Week of October 26th WISH Walking & Running Club

[mkymsehi]

Originally Posted by chimera
Hello everyone!

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

Originally Posted by TigerLily03
New WISH Team members. If you read one thing over and over, believe this. Being part of this team is fantastic. Part of the ride you get for the event is what I call the roller coaster. There will be lots of ups and downs. The more you post here, the more you will find yourself enjoying the ride. It is an incredible journey. Don't be afraid, shy or whatever to come here and just post up anything. You don't have to know us right away, or all of us at all. You will get to know some of us. It makes the event you are enjoying have MORE meaning and we love to have you.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1981995

Reminder, there is a WISH hat/visor order going on now. We need your help to reach the minimum order necessary.

Please order if you can.

[postesf]

Wow...This has never happened before...1st to Post!

I'm trying get motivated to get out there and get my 5 miler in this morning...I'm having a hard time.

Thought I would come look for some inspiration! :goodvibes

:magnify:

Stacie

[Cruella de mom]

Hi Everyone!


I am getting excited about Goofy now. I did a long run of 14 yesterday and it felt great so hopefully my training will stay on track.

I am thinking of all our runners at Marine Corp this morning and hoping they are having fun.

Take care!
Cecilia

[dsnyfan21]

Hello everyone, and good morning to all those TOTers that were out late last night.

Stacie: Hey girl, sorry you having the motivation blues. Hang in there. Check out the thread about the Mr. Marathon! It has a link to his web site. Maybe he can give you some motivation.

Cecilia: Your looking forward to the Goofy??:scared1: Wow you must be doing pretty good with the training to say your actually looking forward to it!! Good job and keep it up!

Jeff: ALOHA!! (I can't to be hangin at the Poly in Jan!) I thank you for trying to get some peeps to get some hats!! Still not sure if I can get them by Jan if I don't get the order in by Beginning of Nov. sometime. I have a total of 22 items so I need 14 more.

AFM: I did 7 miles this morning in mistly on and off rain. Hey, I go out there and did it didn't I? And after all, that's all that matters right?? So there.
I need to go grocery shopping, do laundry and work on the design for the nametags for the Meet in Jan.

Take care everyone!!

Tracy

[CarolA]

HI everyone!

I have been MIA. Work has just been crazy. I did get up and do 4 miles this morning. This was a short week since last week was over 10 for the long run.

I just cruised the Marine Corp marathon site to see if you could track runners, but couldn't find a way. My boyfriend's doing that one this morning. He said it was POURING yesterday so I hope it's better weather today!

Have a good week!

[postesf]

Just reporting back that I got in my 5 miles. I got out there an my garmin was going dead so since I walk in my neighborhood, I charged it for my first mile and then came back to get it.

It lasted my additional 4 miles.

My splits (they are called splits right?):

Mile 1: ???
MIle 2: 14:37
Mile 3: 14:22
Mile 4: 4:37
Mile 5: 14:33

Hope everyone has a good week!

Stacie

[dsnyfan21]

I was amazed this AM on how it looked outside. It's supposed to be Sunny in South Florida, but with this wacky weather pushing up from the south and a cold front pushing in from the North (an will win out) Just looked dreary. Can't see how some of you do it with grey skys. My body just doesn't like it. The rain was very weird also. It was misty, very, very light rain and blows around.
Thought I would snap a photo with my cell phone while I was walking by Brian Piccolo Park heading west on my route for a 7 miler this AM. Time was about 7:45am.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j286/dsnyfan/Nature/Image003.jpg

High tomorrow will be 81 and low of 60. High on Tuesday will be 72 and an overnight low of 56!!!! Of course it will only last a few days, but anything helps and it will help with the overall "cooling" of the weather here in South Florida.

Have a great Sunday everyone and keep up with the training -
:yay: Only 2 months and 2 weeks until Marathon Weekend Races start!!! :cool1:

[Honeibee]

Greetings Team -

Still battling pneumonia :mad: so no L/R for me this weekend.

My big excitement today was getting the splits from Howard, Mike, Stephen and Denny at MCM. I'm not giving anything away when I tell you these guys TOTALLY ROCKED MCM! Holy cow! I am SO PROUD of them! WHOOOO HOOOO! :banana:

[dsnyfan21]

Judy, Judy, Judy - spill the beans!!

Tracy

[Honeibee]

Judy, Judy, Judy - spill the beans!!

Tracy

No, no, no...no can do. Can't steal their thunder. ;) I think they'll all be back tomorrow. :thumbsup2

Unless, of course, you meant you want to hear about my pneumonia....cough, cough!! Ugh. :sick:

[dsnyfan21]

Oh, no Judy, I was talking about giving us the scoop on the results!!
Sorry to hear your sick, I know there is a shot out there for pneumonia and maybe it would be worth investing in in the future for you.:confused3

T

[hockeygirl]

Judy--Great to hear from you...hope you are feeling better really soon!!!

