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scoolover

02-13-2009, 11:38 AM

I moved my bio from here to post #4 so that we can deal with some team stuff.

As of 6-8-09 our team consists of 14 (kick ***) members.

Suzann - Suzann from Seattle - Captain
Scott - Scoolover from Connecticut - Co-Captain
Tracey - Justsmile from the show me state
Allyson - momofckj from Mass
Hockeychic from Ontario Canada
Angela- wdwflgal from Tampa
Laura - Geekerbell from the mighty state of Texas
Tonya - Zane Anthony another from Texas
Steve - UTGuitarist27 from South Carolina
Katie - december14disney from parts unknown!
Brandie - surfermickey from Florida
Tammy - Running Diva from Corona, CA
Kirsty - Kirsty-Leigh from St.Petersburgh, FL
Andrea - disney mommy from Virginia

If you are new to the team you can PM Suzann and she can send you the link to the google spreadsheet. Don't be alarmed - even I figured it out.

It appears that the rules are pretty simple. We count miles and minutes. Miles come from organized exercise - running, walking, biking are the common ones. Minutes come from anything that gets you off the couch. Cleaning counts, lifting, yoga, mowing the lawn and building rock walls etc... all count toward minutes.

I would personally like to see people post fairly often to keep everyone updated on how you are doing. If you are having a tough time, post about it and we can try our best to keep each other going and moving forward.

Good luck all and we will see you in the body of the thread.
Scott

Suzann

02-13-2009, 11:50 AM

Hi.. my name is Suzann from the Seattle area.
I was always playing sports growing up and once I got into college and the sports went by the waste side, my waist side grew. I got to just over 200 pounds after college and knew I needed to lose weight. Joined a football team (Yes, a women's football team) and lost a lot of it just by practice!
Since then I've been averaging the mid 130's to 140's. Running was never on my mind until a friend wanted to go to the inaugural Disneyland half marathon. Had knee surgery a couple months before the half marathon, and never completed more than a 4 mile training run, but there I was... In DL, running a half marathon.. my first ever 'real' race. Loved it! Was hooked from then on! I've only done one half marathon since then, I like the smaller races! But now, just last year, got into triathlons and love them! I'm also doing a stair climb at the end of March which is fun, but really hard!

Ok, I think that gives my background :goodvibes

Co-Captain
Suzann

Oh, and I can create a siggie if we want Scott?

JustSmile

02-14-2009, 05:21 PM

scoolover

02-14-2009, 07:37 PM

Hi guys,
I just got put on your team this morning. Wow, it's gonna be hard getting those 200 miles in:lmao: I'll be back later to tell you more about me, but for now, I've got to go finish making our Valentine's Dinner:) . I'm so happy to be part of your team. Scott, are you the Scott, who ran up and introduced yourself to the WISH gal on our way out of the Magic Kingdom during the 1/2 this year? You look like the same guy, but the whole race was very surreal for me, so I could be mistaken.

Take care,
Tracey

That was me. You were the only person I saw wearing a wish shirt during that race. I was surprised to not see anyone else. How did you do?

EDIT FROM POST # 1 TO HERE:
Anyway, let me introduce myself. I am Scott Williams from Southeastern Connecticut. I attended Central Connecticut State Univ after growing up in Orange County, NY. I graduated in 1999 with a degree in Track and Field. Not really but If they had that degree program, I would have.

After getting a job in the Dept of Correction, my weight sky rocketed. In December of 2005, I had weight loss surgery and lost 135 lbs. I have since put about 20 back on that I am working on.

The surgery and joy of running combined with my love for anything Disney brought me to WISH in the summer of 06. I ran the Race for the Taste in 2006 proudly displaying my WISH bracelet. I have now run 3 Disney marathons including two Goofy's and the Hyannis, MA marathon. If I had to guess my race total, I would say it is in the 40 range with most being 5K's.

My weekly milege is in the area of 15-20 miles on average. About 3 or 4 times a year I will go 7-10 days without running. It is not a conscious thing but when I look at my running log, it just seems to happen. I would also like to get into biking this spring with the distant thought of completing a tri-athalon at some point.

I think that's enough about me. Don't think that you have to include your life story as I did. Just a little bio and the reason you found the WISH and what is keeping you here.

Take care

Co-Captain
Scott

Worfiedoodles

02-15-2009, 06:35 PM

Tracey! -- I'm so psyched to see you on a team! :woohoo:

I think the Rebel Alliance is going to Rock!

Go Team Rebel Alliance!

Maria

deekaypee

02-15-2009, 07:20 PM

Welcome, members of the Rebel Alliance! :welcome:

We're glad to have you as part of the WISH teams. I know your numbers are going to grow, so you won't have to do that 200 miles a week, but in the meantime what you lack in members you more than make up in spirit.

And I think you have the potential to have the coolest motto yet: The Rebel Alliance is too well equipped, they're more dangerous than you realize.

Welcome and I look forward to hearing of your many successes!

WDWFLgal

02-15-2009, 09:18 PM

Hi team,

My name is Angela & I live in Tampa, FL.
I've always been relatively active but was never interested in running until the past few years. I was born without a hip socket & had 2 surgeries as a child. I haven't had any difficulties since but never pursued any type of running partly because of that. Well, since I decided to run my first 10K a few years ago, I knew this was something I could do. I'm not a fast road warrior but really enjoy running & I love Disney!

During the 2007 WDW Marathon I met a few WISH folks. The encouragement and support they showed one another was truly inspiring & made me want to be a part of this group. :hug:

I'm looking forward to a great year with this team! Go Rebel Alliance!

JustSmile

02-16-2009, 09:14 AM

Scott....I started out in Corral D and did see quite a few WISHers. It was so nice of you to say, "hi" and it came at a great time. I'm one of those girls that cries everytime I see the castle, so I was doing everything I could to hold in the tears and sniffles (which would have turned into sobs because, "Oh my gosh....I'm running the Disney 1/2 marathon...I'm actually here...this is something I NEVER thought I could do....yadayadayada....". You were a very welcome addition to all the thoughts running through my head. So, thank you! I finished in 2:25...not quite what I hoped for, but it's given me a jumping off point for the next one;) . How did you do?
Maria & Deb....thanks for stopping by girls! And I think you have the potential to have the coolest motto yet: The Rebel Alliance is too well equipped, they're more dangerous than you realize. Oh, so true;) .
Angela...:welcome:
Suzann & Scott....can you point me to the rules and tell me when to post my numbers. Thanks.

Suzann

02-16-2009, 11:41 AM

Tracey & Angela WELCOME!!!

Since I'm new to the team stuff, I'm not sure how it works.. I know we keep track of miles, but beyond that, I'm a bit lost. Scott, can you help us out here?

So is anyone training for events coming up soon?

Geekerbell

02-16-2009, 11:52 AM

Well, I'm very new here, but am so excited about being on a team!:goodvibes

I am currently a walker who really wants to be a runner. I was very active in high school sports (Softball, volleyball, running on my own) then once I got married and started having kids, my weight flew to astronomical numbers.:scared1:

My brother is a coach and personal trainer and with his continued encouragement, I have decided to get back into the active lifestyle.
I've lost about 35 pounds so far, still having over a hundred to go, and I have started a program with a trainer the past couple of months. I have finally got my walking back to about a 16min/mile pace and will be starting the C25K program next week.
I have registered for my first 5k on March 23rd.
Longterm goals/plans: complete a triathalon in 2010 (I need to actually learn to swim), complete the Austin 1/2 marathon in 2010, and I would like to do a WDW race in 2010 also. Maybe the Race for the Taste?

Anyway, I am looking forward to giving and receiving support from everyone here. Looks like a couple of you have had the big weight loss I am looking at achieving as well, so it's nice to know it can be done! ;)

Laura
:hug:

JustSmile

02-16-2009, 12:00 PM

I'm baaaaaaack!
My kiddos (I have 4 boys) have the day off, but my parents just picked up 3 of them to take them to the Science Center. I would've loved to have gone and normally would have, however, I think it's nice for them to just spend time with their grandparents. So, I'm staying home with DS15, and he's heading out for a run soon and so am I. I'm trying to convince him to join our team because he seems to run ALOT!
I am Tracey, I'm a stay at home mom (SAHM) who proudly has a BS in Education. Four boys and a husband keep me really busy and my friends would tell you that I'm a typical Martha Stewart-ish mom(is that a compliment?) My family is my life and I've always put myself the lowest on the totem pole. Don't feel bad, I like it that way----taking care of them really makes me happy and gives me great joy. This is why my new take on life in the last 2 yrs. is such an out of the box experience for me. **I had never been a runner and when I had to run in middle school I cried. My son is an amazing runner (I really can't say it enough). When he was 12 (2005)
, and I was hugely pregnant with my 4th, he decided to run his first 5k. He was nervous and to make him laugh I said, "Hey, if you win this thing, I'll run a 5k someday!" Well, wouldn't you know it, that little stinker won (in his age division) and my future was set. I had the baby and kept putting off my promise to run a 5k, although I was walking about 8 miles a week. In June of 2007, everything changed. Jake let me off the hook by saying, "You know Mom, you really don't have to run a 5k." He thought I couldn't! I was caught between :mad: and :guilty: and I've always taught my kids to be true to their word. The next day, I added a 10 second jog to my walk! The day after that I stumbled upon the WISH boards (while checking the budget boards) and that led my to C25K! I was on my way. I planned to run a 5k in November and be done! I lost some weight pretty quickly and was:yay: :cheer2: :dance3: ! The day before the November race, I sprained my ankle and couldn't run. I swore someone was trying to tell me something! Well, around here that was the last race of the season and I was going to have to keep running in order to run a spring 5k. I was hating every step of running!!!! And then in Jan. something happened....I started to look forward to running. I started pushing myself a little bit harder and I loved that my backside jiggle was tightening up! Crazy me signed up to run the Disney 1/2 in 2009! I ran that first 5k in June in 31:37 and I have ran quite a few since then with my last being 29:27!!!! I ran the Disney 1/2 in 2:25 and I hope to run the St. Louis 1/2 in April. I have made a conscious effort to exercise and make time for me, if I can run with my kids while they bike or roller blade, or I can push my little guy in the jogging stroller then I do it! I have learned that by moving myself up the totem pole, I'm not pushing them down.....I'm just strengthening the base.
Wow...I just wrote a novel, but now you know who I am. I'm looking forward to not only being accountable to myself, but being accountable to y'all as well. May the force be with you!

Suzann

02-16-2009, 12:42 PM

Welcome Laura!!!! :banana:
Great goals that you have.... and we're here to help keep you motivated!!! :cheer2:

Tracey~ WOW, such a road you've been down, but you came out victorious! Way to go with doing your first 5K and moving on from there... it becomes addictive, huh? (all those 'free' t-shirts and medals you can get from races.. ha!)

Ok, team... I've come up with a logo.. let me know what you think.. love to get feedback (even if you say you hate it... we wanted everyone involved)

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m270/Suzannlank/TRAa.gif

windwalker

02-16-2009, 01:20 PM

Hi guys, y'all are off to a good start, I'm sending Hockychic, Kim, over to join you guys. Kim is training for the goofy in 2010 and has the cutest laugh and that's good because she laughs a lot. Please welcome Kim to the Rebels.

Visiting Panda:hippie:

bellaDisneydncr

02-16-2009, 02:08 PM

Hi guys! Just dropping in to say Welcome!!! Love the name and the logo! We're gonna have a great year!!!

Do you guys have any kind of slogan or motto yet? I like to make userbars for the teams and wondered if you had anything yet. I'm thinking something to do with "the force is strong with these ones" hahaha But just let me know!

princess: Kat ~ Walt's Warriors

Hockeychic

02-16-2009, 03:20 PM

Hey gang,

Sorry I wrote this big long biography of myself and as I hit send.....system went down for 60 mins of maintenance.

So long and short of it. If it is OK I would like to join your group.

I am training for the Goofy and have 2 other 1/2 booked for this year and am looking at either another 1/2 or a full.

When is your check in date?

laxdef69

02-16-2009, 03:42 PM

Howdy ya'll.

Good luck on your year together!

I have developed a spreadsheet that the SuperGoofs use to track individual daily and monthly miles and minutes, and it tracks team weekly, monthly and YTD volumes.

PM me if you want me to send it to you for the Rebel's use on googledocs.

Mike

JustSmile

02-17-2009, 09:49 AM

Laura....:welcome:
Kim...we're glad you're here
Kat...we can't wait to see what you come up with for our userbar
Suzann....love the logo...thanks
How's training going everybody? I got an easy 4.3 in yesterday and an hour long fitness class. One of the gals in class was turning 50 and the exercises were performed in counts of 50.....50 crunches, squats, lunges, 50 second planks......needless to say, I'm a little sore today. I think I'll keep my mouth shut when I turn 40 next month.;)
Have a great day.

Hockeychic

02-17-2009, 01:10 PM

Hey everyone.

WTG on the workout Tracey.

Hope everyone has a awesome day!!!

Suzann

02-17-2009, 01:32 PM

Hi everyone... I'm home sick today with a head cold.. ugh! Yesterday I got in 25 minutes of swimming (I'm training for a triathlon that is a week and half away)

Has anyone seen Scott?

Tracey... way to go with the workout!! (and 50 of anything gets hard!) HA!

Kim... welcome to the group.. Once again I'm not sure how we all tally our minutes and miles.. I got the spreadsheet, so maybe if we wanted to work our a weekly or even a daily time to have our minutes/miles in by?

bunnyfoo

02-17-2009, 01:35 PM

Just popping in to see what's going on and to say hello to everyone! I think this team has the coolest name :)

Kim - Very cool that you're doing Goofy next year! I saw you and Mike after the half back in January but you guys were motoring and I couldn't push DF to go any faster. Ok, ok... I was hobbling along too :)

Tracey - WTG on the 4.3 and the workout! Just reading about the sets of 50 makes me tired. You can always give 'em your Disney age next month!

Okay ... see you all later!! :wave2:

Hockeychic

02-18-2009, 12:52 PM

Hey Vicki, how are you?

Are you planning on going back for 2010???

Worfiedoodles

02-18-2009, 07:48 PM

Kim! Is this where you're hanging out these days?!

I should have known you'd be consorting with the Rebels!

My ds picked out my Valentine's Day card from DH. It's a sound card which plays their love theme while Leia and Han kiss. My ds said, "This is back when they were young and it wasn't gross. Now they're old and no one would want to see them kiss." Once I stopped laughing, I thought about crying...

By the by, I love, love, love The Rebel Alliance icons! You guys totally rock!

Maria

Hockeychic

02-19-2009, 06:05 AM

Hi Maria how are you !!!!!!!!!

Yup looking forward to getting to know my new teammates!!!!!

JustSmile

02-19-2009, 09:14 AM

Hey guys....
Spent Tues. afternoon battling a stomach bug! Thank goodness it was a 12 hour type thing and I felt much better by Wed. morning.
Kim....are you and I the only ones around today?
Suzann...hope you're feeling better.
Maria...funny story about DS and :lovestruc card. Kids say the funniest things! You have such a happy home over on Ohana....otherwise I know you'd wanna come to the dark side!
Is everybody working out? I keep a log of when I work out, so I can post anytime.....although it would be easier for me to post weekly or monthly rather than daily, but majority rules.
Have a great day all!

Suzann

02-19-2009, 10:29 AM

Morning everyone... I'm on the west coast, so I'm sure I'm not up as early as you all are :goodvibes

I'm still feeling down and out today, but I made it to work (silly careers)

I have edited the spreadsheet that I received and I'm ready to share it out there... if everyone could PM me their email addresses, that would be great! (Hopefully this works)

Oh, and a small, maybe silly, question... I bowl on a league and practice some during the week... do you guys think that counts as minutes?

JustSmile

02-19-2009, 06:56 PM

Suzann...I would say that bowling definitely counts. I'll PM you and then you'll let us know what we need to do next, right? Did we look into the google docs thingy that Mike wrote about? You can tell I'm a computer whiz:confused3 .

scoolover

02-19-2009, 09:58 PM

Hi all. I'm around. :) Today was such a nice day that I did a double. I did a gym workout and then hit the road this afternoon. It was too nice to miss it. Hope everyone is doing well.

Hockeychic

02-20-2009, 10:12 AM

Suzann I sent you my email address

Scott, 2 a days eh? Good for you. We got hit with a nasty snow storm yesterday and today so back on the dreadmill for me:sad2:

Suzann

02-20-2009, 10:29 AM

Ok it looks like you have to sign up for google to actually contribute to the spreadsheet... but if you do, that would work wonderfully! (And I can't say enough good things about google... really.. I don't work for them, but wow, I love the ease of their email, documents and calendar!)

Scott... great to see you! 2 a days? ouch!

deekaypee

02-20-2009, 04:39 PM

JustSmile

02-20-2009, 04:59 PM

Suzann

02-20-2009, 05:47 PM

Tracey, I'm not sure how we track... and what counts, doesn't count.. maybe we could intrude on another team and ask them? ;)

scoolover

02-20-2009, 06:08 PM

Tracey,
I believe that that is exactly right. Total miles and total minutes. I could be wrong.

scoolover

02-21-2009, 01:24 PM

windwalker

02-21-2009, 02:19 PM

Okay, everybody....
I went to the wonderful google chart by Suzann and inputed some of me info, but I wanted to double check.....
We count mileage for running and walking....does biking mileage count
Our time for running/walking counts as well as time for any other activity (like an exercise class, swimming, etc)?
For example....
On Monday the 9th I ran 3 miles in 31:15
in the evening I went to fitness class for sixty minutes
So....on the 9th, I have 3 miles and 91:15 min.
Is that right?

