Wk of May 31 - WISH Team Walkers and Runners [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

chimera

05-31-2009, 10:04 AM

Hello everyone!

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

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

chimera

05-31-2009, 10:12 AM

cwnhokie...congrats on your 5K training run! I'm sure your race will be fab. Be sure to let us know how it goes for you!

Duckie...great to see you back around here. Prom definitely sounds like a workout. DH chaperoned the Homecoming dance last year...apparently the sea of hormones is an interesting experience.

Frank...maybe you and I have had the same virus this week?

I have accomplished nothing, no running, biking or anything for the past week. This cold put me on my butt. I even missed my first swim lesson last week. Hoping to get back into it this week.

For anyone that's interested, Jun 3 is the Inaugural National Running Day, a movement designed to get people off the couch.

National Running Day (http://www.runningday.org/about/index.asp)

ms.mightyduck

05-31-2009, 11:23 AM

Good morning, Mel! :-)

Yes, we learned a lot from prom, including a song called "Get Low" by Lil Jon. Yikes! :scared: Glad your husband survived, too!

I've been taking two yoga classes a week and now adding in some cardio and strength training.

Right now our morning workout consists of going to see Up! I'll give you a Minnie-review when we get back. :-)

Good morning, everyone!

Duckie

mkymsehi

05-31-2009, 12:56 PM

Everyone must be working out! Too quiet around here these days...

We're doing our second annual Girl Scout Blood Bank of Hawaii drive today. The bloodmobile will be at our troops school. We've got 35 people signed up, and are hoping for a couple extra drive by donors.

Photos to follow...

Enjoy your Sunday everyone :).

ms.mightyduck

05-31-2009, 03:07 PM

Just got home from seeing Up. Noah was disappointed it wasn't a love-story musical like Beauty and the Beast. I thought it was a lovely story--even though it made me cry (really--I'm such a goof). It didn't really seem like it was speaking to the kids, though--I think the adults got a lot more out of it. Lots of merchandising potential, of course.

I loved Wall-E, and I'm not sure if I like this more or the same. Two very different kinds of movies.

I highly recommend it.

Disclaimer: We did NOT see the 3-D version.

dsnyfan21

05-31-2009, 03:44 PM

Good SUnday afternoon my Wishers!!

Jeff: GOod luck with that blood drive!!

Mel: sorry to hear about the cold. I had something? not sure what it was? Started with a week of sore throat and stuffyness, then had a 24 hour fever, then had ear pain/dizziness and an inverted ear drum with fluid and pressure. Finally about a week and a half ago I was feeling better. It was the weirdest thing and like it happened in stages and took about a month to work itself out. Good luck fighting what ever it is!!

Duckie: Sounds pretty good with the yoga and such that you are adding in. I am now swimming and doing some strength/core workouts on my non walking/joggin days. I need a bike as I would love to do that also on the days I don't walk/jog. You are doing the 5K and the Half in Jan?

I did a nice 7 miles this morning with avg pace of 13:58 before the heavens opened up. Here in S.FLA we are in that weather pattern where you need to get up and get done whatever you need to do as usually in the afternoon the storms kick up. We are not complaining as we just finished a very DRY dry season. Hurricane season starts for us tomorrow! Need to get some supplies going for that. Also will mean that June is here and getting that much closer to Jan!!!

Have a great Sunday everyone!!

Freckles Racey Tracy

wellesleyprincess

05-31-2009, 06:13 PM

Well, I'm down South again, now.

Frank, The move is because I graduated and will be teaching elementary school this fall.

I managed to get in 30 minutes on an exercise bike on Friday and a 4.75 mile treadmill run last night (7:45 pace).

ETA:
Did 4.5 miles in 40 minutes (a "slow" 8:50 pace). The heat, humidity, and hills slowed me down. I'm also in a rotating in new shoes and rotating out old shoes period so that and the moving didn't help.

Best,
Jennifer

mla1977

05-31-2009, 11:44 PM

Happy Sunday Wishers! I spent yesterday working in the yard and didn't think anything of it until this morning. My legs are really sore now. I still got to the gym and swam, biked and wogged. I mostly walked at the end because I realized that I forgot my orthotics and a sports bra at home. Missing both of those made running uncomfortable.

dsnyfan21

06-01-2009, 12:06 AM

FireDancer

06-01-2009, 12:14 AM

Frank...maybe you and I have had the same virus this week?

Maybe. I was a bit confused as to where I got it because no one I know is sick but then remembered that I was on two flights and a boat surrounded by people for a week on vacation so probably got it then. I like flying but hate the recycled air with everyone's germs in it.

Frank, The move is because I graduated and will be teaching elementary school this fall.
Jennifer

Congrats on the job. If you are in south Mississippi you will probably face the same issue I had when living in FL, a race season that starts in the fall and ends in the spring instead of the other way around.

