Wk of June 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 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.

[Tiger Lily 03]

It was a good day here for me. Managed a trek outside and must say each time I am outdoors on my path, I am happy.

Have a great week everyone.

[hockeygirl]

Hi everyone! Sorry, I have been MIA for a LOOOOOONGGG... time, life has completely taken over the last few months. Lucky for me, school ended this week, and I only work part-time in the summer, so I will have a lot more free time.

That means, I will have more time to plan my wedding!! I got engaged awhile back and we just recently picked a wedding date and started planning! It is soooooo... much fun. We are getting married on August 28, 2009....it seems so far away, but I know it will fly by! We are actually going to book our reception hall this week, so I am really excited.

I have been working out a little bit here and there, but nothing regular unfortunately. Last week, I decided to start the Couch to 5k program and that has been going well. I originally wanted to do another marathon in the fall, but that is not going to happen, so I am going to look for a local one in the spring.

I am going to try to keep up more here!! I hope everyone has a great week!!

[Big Vic]

Good morning WISHers!

Hoping everyone's Sunday morning is going well.

Scheduled for a 4 miler today. Need more coffee.

Laurie - Welcome back and http://members.cox.net/bvbd1/congrad.gif

Lily - Glad to hear you were able to get out yesterday.

:)

[monte]

Good MorningTEAM! I participated in the Slacker Half marathon yesterday and had a decent time of 3:20...granted I'm not "Speedy Gonzales", but I'm happy with my time. Next Saturday I have a KILLER marathon in Leadville, Co. Martha participated in this heavy half last year and can tell you it's a rough one. WISHme luck and have a great day!:goodvibes

[dsnyfan21]

Hey Wishers...

Lily: Glad to hear you were in your "happy place."

Hockeygirl: Congrats on the engagement! Glad to see your still around and happily planning the upcoming wedding.

BigVic: Hey there, go get that one more cup of coffee and out the door you go Mister!! No Lollygagging around, get to business.

Monte: Nice work at the Half Marathon yesterday. I just couldn't imagine doing a half in this weather down here or doing a full. UGH! Good for you and good luck on the FUll you have coming up!! You go gettum girl!!

As for me: I did a 4 miler yesterday and in the process of crossing a intersection I stumbled a bit. You know those reflector thingys that are put in the street to show lanes, firehydrants, etc. I was in a racewalking stride which means my feet don't come up off the ground very high and I caught the edge of one of those things with my right foot and big toe. This is the toe that I had surgery on about two years ago. Well, it stung like a bugger :mad: and I limped a bit, but carried on and finished.
Today my 8 miler was accompanied by my my right big toe joint not being happy which then affected the ball of the right foot, so my push off was lacking a bit. I just decided to get the miles in and not worry to much about the time. I got in at 2 hours and 30 sec. That's about a 15:03min pace. Not my best, but what can ya do?? :confused3 I will try to rest, ice and take some ibuprofen. It really is just one of those things that takes a bit of time to feel better.

Jeff: I do think the 405 does not get as good of GPS accuracy in the trees as my other one did, but worked well in my 8miles today.

Take care everyone and have a wonderful Sunday!!

[CarolA]

Hello Everyone!


Laurie. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

Lily. Glad you had a good time

Vic, so did you get the 4 miles in?

Monte, Wow a half and a full back to back! I am impressed.

Tracy, Hope the toe gets better.

(See if I get in on page one I can keep up LOL!)

Today is a rest day. I did 3 miles yesterday with my Galloway Group and have the Peachtree 10K Friday! My job search is going well. I have three interviews this week, not bad for a holiday week!

Hope everyone has a great 4th of July week!

[Big Vic]

Good afternoon WISHers!

Got 3.5 miles in this morning.

Tracy - No lollygagging here. :surfweb: :lmao: WTG with the 4 and 8 milers! Hope your toe feels better.

Carol - WTG with the 3 miler!

Monica - WTG with the 1/2! Two in one week? :worship: :thumbsup2

:)

[angietuck2]

HI TEAM :wave:

I'm so very sorry I have been a horrible team mate and not even popping in to say HI!! But I'm so glad you guys are always so nice anyway :love:

Vic Way to go on the 3.5
Carol :pixiedust: for the interviews!! That is really good for a holday week.
Tracy :worship: for getting out there when your toe hurt and :worship: for doing 8 We only did 6 yesterday and the heat was :scared1: so bad I literally almost did not make it!!!
monte You did awesome at your race and I will keep my fingers crossed for next week
Laurie :cheer2: YEAH!!!! for your wedding, that is so exciting!!!!! Glad to see you again!
Lily Glad you got time outside

As for me: still continuing the pilates, yoga stuff added more of my strength training back and found what will be my #1 xtraining when we start serious marathon training: SPINNING!!! I have done it before and to tell you the truth, I hate it, NO I DESPISE IT!!!! :headache: I am very serious. But the girl I car pool with, who also goes to my gym really wanted to do it so I did it a couple of times last week. Still hate it but it is such a good cardio and leg work out and since my body won't let me run 5 times a week like I did when we were training for the 1/2 two years a go and since I have a friend to drag me there it will be great. THe truth be told, I hate it because it's hard!!!!!!

I have been running some but the knee just has this nagging, lingering thing. I did attempt 6 with DH yesterday and struggled horribly because of the heat. When we passed DS school at 6:45 pm it said 93 :scared1:

Still just trying to build a base little by little, but I still have so many lingering, knee, back, hip pains that I am skeptical about my abilities to train for a full. I am at the point where I don't know if I should go see a doctor :confused3 or is it all in my head :)

Ok, so I promise to try to pop in this week even if I can't keep up with everyone

[mkymsehi]

Good going WISHers on your miles.

I meant to go do 12 with the clinic, but we went sightseeing and did 13. Ooops, a big group of overachievers today. :lmao:

Ice bathed when I returned home. Heading out to meet visitors down in Waikiki later tonight. Have a good Sunday everyone.

Tracy, mine worked fine, even through a few tree stands.