Yes the whole idea is time off the butt. So we count hours. That way even if you can't take off for a run/walk/bike ect... at least you can do some stretching, do yoga or pilaties with a tape or a class. Yard work, snow shoveling, anything that gets you going. Light housework like dusting isn't an exercise but absolutely it's better than sitting with the bag of chips watching the tube.

Visiting Panda:hippie:

MomofCKJ

02-21-2009, 05:46 PM

*Knock Knock* Can I come in?

Hi!:flower3: I'm Allyson, former member of the now defunct Herc's Heroes and new member of this team! Glad to be here! I've missed having a place to track my stuff!

As Dave mentioned all last year we tracked miles/minutes for our activities: running, pilates, biking, swimming, etc. I'll have to go through the thread, I see you mention something about a Google sheet? Is that where we are posting? Do we enter our own stuff in weekly?

A little about me: I live in MA, happily married to Rick (known as Grumpy in my trip reports) and mom to 3 kids,dd11, dd9 and ds6. I am 39 and started running in February 2008. My DH and I were basically couch potatoes, challenged by our best friends to run the Disney Half with them this past January. So we started with the Couch to 5K program, did some local races and in the fall I began using the Marathoning for Mortals Half Walk/Run plan. Towards the end I changed it up a bit and did more of a run till I needed a short break, walk, run again type thing. It worked for me.

January of this year we ran and completed the Half! It was the most incredible experience, especially for someone like me who had always been so non athletic. I felt like I could do anything as I crossed that finish line.

Since then I've only run twice and am finding it hard to be motivated again. I don't have a big race like the Disney one planned again and its not in the cards for me in 2010. I would love to run it again sometime though and hope to be able to do that. I need to find something local though to have as a motivator. It is so easy to just not do it when there isn't that goal circled on the calendar.

I loved the WISH motto and that got me through many a training run. It felt great to wear the shirt during the race and feel like you were part of a team of just super encouraging, wonderful people!

Looking forward to getting to know you all!

Allyson

Suzann

02-21-2009, 06:42 PM

Hi Allyson!!! First off, welcome!!! :welcome:
Congrats on running the half last month!! What an accomplishment!!! Its definitely hard for me to keep motivated running since its my least enjoyable! But maybe you could sign up for some smaller races near you... or even a slightly larger one (maybe another half near the end of the season) that you could go for that had a medal (runners bling always does it for me!)
I found that I liked triathlons! So maybe that's something you want to look into too :goodvibes

As for the google document, send me your email in a PM and I'll link you to you :thumbsup2

Yesterday I did 25 minutes on the stairmaster with a 10 pound weight vest and today I did 2 hours at the climbing gym! (My first time and it was a blast! Such an upper body workout!)
Oh, and I painted my spare bathroom yesterday... that counts! LOL

Suzann

02-21-2009, 06:49 PM

I hit the gym early today for some TM time and some weight time. I did 4.5 miles and another 45 minutes of weight training.

Are we tracking this stuff yet? I have a chart of all of it so I am not missing but should we be posting yet?

Mike gave me his spreadsheet and we're going to use google docs so we all can keep track of it in one place... send me your email via PM :goodvibes

JustSmile

02-22-2009, 05:45 AM

Hi Allyson....:welcome: Oh, I felt exactly like you did crossing the finish line in Jan. What an amazing feeling of accomplishment. Congrats! We're glad you're on our team. Check out your local running sites and find something to register for....once you get that on your calendar, the motivation seems to return.
Thanks, Dave!:lovestruc You're the best! You've never seen me dust...I may be able to count it as aerobic activity;) . Did I read somewhere that races count as 2x distance? or am I making that up?
Thanks again, Suzann for setting up our spreadsheet.
WTG on that workout, Scott.
I have to go back to the spreadsheet and update my totals. We still didn't pick a date to report, right? Or, do we just make sure that we're caught up by the end of the month? I'll have to admit that on the days that I felt like slacking...it crosses my mind as to how I'd feel to have a "0" on my chart. That's enough to get me moving. I'm up at the crack of dawn because my DS is running a 1/2 today. I'll be back to let you know how he does, but my fingers may be frozen because it's currently 22 degrees!:scared1:

windwalker

02-22-2009, 06:37 AM

laxdef69

02-22-2009, 08:47 AM

I can send you an updated spreadsheet...this version will carry through new teammembers names through the end of the year.

Each week ends on Friday, unless its a short or long week...you can tell by checking the formulas.

No particular reason for Friday ending, thats what Lisa (princessrunner) wanted for the goofs.

Each person's monthly total is at the bottom of their column, and the team weekly totals are in blue on each months page.

The team monthly totals and YTD are on the summary page.

let me know if you want the new version, linked here:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pDo_Y1OjfFxhlUz1xx6nRZg&hl=en

I haven't tried it, but I wonder if you opened both documents, if you could copy the February sheet from your existing to the new one...that might preserve all the entries so far.

Regarding time entry, you have it right...all miles and minutes count.

For example, I rode 40 minutes on my bike trainer this AM, so I would enter 40 minutes. When I go to the YMCA and get 40 minutes on the elliptical and 5 miles, I'll have a total entry of 5 miles and 80 minutes.

Good luck Rebels!!!!

Mike

Suzann

02-22-2009, 03:16 PM

Would love that spreadsheet Mike... I'll send the new link to my teammates :goodvibes

deekaypee

02-22-2009, 11:46 PM

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

I thought I'd let the Rebels 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)

JustSmile

02-23-2009, 10:38 AM

Happy Monday!
Well DS ran a 1/2 yesterday with a new PR for him at 1:21:52! :dance3: :yay: :cheer2: He was really happy with that (if I didn't mention it, he's only 15). Anywho...I ran my 5 yesterday, not pretty, but finished! I'm trying to convince DS to join our Rebel team. He's a Disney freak like me and obviously he's a runner! He keeps saying he will, he just needs to find time to sign on.:) Take care and stay strong!

scoolover

02-23-2009, 11:20 AM

Tracey 1:21! That boy is a ringer. I was at a half last year that was won in 1:15. Good work on the 5.

With the spread sheet, we all contribute our own stuff? Does that mean that I can enter my numbers at the end of the month or should it be entered more frequently?

Also, I just updated post #1 to introduce our team and answer a few questions. Let me know what else I should put on there. We will most likely be getting people who are not up on the game (like most of us already) so I want to get them up to speed quickly. Let me know.

Suzann

02-23-2009, 11:23 AM

Hi everyone... I went bowling yesterday and was still sore from the climbing gym on Saturday! Too funny!

My triathlon is coming up this Sunday.. so today will be my last swimming workout! I'm still nervous!

Tracey... wow! That's a fast pace for your son on the half! I was happy with my 2 hour 15 minute half last year! LOL

Scott, you can enter your numbers into the spreadsheet whenever you want... I just sent everyone the updated spreadsheet.. hopefully everyone's numbers transferred :goodvibes

Suzann

02-24-2009, 03:13 PM

I did 25 minutes today on the stair master with an 18 pound weight vest on... phew do I sweat when I have that thing on! Ha!! Hoping everyone else is doing great!!! :cool1:

Steffwalks

02-24-2009, 05:14 PM

Good evening Rebels!!!

Tomorrow Hakuna Matata will be hosting an Ice Cream Social. (that's an old fashioned term for mixer). We would love to hear from everyone about what their favorite recovery food is AND is that also your favorite WDW treat!!! Feel free to include any other interesting pieces of information in your answer especially the exact location in WDW where you get this marvelous food!!!

Hope to see you there!

JustSmile

02-24-2009, 08:43 PM

Hi y'all.
Thanks, Suzann for transferring the numbers over. You're amazing wearing an 18 lb vest on the stairmaster.:worship: :worship: :worship: I'm sure that when you take it off you literally feel like a weight has been lifted:lmao: . DS is speedy fast...it's so much fun to watch him run! Going to his cross country meets gave me a good workout--I had to get to each viewing spot pretty quickly. You've been getting in alot of workout time, what all are you doing?
Hey everybody.....where are you?

Suzann

02-25-2009, 10:06 AM

Yeah, I feel light as a feather when I take the vest off! We're doing a "Biggest Loser" thing here at work, and one of the warehouse guys is wearing a 20 pound weight vest everyday, all day long... he's lost 30 pounds so far!! Amazing!

Great on your son running! Maybe he could get a scholarship that way!!

My workouts have been varying... this past weekend I went to the climbing gym for a couple of hours, bowling practice a couple of hours.. the week before that I helped dig a trench (trying to find a leaking pipe).. that was hard work! At the gym, I normally do swimming, running or the stairmaster.

scoolover

02-25-2009, 10:24 AM

Suzann You should wear the vest when climbing. You would have the biggest guns on the wish team!

I just got back from the gym. I did 3.1 in 26:04 and added another .7 in warm up and cool downs. I skipped my leg day because of some pain above my left knee.

Like Tracey said, "where is everyone"?

Suzann

02-25-2009, 11:10 AM

Laughing! My fingers and forearms would HURT if I wore the weight vest climbing!!!

Good pace on the 3 miles Scott! What's up with the pain in the knee?

I should be running at the gym today.. intervals

JustSmile

02-25-2009, 05:45 PM

I'm here :wave:!
Scott that's an awesome pace for a 5k, I would be :banana: :banana: :banana: !
Suzann....I'm picturing a big climbing wall....or is there more in the climbing gym? I'm thinking that would be an awesome workout. I don't think we have anything like that around here.
Allyson, Angela, Laura, Kim.....where are you guys? Hopefully, you're really busy working out.:goodvibes

Suzann

02-25-2009, 05:57 PM

Tracey~ Yup, its like a big climbing wall, but on every wall of the gym! Super fun and I didn't know there was one within walking distance of my house!! You could look into it. I was intimidated about going in there, but they were SUPER nice to me!

Here's a picture of one that I found online

http://astrogeology.usgs.gov/About/Flagstaff/images/100_9164.jpg

scoolover

02-26-2009, 09:31 AM

I walked 2 miles on the TM this morning in 28 minutes. I then did some lifting for a total of about an hour so far.

How is everyone else doing?

JustSmile

02-26-2009, 10:32 AM

Suzann...that is so cool! I'm gonna look and see if we have anything around here. I know that there is one in IL, but it's geared more for kids parties.
Scott....I'm staying pretty consistent. I'll be adding extra walks in the evening so I can get DH out to exercise. He's always under alot of stress at work and it would be so good for him. He's been coming home, eating dinner, and laying on the couch:sad2: . He did 2.3 miles with me last night and I'm very proud of him.:cool1: He didn't talk much, but I chat enough for both of us:lmao: .
Take care guys!

Suzann

02-26-2009, 10:49 AM

Good job on the lifting and walking Scott! And yes, do the half :thumbsup2

Tracey~ Way to get your husband out and about!!

I did my time on the dreadmill yesterday and had bowling last night. Today should be a rest day for me as I haven't been home any earlier than 9:30pm every night this week!

escape

02-26-2009, 09:19 PM

Hi Team Rebel Alliance! :yay:

I've got two more eager participants coming your way - mickeyncldkd & Zane_Anthony (Tonya). I suspect there will be more in the near future! :goodvibes

JustSmile

02-27-2009, 08:33 AM

Hi guys!
4.5 miles for me last night...DS3 and I are headed to a pirate party at the library.
Suzann....I've been putting my info in on the spreadsheet in minutes and seconds and I've got a wierd total of 10,000+ minutes. Should we only be putting in minutes? I'm going to look back and see where I messed up, but if you see it first would you let me know? Thanks. Did you take your rest day?
Take care all.

****I just went back in and changed over to just minutes and it seems to have fixed the problem. So, when you are tracking your time, it seems to work best to just use minutes and round up/down.

Suzann

02-27-2009, 10:15 AM

Susie~ Can't wait to meet our new team members!

Tracey~ Way to go with the miles! I did take a rest day yesterday... felt so good! Although I had to catch up on housework (laundry, dishes, etc) :laundy:

Ah yes... I think it should be minutes only as it gets confused with the seconds :goodvibes

Tonight I'm heading to the climbing gym.. tomorrow I don't have anything planned since *early* Sunday is my triathlon! :banana: (As long as I don't drown in the swimming part, I'll be fine) ;)

scoolover

02-27-2009, 07:35 PM

I took the day off (unless getting dragged around tagging stuff for a wedding registry counts). I am saving up for the 1/2 tomorrow. I decided to do it. My 1/2 PR is 2:03 but last year I bonked at mile 10 after going out too fast for the Leaf Peepers 1/2 in Waterbury, VT in Oct. Because of that I don't really know how fast I can do this one. I am thinking 2:11 because that would be an even 10mm. I guess that we will see tomorrow.

Zane_Anthony

02-27-2009, 08:12 PM

I was just assigned to this team and I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Tonya and I am 28 years old. I am NEW to running. I just got the clearance from my surgeon today to start running so I plan to start my couch to 5K program this coming up week. My goal is to finish the Princess 1/2 next year. I have not yet read any of this thread so I am off to read it. I can use any tips, comments, etc that you have for a newbie! :thumbsup2

scoolover

02-28-2009, 04:18 PM

TONYA :welcome:

I think we are starting off a bit slowly because we are a new team but I am sure that business will pick up!

scoolover

02-28-2009, 04:20 PM

I won't comment on the half that I ran this morning except to say that I earned 26.2 miles for the team!!! Other than that it was awful.

Suzann

02-28-2009, 04:23 PM

Tonya~ WELCOME!!! Yay for starting running, and you'll be racking up the miles in no time!

I spent two and a half hours at the climbing gym last night, felt great! This morning though, I woke up to my knee feeling fat and not wanting to bend fully. NOT good as my triathlon is tomorrow! I'm going to try to walk it off today.

Scott, congrats on finishing the half marathon, but sorry it went poorly :hug: I'll look for your race report

JustSmile

03-01-2009, 03:54 PM

Hi guys! It's hard for me to post on the weekends with all the kiddos and DH at home.
Tonya...:welcome: I started with C25K and it was a great program. You'll do great! We'll be right here to support you.
Suzann...Oh, no for the knee. Hope it was feeling better and that the triathalon went well....sorry I forgot to say good luck earlier, but better late than never.....:cheer2:Go, Suzann Go!!!:cheer2:
Scott...when are you getting married? I loved working on our registry, DH loved putting crazy items on it:confused3 ! But now, I've been married almost 17 years and I could honestly use bridal shower gifts again:lmao: . And I would say that "power shopping" counts as exercise. Sounds like your race wasn't the best, but thanks for scoring all of that mileage for us this morning!
I just got back from a 90min run and realized that I set my Garmin on an indoor setting and it didn't figure my mileage:confused3 ! I went on map my run and it looks like I did around 8.25 miles, which is okay since I really didn't feel like going out in 32 degrees and blustery winds and I set my Garmin to do 4/1 run/walk. So, no matter what it's done!:dance3:

Suzann

03-01-2009, 08:03 PM

Well, my knee started to loosen up last night (thankfully!!) and I slept well for an early start this morning!

Got up early, had a protein shake and a banana... heard the rain pouring on the sky light. GREAT. Loaded up the car with all my stuff and off for a 35 minute drive to the triathlon. Finally got there and walked into the pool area where they were doing the registration and it was HOT! Registered and got my goodie bag (lots of great stuff in there.. a tech tshirt, a beanie, water bottle, a canvas bag and of course the normal swim cap and race number.) Started setting up my bike on the trainer (it was an indoor swim and indoor bike on a trainer) There were 20 trainers set up, 10 people per wave so the next people could have their bikes set up and ready to go too. They weighed yourself and your bike too so the computers would calculate how much power you needed to pedal for 8 miles. Looked outside and noticed it had cleared up and the sun was coming out!

It came time to actually get in the pool (And I was happy I was in the first wave of the day because we got the most time to set up and get ready!) Took some practice strokes then came back to the wall for the start. The countdown came and I was off! I only had to share a lane with one other person so that wasn't bad! I get three laps in and realize I'm not far behind the same person in my lane.. either she swims as slow as I am or my swimming training has been paying off! The pool went from 3 feet depth to 12 feet depth at the end and you could tell the difference of resistance! We had to swim 9 laps total (18 lengths) and by the 8th one I was beginning to slow down. My lane partner finished a lap ahead of me, but out of the 10 of us that started, I didn't finish last!!! When I was done my 9 laps, I had to get out of the pool. This sounds easier than it was! 3 feet of water and you have to have the strength to get yourself out of the pool without going into other lanes. I stepped on the lane buoy and hoisted my way out and ran to the bike section. (I think my swim was 11 minutes)
I got to my bike, put on my socks and shoes and hopped on the bike... started peddling and then stared at the computer trainer... it had turned off! I let one of the volunteers know and she came and turned it on for me. I think that reset the weight for the machine, which made me pedal further for my distance. Once again, the biking portion was right near the pool and it was HOT in there... right above us the ceiling was only 8 feet high so it felt like a SAUNA! All the heat rising would come back down on us... I sweated so much! The riders next to me were joking saying we're just riding in hawaii. Ha. We all chatted while riding, learning a lot about each other and giving some tips. I was second to last out of my ten people to finish the bike, but that was ok. (I think being on the trainer is mentally harder than on the road for a tri. I couldn't play the catch up game with other people on the course... I pick someone and try to catch up with them) I finished the bike in about 36 minutes
While I only had a tenth of a mile left, I put on my long sleeve tech shirt that had my number on it to get ready for the run. Once I was done with my 8 miles, I got off the bike and ran out of the pool and outside. My legs felt a little wobbly, but I didn't stop running. The running portion was around a lake, of which I've ran before. I caught up to the woman that left before me and we decided to run together... loved that and we supported each other all the way around the lake. With only a quarter mile left I decided to give it a last push effort and found the finish line at 1 hour and 16 minutes. Received my medal and had a smile on my face.
While packing the bike away in the car, it started to rain again... hasn't let up since. Great timing!!! :goodvibes

Triathlon distance: 1/4 swim, 8 mile bike, 3 mile run. 22.5 miles for the day. YAY

deekaypee

03-01-2009, 09:50 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).

