WK of 14 December - WISH Walking/Running Club

[Big Vic]

Hello everyone!

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





New WISH Team members. If you read one thing over and over, believe this. Being part of this team is fantastic. Part of the ever 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.

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[TnTsParty]

Oh wow I am the 1st one after the starting message (Thanks Big Vic)

I really should be already started with my 18 miler but as usual I am procrastinating. I had to print out my marathon course map so I can tape it on the TM. For some reason I do not like to do these long runs outside (even though its a nice day temperature wise) I just don't like to be away from the house for that long by myself (I wouldn't feel that way if I was in my truck but by myself running I do) I don't have that fear when I was running with my group - so that was probably the worst thing I could have done by quitting the group - just couldn't afford to pay for another session. At the marathon I won't feel by myself either so I am mentally ready to run outside - its just by myself for that many miles I don't like to do.

Oh well better hop on that TM for the next couple of hours.

[postesf]

Hello All! I am getting ready to go out and do my 8 miler. Seems it is about 32 degrees right now. *shiver*

I'd have a hard time being on the TM for that long to... Good luck!

Stacie

[mkymsehi]

Well, its 3:07 am, Hawaii Standard time.

I'm up, had breakfast, and about to slather up the bones with Bodyglide and Vaseline. Must mean I have a 26.2 training run today.

It poured all day Saturday, and it's raining lightly now. I expect to be puddlejumping today.

I'll check back in this afternoon.

[postesf]

Hope all goes well today Jeff!

I'm just back now from my 8 miler. 14:56 avg pace. Very good for me. I think it's about my fastest one yet... I'm going to try to slow it down a bit for the 12 miler as I don't think I can push that hard for 12 miles. At WDW for the Half...maybe, but the for the 12 local miles...not so sure. I just want to get them done.

Hope everyone is having an enjoyable Sunday!

Stacie

[Hockeychic]

Good morning team!!!!

Stacie: WTG on your pace

Jeff: Good luck today

TnT: Did you get your 18M done?? That would be tough on the TM. I only use mine as a very last resort.

Have a great Sunday all

[TnTsParty]

Yep got my 18 miles done on the TM. Its not as boring as you would think. I at least have a TV right in front of me. I also tape the marathon route on my TM and each mile I go I figure out where I would be during the marathon. The back of my legs (are those my hamstrings?) really start to bother me after I get past the 13 mile mark. I am really thinking this will be my one and only full marathon (ask me again Jan 12 - LOL) I like the half marathon and shorter distances better.

I am not happy with my time today on my 18 miler but I am never happy with my time on the TM. Oh well I am just planning on finishing any time will be good with me.

[mkymsehi]

Copied from the race report thread.

Well, the good news is I PR'd!!! 5:11:49.

I was feeling in the groove through mile 15 1/2, and then the legs said that's enough and cramped up on me. I ended up walking the remaining 11 miles back to the finish, and whenever I attempted to run the cramps returned.

Oh well, it was a training run for next month.

Rain was falling the first 12 miles, then it faded to a drizzle. Finally around mile 20 the sun popped out, and made it hot and humid.

Got my shirt and medal, and the family picked me up.

Took my ice bath, threw everything in the laundry, and I am ready for lunch!

Three other things I am happy about, no chaffing, 10 toenails, and I can walk down stairs normally without holding onto the handrail. :lol:

Robin B. from Massachusetts, went chugging by me around mile 14. I looked to my right, and saw the only other DR Storming the Castle hat on the course. She didn't see mine, so she must have been in a zone. I had to yell at her "Nice hat" before she looked over her shoulder and saw me. That was pretty funny! We exchanged high-fives, and that was the last I saw of her.

Hope everyone is having a good Sunday.

Aloha Oe.

[TEK224]

Hi everyone! Just popping in to say hi. :wave2:

My training is going so-so. I won't be breaking any speed records, but hopefully I'll feel good when I finish the race. Walking normally will be a blessing.;)

Work is still crazy due to the economy. Budget cuts are hitting hard, worse than originally thought. I'm pretty sure my job is safe, but overall staff morale is at an all-time low.

Jeff - sent a post on the tattoo thread, in case you have any left.

