Wk of Apr 29--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!





New WISH Team members. If you read one thing over and over, believe this. Being part of this team is fantastic. Part of the ride you get for the event is what I call the roller coaster. There will be lots of ups and downs. The more you post here, the more you will find yourself enjoying the ride. It is an incredible journey. Don't be afraid, shy or whatever to come here and just post up anything. You don't have to know us right away, or all of us at all. You will get to know some of us. It makes the event you are enjoying have MORE meaning and we love to have you.


WISH Racing Team

Abra Cat Kristi NC
akasleepingbeauty Rhonda TX
aladdinsgirl Krista OH
AmyBeth68 Amy NJ
andromedaslove Dana FL
angietuck2 Angie FL
bekagain Bekah
bekkiz WA
BiggerTigger Jeff FL
Big Vic Vic FL
blueroses WA
Buckalew11 Brenda TN
Calcio Craig MA
CarolA Carol GA
CaroleD Carole ON
cdn gal eeyore Leana Alberta
Chernabog#1Fan FL
ChiFiveO Donna IL
chimera Mel FL
Chropistopy Christy GA
Cindylou Cindy
Cingoutload Dawn GA
CrazySecretRecipe Jennifer FL
Cruella de Mom Cecilia GA
crzy4pooh Lynnda FL
DaddyBeast Kevin TX
deekaypee ND
Dennyha Denny OH
DianeL Diane
disneybelle Darcey NJ
DisneyGirl Marissa
disneyrun
disnutt Kiena OH
DJBounce Darcey IA
donac Dona NJ
DreamBeliever
dthogue Tammy PA
Duanerice Duane FL
eeyore45 Sandy IL
escape Susie AR
fabumouse NJ
FirstTimertoDiz Lisa PA
FungLu Brett OR
gatorphipps Christa NC
getnthinr Wendy NC
goingthedistance Paul NM
goofyguy1958 Mike
gsu1988 Ken GA
Hey Mickey Erica NY
HMHunters
Hockeychic Kim CAN
hockeygirl Laurie NY
Honeibee Judy NY
hoosmi Jen GA
jam217 PA
JCTigger Jill MA
jeanneg Jeanne NC
Jen117 Jen WI
Jennasis NC
jimmduck
jodistar Jodi CT
karebear1 Karen OR
Kareneast Karen NJ
keenercam Cam DE
KeenHo Howard DE
KelNottAt Kelley MD
Kimickey Kim MD
Kim10110 Kim
Kristi1357 Kristi NH
lenshanem Shan
Lexxiefern Becky MA
lillouisianagal Claire LA
Little Miss Mickey Ashley
Lisa Loves Pooh Lisa FL
littlegreydonkey Helen NZ
macrosswife Kimber AL
magslite Maggie IL
maherae Anne FL
MarkMichaels Mark IA
maryliz maryliz ON
MdmMim
Meghan74 Meghan
MelRhoads Melissa AR
MickeySP Lisa MA
Minigirl Eva
Minnie Suzy
mogulskr Scott NJ
momoftwogirls
monte Monica CO
mousemgr Susan MI
MouseDogMom Jackie NC
Mouse Skywalker Dave NY
MrsTrx Tracey FL
msblrobs Sara NY
nucpharm29 Stephanie AR
NYCpa Kathy NY
ohMom Molli OH
Optimator Mike
outonarun Teri CA
padisneyfan Nancy PA
panthergirl Susan NC
Paull117 Paul WI
perfectmatch300 Nancy FL
plgrn Patti and Jenn
plutosmyfav Sunny MA
pollioni Robb ON
princessmomma Colleen NC
Pungodingy Angie NH
RedDragon Martha MA
rKyDeX Chester FL
rosy1020 Kristin Japan
RunningLilo Dena FL
sap1227 Christy FL
sara
ScoJo15 Scott GA
scoolover Scott CT
scuba diver Jim FL
SilverE Steve ME
SirBouncealot Andrew IA
skfulkers Steve OH
solotraveler Kevin MI
Space Ranger John
stitch lover sith Erin
sugaswim Holly MD
TammyNC Tammy NC
taz4disney CJ IN
TEK224 Terri PA
Texa
thndrmatt Matt FL
tiberius Richard
TiffJ Tiffany AL
TigerLily03 Lily OH
Tinks Vicki IL
TriMom TN
twotoohappy Liz MA
TXAng TX
TXBelle Heather TX
Valentine Kathy NY
WDWfan 9 Pat IL
westcliffemom Stacey CO
wfloyd Bill FL
WIsh I Lived in FL Felicia
Worfiedoodles Maria MA
wtpclc Carrie MI
xterratri Lynne ME
zoegirl Bree NC

[chimera]

Did my 5 mile LR yesterday...it was a STONKER! I didn't get out until 8:30am yesterday so it was already hot and humid. I did the first 2 miles in 23 min, but was struggling. When I hit the 2.5 mile turnaround, I turned right into a 15mph wind and my brain said, "Nope, not gonna do it. I'm outta here!" Tried a gel at mile 3, but didn't get much more oomph out of that. I'm thinking maybe I don't do good with odd mileage ;) . 5 and 7 weren't good...but my last 8 mile run is currently referred to as THE RUN AGAINST WHICH ALL OTHERS SHALL BE COMPARED!

My experience yesterday reminded me of a few things:
1. I really need protein before a LR.
2. I really can't run unless my brain is 100% into it.
3. It's really hot and humid in FL.

Here's what we did today:
http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/77486Image029-med.jpg

Christa...:wizard: and :hug: for a good outcome on your test. The waiting is usually the hardest part.

Andrew...you'll be happy to know we began the indoctrination early with DD4...her first WDW trip was at 9 weeks. DD14 went for the first time at 3 1/2. DH and I didn't make it until age 4, but our excuse is that WDW wasn't built until I was 3 ;) .

Dave...great job on your run!

Martha and Craig...good luck on your race!

Sunny...sorry it's still so chilly up there. Way to stick with your LR!

Vic...you're the bomb! Don't you still take care of us in a 'protect and serve' kinda fashion?

Cam...glad to see you're feeling better, but sorry that you're at work again.

Richard...congrats on your 5 miles! Great pace!

Kiena...great pace on your 8 miles!

Terri...glad the ankle is getting better! How long before you're back in the action?

Stephanie...great job on your LR! Are you working in nuclear? We're having a bit of trouble getting I131...the company told us there were reactors down in Canada affecting supplies here.

Cindy...good luck on your race!

OptiMike...I don't think softball is supposed to be a contact sport :confused:

Meghan...DH likes the "bar fight" or excuse for such events that you don't care to explain with the truth ;)

Jen...congrats on finishing your 8! Hope the PF smoothes out soon.

Krista...glad you're sister is doing better.

Lisa...great to have you back!

Melissa...how's the doggie doing? Do we get to see pictures? Hope Phil is well!

Kevin...glad the exams are over! Hope to see you more often now!.

I had a slightly startling experience today...lost another toenail :eek: I actually had no idea this one was on it's way out. I noticed a blister near the nail on the toe and ran my thumb across it...nail just slid right off :scared1:

Good training everyone!

[Tiger Lily 03]

Hi WISH Team!

I'm sitting here and thinking about our great WISH Team. I figured it was time to give our cheer so come on WISH Team give it a go:

Thunder, thunder, thunderation!
We're the WISH group delegation.
When we move with determination,
We create a GREAT! sensation.

Enjoy the training this week.

[TriMom]

:sick: the "you really don't want to know just how yucky it can get" bug made it's way through our house this past week. EVERYONE had it at some point in time. Obviously it put a damper on my training, so we will just start with today:

I had a great bike ride, I did 18 miles in around 1:15 - 1:25 (still don't have a battery for my bike computer). I did almost call DH about 1 mile from the house to see if he would come pick me it. It's the last mile of the ride, and it is all uphill. But I sucked it up, and finished the ride myself. :cool1: I was pleased. I also saw a beaver on my ride today. Well it was a beaver or a ground hog, I'm not sure which, we were both moving kinda fast. I have a confession to make - I don't like going down large hills on the bike. I know that I go waaay too slow but I am afraid of them. The last time I fell off a bike I was 6 yo, and I plan to keep it that way. Unless falling off the bike will help me go faster downhill.

In other happenings today, I am pretty sure I took a crazy pill. I decided that I would replace the liner in my pool this weekend, so I am draining the pool, and getting everything ready to disassemble the pool. I have lost my mind.

To all who raced today - whoo hoo! I hope it was great!. Matt, I would love to hear about your century ride, as I would like to try one sometime this summer


GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE RACING TOMORROW!

[escape]

Christa – More good thoughts, prayers and well wishes coming your way. :hug:

Krista - good news about Shari! Sending more :wizard: for continued success.

Stephanie - Those C130s come over my area as well.

Vic – another Thank-you for your service to our country

MelR - Good news about Phil. :goodvibes On another note, I don't get why some doctors/medical personnel sit on results such as this. Something similar happened to me once and I was on pins and needles waiting to hear something.

Mel - Yikes about the toe nail. I hate the heat and humidity as well. It's that way in Arkansas now and it just drains my energy.

TriMom - Hope your family is doing better now. :hug: By the way, I don't like going fast down large hills either. I always feel that I'll hit a rock or bump and lose control.

Lily - Thanks for the cheer. It's good to hear every now and then!


As for everyones likes and dislikes about a marathon....
Oops! :rolleyes1 I'm glad to know all of this as I was one of those obnoxious people who yelled to you at the end: "The finish is just around the corner". :blush: Now I know what NOT to do. :laughing:

Sending :wizard: and well wishes for those that need it. Sending good thoughts to everyone for a successful week ahead. :goodvibes

[Kristi1357]

I thought you guys might enjoy this article:

Marathoner, 70, Nabs Alleged Thief
AP
WOLFEBORO, N.H. (April 28) - A shoplifter would have to run pretty far to get away from this 70-year-old clerk.

Judy Brenner sprinted about 100 feet to catch a teen she thought stole liquor Thursday from the store where she works in Wolfeboro.

Brenner, who ran the Boston Marathon this month, discovered the teen had a half-gallon of whiskey under his jacket. She and others who joined the chase helped detain him until police arrived.

"He didn't run, but he walked faster, so I picked up my pace," Brenner said. "I wasn't going to let him go."

Brenner, of Brookfield, said she ran 14 marathons decades ago and finished the Boston Marathon this month in just over five hours, placing sixth among the women in her age bracket.

The suspect was charged with theft and unlawful possession of alcohol by a minor.

[bekkiz]

I had a great walk yesterday, 3 miles in 44 minutes. Today, well, not so good. Again, I'm not sure who to believe (My garmin 205 or the software that I download all the garmin info into). The watch says we went 4 miles, the software says 4.17. Either way it took 69 minutes (so a mpm between 16:33 and 17:20). A lot slower for only one more mile. I wonder if my legs were tired from the hard work yesterday? Very possible.

Speaking of neat creatures on walks, we were walking along a lake here in WA, and today we saw a river otter hanging out on someone's deck. It was so cool and we stopped for a minute to take a couple pictures. I've seen river otters at the zoo and aquarium, but never in the wild. It was HUGE! I'll post a pic when we get them off the camera :)

Mel I'm sorry your run was so tough! I bet it is the odd number :lmao:

Lily Thanks for the cheer, I like it!

TriMom That's quite a ride, and good for you for finishing the last (uphill!) mile.

[lenshanem]

Happy new week to everyone!

Well, it is 5 in the morning and I'm up with a sore tummy from drinking a glass of red wine last night. I was hoping to go out this morning around 7, but it is now looking doubtful.

Mel - Oh, no about the heat and humidity. I'm guessing I will need to go out VERY EARLY late next month when we're at WDW to get my sessions in... I'm a tad scared! :scared: I guess I really need to learn how to run on the treadmill. Yuck.

bekkiz - I love river otters! They are my fav at the zoo. Can't wait to see the pic! Do any of you remember Emmett Otter's Jug Band Christmas? I LOVED that movie!

I mentioned that my headaches were gone, but yesterday I got another one. I went up to the grocery store to check my blood pressure and it was 149/77 ?!? I have always had very low blood pressure. Weird. My blood pressure was high when I was on the steroids for my poison ivy a few weeks back. I thought it was just because of the steroids. Next time I get another headache I'm gonna drive up to the store and check it again. I can't believe I would need blood pressure medicine at the age of 35. I've been incorporating the running into my walking for three weeks now. Could the running be triggering it? I hope not.

[Mouse Skywalker]

Good Morning Team: :surfweb:

Not much more for me to report. I did some napping and reading through Runner's World after getting up at 4:30am yesterday (DD6 set her alarm for 4:00am and woke the whole house up). I like the RW article on getting your kids to run. I must admit I skimmed through the magazine and didn't read it closely, but I will.

Mel- Sorry your 5 miler was a stonker. Well, you got the stonker run out of your system before the Minnie, right?

Thanks for the cheer Lily.

TriMom- Uuugh, sorry your dealing with the bug :sick: in your house. Hope everyone gets better soon.

bekkiz- Sounds like you got a lot of good training in this week. 7 miles over two days - that's great! Sounds like your legs my need a little rest. Don't forget to listen to your body.

I love river otters! They are my fav at the zoo. Can't wait to see the pic! Do any of you remember Emmett Otter's Jug Band Christmas? I LOVED that movie!
Shan- I also love that Christmas special. "We're not birds, we're a jug band!" I keep looking for it to come out on DVD. I hope everything works out with your blood pressure.

Just want to send a quick HI :wave2: out to my teammates.

Colleen- are you ready for the campout next weekend? I'm sorry you can't come out and join us at the Flying Pig.

[KelNottAt]

Good morning, everyone.

Today the butterflies start. I'm doing the Frederick (Md) Half Marathon on May 6.

Until yesterday, I wasn't nervous. Then I read the race info more closely. It's got a 14 mpm min pace requirement. (Remember, I'm a walker...previous events were a 16 min.) I told myself, "Snap out of it. You can do this. 13:00 or better is your average." :goodvibes

Then I checked the elevation map. :faint: I know it's not to scale, but geez. Those hills sure look steep.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/43319FredMar.jpg

Congrats to everyone who raced this weekend. I love reading about your experiences. Sorry I can't keep up with replies to the thread. But, rest assured, I am reading and with you in spirit. :)

[sap1227]

I am jumping in early this week, so hopefully I can keep up!!!!

I am back from 8 miles today. The first 6.8 were great, but that last 1.2 almost killed me. i don't know what happened, but it was terrible.

It was "cool" this morning when we started and there was no humidity--I am hoping for a repeat next Sunday at the Minnie.

I did not keep up wit this thread at all last week, so I am off to go see what I missed!

Hope everyone has a great week!!!

[nucpharm29]

Morning teammates! Nothing to report from me--unless a 9 hr shift at Walgreen's counts as xtraining--at least I didn't get cussed at yesterday--hoping today brings the same luck!:rotfl:

I am still very sore from my stonker on Friday. :confused3 I'm just hoping that all these stonkers that have been plaguing us will lead to great performances race day.

Kelley--you'll do great at your half! I always get those butterflies--we'll be with you in spirit!

mel--not working nuclear anymore--can't handle the nightshifts with my crazy kiddos at home. But I wouldn't be surprised about the probs with I131--seems like radioactive isotopes fail qc quite frequently. We had a week or so where all our Tc99m generators failed qc--we were scrambling. Sorry about your stonker--mine seem to fall on the even numbers. So since the Minnie is between 9 and 10 miles we should both do wonderfully!:thumbsup2

trimom--HOpe everyone is feeling better soon!:hug:

Well, I should go get in the shower. Gotta go to work again today:scared: By this time next week, I'll be finished with the Minnie--heading back for a wonderful day at EPCOT!!:woohoo: :yay:

[thndrmatt]

Slapped my bike race report up on the other thread, and I'll update this one with my weekly totals once I decide whether or not I'm a glutton for punishment and want to get out there for my swim/LR today...

[eeyore45]

OK teammate Sandy reporting for duty!!

I signed in a couple of weeks ago, but the snow here did me in, I really am not a runner!1 (I Hated it in college, and I dislike it now! ) BUT I'm determined, dh dangled the Disney trip (just the 2 of us!) carrot, and so I have to decide whether I can do this...

I'm on week 4 of the couch-to-5K running program... sorta... I am running outdoors and mostly I'm taking from that is dont overdo, stick with it...

I also took dh's gammin GPS out on my course - I thought it was app 1 mile, the gps didnt record it, so I went out again - last Sunday it is a 1.5 course, so last week I did the 3 mile course in 47 min - mostly walked that second loop... as dh puts it my shopping mode is a good fast pace walk!! (or when I gather FP for WDW!! ;) )

So, today I decided to see how fast I could complete the 1.5 miles... 17 minutes..

I wonder about what plan I should use now? I was thinking of increasing my route to make it 3 miles, and slowly build up to 15 min miles - but dh says I need 13 min miles for the Disney Marathon or I'll be "swept"...

are there any good websites for me to look at? Dh is (was) a marathon runner so he has his own plan of attack...

eta - I'm now living on the links in the sticky thread...

[Big Vic]

Good afternoon everyone.

Nursing my foot today and watching racing from Talladega. GO JR.!!

Mel – Sorry your LR was a stonker. These days I get to supervise those who do the actual protecting and serving. The last time I walked on the floor to work a position one of my training officers told me to go back to my office, as she didn't have time to answer 911 and babysit me at the same time. :rotfl:

WHAT LILY SAID! :cheer2:

TriMom – Great job with the 18 miler!

Susie - Hooah! :thumbsup2 As for everyones likes and dislikes about a marathon....
Oops! I'm glad to know all of this as I was one of those obnoxious people who yelled to you at the end: "The finish is just around the corner". Now I know what NOT to do.

I yelled to Cam and Rhonda to smile as they were making their way through MGM (I was trying to snap a picture). If I would have know what happened earlier to Cam, and would have realized just how miserable it was for the marathoners that day I would have kept my big mouth shut. Rookie mistakes. :rolleyes1

Bekkiz – Great job with the walk.

Shan – Take care of that BP.

Dave – Wa’sup?

Kelley – You’re going to do great!

Christy – Great job with the 8 miler!

Stephanie – Have fun at work.

Eeyore45 – Great pace. You CAN do it. The pacing requirement for the ½ is 16 mpm.

Check this out http://disneyworldsports.disney.go.com/dwws/en_US/marathon/events/detail?name=Marathon2008HalfMarathonPacingDetailPa ge

:)

[skfulkers]

Hey guys! Just popping in real quick to say HI to everyone. Sorry I've been so "absent" lately, I have a huge proposal due out this Friday and it's been keeping me crazy busy. I'm glad it's due before next weekend so that I can actually enjoy the Flying Pig weekend without worrying about work at all.

Just from skimming, it looks like everyone's having a pretty good weekend. Sorry if I missed any big news, and I promise I'll try to catch up with everyone very soon. Great job to everyone racing this weekend! Guess a lot of us are in taper mode for either the Pig or the Minnie, so I'm surprised the taper madness hasn't caused the weekly thread to be to about page 14 by now. :)

Have a great rest of the weekend, guys, and don't work too hard this week (I'll try to practice what I preach, too ;) ).

Steve

[Tiger Lily 03]

Hi WISH Team!

Eeyore, if you need to decide a program, there are a lot of Penguins here following the John Bingham program. You might like the Hal Higdon pace if you are already doing the speed you are. It will definitely not be a problem for you to do the half, you've got the required pace and then some, just need to stretch out the distance some.

Hooah, I meant to say our family has coined that term a bit differently to reflect head up **** and also meaning one should have heard, understood, and acknowledged I suppose.

