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Jodi

01-14-2010, 09:28 AM

Hey BOTS!!

Thanks, Theta-Mom, for bringing our thread into the New Year. More adventures lie ahead...popcorn::

Cindy - Sorry you're feeling under the weather...tell your office-mates to go scratch!

Lou - Glad you made it home safe...hope the familia had fun running!!

At work & busy, but I just wanted to say to all you guys, thanks for a great weekend! It means so much sharing it with you all...no, really. Spencer got a kick out of it all, as well! He really thinks you guys are "cool" :lmao:. Little does he know! BTW, he's still bustin' 'em on me about the whole chicken dance thing with Matt. :rolleyes:

jbucci

01-14-2010, 09:29 AM

Such a pretty, brand new thread.

So should we declare the Bot race on this first page... what is it?

Jodi

01-14-2010, 09:31 AM

So should we declare the Bot race on this first page... what is it?

:scratchin I've been wondering the same thing, but didn't have the thingies to ask. popcorn::

CynthiaCindy

01-14-2010, 09:39 AM

Where's Lou? We need to get the Bot into this thread!

Honeibee

01-14-2010, 10:17 AM

Jodi - Thanks for the entertainment! It was certainly a highlight of my weekend! :thumbsup2

Jodi

01-14-2010, 10:28 AM

Jodi - Thanks for the entertainment! It was certainly a highlight of my weekend! :thumbsup2

Uh-oh...that doesn't sound good...:sad2:.

Theta

01-14-2010, 10:37 AM

Jodi - Thanks for the entertainment! It was certainly a highlight of my weekend! :thumbsup2

One of my highlights too..and we have pictures to prove it!!!
:rotfl:

mla1977

01-14-2010, 10:44 AM

Hi BOTS! I've come back to lurk and throw in my $.02 every so often. Jen (Mrs. Mighty Duck) mentioned something about a race in New Brunswick in April. I may be joining her there.

Jodi

01-14-2010, 10:56 AM

One of my highlights too..and we have pictures to prove it!!!:rotfl:

Oh great.

Honeibee

01-14-2010, 11:20 AM

One of my highlights too..and we have pictures to prove it!!!
:rotfl:

No video?? :lmao: Ok, let's see 'em! :thumbsup2

msblrobs

01-14-2010, 11:28 AM

I believe I obtained verbal commitments from several BOTS on MCM for 10/31:confused3. It's a local race for Mike and Mindy and Howard said Charlie was talking about MCM again so can that be a done dealpopcorn::? Registration starts 4/7;) Plus it's the first race Jodi ran with us so what's not to like:thumbsup2

Cindy - Sorry you brought a cold home with you:wizard: and that your freak office mates feel the need to comment:laughing:

Jodi - Glad Spencer had a great time:banana:. I refrained from posting any of THOSE pics:hug: although I'll admit to loving the show!

Judy - You and Charlie would be in for MCM, rightpopcorn::

Colleen - Thanks for starting the 2010 thread:yay:

Lou - I know it's Halloween and you bailed for NYC as well but how does DC sit with you (and Nicole) for this year:)

Bill - Could you get Lynnda and the boys to DC again this yearpopcorn::? It was great seeing you again:goodvibes

Jen - Butch can definitely run MCM with me:lmao:!

Chester - Are you home yet or still hanging out in WDW with your family:thumbsup2 Congrats again to Miranda on her first marathon:yay:

I ran for the past two days so you guys must have inspired me:worship: Great seeing everyone again:grouphug:

StitchAttack

01-14-2010, 12:04 PM

Guten Morgen BOTS!. Ich liebe den Biergarten!

As for races, I'm definitely in for the MCM. Someone will just need to remind me to register when the date comes around. I know it sells out fast.

In the more short term, despite just running the goofy, I'm already itchy to sign up for another marathon. I think my top choice is the Tobacco Road, and my backup choice is the National marathon. I could also be convinced to run the VA Beach Shamrock Marathon. All of those races are the same weekend.

Mike and Kathy I know you guys were talking about doing Tobacco road. Have you registered yet? Are you still going to do it?

Jodi Tell Spencer that I expect him to practice the chicken dance so he can do it with us next time. Also if you come down for the MCM I'll save some of my home brewed beer for you. I wonder if I could put it in my checked bag for after the race?

Honeibee

01-14-2010, 01:07 PM

Sara - Charlie is in for the MCM Full and I will do the 10K again! :thumbsup2

Theta

01-14-2010, 03:12 PM

Sara - Charlie is in for the MCM Full and I will do the 10K again! :thumbsup2

Judy, did Charlie pick up a guarantee entry at Disney expo?

msblrobs

01-14-2010, 05:44 PM

Sara - Charlie is in for the MCM Full and I will do the 10K again! :thumbsup2:yay::banana::cool1:

Optimator

01-14-2010, 10:27 PM

Hey Everyone,

Back to the grind and all that.

It was great to see everyone and spend some time with you all.

I felt like I should have run today but was up too late last night waiting for Southwest to deliver a wayword suitecase (They LOVE bags!!) and had to get a little sleep today before work so it just didn't happen.

MCM looks like a go!

Matt - We need a week or two to figure out our March schedule but the Tobacco Road race is definitely on the radar.

I'm hoping that some of the lurkers out there will become active participants in this little circus in the new year. The more the merrier!

Mouse Skywalker

01-15-2010, 05:56 AM

Hey Everyone: I'm still down here! :cool1: But I had to hop on the new thread. Jodi and I will be doing the NYC Half Marathon this spring. I'm planning on doing the full in Pittsburgh in early May if anyone wants to join me. They have a half marathon too.

We took the students to MK yesterday, and had a great time.

Jodi

01-15-2010, 10:04 AM

MCM seems to be a go...however, not sure I can stay afterward & "party" like Disney...so is it really worth it? ;)

Been looking @ this stooopid Disney night time 1/2 in Oct. Hoping I don't get sucked in to it, but thinking that perhaps I can convince Bruce to go down with me & do the relay??? It's on a Sat. night, so we could come down Fri a.m., run Sat., party with BOTS until 3 a.m. (that's how long the party goes for @ EPCOT) after the race :banana::yay:, then beat it out of there Sunday late morning...Hmmm......popcorn:: Anyone???

rKyDeX

01-15-2010, 10:27 AM

CynthiaCindy

01-15-2010, 10:37 AM

Matt and I live less than 2 miles from the MCM finish line. Make sure your MCM travel arrangements at least allow for a quick stop for a celebratory drink at our condo. That means you, Jodi!!

Matt and I are discussing Wine&Dine. I think it is somewhat likely that we will be there.

Jodi

01-15-2010, 10:48 AM

CynthiaCindy

01-15-2010, 10:51 AM

Can I make it from your condo to BWI in like, 40 mins. like last time? :rolleyes1popcorn::

Not recommended:rolleyes:

CynthiaCindy

01-15-2010, 11:04 AM

You'll also need to save time for some dancing:rolleyes1

Jodi

01-15-2010, 11:09 AM

You'll also need to save time for some dancing:rolleyes1

Oh my. :sad2:

Jodi

01-15-2010, 11:32 AM

So how do you all think they'll do this 1/2 @ Disney? At 3 a.m. - What food will be available? Rides? Umm....beer?? :cutie:

Honeibee

01-15-2010, 11:41 AM

Judy, did Charlie pick up a guarantee entry at Disney expo?

He did and so did I, which I won't be using so we have an extra. :thumbsup2

jbucci

01-15-2010, 12:12 PM

We are in for Food and Wine and post race partying. Not sure about MCM-- Halloween is still a big deal to DD so we may not be able to make that one.

StitchAttack

01-15-2010, 12:12 PM

So how do you all think they'll do this 1/2 @ Disney? At 3 a.m. - What food will be available? Rides? Umm....beer?? :cutie:

I can only guess that Disney might handle this like the tower of terror 13K. For that, the race started at 10 pm in the DHS parking lot and the race ended in the backlot behind the tower of terror. The park was open until 2 am and rockin roller coaster, tower of terror and toy story were open. They had beer carts around the park, but I'm not sure if you could buy food or not.

It was fun, but the after party wasn't great IMO. After running the race, getting your checked bag and changing out of super sweaty running clothes, there wasn't much time to go on rides. Also the lines were already really long. With a half marathon to run, instead of just a 13K it will take even longer to run the race.

My main problem, though, is that it is hard for me to stay up that late! I'd almost rather wake up at 2:30 am for the marathon than run a race at 10 pm and stay up until 2-3 am.

StitchAttack

01-15-2010, 12:15 PM

Chester I see Tobacco Road in your signature. Have you already signed up for that race? If you, Mike, Kathy, Cindy and I all end up doing Tobacco road, it would be like a mini bot meet.

Colleen How far is Cary NC from where you live?

Jodi

01-15-2010, 12:21 PM

My main problem, though, is that it is hard for me to stay up that late! I'd almost rather wake up at 2:30 am for the marathon than run a race at 10 pm and stay up until 2-3 am.

That's exactly my problem, too! early riser - early to bed. And there's that whole sweat factor!! I dunno. Someone convince me. :teacher:

Theta

01-15-2010, 12:35 PM

And there's that whole sweat factor!!

You work hard enough to sweat?:confused3

Jodi

01-15-2010, 12:36 PM

Hey wait...what about the Vermont Marathon over Memorial Day Weekend?? And how come no one wants to come up to ME :sad1: & run the Hartford Marathon??

Jodi

01-15-2010, 12:36 PM

You work hard enough to sweat?:confused3

Hey man, you don't know (insert what you said in front of my son @ Biergarten)!! ;):rotfl2:

Theta

01-15-2010, 12:37 PM

Colleen How far is Cary NC from where you live?

We are about 2 1/2 hours away, but I think the kids have a swim meet that weekend.:sad1:

CynthiaCindy

01-15-2010, 12:38 PM

Hey wait...what about the Vermont Marathon over Memorial Day Weekend?? And how come no one wants to come up to ME :sad1: & run the Hartford Marathon??

Hartford? Really? You don't even really live near Hartford.

Theta

01-15-2010, 12:40 PM

Hey man, you don't know (insert what you said in front of my son @ Biergarten)!! ;):rotfl2:

Ah, yeah, sorry about that.:tiptoe: But it's your fault for making me order that big a** beer!:rolleyes1

Optimator

01-15-2010, 07:00 PM

Hey man, you don't know (insert what you said in front of my son @ Biergarten)!! ;):rotfl2:Colleen - You swore in front of a poor defenseless child?:scared1: Shame, shame. Colleen is your name.

Officially registered for Tobacco Road full.

Kathy and I actually booked a bounce back rate room at Boardwalk for the Wine and Dine, you know, just in case.;)

crzy4pooh

01-15-2010, 07:12 PM

Bill - Could you get Lynnda and the boys to DC again this yearpopcorn::? It was great seeing you again:goodvibes

(Sneaking out of lurkdom) Since Bill didn't answer yet, I will... ;) We could very easily be convinced to go back to DC!!! And Bill just so happened to pick up a guaranteed entry while we were at the expo... just sayin'! :rolleyes1 We're still working out travel plans for the year, but I would LOVE to go back to DC in the fall! :thumbsup2

--Lynnda (sneaking back into lurkdom)

Jodi

01-15-2010, 07:53 PM

Hartford? Really? You don't even really live near Hartford.

Yuh-Huh!! Hartford's only 15 minutes from me!!

Mike - She didn't swear, per se. She just used Richard's nickname, if you get my drift.;) Glad she wasn't my kid's teacher, sheesh. :teacher:"What do you mean 5x5 is 20? 20??? You don't know (Richard's nickname)." :teacher: Nice.

I wouldn't mind, but Spencer's not used to being exposed to such language. :rolleyes1

MouseDogMom

01-15-2010, 07:56 PM

I will sneak out of lurkdom for just a moment to encourage everyone to come to the area for Tobacco Road. I'm doing the half, and Lily is coming down for the half, and we're trying to talk Jeanne into doing it too. It's a beautiful trail!

Mike - Is Kathy going to do Tobacco Road?

Chester I see Tobacco Road in your signature. Have you already signed up for that race? If you, Mike, Kathy, Cindy and I all end up doing Tobacco road, it would be like a mini bot meet.

Will you allow BOT lurkers?

Jackie

Theta

01-15-2010, 08:06 PM

Mike - She didn't swear, per se. She just used Richard's nickname, if you get my drift.;) Glad she wasn't my kid's teacher, sheesh. :teacher:"What do you mean 5x5 is 20? 20??? You don't know (Richard's nickname)." :teacher: Nice.

OK, it was NOT that bad.

Jodi

01-15-2010, 08:11 PM

OK, it was NOT that bad.

:upsidedow:laughing: Spencer LOVED it!

Optimator

01-15-2010, 09:21 PM

Mike - Is Kathy going to do Tobacco Road?Jackie - Kathy registered for the half.

Colleen - You whacked Spencer with the D-word??:eek: Holy child protective services, Batman.

StitchAttack

01-16-2010, 08:16 AM

Will you allow BOT lurkers?
Jackie

Of course! The more the merrier.

Now that you have posted though, are you still a lurker?

StitchAttack

01-16-2010, 08:23 AM

(Sneaking out of lurkdom) Since Bill didn't answer yet, I will... ;) We could very easily be convinced to go back to DC!!! And Bill just so happened to pick up a guaranteed entry while we were at the expo... just sayin'! :rolleyes1 We're still working out travel plans for the year, but I would LOVE to go back to DC in the fall! :thumbsup2

--Lynnda (sneaking back into lurkdom)

Marine Corp Marine Corp Marine Corp!

Wouldn't it be awesome if we had a huge group of wishers running Marine Corp this year.

CynthiaCindy

01-16-2010, 08:35 AM

Matt has registered for the full and I'm in for the half for Tobacco Road.

I'm hoping I can get myself into some sort of decent shape in the next 9 weeks so that I can attempt a good race. On that note, I'm headed out for my first post Goofy run.

CynthiaCindy

01-16-2010, 10:51 AM

Ugh

First run = no bueno.

My right knee was bothering me after the Goofy, but I iced it a lot and thought it was fine. I went out for a 5 miler and felt fine for almost 3 miles. After that my knee started to hurt a bit and the pain got worse really quickly. I ended up having to walk the last half mile home because the pain was really intense.

I'm icing it right now. Not sure if that makes sense but not really sure what else to do.:confused3 I always have issues with my knees being achy and sore, but this is different - more of an intense and sharp pain. I guess I'll see how it is tomorrow. Not sure if I need more rest or a doctor.:sad2:

Jodi

01-16-2010, 01:53 PM

Cindy - Go easy. Ice it, then maybe a hot bath. Also, try & stretch it out a lot. I bet it's your quads that are tight that is making your knee hurt.

Glad everyone has a spring marathon planned! :headache:. Tools. Wish I could be there, as it sounds like a good run. However, gotta do that NYC thang!

