Warriors putting their Hearts into it for February.

[dsnyfan21]

Welcome to February Warriors!!

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Originally Posted by TigerLily03
New WISH Team members. If you read one thing over and over, believe this. Being part of this team is fantastic. Part of the ride you get for the event is what I call the roller coaster. There will be lots of ups and downs. The more you post here, the more you will find yourself enjoying the ride. It is an incredible journey. Don't be afraid, shy or whatever to come here and just post up anything.You don't have to know us right away, or all of us at all. You will get to know some of us. It makes the event you are enjoying have MORE meaning and we love to have you.


2010 Warrior Team Members:

Tracy/dsnyfan21 (team coordinator)
Carrie/wtpclc
Cheree/FortheMedal
Chris/GoofyinOhio
Courtney/Schmorks
Erica/3DisneyKids
Jeff/mkymsehi
Jim/JimB.
Kate/SmileyK8
Kathey/EmbroideryGrandma
Lily/Tiger Lily 03
Marcia/Mooshu
Michelle/MiaBand
Pam/Bookwood
Sarah/SarahRose
Stan/Goofy57



I think I have everyone up to this point, if I am missing you for some reason, please chime in.

Anyone have races this month?? Please let me know! Who is in for the Virtual Valentine's Day Wish Race??

Here are some Warriors Graphics if you wanna add to your sig.

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I have set up a Miles/Minutes spreadsheet for any Warriors that want to participate. This would just be for us, not comparing numbers with other teams, just within ourselves. This is just for those Warriors who would like to do it, you do not HAVE to participate. If you would like to do this please PM me or email me at WISHerTracy@gmail.com. It starts with January and goes all the way to December. You are allowed to double your miles for any race that you participate in.

HAVE A GREAT FEBRUARY EVERYONE!!!
-Tracy

[Bookwood]

Good Morning Warriors- the plan for today is to run 3 miles after school and lift weight, sure hope it works that way!

[goofyinohio]

Good Morning Warriors!! No training for me since Friday when I did 8 miles on the treadmill. Had a scheduled 5 miler yesterday, but ended up sick so I slept all day. No training today as I have both kids alone as I do every Monday so it will give me another day to rest. :thumbsup2

Thanks for the welcomes to the team. I look forward to talking to all of you throughout the year!!!

[wtpclc]

Did 4 miles yesterday. HOpe to get some bike on the trainer time in tonight. joy. :upsidedow

[wtpclc]

Courney - Yay for another MI person! Yes, it's noice of us to share our weather with teh rest of teh world. :-p Went out yesterday adn I don't know what happened, but 29 degrees did not used to freeze my lungs, feels much colder than the temp says. I can't imagine Goofy or Dopey can feel better than your first full, but maybe I'm wrong. Thinking of doing Goofy in 2012, but it's taken a long itme to even think about it.

Cheree - WTG on C25K. That seems liek a really tough prgram, but I know many love it. Believe it or not, I think marathoning for mortals started me out much easier.

Michelle - 10? So soon after Goofy? be happy with your 8. Tha's on tap for me next weekend adn I only did the full.

Tracy - How'd your half go?

Kate - Glad your body (and house) are happy with the rest from running! HOpe this is the fix you need!

[corinnak]

Good Morning, Warriors! And a happy February to you! The Monday Mixer is back and this time, it has it's very own thread! Come on over and chat if you have a minute today!

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)!

[Forthemedal]

Hoping to get out today and walk about 4 miles. Will have the kids with me (6yr. old twins), but there is a playground at the end so maybe I can use that as bibbery.
We have a snow day here in TN, but the temp is supposed to be in the high 40's so I am hoping when my husband gets home from work he will be up for walking. :cool1:
As for the C25k program it seems like it will work, but I am going to need to take at least 2 weeks to get through the first week. My goal with it is to be able to run the first 5k at DLR so I can get a headstart on the sweepers. pirate: to close for comfort at WDW. There is a 5k for Valentines day around my house and one on March 26. I will probably do the one on March 26 since it is around the corner from my house. Can not pass on the ones that are so close by.
Hope to get out there soon.

[goofy57]

Helo fellow Warriors,

Started week #3 of marathon training today. Did any easy 4 mile recovery run in 40 minutes.:cool1:

[Sarah_Rose]

Wow, Warriors, I can't even keep up with the thread, you guys have been so busy!

I did my first post-Goofy run yesterday, but it was short and on the treadmill. 2.5 miles in 30 minutes. My goal is to do at least 30 minutes of SOMETHING 5 days a week, until I start training for the Rock n Roll Seattle marathon in late February.

