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MelR - yes, from what I've heard, Jennings is quite a character. :teeth: I met him once - he was very nice.

The link below will take you to some of the pictures of his house lit up in Little Rock. It all started when his daughter Breezy wanted some red lights on their house for Christmas one year. The pictures don't do it justice. You don't get to see the two houses on either side of his house all lit up as well.

Also, when you get into the site, click on the Disney link at the bottom of the page. It will take you to the story behind the lights at Disney.

Osborne Lights (http://www.jenningsosbornefamily.com/mainframe.html)

[wtpclc]

Osborne lights - Their last night will be SUnday night. It is a must see. My crew will be going before teh IIlluminations party. Last year, Scott adn I did everythign that we possibley coul dwrong after teh marathon. SO, when we woke up just in time to clean up and go, we were not moving well. It was not a pretty hobble (Thank goodness for our medals or people would have thought we were physically challenged.) ANyway, it was well worth it. If you have not seen them before you must go. It was like walking int o another world.

[goofyguy1958]

Hey all, sorry for the long absence but with DW recovering from her car accident and
overload at work I haven’t even been lurking the boards. I have, however, continued my training – it is the only reason I am still somewhat sane – and did my final double long run this past weekend. On Friday – took a vacation day – I hit the TM and got in 10.5 miles then went out in the cold – so cold that I had to chip the ice off my mustache a couple of times - Saturday morning and got in 19 miles. I was actually trying to do 21 or 22 on Saturday but I kind of went out too fast and actually was going to stop at 12 miles. I did stop at my car, got out my bottle of Cliff recovery drink and said to myself I am going to walk for a mile or so then hang it up. Well, I got to walking then ½ mile later found myself running and just kept going til I had logged an additional 7 miles. With wanting to quit at 12 miles, I feel like this was a breakthrough run proving to myself that I can do this Goofy thing.

Well, good training all and PD and Hugs :grouphug: to all in need. Only 4 weeks and we will be talking about our combined accomplishments at the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend.

[msblrobs]

Happy Monday!!! Looking forward to a mostly uneventful week :thumbsup2 .
I did 13 miles on Saturday for my LR and 6 miles this morning. My company work party took up the rest of the weekend (overnight thing).

Mel - I hope the foot works itself out. :wizard: My PF always acts up whenever I go away and spend more time on my feet, even if I am diligent about only wearing running shoes with inserts. Thanks for the update on the WISH meet on Friday night.

Susie - Best of luck getting in the 10-miler at WDW. Not the easiest thing to do, that's for sure. If the TM works best for you, I'd go with that option.

MelR - So sorry about the feet!! :wizard: I hope the boy gets better real soon and that Phil is back in town to help you out.

Jodi - There is a thread for pacing partners or something like it that Colleen posted so we could hang with those who are running the same pace. Glad to hear the personal trainer is helpful. Better to be undertrained than overtrained.

Diane - Great to "see" you again!! Glad you're keeping the blisters at bay and that Susan's feet have gotten better.

Carrie - LOL about the ugly tree. I hope it stays warm enough for you to get the LR in outdoors. It looks like the forecast is on your side as of today. :cheer2:

My DD5's kindergarten bus buddy has an Aunt who is running her first WDW marathon in January and I was able to meet her over the weekend. I showed her my Mickey, Donald and Goofy medals and I gave her all of the useful information I could think of. She is really psyched for the experience and I am hoping to catch up with her in WDW.

Best of luck to all in training this week. I can't wait for my FINAL 20 miler this weekend!!! :banana:

DH got in a run for the first time in 3 weeks :rolleyes1 or so this morning. I have been good about keeping my mouth shut in regard to his recent lack of ambition :confused3 , so I am hoping he can pull it together for the 1/2.

[plutosmyfav]

Teri-- Here's :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: to get you well, ASAP. I was sick all last week. No fun!

Mel-- Here's:wizard: :wizard: :wizard: for your foot.

MelR-- You, being weird? Naaaah, I can't beleive it :rotfl2: Sorry to hear the Boy has been sick. Mine is finally on the mend. He has been sick on/off since Thanksgiving. Then I caught one of his bugs. Yuck. Speaking of DS; he asked for "race car" curtains for Christmas. So I went ot the fabric store and bought Jeff Gordon flannel fabric (there weren't alot of choices). I now know that Jeff Gordon is #24 in the world of Nascar. That exhausts my knowledge of Nascar ;) He'll be the only kid on the block with flannel curtains! I made a matching pillow, too. There will be no photos, however, because my sewing skills are non-existent.

Kristi-- Wow! Tell Chad that is awsome! I love the snowflakes on the roof and the mickey heads are adorable.

Goofyguy-- How's your wife doing? You are doing great, keeping up with your Goofy training with all that is going on in your life.

Carrie-- I'm not thrilled with my tree this year either. We made two trips (one to tag it, one to cut it) = 100 miles. Cost = $55. Tree = blah. I can totaly relate with the Christmas stuff crowding in on the training.

As for training; I checked my records and realized that I've only missed on LR and a few of the back-to-back MLRs. But I've only had one week this entire season with less than three rest days! So I'll set out to prove that one need only do the LRs to make it to the finish line...

Sunny

[wtpclc]

sara - That is so cool that you could help inspire another marathoner!!!!!!!

Sunny - Hope evryone, including you, is feeling better. lol. At least my tree was free. We have about an acre that used to be a tree farm, so we take ours from there. I have a hrad time thaking the beautiful ones that stand alone, even though we intend to replant, so I tend to take those with character. This one just had a little mroe than usual. :confused3


goofyguy - That is awesome!! Way to go!!! Sorry thigns have been so rough for you. Hope the dw is recovering quickly!

[keenercam]

Hi, everyone! No LR this weekend. Should have been 8, but no-go, with decorating, cooking, working, shopping & entertaining. Thought I'd do it this morning, but I overslept, so I only had time for 5. Done in 1:12:26 (pace 14:29, I think).

Busy at work this week. Away at a seminar tomorrow and tied up on a hearing most of Wednesday. Miss you guys already, but will check in whenever I can.

Kristi -- Tell Chad his efforts are much appreciated -- the lights are gorgeous!

Dave -- great picture! You look strong and happy. :cool1:

[solotraveler]

Preface: Yesterday I worked from about 8:30am until 2:30am this morning.... and just finished my 8am Statistics final. SO, if something doesn't make a whole lot of sense, forgive me.

Carrie-- Chris Spielman. I got to meet them when they came in on Friday to meet with SID and review tape. Very good guys. I must say that the entire operation, even though it required extra work, was a class act all the way. Another national championship trip--- we should really buy real estate down there or something. We leave Wednesday night, so things are a little crazed here.

Dave-- Absolutely normal. Your body just gets used to running at a slower pace and hangs there. I think what you will probably find is that after you taper, the speed will come back. That was the case for me last year.

Sunny-- And THAT is why we bought a fake tree this year. (Christmas is in two weeks?!?!)

Goofyguy-- Way to go getting that run in. :thumbsup2

OK, so quick run down of the week-- I) have scheduled runs today and a long run tomorrow. The weather here is GORGEOUS right now, so that makes me happy. Leave Wednesday evening for Alabama and we'll be there through Sunday. There is a rumor that there is a fitness trail right near our hotel, which if that is the case will allow me to keep right on schedule. Otherwise I will be searching out a treadmill for shorter runs. Final back-to-back will be NEXT Monday and Tuesday and then TAPER!!! :banana: :banana:

It's the final week of long runs for most of us! Keep up the good work! Eyes on the prize and remember why you are doing this!!!!! :thumbsup2

Kevin :earsboy:

[solotraveler]

http://disneyworldsports.disney.go.com/dwws/en_US/marathon/events/detail?name=Marathon2007RunnersVIPLoungePackageEve ntInfoDetailPage

Anybody see this?? Just added to the official race site--- VIP runners packages. I don't remember this from last year... :confused3

[Mouse Skywalker]

Good Morning Team:

Thanks for the well-wishes regarding my concerns about getting slower. I know I shouldn't worry about it. I'm just a little too uptight about these things, and I'm getting nervous for the upcoming marathon. I hope my last real LR goes well on Saturday. I've been planning on going 23 miles, but we'll see how it goes. I may taper that back to 22 or 20 based on the discussion here. Nothing for me yesterday training-wise, I had a scheduled rest day. Put the Christmas tree up, decorated, grocery shopping, laundry, and watched my fantasy team get knocked out of the playoffs.

Kristi- Your house looks gorgeous. Thanks for posting the pictures.

MelR- I like your post of your wierd socks. Hope the boy is feeling better soon.

Mel/Chimera- I hope your foot starts doing better soon, but I'm jealous of your trip to WDW. That's some great cross-training, walking around the world.

Jodi- Good luck with your doctor's appointment. You should sign up on the pacing partners thread to find some people to do the 1/2M and M with. I'm sure you'll find someone at your pace. Sorry your friend won't make it.

DianeL- Good job on your 10, 11, and 12 mile walks. Your PalMickey's sound very cute. Glad you'll have company for the race. So what is this kitty harness? I wonder if it will work well for my princesses, DD5 princess: and DD8 princess:, to carry them around the park?

Carrie- Thanks for your kind words about my pace. I think I'm just getting sensitive about all these speedsters that show up to the races around here. I'm deciding there is just a huge and very competitive running community here in Rochester. That's OK, as long as I have my WISH team for support. Hope your legs are doing OK. Sorry to here the steps took it out of you that much. You must be in some real discomfort. Shoot, we were planning on going to MGM on Monday after the marathon. Are we going to miss the lights? Maybe we'll have to go earlier, but I'm not sure when to fit it in. Maybe that's a reason to go back to WDW in 2008.

Krista- Yahoo! Glad you had a great, pain free run. That's fantastic! Mmmmmmm, so you're sending out cookies to your WISH team mates, right? Yup, I'm definitely nervous about the really big LR this week. I did 20 miles 2 weeks ago, and it did not go well. So I'd love to get to my taper with a really good LR. All along I was thinking of doing 23 miles (and I've been building gradually to it) as my last LR so when I get to Disney I would have done it all but a 5K. However, I'm starting to wonder if that may be too long of a LR, and I may actually do myself a disservice going that far. Thanks for the kind words about my 10K. The course was pretty desolate. I didn't wear my MP3 player because I was in a "race", but I was running by myself and actually getting kind of bored. I missed my music. It's funny because I was thinking on my LRs, I get to 6 miles in no time, and in the 10K this weekend the 6 miles just felt sooooo long.

Mike- I hope your wife's recovery is going smoothly. Is she going to be able to go to WDW with you? Great job on your back to back training runs! I am impressed with you gutting it out after wanting to quit at 12 miles. WTG!!! :thumbsup2

Sara- Welcome back. Good job on your 13 miler. How's your motivation these days? Are you excited for the upcoming races now that they are so close?

Sunny- Your training is really impressive to me considering the state you were in earlier. That is fantastic that you haven't missed that many LRs at all. Good for you. Hope you're feeling well.

Cam- Take care of yourself (and your family). You have sooo much going on right now. Sounds like your 5 miler went well, and if you overslept it's probably because you really needed too. Gotta listen to your body. Thanks for the kind words about my picture. Yeah, I do have to remember that the running (and finishing races) makes me happy no matter what my pace is. I just have to remember that, and not get caught up in comparing myself to the other runners.

Kevin- Whoa, I can't believe your work day and then having a statistics final after that. Impressive. Hang in there. You must be about done with finals, right? Good luck on the National Championship Trip!!! Thanks again for your kind words. You must be right, I seemed very comfortable running at that slower pace. I could have gone much longer than the 10K, but I couldn't have gone much faster. Maybe after this marathon, I'll work harder on increasing my speed with some track workouts. Wow, I can't believe I'm planning for something after this marathon. OK, just let me get through this marathon.

OK, I should do some work now before my run over lunch.

[Mouse Skywalker]

http://disneyworldsports.disney.go.com/dwws/en_US/marathon/events/detail?name=Marathon2007RunnersVIPLoungePackageEve ntInfoDetailPage

Anybody see this?? Just added to the official race site--- VIP runners packages. I don't remember this from last year... :confused3Wow, that sounds really nice, but I don't think I can shell out anymore money for this trip. The VIP fan seating sounds really nice for the family too, but it would add up for the scream team.

[wtpclc]

Dave - Sunday night is the last night for the lights. If you can, try to get there.

VIP for runners and fans? That sounds awesome! I think the VIP runners pack would make me too nervous. I'm sure teh better runners will be using this. For teh scream team it might be a nice way to shouw our appreciation. I already got tehm sweatshirts, though. WIll have to think about it. They make a world of difference adn go through a lot to get ther adn get up so early to be in the cold (or at least they wer last year.) Hmmmm....

[Jen117]

Good Morning Team. Did anyone miss me while I was gone last week?? I popped in a couple of times to witness all the shenanigans!!!

I ran on the treadmill at the hotel on Tuesday, then nothing else until Friday when I did some cross training. I did a lot of standing and walking and my hip was bothering me from that. I was supposed to do an 8 mile long run on Saturday, but had some personal issues that really brought me down. Planned again for Sunday and then had some more issues come up. So I slept the afternoon away, got up and said I have to do something. I managed 70 minutes of r/w on the treadmill, which is better than nothing. As of Sunday morning I had completely given up on running, I was so sad!!!!

This morning I didn't get up because I wanted to rest. I may jump on the treadmill when I get home. Is it normal to spend this much of my training on the treadmill??? This won't hurt my progress will it? I tend to run slower on the treadmill and just plain hate it. I can walk to my hearts content, but running just doesn't work the best for me. I think because I have to keep a constant pace and can't alter my speed when I want to.

Kristi - WOWZERS, those sure are some pretty lights. Where did you get the Mickey ones? Did you make them or buy them?

Dave - You are one of the speedy ones in my book. Don't worry about slowing down. Also remember that there are so many other things happening this month. Come January, you will be cruising the World!!

Carrie - Your tree made me giggle. My girls got sick this weekend, so we didn't get ours yet. But I remember the years that we had trees with holes in them. Or the year that our tree was so big around we couldn't get it through the door. Then once it was inside, it took up half the living room!!!

OK, I have a TON of work to do. 2 weeks before Christmas and I have all these people scheduling meetings with me. I just need a break!!!

[andromedaslove]

Well, I am really glad I am not the only one who missed this week's LR. I had intended to run 24 on Saturday, but it seemed like everything was going against it. 1) It was 26 degrees!! 2) I had spent all day Friday at the hospital with Lucas who had an ear infection and eye infection. 3) DH and I ended up in a disagreement, which just put me in a foul mood. So, I just didn't run it. I am hoping to run 20 this Saturday, and then start my taper!! Let's hope it all works out, that the reason I am feeling so crappy today is because I had one too many beers last night, and that I am not coming down with the kids coughs. That the weather stays as nice as it is right now. And that my DH realizes he has to leave me alone on LR days!!

Sunny - You are not the only one trying to prove that it is possible. I have found that I am fighting to get in 3 days of running a week, but fortunately I have only missed 2 LR's this one included. So let's hope it's enough to get me through.

I wish I had time to catch up with everyone, but I'm off to clean the house and bake cookies for Michael Pizza Party at school.

Dana

[wtpclc]

..... I remember the years that we had trees with holes in them. Or the year that our tree was so big around we couldn't get it through the door. Then once it was inside, it took up half the living room!!!
lol. I coudl take a few holes. My tree is more like one big hole, with a few branches stuck in it. lol. I think most northerners did most of their workouts on TM by this time last year. You'll be thrilled to get outside again. that will help you a lot!

Dana - :wizard: That you're not sick!!!

[Maherae]

FYI for those interested in the VIP Lounge..the site will have a link that opens at 12 noon EST. :sunny: Anne

It's now 12:30 EST and nothing has opened yet. I'm with Carrie; I think WDW is going to offer this to the elites...

[wtpclc]

http://www.fugufish.org/frog/?p=38_

Prepare to be amazed! (and lybo)

[Mouse Skywalker]

http://www.fugufish.org/frog/?p=38_

Prepare to be amazed! (and lybo)Carrie- That was awesome!!! Much better than my workout was. I loved it!

[TXBelle]

Never had a chance to catch up on last week's thread. I will have to go back and find the photos of Kristi & Chad's lights. Still no training for me. I have put together a plan for surviving and finishing the marathon. I am not sure I can do it, but I will at least start. DH needs me for the marathon. He will be running the 1/2 at his own pace on Saturday and will be walking/running at my pace for the full on Sunday. He will need me to get him as far into the 26.1 as I can on Sunday. If I really slow down or can't finish, I will send him on without me. I really want him to get that Goofy medal!

You know, when I signed up for the marathon last January I thought I would have so much time to train for the marathon this year. It did not work out that way, but I have made significant progress in my endurance. While Sunny will find out if only doing LRs will prepare you for the marathon, I will be determining if only small to medium size runs over the course of 12 months will prepare you for a marathon. My longest run has been the DL 1/2, and my last LR was 9 miles with Carrie the first weekend in November. It is going to be rough, but I will waddle my way as far as I can. Remember the woman who got escorted/dragged across the finish line last year by Chip & Dale? That might be me this year. :rolleyes1

MelR and others- What's up with the ear infections? My DD went to the doctor this morning, and she has a bad infection in her right ear. They also gave us an inhaler for her cough. :wizard: that all of our children will be feeling better soon.

Happy Monday everyone!

[wtpclc]

Heather - :hug: Sorry you haven't had the trainign time. I don't know how you keep up with your world as it is, let alone get any training in. Just thing, though, being escorted by Chip & Dale woudl make for the cutest pics ever!!! :teeth: Try to do at least one more lr btwen now and then. :wizard: Hope your dd is feeling better soon!

[TiffJ]

I came on here to tell ya'll about the VIP lounge & Kevin beat me to it. Me & mom just registered for it. Come on guys, dont let us be the only penguins in the tent!!!!! We thought the idea of a heated tent, special character appearance & separate potties was worth it. I'm going to register my scream team now.

good to "see" you Heather!

Kristi-Gorgeous!!! That could be Chad's new job. They pay $2000-3000 up here to have someone put lights on. :sad2: Crazy people!

[MelRhoads]

i'm thinking about the vip lounge, i just can't imagine spending any more $$ on this thing!!

Carrie - that was beautiful!!!! I did 8 on the tm last night and 3 today!! i can't tell you how much i needed that!!!!!!!!!!!!

i rode the 9.9 mile loop on the single speed this morning and my time was the best it has ever been (even when i have gears!) that was enough to motivate me to get my butt in gear and do the tm run today. If that hadn't worked, Carrie's video would have no doubt done the trick! :happytv: :happytv: :happytv:

[Kristi1357]

Kristi-Gorgeous!!! That could be Chad's new job. They pay $2000-3000 up here to have someone put lights on. :sad2: Crazy people!