Been running a bit - 6 today, 6 on Thurs. Felt pretty good but a bit fatigued. Gotta get used to running @ my own pace again after training w/ the boy for so long. ;)

Jodi

01-16-2010, 05:02 PM

Wait....has everyone ruled out the Mardi Gras marathon in N'Walins in Feb? And Vegas in Dec. (except for Chester). BTW, Chester, ru trying to run 50 marathons in 50 states?

Matt - Can't you just mail me a bottle of that ale that you brewed?? I'll reimburse for the postage!

lourodrigis

01-16-2010, 06:09 PM

Hey Bots!

Just checking in on the new thread. I was totally jammed up this week but lurked a few times. MCM is a possibility for me. Weren't there a lot of people on this thread saying you would never run a race twice? I thought most of you ran MCM. Either way, I didn't and would be interested since it's so close.

So far the game plan for spring looks like the Broad St Run will be the race I train for. Would like to run that in less then 70 minutes. I'll run a bunch of 1/2's to get ready for it. I'm looking at running a 1/2 in Seaside Heights in April called the Runapalooza. There's a marathon relay for anyone interested http://www.jerseyshorerelay.org/index.php

Lou

KeenHo

01-17-2010, 09:51 PM

Hello BOTs, Lurkers, Spouses and those with "colorful" words to express themselves.

This is my first post on the new thread, its already up to 4 pages without me? I can live with that.

I had an awesome time in WDW, one of my best trips overall. Plenty of time with friends, family and the BOTS. Thank you for making it a great weekend!

I finished the marathon, officially, in 5:03:32 at an 11:32 pace. Not my best, but given my recent ailment/knee issue and a LR of 8 miles, I'll take it. I now have something to improve from.

I see the orthopedic specialist this week to go over the results of an MRI I had last Thursday. I am hoping that it is something small/nothing to worry about. The anti-inflammatories are working well keeping the pain at bay, but that's not the answer to my issue. When I miss a dose, the pain comes back.

I can definitely be talked into MCM for 2010. I ran it in 2008 and 2009. The 2008 race is my current PR (4:10:49). I recommend the hotel that Judy, Charlie and I stayed in (that Denny Haas stayed in 2008). It is the Holiday Inn - Rossyln/Key Bridge. It is near the Metro and one or two stops from the start and within walking distance of the family gathering area at the end of the race. [http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/WASWP]
The rate was good and I used the Entertainment book for an additional discount off the regular rate.

That being said, I am in the NYC lottery and there is a chance I'll get picked for this year (my second year in the lottery). The races are too close to one another for me to do both, but I should know in April if I made it or not. I may have to gamble and sign up for MCM anyway just to guarantee it. By the way Judy, Charlie offered me your extra guaranteed entry card. I'll collect it when we meet you both soon. :thumbsup2

I am refraining from running until I talk to my Doctor later this week. Once I know the plan, I hope to be able to continue to train. The Caesar Rodney Half Marathon is coming up in March and I plan on running it.

Cindy~ Take care of your knee. Your symptoms sound similar to mine.

If I knew how to post photos here, I'd post the Chicken Dance ala Matt and Jodi. That was a sight to see. :rolleyes1 How we managed to keep the German sausages and strudel down, I'll never know. :confused3

Enjoy your week! I'll be back soon, hopefully with some good knee news.

:grouphug:

Howard

rKyDeX

01-18-2010, 02:26 PM

Wait....has everyone ruled out the Mardi Gras marathon in N'Walins in Feb? And Vegas in Dec. (except for Chester). BTW, Chester, ru trying to run 50 marathons in 50 states?

I'm registered for Mardi Gras and Tobacco Road. MCM is iffy. My Halloween decorations are infamous and I can't let my fans down. I think I'll have to pass on this one this year.

Yeah, I'm trying to run 51 Marathons in 50 states plus DC. So far I have 5 states plus DC. I hope I live long enough to get them all done.

rKyDeX

01-18-2010, 02:58 PM

Bad news to report. As of Friday, I'm laid off.

Anyone want a Mardi Gras and Tobacco Road bib?

Jodi

01-18-2010, 04:34 PM

Bad news to report. As of Friday, I'm laid off.

Anyone want a Mardi Gras and Tobacco Road bib?

Holy CRAP, Chester! I am SO, SO, sorry. Do NOT give those dang bibs away, I'm sure someone will buy those bad boys. So what gives? Which way are you gonna go with this? I'm sure you can collect for a bit, but know that's only a fraction. Don't let it get you down, man. Jeez. Is there any light @ the end of the tunnel?? :grouphug:

Honeibee

01-18-2010, 04:44 PM

I recommend the hotel that Judy, Charlie and I stayed in (that Denny Haas stayed in 2008 By the way [B]Judy, Charlie offered me your extra guaranteed entry card. I'll collect it when we meet you both soon. :thumbsup2

Just confirming, people...it was SEPERATE rooms, seperate. And in Judy and Charlie...and Howard. :rolleyes1

Sure, Howard, you can have it....for a price.....popcorn::

Mouse Skywalker

01-18-2010, 05:37 PM

Bad news to report. As of Friday, I'm laid off.

Anyone want a Mardi Gras and Tobacco Road bib?Oh no. I'm so sorry to hear that Chester. Saying it stinks is an understatement beyond belief.

Mouse Skywalker

01-18-2010, 05:39 PM

Hey Everyone: I got back from Florida yesterday. I'm exhausted. I had a great week leading the student service trip to Give Kids The World though. Now it's back to reality.

I did get my first run in since the half marathon though.

Jodi

01-18-2010, 06:19 PM

Dave-Glad to hear you got a run in!!! And I'm so proud of you, going down & volunteering all your time @ GKTW. Very admirable. I've gotta get Spencer down there for some of that.

Theta

01-18-2010, 07:13 PM

Chester, so sorry to hear about the notice. Lots of :wizard::wizard::wizard:for something new coming your way.

deekaypee

01-18-2010, 08:02 PM

Hi Bots! :goodvibes Just checking in on my all-too infrequent visits.

Chester, :hug: I'm so sorry. Been there. I hope things get better soon.

MCM, huh? Hmmmm.....

And for (hopefully) the last bit of business you'll hear from me. I've started a thread about teams, whether they should continue, and if so how? I'd love to get your input!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2375591

Calcio

01-18-2010, 08:24 PM

Chester - if you don't mind an appearance by a non-BOT (or perhaps honorary BOT?), please accept my best thoughts to you and Tracy right now. I am sorry and you have my support as you work through this.

Craig

KeenHo

01-18-2010, 09:51 PM

Judy~ You can never say I didn't offer. :rolleyes1 Oh yes, can I pay it off using the Lay Away plan? :idea:

Chester~ Hang in there my friend. I feel really bad about this, you saw it coming for a while but were hanging on for some time. I hope you can use your connections in the business to find something else very, very soon. I have been in your shoes (to some extent) and I know it is a humbling, soul searching, full-time job to find a full-time job. Best of luck! Let us know if we can help in any way.

Matt~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! :bday: :cake:

My follow up appointment with the doc is on Thursday at 8:45 AM. I'll post more about my future when I know it.

Happy Tuesday everyone!

:grouphug:

Howard

wfloyd

01-19-2010, 05:23 AM

Chester - So sorry to hear about your job. I hope something better is just around the corner.

Bill

Cindylou

01-19-2010, 06:27 AM

Good Morning Bots.

Chester: Sorry to hear about the job situation. It seems most of us have been in a similar spot. I hope it works out for the best for you. I was happy to meet you at POP.

Howard: Hope all goes well with the Dr. appt. It was great to see you so many times this weekend.

Dave: Great job with GKTW. I'm glad you had a good week. Sorry I never met up with you.

Cindy: Sorry to hear about your knee. Hope you figure it out soon. I wish I had been able to talk to you a bit.

Jodi: So which local races are you planning on doing? Maybe I can fit one of them in to my schedule too. That way I may even get to chat with you. Sorry I couldn't stay longer at the Biergarten.

Matt: I enjoyed running with you on Saturday. My legs were just too spent to catch up on Sunday, it never even entered my mind when I saw you.

Mike: I also enjoyed running with you on Saturday. Great job on Sunday. Thanks for wearing that bathrobe that was so easy to spot. I see on FB that you've been running. Hope it went well.

Colleen: Glad I was able to meet you. Sorry I didn't get much of a chance to talk.

Sara: Sorry I didn't officially meet you last weekend. Thank you so much for cheering at MK and the other place I saw you (DHS?). I forget where it was, but it was such a huge lift to see your big smile. I hope all goes well with your upcoming medical procedures.

Jen: I enjoyed meeting you this weekend. I'm glad we were able to chat a bit at Biergarten. It was nice to meet Butch too.

I had such a fun time at marathon weekend. I loved the cold weather for running, but I couldn't hang around after either of the races to socialize, I was just too cold. I was pleasantly pleased that I was able to run relatively comfortably on such little training. I am hoping to get a run in tomorrow - the first since the races. I will put together a training plan for Boston this week - just 90 days away.

Thanks to all of the Bots for helping to make such a great weekend.
Hope everyone has a great day.
Cindy

rKyDeX

01-19-2010, 08:38 AM

Optimator

01-19-2010, 09:31 AM

Chester - I'm really sorrry to hear your bad news. It sounds like you have a good attitude about it though. I'm sure things will work out. Look on the bright side... More time for running?:confused3

jbucci

01-19-2010, 10:00 AM

Chester: Just wanted to let you know we are thinking of you and sending lots of :hug: for things to work out. It looks like Butch will be down for Gasparilla, so if you can't get Mardi Gras to work out and will be in the area he'd love to get together for lunch or dinner or something. He will be staying with his dad in Bradenton so I think that is pretty close to you.

Cindy: I hope your knee is feeling better-- take it easy on the mileage this week and use plenty of ice.

Howard: good luck with your doc appt

Dave: I love the FB pix from your trip and the one of Butch at the end of the full in your blog.

Cindylou: nice to meet you too

I had a blast at Beirgarten, thanks for including us. We are definitely popcorn:: in for next year, so add us to the ressie. Slowly getting back to normal here. I've had 2 really rough 5 mile runs-- my shins are just not happy but improving. I caught a minor head cold over the weekend in FL so I'm trying to recover from that too. Our house is prepping for our kitten-- she comes home a week from Friday so that should be fun.

CynthiaCindy

01-19-2010, 10:24 AM

Chester - I'm sorry to hear your bad news. I hope that you are able to find something else quickly.

lourodrigis

01-19-2010, 12:46 PM

Bots

Thanks for all your thoughts and concerns. Things could definitely be worse. I still will have 24 hr access to my office and the office equipment. Also, I will still get to use the company truck.

Right now I have some freelance work that will hold me over for a while. Thankfully, Tracy's job is pretty secure so we will be o.k.

God bless you all,

Chester
Chester - Sorry to hear about the job. I know you have been concerned for a while. It's good you'll have access to the office and equipment as you can make some money on the side. Have you considered looking for jobs with the government? Anymore, the government is the only one hiring. I see my friends still working at the City of Philadelphia and I wonder if I should have ever left. These guys work 7-3, have full pensions, and all work side jobs. They think we live the high life on the private side but it's the other way around. Stay positive and consider all options and use this as a time to refocus.

Mouse Skywalker

01-19-2010, 02:13 PM

Dave: I love the FB pix from your trip and the one of Butch at the end of the full in your blog. Jen- did you see I added another picture today of Butch during the full? Todd was able to get a picture of him in Animal Kingdom.

As far as Biergarten next year goes... I bought an annual pass when I was in Florida last week. I'm just sayin'...

lourodrigis

01-19-2010, 02:32 PM

I had such a fun time at marathon weekend. I loved the cold weather for running, but I couldn't hang around after either of the races to socialize, I was just too cold. I was pleasantly pleased that I was able to run relatively comfortably on such little training. I am hoping to get a run in tomorrow - the first since the races. I will put together a training plan for Boston this week - just 90 days away.

Thanks to all of the Bots for helping to make such a great weekend.
Hope everyone has a great day.
Cindy

Cindy - Great meeting you at the Biergarten. Good luck with the Boston training. I forgot you BQ'd last year. Spring marathons seem so tough to train for when you live in places with cold and snow. Hopefully you'll be able to get the LR's in. What's your goal for Boston?

Lou

Honeibee

01-19-2010, 07:30 PM

lourodrigis

01-19-2010, 09:20 PM

Chester... Join the club. Stinks, I know. :hug:

Lou - How is it I have never met you? :confused3 I thought I was in all the right places this year... :lmao: Well, maybe one of these days. I guess meeting Jodu this year was treat enough! :yay:

Judy - Not sure. If you passed by a guy in WDW that looked like a demented version of Derek Jeter that was me. :lmao: Guarantee you'll see me at at least 4 Philly races this year (Broad St, Penn Relays, PDR, Marathon). Come on out to Philly and join me!

lourodrigis

01-19-2010, 09:26 PM

Lou - I know it's Halloween and you bailed for NYC as well but how does DC sit with you (and Nicole) for this year:)

Sara - I am positive that I will not be screwing up Halloween this year. 2008 was the Phillies parade and 2009 was NYC. My kids deserve a break this year. I think I'll have to pass on MCM. I'll run Philly and maybe another local marathon (A.C., Baltimore, ???).

msblrobs

01-20-2010, 04:53 AM

Chester - :hug: Very sorry to hear about your job loss:sad1:. As Howard said, even though you knew it was potentially on the horizon, it doesn't make it any easier. I wish you the best of luck and I have faith everything happens for a reason and only good things will come from this for you:thumbsup2 You'll be in my prayers for sure.

Matt - Happy Birthday:cake: Hoping it was a grand celebration:banana:

CindyLou - I am so sorry that I didn't speak to you at Biergarten but I didn't know it was you until after the fact:confused3. Hoping you'll come run MCM so we can chat for real :goodvibes Also, I may be working the Boston Expo for Team 413 so if I do, please stop by the booth!

Dave - Glad you hooked yourself up with an AP:yay: I'm loving the GKTW pics and think it's simply wonderful you were able to get the kids down there. My son is starting at SUNY Oswego this week so I'm going to have to be venturing out to the mid part of the state:)

Howard - Loads of :goodvibes:goodvibes:goodvibes for your doc appt this week.

Debra - We'd love to see you and DOOD at MCM:cool1:

Craig - Definitely an honorary BOT:thumbsup2

Lou - Completely understand about Halloween:laughing:. My DD8 is obsessed with it:rolleyes1

XT yesterday in the form of painting my master bathroom for 7 hours. Going to try out my new snowshoes today:hippie: Have a great week:grouphug:

Honeibee

01-20-2010, 07:53 AM

Judy - Not sure. If you passed by a guy in WDW that looked like a demented version of Derek Jeter that was me. :lmao: Guarantee you'll see me at at least 4 Philly races this year (Broad St, Penn Relays, PDR, Marathon). Come on out to Philly and join me!

You know, Lou..it's not like me to bypass a good looking guy... ;)

Honeibee

01-20-2010, 07:54 AM

Dave-Glad to hear you got a run in!!! And I'm so proud of you, going down & volunteering all your time @ GKTW. Very admirable. I've gotta get Spencer down there for some of that.