I'm still signed up for the marathon, but the half marathon is looking mighty tempting right now. I've really been dragging my heals and just not having a lot of energy the last couple weeks. I have my 4 month appointment tomorrow morning; I hopefully will be able to hear the baby's heartbeat tomorrow. At my 3 month appointment (the day before I left for WDW last month) the machine was picking it up and my OB could just hear it, but my husband and I couldn't make it out over my own heartbeat. So, crossing my fingers!

[dsnyfan21]

Sarah: I am crossing my fingers for a heartbeat also!!


OK, I have updated the first post for February. I listed all that I know of who are Warriors. I have also put up the Warrior clippies for anyone who would like to add to their sig.
Please go read and check out the information.

As for how my half went, I would have to say, I finished. This was my 11th Half and well, it wasn't all that great. I have had some personal issues and then family drama the day before (didn't know if I even had a ride) and then my right knee started to bother me around mile 5 when I would jog. For those who don't know I started out as a racewalker purely. Within the last year or so I have gradually added jogging intervals. I just tried to ignore it and I would fell a twinge when jogging. Around mile 8 it really started to hurt every step I took when joggin and mostly when I had to bend the knee. I thought oh no, something isn't right. Oh, btw, I was targeting for a 2:45 pace. I had even gotten a pace bracelet to keep on track. I was ahead of it by 30 seconds, but that started to dwindle.
By mile 8 when I heard the beeping of my watch to start joggin - FORGET IT! The step out was fine but bending the knee to come back was not happening. It would just stiffen up and I was like limp jogging. I decided at that point I was going to have to walked the rest of the way in. I sucumbed to this fact and even ripped of the pace bracelet as I was a bit upset. I did file a race report on that thread if anyone is curious. I have done this course before as this was my 3rd ING Miami Half Marathon. I did get a course PR and that did help me feel a bit better.

So, I have been icing and taking Aleve. I see the podiatrist today (same leg) and their are Ortho's in the same office and I hope I can get an answer as to what this is.

Have a great Tuesday Warriors!

-Tracy

[wtpclc]

Tracy - (((hugs))) Just sticking it out is a victory. SOunds a bit like my marathon. Disappointing when you think you can do so well, but it's just not your day for that. be proud of yourself for making the decision to walk instead of risking injury, even though your pride too a bit of a beating. Easier said than done, I know. Hope all goes well with teh doc adn hope life gets better fro you soon! :grouphug: Thanks for putting up the spreadsheeet. I woas hoping you would, but didn't want to ask and make mroe work for you. :upsidedow

Cheree - Hope you made it out adn the playgruond worked for you. I don't knwo how parents do this. you amaze me!

Stan - Way to go on week 3! Awesome!

Sarah - 30 min 5x's a week is a great goal and very good way to rest yteh body before traning. If it were me, I'd change to teh half, but I am lazy. ;)

Did 30 min on the bike trainer last night. Scaled back the tension a bit adn it was much better!

[MiaBanda]

Hola Warriors! Not much to report here. Forced myself to stay home from the gym last night. I had a spin class I was going to do but the knee was still unhappy from me forcing 8 miles on Sun. I figured I better give it a rest so I can go to the track tonight.

[Bookwood]

Good Evening Warriors

Work out report I ended up doing 3.5 miles yesterday and 2 miles today with about 30 minutes of weight lifting today too. Looking forward to tomorrow and a quilting afternoon after school.

[MiaBanda]

We had the timed mile scheduled with our local running group last night. After a 1.5 mile warm up, I figured I would at least try it. The knee wasn't yelling at me yet. My best time had only been 10min flat. So I decided I probably wasn't going to be able to beat that, but that I would at least like to match it. Off we went. 1/4 mile time 2:15...wow, way too fast for me.
3rd lap, my knee decided that was enough, but I told myself to keep going, just slow it down. As I heard my time, I was so mad at the knee! 9:51. While I had beat my PR, I could have crushed it if the knee hadn't given up half way through.

Oh well...I'm happy having beat my time on a bad knee. Just gives me more motivation to go for it when the knee starts to feel better!

[JimB.]

Happy Wednesday Warriors --------------------->

Nit much going on down in Sunny (ok, cloudy), Warm (ok, cool) Calm (ok, really it's kinda' windy today....).

I got in about 32 minutes of boring, tortuous, non-moving cardio at work on the 1st, with about 1/2 hour of lifting tossed in.

Today, just under 25 miles on the mountain bike. Lots of self-induced wind chill on that one.

2 1/2 weeks until my next event. Here's to hoping my damaged foot will actually let me do it (without my DW getting the pleasure of saying "See. I TOLD you so........!!" :lmao::lmao::lmao: )

[Bookwood]

No running today- it's quilting day. I finished up the squares I had for 2 quilts I'm trying to work on- next is the squares using triangle- could be intresting.