[bunnyfoo]

Hi everyone! I got out a couple of times this weekend to go running. I'm getting better at running continuously. I managed to run my 3 miler without stopping and almost managed to do the same on my 5 miler. I did end up walking for a bit during my 5 miler because I started having a pinchy pain in my butt. So I knew I had to slow down. I'm going to ask my PT about it tonight when I see him. I'm sure he must love me - I have a pain in my foot.. I have a pain in my butt :laughing: :rolleyes:

Can't wait to hear how everyone did at MCM and ToT!

Judy - Hope you're feeling better soon :hug:

Tracy - Would loooove some of that warm weather up here. It's hard to be cute in running tights!

Stacie - I usually check out the WISH board too when I need motivation to go out running.

Take care everyone!!

[Jen117]

HI team. I did 60 minutes on the TM late yesterday. This is after taking the kids to two halloween parties and also recovering from an all nighter crafting party where I stayed up for 24 hours. It was an interesting weekend.

The TEAM at MCM all did FABULOUS!!! I was so happy to hear of the smashing results! WTG!

I can't wait to read about TOT. That is on my list, so hopefully one day I will make it!!

Judy - I really hope you feel better. My offer for chicken soup is still open!! :grouphug:

[TriMom]

I was in the mountains all weekend for a Women's Retreat. I did fairly well on my eating all things considered - a chocolate fountain was involved.

Saturday I got up and ran about 4 miles on a trail. That was a really great, fun run. Took about 47 minutes, so a 11:45 ish pace. Not to shabby considering the grass/dirt trail- and the HILLS. I wish we had something similar in my town. I also found a couple of new running buddies.

Tackling Mt Laundrymore is my priority for the day. I will get a 4 mile run in sometime. Whether it is a quick trip to the gym, a post dinner run, or picking my Kindergartener up in the double jogger - I don't know yet. It really depends on the atitude of the 2 yo and how quickly I can fold 4 baskets of clothes.


bunnyfoo - too bad about your bum... hope it feels better soon! And Way to go!!! on your continuous runs! Those are always my pride moments.

Judy - :hug: Take care of yourself and get better.

Tracy I have a love/hate relationship with running in the rain. If I am upset or very angry - a hard run in the rain always makes me feel better. If I am in a good mood to start with - I hate running in the rain. But either way - I will agree, the sky just looked eerie in your picture.

Stacie - Great walk! :yay:

cecelia - aren't we a strange bunch of people? What normal person says I ran 14 miles - just for fun - and I feel great! :upsidedow I hope to do goofy next year (But don't tell DH, I barely got him on board for the Princess 1/2)

-Kat

[Kristi1357]

We did the Hampton Half & Rockfest yesterday.

That hubby of mine really rocks! Chad did the Hampton Half yesterday in 1:45:24!!!!!!

Unfortunately, my race was somewhat crappy.

It was hard from the get-go. First, there were the crazy old biddies that annoyed the heck out of us. If they saw any 'walker' dare run/jog even for a second, they woould yell 'cheating! cheating!' or "he/she's running! No running!' And they talked LOUDLY the whole race, even when not complaining about everyone else. They were right behind mom & I for a few miles. My mom's cell rang and she answered it and jogged a bit while doing so for whatever reason. They started yelling. I turned back and said "oh for Christ's sake!" They still didn't get the hint. The yelled at another woman who stopped to get something out of her shoe. She then ran to meet up with her friend just ahead. These crazies were awful. We kept trying to get away, but they'd always catch up. Honestly, none of the "cheaters" were going to win walking awards. No worries, old biddies!

Yes, we know the rules state that if you run at all, you should start with the runners. If we were doing intervals and walking nearly fast enough for a walkers award, I would understand. Many times my mom jogs a bit beside me (who is walking!) to relax her legs. The woman has fibromyalgia - let her do whatever she wants to make her legs & feet feel better!

I stopped at the first potty stop, and told mom to go on. I knew I couldn't keep up that pace for 8 more miles. As I came out of the porta-potty, there were John & Karen! So, I got to hang with Karen for the rest of the race. THANK GOD! Around mile 11 I kept thinking of telling her to go ahead, but in the end I didn't. Her, John and I finished together. Well, John had to run ahead at the very end to beat us. LOL Angie (pungodingy) finished after us & I was very proud of her.

This race was so poorly organized. I really doubt I will do it again. In fact, the day of the race, they kept changing the start line from one block to another on Ocean Dr. 5 mins. before the start, they moved us all back again. Even the announcer was pissed.

The best parts of the weekend: having dinner & talking with John & Karen the night before. Getting more than 8 hours sleep. YAY! Walking the race with Karen. And then being able to get showers at my mom's friend's house at the beach since there were no public ones available when we finished.

Now the really bad part. :sad2:
I have always had a problem with leg swelling/circulation in general. By the time we got home last night around 8pm, I was in serious pain. I immediately got into the house, onto the couch & had my legs propped up on pillows. This helped alot. But if I even moved them to reposition or something, the pain was really bad. Chad brought me my pajamas in the living room to change. Standing was excrutiating. I was bawling like a baby by the time I got them on & moved to the recliner. I then sat there awhile while Chad ran to the store to get me some diuretic pills - my toes looked like baby sausges, and I had no ankles! So, it was a very long night with my legs up in the air (no comments, Mike, Howard, etc.). I am feeling ok now. Fingers crossed that since I am upright, fluid doesn't start rushing to my legs again.