I hope to be checking in more frequently, but it never seems to work out that way.

Happy training! :goodvibes
Terri

[dsnyfan21]

Hey my WISH family!!

Back from visiting my friend Mickey Mouse at WDW!!!!
Had a great time and met up with an old friend who works at HS!! Weather was very nice. Got a great score on Buzz, actually you could call it a PR!! (hehe)

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j286/dsnyfan/WDW%20Vacations/Buzzscore.jpg

Yes, that is MY score and it does say 999,999 which I got by the time I was in the second room so I started using the other gun and got an additional 125,000!!

I got in two practice rounds at TSM. Very hard to get practice anything on that. Just a heads up for anyone really WANTING to go on this ride. Get there early to ride it standby and get there early to get a fast pass or they will run out!!!!

Take care everyone and hope the training is coming along great. I got a 8 miler in today before leaving POP. I have a 13.1 on tap for this coming Sunday and then I taper!!

Tracy

[MouseDogMom]

I am really thinking this will be my one and only full marathon (ask me again Jan 12 - LOL) I like the half marathon and shorter distances better.


I am so with you on that. I even told my doctor last week that this will be the only marathon I do - going back to halfs (halves?) after this one. My body just isn't cut out for the longer mileage.

Jeff - Great job today. Sorry about the cramping, but if you PR'd even with the cramps, what in the world are we gonna do with you in January? :worship:

Stacie - Great job!

Terri - Hope work hangs in there. I'm in a similar situation - they won't let us replace anyone who leaves, and it's getting tougher and tougher to get the job done. We have a key employee leaving right after marathon weekend, and we're going to have to get very creative to figure out how to do his job.

Finished day 3 of the prednisone high. Have done more laundry and cleaned more of my house than I ever thought possible, plus have half of next week's meals already prepared! I'm ready to crash tonight though - need to get in a run tomorrow to remind my body that there's more to life than long runs on the weekend.

Jackie

[Cruella de mom]

Hi all!

No running for me today. Off to the Dr for yet another lung & sinus xray. My dh is concerned that I am not recovering like I should and wants proof that my lungs are clear before I do my last two long runs. Unfortunately, he rides bikes with my Dr and she agreed. I am kind of hoping she gives me another steroid shot - I have a lot of laundry to do!

Jeff! Way to go! Awesome job! Now get recovered so you can rock at Goofy!

Tracy - my kids were amazed by your score! What fun.

TNTsParty - I almost jealous of your long run. Glad you feel good!

Cecilia

[lenshanem]

Great job Jeff! :woohoo:

[CarolA]

Good morning everyone!

Jeff hasn't post the countdown yet to make us nervous this week!

Sorry you had a roungh race Jeff, but a good time! You always put a good spin on things.

Today is suppose to be cross training with the strech and strengthen class at my Y.

Have a good week eveyone!

[lenshanem]

Cecilia, hope you're feeling better... :hug:

[wtpclc]

Jeff- Way to go sticking it out on teh marathon. Walking 11 miles sounds awful. And rain? Yuck!

Jackie - Hope teh cras isn't too bad. never had to do steroids, but have seen what it deos to friends. not fun.

Cecelia - Oh no. Hope those xrays show clear lungs adn i really hope you feel 100% very soon!!!

Terri - Such a hard time. Glad your job is safe, but I can't imagine how hard it is to see the otehrs. DH is watching the same thing and it's taken its toll on him :grouphug:

Tracy - lol. My buzz score is pitiful. I have fun, but it's way sad. DH can't ride it, though, so I don't ge to do it often for practice. If lines are short, I'll go on my own, but it's not worth leaving him alone fro too long in my eyes. I'll just dream of maxing out someday. lol.

Tricia - Congrats on finishing your 18-miler. That is my least favortie distance.

Did 8.5 this weekend. I'm tired of the cold adn wind and really dreading my 20-miler.


OMG, taped the WI ironman a week or so ago. Watched it lst night. The last place finisher looked liek a WISHer (just a regular person, not a pro). Not the body that people considerathletic. Brought tears to my eye to see her. Very cool.

