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nkkilala

10-26-2008, 08:54 PM

Magix,

I wish I could get into a doctor that fast! We recently had a Physical Therapy patient with a bladder infection and she would have had to wait 3 weeks to get into her doctor! (She went to prompt care instead)!

I hope everything gets straightened out with your knee!! Hang in there sista!

Ok so I did a lot of moving around this weekend!!! 4 hours walking through IKEA; 4 hours walking around Birch Run Outlet Mall, and I even managed to exercise at the hotel this morning doing my week 3 program again. I thought I'd start back there and work my way back up. I did 20 minutes on the tread mill alternating running and walking and then finished with 10 mintues on the bike. Other than a bit of shin soreness/tightness I felt great!

I'm glad to be back into a workout routine!!!

Oh and best thing was NO ASTHMA troubles!

I hope everyone had a great weekend! we are preparing for our first snow fall tonight!!! Better bundle up!

Magix

10-28-2008, 06:23 PM

Back from my doctor's visit. He sent me for an x-ray of my left knee and said they'd call me with a referral to an orthopedist. When I said where it hurt (and how much), he said "Right there? Yeah, that's cartilage. You really did it this time." Said it was going to take an orthopedist to handle it. On the x-ray form, he wrote "internal derangement" as the probable issue. Oooo... a deranged knee, just in time for Halloween! Better than a deranged mind, I suppose.

Not sure what that means, in the end, but I suppose I'll find out when I get that referral. I only have 2 more months with Cigna, before I switch back to Kaiser, so hopefully we can get the issue worked out by then.

So, sounds like I may not be able to go back to running at all for the WDW race. Not sure if I'll manage to walk fast enough for the pacing requirement. But, if I end up not being able to do that one, I'll still have a nice 2 week vacation out there and can root for my friend doing the Goofy, so no huge loss. Will just be a disappointment, is all.

I'll let you know when I get the orthopedic referral.

nkkilala

10-28-2008, 09:03 PM

Magix,

I'm sorry to hear that!

It seems to me like your dr. thinks you may have a meniscus tear.

IF you have a tear
Normally these are handled 1 of 2 ways
1. arthroscopic surgery to "smooth out" the tear. There is a short recovery period and maybe like 1-2 days on crutches

2. They can do arthroscopic surgery to repair the tear. (If the tear is near a blood vessle) with this type of surgery they mend the tear and there is about 4 weeks of non-weight bearing.

Hopefully it is just super inflamed and will calm down with rest!!!

Keep us updated!!!

As for running I haven't been out since Sunday and tomorrow starts my 7-7 shifts :confused3 I'm NOT looking forward to it!

Keep moving ladies!

Magix

10-29-2008, 12:54 PM

It seems to me like your dr. thinks you may have a meniscus tear.

IF you have a tear
Normally these are handled 1 of 2 ways
1. arthroscopic surgery to "smooth out" the tear. There is a short recovery period and maybe like 1-2 days on crutches

2. They can do arthroscopic surgery to repair the tear. (If the tear is near a blood vessle) with this type of surgery they mend the tear and there is about 4 weeks of non-weight bearing.

Oy! I'm worried that they may want to do some kind of surgery. Any period of non weight bearing worries me, mostly because I drive a stick shift (and that Mustang clutch ain't easy!!) and I'd have no way to get anywhere! It's a dumb thing to worry about (I could just rent a car for a while), but that's the kind of place my head automatically goes. :upsidedow

grstink

10-30-2008, 07:35 PM

Magix,
So sorry to hear this news. I sure hope all goes well for you.
I'm sending some pixie dust your way for good news.

ChocoKat

10-30-2008, 07:44 PM

Magix I am so sorry! :headache: :grouphug: I am sending you tons of PD!

Well ladies, I am back from the Food and Wine Fest... and I LOVED it!!! It was a blast and we walked around Epcot two times after going through HS and AK :rotfl: we then hit MK and power walked around until it was time to go home.

I didn't gain any weight while there even when I ate and drank like a crazy person, so that tells you how much exercise we actually did.

My wiifit is wonderful! I have been walking my friend's doggy all this week because she is out of town and it is a great work out. I have already lost several pounds since I bought the game (like 3) :yay: so I am pretty happy.

I am now gonna work on my resume and portfolio because I have a job interview tomorrow. Send me bunches of PD my ladies! :thumbsup2

grstink

10-30-2008, 08:04 PM

ChocoKat,
Glad to hear F & W was good and you got to exercise too. I will be leaving a week from tomorrow to get in the last weekend of F & W with my daughter. We plan to eat, drink, and walk our legs off.
Glad to hear you like the Wiifit. Was hoping to use my grandson's system and give it a try.
Sending you tons of pixie dust for tomorrow's interview.

nkkilala

11-02-2008, 06:33 PM

ChocoKat- Good luck tomorrow!!!!!!!

I did a good 2 mile walk today. I didn't run because I was silly and forgot to use my inhaler before I went out!!! Doh!

Have a great week ladies!

ChocoKat

11-02-2008, 08:01 PM

Hello hello!
ChocoKat signing in!
I have been doing my wiifit thing every day, I walked my friend's dog all of last week, so I got plenty of exercise. The wiifit is keeping me on my toes, my legs and ab muscles are sore from all the great workouts!

I went out today to buy a new coat and found a beautiful new dress for a wedding in less than 2 weeks. I have to say I was very happy that I looked so good in it!

My interview on Friday was fantastic, it really went well beyond my expectations, and I would be quite shocked if I wasn't offered the job, but you know how it is, you can never count on it until it is on writing. Still, it was a wonderful experience, everybody was impressed with my resume and portfolio, so it was a nice ego boost.

I have now lost 4 whole pounds, so I feel like I am making progress. I have my next 5K on Nov 20th, so I am looking forward to that. I think I will start attending 5K's every weekend to keep in shape and have fun.
Keep moving forward my ladies!

Magix

11-03-2008, 02:17 PM

Finally got my referral paper for the orthopedic surgeon. My appointment is Nov 13. My knees have actually felt a good deal better this weekend. Not sure why, but I'm happy to be able walk around like a normal person for a while. Never fails, once I go see a doctor, my problems always go away, so I feel like a idiot for going at all!

We'll see how it goes over the next week and a half, as I wait for the appointment.

nkkilala

11-03-2008, 03:22 PM

Hey i'm glad your interview went so well ChocoKat!!

Magix, hang in there! Hopefully your knees will continue to feel great! If not the dr. will help figure everything out!

I went out on a walk this morning and it was good! I did it in about 5 minutes less than I normally do!

I'm not too sure how I like walking in the morning though becuase I was sore most of the day today!

I probably won't be able to get back out until Firday :-( but maybe I'll be able to sneak somthing in at work on wed!

grstink

11-03-2008, 03:37 PM

ChocoKat, glad all went well for you.
Magix, hoping your knees continue to improve.
Nkkilala, happy to hear your walking went well and maybe you can squeek in some more.
I've been continuing my walks and my time is pretty much consistent. I have been adding in a bit of a run to push my time a bit. Hopefully, I can just get a few minutes shaved off so that my 5k time is acceptable.
Hoping to try that Wii fit but haven't had the time to get to my daughter's yet. Still pushing for that TM for Christmas.

nkkilala

11-07-2008, 11:34 AM

I went out last night and had one of the best workouts!!

I changed up my routine a bit. Instead of doing the planned workout i've been doing I created my own.

It was great!

I think what helped the most was I let myself just walk the first mile!

After that I did various walk/run combos!

I was having so much fun that I didn't even notice it getting dark! By the time I realised I had lost my sunlight I was 2 milesaway from home!

I ended up calling my hubby to pick me up becuase it was so dark and the last mile home does not have streetlights!

I must say it was the most fun I've had running!

Magix

11-07-2008, 06:33 PM

Wow! That's impressive, Nikki! I don't think I could ever have so much fun running that I didn't realize it was getting dark. Way to go!!

nkkilala

11-08-2008, 12:01 PM

Magix

11-11-2008, 04:49 PM

Congrats Nikki!! I'm impressed!

So, my knees are feeling much, much better now. I was even able to ride my bicycle at the racetrack last weekend, including riding a short distance on an incline with a VERY strong headwind. So, that's good. I had to jog about 5 steps to rush arm restraints to a friend in his car on the grid as his session started (can't go out on track without them), which didn't feel particularly good to do, but didn't make my knees hurt afterward, either. Granted it was only a few steps.

Picked up a copy of my x-rays today for Thursday's appointment. Says the left knee shows a "slight effusion" of the "suprapatellar soft tissue recess". Whatever that means. I really doubt that any kind of surgery will be recommended now that things are feeling better. I'll probably just have to get some physical therapy exercises for it. We'll see soon, though.

I'm still trying to figure out what to do about the WDW race. Hopefully, after Thursday's appointment, I'll better know where I stand and what I'll be able to do.

Magix

11-13-2008, 03:40 PM

Had my orthopedic surgeon appointment today for my knees. He checked them out, asked some questions, and said I wouldn't need any surgery, nor did they warrant checking inside with an MRI. That's what I figured, since they've been getting better finally. He said it wasn't any kind of serious tear and was just mostly compression of the patellar area, which is common to women. He did advise against any running, though. If I try it, it will likely agitate the area and I'll be right back where I was when this pain started. He said I should take up a sport with wheels. He meant bicycling, but I'd like to think he meant that my Dad should buy me a racecar.

Anyway, he said they should be healed up in another month or two. He didn't even advise going to physical therapy and felt that my trainer at the gym would do the trick. So, I guess I'll try to quick walk my first 5K on Thanksgiving Day and see what kind of time I get. If I think I can make the pacing requirement for the WDW 5K, then I'll work toward quick walking that one, too. I can definitely walk my third one in February. If I don't do the WDW race, I still get the t-shirt, so that's something. I'll be sorry to miss out on the finisher's medal, but oh well. I made the effort and I did the best I could. I'm just not meant to run. Such is life.

acourtwdw

11-13-2008, 06:34 PM

So today was supposed to be my first 5K. However, I got called into work for one of our college girls who needed to go home this weekend (I knew it on Monday so no bit deal)

I spent my time at work (Physical Therapy clinic that is only open for gym memebrs on Sat) running a 5k on the treadmill!!

I didn't do as well as earlier in the week but I blame it on being on the treadmill.

I did the 5K in 53minutes with various run/walk session!

Its not the best time and is not under the 15min mile requirement for the Princess 5K but I DID IT!!!
Great Job :cheer2:
Had my orthopedic surgeon appointment today for my knees. He checked them out, asked some questions, and said I wouldn't need any surgery, nor did they warrant checking inside with an MRI. That's what I figured, since they've been getting better finally. He said it wasn't any kind of serious tear and was just mostly compression of the patellar area, which is common to women. He did advise against any running, though. If I try it, it will likely agitate the area and I'll be right back where I was when this pain started. He said I should take up a sport with wheels. He meant bicycling, but I'd like to think he meant that my Dad should buy me a racecar.

Anyway, he said they should be healed up in another month or two. He didn't even advise going to physical therapy and felt that my trainer at the gym would do the trick. So, I guess I'll try to quick walk my first 5K on Thanksgiving Day and see what kind of time I get. If I think I can make the pacing requirement for the WDW 5K, then I'll work toward quick walking that one, too. I can definitely walk my third one in February. If I don't do the WDW race, I still get the t-shirt, so that's something. I'll be sorry to miss out on the finisher's medal, but oh well. I made the effort and I did the best I could. I'm just not meant to run. Such is life.
No surgery! That is a good thing :)

nkkilala

11-15-2008, 08:33 PM

Magix,

I'm sorry to hear running is out but at least it isn't anything worse!

I did a bit of running on Thursday and made good time! I did 2.6miles in 27 minutes!

I hope to get out tomorrow if isn't snowing!!

Have a great weekend everyone!

ChocoKat

11-20-2008, 05:50 PM

Hello ladies!
I am back from my week vacay, had a stop over for Disney for 3 days Yay! I had a blast, but didn't get to do much of any exercise, was sick as a dog with the flu for half the trip and recovering for the other.

Still, once I got back into town I had to speed walk a 5K for charity at work today. I am happy to report that I walked the whole course at a steady pace, on my own, and clocked it in at 49:57, which is none too shabby taking into account I hadn't had any real training for at least 2 weeks prior. :cool1:

I am now signing up for the local 5K turkey trot and the 5K Jingle Bell run. :banana:

Also in other news, I just got a brand new spanking job! :woohoo:

Magix

11-21-2008, 04:14 PM

Congrats on the new job, ChocoKat!! Glad to hear you had such a quick pace in your 5K. I'm doing my first on Thanksgiving morning and I haven't done a lick of exercise in 5 weeks, initially because of my knees, but now because I'm lazy (going back this weekend, I swear!!). It'll be interesting to see what kind of speed I can walk.

grstink

11-21-2008, 06:52 PM

Congratulations ChocoKat on that new job. Best of luck to you.
Magix, hope your knees keep improving.
Nikki, glad to hear of your progress too.
I have been improving on my pace and hope to keep it up through this cold weather we are having here. Still pushing for a TM for Christmas to help on those bitter cold days to come.
Take care all.