Kelley, you can do it if you can walk better than a 13 min pace. I tried to see how fast I could walk. I could not qualify for any minimum if I walked. I must Wog.

I did 8 miles today and a 14 minute pace, happy about that. Good training everyone. Next week I'll be done with the Minnie enjoying some spa time.

[eeyore45]

thanks Tiger Lily - I've been reading all the sites listed, and just wondered if I should concentrate now on increasing distance, or stick with increasing time? It felt good only 'walking" twice in the 1.5 jog - but I like the term "wog" I think that apatly describes what I'm doing!!

I've also found the google maps gps site so I went and did a route or two, and found one that is a tad over 2 miles... so I think I'll add that next week! Right now I cannot imagine running/wogging for 3 hours!! 8 miles seems like a far distance - can you stop midway at the Dairy Queen??? ;)

[RedDragon]

What a race report I have!! Total time, 63:10 for 6.2 miles! Splits =

9.51 (OK, very scarey here, I CANNOT sustain this for an entire race; have to slow down),
10:14 (well, better, but still too fast),
10:37 (better but now too slow),
10:23 (made up time from mile 3),
10:15 (hm, too fast for the Minnie),
10:10 (oh dear, could I really be running this fast?) and bring it in the last 0.2 miles.

The only thing I can say is, Didn't I have 11 seconds in me to bring it in under 63 minutes!?!?!!!!! Now this is a PR for me, but I'm complaining that I couldn't bring it in under 63 minutes! LOL!!!!!

I have run this race before. 3 years ago it was my very first 10K race. Time then 65:06. I didn't run it in 2005, but I ran it last year. Time then 65:16. So I really did well today. Now, here comes a really great thing that happened. I was wearing my WISH shirt and just after we'd crossed the finish line and got water, we were walking toward all the activity. I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned around to find someone I'd never met before say how great my shirt was and she used it as a guide throughout the race! She always kept it (me) in sight so she could keep with my pace! And she LOVED the DLF>DNF>>DNS.

And a very special thanks go to my dear, dear DH for staying with me. He was my Yoda (Do or do not. There is no try.). God bless you.

Sandy: what Lily said!

Vic: hope the foot gets better quickly!

Stephanie: sorry to hear about your stonker plus the fun time you are having at work!! Here's some :wizard: that things get better quickly!!

KelNottAt: lots of luck and :goodvibes for your run on May 6th. The elevation map looks like what I ran today. Oooo doggies was that so not necessary!

Mouse Skywalker: I must have missed it, but any reason why your DD got up at 4:00 am? AND setting an alarm to do so?

lenshanem: sorry to hear the BP was high. I'm highly susceptible to poison ivy. When I get it, the only thing that helps me is Ruhli Gel by Band Aid. That stuff works wonders. And it's non-perscription.

TriMom: nice job on the 18 mile bike ride. :thumbsup2

Hope everyone has a great rest of the day.

[gatorphipps]

Real quick b/4 I get into the shower to get ready for church!

I just ran 3.2 miles in 25:20 Min...this is an ave 7:55 MPM!:cool1:
I know I did the 1st mile in 7:44.:scared1:
It was an out and back course and JRT was slowing down a bit on the way back b/c of the heat (88)...she also had to take a potty break and I could not get my watch stopped...every second counts.

[Calcio]

Here's a more neutral observer's review of today's James Joyce 10K, using Martha's report as a base:

What a race report I have!! Total time, 63:10 for 6.2 miles! Splits =

9.51 (OK, very scarey here, I CANNOT sustain this for an entire race; have to slow down),
10:14 (well, better, but still too fast),
10:37 (better but now too slow),
10:23 (made up time from mile 3),
10:15 (hm, too fast for the Minnie),
10:10 (oh dear, could I really be running this fast?) and bring it in the last 0.2 miles.

The only thing I can say is, Didn't I have 11 seconds in me to bring it in under 63 minutes!?!?!!!!! Now this is a PR for me, but I'm complaining that I couldn't bring it in under 63 minutes! LOL!!!!!

Okay, I guess I don't know how to copy and paste and have it show who the original author was. The above came from the RedDragon.

Mile 1 was the usual "starting a bit quick" plus it was mostly a long and gradual down hill. We did go through it in 9:51, but the effort was easy, no strain at all.

Mile 2 was a bit quicker than plan, but again I felt Martha was running easy. I'm not sure she felt the same way so . . .

In Mile 3 I intentionally eased off a bit. I know Martha was worried about our splits, but I didn't think she was exerting more effort than appropriate. Still, at mile 3 better to be safe, so we took or foot off the gas.

Mile 4 was the toughest mile on the course, some pretty long and steep hills. Our split here was encouraging, good work in a tough stretch.

In Mile 5 I pushed the pace a bit, hoping to bring us in sub-64. It as a fairly flat stretch, so I wanted to make sure we built some cushion to beat that number.

Mile 6 came back up the long, gradual hill of the first mile, and we drove up it pretty nicely. A DOPE on the side yelled we had only 1.2 miles to go when the exact number was about 0.8. We both yelled "Wrong" at him, and I cursed him sort of under my breath, so only Martha could hear me.

When we hit the last flat and saw the finish I thought we might get in under 63 minutes, but it was not to be.

Overall it was a lot of fun, a nice course, a beautiful cool and cloudy day, and a well run race. I had a lot of fun, and since I DNF'd it last year with a calf injury, and then broke down in the heat and humidity in Orlando in January, this was the first race I've really "run" since the Goofy in 2006. It was a positive enough experience to try it again.

And, on the course they have ladies and gentlemen in period dress reading passages from Joyce all over the course. Our favorites were 2 tiny ladies, identical twins at mile 1.5 and 5.7, and a gentleman reading in Gaelic at mile 4.5.

Makes me wish I was running Minnie with the gang next weekend. On second thought, being the sole male in a crowd of females, you can strike that statement. I'll stay here and read about it instead.

Craig

[lenshanem]

Great day! I finally started feeling better after the red wine I had last night. :sad2:
So I talked DH into going out with me to the Silver Comet Trail since the kids were at Nana's. It was a bit of a drive, but so worth it. I'm so bummed we don't live closer to it! It was flat in the woods on a very wide paved path and almost all in shade! Only problem was I thought for sure I was gonna get run over by a bike! :scared:

My session in my program today (I'm in an easy recovery week!) was to run 3, walk 2 for 40 minutes. I went 3.29 miles and my average pace was 12:10. I also did my fastest mile today at 11:41. I can't wait until I get further in the program and see how my pace is when I really start tapering down on the walking portions.

I ran a little with DH, too and was able to keep up with him for the most part until I switched to walking. :thumbsup2


Dave - I'm gonna read that kids' running article, too. My daughters' school has the Girls on the Run program.

Craig - Glad you had a great race! Congrats! :woohoo:

Good luck to everyone on their upcoming races and the MINNIE! :cheer2:

[Kristi1357]

Martha, Craig & Christa - you guys are all so amazing!

I am procrastinating (yet again) right now.
It took me until 4:30 today to get my behind out the door to do my 8 miler.
I am now on a water stop at my parents 'old house' at 3.2 miles.
(side note: anyone want to buy a really nice house in Southern NH?)
So, what do I do?
I sit down at their computer! :rotfl:

I actually came on here now to get further inspiration for you guys. Ever since that Half from Heck on 4/1, I have no motivation. I have the Minnie is less than a week for goodness sake! I also think I have it in the back of my head that I can finish the Minnie, no problem. The problem is though, that I will be kicking myself when my time is alot slower than what I know I am capable of.

In all seriousness, I think you guys are the only reason I am really out here at all today. I have to be accountable to you guys!

Oh, & a funny for you guys! I am wearing my long sleeve WISH shirt. Chad & Zack were out doing errands and found me somewhere between mile 1 & 2. Zack asked Chad if my shirt "turned on!!!!" :lmao:

Ok, I am heading back out. I'll report back later...

[wfloyd]

Finally a little time where certain people are asleep. Everyone is doing well and Timmy is in a nice routine. Almost too nice at night when we wouldn't mind him sleeping a little longer if he wanted to.:rotfl:

Training wise: Thursday was supposed to be a 5 mile run but was changed to a 10 mile bike when I turned my ankle jump roping. I was trying to show Billy how to do it and found our backyard isn't quite level. :rolleyes1 I guess that will be another project sometime.

Yesterday was a 7 mile LR and it felt pretty good. Everything should be ready for Minnie next week. Although if it isn't, it probably is a little late now.;)

Mel - I hope it isn't odd miles since Minnie is 9. It must be the alternating weeks so you are due for a good run next week. Although holding up Goofy all day probably isn't how I would have spent the day. ;) Billy was indoctrinated at 5 weeks and it looks like Timmy will get 4 and 5 weeks for indoctrination periods.

TriMom - Hope you are feeling better now. Great job on the bike ride and the wildlife that was seen.

bekkiz - Great job on the walk. I tend to believe the Garmin when it comes down to distances. Mine has been pretty accurate over the past couple of years when it comes to distances.

Shan - I hope you can figure out where the headaches are coming from. Great job on getting out with the training today.

Kelley - Good luck on your half marathon next week. You will do fine during it and have no problems.

Christy - Great job on the run even with the last miles. You will do great at Minnie.

Stephanie - Glad to hear is was a little better at work yesterday. With all the bad runs, you will do great at Minnie.

Sandy - You need 16 minute miles to avoid the sweepers. If you are starting now, you should be able to increase the pace later in the year and not have any problems. This is the time to get your "base" ready.

Vic - Sorry about Junior today. Although it was nice Jeff could get the win if not to just annoy some of the viewers.:laughing:

Steve - Putting work above us, I can't believe it. You just need to tell them to reassign your priorities. ;)

Lily - Great job with the training today.

Martha - Great job on the race and getting a PR. Also great job on not being like Luke and dropping Yoda during the race.

Christa - Great job on the run. That is a great time. Tell the dog to hold it because you need those extra seconds.

Craig - Great job on having a good run and being "Yoda". You could have done Minnie and kept Matt and I company during the run. Although you would probably have passed me up after the first mile.

Kristi - That is a nice water stop, computers and all. :lmao: You will do great during Minnie next week.

Someone seems to be stirring now so I will try to convince him that feeding time is still 45 minutes away. I don't think I am going to be too successful though. :rolleyes1

Bill

[Cindylou]

Hi Everyone,

I posted my race report on the other thread, but to give you the low down I ran 10K in 58:19 (9:15 pace). :cool1: :cool1: I'm very excited about that.

TriMom: Congrats on finishing your w/o. Not finishing the last mile after completing 17 might have been a bit disappointing to you later.

Mel: I agree with you about the mind ruling the workout. Sometimes I find if I can distract myself for a little while I'll realize I don't feel as bad as I thought I did.

Bekkiz: Sorry about the hard walk. Some days are just like that - who knows why? Makes you appreciate the good ones more.

Shan: Sorry the headaches have returned. Do you think it's time to have them checked out?

Kelley: Yikes! :scared1: Those sure are some big hills. I'm sure you've done the training, so you won't have to worry about the pace. Good luck!

Sandy: Welcome. :welcome:

Martha: Congrats on your PR. Good run on a tough course. You have to figure that taking the time to hear the poetry readings may have added a few seconds to your time. You'll have that 11 seconds next time!!

Craig: Nice pacing job.

Christa: Good job on that super fast run. Just imagine what you'll do when you leave the dog at home.

Vic: Congrats on your race. Sorry your toe hurts. Hope the yard work went well.

Matt: Congratulations on your ride. Good going!!

Laurie: Great job. You really should feel proud of your accomplisment. :thumbsup2

Jam217: Congrats on your 1/2 marathon. It's tough not to give in to the peer pressure and run faster than you want to.

Lily: Nice workout.

Kristi: Good for you for getting back out there after your water stop. (You did, right?)

Have a great night everyone.

Cindy

[TXBelle]

I got in my 5 mile LR today. I am really looking forward to the Minnie next weekend. Great job to all who raced this weekend!

[Kristi1357]

I finished my dreaded 8 miler. I was pretty tired, so after mile 5 I did no more running intervals. I finished in 1:50:36, plenty of time for the minnie sweepers, but I know if I had kept up with proper training, I could do much better next week. I was happy that I did all 8 miles since I wanted to quit early pretty badly.

I don't know what I am going to do when my parents finally do sell the other house. It is my water / potty stop on 6 miles or more! (they are just over 3 miles away) The "new" house won't be much of a water / potty stop since it is .1 miles away! ;) Although I did stop there when I was finished for a sub sandwich. :thumbsup2 I ate 2 bites and didn't want anything. Anything but a warm shower. I did the 8 miler in 50 rainy degrees!

[eeyore45]

Thanks for the advice, encouragement and welcomes - I do real well for 2 weeks, then I have a tendacy to fade out and quit - but I know that now dh has paid for the Jan '08 I have a very powerful incentive!!

I found several of the websites posted helpful (esp the googlemaps/ gps route tracker/miles..)

currently I'm trying to update my ipod - I got it for Christmas and havent added all my cd's and it was getting annoying hearing Christmas songs while running in 80 degree weather!!

[Minnie]

Hi everyone :goodvibes

Wow I feel like I'm back in the grove. I walked all over Denmark which really got my motivation going.

I just returned from a nice long fast walk grooving to the music. Wishes came on just as I was finishing up the end and I feel soooo motivated :banana:

1st time I've felt like this in a long, long time...... :goodvibes

Since I don't have time to catch up.....

:wizard: to those that need it!
:cheer2: to those that raced or made it out the door and on the road!
:grouphug: to all of you wonderful people that inspire me every day :flower3:

[hockeygirl]

Good Evening everyone!

I posted my race report on the other thread, but I will also give the details here. Finished my first ever half marathon in 2:06!! I am really excited, and of course, now I cannot wait until my next race. Next race for me will be the Spring Lake 5 miler on May 26th.

Now to catch up with everyone:

Mel--sorry about your stonker run.....good news is that your learned something from your run!

Lily--Love the cheer!!

TriMom--sorry to hear you aren't feeling well...but glad to hear you had a great bike ride today!!!

Kristi--love the story!

bekki--a river otter-wow! I would probably be running the other way, I am a big chicken with any animals!! :rotfl:

Shan--Hope everything is OK with the high BP and headaches....please take care of yourself.

Kelley--You are going to great in your Half! I found out today that it is good to be nervous! Don't worry about those hills...you can do it!!

Sandy--I used the Hal Higdon plan for my half marathon that I did today, and I really liked it. Most of all, I felt very well prepared. I started out in January, not running at all and ran the half today! Find the plan that works for you and just go with it!!

Vic--Hope the foot is feeling better! What a better way to relax after a race than by watching NASCAR!!! Dale Jr. did pretty well despite not having a great car! Thought the race was a bit boring, no big wrecks which make Talladega great!!

Steve--Good Luck with that propsal!

Martha and Craig-Great job on your race this weekend!!

Christa--WOW! You are getting quite speedy!! I will be thinking of you this week, hope your tests go well.

Bill--Hope the ankle is feeling better!

Cindy--Great job on your race!!

Heather--WTG for getting in your 5 miler today!

Kristi--good for you for finishing your 8 miler. You are going to do fine next week, especially with all the other WISH team there to cheer you on!!


To all those doing the Minnie next weekend---I will be cheering you on from home!! I so wish I could be there with you all, but I will have to wait until next year!!

I hope everyone has an awesome week!

[keenercam]

I yelled to Cam and Rhonda to smile as they were making their way through MGM (I was trying to snap a picture). If I would have know what happened earlier to Cam, and would have realized just how miserable it was for the marathoners that day I would have kept my big mouth shut. Rookie mistakes. :rolleyes1

Vic -- I have to tell you -- the fact that we were seeing WISHers along the course and they were cheering for us literally sustained me to the finish. I really appreciate that you did that! :love:

I just ran 3.2 miles in 25:20 Min...this is an ave 7:55 MPM!:cool1:
You ROCK, girl! :cool1: I bet you felt like you were flying! Congratulations, sweetie!


My session in my program today (I'm in an easy recovery week!) was to run 3, walk 2 for 40 minutes. I went 3.29 miles and my average pace was 12:10. I also did my fastest mile today at 11:41. I can't wait until I get further in the program and see how my pace is when I really start tapering down on the walking portions.

Awesome job! :thumbsup2 That is one very fast mile!!!

I posted my race report on the other thread, but to give you the low down I ran 10K in 58:19 (9:15 pace). :cool1: :cool1: I'm very excited about that.


Congratulations, Cindy! :banana:

I just returned from a nice long fast walk grooving to the music. Wishes came on just as I was finishing up the end and I feel soooo motivated :banana:

1st time I've felt like this in a long, long time...... :goodvibes

I am so glad you had such a great session! I bet you felt like going further when you heard "WISHes" right? :lovestruc

Good Evening everyone!

I posted my race report on the other thread, but I will also give the details here. Finished my first ever half marathon in 2:06!! I am really excited, and of course, now I cannot wait until my next race. Next race for me will be the Spring Lake 5 miler on May 26th.


What an outstanding first 1/2 marathon time! :woohoo: But where do you go from there? ;)
I am so sorry we are going to miss you and Karen and her family at the Spring Lake 5. We are registered but our dear friends' daughter is being Bat Mitzvahed that day and service start at 9 just outside Princeton. So sad to miss the race and an opportunity to meet up with some WISHers. :sad1:

Martha and Craig -- Great job! Martha -- I am so outrageously impressed with how far you have come after your hip problems. Congratulations! And Craig, I am sooo happy for you that you had such a great race experience. I know you were feeling a bit discouraged, but you are definitely back in the game, BIG TIME!!

Well, I got in a long walk this afternoon for the first time in many weeks. I seem to have lost a lot of ground from what I was able to do pre-bronchitis and my lungs definitely gave me "what-for" today, but I was able to do 6.15 miles at Minnie pace. I am confident that the race atmosphere and being with WISHers will help me do even better pace next Sunday.

[angietuck2]

Hello Everyone

Just quick post have to finish studying for the first of 3 finals this week. :mad:

But good news, the funk has finally worn off. Now it probably helped that I went for LR at 7pm when the blazing sun was finally going down and I used by gels, which I have not done in a while.

Anyway did 9 miles, total time 84 minutes but the best part is I did the last 2.5 at 8:15 pace.:banana: MINNIE HERE I COME!!!

Gotta study

angie

[Lisa loves Pooh]

It is only MONDAY peeps! Why are we on page 3 already??? ;)

Okay--well I don't have time this morning for anything elaborate so a big:

:cheer2: :yay: :woohoo: :banana: for everyone and if anyone is having a tough time in their personal, work, or training life: :hug: .

I will do my personals later! But I am thinking of all of you!


For me: Today's workout has been upped to 25 minutes....10 warm up/cool down....5 at 3mph and 15 at race pace or above. :woohoo: (roughly...I could be off by a minute or 2 as I didn't track when the speed hit 16:00)

Total: 1.73 miles in 30.25


Even tried 1 minute of a light jog at 4.6.....Lordy Lordy Lordy!:scared1:

Guys--LOOK AWAY NOW--DO NOT READ (and don't say I didn't warn ya!!!)
(AND BECAUSE MEN DON'T LISTEN....I typed in invisible ink:rotfl: )

Let's just say my whole body could handle it...but the ladies felt like gallon milk jugs (sorry guys for the visual!!! But you were warned!!) :scared1: I had one hand holding them in place. The ladies do not care for any sort of bounce at this time.:eek: Will have to figure that one out...