Yea, I hear they don't use cuss words at these events. :lmao:

lourodrigis

01-20-2010, 08:05 AM

You know, Lou..it's not like me to bypass a good looking guy... ;)

Judy - I did say I was a "demented" version of Derek Jeter.

Jodi

01-20-2010, 09:35 AM

Yea, I hear they don't use cuss words at these events. :lmao:

Guess we're not goin' then. Wait, did I actually cuss in the one minute that we interacted in Disney? What was up with that, anyway??? Where did you disappear to after that picture?

rKyDeX

01-20-2010, 05:24 PM

Jodi

01-20-2010, 07:01 PM

Jodi: So which local races are you planning on doing? Maybe I can fit one of them in to my schedule too. That way I may even get to chat with you. Sorry I couldn't stay longer at the Biergarten.

Hey, there are LOTS of local (for us) New England 1/2 marathons & such in our area!!! Do you ever read the New Engalnd Runner magazine? There are tons of races (a 1/2 in NH around Lake Winapasaukee - or however you spell it - in April) that we could meet at!! Let's plan something soon! There's a 1/2 in Colchester CT on Feb. 27 that I plan on running...looking for someone to pace me :rolleyes1.

Mouse Skywalker

01-21-2010, 05:08 AM

Just wanted to pop in to say good morning to everyone.

Sara- I didn't know your son was going to Oswego. I had a meeting there this summer, and it's only an hour from Rochester.

Cindylou

01-21-2010, 06:52 AM

Good Morning Bots.

Jodi: I do read NE Runner. I've always wanted to do that 1/2 at Lake Winnepesaukee, but the date has never worked out. This year it's my son's 1st communion, so I couldn't do it this year. I'm thinking about doing the New Bedford (MA) 1/2 on March 21st. It really fits well with my training plan. New Bedford is kind of a hole, but it's supposed to be a good race. Let me know if you are interested. What pace are you hoping to run in Colchester? I'm not sure if I could make it, but will think about it. That will probably be it for me for races before April 19th. After that I'll be looking to schedule something. I think I will sign up for the 4th of July 10K at Gillette Stadium.

Sara: I don't think I'll be able to make MCM this year, but I will definitely look for you at the Boston Expo if you are there. Hope the painting is done.

Lou: Not sure what my plan is for Boston. I'll have to see how the training goes. Luckily my race from October qualifies me for next year's race as well, so that takes the pressure off of re-qualifying. I'd like to be able to run strong the entire way. Lots of hill training in my future.

Howard: Hope the Dr. appt goes well this morning.

Jen: Hope your cold is feeling better.

Hello to everyone else.

I got out for 3 easy miles yesterday, first run post-Goofy. It felt pretty good. Another run tomorrow I hope then back to full time training come Monday. Just hoping the weather cooperates. My stomach issues have come back to bother me. Hmm, on vacation they go away, back to real life and it's back. Could be on to something here.

Have a great day everyone.
Cindy

mla1977

01-21-2010, 06:57 AM

I grew up in Colchester, went to high school in Colchester, was on the track and field team in Colchester, yet, I never heard about the half marathon there until last year. And this half marathon has been going on since I lived in Colchester.

I however will not be going to run there. There are way too many hills for me.

Mouse Skywalker

01-21-2010, 08:07 AM

$310 for the Goofy Registration!?!? :scared1: $310!!! Wow, I had no idea it had gone up that much.

Jodi

01-21-2010, 08:21 AM

There are way too many hills for me.

Wait, WHAT?? :eek:. Well, with a registration fee of like, $15, I wouldn't think too many people have heard of it! :rotfl2:

Dave - $310 for Goofy?? Holy-pay-for-torture-Batman!

I been runnin' & stuff.

More later when I can respond to everyone appropriately - like I always do....popcorn::

StitchAttack

01-21-2010, 10:26 AM

mla1977

01-21-2010, 11:03 AM

Jodi,

Check out the course profile for Colchester. The high school is actually down hill from the street (we had to run laps around the parking lot for our early spring training - ugh) and I believe from the race start you go down hill. I'm not trying to discourage you though. Colchester is a great town. Many of the streets have names indicative of the course: Halls Hill, Chestnut Hill, Goshen Hill, etc. Take a look at the the map here (http://hartfordtrackclub.org/races/2010/2010%20Colchester%20Half%20Marathon.pdf).

KeenHo

01-21-2010, 11:23 AM

Good afternoon everyone! :surfweb: Thank you for all the good Doctor's appointment wishes. I think they helped. :)

The MRI showed some light colored areas on the bone(s) where they come into the knee, showing some stress, and slight thinning of the cartilage. He said that my running style must put stress on the knee in that area. There is no discernable tear in the meniscus.

Expects that the inflamation at the time of the MRI was due to running the marathon earlier in the week. He thinks that if I don't run on it for 4 to 5weeks, it'll get better. He believes it is mainly caused by over-use and my running style. He said cross-training (bike, elliptical, and swimming) is fine and he recommends that.

He said I should be fine for the Caesar Rodney Half in March, but that I shouldn't wait the 4 to 5 weeks, and then train really (really) hard to get ready for the race. He said to train for a relaxed race and not to try to get a PR this time around. He also gave me another script for the anti-inflammaroties and said to take them as needed until further notice. He wants to see me in a month for a follow up. I am signing up for the Caesar Rodney Half Marathon tonight. This will be my second time running it. I completed my first a couple of years ago in 1:59:37.

I am really relieved that this is not catastrophic and that he feels that it will heal over time. The thought of physical therapy was not what I call fun.

So, I am good to go for now... but need to wait at least 4 weeks to do any running.

FYI~ Cam's Aunt used to live in Colchester! We used to visit her there once or twice a year, she's since moved to the Plymouth, MA area. Colchester is a cute little town. I agree that it does have some hills there.

Enjoy your Thursday afternoon!

:grouphug:

Howard

Jodi

01-21-2010, 11:42 AM

Jodi,Check out the course profile for Colchester. Take a look at the the map here (http://hartfordtrackclub.org/races/2010/2010%20Colchester%20Half%20Marathon.pdf).

Um.....:scared1:. So no PRs here! ;)

Mouse Skywalker

01-21-2010, 11:58 AM

FYI~ Cam's Aunt used to live in Colchester!I used to go shopping in Colchester!!!

Vermont...

mla1977

01-21-2010, 12:07 PM

Dave - Lol! People would go to Colchester for the deli that I used to work at. It was a full service deli run by a father and 2 sons. It always has great prices!

Looking at the map, the course doesn't go past the center of town and the gazebo. That would make it more worthwhile for me. I would have free houseing, etc, but I would not be ready for that course unless I spend everyday training in Valley Forge.

Optimator

01-21-2010, 02:35 PM

Hello bots. Just a quick post, but thanks for all of the birthday wishes. I actually got up and ran this morning, even though I wanted to sleep in. I think my legs are fully recovered from the Goofy, so I guess that means I have to do a long run this weekend.

Matt - Do you feel like coming out here and doing your LR on some of the BRR trails on Saturday? It may be a sloppy mess but I got some new trail shoes in the mail today that I'm itchin' to get all dirtied up.

Howard - Good news about the knee. Now just go easy and listen to your doctor.

How is Cam's knee doing?

Jodi - You're not afraid of a few stinking hills are you?

Jodi

01-21-2010, 05:43 PM

OK, let's see if we can't do this right...deep breath....here we go:

Megan - OK, I think you've done your part in talking me out of Colchester ;):lmao:

Chester - How ya feelin', dude? Any post-Goofy runs yet? Keep your head up.:wizard:

Sara - I'm sure we'll hear from you before your surgery, yeah? Is staying @ home driving you nuts??

Colleen - Where ya been? Got any yoga or pilates in since your marathon? You in for MCM?

Jen - How's that cold?? Green snot rockets? Name for the kitten?

Dave - Any new blogs coming soon? Snagged some seats for a Broadway show in March yet? We're gonna run this thing together, right?

Mike - Oooh, new shoes?? :yay: Cool. Take a pic & put it on FB. Trail running, eh? Sounds like you're doing that 50 miler!!

ChickenBuddy - Hope the B'day was swell. What's up next for you & ...

Cindy - Didn't you catch a cold, too? Have you attempted another run after that last knee-aching one?

Howard - SO glad to hear the news about your knee. CT, CT, CT. Cesar Rodney, here you come!! Tell Cam :hug: & :wizard: for her knee!

Judy - 10K @ MCM??? Why not the full? C'mon!

Lou - The Broad St. run is that 10 mile thing, right? When's that RnR 1/2 w/ the kickin' Liberty Bell medal?? That's the one I'm on board for!

CindyBQ - There are a LOT of runs in New England that I've never even heard of...we'll plan one together for later in the year. I'm trying to break a 2 hour 1/2 marathon a little bit more convincingly this year. Last year's was, like, 1:59:34 or something. :rotfl:

Not sure what the year holds in store for me. Was seriously considering that 50 miler, but have no intention of doing 30 mile training runs :rotfl2:. That being said, I don't want to hurt myself & leave the rest of the year a no-go. Was flirting with the idea of trying to break a 4-hour marathon, but that requires, again, that ugly T word!!

MCM? Not sure about that now that I been thinkin' on it. It being Halloween & all..we'll see.

OK, who'd I miss???

deekaypee

01-21-2010, 05:50 PM

OK, let's see if we can't do this right...deep breath....here we go:

OK, who'd I miss???

Um, me. Just because I lurk here and don't post doesn't mean you can forget about me..... :confused3 :rotfl2:

Hah! Just dropping into to say "Hi!" to the Bots, and couldn't resist!

Philly RnR is 9/19, I believe. I am considering that one, but there's the DLR half to consider. Wouldn't want to drop in here and not have anything to contribute. :rolleyes

jbucci

01-21-2010, 06:52 PM

Jodi: The PDR/RnR 1/2 is Sept 19th (as Deb said) It is a really nice, flat race that I highly recommend. They don't have a full, but personally halves are more fun anyway. Butch and I will be there (and could offer you a couch in NJ if you need a place to stay)

Howard: great news on the knee :cool1: now listen to the doc and take it easy so you are able to run Caesar Rodney

Lou: We'll definitely see you at some of the Philia races-- any change you would come to New Brunswick for the 1/2 in April-- I know, I'm pushing this one

Chester: I hope things are going well and are not too stressful. Butch's dad lives right off the highway (?rt 70) behind a Goodwill bookstore and a Publix (can you tell I use landmarks more than actual directions?) Let us know if you will be in town or plan to run Gasparilla, maybe you guys could carpool to the start. (I'm even willing to subsidize a race bib for you so that I know Butch will have someone there to keep tabs on him-- not that I worry or anything) I admit I'm a bit jealous Butch gets to run this one without me, but there was no way to make it work for both of us.

Cindy: I hope you knee calmed down and you are feeling better.

I am getting better with my cold. At the point now here my head feels like a ton of bricks but not actively hacking anymore. I managed 6 miles last night, not pretty but done.

Our kitten comes home next Friday. In our usual Disney addict way her name will be Pixar (to go with our dog, Muppet). We will call her Pixie. If we feel ambitious we are planning to build a big cat tower/condo/climbing thing for her this weekend. We bought some wood and carpet remnant but have yet to be motivated enough to turn it into anything.

Optimator

01-21-2010, 07:29 PM

MCM? Not sure about that now that I been thinkin' on it. It being Halloween & all..we'll see.I was going to be sort of snarky and say that you would be a witch in DC just as easily as at home but since you were so nice to include everyone (except Debra) in your post I won't.;)

And sorry, but even if I was so inclined I am not smart enough to post a picture of my shoes.

KeenHo

01-21-2010, 10:30 PM

Howard - Good news about the knee. Now just go easy and listen to your doctor.

How is Cam's knee doing?

Mike~ I am really relieved and pleased that my Doctor said he believes this will heal if I give it a rest. He said at least 4 weeks of no running. I can live with that. I'll try to keep pace with Jodi. :rolleyes1 After that, I can ease into some road work and run the Caesar Rodney Half in March.

Cam saw the Doctor yesterday for a follow up. He said she is doing really well and sent her on to the next step in the process... Physical therapy to get the knee used to working like it should. The Doctor said he believe the last resort procedure won't need to be done. He is optimistic about this working out for her. Unfortunately he won't know that until about 6 weeks after the operation. It's been just over 3 weeks now. So, we have a bit more time to let it heal and develop. She is off crutches and not hobbling around at all. She is doing well. Physical Therapy begins tomorrow morning.

Hi to all my BOT friends here and even the lurkers! Deb~ If you need a place to crash for the RnR Phila Half, you are welcome here too! No bridge tolls from Delaware!

TGIF!!!

:grouphug:

Howard

mla1977

01-21-2010, 11:21 PM

Jodi - I didn't mean to scare you away from the race! Remember, I'm still a newbie at this racing thing. Colchester is really a pretty old farm town. My BFF still lives in town. My mom moved out after I graduate from high school, but I still make it back there every few years.

Mouse Skywalker

01-22-2010, 05:11 AM

Dave - Any new blogs coming soon? Snagged some seats for a Broadway show in March yet? We're gonna run this thing together, right?

Not sure what the year holds in store for me. Was seriously considering that 50 miler, but have no intention of doing 30 mile training runs :rotfl2:. That being said, I don't want to hurt myself & leave the rest of the year a no-go. Was flirting with the idea of trying to break a 4-hour marathon, but that requires, again, that ugly T word!!Hey Jodi, I have a blog that should be put up soon on my interview with John "The Penguin" Bingham. I couldn't believe what a nice guy he was, and I really enjoyed my conversation with him.

Yeah, I'm down with running NYC together with you. I still need to talk to Dana about the trip. We've had a lot going on lately. I haven't looked into seats to a Broadway show. I'm still hoping we can get into Mary Poppins.

I'm thinking about my spring plans too. I was planning on doing the Pittsburgh Marathon, but now I think I may do the Muddy Buddy (the week after Pittsburgh). I'm seriously considering doing it as a fundraiser for GKTW again.

Bookwood

01-22-2010, 05:43 AM

Hi everyone- newbie to the board here (although I've been running about 7 years now). Is this the right place to post daily stuff? if so since WDW Half I've been adding a lap a week to my running- going 2 miles 5 days a week inside around a 11 lap to mile track. Today I'll lift and then do 2 miles at run 2 walk 1. MOnday I'll up it to 3 run 1 walk for 3 miles. If this isn't the right place to post daily runs, please tell me where that is.

StitchAttack

01-22-2010, 10:18 AM

Mike: Running on muddy trails does sound tempting, but I'm planning on doing my long run on Sunday this weekend. Cindy has a long list of chores for me to do on Saturday, #1 being getting her car inspected (which I was supposed to do in Dec). Are you going to sign up for the BRR? Registration is on the 25th. I'm probably not going to do it, but I do want to run a trial ultra, but a 50K first.

I need to pick up some new running shoes this weekend so maybe I'll pick up some trail shoes also.

Howard Glad to hear that the knee problem isn't too serious.