Good luck, I imagine that most of Mississippi is a bit different than Massachusetts culturally.

As for me today it was some yard work, the gym, and then softball. Our teams is terrible and I play left center so I got in a lot of speedwork running down hits.

deekaypee

06-01-2009, 05:38 AM

:stitch: 'Ohana Monday Mixer :stitch:

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

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

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

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

jmasgat

06-01-2009, 08:01 AM

Hello, Monday--do you feel like a bit of bankruptcy today?

Yes, the day has finally arrived so work should be extra interesting today. We shall see.

On the activity side, ran my 10k on Saturday and did well. Now it's back to the last three weeks of tri training.

Time to get some work done before the employee broadcast.

Maura

cwnhokie

06-01-2009, 09:02 AM

I was wondering if you all could help a newbie out? My first 5K is Saturday. What should my training plan for this week be? Should I run more, less, run the 3 miles several times? I'm so close, I want to make sure that I can make it on Saturday.

chimera

06-01-2009, 07:51 PM

hokie...don't do anything different than you have in the past. If you've already completed the distance once, you'll be able to do it again this weekend. Trying to add a 5K every day from now until the race may only serve to get you injured. Just relax, keep your normal training schedule and do great this weekend!

Maura...hope everything turned out ok at work today. Can't imagine what that must be like.

Tracy...how are you feeling?

I did 2 slow miles today with DD6 riding her bike. Like Tracy mentioned, we're in hot and humid season, so I may have to start running later in the evening.

MouseDogMom

06-01-2009, 09:42 PM

Maura - Thought about you all day today. Know it couldn't have been a good day at work. Hope there still IS work. :hug:

cwnhokie - I second what Mel said. I'd do the same training you've been doing this week. Try to be as rested and fresh as you can be on Saturday. (Having said that, I think I was in line to ride Soarin' for the first time at 11:30 the night before my first 5K!)

Mel - Definitely hot and humid season. I took my running gear to work so I could so straight from work. My coworkers thought I was crazy - kept telling me "it's hot outside!" But I knew this was the coolest day all week, so I might as well enjoy it today. I just told them I was a serious athlete and watched them roll over laughing. :rotfl2: And I knew I needed to run today if I planned to run on National Running Day!

Duckie - After the stories DD has told me about the dancing at her prom, chaperoning definitely counts as a workout. I'm hoping they dance nicer there?

Our Galloway group has our first Magic Mile on Saturday - we do a 1 mile warmup with run/walk intervals, then do a timed 1 mile nonstop run. Since I do run/walk intervals even on my midweek runs, this is always a challenge for me. So today I went out and did a simulated Magic Mile for practice, and I'm proud to report that I actually ran the second mile without dying. I even ran .05 additional! I didn't push for time - just concentrated on actually running for the entire mile - figure it will be much easier to run fast(er) Saturday morning when it's cooler and I haven't worked all day.

Jackie

wellesleyprincess

06-01-2009, 11:17 PM

Frank, I'm actually in Houston right now working with a summer program. I'll be in Northwest Mississippi come late July. I'm originally from Alabama, but I've lost my heat shield up North.

Hokie, I think it just depends on your personality. I was running 2-3 miles a day 3-4 times a week for about 4 weeks when I ran my first 5k last summer; my BFF on the other hand just ran her first using a 6 week build up and only ran 3 miles twice. Personally, I would recommend running at least 2-2.5 miles 48 hours before, just for confidence. I also, think it depends on your goals for the race.

As for me, I did 9.25 miles today at an 8:40 pace (right around 1hr 20 min.). I'm still adjusting to the heat and humidity, but starting to feel a little more at ease.

Best,
Jennifer

FireDancer

06-02-2009, 12:49 AM

I went out and did 6 today after work. I felt like I was really slow and dehydrated but my time ended up being about right so it must have been mental.

I have a 10K with one of my friends in South Bend at Notre Dame this weekend. He was my roommate before he got married and kept telling me he wanted to do a 5K race. He is a huge Notre Dame fan and I found a race that finished on the field. I figured if that couldn't motivate him nothing could. He is doing the 5K and I'm doing the 10K. It is always exciting watching someone do their first race, hopefully he'll get the bug and I'll have another friend to do weekend trips to races with.

jmasgat

06-02-2009, 08:00 AM

Hey! I won the lottery!.......okay, so it wasn't Powerball or MegaMillions, but I did win entry into the Mackinace Bridge Labor Day Run. 300 runners get to run the 5 miles across the bridge connecting the Lower Peninsula of Michigan to the Upper. To enter, you had to have run a qualifying race as part of the Governor's fitness challenge/program (or something like that). I ran the Jingle Bell 10k in December, and that counted.