[dsnyfan21]

Michelle: Great news on your mile time!!! I guess you are trying to get speedy?? Keep that knee healthy!

Jim: ok "down" here, just remember I am more "down" than you!:lmao: It's been a wierd day, some wind, some grey clouds, some sun. Thinking it must be a weather transition day. Keep on eye on that foot because we all know we don't want the wife to side line you.

Bookwood/Pam: Quilting, vey cool. You will have to post a picture when that quilt is all done.

AFM: went to the podiatrist yesterday for the toe joint. For those not in the know and I will try to sum up. Diagnosed with degenerative osteoarthritis in the big toe joint of the right foot about 5 years ago. Finally got so many bone spurs in the joint, just walking became very painful and sometime my toe with get stuck. Had surgery to clean up the bone and get rid of spurs in June 2006. Now, I was told it would be a temporary thing, so I knew ahead of time. Then I start doing races. I usually would have some paint towards the end of a Half Marathon usually around mile 10, so not too bad. Now its at about mile 4. Podiatrist took xrays and the one long bone going from ankle to the big toe joint is actually moving our of position and away from the other bones. It has a spur right on the side and the nerve that gets irriated from it rubbing is causeing the pain and hurt. I got a shot for that for now and some toe separators. Surgery in not needed yet to fix it up again, for now, but will be in the future.
The knee pain is ITBS, ugh! so stretching and strengthening of the area is needed. I am doing a TOTAL rest this week. No miles, no bike, just rest/Aleve/stretching, etc. I have the Princess Half in 4 weeks and 3 days!!

Keep up the good work Warriors!

Tracy

[Forthemedal]

[QUOTE=wtpclc;35266477]
Cheree - Hope you made it out adn the playgruond worked for you. I don't knwo how parents do this. you amaze me!

QUOTE]

Did not need the playground my husband stayed home with them. I got in 4.14 miles in 54 minutes. I was very proud of myself. First time I did that much alone and just was happy to finish the distance I wanted. I ran for a minute on average every 3 minutes or so. Did not keep real good track of how long in between runs I walked after the 25 minutes of C25k was up. Got another 2 miles in today. Trying to do as much as possible in hopes that it will keep me motivated (even if those racing with me in September are not yet working out):confused3

Hope everyone is having a good week.

[Tiger Lily 03]

Hi Warriors!

Back in the gym Monday and Tuesday for short w/o. Didn't make it today. Too much going on here so had to give up gym time. Good thing though. I'm a bit sore and need the rest. Did mostly upper body work and arms are feeling it today. Did get some outside Kirby Dog time too. He's happy.

Good going everyone.

[smileyk8]

Michelle that is a fantastic mile time- what an achievement

Tracy kind of glad in a way that your toe's not too bad, but so sorry bout ITBS- man if it's not one thing it's another with exercising isn't it! Keep being careful!

Lily sorry you had to sacrifice, rubbish! Life does get in the way doesn't it!

Forthemedal sorry i'm going to have to sit down and relearn all you new guys! That was an amazing workout and running 1 min every 3 is great.

Jim i'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you- i do love an i told you so moment, but never when it involved pain!

me i'm actually really proud of myself as have nearly done 2 weeks with no running! cross trained 11k twice in the gym this week and i'm about to do ea active in the house whilst waiting for my next uni work to be posted online! Physio wants to reevaluate my orthotics to see if my gait's all squiffy again. yawn! Oh do i need to do my intro again?

[goofyinohio]

Hey Warriors!

Over my sickness thank goodness and got in a whole 3 miles last night. I still chuckle sometimes when I do 3 or 4 miles and my non running friends are like that's a short run? lol

We have a forecast of 4 to 8 inches of snow for Friday which is less than some are going to get nailed with over the weekend. Have a concert tomorrow night so getting there if still going on will be a challenge.

Have a great Thursday everyone!
Chris

[jmasgat]

Hello Warriors. The new members keep on coming! I am sending over Kathey/EmbroideryGrandma. Please welcome her in your Wonderful Walt-like Way.

Maura

[wtpclc]

Kathy - Welcome to the Warriors!

Chris - I love teh peak of full trianign when I say I only have an 8 or 10 miler. ;) Glad your are feeling better!