Tiffany - thanks! I'll send him down to you to work then! ;)

And thanks to everyone that liked Chad's lights. He works very hard on them, and I drive him nuts since he spends all his time putting them up every November.

Oh and the Mickey heads: Chad welded frames together, then zip-tied rope light he cut to fit to make those. Very cool! He was inspired to make those when he saw the same thing at the Osborne Lights years ago.

Speaking of Osborne Lights - we will be there Thurs, Fri, Sat and/or Sun nights - it goes without saying! :teeth:

[Cruella de mom]

I am now frightened of what I will do when treadmill boredom sets in. I may get kicked out of my gym! What a great little clip though to help you laugh at treadmill mania! Thanks Carrie.

A heated tent and a massage? Hmmm. Wonder if they will let me in with my purple jersey on. I will so obviously be a beginner! hmm.

Heather- I hate to hear you talk about not finishing! I hope you amaze yourself!

Here is hoping all the ears get better and all the parents get rest!

Happy Trails!
Cecilia

[WDWFAN9]

I have mixed feelings about that VIP treatment. I have already invested a bundle to come to WDW and it feels a little like they are taking advantage. On the other hand.....it would be nice. I am undecided at the moment, but leaning towards toughing it out!

[TEK224]

Kristi- Tell Chad I love his decorations, too. They look great!

Pat - I agree with you about the VIP treatment. I'm undecided about it too. It seems like they're saying "if you can pay more money, we'll treat you better." It just kinda bothers me.

Heather - I hear ya! Last year I finished 8 minutes over the time limit for the full. I did get the Mickey and Goofy medals, but not the certificates. I was bummed and was determined that I would train more to get ready for this year's Goofy. Yeah, right! So many outside influences have affected my training routine, that I don't think it can even be called a routine anymore. I feel less prepared than last year. My longest r/w, besides the DL 1/2 was 11 miles last week. I'm kinda hoping to get in another 13 this weekend and then cut back to shorter distances for the last two weeks. I'll be waddling along at the back with you. I think as long as I don't have the problem with the shin splints this year, I can finish under the time limit. Last year I slowly walked the last 1/2 of the full because I had very painful shin splints.

Hey everybody - I heard a rumor that Cam had a crush on the penguin from the movie Happy Feet! Wait, huh? what? You mean it wasn't THAT penguin? :teeth:


Terri

[Mouse Skywalker]

Did anyone see this article in the New York Times about marathoning? My DW just e-mailed it to me. It's about whether marathoning is "too much" of a good thing for your heart. It's really well-written and is something worth thinking about.

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/07/fashion/07Fitness.html?ex=1166504400&en=b2712c152640776c&ei=5070&emc=eta1

[keenercam]

Hey everybody - I heard a rumor that Cam had a crush on the penguin from the movie Happy Feet! Wait, huh? what? You mean it wasn't THAT penguin? :teeth:


Terri

Very cute, Terri! Can you believe I haven't see that movie yet? Penguin lover that I am, :confused3 :confused3

[wtpclc]

Thansk for teh article, I think, dave. One key that they seemed to have missed there is that very often stress tests are not performed long enough on those that are phydsically fit. My dad had a quadruple bypass six months after passing a stress test with flying colors. They just did not push him long enough. One thing you really want to make sure of when you start gettign tested. FYI - Jim Fixx lived longer than anyone else in his family dur to genetic heart problems. Not saying to ignore this, but don't let it get you too wroked up pre-race either.

[Mouse Skywalker]

Thansk for teh article, I think, dave. One key that they seemed to have missed there is that very often stress tests are not performed long enough on those that are phydsically fit. My dad had a quadruple bypass six months after passing a stress test with flying colors. They just did not push him long enough. One thing you really want to make sure of when you start gettign tested. FYI - Jim Fixx lived longer than anyone else in his family dur to genetic heart problems. Not saying to ignore this, but don't let it get you too wroked up pre-race either.Oh no, I'm not worked up about it at all. In fact, I thought the article was pretty fairly written. The point I took from it is to see a doctor and have a stress test before starting this training experience (which I have not really done). I saw a doctor, he know's I'm training for a marathon, but he never once suggested I take a stress test.

[wtpclc]

I like to think we're still a bit young to need them yet DAve. :rolleyes1

[Mouse Skywalker]

I like to think we're still a bit young to need them yet DAve. :rolleyes1Oh, yeah, I guess you're right...

[Jen117]

Carrie - I saw that video clip a couple months ago and it made me laugh so hard. I should have posted it then, but my brain didn't make the connection. Glad you posted it, now is a better time for the looniness anyway!!!

I would love to be in the VIP tent, staying all nice and toasty with a potty. Oh and the bagels. But the cost is what gets me. $50 seems high for an hour and half of warmth. Plus, don't you miss out on the experience???

[Kristi1357]

Tiffany - and any other scrapbookers - check this out!

http://adisneyworldsports.disney.go.com/media/dwws_v0220/en_US/pdf/ASIPhoto1.jpg

We better get in there Thursday & get some before it's gone! :thumbsup2

[Kristi1357]

Plus, don't you miss out on the experience???

That's what Chad keeps telling me. :rolleyes:
All I want to do is sleep in my bed in OKW for as long as I can, then walk over. That's all I want...really. I love sleep.

[wtpclc]

Kristi - You won't be able to sleep in that mornign anyway!

Any non-scrapbookers want to pick up some paper for me? :teeth: I'm sure it will be gone by teh time I get there on Saturday. :(

[Calcio]

Dave

About your "feeling slower as I get fitter," I'm certain that's a function of training methods and fatigue. As you train and build your strength and endurance you can go longer and longer, but this alone won't help you go faster. That takes speed work. Plus with your crash build for the marathon, especially given your injury troubles earlier this year, I'd guess that every time you begin a run or race you're either a little or a lot tired.

What you can do for this time is be certain to back off your training during the 2 weeks before the race. It's really important to be fresh and excited on race morning, so don't run to build during the last 2 weeks, run to rest. Nothing long and nothing fast. Myself, I'll run 6.55 miles the Sunday before, do an easy lift and 33 minute bike on Monday, take Tuesday off, do an easy 5K run Wednesday, and that's it, beyond stretching and walking.

Be sure to not run or train at all the day before. Years ago I learned that lesson when my legs blew during a 20K. You see the day before I felt great and ran 5 easy miles. OOPS.

To get faster you've got to sharpen. Building the base with slow long stuff gets you ready. Then you do speed work to train your body to run fast. As Yogi Berra says, "you have to run fast to run fast." Speed work needs to be a bit faster than your target race pace, so your body gets adjusted to running easy and relaxed at speed. You vary the distance and pace of the speed repeats to train your body. Base first, then a few weeks of perhaps one speed workout per week and the results are incredible. In my case, yes 22 years ago, I was unable to go sub-40 in a 10K. Over the winter I threw in speed work, mostly 200 and 400 meter repeats on the trails and roads, and in my first 10K of the spring I came in sub-38. I looked at the clock in amazement and said, "where did that come from?"

For this time focus on being fresh and feeling confident in the starting corrals. For future events you can try the speed stuff.

Above and beyond all of this, many people find they can easily carry 1 minute per mile faster on race day for shorter races than in training. Training = tired. Races = rested and juiced up. The difference is amazing. Watch for this during the first miles of the marathon, as you'll feel you're running easy, and the first mile market may come much faster than you planned. Keep in mind you have 25 more markers to come.

Good luck.

Craig

[princessmomma]

Hi guys, :wave:

I had a great weekend on Kiawah Island with the girls. The accommodations were great, we rented a 4 bedroom villa and one 3 bedroom villa. There were suppose to be 9 of us going, but 2 dropped out at the last minute because of work.

The course is pancake flat which was nice, but seemed a little long. I was hoping to run 10 minute miles and finish in 2:10, but ended up 2:16. I felt steady the whole way, which was good. :yay:

I will catch up with everyone later!

Colleen

[Kristi1357]

Kristi - You won't be able to sleep in that mornign anyway!

Any non-scrapbookers want to pick up some paper for me? :teeth: I'm sure it will be gone by teh time I get there on Saturday. :(

You'd be surprised - I love my sleep! :goodvibes

I will make Chad & my Mom get extra scrap paper...no worries, Carrie!

[gatorphipps]

Dave, thanks for the article. This is something to think about...Runners World had a big write up around a year ago about running and your heart...I think something that hurts runners is that they think they can eat however and whatever they want b/c they run long miles...This is just not true.
OH...And don't worry about feeling slower...as everyone has said, the taper will help you feel rested.

EVERYONE MAKE SURE YOU DO TAPER!

Carrie - The TM video was :happytv: ! I wonder if I could do that on the TM at the gym... :lmao:

WOW Colleen! Great race! Cannot wait to hear all about it.

Speaking of TM..ran 6 miles in 50 min today. Started off on a 7 then pushed it to an 8.
Will be doing my last LR this weekend...will be 20ish miles. :teeth:

[DianeL]

Thanks Carrie. OUCH! Over all that stair climbing for the game. :(

Krista....I'm pretty sure you'll be able to spot us ;) I didn't know until this weekend that Susan was planning on it to. So it should make for some really cute finish pictures of us together. Hope to be able to see you over the weekend like so many others that I've seen the names but wasn't able to see or they weren't able to make DL.

Osbourne Lights... we'll be checking them out Thursday night. Remember to see if Santa Goofy and Reindeer Pluto are out again this year. They were just so cute! I recall the Toy Barn or is it Al's Barn? I guess that is where Woody would normally be? I had never been in that area before so the backdrop was all new for me. Hope to see ya at MGM Kristi1357!!!!

Goofyguy!!! Excellent long double runs!!! Way kewl you were able to pull out those additional 7 miles!!! Wooohooo!!!! PD for your wife.

PD to Mel and MelR for those unhappy feet!

Dave... the kitty harness is like the dog harnesses only this was much smaller. Originally I had used my dog's puppy harness which is a bit bulkier so went looking for a toy dog harness and found this kitten harness. Sadly DH tossed out the tag for the size. I had my water belt going thru the harness at his back. It's good for the race but I don't think it would work really for going to the parks. He's too far down at the waist and you'd never hear him. He's perfectly at the waist for us that he doesn't kick too much so won't become annoying over the distance. :) Can't wait to see you and your Princesses over the weekend!!!!

Carrie.... the VIP runners doesn't necessarily mean the 'elite' runners such as those racing for 1st place, I seem to recall those being bused in just before the starts. Didn't the Penguin even arrive just before the start, UGH! Trying to remember but I do think he said something about arriving and going right to the corrals didn't he? Besides those that won the race in 2006 (the Half) were from here and we frequent their store, they fit us with our shoes. They are hardly intimadating ;) They are actually very down to earth supportive. If this was NY or Boston I wouldn't even think about it but it's Disney and 99.99% of the other runners are very supportive. So with that we've registered for the VIP. 1) Warmth if it's so cold again. 2) Susan is in heaven over the potty situation, she really really hates Porta Potties LMBO 3) I've been thinking of the massage but keep chickening out of it and with it being included I'll have less of a reason to talk myself out of it. 4) TIFFANY IS REGISTERED FOR IT! LMBO No seriously! The conversation between Susan and I went about like that even listing out "Susan you remember Tiffany, she was the one at the Pin shop when we were getting out lanyards" LOL We can't wait to be amongst all of you in person and waving to everyone as we go here and there. :-D

Heather before the 2006 Half the longest Susan and I got in was 1 LW of 9 miles. Besides weren't you the speedy one at DL? I do seem to recall being left in your dust. That was you that was with Anne that I came across in the area being Main Street wasn't it? You rocked and you'll do so again in a few weeks!!!

Ok Terri teasing Cam just made me think. How many of the Penguins here bought the Happy Feet plush from Build a Bear?

Kristi1357 when I saw those scrapbook papers I was all over my travel party. Thankfully we already planned on being at the Expo when it opened. I just love the DL paper, it's just too cute!!! So I guess we'll see you at that booth and later at the lights LOL

In case I skipped over anyone thanks for the welcome back and PD for those healing or just in need :grouphug:

[wtpclc]

Kristi - I am a HUGE sleep lover myself but the combination of Disney adn marathon made sleep darn near impossible! (Heck, I didnt sleep for a weeke before.) I'd be in you debt forever if you picked up some paper for me!!!

Diane - After looking like a huge amateur in front of a boston marathoner, I know I should not be intimidated. SOmehow, it's bring back HS flashbacks fro me, though. :guilty:

Christa - YOU probably could do that! Me, on the other hand..... :rotfl: :rotfl:

Krista- COngrats on a good run! Still nto sure what my issue is, but I'm thinking one of those bands might not hurt. (Well, unless I got teh knee band. Seriousy, that is something I would do!)

OK, did 60 on the TM tonight and I'm not limping yet. (knock on wood) I feel like I have not run in forever, though. Poor dh, his TM stopped dead at 60 tonight. :guilty: Not that I try to compare :rolleyes1:, but I did feel like a big dog when we outlasted everyone else on teh TMs. ;)

[Tiger Lily 03]

Hi WISH Team!

Well, I loved that TM video!

VIP runners area?, nawww not for me. Actually, I'm a little put off by the further segregating via $$$. Oh well, I guess it's the American way. It was kinda a fun experience having everyone "suffer" together in anticipation of the start. But, that's just me grousing about "change." It does sound cozy, yummy, convenient and all. Most importantly, I'm wondering if they fill up the VIP spaces where will I get to go potty before the event?
:confused3
And, since DH won't use "special considerations" over his medical issues, I signed him up for VIP observer, but only for marathon not half. I hope it works for him and he does get to have a place to wait conveniently.

I did my 8 miler on TM yesterday (watched "Shop Around the Corner" with Jimmy Stewart). I sit here putting off TM just now. I guess I'll be headed there soon as I'm done here.

Love those Christmas lights. Wow!

Dave, thanks for posting that article. It is a good thing to ponder. I do try to make wise/healthy eating choices mostly. It is true that just b/c we run sure doesn't give license to eat poorly. I think the added stress is one to be aware and I'm not certain how one tells when one is pushing further than one's capabilities. I try to do within my training limits and hope it will get me over the finish.

Colleen, that was a great race. I look forward to hearing more.

Craig, I am with you on your advice. Very true I'd say.

Teri, cute about The Penguin and Cam, errr the penguin and Cam. :rotfl:

I like the scrapbook paper. How fun!

I'm amazed at all the info you all find. Thanks for sharing all of it!

Off I go to TM land....lalala

[DianeL]

Diane - After looking like a huge amateur in front of a boston marathoner, I know I should not be intimidated. SOmehow, it's bring back HS flashbacks fro me, though.


:grouphug: I think your amazing!!!! :cheer2:

It might be neat and it might not. If we find the attitude is bad we'll just leave and chalk it up as having learned what never to do again. Hopefully it will be fine and Susan will feel good to stretch and having the quiet potties (did I mention she HATES those? gotta love our little quirks) and will leave her finishing feeling well. I just want her January experience to be 200% better than DL where she wasn't able to finish. I know that is at the front of her mind even though she has been doing 100 times better since returning from DL. But only finishing the January is leaving her wondering if it was a fluke so if this helps her I'm behind it 100%.

BTW, Cathy is unable to join us for the race. Really sad that life has come between her and her 1st Half. :sad1: So there will only be Susan and I in the Half and Barb will be roaming in the crowds. She plans on busing to Epcot, taking the monorail to the MK watching us pass there then returning for the finish line. She's pretty geeked about it and has even been reading old race reports. She's been rather funny in recent days. :crazy:

Ok now off to set Barb up with our race alerts ;) Gotta get that done finally.

[chimera]

Too tired tonight so just did 2.5 on the TM in 34:19. I switched to R8/W2 which makes me a LOT slower. I had a patient encounter today that's still bugging me...a guy that's been a little creepy in the past graduated to overt advances. I've requested he only see the male doc in the future...now thinking I may need to get back into the search for a martial art as cross-training :rolleyes:

VIP tent looks interesting, but $50 seems high. I probably won't think so if it's 30 degrees on the morning of the half.

Diane...great to see you back! I've been wondering what happened to ASI's DL poster girl :)

Carrie...I LOVE that video! I think we could come up with a WISH team version :lmao: The Osborne lights are incredible this year with the choreography. The first song we saw was the TransSiberian Orchestra's Sarajevo...it was amazing!

Anne...I think y'all might just live too far north ;)

Colleen...can't wait to hear more about your race!

Dave...I'm not much older than you, but I did have a stress test last year before I started running. I have some pretty ugly cardiac family history...my grandfather started having heart attacks in his 30s and died by age 42. Mom didn't have her first heart attack until age 50. Most people would probably be fine, but with my bad genes, it seemed like a smart thing for me to check out. YMMV!

Susie...have fun at WDW! This was one of our better trips...love the holidays there!

Chester...hope you and the fam have fun too! We used to stay at the Ft. Wilderness cabins often...first place I ever made a smore :teeth:

Krista...I'm nervous about this weekend and I've done 12 miles before. It's not like this is new, but still, it's been awhile. So when can we expect our cookies and fudge :teeth:

Everyone keeps mentioning their TM stopping at 60 min...I'm going to have to check that out. I guess I've never gone that long on the TM but now I'm curious!

Good training everyone!

[MelRhoads]

I was going to post that i was sure my tm went past 60mis but then i realized that i always ahve to stop for some reason in the lr's to deal w/ some issue the boy has. mostly the issue is that he wants my attention or he wants to run on the tm. i do actually think i have done a run longer than 60 w/o having to stop it, but i cant remember for sure. the other night my total was around 1:25, but i did stop to deal w/ a collision w/ the cars race track. sometimes i just slow it down to about the pace i would naturally walk and i get off and do my stuff. i figure that way it counts all my steps!!!

[Big Vic]

I have a ProForm and it stops after 99 mins, 59 seconds. Scared the heck out of me the first time it happened. :lmao:

[thndrmatt]

I know we all like pictures, so here's a couple from the Holiday Half Marathon last Sat. First one is a Southern California raised schmuck wearing his "25 degrees at race start" outfit, second one shortly after I'd torn off my hat in desperation yards from the finish to become more aerodynamic. :confused3 Third is DW finishing up her 8k still smiling!

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l249/thndrmatt/HolidayHalf1.jpghttp://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l249/thndrmatt/HolidayHalf2.jpghttp://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l249/thndrmatt/HolidayHalf-C2.jpg

[wfloyd]

Trying to catch up on everyone here and will probably do more tonight when I will actually have more free time. Lynnda is sick again so I get to help her out even more now. I think she is actually enjoying me waiting on her a little too much... ;)

I went out for 5 miles last night and felt good. I think the overall pace was 10:16 and the splits were 11:08, 10:52, 9:53, 9:46, and 9:43. I think this weekend is the last 20+ mile run so I am hoping for good weather.