The only pain I can compare this to is when I had my first lymphodema episode in my left arm in Vegas a long time ago. And if I have lymphodema in my legs, well....let's just not go there. Thank God I already took today off from work. I was supposed to go shopping with mom all afternoon, so we'll see how I am doing in a couple hours.

[wtpclc]

Hey all!

Huge congrats to all teh MCM and ToT WISHers. I'm so jealous. ;)

Had a stonker 6-miler. Stupid stuff. A reminder that I;m not stretching my hammy enough adn a blister from my orthodics driving me insane. Coudl have toughed it out, but just didn't seem worth doing real damage. Start yoga at my new center tonight. Looks like I'll jus tchalk of fMonday nights completely, as it's teh longest run during the week and tehn yoga. SHoudl be good fro the body to stretch well post run, though.

Tracy - You want weird weather. We went from blue skies to slsh beating on our car back to blue adn over again in heartbeats yesterday. It was so nasty out tha tit blew the doors open in church, but when we left a few min later, we coudl nto find a cloud in teh sky. Weird. GOod for oyu for gettign out in the rain!

:sad2: We're supposed to get our first snow today. Why is my prime runnign weatehr window, so darn small? :sad2: And, yes, I woud love some cheese with my whine. ;)

[jmasgat]

Kristi Take care of yourself, and I hope you're feeling better soon. Sorry the race didn't go as well as you would like.

Tracy I thought ouf you and your "pinky pistols" yesterday! I went out for my 6 mile run. Somewhere at about 4-5 miles, the skies opened up, and it was already windy. So the water was flying off me--pinky pistols galore!

Carrie DS had XC regional on Staurday, otherwise I was due for 6 miles and would have come out to Kensington. Although sounds like your run was cruddy.

Maura

[Hockeychic]

Hey gang. ToT was great. We did not partake but we cheered everyone along the way and all WISHers where looking strong!!!!!!

Carrie: Have fun at YOGA, I have never tried it but I hear it is very good for your body....yikes on the snow. Our kids texted us in Disney last week to say we where getting a snow storm.....glad I was in FLA:)

Kristi: Congrats to DH awesome time!!!!! Sorry to hear you had a bad time, unbelievable the people yelling behind you. Glad to hear you got to run/walk/jog with John and Karen, that must have been fun. Most of all sorry to hear about your legs. Hope it gets better for you and it isn't anything too serious.

Kat: I am with you on the laundry thing. Just back yesterday from Disney and have tons of laundry to do congrats on your 4M

Jen: Congrats on getting on the TM after a busy weekend

Vicki: Hi:hug: WTG on your continuous run!!!!

Judy: Sorry to hear you are under the weather, feel better soon:hug:

Tracy: Weather was a little weird in FLA this past week. Even us from the Great White north where cold Sat and Sunday night, but by this Friday the humidiy was crazy

Stacie, Carol, Tracy, Cecillia: WTG on getting in the miles.

I am starting my marathon "diet" today, stating off my cutting out my pepsi addiction. I have alot of weight I need to lose before the marathon so need to clean up the eatting, pump up the workouts and add some weight and stretch training to the routine.

Welcome back to all ToT'ers it was nice seeing some of you on Saturday night. However, I think we missed alot of ya.

Kim

[wtpclc]

MAura - Hope DS had a good run! Yeah, you probablywould not have enjooyed my whining on Saturday. ;) Then again, I would have been better with you there adn Soctt owuld have appreciated it. ;)

[goofyinohio]

Hey all. Congrats to all the TOT and MCM Runners/Walkers. Also, congrats to everyone else who got in a race this past weekend.

As for me I got 6 miles in yesterday. Felt pretty good other than the wind smacking me in the face and it was cool out. First little bits of snowflakes here today. Brrr.

Kristi,
Sorry to hear about the grumpy butts. I mean I'm glad they are out there getting after it, but come on.

[Kristi1357]

I am starting my marathon "diet" today, stating off my cutting out my pepsi addiction. I have alot of weight I need to lose before the marathon so need to clean up the eatting, pump up the workouts and add some weight and stretch training to the routine.I am right there with ya, Kim!
Except I am starting tomorrow - birthday dinner out tonight! ;)
Soda is a huge downfall for me as well. And I am going back on that WW wagon.

[Hockeychic]

Enjoy your birthday dinner Kristi!!!!

Feeling good so far, no pop all day:thumbsup2

[DisneyFan06]

Greetings!

I have been lurking for quite some time on the W.I.S.H boards and built up the courage to join in on the action! :goodvibes

I am in great shape. I run/walk daily. I am not the best at this point but with training, I will become better.

I am looking to join in on the fun and hopefully participate in an upcoming marathon.

Chris :thumbsup2

[dsnyfan21]

Chris - :welcome:

Kristi and Kim - I'm with both of you!!

Carrie - cheese?? I got some cheese.

Debra: I saw you in that photo that was taken of some Disneyrunners- hehe. You can't hide forever!!