[TEK224]

Laurie - Congratulations!!!

Angie - glad to see you checking in. Sorry to hear about the aches and pains. Sending pixiedust: your way.

Big Vic - Nice job on the 3.5

CarolA - Good Luck with the job search!

Tracy - Hope the toe gets better soon.:hug:

Monte - wtg on finishing the 1/2. And good luck on the killer full.

Lily - glad to see you back on track.


As for me, work has been crazy. I feel like I haven't been on the boards forever. Plus my computer died and I had to get another one. Now I'm thinking I may have to cut back my race list for this year. After buying the new computer and with gas prices and airlines flights going through the roof, the budget is taking a hit.

Have you ever felt like you wanted to kick yourself sometimes, when making travel arrangements? I've been thinking of going to San Antonio for the RnR 1/2 in November. Saw a flight listed $200 r/t. Even had decent flight times. But I hadn't fully committed yet, so I didn't book. Off course, now to get a decent flight schedule, the price is almost $400. Ugh!:eek:

My training has been sporadic. More cross training than anything. Been spinning and swimming. I have a race in 2 weeks and I'm nervous that I'm not ready for it, because I haven't gotten in the training I would have liked. We'll see what happens. Luckily, it's a duathlon and the runs are not too long.

I should be able to check in more frequently now.
Happy training!
Terri

[ScoJo15]

Well....Hi everyone!

My apologies for totally disappearing from the boards for a while, don't take it personally :goodvibes:

I've been busy working, working out, running, cycling, planning for Vegas and honing the fine art of being the clumsy klutz that I am sometimes. Things were motoring along just fine...I reached the 40 mile mark on my Saturday bike rides...was hitting 1 hour plus on my weekday workouts...and the Sunday runs were between 8-10 miles. Then I proceeded to jam/break/pull/crunch my foot going DOWN the stairs (don't ask 'cause I don't have the answer) last Sunday and the swelling is almost just now completely gone. I had difficulty walking normally so the past week was littered with three rest days and some easy elliptical workouts. Finally today I was able to get a 30 mile ride in with no pain...and I tried a few jogs in the yard and things felt pretty good so I might just be back to normal.

Luckily I think I'll be healed in time for the Peachtree this Friday and more importantly for the mega walking I'll be doing out in Vegas next week. Planning the trip has been a total blast and let's just say we're ready to tear up that city!! Yes, I still have the blog (scojo15.blogspot.com) and the journey as well as trip report (with pics!) will be posted there.

Sorry to be totally about me...I'll try to get caught back up with things as this week progresses (should be slow at work ;) )

Hope everyone is doing well & had a great weekend :goodvibes:

[monte]

Let me correct my first post....it sounds like I did a half and will do a full next Saturday. I'm actually doing another half next Sat, but they call it the Heavy Half because it's 15 miles and up a mountain, so it feels like a full. ha,ha.:rotfl2:

[chimera]

Can I ask y'all a dumb question?

Most of you know I've always lived in FL and don't get out much. So, tell me about state income tax. We already pay federal every year...is state deductible from that or is it extra? Should we pretty much plan to never live anywhere else?

[Kira G.]

Hi everyone!

I got back from Arizona last night (well, really this morning since it was 1am by the time we got home!). I am exhausted and still on Arizona time. We had an awesome vacation, and I have finally updated my blog with lots of pictures from the Grand Canyon.

I did get in 2 runs while we were there, and I am pretty proud of myself. This is going to be a crazy week since we are going to Maine on Saturday for 2 weeks - hey, who planned this crazy schedule? :eek:

Anyway, I hope to catch up with all of you tomorrow!

[mkymsehi]

Oh yeah, forgot to mention two people in the Honolulu marathon clinic showed up with their new 405's today. I gave them a short tutorial on what I knew about setting it up.

I told them I'm still getting the hang of it myself, but tipped them off about turning the GPS off, ending the last workout, and locking the bezel to save the battery life.

[wfloyd]

Can I ask y'all a dumb question?

Most of you know I've always lived in FL and don't get out much. So, tell me about state income tax. We already pay federal every year...is state deductible from that or is it extra? Should we pretty much plan to never live anywhere else?

I will give what I know and that isn't that much, keep in mind I'm an engineer and not a CPA ;) . State is extra but you do get to add it as a deduction. I don't think it is a 1 for 1 deduction though.

There are some other states that don't have an income tax: Texas, Alaska, New Hampshire, Tennessee, South Dakota, Washington, Nevada, and Wyoming are the others.

Are you planning on moving in the future and leave this wonderful state of Disney.

Bill

[nucpharm29]

Morning teammates! Got in a lovely run on the beach here on Hilton Head this morning. Learned cardinal rule number one of beach running--run into the wind on the way out!;) For any of you familiar with the island, I ran down Forest Beach, past the Marriot Grande Ocean into Sea Pines a bit--It was approx. 4 miles--20 min out 20 min back. Left good ole Garmin at home, so it was an estimated run. Now to get ready for the beach!

[tink06]

Hi Everyone! Just popping in to say hi! I usually try and keep up with the weekly posts - but never really do post :confused3 - so "HI"! :flower3:

Hope everyone has a great day!

[JustSmile]

Hi Everyone! Just popping in to say hi! I usually try and keep up with the weekly posts - but never really do post - so "HI"!
This is exactly what I was going to write! So I copied it:goodvibes . I hang out on the Lean Meaners thread and try to read and keep up with the weekly thread, but hardly ever post. I started realizing that I'll know who you are in Jan., but you won't know me.:) So, therefore, I'll try to post occasionally.

Stephanie...We just went to Myrtle Beach and I loved running on the beach. The first day my son and I tried running barefoot---big mistake for us. The next day we ran in shoes, away from the water, and started into the wind, with the sun in our faces. What a great run! When you turned around it felt like we were flying with the wind at our backs. Hope you enjoy your vacation!