[MouseDogMom]

Cecilia - Did 8 loads of laundry this weekend while on the first couple of days of steroids to clear up my lungs! :laundy: Plus scrubbed the bathtub, mopped the kitchen, ran 10 miles on the TM (with dr's okay), made 2 batches of fudge and a pot of soup. I know it's not good for your body, but every now and then it's really nice to have the extra energy surge!

Tracy - I did that Buzz score once (there's some magic spot in the first or second room that I've never found since) and DH and DD couldn't believe it. I NEVER score well on that game! I wasn't smart enough to take a picture though, so I have no proof!

Carrie - If you want a really slow 20-miler, come on down this weekend. I'm planning on walking it with a WISH group! Based on my lack of training, I still haven't decided how I'm doing the marathon - all walk, walk/run, run/walk, or crawl! :rotfl:

Just got back from a scary visit to the vet. :scared: Mystic hadn't eaten for a week, but she's been drinking water like she thought it was going to run out, in addition to throwing up anything she tried to eat. After $$$$ of lab work and xrays, the doc thinks it's some strange bacterial infection in her liver and stomach, so we have antibiotics for the next week. Fortunately they ruled out more serious things (hence the big $$$), so I'm at least relieved about that, just broke! :eek:

Jackie

[mkymsehi]

Jackie,

Hope you and your pup feel better soon! :wizard:

Same goes for you Cecelia.

Carrie way to get it done in any type of weather! :cool1:

Shannie, Kimmer, Terri, Tracy, Stacie, and the rest of the gang. :wave:

Carol

24 days to the 5k
25 days to the half
26 days to the full

[CarolA]

Carol

24 days to the 5k
25 days to the half
26 days to the full

EEEEKKKK!:scared1: :scared1:

[wtpclc]

Jackie - I owuld love to come down. sigh.... We have not one Xmas decoration up, though, and still have a lot of shoppign to do. Add in [lanes fares adn it's a no go. :( SOunds like a great time, though!!!!! Hope the drugs work on Mystic!!! Glad it was not more serious!

26 days? Can we just skip teh 20-miler and Xmas and go to marathon? I don't feel ready, but I'm more ready fro marathon than XmaS! ;)


Did last 60 min weekday run last night. Topped off with Yoga taught by satan. :guilty:

[hoosmi]

Hey everyone-

I haven't posted on the main board in forever!

Laughing at all the decisions to only go with the half distance. That's how I felt after the Goofy- I said the half was the perfect distance for me. I'm doing the half this year and doing the Twizzler thing for the full. But, would you believe I'm starting to sort of think about Goofy for next year??;)

Just out of curiousity, am I the only dork who when faced with a choice of colors goes with WISH green? I wanted a sportswatch in blue for my birthday, but then I saw it comes in lime green and thought that one was far better... Is that ridiculous or what? :laughing: Now do I trust Ted to order it or do I just get it and hand him the box to wrap??;)

Can't wait to see everyone soon! (And does anyone have any idea where I put my APs? :rolleyes1 )

Jen in GA

[ms.mightyduck]

Hi, everyone! :banana:

Yesterday was my first day out walking again since I hurt my back. I am still taking aleve regularly, but I can tell I'm getting stronger each day.

I had planned on a 6-miler. It was weirdly balmy here yesterday--65 degrees. It was windier than I thought it would be, though, and I didn't bring my inhaler. DH decided 4 miles was better for my first day back (I could have done two more! I swear!). He's worried that I'll push too hard and hurt myself. I understand. I just wanted to be able to say that I did it. :-) I'm a little sore today, but not the bad kind of sore. I'm planning to do six later this week, ten next week and taper, with fours in between as a base mileage. The exciting part for me was that I maintained my 15-minute pace for the four miles. Woohoo!

I'm so excited! :yay:

Anyway, I wanted to say hi (and now, in no particular order:):

Jeff, I love your attitude. Way to go finishing. Sorry about the walk back. :( I love how you always put things in the best light. So much of this is mental. :)

Tracey, glad you had fun with Mickey. Woohoo! Nice score. I can never find the secret score thingie. :( DH was asking about you and your mom yesterday--we are looking forward to January. Will you be doing the 5k, too?

Jackie, at least you made good use of the energy burst. Sorry you are still not back to where you want to be. Hope Mystic is feeling better soon!