Mel - A group of us from the other coast have signed up for the Sarasota half/full marathon. I am just doing the half this time.

Matt - Good job on the race and great pictures.

Bill

[plutosmyfav]

I agree with Lily and Pat about the VIP tent; it strikes me as Disney finding yet another way to make their race outrageously expensive.

Carrie- loved the video. I had to send it to everyone I know :thumbsup2

My Y has Star Trac TMs that go 99:59. I reset that thing twice last year doing my 22 miler :faint: :eek:

Matt-- Great pics!

I have my running stuff with me. I haven't decided yet whether I'll go to my gym at lunchtime which means no more than 6 miles TOPS, or if I'll go to the Y after work and then have time to do the 9 I originally planned for today...

Either way... My race Kyanno's arrived last night :Pinkbounc So I'll be breaking them in. I want to do a TM run first, then I plan to wear them for this weekend's final mega LR.

Hey, where's Judy?

Where's Lynn? Helen?

Sunny

[wtpclc]

Diane - :blush: BTW, I'm guessing that stuffy atheletes doon't do DIsney, so I'm sure you'll have fun! I understand SUsan's phobia. I have a bit of one too after my niece freaked out when I took her to one in the dark. It was ok last year, though.

Mel - TSO and Osborne Lights??? What could be better? I can't wait!!! OMG! I think that guy needs to find a new doctor's office!

Bill - I just cannot believe that Lynnda is enjoying this one bit. Poor thing's sick and you go and iimply she might be exploting it? Terrible! :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

Matt - Awesome pics! (And nice shirt!)

Sunny - Yay for the new shoes!

MelR - lol. That's somethign I would do. WOuldn't want to have to take on extra step.

Lily - I need to get shop around the corner. ALways wanted to see that (at least since You've Got Mail's been out. Yay! SOmeone actually got their 8-miler in.

FYI - I did a manual start on my TM and it gave me a very gradual stop at 60. DH did teh quick start and that didn't work so well.

BTW - My doc knows my family heart history and that I'm running my 2nd marathon and we're watching cholesterol levels and such, but nothing to indicate needing the stress test yet.

Where are our missing teammates????

[Jen117]

Good Morning. Last night I attempted to cross train. I did an exercise video that barely worked up a sweat. Then DD3 threw up. Argggg. So then I attempted to do a Yoga tape... DD3 threw up again. I gave up and cudddled her. Tonight I will try to run at the Y while the girls are in swim class. DH watches them for me, he knows I need my training. Tho DH just started training for a mini tri, so he asked if he could get in a mini bike ride at the end.

Since I live in Wisconsin, I think I will just wait out the cold morning before the race. Plus, if I am too warm at race start, I might not be as motivated to move. I guess I will see how the VIP tent goes over and decide on that for the future. $50 can buy me lots of treats!!!

Oh and my treadmill goes past 60, but I think it may shut off at 99:59. I don't know, I have only had enough patience for 70 minutes on the treadmill. I would rather run circles around the indoor track for 2 hours than run for 2 hours on my treadmill. Maybe the Y treadmills would like me better!

[Kristi1357]

I agree with Lily and Pat about the VIP tent; it strikes me as Disney finding yet another way to make their race outrageously expensive.

I also agree! I also think it's probably more fun to hang out with the 'commoners' anyway! :rotfl:

Matt - awesome pics!

No xt for me today. I have another concert tonight... :rolleyes1

[escape]

I also agree! I also think it's probably more fun to hang out with the 'commoners' anyway! :rotfl:

Matt - awesome pics!

No xt for me today. I have another concert tonight... :rolleyes1
Oh, no! Are you stalking again? Do I need to contribute to your bail fund? :lmao:

[Kristi1357]

Oh, no! Are you stalking again? Do I need to contribute to your bail fund? :lmao:

Start saving up!!! :teeth:

:magnify: :tiptoe: :magnify: :rockband: :dance3:

[wtpclc]

:magnify: :tiptoe: :magnify:

:rotfl2: You are too funny!

[Kristi1357]

:rotfl2: You are too funny!

Thanks! :teeth:

I am bound & determined to get that running hat signed so I can wear it for the half! Keep your fingers crossed!

Wait! Doesn't walking around on tiptoes -> :tiptoe: count as cross training? :rotfl2:

[aladdinsgirl]

Good morning team! The run went okay last night, I had some pain in my quad, it never went down to my knee though. I had to stop and keep readjusting my ITBS band several times, I think maybe I didn't have it in the exact spot? I don't know. It could have been my shoes too, I wore my old ones last night, I'm thinking the cushioning is breaking down in them. I'm going to run 6 tonight (I was supposed to run 6 last night, but ran 5 instead, so I'm swapping my runs) with my new shoes--hoping that helps.

My take on the VIP Tent--it's for wimps!! Waiting in the Epcot parking lot for at least an hour before and freezing--that's all part of the marathon experience and one I wouldn't change for anything. It's character building. :)

Mel--Sorry you had to deal with that guy! That does NOT sound like fun. How are your feet feeling today? Better? I'll get those cookies and fudge right in the mail. ;)

MelR--Have you recovered from your sock injuries? Is the boy feeling better?

Bill--I hope that Lynnda is feeling better. Is she sick sick (like flu, sore throat) or baby related sick? Pass on the :wizard: for us! And be a good nurse to her!!!!

Mike--I'm so glad that your wife is feeling a little better.

Matt--Nice pics. Tell your wife awesome job on her 8K--she looks so happy at the finish line.

Carrie--It sounds like you had a good run last night. Is your hip feeling any better?

Heather--I'm going to pretend that I did not read that. I have confidence in you that you will be able to finish the marathon.

:wizard: :wizard: :wizard: for all of those still fighting injuries and illnesses! If we can make it through this week, I know we'll be golden for the marathon!!!!

[MelRhoads]

Krista - My little toes have not yet recovered!!! I actually considered doing the 3m run on the tm in my teva's last night, but i chickened out! The boy is doing better! Thanks for asking.

Matt - loved the pics!!!

Colleen - i'm ready for that race rpt!!

I think i'm going to do some shopping today b/c it has to get done. i hate it!!!!!! But here i go. This surely builds endurance!

[Tiger Lily 03]

I have a ProForm and it stops after 99 mins, 59 seconds. Scared the heck out of me the first time it happened. :lmao:Me too! :eek: I found that out last year for the first time during my 22 mile TM LR, good thing I was/am slow or it would have been very ugly!

Diane, it seems like you’ve got a great support thing going on and so much figured out already! I too hope you all can have the best experience ever! Reading about what you said about porta potty issues that Susan faces, I am thinking about DS who has issues about that too. Hmmm, wondering if I may have responded hastily about not wanting to partake of the extras. I’ll have to consult with DS over this I suppose since the offer is available.

Mel, stinks about weirdo patient. Glad you’ve got another plan in place to avoid future encounters though.

MelR, hmmm you have a TM that stops after DS gets bored. That’s different! Have fun shopping, not my idea of fun any more either.

Matt, I love the pics you posted.

Bill, good for you to take care of Lynnda so well. I know she really IS enjoying that you are fluffing for her, and that she WISHes she were feeling better to enjoy it more. Hope she feels better soon. I just know there is no way she would Ever milk the pampering and all. We women would never do that!

Sunny, Yay! For new shoes. Enjoy whatever you decide with your workout.

Carrie, I watched the movie on TCM since it happened to be on while I was taking the steps. I don’t own it. It was interesting. I glad I watched the other one first though, it would have tainted my opinion of the newer remake. I like the You’ve Got Mail version better I think, but I do like movies with Jimmy Stewart so there was no way to lose for me. Where are our missing teammates???? Hmmm, maybe I'll hafta go on a hunt!

Jen, sorry about DD thing. Hope everyone else stays healthy and DD is better. Good thing DH is starting his training as taper begins. It may not be so bad that way. Did you plan your events this way? I’m with you about the cold start. I am actually hoping it is similar to last year. I did so well because of it. I run/wog best when I am not too warm.

Kristi, have fun and good luck with that hat! You have a marker all in the ready?

Krista, toss those old shoes. We don’t want you hurting race day. I finally broke down and tossed a pair. I’m getting set to toss the other this weekend. Looks like my new ones are going to be fine. OK, VIP tent = wimps! I wonder if we will have some jeering going on as we walk by. (tee hee) Nawwww just kidding really.

If VIP works for those that want the opportunity, I think it is fine. I really am glad that they have it open to many instead of jus an “elite” group. That is one really good thing to say for it. Anyone can participate!

DH baked cookies that I liked after supper last night, so I enjoyed my pre TM with cookies and milk. Last night after putting in the TM steps there I am coming onto a mess. One of the pups threw up and I am spot cleaning the rugs that DH freshly cleaned recently. What a lovely way to end the evening. I think I got extra stretching and XT points too. So it was after midnight before I was able to jump in bed. I’m not sure what I will get to with training tonight.

I am really looking forward to having this weekend behind me with the back-to-back LRs looming. It may actually be something I can get done outside too! I'm WISHing for that for sure.

[thndrmatt]

Update on the VIP Lounge: Full marathon is now full, didn't even last 24 hours?

I too decided to pass, 50% of the entry fee seemed not just a little steep but a lot steep for not a lot of added value. That and DW and I are running different races so it would have been even more added expense. And who needs VIP fan seating at the finish if you're chasing your beloved around the course scream teamin it up. :)

[Tiger Lily 03]

Wow! that filled up fast. I am glad though that I got it set for DH to wait for us for the full.
:love:

[Maherae]

OK, so, I'll be the one with the paper bag over her head when I go into the VIP tent....

Craig, you are our WoW person..Words of Wisdom. I appreciated what you wrote to Dave. Thanks!
Cam, so sorry I forgot to say HURRAY!! for HHI finding your Garmin!! :thumbsup2
Mel , Kickboxing sounds like GREAT cross training for nasty patients!!
Matt you and DW looking good getting across that finish line! The park looks like it was a pretty place for a race.
Monica Not a 10K in the snow, I hope? You'll be great! :thumbsup2
Carrie Hope your hip is better. Way to go on the TM's!!:dogdance: Hey, sounds like you have the Charlie Brown Christmas tree! No matter how it looks, the little tree is probably so proud you picked it..
Krista, certainly hope your new shoes are the answer!
Sunny, hooray for new shoes! I returned my other Asics this past weekend and got my Kayano's back. Guess I've found my shoe. :)
Bill, so sorry to hear Lynnda is ill again. Glad you were able to get your run in, though!

[wtpclc]

lol Anne - Yes, I have a 7.5 foot CHrlie brown tree. Didn't quite chage like his did when I put the ornaments on, though. I like your thinking, though. The little tree is so happy to haev ahome for Chrtimas. :goodvibes :teeth:

My hip feels ok today. Knee is a little weird, but not liek it has been. After the 15.5-miler, though, it took 2 days before I was really hurting. :confused3

[bekagain]

Hi team!

Jodi - I am aiming for 12 minute miles as well! Let me know if you want to buddy up! I would love a friend! I am doing the run/walk 5:1 intervals.

MelR - The socks thing sounds like something I would do! I hope they are better soon.

Carrie - Isn't the weather awesome! I am so amazed! I am cautiously optimistic about the 20 miler as well!

Heather - I am pulling for you, as I know everyone else is. Once you get there, with the crowds and all there will be lots of distractions...or so I am hoping. ;) I can totally understand life getting in the way - just attempting it is awesome!

Let's see...first I want to tell you about my 18 miler. Here in MI, we had a WARM spell the week after Thanksgiving - like 50 degrees, which is balmy! It was supposed to get very cold and snowy for the weekend, so on Wednesday I went out to do my 18 miler. I had on shorts, a WISH t-shirt (duh!) and a hat...and as I drove to the trail where I do my LRs, it started raining. I wasn't phased...I got out and started running. It started thunderstorming. I was running in a wooded area - great! But, I was about 4 miles out by the time it got bad enough to turn around, so I kept going. It poured off and on for the whole time I was running. I was soaked almost the whole time. So, if it rains, I am ready! It was so surreal to be running for that long, in November, in MI, in a thunderstorm, wearing shorts and a t-shirt! But I did it! Truly amazing to me.

So, this week I did 8 miles on the snow-covered trail. Definitely not my favorite. Give me wet over cold any day! This cold, at least...I did see four deer run across the trail near the end - that made me smile!

It looks like a room may open up for us at Caribbean Beach - I am hoping and praying it does. We are staying at the Sheraton Safari right now, but the whole vision included staying on property.

It is so amazing to me that almost a year ago, I stood in MGM and watched people run by and said, "I am going to do this next year." I wanted to really and truly, but didn't think I really would. But I have worked hard and I think I will be as ready as I can be. This is a huge thing for me...and it means a lot more than just a race.

I know I don't post often, but this group has truly inspired me to keep going when I didn't think I could! And the shirt in my exercise clothes drawer is great tangible motivation. I can't wait to meet you all!

Bekah

[Tiger Lily 03]

OK, so, I'll be the one with the paper bag over her head when I go into the VIP tent....OK then I'll know who to wave to as I march past! :wave: I'm glad that you are going to take advantage of something new and I look forward to hear the good things about your adventure in our after race report thread.

Bekah! Glad that you've made it back here, we need you to join in our posting frenzy. I love going on the trail we have here. Yuck on the rain though. I'm for the cold not the wet.

Well, I went to try to find some stray puppies. Hope they come home for a bit... :dog2: pug: paw: paw: paw: paw: paw: paw: paw: paw:

:wave:

[wtpclc]

Bekah - Good to see you. Yuck, that 18-0miler sounds awful, but ours was not too great. I'm afraid to even post Saturday's forcast for my berg. It just can't be true!

[Honeibee]

Hi Everyone -

Just a really quick check-in post. I was out sick yesterday. Actually, more like tired and sick of work, but anyway, I did get my training done. I did seven miles on Saturday but had to do them on the TM and it was really very unsatisfying and very aggravating that I had so many interruptions. Then the TM stopped for no apparent reason and I lost all my data. I thought I had only half a mile left to do, but I really had to guess. I'm not doing any more LRs on the TM!! :furious:

I got awful news about Mist. :sad2: It seems I have to return her to the sanctuary (two hours away) by the 8th of January then they will return her (one hour from there) to the abuser until the judge decides on if the sanctuary gets to have extended custody then they will go back and pick her up and then I can go back up and get her. This is so unfair. This horse is 20 years old! She doesn't deserve this.

Sunny - Thanks for noticing I was MIA. That means a lot to me. :hug:

:woohoo:

[Maherae]

Oh, JUDY!!! :grouphug: :grouphug:

[Big Vic]

Hello everyone! http://members.cox.net/bvbd1/crazy.gif

Matt - great pics!

Bill - Our wives are lucky to have us. Right! ;)

MelR - Sorry to hear about your toes.

Mel - You want some boxing lessons?

Lily - Find your pups yet?

Craig - great post.

Anne - Ya got an extra paper bag? :)

Carrie - Hope your hip is ok.

Jen - Sorry to hear about the DD.

Kristi - We just received a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) through NCIC reference a crazed female stalking the Goo Goo Dolls in the Northeastern area of the US. That isn't you, is it? ;) :rotfl2:

Sorry if I missed anyone.

Good training everyone! :dance3:

[wtpclc]

lol Vic! re:Kristi

Judy - :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I'm so sorry. We relly did miss you too.

[gatorphipps]

:grouphug: :grouphug: Judy! I hate that for you and Mist!

WOW Matt what an AWESOME race and Pics for you and DW!

Melissa - So sorry you are having toe issues!

TM stopping at 90, 60, and 99 min!?!?! I was so afraid that would happen Friday when I did my 10 miles on the TM so I was bracing myself for stoppage....stopping when it is on an 8 would be very painful!

Bekah - I am so glad you are here too! The marathon is so much more than a race!

Krista - throw those shoes out! Don't let them hurt you anymore! :p

BIG QUESTION!
I will not be making the Friday night thing...we will still be on the road. SO... are some still doing BW bakery on Monday? If so, where can I look for details...I want to meet you guys! :love: I know I will see you race morning with the wonderful WISH shirts on, but we will be ready to run then.

[wtpclc]

Christa - I think Mel has info posted on teh WDW marathon weekend events thread. I'll be there. Kind of good to know that I'm not the only one missing Friday night.

[Kristi1357]

Hello
Kristi - We just received a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) through NCIC reference a crazed female stalking the Goo Goo Dolls in the Northeastern area of the US. That isn't you, is it? ;) :rotfl2:

:ssst: :cool2:

:drive: leaving for Hartford right now... :tiptoe:

Boy, you do get crazy right before a race, huh? :teeth:



Judy - I am so sorry about Mist! More :hug: & :wizard: coming your way!

[Minnie]

Oh Judy that is just absolutely awful. I can't even imagine what you are going through :sad2: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[TiffJ]

Taper hasnt officially started, but the madness has!!!!!

I'm here Lily, no need to throw that net over me.

I laughed so hard when I read Diane's post that she told Susan, Well Tiffany signed up for it & had to remind Susan who I was. I told mom that I had gone online to tell you guys about the VIP but that Kevin had beat me to it. This was the conversation:

Me: I went to tell the DISers about the VIP room but Kevin beat me to it
Mom: Oh, (short pause) who's Kevin?
Me: you know, Zebra butt! (although I have not actually told my family or anyone IRL about all the wackiness going on here lately with zebra butt & nipple man)

Mom: oh, (longer pause) have I met Kevin?
Me: Well, no, I haven't even met Kevin!

I dont think IRL people get how we are all friends when most of us have never met. Come to think of it, she never questioned why I called him zebra butt :confused3

Judy-I am so sorry about Mist :wizard: I hope things get turned around the way they should be.

Matt-Great race for you & DW!

Cam-Thanks for the text message! You are the first person I have ever texted before :blush:

Kristi-try to stay out of jail long enough to get to WDW!

Well, the 2nd graders were wound up today. Hope everyone stays healthy. Our school had over 100 kids out yesterday :sad2: It will be a miracle if me & the kids stay healthy. We are stocking up on our vitamins.

Have a great day, going to wind down now!

[wtpclc]

Tiff - Whereas my mom would know who Kevin was, as long as she did not confuse him with TXBelle's dh, I just couldn't share his nick name with her. :lmao: I can only imagine the look I would get!

[princessmomma]

Tiff, good to hear from you again. :wave:

Anne, good for you signing up for the VIP tent. Everyone has things that are important to them, I say go for it. :banana:

Judy, sorry to hear about mist!

Sunny, interesting comment about your training plan that consists of only LR's, mine will be the same, I have added a few 3-4 milers in there as recovery runs, but no speedwork, tempo runs or hills. My goal is to just keep a nice consistent pace for the marathon. We will see how it goes.