Magix

11-24-2008, 03:15 PM

FINALLY went back to the gym this weekend for my 40 minute swim. Everything went well, although I'm a bit sore, which is to be expected after taking 5 weeks off. I plan to go again tonight, just to do some cardio.

My first 5K is this Thursday morning. My friend has still been training to run the whole thing, but I'll be walking. I'm going to do it as quickly as I can, so I know how far I have to go to be able to hit the WDW 5K pacing requirement (if I can).

Magix

11-26-2008, 02:59 PM

So, my 5K friend is setting herself up to flake on the event, particularly if it rains. Whatever.

I did a mile on the treadmill while at the gym Monday in 17:00. I'm giving serious thought to doing 3 five minute runs during my race tomorrow morning. That might be a dangerous idea, but I'm very tempted to try it. If I could do a 15 minute round with 5 quick walking, 5 fast walking (just a notch up from the quick walk) and 5 running, I suspect I could finish in 45-50 minutes or so. Otherwise, I'm looking at about 55 minutes. I'll have to see how I feel out there in the morning and maybe try a quick run to see if it hurts at all.

I'll check in over the weekend to let you all know how it goes.

ChocoKat

11-26-2008, 03:20 PM

Oh be careful and don't push yourself.
I ran my last 5K alone and it was actually sort of nice, I kept my own pace and could concentrate on what I was doing better.

I would recommend taking it easy at the very beginning, then running the end part, but that works for me, not sure how it would go for you.
If I run at the start I get WAY too tired, then have to slow down and end up crawling, if I walk at a very good pace at the beginning I found out I can actually do a nice run at the end and gain some time without hurting myself.

Whatever you do, pay attention to your body and don't push yourself too hard.

I have the Turkey Trot 5K tomorrow and the Jingle Bell Run next week. I am very very excited! DH is doing the Turkey Trot with me, and I am hoping to end at around 45 minutes.

ChocoKat

11-27-2008, 09:34 AM

:banana: Woot! Came back from my first Turkey Trot 5K, had loads of fun, only a couple of hang ups:

1) People with bicycle strollers... the rules said NO STROLLERS, did they listen? Hmmm... no! They did take quite a bit of space on the road, so at the very end I ended up tripping and falling on my knees trying to get past a couple running abreast with a DOUBLE stroller :scared1:

2) Dogs, again, rules said NO DOGS, but there were plenty, people were getting freaked out because the friendly canines would run over to you and try to socialize. Big no-no.

Still, even though I fell, I got right up, run a lil' bit to shake the sting off, and finished with a sprint. My total time said 51:03, but I was on the back tail at the start and took me around 3 minutes to actually cross the starting line, so, that brings the grand total to 48 or so minutes, a minute and some less than my last race :banana: :woohoo: I am sure next time I'll do much better if I don't trip, but all in all, I am very proud!!!

Magix

11-28-2008, 07:00 PM

Hello ladies! Did the Dana Point Turkey Trot yesterday morning. It rained, no POURED (I mean a torrential downpour) on the poor 10K runners, but let up nicely prior to my Masters 5K. Just a light sprinkle at the start, then it stopped and the sun peeked out a bit by the time I finished.

My friend did flake, because she didn't want to drive down there in the rain. But, I wasn't upset, since I was prepared for that eventuality. I just can't understand why she'd train 10 weeks, then give up because of a little rain. :confused: Oh well.

Just like Chocokat's race, there were some strollers and dogs in my event, although they weren't supposed to be there. Fortunately, none of them got in my way, so I was okay. I did go with my planned 15 minute sets, so I started with a 5 minute quick walk, then a 5 minute fast walk, then a 5 minute run. On the final run, my right knee started to hurt just a bit, but the finish line was in sight, so I kept going. Seems to be mostly ok today. Really, it's just the muscles in my upper legs that are really in pain today. That's what I get for not making them do anything for 5 weeks, then forcing them to move very quickly for 3.1 miles! :laughing:

So, I was hoping to get as close to a 15 minute mile as I could, so I'd know how much I had to shave off to meet the WDW 5K pacing requirement. When I crossed the finish line, it said 46:32, and I though, "Gosh, I've got to knock a minute and a half off of that." Then, I realized my timer watch hadn't gone off and that reminded me that the time on the big clock was the overall race time and not my time. So, I was pretty sure I'd more than met my goal. Later, I found the guy with the computer (and have since verified with the posted results online) and my time was... drumroll please...

44:07!!!:banana: :yay: :banana:

I'm SOOO happy with that! Means I can do the WDW 5K and come in under time! Whoo Hooo! I placed 1333 out of 1685 in my race. Not too shabby for a first timer with knee issues, huh? :cool2:

Thanks for all your support with this, ladies. You've really helped me keep positive. Can't wait for WDW in January!! :thumbsup2

Magix

12-05-2008, 01:41 PM

Where is everyone? We dropped all the way to page 2!!!

tolemommy

12-20-2008, 10:47 AM

Hello Everyone,
Honest I didn't fall off the face of the earth. Being a single parent and not having much extra $$$ for the holidays. A couple of friends invited me to do a couple of holiday bazaars with them. I did and WOW have I been one busy crafter! It helped, I paid cash for all of my Christmas gifts this year from the $ I made from the bazaars. I even sold my left overs on eBay. :0) Due to the huge amount of time I spent painting & crafting I haven't been walking much ok not at all... Boy do I miss it.

So I'm back, shoes are laces, or should I wear snow shoes are laced for my walk today. It's been freezing cold and more snow is due this afternoon and evening...

Can't wait to catch up with everyone.

Chris

Magix

12-23-2008, 12:10 PM

Hooray! Welcome back, tole! I've missed everyone!

Congrats on paying cash for all your x-mas gifts! Way to go! Very impressive.

Just read the final instructions for the WDW 5K and discovered that it's not even timed!! WTH?!? That's a serious bummer. I understand it's not as difficult as a 1/2 or full marathon, but they could at least give us our individual times. I mean, this is the most that some of us can do! I'm really disappointed.

tolemommy

12-25-2008, 12:37 AM

Bummer Magix, I didn't realize they weren't timed either. Perhaps you should suggest they start timing the 5K's. ;)

I am thinking about doing the DL 5K and DLHM. We'll see how my training goes.

Yes it does feel really good. With the economy and two sons in college I didn't want to go in debt for Christmas. Sure will be nice not to dread January & January's mail this year.

tolemommy

12-25-2008, 12:43 AM

Merry Christmas to all of you, your families, and friends!
:santa: Chris

acourtwdw

01-02-2009, 09:46 AM

I hope everyone had Happy Holidays.

Now that the craziness at work has slowed down (I work in Retail) it is time to focus on me, me, me!!!

We are doing the Princess 5k instead of the half. I'm not ready to do the half. I find it very scary!!!!

Can't wait to get to WDW in 2 months.

Hope everyone has a great day :)

Annette

grstink

01-03-2009, 08:31 AM

Happy New Year to all.
I know I have been missing over the holidays as well.
Son home from college, grandchildren visiting, and family parties.
Back on track now.
Awaiting new TM and some warmer weather. But, have walked and kept my initial pace.
Hope to improve as things settle down.
Best to all,

nkkilala

01-03-2009, 01:56 PM

grstink

01-04-2009, 09:34 AM

Nikki,
I'll see you there at the 5K.
Just look for the Grandma (Nan) along with her 2 daughters and 2 granddaughters in strollers. We do tend to stand out in a crowd.
Good luck with your training and welcome back as well.

acourtwdw

01-04-2009, 07:08 PM

Ok I"m back after falling off the face of the earth!! I promise I'm still here and still running!!

I got a bit off track after being sick for 1 week, but I'm back at it!!

I can't believe the Princess 5K is SO CLOSE!! I'm getting really excited!

My friend pulled out for financial reasons so I'm going it alone, well with my fellow WISHers!!!

Nikki,
I'll see you there at the 5K.
Just look for the Grandma (Nan) along with her 2 daughters and 2 granddaughters in strollers. We do tend to stand out in a crowd.
Good luck with your training and welcome back as well.

My Dsis and I will be there too. I can't wait. Trying to see if I can get enough training in to do the Half too. Not sure though. We are waiting to register for that until we are sure we can finish it. Not sense on wasting money.

Have a great night
Annette :)

nkkilala

01-05-2009, 07:22 AM

I"m so glad that I will know others at the race!!!

There is nothing like feeling "alone" in a crowd!

Thanks girls for the encouragement!

I'm off to work and will be staying late to do my workout!

Magix

01-05-2009, 06:47 PM

I'm off to WDW on Wednesday morning. I'm excited for the Circle of Life 5K on Friday! Wish me luck, girls. I'll give a full report when I get back (returning 1/22).

acourtwdw

01-05-2009, 06:55 PM

I'm off to WDW on Wednesday morning. I'm excited for the Circle of Life 5K on Friday! Wish me luck, girls. I'll give a full report when I get back (returning 1/22).

OMG! I'm soooooooooo jealous that you get to go before us :)

Let us know how the Circlle of Life is. I know that you will do great.

Annette :)

grstink

01-05-2009, 07:56 PM

OMG! I'm soooooooooo jealous that you get to go before us :)

Let us know how the Circlle of Life is. I know that you will do great.

Annette :)
Good luck on the Circle of Life 5K.
Enjoy and wish I was there.

nkkilala

01-07-2009, 04:36 AM

Good luck on the circle of life 5K!!!!

I can't wait to hear about it! Make sure to bring back tips on what race day really is like!

Have a great day everyone and just keep moving!

tolemommy

01-07-2009, 11:36 PM

Good Luck Magix! Sounds like fun! I can't wait to hear all about it!:thumbsup2

grstink

01-11-2009, 08:45 PM

Hope all went well Magix.
I was very excited to get my TM this weekend. Now I can even get prepared during these cold and nasty days here in NJ.
Getting very excited for my first 5K in March.

Magix

01-12-2009, 08:08 PM

Borrowing my friend's computer here in our room at WL. Completed my Circle of Life 5K Friday morning with a new personal record of 43:23. That's by my watch, since no official timing was done. Was very pleased with myself, I must admit. But, the race seemed longer than my first 5K!

My friend made it all the way through the Goofy, although he literally hadn't trained at all and have never run a marathon before (and had only done the DLR half previously). I was amazed he survived!

I'll try to give a more thorough report when I get back the middle of next week. Had a great time, but I'm very tired after all this marathon weekend activity. Getting up early tomorrow for the Steam Trains tour at MK, which doesn't make me very happy...;)

See everyone soon!

acourtwdw2

01-12-2009, 08:16 PM

Magix- congratulation on the PR and to your friend finishing the goofy. Have fun at wdw.

Amanda

grstink

01-13-2009, 10:58 AM

Magix,
Congratulations. Job well done.
Enjoy your time a WDW.

acourtwdw

01-13-2009, 06:52 PM

nkkilala

01-15-2009, 07:05 AM

Magix, I can't wait to hear more!!!

I've been doing good this week and am 2 for 2 in workouts. Friday I start week 3 of the C25K program. I'm a bit behind but I hope to make it up soon. I'll just have to stop taking the weekend off!

nkkilala

01-25-2009, 02:10 PM

Hey Ladies? Where did ya'll go??

I have done my first workout for week 3 of the C25K.....man that 5 minute run just about killed me! I actually didn't run for all of it....I did do 4min30sec the first time and then 4 minutes the second time through. I kinda feel like I failed but at least I was moving!!!

Good luck to all of you ladies this week!!! Keep on moving!!!

grstink

01-26-2009, 09:54 AM

Magix

01-27-2009, 12:49 PM

Nikki and grs, you're doing great, girls!! Keep it up!!!

I did have a great time at WDW. Actually, the second week of my trip, visiting friends in Tampa, a couple days at Universal and then some relaxing time at WDW was the best part. The first week, with the 5K and my friend's Goofy runs, was pretty rough. I was very happy that I'd managed to shave 30 seconds off my time at that event. My friend did finish both his Goofy races and got the 3 medals, which he wore proudly the rest of the week. He didn't seem too happy with his time in the full, though. Mind you, this guy had literally not trained at all. Not at all. And yet, he couldn't believe that no one thought he'd be able to finish. Fantastic self esteem (or delusion) is really an asset.

Spending 24 hours a day for 7 days with this friend really gave me a chance to learn an awful lot about him. We had a chocloate canoe in our room when we arrived. Decent sized thing, all made of chocolate with 3 boutique-style chocolates inside it. I was hoping to have a bit of it the afternoon after my race. But, after I got up at 4:00am that morning to take a shower (which was a fiasco, in that our room only had boiling hot water and I had to have the front desk give me another room to shower in), I discovered that while I showered, my friend ate 99% of the canoe!! He left me a tiny bit of a side panel and one of the boutique chocolates, that's all. He ate all that chocolate at 4:00 am!! OMG!!! Yeah, so, that kind of thing kept up all week, plus he was pretty horrible to his parents who had come down from NY to watch him run. I did mention to him that he should take it a bit easier on them. It really disturbed me to see his behavior so clearly. Oh yeah, he also stole a mug from the table at Rainforest. Who does that??!?