Tricia, wow--18 miles on the treadmill! Way to go! And I don't blame you--I would be afraid to go that far from my house alone, too (of course, I'm such a goof I would probably make 18 laps around the local park!).

Stacie, nice job on the pace! Woohoo!

CarolA, don't make Jeff scare us! I'm scared enough already! :rolleyes1

Terri, terrible training weather today, isn't it? :sad2: Too cold, icy, snowy, rainy, yucky. My goal is also to feel great when I finish the race! We'll get through it. :)

Cecilia, hope your xrays are clear and you are back to your regularly-training self soon! Breathing is important!

Carrie, I can't imagine how bad the weather is there! And so cold! It's inspiring when you see people who don't look like stereotypical athletes out there getting the job done, isn't it? Take it easy--and good job getting those miles in this weekend!

Jen, that is too funny you said that about the WISH green--I hate green and find myself drawn to it lately! I'm doing the half, too, and I can't imagine doing a longer distance right now--it's crazy trying to get ready for the holidays and train, too!

[dsnyfan21]

Jen (duckie) Mom and I are doing well. Yes, she and I are doing the 5K together. I plan on starting in the very back and letting her go ahead so she is sure to finish!!

How is everyone's training coming along. Mine is going well. Finally had to turn on the A/C on Sunday here in South FL when it started creeping into the 80s in the afternoons. It rained on me a bit tonight, but not too bad.

Saw WALL-E finally last night. Very cute movie!!

Tracy

[Tiger Lily 03]

I'm back from WDW! I expected to get several run/walks but was not feeling well enough to do it justice. So walked a lot at least.

Terri, hope that things go ok for you. I know it has been tough.

Jeff, great job on that "training run." Sorry about the cramping. I hope that stonker is out of your way and January is much better for you.

Tracy, good score there!

Cecilia, hope the doc gives you clearance.

Jackie, hope the meds kick in for you and that all works out. i like the 1/2 distance much better too.

Tricia, ugh 18 miles on TM. You did it though! Whooo hooo!

Carrie, no. I need those days to help me here. I vote Christmas.

Duckie, sorry about feeling that you wanted to do more. Smart that you listened to your DH though. You are right. No injuries now.

[solotraveler]

So I'm going to follow in Jen's footsteps since I haven't posted on the main thread in ages either....

Jeff-- Great job on the PR!!

Cecilia-- Hope you feel better soon!!

Jackie-- Hope the pup is feeling better soon!

Carrie-- I'm with you... let's just get to January already. Although I have been ridiculously organized for the holidays this year... the tree is up, the presents are bought, the cards are out, family stuff is shipped to Maryland, parties RSVP'd to.... only thing I really have to do are those pesky runs between now and then. :rotfl:

Tracey-- Nice score on Buzz!

Lily-- Walking around WDW totally counts as training! And course research!!

As for me... well, we're gonna make it through another Goofy, I think. My training has been OK, if a bit incosistant getting long runs in (darn working weekends) and with my pacing. I figure that some training is better than last year's NO training, so if nothing else I'll be able to stop walking around like John Wayne a few days earlier this year. I'm really really really going to try and have a quality 20 miler this weekend which would make me feel MUCH better about the Goofy. I'd love to do better than last year... but we'll just see what the race days bring. Everything is a go... arriving Wednesday afternoon and departing either Monday night or Tuesday. CAN'T WAIT!!!

Happy training all!
Kevin :earsboy:

[postesf]

As for me... well, we're gonna make it through another Goofy, I think. My training has been OK, if a bit incosistant getting long runs in (darn working weekends) and with my pacing. I figure that some training is better than last year's NO training, so if nothing else I'll be able to stop walking around like John Wayne a few days earlier this year. I'm really really really going to try and have a quality 20 miler this weekend which would make me feel MUCH better about the Goofy. I'd love to do better than last year... but we'll just see what the race days bring. Everything is a go... arriving Wednesday afternoon and departing either Monday night or Tuesday. CAN'T WAIT!!!