Jodi Adopt any new dogs lately? Tell Spencer I say hi. Is he planning on running any of these upcoming races with you?

Cindylou It was fun seeing you at the goofy. Have you started training for Boston yet? Are you going to do your same 3 day a week training plan or mix up it a bit? As for me, I think I'm going to try and focus on just running consistently. I end up sleeping in instead of running way too much lately.

Lou Baltimore is a fun race, but a crazy hard course. If you don't go in expecting to PR you will have a good time. You should do Baltimore, MCM and Philly. Go crazy!

Bookworm Sure you can post here. If you post too much, though, we might convince you to run the Marine Corp Marathon with us this fall. You also have to watch out for Jodi. She is all mean and snarly on the outside, but on the inside... well she is all mean and snarly too :goodvibes .... just kidding.

CynthiaCindy

01-22-2010, 01:07 PM

Holy carp! How did I get so behind on the thread already? This will have to be an all about me post and I'll try to catch up this weekend. No running for me since my miserable 5 miler last weekend. My knee still doesn't feel quite right, but I'll probably try to run this weekend anyway:rolleyes:

Matt and I, with our advanced medical degrees from Google University, have diagnosed me with patellar tendonitis. All kidding aside, all symptoms - including the way the pain starts and where it is, etc. - fit with patellar tendonitis.

Jodi

01-22-2010, 05:51 PM

Happy Friday, freaks! :grouphug:

Dr. Cindy - I know a guy up here that can stick a needle right in that tendon & relieve your pain. Maybe go for a quick 3 miler this weekend & see what happens.

Nurse Matt - Spencer says hi right back @ you (and to Cindy) & is thinking about doing another 1/2 in the fall. I'm thinking maybe he should do that Broad Street run...10 miles, right? And don't be spreading rumors to BookSlug about me. BS, I welcome you here with open arms! :rolleyes1.

Howard - 4 weeks off for a slacker like YOU seems about right. I, on the other hand, ran 4 yesterday & 3.5 hill/speed the day before!:snooty: Hmph!

Mike - You are correct, I could be a witch in either location...but it'd only be for one day. YOU on the other hand, will be a d-bag for a whopping 365!

Megan - I'll probably still run Colchester, I just don't like hills because they require some effort ;). I'll wave to your high school for you.

Hi deekaypee - You were actually in my original post, but Mike PMd me & told me not to acknowledge you at all :confused3.

Jen - The house must be all abuzz with the impending arrival of Pixar...wonder how Muppet will react? popcorn:: Thanks for the couch offer, but you may want to contact Colleen b4 you offer that up. After that weekend in NYC she may have some words that would produce hesitation. :scared1:

Hi to all the other, non-posting BOTS! I'll try to get a longish run in tomorrow...doubt it will happen, but we can always give it a try, right? :rolleyes:

lourodrigis

01-22-2010, 08:00 PM

Howard - Good to hear you had some positive news at the doctor's. Caesar Rodney Allen Rippey is a rough course but I know you know about it. Not to discourage you but you may want to consider that before signing up. Between the sharps turns in the city and the steep hills at the end that course was rough on my knees both times. Go easy if you run it.

Jodi - Yes, Broad St is the 10-miler. They had 25,000+ runners last year. It's by far the biggest Philly race. The Philly RnR 1/2 (formerly known as the PDR) was a good race but I am not sure what I'll do this year. I think they mad a bad move ditching the PDR brand and selling out to the national "RnR" series. However, if you haven't run it it is worth running once. If BOTs run I may consider running again.

Jen - I saw the Rutgers 1/2. I really hate that area of NJ and cannot see where they found 13.1 miles to actually run. I am eyeing up a 1/2 at Seaside Heights that seems like a better and more scenic race. Hey, maybe some of those MTV Jersey Shore people will be there.

Matt - Baltimore is always a possibility. I have family there so it's easy in terms of lodging. The hard course doesn't bother me. I knind of like challenging courses. That being said 50-mile runs do not interest me. I think 26.2 is enough for me.

Cindy - Don't feel bad about the thread I seemed to have fallen way behind too. Sorry about the with patellar tendonitis.

I totally missed this Colchester thing. Where in the world is Colchester.

INSANE work week. I had to have a phone surgically removed from my ear today. Have not run one mile all week due to insanity and a major chest cold.

Lou

mla1977

01-22-2010, 08:45 PM

Colchester is in eastern CT. About 25 minutes from Foxwoods and Mohegan. I grew up there.

Mouse Skywalker

01-23-2010, 05:30 AM

Hey Bots: My interview with John Bingham was posted on the blog. You can listen to the audio too in the link below. It's onlt about a 10 minute interview, and we even talk a little about WISH.

http://www.disunplugged.com/2010/01/23/this-year-find-the-courage-to-start-at-a-disney-race/

I'm going to try for a longer run today, maybe 5 miles, not a long run, but long for me.

Bookwood- :welcome: It's always good to have another join us.

Cindy- I hope your knee feels better soon. Take it easy on it.

Theta

01-23-2010, 07:26 AM

Good morning all!

It's the weekend! I love weekends! I haven't been home for a weekend in all January, so it is time to get some things done around the house.

Good to hear everyone getting back into the groove. I am biking a lot and starting to do more weights.

So who's thinking about the wine and dine half? I may be able to make that work, especially with it being a Saturday night. There is just something about walking around EPCOT at night, with you all that is somewhat appealing.:thumbsup2

Mouse Skywalker

01-23-2010, 08:53 AM

Good morning everyone. I got 5 miles in this morning. Just trying to get back on track with my long runs. It was 20 degrees out for the start of my run. Maybe warmer than for the half marathon start 2 weeks ago.

CynthiaCindy

01-23-2010, 09:56 AM

So, is everyone bailing on MCM?? Sigh.

Thanks for all of the birthday wishes on FB earlier in the week. It was a nice day.

Howard – I’m glad to hear that the doctor’s report is favorable.

Sara – Happy Birthday!

Judy - It was nice to meet you at Biergarten, even if it was only for a second!

Mike – Did you get out on the trails? Sorry Matt couldn’t run with you, but he did get the car inspected already and as soon as I get my (likely to be very short) run in, we are headed to Costco. Oh and despite what he posted, Matt is still talking about running the BRR.

Jodi – I’m excited that now that Matt is chickenbuddy, I get my own line instead of being half of Mindy! Does Spencer actually know my name, or does he refer to me as “that drunk lady we rode rides with”?

Jen – Cat towers are great – get the kitten used to clawing that instead of your furniture!

Cam – Good luck at physical therepy!

Dave – Matt is playing your interview right now.

Colleen – Hi! Glad you get a weekend at home. I know the feeling – I was so happy to be able to get some organization around the condo last weekend.

Megan – I didn’t know you were from CT too. I’m from North Haven.

I know I’ve missed lots people, but, I caught up on all the posts I’ve missed and now I really need to get out there and run - I’m really cutting into our errand running time. I’ve been procrastinating all morning because I’m really nervous that it is really going to hurt.

Hi to everyone else (including lurkers!) :wave2:

mla1977

01-23-2010, 11:06 AM

Yup. I lived there from about age 1 to 19 (went to Saint Joseph College for a year) and then moved to your neck of the woods for college (GWU). Met a guy, ended up in Philly, started law school, broke up with said guy and haven't left the area yet. I found a great job that I love so I don't plan on leaving here any time soon.

Optimator

01-23-2010, 11:36 AM

So, is everyone bailing on MCM??

Did you get out on the trails?
Cindy - I'm still in for MCM. Haven't hit the trails yet. I'm helping DD13 with her science fair project. Man, I hate these things.

rKyDeX

01-23-2010, 12:39 PM

Chester - How ya feelin', dude? Any post-Goofy runs yet? Keep your head up.:wizard:
Jodi
My first "Post Goofy" run was this morning. I did 5 miles with a break in the middle when I stopped to talk with a Soccer Dad from Miranda's old team. No problems with the run.

And, I got a 1 week reprieve on the lay-off. They need me to do presentation drawings for a Fire Station project that we were short listed on. One more pay check at least.

Chester: I hope things are going well and are not too stressful. Butch's dad lives right off the highway (?rt 70) behind a Goodwill bookstore and a Publix (can you tell I use landmarks more than actual directions?) Let us know if you will be in town or plan to run Gasparilla, maybe you guys could carpool to the start. (I'm even willing to subsidize a race bib for you so that I know Butch will have someone there to keep tabs on him-- not that I worry or anything) I admit I'm a bit jealous Butch gets to run this one without me, but there was no way to make it work for both of us.
Jen
Butch's dad lives within 10 miles of us.

I'm still planning on Mardi Gras. Just will be driving the 11-12 hours to get there instead of flying. But.... if plans change Gasparilla is on.

So who's thinking about the wine and dine half? I may be able to make that work, especially with it being a Saturday night. There is just something about walking around EPCOT at night, with you all that is somewhat appealing.:thumbsup2
Colleen
Planning on the Wine and Dine. Already have reservations for Fort Wilderness.

Happy running to all Bots everywhere,

Chester

Mouse Skywalker

01-23-2010, 03:15 PM

So who's thinking about the wine and dine half? I may be able to make that work, especially with it being a Saturday night. There is just something about walking around EPCOT at night, with you all that is somewhat appealing.:thumbsup2Colleen- I'm definitely considering the Wine and Dine Half. It sounds like a lot of fun.

Valentine

01-23-2010, 03:26 PM

So this is where all the cool kids are hanging out!! :cool1::cool1:

Mind if I hang around and pick up some tips and inspiration from all of you pros! :)

Kathy (aka twizzler lady)

Theta

01-23-2010, 04:30 PM

Hi Kathy!:wave: Hey everyone, Kathy's here!!:dance3:

Absolutely, stick around! ::yes::

Also wanted to add that I ran today for the first time since Disney, well more like walk, but I did shuffle a bit in there too!

Theta

01-23-2010, 05:26 PM

Jodi,

Do you recall what Lou was wearing for NYC marathon? Can't tell from the back if this is Lou?!?:confused3

http://picasaweb.google.com/agueda.sanfiz/NYCMarathon09#5

Theta

01-23-2010, 05:31 PM

Oh, how do I post a pic again?:confused3

Anyone else just seeing a big red X?

CynthiaCindy

01-23-2010, 05:36 PM

Colleen - yeah, I just seen an x

ETA - I'm no help on the picture posting front, I can't remember how to do it either.

CynthiaCindy

01-23-2010, 05:48 PM

Megan – Cool. I lived in CT from birth to 18 and then moved down here for school and haven’t left. And I actually went to law school at GW.

Kathy – Hi. Thanks so much for the Twizzilers!!

Colleen – I 100% want to do the Wine and Dine (heck, it’s a race with “Wine” in the title – what’s not to like?). I just need to see if the timing works out with everything else Matt and I have going on.

Mike – How’d the science project turn out?

Chester – I’m glad that you’ll still be able to do New Orleans.

Update on my running. As I think Jodi suggested, I ran 3 miles. My knee felt ok. Not great, but ok. At least I didn't have the horrible stabbing pain that I had last week. Then again, that didn't really start until I was in the fourth mile. I bought one of those patellar tendon straps at the running store today and I plan on putting it on and trying to run 4 miles tomorrow and seeing what happens.

Jodi

01-23-2010, 06:35 PM

PEEPS!! What up, BOTS??

OK, some stuff going on here today.

Colleen - Shuffle, walk, whatever, dude!!! you were OUT there. Good job! Glad to see you posting & glad you had a weekend "off".
I don't even remember what I was wearing @ NYC, let alone Lou.

Dave - Good to see you're running, too. Any residual effects after that 5 miler? Haven't listened to your blog yet, but when I do, I WON't be telling you so on your FB page. Too many "friends" for me to deal with :rolleyes1. We're gonna kick NYC's butt!

Chester - Hooray for the reprieve!! Hope New Orleans stays within your grasp. Weird town, though, be forewarned. :scared1:

Cindy - Glad your 3 miles went well, eager to see how tomorrow turns out. BTW, your "if the timing works out" quote is a bit cryptic....popcorn::. And yes, Spencer remembers your name. Thanks to you & Chicken-buddy for being so nice to him...he felt so grown up that night!! He needs that boost in self-confidence...apparently I've forgotten how hard it is being a freshman.:sad2:

Mike - Haven't read about any bizzare explosions in your VA area so the science project must be going OK.;)

Twizzler - Welcome! No pros here & no inspiration from me :laughing:, but the others are good for that!

8 miles today, felt real good...we'll see how I feel tomorrow. :rotfl2:

Wine & Dine 1/2...really? For cyrin' out loud!!! Wait, how about a BOT party on the Friday night @ "Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party"??? Um, we'll have to drink beforehand.

Optimator

01-23-2010, 06:38 PM

Welcome KathyV! Don't expect much inspiration. Just be happy if you don't get called a D-bag!

Colleen - I'm telling that you are posting XXX (O.K., one X) pictures.

[Mike – How’d the science project turn out?That Drunk Lady We Rode Rides With - Since you asked and since we can only talk about running stuff so much and since we have a fairly intelligent bunch here...

Here's the science fair premise: Make a slushy of ice and water then test the effect on the temp by adding different de-icing materials. The thinking was that the lower the resulting temperature (and thus the lower the melting/freezing point of water) the more effective the de-icer.

The results: Sodium chloride changed from 0 Celcius (32 F) to -5 C.
Mix of Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, and molassas:confused3 to -5 C.
Methanol to -3 C, blah, blah, blah.
The real confusing one was Calcium Chloride. It melted the heck out of everything but only pushed the temp down to -4 C. We would have expected it to push the temperature lower than everything else.

Why didn't that happen? Any ideas from the Einstein gallery out there??

Well, I never did get to the trails today which was probably a good thing judging by the general muddiness everywhere. I did get in 14 miles on the roads though. Ill prepared for it: no water, no toe socks and I hurt a bit more than I'd like, but WTH.

Jodi

01-23-2010, 06:55 PM

Mike - Nice job on the 14!:thumbsup2. That is all I can speak to re: your last post. Ask the Neuroscientist guy!

Optimator

01-23-2010, 08:10 PM

StitchAttack

01-23-2010, 10:00 PM

Mike Cindy and I have had the chocolate donut beer. It actually has that nasty fake chocolate taste that chocolate donuts have (you know those mini donuts that are in vending machines). Shenandoah brewing is actually where I brewed my beer a few weeks back. I'm going back to bottle it in a few weeks.

As for the science project, I'd think that the chemicals don't actually change the temperature of the ice, but that they change the amount of ice in the mixture at a given temperature. Any change in temperature is probably unrelated to effectiveness as a de-icer unless there is actually a chemical reaction taking place that generates heat.

Theta

01-24-2010, 08:11 AM

The real confusing one was Calcium Chloride. It melted the heck out of everything but only pushed the temp down to -4 C. We would have expected it to push the temperature lower than everything else.

Why didn't that happen? Any ideas from the Einstein gallery out there??