So, my alone time was great. Enjoyed my race. Just wish we'd had official timing. They didn't have any characters along the way, either. They had Timon and Zazu (IIRC) at the start, but that was about it. There were some cast members out here and there to cheer us on, which was nice of them.

Anyway, my 3rd (and possibly final) 5K is this Sunday morning in Huntington Beach. We'll be running along PCH. I realized this will be the most difficult race, because it's just a straight shot, up and back. No twists or turns to the course to distract from how far I have left to run. Ugh! But, I'll get a nifty surfboard-shaped medal for finishing and that's the whole reason I signed up for this one. Wish me luck!! We'll see if I can take another 30 seconds off my time. At least this one is timed!

acourtwdw

01-27-2009, 08:01 PM

Great job Nikki. Keep up the good work.
I had some set backs but am now back on track. Yesterday, I finally got back to the point where I did 3 miles in 48 minutes. YEAH. I feel I can not DO the 5K successfully. I can do this. I can do this. This is my mantra for the upcoming weeks. I'll see you there.

I know that you can do it!!! Amanda and I will be there with you. We can "push" each other.

I can't wait for the weather to get better. Indoor workouts bore me to tears. I just want to walk outside! In the sunshine! Fresh air!

Annette :)

grstink

01-27-2009, 08:44 PM

Thanks for that update Magix. Good luck with your Sunday race.

Annette, thank your for your encouraging words. It means a lot. I'm glad to know that we can "push" one another along the way and make it to the finish successfully.
Again, my mantra, I can do this, I can do this. And I agree, I can't wait to walk outside in the fresh air. TM has been helping me keep on track; so for that I can be grateful.

nkkilala

01-28-2009, 08:31 AM

grstink

01-28-2009, 11:46 AM

Girls,

Your stories and inspiration are just what I need.

I'm on week 4 of the C2 5K program and am having trouble. It requires that you run for 5 minutes which is my problem area. I can make it 4 or 4.5 mintues but not the full 5.

I'm debating repeating week 4 before moving on but this will put me a bit behind schedule.....

I'll have to think about what to do. Any suggestions?

Keep on moving! March will be here for us "Princesses" before we know it!
Hi Nikki,
I think a big part of training and working out is "mindset." For me, trying to go with small successes works best. I would do the 4.5 and feel could; then creep up a bit to 4.75 and then to 5. I know what you mean about the running. I have a really difficult time with that as well. I just keep inching along with the smaller progressions; and feeling good about the small accomplishments. I know I can get "bummed" very easily so I try to stay away from that space. Let me tell you that being here on the boards and sharing with everyone has been so helpful to me. (Thanks Annette and Amanda) I will keep saying, I can do this, I can do this. We will all be winning princesses come March.
I hope this helps.

acourtwdw

01-28-2009, 11:56 AM

Nikki,

Just keep going! I know that you can do it. Just don't go back, keep moving forward!!! You will break through that wall in no time! :cheer2:

Magix

01-28-2009, 03:00 PM

I know that during my training, every time I had to increase my run time, I thought there was no way I could do it and I set myself to be able to stop early (or walk a little longer than I should before starting) without feeling too bad about it. Most of the time, I did manage to muscle through the full run time, but it was a definite struggle. But, each time I did it, it got a tiny bit easier.

Even after hurting my knees, I was very surprised that I was able to do my full 5K, in the required WDW pacing, by combining fast walking and 5 minute runs. The walks give me a chance to catch my breath after running and I'm able to get through the whole thing.

Hang in there, girls. You'll find what works for you and you'll be able to do this!!

nkkilala

01-29-2009, 07:09 AM

I DID IT!!

I finally got through week 4's workout!!

I ran the entire time for both of the 5minute stretches!! I slowed my pace down to (5.0 on the treadmill instead of 5.5) and was able to get it done!!

I think tomorrow I'll do week 4 one more time just for good measure and them move onto week 5!!

Thank you for all of your support ladies!

grstink

01-29-2009, 11:43 AM

Way to go Nikki.
We knew you could do it!!!

Magix

01-29-2009, 03:24 PM

acourtwdw

01-29-2009, 09:14 PM

nkkilala

01-30-2009, 05:02 AM

Thank you so much for all of the support!

I'm going to do week 4 again tonight.

I think week 5 looks a bit easier. I get to run for 5 minutes three times but the walking recovery period is for 3 minutes instead of 90seconds like it has been this week.

Keep moving everyone!

grstink

01-31-2009, 01:01 PM

I didn't much feel like doing the TM last night but pushed myself to do so anyway. I am so glad I did. :cheer2: It was my best walk/run time ever.:cool1: Now I know, I can do this. ::yes:: ::yes::

nkkilala

01-31-2009, 06:31 PM

Great job Gretchen!

I did not do my run last night, becuase my husband actually asked me out on a date!!!

I did get up early this morning and get it out of the way though! I was feeling good so I did week 5's workout. It went great! It was easier than week 4!!!

I walked 5 ran 5 walked 3 ran 5 walked 3 ran 5 walked 4!!!! I got 2 miles done in 30 minuets so that is the 5K pace!

Keep up the good work ladies!

grstink

02-01-2009, 09:19 AM

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: Way to go Nikki.
Keep it up.
It must have been so nice to have your date night. Just think of the celebration you will have when you return home with the 5k medal!!:)
It's February.....Just a few more weeks to go.;)

Sandy321

02-01-2009, 10:44 AM

another "lurker" wanting to join - so I tried to read a few of the pages along the way!!

I DID IT!!

I finally got through week 4's workout!!

I ran the entire time for both of the 5minute stretches!! I slowed my pace down to (5.0 on the treadmill instead of 5.5) and was able to get it done!!

I think tomorrow I'll do week 4 one more time just for good measure and them move onto week 5!!

Thank you for all of your support ladies!
:cool1: and thank you for your inspiration!! :cheer2:

Way to go Nikki.
We knew you could do it!!!

Just wanted to say hi :wave2:

WOW!!! :thumbsup2 I think the fastest I ever had the treadmill was 4.8!! I'm VERY impressed!!

I cant believe the chocolate canoe was eaten and not by you - :faint:

Hope you are having an AWESOME day!! pixiedust:

A bit about me - I ran the 2008 Half Marathon - ok there was no "running" involved - wogging, and mainly barely walking is much more accurate... :goodvibes
I didnt get an "official finish" but i didnt get swept - thanks to an "angel" and the WISH Scream Team - (see my TR esp about the Procrastination is over - pic of me there!)

So, due to a whole lot of stress we cant control (our ds in hospital 5 days, and seeking further treatment - dont ask - just pray! Miracles are happening! pixiedust: ) The patient advocate told us to do something for "us"

DH says - Marathon -10 - - its the only way I'll move it... and I'm way heavier now than then... sad that. But today is a new day - in '07 I started the C25K and ran 2 5K's (ok so no running is ever involved) and a 10K so I know I CAN...

I tried to sign up for a team here at WISH - but not exercising had me hang my head in shame - I just cant do that again - - too many times I give up. But I start - maybe more than most people... this I need!!

so I hope I can join y'all in the journey - I do like to "chat" (much more than moving!!) I hope to do some indoor work - mall walking perhaps... :coffee: Its hard moving when its so gosh dern cold here in the Chicago area!

nkkilala

02-01-2009, 11:40 AM

Sandy,

It is great to have you here!!

It sounds like you've had quite the struggles!

We are all here to support each other!! I like the new term "wogging" I'll have to use that more often!

I'm also thinking about doing the 1/2 in 2010 but I want to get through my first Disney race before committing to another. Also we are supposed to cruise in May of 2010 so I"ll have to look at the finances too.

Just keep moving! That is our motto here! You can do it girl!:cheer2:

grstink

02-01-2009, 05:10 PM

Hi Sandy.:wave2:
Welcome.
I understand how difficult it is at times to keep it going. But you can do it.
You will find that we can be quite supportive and it is good to chat with those who know from whence we come. I, myself, struggle to stay on tract but found that being here has helped me tremendously.:grouphug:
Wishing you the best on your journey,

Sandy321

02-02-2009, 10:36 AM

Thanks Gretchen and Nikki -

I went to the mall and did at least 1 mile (I'm not sure if the pedometer was working it said 1.92 but I was only there for 30 minutes or so) I plan to double it tomorrow... I have easy excuses, my ipod didnt work, I didnt know if the pedometer was working, forgot my phone, so wasnt sure of the time - I
'm a mess, but I started!!

grstink

02-02-2009, 10:55 AM

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:
Yeah for mall walking. That's how I began. Doesn't matter with the details or excuses....you got out there and did it. The first steps are the most difficult; but after that it just flows.
I recently retired from teaching and my daughters were concerned that I might get lazy (ha, like that could happen with 4 young grandchildren around). Now, I'm not a small person and I have put on some extra pounds through the years. So, they decided to sign me up for the 5K Princess race (along with themselves so they could have fun too; we are all Disney fanatics). Well, it was the best thing for me. I began with slow walks at the mall; then, outside; and now I have a TM (thanks girls) and I keep up with the walking and exercise. Now, I am not fast nor do I consider myself marathon material but I am plugging along and enjoying the small successes that I have accomplished. Thanks to the boards and sharing my experiences I feel I can do the 5K and maybe even make it in the time allotted. Whatever happens, I am doing more now than I did before and that is all that counts.
So Sandy, in this long winded reply, all I really mean to say is pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: you are on your way :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:
YEAH

nkkilala

02-02-2009, 12:21 PM

Great job Sandy!!! You got out and moved despite all of the setbacks you faced!!! YOU ARE AWESOME!!! You are beyond awesome you are BE-AWESOME!

Gretchen, maybe you me and the other girls doing the Princess 5K should try to get together when we are down there! I'm going to be there the 4-11 and I'm staying at POFQ

Keep up the great work everyone!

Magix

02-02-2009, 03:00 PM

Welcome, Sandy!!! You're making the first moves and that's what counts most. Just get out there and do it! :thumbsup2

I completed my 3rd 5K yesterday, this time at the Surf City Marathon in Huntington Beach, CA. I felt good until the final 5 minute run when I could actually see the finish line, which is when I usually feel really good, but this time I just wanted to stop. I kept thinking, "Okay, I'll just stop running and walk until just before the finish, then run across." Then, I'd think, "Oh come on! It's just right there! You can totally keep running and make it across!" In the end, the internal conversation lasted long enough that I made it across the finish line without giving in to the temptation to walk that last bit. Seriously, the spectators cheering encouragement near the finish really helped. I didn't want to give up in front of everyone, even though I didn't know them. I even came up with enough to do a tiny little sprint right at the end (or my version of a sprint, anyway).

I even shaved a few more seconds off my finishing time. Did it in 43:17. So, from my first 5K on Thanksgiving morning to this one, I've improved by 50 seconds. I'm pretty happy with that. It may not seem much to people who haven't done a race, but to me it's a very pleasing accomplishment. ::yes::

Not sure if that was my last 5K ever or just my last for now. I'm still looking at upcoming events, trying to decide if I want to do any of them. I really like the little surfboard shaped medal I got for this one. So, maybe if I can find more with medals for all finishers, I'll do those. It's nice to have the bling, after all, no matter what distance race you do! :cool2:

The difficulty of this race really set my mind straight, though. I'd been toying with little thoughts of trying to do a 1/2 marathon (or at least a 10K) with more training and a pacing group. But, no way. I think the 5K is my max. Any longer and I'd be likely to pass out or at least have serious knee problems. I'll stick to the 5Ks and be proud of what I do in them. :cool1:

grstink

02-02-2009, 03:04 PM

Gretchen, maybe you me and the other girls doing the Princess 5K should try to get together when we are down there! I'm going to be there the 4-11 and I'm staying at POFQ

Nikki,
That sounds like a great idea.:thumbsup2 I would like that since we have shared so much encouragement during this journey. We will be down there from the 5th(late arrival) to the 9th. We are staying at BWV. We plan on going to the expo early on the Friday for package pickup and shopping; so maybe that could work.
We are leaving late that Monday night so we plan on DTD for that day.(If I can still move).:rotfl2:
Are you going to the post race party at DHS? I purchased the tickets when it was going to be the P&P party since my granddaughter so wants to be a pirate (not a princess):confused3 They all still want to go (Mom already paid:rolleyes: so why not) But, definitely, let's try to connect!::yes::
I hope that we can see each other when we group for the 5K as well. Need my walking buddies!:grouphug: My daughters will be in the stroller pack but I hope they put me in the individual with an early start.
Nikki, did you get married at Disney? I noticed in your siggy that it looks like it is the GF beach and wedding pavilion. My oldest daughter had her wedding at YC. Bet the two of you would have a lot to talk about.
OK need to get on the TM before it is too late and all ambition is gone.
See ya,

nkkilala

02-02-2009, 04:59 PM

Gretchen,

Yes we did get married at Disney! It will be our 2 year anniversary on March 6 (the day before the race). I would LOVE to share stories with your daughter! Do you know if she was ever on the Wedding section of the DIS?

I would have loved to stay at the BWV this time! They are our favorite place to stay! I'll check my schedule when I get home to see if Friday, Sun, or Monday work!