Okay guys--it is safe:

...otherwise--so good to get the legs running again!!! :woohoo:

Now if I could just fix that broken scale...the number is way to high...so it must be broken! :rotfl2:


GOOD LUCK TO OUR ::MinnieMo ::MinnieMo ::MinnieMo ::MinnieMo this week!

[Lisa loves Pooh]

thanks Tiger Lily - I've been reading all the sites listed, and just wondered if I should concentrate now on increasing distance, or stick with increasing time? It felt good only 'walking" twice in the 1.5 jog - but I like the term "wog" I think that apatly describes what I'm doing!!

I've also found the google maps gps site so I went and did a route or two, and found one that is a tad over 2 miles... so I think I'll add that next week! Right now I cannot imagine running/wogging for 3 hours!! 8 miles seems like a far distance - can you stop midway at the Dairy Queen??? ;)


My coaches theory is that you focus on increasing distance or total time (no more than 10% per week) but not pace...

Pace will fall in naturally and once you have a good base...then you will pick up the pace.

Bingham's programs have all that worked in b/c as you progress through training--your Xtraining and speed work that is incorporated as you go along...will naturally pick up your pace for your regular workouts.

LONG days are NEVER a test of speed--those you go at a comfortable pace...working on stride rate a bit....as you progress through training you can have fun by working in some Fartleks (I hope I spelled that right) or goofy things like skipping or whatever.

ETA: For now though--you just concentrate on getting fit...that means working up to a basic workout routine that will exercise your heart and strengthen your muscles and gets your systems working.....anyone just beginning to exercise and looking to prepare to train for an event...I believe your max mileage per workout (When you get that high)--is to get to 3 or 4 miles and then no more. Your training program specific to a race will get you to the higher miles. For now get to those distances--then you can modify workouts in order to improve your pace.

For all intents and purposes--what you can get to for your "best" times for these in the off season....is an inkling of what you can accomplish for a half or full marathon. Of course as your distance increases, your pace will naturally slow (even the elites can't do 4 minute miles for 26 miles!) But not really by much. The key is that longer races are about ENDURANCE while races of 10k or shorter are more about SPEED. (my interpretation anyway).

[aladdinsgirl]

Good morning TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Monday! I'm carbo loading for the Pig by eating a doughnut right now. Anyone want to join me? :) Yesterday was a rest day, but again rest days aren't REALLY rest days. Stephen worked all day yesterday, so I hitched a ride to my sister's house (Shari--I have 4 sisters) with my parents and my younger sister who still lives at home. While we were there, we cleaned, Shari was in the hospital for a week and still can't do any cleaning, so you can imagine what the house looked like. :) On Saturday, Stephen, Hines, and I ran a 5K, Stephen posted on the race thread, so I won't go into the details. We finished in 33:something, I think Stephen said 33:15, it was a fun 5K--very small, less 200 runners and walkers. That's one of the smallest events I've ever run in, it was nice, no one was super serious and the race directors were so thankful of everyone who was there. This was the first race Stephen and I have ever run together and let me tell you, he drove me CRAZY (sorry, honey, love you! ): " are you okay?" "do you need to slow down?" "you better slow down, you're going to hurt yourself" "do you need to walk?" (we were doing 5/1 intervals) "is this pace too fast for you?" over and over for the entire 3.1 miles! :sad2: This is why we don't run together!! pirate: One good thing we did figure out while running together, I think I need a new Garmin, during one of his "you better slow down's", I said "what? I'm running in the 11:00's" "uh, you're in 9:00's". My Garmin was registering an 11 minute mile and Stephen's was registering a 9 and since his Garmin is newer, I think his is right! Tonight I have 3 miles, by myself thank you very much, I love the taper! Oh, I forgot I have to brag on my parents a little bit, my Mom and Dad did the 5K too, my Mom came in 1st place in her age division and my Dad came in 2nd place in his age division. :cheer2:

Lisa--:lmao: :lmao: You're scaring me with your post baby stories!! You're making great progress.

Mel--Have you lost weight since January? You look really thin in that picture. By the way, are you trying to tell us that you're going Goofy?? :)

Kelley--Good luck on Saturday!! You are going to do great on your half! Don't think about those hills!!!

Laurie--Congrats on your half marathon!!!!!!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: That's a fabulous time!!!! Take a couple days off and enjoy them!

Dave--4:00 am??? That is early!! I could have gone back to bed though.

Martha--Congrats on you 10K!!!!!!!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: I'm glad that you had such a good time. You are so ready for the Minnie. I wish I was running it with everyone this year!

Nancy and Jeanne--How did you half go?

Angie--8:00 min miles!!!!! Do you have wings on your feet??? Good luck on your finals this week!

Kristi--Great job on finishing your 8 miler. Don't worry about your time on Sunday, just have fun.

Christa--Your JRT ran a 25:00 5K??? How much energy does that dog have???? :eek:

Craig--I love how supportive of Martha you are!

Cam--You are going to be fine on Sunday! Take lots of pictures!

I know I missed people and I'm sorry, but I need to get started on my work. (stupid job!) I can't wait to see what this week's thread will bring, with so many of us in taper mode! :yay: :yay:

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

Good morning everyone! Two more sleeps till I leave for Disney...!!!

I haven't had a chance to post about my run this weekend. It was supposed to be an 8 miler as part of my 15K training plan for the Minnie next weekend. I found a route that was 14K (8.74 mi) that I opted to try. Unfortunately there were a ton of detours due to construction so my run was extended a bit... The run went really well though - my legs felt strong and I felt like I could have kept going on and on. Anyhow, I ran 9 miles in 1:45:08 for an 11:41/mi pace. I still wasn't back at the start of my loop after running 9 mi so I walked one more to finish. One thing I realized is my feet prefer running over walking. I was trying to walk at a better than Minnie pace and the underside of my right foot started to hurt. Guess I'd better watch that speed walking...

Krista - I carbo loaded this morning by eating a white chocolate and mixed berry scone...yummy!
Lisa - Your post cracked me up!
Angie - Good luck studying and finishing up those exams! The feeling after you walk out of your last final is unbelievable. See you this weekend at the Minnie!
Cam - That is great that you were able to get out for a walk this weekend. I'm sure the race atmosphere and the adrenalin will keep you going, and that your body will thank you for not pushing it when you were sick and letting it rest instead.
Laurie - Congrats on your first half marathon! What a terrific time. I'll have to jump over to the race report board to read all about it.

OK, gotta get back to work. Later guys!

[andromedaslove]

Mel - Stonker or not.... you at least got out there for that 5 miler, much mor than I have been doing lately. Congrats!! Also... sorry about that toenail thing. That is one of the biggest reasons I was afraid to start training for a marathon. I was so afraid of losing my toenails.,... stupid I know.

Christa - I do so hope that everything turns out alright and that your tests come back with a good outcome.

To everyone running the Minnie next week - Best of luck to all of you... I so wish I could make it down there .... but know that I will definately be cheering you on from home.


Ok, are you all ready to smack me?! I have hardly run at all since getting back from the full in January. At first I was just too doggone tired. Then my DH said he wanted to start training to run it with me next year so I started running the Couch to 5k with him, but his training was so inconsistent. It was like I was pulling teeth just to ask him wether or not he planned to run on our scheduled run days. My training has REALLY suffered. So I finally told him that if he wants to start training to run, that I will run with him, however I am NOT giving up my runs to accomodate his training. I will go back to doing my runs in the mornings (like I did all last year) and if he chooses to run in the evenings I will run with him. So... this morning I went out and ran week 4 of the Couch to 5k, which was run 3 min - walk 90 sec - run 5 min - walk 90 sec. I did that twice for a total of 20 minutes. I figure I will use this plan to gradually build back up, and then I will start my training again for next year!!


Dana

[padisneyfan]

Hi Wishers--- Jeanne and I completed our half marathon and we were not dead last. We actually passed people during the race, in fact we ended up passing the most people the last 2 miles. We finished in 3:14 and some odd seconds, but the chip times aren't posted yet so don't know our official time as it took us several minutes to get to the start line. It was a beautiful day to do a race and it was even more special doing it with Jeanne since we were both marathon virgins. We walked together so well, you would have thought we trained together. Thanks to Cam for the WISH shirts, we got alot of comments about them. People could see us coming for miles. Our husbands, her daughter and my son were there to cheer us on. Now to decide if I can do the Mickey in Jan or just stay with the Donald which I know I can do.

Laurie--- What a great time you had for your first half. :cheer2:

Martha--- Congratulation on your 10K. :cheer2:

Will read what all I missed later, but I'm sure everyone has been doing great with their training. Sorry if I missed sending congratulations to any one else that raced this weekend.



Nancy

[keenercam]

:woohoo: to everyone who had great races or non-race workouts this weekend!

[wtpclc]

Yo all who have cheered teh "wrong" thing at runners: I would rather have everyone cheering teh wrong thing, than not have people cheering. :goodvibes People out htere cheering means the world to me!

Jeanne and Nancy = Congratulations!

Laurie - Way to go!!:cool1:

Krista - :lmao: Too funny! WHreeas, I will be crusing and dh will look at me adn say, "You're going slow, don't you feel well?" Ugh. I couldn't do it w/o him, though.

Christa - Sengn prayers for you! WTG on teh awesoem pace!

Mike - :rotfl2: So sorry that the upm did nto appreciate your efforts! :p

Meghan - :wizard: fo speedy healing. Isn't it funny how we hate being todl we can't run when some days it takes so much effort to get oout there? Hope this 2 weeks passes wquickly for you!

Sunny - :scared1: Holy oil bill!!!! Hope it warms up fro good sooon! SOrry about your 20-miler. Isn't it amaxzing the lessons we learn? :rolleyes1

tiberius - Great pace!!!

Chrity, Kristi & Kiena - Way to stick it out on your runs!!!

mel - Sorry abotu teh sotonker! Awesome pic, though!

TriMom - Way to suck it up!!!! SOmetimes that feels better to me than a good run w/o issues.

bekkiz - Back to back runs is very likely why you had a stonker. On day 2, your back up muscles take over fro teh tired ones. Let's just say, if they don't get worked out often, they require some TLC.

Shan - Hope you got theat doc's appt. Hugh bp is nothing to mess with!!!

Kelly - Yikes! That looks mighty hilly! Good luck! (You don't need it, though. )

Steph = SOrry about the stonker. I do think that stonkers befoer the race are the sign of a good race to come!:)

Sandy -lol. I'm not a runner either. I swore it off after HS. However, that annual trip to WDW gets dh adn I off the couch! BTW, you only need a 16 mpm pace. It's best to have a 15 mpm pace for a little cushion, but you should be fine!

Bill - SOrry about the jump rope lesson! Hope that ankle's better soon!

Martha & Craig - Great team work. SOunds liek a wonderful race!

Craig - BTW, Scott's getting a bit jealous now too. SOrry we're leaving our men behind, but I'm sure you'll both appreciate our adjusted attitudes when we get back from our girl time! ;)

Lily - Thanks for teh cheer!

4 days 'til Ileave for Minnie!!!!!!!!

[Honeibee]

Greetings Team -

I can't believe I am saying this for the first time in what, 18 months....but I blew off my L.R this weekend. :blush: It was SUCH a busy weekend, but I realize that's no excuse. One good thing, we put a rowboat in our pond and I realized it a great upper body workout.

Christa - Oh no! :wizard: for your major health test. Oh girl! That pace! :thumbsup2 You are amazing!

Stephanie - "A goose al la Judy!" :rotfl: They don't mess around when it comes to their nest, do they!

Meghan - Oh no! Sorry about the broken toe. :hug: That really stinks!

Sunny - Wait. You chickened out meeting MelR once? I guess I didn't give you much of a chance this year at the Half, did I? :laughing: I practically accosted you at the water table! How excited was I (At that crazy hour of the morning even!) to meet Sunny! :banana: YAY! I wasn't going to let that chance go by.

Vic - My man Tony got robbed again. :headache:

Laurie - No big wrecks? What race were you watching? Did you see the last couple of laps?? :confused3

Lisa - :laughing: on the "invisible ink' You know the guys were looking! Maybe your scale, like ours, is suddenly in metric.

[andromedaslove]

Yo all who have cheered teh "wrong" thing at runners: I would rather have everyone cheering teh wrong thing, than not have people cheering. :goodvibes People out htere cheering means the world to me!



I have to completely agree. There was one guy I swear at the 1 mile marker who was screaming "Only 25 miles to go!!" Seriously, I could have smacked him, but I would much rather have had that then no one there, at least he made me laugh. The hardest part, and best part of the people cheering was the fact that they would call out your name. The reason I say it is the hardest is because every time I heard my name I started to cry and my poor chest tightened up. "O" well, I'll take them calling my name any day!!

Dana

[Jen117]

Hey all... just a quick skim by today. I am a bit busy at work. After my 8 miler on Friday, I didn't play online at all the rest of the week. I got in plenty of cross training by cleaning the house for DD4's b-day party on Sunday (my baby is FOUR!). My foot is feeling better, it is tender but not aching sore. I still use the frozen water bottle to roll over the arch, it breaks up the discomfort. I get my custom orthotics on Friday, then I leave town for work for 2 days... sometime after that I have to fit in a 10 mile run. My last long run before my 1/2 marathon. With all my problems, I don't feel as prepared for this race.

Christa - WAY TO BE A SPEED DEMON!!!

Kristi - I am glad you stuck with your run. Too funny about turning on the shirt. DH wore one of mine this weekend for his 5K and I saw him coming a 1/2 mile away!

Dana - It's good to see you back on the boards!!

Jeanne and Nancy - Way to finish! You gotta love passing people!!!

Sandy - When I started walk/jogging, I was doing a 17-18 minute mile and it made me cry. I never thought I would make the 16 minute pace. Really, it will come if you keep getting those miles in!

OK, gotta run, work is nuts... and it's lunch time!

[jeanneg]

Hi guys,

WE DID IT!!!!!

They just posted the official times and we both got 3:11:07 which comes out to a 14:36 pace. Not too shabby for our first event. Thanks so much for all your support....we couldn't have done it without you. As Nancy said, it was as if we had been walking together for years. The shirts that Cam lent to us were an enormous hit! People kept raving about the DLF slogan and I sincerely hope we keep that one for 2008 when will proudly have our own. It was a great day weatherwise and an absolutely beautiful course. For anyone in the area it is a wonderful event to consider for next year. Only $40 and very well organized. We got a beautiful long sleeved racing shirt, a stuffed teddy bear and lots of other goodies included in the entry fee. Plus they had about 12 -15 different music bands along the course to keep us motivated. I will post a race report on the other board later on this day. In addition to being a marathon virgin, it was my first time using a porta-potty.....I didn't want to come out because I couldn't find the flusher!

[eeyore45]

Again, thanks for the encouragement.

Lisa - I really appreciate the time you took to post - it makes sense, and I think that's where I was heading, but I really appreciate your post!!

when DH ran his firt marathon (20 years ago, the Chicago Marathon) He forgot he was wearing a sweatshirt that I put his name on - he couldnt believe all these people cheering for him - by NAME! It was sweet.

guess that means I need a shirt with my name on it - it is all about the outfit!! :love: :laughing:

[momoftwogirls]

Oh, & a funny for you guys! I am wearing my long sleeve WISH shirt. Chad & Zack were out doing errands and found me somewhere between mile 1 & 2. Zack asked Chad if my shirt "turned on!!!!" :lmao:

Ok, I am heading back out. I'll report back later...

Kristi - My DD6 also commented about my shirt this weekend. While I was trying to decide what clothes I wanted to pack for the Minnie race, I modeled my racing outfit for the family. My DD6 said that she couldn't look at me becuase it hurt her eyes.:cool2: She asked if it was a night time race. She thought it must be because why else would I wear a shirt that glowed in the dark. :laughing:





Kathy

[Big Vic]

Good afternoon everyone!

Today is scheduled XT day. Will do some upper body stuff when I get home tonight. The foot, well, it's there. I've been stretching and icing it. Just something I'm going to have to work through. No doctors just yet.

Lily – Great job with the 8 miler! :thumbsup2

Martha and Craig – Congrats on the 10K. :thumbsup2

Christa - You was smokin! :thumbsup2

Shan – Way to go! :thumbsup2

Bill – Glad to hear the family is doing well. Take care of that ankle, and glad to hear you were able to get out on the bike. I was a big Dale Sr. fan, but always liked Jeff. I knew he’d break Dale’s record eventually. Just don’t understand the throwing of beer cans. Isn’t that alcohol abuse? ;)

Cindy – Don’t tell anyone, but I didn’t do any yard work. :rolleyes1

Heather – Great job with the 5 miler! :thumbsup2

Laurie – Yeah, it was a pretty tame race for Talladega. Richmond this Saturday night. That’s normally a pretty good race.

Cam – Great job with the walk! :thumbsup2

Angie and Leana – Way to go with the 9 milers!

Lisa – Great job with the workout! :thumbsup2

Krista – Congrats to you, Steve, Hines, and mom and dad on the 5K. :thumbsup2

Dana – Way to go! :thumbsup2

Nancy and Jeanne – Congrats and great time! :thumbsup2

Judy – Row, row, row your boat. :lmao: Tony just isn’t having a good year, is he?

Jen – Glad to hear the foot is feeling better. :)

[Cindylou]

Hi Everyone,

Here's 2 pictures from the race yesterday.

The Pre-race line-up

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s270/cindyproulx/04_2007223.jpg

My daughters running the race.

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s270/cindyproulx/amyerinrunning.jpg

Have a good day everyone.
Cindy

[lenshanem]

Great pictures Cindy! :yay:

(My youngest also has those ladybug boots! :) )

[wtpclc]

Love teh pix CIndy!!!!:goodvibes

[Kristi1357]

Great pics, Cindy!
And I am not too far from Groton - I wish I would have known about the race.

[jeanneg]

Cindy: what an adorable photo! The kids are just precious.....how old are they?

[RedDragon]

Cam: you will do awesome at the Minnie! We will all be there cheering you on. :cool1:

Lisa_Loves_Pooh: :lmao: OMG!! I just hadda laugh. It's not funny, and I really do feel sorry for you and totally understand. Those of us with children have been through the same thing. Stay away from the scale. Just walk away. You do NOT need to see that right now.

Krista: you have SUCH a thoughtful coach!! Always lookin' out for ya!

Dana: good luck on the training!

Nancy: AWESOME job on the half marathon!!! :thumbsup2 You should be so proud of your effort!

Jenn: glad to hear your foot is getting better. Please be careful with it!!

Cindy: LOVE the pix!! The kids are adorable.

Today was 30 min of cardio circuit. 10 min stair master, 10 min eliptical and 10 min on the bike. It was good to stretch and loosen up the legs. Tomorrow I will run 50 min at race pace, or what should be about half the Minnie distance. Then only one more day of workout before heading to WDW!!! Man, am I excited.

I hope everyone has a great evening!!!

[Jen117]

Hey all - I have been so busy at work that I haven't had time to play on the internet. Sometimes I think I have a thankless job and it really bothers me. Anyhoo, I did 35 minutes speed walking on the TM when I got home. I didn't want to run just to make sure my foot stays OK. I am off to do some Balance Ball work in a bit.

I just made it final and have my bib number for my Green Bay 1/2 marathon on May 20. I am #4979. I saw the WDW is really filling up. My gut says do the full, but my feet say stay with the 1/2. Oh I am so torn.

Cindy - Cute pics. Are your girls twins?

Martha - I am jealous of all you Minnie-ers. I can't wait for the race results and see everyone with their medals. This weekend I get to go to a boring work training that I have to teach. I would rather be in WDW.

FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=513-PI_bpOs

[gatorphipps]

Cindy - What a cute family you have! Love the pics

Lisa - :lmao: :lmao: about the running saga! I totalllly understand!;)

jeanneg - :rotfl: about the port a potty!

Nancy WTG on the 1/2! You did great:cool1: !

Craig and martha - WTG on your race! Love reading the reports.:banana:

Jen – Glad the foot is feeling better.:wizard:

Krista - My JRT is a speed demon! She was pulling me the 1st half and I had to pull her the 2nd half! :wizard: to you guys on the Pig and WTG on your 5k!

Cleaned house today so no "training" for me. Sometimes you just have to suck it up and clean the house. I may have gotten out to run if DD9's room had not been so bad....something grabbed me and pulled me under the bed...I did get away though....:rotfl: Nah, JK!

[hockeygirl]

Hey there WISH team!! Well, since I did my race yesterday, I planned on taking a few days of to rest. And let me tell you, I needed it!! My legs were really sore today!! I ended up having a blood blister form on one of my toes yesterday, and had to pop that because it was in a lot of pain. My quads were also really sore today!! Since I am on my feet moving around for my job all day, the soreness feels much better now, I guess from moving around a lot today! I don't plan on running until this weekend, partly because I want to rest a little but mostly because my schedule is packed this week!!


Judy--I guess there was a few at the end, but I love the BIG ones in the beginning that take out half the field! Your guy Tony can't catch a break this year!

Jeanne-Awesome job on your race this weekend!!!! Isn't it such a great feeling to finish!!

Cindy--I LOVE the photo!! How cute that all the kids ran also..that is awesome!!

I know I missed some others, but gotta get some rest!!

[Tiger Lily 03]

Hi WISH Team!

Cindy that pic is so precious!

Lisa, tee hee on the scale. I wonder if we got ours from the same manufacturer. I'm hoping that you get some relief with the girls. Try doubling up. Sometimes when I wore 2 it has helped some.

That You Tube link is soooo me right now! I am so ready!

Got my physical trainer w/o tonight. It was the last I've scheduled. Need lots more $$$ and not sure it will happen. I do love that w/o though. Now I'm going to have to take it easy for the remainder of the days and fit in that packing thing.

Oh, one more wonderful thing to share:
30 years ago today DH were enjoying our wedding day! This year we've been celebrating all year long too!

Enjoy your training everyone.

[chimera]

I did 30 min tonight, 2.55 for avg pace of 11:46. My first two miles were really consistent, 11:32 and 11:31, but got a cramp in the last half mile. I think I need to be more conscious of what time I go out now that the weather's icky. I left at 5:30, probably should've waited until 7 or later. Only one more run before the Minnie!

Cindy...great picture!

Laurie...congrats on your race!

Krista...thanks, but only a couple pounds. No, I'm not thinking Goofy, I want to see if I survive the full first.

Jen...it's a tough decision. The 15th anniversary medal tipped me over the edge. I don't know if I'll ever do another full, but I figured if I only do it once, this is the year. I still have moments where I'm terrified of the whole idea...I can't quite conceive of doing my 20+ mile LRs, but I'm looking forward to the challenge. It was weird last year...most of the team that I did the half with in 2006 had stepped up to the full, so it was kinda hard to be training for the half again. Whatever you decide, you'll have the whole team behind you and plenty of folks to run with either way!

[nucpharm29]

Well, I think tonight's run was God's way of saying "I'm sorry" for the stonker on Friday. I had a great run--minus the heat! 3.2 ave 8:19pace. :cool1: I'm so ready to leave for the Minnie! I'm the kid in the commercial "I'm too excited to sleep!":goodvibes

Cindy--great picture! Your kids are adorable!!

Well, it's time to do a little xtraining by eating some strawberry shortcake--spoon to mouth, spoon to mouth--building those biceps!:rotfl2:

[lenshanem]

Happy Anniversary Lily! :cool1:

[Jen117]

Mel - You know, I feel the same way. I swore I would never ever want to do a full. But it's that medal that is getting me. And I am thinking I may have to eat some crow when everyone laughs at me for signing (family and friends, not you guys). I was almost convinced until me foot issues. Now I wonder how I can train in snow with those 20 mile LR's, I'm a cold wimp. I was hoping to wait until after May 20 when I do my 1/2 marathon, but now I just might not have that choice. I know I sound like a broken record, but i have to think it all through and convince myself. Everytime I see those percentages I get panicky!

Oh and Mel - Is the Pirate and Princess party worth it? Do the kids get any goodies or trinkets or is it just a party and you get to ride the rides late? They extended it and now it is available when we go in August. The price is killing me, so I want don't want to pay for something that is not totally worth it.

[keenercam]

No time to respond to everyone, but
Cindy -- those pix are great! The kids are adorable and the memory will be priceless!
Martha -- thank you so much for your support and encouragement! I am so grateful for my WISH teammates!
Lily -- Happy anniversary to you and Ted!! :lovestruc

[bekkiz]

Took a rest day yesterday (Sunday), and headed out for a 5K this afternoon. I used the Virtual Training Partner on my Garmin (such a cool little tool) and set the pace time at 15:45. My goal was to be consistent for the whole distance, instead of going fast at the begining and slowing down at the end. I figured 15:45 would be a good pace for me to hold without dying.

I stayed ahead of my fake training buddy the whole time, and ended up with a 5K time of 47:50 (or about 15:24 mpm). The best part was I felt great the whole time. I was listening to good music and had a smile on my face...and didn't feel like dying after. It was a good day.

I also wanted to say thank you to everyone here. I know I'm super slow, but you guys make me feel like a real athlete. I'm in constant awe at how amazing everyone of you is (8 minute mile runs? 13 minute mile walks? I can't even imagine!), and yet I'm treated as one of you, not a slug puttering along. I was thinking about it on my walk, and actually was getting a little emotional. So thank you all!

Stephanie Enjoy that shortcake! I'm jealous :thumbsup2 That's a great run too. Nice work :cheer2:

Mel Wow, one more run before the Minnie, seems like you're all prepared! Good luck!

Lily Congrats and happy anniversary, what's a better way to celebrate than running your tushie off :rotfl:

Laurie I haven't said congrats on your race yet--so :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: . Good for you for getting some rest in :)

Jen I love Family Guy, thanks for the link!

Cindy Such a cute family, looks like a bunch of ducklings in a row :rotfl:

Big Vic Hope XT went well!

jeanneg Fantastic Job! I'm so happy for you and glad that you did so well. I can't wait for my first race:)

Carrie thanks for the advice! I know you're right, I took a rest Sunday, and today's workout was MUCH better! Have a great time at the Minnie.

Nancy Congrats to you too. What an accomplishment! Thanks for the inspiration.

[Kristi1357]

Oh, one more wonderful thing to share:
30 years ago today DH were enjoying our wedding day! This year we've been celebrating all year long too!
Happy Anniversary!
Yesterday was my parents' anniversary also. Must have been a good day to tie the knot, huh?

I spent a couple hours with the rhematologist yesterday. Nothing exciting to report, except that Brigham & Womens Hospital is a zoo & people who work in Boston hospitals are pretty rude! So, I didn't get home until very late from Boston and did not do my "stretching & strengthening."

I will get in my 3 miler today though!

ETA: I just saw the half is 75% full!!! ACK! I don't know what to do! I am seriously contemplating only doing the 5k this January. But if I am there....should I do the half? In any case, i will be there since Chad is going Goofy again. Ugh. I didn't think I'd have to decide in May for goodness sakes!

[wfloyd]

A quick post before going to work.

I was able to get in 3.25 miles last night with a 10:44 pace. I think that will probably be the last run before Minnie now. I am going to try to get out on the bike a time or two but I will wait to see how the little one reacts to that plan.

I took a brief glance at the packing list for this weekend and it looks like it would be easier to move our house over than try to pack everything. :lmao: The bad part was the list didn't include anything for Lynnda or me. For those staying at POR, I will give you fair warning that the resort may sink into the river around the area that we are in. :rolleyes1

Bill

[Mouse Skywalker]

Good Morning Team: :surfweb:

30 min SWOG for me with lots of stretching before and afterwards yesterday. I think I'm going to stick with the deep water runs this week to get the legs all healed up before the Flying Pig 1/2 on Sunday. Maybe I'll do a short 2 miler or something this week - we'll see :confused3.

Hah, Jen- that video cracked me up, thanks. You can definitely train in the snow for the full. If you put your mind to it, you can do it Jen you have a good base now. Your foot issues are nothing to take lightly though. If it helps you at all, I really didn't run all of June and July because of my shins in getting ready for the full last year.

Laurie- Take it easy after your race. Good for you for giving your body time to recover.

Lily- Happy Anniversary. Congratulations on 30 years!

Mel- Nice job on your 30 min. WTG! :thumbsup2

Whoa Stephanie- 8:19 pace?!? WTG :thumbsup2 you're flying out there girl!

Hi Cam, Judy, and Carrie - you girls be good at the Minnie.

bekiz- you are an athlete. No doubt about it, you are a member of our team and are now an endurance athlete.

Kristi- Good luck getting your 3 miler in today. You go girl.

Bill- Hah, good luck with all the packing.

[wtpclc]

Hi Cam, Judy, and Carrie - you girls be good at the Minnie. And would we be any other way? :rolleyes1 :teeth: You Flying Pig-ers have fun and be good too!

Krista - You gonna' be able to keep everyone in line? ;) Did you hear anything on SHari yesterday? We'ren't more test results due back? So good of your family to clean for her!

bekkiz- Congrats on the great run!!!! Fake partner? :lmao:

Remind me? For whom did we have a funeral when they lost their virtual runnign partner? :rotfl2: I want to say SUnny.

Sunny - How's that body after the LR?

Bill - Good thing I'm at OKW!!!! Good luck packing! DO they make U-hauls big enough? I still laugh at how many trips my brother had to make to the car to bring stuff in when my niece was first born. :p

Lily - Happy belated 30th!! Hope you did something fun!!!

Jen - Mickey's calling you..... I WISH you could come this weekend too!!!!!:goodvibes

Stephanie - :faint:

Well, teh lightning canceled last night's 30 min. If it rains again tonight, we'll go to the TM. :guilty: IMy leg feels really good today, which scares me, as I have not run since Thursday, so running could be making it worse. I have teh video gait analysis today. Won't fix me for the Minnie, but at least I may get some answers. Still don't meet with teh DO until mid May. Debatign on calling the doc to see if there's anything I can take fo nerve pain to get me through teh Minnie. I hate to do that, but I want to stay with my pacing partner. :( I don't think she'll like the look I get when it hurts. ;)

[MouseDogMom]

Don't have time to respond to everyone, but I'll try to catch up tonight!

Christa - Lots of prayers and good luck for you this week. And we told you that you were fast! (And apparently we have fast dogs on the team too!)

Krista - Who knew Hines could run a 5K too?

Jeanne & Nancy - Congrats on finishing your half and not being last!

Kristi - Not that I'm recruiting for the half or anything... but we need some WISH team members doing the half too!

Cindy - Your pictures are so cute!

Bekkiz - You are an athlete. I felt the same last year when I could only run for one block, and this morning I ran 3.5 miles on the TM and only stopped for 1 minute to walk! This team will absolutely get you there.

Wanted to do 4 miles on the TM this morning, but realized that it's just not possible to get up at 5:00, warm up, run 4, stretch, shower, and still have DD at school by 7:15! Had to settle for 3.5, but did that in 40:00 (11:43 avg). Ran most of it at 5.2, but at every half mile upped the speed to 6.0 for 1:00 or 1:30. Walked for a minute at 2 miles, but other than that ran the entire time!

Gotta get to work!

Jackie

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

I took a brief glance at the packing list for this weekend and it looks like it would be easier to move our house over than try to pack everything. :lmao: The bad part was the list didn't include anything for Lynnda or me. For those staying at POR, I will give you fair warning that the resort may sink into the river around the area that we are in. :rolleyes1

Bill

Bill - Thanks for the heads up! I'll be at POR as well so I'll be sure watch out if I start to get that sinking feeling.

I have to pack tonight too. I have no idea how much stuff I'll wind up bringing!! 24 hours and I'm on a plane to WDW. :woohoo:

Today I have a 5 miler planned that I'll try to squeeze into my lunch break. Here's a question for you guys. Thursday is supposed to be a 3 mile run. Since I'm running the 5K on Saturday, then doing the Minnie 15K on Sunday should I forgo the Thursday run? Or just do a short run to aclimatize myself to FL? What do you guys think?

[nucpharm29]

Leana--I would do something easy--just to get a feel for what the weather is going to be like--since you're coming from Canada, could be a little shock to the system!;)

Bill--LOL about the packing. I can laugh because I've been in that same place WAY too often. I'm jazzed about this trip, b/c w/o the kiddos DH and I don't have to check any bags--no carseats, no diapers, no port-a-crib, no strollers,etc, etc, etc.......We should make it through security in record time!

Ugh, Friday won't get here soon enough! Too bad I actually have responsibilites between now and then;) Speaking of responsibilities, I guess I should stop neglecting my kids:rolleyes1 ;) :rolleyes1

[gatorphipps]

Just got back from my run. I was trying to just have an easy run so I slowed down the pace a bit. JRT was with me and we had a great time...not breathing hard at all.
Here is the DL!
6.6 miles out and back...
total time: 58:24
out: 30 min.....9:05 MPM
back: 28:24 min....8:36 MPM

Bill - :rotfl: I totally understand about packing! We took DD9 to WDW for the 1st time when she was 3 months old!:eek: WOW we took ALOT!

Leana - IMO....You could do a really easy run. But, now that I think about it...1 run may not make that much of a difference in getting you ready to run in warmer weather. It may be better to save your legs and rest....That is what I would do...in fact, that is what I did b/4 WDW this year. I had trained in the cold and WDW07 was HOT...I don't think 1 run in warm weather would have helped or better prepared me to run in the heat. But like I said, that is just my humble opinion. Different people may disagree.

Jackie - WTG on the run this morning!

Lily- Happy Anniversary. 30 years! That ROCKS! Did you get married when you were 5 b/c you look so young!:cool2:

Dave, Krista, Steve, and anyone else doing the PIG! Lots of :wizard: :wizard: to you! I will be there in spirit!

[Mouse Skywalker]

Just got back from my run. I was trying to just have an easy run so I slowed down the pace a bit. JRT was with me and we had a great time...not breathing hard at all.
Here is the DL!
6.6 miles out and back...
total time: 58:24
out: 30 min.....9:05 MPM
back: 28:24 min....8:36 MPM

Dave, Krista, Steve, and anyone else doing the PIG! Lots of :wizard: :wizard: to you! I will be there in spirit!Whoo hooo... :cool1: great run Christa. I'm hoping I can get my easy run pace down to sub 9 mpm sometime. After the Pig this weekend, I'm going to start putting in some speedwork into my routine to see if I can start getting my pace down a little. We'll be thinking of you this weekend.

[Honeibee]

Good morning Team -

I did only 2 miles on the TM this morning. I'm as ready as I'll ever be for the Minnie on Sunday. That is, unless I can get some serious liposuction between now and then. :rolleyes2 But, it is what it is. I'll do my best.

Yesterday we were going somewhere and there was some road construction going on and the workers had on bright neon lime green shirts and Charlie said "Look! WISHers!" :laughing:

To everyone doing The Pig this weekend - Best of luck to you all! :woohoo: I expect lots and lots of pictures please!

Lilly - A belated happy anniversary to you both! :bride:

Dave - Awww, do we HAVE to behave??? :yay:

Bill - Maybe you should rent a truck. A big one. :lmao:

Carrie - I hope the gait analysis goes really well and you get some answers. :wizard: :hug:

Kristi - Oh come on, you KNOW you wanna do the Half....You'll be there anyway, you might as well. Go register, will ya please??? :rolleyes1

[Jen117]

Judy - If you don't want to behave, then the least you can do is raise a glass in my honor since I can't be there!! "K"!!!! :lmao:

Bill - We took DD when she was 6 months and the other DD was 3... we decided we had to drive from Wisconsin because we had so much stuff. Then when we got there, it took 2 carts to drag all our stuff up to the room... quite embarrassing. But we had everything we could have ever needed.

Christa - You are the speed demon queen... or is is Evil Speed Demon Queen, with your trusty side kick JRT.

[wtpclc]

Leana - MfM says to do and east 20 minues the day before the race. This year I didn't as I walked int eh parks so much that day. lAst year I did. Doing it Thursday sound sliek a good idea to me.

OK, back from gait analysis. Very cool. Did all kinds of checks on my biomechanics and then did TM. OK, had to tuck my shirt in in the bnack while walking on TM. OK, I was being watched and had to try to do something while walking. TM fear came back. :-O Did ok. Here's the scoop. My right foot does not supinate or pronate. SOunds good, you say? Does to me, but it's not. Your foot should pronate slightly after inpact adn supinte slightly on the way back up. It's your own pwersonal shock absorbing system. Well, I have none on my right fott. Lands on teh outside and stays there all the way. Solutions? Custom or semi-custom orthodics with just arch support on teh left ($300) or semi-custome ($65). Won't get the stuff for semi-custom until next week. :-( I'd like to get by w/semi-custom. If that does not work, I'll do custom, but want to hold off on that until I meet with the DO. So, in the meantime, they will call my running store (just a coincidence that seh works with on eof the owners) and see if they have somethign OTC that I can use just in my right shoe for now. She was afraid that'd throw me off, but that leg is shorter anyway. Funny, before I saw anyone, I told Scottt that I thought about just putting an insert into one shoe. lol.

[eeyore45]

HI TEAM!! GOOD LUCK in the upcoming runs!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :woohoo:

In my 4th week of training. I increased my distance to 2.5 miles, and it felt good... or ok.. I DID IT! Time was app 30 min - then I did a cool down of about 5 min. I have to focus on today, looking at that big picture (half marathon in Jan) is daunting. I do think I will try and enter a 5K in June (and I've NEVER ever done a racing event!)

thanks for the support, advice, and posting your experiences!!

[wtpclc]

eeyore - Do not dwell upon teh big picture! One step at a time. I don't even advise looking at your trainign schedule more than a week in advance. If I go into a lr thinking how long I will be out there or how far 'til the end, I get overwhelmed, even though I've done 2 marathons. I set mini goals (mile marks, top of a hill or, if it's really tough, one more step). You will get there, just kkeep putting in the step!

[jeanneg]

Wow, I'm trying to catch up here, but you guys are a talkative bunch!

Laurie: Congrats on your first half-marathon and an EXCELLENT time! Doesn't it feel so good to have it all behind you?

eeyore45: congrats on your stepped up training. You're going to be awesome in the 5K!

Christa: you continue to amaze me......can I please have a little of your speed?

Jen: love the Family Guy link!

Cam: shirts are in the mail.....I sent them priority so I hope they arrive before you leave for the Minnie.

Lily: Happy Anniversary....you're still my hero for getting me hooked on all this!

Bekkiz: 15:24 is a fabulous pace......keep it up...you're doing great! When is your first race? Don't worry about any of the Disney events....the support from this group will get you through whatever it is you have to do.

Jen: come on, sign up for the full.....we're all in this together....besides nothing ventured, nothing gained!

Good luck to all the flying pigs and minnie-thoners!

If I missed anybody, I apologize.....it's hard to keep up!

[keenercam]

Cam: shirts are in the mail.....I sent them priority so I hope they arrive before you leave for the Minnie.


Thank you so much, Jeanne! I just promised one of my current shirts to another Minnie participant. If the 2 you sent get back to me in time, I'll take them along in case anyone else would like to borrow one. :thumbsup2

[jeanneg]

I just posted my first race report on the other thread. If I left anything out, maybe Nancy can fill it in.