Cherree - WHIle I'm not always training for my next full , officially, our 1 full a year is what keeps us motivated. For our first race, though, we trained 10 months out. Don't be intimidated by teh fact that many racing isn September aren't offically trianing for it yet. Many of us plan other races to keep the trainign fun. Plus, if you stay with it, you will be right there with us, sooner than you think. I think it's great that you are so focused on teh fall. You'll probably hear this many times from me, but Ilove watchign the progress of people trianing for their first big race. Mine was 5 years ago now. I'll never get it back. I can relivve it a bit, though, through the eyes of those meeting their goals for the first time, though. It's awesome. please don't be intimidated by those of us who have more experience. :goodvibes

Jim - I'd apologize about your weather, but it was 14 hen I drove to work today. Sednign tons of pixie dust that your toe holds out!

Tracy - Ugh, yet another thig you don't need. Hope teh shot and toe separators work wonders!

Michelle - I'm torn. I am so thrilled for you for doing so welkl, but so worried that you're not giving it the rest you need. Please eb careful.

Kate - Great job on resting htat foot adn doing the XT!

Lily - Great job on theupper body work outs!

Pam - I'd love to see the quilt pix too!

DH's bday was Tuesday adn I was outside working all day yesterday, so no real work outs. Bakc to teh TM tonight. :rolleyes:

[Mooshu]

Hi Warriors!

Welcome new people! :thumbsup2

WTG on the miles and miles you are all putting in. I haven't done anything in the over a week. I'm relaxing and just resting my body for now....I haven't even signed up for a run or ride for 2010 yet. Maybe next week, something will shake me and I'll feel like getting out there again.

oh, I am going to try AGAIN the 100 push up challenge/200 sit up challenge. Check it out if you're interested:

http://www.hundredpushups.com/
http://www.twohundredsitups.com/

[dsnyfan21]

Hi Warriors!

Welcome new people! :thumbsup2

WTG on the miles and miles you are all putting in. I haven't done anything in the over a week. I'm relaxing and just resting my body for now....I haven't even signed up for a run or ride for 2010 yet. Maybe next week, something will shake me and I'll feel like getting out there again.

oh, I am going to try AGAIN the 100 push up challenge/200 sit up challenge. Check it out if you're interested:

http://www.hundredpushups.com/
http://www.twohundredsitups.com/

I was thinking of starting this again, when are you going to start Marcia?
I could try both also.

-Tracy

[wtpclc]

Marcia - I see those links, but they make me want to run screaming! :rotfl: I think that's whay I'm so happy with my core classse. Not a single crunch tor situp.

Was lazy last night felt exhausted. DH came home and said I looked exhausted. that was enough for me. So bad.... Did core conversion today, though. I really am enjoying this.

[MiaBanda]

Tracy - not trying to get speedy...just faster than my usual slowness.;)

Carrie - thanks for your concern:hug:, but I really have been taking it easy. I haven't been running as much, mostly been at the gym on other cardio machines and doing more weights. From what I have read, the knee issue seems to be because of an imbalance in leg strength, so I am trying to remedy that while still trying to get a run in here and there. I'm just to competitive with myself to let the local groups timed mile pass me by.

Which is exactly what I did Wed night. 30 minutes on the crossramp (2.5 miles), 30 minutes of weights and my 15 reward of sitting in the sauna. I love that! Took last night as a rest night. Should be getting 3 miles in later today, but will have to see how the tax appointment goes first.:scared1:

Happy Friday Warriors!

[Bookwood]

I can post a picture of the quilt when it's done but the group leader is saying not until fall now?? I'm working on 2 one for me and one for DD#3 but I really don't want to keep them hanging that long so we'll see!

11.5 miles so far this week with 4 on the book for tomorrow if weather permits.

[Embroidery Grandma]

Hi Warriors
I am new to Marathons. I did the 5K UP in January and enjoyed it. I finished it in 1:04. My husband and I are now planning to do the 1/2 for me and he would like to do the Goofy. I am a walker only because of a car accident I had 2 years ago. I need to get my pace up and I am reading marathon for mortals and following it now. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Kathy:goodvibes

[Bookwood]

Hi Kathey and welcome! (from another newbie to the group)

I have so much admiration for those of you that walk and can maintain a 16 minute mile pace- I cant' do it which is why I decided to run when I started doing this 7=8 years ago.

I think some friends and I will be doing the Flying Pig in Cinncinnati in May- anyone have any info on it for me?

Looks like the weather has co-operated and I can actually see road infront of my house so I'm off to the Y to put in another 4 miles for this week!

[dsnyfan21]

:welcome: Kathey!!

I was originally a racewalker and I still do a lot of that, but have added intervals of jogging to help with speed. You can do any distance walking!! It can be done.

Carrie: Sounds like you are really enjoying your core classes, I just wish I could swing money for membership to a gym that offers lots of stuff, close to work and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

I need to write down a schedule for myself as to what I want to accomplish each day. Like the days I will do miles, the days I will ride my bike, the days I will do the pushup/situp challenge, etc. It all gets a bit overwhelming sometimes.