MomofCKJ

03-02-2009, 06:29 AM

Hey guys, slacker Allyson here. I got the email with the spreadsheet, just need to go open it and figure it out.

Since the Half in January I have run twice. Yup. Twice. I can not get motivated. It is like not having that Disney race out there in the future means there is nothing to get me moving. A local 10K in June just isn't doing it. *sigh* It is hard. It is snowing here. Again. Winter seems endless. Maybe when it warms up and the weather improves that will help. Running on the treadmill in the basement, just not so appealing.

I will try though. I don't want to let all of last year's work and progress just stop and end.

So I will try to go hop on today, even for just a mile or two.

And hey, does walking the dog count? I walk him every day, a mile or so. Doesn't get the heart rate flying but we are walking.

Make it a great day folks!

Allyson, land of the No School announcements...today is snow day #9 for this winter!!!!:scared1:

JustSmile

03-02-2009, 07:12 AM

Suzann...Wow! Awesome job on your tri. And 22.5 miles for our team :banana: :cheer2: :banana: ! Great job!
Allyson....Walking the dog absolutely counts. We've had 3 snowdays this year, but it looks like spring is on the way, at least in the MidWest it is. Apparently, New York is getting blasted with snow. Don't worry, you're absolutely not a slacker, it is very hard to get motivated with the yucky weather. I've found that if I put a movie in the DVD player, then the TM isn't so bad.
Happy Monday all and take care!

scoolover

03-02-2009, 10:07 AM

Allyson Thanks for hanging around. I have felt the post Disney let down at times also. Like Tracey said, once the weather gets a bit nicer, you will be itching to get out there.

SuzannWay to go with the tri!!! Sounds like fun. I will have to do one soon.

I did nothing yesterday as I was resting up from the 1/2 on Sat.

Today, I have 2 hours of snow removal under my belt!

Suzann

03-03-2009, 10:25 AM

Ok team, I ran some hills last night... we have a love hate relationship. Hate doing them, but feel good afterwards!

MomofCKJ

03-03-2009, 10:54 AM

Good for you on the hills Suzann! Hills are tough. There is one on our outside running route (someday when the snow melts and it is warm I'll see it again!) that is my nemesis. I have never been able to run up the whole thing. Someday.

Anyway my mantra of the day is "A short run beats no run". So I did 1.5 miles on the treadmill. It was so hard to just get down there and do it. I was talking myself out of it the whole time. But I did it, its over and it is better than nothing. Baby steps to get back in the game...

Allyson

PS I just went in and added in all my daily dog walking in Feb and the one time I ran in Feb. I also have started filling in March.

Suzann

03-03-2009, 11:22 AM

Way to go Allyson!!! And yay for more miles and minutes for the team! And yes, "A short run beats no run" any day of the week!

I know you'll be able to run up that hill all the way by the middle of summer! YOU CAN DO IT!

I did 10 reps of the hill... by the 8th, 9th and 10th one, I could feel my legs starting to give out on me earlier and earlier up the hill! Ugh, pushed through it though. Hopefully that will give me some good strength for my stair climb coming up!

MomofCKJ

03-03-2009, 11:46 AM

I just saw a thing on a stair climb on the Today show last week. I think they were doing 66 flights to raise awareness for MS. Amazing, that is ALOT of stairs! LOL! You go girl!:thumbsup2

Allyson

Suzann

03-03-2009, 11:47 AM

Its one of the hardest workouts you can do!!! Surprising, my lungs hurt more than my legs last year!

JustSmile

03-03-2009, 03:18 PM

Suzann...nice job on the hill run....were you doing sprints? My DS swears by hill sprints to strengthen his quads and hamstrings. He even has different ways of bounding and striding:confused3 ! It just looks painful! My Sunday run was really hilly and I was still feeling it yesterday.
Allyson...see those dog walks really do add up. I'm fully with you on a short run beats no run:banana: .
Scott...you must have alot of snow!
Have a great day everybody!

Suzann

03-03-2009, 03:47 PM

Tracey~ Yup, those are sprints! Run as fast as you can all the way up the hill (one full city block). I seem to get slower and slower from sprint 1 to sprint 10, but it really does work you out! (And works out your lungs too!)

UTGuitarist27

03-03-2009, 05:15 PM

Hey Team Rebel Alliance. I just requested to be put on a team and I am assuming I will be put on this one. I just wanted to post alittle about myself.

My name is Steve and I go to the University of Toledo. When Im not at school I live in South Carolina with my parents (Dennyha and Missyha on the boards). I completed the half in 2007 and I had to quit halfway through in 2008 because of my knee (old football injury that wont go away). I was supposed to be there this past year but couldn't find a decent place to watch my dog. I am signed up for the 2010 half and this time I want to make sure that my knee is in good shape to finish. I plan on starting a program on monday so I can start racking up the minutes/miles. I can't wait to get started and look forward to be part of the team.

P.S. My dog, Moose, is very active and very annoying if I don't tire him out with a walk. So I should post atleast a couple miles a day just from him.

Suzann

03-03-2009, 05:29 PM

Welcome Steve!!! I won't send you the spreadsheet for the miles yet until we confirm that you are with us, but way to get motivated for next years event!! And walking the dog totally counts! :goodvibes

In 2008 with the football injury sidelining you from finishing the race, do you think that could have been prevented from training more? I know with my knee, there's a fine line between not training enough and training too much (I've had 3 knee surgeries on the same knee)

UTGuitarist27

03-03-2009, 06:43 PM

I'm almost positive more training would have helped. I'm sure my knee will always hurt a little over a long distance but I've gotten used to it. Hopefully I'm starting early enough to take very gradual increases to avoid over training. I actually plan on doing biking until the weather gets nicer. So that combined with the walks should give me a good, low-impact start.

windwalker

03-03-2009, 09:50 PM

Yes please add Steve to your roster. We are bringing the Rebels up to the same #s as the other teams as quickly as we can.

Welcome Steve, thanks for joining us. This is already a super group.

Visiting Panda:hippie:

JustSmile

03-04-2009, 07:17 AM

:welcome: Steve! What breed of dog is Moose? We have a "crazy, but we love him" Border Collie, Blaze. Now, one would think with 6 of us in this house, that he would get a walk everyday, but he doesn't. I try to take him with me as often as I can.....it's not enough. His favorite pass time seems to be "herding" my children:lmao: . I'm going to use you and Allyson as my encouragement to walk him more often.
Suzann...Maybe I should try some hill sprints to get over my dislike of hills.;)

I was sitting on the couch last night watching The Biggest Loser trying to forget that I hadn't worked out yet. The guilt set in and I headed down to the TM to watch BL and run. So, my big 0 for yesterday is now 42 min and 4 miles. Y'all are so good for me because I was feeling bad about posting a 0.....well I was also feeling bad about watching people exercise while I sat on the couch.:) Take care guys and have a great day.

UTGuitarist27

03-04-2009, 08:35 AM

Moose is a german shorthaired pointer and I know exactly what you mean when you say "crazy, but I love him." Moose's favorite thing to do is try to find as many things to chew on that are not his toys and he is pretty good at it. When I walk him, I'll listen to a podcast like Inside the Magic, Get Lost, or something like that. That makes the morning walk not so much of a chore.

I'll start posting my walks soon. I just have to figure out how many miles it is. Monday is when I should start posting some decent numbers though.

Suzann

03-04-2009, 10:19 AM

Steve~ Send me your email address and I'll send you the link to the spreadsheet :goodvibes Oh, and you can go to www.mapmyrun.com to figure out milage!

Tracey~ WAY TO GO on the miles!! I didn't like how BL left you hanging at the end though! Ugh, wait a week to find out the results? Un fair!!!

I spent and hour and a half last night shoveling dirt. Filling up the trench that we dug for the leaking pipe. It was the only decent night we should have all week, so I need to get some work in on it.

scoolover

03-04-2009, 05:46 PM

WELCOME STEVE I will add you to the roster on post #1 of this thread.

I have been a bum for the last few days. Snow and work are my excuses but that ends tomorrow.

Suzann

03-05-2009, 10:26 AM

Ok everyone.. I did a super hard 'crossfit' workout yesterday on my lunch hour, then I went bowling last night. Ugh, I'm feeling it today!!!

MomofCKJ

03-05-2009, 03:43 PM

Suzann, you are amazing! You are my hero!

I walked the dog today. That is it. It's been a busy day. Had work to do this morning then into the kid's school to paint (I volunteer a lot there, I love to paint so I do a lot of murals and things like that). I am hoping to perhaps do a little Pilates workout later.

Good news is it is supposed to be WARM this weekend here so maybe this snow will melt away and spring will come and it will be fun to run outside again! Cross your fingers!

Allyson

JustSmile

03-05-2009, 07:39 PM

Hi guys....
I took a 2 mile walk yesterday with the stroller and today was a 4 miler on the TM with an hour session of Girls on the Run. I coach this program at our local elementary school for girls in 3-5 grade. It's an awesome national program. If you're interested in looking it up you can find it on the web. It works on building self esteem and character development and incorporates running. I :lovestruc it!
Tomorrow we leave for the lake, so I'll be MIA for a few days. Keep up the workouts...y'all are doing a great job.

Suzann

03-06-2009, 10:02 AM

Ha! Thanks Allyson! I'm crossing my fingers for warm weather this weekend for you!!!

Tracey~ Looked up "girls on the run" program... looks very cool! Great job volunteering for that!!!

Yesterday I got two hours in at the climbing gym (wow, my arms are SUPER tired from Wednesday's workout and then the climbing gym) And no Scott, I didn't wear my weight vest there :lmao:

scoolover

03-08-2009, 05:04 PM

I finally got out and ran a slow and steady 2.2 miles this morning. It was my first since the dreadful half. It looks like some other people are going to have to carry my weight a bit this month. Although there is time to pull it together.

deekaypee

03-08-2009, 09:07 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.

Suzann

03-09-2009, 10:50 AM

Hey team! I had a great weekend! Went hiking for 4 hours (!!!) on Saturday, then yesterday I went bowling for a couple hours. Very busy and productive weekend :goodvibes

How was everyone else's weekends???

UTGuitarist27

03-09-2009, 03:05 PM

Hey rebels,
Took a couple days off to drive down to my parents for break, but I walked my dog and my parents dogs today (I think walking two dogs at the same should count as double. . . j/k). One of these days I'll talk myself into taking a bike ride. Anyway, I plan on running a 10k sometime between now and the Donald so I won't have to be in the last corral. I also would like to do a few 5ks because they are fun. Good luck team and may the force be with you.

escape

03-09-2009, 08:38 PM

Steve, glad to see you joined right in!!! I'm sending ya'll another WISHer wanting encouragement and support. She's going to train for the half-marathon next year. Please welcome disney_mommy to your ever expanding group! :teeth:

disney_mommy

03-10-2009, 07:46 AM

Hello, fellow teammates. My name is Andrea and I have signed up for the half in January. I have never done a marathon before and am very nervous. I have a lot of weight to lose before then and a lot of training to do so that I can run the marathon. I am looking forward to being a member of this team and cheering each other on!

Suzann, I will send you my email address so I can start adding to our totals. Also, can someone please explain the idea of the spreadsheet? Are we trying to beat other teams or just see what our personal bests can be?

Also, where can I find a clippie for our team? I want to show my allegiance!

JustSmile

03-10-2009, 08:27 AM

Hi ya Rebels!
It was a beautiful weekend at the lake. We took a couple of walks and brought home a stray cat. She is the sweetest little thing, but one my kidlets has allergies and our sweet crazy dog keeps getting swatted by the cat. I did a few laps around our small group of houses....which is about the size of a track....so I walked along the black-top, down 32 steps, ran/walked along the lake, then up 32 steps and repeat. I made 11 laps in 30 min and DS was supposed to check it with his Garmin, but he forgot. I'm guessing it's about 2.5 miles.
:welcome: Andrea! This past Jan. was my first 1/2 and I did it in Disney! It was an amazing experience. You can do this!
Hi Suzann, Scott, and Steve....sounds like everyone was out and moving this weekend.
Everybody else....:wave:
Have a great day!

Steffwalks

03-10-2009, 08:48 AM

Howdy Rebels!!

We are having a Dog Show (by suggestion of Jship!) tomorrow at Hakuna Matata! Post your photos of your favorite dog or dogs! If you don't have a photo post a favorite story, happy, scary, Lassie-like or what ever!! Can't wait to meet your pups!!!

See ya tomorrow!
Connie

Suzann

03-10-2009, 11:23 AM

Scott~ Way to go for getting some miles in after that half! Its so hard to pick it up again!!!!

Steve~ Those dog walks surely add up! And I agree... 5k's are fun and not too long :thumbsup2

Welcome Andrea!!!! So glad you're on our team! Have you looked into the couch 2 5k book? A lot of people recommend it for getting them started! Have you looked into other smaller races in your area? You're going to rock next January!!!

Tracey~ Way to get moving on the weekend!!!

As for me, I did two hours again at the climbing gym last night. Got beat up a little though.. bruised my knee and scrapped my pinky finger and wrist!

UTGuitarist27

03-10-2009, 12:12 PM

Welcome to the team Andrea! I am training for the same half marathon as you. I recommend finding some 5ks to run/walk so you can get the feel of a race compared to training runs. Races go so much faster. I also hear that everyone likes the couch to 5k plan. I am going to try an 8 week beginner plan that I have in a magazine as soon as I find it. I can post it when it shows up. I remember it starting out very easy and gradually works up to a 65 minute run or walk. After the 8 weeks, I plan on slowly adding time until I get to a 2 hour run/walk for my long run. I prefer to train based on time rather than mileage because some days I'm not at my best and a set mileage just isn't going to happen.

I'll post today's activity a little later. I just bought a new garmin and I'm pretty excited to put it to use.

Good luck team

UTGuitarist27

03-10-2009, 12:17 PM

Oh and here is the link to get the signature bars for the team. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2076963

Suzann

03-10-2009, 12:32 PM

Steve~ I would love if you posted that! And I train by time too... some days I don't feel as fast as others, so as long as I know I can do 30 minutes here, an hour there, it helps me emotionally

disney_mommy

03-10-2009, 01:04 PM

disney_mommy

03-10-2009, 08:43 PM

Hockeychic

03-11-2009, 07:00 AM

Hey gang. Sorry I have been MIA Was down at disney for Princess weekend and the week or two leading up to it was a little crazy for me. Needless to say I am sooooo far behind.

I don't have a google account to enter on the speadsheet. I can do 1 of 2 things. I can keep track of my own and hand them in at the end or I can email my miles to someone, weekly, monthly whichever works.

Kim

disney_mommy

03-11-2009, 07:25 AM

Thank you, Suzann, for the spreadsheet. Sorry it took so much to get it to me! One question... what do I do with it?!:confused3

Do I just add my info in under columns B and C? Or do I put it somewhere else?

Thanks for the help. :thumbsup2

Thanks, Suzann, for the PM. Your instructions were very clear and I entered my info for the 9th.

I'm so excited to be a part of this team! :banana:

Suzann

03-11-2009, 10:29 AM

Way to go Andrea!!!

Yesterday I did the stairmaster at the gym for 30 minutes and then ran hills after work. A week and a half till my climb!!!

disney_mommy

03-11-2009, 01:54 PM

Suzann, two workouts in one day?! Good on you! :banana:

JustSmile

03-11-2009, 08:39 PM

Howdy Rebels!
My b'day was yesterday, so it was a busy day and we actually celebrated it today instead because DS8 had his spring music program last night. Luckily I got my 4 1/2 in early today because now I'm full and I feel like a slug:confused3 !
Kim....How was the Princess weekend?
Suzann....They just did Master The Met in St. Louis. I believe it's 40 flights of steps. They send them up every 12 seconds. Sounds like quite a challenge.
Steve...post your plan when you find it. I did C25K and loved it....it's on coolrunning.com
I just peeked at the main thread and it looks like quite a few have requested a team placement, so we should be getting some new team members.:cheer2:
Have a great night everybody.

disney_mommy

03-12-2009, 09:22 AM

Happy belated birthday, Tracey! :cheer2:

I did about 40 minutes last night on the TM. Boring. I should have gone outside, it was pretty nice. But hey, I did it! Yay me.

disney_mommy

03-12-2009, 09:28 AM

I asked a question about shoes on this (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2116692) thread and I would appreciate my wonderful team's opinions! Thanks.