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

I got my 3 mile run in....thought it was supposed to be a 5 today, but this week tapers off in anticipation of my race this weekend. Anyhow, I finished in 32:26 for a 10:49/mi pace. Not too bad overall.

Good luck to all those running the Pig or other races this weekend!

[eeyore45]

I just posted my first race report on the other thread. If I left anything out, maybe Nancy can fill it in.

Thanks for sending me over to the race report thread - very inspiring!! :goodvibes

thanks Carrie, Jeanne (well everyone!) I have a lot to learn - and I appreciate the advice!!

[wtpclc]

thanks Carrie, Jeanne (well everyone!) I have a lot to learn - and I appreciate the advice!!We never get to re-live our first races. However, we do it vicariously when we help others make it to their first races!

[monte]

Hey guys....I haven't been on in awhile and just wanted to stop in and say hi. Training is going well....did my 4 mile walk today and some weight training afterwards. I only have 3 weeks left til my family weight loss competition is over and it looks like my best friend will win. So far I've lost 17 pds. and hopefully I can loose another 5 before it's over.

[wtpclc]

Well, I tried using an insert on one shoe. Feels weird, but it may be better. It could eb the fact hat I only did 30 min and did it very slowly. I'll go with teh insert helping, though. ;)

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I am in boring training for work...

But wanted to do a quick shout out to Lily and say Happy Anniversary!

[Big Vic]

Good evening everyone! Very busy day today.

XT’d last night. Upper body exercises. Ended the session with 10 burpees. They about killed me.

Tonight was 3.1 miles on the TM. Nothing significant to report.

Lily – Happy Anniversary!

Bill – Glad to hear you were able to get a run in.

Bekkiz – Glad to hear you and your fake running partner had a great run.

Cindy – Great pics!

Stephanie – You speedster, you!

Jackie – Way to go!.

Christa – Great run!

I know I missed some folks, and for that I apologize.

Y'all take care.

:)

[Tiger Lily 03]

Hi Cam, Judy, and Carrie - you girls be good at the Minnie.Ha Ha! Whereas I do not have to Ha!
:cutie: :dance3: :dance3:

Hi WISH Team!

Flying Pig WISH Team, Have a great event weekend. I look forward to the pics and reports.

Minnies, Oooooh we're almost there!

Thanks for the Anniversary WISHES, they are fun to receive.

Jeanne, thanks for saying I inspired you. Glad to be of service!
:dance3:


I have to focus on today, looking at that big picture (half marathon in Jan) is daunting. One step at a time. You will do it and do it well! You've got enough time to get those steps in. I'm happy you are training with us.

It is fun to have so many new WISH Team members going along in the training with us and that we have kept many of our members. We are a great group aren't we.

Goin' to sleep now, no really, I am.

[TXAng]

Hey all! :wave:

It's been an LTO kind of week. Tonight was the first time that DH and I got out to walk/run in awhile (longer than I'd care to admit!). But we got 2.25 in at 33:50.

Wanted to drop in and say GOOD LUCK to everyone going to the Minnie and the Flying Pig this weekend! Can't wait to hear all about the races! :cheer2:

[Optimator]

Hey everyone!

I just wanted to chime in with my support for everyone as they depart for their races. Enjoy yourselves (but be aware that Cam's bail fund for Kristi may not be enough to get 10 or 15 of you out of lock-up!).

Bill - Don't you just love the laws of inverse proportion? The smaller the kid, the larger the load. I was so excited when we got away without a car top carrier on our trip down last summer!

Training/tapering has been going just fine. The prospect of a LR of only 4 miles is a sweet thing sometimes.

Now if I could only get a little more sleep! Working the night shift, sleeping during the day is just fine except... We have a completely wacko robin that keeps trying to fly through the closed bedroom window. Every hour or so he (has to be a he with such a lousy sense of direction, right ladies?) gets back from a worm run or whatever and just beats himself silly trying to fly through the closed window.

I finally put a big tape "X" on the glass so the idiot could see something other than the reflection of trees and what does he do? Hits the glass next to the X. It did seem to slow him down a bit.

If nothing else, I guess I'm ready for a hurricane with the window taped up.

[Mouse Skywalker]

Good Morning Team: :surfweb:

I'm still tapering for the Pig next week. I did another 30 min SWOG in the pool yesterday. My legs are feeling good. I may run today as I have another training day with my princesses, DD6 princess: and DD9 princess:. As incentive/reward for their successful training, I thought maybe we could go to Baskin Robbins. It's 31 cent scoop night tonight.

Judy- did you hear me? It's 31 cent scoop night at Baskin Robbins. Am I still your friend now?
http://www.baskinrobbins.com/Promotion/31cent.aspx

[skfulkers]

As incentive/reward for their successful training, I thought maybe we could go to Baskin Robbins. It's 31 cent scoop night tonight.

Judy- did you hear me? It's 31 cent scoop night at Baskin Robbins. Am I still your friend now?
http://www.baskinrobbins.com/Promotion/31cent.aspx

Ok, I just figured out where Krista and I are going to have dinner tonight! :thumbsup2 Does that count as carb loading??

Hope everyone's having a good week. I'm still tied to my office working on my proposal. I've got two more short runs this week before the Pig on Sunday. So, Denny, M'Lisse, Erica, Dave, Wendy, Dave, Diane, Susan, Cathy, and my lovely DW Krista.....are you guys ready to fly like Pigs this weekend?? :cool1: Is anyone else just a little excited?!?!?!

You know, I had no idea exactly how many of us were doing the Minnie this weekend until I jumped on that thread and looked at the list. :scared1: Between the Pig, Minnie, and other races, we should have a whole lot of race reports to catch up on next week. So much for a productive Monday morning at work.

Keep up the good work, everyone. Sorry I didn't get to do individual responses--I'll try to catch up on Friday. Talk to you guys later!

Steve

[nucpharm29]

To all ya'll Flying Pigs: Go Team!!

Not much to report from me. Had a rest day yesterday--from running that it--the kids were little terrors; I'm so ready to leave on Friday!;) today will be an easy 3 miler, just trying to keep my legs loose.

Mike--Good luck this weekend. This is your first marathon, right? I've got butterflies for you! Hope you can get some sleep, what is it with those kamikaze birds????

carrie--good luck with the inserts

[Kristi1357]

Enjoy yourselves (but be aware that Cam's bail fund for Kristi may not be enough to get 10 or 15 of you out of lock-up!).
:scratchin I wonder how that works...if the holder of the bail fund (Cam) is in the lock-up herself... :laughing:

Dave - thanks for posting the Basking Robbins thing for today. We don't want to get in trouble with Judy! Did you do free pizza day at Pizza Hut yesterday? I slept through it and remembered it at about 10pm last night. Oops!

I'll be thinking of all our Flying Pigs! :cheer2:

::MinnieMo Go Minnies, go Minnies! ::MinnieMo

I will check in next week.
I have a bazillion things to do before my flight tomorrow afternoon!

[KelNottAt]

Mike,
Where are you racing this weekend? Is it Frederick? Something in the back of my head makes me think so.

I'll be walking the half, and DH will be running the half. Maybe our paths will cross. We'll be the couple with two groggy, mopey teenagers looking for a place to nap while we're out on the course. (In order for us to get a parking space at HG stadium we'll have to drag the kids out of bed at 4:45 am. :rotfl: )

Good luck!
Kelley

[aladdinsgirl]

Good morning TEAM!!!!! Yesterday was a stonker, made it a mile and then called it quits. I think it was a combo of the temp being 85 and wearing big heels to work (I know, I know :) ). I'm not too worried about the stonker though, as I know it was a fluke. I am SO ready for the Pig on Sunday! I can't believe it's this weekend. This past Sunday I was wondering what my lr was this weekend, then I remembered! :thumbsup2

Minnie Runner's--Good luck everyone!!! Have a fabulous time, but not too fabulous of a time!!!! How long is everyone staying for Minnie? Stephen and I will be arriving in WDW on Friday (May 11) morning. I CANNOT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!! :banana: :banana:

Kelley--Good luck on your half!! I cannot wait to see how you do. Pass the :wizard: on to your DH.

Mike/Optimator--Rockin' robin, tweet, tweet, tweet. Rockin' robin, tweet, tweet, tweet. Ol' rockin' robin is really going to rock tonight. :rockband: Good luck on your marathon!!!!!!!!!

Christa--Thinking about you. I'll be praying tomorrow.

Carrie--Thanks for asking about Shari. Still no word, obviously things move slower at that hospital. :sad2: She is home, so at least she isn't bored out of her mind in a hospital room. Good luck with those inserts, I'm going to give mine another try after the Pig.

Lily--Congrats on 30 years!!!!!!!!!!! :dance3: :dance3: Try to keep those girls in line this weekend. ;)

Stephen--I can TOTALLY do ice cream for dinner. ;)

Bill--Stephen and I have already planned on getting a bigger vehicle when we have kids. I just don't think a Saturn Ion will be big enough! Plus if we have Hines and the baby both in the backseat, I know my baby will be covered in slobber and hair. Not that that won't happen anyway! :rolleyes:

I know I missed people, I'm sorry!!!!!!!!!!! Have a great day everyone!!!

[Mouse Skywalker]

Dave - thanks for posting the Basking Robbins thing for today. We don't want to get in trouble with Judy! Did you do free pizza day at Pizza Hut yesterday? I slept through it and remembered it at about 10pm last night. Oops!No, unfortunately I forgot all about the free Pizza thing. Oh well.

[Big Vic]

Good morning everyone!

Another busy day today. Interviews. I hate interviews. :sad2:

To the Minnie participants - Hope you guys have a great time. :thumbsup2

I've contacted my counterpart at the Orange County Sheriff's Office. The appropriate BOLO (Be On the Lookout) has been issued. Who's holding the bail fund again? ;) :)

Mikey(Optimator) - Y'all got some weird wildlife up there.

Take care.

:)

[wtpclc]

Steve - If it helps, I won't post my race report until Tue or Wed. ;) You guys have a great time this weekend!

Krista - I'm keeping Shari in my prayers. I'm so glad she's home, but answers are nice. :rolleyes: I'll be :cheer2: for you in spirit! There should be a ton of PD flying from Orlando to CIncinatti!

OptiMike - :scared1: We'd better get working on that bail fund. Yikes!:lmao: I can throw in my leftover toll money. (Don't ask how I'll get back to teh airport.)

BTW - It's official wear your running shoes to work week now. At least that's what I'm telling everyone. ;) I can tell my muscles are not used to tipping the other way, so I want all the time possible to get used to this. Then, I'll get the semi-customs next week. (and need to get used to those.... :p)

[Honeibee]

Good morning racing team -

Today was a rest day, so I slept in a bit.

Well, this is it for me. :banana: I have to get thru this work day, a doctor's appointment this afternoon, then I am done! I've taken tomorrow off to make sure everything is ready at home, seeing as for the first time ever, Charlie is staying home to take care of the horses. I'm sure he'll do just fine. I got him trained. ;)

I won't be back until late Wednesday night, so I won't be posting a trip report until probably the end of the week at best. I'm doing a solo day at Epcot and then the MK. :woohoo:

Dave - LOL! :laughing: OK, got it! 31 cents Baskin Robbins! Thanks, friend!

Kristi - Come on! WHY do you guys keep this kind of stuff from me??? FREE PIZZA!? Yesterday???? Oh Kristi, I thought we were friends.... :guilty:

Vic - Does your counterpart the Orange County Sheriff's Office have their own handcuffs? :rolleyes1

OK everyone. See a lot of you Friday and the rest of you next week! :wave:

[keenercam]

OMG! I am sitting here with the BIGGEST grin on my face!
Mike -- I am not sure what is funnier -- the thought of 7 Minnie girls straggling back to OKW in the middle of the night after having our WISH friends wire bail money? Or that silly robin flying into the window continuously! I am glad you are man enough to admit that the lack of sense of direction almost certainly means that is Mr. Robin. :lmao:

Vic -- I took a picture of something I saw in New Jersey last Friday night that made me think of you and I am hoping to post it later today. The BOLO warning to the Orange County Sheriff's Office is much appreciated! ;)

Geez, how am I ever going to make the requisite good behavior certification to the state Supreme Court to renew my Bar registration next year if I get thrown in the slammer because of my wild Minnie friends? :lmao:

To all my dear WISH friends doing the Flying Pig -- "Fly, Piggies, Fly! On to VICTORY!!!!" (My Philly friend, Terri, may get that reference!)

BTW, there is still a chance my friend may talk Howard into doing the Broad Street Run (in Philly) on Sunday morning, so we may all be racing together in spirit, even if not in person.

[wfloyd]

I finally put a big tape "X" on the glass so the idiot could see something other than the reflection of trees and what does he do? Hits the glass next to the X. It did seem to slow him down a bit.

If nothing else, I guess I'm ready for a hurricane with the window taped up.

Mike - Having known from experience, if you leave the tape up for more than 4 days with the sun, it becomes a permanent addition to the window. :lmao: At least it isn't a woodpecker banging on aluminum gutters early in the morning. I found out that they don't particularly liked to be goosed with a yardstick while making noise. :rotfl:



Bill--Stephen and I have already planned on getting a bigger vehicle when we have kids. I just don't think a Saturn Ion will be big enough! Plus if we have Hines and the baby both in the backseat, I know my baby will be covered in slobber and hair. Not that that won't happen anyway! :rolleyes:



Krista - It is useless to keep the slobber and hair off the baby. We gave up early on and are much more relaxed from it. ;) If you want some practice with babies, I am sure that some time can be arranged down here...:rolleyes1 You might have to hide this from Steve though or if you want him to get practice he is welcome as well.

Lily - Happy Anniversary even if it is a bit late.

Good luck to all who are doing the Pig this weekend. I am sure everyone will do great.

Sorry to all those I missed but it sounds like training is going great for eveyone with all the races coming up. I guess we are going to have to go get some ice cream tonight, as if there wasn't enough stuff to do already. :rolleyes:

Bill

[bekkiz]

I went on a morning walk w/ my virtual training buddy (I really feel like I should give him a name....like Esteban or maybe Donald :lmao: )

The first mile was tough, I think because I'm not used to going in the morning and I hadn't had anything to eat. Donald was kicking my butt! By the end of the first mile, I was warmed up and in the zone, and finished a 5K in 47:46 (about the same time from monday, 15:22 mpm).

I feel like this is a great pace for me, and it's the pace I'll aim for while trianing for the 1/2. As far as I'm concerned, slow and steady finishes the race and frankly, that's all I care about. Of course I may get fast over time, but if I don't, I still won't get swept.

Have a great day and to everyone competing this weekend--

:yay: Good Luck!!:yay:

[wtpclc]

bekkiz - Great philosophy!! BTW, I relly like Esteban, but DOnald probably is more fitting.:rotfl:

[andromedaslove]

Cindy - I love the pics!!

Lily - Happy Belated Anniversary!!

Carrie - Here's to hoping that the semi custom orthotics do the trick.

Eeyore - I completely agree with Carrie. Definately don't look at the big picture. It's too intimidating. When I first started training for the full last year I was constantly telling myself that if I had such a hard time with my 6 miler how was I ever gonna get through a 20 miler. However, as you slowly increase those distances and time it becomes much easier.

Mike - That poor little bird!!


Well yesterday was a XT day, so I did some free weights for arms, lots of squats and lunges for my legs, then tons of ab work. Along with 30 minutes of cardio. Today my legs hurt so freakin bad I couldn't squat to get on the toilet!! So, this morning I knew I better run or else I'd be walking funny all week. However, I had to drive 45 minutes into town to take the DVD player in my car to get worked on, and didn't get home this morning until 11:30. So... even though it is hot as hades, and the smoke from the fires in Georgia is filling our little town. I forced myself out there to run. I feel so much better now that my legs are loosened up. I only ran 2 miles, and since I am using the Couch to 5k to build my base back up I ran 5 min walk 3min, and did that 3 times. For a total of 21 minutes. I can definately say I'll be running in the morning now though if I can help it.

Dana

[jeanneg]

bekkiz.....tell me more about Estaban.....I could use a little training buddy of my own! Is it one of those super expensive Garmin things? They're a little out of my price range right now. I nearly had a coronary last weekend when I forked over $20 for 3 pair of Belega socks, but I was told they are the best.

[RedDragon]

I totally missed posting yesterday! Sorry everyone, I know how you hang on my every word and are seriously bummed when I go AWOL! :rotfl:

Jeanneg: congrats on your first race! :thumbsup2

Dana: I'm there with you regarding the XT. I haven't seen my trainer the last 2 weeks and tomorrow is the first time back with her. I have to remind her not to kill me or run me b/c of the Minnie on sunday. I usually cannot even hold the hairdryer after our sessions!!

Vic: are you the interviewer or the interviewee?

Dave: it's a good thing I don't know where the nearest BR is. I'd be there all the time. I worked at one when I was in high school and oddly enough, I didn't eat all the time. My favorite flavor is one they haven't had since I worked there: Pistachio Almond Fudge. Oh, I'm drooling just thinking about it!! Good luck on the Pig!!

Monica: :cool1: on the weight loss!! That's awesome!

Lily: happy, happy 30th!!

Mike: :lmao: I have such a vision of the thing avoiding the big X

I'm sure I've missed a lot of folks but it was unintentional. I had my last run last night b/4 the Minnie. 50 minutes at 10:30 per mile. My legs were quite heavy from Sunday's effort. Off day today and with my trainer tomorrow. Friday it's off to WDW!!! Oh, what an excellent weekend we'll have. I cannot WAIT to meet so many of you down there.

To those who cannot be with us physically, I know you'll be with us in spirit. I'll be wearing my WISH shirt during the race and I'll envision all of you there cheering me on in those spots where there are no fans. Between that and my running partner, dear Carrie, we should be able to reach our goal!

Have a great day everyone!

[Kristi1357]

Judy, honey...we are friends! That's why I am treating you to a Long Island iced tea on Sunday evening! :lmao:

[Big Vic]

Vic: are you the interviewer or the interviewee?


I'm the interviewer. I've lost three dispatchers over the past two weeks for training deficiencies and better job offers. :sad2:

It's a never ending cycle.

[Big Vic]

Vic - Does your counterpart the Orange County Sheriff's Office have their own handcuffs?


Yep, and a whip too. ;) :woohoo: :rotfl:

Vic -- I took a picture of something I saw in New Jersey last Friday night that made me think of you and I am hoping to post it later today. The BOLO warning to the Orange County Sheriff's Office is much appreciated!


Cool! :)

[Mouse Skywalker]

Dave: it's a good thing I don't know where the nearest BR is. I'd be there all the time. I worked at one when I was in high school and oddly enough, I didn't eat all the time. My favorite flavor is one they haven't had since I worked there: Pistachio Almond Fudge. Oh, I'm drooling just thinking about it!! Good luck on the Pig!!Hi Martha, I worked at BR in high school too! In fact, I learned how to decorate cakes there. Although my clown cones were banned from the store because they were too scary. :clown: [Pennywise!] I still enjoy decorate cakes for family birthdays. I too remember pistachio almond fudge, and it was one of my favorites as well. Yummy!

Here's a store to tempt you...
345 WASHINGTON ST.
NEWTON, MA 02458 USA

http://www.baskinrobbins.com/StoreLocator/PrxResults.aspx?&LOC=42.2967899636665%3a-71.2859125560469&CT=42.2967899636665%3a-71.2859125560469%3a10.6875845064821%3a8.0156883798 6161&DSN=MapPoint.NA&GAD2=&GAD3=Wellesley%2c+Massachusetts%2c+United+States&IC=42.2967899636665%3a-71.2859125560469%3a32%3aWellesley%2c+Massachusetts %2c+United+States&GAD4=USA&NR=5

[padisneyfan]

bekkiz--You are doing great with your training. I agree with the slow and steady, that is how Jeanne and I were able to pass all those people at the end of our race.