AFM: It's chilly here this AM in Sunny South Florida. It is 60 and windy. I am waiting to do my 4 miles until the sun has been out longer and its not so windy. I WILL vote today - no matter how long I have to wait. It opens at 10am and I plan to be there around 9am.


** PS - THose that want a great WISH racing team hat and/or visor please visit that thread. We need a min order of 36 and only have 22 right now. The link is in my sig below. **

[Jen117]

Nothing to report from me today... BUT....

Carrie - Would you like some REAL WISCONSIN CHEESE to go with your whine? I can hike it across the lake!!!

OH and we had snow yesterday also. It all melted right away, but 40 minutes away they had an inch on the ground (which is likely melted by now also). I need to get my DD8 new boots!!!

[TnTsParty]

Wow - I have been out of the loop lately - well with posting here anyway - I have been steadily working on my marathon training. This past Saturday I hit the 12 mile mark (so far the furthest distance I have gone) I was having my normal monthly breathing problems so I had to walk alot of it. I really need to get into a better habit of warming up my legs prior to a run - I normally start out good - and am able to get through the first mile but then I have to stop and walk for a bit because the legs are burning and then I start to run a bit again and I alternate between running and walking - I am sure my running pace could be slowed down a bit since I seem to run/walk at the same pace as a group of people in my marathon training and they run the whole time. I also think I like my walk breaks and rely only them a bit too much.

I have a half marathon Nov 9 so only 1 more long run before that. I have kinda combined a training program for the half marathon with full marathon training and so far the half marathon training has been further distances then the full marathon training (that is all changing this week and next)

I have a question for those experts out there - since I have the half marathon in 2 weeks should I follow the half marathon training program and taper prior to the half marathon or use the actual half marathon as a training run for my full marathon (I have never done either) I just don't know what I should run this Saturday - the half marathon training calls for an 8m long run and the full marathon training calls for an 11m long run - I am actually thinking of doing 12m again or maybe even try for 13m. I am usually not too sore in the days after my long runs but throw a little 5k race in the mix and then I am sore for days.

Sorry for being so long winded there!! LOL I am looking forward to the marathon in Jan except I am getting kinda nervous - 26 miles is a LONG way) I am proud of myself actually making it to 12 miles I just can't imagine how proud I will be of myself after making it 26 - its just getting out there and actually doing it that is scary to me.

Judy - I just wanted to say I hope you feel better real soon.
Tracy- funny that you get pinkie pistols - I end up giving the thumbs up sign all the time - I don't even realize it and then before you know I'm like the Fonz!! I am loving this weather we are having down here - to bad it won't last longer.
Kristi - thanks for the report of the Hampton Half - too bad those biddies had to be annoying - why people have to be that way I will never know. Sorry to hear about your legs and hopefully the fluid will stay away. Chad had a great time - that is AWESOME.
Chris - welcome to the WISH team!!!
Kim - I wish I could be strong enough to cut out the 1 can of Coke I like to have a day - well some days its more than that and sometime its more soda during the day then I would like but its SO hard to cut it out.
TOT races and MCMers - Congrats on your races and welcome back!!!

[jeanneg]

Chris: :welcome: you've come to the right place.......we're all here just trying to improve whatever condition we're in, no matter how slow or fast we are. Glad you decided to join us!

Jen: glad to see you posting again....and yes, I actually met the elusive Debra and she is fine! (just busy)

[Jen117]

Jeanne - Glad you got to see Debra. I "met" her during the full marathon last year. She flip flopped with us dozens of times. Mel and I didn't know it was actually Debra until after the fact. It was fun!!!!

Tricia - YOU CAN DO IT! I did the full last year, thought I was going to die. But after the fact it was one of the best experiences of my life. It takes dedication and determination!!!! And I finished!!!

[wtpclc]

Chris - Welcome!!!

Tricia - I would just sub teh half for your 14-miler adn do teh schedule fro teh full (provided we are on the same program). The 6-miler this weekend gives you a nice little taper and teh 8-miler after is not too bad. JMO. GOod luck!

I did 60 min of yoga last night. RUn got posteposned due to snow and sleet. Ugh.

[TnTsParty]

Carrie - what program are you following for the full? I am actually following a training program put together by the coaches of my marathon training program and I am sure I could ask(email) them the question about what to run this Saturday - but this is quicker - LOL

[wtpclc]

Tricia - I'm doing MfM. It calls for 6 this week, 14 the following and 8 the week after that.

[bunnyfoo]

Hi everyone! I went to see my PT last night and he said I pulled my piriformis muscle. He gave me a couple of stretches and said that I could keep running. Yay! So with that, I'm going out for a 3-miler after work. I'll probably go a bit slower just in case. Right now I want to make sure I can stick to my training schedule and get my miles in. I have to admit that part of me was hoping that he'd say no to running because it is mighty chilly today :blush:

Kim - Thanks! I'm hoping to get a much better time than I did at the Scotiabank 1/2! And... I'm with you on the diet! I've got to start eating better but have to admit that it's a lot harder in the winter. But if I can stick to it, I can spoil myself when I get to Disney!