I will give this a shot.:confused3

1. Adding salt to the solution lowers it's freezing point.

2. For ice to melt, it needs to pull heat from its surroundings (latent heat of fusion) to go from solid to liquid, that is why it cools the surrounding water.

3. In the Calcium Chloride case, there is a balancing effect going on. When CaCl2 is added to the solution the reaction with water is exothermic (gives off heat), so you are getting the effect of CaCl2's generated heat balancing off the cooling effect of the ice melting.

Another thought, concentrations of salts in the solution affecting the temps??:confused3

Optimator

01-24-2010, 09:57 AM

See, I knew you all were smart. Thanks for the help.

jbucci

01-24-2010, 12:09 PM

Mike: Thanks for reminding me how much I hate chemistry :sad2:

Cindy: Glad the knee wasn't too bad with a short run. I hope it holds up for more miles. I really should have looked into Google University, would have saved me tons of money :lmao:

Chester: Glad Mardi Gras will work out for you. Butch will do Gasparilla pirate: on his own happy to know you are at the race you want to be in. We will both be in Disney for Princess, so hopefully you can come cheer again.

CynthiaCindy

01-24-2010, 12:19 PM

Jodi - 8 miles? Are you training or something?

Mike - I actually kind of like that chocolate donut beer, but it’s definitely something you don’t really want to have more than one of at a time and not really a beer to drink with food.

I’ve been icing my knee all morning in anticipation of my big 4 miler. I finally forced myself to look at my training log to see just how bad my training has been. This is pretty embarrassing and, after seeing the numbers, not really surprising that I managed to hurt myself. My total mileage for the entire month of December was 36. Seriously. With a long run of 8 on December 6th. My total mileage for the entire month of November was 46.2 with my longest run being the Richmond half on November 14th. That's even worse than I thought it would be. :sad2:

Theta

01-24-2010, 12:51 PM

See, I knew you all were smart. Thanks for the help.

I'm just faking it. :confused3 I don't know why the Calcium Chloride generates so much heat. We need the PhD guy to weigh in.

CynthiaCindy

01-24-2010, 02:11 PM

Quick report - 2 big thumbs up for the patellar tendon strap. My knee felt pretty good during the run. It hurts a little now as I am walking around after without the strap, but I'm icing it.

FFigawi

01-24-2010, 02:14 PM

Matt and That Drunk Lady We Rode Rides With - Silly question I'm sure, but have you ever been to the Shenandoah Brewing Company? Kathy was just flipping channels and stopped on Unwrapped on the Food Network. SBC makes a chocolate donut stout that sounds pretty enjoyable!

Mmmm, I haven't been there for a while. They do make delicious beer. I'll take my chocolate oatmeal stout over their donut one anytime though. :)

lourodrigis

01-25-2010, 05:04 AM

Jodi,

Do you recall what Lou was wearing for NYC marathon? Can't tell from the back if this is Lou?!?:confused3

http://picasaweb.google.com/agueda.sanfiz/NYCMarathon09#5399972172154682114

Colleen - There are NYC pics of NYC on my FB page. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=122142&id=591370928

I didn't see any pics of me on that thread unless I missed one. I hope you didn't think I was the guy wearing the body suit with a wedgy.

KeenHo

01-25-2010, 09:30 AM

Hey BOTS!

I feel kind of left out, I mean I haven't been called a "D-bag" yet. :sad2: I know, the week has just begin.

I am in for MCM at this time, pending getting in the NYC Lottery. I booked my hotel room last night at the Holiday Inn - Rossyln/Key Bridge. They were almost booked up. :scared1:

Welcome to anyone who has wondered into this Venus Fly-Trap of the DIS Boards.

As you know, no running for me. I hope to get back to the gym beginning tonight and work off some of this weight I've taken on since November.

Lou~ I will be doing the Caesar Rodney Half, but no doubt will be taking it easy as it will be my longest run since the WDW Marathon.

Have a great week!

CynthiaCindy

01-26-2010, 06:31 AM

Quick post - Back from a 5 miler using the patellar tendon strap. I really think it works - my knee feels much better when I have it on. I'm icing it now.

Mouse Skywalker

01-26-2010, 07:19 AM

Quick post - Back from a 5 miler using the patellar tendon strap. I really think it works - my knee feels much better when I have it on. I'm icing it now.Great news Cindy!

StitchAttack

01-26-2010, 08:41 AM

Mike Did you sign up for the bull run run? If so, I hope you are out running right now :-)

Dave I listened to the 1/20 dis podcast, but didn't hear your marathon report or the interview with john bingham. Do you know if either of these segments is going to air?

Howard Has the doc cleared you for any exercise other than running? I would think that while biking and the elliptical are easier on your knee, they still involve a lot of knee bending.

Jodi What is with this running thing? I used your training plan for the goofy, although I didn't follow it as strictly as Cindy did, but now I hear that you are going out for 8 mile runs? That is crazy talk.

Chester I'm sorry to hear about you losing your job. That really sucks, but hopefully you will find something much better. My dad lost his job two years ago. He was really down at first and it took a while (4-6 months I think), but he ended up finding a much better job with a lot less stress and better working hours. He is now much much happier and in retrospect he is glad he got laid off from his previous job. I'm hoping that the same thing happens to you.

In the meantime, though, you might as well run and train as much as you can. Get into the best shape of your life and kick butt at Mardi Gras.

Other peeps, lurkers, new posters Post more stuff! Where are you from? What races are you looking forward to in the future? How are you training? What did you eat for dinner last night? (ok I don't really care too much about that last one, but I am going to tell you what I had for dinner)

As for me, I guess I'm marathon training for real again. I've run 40ish mile in the last week and I got a 10 miler in this morning before work. For some reason getting up at the butt crack of dawn to run 10 miles before work makes me think "ok I'm really training now".

In other news I really need to keep running more. My new hobby (now that I'm basically done with grad school) is cooking. I'm been preparing a lot of crazy elaborate dishes on the weekends from the Julia Child cookbook. The food all tastes great, but I can't count how many sticks of butter I've gone through. Last weekend I roasted a whole chicken with mushroom stuffing, this weekend I think I'm going to make French Onion soup.

Hmm, better plan on a 20 miler soon to burn off those calories.

Mouse Skywalker

01-26-2010, 09:18 AM

Dave I listened to the 1/20 dis podcast, but didn't hear your marathon report or the interview with john bingham. Do you know if either of these segments is going to air?:confused3 I sent you a message on FB.

In other news I really need to keep running more. My new hobby (now that I'm basically done with grad school) is cooking. I'm been preparing a lot of crazy elaborate dishes on the weekends from the Julia Child cookbook. The food all tastes great, but I can't count how many sticks of butter I've gone through. Last weekend I roasted a whole chicken with mushroom stuffing, this weekend I think I'm going to make French Onion soup.

Hmm, better plan on a 20 miler soon to burn off those calories.Sounds like the making of a good series of blogs - or maybe even a film...

mla1977

01-26-2010, 09:32 AM

OMG! I registered for the Princess!

AND

DM said that they won't be taking the trip because they need a new fridge and stove. So the nice family trip will be a solo trip. I need to get my reservation straightened out and book a studio for as many night as possible at BLT.

StitchAttack

01-26-2010, 09:32 AM

Sounds like the making of a good series of blogs - or maybe even a film...

I wonder how all this french cooking will affect my running? Should I start carrying wheels of brie with me on my runs and do I need to fill my water bottles with pinot noir? Should I eat lobster thermidor before races? Is this really all just a complicated training plan for the wine and dine half?

Jodi

01-26-2010, 06:19 PM

Been staying away from the boards since the science question! :confused:. Didn't want ya'll to know that I know nothing about NOTHING!!

ChickenBud - Plese do not let all that cooking effect your dancer's physique!! :lmao:!! Not sure why I'm running, but rest assured, it won't last for long.

Dave - Hi

Cindy - Glad the Patellar Paraphanalia helps out!

Megan - Congrats on the registration for Princess. Sounds like a fun race that I'd like to do sometime soon.

Howie - Glad you're taking it easy & psyched about Rodney Allen Rippey et al. How's the familia? Cam's knee? YOUR knee?

I have to chime in about chocolate stout again. You all (who are so stout-inclined) MUST try Southern Tier's Mokah or Chocoate stout...superb! Chocoate donut stout??? Um reminds me too much of that old John Belushi sketch from SNL "That's why I eat the Breakfast of Champions...Little Chocoate Donuts". G-ross!

Yeah....I ran 8 miles on Sat., 4 on Sun. Today I ran 3 & it felt WAY worse than the 8...so go figure. Training?? ME???? Never.:headache:

jbucci

01-26-2010, 08:08 PM

Cindy: glad the knee is doing better, that Google University has good info :thumbsup2

Matt: your posts are making it much harder to stick to my diet, now I need a snack popcorn::

Just booked a room for Princess weekend at All Star Sports (can't justify spending the weekend DVC rates). Getting excited and realizing I should start training again...

Forthemedal

01-26-2010, 08:24 PM

Hello everyone,
My name is Cheree and I am new to posting on boards. I heard about the wish board while completing the WDW 1/2 this January. Meet a couple wishers there that were nice people so I thought I would take a look at the board.
WDW was my second 1/2 marathon and I am going for number 3 this September at Disneyland. Could not resist the opportunity for the Coast-2-coast. I just hope to get the castle medal and nothing to far away from that since it is the anniversary. Maybe they will make it a 5 with the castle over it. As my sister and I completed the WDW we felt the sweepers were way to close so I plan on being able to run the first 5k at Disneyland to get as far away from them as I can.
I hope to be able to complete the full at WDW in 2012, although I am tempted for 2011. We will see how my training for Septemeber works out.
Hope to get to know you all.

Optimator

01-26-2010, 10:22 PM

Hi Cheree!

Mike Did you sign up for the bull run run? If so, I hope you are out running right now :-)Matt - I did throw my name into the lottery pool. And I'm not making this next part up; within 15 minutes of signing up my right foot started hurting for no apparent reason! WTH!? I don't think I could have run today if I wanted. I'll give it a go tomorrow. Holy Psychosomatic BS Batman!

Add 5 for dinner this weekend. What time should we be there? I'll bring some sticks of butter.

Jen - I think Kathy is booked at one of the All Stars for the Princess as well.

Jodi - I'll have to see if the local beverage superstore has the suds you mentioned. Maybe I'll just have a good creme filled donut on the side.:thumbsup2

Howard - Sorry, but for some of us D-bagness just comes naturally. Keep working at it!

Hi to everyone else!

Theta

01-27-2010, 05:58 AM

Good morning folk,

Nothing to say, just getting ready for work :guilty:and had a minute.
Looks like MCM is be the Fall marathon of choice, so I changed the thread title.

Bookwood

01-27-2010, 06:30 AM

Good Morning everyone!

Disney was my 12th half? (4 WDW, CMM, Indi once and 2 Ft Wayne ) I've done 1 full but didn't enjoy the experience nearly as much as the halfs. My next race will be CMM (hopefully) and if not probably Ft Wayne in september. My next Disney race might be the Princess next year- depending on if the DD's can do it with me - or maybe my SIL. I'm 54 years old and the mom of 4 (1 man 28 yrs old and 3 women ages 26,25, and 21 the 2 youngest did WDW half 2010 with me older girl did a couple of races with me before she got married). We live in Huntington Indiana and I'm a substitute teacher. (Dinner last night was airpopped popcorn LOL)
Todays workout will be weight lifting and a 2 ish mile easy run (inside as the windchill here is about 0 and I"m a huge weather wuss- luckily our Y has an indoor track).

Honeibee

01-27-2010, 06:38 AM

Good morning folk,

Nothing to say, just getting ready for work :guilty:and had a minute.
Looks like MCM is be the Fall marathon of choice, so I changed the thread title.

Groovy! :thumbsup2 I feel so "in". :lmao:

Anybody else doing the MCM10K? Anybody?? Anybody??? :confused3

CynthiaCindy

01-27-2010, 06:56 AM

I'll bring some sticks of butter.

We picked up 4 lbs this weekend at Costco - I think we're good.

Groovy! :thumbsup2 I feel so "in". :lmao:

Anybody else doing the MCM10K? Anybody?? Anybody??? :confused3

It's possible that I will. I bet we can get Kathy to do it too!!!

Colleen :thumbsup2 for the new thread title.

Gotta get going.

Hi to everyone else.

StitchAttack

01-27-2010, 07:10 AM

Anybody else doing the MCM10K? Anybody?? Anybody??? :confused3

Cindy and I ran the MCM 10K 2 years ago. It was actually really fun. The best part (other than the fact that you get a medal for a 10K) is that you finish in time to watch the winners of the MCM come in. We ended up sticking around to see Mike and a few other wisher types come in.

lourodrigis

01-27-2010, 08:22 AM

Hey BOTs!

Sorry for the quick all about me post. I like the "MCM" name on the thread. I wish this race wasn't on Halloween. I don't see myself being able to work that one in this year but I'll try.

Got in 4 miles outside this morning. First time I ran outside since the WDW full and the temp today was about the same. It felt good to run outside as I have been battling a chest/sinus cold and I just needed to get some fresh air again.

Have a good day!

Lou

msblrobs

01-27-2010, 09:51 AM

Colleen - Thanks for changing the thread name:hug:

Judy - I "mentioned" :laughing: the 10K to my H and he ignored me so at this point the jury's still out on whether or not he'll run itpopcorn::.

Matt - With all of that cooking it's no wonder you're banging out the miles simultaneously:thumbsup2 I love to cook as well and I find it to be a greatly relaxing hobby:hippie:.

Cindy - Glad you've got the knee straightened out:wizard:

Megan - Congrats on the Princess registration:yay:

Cheree - :welcome:

Having my surgery tomorrow so I'll be MIA for a bitpopcorn::

Honeibee

01-27-2010, 10:01 AM

Oh good! Other 10K'ers! :thumbsup2

Matt - I did it last year for the first time and had a blast! :woohoo: But then, how could I not have had a good time...alll those Marines... :rolleyes1

lourodrigis

01-27-2010, 12:46 PM

Having my surgery tomorrow so I'll be MIA for a bitpopcorn::

Sara - My thoughts and prayers will be with you tomorrow. Stay positive! :hug:

Lou

Theta

01-27-2010, 01:31 PM

Having my surgery tomorrow so I'll be MIA for a bitpopcorn::

Sara, yes, just a bit! Please report back asap!

Lots of :wizard::wizard::wizard:heading your way!!:hug:

Theta

01-27-2010, 01:32 PM

We picked up 4 lbs this weekend at Costco -.

mmmm butter:love:

Honeibee

01-27-2010, 02:58 PM

Oh Sara, we'll be thinking of you... :grouphug:

deekaypee

01-27-2010, 03:24 PM

Love the new title, gang! :thumbsup2

Sara: Good luck with your surgery and I'll keep you in my thoughts. \

Mike: Thanks for the info on the bourbon chase (http://www.bourbonchase.com/) relay! I'm definitely interested in doing this, but can't this year (week after Baltimore, which I deferred last year due to scheduling conflicts).