I don't have tickets to the party at DHS yet, I'll have to talk it over with DH and see!

nkkilala

02-03-2009, 06:53 PM

OK Ladies I ordered some running skirts this weekend.

2 of them have come in from skirtsports.com

The first one I got was the GymGirl Ultra
http://www.skirtsportsoutlet.com/uploads/images/gymgirlultra-sp-200.jpg
I got it in a 3X (black) and a 2X (pink). The 3X fits fairly well and the 2X is too snug (it will be returned.)

I also got 2 shirts and will be keeping one and returning the other.

I'm waiting for my order from skirtgoddess.com to come in. I'll let you know how they compare. Would anyone be interested in purchasing either the shirt or skirt that I am returning? I'll post pictures of them below

http://www.skirtsportsoutlet.com/uploads/images/gymgirlultra-pc-350.jpg

http://www.skirtsportsoutlet.com/uploads/images/borntoruntee-bk-350.jpg

Keep on moving ladies!

grstink

02-03-2009, 08:16 PM

Nikki,
Nice skirts. I love the pink color.
I ordered compression capris but they have not come in yet. I'm not sure since this is the first time I'm involved in anything like this. I love the skirts but think I would feel self conscious since I hold my weight in the thighs. I'm hoping the compression capris hold things together. Can't wait to try them out. For my daily walks, now, I just wear regular jogging pants or capris. I plan on wearing what is broken in and comfortable for the 5K.
No clue what my daughters are wearing. I know they love the skirts but don't want to put out any more extra $ right now.
Nikki, my daughter was on the dismooner wedding board. Her date was
9/24/04 (during hurricane Jeanne) She was lucky the hurricane hit 2 days after her ceremony; but postponed her MK photo shoot by a week.
Hope workouts are going well.

acourtwdw

02-04-2009, 08:29 AM

Welcome Sandy :)

I think a meet would be a great idea. We are staying at BCV and arriving on March 5.

Not sure if we are keeping our party tickets. If they don't close DHS until 10, really what's the point of the extra $40? I think that sucks btw. Usually the party is free to the runners and their guests have to pay around $25 for it. I wanted to do this race because of the P&P party. That is why I picked this. Sorry just needed to whine.

Keep Moving Forward :)

Annette

grstink

02-04-2009, 08:50 AM

Not sure if we are keeping our party tickets. If they don't close DHS until 10, really what's the point of the extra $40? I think that sucks btw. Usually the party is free to the runners and their guests have to pay around $25 for it. I wanted to do this race because of the P&P party. That is why I picked this. Sorry just needed to whine.

Keep Moving Forward :)

Annette

Annette,
I TOTALLY agree with you.::yes:: The P&P party was what we were counting on also. Have you heard anymore about what we will get for the DHS party? Like I mentioned previously, my granddaughter was so looking forward to being a pirate at said party.
I'm still trying to break the 45 min. mark. Wish me luck today.pixiedust:

nkkilala

02-05-2009, 06:28 AM

Annette I know how you feel. I cannot believe they cancelled the party!

Gretchen how did you do last night? Did you break the 45 minute mark?

I did my week 5 last night and am right on the 15 minute mile pace. I hope to start getting under it next week!

Have a great day everyone!

Sandy321

02-05-2009, 08:33 AM

Gretchen Luck - that and perserverance - YOU CAN DO IT! :cheer2:

Magix :cool1: WTG on your 3rd 5K WOOHOO!! :cheer2: I need to find one to enter - I'm just not motivated doing anything when its below zero...

that and my sons treatments have been put on hold till we deal with insurance payments... pirate:

Nikki Those pics are cute - I wanted a skirt but they are so dang short - and why cant they put pockts (for ipods, or cameras, or ID???) in women's running gear - I've taken to just buying the guy shorts - they are longer, and have pockets (and are cheap at Target!) I know people wear the compression shorts with the skirts - I love my compression shorts - no chafing problems!

Annette thanks for the Welcome! :goodvibes

I think with Disney its the bottom line problem - like everyone they have a decrease - and I think they realize people are willing to shell out a lot of money for MNSSHP and MVMCP - (I dont think the P&P parties are as well attended) the Halloween Party was $25 when we first went, and I balked at that, and have refused to pay more - its up to $50 and posts on the Theme board indicate its still crowded...

grstink

02-05-2009, 01:06 PM

OK so I am chipping away at my time second by second. I really pushed myself last night and was very close to the 45 min. mark. So, I felt good that with perseverance (thanks Sandy), I will get there by March. I walked (at the mall) with my daughter this morning, and she was impressed with my progress and my quickness of step. All is going well; I hope the same for all of you.

Magix

02-05-2009, 01:33 PM

Nikki & Gretchen - Sounds like you're both doing great!! Way to go!

I'd NEVER wear a running skirt. Blech... just wouldn't look good on me. I'll stick to long sweatpants (plus, it gives me pockets that way). I do wear compression shorts underneath my sweatpants. They really make a difference.

nkkilala

02-05-2009, 02:58 PM

I didn't think I would like a skirt either but I have a problem with my thighs.... they are just TOO fat and compression shorts just make them look bigger.

The nice thing about the skirt is that is has compression shorts (WITH POCKETS!) underneath and the skirt covers up my chubby thighs! Win Win for me!

Sandy321

02-07-2009, 09:35 AM

Nikki you are a good salesperson!! I know in '08 I saw quite a few "pooh" sized women wearing them, and I know I looked at them, but - my size ..

I'm in a dead zone.

I hate to add that tomorrow is my birthday, and I havent done a thing! We're back at home and seem to be in a limbo - lots of money woes with insurance etc... so I just want to curl up...

nkkilala

02-07-2009, 03:13 PM

Sandy,

I'm sorry that things aren't going too peachy! Just remember that tomorrow is another day!

I know the skirt running isn't for everyone! I was just stating some facts.......and yeah I'm bias!

Here is my latest Skirt purchase. I think I like it the most! It will work great if it is chilly in the AM. I'm going to try it out tomorrow outside!!! (it is actually 50 degrees out right now!!!)

http://www.skirtgoddess.com/images/dtrm_black_white.jpg

It actually makes it look like I have a butt!!

grstink

02-07-2009, 06:59 PM

Sandy, I hope you have a great birthday :flower3: and it brings all the best to you for the coming year. I like to think that every cloud has a silver lining and I hope things begin to look up for you.

Nikki, I am anxious to hear how your new purchase pans out. I think capri/skirt combo looks nice.

I got my compression capris and gave them a try. I DO NOT like them at all. :sad2: They are going back asap. Well, not sure now what I'll be wearing for the 5K; probably my old, comfy reliables.

Not too much longer now :cheer2:

nkkilala

02-08-2009, 07:36 PM

I got to run OUTSIDE today!!! It was great!!

I did 2.8 miles in 35 minutes, better than ANY of my Tread Mill runs!

I used my new Skirt with Capris! They were awesome!!! I had a little trouble at first, lets just say they kept sliding down. I was able to re-adjust and it felt WONDERFUL the rest of the run!

How did everyone do this weekend?

Sandy321

02-09-2009, 01:48 PM

WTG Nikki :cool1:

Thanks Nikki and Gretchen!

Well today I walked - a lot - and fast... :rolleyes1

DS wants to transfer to UIC in chicago so he asked me to go with him - we take a train to Chicago and a bus to UIC - then we walked (he has long legs and it was chilly out this am! well windy in the city - only chilly because I didnt have a hat on!! Once we got inside I was hot) so we did 4 - 20ish min walks then 1 30ish min walk - from bus to bus - at a good clip - so it counts!! ( I meant to take my pedometer with me drats!) I'm going to figure out where that google pedometer map thingy is!! Then there was the 'run' in the train station!! :rotfl: that was a cool down!! I just pray for money - that all will be well...

Sandy321

02-10-2009, 01:06 PM

Took advantage of the 60 degree Chicago weather and did 1 1 /2 mile

I hate running - its boring - and that's with my ipod... after about 5 min I'm like, ok, now what?

acourtwdw2

02-10-2009, 05:22 PM

I also took advantage of the good weather. Went 3.1 miles today it took forever. I was dragging 2 teenage girls along. But it felt good to be outside walking. Only 23 days until the race. Im so excited.

Amanda

nkkilala

02-11-2009, 04:21 AM

Wasn't the weather in the Mid-West great yesterday!!

I went outside to a local trail and it was jammed packed!! I loved it!

I'm having a bit of a shin-splint issue with transferring from running on the TM to running outside. I took it slow yesterday and did 40minutes, mostly walking but with a few running intervals. I'll be back inside on the TM today and hopefully that will help calm the shins down!

Great job yesterday ladies!! Lets keep moving!

Sandy321

02-11-2009, 08:50 AM

:cheer2: AMANDA!! WTG!! Keep up the movin!

Nikki I hate the shin splints! are you doing warm ups and cool downs? I know I hate doing them, they are boring, and seem to be a waste of time - until you get that achy pullin - - hope you are taking advil and using ice!!

Trying to get the courage to go to a gym - rainy rainy day...

nkkilala

02-11-2009, 09:38 AM

Sandy,

I have been warming-up, cooling down, and stretching. I think the shin splints are just my muscles going in shock from the TM to road running.

I'm also doing ice massage on them. It is nice working in a Physical Therapy clinic! Everyone has all of these tricks, tips, and ideas! They feel much better today. I took my outside run yesterday and flipped my intervals. I ran 3 and walked 5. That seemed to help a lot!

I'm going to do some corss training tonight and ride the bike, or do the elliptical.

Have a great day ladies (mine is full of rain but hopefully ya'll will see some sun!)

Sandy321

02-11-2009, 01:44 PM

Nikki AWESOME!! :cool1: Really!! Thanks for sharing what you are doing - and posting about the pain, but you are working thru it - you have a challenge and you are working to overcome it! :cheer2:

I bit the bullet and went to Bally's Fitness gym (if you go to Discovery Health they are combing with Ballys for a 30 day trial - free !1 no strings!! it runs until March 8 tho!) Better late than never!

I got in 1 mile on the TM and 10 min on the eliptical - so I did my sweating!! Then I did a bunch of weights for 25 min... nice and slow only 8 reps 2times and low weights - just to reintroduce my body to the machines - I dont want to overdo...

Magix

02-11-2009, 02:38 PM

Great work, ladies! Sounds like everyone is doing well!

I'm back to the gym on my old schedule of 2 nights per week with a weekend day swim (if I can fit it in, which I haven't lately). I've started going over to another 24 hr Fitness location on Wednesdays, which is very new and MUCH less crowded. It's so nice with all the brand new equipment, super clean locker rooms... Might make the workout a little more pleasant. It's just nice to be able to get on the cardio equipment without a wait. My Monday gym (where I've been going for my trainer appointments for a year now) is much bigger and absolutely packed with people. I better keep quiet about this other location!

choklateice

02-12-2009, 02:51 AM

Just signed back up to the gym and will be doing walking for cardio and weight lifting for training.

nkkilala

02-12-2009, 06:36 AM

Last night I did a bit of cross training to help with the shins!

I did 15 minutes on the elliptical first and then I did 15 minutes on the treadmill. My shins are feeling much better and I've been icing them often. (as we speak actually)

I am going to take today off and just to do some Wii Fit tonight. Its funny but I've exercises for 4 days in a row which is a record for me!

Have a great Thursday everyone! The weekend is near!

Sandy321

02-12-2009, 08:42 AM

4 days in a row... I think that's a GREAT CHALLENGE!!

I was going to take today off ( I did 2 days in a row!) but I guess I'll move my rear and head back to the gym! Altho my under arms are sore (I did a rowing movement with weights) everything else is A-OK!

How the heck do those on Biggest Loser do it? man - its great to have a trainer yelling at you - or its just becomes too easy to 'wait till tomorrow' (or insert an excuse here ______________ )

grstink

02-12-2009, 09:19 AM

Wow. Sounds like the spring-like weather has helped us all out with our ambitions. I'm still plugging along and getting to my goal one step at a time. I agree that the nice weather has helped me out as well. This morning I actually got to walk for 1 hr. and I feel great.
Good luck everyone, and happy workouts!

acourtwdw2

02-12-2009, 05:26 PM

For the princess walkers our bib numbers are now available. Check out the website. There was also a newsletter today. Im bib #1138. Are we doing a meet before the race?

Amanda

grstink

02-13-2009, 12:31 PM

Amanda,
Daughters and I are bib #'s 115, 116, and 117. We will have 2 little princesses (well, one princess and one pirate wannabe) in their strollers.
I'm up for a meeting. I would need to confer with the rest of my herd, but would really like to meet everyone.
Not much longer now!

nkkilala

02-13-2009, 12:47 PM

I'd be up for a meet! Either before or after!

I'm bib number 558! I'm getting so excited!

acourtwdw2

02-14-2009, 06:11 PM

grstink

02-14-2009, 07:02 PM

Annette and I are coming in on Wednesday night and staying at the Beach Club. Do we want to have the meet before the race maybe a Friday Morning Walk on the boardwalk to keep our juices flowing for Saturday Morning.

When is everyone else arriving?