Heather, you WILL be able to do this. You amaze me how you juggle everything you do with your high paced job, kids and homelife! :wizard:

Well, I really don't have much to say to write an official half-marathon race report. The temps were around 25 at start, but the sun was so hot and the no wind, so I was comfortable the whole way. There was a huge bottle neck for about the first 2 miles. There were around 3000 runners and this was much worse than Disney's 13,000 or Chicago's 40, 000. I lost ALOT of time here, almost 3 minutes.

The most interesting thing I saw was a man who looked to be about 60 years old. He was running, actually it was more like a shuffle. It looked like he had scoliosis, as he was so badly hunched over. The back of his shirt said he was a member of the "50 state club" and has ran all 13 provinces and territories in Canada 4 times. So that would make over 100 marathons. To give you an indication of how slow the start was, I caught up to this guy at mile 2.5!!

My actual run was really uneventful. I ran the last few miles under 10 minute miles and ended up with a time of 2:16. I will take it considering I really haven't done much speed work since I ran Chicago in October.

Here are my pics:

http://www.marathonfoto.com/order_my_photos.cfm?RaceOID=08602006F1&LastName=FERNER&BibNumber=799&Language=en&Mailing=2837&BFI=9h3jzx3sxn&Frames=true&Flash=true&FlashVersion=8&Height=768&Width=1024&Index2Home=true

Colleen

[Maherae]

WOW!! Colleen, great pics!! I can only hope to be that man in the future!!

Now, I'll have to sneak out of the hotel and hop over to BW bakery Monday morning so I can meet people. DH is getting frustrated with me and meets. He's a "Let's go with the flow" kind of guy at Disney and doesn't want to HAVE to be someplace at a certain time. Good thing FPs give you a window!! Since we don't have a ressie for Friday (I thought we did, but just Thursday and Saturday), I may be able to show up. We don't have to eat, we can just be there for the picture, right? :teeth:
Oh, Kristi!! Have fun tonight!! I was :rotfl2: at your response!!! Clever girl!!
I think we should just call Kevin "ZB", we'll know what it means!! ;)
Vic, I'm blaming it on age and keeping DH happy!! I'll bring extras!! :rolleyes:
Bekah GREAT job on your 18 miler!! Sending :wizard: for your room to become reality at CB!!
Oh, Mel!! I keep forgetting to say FANTASTIC on getting the Dream patrol at WDW!! That was AWESOME!!
We got our gorgeous finisher's certificates from RftTaste today!
And, BTW, I was so surprised and tickled at the snow at MGM during the light show! Of course, I wanted to know what it was, so I captured some and tasted it...SOAP!!! :eek:

[Cruella de mom]

Hi Everyone!

Just checking in before I go on a quick little run. I am only running 3 today because I am a total slacker and waited until after dark!

Colleen - Congrats on a good finish. Its a bummer that you lost so much time at the beginning though. I have heard that the Kiawah run does not have the best reputation for organization. Its a little island, so they don't have many choices for starts etc.

Judy - I am so sorry. I just do not understand how anyone can all this justice. We will keep hoping for some sort of intervention.

My DH has given up understanding what I am talking about. He looked over my shoulder the other day and asked why someone posted a picture of a zebra's butt. I just said I was thankful it wasn't a characture of nippleman. He agreed but I am not sure he understood.

Happy trails!
Cecilia

[Jen117]

My DH has given up understanding what I am talking about. He looked over my shoulder the other day and asked why someone posted a picture of a zebra's butt. I just said I was thankful it wasn't a characture of nippleman. He agreed but I am not sure he understood.


My DH did the exact same thing. He was like "what's that all about".

Lily - I forget, was it you that asked about my DH's new tri training? Anyway, the tri he wants to compete in is in August. BUT, he is trying to lose weight and get into shape so he is starting now. Also, he has never run a lick in his life and needs major work on that. He said he may try doing a 5K with me this spring if I can help him train. Poor guy has really bad shins and needs to get them conditioned SLOWLY! He was in pain after a 1/4 mile.

Tonight during the kids swim classes I was able to get in 45 minutes on the Y treadmill. I run much better on their treadmills. Tho it was busy tonight and I was getting "the looks", I think because I was on over the 30 minute time limit. But there was always at least 1 treadmill open. There are a lot of snooties at that Y (we have 2).

Tomorrow is a REST day... yippeee. Then I got called out of the office on Thursday for an onsite demo. That means training may not happen. Poooo. Have I mentioned that I am getting over-extended at work??? My stress levels are through the roof, which is no good during training and right before Christmas!!!

Happy Training!

[Tiger Lily 03]

Judy, I am so sorry for Mist. That is not good news. Hope you feel better soon.

Vic, No pups checked in here yet. I was going out after Bekah, but she got here on her own. ;)

Bekah, I do hope you get that room to come through for you.

Kristi, I know you are enjoying. I can’t wait to hear the story.

Christa, Monday is just kinda gather around outside the bakery area. They have tables on the Boardwalk so everyone gets whatever from the bakery and we have a moment to chat and relive the experience. I plan to be there.

Tiff, glad you checked in. Your post was had me laughing. It’s so true. Everyone here at home is getting used to me bursting out in laughter.

Colleen, thanks for sharing your pics and your report even if you don’t think you had much to say. Sounded like something to me. Glad you were satisfied with your time. I know you thought faster, I thought Wow! She speeds! Well, at least compared to my slow self. It’s all good though.

Anne, the snow is soap! :eek: yech! Oh, you will absolutely love being there on Friday. Your DH too. Mine wasn’t sure the first time, and now it’s great! He can be part of the picture taking significant others. We gather they take pics! No pressure on the food thing either. I just know once you get there you’ll want to stay though.

Cecilla, I know when I go to explain I’m thinking I get the nod and smile and they walk away.

I haven’t done anything yet tonight. Just kinda stress stuff. I don’t know if I’ll get to just now. Oh well.

[Tiger Lily 03]

Jen, you posted as I was composing. Yup, it was me asking. Great for DH trying for a tri. Hope it's a smaller version, sprint versus the full blown. I'm with you about TM. If there's one open then I think it's fair to hog one a little longer. Enjoy the rest tomorrow.

[AmyBeth68]

Hi Guys...

I haven't posted much mostly b/c I don't have much going on with training. I'm kind of in panic mode at this point. The chiro and PT folks are actively working to get me back into some sort of training. The yoga and pilates is at least helping me maintain my sanity lol.

I did 3 miles on Sunday..mostly walk but did throw in some 1/10 mi. runs which were not entirely pain free but heck...I'll take em. I managed a 12 mpm which made me feel better b/c although it was only 3 miles...I felt like I could go on like that for quite a good distance. Walking and inserting short runs to keep my pace. That was a small victory for me...and I felt pretty good afterwards!

Unfortunately, I set out to try to do a normal training this week without much success :(. It is so very frustrating and discouraging. I can feel my fitness slipping away....loss of endurance....loss of muscle tone...it's so incredibly frustrating. Anyway...I did a nice 1.5 hour yoga session last night (good start!). So today I set out to do another 3 miles but this time doing my normal 4:1 run:walk intervals. I made it .5 miles and had to stop due to intense pain. I walked back the .5 miles to my house....sobbing like a fool lol....and just sat on my floor in tears.

I want more than anything to make it to the starting line. But I'm getting very terrified at my lack of training. Even if I do manage to get healthy....what will have become of my endurance and strength by then? I hope to god all this pilates and yoga is doing something! Tomorrow I plan to do the ski machine for a good solid time and an hour pilates class. I always feel better when i get some sort of training in.

Sorry for the driveby post guys. I'll attempt to catch up with everyone tomorrow. ((HUGS)) Happy training!

[MelRhoads]

Amybeth - when was your last long run? You should still have a pretty good endurance base. I'm so sorry about your injuries and I really hope to see you at the starting line!

Judy - I am so sorry about Mist. It is very unfair and my heart goes out to you and Mist.

[MelRhoads]

So I went to pizza hut for some calorie loading (i just made that up, calorie load - ireally did got to pizza hut) Anyway, I thought of all you guys when the waitress said "i'm sorry, i'm trying not to cough all over the place. It just started tonight!" AUUUUGGGGGGHHHHHH- could you make sure and lick my fork and sneeze in my drink while you are at it? :rotfl2:

[TEK224]

Colleen - nice pics! Congrats on your race.

Judy - So sorry to hear about Mist having to go back. That really stinks! Sending :grouphug: and :wizard: your way.

MelR - Just don't let her give you what I've got. I'm sitting here typing while I smell like Vicks. Hoping to get a decent night's sleep. Haven't been able to work out since last Thursday. Can't swallow or breathe normally with this congestion. I feel like I should just move my bed to the drug store :rolleyes:

Decided to take the day off from work tomorrow. Gonna try to just rest and take it easy and hope this cold decides to leave my body. I'm trying everything: Chicken soup, hot tea, vitamins, otc meds.

I'll catch up more tomorrow when my hopefully my head doesn't feel as fuzzy.

Terri

[Kristi1357]

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n278/Kristi1357/GGDs%20Hartford%20121206/MikeHat.jpg
This is Mike Malinin - the drummer who does ultras! He promised he will do the Disney races one of these years with us!

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n278/Kristi1357/GGDs%20Hartford%20121206/JohnHat.jpg
This is my boyfriend, Johnny Rzeznik's autograph. He doesn't run, I just :love: him!
Well, at least he didn't run from me! :rotfl:

I won't bore you with all the details...I'll do that to my GGDs message board people!

Everyone can now use the 'Kristi Bail Fund' for more Disney Marathon souvenirs! :teeth:

[Maherae]

How wonderful for you, Kristi!!! :cool1:

[TiffJ]

Anne-you HAVE to be there Friday night! Your energy is so contagious, we need that pep before having to get up at 2:30 in the a.m.

Colleen-great pics & great job on the race!!!!

Kristi-I am so glad Cam didnt have to drive over & plead your case in front of the judge ~ GGD addiction coupled with the beginnings of taper madness is a plausible defense, right?

MelR- I feel your pain. I subbed yesterday & while having my class in the computer lab, the computer teacher had to pick up her son from the middle school because he had a fever. So he couldnt stay at school because of this fever, but she brought him to sit in the computer lab, with me & all my students until the end of the school day. I'm thinking if he couldnt be at the other school, why should you have him here with all these younger kids?! We had over 100 students out Monday :crazy:

Terri- :wizard: I hope you feel better soon!

AmyBeth- :wizard: to you too. Although, I think you have built up a pretty good base, just try to keep at it but not push too hard or it could get worse. I know you can make it!!!! :cheer2:

DS woke up at 4:00 this morning with a headache, gave him Tylenol & sent him back to bed (and of course he always wakes me up never daddy) well by 4:45 he was back up & still not sleeping good. I have him propped up on the sofa hoping he will fall asleep. And as I type this he comes in here wide awake. It's going to be a long day at school for him!

[skfulkers]

Just a quick drive-by.

Judy--so sorry to hear about Mist. We'll be thinking and praying for you.

Kristi--cool hat! That had to be exciting!

Anne-- :rotfl2: about the soap.

So, does stuffing your face with cookies and donuts constitute eating healthy during the last big week of training??? Would it be rude to throw away all the food everyone keeps bringing into the office so I'm not tempted to eat everything, including the plates and napkins?

Training's going well this week, but then again, we're not to the weekend yet. We'll see how that goes. :sad2:

Have a good hump day, everyone!

Steve

[plutosmyfav]

Judy-- :grouphug: Ugh. I can't believe all that you and Mist have been through only to end up here :confused3 I'm so sorry.

Terri-- :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: Get better soon!

Heather-- I forgot to say hi yesterday... Hi! :wave: Sounds like between the two of us, we make up one pretty good training plan!

Colleen-- great pics, Wow! you are so slender, did you lose weight? You look great!

Amy-- I can totally relate to all that you wrote. I am so sorry you are having such a hard time. You'll make it to the start line, I just know it :grouphug:

Kristi-- you are so funny :rotfl2: I hope your head doesn't sweat too much ;) So do they recognize you yet????

Steve-- I don't know about the cookies, etc. but the plates and napkins probably add some "fiber" :rotfl:

TiffJ & MelR-- :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: Swoosh those bugs away. People have been sneezing on me all week. I'm ready to wear a sugical mask.

I went to the Y last night and did 8 miles. I was planning to wimp out around 5 just when Joe Buff hopped on the TM to my left. The IC made a cameo appearance :lmao: I had to outlast him. He was running much faster than me, but I'm sure I out distanced him ;) But I woke up at 4AM with horrible pain and I'm starting to wonder if I should do the final LLR this weekend. At 4AM I decided I would do 3 hours on elliptical/arc trainer intead. I'll see how the rest of the week goes. My schedule won't allow for back-to-backs, so I'll be going into Goofy having only done two b2b this whole season. Oh well.

Sunny

[wtpclc]

Would it be rude to throw away all the food everyone keeps bringing into the office so I'm not tempted to eat everything, including the plates and napkins? :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Yeah, some may frown upon that, but we'd understand! :lmao: :lmao:

So teh first thing that pops up when I open this thread is a hat with scribbles on it. I think, "Cool, Kristi did it!" Is that normal? :teeth:

Amy - :grouphug: :grouphug: I am so sorry that you're going through this. You did that 12 mpm pace and felt like you cuold do that forever? I ber you can. I kno w it's not the race youplanned, but you will finish. Don't hurt yourself more now though. Keep up with teh yoga and pilates to keep your muscles in shape. If you don't push too hard during the race you will not need quite the endurance as if you were doing 10 minute miles. The base is there. DO what you can, but don't hurt it worse. :wizard:

MelR (Pat, you'll like this too) - Went to pick up my contacts last week and this guy who could do nothing right, knew that from visit #1, was the only one there. Yay me. :rolleyes: Anyway, he's nice, so I'm trying to be nice while asking for teh stuff he forgot to give me last time. "Oh, that's right,. I forgot to have you sign this too." So, he gives me his pen. I sign adn start putting my gloves back on. he procveeds toto tell me how hard it is to be working alone when he is so deathly ill. :scared: Great. Haven't worn those gloves since. ANyone know how to sanitize leather gloves?

Kevin - GOod luck finishing up finals! :wizard: Have a grat trip!

Jen - GLad you had a good time on teh TM. Hope you were able to gain some sanity during that time! Hang in there!

OK, day 2 after my TM run adn I'm still ok! :cheer2: Going to stick to teh tm today and tomorrow so that I don't reinjure anything prior to teh 20-miler. Still looking like an outdoor run! Woo hoo!!!!!

ETA: Anne - Is you dh participating in a race? My dh hates plannign stuff, but I swear, he LOVED teh Monday mornign meet. He is not a sit and talk kind of person either. But tell him there will be other marathoners there now adn he's excited! :woohoo: Hoepefully your dh will get caught up in teh excitement too!

[wtpclc]

Sunny - I loved your post, up to the pain part. :( I think the eliptical is a wise choice! :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: I swear the guy walking next to me Monday kept looking to see how fast I was going and wondering why I wasn't stopping. :teeth: Yup, I outlasted him. These TMs bring out the worst in me!

[Tiger Lily 03]

Kristi! That is great that you got the hat signed. The pics made it all fun for me too!

Amy, what Carrie said. You should make it even if you need to go slower. Sometimes some events are not the ones as we planned and hoped to have. Do what you can and don't over press.

Sunny, you too. I know you are going to make it through. I know it's been difficult. Keep a lid on it!

Carrie, good idea to TM these next couple. I'm with you then. It looks like an outside run for the weekend! Oh this is great.

Steve, if you figure out that cookie thing let me know. I simply cannot resist. It is getting ugly.

All I need to do is stay healthy! It's around here and I'm so trying to ignore any little feeling of colds/flu/aches... I think I've become to extremely sensitive to any little feeling.

Everyone dealing with the difficult parts either nursing the sick, sick, injuries, or whatever. Hang in there. Do what you can. Get to feeling well. Stay well.

PD to all for any needs.

[plutosmyfav]

OK, day 2 after my TM run adn I'm still ok! :cheer2: Going to stick to teh tm today and tomorrow so that I don't reinjure anything prior to teh 20-miler. Still looking like an outdoor run! Woo hoo!!!!!


Yeah, Carrie :cheer2: I'm watching the weather closely. Looks like perfect running weather if I go that route. It's amazing how mild its been here. Also hard on the pocket book since Dx plows... But I'm not complaining! However, the "competitive" TM syndrome does have its advantages. :p

Lily-- Thanks for your words to Amy and me. I've struggled with the whole pace thing but you are so right, let the event be what it is and don't expend energy thinking of what might have been.

I actually plan on making this my last long-distance event until further notice. After Goofy is behind me, I plan to concentrate on swimming and non-impact workouts until I feel much better. And, believe it or not, I'm ok with that! I'm not retiring my running shoes (especially since my new Kyanos will only have about 80 miles on them), but I'm going to take a break.

[Honeibee]

Greetings Team.

Today was a rest day so that's what I did.

I'm in a lousy mood. The bottom has fallen out of my enthusiasm. I was "Mrs All About the Race" but now I'm "Mrs Cranky Puss". Rather than subject you all to that, I'm laying low for a while, until this Mist things is straightened out.

I am however, sticking to my training plan. It seems to be one thing I do have under control.

[princessmomma]

Colleen-- great pics, Wow! you are so slender, did you lose weight? You look great!

Sunny

:rotfl: Oh, no, actually I am up 6 pounds from this time last year. I think it is my new CWX tights that just SUCKS :crowded: everything in! I takes me 10 minutes to get them on and 30 minutes to get them off! :rotfl2:

[keenercam]

OMG! I am NEVER going to catch up! I go away to a seminar for one day and this thread grew by about 4 pages!

I am so reassured to read everyone’s posts. Of course, it makes me feel better to know that everyone is training and doing well. But it is also reassuring to know that I am not the only one finding it difficult to carve out training time.

I know I don’t have time to catch up with everyone, but wanted to say:

Lily – I hope the furbaby is feeling better. So glad you lined up VIP viewing for DH!

Bill – sending pixiedust: to Lynnda and a :hug: to you for taking such good care of her and Billy.

Carrie – feel free to send your donations to Kristi’s bail fund directly to me. I have been saving my pennies for when she calls me from a jail cell. :teeth: BTW, I am amazed at what garland can do for the ugliest, errr. .. I meant “barest” tree.

Matt – awesome pix! Congratulations on your great finish time. :thumbsup2

Mel– please be very careful and don’t let that patient get anywhere near you, sweetie.

MelR – Sending pixiedust: for your poor toesies.

Diane – you’ll have to tell us all about your VIP experience. We’ll love living vicariously!

Bekah – so glad you have come so far toward fulfilling your dream! Not too long now until you will be crossing the finish line!

Oh, Judy – poor Mist. :sad: I will be thinking of you.