[Honeibee]

Greeting Race Team -

I have nothing to report except I am crispy from running at the track Saturday morning and not heeding the warning on my meds that say I will be sensitive to sunlight. :headache: I managed two and a half of the four miles I had planned. It was just WAY too hot. :scared: I guess it's good I stopped when I did. I would have been totally fried if I did the full four. :rolleyes:

[Calcio]

Mel

State Income tax is deductible from Federal Income taxes, well at least in theory.

The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) passed by congress in 1969 to catch a handful of millionaires who paid no federal tax due to large deductions, eliminates the deductability of state income taxes for lots of us who live in high tax states like Taxachussetts. Above threshholds the AMT eliminates deductibility of state income taxes, local property taxes, and personal exemptions as well. This occurs now because the geniuses who passes the AMT in 1969 "forgot" to index it for inflation, so every year more and more people who work for a living and live in high tax states or have lots of kids and exemptions get kicked into the AMT.

So the answer about state income taxes is maybe on deductability. Sorry about my going off on this, but we got nailed by the AMT a few years ago and it takes more from us each year. The technical term for this is "it sucks."

Bill noted the states which have zero state income tax. Given what we pay to the state of Massachusetts (a lot), and what we get in return (zero), I envy you and Jeff in no-state income tax Florida.

Craig

[chimera]

Thanks for the replies...doesn't sound fun. We are thinking about leaving Sarasota once Kaley graduates high school (3 years). We're not quite old enough or wealthy enough to fit in and are looking for a more outdoor, family-oriented area. We like the eastern NC area (where all Floridians are moving ;) ) because of the hiking trails, whitewater areas, and smaller towns. But...neither of us have lived anywhere but FL. Jeff mentioned average winter temp in Asheville is 25 which is about the coldest temperature I've ever seen. And then state income tax...what's up with that? We're also thinking about going back to Gainesville. No firm plans for anything yet.

Obligatory running info: I finished W6D1 of the C25K today. My mileage is going down and my weight is going up...not what I had in mind. C25K is going pretty well, though. I'm definitely enjoying the break from LR training. It's almost weird to just do 30 min at night.

Can't believe it's almost July!

[windwalker]

We get a lot of transplanted Florida folk here in Bowling Green. We are a low paying area but cost of living is much lower also. A good size house here with a nice lot is still available here for $100K and if you get out of Warren County into the smaller towns $50K will still buy a nice place. The problem here now is that a lot of small town folks have to comute 20 to 50 miles to work and with the gas prices that is becoming a concern.

We wanted to move to Florida but with the housing costs there along with the high insurance costs we decided to just stay here and go visit a couple of nice trips each year. Our sales tax here is 6%, isn't it like 8% in Florida?

Thrifty Panda:hippie:

[dsnyfan21]

Windwalker: Florida Counties Each Set Their Own Tax Rates
Florida law mandates a minimum sales tax rate of 6%, collected by the state government to provide services to all Floridians. However, the law also provides for a local option sales tax that lets each county set its own local tax that is collected on top of the general state rate.

Like here in Broward (Fort Lauderdale area) the sales tax is 6%. In Miami-Dade Country South of me it is 6.5%. Palm Beach County North of me is 6.5%. Indian River County is 6%. One of the highest is in Leon County which is were the Capital of Florida is (Tallahassee) is 7.50%. Plus there can be what is called a "bed Tax". Like in WDW (Orange County ) it's like 12%, but at AKL, AS/ASMo/ASMu they are in Osceola County the bed tax is at 13%. The bed tax is just for hotels and not for ticket prices.

As for me, its a rest day and work was ok today. Toe feeling somewhat better, I'll se how my walk goes tomorrow.

Jeff: I liked the map of your route from Sunday. The Diamond Head State Monument is a crator?? It kinda looks like one from the satellite image or maybe a mountain with a flat top??

Good evening everyone.

[mkymsehi]

Jeff: I liked the map of your route from Sunday. The Diamond Head State Monument is a crator?? It kinda looks like one from the satellite image or maybe a mountain with a flat top??

Tracy,

Yep Diamond Head is an actual extinct volcano crater. You can drive inside of it, pay to park, and hike to the top. Great views of the ocean and Waikiki, but some people hate the 99 consective stairs up in the old Army bunker. It's a pretty good workout.

Some people get claustrophobic walking through an inclined tunnel, the spiral staircase, or ducking low to waddle through the bunker near the top. Others are afraid of heights. Many a time I've had to help people who are out of breath. I've lost track of how many people I've helped after they passed out. :laughing:

Years back, I used to go up there once or twice a week. Now that they charge, I go only if visitors request to be guided up there. Otherwise I run around the bottom of it.

[TXAng]

Just popping in to say hi to everyone! :wave:

Well, July starts tomorrow, which means I have officially done NOTHING running-related in an entire month. How the heck did that happen? It started innocently enough, with me taking a week off while visiting with my grandparents. And then I just never got back to it once I returned home. :sad2:

Back to it tomorrow. For real. I need to stop using LTO as an excuse and just get on the TM!

[dsnyfan21]

Hey ANG: Tomorrow is a fresh start and a fresh month, time to start anew and all that stuff, ummmmm. Just get out there and move it, you got to move it move it!! hehe:lmao:
I'm bettin on you, so got gettum!!

[CarolA]

Hello Everyone!

Just got back from the Strech and Strengthen class at the Y. I don't really know how to describle this class, it's some yoga, some fitness ball and who knows what, but it really wipes me out...


Vic, Way to go on the run Sunday

Angie, I am impressed, I am afraid of the Spin classes~:scared1:

Jeff, you are giving me Garmin Envy!

Terri, I spend a lot of time on the transporatation board. Shock over airfare is widespread these days. Good luck on finding a decent rate!

Scott, I will be looking for you Friday. Which group did you get in?

Stephanie, I ran in HH, but decided to stick to the bike paths instead of the beach. IT was still nice and flat!

Judy, One word SUNBLOCK!

Hope everyone is having a nice SHORT week. My job search is in FULL swing and is keeping me VERY busy!

[chimera]

We wanted to move to Florida but with the housing costs there along with the high insurance costs we decided to just stay here and go visit a couple of nice trips each year. Our sales tax here is 6%, isn't it like 8% in Florida?