We are arriving late Thursday evening :banana: and staying at Boardwalk Villas. A Friday morning walk :cool1: sounds nice and would work well for me.
I can't wait; it is so close now. :yay:
I'm still working hard on getting my time within the limits. :scared:

acourtwdw2

02-14-2009, 07:18 PM

Ok lets plan on that then. Im going to run tomorrow and see how i do without the teenagers dragging along. I know we can all do this even if we have to pull each other along:dance3:

Amanda

nkkilala

02-15-2009, 06:35 AM

I am at PORFQ and we will have a rental car. As long as DH doesn't have any plans for Friday am I would love to join ya'll on a walk!

Sandy321

02-15-2009, 07:36 AM

Is anyone doing the Half Marathon in Jan '10?

nkkilala

02-15-2009, 07:41 AM

Sandy,

I've thought about the January 1/2 but don't want to train in the winter. I"m thinking of doing a different 1/2 next year, but it also depends on what works with my PTA school schedule.

acourtwdw2

02-15-2009, 09:46 AM

I am at PORFQ and we will have a rental car. As long as DH doesn't have any plans for Friday am I would love to join ya'll on a walk!
Great we should just let me know what time will work for everyone we are going to the expo that am.

Is anyone doing the Half Marathon in Jan '10? Annette and I have talked about doing the half or the full next year. I am hoping to do either the detroit or grand rapids half in the fall. We also have a local one im thinking about.

grstink

02-15-2009, 10:30 AM

[QUOTE=acourtwdw2;30296737]Great we should just let me know what time will work for everyone we are going to the expo that am.

We will be going to the expo as well.
I will be getting up at the crack of dawn anyway since we'll have the kiddies with us. We were planning on having breakfast at the Boardwalk before heading out to the expo so I'm flexible. How's 9ish?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sandy321 View Post
Is anyone doing the Half Marathon in Jan '10?

I haven't thought that far ahead yet.:confused3 : I'm still processing the fact that I'm doing a 5K! I know that my oldest daughter is planning on doing the Half with one of her friends. Let's see if she ropes me into it as well.:rolleyes1

nkkilala

02-19-2009, 06:11 AM

Amanda,

What time do you leave on Wed? Are you flying out of DTW? Maybe we will be on the same flight!

acourtwdw

02-19-2009, 06:33 PM

Nikki,

We are leaving on Spirit Airlines on the 620pm(?) flight out of DTW. How crazy would it be if we were on the same plane!

Annette :)

deekaypee

02-20-2009, 03:41 PM

nkkilala

02-22-2009, 08:14 AM

Annette,

We will miss you by 12 hours :headache:

We fly out at 5:55am on AirTran, which would be the same terminal as you!

Do you have any good hotel recommendations near DTW? I'm looking for one with a parking deal since they raised the prices on the Big Blue Deck from 9 a day to 16 a day!

Zoesmama03

02-22-2009, 02:46 PM

acourtwdw

02-22-2009, 07:17 PM

Welcome Melissa :)

Glad you found us. Just post whenever you want and we don't generally stick to the topic (does any thread?). We are here to support each other, so join right in.

We (my Dsis Amanda and I) want to do the Disney Marathon in 2010 also. I started at 353 lbs and now I'm at 280. So I know what you are going through.

I'm sure the rest of the girls will be along soon to welcome you

Annette :)

grstink

02-22-2009, 09:20 PM

I think this is the group for me. I'm very confused by what threads to post in for what. I'm making plans to officially enroll for the Disney World half in 2010. I weigh about 278 so I'll be working on weight loss while training too. I have started run/walk program in the past but weighed a lot less then. I loved it and I dunno why I stopped. I guess life got in way and my priorities changed or whatever. But I'm ready to make me first. I moved back to central Florida Jan 3rd and I'm getting settled. Found work finally so I can get moved out of the parent's house. It was hard to live with family again when my hubby and I split up for 2nd and final time in April 2007 I didn't have much choice. Was helping my mom out for long while though.

Hi Melissa.
Welcome.:flower3: I have been battling the weight roller coaster for years. I've recently discovered this thread and have found so much support from the ladies here.:grouphug: I will be doing my first 5K at Disney in about 2 weeks and am very excited.:yay:
I wish you all the best in your training and weight loss.:cheer2:

deekaypee

02-22-2009, 10:39 PM

:stitch2: Monday Mixers w/ Team 'Ohana :stitch2:

I thought I'd let the FGWC know that Team 'Ohana is inviting their WISH family to come visit its thread on Mondays. We thought this would be a good way for people on the teams/threads to get to know other WISHers better. Plus, 'Ohana like to think we know how to throw a party and we always like new guests! The drinks are free, if virtual, and no one will tell you when you've had enough. :upsidedow

I'll post a reminder on Monday, with a loose question/discussion topic to get the conversations going. There's no need to stick to the topic, of course, as it's really your sparking, non-alcoholic but still intoxicating presence that is requested. So, if you have a little time for socializing with your cousins, please stop by 'Ohana on Monday! :goodvibes

We invite you to visit Team 'Ohana for the Monday Mixer! Stop by anytime today (or anytime, really) and say hi. The mixer starts here (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30445278&postcount=194) on the 'Ohana thread.

Our loose topic for 'Ohana's first Monday Mixer is "What song made you laugh out loud the last time you heard it?"

Of course, you don't need to stick with that prompt. You can talk about the last thing that made you laugh out loud, period. Or the Oscars, Nascar, Pixar. Or the meaning of life, the universe and everything. (Although we over at 'Ohana already know the answer is 42. You'll learn to love our geekdom. :rolleyes1)

nkkilala

02-26-2009, 06:47 AM

Debra, I forgot all about the Monday Mixer!!

Melissa,

It is great to have you!! I too struggle with my weight. I'm at 240 right now but when I first started on the WISH and walking (August) I was 260!! Being healthy works!! We are all so excited to have you aboard!!

Ok ladies just a little over 1 week before the Princess!!!
Are you ready??? (me....not so much)
Are you packed?? (again....no but the suitcases are out!)
Are you excited???? ( YES YES YES!!!)

nkkilala

02-26-2009, 06:48 AM

Melissa!

I just noticed in your siggy that you have a Nikon D80! We JUST got a D90 for our trip!! We are so excited but still kinda clueless on how to use it! I keep it on auto buy DH uses some of the other modes! He is a bit more adventurous than I!

Have a great day everyone and keep on moving!

acourtwdw

02-26-2009, 04:36 PM

Debra, I forgot all about the Monday Mixer!!

Melissa,

It is great to have you!! I too struggle with my weight. I'm at 240 right now but when I first started on the WISH and walking (August) I was 260!! Being healthy works!! We are all so excited to have you aboard!!

Ok ladies just a little over 1 week before the Princess!!!
Are you ready??? (me....not so much) Mentally, yes
Are you packed?? (again....no but the suitcases are out!) No!
Are you excited???? ( YES YES YES!!!) Yes very :)

falene

02-26-2009, 05:02 PM

acourtwdw

02-26-2009, 08:38 PM

I'm so glad that I have found this group. I plan to sign up for the WDW half marathon tomorrow and I am really nervous. I weigh about 290 pounds. I have been loosing weight slowly and steadily over the last year or so and have lost around 40 pounds. I completed the Minnie 5k in 2008. I am so glad to have other fat girls to chat with about this!

Welcome :)

You have come to the right place! Whatever support you need, just let us know. We are here to help each other. I know exactly how you feel.

Annette :)

.

nkkilala

02-28-2009, 07:14 AM

Has anyone else noticed that the final instructions for the 5K are really blurry??

Maybe it is just me.

falene

02-28-2009, 09:51 AM

acourtwdw

02-28-2009, 09:25 PM

I recommend "Marathon for Mortals". I found it an easy read and the training plans are easy to follow.

Congrats on getting out there. That is the first step.

Keep Moving Forward :)

deekaypee

03-01-2009, 08:43 PM

:stitch: 'Ohana's Monday Mixer :stitch:

We had so much fun with last week’s Monday Mixer, ‘Ohana is doing it again tomorrow! Come early, stay late, visit on any day of the week. No need to stick to the topic, either. We’re just happy to hear from our cousins and swap a tale or two over some tasty beverages. :drinking1

Tomorrow, we’re curious to find out how you pass the time on long walks/wogs/runs if you don’t listen to music and are training solo. (Or what you do in addition to/as an alternative to listening to music.) What makes the long miles less daunting and maybe even enjoyable? What do you watch for, think about, concentrate on? From the serious to silly to the surreal, we want to hear your stories.

Me, I’m pretty sure I hallucinate, but the rest of you probably have better strategies...

Hope to see you on the ‘Ohana thread. The mixer posts for this week start here (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30576508&postcount=324).

grstink

03-02-2009, 02:29 PM

Hi everyone,
Not much longer now til our princess weekend. I CANNOT wait. I am so tired of the cold and the snow. Yes, more snow today to deal with here. Anyway, just a few more days and "just the girls" will be enjoying the sunshine in FL.
I have kept up with the workouts and the TM so I feel good about the upcoming 5K.
Good luck to all.

acourtwdw2

03-02-2009, 06:19 PM

nkkilala

03-03-2009, 06:12 PM

acourtwdw2

03-03-2009, 08:01 PM

Well I'm at the hotel next to the airport!! I'm getting REALLY close to the World!

I'm getting REALLY excited for the Princess run!! I just keep having these dreams about forgetting my running shoes!

Did you check you luggage to make sure you have them. My running stuff was the 1st thing i put in my bag. I cant wait for the meet on Friday. Have a great flight.

grstink

03-03-2009, 08:51 PM

I know we talked about 9am is this still an ok time for everyone? Are we still walking or should we meet later and walk over to studios to go to the expo. Let me know what you think. I want to get everything finalized so i can put it in our schedule.

Amanda

9 ish is fine. We are walking to DHS after a quick breakfast at the Boardwalk to get the bus to DWoS so that will work for us too. I am getting so excited.:yay:

I need to pack tomorrow and we will be leaving Thursday afternoon. :banana:

See you all soon.

Sandy321

03-04-2009, 10:47 AM

Okay...so I signed up for the half marathon yesterday and literally woke up with panic attacks three times during the early am. Also, I couldn't sleep last night because of worrying.

I haven't walked much since my father was in hospice in the fall and passed away. I walked 1.5 earlier in the week and was extremely sore. Probably because I was walking with a friend who was going way too fast me. My husband and I did another 1.5 last night and it was difficult. I planned to take the day off today and walk tomorrow but the pushy friend made me walk this am and we did a leisurely 3.5 miles! It wasn't too bad. I planned on doing 2 miles then felt so good I just kept adding another lap. I am feeling less stressed now.

Any good walking plan suggestions that you have would be appreciated. I have found a few and I really like one, but can't remember where I found it.

WELCOME!!

Marathoning for Mortals is at your library - you can check it out!! Its very inspirational!!

Getting out and doing it - having the courage to start - that's what WISH is all about - and you have a great support system at home!! :banana:

I basically am on my own - and I dont have the drive to just get up and get out there - I get bored, its too cold, I get bored, its boring... I whine...

but I do know there are podcasts (I dont know how to get them on my ipod however) and I do know that I started with the Couch to 5K program - you are in great shape to get to the Half Marathon in Disney :cool1: Jan '10!!

I've done so very little since '08 I am starting all over... and I didnt do so great in '08 - I'll begin again in O ten!!

grstink

03-05-2009, 07:27 AM

Well today is the day. We are just gathering up our belongings and heading out to the airport.
Good Luck to everyone.
See you soon,

Magix

03-05-2009, 12:48 PM

Good luck, girls! Wish I could be there to cheer you on! Can't wait to hear your reports when you get back.

Sandy321

03-05-2009, 01:02 PM

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: WOOHOO GO PRINCESSES 1/2 Marathoners!! WOOHOO :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

falene

03-05-2009, 06:26 PM

Thanks guys, I bought Marathoning for Mortals yesterday. Actually, I had to exchange it because I bought Running for Mortals Monday by accident. Thankfully I checked it after I got home because it didn't seem quite right... same authors and all, I think. I also got a nike plus for the ipod and shoes that I already have. I plan to get new shoes soon. I cannot say enough about how much I love the nike/ipod thingy! I also found out that the track that I have been walking on is .6 miles instead of .5 no wonder I was always screwed up on time.

:cheer2: Good luck Princess Girls!!!!

deekaypee

03-08-2009, 07:59 PM

:stitch: 'Ohana Monday Mixer :stitch:

Mental Health Day

We all know that our mental-health days are just as important as our workouts, recovery days, and proper fueling. So, Monday's question for the 'Ohana mixer, which starts here (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30706712&postcount=405) on the team thread, is....

If you had an unexpected free day--no work or other obligations--and $20 to spend just on you, what would you do?

So please share those small indulgences that are essential to your mental well-being. Hopefully, we'll get new ideas and find kindred souls.

There are three little rules. Just because.

You have to spend at least part of the $20 on you. No giving it away, no saving it for a rainy day, and no spending the $20 entirely on your beloved partner, cute kidlets, or BFF. You can spend time with these folks, of course, and some of the money. But the focus is on YOU and what you want to do.
You can choose to work out, if you wish, or your mental health day can coincide with a recovery day.
What you do on your mental health day has to reflect your everyday, local life. No "I just happened to be in Paris..." :rotfl2: You can imagine, however, that you have perfect weather.