Suzann

03-12-2009, 11:29 AM

Tracey~ Happy belated birthday!!!! I would bust out in song, but I'm sure people would run... wait, that might get our team moving! HA

Andrea~ I would strongly recommend going to a running store and have them watch you walk/run on a treadmill and then they can determine what shoes are best for you. They might be expensive, but totally worth it for your feet! Or you can even get their recommendation and buy the shoes cheaper elsewhere!

deekaypee

03-12-2009, 09:49 PM

Hello Rebels!

It's been a while since I checked in with my extended family, so I thought I'd drop by....

Suzann: Your WOs never fail to impress me in their variety and intensity. Hills and sprints, the climbing gym, weight vests, hiking, the stairmaster, double dipping WOs, etc. You're a tornado of activity (much more intense than a whirlwind). And on an unrelated note, you have the coolest avatar I've seen in a loooong time!

Tracey: Happy birthday once again. You can never have too many b-day wishes, IMO! Has your DH been going out with you on short walks these days? Also, I saw a thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2113098) on the CB forum--why do I ever go there--on Girls on the Run. I thought you might want to post a little information.

Steve: Welcome back to the team challenge. I seem to remember you taunting your DF Dennyha on 'Ohana last year? Sort of a father-son competitive moment. So ignore me if I'm wrong, but I just have to say...."Bring it on, youngster!" :rotfl2: Oh, and I saw Moose on the Hakuna Matata thread. Quite the looker and keeps you active, I'm sure.

Allyson: I didn't know you did murals! Do you have any pics to share? Are you doing the 1/2 this January? The full?

Scott: How ARE you feeling since your 1/2 and about future races? I know it was rough, and hope you are recovering physically and mentally.

Andrea: Glad to see you settling in with the Rebels. I'm so glad you're asking questions on shoes, etc. on WISH. I know you're also interested in weight loss. In addition to the many threads on the main WISH forum, feel free to stop by the Lean Meaners thread. And despite the fact I harass him, Steve's advice about signing up for races and building up slowly is spot on. Maybe he's a chip off the old Dennyha block, after all. ;)

Kim: How's the Goofy training going? I'm still in the weight-loss phase of my evil plan to take over the World. Mwa ha ha.

Keep up the good work, Rebels! I'll be seeing you. (A reference to The Prisoner, just in case there are sci-fi fans among you.)

JustSmile

03-13-2009, 07:47 AM

Hi friends!
Yesterday was a busy day....picked up my shirt for Saturday's race, out to lunch with Mom and Dad, 20 min. Shred DVD, 75 min. Girls on the Run, then, an evening 3 miler! An extra hour of sleep would've done me wonders today, but no go! I'm taking it easy today and catching up on chores.
Deb...Thanks for the heads up, I'll check out the CB.
Andrea....I read the other thread and I have to agree about going to a running store. We all felt apprehensive the first time we went there, but once you go, you'll realize that we all speak the truth. Usually when I go during the day on a weekday, there are very few people in the store. Give it a try. I'm currently switching off between an Asics 2130 and an 1140. I love them both, but on some days, one feels better than the other:confused3 .

Take care guys and Happy Friday!

Suzann

03-13-2009, 11:32 AM

Deb~ Ha, thanks! :goodvibes

Tracey~ WOW, you've had a busy schedule!!!! Keep up the workouts :cool1:

Yesterday I got in 30 minutes on the elliptical. Not my favorite, but it was a chore just to go to the gym (wasn't in the mood) And yesterday I had possibly the worst dentist appointment ever. I'm still hurting! Not sure if I'll get in a workout today :headache:

scoolover

03-13-2009, 04:25 PM

I finally ran a bit today. I did a mile on the TM at 9:20 pace. I wanted to do more but I have not done much lately and didn't want to risk anything by going farther. I have walked a bunch over the last two weeks but I am still recovering from that half. It put a whippin on me physically and mentally, I am still trying to recover. After, I got sick and had a deep phlem caugh and I think that took more out of me than I would like to admit. I want to be in 5K race shape by next month. I am still too fat to run fast but hopefully by mid summer, I will be challanging my 5K PR. Enough B*tch*in' from me!

Good job everyone. Lets get those minutes and miles up there!!!

WDWFLgal

03-14-2009, 08:54 PM

Hello,

So sorry I've been MIA for a few weeks. Work has been insane. I don't have a link to the spreadsheet but hopefully this will help the team's numbers a little:

February
Feb. 11th-5.86 miles at 1:32:31
Feb. 25th-8.09 miles at 2:01:36
Gasparilla 15K Feb. 28th-9.30 miles at 1:58:36
2 hours cross-training

Welcome aboard to all the new folks who have joined our team :welcome: and happy training!

MomofCKJ

03-14-2009, 09:12 PM

Hi everyone!
Sorry to be scarce. DH left last Monday morning for South Africa so it is me flying solo with the 3 kids. I hate these trips. He will be back in a week. Each March he goes somewhere overseas for 2+ weeks with work. He is Assoc Director of a boarding school and they take some of the kids. Great for him, he's seeing the world, not so great for me. I hate being on my own.

Anyway, been busy. I ran last Sunday, 2 miles, longest since the Half. This week I did a Pilates DVD one day and today tried the new Core Rhythm DVD I got. It was good, I think the abs will be feeling it tomorrow. I hope I like it. I think it would be something fun to do along with the running and I've always wished I could do a little latin dancing! :banana: And of course the daily walks with Jackson:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/ally10169/100_9384-1.jpg

I haven't updated the spreadsheet yet but I will.

Debra--no Disney race in 2010 for me. I have a trip with my oldest DD in August and swinging another in January just isn't going to happen. Plus I can't ask my MIL again to watch the kids (they are in school over that time) so it is a no go. However, I think for 2011 I could ask again (I hate to ask too much, to come live here and babysit them for 5+ days is a lot I think) and I actually asked DH the other week what he thought about the Full in 2011! He wasn't sure. Actually I'm not sure either, on the distance, doing the Half again might be just enough for me! Are you doing the Full or the Goofy?

Welcome to all my new teammates! Good job on the training and sticking with it. Andrea, I was you last year. Started running, had never before and was signed up for the Half. I began with the Couch to 5K, did a local 5K in June, ran all summer, started the Marathoning for Mortals Run/Walk Half Marathon plan in October, did a 5 miler locally in October and did the Half in January. It was an incredible journey along the way!

Allyson

deekaypee

03-15-2009, 09:27 PM

:stitch: 'Ohana Monday Mixer :stitch:

Most WISHers are back from the Princess half, and many of us are going through Disney withdrawal in one form or another....

So, to spread a little PD pixiedust: that will keep everyone moving forward with a Tiggerish bounce in our training steps, tomorrow's mixer question is:

Who or what is your favorite Disney character, and why?

We hope that you feel inspired to post some light-hearted Disney memories on the Team 'Ohana thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30834709#post30834709). Pictures--from races, recent trips, childhood experiences--and stories are welcomed. And if your favorite character is a Pixar one--or gasp, from some other studio--feel free to share that as well.

Suzann

03-16-2009, 11:40 AM

Scott~ Way to get back out there! Its hard when you had a tough race!!!

Angela~ I thought I had sent you the spreadsheet before, but I sent a PM to you to send me your address :)

Allyson~ Aww, its tough with a loved one not home! And you should get some minutes taking care of the kids by yourself!!!

As for me, I went to the climbing gym on Friday, injured my thumb on my right hand... NOT GOOD. I have a big bowling tournament coming up next month that I can't be injured for! On Saturday I went snowshoeing for 4 hours. That was fun! Kind of slushy out, but that was ok.

JustSmile

03-17-2009, 08:58 PM

Hi y'all! I just wanted to pop in and say, "hi"!:wave:
We got back late last night from a long weekend at the lake and my kidlets are on spring break this week......so, it'll be quick posts from me.
Scott....easing back in is a good idea.
Allyson...I hate when DH goes out of town. I just never sleep as well and having the kids all to yourself can be so exhausting. Take it easy. Oh, and Jackson is the cutest!! I'll have to post a pic of my dog, Blaze.
Suzann....I hope your thumb is feeling better.
Angela....we all understand crazy busy schedules, hope it eases up soon.

Take care all....I need to go post my activities, I've been busy lately. I ran in a 5 mile St. Pat's Run on Sat. and had the most fun ever. I ran with a girlfriend, her first race ever and I ran to keep her on pace and encourage her. I am so proud that she only took one 20 second walk break and otherwise ran the entire thing and finished in just barely over 55 minutes!:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: She did awesome.

UTGuitarist27

03-18-2009, 11:49 AM

hey team,
I admit ive been slacking lately. Ive been doing what college kids do on spring break and St. Patty's day. Anyway, I found the training plan. There are two plans, one for "Fit Beginners" and one for "New Runners." Personally I plan on doing the new runner plan and then the fit beginner plan so ill have a very gradual 16 week program.

New Runner:
Week 1- monday (cross-training or rest), tuesday & thursday (5min walk, 15min run/walk, 5min walk = 25 min total), saterday (5min walk, 20min run/walk, 5min = 30 min total)
Week 2- same as week 1
Week 3- monday (cross-training or rest), tuesday & thursday (5min walk, 15min run/walk, 5min walk), saterday (5min walk, 25min run/walk, 5min walk).
Week 4- monday (cross-training or rest), tuesday & thursday (5min walk, 20min run/walk, 5min walk), saterday (5min walk, 30min run/walk, 5min walk)
Week 5- monday (cross-training or rest), tuesday & thursday (5min walk, 20min run/walk, 5min walk), saterday (5min walk, 35min run/walk, 5min walk).
Week 6- monday (cross-training or rest), tuesday & thursday (5min walk, 25min run/walk, 5min walk), saterday (5min walk, 40 min run/walk, 5min walk).
Week 7- monday (cross-training, 15min run, or rest), tuesday & thursday (5min walk, 25 min run/walk, 5min walk), saterday (5min walk, 45min run/walk, 5min walk).
Week 8- monday (cross-training, 15min run, or rest), tuesday and thursday (5min walk, 30min run/walk, 5min walk), saterday (5min walk, 50min run/walk, 5min walk).

After week three, add 15 to 60 seconds to the running segments each week. Use walk breaks indefinately or phase them out.

I'm going to start by running 1 min and walking 1 min during the run/walk portion. I'll post the Fit Beginner plan later because I'm tired of typing right now.

Good luck team.

Suzann

03-18-2009, 12:59 PM

Tracey~ Way to go with helping the friend run their first race!!! Was it rewarding to get someone else into the running community?

Steve~ Sounds like a great start to running!!!! And don't worry about the slacking as long as you are aware of it :goodvibes

For me, I did an intense 20 minute stair climb workout yesterday. Last one till my climb on Sunday. I'm feeling a bit sick today though, woke with a sore throat. Not good :sad2:

UTGuitarist27

03-18-2009, 02:58 PM

Week 1 - Monday (Cross-training), Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday (30min run).
Week 2 - Monday (Cross-training), Tuesday & Thursday (30min run), Saturday (35min run)
Week 3 - Monday (Cross-training), Tuesday & Thursday (30min run), Saturday (40min run, if using walk breaks try to time or frequency)
Week 4 - Monday (Cross-training), Tuesday & Thursday (30min run), Saturday (45min run)
Week 5 - Monday (Cross-training), Tuesday (30 to 35 min run), Thursday (30 to 35 min run with 5 20-second strides. use walk breaks after strides for 15 to 30 seconds if needed), Saturday (50 min run)
Week 6 - Monday (Cross-training), Tuesday (30 min run), Thursday (30 to 40 min run with 4 30-second strides), Saturday (55 min run).
Week 7 - Monday (Cross-training), Tuesday (30 min run), Thursday (30 to 40 min run with 5 30-second strides), Saturday (60 min run).
Week 8 - Monday (Cross-training), Tuesday (30 min run), Thursday (30 to 45 min with 6 30-second strides), Saturday (65 min run).

Use walk breaks if needed but try to reduce frequency or duration after week 3. Strides are sprints at about 80% of full effort (I had to look this up). Basically run as fast as you can while still maintaining good form. If theres any questions, ill try my best to answer them.

JustSmile

03-19-2009, 02:44 PM

We are really quiet around here! I'm hoping everyone is enjoying some pretty weather.
Steve...Oh, Spring Break, say no more!:goodvibes Look like you found a great running plan for you. I love when it's all laid out like that.
Suzann....It was great helping her get into running. I was so proud of her and realized that I'm in pretty good shape to run for 5 miles and be able to talk to her through the whole thing. I think that now she "gets" why I run. She's hooked.;)
I'm been consistently staying on plan and adding extra push-ups. I'll post my mileage later.
Have a great day all!

Suzann

03-20-2009, 10:54 AM

Hope everyone is doing well! I actually had a day that I didn't work out... Wednesday. I went to the walk in clinic about my thumb.. really bad sprain. Ugh! So of course that meant I was at the climbing gym last night with a thumb splint. Ha! Two hours there (mostly belaying) so that was nice. How is everyone else's training coming along?

deekaypee

03-22-2009, 10:57 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:

JustSmile

03-23-2009, 08:18 AM

Hey guys....it's been seriously quiet around here. We must all be outside enjoying the gorgeous weather. Has the weather been nice where you are? My last week was pretty light on workout with the kids home, but I'm proud to say that my DH walked 3x with me.:banana::cheer2::banana: Have a great day, all!

UTGuitarist27

03-23-2009, 08:50 AM

Its been a bit chilly where I am, but its supposed to be nice today. I actually planned on riding my bike on my indoor trainer while I watched nascar yesterday. However, I went to increase the resistence on the bike and when I turned the knob, the bolt it was connected to sheared in half. I'm pretty sure there's a lifetime warranty so I don't think it will cost money besides shipping. I had no clue I was so incredibly strong. I can just tear metal parts in half without even trying. :laughing: Anyway, I'm starting my running program today and P90X tomorrow. I'll probably go for a nice long walk today after my exam so I can decompress.

Oh, I left my dog, Moose, with my parents after spring break so I don't have the dog walks anymore. I'll have to excercise for my own benefit I guess.

Suzann

03-23-2009, 12:29 PM

Hi everyone!

Tracey~ Great job with the hubby and walking with you!!! The weather where I live has been a bit rainy with more rain in the forecast. Fun!

Steve~ Ha! You don't even know you're own strength! You're going to have to tell me how you like the P90X workouts.. I've been thinking about doing those!

As for me, I had my stair climb yesterday... some good news and some bad news. The good news first... I finished in 14 minutes and 33 seconds! More than a minute off my time from last year!!! The bad news... I didn't know I had a little infection in my lungs (I had not been feeling great the week before, but felt great yesterday before the climb). About 4 hours after the climb I started feeling like crap. Coughing still (At stair climbs, everyone coughs at the top) sore throat, lungs hurt... well, it kept me up most of the night.. decided to go into the walk-in clinic this morning... guess what I have? Acute Bronchitis. GRRRR. So I'm at home today, feeling like pooh :guilty:

UTGuitarist27

03-24-2009, 12:46 PM

Whats up team,
I am actually posting during my stats class becuase I am just that bored.

This morning I did my first P90X workout and it was intense. It was only 58 minutes but I think ill round it to an even hour. I'm also doing the first run in my program tonight after class. So when all is said and done, I should have 1 hr 25 mins and like 2 miles to post.

Also, who does everyone have picked for their final four? I didn't fill out a bracket this year, but I wish I did. Just trying to spark some conversation.

Suzann

03-24-2009, 07:39 PM

Steve~ Where did you pick up the P90X program?

I'm really rooting for Gonzaga to get into the finals! I'm sad that Washington is out though :sad2:

UTGuitarist27

03-25-2009, 08:20 AM

My dad bought the program off of ebay or amazon and I just burned a copy of his discs. Ill ask him where he bought it and post. I'm pretty sure he paid $75 instead of the 120 when you buy it from beachbody.

I am so sore today. I didn't go running like I wanted because it was a little chilly and I could barely move anyway. I looked at the times for the other workouts and they all are about an hour except for the yoga workout. Yoga is an hour and a half. There is also a 15 minute ab workout that you do three times a week. It looks like a great workout if you can commit to it. I'll keep you posted as the program continues. Today I am supposed to do Plyometrics.

deekaypee

03-26-2009, 09:37 AM

Rebels,

I'm sending you a few recruits from the Team Roster thread. (Susie will update the master roster soon, I'm sure). Please welcome the following members to your team:

Running Diva - Tammy
surfermickey - Brandie
lil mermaid - Laurel
december14disney - Katie
TMGirl - Tracy

Welcome one and all! :welcome:

I've told them they can add their March (or earlier) totals to the team, if they have them, as they've been waiting for placement.

On a personal note, I hope to get back over here and check up on some of my buds more fully. :flower3:

JustSmile

03-27-2009, 09:09 AM

Hi all....it's crazy busy here.
Thanks, Deb, for sending new recruits our way.
:welcome: to everybody new! Post away and get our thread moving;). I finally realized today that I need to sit down in the morning and write a list of things to do. I'm hoping that will hold me accountable. I've been staying true to my exercise, but my house is suffering:scared:. So, I have 10 things on my list today....
make banana bread (the bananas are turning brown), take kids to school, run 6 miles, 2 loads of laundry (start to finish), clean bathroom while giving 3 year old a bath, clean 1 more bathroom, work school fundraiser, pick up DS#1 from school, allergist appointment, grocery store, library. Wish me luck!