Happy training all!
Kevin earsboy:

You're not alone. This is my first Half, but my training has been hit or miss. I hit the Long mileage on Sundays, but miss my weekly shorter sessions... :sad2:

DH is not training at all though... Good thing for him we're mostly walking and taking run breaks. Hopefully he can keep up! :goodvibes

Stacie

[wtpclc]

Kevin - If you're so organized, come help us, PLEASE!!!! Except for Xmas gifts I got in the mail(and I don't think those count0, we don't have one christmas decoration up inside. :guilty: Of cousre, I want to come run with you this weekend, so maybe you can't coem help. :sad2: Big snowstorm due Thursday. Entire state. We're sunk. Airfare is $$$$$$, though.


Lily - SOrry, I must disaggree. The calendar must skip to January. :rotfl:

Duckie! SO good to see you!!! Glad you did so well!!!

Tracy - My training rocks due to all teh bad conditions. Wish we didn't have to add teh extra snow, cold and ice endurance. :sad2:

Jen in GA- I keep a folder by teh computer. It is a plastic one from WDW (OK,s et of 3). I print out plane tix, room confirmation, race confirmation and stick it in there. When I get home from WDW, tix go into the folder fro teh nex WDW trip. WOrks really well. I'd never find my tix if it were'n't for teh folders.

Did 3.5 mile sin 40 min last night. I was a bit sore forom Monday, so just glad to be done. Did teh TM for a multitude of reasons. Make sme appreciate teh 1/12 mile track!

[CarolA]

Hello All!

I am at Disney! YEAH!

I am working while I am here. Right now I am on a conference call.... (can you tell it's exciting!)

Got up and did some running around OKW today. Took the path over to SSR and saw the new tree houses. COOL! I think I ran about 3.5 miles based on time. I forgot my Garmin :(

I have not been as good as I should be on the weekday runs. However I am trying to do better!

And updating Jeff

22 days to 5K
23 days to half
24 days to Full.

Hopefully we get weather as nice as todays. Low humidity, sunny, not too hot!!!!

[mkymsehi]

Jeff, So much of this is mental. :)



Duckie,

If I had a nickel for every time I heard I was mental...:rotfl2:

[MouseDogMom]

Carrie - I'm all for skipping Christmas. My dream is to spend the entire holiday period at WDW and forgo all the hoopla at home, but my money tree hasn't sprouted yet. :confused3

Jen - Not only do we have the WISH green, but DD's soccer team is the same color. Everything in our world is lime green! There is no other option.

Duckie - I so understand about wanting to do more when you're starting over, but be careful and listen to DH. Overdoing it is not the way to get back in shape!

Kevin - Can I hire you? The tree is up, but it only has lights, no ornaments. No presents are bought (but then, we're doing this low-budget so there aren't going to be many). Cards have not being mailed (think I'm going to do the e-thing?). I am going to do the 20 miler this weekend, but other than that...

Stacie - We have the same story. Long runs okay, short runs not so much, and DH has not trained at all. His longest run so far is 6 miles - and we're doing the full! :scared1:

Carol - Keep that weather there!

Cecilia - Any news from the doctor?

:dog: Mystic update... back to the vet this AM for IV fluids. Hadn't eaten or drunk since Monday night's trip to the vet. Am supposed to pick her up in a few minutes. Doc said she ate 1/2 can of food after she got fluid this morning, but we still don't know what's causing the problem. May be liver related - cross your fingers that it's just an infection! The remainder of my training rests on how things go with the dog...

Jackie

[Kristi1357]

Carrie - I'm all for skipping Christmas. My dream is to spend the entire holiday period at WDW and forgo all the hoopla at home, but my money tree hasn't sprouted yet. :confused3 Oh Jackie, I hear ya!
We all need to win the lottery and spend Christmas in WDW.
My friend Jen and her family are headed down to WDW today (I think) for 2 weeks! :eek: Their kids have never been. They are going to have so much fun! I am a wee bit jealous.

I am determined to do my Christmas cards tomorrow at work.
It's the only time I have down time to get anything done. :rotfl:

I did manage 2.5 miles on the indoor track today.
Had to leave it at that so we could get home and out for dinner for my Dad's birthday tonight. :goodvibes

[bunnyfoo]

Hi everyone! Just a quick drive by tonight ... I ran 3 miles yesterday and 4.4 miles on the TM tonight. We had a big snowfall last night so I decided to stay inside. The sidewalks are sort of clear but I'm really parnoid about slipping - especially since we're so close to January. Saturday is my LR day and that should be interesting since we're expecting a snow storm on Friday. I'm planning on going for 9 miles :) I may just run 3x around my 3 mile route since that's mostly residential and I can go on the roads.

