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french lady

11-05-2009, 10:21 AM

And I also agree with you. I don't want snow before december 25 and I want it gone on January 2 that way I will be able to do all my long runs on the bike trail where it is flat instead of on the hilly road.
I would like to do the Princess half marathon in March but I don't know how I would train with the very cold weather of January and the snow.
5k done this morning and it was a bit difficult after what is for me my long 8.75 miles yesterday.
Have a nice day

Diane

Suzann

11-05-2009, 06:31 PM

Hi everyone.. sorry I've been away for so long!!! I was getting my company ready for our HUGE convention in Vegas (some of the guys are still there, but I flew back today) I walked 50+ miles in 3 days.. phew my feet hurt!

Ok, I should be getting back on track with training!!! How's everyone doing???

french lady

11-07-2009, 10:25 AM

Bonjour,
My run is done and it was easier than the one I did on Thursday. I went at an easier pace and enjoy seeing 2 deers.
It is shower time and getting ready to go to work this afternoon.

Have a nice week-end all.
Diane

dsnyfan21

11-08-2009, 12:17 PM

Sorry for the hijacking of this thread....

If you are attending the January WISH meet and would like a nametag (just like the ones I did last year) please follow the link below, read the first post for more information on how to get one.

Here is a list of nametags that I still have in my posession from last time and from people who recently asked for one. If you see your name on this list and you want yours, please see instructions on the first post of the Nametag Thread. Thank you so much.

Erika-3DisneyKids
Kristi-Aladdinsgirl
Arelys-ArelysAdriana
Ed-BamaEd and his wife April
Vic-Big Vic and his wife Marilyn
Bryan-bubba73
Cecilia-Cruella de mom
Chris-DisneyFan06
David-Disneyrunningnut and his wife Colleen
Shannon-Florida_Girl
Harvey-GoofysGoofy
Henry-HanktheTank
Kim-Hockeychic
Jen-Jen117 and husband Paul
Joanna-Joanna71985
Kirs-Kira G and family
Kirsty-Kirsty Leigh
Cindy-luvdis2
Michelle-MiaBanda
Stephanie-Nucpharm29 and husband Scott
Stacie-postesf and husband Matt
Anne-Rpsemont
Jeanette-RunningGoofy09
Scott-Scoolover and wife Kathy
Steve-skfulkers

I have 2 people on the wait list for nametags and I need some more names so I print more out. Christine-IMGONNABE40! and Stan-goofy57.

(I have had people ask, donations are a very nice gesture, but are not required.)

Thanks again and now back to your regularly scheduled postings....

-Tracy

WDWFLgal

11-08-2009, 04:45 PM

Hello team,

Been lurking mostly but decided to pop in & say hi. :wave2:

Overall, training has been going relatively well. I did my long run of 12 yesterday. I definitely started feeling the stiffness in my hip during the last two miles. The weather has been much better lately, cooling off...at least I don't have ice & snow to contend with.

I can't believe it's November already! This year is definitely speeding by.

I hope everyone is doing well :goodvibes

Happy Training,
Angela

scoolover

11-08-2009, 06:35 PM

Hi all. No good excuse for being away but I will say that my old computer sucked and now I have a new net book that sits right next to my couch.

Anyway, I started a streak last saturday and got up to 6 days before deciding that my legs hurt a lot and I needed a day off. I don't want to risk an injury and I was pushing it. I think that I am at about 30 miles for the month so far. Glad to hear everyone is doing well.

VernRDH

11-08-2009, 07:24 PM

Hi Rebs!!

Training continues, going well. I am now running inside on the TM at least 2x week, and get outside 2 x week. Todays run was GORGEOUS!!! 50's, ran 6 miles in 1:04:50, 10:48 pace, which for me is absolutely flying!!! Had to walk for about a min half way just to catch my breath.

Have the Turkey Trot coming up on Thanksgiving, that is my last race before Marathon weekend!! Hoping the weather continues to hold out until we go in January.