HEY WARRIORS!!! How is everyone doing??

Carrie and I are keeping track of miles and minutes on the spreadsheet, does anyone else want to do that?????

Tracy

[Forthemedal]

Carrie- September will be my third 1/2, although it is the first one that I want to try and run for a piece. Hopefully I can run for at least the first 5k. I did great in my first with walking time was 3:30 for me that was great. When I did WDW in January I did not do as well my time was 3:40 (Sweepers right behind me through the end). This was two fold I was trying to stay with my sister (slower pace) and around mile 7 I started to get a pain in my inner thigh and it slowed me down. I am hoping by September that at least a 10 mile walk/run is normal for me. My first full I am looking at being WDW 2012. I think I could be ready for 2011, but the folks that I train with are not to sure yet and I enjoy the company when training. :goodvibes

[Sarah_Rose]

Hi Warriors!

:welcome: to all the new Warriors!

Tracy and Marcia: Yay for you guys taking on the push-up/sit-up challenges! I tried the push-up one last year, but it was just too much increase, too fast for me. Doesn't help that I could only do like 4 push-ups to start! I think I would have more luck with the sit-up challenge, but.... darn, as of this week I've hit the point where I'm supposed to avoid exercises that involve me lying flat on my back... :rotfl:

Tracy: :hug: for your toe and IT band issues! Is that toe the only place where you have problems with your osteoarthritis? My mom has it in her shoulder and, despite several surgeries, had to retire early from her job as an RN, because she just couldn't do the tasks required of her as a nurse anymore.

Kate: Well done on staying out of the running shoes for 2 weeks! I think that's usually harder than just lacing them up and ignoring doctor's orders!

As for me, I've been pretty good at doing 30 minutes of something a day, this week, but it's mostly been walking my two German Shepherds. I'm trying to get the dogs completely comfortable with walking on a leash coupler together, so that it'll be less of an upset when I add a stroller to our crazy traveling menagerie. My problem is that both dogs have been taught to walk at a perfect heel, but they can't figure out how that works when they're both walking side-by-side! Their current compromise is one walking slightly in front and one slightly behind so that they can each be a little closer to heeling with me, but I'm trying to train the outside dog to heel with the inside dog. :rotfl2: Just wait until I start running with both of them! :rotfl: For a change in pace on Thursday, I took the dogs out to Marymoor Park, which is a HUGE off-leash dog park in the country with lots of trails along the river to walk along. I ended up running along the trails with the dogs running somewhere behind or in front of me, with frequent breaks in the open areas to stop and play frisbee (or for Sasha to tackle a Great Dane or try to chase a Greyhound). It was lot of fun and we ended up spending more than 2 hours out there.

Joints in Motion training for the Rock n Roll Seattle Marathon starts February 22, so I'm really looking forward to having a group to run with again!

Oh, and my doctor's appointment on Tuesday went great - everything is going perfectly, and I actually got to hear the little guy/girl's heartbeat (150 bpm, so no problems there!) this time! So, I'm cleared to keep running for awhile, at least!

[smileyk8]

tracy could you add me to the spreadsheet- i need to tell you guys what I'm doing otherwise I'm scared I'll slack! How are your legs feeling now?

Sarah i love reading your doggie updates, you are an inspiration to other dog owners! Thrilled that the baby's doing wonderfully and cooperating with your running.

Marcia can't wait to cheer you along on your 100 sit up/ push up challenge- i know i couldn't do it as i have NO upper body strength. It's a brilliant idea though.

Carrie it's great how much you enjoy the classes- have to admit i've been missing spinning and a core class would be ideal. 6am would not!

Kathy welcome to he team!

Michelle hope the tax appointment went well! eek.

Chris did you get the snow?

me did 30 mins of hard cardio workout on EA active on my Wii on thurs as was getting over a cold. Oh my goodness- my legs and backside are so sore achey, but in a really good way! That was a workout!!!! There were so many squats and I never do them so i guess that was a fab change for me. Hoping to keep that in each week from now on. Hit my first run on the treadmill today and it went wonderfully, 3 miles and no pain! It was bliss :)

[dsnyfan21]

Sarah: Great news on the baby!! Your doggy walks make me miss my Mickerdoo, but they are such great stories.

Kate: Squats, who likes em?? who knows, but I know I need to do more of them, so I will add them to "what I need to be doing" list.

AFM: DId 6 miles this morning. ITB was feeling fine until about mile 5. I was doing 1 min jog with 10 min racewalk. (less time jogging more time walking) so I may just stay with that for a time. I have the Princess coming up in a month!! I will try for 12 miles on SUnday and then taper. Seems like my life lately, race, taper, race, taper. It's ok though, keeps me upright and moving.