Good luck to all those going to WDW for the Minnie and to everyone participating at the Flying Pig. Looks like a busy weekend for many of our WISH team.

After resting on Monday went to the gym yesterday to do Strength class and 20 minutes on the Elipical. My arms and legs are sore from class, it has been ages since I went to one. Need to try to get there at least once a week. Will try 4 miles walking tonight.

Nancy

[padisneyfan]

I forgot to wish Lily a Happy Anniversary.

Nancy

[disnutt]

I've been gone a couple days and just got back on this thread. Catching up w/ everyone is going to be impossible!

I did want to wish all the Flying Pigs and Minnie runners a great race!:yay:

Cindy- I love your track team picture.

I've had a couple days of nice runs. Monday and Tuesday I did 4 miles each day at just under 40 min. Tuesday I did it on the TM at the Y and almost got myself killed when the TM I was using shut down twice.:eek: The first time I thought I must have hit the stop button but the second time I knew it was the machine. I took it as a sign that I didn't need to do the 5 miler I had planned and got off at 4!

I need to go to Baskin Robbins tonight and pay for a scoop for once. My Freshman year in college a small group of us deadbeats would occassionally go on Sunday evening after dinner and get test spoons of different flavors. We would each get 3-4 samples. Then we would say we couldn't decide or were full and leave.:sad2: My favorite is a seasonal one which comes out in February- Love Potion 31!

Also, how do I get a WISH team shirt? I'm going to get a hat and visor but I want a shirt, too!

[lenshanem]

Good luck to all those about to do the Flying Pig and the Minnie! :wizard:

(Wow, do that many live near Cincinnati or are you just going for that event?)

This is supposed to be an easy recovery week for me so I have nothing exciting to share. Looks like next week I start pumping it up some.

Did go to doctor today about my BP. It was high for me - 140 over 84. Given I was on steroids for the poison ivy I got into last month I'm gonna now just check my BP for a few more weeks and record everything. Could be I still have some of the steroids in my system??? Anyway, they didn't think it was high enough to cause my headaches.

[nucpharm29]

bekkiz--I'm with Carrie--definitely like Esteban better!;)

Dave--ooh tempting BR is just not nice--good thing the closest one to us is around 20 min. away--so we won't be heading back out tonight!

Martha--good luck with your trainer--make sure she knows you need to be able to walk this weekend!

Krista--I, like Bill, have long since given up on trying to keep the dog slobber off the kiddos. They haven't come down with any significant illness b/c of it;) And the dog hair?? That's just an effort of futility!

Judy--Have safe travels! See you Saturday!

Lily--I feel bad I forgot to wish you Happy Anniversary!! :cool1: :love:

Well, I did myeasy 3 miles today and it felt good. I played around with my ipod playlist this am--and the first 30 min. of music are really great. I added "Sin Wagon" by the Dixie Chicks this am--really great to run to. And then listening to "These are the Days" by 10,000 Maniacs made me think of all my WISH buddies out there--whether running our first miles or a 10th marathon; each day we are out there doing something counts! :goodvibes Okay, enough sap from me!

Went to Target after my workout, and much to my delight found that they are now selling running skirts! So, being that I"m in my taper madness, I justified needing one. Goes with my WISH shirt so well--looked for zebra stripes, but no such luck!:rolleyes1 Okay, gotta go fold some laundry and see if I can fit all my liquids in my quart zipper bag!

[eeyore45]

Good Luck Runners Minnie and Pig Racers..

I really am beginning to believe in myself - I did a very slow paced run today, and I feel good!! I think I may have mis calculated the miles because I didnt walk at all - just did the slow wog thing - still came in at 30 min - I know its only 2 miles, and I'm antsy to up the distance after today, but because of the advice here I'll wait until Sunday and only increase by 10% but maybe add a burst of speed here and there - :goodvibes

I worked at Baskin Robbins too - I also learned cake decorating skills!! (and to buy whipped cream icing cakes that shortening gives me the shudders!) Altho I'm a classic Pralines and Creme (no other ice creme pralines are as good!) or the Daiquiri sherbet!! (I guess I"m a lime girl!!)

Question Like disnut - is there a place to order a shirt? Or is it to late?

TIA

[wfloyd]

Also, how do I get a WISH team shirt? I'm going to get a hat and visor but I want a shirt, too!


Question Like disnut - is there a place to order a shirt? Or is it to late?

TIA

It is too late this time around but there will most likely be another order round during the summer/fall for the marathon weekend. Just keep an eye out and it will be posted several places around here.

Bill

[padisneyfan]

Do you think there will be a order placed in time for us to get before the ToT?

[keenercam]

Do you think there will be a order placed in time for us to get before the ToT?


If not, I have a couple of extra ones by now and have enjoyed loaning them to other WISHers for events. As we get closer, if an order hasn't been compiled, be sure to PM me so we can figure out if what I have would help you out. :thumbsup2

[lenshanem]

Stephanie - Cranky! I was just at Target a few days ago and didn't see any running skirts. I just ordered one off Lands End since I got an email for free shipping. How much was the one at Target? I think the Lands End was like $29 something. The XS for both regular and petite was on backorder. I had tried the small on at Sears in the regular length and it was a tad loose. I'm very short so I ordered the petite small. I hope it fits.

I must say when DH and I went to that trail the other day I was having major short issues. I thought I was gonna go insane trying to constantly pull them down. Is it just me? :confused3

[hockeygirl]

Still in rest mode!! NO training since my half on sunday, don't plan on running until the weekend.

Lily-I hope you and your DH had an awesome anniversary!!

Mel-Good Luck at the Minnie this weekend! You are going to go great!!

Stephanie--Great workout!! You are so funny with how excited you are for Disney!! I would be the same way! Good Luck in the Minnie!

bekkiz--You are an athlete!! To be an athlete, you don't need to be able to run 8 min miles, you have to be out there exercising at your own pace! None of us here are in this to win these races, at least I don't think anyone is! We are here to stay healthy and enjoy the experience! So, don't ever think you aren't an athlete just because you go a little slower.

Bill--nice job on your run! I wouldn't mind moving my house down to WDW! IT would be a great place to live! :rotfl: Good Luck with the packing!!

Dave--Good Luck at the Flying Pig this weekend!!

Leana--You are probably at WDW at this point, but Good Luck on your races this weekend!!

Christa--another awesome run for you!! You are doing awesome!!

Judy--you crack me up with your posts sometimes!! :rotfl: You are going to do great this weekend at the Minnie!!

Carrie--sounds like you got some great info at your gait analysis. Hope the semi-custom orthotics work. Glad to hear one insert worked somewhat.

eeyore45--WTG for upping your mileage! You will be so ready in Jan. for the half!! Just take it day by day and you will be fine!!

Jeanne--It does feel good to have the race behind me...but I am really want to do another one really soon. I guess I am hooked!!

monte--Good to hear from you! 17 lbs is awesome! keep up the good work!

TXAng--glad to hear you were able to get a workout in despite your busy schedule.

Mike--funny story about the bird!

Kelley--Good luck to you and your DH this weekend!

I know I missed some people but gotta go do some errands!

GOOD LUCK!! to all those running the Minnie and Flying Pig this weekend!! I can't wait to read your race reports!!!

Safe travels to all those traveling to get to their races!!

[MouseDogMom]

Mike - Poor robin! And you even tried to help the poor guy, and he's still not smart enough to figure it out...

Kelley - We'll have to get our grumpy teenagers together at the half and let them sulk together about being awake too early!

To all who worked at BR in high school - I did too! DH is an area mgr for BR/Dunkin. DD works there now, and she has to work tonight for 31 cent scoop night. She is not nearly as excited about it as we are!

Question for all you medical/pharmacy folks: I've been offered a chance to participate in a study that is testing thalidomide for migraines. After reading the material, I'm very skeptical about doing it. Any opinions? I'm not concerned about effects on pregnancy, since we're through with that part of our lives, but the rest of it sounds pretty scary too!

GOOD LUCK TO ALL MINNIE AND FLYING PIG RACERS!!!

Jackie

[chimera]

[
Question for all you medical/pharmacy folks: I've been offered a chance to participate in a study that is testing thalidomide for migraines. After reading the material, I'm very skeptical about doing it. Any opinions? I'm not concerned about effects on pregnancy, since we're through with that part of our lives, but the rest of it sounds pretty scary too!

Holy cats! No, no, no, a thousand times no! Good grief...I can't believe they're even testing it for migraine...the risk to benefit ratio must be absurd. Here's the FDA link that includes the safety info...if you're looking at a clinical trial, this was probably in the informed consent.

http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/thalidomide/default.htm

Even if the risk of birth defects is not an issue, there's the possibility of permanent nerve damage, blood clots (folks with migraine already have increased stroke risk), seizures, etc. Wow...who's bright idea was it to test thalidomide for migraine :sad2: They use it for leprosy and multiple myeloma, but unless this is severely, debilitating, cut off your head migraines that don't respond to anything other than decapitation, I can't imagine.

[chimera]

Whew...okay, now that I've had a moment to get over myself... ;)

I did my last 30 min run tonight. I really wanted to go outside and do a fast run, but didn't want to wait until it was cooler, so settled for the TM. Did 30 min at overall 12:41 pace. I've gotten all my running intervals up to 5mph or better...huge improvement for me over the last 2 1/2 years!

We're doing a little trash talkin' around the house this week. I think I can beat DD14 because she hasn't trained well...she doesn't think so. She only had me by 10 minutes last year...guess we'll see what happens on Sunday!

Jen...and anyone with PF...Runners World has a cool article on feet and exercises to do for PF.
I liked the P&P party...it's a lot like MNSSHP. They have a special parade and 'booty' stations where you go to collect beads and candy. Was not crowded when we went so lots more character interaction, but it may not be that way in August.

Dave...Pennywise is from my all-time favorite book! "We all float down here" I was always afraid of clowns and that book did NOT help!

Lily...happy belated anniversary!

bekkiz...definitely Esteban...reminds me of a muscle-bound pool boy or someone kinda like Ranger in the Stephanie Plum books. Donald reminds me of ...well...a bazillionaire with bad hair or a big white duck in a sailor suit.

Good luck to all you flying piggies! We have an interior design place downtown called Bacon and Wing that always makes me think of the Flying Pig racers! And good luck to everyone else racing this weekend!

I would volunteer to hold the bail money for the Minnie, but I'll have to go home Sunday night.

And I never worked at Baskin Robbins, but we do go out for frozen custard every Sat (Angie...love Sweet Berries!).

[Kristi1357]

bekkiz...definitely Esteban...reminds me of a muscle-bound pool boy or someone kinda like Ranger in the Stephanie Plum books. Donald reminds me of ...well...a bazillionaire with bad hair or a big white duck in a sailor suit.
Too funny you mentioned these books - I am on book six right now & they are great!

I also concur - Esteban, while imagining Ranger! :rotfl:

My FIL's name is Donald. As much as I love him, the name is not so hot.

[RedDragon]

Dave: WOW I cannot believe I finally "met" someone who also worked at BR and remembers pistachio almond fudge!! I, too, took a cake decorating class and got to decorate cakes. I did enjoy it. Oh, we'll have to find a BR in Orlando and go there together!!!

Kristi: can I join you and Judy for a Long Island Ice Tea. ;)

Vic: good luck with the interviews!! I hope you find people who are exactly what you are looking for.

Nancy: get thee to a gym more often!!!

Disnutt: I remember people like you!!!

Shan: I hope they figure out the BP issue soon!!

eeyore45: hey, welcome to our very small group! Pralines and creme was always a favorite of many patrons. I still remember how big the scoops should be (2.5 ounces) and how to make a root beer float. And that whip cream cost extra. French vanilla and chocolate fudge also cost extra, 0.5 cents more a scoop.

Jackie: Aaaaaa!!! This is too incredible for words!!! I feel so good now about my high school stint at BR!!!

Mel: I WISH you could join us at Minnie this weekend! We'd love to see you there!!!

Finished the laundry and have everything laid out for the packing. Only thing to put in are the running shoes. Oooo, I cannot wait! Now, with so many of us having worked at BR, I'm kinda wanting to find one in FL!!!!

Have a great evening everyone!!!!!!!

[RedDragon]

Oh, I forgot to add this little memory. Our BR had us dress up for Christmas. Lucky me, I had to dress up as an elf. Unbeknownst to me, my sister snuck down to the store and took a picture of me through the window. She gave it to DH before we were married. I have no idea if he still has it. If so, oh lord help me, I cannot believe I'm saying this, I'll scan it in and post it. Oh lord, what have I said..........

[disnutt]

Martha- There is not a trip to BR, the grocery or warehouse store on sample day that I don't experience pangs of guilt for my ice cream mooching ways! I can't believe we got away with it so many times. Only one old lady scooper ever caught on before we had our fill and call us on it. We actually bought cones from her!:laughing:

Bill I'll be watching for the shirt notice. I really want one for the marathon.

Cam-If I don't end up running ToT in costume I may pm you about the kind offer to share!

Bekkiz I'd prefer to train w/ Esteban! Sounds like a hunk!

I just did 90 minutes of XT by pushing my lawn mower around the yard. We're trying to cut out about 1/4 acre of English Ivy the previous owners had growing around the house because they didn't like cutting grass.:mad: It did look quaint but the kids can't really play in it. My arms hurt!

[bekkiz]

Alright, Esteban it is! And then I can feel super good about myself that even little (or not so little as the case may be!) can out walk the strapping, muscle bound Esteban. I'll laugh at him after every workout :lmao:

Thanks for the encouragement!

oh jeanneg, he is on one of the those fancy Garmins. It's is pricey (although I got a great deal through Amazon), but to tell you the truth, I'm so happy to have it. It makes training, esp. in these early stages, so much easier. I can't always tell if I'm working hard enough, or sometimes even working too hard. Plus, it's nice to be able to download everything into my computer to keep track of distance and pace.

[wtpclc]

Question for all you medical/pharmacy folks: I've been offered a chance to participate in a study that is testing thalidomide for migraines. After reading the material, I'm very skeptical about doing it. Any opinions? I'm not concerned about effects on pregnancy, since we're through with that part of our lives, but the rest of it sounds pretty scary too!

OK, so you didn't ask me, but I feel pretty strongly on this one too! My FIL was in a study for thalidimide. It stops the rapids growing cells. (My FIL has dormant myeloma, so they were hoping it would prevent him from having it become non-dormant). However, he got an infection. A very rare, but nasty one. While the thalidimide did not likely cause this, it kept his white blood cells from increasing while it was still in his system, as it attacks ALL fast growing cells. He's still with us, but it was quite a rough spring last year. It is a miracle that he is still with us. If it were cancer-related, I would still think about it. For anything non-life-threatening, though, PLEASE do not go there. :wizard: that you can find some relief.

[wtpclc]

Mel - You wouldn't turn around to bail us out????? :sad1:

Martha - We will see Mel, she's just got no play time for us. :sad1: I want pix!!!!

My leg has felt really good today! Keeping my fingers crossed!

[nucpharm29]

shan--the running skirts were on a rack with some Champion swimwear. There were also some cute black and pink tanks that they had to go with the skirts. They were $19.99--I got a medium and it's a little big--but super cute!

[Minnie]

And then listening to "These are the Days" by 10,000 Maniacs made me think of all my WISH buddies out there--whether running our first miles or a 10th marathon; each day we are out there doing something counts! :goodvibes Okay, enough sap from me!

Stephanie - I was sitting on my duff at the computer reading through the posts earlier and this one comment "each day we are out there doing something counts!" caught my eye and got me off my duff and out pounding the pavement!

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1st time I've managed 3 miles in a long, long time. Most of it walking but I'll take it :banana:

[MouseDogMom]

Mel & Carrie - Thanks for the input. You pretty much confirmed what my gut was already telling me, but I wanted outside opinions. I knew DH would say "he** no" once he read the info, but he's paranoid about my donating blood! I was pretty sure my WISH buddies would be able to offer the rational side I needed! Although I have to admit, Mel, your response scared the pure **** out of me! The coordinator said they're having a hard time getting volunteers - gee, I wonder why?

Martha - I'd completely forgotten that french vanilla and chocolate fudge cost more! Does anyone remember mandarin chocolate sherbet? No one ever ordered it, and it looked like, well, I can't say that on these boards!

And BTW, for those of you who didn't make it to BR tonight for the 31 cent scoop, the ones here were slammed. I drove by to see DD, but after looking at the parking lot just kept on driving!

Minnie - Great job on your 3 miles. You never know what will get you up and going!

Mel - You had to mention Ranger, did you? Now I'm drooling on the keyboard!

Have a date with the TM in the AM, so I need to go to bed. Talked DH into picking DD up from work tonight, which is great since apparently they'll be there later than usual cleaning up. I played the "I'm supposed to run tomorrow morning but won't be able to since I'll be up so late tonight..." card, and since he's closing another store anyway...

Have I mentioned just how envious I am of everyone running the Minnie????

Jackie

[wtpclc]

Jackie - I WISH everyone could come with us!!!!! I was home fro Minnie last year. I really can sympathize. I heighly recommend leavign your dh alone wiht a bunch of female WISHers next year at marathon. Worked like a charm for me! ;) He didn't flinch when I drooled on the medal for 10 minutes at the expo, but Cam, Heather, Rhonda & Lily worked wonders!

[Kristi1357]

Kristi: can I join you and Judy for a Long Island Ice Tea. ;)
You thought you could get out of joining us? :confused3 ;)
Of course you can!
Although I am not a big Long Island iced tea fan.
I am more of a sex on the beach fan - the :drinking1 kind!

Ok, it's 10pm.
I get up for work at 3am.
What am I doing here???? :surfweb:

[Optimator]

Hello Folks,

Kelley - I too will be in Frederick on Sunday. Unfortunately, I will not be sporting my WISH shirt since the weather didn't allow a test LR. I'll also be there way too early so I can park at the stadium. Good luck to you and your DH.

Stephanie - Yes, this will be my first full marathon (and second race overall). My head has been swimming for the last couple of weeks trying to figure out what pace to shoot for. I really don't want to crash and burn down the stretch. We'll see.

Vic - Does your counterpart the Orange County Sheriff's Office have their own handcuffs? :rolleyes1
Jeeze Judy! First the EMT's, now the police? Poor Angie better make sure her DH isn't wearing his firefighter uniform!

Mike - That poor little bird!!

Dana - You're taking the wrong side here! I'm the one being wronged!

Mike - Poor robin! And you even tried to help the poor guy, and he's still not smart enough to figure it out...
Closer, but still too much sympathy for the bird!

I liked the P&P party...it's a lot like MNSSHP. They have a special parade and 'booty' stations"Booty stations"... Is that where all the dads gather and shout "We want the redhead, we want the redhead!"? :lmao:


Well, I thought the few short runs in taper week were supposed to be confidence builders. WRONG!

Tuesday I struggled with a 3 miler in the heat of the afternoon. Add to my struggles that my Garmin lost 0.3 miles in the calculations. I about had a coronary when I looked down at my over inflated pace. :scared1:

Yesterday, I learned several lessons about what not to do before the race. Do not stay up 20+ hours before the race. Do not spend 2 hours mowing the grass before the race. Do not start the race at 1:00PM on a sunny, 80 plus degree day.