I'd be in for this kind of adventure in 2011, though, and might even be able to talk DOOD into it. But if you're looking at 2010, I think there might some 'Ohana cousins--and Maura--who might be interested. Food (and spirits) for thought.... :scratchin

KeenHo

01-27-2010, 08:23 PM

Hello One and All! Botville seems to be growing somehow. :confused3

Welcome newcomers!

Matt: To answer your question about my Doctor... he said non-impact cross-training is fine (bike, elliptical, rowing, etc.). Yes, it does involve bending the knee, but there is no major impact on the joint like it gets with running.

I am still taking the anti-inflammatories to keep the knee pain-free. Just walking around on it at work seems to aggrivate it. However, I've only been taking one or two a day (vs 3 that are prescribed). Some days, I only take one. Today was a bit strange, it hurt a lot despite the meds, it even cracked/popped a few times just walking around.

The discomfort didn't stop me from going to the gym tonight. I rode 3.37 miles on the bike in 14:34 and "covered" 3.1 miles on the elliptical in 28 minutes flat. I was feeling it (in the knee) once I was finished, but it feels fine now (about 2 hours later).

Cam's Knee is doing ok. She is going to physical therapy and it seems to be coming along well. I don't expect any miracles. I doubt that she'll be cleared to "run" for some time. Luckily, for the most part, it doesn't hurt as much.

MCM: I booked a room at the Holiday Inn Rossyln/Key Bridge (as did Charlie). I got a good rate using the entertainment card. I will be signing up for MCM with the guaranteed entry soon. By the way Matt I was one of the "wisher types" that you waited around to see after the MCM 10K two years ago. This year will be my third MCM in a row. (Note: pending the NYC lottery.)

I should be able to begin running on February 18th. The countdown continues until then. The Caesar Rodney Allen Ripey Half Marathon is on March 21. That leaves me plenty of time to train up (gradually). :rolleyes1

Sara: Good luck! Please come back real soon to give us all an update. :hug:

:grouphug:

Howard

Optimator

01-27-2010, 10:13 PM

Sara - My thoughts and prayers are with you.

We picked up 4 lbs this weekend at Costco - I think we're good.Why do you think I was so quick to offer to bring some? We've got more than we'll use in a year!

Mouse Skywalker

01-28-2010, 05:02 AM

Sara- I hope all goes well with your surgery today.

jbucci

01-28-2010, 07:48 AM

Sara: thoughts are with you and your family :hug:

Mike: The relay does sound strangely tempting, I'll think about it if you don't mind a slow poke on your team. Are you all going down for Princess or will Kathy be solo?

Satus quo here, work is crazy this week as we have 2 people away on vacation and I need to pick up the slack. Did manage to find some time to run but still feel frazzled. The kitten comes home tomorrow-- wish us luck that she and the dog get along.

wfloyd

01-28-2010, 09:05 AM

Sara - Thinking of you today. I hope all goes well and you are back to posting soon.

Bill

rKyDeX

01-28-2010, 07:49 PM

Sara
:grouphug:

Optimator

01-29-2010, 12:51 AM

Are you all going down for Princess or will Kathy be solo? Kathy is going solo (or so she tells me ;)).

About a relay: I would LOVE to do one. Poor Jodi has been trying to get us going for 2 years now and it just hasn't seemed to work out. Can we really try to figure one out for this year or next? I'm afraid Dodo won't ever talk to me again if we don't.:sad1:

Lastly, are your ears burning? It seems we are mentioned from time to time on some of the other threads. We are an enigma!

Mouse Skywalker

01-29-2010, 05:10 AM

Sara- Hope you're doing well...

Mike- That's funny that we are an enigma to the WISHers. Isn't it amazing how this group that started because they wanted to run the Marine Corps Marathon in 07 has stuck together?

Speaking of marathons - you know one I've wanted to do? Chicago. Anyone want to put that on our fall docket for 2011?

Anyone going down for the ESPN 5k in late Feb? Chester?

I told Jodi about this, but I wanted to share it with my Bot friends as well. Sorry it turned out to be long...

When I was down for the marathon, you all know I arranged to interview John Bingham, and had media access to cover the full marathon on Sunday. I had been working with someone from Disney Sports PR, and she's been really helpful in setting up interviews and getting access for me.

Anyhow, I said to her that I would like a tour of WWoS to write an article in the future on the "re-branding" to ESPN. We met on Friday after the marathon, and she walked me around and told me about the changes that are taking place. I asked if everything was going to be in place for ESPN: The Weekend at the end of February. She said yes, they were going to have the grand opening celebration of the new ESPN WWoS Complex during ESPN: The Weekend. Then she said they were just getting ready to send out an announcement of the event, and that I was on the list to get the announcement. I didn't think much of it - whatever, I'll get a press release for the opening event.

Last week, I receive an e-mail from Disney Event Services. It's an invitation to "join us as a VIP guest to experience the grand opening of ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex during the 2010 ESPN: The Weekend Festivities." I read it quickly, not thinking much about it figuring, I was just there, and I can't go back again. Then it catches my eye that at the bottom of the invitation it says including travel, accommodations, and complimentary tickets to the VIP Reception, ESPN WWoS Complex, Harlem Globetrotters and WDW Theme Parks for me and a guest. So now I'm interested!

I ask Dana, and she says she'd love to go if it's a free trip. Now we have to find a sitter. Dana's sister (in Cleveland) says she teaches on Thursday, but can come out after that. So it looks like we may be able to go down for an adult weekend.

I'm going to try to think of some things that Dana especially would like to do for a Valentine's Day present.

Theta

01-29-2010, 05:55 AM

Then it catches my eye that at the bottom of the invitation it says including travel, accommodations, and complimentary tickets to the VIP Reception, ESPN WWoS Complex, Harlem Globetrotters and WDW Theme Parks for me and a guest. So now I'm interested!

Dave, that's awesome!! You have to go.

Sara, hoping all is well today!:hug:

Optimator

01-29-2010, 06:56 AM

Dave - That's fabulous! Wow, what fun!

Colleen - Shouldn't you be getting ready for work?

jbucci

01-29-2010, 06:59 AM

Dave: That is too cool :thumbsup2 Have a fun "grown up" weekend

Sara: thinking of you :hug:

off to do 8 miles then pick up a little kitty :love:

solotraveler

01-29-2010, 07:54 AM

So this is where all the cool kids are hanging out!! :cool1::cool1:

Mind if I hang around and pick up some tips and inspiration from all of you pros! :)

Kathy (aka twizzler lady)

I know right... I feel so left out!! :guilty:

Oh good! Other 10K'ers! :thumbsup2

Matt - I did it last year for the first time and had a blast! :woohoo: But then, how could I not have had a good time...alll those Marines... :rolleyes1

:snooty: OH!! I see how it is!! Keep you company for an hour and a half at the start and then "poof" you disappear at the first sign of a man in uniform!!

Kevin
:earsboy:

Jodi

01-29-2010, 07:55 AM

Sara - Waiting to hear from you....:grouphug:

Freaks

Mike is right, I may cause bodily harm to any one of you @ any time in the future if we do not get a relay together soon. There are SO many to choose from lately. And with the amount of BOTS who have running spouses, we've got almost enough! Usually the longest runs @ one shot are about 8 miles. If you guys (I'm not saying Kathy) can come up with available weekends I'll do the research. I thought there was one in April down in VA somewhere? And that's the LAST you'll hear from me about a stoopid relay! :rolleyes1

Jen - I'm so excited for your new arrival!!! Hope the pup interaction goes well!:thumbsup2

Colleen - Get to work!:rolleyes::teacher:.

Mike - So you're seriously considering that 50 miler? Awesome!! Do they allow cell phones in the ER 'cause I wanna call to congratulate you afterward! :lmao:. Just kidding, you'll do awesome!

Ears burning? Dude, mine are alight 24-7 :sad2:. BTW, what happened to the BookSlug & TwizzlerTroll? :flower3:

Dave - So cool about that ESPN thing...BTW, WHY didn't you buy that Disney Annual Pass on Sunday instead of Monday so you could come to Biergarten????popcorn:: D-bag. I could be talked into Chicago. Was thinking of doing the RnR Chicago 1/2 on August.

Chester - What's up? You're not watching soap operas yet, are you?:laughing: Hope all's well on the work front & such.

Howart - Sorry your knee is turning into an a$$. But it seems like you're getting it done @ the gym. Maybe time off running is a good thing, then. Tell Cam get better! :hug:

Lou - So MCM is a no-go for you, eh? I mean you could do it though, right? So your family dis-owns you, it's worth it to spend time with the likes of us!:crazy:.

Where's Mindy? I say they're either A. Running too much to post or B. Drinking too much ChocolateDonutStout to post! :thumbsup2. I like that latter option. In fact, I definitely need to start drinking more. :eek:

OK, so what about the Atlantic City Marathon?

Running....yep. 3 yesterday, 6 Weds. 3 Tues. 4 Sun. Today? No way. It's colder than a bucket of Polar bear poop. Tomorrow supposed to be shnasty, too, but maybe I'll get a few in.

Mouse Skywalker

01-29-2010, 08:06 AM

Ears burning? Dude, mine are alight 24-7 :sad2:. Mine are just ringing all the time... stoopid tinnitus...

Dave - So cool about that ESPN thing...BTW, WHY didn't you buy that Disney Annual Pass on Sunday instead of Monday so you could come to Biergarten????popcorn:: D-bag. I could be talked into Chicago. Was thinking of doing the RnR Chicago 1/2 on August.So much bitterness over Biergarten. I actually bought my annual pass on Thursday when I took the students to MK, not Monday. However, after seeing how Sunday went, there's just no way I would have been able to go to Biergarten even if I did have a park ticket on Sunday. I was at the airport from 1:30-6:00pm picking up my students.

Chicago, October 2011 Mark it Down Everyone

CynthiaCindy

01-29-2010, 08:42 AM

Hey Bots. It’s colder than Disney right now! (Never thought that I would be using Disney as a reference point for cold)

Sara – :grouphug: I hope you are able to check in with us soon.

I would really, really, really love to do a relay. I really think it would be a lot of fun. The Bourbon one sounds good, but not sure it would work this year since a lot of people (me included) want to do Wine & Dine and MCM.

Dave – That is awesome. Free trip – woo hoo! I wonder what hotel you’ll get to stay at? And I also really want to do Chicago at some point. I’d say it’s a real possibility for 2011.

Jen – how big is the kitten now? Kittens are so much fun to play with – you should have a fun night!

Mike – how is your random foot pain?

Jodi – When’s the AC marathon?

As for my running – I ran 6 yesterday, nothing today, will try to do a big “long” run of 8 over the weekend. Knee is ok, not great, but as long as there is no sharp stabbing pain, I'll take it.

Mouse Skywalker

01-29-2010, 08:50 AM

I would really, really, really love to do a relay. I really think it would be a lot of fun. The Bourbon one sounds good, but not sure it would work this year since a lot of people (me included) want to do Wine & Dine and MCM.

Dave – That is awesome. Free trip – woo hoo! I wonder what hotel you’ll get to stay at? And I also really want to do Chicago at some point. I’d say it’s a real possibility for 2011.

Knee is ok, not great, but as long as there is no sharp stabbing pain, I'll take it.I'd like to do a relay too, but the schedule is getting very tight.

I got an e-mail from Disney the other day, and they said the accomodations would be at Carribbean Beach. I was hoping for Animal Kingdom Lodge (as the closest Deluxe to WWoS), but hey, I can't be greedy (or at least I can't be that greedy).

Glad your knee is feeling OK. Good luck with your long run this weekend.

Mouse Skywalker

01-29-2010, 12:01 PM

solotraveler/Kevin: Thanks for posting. It's great to see you again, it's been a long time. I didn't know you were in DC now. How long have you been there? I thought you were in Florida.

wfloyd

01-29-2010, 12:51 PM

... We are an enigma!

Using all these big words just to confuse people I see. It seems that along with being super fast, you are also quite intellectual.

Mouse Skywalker

01-29-2010, 01:07 PM

Using all these big words just to confuse people I see. It seems that along with being super fast, you are also quite intellectual.I'm definitely not fast...

rKyDeX

01-29-2010, 01:28 PM

Anyone going down for the ESPN 5k in late Feb? Chester?
Dave
I should be recovering from my drive to New Orleans for the Mardi gras Marathon on the 28th, or I would be there.

Sara - Waiting to hear from you....:grouphug:

Chester - What's up? You're not watching soap operas yet, are you?:laughing: Hope all's well on the work front & such.

OK, so what about the Atlantic City Marathon?

Jody
SaraX2 :grouphug::grouphug:

No soap operas yet. I'm working twice as hard to make half as much money. Today is my last day and it's really starting to sink in. They transferred the title of my old company truck into my name - so I had to spend some money to register it.

When is the AC Marathon?

And speaking of relays, there is a 100 miler in the Keys in May:
http://www.keys100.com/

I'm definitely not fast...
And I'm only Half-Fast.

Happy trails,

Chester

Mouse Skywalker

01-29-2010, 02:07 PM

Dave
I should be recovering from my drive to New Orleans for the Mardi gras Marathon on the 28th, or I would be there.

No soap operas yet. I'm working twice as hard to make half as much money. Today is my last day and it's really starting to sink in. They transferred the title of my old company truck into my name - so I had to spend some money to register it.

ChesterBummer, I thought for sure you'd be there Chester.

Good luck with your last day Chester. I hope the transition goes smoothly, and I wish you nothing but the best.

lourodrigis

01-29-2010, 04:16 PM

Sara - Thinking of you. :grouphug:

Dave - That's awesome man! Can't beat a free trip. I wonder if you will get to meet some athletes. If you do...make sure to kick Donavan McNabb in the shin for me. Just kidding...get his autograph and then kick him. I like your Chicago 2011 suggestion.

Cindy/Chester - The AC marathon is 10/27. http://www.atlanticcitymarathon.org/ It's kind of a weird looping course but you run on the boardwalk a lot. I run down there a few times a year and always enjoy it.

Chester - Stay positive. Maybe this is a chance for something new.

Jodi - MCM is out for me. Although it is tempting to see everyone.

Hey to everyone I missed!

Philly has a relay in July. http://www.20in24.com You run around the Schuylkill River 8.4 mile loop as many times as you can. They even have a Pajama Run. Jodi, you can wear your bag lady costume from NYC.

No running for me today. I bagged because of the cold. I think I'll run both days this weekend at the gym.

Lou

Optimator

01-29-2010, 11:00 PM

I know right... I feel so left out!! :guilty:Kevin - Come on in! Are you planning anything for MCM this year?

So you're seriously considering that 50 miler? I'm 75% hoping I don't get picked in the little lottery they do. That way I wouldn't have to do it but still could have my pride intact.

how is your random foot pain?Better...but my achilles on the same foot hurt a heck of a lot on yesterday's 9 miler. I take my normal ostrich approach and ignore it and hope it goes away.

Bundle up for your 8 miler.

It seems that along with being super fast, you are also quite intellectual.Any takers?? Jodi?