Hope everyone is doing well! I'll catch up on everyone's posts tomorrow!

[wtpclc]

Kristi - Christmas cards? I think mine are stil lin a box in teh attic. Not that I have time for those either. Yup, I'm scrooge this year. :sad2:

Jackie - :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: for Mystic! :grouphug:

Rest night last night. Worked on Xmas gifts. Was thirlled not to have to run, though. Bad sign.

[jmasgat]

Jackie Hope Mystic is ok soon. So hard to have a patient that can't tell you what's wrong. BTW, if you tell us where you planted your money tree, we'll help you get it to sprout for just a small share of the profits!

Carrie Don't worry about not wanting to run. You are always so well prepared that I'm sure it'll be fine to miss the occasional run. Heck, I have blown my training plan out the window lately for the half, but I am strangely unworried--stupidly perhaps, but I figure I'll get in what I need between now and 3 (gulp) weeks from now! Are you ready for the snow storm (where is the little sitck out your tongue and thumb your nose icon when you need it?)

Short workout today..going to try and do my 10 miler tomorrow, although indoors and with a somewhat strained hamstring. We shall see.

Maura

[lenshanem]

Hey guys. This will be a run by post. I hope everyone is doing well. Things are so crazy! Today I think I came close to a complete holiday nervous breakdown. :lmao:

Caught a small cold this week, had to skip one short run after a brutal 3 miler the day before. The humidity is insane this week! Today I squeezed in a 6 mile run and it hurt. Left arch was killing me about half way in, I turned to go back home and it magically started easing up. I managed to complete the run with a pace of 11:07. I'm gonna take off the next couple of days and give my cold, foot and knee a break. Next week is a 12 miler for me so I probably need the rest. It will be my last long run before the half! :woohoo:

I think I need to go ahead and buy those new shoes... When I'll get over there is a mystery to me. Tomorrow I have signed myself up for two class parties. Why do I do this?!? (Cause I love em!) I'm just glad school will be out for a couple weeks. Surprisingly, though my oldest is still having swim practices all week!!! Even Christmas Eve! Wow, they weren't kidding when they said swim team was a major time commitment. :eek:

OK, I really gotta go start dinner and finish my Christmas cards. Yes, I'm that behind.

Love you guys! Cheers!

[hoosmi]

Christmas cards? Does it count if you actually have them addressed, but can't find stamps?? ;)

So, lately I've been daydreaming about which half I want to do after the Donald. There are a few within about 100-200 miles of where I live, but none of them are in particularily appealing places for the rest of the family. So brilliant me thinks maybe the Princess is the best solution. After all, who isn't happy at Disneyworld?! And we can drive and have APs so it's not that expensive... actually, another trip to Disney might be the responsible thing to do since we want to get more use out of our APs. Am I good or what?! :rolleyes1

Oh, and I couldn't get the WISH green watch because it was backordered and I'm all about instant gratification... I did get a WISH green toothbrush though.;)

Jen in GA

[jmasgat]

Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the treadmill is so delightful.....(well, not really, but I'm trying to stay CHristmasy)

Since I'm spending 14+ hours driving east tomorrow, and since we have about 10+" of snow so far outside, I took it to the gym this morning and ran my 10-miler. This was my longest distance ever, and the longest of my training program. It was a real mental battle--even accounting for the fact that I broke it into 3 pieces with a short break in between. But I got it done--yeah! Of course, treadmill miles are physically easier than outdoor miles, so I will run 10-11 outdoors before the 1/2.

Anyway, thankfully my latest vehicle is 4-wheel drive, and the library finally had my copy of Wall-E (I was 26th on the wait list!) so I am set to veg this afternoon, pack and do whatever else I feel like.

Happy Friday!