Glad to see everyone else is doing well,keep up the good work!!:thumbsup2

K80K

11-09-2009, 06:56 AM

Yesterday I had a 12 mile long run on tap but opted to replace it with a half marathon. I think it was a little too soon after the full. I was trying not to race it but got caught up in the atmosphere and I swear I feel stiffer today than I did the day after the full. Resting today then I will go out for 5 tomorrow. This week is my first back-to-back week in preperation for Goofy.

french lady

11-09-2009, 10:25 AM

Bonjour,
What a beautiful monday: sunny, no wind and 40F. I did my 5 hills and it wasn't too bad. The worst is that the last 600 meters before I arrive home is all uphill: what a way to cool down.
In 8 weeks I will get ready to go to WDW and test all that training :yay:

Diane

wdwprncess77

11-09-2009, 11:51 AM

Hi Everyone! Glad to hear everyone is doing well.

Diane - I hear ya on those hills. I have recently incorporated them in my workout and they always seem to come at the worst time.

Katie - seriously, you're my hero. Nuff said.

Veronica - What a great pace. I hope to be running that fast someday.

AFM, put in 5 miles yesterday. It's my longest ever. Had a new path for the first half of it, finished up on my usual last 2 miles. Weather a warm (high 60's). Felt "hot". But really was great to get out there. I hope I'm able to get faster sometime soon. I just can't seem to pick up my pace. How long does it take before you start to see pace improvements?

Hope the rest of the week is well.

Suzann

11-09-2009, 12:30 PM

Morning everyone... looks like we're racking up the miles... yay!!!

Its definitely COLD out there... and I've been hating the dreadmill... ugh!

disney_mommy

11-09-2009, 01:48 PM

Hi, team. I'm sure everyone has forgotten about me... :sad2: I've been unforgiveably MIA. I lost my groove and gave up on the exercise/running/half marathon dream. But, now I'm back and ready. It's late for me to start my training for the half in January, and I know that, but I'm going to go by the W.I.S.H. motto - DLF -> DNF -> DNS. I may be in the Did Not Finish category, but at least I won't be in the Did Not Start group!

wdwprncess77

11-09-2009, 02:05 PM

Disney Mommy - Don't give up. I too get into that don't want to train mode more often than not lately. Welcome back! You might surprise yourself with what you are capable of.

mandac

11-09-2009, 02:08 PM

Hi All -
I was able to get a couple of miles in both days this weekend. I started Week 4 of C25K - which has me running for 5 minutes! I almost died when I programmed that into my timer. But I am happy to report that I made it through without dying. I was watching The Amazing Race, and I think that helped to distract me :-)

wdwprncess77

11-10-2009, 09:35 AM

mandac - I remember getting to week four and being astounded at the progress. It really is amazing. Each week I thought I would die if I went a little farther, but it works and you'll surprise yourself.

Walked halfway to work this morning, mile and a half and then had to bus it the rest of the way as I was cutting it close. Still plan on running tonight in this warm weather we're having here.

french lady

11-10-2009, 10:17 AM

Another beautiful day and my run is done. It was an easy day and I took it easy. No jacket needed this morning. I am now getting mentally ready for my long run on Thursday. It will be the first time that I do a 15k run since the Minnie Marathon in May 2007.
Have a nice day and enjoy this nice weather.
Diane

K80K

11-10-2009, 10:26 AM

Got out for an easy 5 miles this morning. My legs were not entirely happy with me the first mile or so but eventually they gave in and I had a decent run.

Suzann

11-10-2009, 11:21 AM

Disney Mommy~ You can DO IT!!!! :)

Mandac~ Yay for week 4!!! You're rocking it!

And woo hoo for more miles in ladies!!!

Last night I picked up my new bike trainer so I can ride inside (cause its cold outside and I'm a wimp!) while watching tv (well, that's the plan at least)
Anyone have experience with an indoor bike trainer? Any advice so I don't get bored with it?

scoolover

11-10-2009, 01:22 PM

Way to get back at it DisMom.