Steve and Suzann...what's the P90X....I must've missed that?

december14disney

03-27-2009, 03:15 PM

Hi all! I’m Katie. My fiancé and I signed up for the 2010 half! I have never been a runner and even though I am pretty active can barely run a mile. This is probably the hardest thing I have put myself up to but I am committed! I subscribed to Runners World and am following their “getting started” program right now. After that I’ll start the 5K challenge. I am signing up for a local 5K run/walk May 16th. Just to get race experience. My training right now is:
Monday: Run
Tuesday: Weights/Yoga
Wed: Run
Thursday: Weights/Yoga
Fri: Cycle or Run depending on how I feel
Sat: Distance Run
Sun: Rest.

I feel better doing this but it’s hard! The hardest thing I have had to learn is when you have a day like this morning where NOTHING feels right and you can barely even walk on the treadmill you just have to deal with it and try it again the next day! :thumbsup2

So nice to meet everyone! I can't wait to run with and support you all! :lovestruc

Suzann

03-27-2009, 04:19 PM

With me being sick, I've fallen off the wagon! But that's ok... just saving my energy for later! Ha!

P90X is a video series that focuses on building muscle. I hear great things about it, but its expensive :rolleyes: Oh, and you need all the equipment at home too.

Its hard to juggle everything!!!! Making a list of stuff to get done everyday is a super tip!!! Sometimes I forget I even started a load of laundry, then it sits in the washer for a while... not good!

Welcome Katie!!!! You've started down the road to running! And all of us have those off days, but on those days I focus on the time on the treadmill, not the millage!!! PM me your email address and I'll send you the link to the spreadsheet to keep track of your miles and minutes :goodvibes

surfermickey

03-27-2009, 05:26 PM

Hi all, I'm Brandie one of the newbies. I have been running for awhile, just finished the Princess at the beginning of the month. I have been on a break for a week or two and have started running again. I have recently begun running with a group here in town, and they are getting me in better shape than I ever thought I would be. I have also been on a weight loss program, I have managed to lose 25lbs since Jan. I have also started working at the local running store, and that is helping me to keep in shape as well.

Other than running, I love the beach and any thing that goes with it. As some of the WISHers know. I have a 5 year old daughter and hubby that take up some time as well. I am currently working on my Dr's in physical therapy so I go to school for the rest of my time.

I am currently signed up for Goofy in 2010, and Liz convinced me to go to Chicago for the RNR, and Tracy has decided that I should do the Space Coast 1/2 in Nov. I do most of the local 5K and such and am going to try my had at a spring tri in April.

Nice to meet everyone!

scoolover

03-28-2009, 03:07 PM

Welcome Brandie and Katie!!!

Sorry about not posting more. No excuses.

As far as milage for the month, it has been my worst since I started recording the data. I may finish the month just over 30 miles. The 1/2 killed me and I was sick for two weeks after that. Combine that with three other pain in the *** life events and boy has it been tough to get out there. Anyway, I will be posting my miles and minutes in a few days.

Hope everyone is doing well. We are comming into a good time of year finally here in the north. The treadmill was killing me after a while. Now there are no excuses.

JustSmile

03-28-2009, 06:50 PM

Hi Brandie and Katie and :welcome: we're so happy to have you on our team.
Suzann...hope you're feeling better soon:)
Scott....I can't wait for spring to fully be here.....it's been nice for a few days and now they're predicting snow for tonight:confused3. I'd much rather run/walk outside.
I finished everything on my list yesterday plus I dusted my bedroom and family room:dance3:! It's a great feeling.

Running Diva

03-28-2009, 07:19 PM

Hi Everyone! I'm another newbie, both to the Team and to the WISH boards...
I'm a 48 yr old mother of two who started running last year...with the goal of finishing a marathon. I DID run the LA marathon, and decided to keep going since I wanted to run the DL 1/2. During that race I met my first WISHers!:banana: (Thank you DianeL and MkyMseHi)

In January of this year I started a weight loss challenge (which ended today) - I lost 18 lbs in 12 weeks, and have about 30 more to go. I'm also starting to like running (just don't tell anyone!).

I run with a group on Sunday mornings and just sort of kept the WISH idea in the back of my head until I decided to do the Princess 1/2 - then I found the boards and started posting. You guys sure have a wealth of information!! I loved feeling like I was a part of something bigger during the run, since I flew to FL and entered the race all by my lonesome... it was really nice to run by others I had met at the expo and/or the POR photo-op... I didn't feel alone at all!

I'm signed up for the DL 1/2 again this year and am happy to be a part of this team so that I can get to know some of you better. Thanks for having me! :flower3:

deekaypee

03-29-2009, 10:51 AM

Good Morning, Rebels! I'm pleased to send you another member, Kirsty (Kirsty-Leigh). She's brand new to WISH (check out her post count) but has done the Princess and is now going for the full in January. I'll let her tell you her complete racing plans this year when she introduces herself, but in the meantime, I know you'll welcome Kirsty to the team! :cheer2:

Kirsty-Leigh

03-29-2009, 11:24 AM

Hi everyone!

I have been assigned to your team! I am from England originally where I was a horseback rider, I moved to St Petersburg FL a year and a half ago where I couldn't find any horses to ride and was getting very frustrated without any excersise! At this time I was visiting WDW for the millionth time and it was the marathon weekend, after a bit of googling I discoverd disney's endurance series, happy I had found something I hadn't done at WDW I signed up for the Minnie marathon in 2008, I nearly didn't go, I hadn't trained and didn't want to go alone (all my family still in England) when a friend told me she would go with me, so I ran a 15k with barely any training in 2.15, so OK I wasn't breaking any land speed records but I had the BEST time! So I signed up for the Princess and this time I was going to train, I ran a few races nr home and was right on track for running my first 1/2 when the flu struck, I was out for mearly a month missing several training races etc. but I wanted that tiara medal, so I set off for WDW once again not fit enough, I planned on running/walking which is what I did and finished in 3.04 and I loved every minute of it!

I know what you are thinking, she is one of those people who always make up excuses for not training properly, well yes you are right, training by myself I tend to get bored and lonely and give up, but hopefully with people to talk to about my adventures I will have the motivation I need to complete the Disney full 2010!!!!

I am also planning on the ToT 2009, Race for taste 2009, DL 1/2, ST petersburg womens 1/2, and maybe the space 1/2.

So thats probably more than you wanted to know about me:cutie: but just wanted to introdue myself and I can't wait to clock up my minutes and miles with you guys :)

Kirsty

UTGuitarist27

03-29-2009, 03:50 PM

Wow, a lot has happened since I last logged on. Welcome to the team everyone. Ok here is the deal, I did the first workout in P90X and then didn't do anymore due to a combination of tests, presentations, and laziness. Good news is that I am done with exams until finals week. Bad news is that the laziness is here to stay, but I think I can work around it. So my plan for this week is to restart my program and continue it. I'll try to post after my workouts and tell everyone what I think of P90X. That's all I have for now.

deekaypee

03-29-2009, 11:33 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)

disney_mommy

03-30-2009, 10:17 AM

Hey, fellow Rebels! Sorry it's been a while since my last check-in. It's a combination of things that's kept me away, but it's mostly shame. :sad2:

I was signed up for an 8k locally, and I woke up the morning of with the beginnings of a migraine. I could have taken my medicine and gone on. But it was sooo early and I was sooo tired. I did the lazy thing and got back in bed. I regret doing that. It would have been fun, and I would have gotten some race experience. I'm still pretty mad at myself.

This laziness, combined with my shame, has kept me away from the Y for the past few weeks. But, I found a conditioning schedule (for those of us who truly are couch potatoes) online and I will begin that today. It is pretty slow, so I'll add my own additions, like classes and weights, on some days.

Not only is the marathon sneaking up on me (:scared1:), but I'll be heading to visit family in late July. And I absolutely dread walking through the door and seeing their faces when they see me. And the fake-as-hell "have you lost some weight?" comments really get old after the 10th time. For once, I'd actually like them to mean it.

Okay, all this self-pity recapping is getting me down, so enough. Today also starts the first day of my new non-diet. Paul McKenna's book is so easy, it's practically fool-proof (unless this fool find a way to screw it up). But I'll be back on the boards, and our team thread, and posting my miles and minutes, much more often. Thanks for "listening" everyone.

Suzann

03-30-2009, 12:21 PM

Hello all!!! Sorry for not posting this weekend, a bit busy myself! And no workouts to report (sad, I know) I just haven't been able to get over my bug! GRR

WELCOME everyone new! If you send me a PM with your email address I can send you the excecl spreedsheet to track your miles and minutes :goodvibes

Brandie~ Way to go with the weight loss and the races!!! You rock!!!

Running Diva~ How was the LA marathon??? Lots of people? I won't tell anyone you like running ;) Awesome on the weight loss too! Running seems to shed off the pounds for me as well!

Kirsty~ I'm jealous of all the races you're going to do!!! I get a bit bored with training when I train alone too. Is there anyone you can train with? Maybe find training groups around you?

Andrea~ Its ok you missed that race... there will be more! A lot of us are going through the laziness stage right now, I think that's pretty weird that its happening to so many people. Maybe the time of year?

Kirsty-Leigh

03-30-2009, 12:56 PM

Hey Suzann thanks for the welcome, I will send you an email in a PM.

I know I cant wait to do all those disney races, I wish it was winter now, but then I wouldn't be fit enough to run them all so I guess I should put all my excitement into training :rotfl:

Bye for now :)

scoolover

03-30-2009, 03:20 PM

Welcome to the Running-Diva and Kirsty. Nice to see new faces.

Running Diva

03-30-2009, 03:43 PM

Hello all!!! Sorry for not posting this weekend, a bit busy myself! And no workouts to report (sad, I know) I just haven't been able to get over my bug! GRR

Running Diva~ How was the LA marathon??? Lots of people? I won't tell anyone you like running ;) Awesome on the weight loss too! Running seems to shed off the pounds for me as well!

Hi! I hope you're feeling better... I had a bad bug for a month b4 the Princess 1/2, thought I'd NEVER get over it:headache:

LA was a great experience, 23,000 people! I'm glad I did it, and I signed up for the San Diego Rock 'n Roll marathon in May too, but I think I like 1/2s better.

Anyone here doing the DL 1/2? I signed up for that one too...

I'll pm you for the spreadsheet... Thanks!

UTGuitarist27

03-31-2009, 08:41 AM

Hey Everyone,
Just finished my Chest & Back workout on P90X. Hopefully I can get a short run in after my classes. Tomorrow's P90X workout is plyometrics which is basically jumping around for an hour. I am also thinking about signing up for the USAF half in september. If anyone has run that race before, I'd love to hear what you think.

JustSmile

03-31-2009, 10:08 AM

Good mornin' y'all!:wave:
Steve....What? You're letting exams and presentations get in the way of exercise?:confused3:lmao: I remember those days all too well, I hope it all goes well. Good luck on finals.
Andrea....don't be too hard on yourself for missing the race, we've all had those mornings where staying in bed seems to be the best idea. You'll get'em next time.
Suzann...oh no, you're still sick. Take care of yourself, the mom in me says, "Drink some orange juice."
Diva...I know what ya' mean about starting to like running. It took me about 6 months until I realized how much I really liked it. Now, I just need to get outside because those TM runs are not nearly as much fun.
Kirsty...:welcome: Wow, you've got alot of races planned. Go get em, girl! So, is it Kirsty like thirsty? Or is it pronounced like Keer-sty?
Scott...how are you?
I think I'm gonna try adding some pilates back into my schedule this week. I had started doing the Jillian Michael's Shred DVD, but that kicked pilates out and I miss it. Take care everybody and have a great day.

Kirsty-Leigh

03-31-2009, 10:49 AM

Hey justsmile :goodvibes

Thanks for the welcome, its Kirsty like thirsty. Yeah its a lot of races, this is my year for running, I have decided :thumbsup2 I can't wait but lots of training to go until then :scared:

Kirsty

Suzann

03-31-2009, 11:24 AM

Running Diva~ I did the inaugural DL half, it was totally fun! That year we got to run through the Angels stadium... not sure if they still do that! If they didn't have it on a Holiday, I would consider doing it again!

Steve~ Sounds like that's a great program! And school work comes first! Ha!

Tracey~ How did you like the Jillian DVD? I have it, but haven't worked out to it yet (shhh... don't tell anyone)

UTGuitarist27

03-31-2009, 07:12 PM

Whats up rebels,
I just finished a short run in the rain bringing todays totals to 93 minutes and 1.74 miles. Hopefully there will be more miles as my running program progresses and the P90X is kicking my butt after 1 day. I can already feel soreness in my chest from the P90X this morning.

Running Diva - I wish I was doing the DL 1/2, but I am on the wrong side of the country.

Kirsty - I'm also one of those people who likes to put off training until the last possible minute. I'm going to try to break that habit this year though.

Andrea - Don't worry about missing that 8k. I missed the WDW 1/2 this past year. It happens sometimes. And just blame the lazy phase on winter. Thats what I do.

Alright, time to schedule my classes for my last semester in college :woohoo:

scoolover

03-31-2009, 07:28 PM

Tracey - thanks for asking. I am doing well. I never really filled anyone in on how stressful my life was this month but boy, did I stop running and start eating. Last year I ran 66 miles in March. This year I did 36. I am feeling better after taking some stress off the plate.

I ran a 3 mile race on Saturday. Being 10 lbs heavier than last year and not having run much at all, I set my sights low. I ran the race in 25:10 which was only about 30 seconds per mile slower than last year. I was actually surprised and it has given me some confidence. I will have to figure out the minutes. Once spring really hits, I will be adding hours a day to the total by working outside. I love it. Maybe I will post a picture of the walls I have built around my property. Talk about minutes!!!

Hope everyone is doing well.

JustSmile

04-01-2009, 08:07 AM

Hi all.
Suzann...I like the Jillian DVD. It's a quickie at only 20 min. and you can make it harder or easier by changing up the weight. I try to get to it 2-3 times a week, but I'm definitely noticing definition in my arms (which is a GOOD thing);).
Scott....Nice job on the 3 mile run! Great time! Hopefully, things will be getting less stressful for you soon.
Kirsty....all that training will pay off and I find that my training time is a great time to "clear my head".

My weeks are getting crazier and busier. I can't remember if I mentioned it or not, but my oldest son runs track and we're getting into that season now. So, it's one more thing on the books, but I love it! He makes it look so effortless. I wish I looked half as graceful while I run. Take care everybody and have a great one!

Suzann

04-01-2009, 11:54 AM

Steve~ Way to go with the workouts!! You rock! (and the soreness is a good kind, right?) :goodvibes

Scott~ Good job with the race! Slow and steady always wins!

Tracey~ Thanks for the review of the Jillian DVD. And you should run around the track with your son at the T&F meets. Ha!

Kirsty-Leigh

04-01-2009, 06:39 PM

OK pointing out the complete ovbious here but it is HOT in FL, I dont mean to complain really :cutie: I love it here but I just went out for a 4 mile run with the stroller to the park and back (I'm a nanny :lovestruc) and it didnt seem that hot before i left but it was BOILING!!! plus running with the stroller and all the kids stuff with the wind bloing towards us that has to add on like 100lb right:confused:because it felt like a 8mile :scared:

I also cant decide if i like running with the stroller or not, some of the pros are that I dont have to carry all my stuff, i can run while I am at work and watch tv while i am not :happytv: i have a destination (when you have promised a 2yr old you are going to the park its hard to turn around before you get there) and i also have my owm lil personal trainer saying "i'm bored" "run faster" "why are we walking?"
the cons are that I never know what I am doing with my hands they dont want to hold onto the stroller they want to be free! its hard work (although i am probably getting fitter by doing it) and the 2 yr old in the stroller egging you on can be a little frustrating when you are hot and exhausted:guilty:

anyway that was my complaining over for the day I am going to chill in front of the tv now :cool1: good job with all the training guys, keep it up :cheer2:

Kirsty

UTGuitarist27

04-01-2009, 08:05 PM

Hey team, I just finished my plyometrics workout and it was tough. The agenda for tomorrow is a 25 minute run/walk and an arms and shoulders workout.

Kirsty, I lived in Florida for a few months while I worked at Disney and it is hot. I've never tried running with a stroller but atleast youre getting paid to workout. I'm pretty sure my workouts end up costing me money somehow.

Tracey, A lot of my friends from highschool were into track and cross country. They actually offer to train with me when Im back home, but I choose to avoid the embaressment of trying to keep up with them.

Thats it for now. Later

Running Diva

04-01-2009, 08:40 PM

Scott - you ran a 5k in 25:10 and you're sad about being slower than last year? Holy cow, I think I'm in the wrong place! I just ran/walked my way to a new 5k PR last Friday - 36:00! Should I be embarrassed? Actually I'm OK with it, I'm just suprised by how fast you are!