2 miles to run today. Once completed, I can proudly say that I did not skip even 1 run in the 18 week training period leading up to my race Sunday. Over 400 miles of running! Much thanks goes to DW Kathy (momoftwogirls) for allowing that to happen!! :hug: If I fall apart Sunday, blame Hal Hidgon!


Finally, for all you Minnie runners: If any of you happen to be in the Biergarten and get a liter of some fine, dark beer, think of me!

[Kristi1357]

"Booty stations"... Is that where all the dads gather and shout "We want the redhead, we want the redhead!"? :lmao:
Personally, this is my favorite part of the ride! :rolleyes1 :rotfl:
Mike - you will do fine at your race - no worries!

[Mouse Skywalker]

Good Morning Team: :surfweb:

Wow, what a beautiful day yesterday here. I did a really slow easy 4.1 mile run at 11:45 mpm pace. I was planning on running around 10:00 mpm pace, and did that for the first mile. But then I bumped into the mother of one of DD9's princess: friends who was also running. Turns out she is doing the "Learn to Run" program with Fleet Feet that I did last year, and was doing run 3/walk 2 intervals. So I joined her for 2 miles and chatted about our girls. Last mile home was at 9:45 mpm pace - so I was feeling good.

I then ran another 1.21 miles with my princesses, DD6 princess: and DD9 princess:, as part of their 5K training. They did great! 1.2 miles in 20:08 min/16:42 mpm. We always warm up with a brisk 5 min walk, and then we did run 2/walk 1 min intervals. They did great, and we all celebrated by getting BR 31 cent scoops afterwards.

I just checked the weather in Cincinnati this weekend. It looks like it's supposed to be nice for the Flying Pig. Looks like it will be in the 50's when we're running. So that should be great.

::MinnieMo Minnie Racers ::MinnieMo Have Fun! Travel Safely! And run like the wind. I can't wait to see pictures.

OK, I'm going to post another message to reply to everyone.

[Mouse Skywalker]

OK, here's my attempt to catch up with everyone:

First of all, Christa- I WISH you all the best for your upcoming health screen. I hope everything works out OK. :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

Mel/Chimera- Great job on your run! And good luck beating DD14 this weekend. I can't wait to hear how that turns out. It's so great that you are both running together. I love "It", it's one of my favorite books of all time. I've read it so many times. Maybe it's about time to read "It" again.

Martha- Mmmm, pistachio almond fudge was soooo good. Hey, where's that Elf picture? Have a great time in Florida. Have fun with the race. You got your shoes, right?

disnutt- I don't envy you cutting that ivy. Sounds tough.

Carrie- I'm so glad your leg is feeling better. Let's hope the inserts fix all your troubles.

Minnie- Great job getting off your duff and putting 3 miles in. Congratulations!!!

Jackie- I remember mandarin chocolate sherbert. It was the worst flavor ever!!! It was black and gross!!! Did you work there when they came out with the ice cream that had liquor in it? They had almond amaretto, kahlua and cream, and two others. Mmmm, they were yummy, and they cost extra too - like french vanilla and chocolate fudge. Are you on the TM now?

Although I am not a big Long Island iced tea fan.
I am more of a sex on the beach fan - the :drinking1 kind!Kristi- :lmao: :lmao: Have fun at Minnie - I can't wait to hear your stories.

Mike/Optimator- Good luck with the Frederick Marathon too. Congratulations on your first full marathon. WTG! You are going to do fantastic! Wow, you didn't miss 1 run during your training? You are so well-prepared. You are going to do awesome!

Steve and Krista- See you this weekend. Oh and Steve, yeah, I'm having phantom pains too. I keep thinking my shins are hurting, my knees are hurting, etc. I think it is because I'm tapering.

Melissa- Just wanted to say hello. Do you and Phil have any adventures planned for this weekend?

Colleen- Speaking of adventures, have fun camping this weekend. Hopefully I can catch up with you at some other race this year.

Kevin- How are you doing out there in Michigan? We don't hear from you much lately. Hope all is well in your world.

[disnutt]

Stopping by to get my daily inspiration! I've got to do the TM again today while my daughter does her running class. I would really rather be running at the park but I'll take what I get and be happy with it as my dear father suggested so often.

Dave- Your princess: princess: are doing great! Cutting that ivy was tough that's why I volunteered to do it instead of letting DH do it. I wanted the exercise.:rotfl: DH didn't complain. He just brought me water like I imagine bekkiz's Esteban doing during LRs!

Shan- For the short ride up issues I've found that those tight/compression shorts work for me. They aren't the most flattering for my body type but they stay down and help me avoid chub rub. I've ordered a running skirt because it sounds like it will help hide the sausage leg look while still providing the rash guard of the compression shorts. I do love running in winter because I don't have to worry about the shorts.:rolleyes:

Minnie- Great job on your run! I get inspired by everyone here on a daily basis to get out and do something.

Carrie- Hope the insert helps.

Mike-:rotfl2:

[wfloyd]

Christa - :wizard: for your tests today. Hope everything goes well.

Bill

[nucpharm29]

Mike--I just want to say WOW on not missing any of your training in this past 18 weeks. You are so prepared! I can remember missing my 20 miler b/c I got sick and got so down--but everything worked out in the long run (pun intended) Can't wait to read a full report when I get back! Oh, and I'll have one of those yummy beers for you!

Christa--PD and prayers coming your way today!

Nothing much to report from me--going to running clinic today, gonna try that new skirt out:thumbsup2

[jeanneg]

Good luck to all the Pig and Minnie people! Sending pixie dust so you will have clear skies and cool breezes.

Mike/Optimator: special good wishes to you for your very first full marathon.......we will be anxiously awaiting your report!

Looks like it's going to be a busy weekend for alot of folks......can't wait to hear all the accounts when you get back.

Jeanne

[DisneyWalkerGirl]

I went on a morning walk w/ my virtual training buddy (I really feel like I should give him a name....like Esteban or maybe Donald :lmao: )




My sister and I have also "named" our virtual partners: hers is Sven and mine is Lars in honor of the Swedish personal trainers we will have when we hit the lottery :rotfl2:

For those of you doing the Minnie - be aware that Sven, Lars and their other Garmin brethren seem to lose signal when you go into the costume tunnel section in MGM, so may be a little off in your pace/distance reading after that point. :confused3

[aladdinsgirl]

Well, my legs should be well and rested for the Pig, not counting the 1 mile stonker on Monday, I haven't run since my 5K on Saturday. :sad2: I've had a major case of LTO this week and just haven't had time to run. But my house sure is clean!! :laundy:

Christa--Praying for you today!

Martha--I would LOVE to see you dressed as an elf! Good luck this weekend!

Mel--Don't take this the wrong way, but I hope you knock the socks of Kaylee with your lightening speed!!!!!!

Stephanie--I see a Target run in my future! I'd love to have a running skirt for the Pig on Sunday.

Mike/Optimator--Good luck on Sunday! I always have a terrible taper, that's why I'm not too concerned about not running this week. If you don't run, you can't have a bad run! :thumbsup2

Melissa--How is your puppy? What's her name?

Dave--I am getting so excited for the Pig!!!! We are going to have such a great time. Should I figure out where the closest BR is for you? Or do you want to go to Graeters and get some real ice cream?! ;) ;)

Colleen--We're going to miss you this weekend!! If you change your mind at the last second, we've got an open bedroom you can use. :)

[princessmomma]

Jackie, I too am so envious of these Minnie and Flying Pig runners! I can't stand it! :sad2: DH keeps telling me to find other marathons to do besides Disney, but I don't think I could possibly stand seeing everyone get ready for WDW marathon in January without me! :grouphug:

Have fun, travel safe and I want to see lots of pics!

Last night my DD and I packed for our Girl Scouts Camporee trip this weekend. I need buy two things today. I need one of those refillable water bottles with a strap you can carry across your body. I also need one of those mesh or nylon bed roll bags, sort of like the old. green, army canvas bagrolls. Does anyone know where I could find thoses? I went to Dick's and the nylon gear bags were too small.

All the best to everyone this weekend!

Colleen

[princessmomma]

Colleen--We're going to miss you this weekend!! If you change your mind at the last second, we've got an open bedroom you can use. :)

Oh, Krista, Krista, Krista, my heart skipped a beat starting to think if I could pull this off! I almost went to travelocity to search for flights, but it is not to be.

[lenshanem]

shan--the running skirts were on a rack with some Champion swimwear. There were also some cute black and pink tanks that they had to go with the skirts. They were $19.99--I got a medium and it's a little big--but super cute!

I'll have to go back and look then! Were these skorts with the shorts underneath?

[nucpharm29]

I'll have to go back and look then! Were these skorts with the shorts underneath?

Yes!:thumbsup2

[keenercam]

Okay, NOOOOO chance of catching up with everyone, but know I am thinking of all my WISH teammates. I am getting ready to leave tomorrow morning. WTO totally this week and I may just end up here in the office till all hours of the night. :eek:

Just had to post this for Vic, since I promised him yesterday (but ran into a problem with Ritz pix):
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p15843f7e783e63c432e216397749ddea/e9aa9ebe.jpg.thumb.jpg

Okay, Vic, so what were you doing outside the quaint little diner in Woodbury, NJ on April 21 at about 12:30 a.m.? I looked for you everywhere but, alas, no Big Vic!

[gatorphipps]

Thanks everyone for the prayers. Basicly I am havinging a Diagnostic (sp?) Mamogram (SP?) and ultrasound. I found a lump in my breast and the doctor is wanting to be on top of it b/c of my family history. I am not too worried though...I just want it to be over so I can know if I can sign up for the Grandfather Mountain Maraton or not.

I ran today to get out energy! 7.6 miles in 1:04. for an ave 8:25 pace. I actually started out around 8MPM then JRTs stops slowed me down.

[Big Vic]

Okay, NOOOOO chance of catching up with everyone, but know I am thinking of all my WISH teammates. I am getting ready to leave tomorrow morning. WTO totally this week and I may just end up here in the office till all hours of the night. :eek:

Just had to post this for Vic, since I promised him yesterday (but ran into a problem with Ritz pix):
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p15843f7e783e63c432e216397749ddea/e9aa9ebe.jpg.thumb.jpg

Okay, Vic, so what were you doing outside the quaint little diner in Woodbury, NJ on April 21 at about 12:30 a.m.? I looked for you everywhere but, alas, no Big Vic!

I was undercover as a Rockette that week, and I was out having a late night snack. Yeah, that's it, a late night snack. :rolleyes1 :rotfl:

What were YOU doing in Woodbury, NJ on April 21 at about 12:30 AM. Was Howard with you? Hmmmmmmmmm? ;)

[aladdinsgirl]

Christa--:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Mouse Skywalker]

Thanks everyone for the prayers. Basicly I am havinging a Diagnostic (sp?) Mamogram (SP?) and ultrasound. I found a lump in my breast and the doctor is wanting to be on top of it b/c of my family history. I am not too worried though...I just want it to be over so I can know if I can sign up for the Grandfather Mountain Maraton or not.

I ran today to get out energy! 7.6 miles in 1:04. for an ave 8:25 pace. I actually started out around 8MPM then JRTs stops slowed me down.Christa- it seems like you have a really, healthy attitude about all this. Hopefully it is nothing. I'm glad you're not too worried. We're all thinking of you, pulling for you, and WISHing you all the best. You go girl on that Grandfather Mountain Marathon!!! :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

[KelNottAt]

Thanks everyone for the prayers. Basicly I am havinging a Diagnostic (sp?) Mamogram (SP?) and ultrasound. I found a lump in my breast and the doctor is wanting to be on top of it b/c of my family history. I am not too worried though...I just want it to be over so I can know if I can sign up for the Grandfather Mountain Maraton or not.

I ran today to get out energy! 7.6 miles in 1:04. for an ave 8:25 pace. I actually started out around 8MPM then JRTs stops slowed me down.

Christa,
I had the exact same tests less than a month ago. They're quick and easy. (Typical mammo discomfort, but that goes without saying.) For me, the nice part was the doc provided her conclusion to me right then and there. No waiting for the results to reach my PCP or Gyn. I hope you get the same. If not, it doesn't hurt to ask for it. Good luck. :wizard: :hug:

Oh, don't be surprised if they put you on a 6-month mammo schedule for the foreseeable future. That's what they did for me. :)

[Big Vic]

Christa - good thoughts continuing.

[keenercam]

Christa -- Keeping you in my prayers. I am so grateful that you have such a positive spirit! :hug:

I was undercover as a Rockette that week, and I was out having a late night snack. Yeah, that's it, a late night snack. :rolleyes1 :rotfl:

What were YOU doing in Woodbury, NJ on April 21 at about 12:30 AM. Was Howard with you? Hmmmmmmmmm? ;)

Likely story!!! :laughing:
We had just seen my nephew starring as Javert in "Les Miz" at a nearby school :thumbsup2 and then took DSAndrew & his two best friends who were with us to a diner for late night cheeseburger, french fries, onion rings & cheesesteaks. :eek: We spotted your getaway vehicle when we were leaving the diner in the wee hours of the morning. :angel:

ETA: Oh, and by the way? Woodbury is not Woodbridge. Woodbury is too far south for anyone to commute to practices for Rockette performances. Got a better story to offer? :lmao:

[Cindylou]

Christa: I too had the same procedure within the last 6 months, so maybe it's not that uncommon. The nurse gave me the results right away too, so no extra worrying. Hope all goes well for you.

Good luck to everyone racing this weekend.

Cindy

[Abra Cat]

Hi all-- I haven't been on here in forever, but I have a quick question-- in the race info, headphones are listed as a prohibited item. Would this include Ipods, and if so, how strictly is this enforced? I can't run without music! Thanks.

[jeanneg]

Christa: hoping all goes well with the test.....sending pixie dust your way.

[aladdinsgirl]

Hi all-- I haven't been on here in forever, but I have a quick question-- in the race info, headphones are listed as a prohibited item. Would this include Ipods, and if so, how strictly is this enforced? I can't run without music! Thanks.

Beginning in 2008, all USATF certified events will ban the use of headphones, iPod's, etc. If anyone brings one on the course they will have to give it up or be disqualified from the event. I'm trying to find the press release on this, Christa posted the info a month or 2 ago.

ETA: From the USATF rule book. And it looks like the rule is effective now.

USATF Rule 144.3(b):
The visible possession or use by athletes of video or audio cassette recorders or players, TV's, CD or DVD players, radio transmitters or receivers, mobile phones, computers, or any similar devices in the competition area shall not be permitted.

[lenshanem]

Christa - Prayers still going out to ya! :goodvibes

Stephanie - I went to Target and saw the running skirt. It didn't look so hot on me. :rotfl: It came up too high on my waist and the fabric really showed off my leftover mommy pouch. Oh, my! :scared1:

Checked my BP today and it was 111 over 72. This is starting to be really weird. It is so erratic. One day high, next day low. :confused3

[lenshanem]

Wow, it will be hard to run w/o my ipod! I wonder if I can still do it then for the RFTT?

And I wonder if I can still wear my ipod with my Nike+ kit, just not use the headphones... :confused3

[padisneyfan]

Christa-- Sending pixie dust your way. Hope all goes well.

Nancy

[Abra Cat]

Thanks, aladdinsgirl. Ouch, that hurts! How am I supposed to forget that I'm running 26 miles without music to distract me?!?



Beginning in 2008, all USATF certified events will ban the use of headphones, iPod's, etc. If anyone brings one on the course they will have to give it up or be disqualified from the event. I'm trying to find the press release on this, Christa posted the info a month or 2 ago.

ETA: From the USATF rule book. And it looks like the rule is effective now.

[Jen117]

I didn't know cellphones were included. I always carry mine in case something happens. I wonder if it is OK if I leave it in my waist pack for an emergency.

Also, if you are running in a big event like Disney, you will be suprised how you don't need music. There are so many people and things going on that you just want to be pulled into the excitement!

[aladdinsgirl]

Thanks, aladdinsgirl. Ouch, that hurts! How am I supposed to forget that I'm running 26 miles without music to distract me?!?

Seriously!!!! It was hard enough running the marathon WITH an iPod!! I don't really get the whole "no headphones" thing. I would think it's much more dangerous to wear them in training while running on road by yourself than on a closed marathon course, with hundreds of people around you, but you never know. :confused3

[wtpclc]

Christa - :wizard: and prayers. I went through this a few years back. Everything was ifine, bu did have to have it removed. PM me if you need an ear. :grouphug:

WOw, what a day. Leg's still feeling good, though. Hoping to get a good 30 min easy run in tonight. That may turn into cearching for a new bathroom floor XT. Scott wants to rip up our bathroom/laundry room floor and replace it while I'm gone. It's a nice htough. We'll pick something out. however, Soemthine will happen and it will liekly be another month before I see a new floor. Just the way our luck goes.

Jeanne? Can we make your wish for cloudy race-time skies for teh Minniers? ;) Thanks for teh god wishes. WISH you could come too!

Jen - I'm sure tehy won't check your pack. A cell in there shoudl be fine.

I have not heard that Disney was enforcing teh new headphone rule. We'll have to see. I don't typically use them whenI run with dh btu tam packing mine this weekend in case Martha gets tired of my yacking and turns hers on full blast! :p

[chimera]

WISH pendant (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=5430340)

[Tiger Lily 03]

Christa, continuing prayers for you that the results are fine.

Mel, what a clever pendant!

I always take my cell with me. Hmmmm, the music I find not absolutely necessary since talking along the way or observing keeps my interest. But the cell...Oh I just don't know if I like that very much.

[Tiger Lily 03]

Finally, for all you Minnie runners: If any of you happen to be in the Biergarten and get a liter of some fine, dark beer, think of me!I pledge to do my part with respect to your fine request!

[Big Vic]

3.1 miles on the TM this evening. :woohoo: :rolleyes: :rotfl:

Minnie Runners - Hope you guys have a great time.

Flying Pigsters - Hope you guys have a great time too.

Mike(Optimator) - Have a great race! I'll be having lunch at the Biergarten on May 11th. I'll tip one in your honor. :thumbsup2

:)

[nucpharm29]

Morning team. Missed my run last night--DH totally forgot to come home early to watch the kiddos:rolleyes: But I'm gonna get an easy 2-3 miles in this am. And then time to head to the airport! I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. I'll be sure to post the "what really happened" report fromt he Minnie Monday night;)

FLY PIGS FLY!!!

Mike--Lots of PD and luck on your race on Sunday. That first marathon is such an accomplishment! Make sure to take it all in--we want to hear all about it on Monday--or I suppose Sunday night when we make our drunken phone call to you from Jellyrolls!:rolleyes1

To all those already at WDW, I'm green with envy--to all those travelling today--safe travels! Will see ya'll tomorrow!!!:banana: :banana: ANd for those unable to join us at the Minnie or fly with the pigs, you'll be there in spirit! WISHer's are the best!:cheer2: :cheer2:

[disnutt]

Gotta get on here before LTO.

Christa- Prayers for your health.

Vic- I can see why you were chosen for the Rockette duty- you've got the legs for it!

Mel-I may have to order that pendant. It's cute.

Stephanie- My DH 'forgets' that kind of thing, too!

Best wishes to all those racing this weekend! :cheer2: Have a great run.

I'm going to spend my weekend at a Scottish Heritage festival w/ the in-laws. Maybe I can get in some caber tossing for XT. I'm going to see if they have any running kilts!

Kiena

[monte]

Good luck to all our TEAM members this weekend...you guys are the best:banana: :cool1: :woohoo: :cheer2:

[gatorphipps]

Thank you for all the prayers! They said everything looked good. I do have to go back in 6 months to be rechecked, but WOW! God is so good! The girl that did my mammo and ultrasound was wonderful! She showd me everything on the ultrasound...even my ribs. :confused3 Not that I could tell what anything was. But I did see the lump I was feeling and WOW! They siad it was a cyst so THANK THE LORD!