I was in a horrible mood yesterday and I think that it was because I wanted to run and coudn't. Today I went out for 3.5 abd never got into it. My legs stayed stiff and berathing was hard. We'll see what happens tomorrow.

scoolover

11-11-2009, 10:34 AM

I did 2 one mile repeats today as I simply didn't have time for more. Had to squeez it in the time between waking up and my wife going to work. I forgot my watch but they were in the 8:30 range.

How'd you do today?

Suzann

11-11-2009, 11:15 AM

Yesterday I did 2 miles on the treadmill in 20 minutes... but today my hip is killing me (yet again). Anybody have any recommendations? I've been to the doctor, they did a cat scan and couldn't find anything besides one of my hips is higher than the other... could that be causing the pain? I've been recommended to go to a chiropractor but they weird me out for some reason. Will they really help?

K80K

11-11-2009, 12:00 PM

I have a friend that can run on the street just fine, but as soon as she gets on the treadmill her hip starts bothering her. I think it has to do with how the treadmill changes her natural stride.

Checking in with spin class this morning. Tonight I have a session scheduled with a personal trainer. Wish me luck!

scoolover

11-11-2009, 12:17 PM

Most roads are crowned so that the rain water will run off. When we run against traffic, the left leg will be slightly lower than the right. After a while the body will adjust. Going back to the TM can be a tough ajustment.

As far as the chiropractor, I have seen one since I was in 10th grade. It's pushing 20 years now. Every once in a while, I will go even if nothing hurts. Mostly, I will go after a big mileage day to put everything back where it belongs. Having good insurance also helps. I wouls highly recommend it.

cwnhokie

11-11-2009, 04:58 PM

Hi all,
I am reading through the posts for inspiration. It has been a couple weeks since I have run. I hurt my back and now have a cold. I have decided that I need to get myself a treadmill to continue. Then I won't have to worry about running at night by myself or taking sick kids to the gym. Now I just hope I can figure out what I want before I give up running completely.

french lady

11-12-2009, 03:56 PM

OK I am up to 15k or running 10:1. This is my longest run in the last 2 years. The worst was the first 10 minutes :rotfl:. I don't know why but everything was hurting. Maybe it was the fact that it was 26F when I start and it was foggy. But after that it went as well as expected for someone doing her long run.
And I saw 2 female deers: they were quite jumpy since it is hunting season up here.
After a nap in the afternoon, I went outside to play with the dogs and watched them run after the squirrels and the 3 turkeys that come to pay a visit every day.
Tomorrow is a day of rest.

Have a nice evening
Diane

K80K

11-13-2009, 10:38 AM

This is the first week of back-to-back long runs in prep for Goofy. Started the first back-to-back today with an 8 mile long run around my neighborhood. Heading out tomorrow to run 16 miles with running group. Going to concentrate on keeping the legs loose for the rest of the day.

french lady

11-13-2009, 06:47 PM

Today was a day of rest. No running and no working.:upsidedow
Tomorrow I have a 5k scheduled and I begin my week of work.

Diane

french lady

11-16-2009, 11:52 PM

Good evening or early morning Rebel.
Yabadabadou! My hills are done for this week: 6 total. And it went pretty well. It was a bit windy but going up the hills I was protected by trees. Total mileage: 5 miles.
Tomorrow morning, in about 7 hours :rotfl2: I will wake up to go for an easy 6k run. I have never train that much for an event and more regularly and I can start to feel the change. It is nice to see some small reward.

Diane

Suzann

11-17-2009, 11:22 AM

Diane~ You're doing great!!!

Last night I did a 30 spin session from itrain.. loved it! Went about 7 miles on the bike

How's everyone else doing??

mandac

11-17-2009, 04:26 PM

I haven't checked in for a while. I am starting week 5 of C25K today. Doing pretty good so far.