NOW, I think we all need to introduce ourselves for the new Warriors and for the old Warriors: So feel free to cut and paste and put in your own answers...

Real Name: Tracy (but I have many nicknames)
Age: 40
Location: Southeast FL, Pembroke Pines area
Family Stats: Single with nieces and a nephew
Meaning of DIS Name: kinda easy one, disneyfan (dsnyfan) 21 is the day I was born.
Races: (Other than some assorted 5 and 10 K's) As seen in my sig, I have completed 11 Half Marathons so far, and one day will do a full. (Half Fanatic #299)
Upcoming Races: Princess Half, Disneyland Half, Wine and Dine Half and whatever else I can through in there.
Pets: I am a recent widow of my dear Mickey. She passed away a few weeks ago.
Hobbies/Interests: Going to WDW!!, Photography, Geneology, NASCAR, Movie watcher, computers, UM Hurricanes, watching my nephew play baseball, watching my younger niece do gymnastics, Doing races and hanging with my racing friends.
First Race: 2007 WDW Half Marathon
Favorite Disney Park: EPCOT and MK!!
Favorite Disney Dining Spots: Sci-Fi, Whispering Canyon Cafe, Boma, Mexico inside or out, Canada, Flame tree,
Coolest Things You Ever Did: Went to Ireland!!

-Tracy

[Embroidery Grandma]

Just completed 5.85 miles walking.

I will introduce myself also:

Real Name: Kathy
Age: 59
Location: Englewood, Fl
Family Status: Married to a great guy for 37 years. Had a Son and Daughter and now have 5 grandchildren (4 boys and 1 girl) with one more little girl coming from China, as my other grandaughter did.
Meaning of Name: Enjoy embroidering
Races: Disney UP 5K
Upcoming Races: A local 10K in April, Spacecoast 1/2 Marathon in Nov, and then Disney 1/2 in Jan 11 along with maybe the 5K with other friends.
Pets: Persian cat that we rescued after Hurricane Charley
Hobbies/Interest: Machine embroidery, going to Fort Wilderness in our motorhome, enjoying the grandkids when I can, and just chilling after work.
First Race: disney 5K
Favorite Disney Park: MK
Favorite Disney Dining spot: Do not really eat out while at Disney. Husband enjoys doing the cooking in the motorhome.

[smileyk8]

Tracy i was thinking you're schedule for the first quarter of 2010 looked pretty hectic and was right! Take care of your ITB, sorry it's playing up but just keep telling it that after March it'll have maybe 2 weeks off :) Ha ha glad i'm adding things to your 'to do' list

Kathy Wahoo for 5.85miles! I like to cheer- that should have been my ambition when i was a short and round child/teen, maybe things would have turned out differently :rotfl:

Real Name: Kate
Age: 24
Location: Chester, UK
Family Status: Moved in with my boyfriend 5 months ago (which is wonderful!) and still VERY attached to my parents and immediate family.
Meaning of Name: Apparently I smile a lot- although stick me in a WISH meet and I get very shy :)
Races: Minnie 15k 2008, Princess Half 2009, Boston Marathon 2009, WDW Marathon and 5k 2010...
Upcoming Races: i realy dont know! Looking at half in Oct (and WDW 2011 :laughing:)
Pets: not in new house, but 2 family cats oscar and mollie.
Hobbies/Interest: What apart from running? In what time!?!? Swimming, doing a sports and exercise psych masters, lots of disney fun and eating.... plenty.... of chocolate.
First Race: Santa Dash 5k
Favorite Disney Park: MK
Favorite Disney Dining spot: Le Cellier

[JimB.]

Happy Super Bowl Warriors!!!

1625 meters swimming today. I am slow & pooped. Need to get in the pool more. Much more.

Here's my bio in 100 words or less:

Real Name: Jim (Duh!)
Age: 51
Location: Northeast FL, St Augustine
Family Stats: Married to the most beautiful chick on the Planet. DD & DS in College
Meaning of DIS Name: It's my name!!
Races: 4 1/2's, 3 fulls, 3 ToT's, 1 Olympic distance Tri (wanna do more of those!!!)
Upcoming Races: Donna Hicken Breast Cancer 1/2 M, ESPN 5K, Princess 5K, Disneyland Half, Wine and Dine Half and whatever else I can throw in there.
Pets: 2 Goldens, 2 Yorkies, 4 cats.
Hobbies/Interests: Photography, GeoCaching, College Football (esp. UCF Knights & my Beloved Florida Gators!!)
First Race: 1978 Oaks Mall Run (10 Miler)
Favorite Disney Park: Mk
Favorite Disney Dining Spots: Turf Club @ Saratoga Springs.
Coolest Things You Ever Did: Flew airplanes on & off of Aircraft Carriers

Guess That's it!!