I wog'd 15 miles on Sunday in just over 3 hours, 12 minutes, but haven't felt like running since. I have a 1/2 on May 3rd, RNR San Diego full on 5/31, San Francisco 1/2 in July, DL 1/2 in Sept. and the Long Beach 1/2 in October. I would love to do Goofy 2010, I see that they opened up the registration again, but I want to do the Princess 1/2 with friends and I can't fly across the country 2x in 2 months... Maybe in 2011?

Thanks for all the welcome wishes, I'll check back once I get out there running again!
Tammy in CA

MomofCKJ

04-01-2009, 09:05 PM

Welcome all you new teammates! I have been slack. I need to sit down and input March and make it more a habit to come here and see how you are all doing and get some encouragement!

I did run once this week, 1.5 miles and the first time running outside since the Half in January. It was nice to not be on a treadmill. It is finally warming up and so I think that will make it easier to get out the door. I also have been using the Core Rhythms DVD set I bought. It is okay but for an uncoordinated soul like myself it isn't always easy. Move your arms here, your feet here all while swinging your hips like this. Not always a pretty sight!

Have a great night everyone, off to watch a little American Idol!

Allyson

Suzann

04-02-2009, 11:56 AM

Kirsty~ Ha... yeah, its hot in Florida. I lived there for a little bit and I swear I weighed 10 pounds less when I came back from my run from all the sweating I did! I don't really have and suggestions on the stroller. Maybe look into handles that attach to it, to make it easier?

Steve~ Way to go with the workouts! Is plyometrics just jumping around?

Tammy~ Definitely don't be embarrassed on your time! You finished, AND you had a new PR! You rock! And I'm impressed by your race schedule!

Allyson~ Its so much easier to run outside isn't it? The dreadmill for me is so boring :( And for some reason a 10 minute mile pace outdoors is nice, but on the dreadmill it seems super fast. Weird!

I went bowling last night for 3 hours.... not a big contribution, but its still out doing something :)

UTGuitarist27

04-02-2009, 02:51 PM

Yeah plyometrics is just different types of jump squats. It was pretty intense. Some of the stuff I toned down a bit because I'm in a second floor apartment and I didn't want to freak out my downstairs neighbors. Anyway, my legs are quite sore today so my run probable won't cover as much ground as usual, but atleast it will be something.

UTGuitarist27

04-02-2009, 10:07 PM

Ok I just finished my P90X shoulders & arms workout. So today I did a 25 minute run, 16 minute ab workout, and a 59 minute P90X. I am exhausted, so I think I'll have a few well earned Miller Lites. Later

scoolover

04-03-2009, 09:20 AM

Scott - you ran a 5k in 25:10 and you're sad about being slower than last year? Holy cow, I think I'm in the wrong place! I just ran/walked my way to a new 5k PR last Friday - 36:00! Should I be embarrassed? Actually I'm OK with it, I'm just suprised by how fast you are!

Tammy in CA

I will take this as a compliment. I guess that it is all relative. I guess that I am most sad about being 10 lbs heavier than last year and in worse shape. The time bothers me but not as much.

Yesterday, I wanted to do three mile repeats. I did two and a bit. I did the first at 8 min and the second at 7:30. The third was only .3 at 7 min pace. I will still call it a successful workout.

Suzann

04-03-2009, 12:39 PM

Wow Steve... lots of time yesterday!!! You rock!

Scott~ Great times on the running! You'll get there again in no time! Have you been running any hills?

I did a 30 minute shoulder and chest workout yesterday... I need to put that on the spreadsheet

Kirsty-Leigh

04-03-2009, 06:18 PM

Oooops! I just missed a 6 mile run with my running club, I was so going to go but after work I was sooo sleepy I just laid down for a minute ... well 45 mins later I woke up, nice and groggy (it serves me right) but with all that extra sleep I should be able to get up early for a run tomorrow right :confused:

It sounds like everyone elses training is going along great, good job guys keep it up :thumbsup2

Kirsty

UTGuitarist27

04-04-2009, 11:34 AM

Whats up Rebels,
I did the Yoga X workout yesterday. It started out very physically demanding and then finished up as very relaxing. It was kind of a long workout but only about 45 minutes of it caused me to sweat. The last half was all balance poses and they were kind of low key. Overall it was a good workout that was actually pretty fun.

Kirsty-Leigh

04-04-2009, 12:14 PM

Hi guys, I made up for my laziness yesterday by running to my local pool, its 2miles there and 2 back and then I did 30 laps in the pool as well. I am exhausted now, I am going to start getting fitter soon right :confused: Think I am going to have to start getting up earlier :scared1: its just getting too hot to run mid morning down here!

UTguitarist; it sounds like you do a lot of other things besides running, do you think it improves your endurance?
everyone else: keep up the good work, :cheer2:

Kirsty

UTGuitarist27

04-04-2009, 06:46 PM

I don't know if it helps endurance more than running, but it keeps the workouts from getting boring. I also think its a good way to get a little extra excercise in without putting a ton of stress on my bad knee. The P90X program that I am doing has everything in it except for running. So the plyometrics, yoga, kenpo, and lifting is all the same set of DVDs. I just add a very easy running program to make sure I can do the half marathon when it comes around. I've never done this much training before so I am still waiting to see if its too much. So far, I haven't had any problems (other than muscle soreness, but thats a good thing). Depending on how I hold up over the next few weeks, I might have to dial it back a little.

Anyway, today I'm supposed to do a 30 minute run and a legs & back workout. I really want to blow off the run until tomorrow, but that may be the March laziness resurfacing.

Kirsty-Leigh

04-05-2009, 01:46 PM

Well good luck and let me know how it works out :thumbsup2 I know what you mean about march laziness, the only part of me that isn't lazy right now is my excuses :rotfl:

Kirsty

UTGuitarist27

04-05-2009, 02:13 PM

Whats up everyone,
Yesterday I did a Legs & Back workout and an ab workout. They went pretty well and my legs are really sore today. I forced myself to go on my run and it wasn't pretty. I don't know if its due to over-training, shin splints, an uneven sidewalk, the wrong shoes, or a just an off day. It was a 30 minute run, including warm-up, and I had to walk the last half of it. I think I'll try running on a track tuesday and see if that helps. Hopefully its just the crappy side walk that I've been running on.

Today, I get to do a Kenpo workout (which should be awesome). I'm a big MMA fan so this workout should be interesting. In other news, I just landed some cleveland indians tickets for next weekend and I am pumped. I hope they don't let me down this year (again).

UTGuitarist27

04-05-2009, 06:05 PM

Just finshed my kenpo workout. That was a the best cardio workout I've ever done. I think of all the workouts so far, that was my favorite. Tomorrow is my rest day so probably no numbers to post. I might decide to take a real easy walk. Only 83 more days left on P90X.

Kirsty - What race are those pictures from? I'm just curious.

Kirsty-Leigh

04-05-2009, 06:28 PM

[/QUOTE]Kirsty - What race are those pictures from? I'm just curious.[/QUOTE]

They are from the Princess Marathon weekend, the start of the 1/2, the one with tinkerbell in the stroller is the start of the family 5k, the ones with my medals are on EPCOT parking lot after I had cooled off a little! and the mickey minnie one is from the new parade in MK.

Kirsty

JustSmile

04-06-2009, 11:16 AM

Hi guys! I'll try to do better with posting this week!
Allyson...Core Rhythm's sounds like fun, anything to shake it up a bit!
Suzann...OMGoodness, I can just see me out on the track with the high school kids. "Hey Jake, is that your mom out there? Why is she laying on the track?":lmao: He broke into the 4:30's for his mile this week:worship:!
Kirsty...I run with a stroller sometimes. I just realize that my times will be alot slower and I switch which hand is pushing the stroller. Is it a jogging stroller? If not, you need (employers need;)) to invest in one. I responded to your heartburn question. I hope it helps. I have a hiatal hernia and suffer from the same type of problems (pushing the stoller will not help). It's something I've learned to live with, but it's not always pleasant---sorry you have to deal with the same thing.
Steve...plyo's UGH! Wow, you've had a busy w/o schedule. I miss yoga, but it's hard to find peace and quiet in a house w/ 4 boys and a hubby!
Diva...Woot Woot :banana:for the new PR time! I always think that my running time is all about beating myself and not anybody else. Keep up the good work!
Scott...:wave: hey there!
Kim....:wave: how ya doing?
Angela...:wave: what's up?
Laura....:wave: what have your workouts been like?
Tonya...:wave: how ya doing?
Katie....:wave: what's up
Brandie....:wave: what have you been up to?
Andrea...:wave: keeping busy?
Teammates....we miss you, make sure you're letting us know how you're doing.:):dance3::)
DH and I did 4 hours of yardwork on Saturday....then yesterday, he cut the grass and ran over a SNAKE!:scared::scared::scared: I was feeling pretty yucky last week and kind of laid low, but it's a brand new week!:cheer2: I'll be working hard this week to get everything ready for Easter. We have everybody over and it's a big deal, but I love it! Today I'm making the rolls and freezing them:). Take care everyone!

Suzann

04-06-2009, 11:24 AM

Hey everyone!!

Went on a road trip this weekend and got a lot of activities in! Bike riding, hiking, walking! Phew! It was the best weather weekend we've had in a LONG time!

Steve~ You're doing awesome with those workouts!!!

Kirsty~ You go girl with the run and swimming! 30 laps? :worship:

How is everyone else doing???

JustSmile

04-06-2009, 11:33 AM

Hey Suzann,
We were posting at the same time. Glad you had good weather this weekend! We had a beautiful Sat. and now it's snowing again.:confused3 They said we're expecting a hard freeze tonight and all our beautiful spring color will be gone. What a bummer!

Kirsty-Leigh

04-06-2009, 01:31 PM

Hey everyone just checking in to see how everyone is doing?

Tracy - Did you say your son is running a 4.30 mile ????? what is his pixie dust and can I please get some :) Yeah its a jogging stroller, I switch hands to but its a good job its flat in FL because sometimes its just easier to let go and try to push with my belly!!! (Although I did once get my belly bar stuck in the brake and its probably not the best way to do it!!!) It just seems to put me completely off balance and I am running all funny but oh well I can owrk out at my job so shouldn't complain!!! Thanks for your help with my heartburn problem, its stomach ulcers they are pretty much under control when I am not running but havent quite figured out the magic potion for when I run!

Suzann - I ment to say it was a 4mile run with 30 lengths of the pool (sorry English sayings and English/american sayings are sometimes a little off!) it was an olympic size pool so I was fairly pleased with myself! :)

Its raining right now in FL (which believe me is a good thing since we can no longer was our own cars or houses down here!) and if it doesn't lighning I might go for a run in it after I finish work, to remind me of the good ol' days of running in England!!!

Happy training everyone!

Kirsty

Kirsty-Leigh

04-06-2009, 07:46 PM

I just got back from a 30 minute run around the lake, it was quite cool and a gorgeous night, I made the miles I wanted in the time I wanted so yay go me :banana:

Kirsty

UTGuitarist27

04-06-2009, 08:12 PM

Hey team,
Today was my recovery day so all I have to report is an awesome nap.

Kirsty - Nicely done on the run. Running in the rain just sounds fun.

Suzann - Good hear you had a good weekend. I can't wait until I get to do all kinds of outside stuff on the weekend.

Tracey - Sorry to hear you were sick last week.

I wasn't planning on posting today, but its becoming an addiction. I was going through serious DISboards withdrawls and I needed my fix. Tomorrow I start my whole program again with a run, an ab workout, and the Chest & Back workout.

Steve

Kirsty-Leigh

04-06-2009, 08:49 PM

Steve - I beleive i am addicted to it as well every chance I get I am logging in and when my computer looses internet (WHICH IS WAY TO OFTEN) I get very upset with the world wide web lol

good job on the awsome nap, does that count as training? if it does I need to rearrange my schedule.

Thanks I love running in the rain its such a cool feeling, unless there is lightning then it is not a good feeling I believe :scared1: lol

Keep it up guys

Kirsty

JustSmile

04-07-2009, 08:14 AM

Hi everyone!:wave:
I had a nice 4 mile run on the TM last night. It's not my favorite place to run, but it's way too cold outside. They were expecting a "hard freeze" last night which would have been horrible with all the spring flowers and trees budding. It also would have destroyed lots of crops, but thankfully, it didn't get that low.:cool1: Now, if Spring would only come back to the area, I'd be a happy girl.
Kirsty....I just realized that you're from England. I bet it's confusing to understand so much of what we say, as we have "Americanized" the English language. I love to run in the rain. Usually, there's no traffic and it's peaceful and quiet.
Steve....Awwww, a nap sounds awesome. I miss college and naps. Enjoy it! Cute new avatar, is that you and your dad?
Rest of the Rebels....where are y'all, we miss you.

I'll be working out to Jillian Michael's today and then I have 75 minutes of Girls on the Run.....hopefully, they all bring hats and gloves because it's gonna be a cold run.

UTGuitarist27

04-07-2009, 10:15 AM

Whats up Rebels,
This morning I did a chest and back workout and my ab workout. Hopefully I'll get a run in later tonight on the running track. Its going to be cold here too. Only a high of 36 and possible snow.

Tracey - Yeah, thats my dad and I at the 2007 WDW half. That was before I knew what I was getting into.

Thats it for now.

Steve

Suzann

04-07-2009, 11:08 AM

Tracey~ Aren't you ready for it to warm up?? Have fun with Jillian and on your run!

Kirsty~ That's still a lot of laps in my book at the pool ;) And I used to LOVE running in the rain in FL! Ahh, good times!

Steve~ You're rocking those workouts! Have a great day!

Kirsty-Leigh

04-07-2009, 12:48 PM

Tracey, yeah i'm from england but have been here about 2 years now so I say most of the americanizims myself (just dont tell my grandma i would be in trouble :) ) just occasionally I get my sayings mixed up, its funny how you can speak the same language but hae different words for stuff! Good job on the treadmill, I go about 2 mins then decide i am bored and get off! good job I live in FL and dont have a winter (although it is 60 today and I am a little chilly ;) ) I just love to run in the rain it reminds me of home, when I was there I hated it but now I'm like ooh its raining I want to run !

Suzann - yeah my arms hurt a bit after doing all those laps at the pool but its a good way to keep fit during the hot months down here!

Steve - you are going to be super fit will all the training you are doing :) good job - I wish I was that motivated

Have a good day guys

kirsty

UTGuitarist27

04-07-2009, 07:33 PM

Hey team,
I didn't do my run like I had planned on doing. I'm going to chalk it up to being to cold... yeah that sounds good. Good news is its supposed to get warmer tomorrow. Maybe I'll be able to go on a bike ride and really add some miles.

Kirsty - I'm just being nosey. What made you decide to move "across the pond"?

Kirsty-Leigh

04-07-2009, 08:17 PM

Hey team! I opted out of my run today, why??? Well I got invited out to dinner with my employer, and it would be rude to say no just for a little run right??? OK that is my excuse and I am sticking to it :rotfl:

Steve - its ok to be nosy we are all friends here right? I have always wanted to live here, my family and I have travelled across the pond hundreds of times to come to WDW the first time before I could even walk, from a really young age I have wanted to live here, 2 years ago I was offered the chance to come here as a nanny and jumped at the chance! I just love it here :cool1: BTW cold is also a good excuse, maybe I should have used that one instead ....... hmmm maybe next time :rotfl2:

Kirsty

deekaypee

04-07-2009, 08:26 PM

Wow, this thread has really picked up. Lots of energy going here. (And a tangential note: I'm loving the idea of a WISH Earth Day clean-up, Scott!)

Can you all do a roll call/shout out for all your teammates. I'm trying to keep an updated roster on all teams. After everyone is present and accounted for--or if you've lost some people--just post the updated roster on the thread.

Thanks!

Steffwalks

04-07-2009, 09:07 PM

Hey Everyone! It's mixer time!!!!!

We are having a mixer! Jack has once again shown up with an idea. Tomorrow we ALL want to know what your very favorite movie is. I don't mean just a movie you like! I mean the ONE movie that you would choose to have on a deserted island. Just you and the movie!!!

And as long as we are talking movies, what goes better with a movie than the perfect snack??? Tell us about your movie snack. Maybe you do something that is just so kewl that the rest of us need to try it too!!!!

So, choose your movies well!! You are stuck with 'em until you are rescued!!!!

UTGuitarist27

04-08-2009, 10:52 AM

Hey rebels,
Did my Plyo workout this morning. However, I might replace this workout with running from now on because I feel bad for my downstairs neighbors. I'm sure they don't enjoy hearing me jump around for an hour.

Steve

Suzann

04-08-2009, 11:39 AM

Steve~ Ha, laughing at the downstairs neighbors comment, I have downstairs neighbors too, so I have to be conscious about that too

Kirsty~ That's totally a good reason to opt out of the run ;)

I went to the climbing gym last night for a couple hours.. that felt great!

UTGuitarist27

04-09-2009, 11:55 AM

Whats up team,
I didn't workout this morning like I planned. When I woke up, my back was a little tight so I thought it best to give it a little time. Hopefully my back will feel better so I can workout tonight. Its finally starting to get nice here again so running on a track could be in the future.

I'm also pretty pumped because I just realized that I get to go to WDW in about a month. It's been some time since I've been there and I need my EPCOT fix. I can tell its getting bad when I start checking out the parks on google earth.

Thats it for now. hopefully i can post numbers later tonight.