K80K

11-18-2009, 01:02 PM

I had one of those generally not so awesome runs this morning. I leave for FL in the morning to go down and do the Women's Running Magazine Half Marathon. I still have one more run before the race, so I am hoping it goes better than this morning did. :P

mandac

11-18-2009, 02:14 PM

Good luck on your half Katie!
I did W5D1 of C25K yesterday - not so bad! Trying to stick to it and keep the minutes and miles coming.

wdwprncess77

11-18-2009, 03:34 PM

Wow Ladies - you all seem to be really keeping at it.

Diane - great dedication.

Katie - Good luck this weekend!

Suzann - loving the itrain? Good to hear it's fun.

Manda - Can you believe how quickly the weeks go by?

AFM, i have an upper respiratory infection. On another 10 days of some crazy antibiotic. Can't breathe through my nose so no running. Oh - and a side effect of this antibiotic is damage to your tendons. They say it 3 times on the packaging so they mean business. So I'm sitting around and just reading about running again.

Should be up and ready next week though. Crossing my fingers.

Keep up the great week!

french lady

11-18-2009, 07:50 PM

Good evening team,
Today was a day of rest but yesterday I did a 6k and it went pretty well. The weather is still nice in Québec and we are not expecting any snow yet. So it is easier to train.
Katie- Good luck in your half-marathon. I saw the medal on the women's running magazine and it is pretty cool.
For those of you sick, hurt,etc: take care pixiedust:

Diane

VernRDH

11-20-2009, 04:27 PM

Hi Running Rebels-

Katie-good luck with your half.

Diane-great job on the training. Isn't it nice that the weather has been holding out for us here in the northeast? Hoping it doesn't snow until Jan 18 (day after I am back from my cruise).

Manda-good job on the c25k!! keep up the good work.

Hope everyone else is doing well, feeling good, if not feel better soon!!

So as much as I *hate* the treadmill, it seems to be working to my advantage. My times for running outside are markedly faster than before I started doing 2-3 runs per week on the TM. Now I set the TM to 5mph (so 12 min/mile) but to me it seems much faster. When I run outside, I am running consistently 10:30 pace for all my 3 milers and even did it for my last 6 miler. Who knew?

Have a 9 miler on sunday, hoping for a clear sunny morning, don't mind the cold so much, but ice, snow or rain really put a damper on things.

french lady

11-21-2009, 10:46 AM

Good morning,
My long run of the week is done and it was a 16k or 10 miles. I have never run this far and it went ok. I would say that the last 15 minutes was not easy. At least the weather was good: cloudy and 42F.
I have started to watch the weather in Orlando and I like the fact that it goes down to the 40 during the night. I guess I will bring my running short with me in January.
Have a nice week-end.
Diane

scoolover

11-24-2009, 08:28 AM

Hi all. I hope that the mileage ramp up for Jan is going well for everyone. I have been running more frequently. For a few years I was running every other day but found that if I missed a day or two, it might be 4 or 5 days that I wouldn't run. Now I am running about 5 days a week. The mileage is about the same for now. I feel better when I go out than I did with more rest. The runs are easier to get in to now. Again, I hope everyone is doing well.

french lady

11-27-2009, 09:03 PM

Here I am at work, drinking my french vanilla coffee and looking out the window and it is snowing :scared1:. I did not want snow before December 20, once my long runs are over. Why? Why?
Anyway, I did a 5 k run this morning just before the rain; it was foggy and very humid.
Saturday is a day off but I am working overtime and Sunday is my long run. I hope the snow will have time to disappear because I want to go back on the bike trail where it is flat.
40 days and I will be with Mickey :cool1:

Diane

K80K

11-29-2009, 12:57 AM

Sorry I haven't been very chatty recently. Things have been crazy between work, training, and other such stuff. I have been continuing to move forward with my Goofy training. This week wasn't too awesome mileage wise as I missed my Tuesday run but I did get in an 18 miler yesterday. Next week is my next back-to-back. Going for 9 on Friday and 18 on Saturday. I can't believe there are only 3 more training weeks before taper!

scoolover

11-29-2009, 11:24 AM

Well, I just finished my 7th day of running in a row. They were all relatively short runs as I am just interested in getting a streak going without getting injured. I have not done a run over 3.5 miles this week.