[Sarah_Rose]

Hey Warriors!

I got in 3.5 miles outside today with Sasha, today, while DH did 6 miles with Jack. I do need to find a new running route, though - my current one ends with 5 flights of stairs up from the lake shore and it's going to kill me with my new "improved" pregnancy lack of stamina. :rotfl:

And here's my intro:

Real Name: Sarah
Age: 26
Location: Seattle, WA
Family Stats: Married and expecting my first baby this summer
Meaning of DIS Name: My first and middle names (Sarah Rose)
Races: Lots of local 5K's and 10K's, 4 half marathons, and 1 full marathon
Upcoming Races: Rock 'n' Roll Seattle marathon (half marathon? cheering from the sidelines? I'll be 8 months pregnant by the time it gets here, so who knows!), WDW half marathon 2011.
Pets: Jack the German Shepherd will be 4 next month and is my running buddy, was the ring bearer at my wedding, and is the love of my life. Hey look, here's my buddy!

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Yes, you will get a lot of dog photos from me. I apologize in advance.

Sasha the German Shepherd is 5.5 and was just adopted in October; she's a chubby snuggle bug who is really a Lab puppy in an adult GSD body. Also, she refuses to photograph. :rolleyes: There is also Nadia the Russian Dwarf Hamster, a 50 gallon tank of tropical fish, and a 10 gallon reef (saltwater) tank.
Hobbies/Interests: Trying to get myself to WDW as often as possible, my pets, dog training, travel, hiking, biking, and volunteering (currently with the Arthritis Foundation and as head coach for Girls on the Run).
First Race: Seattle Pumpkin Push 5K. First big race was the 2009 WDW Half Marathon.
Favorite Disney Park: Epcot.
Favorite Disney Dining Spots: Boma, Kona Cafe for breakfast, the Dole Whip stand, and Pecos Bills for my mandatory post-race bacon-double-cheeseburger.
Coolest Things You Ever Did: I've been to every country in Europe except for Belarus, Moldova, and Albania. Favorite country? Croatia!

[goofyinohio]

Real Name: Chris
Age: 34
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Family Stats: Married for 10 Years. Have 2 girls (10, 2)
Meaning of DIS Name: Goofy is my favorite character and I live in Ohio.
Races: 2 Goofy Challenges, 3 Marathons, 7 halves, 2 TOT 13k's and 1RFTT 10k and other smaller races
Upcoming Races: Disneyland Half, Wine and Dine Half, and a few local halves in the fall
Hobbies/Interests: Disney, NASCAR, Running, my family.
First Race: First big race was the TOT 13k in 2007.
Favorite Disney Park: EPCOT and then probably the Magic Kingdom.
Favorite Disney Dining Spots: Le Cellier, Boma, Sci Fi and Beaches and Cream.

[wtpclc]

Pam - Bummer on the quilts not beign done until fall. No way could could I wait that long, but I have no patience. I'll be doing Pig too!!!! I haven't done it begore, but many WISHers have and say it's great. You may want ot ask in teh monthly thread. Or, let em know what you want to know and I can hook you up with Aladdinsgirl. She's from Cinci.

grandma - SOudns liek a good. plan. I love MFM. just let us knw what you need as questions come up.

Michelle - Glad you are taking it easy. I just tend to worry. :flower3:

OK, missed a page. Back in a minute.

[wtpclc]

Tracy - That's the most amazing thing about this core class, it's free!!! Now, tehir yoga class that I will start trying tomorrow is not, but it seems it will balance out with eh fact that Scott and I both thake the free core class. Not too bad.

KAte - That EAprogram is tough. Be careful. I onlydid it once. Next time I don't think I;ll do any of hteir jumping. Seems a little too high impact.

Real Name: Carrie
Age: 38
Location: WEst MI, not far from Lake MI
Family Stats: Married, not kids, but 1 niece adn 7 nephews.
Meaning of DIS Name: Just signe dup here to ask 1 question. DIdn't want any of those weird internet people knowing anytihng about the real me. :scared1::rotfl: wtp (winnie the Pooh) CLC (initials, maiden name)
Races: Strted in 2005 adn went from 0 to full marathon in 10 months. Don't recommend that. Now, we do the DIsney full every year adn supplement with halfs adn started tri's 2 years ago. Last year, we did our first Olympic distance tri. This year, we are hoping to do a half rionman.
Upcoming Races: Princess Half, Martian MArathon, Flying PIg
Pets: At one time, we had a rooster, a Saint Bernard, a conure adn 2 cats. We are down to 1 cat now. Lost our last cat in October. :sad1:
Hobbies/Interests: Scrap booking, reading, college football, pro hockey, racing.
First Race: 2006 WDW Marathon
Favorite Disney Park: Magic Kingdom, but fave fireworks are Illuminations
Favorite Disney Dining Spots: Anywhere around WS lagoon for Illuminations, Splash Mountain, Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Ghiardelli's, wherever I find one of my friends. Seeing firends at WDW is amazing!
Coolest Things You Ever Did: Dog sleddign in AK.