Thrifty Panda:hippie:

If we buy groceries or shop at Walmart here in Manatee County, sales tax is 6.5%. But if we go across the street to SuperTarget in Sarasota County, it's 7% (we live just north of the county line). The bed tax in Orlando is one reason we bought DVC.

Dave, where was it in Gatlinburg that you like to go walking? We may be spending some time up that way during our vacation.

[windwalker]

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Dave, where was it in Gatlinburg that you like to go walking? We may be spending some time up that way during our vacation.[/QUOTE]


We like walking in town especially along the river sections. At the end of town just before you go into the park take the last right go about a block and there is a hiking store on the left, I forget the name. Right behind it is where the trail starts that goes to the visiters center in the park, that is an awesome area for trail walking or running. Lots of stuff to do there also.

We love Gatlinburg, like Aspen but for the regular folks. Prices are very reasonable, compared to Disney it's very inexpensive.

Travel Loving Panda:hippie:

[MiaBanda]

Hi Team!

I too have been a WTL (weekly thread lurker.) It's hard to keep up! :upsidedow

Still, wanted to stop in and say hi this week while I was thinking about it. :wave2: I will try to get back and post more later.

Have a great week!

[TEK224]

Judy- Sunscreen - use it early and often!

Jeff - I love the hike up Diamond Head. I got some awesome pics of Waikiki from up there.

I walked approximately a mile today. Had to walk somewhere for work and it was about a 1/2 mile in each direction. Tonight I hit the pool and swam 1/2 mile. Wasn't as bad as last week, when my arms felt like jelly whenI was done.

Terri

[princessrunner]

As per the post of Queen Judy :worship: I am here on the weekly thread to give you all a big HI!!!!!

So....HI....:wave2:

I have been dutifully running and biking every day like a good little girl but mostly chasing after the kidlet brigade which leaves me not much posting time lately. :sad2: I hope everyone is well and getting their exercise in. Can't wait to see all at ToT again this year. How much fun is that???

Yesterday was a 5.5 mile run for me with my last half mile an 8:34. Thunder + black clouds = more speed. That is your equation for the day. :teacher:

Have a good one everyone. I hope to stop by more often and will attempt to keep up but being a hit and run poster makes that hard to do!! :goodvibes

[laughinplace199]

Hi All!

I haven't been on this thread in a few weeks, so I thought I'd pop over and say hello. I really thought I'd have more time for reading and posting this summer, but so far that's not the case. June is a crazy birthday month for us: DD's was on the 16th, DMom's was on the 26th, mine was the 28th, and DS's was the 29th. I need to run way more than I have been to work off all of that cake! :lmao:

I have nothing to report really. I did run 7.15 miles on Sunday. That's long for me.

Lisa, I love your thunder + black clouds = more speed equation. I think I'd need something as scary as being stuck in a thunderstorm to get me moving faster. Speed is not one of my strong points. :rotfl:

[thndrmatt]

I'm BAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!

Muahahhahahahhaha! :cool1:

[jmasgat]

Is it really vacation if you're up at 5 in the morning? So I'm "home" in MA at my Mom's and it does get lighter here earlier. And with the birds all noisy and the dog not in his usual house, we were up at 5. Already eaten breakfast and taken him for a long walk.
So RISE AND SHINE, WISH'ers! If I'm gonna be awake, everyone else can be, too!:)

[skfulkers]

I'm BAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!

Muahahhahahahhaha! :cool1:

Wait, that can't be Matt. No, not THE Matt??

Great to see you! Welcome back! :cool1:

Steve

[wfloyd]

I'm BAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!

Muahahhahahahhaha! :cool1:

Who are you again....;) :lmao:

Bill

[dsnyfan21]

CarolA: Peachtree was mentioned this morning on the Weather Channel. Sounds like the weather will be good for the race.

Angie: Weather has been hot here lately. It was 79 when I went out this morning but with tons of humidity which can kinda sit on you like a lead tire. I was a dripping mess after my 4 miles. I also don't like spinning all that much, but its nice that you are doing it with your friend.
Hoping that your naggin pains with get better soon.

Terri: Nice to see you here. Hope your training is coming along for your upcoming duathlon.

ScoJo: Glad to see your still around. Hope the foot is doing better. Good luck with the Peachtree.

KiraG: I checked out your photos from your Arizona trip. It brought back memories of the trip I took with my family when I was a younger person. We went to alot of the same areas.

Stephanie: Hope your enjoying you nice family trip in Hilton Head.

Judy: I hope your crispyness is getting better. I always have to lather up or I'll have constant crispyness. (being that I'm a freckled redhead.)

Mel: I don't think that moving out of FL is such a good idea. Temps are too low up North and then theres that snow stuff that happens sometimes. It looks nice coming down but then starts to melt and being brown slushy, muddy mess. Gainsville sounds like a much better alternative and keeps you closer to "The Mouse" and you get to keep your FL resident discounts.

Ang: It's July 1st........ well, did you get out there and do it??

Lisa: I do believe in your equation and have had the experience of it actually working!!:teacher:

Julie: Great job on the 7.15 miles, that is also far for me.

Matt: Hi, and glad to have you BBBBBAAAAAAaaaaaacccckkkkkkk!!

Maura: Hey you, I was up and out the door by 7:10am this morning, so I was kinda there with you. Good Morning!!

Jeff, Debra, AmyBeth, Dave, tink06, Tracey and Michelle: :wave2:
Duckie (Jen): Just wondering where you are? :scratchin

As for me: I did 4 miles of racewalking this morning and I was a dripping wad of sweat when I was done and it was 82 when I got back, go figure. My right big toe was feeling better today and stride felt good. I am starting to get a bit excited about the DL 1/2, its only 1 month and 29 days away. I did my 4 miles with a 14:09 pace. WOW, maybe some day I'll do 4 miles with a pace under 14min.