Maura

[wtpclc]

Maura - COngrats on your longest ever. Too cool! WHile teh TM is physically easier, I feel that the mental aspect more than makes up fro it. We did our 10-miler on it last year adn Scott swears it was at least our 15-miler. :-p Safe travels!!!! BTW, it's nice to know that you got as much snow as us for a change. ;)

Jen - DOes it ocunt if you think oyou have CHristmas cards in your atiic somewhere? :rotfl2:

[mkymsehi]

Quick run by everyone.

I got in my 8 1/2 miles last night, post marathon. Worked out some kinks in the legs, and got a knot out of the calf that cramped the worst on Sunday. It was hot and humid, and I almost jumped in the ocean afterwards to get all the sweat off.

Princess #2 awoke to birthday presents & singing from her family. She's 6 years old, and it's so hard to believe! :lovestruc

Happy Aloha Friday everyone!

[lilouisianagal]

Tricia: I don't know how you can stand doing long runs on a TM. Outside moving is bad enough...more power to ya!

Jeff: You PRed with nearly half being at a walk?! You must have been bookin' it the first half! Happy B-day to your princess:

Tracy: You are so lucky gettin to see the Mouse! Nice PR on Buzz btw.

Jen in GA: I'm not a big fan of green unless it's for running--then it's WISH green every time! WISH dorks UNITE!!! :rolleyes: :upsidedow

Jackie: :wizard: PD for Mystic

AFM:
I did my 20 miler and promptly took an ice bath. I even did one yesterday after my 10 miler. It isn't pleasant, but it makes such a difference on soreness that it's worth it.

It's amazing the difference in weather here. A week and a day ago I was running through snow (sooooo cool!) and yesterday it was muggy humid wet and a bit hot. I swear I was swimming, not running!

Somehow my 20 miler today was so much easier than my 18 miler. Must be a mental thing. I have decided that in the future I will include two 16 mile cycles (long runs: 14 miles, 8 miles, 16 miles, 8 miles, 16 miles, 8 miles, 18 miles) as I think that would make it easier. Wow...now I just assume that I will be doing this again. :upsidedow

I'm still working on Christmas gifts *sigH* did yall know it is nearly impossible to find VCR machines (not with DVD) at a reasonable price any more (if at all)?!

Question: Do yall think it's worth it to bring two pairs of [broken in] shoes if you are doing Goofy? I didn't last time and I didn't have a problem with them being wet or tired or anything, but now I'm wondering....

Happy Running!

[lilouisianagal]

ps...man I can put away some brownies (& ice cream) on LR days...:mickeybar

[mkymsehi]

Jeff: You PRed with nearly half being at a walk?! You must have been bookin' it the first half!

Yep, my old PR was 5:20:__ in 2006. This was a new PR at 5:11:49. About 9 minutes off my 2006 time. My goal was 4:00-4:10, before my legs gave up on me.

I ran this race fast. 2:04:48 for the half, and walked 11 miles in in 3:07:01, cramping several times along the way.

So yes, with walking I still was able to turn in a PR. Pretty funny if you ask me.

And Claire, yes, two pairs of shoes for Goofy. I always bring two.

[CarolA]

Good Morning everyone!

Hope you have finished your holiday shopping as the weather over large parts of the US looks YUCKY! (Jeff, of course will be glad to provide proof that he lives in Paradise :) )

I did 9.5 miles with my Galloway Group this morning.... And this was my worst run EVER!!! I started with the faster group and I think that was an error. At about half way I had to drop. Luckily another woman did too so one of the leaders moved with us and we went back to the 2/1 pace. The speed, humidity and HILLS did me in. I feel like I have been hit by a truck! YUCK!

However, this really was my last long run before Disney so I guess I am glad I did it!

Off to Jamica Monday for for Christmas! Where it's in the 80s and sunny!

Have a good Saturday!

[dsnyfan21]

Hello All my wonderful WISHers!!!!!

This time in 3 weeks, those of us that are doing the Half Marathon will be walking (or maybe limping) around at the parks showing off our "new" Donald Medals!!!

Yeah Us!! It is going to be so great. With more people on the course this year for the half and starting at a spot further back in the parking lot/road area of EPCOT with a slight change in the course route, it should be interesting!!

Hope everyone is coming along with their training and their miles. Please take care of yourselves and don't push anything if you are suffering with any kind of injuries!