VernRDH

11-29-2009, 05:33 PM

Hi all!

Last weeks long run was 9 miles-had an AWESOME run!! Felt like I could have kept going. Today was a 7 miler, a bit faster pace than last week, but a good run too. We have been very fortunate here in the northeast with the weather, cool/cold (low to mid 30's) but sun or some clouds. No precipitation to deal with yet.

Next week we ramp up, doing 9, 10 and 11 in the next 3 weeks. Then we taper. Still hoping the weather holds out.

Ran the Turkey Trot on thursday, my best time yet, 32:27. Not bad for a 50lb overweight short girl:rolleyes:. Again, I am not built for speed, but I can do distances okay. Just like the Energizer bunny;)

Going to Fleet Feet on Friday to get fitted for new shoes. These will be a gift from FIL for christmas. He says I can have them now or wait. Question is, should I start wearing them now, with 5 weeks until the half, or should I wait a while? I am very fortunate in that most any shoe I buy I can wear right away with no blistering or problems. I am thinking of using them now, as my feet are sending me signals that my current shoes may be on the way out.

K80K

11-29-2009, 06:39 PM

french lady

11-30-2009, 09:21 PM

I could not do my long run this week-end because I had to work both days in overtime. I guess it is more money for January.
So after 2 days of no running, I went this morning for an easy 5k. When I left it was raining and after 10 minutes it was snowing. And it did not feel like an easy run, not at all. Anyway, it's in the bank.
This week, I do less mileage so my long run is only 12k. :upsidedow Who would have guess that one day I would write only 12K:lmao:.
I just noticed that I am over 100 posts. Time to celebrate :banana:
I can't believe that tomorrow is the first of December.
Back to the football game.

Diane

VernRDH

12-01-2009, 07:24 AM

How worn are your current shoes. If your current shoes need to be retired then by all means go ahead and wear the new ones. If you still have a few miles left on the new ones I would started alternating in the new pair to get a little mileage on them and at least 1 long run before the half. You want to get a few runs in them just to be sure that there are no manufacturer defects in them that might sneak up on you.

I got these shoes in September, ran my first half marathon in them and have been training for Donald since late September. They look great, but my left foot is feeling sore on the outside, so I am thinking it might be time for new ones. Now I will say that I have been fortunate that I can buy the shoes, put them on and run in them with no issues. But I am going to get re-measured and try on some other brands, check out what is new. I may just stick with the brand I have (saucony) but it doesn't hurt to try out new models of other brands.

french lady

12-02-2009, 11:47 PM

:banana: Got my envelope from Disney Magical Express today. Less than 35 days and I will be at Disney.:dance3:
I could not resist but I order another pair of shoe today. The Asics I order were $100.00 cheaper in the States than in Canada :scared1:. I really would like someone to explain to me how is that possible since it is the same model: Asics kanyo 15.
And tomorrow (well only 15 minutes left today) it is supposed to be around 50F but windy. I think I have moved down south and nobody told me :upsidedow
Have a nice one or a nice sleep...
Diane

scoolover

12-03-2009, 08:47 AM

The weather has really been helping out here in New England. It has been unseasonsbly warm and great for running outside. Hope everyone is gearing up for Jan!

french lady

12-05-2009, 05:01 PM

Good evening team,
I went for my medium run this morning (it was only 7.5 milles: ONLY :lmao:) and I am very lucky because there is still no snow on the ground so I was able to run on the bike trail. It went pretty well.
Yesterday I had a really big panic attack. I saw the thread of bib number, so I went to check it out and could not find my name :scared1:. I wrote track shack but naturally no answer. Then I tried again and the web site for checking our bib number was not there anymore and I saw on the Goofy thread a post by Katie saying that most likely they had not finished assigning the bib numbers. I do have the confirmation that I am registerd and now I will wait to check when it will be on the official marathon week-end website. And hoping to have an answer from my e-mail.
Have a nice week-end, back to the SEC football game.