Today I'm off from work, so try to get some laundry done, folded and put away.:laundy:
-Tracy

[Kristi1357]

:banana: Matt's back!!! :banana:

[Big Vic]

Matt - Welcome back!!

[Jen117]

Hey Team - I strength trained last night by helping DH drag the hot tub out of the garage and around the back to the patio. That beast was heavy! We bought it used for a steal and this is DH's attempt at stress relief for me. For the kids... well they think it is a mini swimming pool!

MATT - WELCOME HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mel - We work with The Villages and they are in two counties... so two tax rates. Some of our cities have a "special" tax that they add on, but otherwise the tax is pretty consistent through out the state. BUT, I don't recommend WI as a cheap place to live as all our taxes are quite high (Don't get me started on the gas tax!!)

[Calcio]

It's great to see you back home Matt.

Will we see you and Cheryl in January? Or October at the Tower of Terror?

Craig

[wtpclc]

Welcome back Matt!!!:cool1: :cool1:

SO glad that everyone has been popping in!

Not much time to post after reading. I did sign up for the half on Friday. DId an ok 8-miler Sunday, so we figure a slow half shoudl be fine.

Probably won't be around much 'til next week. Have a good week everyone!

[TXAng]

Matt - Good to see you!

I did manage to get off my rear and do 1.25 miles while baby was napping. Yay!

And I'm so excited - it took me nearly 6 months, but I'm finally back to my pre-pregnancy weight! Still have a good amount to lose before I'm where I'd like to be, but I'm excited to be back where I started. :)

[dsnyfan21]

I just signed up to do the WDW Circle of Life 5K the day before I do the WDW Half!!!!:cool1:
My Mom (for those that didn't get to meet her at the Minnie, her name is Judy) she was a Scream teamer at the Minnie has signed up to do the 5K also!! I figure I'll just hang in the rear and make sure she finishes and gets her medal. She is a walker and walks almost everyday, but never really new how long it too her to walk or how far she walked. I gave her my Garmin 205 and she attempted to do 3 miles with a 15min mile and said she almost killed herself and the walking wasn't fun anymore. I told her this is something she needs to build up to. On another walk of 3 miles she kept a good pace of about 15:35. I think she'll do just fine and can't wait to see her face when she crosses the finish line. She has been my cheering section since my first Half marathon at WDW in 2007. I know she can do it.

[laughinplace199]

I did manage to get off my rear and do 1.25 miles while baby was napping. Yay!

And I'm so excited - it took me nearly 6 months, but I'm finally back to my pre-pregnancy weight! Still have a good amount to lose before I'm where I'd like to be, but I'm excited to be back where I started. :)


Hooray for you! :cool1: :banana: But boy am I jealous! My oldest just turned 9 and I'm nowhere near my prepregnancy weight. My youngest is 20 mos and I'm not even back to the size I was before him. :sad1:

[laughinplace199]

Tracy, here's some pixie dust pixiedust: for your mom. I'm sure she'll do great!

[ms.mightyduck]

Hi! Here I am! Sorry for the disappearance. I had to do end of school procedures at my new school, and I had no idea what was involved.
Add to that the requisite parent conferences, and my time was sucked away. Then school got out and I had a pile of stuff to handle that I had been putting off until June. Now it's July, and I'm back!

DH and I went fishing this morning with my dad. I'm usually high hook, but I was nearly skunked after two hours. Dad: 4 throwbacks, DH: 3 throwbacks, me: nothing. Not even a crab. So I switched out poles (I am not blaming the pole--it was a spinning reel that had twisted line, so I gave up and went back to the other pole. Bam! a 19" fluke for me. Final score: Dad: 8 throwbacks, 5 sea robins (at least). DH: 5 throwbacks, 2 sea robins. Me: two keepers (I also landed a lovely, and quite tasty, 23" fluke), 3 throwbacks, 3 sea robins, and a bluefish (which we threw back).

I'll read all the other posts and try to catch up!

Duckie

[dsnyfan21]

:banana: Duckie: You're back!! Yea, nice to see you!! :wave2: :dancer: :banana:

[Kristi1357]

Hey, I finally have some training to report! :guilty: :laughing:

I did my Leslie Sansone 2 mile DVD tonight. I know it's not alot. But compared to what I've been doing lately... :rolleyes1
Feels good to be back on the band wagon. New month. New commitment to ME!
I am also back on my WW band wagon as well. :thumbsup2
I guess I am finally fed up with myself and am ready to get back at it.

I will try to get the Indiana Jones cake pic posted soon.
My friend Evelyn did an awesome job putting it together for me. :worship:

[MomofCKJ]

Hey Duckie, nice to see you! Welcome back!

WTG Ang on the prepreg weight! Yahoo!

I have been away. We went to Maine June 21-28. I got 2 runs in up there so I was pretty happy but it has now been a week since I ran. I MUST get out there tomorrow.

I am reading 2 Bingham books and 1 Galloway book right now and really enjoying them.

Looking forward to getting back in the groove with running and posting over here.

Allyson

[mkymsehi]

Hey WISHers,

I'm off to go run my prescribed 8 miles. See 'yall on the flip side. :banana:

Checking back in, 9:04 average pace with Guru Les. Anyone want to come for a run with us? Anyone???

[TEK224]

Kristi - doesn't it feel good to finally get some exercise in to report? I've got 2 days in thgis week so far ;) WooHoo!!

Matt - Welcome Back!

I did the elliptical machine tonight. OMG! It felt like it did the first time I ever stepped on one. Thought I was gonna die after 5 minutes.:scared1: I did manage to finish 30 minutes, dripping wet with sweat. Then I did a few minutes of abs. I'm beat!

Terri

[jmasgat]

Duckie Welocme back--missed seeing you post.

Kristi and Ang Good job on the training--every bit is good.

Up bright and early again (5:30). This time took the dog up to the little airport that my mom lives near. Saw the Hood Blimp (For the NE'ers, especially those who watch the Sox, you will know what it looks like). Back over to the dog park today to give Buddy a chance to run around with some of his own kind.
Really gotta do my exercises today, but right now have to get my shoe back from the dog--you'd think after an hour long walk he would just chill, but no such luck.