Kirsty-Leigh

04-09-2009, 12:29 PM

Hey guys, I missed out on last nights traing because I also have a back problem, lifted the kid and her bike up and somehting went twinge!!! :scared1: but it feels a lot better today so will probably get out tonight :)

Erm I cleaned the house todaydoes that count as excersise? It sure as hell feels like it, just not as fun :(

Steve - I know when I need a WDW fix when I start getting a little too emotional at the commercials for it on the TV and the billboards make me have a homesick kinda feeling :sad2: OK thats really sad I probably just shared a little too much ;) :rotfl:

Suzann - what is the climbing gym? it sounds like fun :thumbsup2

Alright I am off to take the kid to the pool now, shen isn't sleeping at night and her Mom has told me I have to wear her out more during the day .... the only person who is getting more worn out though is me :confused3

TTFN :) :laundy:

kirsty

Suzann

04-09-2009, 12:41 PM

Steve~ I'm hoping your back is feeling better! Yay for your upcoming trip!!!! WOO HOO! Drink some Beverly for me... ha, no.

Kirsty~ Sorry about your back too! Not good at all! And I consider cleaning the house to be exercise!!! A climbing gym is a place where they have lots of hand grips and foot pegs in the wall so you can climb! If you look at this thread in the first couple of pages (page 4) I put up a picture of one :)

Yesterday I got a run in at lunch, then had bowling at night. Speaking of bowling... I'm leaving in a couple weeks to go to Reno to bowl in a BIG tournament! I get to bowl with and against the pro women and if I make it to the finals I'll be on ESPN! YAY

Kirsty-Leigh

04-09-2009, 12:45 PM

Suzann - congrats on the bowling that sounds great :thumbsup2 Oh I have been to one of those in England we call them bouldering walls, hence the confusion, I used to do a lot of climbing back over the pond with my dad and my brother but I haven't done any sice I got here, I guess I just got used to having skin back on my fingers lol:cool1:

kirsty

UTGuitarist27

04-09-2009, 07:09 PM

Hey team,
My back started feeling better so I did my arms & shoulder and abs workout. I went pretty hard today and my arms feel like jell-o now (I'm struggling to type this messege).

Suzann - Let me know if you make it to ESPN. It'll be cool to watch someone I know on there.

Kirsty - I know that homesick feeling, but instead of home its disney. Its pretty fun never growing up.

Kirsty-Leigh

04-09-2009, 07:40 PM

Hey guys! :goodvibes

I just got in from a quick 2 miles, I took the do, which I normally hate to do because she is a pain in the butt! But she sits at the door while I get ready and cries :confused3 she is only a baby and just hasn't got walking down yet, and she is either pulling me off my feet or stopping dead to lookat stuff, none of which is good for my continuity during the run :cheer2: but today my willpower to leave her at home all alone just wasn't as good as it usually is and I broke and took her with me! to my amazement she was amazing, and heeled the whole time, I had to keep looking down to make sure it was me dog :) anyway I managed to keep my 10 min mile pace and for the last quarter mile ran 8 min mile (which for someone with my length of legs I think is impressive :scared:) so I think I might have to take her with me more ofter now, which is good because I normally have to run, come home and shower then take her to the dog park to burn off some energy, it leaves very little time for TV! So all in all a good night :woohoo:

Steve - I get homesick for Disney more than I get homesick for home! I miss the mouse more than my family ..... is that bad????? :rotfl2:

Everybody else - hope everything is going well :goodvibes

Kirsty

UTGuitarist27

04-09-2009, 08:27 PM

Haha, Kirsty what do mean you miss the mouse more than family. Mickey is family. Well... he always shows up at my family's vacations anyway. What kind of dog do you have? I have a dog too, so I know how taking him/her for a walk/run can be. Right now my dog is at my parents house because he actually has a yard to run around in there. I really miss having him cause trouble in my apartment (never thought that would happen).

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj194/shaas3/021-1.jpg
Here is Moose when he was cute and yes, he is wearing my bandana as a cape.

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj194/shaas3/055-1.jpg
This is Moose now. 50+ pounds of terror.

Ok, I'll shut up about my dog now. Once I get started on Moose, its hard to stop.

Kirsty-Leigh

04-09-2009, 09:35 PM

No way! is that a german shorthaired pointer??? Thats what I have, ahe is called pepper,she just turned one and she looks nearly identical to moose!!!! I have no idea on how to put pic on here but I will try to in the morning! When I am less sleepy! :thumbsup2

Your right the Mouse does show at all my family vacations as well!!! It might have something to do with me having ALL my vacations at his house?

Kirsty

Kirsty-Leigh

04-09-2009, 09:54 PM

Ok I think I figured it out, this is pepper (I call her Pepsi!)

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/kirstyleigh4/th_IMG_6706-1.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/kirstyleigh4/?action=view&current=IMG_6706-1.jpg)

When she was a little younger

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/kirstyleigh4/th_IMG_6729.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/kirstyleigh4/?action=view&current=IMG_6729.jpg)
She only looks sweet and innocent!!!

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/kirstyleigh4/th_IMG00211.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/kirstyleigh4/?action=view&current=IMG00211.jpg)

Dressed like a prisoner at halloween!

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/kirstyleigh4/th_IMG_6727.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/kirstyleigh4/?action=view&current=IMG_6727.jpg)

She sleeps like a person!

kirsty

UTGuitarist27

04-09-2009, 10:16 PM

Wow, what are the odds of that. I have trouble meeting people who even know what a German Shorthair is, let alone having one. Moose won't turn one until July. I love shorthairs. They are great dogs. Moose likes to sleep like a person too. He will lay on his back, wedged between me and the back of the couch that I'm laying on.

Kirsty-Leigh

04-10-2009, 08:11 AM

I know people always ask me if she is a dalmation, lab cross, one person asked me is she was a great dane???? I'm like no:confused: Pepsi likes to destroy everything, she particulaly likes socks and will eat them whole then throw them up, she is so much trouble but I love her :love:

kirsty

Suzann

04-10-2009, 11:38 AM

Aww that's so sweet! You guys' dogs are too cute!!!!!

Yesterday I did 30 minutes with Jillian... that was a great workout!!!

How is everyone else doing?

UTGuitarist27

04-10-2009, 12:13 PM

Hey team,
I just finished my Yoga X workout. Tomorrow I have Legs & Back and Ab Ripper X. Hopefully I can get those done tomorrow night. Tonight I'm leaving for Cleveland to hit some of the bars and then an Indians game tomorrow. I plan on doing my workout after the game.

Suzann - whats the Jillian thing you guys keep talking about. Ive never heard of hit.

Kirsty - Give Pepper a scratch on noggen for me. And I usually get, "Is that some kind of weird lab mix?"

Talk to you guys in a few days. Go Tribe!

Suzann

04-10-2009, 05:42 PM

Steve~ Have a great time at the game!!!

The Jillian thing is her DVD called Jillian Michaels 30 day shred... its a 30 minute workout (with warm up and cool down) She does a 3 minute strength, 2 minute cardio, 1 minute abs and then repeat... There's easy, intermediate and advanced (not the movements, but separate workouts on the dvd)

Kirsty-Leigh

04-11-2009, 11:32 AM

hey guys, just got back in from a run, and it was one of "those" runs:scared: you know when absolutely nothing goes right and you think maybe I should have bought one of those medical ID things they had at that expo because I might just actually die if I take one more step! Yeah so it was one of those runs, it was partly my fault, we had NO food in the house and by no I mean we had a pepper and an avacado in the refridgerator, and a piece of garlic and a tin of beans in the pantry, so as my employer set off to the grocery store I decided it would be too hot if I waited till they got back home and then ate, and I volunteer on Sat afternoon/evenings so I probably wouldnt get a run in if I didn't go right then, so I drank some Gatorade ate a few tums (to counteract the growling acid in my belly) and set of to do the 6 mile run I had been planning all week, I wanted to run 3 walk 1 run 1 and walk the last 1, well about 3 steps into it :rotfl2: my legs dont work, my nose is stuffy my throat feels like its closing up, I am hot and I have a stitch! I managed a mile before I had to stop and die a little :rotfl: then I just ran when I could and stopped when I couldn't. I managed 4.6 miles, not what I wanted but I was proud of myself for not giving up and going home after mile 0.1! :woohoo: OK so next time I will eat before I run, which is probably better for me than starving myself during then getting back and devouring everything that was bought at the store!

So now I am back home with a very sore knee and a belly ache, but I keep telling myself that by Jan I will look back and laugh at the day I couldnt run 6 miles :confused3 right :confused:

Steve - Pepper enjoyed her scratch on the noggin thanks and hope the game is good :cheer2:

Everyone else - I hope you had a better running day than I did, Have a good Easter :hug:

Kirsty

UTGuitarist27

04-12-2009, 09:37 AM

Hey Team,
I'm back from Cleveland and, other than the Indains being 0-5, it was a good weekend. I didn't get my workout in last night because I was exhausted. There were four of us on the trip and to save money, we got a hotel with one full size bed. So friday night there were four of us laying shortways across the bed. So i didn't get much sleep that night and when I got back yesterday I went straight to bed and didn't get up until this morning.

The game was fun even though the tribe lost. It ended up only being a high of 44 (much colder in the shade) so it was a cold game. Luckily it was scarf day so everyone got a free Indians scarf and that came in handy.

Kirsty - I know exactly what youre talking about when you say one of "those" runs. Pretty impressive that you fought through it for 4.6 miles. You're a better runner than I.

I going to try to get yesterdays and todays workouts in, but i might only be able to manage one. Ill post later today.

bubba73

04-12-2009, 11:22 AM

Hey Team Alliance! Just wanted to come by and wish everyone a Happy Easter! Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Bryan:cheer2::yay:

Kirsty-Leigh

04-12-2009, 12:08 PM

hey team,

I ache today, after my run I went volunteering and then after that I came back and painted the house for 4 hours, and now I am off to finish painting some more, its a good arm work out but mine fell kinda like lead today :)

I just got back in from a short 2 miler, just wanted to get in a couple of miles before easter breakfast and devouring all the chocolate the easter bunny brought me :) I took the dog but she was not being very helpful she kept trying to chase birds and triping me up, but oh well I was able to keep up a 10min mile for the most part. I guess it just wasn't my weekend to run :(

Steve - I have so been there trying to save money with one room, it doesnt make sleeping easy :) the only way I could make it through 4.6 miles is because I am just really damn stubborn :) by the end I looked like a 3 legged octopus out of water :) good luck with todays training

Happy Easter everyone, don't eat too much candy ;)

Ok cant procastenate any more, going to go paint the house :(

Kirsty

UTGuitarist27

04-12-2009, 04:15 PM

Whats up Rebels,
I just finished Kenpo X. I must be getting in shape because this round wasn't to bad. I think I'm im going to skip Legs & Back this week. I developed a small cut on the bottom of my left foot and I dont think doing further leg workouts today would help. I am going to do the Ab Ripper X workout tonight though. This week I'm going to replace plyo with running to better prepare for races and then next is my recovery week. Only 76 more days in my program.

deekaypee

04-12-2009, 08:55 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!

disney_mommy

04-13-2009, 09:36 AM

Good morning, fellow Rebels.

After two weeks of being lazy, I hope I am back on track today. I've got the food journal at the ready and a workout schedule planned out. I even brought my workout clothes with me so I wouldn't have to go home first. I've learned that if I go home after work, the only reason I'll go back out is to eat out! So, I'm ready...

Of course, someone just walked by and told me there is a cookie cake in the kitchen. That just happens to be one of my favorites... :scared:

Suzann

04-13-2009, 11:34 AM

Steve~ Its hard to sleep when the bed is that crowded LOL! And you're rocking on the workouts! Can't wait to start them!!!

Kirsty~ Laughing about the three legged Octopus comment... its SO true! (at least I feel like it sometimes) And you're the 'good' kind of sore, right?

Andrea~ You can DO IT! (Be like Nike, just do it) :)

Ok, so I went on a 38 mile bicycle ride on Saturday... crashed within the first mile! UGH! Stopped at the local store, got some bandaids and finished the rest of the ride! Such a trooper (ha!) Yesterday I had bowling practice.

Kirsty-Leigh

04-13-2009, 12:38 PM

OK so I spent like 10 hours painting the house yesterday, and we finally got it all done :) at 10PM and decided to celebrate with Pizza and beer (and then a really bad heartburn!) and now I hurt, everywhere, like I just ran a 1/2 marathon again, it even hurts typing in this message because my hand is stuck in a roller holding shape :scared1: So I am congratulating myself on re painting the entire house in one weekend (and getting in 2 runs and volunteering) by giving myself one or two days off, mainly because I could not run 2 steps one after the other if my life depended on it right now. So I am going to relax, regroup and eat candy :cool1:

Suzann - -Wow you are a trouper, my dad is a serious cyclist and I used to go out with him on the bikes a lot when I was younger, even competed a little and he used to make me get back on and go even after I had been catapulted over a wall! (no seriously that actually happened :rotfl2: ) so I know how it feels to carry on in pain, so go you :thumbsup: I am very impressed! And yes it is a 'good' kind of sore but only just! it only hurts if I move or breathe or think, so its all good :rotfl2: And I hope I dont have to be the three legged octopus for long, its not my best look ;)

Steve - how do you manage to fit all of those workouts in? its pretty impressive, I am not really cut out for lots of excercise a quick run here and there is about all I can handle :woohoo:

Disney Mommy - Be strong!!!! I am sure the cake doesnt taste that good anyway :rotfl: well it might not :confused3 I know just what you mean about the going home, the couch is so much more appealing than excercise, I work at home so I struggle with this a lot :) good luck

Everyone else I hope you had a good Easter and didn't eat as much as I did :sad2:

Alright the kid finally went down for a nap, my turn now :)

Kirsty

UTGuitarist27

04-13-2009, 01:02 PM

Hey Team,
Today is my recovery day so nothing good to post. I weighed myself this morning after two weeks of P90X and I actually gained a couple pounds. I am going to assume its all muscle even though it doesn't look like it yet.

Suzann - 38 miles is quite a trek, especially after taking a spill so early. I'm impressed. You might just motivate me to take my bike out for a spin this week.

Kirsty - Congrats on finishing the painting. You deserve a few days off. And it always hurts when I think, but not because of soreness :headache:. I never was really big on all this exercising, but this P90X thing has got me hooked.

Andrea - I say go for the cookie cake. You will need the carbs for all the training you'll do after work, right? Atleast thats how I would justify it.

Ok team, thats all i have for now. Good luck to everyone in their training.

disney_mommy

04-13-2009, 01:46 PM

Disney Mommy - Be strong!!!! I am sure the cake doesnt taste that good anyway :rotfl: well it might not :confused3

Oh, Kirsty, you were so wrong! I decided to follow Steve's advice (is anyone here surprised?) and used it for fuel for my workout that is 6 hours from now... It was so yummy!

I know just what you mean about the going home, the couch is so much more appealing than excercise, I work at home so I struggle with this a lot :) good luck

The couch, she calls to me like a siren! I have no power to resist it. Better to just stay out of the whole neighborhood. Sometimes it calls me on the phone on the way to the Y and I have no choice but to follow the call home.

Everyone else I hope you had a good Easter and didn't eat as much as I did :sad2:

I ate a bunch, but it was all veggies. That's good, right? Green beans (in a yummy casserole), sweet potatoes (with butter and brown sugar), mashed potatoes (with butter and salt), hard boiled eggs (cut in half and stuffed by the devil)...

Andrea - I say go for the cookie cake. You will need the carbs for all the training you'll do after work, right? Atleast thats how I would justify it.

Excellent advice, Steve! The whole time I'm at the Y, I'll be thanking my lucky stars I ate that cookie cake... Right? :rolleyes1

Kirsty-Leigh

04-13-2009, 06:31 PM

Hey Rebels, the only thing I have to report today is a great nap, the kid slept for like 3 hours :) good times :rotfl:

Andrea - you made the right desicion, even I wouldn't have listened to my own advice, :rotfl2: Steve gives much better advice, glad the cake was good, have fun at the Y burning it off, I am sure those carbs helped with the training :) I know the couch she is a temptress. And don't even get me started on that TV we have sitting in front of it, and with good treats laying around its a wonder I am not 1000lbs :rotfl: That easter meal sounds healthy enough to me, well done all I all day was chocolate, jelly beans and pizza, (no way I can make that sound healthy)

Steve - I am sure the extra weight is muscle :) and good advice for Andrea lol

OK guys got to go get my dinner now, Pork and corn mmmm

speak soon

Kirsty

Suzann

04-14-2009, 10:57 AM

Kirsty.... laughing about the nap! I'm so jealous!

Andrea... I would say the cookie cake was an excellent choice ;)

Steve.. its totally muscle! Are you trying to lose weight as well though?

I did an hour long spin class last night... the instructor was way better than my normal morning one!

UTGuitarist27

04-14-2009, 02:24 PM

Whats up guys,
I just finished Chest & Back and Ab Ripper X. I wasn't really on my game today like I was in previous workouts. I'm trying to cut back on the amount of coffee I drink in the morning (it was a lot) and I'm dragging pretty bad today. So hopefully after a few days of only one cup in the morning :eek:, I'll be back to normal.

Suzann - Yeah I would like to shed a few pounds, but if I'm replacing it with muscle right away then im ok with that. I really don't care about the number on the scale.