Seriously!!!! It was hard enough running the marathon WITH an iPod!! I don't really get the whole "no headphones" thing. I would think it's much more dangerous to wear them in training while running on road by yourself than on a closed marathon course, with hundreds of people around you, but you never know. :confused3

OK. I do not use headphones unless I am running on the dreadmill so this does not bother me. I have issues with people using them on the trails b/c they cannot hear me coming on the bike saying pass or even running. I have also seen bikers using them. I think the reason they are really trying to push this is for the same reason.
Let me explain:
DH uses headphones, but has them turned down so he is aware of his surroundings. Some people totally zone out while they have them on and they are not aware of the people around them. I have had people almost knock me off the course b/c they were in their own world on the course. I agree that training with them is more dangerous...well until you add the thousands of people around. So I don't know, I know it helps people through the hard times though. It will be interesting if it is enforced.

[princessmomma]

Thank you for all the prayers! They said everything looked good.

So glad everything turned out alright!:)

Not much to report on from this end. Just wanted to say good bye to all the racers this weekend. Oink, oink, squeak, squeak (does Minnie squeak??)!

[Mouse Skywalker]

Thank you for all the prayers! They said everything looked good. I do have to go back in 6 months to be rechecked, but WOW! God is so good! The girl that did my mammo and ultrasound was wonderful! She showd me everything on the ultrasound...even my ribs. :confused3 Not that I could tell what anything was. But I did see the lump I was feeling and WOW! They siad it was a cyst so THANK THE LORD!Yay Christa!!! Yahoo!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: Thanks for updating us.

[lenshanem]

Completed week 4 of 13 today! :woohoo:

Good luck again to all those racing this coming weekend! :wizard:

[MelRhoads]

Christa - I'm so glad to hear that your test turned out so well! That is great to have the instant feedback.

Dave, Krista, Steve and all others doing the PIG - Have a great race this weekend.

Everyone doing minnie- Have a great weekend!!!!

We had a race this weekend, but it was canceled, so phil and i are going to mt. magazine state park to ride and climb and possibly run and swim!!

I got a couple of good workouts in this week. I rode my mt. bike for 2 hrs. on monday and then about 1/2 hr. on tues. I'm planning 3 miles on the tm today. I've gotten several walks in w/ the boy and new dog. She is not doing that well from being spayed and comming from the pound. She has kennel cough. I think she is just starting to come around. I don't have a good feel for her true personality.

just cleaning this morning!!

[Big Vic]

Good morning everyone!

Christa - glad to hear things are well.

Shan - Way to go!

MelR - Sorry to hear the pup has KC. When we adopted Dusty he had a case of heartworm and was still intact. His first few months with us were a little rough.

[aladdinsgirl]

Christa--That is wonderful news!!!!!!!!!!! Praise God!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: I so agree with you that the people who zone out while running are dangerous! But they also make great entertainment, like the guy I saw at Disney around mile 15-16, singing "SexyBack" at the top of his lungs and completely off key. :lmao: :lmao: That took my mind off the marathon for a few minutes. :lmao:

Melissa--Come and do the Pig!!! :) Ah, the joys of kennel cough! Hines had that twice, the coughing sounds terrible!!!! Make sure she gets her bordatello (sp?) shot, that will help prevent kennel cough.

Good luck Minnie runners/walkers!!! and have safe travels!

Angie--Good luck tomorrow and have a wonderful day!

[plutosmyfav]

Holy cats! No, no, no, a thousand times no! Good grief...I can't believe they're even testing it for migraine...the risk to benefit ratio must be absurd. Here's the FDA link that includes the safety info...if you're looking at a clinical trial, this was probably in the informed consent.

http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/thalidomide/default.htm

Even if the risk of birth defects is not an issue, there's the possibility of permanent nerve damage, blood clots (folks with migraine already have increased stroke risk), seizures, etc. Wow...who's bright idea was it to test thalidomide for migraine :sad2: They use it for leprosy and multiple myeloma, but unless this is severely, debilitating, cut off your head migraines that don't respond to anything other than decapitation, I can't imagine.


I'm not caught up with the thread yet, but had to jump in here. Listen to Mel! Having suffered a "rare and serious" side effect for the first time in my life last May, I wouldn't take any unnecessary risks.

Have you tried Zomig? I've been taking it for years and it works everytime. Of course read up on all of it's side-effects, too. Fortunatey, I don't think I've suffered any from taking it. Good luck!

Martha-- I didn't know you were also part of the BR employed clan! Did you work in the Newton store? I worked in the Lexington store (is now a Starbucks). We were so addicted to the stuff that when the owner closed the shop for two weeks in the dead of winter to do renovations we all got together and drove to Belmont to get a fix:rotfl2:

Sunny

[andromedaslove]

Christa - I wanted to give you a big hug! And tell you how happy I am for you that everything is ok.

As far as the ipod thing, I can kind of understand it. I didn't even take mine with me when I ran in January. Even when I do run with mine while training I only use one of the ear pieces so I can still hear with my other ear. My cell phone though will definately go with me. It goes everywhere with me in case of emergencies. I'll do what I did last year and keep it in my pack with my gu, and pray I don't get gu on my phone like "someone else here"! At least that way if I need it I know I have it.

Well today I made it out for 20 minutes, and I only stopped to walk once for about a minute. Looks like I am starting to get back into shape again. Next year will you guys get on my butt about getting lazy?! It's so much easier to stay in shape then it is to get back in it!!

Dana

[nucpharm29]

melissa--enjoy Mt. Magazine. My parents stayed at the lodge a month or so ago, and my dad really enjoyed biking up there. Not much for hte kiddos, so we haven't ventured there yet

Christa--What wonderful news!!!:cool1: :cool1:

My workout was nice--really easy, just keeping loose for Sunday! This is probably my last post before leaving! Have a great weekend!

[padisneyfan]

Good luck to all the WISH team going to the Minnie and Flying Pig.

Nancy

[MouseDogMom]

Christa - GREAT news!

Sunny - I honestly thought of you when I was reading about potential side effects. Then I thought, what if something happened and I couldn't run? That's when I decided this study was crazy! I take Imitrex or Maxalt and usually do fine with those - I only agreed to look at the study materials in hopes that they were testing a new drug. Had no idea that it would be a new use for an old drug.

Angie - Congratulations on graduation! :banana: You did it girl!

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE RACING THIS WEEKEND!

Jackie

[RedDragon]

Well, it appears that I was too busy skipping around the house singing last night to post! So sorry. But, in 3 short hours, I'll be on my way to the airport to wing my way to WDW!!! For the Minnie!! I've done all the work, now I get the rewards.

Christa: I am so very happy for you! It must be a huge relief.

I promise to give a full report and pictures if I remember to take the camera!

{{{Hugs}}} to everyone and wish me luck!!!

[jeanneg]

Good luck to everyone doing the Minnie and Flying Pig....and to Mike, who's doing his first marathon somewhere else! Can't wait to hear all the reports

Christa: so glad to hear everything turned out fine!

[plutosmyfav]

I'll do what I did last year and keep it in my pack with my gu, and pray I don't get gu on my phone like "someone else here"!

Do you know at the time the "someone else" only took out insurance on her "careless" DD's phone:rolleyes: I now have insurance on both phones. The best "free" insurance is to carry your cell phone in a zip lock bag!

Christa-- great news! My mom had a lump that turned out to be a cyst, too.

Totally off-topic... I was going through the camera's flash card looking for a photo and stumbled upon this one. It has the famous Jeff Gordon flannel curtains in back (definitely "one of a kind, not sold in any stores" curtains):rotfl2:

http://livinglively.com/images/JGcurtains.JPG

Unfortunately, I'm starting to believe we picked "our guy" past his prime.

Too all the Flying Pigs and Minnies-- Smoke those courses:woohoo: Take TONS of photos. I can't wait to hear the raving reports:thumbsup2



And Martha, when you get back I'm holding you to the scanned photo of the Christmas BR costume. :laughing:

Sunny

[Big Vic]

Totally off-topic... I was going through the camera's flash card looking for a photo and stumbled upon this one. It has the famous Jeff Gordon flannel curtains in back (definitely "one of a kind, not sold in any stores" curtains)

Unfortunately, I'm starting to believe we picked "our guy" past his prime.


Heck, he's won the past two races. He just may get his 5th championship this year.

[plutosmyfav]

Heck, he's won the past two races. He just may get his 5th championship this year.

Oh drat, we just happened to miss the last two races! We have yet to see him win a race. We were all excited with the Texas race when he was way out in front, then he hit the wall. Guess marathoners aren't the only one's to "hit the wall"!

[Big Vic]

Jeff has had terrible luck at Texas.

Don't forget, cup racing from Richmond tomorrow night (Fox).

The Busch Grand National race is on tonight (ESPN).

:)

[disnutt]

Christa- So happy for you!!!

Just wanted to post that I got a Goofy entry through Marathon Tours! I'm so happy!

[eeyore45]

:cheer2: :cheer2: Adding my CHEER to the others for the upcoming weekend races!! :cheer2: :cheer2: I'm looking forward to race reports - I have so much to learn from everyone!!

I did 45 min run - - wog, I just keep plugging along! Dh said today was the perfect running day, no harsh sun, nice cool breeze - about 55 degrees - no humidity - I kept my pace very steady, I was amazed, I increased my route, not sure how far - but I finished thinking I could go further!! I didnt push myself, just plugged along, my breathing remained even... I probably could have carried a slow conversation...

Now, my question... what about this plantar fascia pain? Last night around 2am I woke up with the feeling a sharp dagger was going into my tendon - and I didnt know how to make it go away!! With a charlie horse, I know to stretch it - so I tried stretching that tendon!! ouch!! :confused:

[Minnie]

GO WISH TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can't wait to read all about it :woohoo:

[bekkiz]

I hope everyone has a great weekend of competition (or training, as the case may be)!

However, I do want to brag about my AWESOME walk today. It was short, but oh so fast (well 1/2 of it anyway :) ) And I kicked Esteban's (my virtual training bud) butt!

Please someone tell me if I did the math wrong
2.07 Miles in a total time of 28:55
Mile 1: 14:53
Mile 2.07: 14:02

I think that means my 2nd mile was under 14 minutes right? Like around 13:45? That is SO awesome for me! Either way, my ave for both was just at 14:00 and I've never done that before. Of course, it was only 2 miles, but still, I don't feel like dying, and I went so fast :)

Yippie. Go WISHERS!

[hockeygirl]

Just wanted to drop in and say:

GOOD LUCK WISH TEAM!!!

Good Luck to all those doing the Minnie and Pig this weekend!

Mike--Good Luck in your first marathon!!

Angie-CONGRATS ON YOUR GRADUATION!!

I can't wait to hear everyone's reports from the weekend!!!

[MouseDogMom]

Bekkiz - What a great accomplishment! You are making such progress.

Eeyore45 - Plantar fascia pain generally hurts most in the heel, but sometimes along the bottom of the foot. Mine hurt worst when I would get up in the middle of the night or first thing in the morning - when I first put weight on it I'd feel like there were knives shooting through it. Great job on your run/wog today!

It does appear it'll be a slow weekend on the boards. I'm going to hear Jeff Galloway tomorrow morning, so I don't think I'll get my LR in tomorrow, but I printed out the map for the Minnie course and thought I might run Sunday morning along with all the Minnie runners!

Jackie

[Sir Bouncealot]

Christa - I am very relieved to hear the good news.
Big Vic - Going to the Biergarten on the 11th? I'm green with envy!
bekkiz - Awesome 2 miler and making Esteban your...well, you know, your...well you made him eat your dust! Tell him he's better off selling guitars than trying to throw down with you on the track!
Angietuck - I cannot congratulate you enough on a job well done!
disnutt - Congrats on the Goofy entry! Good Luck!
eeyore45 - Sounds like the weather we had today. Good job on the training run/wog, you're still out there!
Kiena - Have a great time at the festival this weekend, just watch where you toss your caber. As for the running kilt, I doubt it as coolmax undies wouldn't be considered "traditional" (that's why you don't see traditional scots running the hurdles).
Mike/optimator - Great job on the dedication to your training! Tear it up this weekend!

Sorry for the absence this week...LTO, WTO, etc etc etc, bu tI did get in a 3 mile run Monday night after work, a 2 mile run on Wednesday (in 18:35 no less) and a 4./5 mile walk/run with my favorite Chicago Distance Classic training partner (DW Darcey) as well.

Good luck to all this weekend especially those of us not going to Disney World, we will try to get by...somehow...where's my Ben and Jerry's?....I need to have a cry...sniff...sniff.:sad1: :sad1:

[gatorphipps]

GO WISH TEAM! FLY PIGS and RUN MINNIES!
Angie! WTG on the graduation!

Have rehearsal this morning but wanted to post about my dreadmill run yesterday! 10 miles in 1:22min! Ave 8:12 MPM!:cool1: I would run on a 7 then during my rock'n songs push it to an 8...Yes I use IPOD on the dreadmill. A guy came and tried to out run me...Ha Ha Ha Ha (insert evil laugh music!) He soon gave up.:confused3

[lenshanem]

bekkiz, that is so great! Congrats on your walk!!! :yay:

Christa, I swear you must look like you're flying!

I guess I'm eventually gonna have to try running on the treadmill. We have several trips planned this summer and I'm afraid it is gonna be too hot to run outside. (Like the trip to Vegas in July!)


I can't wait to hear back from everyone racing this weekend. I hope there are lots of trip reports and pics on the Minnie, too. I'm thinking I may go for that next year! :scared1: I feel like I will always need a goal to keep motivated. :confused3

[Hey Mickey]

I cannot keep up (and am going to stop saying that every time I post), but had to pop in here to say:

good luck to all the minnies (I am so jealous every time I hear about others going to Disney) and flying pigs and anyone else racing this weekend!:cheer2: Ans a special cheer for Mike --good luck on your first marathon!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

Christa, so glad you got good results, and fast!! Great news.:love:

Angie, congratulations on graduating! Very impressive.:cool2:

Bekkiz, yes that is under 14 minutes. Way to go!! I am finding your progress very inspiring.:woohoo:

Okay, so now I have a small request....I ordered a W.I.S.H. shirt (and hounded poor Carrie) just so I would have one for the Long Island Marathon this Sunday. And I put it aside someplace very *special* so I would have it ready. :laundy:

So, um, anyone know where the heck I put the darn thing?! How on earth could I have lost it? Seriously, the thing glows in the dark, but it is nowhere to be found.....I am going to be pretty bummed if I cannot find it, but I have turned the house upside down and no shirt. I even (gasp) checked my adolescent son's room, and lived to tell the tale, but no shirt. So, could someone tell me where it is? Please??:idea:

Erica, the organizationally challenged.

[Big Vic]

Good morning everyone!

It's yard work day! WooHoo!!

Angie - Congrats! Very well done! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

eeyore45 - Way to go with the training! :thumbsup2

bekkiz - Great pace! Way to go! :thumbsup2

Andrew - Good training this week. :thumbsup2

Christa - Way to go with the dreadmill run. I guess that guy didn't know who he was dealing with. :rotfl:

Erica - It's in the last place you put it. ;) :rolleyes1 Good luck tomorrow.

:)

[MouseDogMom]

Erica - Hope you've found the shirt by now. Have you tried turning off the lights and looking for the glow? :rotfl: I keep all my running stuff together, and I have 3 of them in the same drawer - it's a wonder I can sleep at night!

Christa - I only use the MP3 on the TM too. And my speed definitely changes based on the songs. I am definitely a child of the 70's and 80's rock! BTW, if you haven't seen it already, Raleigh has a NEW full and half marathon in November... http://www.cityofoaksmarathon.com/

I just went and looked at the pix of the 5K at the Minnie. I actually teared up remembering being there last year - it was my very first race! It seems like yesterday, and then it seems so long ago too!

Went to a kickoff meeting for the local Jeff Galloway training group this morning. Got to hear Jeff - he is AMAZING! I think I'm going to join the group - will give me someone to run with on those LR's so DH won't freak out, plus I really like his theory on run/walk intervals. (I just have to break it to DH that I need to spend MORE money on this free sport...) Also decided I'm going to run the Raleigh Half in November before doing Donald - may be a little crazy if I talk DH into the ToT race too, since Raleigh is the weekend after ToT!

It's lonely on the boards today...

Jackie

[KeenHo]

GOOD LUCK WISH TEAM!!!

[tiberius]

I miss a week and I fall so far behind on the messages! I read them, but can't bring myself to go back again to make comments.

I had a long run (5 to 6 miles) planned for today, but I never really felt into it. I ended up just doing a comfortable speedwalking pace for 5.6 miles in 91 minutes. I guess that was better than nothing at all today. I suppose it says something when I can still do OK on an "off" day.

I feel a little envious of all of you preparing for upcoming races as my local racing season is over until fall, presumably because it is getting too hot and humid for most organizers to host an outdoor race down here (Houston area). On the other hand, I will have a wide variety of opportunities from next October through April.

Good luck with for the runners this weekend, I am looking forward to reading about your experiences.

[gatorphipps]

Christa - I only use the MP3 on the TM too. And my speed definitely changes based on the songs. I am definitely a child of the 70's and 80's rock! BTW, if you haven't seen it already, Raleigh has a NEW full and half marathon in November... http://www.cityofoaksmarathon.com/
It's lonely on the boards today...

Jackie

Yeah Jackie, I saw that marathon! Cool! Are you going to be there?
It is lonely here!

[MouseDogMom]

Christa - I'm pretty sure I'm going to do the half. It seems crazy NOT to do it if it's in my hometown!

Jackie

[Minnie]

Angie - Congrats :cheer2: I hope you enjoyed this special day!!!!! You certainly deserve it! :thumbsup2

[lenshanem]

Got my Lands End running skort in the mail yesterday. I love it! Hope I still love it when I run in it in a few hours, course I'm up with insomnia now so hopefully I'll get back to sleep soon. (Ya know, in time for the kids to wake me up!)

I had tried on the women's regular small at Sears and it was a tad big and the pockets hit on my hips, but this petite small I ordered fits perfect and the pockets are on my backside. (It even covers my remnant mommy belly!) Amazing how different they fit. I really should order petites all the time!

The fabric is really nice. I got the black, but if the other colors go to outlet end of summer I'm gonna get a couple more.

[eeyore45]

2:20AM?!! wow!! Thanks for the tip on the running skort for Land's End, I'll keep my eyes open!

I did 3 miles today - I was determined - I found a pedometer and clipped it on, I'm not sure how accurate the google gps is! Well, it was pretty accurate!! :rotfl: I ran 3 miles under an hour, but I had to take 2 stops!! I still maintained a slow and steady pace - not over exerting in the breathing, and that felt good. One hour seemed ok. I am going to try and keep that up this coming week. I may have to invest in better shoes...

WOOHOO TO THE RACERS THIS WEEKEND!!

Loved reading the reports!! :woohoo:

[chimera]

Come join us for a new week!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=18527151#post18527151

[tiberius]

It can't be time for a new week, I never quite got into this week!

[jeanneg]

BTW, if you haven't seen it already, Raleigh has a NEW full and half marathon in November... http://www.cityofoaksmarathon.com/

Jackie

Funny you should mention this, Jackie.....I was just in the running store on 6Forks on Saturday and saw the flyer. I am also doing the 13 Tot, but thinking of doing the half in Raleigh as my LW that week!
Hope everyone had a good race this past weekend....anxiously awaiting reports.