Maura

[twoWDWfools]

Duckie - YAY!!!:cool1:

Tracy - Your mom will do great I'm sure. Was nice to meet her in May and maybe we can stroll along together at the AK 5K. I'm afraid to push it with the 1/2 the next day.

Maura - One of our dogs used to walk around with his lead in his mouth even after a half day on the trails. The other one became instant rug.

Got in a 13 mile ride last night. Felt good and new trail has shade which was nice since we ride around 5p. Tonight we pick up RV so can load it up and head off tomorrow. Taking the bikes with so will get in some nice distance but not sure about walking. Have to see how that goes.

Have a great day!

[Honeibee]

OMG OMG OMG MATT!!!!!! :yay: :hug: :banana:

Jeff - I have been inside Diamond Head! :cool2:

Carol and Terri - Thanks for the sunblock suggestion but I was wearing SPF45. Do they make a SPF98? That's what I need! :thumbsup2

Jen - Hope things are settling down for you. :goodvibes

Kristi - Yay for getting back on the bandwagons. :thumbsup2 As so many have said, it's a new month. I am committed to not missing a day of training in July. Care to join me? Be forewarned, the punishment for missing a day is severe! Hey, did you get the volunteering email? Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.:mad:

Hey, look at all the people who stopped by! YAY! :yay:

So, uhh, where's Pat and and Jim with the Alaska report???? popcorn::

[Kristi1357]

Kristi - Yay for getting back on the bandwagons. :thumbsup2 As so many have said, it's a new month. I am committed to not missing a day of training in July. Care to join me? Be forewarned, the punishment for missing a day is severe! Hey, did you get the volunteering email? Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.:mad:
Well, I am not really training for anything right now. So, I am going to commit to 5 days of exercise per week.

I saw the volunteer email. But they sent a correction that said something about marathon weekend events not changing. I think. Brain is mush still.


So, uhh, where's Pat and and Jim with the Alaska report???? popcorn::Umm, maybe I am crazy...but isn't there a whole thread on that dear Queen?

[Honeibee]

Well, I am not really training for anything right now. So, I am going to commit to 5 days of exercise per week.

I saw the volunteer email. But they sent a correction that said something about marathon weekend events not changing. I think. Brain is mush still.

Umm, maybe I am crazy...but isn't there a whole thread on that dear Queen?

But you ARE training. You're working on your base for January. :thumbsup2

Ohh...OK, so ignore my email about the volunteering thing. :rolleyes1

Well, come on now, I'm the "Crispy Queen" so cut me some slack. I'm going to look right now. :upsidedow

[mkymsehi]

So, uhh, where's Pat and and Jim with the Alaska report???? popcorn::

Judy,

It's up on another thread.

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1872416

[dsnyfan21]

Is the WISH group volunteering as a group like at a water stop or something for the FULL?? What do you guys normally do and what do I need to do to get in with it?

Liz: Yeah, I'll hang with you in the rear at the Circle of Life 5K. I also don't want to push it before the half the next day.

[CarolA]

OMG OMG OMG MATT!!!!!! :yay: :hug: :banana:

Jeff - I have been inside Diamond Head! :cool2:

Carol and Terri - Thanks for the sunblock suggestion but I was wearing SPF45. Do they make a SPF98? That's what I need! :thumbsup2

Jen - Hope things are settling down for you. :goodvibes

Kristi - Yay for getting back on the bandwagons. :thumbsup2 As so many have said, it's a new month. I am committed to not missing a day of training in July. Care to join me? Be forewarned, the punishment for missing a day is severe! Hey, did you get the volunteering email? Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.:mad:

Hey, look at all the people who stopped by! YAY! :yay:

So, uhh, where's Pat and and Jim with the Alaska report???? popcorn::
'

Judy. They do make stronger sunblock. The other thing you may need to look into is the new stuff from Europe. My mom uses it and it's very very effective. Look for one with Mexoryl. Alternatively the Nuetrogena Helioplex is supposed to be very effective too. (And a little cheaper)


I would love to be one of those GOOD posters who responds to everyone, but lets get real. I am behind again!

So here are a few "shout outs"

MATT, Welcome Back!

Duckie, Welcome Back!

Tracy, I know your mom will do great.

As for me, I did a short jog last night just to keep my legs limber and did the Strech and Strengthen class again tonight. I figured my abs were sore from the last time so it's working!

The rest of my time is taken up by this job search, but I fully expect to have one and up to three job offers by the end of next week!
:banana:

Have a good Fourth of July!

[mkymsehi]

90 degrees today in Honolulu. :beach::crazy2:

88 degrees parked in the shade.

Glad it wasn't a running day.

After dinner, I took the Princesses geochaching down at our local Mt. Trashmore. Found 3 out of 4 caches. One was completely missing.

To celebrate, went to have the Thin Mint Blizzard at the DQ. Good, but not as good as Dryer's Thin Mint ice cream.

We will be doing a "staycation" on the 4th down in Waikiki. Our hotel is just across the street from the Hilton Hawaiian village, which is adjacent to Magic Island at Ala Moana Beach park. The 20 minute fireworks show is lighting up the sky right there next to the hotel.

Then, when we arrive home on Saturday, we're headed up to the North Shore for fishing and camping on the beach with friends.

Have a great Thursday everyone. Get out there and do your miles.

[Kristi1357]

Tracy (and anyone else interested) - we will start a thread about volunteering for marathon weekend when Disney starts looking for 'enthusiasts.'

We had a small group volunteer at a water stop during the full last year and it was so much fun! We hope to have a bigger WISH contingent this year.

[Honeibee]

Greetings Race Team -

A very happy, safe and restful Fourth of July to everyone!