Chris - Welcome! :wave2:

Kristi - *lol* at the walkers although I wouldn't have wanted to walk around them either. It's kind of funny to read about walkers complaining about runners instead of the other way around.

Kat - I'm slowly building up a Mt. Laundrymore of my own. I'm looking forward to the extra hour we get this weekend so that I can hopefully make a dent in some of my chores AND have some time for myself... :laughing:

[DisneyFan06]

Thanks for the cozy, warn welcome! :) I am in Florida and it is started to get cold. Well, it isn't cold for most of you - but 50-60 degrees is cold to me! haha!

[Hockeychic]

Welcome Chris!!!!!

Well day 2 was not as good as day 1 with no pop...however, it was also the first day back to work after being away since Oct 17th and my desk was a mess.....not a good day at work.....

Vicki: Mike has piroformis as well......he has done PT forever and there is nothing that seems to work for him

Carrie: WTG on the Yoga!!!

Jean: Hi Jean!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was great seeming you on the weekend!!! FINALLY!!!!!

Tricia: It really is hard to cut it out, it is definatley a addiction for me but I did it before for 5 months I hope I can do it again.

Tracy: Burrrrrr it is getting cold in FLA

[dsnyfan21]

Hey everyone....
Just thought I would say that I am sitting in the Florida Room, chillin with my laptop, watching Ellen and feeling the lovely 66 degree weather coming through my open windows. Just love being able to shut off the A/C for a few days. According to the WC lows in the early morning will be in the low 50's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH MY GOODNESS!!! That is COLD - to me anyway. Thanks Canada for sending the cold temps!!
It did not even hit 70 degrees today!! Very rare for this area in October!!

I did my 4 miles today when the wind wasn't blowing so much and alittle bit warmer. Felt great!! No pinky-pistols today, non what so-ever. Barely broke a sweat!!

I was able to vote today!! Early voting opened at 10am. I got in line at 9am with about 60 people in front of me. THe voting started promptly at 10am. I got in the door at 10:30 and was done by 10:45am!! Yes, got it done!!
Now the govenor has changed the hours now from 7am -7pm and sat &sun 10am-4pm. So folks if you want your voice heard, then go vote!!!

Have a great Tuesday everyone from CHILLY South Florida!!

Sweater Wearing Tracy

[Hockeychic]

Thanks Canada for sending the cold temps!!
It did not even hit 70 degrees today!! Very rare for this area in October!!


Your welcome;)

[wellesleyprincess]

Hi all!

Sorry I've been MIA. It's midterm season, what can I say. I've only been posting on my team thread.

Anyways, no running for me today. I'm still recovering from Sunday's awesome race (see Race Report thread) and tomorrow is my final Teach for America interview. So send some pixie dust, good thoughts, and prayers this way.

Best,
Jennifer

[mkymsehi]

Email from Disney Endurance 10/28/08

COAST TO COAST CHALLENGE
Do you want the ultimate test in endurance with a Disney twist? Then join the Coast to Coast Challenge! If you complete both the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon and the DISNEYLAND® Half Marathon in the SAME calendar year, then you will receive an additional medal commemorating your achievement. You are automatically entered into the Coast to Coast Challenge when you register and complete both 2009 races

[goofyinohio]

Jeff I read that and was like they had to have wrote that up wrong. Although I won't be at Disneyland this year I don't think they will do that. At least I hope not.

I did 6 miles last night in the cold and wind. Was kind of proud of myself though. Last year I would have just went inside on the treadmill. Tracy, I'll take your 66 degree temps any day. :thumbsup2

[jeanneg]

Email from Disney Endurance 10/28/08

COAST TO COAST CHALLENGE
Do you want the ultimate test in endurance with a Disney twist? Then join the Coast to Coast Challenge! If you complete both the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon and the DISNEYLAND® Half Marathon in the SAME calendar year, then you will receive an additional medal commemorating your achievement. You are automatically entered into the Coast to Coast Challenge when you register and complete both 2009 races

I must be dense....what is the problem?

[goofyinohio]

I must be dense....what is the problem?

The way it reads you have to do the Marathon at Disney World. In 2008 they gave the Coast to Coast medal to anyone who completed the Half Marathon or the Marathon at Disney World and then the 1/2 at Disneyland. I could just be reading too much into it, but that's how it reads to me.

[jeanneg]

I think they mean you must do one of the marathon events, either the full or the half. Afterall, they do call it Marathon Weekend. They probably just didn't want to be wordy. I would think the half in January is enough to qualify.

[goofyinohio]

I think they mean you must do one of the marathon events, either the full or the half. Afterall, they do call it Marathon Weekend. They probably just didn't want to be wordy. I would think the half in January is enough to qualify.

I read on Robert's site (They also are confused) that someone was told you can also get the medal if you do the Princess half so I'm still thinking it's just the wording. The Coast to Coast medal is really awesome too. I can't imagine they would want to exclude people doing the half because they want people out there to spend money and excluding 20,000 wouldn't be in their best interest I don't think.

[bunnyfoo]

Went out for a run last night... funny how posting here will do that :) It was really windy but I didn't notice the cold much after I settled into my run. I had been thinking about doing 30 minutes on my TM this morning but decided to hit the snooze button instead. If I had looked outside and seen the snow, I probably would have got up.