Diane

K80K

12-05-2009, 05:27 PM

Definitely no reason to panic Diane. Track Shack has assured several people that contacted them at they are not done assigning the numbers and that they will be done soon and send out an e-mail letting everyone know that they are available.

My 18 miles today turned into 13.5. We started out in a drenching rain which turned into a heavy snow. So we were cold and trying to dodge puddles. Then we hit a point where the weight of the snow had pulled the bamboo and a branch or two down over the trail. Took that as a sign that mother nature did not want us to conitnue. Glad we stopped when we did because when I started to warm back up my skin was really getting painfully tingly. Right now I am sitting covered with a comforter trying to get myself warmed up.

VernRDH

12-05-2009, 06:30 PM

Ran (well sort of;)) a 5k with DD this morning, her very first one. She finished in 49:20, not bad for only 8 weeks of training and only training one day per week (this was for her Girls on the Run program). We walked quite a bit, pacing is lost on her at this point. Once we got home, it started snowing and is still snowing. We weren't supposed to get any accumulation, but there is at least 2 inches out there. We are scheduled for a 9 miler tomorrow, decision will be made tomorrow morning on location. If the snow sticks to the bike path, we may need to run on the roads instead. We shall see.

I got my bib # and today we received one of our Disney packets, don't know why we didn't get for both rooms but oh well. Something else to look forward to in the mail.

french lady

12-07-2009, 06:21 PM

My long run for the week is done: it was 11.5 miles. I have never run that far before. It wasn't easy because there was 1" of snow on the ground and after a couple of miles my shoes and socks were so wet. I wanted to stop a couple of times but I was saying to myself just go another 5 minutes and I would feel better so I went the whole distance.
You were right Katie about not panicking about not finding my bib number. I received good news from Disneysports today: they told me not too worry because I am registerd and I am now waiting for them to put the bib number on the web site:banana:.
I had a headache this afternoon and I think it is because I am not drinking enough during my long run. I will have to take care of that next time.
Have a nice evening.
Diane

french lady

12-07-2009, 07:37 PM

:cool1: I have my bib number for the half and the 5k. 30 days before my dream comes true.
Now what will i wear for the races: I am pretty sure I will bring shorts and short sleeve shirt because right now in 30F weather I wear long pant and a long sleeve shirt. We will see.

Diane

french lady

12-08-2009, 04:19 PM

The last 3 posts are mine. I guess that is what happens when I am off for 4 days :lmao:.
It is still snowing this morning. I went for an easy run this morning after my long run yesterday and it was so slow. I don't know how the Goofy people do to run a marathon after a half-marathon. All I can say is :worship:.
This afternoon I played outside with my dog while I was shoveling snow. 6" of snow is expected tomorrow with wind. It will be fun to go back to work.
Lucky for me, I don't have to run before Friday.
Have a nice evening. Maybe I will be back :laughing:

Diane:donald:

mandac

12-08-2009, 04:37 PM

Hi all.
It has been snowing like crazy here so all my running has been inside. I managed to run for 30 minutes (my longest ever) on Saturday. I followed it up with a half hour on the treadmill. I way more excited about running than I ever thought I would be. At first it really was not fun. But now that I can do a half hour (very slowly, but still jogging) I feel really good about it. I plan to keep working on it. I have a half marathon scheduled in February. I am hoping I will be able to run most of it. Though my last half took 3 hours (all walking), so it may not happen :-)

french lady

12-16-2009, 10:36 AM

Is it crazy to train in minus 10F and a light wind? I think it is but that has not stop me to do my run. I did stop short one mile because I went by my house and I just could not go one more feet. My water was frozen and my powergel also. I was thinking to do the Princess half-marathon in march 2011 but I don't know how I would train for long distance in January and February.
Other than the weather the training for the Donald is going pretty well. I have one more long distance next week and that will be it.
I have start to put stuff in my suitcase: I think it will be pretty empty going down but full when I will return from Disney. I plan to buy everything that is related to the half-marathon :rotfl:. I guess my wallet will be lighter on the way back.