Tiff –Thank you so much for helping me stay on track yesterday. I was missing all my WISH buddies while I was away. :lovestruc

Amy – Don’t beat yourself up for not being able to do LRs right now. You have built an incredibly strong base and anything you do right now, yoga or walking, is just going to help. I can’t wait to see you at the START line in January! :cool1:

Terri – I hope you are feeling better today.

I just read Kristi’s “MISSION ACCOMPLISHED” post – YAY!!!! Oooo, I see a new marathon tee shirt on the horizon now! Very cool, Kristi! :banana:

UGH! A colleague just sent a hershey’s chocolate tower food gift! Thank God I am not even interested in chocolate. At least that was one good side effect of 10 years of heart problems!

Sunny – you will be fine. You DO remember that you are supposed to be taking it easy, right? NOT trying to impress Joe Buff, you silly girl! :rolleyes:

I finally figured out this morning why I am feeling incredibly wiped out all the time – I don’t think I’ve taken my vitamin more than once or twice in the past couple weeks. Just fell out of the habit. Getting back into it and even put some in my purse. I cannot get sick now!

My plan is for 6 on the TM tonight and another 6 tomorrow, rest Friday, and 20 or a bit more on Saturday, then on to the taper.

The really strange thing is that as of Saturday a.m., DH will be training for the Goofy. I must tell you all – regardless of how unprepared you think you all are and how deficient you think your training has been, no ONE has me in the panic I feel for DH. I am just hoping he will be able to walk come the evening of 1/7! :eek:

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Hello from Preggo-ville!

Lily asked me to stop by so I could toss in a few of these:
:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

After a year or two for some of you and 3 months of "official training"--you are in the HOME STRETCH!!!! WTG!!!!!!!!!!

You made it to Taper-Land, now what are you gonna do?

That's right--in 3.5 weeks you will be at the land of mouse pushing some shoe leather to collect that Mickey or Donald!!!!!!

From my coaches mouth for the past two years, to my ears, to your eyes:

ANYTHING that happens now--you get a headache and you have to miss a run, you get the sniffles and you must miss a workout, your muscles are a wee bit on the burning side so you want to take an extra recovery day.....GUESS WHAT?????

It won't change the fact that you are ready for race day. 2 seasons ago--my taper got cancelled b/c I hurt my back on my 20-miler. Coaches told me to ICE and REST and do nothing. HUH---I still have 4 weeks left, what do you mean to do nothing???? They said get it better--then do some baby-easy-things and all will be fine on race day.

Last year--I couldn't run from the end of October until Thanksgiving due to knee surgery. But I finished the half in near record time--it was only 15 minutes slower than my PR. Not too shabby for 1 month off where for the first two weeks, my exercise consisted of range of motion stuff.

It is so easy to be in disbelief if you have to take care of yourself in these final weeks and sacrifice a run or two to recover from something. It truly is NO BIG DEAL!!!

You have spent several months training--what you can do on race day isn't a matter of what you can't do in these last few weeks..it is an accumulation of everything you have done to date.

So what does that mean:

Take NO RISKS!!!! You have a ski holiday planned? Cross-country it!

Your muscles are screaming for you to do just a few more miles? Whip them into submission with a massage--but don't give in.

You think you need to get in another super long day the week before just to try it and see if you can do it? TRUST THAT YOU CAN and stick to the taper!!


Best of all---YOU CAN DO IT!!!

I stood at the finish line of the full last year. I had knee surgery and a wonderful PT who got me to the half--so since I coudln't do the full..I went and watched all the runners come in!

Let me tell you---don't be frightened....b/c you CAN FINISH!!! It may be the best day of your life--it may be the worst day of your life....but YOU CAN DO IT!!!! Have fun---stay ahead of those sweepers..and make it to the finish line.

Even if you are the last person "running" while a Disney CM is casually walking behind you with the clock on wheels---you are finishing...you WILL get that medal!!!!


Good luck! Do NOT try anything new on race day--no new shoes, no new gu's, no new power bars, no new pretty outfit that you saved just for race day...no new nothing. Your body will thank you for it!!!

So run or walk or scoot that 13.1 or 26.2 and remember that the preggo Wish chick who can't be there---is thinking about you every mile.


Lastly--have a mantra--something you can repeat to yourself when the negative thoughts enter your head. Chase those negative thoughts away!


It starts with one step--it finishes with one step. It isn't rocket science, just a bunch of steps. ;)


As the Penguin would say--"YOU ARE AT DISNEY WORLD FOR PETE'S SAKE! WHAT'S THE RUSH???" Then he said something about having fun that I have long since forgotten. (Team In Training Pasta Dinner, WDW 2006, keynote speaker)

[nucpharm29]

Oh, how I wish I were running my 1st marathon with ya'll at Disney! I just decided to check out the course map for the Little Rock marathon since they posted it. Okay, so now I'm ready to throw up! The last 2.5 miles are practically uphill--really uphill! So, I talk to my dad, mr. marathon extrodinare, and he says "Well, there's nothing written in stone that you have to run all 26.2" Well, yeah, was planning to walk my fair share, but what about crawling for a mile or so! ;) Guess I should add a little hill work to my training!

Got a 5 miler in yesterday and today is a rest day--or maybe I should say an "eat everything in sight" day! :rotfl2:

[plutosmyfav]

Sunny – you will be fine. You DO remember that you are supposed to be taking it easy, right? NOT trying to impress Joe Buff, you silly girl! :rolleyes:


:rotfl2: :blush: :blush: :blush:
Joe Buff was about 19 yo, I'm sure he was vaguely aware there was an old lady next to him!!!!

Colleen-- I can't squeeze into my CWX tights :sad2: I'm not sure they could even do it now... I think I need to borrow Dave's Batman suit ;)

Lisa :wave: :grouphug: It's so good to hear from you, and what wonderful advice and encouragement you have to offer us. I think we all needed to hear those words right about now.

Last year my final mantra came from a post of Colleen's: "Pain is temporary, finishing is forever". I said that in my head over and over starting somewhere around 24+.

Judy-- Focus on your training... one workout at a time, let the stress drain out with the sweat. You will get your optimism back, I promise :grouphug:

Bill-- Tell Lynnda hi, for me, too! Hope she is feeling better.

Cam-- Phew, take a deep breath! You've been a busy bee. BTW, chocolate is my number one downfall... Good thing I'm not at your office right now!

Sunny


Sunny

[wtpclc]

Stephanie - I rana marathon in January and this summer came to almost a dead stop on a hill on a 10K. I'm sure you'll be fine. A little hill work won't hurt, though.

Lisa - :sad1: I miss you!!!!! Thanks fro all those words. We all could use a little reminder. EVen though part of me knows and preaches that, part of me is fraeakin gout ebcause I've missed so many runs lately. Are we going to have you back for 08???

Colleen - I don't care how much my clothes suck, they don't look like that on me. ;) Must be 6 pounds of muscle that you gained.

[Mouse Skywalker]

Hello Team:

I've been busy with work today. Yesterday was scheduled x-training, but I gave myself a rest day. I just haven't felt like training this week - so I took that to mean that I need a break. I'm going to head out for a run later today.

Craig and Lisa- Thank you so much for your advice and words of encouragement. I really needed it at this point. Craig, I thought your advice was right on, and was part of the reason I gave myself a break yesterday. I think I have been asking a lot of my legs this year. Lisa, I need to come up with a mantra for when it gets tough in the marathon. Good advice.

Kristi- Congrats on getting your hat signed. Don't sweat that signature off now.

Amy- I'm so, so, sorry that you are hurting so much these days. Hang in there. You have put a ton of training in, and you have a good base built up. You can do this marathon. Slow and steady, right?

Judy- I'm also so sorry that you have all this headache and complication to deal with Mist. I wish you all the best.

Sunny- Go easy on yourself. Impress all of us at Disney on the course, and don't worry about Joe Blow on the treadmill next to you. Just think, "I could out run you on the treadmill, but I'm saving myself for Disney (and Pluto)." Do it for Pluto, OK!

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Stephanie - I rana marathon in January and this summer came to almost a dead stop on a hill on a 10K. I'm sure you'll be fine. A little hill work won't hurt, though.

Lisa - :sad1: I miss you!!!!! Thanks fro all those words. We all could use a little reminder. EVen though part of me knows and preaches that, part of me is fraeakin gout ebcause I've missed so many runs lately. Are we going to have you back for 08???

Colleen - I don't care how much my clothes suck, they don't look like that on me. ;) Must be 6 pounds of muscle that you gained.

That's the plan, Peter Pan. :woohoo: :woohoo:

Hubby volunteered to run the full. :wizard:

Now as long as the sitting services at Disney run at 3:00 in the morning on race day--we're in business. :woohoo: :woohoo:

[Tiger Lily 03]

Thank so much Lisa! We do miss you around these parts. Glad to hear that you are on for 2008 and with DH too!

Judy, oh I'm so sorry Mrs. Cranky Puss. You come here anyway. :hug: We've got lots of hugs for you.
:grouphug:
Cam, don't worry. Howard will do it. Good for you staying away from the chocolates.

Dave, good thinking to listen to your body and take that break.

Stephanie, a little hill work and speed training at the appropriate time in training will make a difference for sure. Yikes on the hills at the end though.

Colleen, I've been meaning to put CWX tights on my WISH list. Now knowing I may have to live in them if it takes that long to get off has me rethinking.
:rotfl2: Nawww, not really. They are on my list though along with the funky ones.


Today I'm really liking the sunshine and as I am progressing through my day I'm feeling my OTHER knee bohering me. What's up with that?

[wtpclc]

Judy, oh I'm so sorry Mrs. Cranky Puss. You come here anyway. :hug: We've got lots of hugs for you.
:grouphug: DItto! You can't get off that easily Mrs. CP!


I'm feeling my OTHER knee bohering me. What's up with that?
Welcoem to my world Lily. Left nkee hurt during teh run. Right knee and hip hurt 2 days later. :confused3 Ho[pe they're both feeling good soon!

[Maherae]

So, the solution for Sunny is to get a Joe Buff to WALK Goofy next to her??!! Then Sunny won't feel she has to run too fast, right? Just keep a little ahead of Joe Buff..cool :cool1: :cool1: :lmao: and then Amy can join in on the full part and both will finish!! I think maybe we'll surround you two with the WISH squad and make sure you don't over extend yourselves. Oh, wait..I'll be in the LAST corral..you two will be waaaaayyyyyy up there..Some help, please?
Thanks, Lisa. for the pep talk!!
Carrie, thanks for your thoughts on DH. He's been to the Minnie and DL meets. I think it's just payback time for all the years I attended parties with him where I knew no one. He does fine once he gets there, it's just the getting there! :confused3
Tiffj, I agree with you, that teacher had no business bringing her sick kid to her classroom. If there was a nurse's office he could have gone there. Expecially with the number of kids that school has had out!!
"i'm sorry, i'm trying not to cough all over the place. It just started tonight!" oh, MelR!!! It's got to be a conspiracy against WDW runners!! One of our bowling partners showed up last night sick and I explained that I would not be high fiving her or sitting next to her! I've got my ten miles to do this Saturday!!
Lily and Carrie..KNOCK THAT STUFF OFF!!! You are perfectly well...it's your imagination..now get back to work..there's NOTHING there!!!
Judy , Whoa, there, missy!! You don't get rid of us that easily!! I have your email address and I will be posting it if you dare to shun us!! Cam has your phone number..No, sirreeee.. :furious: ain't happenin!! We're here for the good, the bad and the ugly...the DURATION. We really care, kiddo. :love:
:wizard: :wizard: We'll get through this, really we will. Keep the fluids flowing so nothing can stick!! :coffee: :drinking1 :drinking:

[Cruella de mom]

Hi everyone-

I personally thinking eating the plates & napkins is acceptable as long as you eat everything on them first. Although I prefer the Pizza Hut carb load to cookies and sweets.

And what is this about CW-X tights being hard to get off? I want a pair in the worst way! I have always worn looser tights. They work better with my Athena class body and don't hinder me in portajohns. :blush: However, DH noticed the other morning that I will not qualify for the Athena group anymore. Slower runners beware - you may wish you were looking at a zebra butt if I get my tights! I could pass out anti nausea pills as I pass people. :lmao: :lmao:

Judy - You are justifiably cranky.

Sunny - I do the same thing, race people on other tread mills or at least out try to out last them. Usually they have no idea what I am doing. Once, though I was trying to outlast this lady next to me and she just would not quit. When I finally gave up and slowed to a walk, she says "oh thank goodness!" It turns out she was trying to outlast me!

Lisa - Thanks for the :cheer2: I know I am going to have to go back and read that again and again as the next couple weeks go on.

I have been keeping an excel spreadsheet with a running total of all my miles and all the time I have spent training. By Saturday, I will have logged over 600 miles training for this marathon! Wow, thats a lot of steps.

Cecilia

[Maherae]

Wow, Cecilia..600 miles!!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

[Jen117]

Once, though I was trying to outlast this lady next to me and she just would not quit. When I finally gave up and slowed to a walk, she says "oh thank goodness!" It turns out she was trying to outlast me!

:rotfl2: I always wondered if I was the only person that did this. I think last night people were trying to outlast me. I kept going for 45 minutes and kept a watchful eye on everyone else!!!

[Mouse Skywalker]

Drive By Post:

Hey Team, I just wanted to let everyone know that I had a good run tonight. I did 5.34 miles in 59 min for ~ 11mpm pace, but that includes my 5 min warm up and cool down walks. I took it nice and easy doing a 4R/1W pace, and my legs felt OK. There was a little bit of soreness in my shins, but nothing major. I ran on the ~1 mile crushed gravel trail that is on the perimeter of the neighborhood park and did 5 loops. It felt good to be outside, and I think the crushed gravel trail really was nice and easy on my legs.

OK, gotta do the dishes now...

[Wish I lived in Fl]

Treadmill music tried a separate post but no answers-


I have a bunch of exercise/workout CDs with a beat meant to keep a certain pace. Would anybody else be interested in trading CDs?

70's walking 4 4.0 mph one side /4.1 mph other side Sports Music
Cardomix 24 bit Avalon
60's Power Walking Level 7 4.8mph one side /5.0 mph other side
60's Power Walking Level 8 5.3mph one side /5.5 mph other side
80's Workout Level 7 4.8mph one side /5.0 mph other side
Beach Party Level 7 4.8mph one side /5.0 mph other side

[gatorphipps]

OK! I am sitting here icing my knee! What is up with that?
I ran an easy 3 miles on the TM yesterday. When I got off, I felt fine...sweatty but fine. Picked up DDs from school and when I got out of the car I thought...Oh, my knee hurts.
Well I iced it but it hurt bad! Well limping bad, not tear my leg off bad.
Today it is a little better, but my whole leg hurts from me walking funny on it.
SO I WILL NOT BE DOING MY LAST 20 MILES TOMORROW.
I guess I have started my taper. And I am already illing (that is southeren for mad).
Tell me that missing my last LR won't hurt me....Not worried about completing the marathon...worried about the PR. But I am afraid if I did the LR it would hurt my knee worse.
Opinions please! :confused3

[plutosmyfav]

Sara-- Thanks for the Joe Buff tips :lmao:

Even my DD found herself racing a woman next to her on the TM when she started going to the Y. I guess it's in all of us!

UUGGGHHHH, I'm sick AGAIN :furious: This time its congestion and cough. The cough has me a little worried because its started to burn, similar to the pneum. Question: You can't catch bronchitis from someone, right? Isn't it like a sinus infection? DS had bronchitis, but his cough has been mostly gone since Sunday. I'm wondering if I have that, now. Hopefully, its just a garden variety cold, but tomorrows 20 miler is NOT going to happen. Saturday and Sunday don't have timeslots for it... Guess I'll be chucking my final LR.

Christa-- Speaking of missing the final LR, I think you will be more than fine. You've trained so diligently and so hard that this rest is probably more beneficial than one last 20 miler. I think you can still PR if your knee stops hurting. :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

Sunny

[Kristi1357]

Christa - I agree with Sunny, you are more than trained woman!

Sunny - feel better soon! :wizard:

Cecilia - 600 miles?! :worship:

Judy - please don't stay away too long. I love your funny posts! You get me laughing at work, and that's not an easy feat, ya know. Here's some more :wizard: & :hug:

I'm sure I missed people - sorry! I am trying not to spend all my shift on the computer surfing the internet. I have coupons to go through & a baby bib to cross stitch! :rotfl:
(for a gift, before anyone gets the WRONG idea!)

I forgot to post yesterday. But I did go out in the cold rain for 3 miles. Was going to do 4, but my legs were getting cold. And the last thing I want is to get sick now. So, I cut things a little short.

Today is xt, so I will probably head to the Y this afternoon to bike.

[princessmomma]

Christa - I agree with Sunny, you are more than trained woman!

Ditto Christa, I KNOW you will PR! :banana: Just take it easy the next few weeks and get that knee better. You know what to do girl! ;)

No training to report from yesterday. I may do a yoga tape today if I can fit it in...hectic day ahead. Must get ready for my 10/20 Friday/Saturday!

Have a great one!
Colleen

[Cruella de mom]

Hi Everyone-

I did my short little 8 mile run last night. I felt strong which surprised me since I ran 20 on Saturday. I think I am going to like this Taper thing.

Christa - I think a healthy knee is more critical than the extra miles. And you are young so there is lots of time for a new PR. Not that I don't think you'll get the PR, just that I think you shouldn't stress about it until your knee is better.

We got all our trip information last night. I am so excited!! Don't ask me why getting a few meal tickets and a new singlet makes me so excited but it does. Now I am off to the uniform store to have my name put on my race shirt!

Cecilia

[Mouse Skywalker]

OK! I am sitting here icing my knee! What is up with that?
I ran an easy 3 miles on the TM yesterday. When I got off, I felt fine...sweatty but fine. Picked up DDs from school and when I got out of the car I thought...Oh, my knee hurts.
Well I iced it but it hurt bad! Well limping bad, not tear my leg off bad.
Today it is a little better, but my whole leg hurts from me walking funny on it.
SO I WILL NOT BE DOING MY LAST 20 MILES TOMORROW.
I guess I have started my taper. And I am already illing (that is southeren for mad).
Tell me that missing my last LR won't hurt me....Not worried about completing the marathon...worried about the PR. But I am afraid if I did the LR it would hurt my knee worse.
Opinions please! :confused3Christa- I agree with everyone too. Get yourself rested up. You've already gone 20 miles during this training - so you'll be fine. I bet it's much more important to get rested and healed up than to do a 20+ miler at this point.

OK, now I have a question for everyone. I'm having a little of the same issue as Christa. My 5 miler went fine yesterday, but then as the night wore on my shin started to hurt and behind my right knee hurt too (that was the knee that stiffened up during my 20 miler). So I iced everything last night. Now I'm wondering about my LR this weekend. I was planning on doing at least 20 miles (and possibly 22 or 23). I really wanted to have a solid 20 miler in (because my 20 miler 2 weeks ago stunk), but now I'm wondering about this soreness in my legs. Do you all think I should do my 20+ miler on Saturday, or should I start my taper now too to get healed up for the marathon?