As usual, full stories that are related to your mental-health day are welcome. Not to mention the odd digression! And you're always welcome to bring drinks, goodies, and profound thoughts on the meaning of life.

grstink

03-12-2009, 04:50 PM

Hi everyone,
Well we're back. What a great time we had at the Princess Weekend. I'm sorry I didn't get to meet as many friends as I would have liked but all in all the ones I did meet were just so nice and supportive.
I completed the 5K in my record time and had a blast. My daughters and granddaughters are already talking about next year and coming again; but this time they want to do the 1/2 marathon too.
We just feel so elated and successful.
Thanks to all of you for the encouragement and faith in us.
Well, back to reality and on with the training.

nkkilala

03-15-2009, 03:04 PM

Woo Hoo!!

I'm back and had a GREAT time at the Princess Weekend!

I finished the 5K in 42minutes 40seconds! 3 minutes faster than I thought I would!

Congrats to all the women out there! I can't wait to do my next race, which is going to be in May in Grand Rapids!

I'm actually starting to contemplate doing a 1/2! But i'll get there slowly!

acourtwdw

03-16-2009, 08:53 AM

Okay everyone,

It's almost spring- what are your goals? Mine is to get to a 14 minute mile. I'm currently at 16 minute mile.

Anyone signing up for next year's Princess Half? Amanda and I really want to do it. I would love to do the Jan half, but that is just too many people. I would freak out.

Magix

03-16-2009, 12:32 PM

Congratulations, girls! :thumbsup2 :cool1: :thumbsup2 Sounds like you did great at the Princess 5K. Nikki - That's a great finishing time! You should be so proud!! :cheer2:

tolemommy

03-22-2009, 07:58 PM

Congrats! to our WDW Princesses!
I am so very proud of you!!! :thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

Sorry I've only had time to lurk lately. Work, work, and more work. Hopefully the other gal I work with who has been gone for over a month will be back on Monday and we will be fully staffed again. Our director decided not to hire a sub to replace my two co-workers who have been gone since January to save $$$. So the rest of us in the office have had to absorb the work load.

I have been exercising and working out! Working toward my DLHM goal!

How the heck has everyone been?

acourtwdw2

03-22-2009, 08:06 PM

I'm glad to be walking again. A couple of days after the race i had a gout attack on my lt big toe so i was finally able to walk yesterday and im signed up to do a 5k next weekend. I also signed up for a 5k next month and a 1/2 the end of June for my Birthday.

nkkilala

03-22-2009, 08:14 PM

Hello Everyone!

Sorry I've been so absent! It has taken me a while to get back into the swing of things since I got back from vacation!

Amanda- sorry about the gout but congrats on signingup to do a 1/2!!!

I have now signed up for 2 5Ks!! One on April 25th (borgessrun.com our local hospital) and one on May 9th (Grand Rapids River Run).

I hope everyone is having a good Spring!!

acourtwdw2

03-22-2009, 08:54 PM

Hello Everyone!

Sorry I've been so absent! It has taken me a while to get back into the swing of things since I got back from vacation!

Amanda- sorry about the gout but congrats on signingup to do a 1/2!!! It's a good think i work for a podiatrist:rotfl:
I have now signed up for 2 5Ks!! One on April 25th (borgessrun.com our local hospital) and one on May 9th (Grand Rapids River Run). There was a list of wishers doing races:confused3 and i think another wish person is running those also.
I hope everyone is having a good Spring!!

Happy Spring:flower3:

nkkilala

03-22-2009, 09:02 PM

Amanda,

DO you know where the list of other races was posted! I"d love to meet some MI DISers!

deekaypee

03-22-2009, 10:07 PM

:stitch:'Ohana Monday Mixer :stitch:

Please join us on the 'Ohana team thread for the Monday Mixer. The Mixer starts here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30947216&postcount=528)

There are many reasons why we race. Sometimes it's a way to challenge ourselves. Sometimes it's a strategy to keep ourselves motivated. Sometimes it's a reason to reunite with old friends and meet new ones. And sometimes, just sometimes, it's about the goodies. :teeth:

This week's question is about those goodies:

What is your favorite medal/t-shirt/race-bag goody, and WHY?

So come on over to 'Ohana. Share with us your favorite pictures and stories. Brag about the bling. If you haven't done a medal-awarding event, tell us about a shirt. If you love a particular expo, we want to know why. And if you're new to races, visit anyway. You can get some ideas for future races and "ooh" and "ahhh" over the pretty, shiny things.

On a more serious note: Two of our 'Ohana cousins, Maria and Richard, could use some extra hugs, well wishes, and PD this week. If you've got the time, please let them know you're thinking of them. :hug:

grstink

03-23-2009, 11:18 AM

Hello everyone,
Happy Spring to all of you too :hug:. Been gone for awhile since son was home for Spring Break and we celebrated my birthday yesterday.
Back on track today, walking and enjoying it. :cool1:
Goal is to to do 14min. mile with ease and be able to do the Princess Half next year. Will try to do some local 5K's to keep me on track.
Thanks to all for keeping me excited and motivated; it sure helps.

acourtwdw2

03-23-2009, 07:12 PM

Amanda,

DO you know where the list of other races was posted! I"d love to meet some MI DISers!

Here is the link

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2032237

tolemommy

03-23-2009, 10:53 PM

Do you all walk or run the 5K's you enter. I'd like to do a few before the DLHM but I'm not in running shape yet. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

acourtwdw2

03-24-2009, 08:25 PM

Do you all walk or run the 5K's you enter. I'd like to do a few before the DLHM but I'm not in running shape yet. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I run/walk them. Runnersworld.com has a program for walking/running 5k's. I think i actually walk faster than i run sometimes:confused3

nkkilala

03-27-2009, 07:27 PM

Hello everyone!!

I also walk/run. I can't run it all!! (that is too much for me now, but maybe in the future!)

How has everyone been doing? I have continued running and walking at least 3 times a week and picked up a partner!

The only issue I have is that I want to run more and she isn't there yet, I know I have to be patient, as I would want someone to be with me, but it is kind of hard! But I like going out with someone WAY better than going out alone!

I hope everyone enjoys their weekend!

Keep moving ladies!

acourtwdw2

03-27-2009, 09:24 PM

I've only went out once due to my gout attack/ joint injury i got at Disney. But tommorow im running with my niece in her 1st 5k.She is so excited im sure she wont sleep tonight. I'll let you know how we did.

Keep moving foward.

Amanda

nkkilala

03-28-2009, 12:24 PM

Just got back from a walk. We did 3 miles in 49 minutes. I felt like we could have gone faster but my walking buddy is suffering from some slight pains so we cut out the running for today.

acourtwdw2

03-28-2009, 08:35 PM

My niece and i did really well this morning. My time was 49:04 and my niece was 48:45. I think she could have done better but she kept waiting for me. I didn't realize sitting for almost 3 weeks could put me almost back to day one. It was a tough one today. I had a lot of pain in my toe when running but its gone now so i think that is improving. I'm going to start training for next month's race and my half tomorrow.

tolemommy

03-28-2009, 11:58 PM

Thanks to everyone. I am so relieved I am not the only person who runs/walks.

My local parks & rec is offereing a couch to 5K class over the next three months. I went on Friday to try and sign up but apparently their is a mix up on the dates & times the class is being offered. I have to call back on Monday to see if they've worked it out w/the instructor. I am really excited about this class. I think it will help me w/my training for DLHM and my long term running & healthier life style personal goal.

Plus like a few of you mentioned I'd be working out w/others and that will be fun. Plus I'll be paying for the class as well = motivation!

On a side note both my college sons are home on spring break. EATING me out of house and home!!! And they brought home LOADS of laundry my poor poor washer & dryer.

deekaypee

03-29-2009, 10:31 PM

:stitch: 'Ohana Monday Mixer :stitch:

Wendy posted this on the Lean Meaner thread and her words resonated with me, so I thought I'd pass it along as it serves as the inspiration for this week's mixer. :flower3:

It feels like Spring in my head-- a time for cleaning out the junk, renewing my resolve, and enjoying all that is beautiful around me. It's a renewed hope thing -- Do you feel that way, too?

So, WISHers, springtime is in the air as well as on the calendar. And even if your neighborhood isn't enjoying springlike weather quite yet, it's fun to plan for that day that's just around the corner. So this week's set of related prompts are...

What outdoor activity (or activities) do you most look forward to in the spring, and why? What is an annual spring tradition for you? How do you enjoy that first, perfect spring day?

Feel free to talk about prepping the bike for the season's first ride or the first run in shorts. But we're also interested in hearing about other activities: gardening, kite-flying, spring cleaning, picnics, roller blading, hiking, and so on.

So tell us your stories. The 'Ohana Monday Mixer starts here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31077342&postcount=584)

nkkilala

03-31-2009, 05:41 PM

I got my hubby to go on a walk with me last night!

We only did a mile but it was awesome! He has not been physically active since high school and getting out and walking on our local walking path got him excited again. He wants to get rollerblades and rollerblade while I walk/run!

deekaypee

04-05-2009, 07:04 PM

:stitch: 'Ohana Monday Mixer :stitch:

The mixer starts here... (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31190831&postcount=638)

Variety is the spice of life, so they say. (But don't ask me who they are, although I suspect they work for McCormick. :confused3) With that in mind, this week's mixer question is:

What types of XT do you like to do, and why? What are your old favorites and new discoveries? What kind of XT would you like to try?

Anecdotes and pictures are welcomed. I think we'd really like to hear about the benefits of your XT--physical, mental, social. Does it create a stronger core or more flexibility? Does it help you de-stress? Is it something you enjoy with your kids, partner, friends? It might also be helpful to know how you work XT within your walking/running schedule.

Extra points for XT activities that are unusual or have funny names or rituals. As determined by popular vote. And in case you're wondering, those points have no monetary value whatsoever. (I'll make up other disclaimers as I think of them.)

deekaypee

04-12-2009, 07:43 PM

:stitch: 'OHANA MONDAY MIXER :stitch:

The mixer starts HERE (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31305992&postcount=684) on the thread.

A spring chick told me that many of us gave up goodies for Lent. Now that Lent has ended, Monday is a good time for this mixer question:

What is one healthy food you always have in your kitchen? What is one less-than-healthy food you always have in your kitchen?

Feel free to post pictures, talk about how the foods help you in your training (either as nutrition or reward), and confess to guilty pleasures and happy indulgences!

deekaypee

04-19-2009, 08:21 PM

:stitch: 'Ohana Monday Mixer :stitch:

And now for a bit of silliness, just because... :teeth: The mixer starts here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31422446&postcount=733)

This week's mixer theme is "Superpowers That Would Be More Trouble Than They're Worth," and your question:

What would be the superpower you would end up being granted?

Some examples:

The ability to tell the future, but only one minute ahead of time.
Super-strength, but only in your thumbs.
The ability to read the minds of people whose language you don't understand.
The ability to see through one layer of clothes.
Super breath, strong enough to knock down your opponents. Unfortunately, it's because you're smells like garlic and you always have that power.

Of course, your superpower is unique to you. So feel free to tell us what you would do with your power or why you got so lucky as to be given it. :rolleyes1 Bonus points--again, they're worth nothing--for telling us what superpowers you think other WISHers might get. (Keep it DIS-friendly, though, folks!)

RangerPooh

04-25-2009, 09:12 PM

Hi, my name is Keri and I just found this thread. While I haven't read through the entire thread I will say that it is nice to find a thread for the larger female. I have decided to participate in my first 5k this June. It will be the Cheetah Chase at Binder Park Zoo here in Battle Creek Mi. (actually just down the highway from Nikki). What's slowing me down is my size and lack of physical ability. I haven't run since my high school field hockey days (12 years ago), plus 2 kids, 6 years of marriage, and plenty of "happy weight" (and DL/WDW trips) have taken it's toll on my body. With this said I am hoping to stick to it and train for the 5k in hopes of shedding some poundage. Although I can walk a milke in under 20 minutes when not slowed down by my DH, use to be in 12.

Tonight I got on my eliptical and ran for 5 minutes. Since I have yet to put the batteries in the computer portion I do not know how far that was (probably .25 mi :lmao:), but I was sweating...er..glistening profusly. An hour later I still feel good! So hopefully that'll be a good sign. If the weather is nice tomorrow evening (as I plan to take the girls to the zoo in the morning) I'll try to head to the neighborhood park and walk the extensive pathway there.

RangerPooh

04-26-2009, 03:19 PM

While I did not walk for a set period of time or distance today, I did do alot of walking! I took the girls to the zoo today and did their 1.0 mile walk through Wild Africa. About half of it isn't paved, so an extra + while pushing a stoller. In all I probably walked well over 2 miles in total today :cool1: Plus my 4yo got in an equal amount of walking and is now taking a well deserved nap :lmao:

Tolemommy- Where in Washington are you located? We moved to Michigan from Washington last summer. Spent the last 3 years attending grad school in Pullam (Go Cougs) and a year (04-05) in Ocean Shores in the gloom of overcast skies and sideways rain. Prior to that I grew up in Ca.