Have a nice day
Diane:santa:

french lady

12-25-2009, 05:21 AM

Merry Christmas team
Hope you all have a nice and beautifull day.

Diane:santa:

Suzann

12-29-2009, 05:17 PM

Hey guys... sorry about my unforeseen absence! I haven't been getting out there and moving since my hip and spine have been bugging me since I had salmonella this August. Talk about a Debbie Downer! As lots of you know, I'm pretty darn active and to not be doing much as really gotten me down. Hope all is well with the team and everyone is doing GREAT!!!! Oh, and I hope everyone got what they wanted for the holidays :goodvibes

deekaypee

01-21-2010, 12:35 PM

Sorry, I managed to miss your December thread when I started soliciting feedback on the teams. (Still not sure this is the right one.) But I haven't forgotten about the Rebels, and would like your input and the Teams 2010? thread!!!

It sounds like there's enough support to continue to the teams, in some form or another, this year. Lots of decisions to be made, though, so I'm hoping for some more input--specifically from team members:

For more, please see this post to the Teams 2010? thread (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=35100959&postcount=55), of which I've posted an excerpt here:

From what I understand, a (sort of) collective response to the teams seems to be

1) People appreciate the smaller, intimate teams, especially as WISH gets bigger, for team members of active threads, and new WISHers who want to get involved.
2) But people are concerned for about the effects of the teams on the WISH team as a whole, both terms of online activities (weekly/monthly thread, talking with other WISHers, getting more feedback outside one's team, the worries about emergent cliques & feelings of outsiderness) and at physical WISH meets.

It sounds as if the teams will continue in one form or another, whether as a challenge or more like a social thread (like the Bots, the Leaners, or any of the event-oriented threads like the Princess). They seem to serve a purpose for many people. But like others, I'd like to see the team aspect enable more interaction between all members of WISH. Best of both worlds.

Teams: To help facilitate this decision-making, I'd like all team members to take that extra step, go that extra mile (sorry, couldn't resist) to address concerns about the teams' effect. Talk amongst themselves, brainstorm, and have your representative make suggestions. Are you willing to be disbanded and reformed as a new group, starting new teams for an entirely new game with new teammates? If not a miles & minutes challenge, then what? People assigned to your roster or a join-at-will? What could you do to reach out to other WISHers? Etc.

Once teams have reached some sort of consensus, or a collection of ideas, could one person post them to this thread?

K80K

01-21-2010, 01:03 PM

I am not sure that we ever had a December thread. Maybe we should start by having a roll call to see who all is still present and active on the WISH boards?

mandac

01-21-2010, 02:14 PM

I don't think we did have a December. Our group has been pretty bare lately (including me). I have been posting around WISH, but not much on this thread. Looks like our team is one that could use a little mixing up. We need new blood!

I like the smaller group, and when I first joined in September this is where I posted. Easier to keep track of people. I was sad when everyone disappeared.

scoolover

01-21-2010, 02:22 PM

I have easier access to the computer now and have less excuses not to post. If there are people who want to keep it going, it would be nice to get some consistancy going. Up till now though, it's been very speratic.

wdwprncess77

01-22-2010, 11:51 AM

Hi!

I just posted on the roll call, but i'm posting here too. I've been out the past two months. But I'm back now and love the teams. As a new-ish runner I find the smaller team environment much less intimidating than the larger groups. And it's easier for my tiny brain to get to know the people on my team rather than try to remember all the people who post in the main monthly thread that was out there.

But I can go with the flow....so whatever we decide is good with me. :)