[aladdinsgirl]

Hi everybody! :wave2: We are getting so close! 3 weeks from today will be my last day of work before the marathon. Do you think anything will get done that day??? I had an okay run last night, I did 5 miles on the treadmill in my new shoes. I'll tell ya what, as long as I am running, I will never again have to buy gym shoes just to wear for fun as I will be wearing my "old" running shoes. At least the New Balance 857's look like normal shoes and aren't ugly like the 856's were. Here's your warning: I'm going to whine. I am a little concerned about my pace, and I know I shouldn't be, but I am. Ever since I hurt my IT band a couple of weeks ago, I've been running all of my weekly runs at my lr pace--about an 11:20 mile, which is good for a long run and will be good for the marathon, but I'm not getting any "speed" work in. I know it doesn't matter and all that, but I hate it that it's taking me a little longer to run the same distance I ran a month ago. But then I think about everything Amy and Sunny are going through and I feel like I'm being incredibly petty--I should be thankful I can run at all!

Christa-- :grouphug: :wizard: :wizard: Take care of that knee and don't worry about your 20 miler. You are in such awesome shape, I don't think an extra week of tapering is going to have any effect on your pace. And just think of how fresh your legs will feel on January 7th!!

Sunny-- :wizard: I'm sorry that you are sick again! I hope you are feeling better soon. I was :rotfl2: :rotfl2: over Joe Buff! I love your IC stories!!

Cecilia--600 miles??!! WOW!!!!!!!!! Either you are incredibly trained or I am grossly under-trained! I'm hoping you are incredibly trained. :) I totally understand your excitement over the little things, I am the same way, Stephen and I watch the DVD from 2006 marathon about once a week just to get pumped up.

Carrie--Were you able to run last night? How's your hip feeling? I am stoked about this weekend's weather prediction--sunny and a high of 50!! Crossing my fingers you get the same prediction.

Judy-- :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I am so sorry about Mist, I know how heartbroken you must be. Please come and vent to us, we want to help you through this time. We love you!!!!

Lisa--It was so great to see you again!!!! Thank you so much for your post, I really needed to hear that. Let us know when your bundle of joy gets here!

Colleen--I agree, you do look great in your marathon pictures!!! Great job on the half!

Lily-- :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: for your knee--both of them!!

Kristi--I love your hat! I'm so glad you were able to get it signed. Now, if you get really, really hot during the marathon, are you going to chuck it or carry it?? :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

[msblrobs]

Second post of the week!! :woohoo: I am trying to keep up with it all and I apologize if I have missed anyone.

Judy – Deeply, deeply sorry to hear about the outcome of the trial. Best of luck making peace with this now and rest assured we’ll all be there for moral support marathon weekend. We’ll be thinking and praying for you :grouphug: .

Sunny – Glad your training is going well and that you’re fine with this being your last long distance effort for a while. It’s making peace with it that’s the biggest obstacle. LOL about Joe Buff. I would have been right there with you sister :confused3 !! I hope you feel better real soon. :wizard:

Dave – Or anyone else contemplating seeing the Osborne Lights. GO!!! We went a few weeks ago and it was awe-inspiring. Definitely worth a trip to MGM. Congrats on the great run and as for your last LR, I would not make a decision until the weekend. :thumbsup2

Jen – I have always done 90+ of my marathon training on the treadmill. I have never felt undertrained for the marathon. You’ll be just fine.

Heather – Glad to see you’re still hanging in there and that you have revised your marathon goals to match your training. You’ll do fine with your expanded base of endurance gained over the year. :cheer2:

TiffJ – Congrats for signing up for the VIP tent. :cool1:

Colleen- Awesome finish time on the ½ and I loved the race pics!! I better bring the CW-X tights to WDW :rotfl2:. You look great!

Mel – Sorry about the creepy patient at work. Yuk!! My treadmill stops automatically at 100 minutes.

Matt – Wonderful race pics of you and DW.

Bill – I hope Lynnda is feeling better real soon :wizard:.
Krista – I hope you’re able to keep the twinges at bay for the remainder. We don’t need no stinkin’ VIP tent!! Don't worry about your pace.

MelR – How are the toes doing? I hope you got your shopping done.

Lily – Best of luck banging out the FINAL back-to-back LR’s. :woohoo: I am also hoping to do my LR outside this weekend.

Bekah – Congrats on the 18-miler, especially in the rain. :cool1: I hope you were able to score a room at CB.

Christa – Come to the BW Bakery on Monday with your family. It is outside, casual and loads of fun!! Bag your last LR for sure. I’d chance one last long run over an injury.

Amy – Very sorry for your continued struggles with training. :wizard: At least your are able to keep up with the XT to maintain a base and prevent loss of endurance.

Terri – I hope you’re feeling better!! :wizard: Rest really is the best medicine.

Kristi – You’re killing me with the GGD’s :rotfl2: !! Glad you were able to get the autograph. :banana:

Carrie – Congrats on remaining pain-free and here’s hoping for an outdoor LR.

Cam – Take those vitamins :thumbsup2 !! Best of luck on your last LR and Howard really will be fine. I am worried about my dh also for the ½, so I feel your pain on a much smaller scale.

LLP – So very glad to see you again :wave2: . I hope your pregnancy is uneventful and thank you so very much for the pep talk. I still carry your card in my wallet from WISH meet 2006. I hope to see you in 2008.

6 miles for me this a.m. on the treadmill. 20 or so planned outside for Saturday.

Best of luck to all with training as we move into the home stretch. For everyone struggling either mentally or physically, :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: for you.

[keenercam]

Hi, everyone! I hope that everyone with aches and pains feels better very quickly. Here is pixiedust: for Sunny, Krista, Dave & Christa. Also for anyone else I forgot, here is some extra -- pixiedust: :tink:

Unfortunately, I have my own sad tale to tell, though nothing to do with running afflictions, thank God. After just 2 miles on the TM last night (28:44), I had to bail. I was so weary and wiped out that I decided to cut it short and head home. Within a couple hours I was feeling really blah and ended up waking up in the night with sore throat and runny nose. ICK! So, I have an ugly cold. The worst of it is the tired, run-down feeling, but the sore, swollen throat is painful.

Is it okay to use zicam and airborne at the same time?

I know I should have been using airborne already, but didn't. I just used zicam and will set my computer reminder so that I'll remember to take it every 4 hours. Should I also take the airborne? Or wait until the cold is gone?

I wonder if I'd have gotten sick if I'd remembered to take my vitamins every day for the past couple of weeks? :confused3

I am hoping I feel significantly better in time to do my 20+ miles Saturday at 5 a.m. Oh, and Andrew ditched me for 4 or 5 friends for tomorrow night's showing of "Eragon," :sad1: so I may just get to bed early.

[escape]

Hi everyone!

Just a drive by here. I'll have to catch up on all the posts when I get back home. I'm at WDW and did my W3/R2 for 50 minutes at the POP Century. I had to run over some kiddiess while I ran so hopefully they're ok now. ;)

While I was there, I checked out the food court for the meeting on Friday. I think this will be a great place to meet. Everything looked so organized compared to other food courts I've seen.

On Sat. I have to do my longest W/R for the training. I'm thinking we'll do that at the Boardwalk area. Not sure yet. I sure hope Saturday's run goes better than it did today. I guess I'm just really tired right now because my legs felt like weights and I just felt like I was crawling. Also, my Garmin didn't find a satellite - after waiting 10 minutes so I just took off. My patience seems to be lacking these days. :teeth: :teeth:

Hope all is well with everyone! Good luck on your LRs this weekend!

[Mouse Skywalker]

Dave – Or anyone else contemplating seeing the Osborne Lights. GO!!! We went a few weeks ago and it was awe-inspiring. Definitely worth a trip to MGM. Congrats on the great run and as for your last LR, I would not make a decision until the weekend. :thumbsup2 Sara- That's very good advice. No sense deciding anything right now. I'll see how I feel on Saturday.

[Honeibee]

Greetings all. :sunny:

Hey, guess what? this morning I actually caught myself singing! That's a pretty good sign, I guess. Yes, I was singing to the bunnies. (We have two house rabbits.) Those of you who suspected I was slightly more then just a little eccentric now have proof! :crazy: Yes, I take ordinary songs and "customize" them for the bunnies. "All I want for Christmas is my own chew stick..." But anyway, as my friend Donna pointed out to me, I can't save all the horses in the world, but I am saving one, and that's something. So yeah, I feel good about that, but....

Anyway, I did 4 miles this morning, keeping it about 14 min or so. I felt pretty strong. So I'm happy about that. :thumbsup2

I too will never get caught up, but let me say a big thank you to everyone who has been so kind and understanding about this Mist mess. Especially to Minnie who, as a fellow horsewoman, totally understands. :hug:

Lisa - Ohh I'm so happy to see you here! :banana: I see you on other threads and miss your expertise and enthusiasm here. But you take care of that little runner and I look forward to seeing you in January 2008.

Sunny - Thank you for your advice on focusing. As usual, Sunny, my running mentor, you are right. :goodvibes Oh no! I hope you don't have bronchitis. I get it all the time, actually everytime I get a cold. But hey maybe if you get it now and get it over with.... I don't think you can catch it from someone. Oh I hope you feel better soon. :hug:

Carrie - "Mrs CP" You know what's funny? Those are my husband's initials! Ha ha ha! :lmao:

Anne - Oh you sweet thing. :flower3: Thank you so much. I am here to stay, no matter how much I moan and vent and no matter how much you guys get sick of me.

Dave - You do dishes? Ohhh, you're a keeper! :thumbsup2 Oh no! Knee pain! Not now! Grrrrrrr. :wizard:

Christa - Oh no! Stinking knees are nothing but trouble! And I know! Grrrr. :wizard: I'm positive you are ready. You should even give it another thought. Enjoy the taper and don't stress.

Kristi - Oh thank you! :flower3: That's so sweet. I'm glad I make you laugh!

Krista - Ohhh! Thank you so much for your kind words. How did I get to have such good friends? I'm so lucky. :hug:

Sara - Thank you. :goodvibes We are working on keeping Mist but I feel SO SORRY for all the others. She continues to abuse and apparently the law can not or will not stop her. I only pray a Higher Power will.

Cam - Oh no! Et tu? Hey, get on the "Get Sick Now and Get It Over With" bandwagon! Ohh, I hope you feel better soon too! :wizard:

OK, may I just say this: Maybe it's because I have been going to so many holiday parties, or perhaps it's just because I'm trying REALLY REALLY hard not to get sick, now I'm not normally germaphobic, but....

EVERYONE PLEASE STOP KISSING ME!

Every party I've been too, even people I barely know, even people I don't know, are kissing me! What's up with that!!?!?! :furious: Can't anyone shake hands anymore, or air-kiss or just hug? I don't want the lips of people I don't even know on my face!! Never mind the lipstick marks on my cheeks. Geez. Is it just me being paranoid? How can I dissuade them without seeming rude? Ugh!

OK I have to go host my annual Holiday Luncheon now. Nobody better kiss me. These are my employees so they better not even think about it. I have to give a speech and I have no idea what to say. Wanna bet though, somehow, some way, I'll mention the marathon!!?!? :teeth:

[Tiger Lily 03]

EVERYONE PLEASE STOP KISSING ME!Well ok then. Fine! I will! So there! Hmpf! :rolleyes:
OK I have to go host my annual Holiday Luncheon now. Nobody better kiss me. These are my employees so they better not even think about it. I have to give a speech and I have no idea what to say. Wanna bet though, somehow, some way, I'll mention the marathon!!?!? :teeth:I wouldn't take that bet. I'd lose. I'm doing it too! :teeth:

Christa and anyone else who's dealing with the injuredsick stuff. As has been said. Bag that last LR if you need. You will make it through to the finish. You will! I'll be behind you pushing! :teeth:

On the other hand, I do get it. I am so looking forward to this last LR B2B weekend. It WILL be outside! I am loving that idea. Unseasonably warm and I so want to be out there. Still hopeful that I will do it.

[Calcio]

Susie

The Boardwalk area has a 2.33 mile loop, which I've run a lot. Starting on the BW run around the lake, heading towards EPCOT, past Beach Club, past Yacht Club, over the bridge.

As you come off the bridge and are getting close to Jellyrolls, turn right and follow the path toward the Studios. Run this path all the way, stay along the canal and lake, as you get to the plaza in front of the Studios stay along the lake, bending right and go to the trash can which is at the end of the boat dock.

Turn around and retrace your steps, keeping the lake and canal on your left. Go past the BWI and as you get to the bridge to the Swan/Dolphin/Yacht Club, turn right, past Jellyrolls and onto the BW. When you go by your starting point you've done 2.33 miles.

Also there are water fountains at the Boardwalk pools, the quite pool and the big one. I use the quiet pool's as it is quieter. The fountain is on the side of the community house, facing the pool (and there are bathrooms there as well).

It's a nice place to run, as even multiple loops always have something to pull you. Plus you'll get to run part of the marathon course.

Have fun

Craig

[MelRhoads]

Judy - pucker up buttercup! Here is a big sloppy one from Arkansas!! :love2: :love1: Sorry, I just couldn't resist

Christa - sorry about your knee! I'll bet rest will be better for it than another LR anyway.

Sara - glad your back. My toes are definitely better but the shopping is not going so great. I don't think very much of my stuff is going to arrive on time

Today i did a 6 milerr and it felt really good. I followed the run w/ an hour bike ride which also felt great.

[Honeibee]

Lily & Melissa - :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :teeth: :rotfl: :rotfl2: I didn't mean YOU GUYS! I meant people I DON'T KNOW!! :teeth: :lmao:

[Big Vic]

You guys are scaring me. ;)

[Mouse Skywalker]

Lily & Melissa - :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :teeth: :rotfl: :rotfl2: I didn't mean YOU GUYS! I meant people I DON'T KNOW!! :teeth: :lmao:Uuuum, how many of the people here have you actually met Judy?

[Honeibee]

Umm...well....actually only Jodi.

But don't be scared guys. I'm just trying to stay healthy! :goodvibes

[wtpclc]

Judy - :scared: SO glad you didn't mean us, though! :lmao: Glad you're feeling better!

CAm & SUnny - HOpe you're both feeling better soon!

Christa - Oh no!!! You will do much better skipping you 20 than making your injury worse!!! :wizard:

I did fine on the TM last night. Things still felt tight but not painful. DH and I decided that we would both add another est day tonight, though. I think we're using our injuries as an excuse, but since I'm in the same city as him today, we desparately need to shop. 3 out of 20 is not good for who's done. Thansk for all the good wishes on injurie s and good weather. It's looking good! :cool1:

Injured People - Re-read teh preventing injuries section in Mfm! It will answer all of your questions on whther or not to push yourself thrugh an injury. Also, I told dh about the TM stand offs yesterday. he said, "I don't understand why people would rather run on TMs than in DIsney." :confused3 Took me a minute to interpret. He says,"WHy would they push now an drisk not running DIsney???" He's rigth all. Let's be careful!

BTW, his only goal is to see Chip & DAle at the finish this year. BTW, we have a pic where he is just past one of tehm with his hand out. SO, we're pretty sure he slapped hands with one of them, but he swears he didn't see them at the end. :rotfl:

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Injured People - Re-read teh preventing injuries section in Mfm! It will answer all of your questions on whther or not to push yourself thrugh an injury. Also, I told dh about the TM stand offs yesterday. he said, "I don't understand why people would rather run on TMs than in DIsney." :confused3 Took me a minute to interpret. He says,"WHy would they push now an drisk not running DIsney???" He's rigth all. Let's be careful!

BTW, his only goal is to see Chip & DAle at the finish this year. BTW, we have a pic where he is just past one of tehm with his hand out. SO, we're pretty sure he slapped hands with one of them, but he swears he didn't see them at the end. :rotfl:

At this stage of the game it is better to cross train (i.e. swim, bike, or elliptical) than to "push through" an injury. Save that for race day. If the cross training hurts as well....see a doc. Something is very wrong.

We had a runner last year that I just found out this week--had run the entire marathon--with a STRESS FRACTURE in his foot! HE didn't know. He did take it easy towards the end and ran the event fine except with the pain. 3 months later finally got it checked out.

If it is only hurting while running--you should be okay maybe to run the race...if it is hurting after 3 days off, a restart, and then another 3 days off (I think that is what Bingham suggests in MFM) then something is up and it NEEDS to be checked.

But if you have to pass on the rest of your "long runs" between now and race day--SERIOUSLY...it isn't a big deal!

Remember--boo boo = 3 days off from running (I think he includes even cross training). Then try again--if it still hurts..3 days off again. Then go again. If it still hurts---time to get it checked.

:wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: for all the injuries!


Oh HEY JUDY:

:love: *SMOOCH* :love:

:rotfl2:

[Big Vic]

Man, they're dropping like flies in the communications center. Just had two call out with bronchitis. The rest have been told, "If you breathe on me, you're fired!" ;)

To all of the sick and injured - I hope you get to feeling better soon.

[Kristi1357]

The rest have been told, "If you breathe on me, you're fired!" ;)
:lmao:


And Juudddyyy..... :love2:
:rotfl2:


Ok, I am really loopy. I meant to do my 10 miler today. It's scheduled for tomorrow, but Chad got called into work...blah, blah, blah. So, I went to take a nap at 1. Meant to get up at 2 so I could get in 10 miles before it got dark. Well, I woke up at 6! I am exhausted & needed the rest, but there goes my 10 miler! Oh well. I am going back to bed now...

[Cruella de mom]

I don't like kissing strangers either Judy. What makes people think they can kiss me? Luckily, I give off enough prickly vibes that most people quickly figure out I am not bending in for the peck. I have had friends apologize for hugging me.

I am extra concerned about getting sick because we get to see my Dad next week. He has almost no immune system left so even a cold is serious around him.

Question: Does shopping count as cross training? please? I wore my running shoes - now that WAS wishful thinking!

Cecilia

[MelRhoads]

Cecillia - I definitely count shopping. I think most of the marathon training is about the mental endurance. If shopping doesn't test that, i don't know what does!

[Jen117]

Hey all, I was out of town for a sales presentation. I am so tired of shaking peoples hands. I carry hand santizer with me because I am paranoid. Last week at the convention was worse. Now people at work are coughing. And we work in a small office, those germs travel!!!

I didn't get in my run today because I was gone. Tomorrow I will either cross train or do a light run.... then Saturday is my final long run. I am aiming at 11, but will settle with 10. As long as it is a good 10!!

I still haven't decided what I am wearing for the race. I don't have tights, just pants. But then I was thinking of getting some capri pants. Maybe it's too late for that, shouldn't I break them in a little??