Nikki- Another past Disney bride here. DH and I were married at DL in 2003.

acourtwdw2

04-26-2009, 06:40 PM

Welcome to the club from another mi dis girl. The weather has been great for walking recently.

Nikki how did you do yesterday?

I did a the Komen competitive race today and was that different than a Disney race. It was downtown Lansing so the scenery was boring. I started way to fast which always bites me in the end. My race time was 52:18. No long run for me today I'm even will have to do it tomorrow. I only have 8 weeks until my 1/2.

Is anyone signing up for the princess on Friday? I would love to but have to find out the cost.

Have a great Sunday everyone.

Amanda

RangerPooh

04-26-2009, 08:48 PM

I so want to sign up for the Princess Marathon1 I would also love to sign up my girls for the kid races! That is one 5k that I think I could do pretty well considering DH is constantly telling me to slow down (we're not in a race) while at the parks. That is unless he needs me to score some fastpasses. I didn't see the cost listed, and does anyone know if it sells out quick?

I'm proud of myself. This evening I grabbed my girls and mom and went for another good walk. I have no clue how far we walked, but it was definately over a mile. DD 4 kept me on my toes too as she was riding her bike and had me run in sections to keep up with her. It felt great! I'm hoping that this helps to keep me focused!

tolemommy

04-26-2009, 09:30 PM

Hello & Welcome RangerPooh,
I live across the Puget Sound from Seattle in Kitsap County. A long way from Pullman, which is in Eastern WA. I've been to Ocean Shores mostly in the summer months. We get a lot of side ways rain here this winter has been particularly brutal! We had frost two days last week and we are still waiting for Spring. I'm a CA native too born and raised in northern CA, Placer county. We moved to WA when I was in high school.

Good luck on training for your first 5K, you can do it. I down loaded the couch to 5K podcasts weeks 1-9 on itunes it's free. I'll be starting week three this week. In addition I joined a couch to 5k class through my local parks a recreation department. It meets two days a week for April, May, and June. This has done wonders for me. Kicks my butt but I'm sticking with it and will finish my first month next week. One down two to go. I do enjoy it.

You will find it does get easier, stick with it, and welcome! :wave2:

Walk On :cool2:
Chris

deekaypee

04-26-2009, 09:48 PM

:stitch: 'Ohana Monday Mixer :stitch:

I've been thinking about how to create a hot topic for this week's mixer question. Turns out, the weather cooperated with me. :lmao:

Many areas of the country experienced above average temperatures this weekend, which made many of our weekend distances uncomfortable. (I was thinking especially of how the weather affected the racers at CMM, particularly our very special WISHers). So this week's mixer topic, which starts here (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31536832&postcount=766) on the 'Ohana thread:

What are your training/racing/recovery tips and strategies for hot-weather conditions?

Feel free to tell us how you alter your routines: when you go out, what gear you use or what you wear, how you hydrate and fuel differently, how to recognize danger signs, how you keep cool and/or recover from overheating, and when you decide to shorten/quit/take it inside.

As we all know, going out in the heat can be dangerous, so please help all of us by sharing your knowledge. :thumbsup2

tolemommy

04-26-2009, 09:56 PM

Amanda congrats on your race. You finished, good job! :thumbsup2 Hey I noticed your 30 pound weight loss, congrats again! :thumbsup2 How are you losing the weight, do tell my dear. I'm all ears. I've been trying to lose weight as well but I've been stuck on a plateau for over a month now... :confused3 Any advice ladies.

No training for me today. I had a killer C25K class yesterday! She made us run stairs followed by interval training.:scared1: Monday I will start week three of C25K podcast. I feel like I am getting stronger and building up my endurance. I am starting to enjoy running finally.

I pick up my new running shoes Monday after work. I finally broke down and went to our running store and got fitted for some serious running shoes. They didn't have my size in the shoes that felt the best, the pair they had was a half size to big, bummer. My foot was slipping all over in them. Good news is they were able to order a pair in my size for me. I tried on many pairs of running shoes. I ran & walked in them. It's New Balance for me ladies followed closely by Adidas. :yay:

What types of shoes is everyone running and walking in?

Lace 'em up ladies! :cool2:
Chris

RangerPooh

04-26-2009, 10:04 PM

I'm wearing New Balance. They're fairly comfy on my wide, size 10 feet.

nkkilala

04-27-2009, 06:09 AM

Keri,

Great to meet you!

another MI girl!! Maybe we'll have to meet up at the Zoo sometime! It is so awesome there!

I did the Borgess 5K on Saturday with a friend. She is not a runner so we walked it in 51 minutes with a pretty constant 17 minute mile pace. The sad thing was we came in 10 seconds AFTER the 89 year old man!! Talk about an ego bruiser!! But it gave us something to look forward to when we turn 89!

I'm getting really psyched up for my next 5K which is NEXT Saturday!! I hope to run this one and do better than my Princess 5K time (42 minutes). It is so nice running outside now that the weather is beautiful!!

Have a great week everyone and keep moving forward!

nkkilala

04-27-2009, 06:13 AM

Chris,

I'm currently enjoying my asics! I have a wide foot and somewhat flat feet.

I got fitted at my local running store (Gazelle Sports if you need to know Keri! I think they have a place in battle creek too..) There are AWESOME at what they do! They even let me put them on and run outside to get a good feel!!

If your starting a walking/running program I definitely recommend you get fitted for shoes! They will help keep your feet from getting sore and help deter shin splints!

If you cant afford them from the specialty store, get fitted, write down the name and model, and then go shopping online to find a better deal!

RangerPooh

04-27-2009, 06:49 AM

Nikki,
Congrats on your 5k. Remember that at least you finished it, regardless of who you finished behind. I mean, think about it wouldn't you like to still be participating in events like this at 89? I will say that until about 5 years ago that would have been my grandfather, only he'd be running. He had a few races that he had friends join him on who were much younger and he'd come in much earlier, talk about discouraging, lol.

Anyways thanks for the heads up on the shoe store. A former classmate of mine back in Washington use to regularly get fitted for her running shoes. Makes sense to do it as you want comfy feet.

RangerPooh

04-28-2009, 11:56 AM

Question: It's raining outside, how do you remain motivated to workout? At this point I'll need to do something after work (6:30 ish), whether it's in the rain or on the eliptical. But I need to get motivated to do something on rainy days.

Part of me thinks that I got my lifes fill of rainy day workouts back during the winters of 04/05 and 05/06. Too many muddy soccer games and practices. Enough mud that our girls soccer teams were banned from the lockerr oom, lol.

tolemommy

04-28-2009, 08:37 PM

Rangerpooh,
As you know from living in WA. If I didn't exercise because of rain and crapola weather I wouldn't be able to exercise nine months out of the year. :lmao:
Therefore I exercise 5-6 days a week regardless of weather. If it is to crappy outside I call a friend and go to the gym and hit the treadmill. When I started exercising again regularly in the beginning some days I had to force myself regardless of how I felt. :rolleyes1

Lace 'em up ladies! :cool2:
Chris

RangerPooh

05-02-2009, 03:18 PM

After days of rain and little energy to get movng I got moving today. I did 50 minutes of exercise! I even did some jogging on the elipital in small increments. I'm left with a happy feel today :)

nkkilala

05-03-2009, 04:53 PM

I got out and did some exercising this weekend too!! I ran from my house to my moms house in 45 minutes!! It is about 3.6 miles away.

I had her drive me back home though because there was no was I was walking/running back!

Congrats on getting out and moving!! The rain always brings me down! I'm glad it is gone now!

I have my next race on Saturday up in Grand Rapids and am shooting for a 40 minute race!

deekaypee

05-03-2009, 08:31 PM

:stitch: 'Ohana Monday Mixer :stitch:

Responses to this week's prompt can be posted on the 'Ohana team thread, and starts here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31648473&postcount=795)

Free advice, it's worth what you paid for it. Then again, sometimes the best things in life are free. You decide in this week's mixer prompt.

Share with us some memorable advice you've received.

Your advice can be related to training or races. It can focus on healthy habits or be "life" advice. It can be the best advice you've ever received, the worst, or the most profound. It can be helpful tips that helped you as a WISHer and athlete. Or it can be simply the funniest, most useless, or totally inappropriate for a situation. Just so long as it's memorable.

And just like M & Ms, don't feel restricted to just one piece....

RangerPooh

05-08-2009, 05:15 PM

Good luck on your race Nikki. It looks like it'll be cooler and a chance of rain, hopefully it doesn't get too wet out on the course.

nkkilala

05-08-2009, 10:20 PM

Keri

Thank you so much!!! There has been some slight confusion however, and I"m now doing another walk. I'm going to try to change it in the AM but I don't think it will happen. There was ANOTHER Nicole Miller who picked up my number and really messed things up. They said I couldn't do the run because I would mess her time up (well what about my time?) But they could sign me up for the walk because it is a different race category and there wouldn't be two "of me" in it.

nkkilala

05-09-2009, 10:15 AM

Well I did my 3rd 5k!!!

My friend and I walked it in 47 minutes!! which is A LOT faster than the last one I walked!

It rained and was not too nice, but after the 1st mile it stopped!!

Keep on moving ladies!!

nkkilala

05-15-2009, 09:32 AM

Well there has been no running for me this week!

I went in Tuesday to get a wart frozen off (which I have done before) my foot.

On Wednesday morning I could not walk because the blood blister was SO LARGE! It looked like I had half of a golf ball sticking out from the bottom of my foot.

I talked with the nurse on Wed and she said this was normal......humm...

Thursday it hurt even worse and I couldn't walk at all so I put myself on crutches. I again called the doctors office and spoke with the nurse and told her I was in 10/10 pain and was on crutches. She again said it was normal and to take some advil.

I had been taking the max dosage of advil and it wasn't touching my pain. My mom, who is an OB/GYN, called me in Vicodin, which barley touched the pain. My mom didn't think it looked normal to her so she brought home a needle and syringe and drained it last night. It feels SO MUCH BETTER now! I can walk, kinda a limp, but don't need curthces anymore! I have today off of work and will be resting my foot.

How are you ladies doing? I hope your week has been better than mine!

tolemommy

05-16-2009, 12:24 AM

Nikki I hope your foot is feeling better! It sounds like it was thanks to your mom your doing better. :hug:

I just finished week 4 of C25K x2. I decided to run week 4 two weeks in a row due to the 3 minute run 90 second walk then 5 minute run x2. Week 4 was a tough week for me. I feel strong and am ready for week 5 now.

I have my first local fun run tomorrow. Poulsbo Viking Fest Fun Run it's only a one miler. I was very excited to pick up my race number and packet after work today. :banana: I am also hoping it doesn't rain tomorrow, it suppose to be nice but... well you can never predict the weather here in the Pacific NW.

Everyone have a great weekend!
Onto C25K week 5
Walk On & Lace 'em up! :cool2:
Chris

nkkilala

05-16-2009, 02:22 PM

tolemommy,

Good luck on your race!!! I can't wait to hear how you did! It sounds like a fun race to me! I am doing better and almost walking normal. The blister keeps filling up and I keep draining it.....I'm just praying that I do not get an infection!

deekaypee

05-17-2009, 07:59 PM

:stitch: 'Ohana Monday Mixer :stitch:

"A good film is when the price of the dinner, the theatre admission and the babysitter were worth it." ~Alfred Hitchcock

By now, most of you have figured out I like movies. A lot. Perhaps an unhealthy amount. Nevertheless, I think it's fun to talk about movies, especially now that the summer season has started. Wolverine has been released, so has Star Trek, with many more big blockbusters soon to come.

So this week's mixer topic is, predictably enough, summer movies! The start of the mixer, posted on the 'Ohana thread, is here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31868531&postcount=863)

What summer movies are you looking most forward to, and why? Also, how do you like your summer movies?

Feel free to talk about how you choose your flicks: based on directors, your favorite movie star, a beloved genre? And what is your ideal movie experience? Midnight movies or matinees? Chain theaters or independents? Drive-ins? What about the movie-going extras? With or without snacks? Buttered popcorn or chocolate?

deekaypee

05-17-2009, 08:05 PM

tolemommy

05-19-2009, 11:49 PM

Hello All,
Sorry for the late race post. It was a total blast. I ran the Viking Fest Fun Run w/my C25K class, we ran the one mile course. Wasn't bad at all.

My time was 10:15 and I came in 249th out of ??? :thumbsup2 It didn't rain, and the sun actually was shining & it was warm, woo hoo.

Loads of kids walking & running w/their parents, strollers, very family friendly, and nice course to run on. This big group of Parker Paint people were doing the fun run & asked me to take a group picture of them, they had matching Parker Paint shirts on, ok the smart alec in me couldn't pass this up, so instead of having them say cheese, I told them all to say Kelly Moore paint. :laughing: I got boo'd by them, then they all laughed. Stupid me left my camera at home, what was I thinking.

All and all I am very proud of my time and my next goal is to run a mile in nine plus minutes and to survive week five of C25K... day three twenty minute run :scared1:. I completed day one of week 5 last night onto day two tomorrow.