AFM: I did an easy 4 miles this morning. On my route back home (I do an out and back route) I saw a SUV that was "parked" in the middle of traffic near an intersection. As I got closer (the intersection is where I turn to head home) I could see a lady with two small kids on the side walk. I felt bad so I headed in that direction. A car pulled up behind the SUV and put on his flashers. I decided to keep heading that way, not sure if the lady knew the guy. I saw the lady and kids getting into the SUV and then guy behind it and I realized he was going to push the SUV to the side turning lane so it wan't in the middle of traffice. I ran up just he started pushing and helped him get it moving. The lady was very thankful. The guy reminded her to put on her flashers (she didn't have them on before). I then went to the drivers door and asked her if she was ok and she said she was and that she heard a loud thump and her car stopped working. I asked if she had a phone and she said she did and had a mechanic on the way. I reminded her to maybe stay in the SUV, with flashers on and be safe and off I ran. Kinda felt like a little holiday helper with my green wish shirt and visor on.

I have my Half before the Half 13.1 miles tomorrow, hopefully should go well.

Let you know how it goes.

Sorry haven't caught up with everyone, things are a bit busy with life and I am stuck on reading the VERY addictive Twilight series. I started two weeks ago and I am on the third book already!!!!!!!!

Racey TracyLou!
ps - don't forget that if you want a nametag for the WISH meet on Friday, please find the link in my sig at the bottom.

[mkymsehi]

Way to go Tracy.

Exercising, and pushing vehicles in the same workout. You rock!:thumbsup2

[CarolA]

Jeff, I thought about you on my long run.

The subdivision we ran through (and got lost in) had street names like Hawaii, Diamond Head etc. Views however... not so good! Basic Atlanta homes LOL!

[bunnyfoo]

Hi everyone! Once I again I tried to go out for that elusive 9 mile run and didn't make it. It was downright chilly this morning (-12C or something like that). I doubled up on everything - tights, socks, shirts... I forgot about my hands though and the running gloves I had on weren't able to keep my hands warm enough. My mile 6, they were hurting so badly I had to turn around and go home. :( So it looks like the longest run I'll get in is 9 miles - I'll give it another shot next weekend. My short runs on the weekdays are going well - I'm able to run at a faster pace without stopping.

Tracy - You sounds like Superwoman pushing cars!

Carol - Have a fun trip! I sure could use some of that warm weather!

Have a great Saturday everyone!

[MouseDogMom]

Finished 20 miles this morning with Jeanne and Wendy. WISHers are the best! Thanks to both of them for getting me through it!

This was the most difficult run/walk I've ever done in my life - not only was it the longest distance I've ever done, while doing it I was making the very difficult decision with the vet and family members that we're going to have to put Mystic down. Will have to wait until Monday when the vet reopens, but we've done as much as we can and they still have no idea what is wrong with her without doing much more complicated - and expensive - testing, and even then the chances are that whatever is wrong is terminal anyway. So the weekend is gonna be a little rough...

Thanks again to Jeanne and Wendy - they had to endure an awful lot with me this morning!

Jackie

[Mouse Skywalker]

Jackie- I'm sorry to hear that you have to put Mystic down. That is so, so sad. I'll my best.

[dsnyfan21]

Jackie: Sorry to hear that they can't seem to find out what's going on. Can be frustrating and rough. My best to you and your family. I know how hard making the decision can be, I have a fastly aging 14yo dog.
My prayers and thoughts go out to you.

Tracy

[mkymsehi]

Jackie,

Enjoy your remaining time with Mystic. It's hard to say goodbye, but even more difficult to watch them suffer longer than they should. We're all thinking of the two of you.:hug::grouphug:

[mkymsehi]

Jeff, I thought about you on my long run.

The subdivision we ran through (and got lost in) had street names like Hawaii, Diamond Head etc. Views however... not so good! Basic Atlanta homes LOL!

Funny, no Peachtree street here?:confused3 LOL.

[TnTsParty]

Jackie - so sorry to hear about Mystic. Enjoy the tme you have left with her. Glad to hear you had WISHers to help you through your 20 miler. My thoughts are with you and your family

[Kristi1357]

Jackie - :hug:

[mkymsehi]

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