Judy - Was is it about you that makes strangers want to kiss you??? Hmmm, can't wait to meet you and find out!! :love: :love:

Big VIc -I have been putting out the warning for the last month. My entire office knows that if one of them gets me sick, they are goners. Now how do I threaten my kid with that?? In the last week I have been through pink eye, vomitting, coughing and fever. So far so good for me!!

Oh oh oh... this morning I met with a banker for work business and I just had to mention the marathon. It's just common talk for me now!!!

[chimera]

Drive by... :moped:

Sunny...bronchitis is usually viral...certainly possible to catch it from someone else, just like a cold.

Cam...knowing a bit about your cardiac history, I would recommend the Zicam alone. Airborne has echinacea which can possibly interact with other drugs that you might be taking for your heart. Also, with the recent arrhyhmia episodes, the fewer things you add the better. Airborne's got a lot of stuff in it, so it would be safer to take something with only a single ingredient.

Judy...as MelR said, if it's not wet and sloppy, it's not a real kiss :love2: :umbrella:

Cecilia...I'm not terribly touchy-feely either...no one in my family's really like that. One of the girls at work says it's because I'm a Cancer and I keep my hard shell around me for protection :confused3

Susie...thanks for checking out the space at POP. Did you happen to see a good place to take the group photo?

[TEK224]

Cam and Sunny - sorry to hear you've got colds, too. I keep thinking better now than in 3 weeks. Mine is a little better. No more sore throat, but still congested. I'm hoping I can get to the gym this weekend.

Lisa - So good to hear your words of wisdom again! :wave:

Terri

[littlegreydonkey]

Hey all - sorry I've not been around, work took over my entire life. still I've been thinking of you all - especially during this last big week of training. Hope everyone is doing okay - I'm in London at the moment so can't check the latest post for updates!!! So, come this weekend, that's it - you've trained for a marathon HOOORRAAAYYY you can do no more now but enjoy it on the day!!! Happy tapering, and I'll check in on you all when I get home beginning of January - Helen

[Mouse Skywalker]

Good Morning Team: :surfweb:

Did my cross training yesterday, 50 min on the elliptical including 5 min warm up and cool downs. Did a good bit of stretching afterwards. Still debating how far to run on Saturday, but I'm listening to Sara and will see how I feel on Saturday. Today's a rest day for me.

Kristi- Wow, you must be absolutely exhausted to nap until 6pm. Your body must have really needed the rest. Take care of yourself.

Judy- You know that at the meet on Friday everyone's going to be kissing you, right? How's your knee these day anyway - the one your doctor wants to operate on?

Amy- How are you doing? Just wanted to let you know we're thinking of you.

Jodi- How are you doing this week? Hanging in there?

[Mouse Skywalker]

Hey, this is totally OT, but has anyone seen this new Hallmark Ornament? I have to get it to put in my office. I think I'll wait to see if I can find it half price after Christmas though. I just love that Luke is training by RUNNING with Yoda. BTW: I did get the WISH ornament from Target, and it's hanging on my tree now. My princesses, DD5 princess: and DD8 princess:, even know what WISH stands for. That makes me feel good.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/lukeandyoda.jpg

[Kristi1357]

Oh Dave - you do *need* that ornament - that's awesome!

I looked at 2 local Targets & cannot find that WISH ornament. :confused3

Chad won't be home until 4:30 today, so no outdoor training (it will be dark). I am going to try to get to the Y and either put in some miles on the TM or just xt. We'll see...

[gatorphipps]

WAH...WAH...WAH...
DH went for his last LR and I am sitting here :surfweb: ! He has told me that there is NO WAY I can run at least until Monday. This is harder than doing the 20 miler.
My knee feels better but still skipping it....My sis is a RN and explained what was wrong with my knee...she has the same problem even though she doesn't run long (yet).She said rest would be best...I am not used to stopping, but for WDW I guess I can (at least for 1 LR). :crazy:

Dave - I say bag the last LR too...like everyone says - and I know but don't want to listen.....even if that last 20 miler was bad...you did do it. We can be in illing taper mode together! :wave:

Judy - :hug: :love2: :love2: :love1: :love1: :hug: ...there, you have been kissed and hugged, with no germs! :thumbsup2

I saw Bree and baby yesterday...I told her to stop by and post. She said if she could she would. He is one cute kid! She is planning on doing a 1/2 this spring and Goofy 08. She told me I would have to push the baby jogger so we could run together. :lmao:

[MelRhoads]

Dave - that onrament reminded me of all of the ways parents get their workouts in!! I've hiked/backpacked w/ the boy on my back in a kid backpack. I've pushed him in a jogger, pulled him in a trailer, put him in the cockpit of my kayak and pulled him in his kayak behind mine! He wasn't as cooperative as yoda though. Generally, he had no words of wisdom and i had to bribe him w/ fruit chews and m&m's. Now he's getting too big to do most of that! Too bad... I was really doing some good resistance workouts!! :cool1: :teeth:

Christa - did you take any pics? If so, post them and tell bree we want to see her!

[aladdinsgirl]

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!! :cool1: :cool1: How is everybody doing today? 3 weeks from this very second, I will be on a plane headed for Walt Disney World!!!!! :yay: 3 weeks ago was Black Friday! :faint: :faint: :faint: That seems like yesterday! I ran 4 miles on the treadmill last night and I'm happy to say it was a pretty good run, I had some discomfort in my hip and quad, but not enough to make me stop. I figured I better get used to some pain, as I'm sure it's going to hurt during the marathon. The only bad part of the run was having to stop every 5 minutes to tighten my ITBS band, it was slipping down my leg because of the sweat. I REALLY hope it isn't hot during the marathon, having to stop and tighten m ITBS band every 5 minutes for 26.2 miles will get REALLY old!!

Cam and Sunny--I hope you are both feeling better!!!! Better that you are sick now and not for the marathon.

Dave--I love that ornament! You SO need that. I'm not a huge Star Wars fan, but I do love Yoda. Good luck on your run tomorrow.

Kristi--I can't find the Wish ornament either. I'm pretty bummed about it.

Judy--Pucker up!!!!!!!! :love2: :love2: :love2: :love2: :love2: :love2:

Amy--I'm thinking about you.

Cecilia--I agree with Mel, shopping this time of year is definitely cross training!! That's why I buy online!

Good luck on your long runs this weekend!!! We've almost made it!!!! :dancer: :dancer: :dancer:

[keenercam]

Mel -- Thank you so much for the advice on the airborne. I have been using the zicam alone and am hoping that will curtail the cold or the advancement of the cold.

Kristi -- you obviously needed the rest. So glad you got it.

Melissa -- I remember hearing about you taking DS on those outings with you and all I could think about was how you were getting double the workout! :teeth:

Christa -- I'm so glad you are being wise and skipping this LR. I hope the knee is feeling better! :goodvibes:

Dave - -That is such an awesome ornament for you! I wouldn't wait until after Christmas to buy it, though. Those nice ornaments are always sold out after Christmas around here.

Helen -- So nice to see you here. We will miss you come Marathon weekend.

Lisa -- It is so nice to see you here and we really appreciate your words of wisdom!

Terri -- Glad you're feeling better. Good to know the sore throat won't last forever.

Jen -- I'd say at this point, trying anything new as far as what to wear, would have to be done for this last LR. I am actually going to do my 20+ tomorrow in my race day outfit, even if everyone at the Y thinks I'm a whack job. Actually, I'll probably skip the waistpack, since I wore that for my 8 miles in HHI and every long race this year without any problems.

Well, Howard will email his last take-home final this afternoon and then pick up Jenn and bring her home for Christmas break. I'm sure they'd both like to sleep for the next 3 days, but Howard will get up and run tomorrow, I am sure.

I can't believe it is 9 days before Christmas and all our shopping is done. Now I just have to finish wrapping and I am looking forward to baking, etc. I am making a lasagna luncheon for my entire office next Friday, but, besides that, am keeping major time commitments to a minimum. I guess I am pretty run down and this cold is wiping me out. Once I get through the 20+ tomorrow, I will settle in to enjoy the taper.

Hey, guys, in just 3 weeks from today, many of us will be meeting at POP for dinner! How cool! It is sustaining me, for sure!

[MelRhoads]

Krista - that band tightening thing would drive me crazy too! You are so patient :thumbsup2

Cam - I do not have all my shopping done!! I still lack 2 gifts for those who are impossible to buy for!! I have no idea what to get them, but one has to be done this weekend b/c we have to mail it. I've bought a bunch of stuff on-line, but nothing has arrived yet.!!!! EEEEEEKKKK

[keenercam]

Melissa -- I feel for you. Fortunately, I had been looking for gifts throughout the year and got some great stuff early, making my life much easier right now. My DMIL is very hard to buy for but we bought her a very nice Macy's Tools of the Trade 14 pc stovetop cookware set last night along with 2 shiny new cookie sheets. Disneyshopping has a great deal on Mickey luggage -- I think it came out to about $50 and free shipping because I spent $75, so my very difficult to buy for DB and DSIL (who I have converted to Disney freaks!) are now done, too. YAY!!!!

Good luck to everyone who is still cross-training and strength training in the malls! :teeth:

[Mouse Skywalker]

Greetings all - Sorry, I haven't read the other posts, but I need to vent. I decided to SWOG before work this morning. I just wanted an easy soak in the pool to relax my legs for my LR tomorrow. I was feeling absolutely great until I get back to my car and see the police officer giving me a parking ticket. My parking meter had JUST ran out. Aaaaargh, I told the officer it just ran out and I am leaving, but he says with the electronic gizmo they can't do anything once the ticket is printed. Man, that's frustrating. I never get parking tickets, and now I have to pay this fine. Just during the holidays, when you know I don't have any extra money. :furious:

[Big Vic]

Goooooooood Morning! I hope everyone is doing well on this fine Friday morning.

3 miles on the TM last night. Was going to do 4, but just didn't feel like going that extra mile.

All of this sick talk has me paranoid. Heck, I'm afraid to pass anyone in the hall, as I clutch my bottle of hand sanitizer. :rotfl:

I have one more trip to get stocking stuffers for the DW and my Christmas shopping will be completed. Thank god for the Internet. :)

To all those doing their LRs this weekend, good luck And to all of the sick and injured, I hope you get well soon.

[aladdinsgirl]

Dave--So sorry about the ticket, that is frustrating!!! I got a ticket earlier in the year that kind of got to me too. On one hand, the police officer REALLY let me off because I was speeding, going 82 mph in a 65, but instead of giving me a speeding ticket, he gave me a ticket for following too close because I was 1 and 1/2 car lengths away from the car in front of me instead of 2. A ticket for following too close was about $100 cheaper and no points on my license, so I was thankful for that. But the more I thought about it, the more it bugged me, this was during rush hour traffic on the highway; everyone tails everybody and I think 1/2 of a car length was being nit picky!!! So I feel your pain!! Hope your day gets better.

[Honeibee]

Good morning everyone. My MIL fell last night and broke her hip and she had to have emergency surgery. I can't imagine how painful that must have been. We didn't get much sleep last night so today I am fairly shot. :guilty:

However, I did do 30 min on the TM this morning at 3.8 for 10 min then a slow jog at 4.2 for the next 20, then I hopped on the stationary bike for only ten minutes. :)

As of today things should start getting really slow at work so I am planning on re-reading everyone's race reports from last year. I have Kevin's printed out because it moved me so much when I read it the first time. :goodvibes I want to go back and read everyone's especially those who did the Half for the first time. We are getting so close.... Tomorrow is our dress rehearsal run. Charlie wants to go to the track very early. Dullsville,but OK, I'm not going to argue with him. He's go enough on his plate right now. At least on the track he can zone out and not have to worry about traffic.

Lisa - HA HA HA HA! :rotfl: I can see I'm never going to live THAT down!

Vic - For crying out loud don't KISS anyone in the Communications Center! :lmao:

Kristi - Oh, another one! :rotfl2: HA HA HA!

Cecilia - Yay! Thank you. ::yes:: See, you understand I'm just trying to stay well.

Jen - Ha ha ha! :lmao: I didn't even think of it that way! Could it be? Am I irresistible? :rolleyes: HA HA HA HA!

Mel - I'm a Taurus. Does that mean I keep bull up to protect me? :lmao:

Hey - There's Helen! Hi Helen, you world traveller you! :wave2:

Dave - Like I said yesterday, it's only people I don't know that I don't want kissing me! I've been hanging around with you guys for over a year now! :rotfl: The knee? What knee? Seriously, it doesn't bother me AT ALL! Sometimes at night it hurts a bit but not at all when I'm training. I'm seriously thinking of cancelling the surgery. At least for now. But thanks for asking. Oh I'm glad you got the WISH ornament. It looks so pretty on the tree, doesn't it? Ours is front and center! Ohh I like that Luke and Yoda ornament! Isn't that when he's training in Dagobah? Oh man! That SO STINKS about the parking ticket! :furious: GRRRRRR!

Awww Christa! Thank you! That was sweet and perfectly healthy! :goodvibes

Krista - HA HA HA! Sure, now everyone wants a piece of me! :rotfl2: Hey, are you SURE you had the right band on??? Hee hee.

Cam - I hope you are feeling better today. :goodvibes

Alright, let me call and see how the MIL is doing. I know I always complain about her and she IS a Piece of Work but I feel so bad for her right now...

[Mouse Skywalker]

My knee feels better but still skipping it....My sis is a RN and explained what was wrong with my knee...she has the same problem even though she doesn't run long (yet).She said rest would be best...I am not used to stopping, but for WDW I guess I can (at least for 1 LR). :crazy:Hey Christa, do you mind sharing what your sis said about your knee? I'm just curious. BTW: is this your twin sister? Yup, you bet, we'll be illin' together.

Krista- Oh thanks for your sympathy over the ticket. Just one of those things that irritates you doesn't it.

Judy- PD for your MIL. Sorry to hear about the broken hip. Yeah, that must be really painful. Well, this will give you some good bonding time with your MIL, right?

[Maherae]

To all of my WISH buddies with little ones...

:santa: Santa's phone number 1-800-972-6242 :santa:

This is real and soooo cute!! It starts on December 13th and has a different message every day!

Lily, or others who know how..please post this where it will been seen the most!

[Honeibee]

Judy- PD for your MIL. Sorry to hear about the broken hip. Yeah, that must be really painful. Well, this will give you some good bonding time with your MIL, right?

:scared1: :tiptoe:

[aladdinsgirl]

Judy--I posted my race report on the trip reports board, I was pretty descriptive with the half marathon. Oh, and it was the right leg band. :thumbsup2 It actually crossed my mind to run with the other band instead, that one didn't slip around as much! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Sorry about MIL! Here's some :wizard: for a speedy recovery!

[solotraveler]

Morning all!!

Just a quick check-in. I haven't had time to catch up on all the posts, so "That's Great!", "Awesome", "I hope you feel better soon", "Ice it well, :grouphug: , "I'm sure it won't be a problem on race day" and "Awww" Please use whichever response is most appropriate/makes you feel best ;) :teeth:

The weather here in Alabama has been great, especially coming from Michigan, where it certainly isn't warm. The hotel we are in is a couple of blocks from a trailhead for a HUGE bike trail system through the TVA lands around here. I got up and did five miles this morning and it was incredible. No idea on time or pace due to a wonky Garmin (in the woods and patchy fog), but I did hit one of the trails through the woods which slowed my pace a bit. I know that'll be it until Monday, as we have a 11am kickoff tomorrow and then we leave for the airport pretty early in the morning on Sunday. I'll try to get a post in there somewhere, but once we get home, it'll be the Goofy trail run (clothes I am going to wear, socks, shoes, everything) ten miles Monday and twenty Tuesday.

OK, I better dash!
Happy training all!
Kevin :earsboy:

[Honeibee]

Just a quick check-in. I haven't had time to catch up on all the posts, so "That's Great!", "Awesome", "I hope you feel better soon", "Ice it well, :grouphug: , "I'm sure it won't be a problem on race day" and "Awww" Please use whichever response is most appropriate/makes you feel best ;) :teeth:

Oh Kevin! You're a pip! :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl: I feel like kissing you! :rotfl: :rotfl2: Ok, you won't get that cause you haven't been around. :teeth:

[Big Vic]

Just a quick check-in. I haven't had time to catch up on all the posts, so "That's Great!", "Awesome", "I hope you feel better soon", "Ice it well, , "I'm sure it won't be a problem on race day" and "Awww" Please use whichever response is most appropriate/makes you feel best

Good one! :rotfl2:

Judy - Sorry to hear about the MIL.

[Minnie]

:scared1: :tiptoe:

Oh Judy thank goodness your back here were you belong :cool1: :cool1: I just spewed Diet Dew all over my keyboard at that one though :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl:

Hope her recovery is quick and painless on well both of you as possible :goodvibes

[gatorphipps]

Hey Christa, do you mind sharing what your sis said about your knee? I'm just curious. BTW: is this your twin sister? Yup, you bet, we'll be illin' together
OK, let me see if I can get it right. It is basicly where the tendons around or under (not sure which or both) the knee are inflamed. She said the TM was the most likely cause of it. She thinks My pace on the TM prob caused the inflamation. I explained that I always run that pace. She said that people run differently on TMs (duh) than on the street and that my knee may have been fine on the road. The TM I have been using the past few weeks is one I never used b/4 and I think they are sort of old. She said rest, ice, advil, and xtrain for a few days then run on a soft trail. At a slower pace...save the faster pace for WDW.
It is frustrating b/c (THANK GOD) I have never had knee issues and normally my mileage is much higher at this point. I normally would be going up to 24 or 26 miles...and last year I trained for the double (12/24) and did not get any pain...but I was not running at 8 - 9 MPM...more like 10 - 12 MPM....but I haven't felt like I pushed myself or even hurt until I started running on this TM.
On the Twin issue....people think we are twins or even the same people. Here is a pic with me and DH and the other one is of her (Her name is Hope) and one of the actors at our production Co...this is a promo shot and she is the star in this show.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d146/ChristaPhipps/xmasexperience-BMA-staffparty040.jpg http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d146/ChristaPhipps/not_just_another_love_story.jpg

[Honeibee]

Wow, Christa and Hope - You are both so glamorous! So pretty! :goodvibes

Oh Minnie - Thank you. You're such a sweetheart. :flower3: I'm trying hard not to think about it right now. I haven't heard from the Sanctuary and the ball is back in our court from the owner since she made a counter offer to us. But every time the phone rings.... :sad2: But thank you. You've been so supportive of me and so understanding of how much this means to me.

[MelRhoads]

Christa - YOUR HAIR IS SO STRAIGHT in that pic!!!! How did you do that? Mine is basically wavy so it can be straight (unless it rains) the curls are not pretty like yours. they are big and they are just waves (unless it rains!) Sorry about your knee. I do think the faster pace hurts me for sure. I know the tm does. I ran 8 miles at a normal road pace for me on sunday night and i was sore!! I ran 6 on the road yesterday at faster than my normal pace and felt GREAT. I'm sure you'll be ready to push it out at DW!