Dave[/B] - That's awesome man! Can't beat a free trip. I wonder if you will get to meet some athletes. If you do...make sure to kick Donavan McNabb in the shin for me. Just kidding...get his autograph and then kick him.Dave - Don't kick him too hard. There's a few rumors in Cleveland that the Browns may try to pick McNabb up. Lou may not be a big fan but his QB rating was higher than both of Cleveland's starters added together.

Chester - Hang in there man. I'm sure good things will come.

Sara - :hug:

lourodrigis

01-30-2010, 10:43 AM

Mouse Skywalker

01-30-2010, 12:15 PM

Dave - How'd you do on your 8-miler in the tundra? I chickened out and ran indoors today.

Mike - The general consensus on McNabb is he is a nice guy but will never win the big game. He will be forever remembered in Philly as the second Philly QB (Jaworski) to puke in the Super Bowl. You don't want him in Cleveland. I actually think he would be perfect for Oakland.

Got in 7 miles in 55:18 (7:54 mpm pace) at the gym. Felt pretty good. I ran one mile at 6:49 mpm pace to see how it feels (it hurts). Need to find a way to run 10 miles at that pace for Broad St.

LouHey Lou, it was just a 6 miler for me (that's what I was planning). I think Cindy was doing 8. It went well. I bundled up, and was plenty warm enough

There's been some discussion of McNabb coming here to Buffalo too. The Bills would be lucky to get a QB like him.

Good job on the 7 miler at sub 8 mpm pace. Wow! :worship:

lourodrigis

01-30-2010, 12:34 PM

Hey Lou, it was just a 6 miler for me (that's what I was planning). I think Cindy was doing 8. It went well. I bundled up, and was plenty warm enough

There's been some discussion of McNabb coming here to Buffalo too. The Bills would be lucky to get a QB like him.

Good job on the 7 miler at sub 8 mpm pace. Wow! :worship:

Dave - Nice job! 6 miles in this cold is still very good. It's like 20 degrees and snowing here. Yes, there are Buffalo rumors going around. Just remember you guys got T.O. and look at what he brought to the team. If they can get a #1 pick for McNabb I think he's yours.

Optimator

01-30-2010, 09:51 PM

The general consensus on McNabb is he is a nice guy but will never win the big game... You don't want him in Cleveland. Lou - That may be true but remember, there aren't many "big games" when you are 5-11. Add the QB stats for the 5 wins: - 24 completions for 377 yards and 4 INTs. That's for all 5 games TOTAL. Yikes!

Nice pace on the TM! I'm always about 1 minute per mile slower on the contraption of torture.

Dave - Kudos for getting outside. You're a better man than I, Gunga Din.

I did manage 5 miles this evening on the TM. I watched a couple of episodes of 30 Rock on demand. I've only seen it a couple of times but man, that show makes me laugh!

jbucci

01-30-2010, 10:09 PM

We did our LRs last year while watching 30 Rock streaming on Netflix. Great show!

Dave: I finally found time to listen to the interview-- awesome job! It's a shame it wasn't a segment in the podcast.

lourodrigis

01-31-2010, 08:01 AM

Lou - That may be true but remember, there aren't many "big games" when you are 5-11. Add the QB stats for the 5 wins: - 24 completions for 377 yards and 4 INTs. That's for all 5 games TOTAL. Yikes!

Nice pace on the TM! I'm always about 1 minute per mile slower on the contraption of torture.

Wow, that is rough! I liked Brady Quinn in college too but he doesn't look like the answer. The Browns need to get better because the Steelers need competition. You get McNabb and you will get back to the playoffs. The problem is he doesn't have "IT". Some QBs have IT and get to the big game and find a way to win at least one of them (either Manning, Roethlisberger, Warner, etc.). McNabb has the skills but not the heart. Too many seasons have ended with him throwing an interception or 4th down incompletion. Time for Kevin Kolb to show what he has got.

Mouse Skywalker

01-31-2010, 08:36 AM

Dave: I finally found time to listen to the interview-- awesome job! It's a shame it wasn't a segment in the podcast.Thanks Jen, I appreciate it. Yes, I wish they at least mentioned the marathon on the podcast, but, alas, I don't think they're interested. You'd think 55,000 runners coming in for the weekend would merit a mention on the show. Thanks for listening to the interview, and Happy Birthday!!!

lourodrigis

01-31-2010, 09:37 AM

Thanks Jen, I appreciate it. Yes, I wish they at least mentioned the marathon on the podcast, but, alas, I don't think they're interested. You'd think 55,000 runners coming in for the weekend would merit a mention on the show. Thanks for listening to the interview, and Happy Birthday!!!

I agree Dave. Obviously there is major interest in the Disney all of the running events when you look at the number of people they are bringing in for these races. One of the other podcasts dedicated a show to the weekend but that was it. I think it is time for you to spin off and create your own podcast.

By the way, my $0.02 is that Disney needs to cap the number of racers. I ran in 2008 and this year and the number of runners increased significantly. The expo was way too crowded and the transportation to and from the races was MAXED out. I sat on a bus for an hour on marathon day and it got so bad that one guy started throwing up. The races have exceeded even Disney's ability to manage the masses.

CynthiaCindy

01-31-2010, 10:43 AM

I'm headed out to attempt a run in a few minutes. We got a little over 6 inches of snow yesterday and since the temps are well below freezing and they don't clear the trails, it's obviously still there. I'm hoping enough people have walked on the trails that the snow is packed down enough that I can run on it. We'll see. This could be a big mess. Not sure I'll be able to get 8 miles in. I'll be pretty happy if I can manage 6.

jbucci

01-31-2010, 11:07 AM

Cindy: good luck with getting the run in- we got only about an inch or so here

Lou: I agree with you on the numbers of runners-- the expo was an absolute zoo, you could barely turn around in there. Trying to get Sarah to the kids race after the half was ridiculous. We had to wait for a while to get the bus back to our resort and got stuck in traffic on the way to WWoS despite allowing 1.5 hours from when I finished the race :confused3

I've been looking at some of the relays and I am way too slow for lots of the time requirements-- I can swing 11 min miles but I would not be able to do 10min miles for very long. I'm a good driver though...

lourodrigis

01-31-2010, 11:08 AM

Howard - I just signed up for Caesar Rodney. Although I dread this course I always like the race. Best post-race food of any race...pizza.

Theta

01-31-2010, 12:37 PM

Happy Day 2 of the NC Blizzard of 2010!

Methinks a good way to spend a snowy day in NC is to plan my summer vacations!:beach: Yes, there is a foot of snow on the ground here and people are slowly starting to get around. Almost all church services were cancelled today. :eek: That is huge! I am tucked up in my house, searching for beach rental properties. :yay::yay: I think we will go to Hilton Head Island for a week in June, Canada for a few weeks in July, and I need one more outing in August.

The extent of my workouts the last few days has been, consume a cup or two of coffee in the morning, baking cookies for 7 kids in the afternoon, and searching for beach rental properties in the evening....throw in a few games of Wii Sports Resort, Blockus and Monopoly (and eating way too many cookies) adds up to a great snowy weekend.

Hope you all are doing well!

Happy Birthday Jen!!

Jodi

01-31-2010, 12:41 PM

I think we will go to Hilton Head Island for a week in June, Canada for a few weeks in July, and I need one more outing in August!

Why not go to DVC's Hilton Head resort?

CynthiaCindy

01-31-2010, 12:49 PM

I'm back. I only ran 5 miles because (and I should have known this) snow running is exhausting!!! It takes so much effort to push off the ground. Matt actually ran 10 miles which I give him a ton of credit for doing!

Jodi

01-31-2010, 12:59 PM

Chester - You may not be watching soap operas yet, but it's clear you are already going brain dead...as I think you've known for a while that my name is spelled JodI...not Y, as in your last post. :laughing:

Drunken-ride-buddy-Cindy - How did your run go in the snowy cold trails? Nothin' for me today - not feeling so good :sick:.

BQ-Cindy - There are 2 1/2 marathons I'm seriously considering in NH...one on May 8 around Lake Winna....whatever & one on April 11 greatbayhalf.com. Neither one of those is good pour vous?

Dave - Nice job on those 6 miles in 6 degrees yesterday...Do you think Disney will fly you out to DL in Sept. for the 1/2 out there??popcorn::

Mike - Here's to hoping you don't get in that 50-miler!:dance3:. So what's doin' on the other boards? popcorn:: :surfweb:. Did the BOTS (you) mess up?

Colleen - I like your training plan....drinking coffee, cookies & games :thumbsup2. If we could sneak a little alcohol in there we'd be all set. What about the BOT cruise in August?

Lou - Cesar R, again? Hmm....I'm thinking seriously about that Atlantic City Marathon...I think it's 10/7 or 10/17, though.

Jen - Happy Birthday!! How's the kitty?? :banana:. Your pace would be fine for a relay...some of the faster BOTS (not me) will make up for us slower weenies.

Howard - At the gym?popcorn::

Sara - Please type leavemealone if you're lurking & nothing if you're not.:hug:

Yellow stuff has invaded my nose & for fear of too hefty of an effect on my snot rockets I have taken a few days off. Did take the mutts for a quick hike @ the local park, though. Maybe now they'll stop staring @ me :eek:.

Theta

01-31-2010, 03:51 PM

Sara :hug:wanted me to update you all on her surgery. There were complications with the procedure, so yesterday evening, they decided to put a trach in to help her breathe. She will be in the hospital until Tuesday. Please send prayers, positive thoughts, etc. to our dear friend.:grouphug:

Also wanted to add, she assured me she is OK!

We love you girl!:love:

CynthiaCindy

01-31-2010, 04:19 PM

Colleen - Thanks for updating us.

Sara - (for when you read this):hug::hug::hug::hug: Thanks for updating Colleen. I was definitely starting to get worried.

Jodi

01-31-2010, 07:22 PM

Thanks for the update, Sara!!:grouphug: Sending you positive thoughts!!

And of course, thanks for sending the message along, Colleen.:hug:

jbucci

01-31-2010, 08:23 PM

Sara: :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: feel better soon

Colleen: thanks for the update

Had a pretty mellow day here. The kitten is settling in and now will tolerate the dog being generally near her-- slow progress. DD loves the kitty but is exhausted because the kitten is in her room at night and she is "too tempted" to stay up and play.

Optimator

01-31-2010, 09:23 PM

Sara - :grouphug::grouphug:

So what's doin' on the other boards? popcorn:: :surfweb:. Did the BOTS (you) mess up?Jodi - I like to peak around on the other threads from time time to see what's up with other folks outside our little cacoon. All WISHers near and far love you from what I can tell ;). Feel better soon.

Colleen - Enjoy the snow. Funny, but Hilton Head and Canada are on our potential summer destinations as well.

Cindy - I'm pretty darn impressed by both you and Matt. I didn't even consider going out to run today.

Jen - Happy Birthday! Don't worry about relay pace. Like Jodi said, she can make up any time if needed.

crewmatt

02-01-2010, 06:44 AM

I did MCM for the last 2 years, awesome race. They actually have a whole series of races, but most of them are down in Quantico, which is a little less convenient. This year at Disney's Expo they had early registration codes :). So I'll be there on Halloween. Also signed up for Disney next year, anyone know any good spring races?

Jodi

02-01-2010, 07:44 AM

Jodi - All WISHers near and far love you from what I can tell ;)

Phew! Of course, that's what I figured anyway. :angel:

KeenHo

02-01-2010, 08:31 AM

Howard - I just signed up for Caesar Rodney. Although I dread this course I always like the race. Best post-race food of any race...pizza.

Lou~ I think that's awesome! :banana: I'm glad you signed up before the entry fee went up too. I will do everything in my power to be ready for this one. I will make sure not to stress fracture my foot the Wednesday prior also.

I do have some bad news, I won't be there to see you at 4 or 5 spots along the course. The good news is that we should have the use of Cam's warm office and first class potty facilities before (and after) the race if needed. :thumbsup2 We need to get some other BOTS signed up for this race, maybe next year. :rolleyes1

Sara :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: :grouphug:

corinnak

02-01-2010, 08:59 AM

Good morning, BOTs! Please pardon the intrusion: I am here with a friendly invitation:

In spite of this weeks' question being all about ice cream, things are already starting to warm up at the W.I.S.H.-Wide Monday Mixer! (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2386741)

What is the Best Ice Cream Treat on WDW Property? Include a picture or a story, if you have one!

Come and join us - it's lots of fun! (plus, I'm about to bust out the beverages!) See you at the Mixer (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2386741)!

rKyDeX

02-01-2010, 10:35 AM

Sara
Thinking of you.:grouphug:

lourodrigis

02-01-2010, 03:42 PM

Sara - :grouphug: Not sure if you're lurking but wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

lourodrigis

02-01-2010, 03:49 PM

Lou~ I think that's awesome! :banana: I'm glad you signed up before the entry fee went up too. I will do everything in my power to be ready for this one. I will make sure not to stress fracture my foot the Wednesday prior also.

I do have some bad news, I won't be there to see you at 4 or 5 spots along the course. The good news is that we should have the use of Cam's warm office and first class potty facilities before (and after) the race if needed. :thumbsup2 We need to get some other BOTS signed up for this race, maybe next year. :rolleyes1

Howard - I do enjoy this race, despite the tough course. It's actually the fastest first mile of any race I ever ran. Looking forward to hanging out with you and Cam before and after the race. Cam's office was clutch last year. This race always seems to be cold so it's nice to have a place to thaw out. Bots, consider running Caesar. It's a well organized race, not too crowded, and has a great post-race spread. Wilmington train station is only a few blocks from the finish for those out of towners.

deekaypee

02-01-2010, 03:50 PM

KeenHo

02-01-2010, 08:21 PM

Howard - At the gym?popcorn::

Jodi~ I wasn't at the gym over the weekend. I took it easy, hung out with Cam and the family. I should have gone to the gym, but no dice. The snow on Saturday wasn't much fun to drive in either.

I went to the YMCA tonight:

Expresso Bike: 3.37 Miles in 11:58, 16.9 Avg. MPH/22.1 MPH Max

Elliptical: 3.10 Miles in 22:07, Avg. Pace: 7:07, AVG Speed: 8.42 MPH

I lifted some weights also... all good stuff. :thumbsup2 A little knee discomfort after the work out, but nothing major. I was able to really push it on the elliptical and the bike with little or no pain.

My previous workout:
Expresso Bike: 3.37 Miles in 12:26
Elliptical: 3.1 Miles in 24:05

Colleen~ Thanks for your note on FB and for keeping us up to date on Sara.

Sara~ You are in our prayers. Hope your getting better every hour. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

Lou~ The first mile of the Caesar Rodney Race used to be the first for the DE Marathon (before they moved it to the riverfront). When I ran it (my first marathon), my first mile was sub 8. That somehow plays into me hitting the wall at mile 12 during my first marathon. :rolleyes1 The half course is tough. I've only ran this race once with a time of 1:59:37.

Hi to all of my BOT friends! :hug:

:grouphug:

Howard

MouseDogMom

02-01-2010, 08:32 PM

Sara - Sending more good wishes and prayers. :grouphug:

Colleen - Thanks for the update.