You all ROCK!
Lace 'em ladies!
Chris

Hockeychic

05-20-2009, 05:56 AM

Hey gang......can I join the club??????

Although I am pooh sized trying to get down some weight before I tackle the Goofy in January.

Look forward to getting to know you all.

Kim

yoopermom

05-20-2009, 03:05 PM

Hi, everyone, can I join too? Two summers ago I had lost 80 lbs in the past six months and walked my first 5K that August. Since then:mad:...

So I'm getting back on the horse! Would love to do the half marathon and the mini tri "eventually" (SOON!). I think I even have a copy of M4M gathering dust "somewhere"... Off to find it!

PoohPlus sized,
Terri

acourtwdw

05-20-2009, 04:03 PM

Glad to see everyone is still posting and others want to join :)

I have been MIA for too long. Sorry about that. Work has been a nightmare but I don't want to focus on that right now. What I need to focus on is getting my big, Pooh sized butt back on the track. I haven't taken a walk since the Princess 5k in March. It has been too long.

Congrats to all that have completed races or just kept moving forward.

I am so glad that I have all of you to support and encourage me.

Will post again soon.

Annette :)

deekaypee

05-24-2009, 08:32 PM

:stitch: 'Ohana Monday AND Tuesday Mixer :stitch:

Stop on by the 'Ohana team thread, where the mixer starts here! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31970307&postcount=908)

I know this weekend is a vacation weekend for many of us, so we'll be running the mixer tomorrow (Monday) and Tuesday. This mixer question is a ringer, folks, but hopefully still fun:

What did you do for Memorial Day/Weekend?

Provide us with plenty of details & hopefully photos of your activities, gatherings, celebrations and how you observe the day (and spirit) of Memorial Day. :thumbsup2

nkkilala

05-30-2009, 10:41 AM

Hello everyone!!

I am sorry that I have been MIA too! I am entering the END of my recovery from my wart removal. (for those that don't know I had an adverse reaction and it looked like a golf ball was coming out of the bottom of my foot.)

I have been off the crutches for a while now and the pain is finally subsiding.

I hope to get out and walk tomorrow!! I don't have any events lined up until August. I am thinking of doing the Princess 1/2 next year..... I still have to think about that one though.

Has anyone found any good motivation books for marathoning? Maybe one that includes different training plans for different levels of experience?

Thank you all for your help!!

Keep on moving!

deekaypee

06-01-2009, 04:28 AM

Nikki, Try Marathoning for Mortals by John Bingham. It's the best book I've found so far, offers a range of information, some nice training plans for walking, walk-running, run-walking, and running races. And it so accurately predicted my emotional responses during taper, race, and post-race that I was sure Bingham was in my head!

:stitch: 'Ohana Monday Mixer :stitch:

I know you're all ea-GEAR to share your knowledge about your favorite clothing, training aids and technical toys, so this week's prompt posted here (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32075505&postcount=950) on the 'Ohana thread is:

Beyond the basics, what's your favorite/most-useful/most loved gear?

Of course, feel free to talk about your favorite shoes, socks, tech shirts or sports bras or other necessities. But I think we'd all like to know about that special something(s) that you've added to your "must have" for training, racing days, or just plain pleasure. For some of you, maybe it's your Garmin. Other, a special brand of sunscreen or a specific brand of water belt? Still others, a strategy for taping your legs and feet or a a favorite tracking website?

Please share your special finds with the rest of us. :thumbsup2

tolemommy

06-06-2009, 08:24 PM

Hello All,
I've been running faithfully. This past week the weather here got into the 90's which is unusually HOT for the Pacific NW. Running on Wednesday was
B-R-U-T-A-L thanks to the heat, did I sweat...:headache:

I just completed my second week of week 5 of the C25K podcast, that 20 minute run about killed me but I made it. Onto week 6 :scared1:.

In my park & rec C25K class our teacher timed our 1 mile this week. I am very proud to say my time was 10:02. Woo Hoo! I've been working really hard & running four nights a week in preparation for DL time needed for race.

Up coming for me is a 5K on 06/20, Wildcat Lake 5K. My C25K class is running it. It sounds like a beautiful run around the lake w/a couple of hills. Blast it why are their always HILLS... :laughing:

Lace em' up ladies!
Working on getting my ears in gear!
Chris:cool2:

deekaypee

06-07-2009, 09:41 PM

:stitch:'Ohana Monday Mixer :stitch:

This one is JenG's very good question to the cousins, excerpted, about the difference between building a base and training for a race. The mixer starts here (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32176694&postcount=989) on the 'Ohana thread.

What is the difference between maintaining or building a base and training for a race? I've only been running for a year and I've either been taking time off running or training for a race. What is just building a base?

How is your approach (mental or otherwise) and exercise routine different when building your base versus training? Do you run less? Do different exercises? Approach the run differently psychologically?

tolemommy

06-19-2009, 10:04 PM

Wish me luck tomorrow 6/20 is my first official 5K race w/my C25K class. I am running the Wildcat Lake 5K. :thumbsup2 I feel pretty good, I'm excited, and I think I am ready physically to run it. I will log on tomorrow afternoon and post my race report. Looks like the weather will be overcast & cool for my 5K tomorrow morning yeah!

Walk on everyone :cool2:
Running my mass off.
Chris

tolemommy

06-21-2009, 01:54 PM

Woo Hoo!
I finished the 3.5 mile Fil-Am Mountain Fun Run yesterday. My time was 39:30 = 11:23 per mile, 61st place. Not bad at all, I'm proud of myself, it was hilly, and a pretty run around Wildcat Lake. I received another cool t-shirt. I felt pretty good after the run, my legs were a little tight this morning but overall I feel good. I am amazed by myself... If you would of told me in January of this year I'd run & finish 3.5 miles in 39:30 I would of asked you what you'd been smokin'. :hippie:

Before I forget the 18 year old youngster that ran & won the Mountain Run finished just over 17 minutes, I think his official time was something like 17:02... OMG. A 58 year old finished 7th overall, he finished in like 18:45... Holy crap how cool is that.

One last race comment, this group of middle aged ladies like myself were running together & on the back of their shirts was the following.
"Our workouts are longer than your shorts." Did I burst out laughing when I read this, cracks me up! :lmao: I need to get one of these shirts.

My current mantra = FIT, FUN, & HEALTHY!

Next Saturday my C25K class is running the 5K Run it Forward Bridges Run. My C25K teacher has us running this route on a regular basis, this will be a familiar course for me. :thumbsup2

Well ladies I hope everyone is lacing them up and training for whatever race is in your future. Or just running/walking because it makes you feel better, trying to get in better shape, weight loss, or whatever your reason may be.

Getting my ears in gear & running my mass off!
Walk and or run on!:cool2:
Chris

deekaypee

06-21-2009, 09:58 PM

The Mixer starts here (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32375207&postcount=1034) on the 'Ohana thread....

:stitch:'Ohana Monday Mixer :stitch:

I asked a variation of this on team thread, but it makes for a good general prompt. Lots of us are finalizing our late summer/fall/early 2010 race schedules and/or in training for them. So let's talk events. Two questions:

What event have you committed to that you're most looking forward to, Disney marathon weekend excluded? And
What are you most looking forward to about Disney marathon weekend, if you are attending? (With sympathy :grouphug: to those who are not.)

deekaypee

06-28-2009, 11:44 PM

The mixer starts here (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32479517&postcount=1077) on the 'Ohana thread.

:stitch:'Ohana Monday Mixer:stitch:

Ah, it's summer. The 4th of July is right around the corner. Summer always strikes me as the time for family vacations and road trips. And I'm sure many of us who are traveling are either participating in races--and :worship: to those of you doing events in the summer heat--or we're continuing to train. So...these random thoughts made me think about the challenges of traveling for WISHers, whether traveling to an event or for other reasons.

This week's mixer asks you to share your best tips and strategies for traveling. We're interested in all things related to staying active on the road, from packing your gear to what kind of exercise you prioritize while squeezed for time and in unfamiliar territory.

A sampling of possible questions: What are the must-brings? How much to pack? How to pack your gear--tips and mistakes to avoid? How to best deal with bulky shoes and stinky clothes? What kind of XT do you do while away from home--do you have anything you bring with you?? What about your guidelines for running/walking in areas with which you're unfamiliar?

I'll probably ask a race-specific traveling question closer to January, but tips on race packing are always appreciated. And those of you who are on the road frequently, for business or pleasure, your expertise is much appreciated. :thumbsup2

tolemommy

07-03-2009, 12:33 AM

Just dropping in to check in on everyone!

How is everyone doing?

I am busy training, training, running & running some more. I am on week 7 of C25K, will be moving to week 8 Monday. Not to bad. I am trying to consistantly run 5 days a week. I ran my fastest mile yesterday according to my Nike+Ipod Sensor that I use to track my mileage & times. My time for one mile = 10:09. I'm very happy with that for a gal who has only been exercising since February. I am amazed at how much better I feel.

How is everyone beating the summer heat? Tip & hints please.

Lace em' up ladies!
Walk or Run On! :cool2:
Chris

treehugnmama

07-05-2009, 08:51 PM

Mickey'sGal

07-23-2009, 09:05 PM

Hi! I'm not a marathon runner. But I'm definately Pooh sized and hitting the World in December. I would like to lose 60 pounds but.. any thing lost would be great. I started today with 20 mins of some cardio dvd that I could barely do.. and later in the day I took my girls and our dog lady for a 30 min walk. So I don't know if I belong on this thread. But, here I am. :)

acourtwdw

07-24-2009, 07:37 AM

I am a walker not a runner and I have signed up for the princess. I am worried about being swept. I read on here to read m4m and readit. is there ANyone that walks the entire race and finished within alotted time want to share with me??

I have never been in any race and I am feeing a bit. I am wishing I wans't doing it alone but I am

Hi! I'm not a marathon runner. But I'm definately Pooh sized and hitting the World in December. I would like to lose 60 pounds but.. any thing lost would be great. I started today with 20 mins of some cardio dvd that I could barely do.. and later in the day I took my girls and our dog lady for a 30 min walk. So I don't know if I belong on this thread. But, here I am. :)

Hi everyone :) It's been a while since I've posted but there has been a lot going on. Welcome to all the newbies and I commit to posting more often.

Amamda and I have deceided to do the Princess Half in March 2010. We did the 5k last year and I was sad that I didn't do the half. Amanda did a half a couple of weeks ago. So that I know we can do the Princess. This weekend we are doing a 5k for a local charity.

So everyone, keep moving forward :)

Annette :)

yoopermom

07-27-2009, 02:57 PM

Hi, everyone, I'm joining in! 2 years ago this week I did my first 5K after losing almost 100 lbs in the 7 months before that. I was walking daily, and felt great, despite being pooh-sized. Then I got a job out of the area, got depressed, stopped exercising and eating right, and everything went downhill.

But, that was then, and this is now. I'm getting my Garmin out of the box and dusting it off, hitting the shoe store for new sneaks, and the housedogs will be THRILLED to see the walking leashes again! My mom (who has done a fantabulous job of losing weight and working out this past year) has agreed to do the 5k with me in January at WDW, if I recommit, so here goes!

And I used to have M4M, but it's packed away, so will have to go and buy a new copy :)!

Thanks for letting me join the group!
Terri
(who only has to be able to run faster than the black bear mama and cubs who frequent the neighborhood!)

acourtwdw

07-27-2009, 06:20 PM

Welcome Terri :)

Yesterday Amanda and I did local 5k. I didn't do so great. The day before I dropped a dryer on my foot at work and it was really bothering me yesterday. We also got our mom to do it with us. It was her first 5k. So good for her.

We are going to do the Princess Half in March. Anyone else?

Annette :)

Colleen27

07-28-2009, 06:05 PM

Well, after seeing the title of this thread I couldn't resist jumping in! I'm 30 years old, 60 lbs overweight, and just started walking for exercise on Sunday. In all honesty, I've been using my kids as an excuse not to exercise for most of the last 12 years. I was a competitive swimmer in school but never really enjoyed any exercise other than swimming, so when I didn't have access to a pool I just quit exercising. I do walk as transportation, but that's at the 7yo's pace most of the time and hardly counts as exercise, so I've got my work cut out for me to get ready for any sort of race!

Since our Sept/Oct trip is looking a little more like a Feb/Mar trip every day and the Princess 5K has a stroller category, I'm using that as my motivation. I might join a friend in doing a family 5K fun run in Detroit in the fall, but Disney is the ultimate goal.

So far, I'm still working on finding a nice course. We're new to the town where we live, been here less than a month, so I'm still learning the area. I foubd a nice bike/jogging path today, so now I'm just working on landmarks for distance. I did 2.8 miles in 52 min on Sunday alone, and 3.1 miles today in 1:07 with my 7yo DD (with a short stop at the Hallmark accounting for about 5min of that, because I've decided to start walking seriously while also planning my DD's 1st birthday party and trying to make the house presentable enough for guests on Saturday :rotfl:), so I think I'll be okay on managing the distance. It is the pace I'm going to have to work on, and of course, the biggest challenge is sticking with it. But since the DIS has become an addiction, what better place to look for support on this journey? :goodvibes