[Maherae]

OK, WISHers...here's another thing I just found and wanted to share..especially for Dave!

https://www.pushacall.com/mickey/

The mouse, HIMSELF, will call on Christmas day to tell the news of your WDW vacation!! How cool is that??

[Jen117]

DH signed us up to have Mickey call on Christmas. He used my cell phone so I have it with me all the time.

Christa - You look BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

[wtpclc]

Kevin - :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Krista - I think if you use that "other" band on race day, you will have no problem with slipping. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: (FOrgive me, I could not resist!) Glad you're feeling better!

Christa - :grouphug: (This is not a hug, it's all of us holding you back from hurting yourself more. ;) ) You can get through it!!! :wizard: :wizard: :grouphug: (This one really is a hug.)

Judy - Ouch!!!!! Hope your MIL is doing better soon. I know what you mean. Mine drives me crazy, not as bad as yours, but I still don't want to see her in pain or anything.

More XT (shopping) tonight. Would all of you who have 5 people or less left to shop for, plese send me one thing so I can finish?????? We are down to having 9 (or 10 if idea does not come through for FIL) left to do. :sad2:

GOod luck on th Last L-LR for those doing thema dn good luck resisting for those not doing them!!!!!

[gatorphipps]

Christa - :grouphug: (This is not a hug, it's all of us holding you back from hurting yourself more. ;) ) You can get through it!!! :wizard: :wizard: :grouphug: (This one really is a hug.)
GOod luck on th Last L-LR for those doing thema dn good luck resisting for those not doing them!!!!!
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
I just :love: you guys!

Christa - YOUR HAIR IS SO STRAIGHT in that pic!!!! How did you do that?
Melissa - that pic of me is at DH's office party last night. I went and got my hair done for it. I normally cannot get it straight b/c it is SO curly! The girl that does my hiar worked real hard for me.

OK..My very cute DH and BIL did 22 today...WITHOUT ME! :furious: Anyway...they ran through down town..and while they were running through downtown, they stopped at a hot dog vender and got a hot dog....and then kept on running... :crazy: I cannot even think about eating a loaded hot dog at mile 11 while running. :scared:

[MelRhoads]

Christa - that is totally nasty!! I remember almost throwing up during a 1/2 marathon a couple of yrs. ago b/c the guy i was running w/ kept talking about eating at flying burrito afterward. YUCK! :crazy2:

[TEK224]

Hi everybody! A quck drive by today. I took my Mom to her doctor's appt. today and had the Dr. give me an antibiotic. Everything has pretty much cleared up except the congestion. If I keep coughing up the lungers I have been, I'll have the whole marathon course to myself. no one will want to get near me :rolleyes:

Off to get the prescription filled. :wave:

Terri

[Lisa loves Pooh]

OK--so what is up with the VIP tent on race day?

I looked for an explanation and didn't find one. What is it?

[Mouse Skywalker]

Fueling up for the last LR today! Have great runs out there everyone. Be careful and be safe! Don't anyone hurt yourself out there. I guess I need to listen to my own advice too. I still haven't decided how far I'm going out there today. I'm going to take my run as it comes and do loops instead of 1 long out and back. I'll do a 10 mile loop, and then if I feel good I'll do another one (or maybe a shorter one). I need to listen to all the advice I've gotten here and make sure I don't hurt myself. This is it guys! As other's have said, the goal is not to run 20 miles here but to run 26 in Disney.

[Mouse Skywalker]

OK, WISHers...here's another thing I just found and wanted to share..especially for Dave!

https://www.pushacall.com/mickey/

The mouse, HIMSELF, will call on Christmas day to tell the news of your WDW vacation!! How cool is that??Thanks Anne! I signed us up. Should go well with the 4 day park hopper passes the princesses are going to open on Christmas morning.

[Big Vic]

OK--so what is up with the VIP tent on race day?

I looked for an explanation and didn't find one. What is it?

Here ya go. However, it's now closed.

http://disneyworldsports.disney.go.com/dwws/en_US/marathon/events/detail?name=Marathon2007RunnersVIPLoungePackageEve ntInfoDetailPage

[monte]

Ugh! DH company Christmas party was last night and this morning I'm suppose to walk a 10k, but I'm sooooooooooo tired! Should I stay home, or suck it up and go?

[thndrmatt]

I'm off to see the wizard, the wonderful wizard of... 20 miles? Well 19.7 miles actually, the exact distance from my squadron on base to my house. And DW is nice enough to follow along to let me hydrate every 2 miles. :) I've driven it countless times, now I'll be able to say I've run it once... Go get em everyone! :cheer2:

[keenercam]

Judy -- sorry about your MIL. Hope she is doing better and they are managing her pain well.

Christa -- talented, athletic, slender, smart, compassionate, superMom AND STUNNING GORGEOUS!?!?!?!? No fair! Certain women in this population shouldn't get ALL the great characteristics! Truly, sweetie, you look so wonderful. I bet you knocked DH's socks off with that dress!

Hope everyone is having a good last LR.

I, hope in this respect, that I am in the minority. Can you say "stonker"? I wasn't in bed until nearly midnight (was working on our Christmas card) and up at 4:15. At the Y when it opened at 5 and finally quit (er. . . ended early) at 15 miles. I was exhausted and hungry and completely depleted of energy. I am sure everything just happened to conspire against me -- the cold, lack of sleep, lack of energy. Almost worse than all that was the fact that after about 6 miles I had a strange twanging pain again in the top of my ankle again. I re-tied my shoes looser, and that helped abit until it started hurting again, at which point I bagged it. UGH!

Can someone please reassure me that this is not failure but merely the deferral of success? I can't even believe that the words "only 15" are coming out of my mouth, but I'd really wanted to do 20 + a little. I guess my body is saying the taper has begun. I'm really glad I got in 20 + a 5K 2 weeks ago. I am going to have to persuade myself I can, in fact, go 26.2.

Happy Saturday, all!

[nucpharm29]

Cam--unfortunately, I had a major STONKER today as well! :rolleyes: This was the first week of 10milers and was feeling pretty good for the first 5 miles. Then after the turnaround went to get some water and the blasted drinking fountain was BROKEN!!! So, now I'm tired and really thirsty! Then about the 8 mile mark I was dying--almost to the point of throwing up! So, I walked to the next drinking fountain, thank God it worked. And then pushed through to the end of hte 10. BUt now I feel horrible! My kids have both been sick this week with the barfs, so I'm wondering if I caught their bug. But, cam, you will be able to make it through the marathon! I'll be cheering ya'll on from home! :cheer2: j

A question for ya'll, since now I can no long count on the drinking fountains being operational--how do you carry water with you on your LRs? :confused3 Any advice would be welcome

Okay, now for my mini-rant---What is it with people who walk/run 4-5 people across the trail and then don't get out of the way of one measly runner like me. I actually got pushed off the trail this morning! :furious: WTH! Okay, rant over! Had my cold soak now off to shower so we can take the little ones to see Santa today! :wave:

[Mouse Skywalker]

Greetings TEAM:

OK, I wanted to catch up with everyone before I post about my run today.

Kevin- I want to WISH you guys well in the championship game. I think you may be playing right now. Go TEAM!!!

Matt- Awesome job on your LR. Let the taper begin!

Cam- Oh, I'm so sorry your LR didn't go as you had hoped, but I'm betting you will do fine. Like people told me, you got your stonker out of the way so you can have a good race at WDW. You already got in a 20 miler (+ the 5K), and I'm betting you will be just fine. Start tapering, get yourself rested, and healed up. You really need some rest. All my best to Howard as he crams for Goofy.

Stephanie- Sorry you had a stonker LR too, but you got your 10 miles in. The veterans here say the time doesn't matter, just that you got the distance in for your LR. So based on that, you should be fine. As far as carrying water, I got a fanny pack from Sierra Trading Post (Ultimate Direction Solitaire) that holds a water bottle. I like it alot. It was recommended by MelR. I also hide water bottles along places on my route because my 1 bottle runs out.

[Mouse Skywalker]

OK - here's my report on my LR! It was an awesome run! A great run to end my training on. I did 20 miles in 3:44.48/11:14 mpm. The time's nothing to write home about, and it was only 6 mins faster than my time 2 weeks ago when I had the stonker 20 miler. However, it includes my 5 min warm up walk, a bathroom stop, and a stop at my car to get my windbreaker. The thing that made the run so good was just how I felt at the end. I was getting faster my last 5 miles, and definitely could have kept going further.

When I started my run I honestly didn't know how far I would go. I decided to do ~10 mile loops instead of the 10 mile out and 10 mile back. That way if I was feeling bad after the 1st loop, I wouldn't be stuck having to come back 10 miles. I'm glad I did the loops, because it was a little windier (sp?) than I thought when I started and I was getting quite chilled. So at the end of my first 10 mile loop, I stopped at my car and put my windbreaker on. Ooooh, that felt so much better. I then got back to the run. I impressed myself with going back out after stopping at the car at 10 miles. It was tempting to just get in the car and go, but I was feeling good so I soldiered on.

I intentionally made myself go slower in the beginning. I put some longer walking breaks in when I had my GU, etc., and I was really trying to save myself to make the long haul. I'm glad I ended my buildup phase of training with a good LR. I needed the confidence boost after my stonker 20 miler 2 weeks ago. OK, I need to take a shower now.

I hope everyone else's LRs are going well, but if they are not I'm sure you will be fine for the marathon. I just had a horrible 20 miler 2 weeks ago where I ended up walking in most of the last 5 miles, and here I am 2 weeks later with a great 20 miler. So as our veterans have been saying all along, don't read too much into one bad run. You've all put the training in, and you'll be fine. Yahooo!!!! It's taper time!!!!

[gatorphipps]

I, hope in this respect, that I am in the minority. Can you say "stonker"? I wasn't in bed until nearly midnight (was working on our Christmas card) and up at 4:15. At the Y when it opened at 5 and finally quit (er. . . ended early) at 15 miles. I was exhausted and hungry and completely depleted of energy. I am sure everything just happened to conspire against me -- the cold, lack of sleep, lack of energy. Almost worse than all that was the fact that after about 6 miles I had a strange twanging pain again in the top of my ankle again. I re-tied my shoes looser, and that helped abit until it started hurting again, at which point I bagged it. UGH!

Can someone please reassure me that this is not failure but merely the deferral of success? I can't even believe that the words "only 15" are coming out of my mouth, but I'd really wanted to do 20 + a little. I guess my body is saying the taper has begun. I'm really glad I got in 20 + a 5K 2 weeks ago. I am going to have to persuade myself I can, in fact, go 26.2.

Happy Saturday, all!
Cam I :love: you girl!
Think of the LR this way - You did 15 more miles than me this weekend....you did great and do not worry about the last 5 miles that did not get done. You need to rest and this will be better for you in the long run...no pun :rotfl2:

[msblrobs]

LR REPORT:
So happy to have banged out the last 20 mile LR!! :cool1: 16 miles outside since it is an absolutely gorgeous day in NY today and the final 4 on the TM. Outdoor splits are as follows:

9:59, 9:36, 9:33, 9:16, 9:18, 9:54, 9:42, 9:12, 9:52, 9:24, 9:12, 9:02, 9:32, 9:24, 9:45 & 9:41

I did 10 min/miles on the TM.

Dave - Congrats on the awesome run today!! :banana: :woohoo:

Cam - You are SO not a failure!!! :grouphug: Please listen to your body and keep reaffirming in your mind that you are more than ready for this challenge.

I hope everyone else out there today is having great success. :cheer2:

Looking forward to easing into taper and seeing you all real soon :love: .

[Cruella de mom]

4Okay, now for my mini-rant---What is it with people who walk/run 4-5 people across the trail and then don't get out of the way of one measly runner like me. I actually got pushed off the trail this morning! :furious: WTH! Okay, rant over! Had my cold soak now off to shower so we can take the little ones to see Santa today! :wave:

That is awful!! I run on a trail with Team in training and before every run our coaches remind us to run only 2 abreast and to give way to other users of the trail. We have, however, noticed that another running group that uses the trail always run in large packs and they don't step single file when they come up on anyone else. Rude, very rude.

Hope the kids had fun with SAnta

[princessmomma]

LR REPORT:
So happy to have banged out the last 20 mile LR!! :cool1: 16 miles outside since it is an absolutely gorgeous day in NY today and the final 4 on the TM. Outdoor splits are as follows:

9:59, 9:36, 9:33, 9:16, 9:18, 9:54, 9:42, 9:12, 9:52, 9:24, 9:12, 9:02, 9:32, 9:24, 9:45 & 9:41

I did 10 min/miles on the TM.
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Wow Sara, you are speedy and so consistent. Do you have mile markers set on your course or are these Garmin readings?

I get so frustrated with my Garmin, during training I can run sub 10 minute miles, but in a race my Garmin is always short on the mile markers and it takes me 10:15-10:30 to run a mile. According to the Garmin I weaved 26.62 miles around Disney last year and 26.5 miles in Chicago. Even last weekend my Garmin told me my half marathon was 13.45 miles. Anyway, great job, you will have an excellent full marathon time!

As for training for me, DS was sick with the stomach flu yesterday and was home from school so my 10/20 has been shifted a day later. I ran/walked an easy 10 miles today in about 1:52. We will see if I can hammer out 20 miles tomorrow???

Dave, excellent job on your LR! :thumbsup2

Cam, yes life gets in the way of training. You weren't physically feeling 100% so it was wise to cut it short today. You will do great in the marathon! :banana:

Matt,and everyone else, can't wait to here how your LR's went today. I know it will help motivate me for my LR tomorrow!

Colleen

[MelRhoads]

Sara - WOW!! You were haulin' Great job!!

Cam - I ran a much shorter run today too (14 on trail) Anyway, since those 2 loops i did (somewhere between 19-19.5 trail) I have had terrible runs!! I had a great one today. I think my body needed to back off after the really long one. I'll bet that is what you experienced. You are going to do great on the marathon!!! You always end up racing faster than you think you will (i'm not saying "you" collectively, i'm saying you!)

As for me, somewhere around 13.5-14 today on the trail. It was a great run at a pace slower than i usually move and i feel really good. I think I'm going to "taper" now. I put that in quotes b/c what i'm going to do ismore like rest b/c i really did build up on the right schedule. I did my longest run about 1 month ago! :confused3 :teeth:

[Mouse Skywalker]

CONGRATULATIONS Kevin!!! WTG Lakers! Div II National Football Champions!!!

[andromedaslove]

Just a quick drive by.... Well my kids were both sick, but Lucas really took the cake. I spent Friday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the ER with him. He had an ear infection and eye infection on Friday. Then Monday Tuesday and Wednesday he was consisitently running a fever around 104, and had severe diarrhea. After blood work and xrays they were never able to figure out what was causing the fever, but he is now feeling alright. David and I both came down with sore throats and a fever and the doc put us on Antibiotics, but Thursday David said he felt like his throat was swelling shut, it was hard to breathe or swallow. So being the good Wife that I am I took a flashlight and looked in his mouth, and no lie his throat was almost swollen shut. So we went off to the ER who initially thought he had an absess in his throat, and that he would need surgery. Fortunately for us though the catscan proved it wasn't an absess, just a REALLY bad infection and they overdosed him on antibiotics and sent him home. He is starting to feel better although, the swelling hasn't gone down much. At least he isn't running a fever still.

Since I was dealing with sick kids, sick hubby, and sick self I have not run AT ALL in almost 2 weeks. I am in horrible need of a run and I was supposed to do 24 last Saturday. Instead I missed that run, so I think I will run 20 tomorrow and then start taper. I have to go for now, I hope I can check back in later.

Take Care Everyone,

Dana

[Wish I lived in Fl]

[QUOTE=keenercam]Can someone please reassure me that this is not failure but merely the deferral of success?
QUOTE]


Well, I had been planning to attempt the Full marathon not well trained but my friend talked me out of my insanity.

So - next year for me. And I will keep exercising now untill next year.

I will be there cheering on all wearing Lime Green.

[TEK224]

Dave & Sara - Great job on your LR's! :thumbsup2

Kevin - Congrats!! :cool1:

Cam- You'll do fine! Listen to your body.

Dana - I'm right there with you. I've a cold with bad congestion for over a week. Haven't done any training since last Thursday. I try to look at it as having started my taper early (although inside I'm really in a state of panic!

Terri

[msblrobs]

Colleen - Today's were Garmin readings. I sometimes struggle with a weak GPS signal in the mountain areas but I was lucky today with no loss of signal. As for the marathon, you know I can't say how I will feel on race day, so I refuse to speculate before that time. You know my goal, subject to change :thumbsup2 . I was real glad to get the confidence builder in today. This is the first time I have ever posted splits and it is only so when I begin to doubt myself during taper I can look back and see my last LR times.

Dana - Best of luck getting in a LR tomorrow. :cheer2:

MelR - Enjoy the taper!! 26.2 kind of is like a cake walk for you :rotfl: . I am always in awe of your adventure race accomplishements.

Cam - I need to get in touch with you this week about your advice for my hamstring issues and how they affect my SI/hip. I know it is Aleve for three days before the race, but I need to know about the stretching part of it. I am hurting on my right side, as usual after a LR.

5 on the TM for me in the a.m. and hopefully some weight room also.

Best of luck to everyone doing LR's tomorrow!! :woohoo: :cool1:

[chimera]

Come join us for a new week!

Wk of Dec 17--WISH Walking and Running Club (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=15995850#post15995850)

[Kristi1357]

Cam - you did awesome! And I love it - "only 15!" :lmao: Don't you worry chickie - I am going to sit my butt on the Boardwalk a few Sunday mornings from now until you come by!

Christa - I am with Cam. You are amazing: stressful job, 2 kids, running crazy mileage, cross training like crazy, singing & acting, and you are gorgeous. Ok, I hate you! ;) :rotfl:

So, I thought I was going to get out of my long walk/run of 10 miles this weekend since Chad is working crazy hours. But Mom called and said I had to go with her, and that Dad would watch Zack. So there goes me getting out of it! :rotfl2:

So, we set out for 10. Before mile 9 Mom was dying. She has fibromyalgia and her feet were killing her. Since we were almost back to her house, she dropped off somewhere around 9 and I kept going up & down her street until I finished the whole 10. We didn't have stellar times or anything, but getting the steps in was the important part.
13:17
13:53
41:07 (miles 3-5)
13:11
14:20 (huh?)
13:45
14:32 (this is where I had to wait for mom a bit)
12:26 (see what happens when I ditch Mom? :rotfl: )
2:16:36

So, by my calculations I could beat a 3 hour half.
I just can't stop 500 times to take pictures!
Or get caught up talking WISHers ears off! (right Cam? ;) )