Kim - I strained my piriformis on my left side just before the Minnie back in May and my PT was able to get me back up and running in time. It was horrible last time - I had back pain and even walking hurt. This time, I only notice it when I sit for a long time or if I bend over slightly (ie. washing my mug in the sink). What does your DH do? So far, I've been stretching, icing and running slower... I'm praying that it will go away.

[mkymsehi]

Went out for a run last night... funny how posting here will do that :) It was really windy but I didn't notice the cold much after I settled into my run. I had been thinking about doing 30 minutes on my TM this morning but decided to hit the snooze button instead. If I had looked outside and seen the snow, I probably would have got up.

Kim - I strained my piriformis on my left side just before the Minnie back in May and my PT was able to get me back up and running in time. It was horrible last time - I had back pain and even walking hurt. This time, I only notice it when I sit for a long time or if I bend over slightly (ie. washing my mug in the sink). What does your DH do? So far, I've been stretching, icing and running slower... I'm praying that it will go away.

Roll on a tennis ball or foam roller.

[momoftwogirls]

I'm not sure if this has already been posted or not but AP rates came out this morning for Jan dates.

[bunnyfoo]

Jeff - I ended up buying tennis balls at lunch because no one I know has one. Go figure! I don't have room for a foam roller at home but will try the one at the gym next week. I have The Stick but it's a bit tricky to get it over the right spot with the right pressure.

momoftwogirls - Yes! My TA was able to get us a discount at the Poly :) Always nice to save a little extra $$ Hopefully everyone else is able to take advantage of the code.

[postesf]

momoftwogirls - Yes! My TA was able to get us a discount at the Poly :) Always nice to save a little extra $$ Hopefully everyone else is able to take advantage of the code.

Yay! Good for you. I could apply the AP rate to my CSR room, but not the Poly! hmph! and that's where I need it the most! Crossing my fingers the Disney Visa code will help (if, when it's released) or some folks on these AP discounts at the Poly will cancel and I can grab the room! :goodvibes

[TnTsParty]

As Tracy mentioned yesterday and today has been gorgeous weather here in south Florida (too bad it won't be here to stay though - so we are enjoying it while we can) I just HAD to get up this morning and get out for a run - it was 50 degrees - it was the very first time I wore my long sleeve running shirt that I bought in the beginning of the year. I only did 2 miles (due to time constraints) but that was good enough since my ears were bothering me by time I got home - I should have worn a beanie cap to cover my ears. I got in the shower and warmed up - I don't know how you northerners do it all winter long.

I am planning on getting another 4 miles in after work but walking this time - my friend is coming over and we are going to walk from my house to the beach and back - this is my normal weekday route when I decide to go outside instead of the TM.

[jmasgat]

In the "better late than never" category, I finally received my medal for my 5k race from September (2nd in age group). Yippee! My second piece of bling! Now I'm off to see if I can get an AP rate.

Update: Wow! Nothing out there for AP rates that weekend. Guess I'll keep my AAA rate at PO-FQ. So much for trying to stay at WL or BC. AKL is available, but I stayed there for Minnie and decided I prefer WL over AKL

Maura

[SideStitchWalker]

Hello everyone,
My name is Lynn and like several others that have posted, have been trying to build up the courage to join in. So, here goes.
I was at the TOT Saturday night lined up in the walking corral when I saw this group of people in very bright shirts that seemed to be having a great time. Since I was having an attack of nerves, I was a bit jealous! Then I saw the motto on the back of your t-shirts and knew this was a group I'd like to know more about. I was too shy to approach you at the time, but to my great surprise found you through an internet search. As my husband pointed out, I seem to have found some kindred spirits. People who like to walk/run and really like WDW. I do have a question right off the bat. What does WISH stand for? It wasn't in the very good history of the group that I read.
Well, this is getting a bit lengthy so I will "talk" to you all again soon, I hope.
Lynn:cloud9:

[goofyinohio]

Hello everyone,
My name is Lynn and like several others that have posted, have been trying to build up the courage to join in. So, here goes.
I was at the TOT Saturday night lined up in the walking corral when I saw this group of people in very bright shirts that seemed to be having a great time. Since I was having an attack of nerves, I was a bit jealous! Then I saw the motto on the back of your t-shirts and knew this was a group I'd like to know more about. I was too shy to approach you at the time, but to my great surprise found you through an internet search. As my husband pointed out, I seem to have found some kindred spirits. People who like to walk/run and really like WDW. I do have a question right off the bat. What does WISH stand for? It wasn't in the very good history of the group that I read.
Well, this is getting a bit lengthy so I will "talk" to you all again soon, I hope.
Lynn:cloud9:


Welcome to the team Lynn. WISH stands for We're Inspired to Stay Healthy is what the word means, but it really means so much more. It really is a great place to meet people who love running/walking and have a love for Disney.