Mel, Jackie Thanks for the thoughts. Frankly, I think people are just wanting to get this over with so we can move on to the business of building great cars & trucks--which has always beent he goal (although as runners, we know that sometimes you don't always meet your goals)

cwhokie Add this to your training plan.....relax, and get a good night's sleep. Good luck to you!

Jennifer Not sure if I ever chimed in, but congratulations on graduating and your new job.

Hope everyone is enjoying their Tuesday. I did a swim this a.m. and made it to work via the newly reconstructed exit ramp off the highway I take. Nice new concrete. Reminded me that before they opened up the connecting stretch of this highway, they had a 5k race. My DH did it and I watched (With our then 3 week old daughter). "Sorta neat doing a race on a highway", I thought----but that was before I ran mile 10-11 of the Disney hald with the killer off ramp!

Maura

wellesleyprincess

06-02-2009, 11:02 AM

Frank, Have fun at the race! I'm currently trying to convince a friend of mine (who is usually one of cheer people) to try a 5k.

Maura, Thanks!

I did a hill workout today. Got in about 3 miles (4x hills with recovery and warm up) in 23 minutes (just under an 8 minute pace).

Best,
Jennifer

twoWDWfools

06-02-2009, 01:48 PM

Hey everyone!

Duckie - I keep meaning to get to the yoga class but it's not until 7pm and by that time I am no longer thinking of exercise. DS went to see UP over the weekend - they enjoyed it.

Maura - hopefully they get it all shaken out quickly at work. Two years ago we ran on a tollway extension before it opened (last year was a new runway at Ohare). Way cool. What tri are you doing? Mine is on the 14th.:scared1:

Hokie - agree with Maura. Enjoy!

Tracy - HEY Girlfriend!!

Big HELLO, WTG, hang in there, feel better to everyone else! :yay:

AFM: have not been sleeping well for past 2 weeks. Keep waking up and not able to get back to sleep. Really wearing on me. However I did get in a 24 mile bike Sunday. Yesterday was home with a fever. Today at work just feeling like bleah. Is is Friday?;)

Have a great day!

ironz

06-02-2009, 07:50 PM

:goodvibesI just started a thread...challenge to get everyone to run a little tomorrow for Running Day. Please post on the other thread tomorrow!

OK...so I have an idea...
National Running Day is June 3. It doesn't matter if you run or walk or jog or amble....Let's try to ALL move tomorrow!

I am challenging the WISH team to 500 miles. (I'd actually like to challenge 1000 miles, but I don't have any idea how many Wish members there are.)

Come here and post your run or walk miles for June 3, no matter which "team" you are on, if any. Even if you just go walk one loop around a track, come on and post your 1/4 mile. It's ALL good!

I'll total up the miles and we can see how far we can go.

Who's with me?

dsnyfan21

06-02-2009, 08:32 PM

I will join in for the National Run Day!

Hey Liz!!!

I did 4.10 miles tonight, the last .10 was just that I kept going till I got to the car as it was raining!!. Rain wasn't too bad and didn't rain the entire 4 miles, but towards the end it just kept getting heavier and the lightening was starting to show itself.

Tracy

Running Diva

06-02-2009, 10:31 PM

Hi All! I just did the San Diego Rock 'n Roll marathon, so the thought of running tomorrow scares me half to death! I will try to do something, even if its just a long walk with the dog... did I just say long? Making it from the bed to the bathroom seems long right now... seriously, I hope to feel better by tomorrow!

Still waiting to sign up for the Princess half, but I've got the Disneyland/Trek duathlon in 2 weeks! It'll be my first attempt at a duathlon, and I've done ZERO biking... should be interesting, to say the least. I figure if I come in last place I can only improve for next time, right?:rotfl2:

wellesleyprincess

06-03-2009, 12:17 PM

Tammy, How was RnR San Diego? I heard it was hot.

As for me, I did just over 3.75 miles in just under 30 minutes (about an 8 minute pace). I've gotten my speed back in the heat, but the endurance is still taking a while. I know I'll adjust to it by mid-June at least.

Best,
Jennifer

chimera

06-04-2009, 09:48 PM

3 miles yesterday for national running day, only 2 miles walking tonight. I'm having a hard time coordinating running with biking and now swim classes. My next duathlon is not until Oct but I really want to work on the swim thing in case I can actually do a tri. I need fewer days at work or more hours in my day :thumbsup2

FireDancer

06-05-2009, 12:51 AM

I would also be interested in hearing what you thought of the race Tammy. I have run Nashville twice and Elite put on a good race both times. I will be doing two more of theirs in September (VA Beach and Phily) so am interested in how their other runs turn out.

I didn't get to do any running yesterday but got out and did a short tempo run of 3 miles tonight. I am heading off first thing in the morning to run the Sunburst 10K in South Bend.