Jackie

Cindylou

02-02-2010, 12:48 PM

Hello Bots, sorry to be away so long. Been very busy with family stuff. It's official, all three of my children have successfully survived another year under my care. There were many birthday parties over the past 2 weeks. Now that is over, I'm hoping things settle down a bit.

Sara: Hope all is going well. I am praying for you.

Colleen: Hope you have dug out of all the snow. Really don't know what's going on in the south this year. Did someone down there make Mother Nature mad? Enjoy your vacation planning.

Howard: Good job getting to the gym and even better job following Dr's orders and not running yet.

Dave: Congrats on the free trip to Disney. Enjoy!!

Jodi: Neither of those 2 halfs will work out for me this year. There's a new one in Boston on 6/27 that I'm thinking of doing. I am also signed up to do the Ragnar Relay- New England from New Haven to Boston. My DH's cousin's friend from college put together a team and needed one more body. I'm excited about doing it, but a bit nervous too. I'll take notes about all the planning/logistics of it to help when the Bots figure out which one to do. Hope your cold is improving.

Mike: Hope the achilles is feeling better. I like the ostrich approach. I usually try that for a while too.

Jen: Glad to hear the kitten is settling in.

Matt: Good job running 10 in the snow. Not easy. I plan to continue my running 3 days a week up until Boston. I'm afraid to change anything up too much. I'm making a bit of a change in that I'm trying to do my LR's on hillier courses, but with everything else I'm planning to do the same.

Cindy: Glad to hear your knee is better with the strap. Good job for getting outside for a run.

Lou: Glad the new gym is working out.

Chester: I hope week one of your unemployment is going OK.

My stomach is still giving me problems. I have an appt. with a GI tomorrow. I hope it all gets straightened out soon. I can only eat non-stop for so long before dire consequences set in. I'll be 300 lbs by June at this rate.

My running is going OK. I'm in week 2 of my training plan. I had to skip a speed workout last week because of being so busy, but I got the other 2 runs in. I'm 1 for 1 this week so far. I've felt kind of slow out there, but have been able to do the mileage. The extra poundage is probably contributing to that.

Have a great day Bots.
Cindy

Mouse Skywalker

02-02-2010, 02:28 PM

Hi Everyone: Sorry for the drive-by, self-serving post, but I wanted to let you all know that I wrote up a report on the alternative break trip I led to Give Kids The World. Or as Jodi know's it by - the lame excuse I had for missing out on Biergarten.

http://www.disunplugged.com/2010/02/02/a-walt-disney-world-trip-alternative/

How you doing Sara?

Theta

02-02-2010, 08:26 PM

Hey Bots,

Just heard from Sara,:hug: they decided to keep her in the hospital for at least one more day. She will post when she gets her strength up.

Thank you all for praying for her.:grouphug:

KeenHo

02-02-2010, 09:38 PM

Colleen~ Thanks for the update. :flower3: I know Sara knows we love her and are praying for her. Glad there is a homecoming for her sometime soon.

I made it to the gym again tonight. It feels good to exert some energy once in a while. The knee is doing better. Not 100% yet, but pretty close. Only 16 more days of no running.

Mike~ Awesome run you logged. Who are you trying to impress? Jodi? I think it'll take more than just a pretty face, some tight fitting jammies and some fancy foot work pal. :rolleyes:

Hi to all! Yes, that means you too Jodi!:rolleyes1

:grouphug:

Howard

Mouse Skywalker

02-03-2010, 05:10 AM

Hey Bots,

Just heard from Sara,:hug: they decided to keep her in the hospital for at least one more day. She will post when she gets her strength up.

Thank you all for praying for her.:grouphug:Glad you heard from Sara. Thanks so much for updating us Colleen.

wfloyd

02-03-2010, 05:35 AM

Sara - We are still praying for you. Hope you get out soon. :hug:

lourodrigis

02-03-2010, 06:58 AM

Colleen - Thanks for the update.

Sara - Glad to hear you will be home soon. Continued prayers will go your way. :grouphug:

Mike - What was up with that run? Was a dog chasing you? Nice job!

Dave - Enjoyed the GKTW blog. Although I don't know. A week in Florida with a bunch of college girls. That sounds like a MTV show in the making.

Not much running to report. I went through 1-1/2 hours of dental surgery yesterday which put a damper on my mood. Motrin and wine got me through last night.

Lou

Jodi

02-03-2010, 07:05 AM

Thanks for the update, Colleen. Looking forward to hearing from you soon, Sara! :grouphug: Thinking of you!! :grouphug:

rKyDeX

02-03-2010, 10:26 AM

Sara
Wishing you well and a speedy recovery:grouphug:

Chester

CynthiaCindy

02-03-2010, 10:32 AM

Sara - :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Thinking of you!

KeenHo

02-03-2010, 11:00 PM

Sara~ Still thinking about you and a quick recovery! :hug::hug::hug::hug:

I made it to the gym again tonight. I lifted some weights, covered 3.1 miles on the elliptical and biked 4.0 miles in 16:01. I really exerted some effort on the bike tonight. It was a different "course" than the others and very hilly. I finished over 7 minutes ahead of the pacer.

Going to turn in now. Good night and have a pleasant tomorrow! :thumbsup2

:grouphug:

Howard

msblrobs

02-03-2010, 11:36 PM

Hot mess checking in:banana:

I haven't read the thread and promise to catch up in the next day or so but I wanted to post quickly and account for my whereabouts:rolleyes1. What was supposed to be a simple one night hospital stay turned out to be a week long stay that has me the proud owner of a trach for the next month. Admittedly, it was a bit tense during the second surgery when they couldn't get my blood pressure above 50/30 and were shooting me full of adrenaline due to my pulse being 32:sad2: After 7 hours in recovery to stabilize me, I spent the next 5 nights in ICU and they finally discharged me despite my calcium levels still being unacceptably low.

On a good note, I'm hoping the humidified air I'm forced to have blown in my face 24/7 for the next month will make my complexion look 5 years younger:thumbsup2 and I'm bound to have earned a bunch of street cred with the 6 inch "J" shaped scar on my neck that will only be enhanced once they stitch up my trach incision:laughing: Also, Mike's bound to be impressed with the number of pharmaceuticals they're presently pouring into me to get me remotely healthypopcorn::. It is what it is and I just want to thank everyone SO VERY MUCH for all of the love, prayers and positive thoughts that have helped more than you know:love::grouphug:

Mouse Skywalker

02-04-2010, 05:15 AM

Cindylou

02-04-2010, 06:24 AM

Sara: So glad to see you here. I'm glad you are home and recovering from what sounds like a pretty intense hospital stay. Continued prayers for your recovery.

Howard: Nice job on the gym.

Lou: Hope you've recovered from the dentist.

I did my 3 mile tempo run on the TM yesterday. My legs were still feeling tight after all the hills on Monday, but I got it done anyway.

Good visit with the GI yesteday. She's sending me for an endoscopy, but it will be 3 weeks before I can get in. Until then she's changed my medicine up a bit and suggested I avoid certain foods which might aggrevate my stomach. Hopefully that will help a bit.

Have a great day everyone.
Cindy

Theta

02-04-2010, 06:40 AM

Hot Mess - Thank you for checking in!:hug::hug::hug::hug:

Jodi

02-04-2010, 07:15 AM

Sara - :woohoo:SO glad you're out of that dang hospital! So much for my "in & out-no-biggie" bullsh**, eh? For cryin' out loud!! I am SO sorry you had to go through all of this :sad1:. WISH we all lived closer together :grouphug: so i could come see your cool "street cred" scar so I could stop by to keep you company & stuff popcorn:::rolleyes1.

Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you :hug:!

wtpclc

02-04-2010, 07:23 AM

Sara - So thrilled that you are home!!!! Ugh, what a horrible ordeal. I do hope the time with the trach goes quickly and you are 100% healed! So gla dyou at least have a cool battle scar to show for all this. ;) EVen better than a medal, you never have to take it off! ;) :goodvibes

deekaypee

02-04-2010, 07:34 AM

Sara, I'm so glad you're home safely. Just the brief description you gave about your surgery scared me! But you, you're a real trooper, bragging about your street-cred scar.

And I don't know about anyone else, but I always find scars a bit mysterious and sexy. Of course, you've always been that way! :cool2:

Anyways, it's great to see you back, and know I'll go back to lurking on the BOT thread...

wfloyd

02-04-2010, 08:20 AM

Sara - So glad to hear you are out and home now. I hope this was the worst part and things are easier from here on out.

MouseDogMom

02-04-2010, 09:25 AM

Sara - :grouphug: Glad you're home. Hope the recovery goes well from here on. You've had a tough enough time already!

Jackie

Optimator

02-04-2010, 10:13 AM

Sara - I'm sorry you had such a tough time and am soo glad you are home. The hospital is no place to get well! Take care and keep in touch.

And I don't know about anyone else, but I always find scars a bit mysterious and sexy. Hey Debra - Ever notice the nice zipper I've got on my left cheek (facial;))? You can believe it's from something mysterious and sexy if you like... But it was really from a Hide and Seek accident when I was 9.:rolleyes:

CindyLou - Hope the tummy's going to cooperate better from here on out.

Hey to everyone else!

Theta

02-04-2010, 10:26 AM

[Ever notice the nice zipper I've got on my left cheek (facial;))?

Glad you clarified that.:eek:

No work for me today or yesterday, DS12 is home sick with a bad virus. He had a negative strep and mono test, so I hope this kid kicks this virus sometime soon.

rKyDeX

02-04-2010, 04:24 PM

Sara
So glad to see you back on the boards! Here's hoping that being home will speed your recovery.

Chester

CynthiaCindy

02-04-2010, 05:04 PM

Sara :grouphug::grouphug:

So glad that you are home. I hope recovery gets easier.

jbucci

02-04-2010, 07:56 PM

Sara: :hug: So glad you are home. Thanks for taking the time to post and update us. Sorry to hear about your harrowing ordeal-- we knew you were one tough chick, you didn't have to be so dramatic about proving it. Feel better soon.

Mike: there you go ruining the mystery and sexiness of a scar...

Cindy: I hope your stomach improves.

Colleen: I feel your pain with the sick kid. DD is seriously sniffly right now with a lovely sounding cough.:sick:

Not much to report here. Planning on trying to get my LR in tonight and brace for the major snow heading our way. The cat and dog seem to be finding their peace and getting along better everyday. It is amazing that in only one week the new little furball has us totally wrapped around her little paw-- she is super cute!

lourodrigis

02-04-2010, 09:01 PM

Sara - So glad to see you are back! You are one tough person. Sounds like an intense experience. Please keep us updated on your progress.

After reading what Sara went through I won't complain about the dentist. I have stitches inside my mouth but Motrin and beer took care of that. I would have had the muffaletta at the Terminal today if it wasn't for the darn dentist.

5 miles in 41:28 on the TM tonight. Pending blizzard looks like it will make for a tough running weekend.

Lou

Jodi

02-06-2010, 08:29 AM

Everyone snowed in down there?? :rotfl2::sad2:popcorn::

KeenHo

02-06-2010, 11:33 AM

Hey Jodi~ Snowed in is a good way to put it. The US Postal Service cancelled all mail delivery throughout the region, there is a State of Emergency declared by the Governor of Delaware and Maryland too. Any non-essential vehicles on the roads (major and secondary) are subject to ticketing.

I posted a couple of photos on FB of my driveway. It looks to be over 2 feet in some areas with the drifts. My front porch and front and back yard are covered to the road, I can't even tell there are a couple of steps to my front porch.

We are hunkered down. Cam and Andrew are watching a "Glee" Marathon on DVD. I am, of course, not in the room. :thumbsup2

When all of the snow has stopped, we'll venture outside and start to dig out our driveway to the roadway which has been plowed, but it's barely noticable.

To all of you in non-snow areas, enjoy your relative freedom. I had hoped to get to the gym today or tomorrow. I am sure it'll be closed both days.

Looking forward to the Superbowl tomorrow and the pretty white stuff melting before the Caesar Rodney Half rolls around.

Sara~ I hope you are getting better sweetie! :grouphug::grouphug:

Lou, Cindy, and Matt~ I'm almost expecting you to post a snowshoe run of 10 miles or something similar.

:grouphug:

Howard

Theta

02-07-2010, 05:40 PM

Jodi, just heard on NPR there was a huge explosion :eek:up in your neck of the woods. Must be terrible if it made national news. Hope everyone is OK.

mla1977

02-07-2010, 07:00 PM

My uncle's house is right across the river from that power plant. He has been trying to have the construction stopped since it was announced. He said his whole house shook and the door to the attic fell open. Thankfully the big picture windows that he has looking over the river didn't break.

Jodi

02-07-2010, 07:11 PM

Jodi, just heard on NPR there was a huge explosion :eek:up in your neck of the woods. Must be terrible if it made national news. Hope everyone is OK.

Colleen - Yeah, it's about 2 miles from our house. Terrible scene up here...not quite sure how many are dead - there were @ least 50 workers there today working on the construction site. None of the local news stations seem to know what's going on. There's a shocker!

We're OK, thanks for checking in :hug:. I feel so bad for those people & their families.:sad2:

mla1977

02-07-2010, 08:00 PM

Jodi, I didn't realize you were so close to there. My uncle is in Portland and my mom is in Kensington.

Mouse Skywalker

02-08-2010, 04:54 AM

Wow, that sounds really scary Jodi. Glad you're safe.

jbucci

02-08-2010, 06:03 AM

Jodi: Glad you are safe :hug:

Dave: Nice interview, you are becoming quite the celebrity.:cool2:

Sara: thinking of you :flower3:

What a weekend! I don't think I've shoveled that much in a long time. We got about 22" of snow and had a blast playing outside in it. We even built a huge snow slide off of DD's swingset. It took extra shoveling but it was fun for all of us. I managed 6 miles on the TM last night despite my sore arms and back. Now they are predicting more snow:scared1: for tomorrow night. Butch is having some knee problems so has been taking a break from running and is getting really frustrated that his body won't cooperate with him. He's going to see the doc tomorrow.

Have a good week everybody-- stay safe and warm.

Mouse Skywalker

02-08-2010, 08:23 AM

Dave: Nice interview, you are becoming quite the celebrity.:cool2:

What a weekend! I don't think I've shoveled that much in a long time. We got about 22" of snow and had a blast playing outside in it. We even built a huge snow slide off of DD's swingset. It took extra shoveling but it was fun for all of us. I managed 6 miles on the TM last night despite my sore arms and back. Now they are predicting more snow:scared1: for tomorrow night. Butch is having some knee problems so has been taking a break from running and is getting really frustrated that his body won't cooperate with him. He's going to see the doc tomorrow.

Have a good week everybody-- stay safe and warm.Thanks Jen, I'm glad you liked the interview. Me? Celebrity? Hardly... who remembers who does the interview?

Good job on the running after shoveling snow, and give my best to Butch. I have definitely felt that same way at times. Frustrated my body won't cooperate.