Glad to have you aboard! :banana:

[mkymsehi]

Hello everyone,
My name is Lynn and like several others that have posted, have been trying to build up the courage to join in. So, here goes.
I was at the TOT Saturday night lined up in the walking corral when I saw this group of people in very bright shirts that seemed to be having a great time. Since I was having an attack of nerves, I was a bit jealous! Then I saw the motto on the back of your t-shirts and knew this was a group I'd like to know more about. I was too shy to approach you at the time, but to my great surprise found you through an internet search. As my husband pointed out, I seem to have found some kindred spirits. People who like to walk/run and really like WDW. I do have a question right off the bat. What does WISH stand for? It wasn't in the very good history of the group that I read.
Well, this is getting a bit lengthy so I will "talk" to you all again soon, I hope.
Lynn:cloud9:

Welcome to the WISH team Lynn,

We're all runners/walkers with a Disney problem.

You can not be shy around this group, it's not allowed. We meet up at Disney Races, and have meets to get to know each other, or reunion with those who have met at prior races. Sometimes members meet up at other races around the US. We're from all over the US, Canada, Europe, and South America.

Here is the history of the WISH racing team. It's been around for 4 or 5 years, and has come a long way since then.
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1715766

There is a current hat/visor order, but you have missed the Race Ready shirt order. You can also get other gear here.

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1981995

http://www.cafepress.com/livinglively/3912486

Should you be at the Marathon Weekend in January, stop by the WISH meet at the POP Century food court on Friday.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1899108&page=1&highlight=2009+wish+meet

Stop on by the weekly thread, and the weekly race reports thread.

[dsnyfan21]

Lynn (Sidestichwalker) - :welcome: Nice to have you here. COme aboard. Jump in whenever and where ever you want. Thi sis the weekely thread and most people use this for training updates, conversation, encouragement, a kick in the butt - what ever you may need or want.
There are teams to keep accountable for your exercising/miles and such. FInd the thread to ask Dave to join a team, A link is in the Stickey thread at the top.
We are doing a hat/visor order and need a min 36 items to place the order. we are at 23 so if you would like click on the link down in my signature below.

Again welcome aboard and let us know how your doing.

Tracy

[SideStitchWalker]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome and information. I missed the sign up for January Half at WDW but have registered for the Princess. I only started entering races this year and will do my first half at the Holiday Halfathon in Madeira Beach Dec. 14. Sounds walker friendly! Will check out the hats, thanks. Continually battle the shyness, but if it's not allowed will try to banish it!
Lynn

[wtpclc]

Lynn - Welcome!!!!! Believe it or not, some of us were shy when we started here too. Please feel free to jump right in, though. We love hearing about the experiences of relative beginners (or people working towards new distances). You'll go through many firsts that we can't have back on our own runs, so we like to run vicariously through others. ;)

[mla1977]

Hi Lynn! Welcome!

We have a board for those of us doing the Princess Half. I am doing it. It will be my first half.

Princess Half Boards (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1817457)

[Tiger Lily 03]

Welcome to the WISH Team Lynn!

I'm so happy that you've joined in. You will definitely love training with us.

[mkymsehi]

Jeff - I ended up buying tennis balls at lunch because no one I know has one.

Vicky,

You might find a brand new tennis ball to be very stiff and not very flexible.

You can poke a hole in the seam of the ball with a screwdriver, a pair of scissors, or something similar. That way the air inside releases when you lay on it. Not so sore that way,

[TXAng]

Welcome Lynn! Glad you found us. :)

Been MIA (again) for awhile. We just got back from a trip out to CA to visit family, and we took DS on his first trip to Disneyland while we were there! It was so much fun. Here's our castle picture:

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u121/DisTXAng/DSC05419.jpg

[KeenHo]

Lynn~ :welcome:

I went out for my 5 miler after work tonight. It was cold (in the low 50's or high 40's) and just getting dark when I started out. During the run I felt the familiar muscle groups that I used during the MCM on Sunday. I thought of words like - ouch, boy those are tight and I'm glad its only 5 miles tonight.

Here are the stats from my run tonight, my first since MCM:

Miles: 5.03
Time: 42:56
Pace: 8:33

Splits: 8:44, 8:37, 8:25, 8:29, and 8:27.

I am going to look at my schedule tonight and devise a training plan to take me up to the Philadelphia Marathon.

Happy Friday and have a great weekend!

:grouphug:

Howard

[mkymsehi]

Tonight's run was awful. What I originally thought was a charlie horse in my calf on Tuesday, I now believe is a tear in my calf muscle.

I was okay on Wednesday, and today at work. No pain. However, after the first half mile, something went wrong and the pain returned. I slugged out 3 1/2 miles, before shutting it down, and walking back to the start.

I'm gonna ice this bugger, take some Alieve, and take a week off. So there you have it, my body is rebelling.:lmao:

[joan4mickey]

Aloha Jeff Tell me more about the coast to coast metal. I think you posted something about it a week ago or so. Can you post a link to the info? Thanks in advance.

[lenshanem]

Sorry to hear that Jeff. Take it easy and hope it feels better soon! :goodvibes

[bunnyfoo]

I ran 3 miles on my TM last night. It gets dark so early now - I figured I'd be better off staying inside. I haven't used my TM since March and I think I'll stick to running outside from now on. I really don't like it anymore. I was on for just under 30 minutes but it felt more like an hour. The weather is suppose to be nice and warmish for the next week so I'm looking forward to that. After work, I'm hoping to run for 30 minutes outside and then back home to give out candy!