I did 30 min on the TM this morning, not pushing it too much as we have the "Four on the Fourth" in New Canaan, CT tomorrow. An odd distance so as long as I stay upright and moving I'll PR. :laughing:

Kristi - Thank you for referring to me as "small".:upsidedow

Carol - Thank you for the sunblock advice. I'm writing those suggestions down and will look for them this weekend. :thumbsup2

Jeff - Thanks. I found Pat's thread. Guess I should have looked first. :blush:

[mkymsehi]

I'm heading out on the usual 8 miler this afternoon. Might be 2 degrees cooler out than yesterday. Like that helps any :rotfl: .

I'm taking Sunday off, since I'm camping, so the clinic group will have to do 14 without me. Don't worry, they know the route.

It's been awfully quiet around here for the past few weeks. Is EVERYONE on vacation at the same time? I thought no one was travelling due to the costs of gas, airfares, 2nd baggage fees, etc.

Am I the only one who thinks our current economy stinks? I'm ready for another stimulus check to be apppoved. Like that's going to happen anytime soon. :lmao:

Have a great fourth everyone. We'll anyone who's reading this week.

[dsnyfan21]

Hello, Hello, Hello.... (this should sound like an echo)

Hey where is everyone?? Is anybody out there??
Maybe you all are on vacation, getting ready for vacation, boycotting your computers by keeping them off to save electricity, out partying somewhere and I was left under the bus?? Maybe, huh??

I did 2 easy miles this morning before work, for weather's sake. I am doing a local 5K tomorrow morning so didn't want to overdo too much.

Today was a day with no Doctors (orthodontist), so just us assistants to catchup, clean and restock. My job today was to scan documents and xrays into patients charts. We are slowly being a paperless office, so all the old charts of current patients and then of course anything new must all be scanned into the system. SO, needless to say, my day was VERY boring.

Anyway enough about me, have a good evening.

[mkymsehi]

Happy National Ice Cream Month everyone!

Oh yeah, Happy 4th of July too!

[dsnyfan21]

I am back again in the huge big WISH hall that echoes loudly!!

DId my 5k this morning and it went great.

Hope all is well with everyone.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j286/dsnyfan/fourthpostersmall.jpg

[Kira G.]

Well, I'm back from my vacation, and haven't posted at all :sad2: . Sadly, I also haven't trained at all this week. We are leaving again tomorrow for two weeks in Maine, so it has been an absolutely CRAZY week. Let's see:
- on vacation 3 weeks out of 4, but still need to keep up with my job
- still somewhat on Arizona time (the kids haven't even needed to get up in the morning for school so they are completely still on Arizona time - this means they don't go to bed until REALLY late!)
- my oldest is flying to Spain in a week, and we have needed to get everything ready before we leave

etc., etc.

In other words, life has taken over in a big way!

I am planning a 4-5 mile run on Sunday after we drive to Maine. I am saying that here so that I am on the hook with you guys for getting it done! I am looking forward to the cooler temperatures and lower humidity up there.

We are supposed to have wireless internet up there. I'll let you know how everything is going!

In my quick drive-by reading today it sounds like everyone is doing pretty well out there. I hope you all had a great 4th of July!

[jmasgat]

Hi Tracy! Pretty quiet around here--so I'll jump in and say hello.

Morning WISH'ers from cool, cloudy MA. Not much to report in the way of exercise for me over the last few days. Enjoyed a nice family barbecue.
Today we're off to see the Lowell Spinners play the Janestown Jammers--Class A baseball. Lowell is an affiliate of the Sox--hence we will be part of "Thread Sox Nation" for an evening.

Maybe I should go run today--frankly, I've lost some confidence in that area, and need to get it back soon.

Enjoy the weekend all!

Maura

[MouseDogMom]

It's almost eerie it's so quiet! :scared1:

We were in Williamsburg last weekend - did Busch Gardens, Water Country, and wandered around Colonial Williamsburg, as well as going to the Indy race in Richmond Saturday night. Took the entire week before and after off from running, but got lots of miles of walking in, plus managed to get some really nice blisters on my feet from the hot pavement at the water park - ouch! :eek:

Just finished my LR with Galloway - mile repeats - this workout kicked my **** last year, but I'm happy to report I actually feel like functioning today. :cool1: 1 mile warmup at 2R/1W, then 1 mile non-stop run, followed by 5 minute walk, 1 mile non-stop run, repeat for 5 miles, then 2 mile run at 2R/1W. Then a huge group of us descended on Panera Bread for breakfast - like Jeff's group, we run to eat!

Jackie

[dsnyfan21]

HI Jackie, Maura and Kira!! Nice to have you all here.

I guess everyone is AWOL!!

I did an easy 3 miles today. Very humid 86%!!!! I think this training stuff in the summer in South Florida is INSANE :scared: :eek: . I think this may be my first and last DL 1/2. 5ks should be all I'm out to do at this point. I am not looking forward to my 9 miles tomorrow morning. UGH!! NOt only am I a dripping ball of sweat but I feel like a piece of bread that's been soaking in the batter too long. YUK!!

Hope everyone has a nice Saturday and stays DRY.

-Tracy

[MouseDogMom]

Tracy - It was 70 degrees with 90% humidity when we started out this morning. We stopped for a bathroom break halfway through and I looked in the mirror - BIG mistake! I looked like I had just stepped out of the shower. Every inch of me was soaked to the skin. When we were done several of us were questioning how some people can look so fresh when they're done and we looked like drowned rats... :confused3

Jackie

[Jen117]

Hey team... not a whole lot to report for the last couple of days. I decided not to do the 5K this morning as I didn't register and the went way up for the day of. I ran it 2 years ago and it was kind of a stinky race anyway. So Thursday night I was quite ill. Woke up yesterday still ill and a migraine. I managed to work through it and took the family to our Mountain state park (ackkk... it's really a hill to most of you!). We picniced and then went for a little hike. My hamstring ach today, so I think all the rock climbing use muscles that were in hiding. Our Mountain (ackkk, hill), is a quartz mountain, so lots of cool rock formations and huge chunks of quartz peeking out. Today we went pea picking and strawberry picking. So pretty mellow weekend for us.

Not much else from me. I hope all the 4th races and everyone else had an awesome weekend.

[TEK224]

Hi everybody!

It is quiet around here!