I would have liked to get a short run in today, but its cold and rainy... ok and i'm having caffine withdrawl.

Kirsty-Leigh

04-14-2009, 07:09 PM

Hey rebels,

Nothing to report today, I really wanted to get out for a run (I must be starting to get fitter because I get that itching feeling, like I need to run if I dont go in a few days :confused3) But we were on tornado watch most of the day, we have dropped down now to a severe electrical storm watch but I dont like the idea of being zapped while out on a run, that might sound energizing but I think it might cause some problems :lmao: so no run for me today :( I should just be grateful that the tornado didnt hit us and we still have a house and a car, unlike some people in neighbouring counties :guilty:

I am getting fast food tonight so I will HAVE to go out tomorrow, lightning or not :yay:

Hope everyone has a good night :flower3:

Kirsty

Steffwalks

04-14-2009, 07:56 PM

Heads up, dear Wish teams, members and fans! We are doing another mixer. This one is dedicated to Vicky, our own little bunnyfoo!

The question is this: What is your favorite vegetable recipe? Double points if it is not just a sidedish or salad! The points can be cashed in duing marathon weekend when you see how your recipe helped us all become lythe and sleek, knowing beyond a doubt that we, all of WISH, are the best team there!!

Can't wait for dinner, now! See ya! Connie, captain of Hakuna Matata!

Suzann

04-15-2009, 05:34 PM

Kirsty~ A tornado watch? That would keep me indoors for sure!!! Ha

Steve~ Its hard kicking the coffee habit!!!

As for me, I did a circuit training workout at the gym for lunch and then went to the climbing gym after work. Tonight I have bowling :goodvibes

UTGuitarist27

04-15-2009, 06:02 PM

Whats up team,
Im afraid I don't have any numbers to report today. It was supposed to be a cardio day, but the cut on my foot is almost healed and I don't want to tear it open again. Tomorrow I leave for south carolina for the weekend so maybe I can get some running or biking in and of course a little golf. Hope everyone else is doing well in their training. Later.

Kirsty-Leigh

04-15-2009, 08:18 PM

Hey guys whats up?

I just got back from a laid back 3.2 miler and feel pretty good about it, it was not my PR by far but i just kept it chilled and enjoyed myself after a weekend of not so happy runs :goodvibes I found a nice little place to run, its 1 mile round a lake, so I just lap it 3 times, and its marked around the course on how far you along the mile you are, the only thing is is that my garmin isnt staying on track with the course, it says I have run more, (and I am inclined to believe it because ... well just because!) I wish I could figure out which was wrong as it is annoying :mad:

Suzann - No more tornado warning, so no excuses today :)

Steve - I gave up caffiene a while back, it takes a while but you get used to life without it, I am now totally caffiene free :thumbsup2 Hope your foot feels better, and enjoy your trip :3dglasses

Thats all for now folks :dance3:

Speak soon

Kirsty

Running Diva

04-15-2009, 10:52 PM

Hi Rebels! I have been MIA for almost two weeks, no good excuse other than busy, busy, busy... looks like I've missed 4 pages of posts! Someone's son (Tracey?) runs like the wind, only faster, Kristy has had good days and bad but runs more than I can even imagine, two people have german shorthaired dogs (I have a St. Bernard pup the size of a miniature horse and an old shih tsu), I've missed giving up goodies, cookie cake and P90x workouts... anything else?

I've finished my gym's weight loss challenge and with it have fallen off the workout wagon, so to speak. Still doing my long runs on Sundays (12 miles two weeks ago and 20 this past weekend - yes, on Easter!) but have bailed out of bootcamp and weekday runs. Went to the gym today for an hour of cardio but after 35 mins on the treadmill my head was splitting so I went home to ice it. I need to get back on track!!!! I have a 1/2 M in 18 days and I really want a PR. This weekend will be a 13-15 mile run at the beach (notice I said AT not ON, tee hee) then next weekend is only 8 miles...

I'll try to check in more often, I was so happy to be put on a team and then I proceeded to flake out! Sorry!!

Have a great day all, Tammy

Kirsty-Leigh

04-16-2009, 09:35 AM

Hey guys, just a quick stop in before work, my boss gave me an extra hour off to sped in bed since I worked late yesterday and I was very proud of myself, instead of lying in I went for a jog along the water front. Just ann easy 2 miles but a nice way to start the day

Have a good one guys

Kirsty

Running Diva

04-16-2009, 12:50 PM

Kirsty, have you decided about the DL 1/2 yet? I'm doing it too! I live in Southern CA so I don't have the same expense as you, but hey, I came there for the Princess 1/2 ...

I hope you can make it, it would be fun to meet!

Kirsty-Leigh

04-16-2009, 01:12 PM

UTGuitarist27

04-16-2009, 04:59 PM

Whats up everyone,
I just finished Shoulders & Arms and Ab Ripper X. I am already starting to see a difference in my biceps and my chest so I'm pretty excited. My foot seems like its getting better so maybe ill be able to start running soon.

Kirsty - nice job on the morning run. I probably would have slept in

Tammy - nice to see you back and good luck on that half thats coming up.

I guess I should start packing since I have to leave for the airport in an hour. Talk to you guys later.

Steve

MomofCKJ

04-17-2009, 09:31 AM

Hi Team!
Allyson here. Just did a 3 mile walk with my neighbor. We occasionally run together but she is having knee issues (getting a cortisone shot later today) and so we just walked. It is a BEEEautiful day here in New England so it was nice!

I did run last week and this week. Sloooowly getting back into it. I tried running again with the dog and it was awkward. He is too fast for me and tends to zig zag BUT I think with some work we could improve. I'd like to, I think it would be a good thing for him to burn that energy and he did seem to enjoy it. We'll keep trying!

Have a great weekend and great workouts!

Allyson

MomofCKJ

04-17-2009, 09:37 AM

And whoa, your dogs look so much alike! That is funny and freaky! And they are so cute!

We used to have a pointer mix that had similar markings on the body but not a solid colored head. He was a good dog, quirky, but good!

Allyson

Suzann

04-17-2009, 11:23 AM

Hi there Allyson! Great job running!

Steve~ Have a GREAT trip!

Kirsty~ Way to go with the workout in the morning!!!

Tammy~ It'll be ok, we'll help you back onto the wagon :)

I didn't have anything to post from yesterday, just a chill day for me.

MomofCKJ

04-17-2009, 12:16 PM

And a chill day can be very nice! :goodvibes

disney_mommy

04-17-2009, 12:38 PM

And a chill day can be very nice! :goodvibes

What if you have 14 chill days in a row? Is that still okay? :rolleyes1

Okay, seriously, I'm back on the wagon! I'm hoping to get in a light jog this evening, but we'll see how the day progresses. I've been so tired after work. My co-worker has been out all week with pneumonia, so I've been all alone this week. We finished up a firm-wide food drive last week, so I got to do all of the coordinating of the food and money and prizes and final calculations. Plus, I was very busy with all of the regular daily work. By the time I get home every day, I'm stressed and tired. Plus I haven't been getting much sleep... I've been pretty much a zombie these last few days. I'm hoping to turn that around starting this weekend, though. We'll see...

Running Diva

04-17-2009, 06:27 PM

Hey

no I havent made my mind up yet :confused3 I just cant seem to decide, one minute I think its worth the cost and the next I can think of a million other thing I need the money for, but I really would like that medal :goodvibes will you be down for the WDW marathon weekend? It would be cool to meet up :)

Kirsty

Kirsty - no, I'm planning on coming back for the Princess 1/2 again, although honestly, I have mixed feelings about it. I'd like to come in Jan but can't afford two trips so close together, and my girlfriend in Lakeland said she wants to do the Princess next year... I just hope she follows through and actually does it or I might regret choosing March instead of January!

Steve - where are you going?

Allyson - I used to run with my golden retriever. He was forever tripping me until I taught him to run alongside me - OFF LEASH. Then he was great! It took some work, but I loved having him there, especially at night. Poor guy passed away a few years ago and my St. Bernard isn't really a running dog. I might have to get a visla, hahaha!

Suzann - thanks! I probably need a swift kick in the b*tt to get back into the swing of things! So, pull right leg back, flex foot, prepare to swing at me...

Kirsty-Leigh

04-17-2009, 08:07 PM

Hey guys nothing to report today, had a chill day, its the kids birthday party tomorrow and she has severe food allergies so I spent all day making cupcakes, cookies and a birthday cake, which is quite a challenge without egg, wheat, dairy and soy!!!! So by the time it came to run I was full of cake batter and cranky from a sugar rush gone south! So I took Pepper to the dog park and plan on a run in the morning before volunteering!

We also have grandparents flying in tonight for 4 days so I will have to get out of the house for a break at least once a day, if thats not motivation to run I dont know what is!

Keep up the good work guys and Happy Friday :)

Kirsty

UTGuitarist27

04-18-2009, 03:25 PM

Whats up Rebels,
I'm in South Carolina right now and the weather is great. Unfortunately the exercising kinda fell off when I got down here and so did the whole eating healthy thing (but thats what Moms do I guess). I did take my dog for a short walk yesterday to spend some with him since I haven't seen him in awhile. Today I went to the driving range for an hour and 15 minutes and tomorrow I'm playing 18 holes with my dad. I guess golf counts as something even though its not quite as good as lifting and running. Hopefully I can get back into the flow of things when I get back. Right now I'm headed to a Scottish festival near Charlotte. Does drinking scotch count as exercise? It sure does burn like exercise. Talk to you guys soon.

Steve

deekaypee

04-19-2009, 09:25 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!)

UTGuitarist27

04-20-2009, 03:16 PM

Whats up Team,
I don't really have anything to report. My golf game got rained out yesterday so the weekend was kind of a bust for exercise. I did get to see my dog for the first time in over a month so that was nice. I also took a pics of Moose doing moose things.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj194/shaas3/DSCN0243.jpg

I also got to see him swim for the first time so that was cool.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj194/shaas3/DSC_1994.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj194/shaas3/DSC_1995.jpg

Its supposed to rain for the next few days here so I doubt I will have anything to post other than P90X stuff. I hope everyone else's training to going well.

P.S. Three more weeks until my Disney trip :woohoo:

Kirsty-Leigh

04-20-2009, 05:18 PM

Kirsty-Leigh

04-20-2009, 05:20 PM

Hey guys! got soooo much going on with the kids grandparents here, I have been doing lots of running but I cant post about it right now, (there bed is in the computor room and I'm sneaking in to say hi!!!:love:) tomorrow I will give you all a better report but I was getting posting withdrawal!!! :scared1:

Steve - Its a pity moose and pepper live so far apart I think the would have been good friends!!! Give him a scratch behind the ears for me :)

Thats all I can do for now guys, speak soon

Kirsty

scoolover

04-21-2009, 10:37 AM

Glad to see that this thread is running smoothly with a lot of interaction. I have had trouble getting in as much running as I would like. My milage is about 1/2 of what I would like it to be. One of my initial goals was to be in 1/2 marathon shape at all times. right now, I am not in 5K shape. Not at least as quickly as I am capible of. Hopefully I can pick it up now that most days are outside running days.

Nice to see everyone doing well.

Suzann

04-21-2009, 12:06 PM

Hi everyone.. haven't checked in in a couple days! Well, Friday I did an hour long sculpt and step class at the gym which I really enjoyed... Saturday I went hiking/trail running... Sunday I went on a super long walk that involved busses and ferry's! Ha... and yesterday I did an hour of spinning and then 25 minutes on the elliptical. I've been getting the time in for sure!

UTGuitarist27

04-21-2009, 05:12 PM

Whats up everyone,
I did my abs, chest and back workout. I'm redoing the previous weeks workouts because I missed so many while I was at home. So next week will be my recovery week.

Scott - Don't feel bad. I haven't done any running and I really should be.

Kirsty - I think you're right. Moose and Pepper would get along great. I'll give him his scratch next time I see him.

Suzann - Nice job on the workouts. A walk that includes ferries and busses sounds crazy and awesome.

Bad news is i've been slipping on trying to kick the caffiene habit. I try to drink only one cup in the morning, but it inevitably turns into two or three. That is a little less than what I used to drink so I guess that counts as a little progress. Thats all I have for now.

Steve

Kirsty-Leigh

04-22-2009, 01:08 PM

Hey guys! Long time no chat!

Sorry I have been kinda MIA for a few days, like I said earlier my empliyers had ex inlaws staying at the house and to say it was an emotional rollercoaster was an understatement, I have been looking at the boards but have had not time to chat since, I was busy trying to stop the kid being treated like a rag doll and my employer from having a meltdown! Anyway thats is besides the point, I have had the chance to get in some runs while I have not been on here so I thought I would let you know how they went.

On Friday I had a chill, just took pepper to the dog park and that was about it, Satuday I got up early and did 3 miles before volunteering and then the kids pre birthday party (she turns three on saturday!:cool1:) then sunday I went for a 2 miler, it was supposed to be 3 but I had a full breakfast of pancakes, bacon and fruit just waiting for me and my head was so not in it, I did do my own little interval training thing, it wasnt very structured because like I say my head was not in it, but I would run for a while then when I got bored I would walk, then when I would get really bored I would sprint (OK not the best training but I was still out doing something!) Monday I had the day off (because of the ex inlaws!) and went for a 6 mile runaround the lake, I still am not going as well as I would like, I wanted to do 3 miles then walk one run one walk one but I ended up running one mile then walking 1/2 running 1/2 for the rest of the distance, I still got the miles in but it wasnt quite like I wanted! Yesterday I was so exahuasted from the emotional and physical endurance of the weekend I spent the day in my room reading a book, then took the kid to the pool after the ex inlaws left! Today it was gorgeous out, so I decided to get the jogging stroller out and run to the pool with the kid, its 2 miles out and 2 back, I felt ok. :thumbsup2

it seems to me like I have hit some kind of training wall, :scared1:no matter what I set out to do I dont have the motivation to make it, which is sooo not like me, I am hoping that my body is just adjusting to the change in pace and I will get my head back in it soon because I dont really know what my problem is.:rolleyes1

I keep having a little trouble breathing, my gran thinks I am getting excercise induced asthma (which runs really bad in my family) and my dad thinks I am a hypochondriac (getting sick is not really permited in my dads eyes) so to avoid a family despute I am ignoring the problem and hoping that as I get fitter so will my lung capacity:idea:! My joints also seem to be taking a battering but nothing some ice wont fix! (I do have glucosamine tablets but it say I need to take 6 a day and I cant remember to take one so I will just stick to ice!):sick:

One last complaint before I let you all get back to your lives, this is more of an irritating problem than something that is hurting. :headache:So I think I am the opposite of most people I put on weight when I run, I know everyone keeps telling me it is muscle but it is silly, I never did run for that reason I like the challange of competing more than anything else,:confused3 but last summer when I took a break from everything I was doing, and ate whatever the hell I wanted I lost 30lbs and 4 dress sizes! now the stupid scales are creeping back up, now I know I am am nowhere near fat but it is very annoying that I excercise and gain weight grrr Ok that is my vent over :rotfl2:

Have a good day guys

kirsty :goodvibes

Running Diva

04-22-2009, 09:05 PM

Hi Everyone, I can't seem to get here more than once a week, but I'm thinking of you all! I post on SparkPeople as well, try to really track my eating and exercise there and post on a few boards as well, so that's why I'm not here daily. I hope you'll forgive me...:worried:

I only ran for 35 minutes last week, my neck has been out of whack and so I've been fighting a headache:headache: but then Sunday I logged 15 miles running down at the beach! It was soooo beautiful! Tuesday I ran outside for 5.85 miles in the sweltering heat (we're having a heat wave) and today I did another 5.5+ on the elliptical. I have a 1/2 coming up, week from Sunday, so this weekend I start my taper... then a marathon 4 weeks after that!

Sounds like everyone else is hanging in there, albeit not without complications... sorry KL about the tough houseguests, and Steve - sorry about the golf being rained out. Suzann - how do you walk on a ferry? LOL

I'll be back next week, or sooner if I can!

Suzann

04-23-2009, 01:52 AM

Kirsty~ I wish I had your problem! I only lose weight when I run, so I don't really have any advice...

Running Diva~ Its ok that you're only around a little bit :) We still welcome you when you get the chance! And you walk on the ferry, take a ride and walk off.. a whole lot less cheaper than driving your car on!

Well, I'm off to my bowling tournament in Reno in the morning.. hopefully I can get some workouts in down there too! :goodvibes

UTGuitarist27

04-23-2009, 10:57 AM

Hey everyone,
I kind of skipped my workout yesterday. I ended up driving to Canton Ohio for the day (If you haven't guessed, I like to travel)and never got a chance to work in the exercise. I must be crazy because today I'm leaving for south carolina again. This time my sister, her boyfriend, and I are driving. 20 hours of total driving time is well worth the weather, seeing my family and my dog. Hopefully I can work a quick session in today before I leave. If not, then I'll do double workouts tomorrow.

Suzann - Good luck in Reno and on P90X when you start. That first week of soreness is something else.

Kirsty - Interval training is a pain, but it is a good way to throw in some muscle confusion. I wouldn't worry to much about the number on the scale. If youre putting up 6 mile runs, then muscle is going to build pretty fast

Running Diva - Nice job on job on the mileage and I wouldn't worry about only posting once a week. I probably spend enough time on the boards for both of us.