Lynn - Welcome!!

Jeff - Thanks for the advice about the tennis ball! Definitely noticed the difference after letting some of the air out :) Hope your calves feel better soon!

Have a great Halloween everyone!

[lenshanem]

Just completed my 13 week "starting all over" program this morning and ran my first 10K since my surgery and knee injury!!! :woohoo:
Ran it in 1:07:44, average pace was 10:55. As long as I'm under 11:00 I'm happy! :yay: Hopefully I'll be able to beat my Gobble Jog 10K time from last year after all. (Fingers crossed...) Sunday starts my half marathon training. I'll jump into week 6 of 15.

I'm trying not to think about having to start all over AGAIN after my next surgery in late January, this has been a real mental challenge for me! :scared:

This week I ran 13 miles, average pace for the week was 10:53. Hopefully, I'm getting my groove back.

Hope everyone has a fun Halloween! :goodvibes

[mkymsehi]

Aloha Jeff Tell me more about the coast to coast metal. I think you posted something about it a week ago or so. Can you post a link to the info? Thanks in advance.

This is from a 2008 post about this year's inaugural Coast to Coast medal.

Here is the deal.....if you
are registered for the Disneyland Half Marathon and you finished the
Walt Disney World Marathon or Half Marathon this year (2008), you are
entitled to an additional medal. You do you not have to do a thing. We
will automatically know you completed the World race and are registered
for the Disneyland Half Marathon. We utilize the same registration
system and database on both coasts. You'll receive a wristband when you
pick up your packed that you must wear until you finish. After you
finish, you'll receive the special medal. We won't be mailing them out.

Also, there is no limit. The special medal will be given to everyone who
completes the WDW Marathon or Half Marathon and the Disneyland Half
Marathon this year.

Thanks!

Shannon
Disney's Wide World of Sports at the Disneyland Resort


In 2009, you run either the WDW half, full, or the Princess half. Then in Sept. 2009, you run the Disneyland half. Complete the races, and you get one of these:


http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg92/mkymsehi/DSCN4842.jpg

[joan4mickey]

Thanks Jeff-that's what I want (info and metal).:thumbsup2

[dsnyfan21]

Ang: Always nice to hear from you!!

Jeff: Hey dude - my friend!! Take care of that calf!! I want to be able to hang out at Disneyworld in Jan!!!!

AFM: DId a good 4 miler last night after work. Trying to work on speed for an upcoming 6K Judged racewalk on Nov. 9th. Got 2 new pairs of shoes which one pair will be for the Half in January!! GOing back to my NB 768s and trying the Mizuno Inpsire instead of the Mizuno Wave Riders.

Have a great Halloween everyone and keep up the training .........

Only about 9 more weeks until WDW Marathon weekend!!!

[mkymsehi]

Jeff: Hey dude - my friend!! Take care of that calf!! I want to be able to hang out at Disneyworld in Jan!!!!


Thanks Vicky, Shan, & Racey Tracy,

I must have been trying to go faster. No worries, I'll be there in January, ready to go. :thumbsup2

Who asked for sunshine this week?

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg92/mkymsehi/DSCN2475.jpg

[Pungodingy]

Anyone? I have a Minnie Medal from this year, I was adding my newest medal to my curtain rod, and noticed that the medal is developing spots, this is not acceptable to me! I dont know what is causing them, they wont wipe off, and I'm afraid my medal is getting destroyed. Has this happened to anyone else? What can I do?

[Kristi1357]

Angie - I haven't had that happen. I might try to wipe the spots with alcohol wipes or something of that nature. Try it on the back first to be sure it doesn't take any of the finish off. Alcohol is what we clean tv equipment with since it evaporates quickly & doesn't damage the equipment. Hopefully someone with more knowledge will post soon for you.

No training since my half last Sunday. My swelling issue is fine now. But Zack has developed a nice little pukey bug of some sort. He is still down for the count today. I might be getting it too. :sad2:

In any case, I plan to be back to training (for WDW) with a LR of 4 tomorrow.

[dsnyfan21]

Angie: I haven't noticed that either, but mine is in a shadow box?? Not sure but whatever you try - like Kristi said - try it on the back first.

GOt up and did a nice 4 mile speed walk this AM in 72 degree weather with a nice little breeze. awe.....

Doing well with my Half Marathon training for January...hope everyone is getting in the miles and trying to stay away from injury (JEFF!!!).I have 8 miles on tap for tomorrow.

Hopin my 'Canes can make a good showing today, at least score.

Racey Tracy

[dsnyfan21]

UPDATE!!

WISH Offical team Hat/Visor order is going out to the company on Friday Nov. 7th in the morning. If you want one please, please post on the thread. Link is in my sig. Also send my a PM with full name, address information. I need 12 more items for a minimum order, or I will just order more in the hopes that others will want them later on.

Tracy

[mkymsehi]

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=28487453#post28487453