Kira - Welcome back and have a good next trip. I'm jealous of all your travelling.

Jackie - great job with your LR. I always wondered how people can look so good after a race, any race. Whenever I finish, I'm dripping with sweat, face beet red, body aching.

Tracy - wtg on the 3 miler.


Jen and Maura - hi!

I did 2 miles today. It was hot. Finished in 28:04 for a 14:02 pace. I hope my race next week is walker friendly, because that may be all I can do if it's stinkin hot.

For anyone looking to crosstrain (and stay out of the heat), my favorite way starts tonight. I have a spin bike at home. Tonight starts the Tour de France. I get all set up for the time it comes on tv and then I ride with them. When they're on the flats I spin faster, when they climb hills, I turn up the resistance and climb, too. It gives me good workout. Although I only do 1/2 the time it's on tv (so if it's televised for 2 hours, I ride with them for an hour. Tonight's is 3 hours, so I'll be riding 1 1/2. I'll have to mop the floor when I'm done. But after riding with them for 21 days (or most of it anyway) I feel pretty good.

Terri

[dsnyfan21]

Jen: Sorry about your hammie hurting. SOunds like you all had a nice picnic and hike.

Jackie: When I get done with a race, especially a half, my face is also BEET red. Being a red head and freckles, it's not pretty and the heat coming off my skin is pretty bad. People always ask me if I'm o.k. Its gets kinda commical. I was soaked today from head to toe. I had sweat dripping off my scalp and legs - ugh!!

Terri: Nice XT that you have planned. Good luck with your own Tour de Living Room. :lmao:

Tracy

[mkymsehi]

Hey out there. Heeeeeeeelllllllloooooooooow.

Back for a pit stop between staycation events. Nice overnight down in Waikiki for the 4th. Great fireworks show, music, etc. Princesses lived in the swimming pools and the beach.

Home to switch cars with all the camping gear. Heading up to the North shore to fish overnight, and spend the afternoon in the Pacific ocean. Yeah, I know it's rough, but someone has to do it.:lmao:

[MouseDogMom]

Tracy - Tour de Living Room - good one! :rotfl2:

Terri - You did the Tour de Living Room last year, didn't you? I remember thinking it was a really good idea, but I hadn't extracted the bike from all the stuff piled on it. This year I've actually been trying to crosstrain, so that would be a great way to justify all the hours we spend watching the Tour! DD17 is boycotting since she doesn't know any of the riders this year, but DH and I are avid fans so we'll watch anyhow. That's how I recovered from my run this morning.

Jeff - Such a rough life you have... the 4th in Waikiki, runs everyday with amazing scenery, overnight camping by the ocean... ;)

Jen - Sometimes it's good to hike and wake up those other muscles! We went to the Farmers' Market yesterday and bought lots of fresh veggies - not quite the same as picking them ourselves, but dinner tonight was really good!

Jackie

[Kristi1357]

Jackie - you will have to share pointers on Williamsburg - we are headed there next month with my in-laws.

Terri - I love it! What a great idea to do the Tour de Living Room! :thumbsup2

I have nothing to report. :rolleyes1

Life has been crazy again.

First off, last week my single, legally blind uncle was rushed to the hospital from work in severe pain. They thought he was having an abdominal anuerism. He had pancreatitis. He was just released from the hospital after 8 days yesterday. Craziness with one of the 6 drugs he needed filled yesterday. Apparently everyone in Manchester, NH is completely out of a drug called pancrease which he needs. Crisis averted when my mom got special permission to get a few pills from the hospital's employee pharmacy. In the meantime I found a pharmacy way up by Lake Sunapee where they can fill the script. So, we think life is going to get back to normal (besides my uncle who is still acting like an invalid, but that's another story!)...

My sister texted me a few hours ago that her husband is going into surgery!
Apparently, after I left the lake, Scott was so sick, she took him to the hospital. Yes, it's appendicitis! So, my poor mother has been at the lake house all day with my sister's 3 kids, 2 of their friends and my uncle who "needs" a nurse (my mom)! :eek: And depending what his recouperation needs are, he may be at the lake house this week with my mom so she care take care of him as well! Oy vey!

Now if bad things come in threes.... :scared1:
I am not leaving my house! :rotfl:

[dsnyfan21]

Oh Kristi, sorry to hear about all the happenings. Men can be a bit funny with recouperating and needing a nurse when women can have a flu with 103 fever and still get everyone up and fed and out the door!!
I also agree with things that happen in 3's, so DANGER, DANGER, MISS KRISTI - please stay indoors!!

[KeenHo]

Hi everyone! :flower3:

We had a great time on our vacation to Disney World and on the 4 day Disney Wonder Cruise to Nassau and Castaway Cay (x2). I ate way too much, it was an orgy of food and desserts. I kind of kept my wits about me some of the time, but it was a losing battle most of the time.

We also met with our wedding planner for the vow renewal we are having in January (Marathon Monday - 1/12). We tasted foods, looked at the venue, met with the floral designer, etc. It was very nice and spending a day in the Magic Kingdom and one in Epcot was very nice as well.

While away, I fell off the wagon and only got in one feeble attempt at running. I ran what I'll call 3 miles one morning on Deck 4 of the Disney Wonder. However, I walked a lot at the parks the days prior to the cruise.

On the final cruise day at Castaway Cay, there was an organized 5K run at 8:30 AM. I had every intention to get up and run it but I was not feeling well so I missed it. We saw others two days earlier at Castaway Cay running in 97+ degrees plus humidity. Not my cup o' tea.

I got back on the wagon today with a run. Here are my stats:

Miles: 6
Time: 1:00:20
Pace: 10:03

Splits:
8:59
10:31
10:59
9:01
10:35
10:17

I'm supposed to run 8 tomorrow. It may be raining. I don't mind running in the rain, thumder and lightning are another story. We'll see how the weather holds up.

Have a great night!

:hug:

Howard

[chimera]

Come join us for a new week!

Wk of July 6 - WISH Walking/Running Club (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=26056920#post26056920)