[Schmorks]

Awesome idea on the introductions. Love reading everyone's info! Good job and keep it up to all you runners, swimmers, yoga-ers. I started P90x last week for something different and to avoid the cold/wind. It's tough as far as the weights but the cardio leaves a little to be desired. I'll be mixing it up with some runs soon here.

Anyway, onto my intro:

Real Name: Courtney
Age: 29
Location: Michigan, just outside Lansing
Family Stats: Single, no kids just 2 horses that cost as much as children!
Meaning of DIS Name: It's my nickname from my best friend in HS.
Races: Been doing 5Ks since 2000. Did my first marathon in January at WDW.
Upcoming Races: Maybe some local 5Ks, Detroit Marathon
Pets: 2 horses, 10 fish
Hobbies/Interests: College football (Go Gators! and I will cheer for Michigan again once Rich Rodriguez is gone), college basketball, showing horses, travel.
First Race: Dino Dash 5K
Favorite Disney Park: Magic Kingdom.
Favorite Disney Dining Spots: Ghiardelli's
Coolest Things You Ever Did: Running out of the tunnel and jumping to touch the banner at UM football games. Maybe not the coolest to anyone else but you never forget that moment!

[wtpclc]

Coolest Things You Ever Did: Running out of the tunnel and jumping to touch the banner at UM football games. Maybe not the coolest to anyone else but you never forget that moment! Is there a drool smiley? OMG, that is the coolest. I had a former player sit behind me at the ND game. We asked what his mane was because the family has had tix since ~1977. HE said we woulnd't know him as he never played. I just looked at him and said, "yeah, but you got to come out of the tunnel and touch the banner" :love: I so understand adn am so jealous, Courtney. We drive through the Lansing area all the time either enroute to Brighton or SAginaw. There's a trail that goes from downtown to MSU alnog the river. That's where we did our first 16-miler.

[jmasgat]

Hi Warriors,

Please welcome back Barbara--1/2Marathonpixie to your team.

Maura

[wtpclc]

Welcome back Barb! I've missed you!

[smileyk8]

Wahooo! Barbara's back! Missed you :)

Lovely to read more intros and feel like i know a little more about you all!

Just got a swim in this morning- 40lengths of loveliness before work- getting up at 6am leaves a lot to be desired. Love being in the water though :goodvibes

[Bookwood]

Good Evening Warriors! (Barb is that you???)

I got a great 4 miles in today- felt really tired before I got to the Y but by the time I started (and finished) I felt great! Wish I had remembered to start my watch when I started. Oh well there will be another run tomorrow! LOL

eal Name: Pam
Age: 54
Location: Huntington Indiana- near Ft Wayne
Family Stats: Married 31 years 4 kids 1 boy(Man really since he's 28) and 3 girls (26, 25 and 21- all of whom have done at least 1 half marathon with me) and 1 SIL whose a Doctorial student in Math at Duke
Meaning of DIS Name: Bookwood was my maiden name
First Race: WDW Half 2005 - there have been 10 more since then
Upcoming Races: Flying Pig in Cinncinnati
Pets:
Hobbies/Interests: sports of all kinds, reading, quilting (for now at least)
.Favorite Disney Park: DHS (I love the run from DHS to the Boardwalk in the dark- so relaxing and wonderful)
Favorite Disney Dining Spots: Coral Reef and Le Cellier
Coolest Things You Ever Did:
Get my MIckey medal (I have one and don't think I need another)

[Forthemedal]

Real Name: Cheree
Age: 37
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Family Stats: Married 10 years with 6 year old twin boy/girl
Meaning of DIS Name: While doing WDW 10 met a gentleman and as we were talking he spoke about somethimes we do the race for the particular medan and I realized that is what keeps me motivated to try and complete each Disney race at least once.
Races: 2 1/2 marathons- Nashville, Country Music in 08 and WDW 1/2 in 10
Upcoming Races: Disneyland Half
Pets: Athena (dog we think?) and 2 fish
Hobbies/Interests: Scrapbooking, watching my kids participate in sports
First Race: 2008 Country Music Marathon
Favorite Disney Park: Disneyland
Favorite Disney Dining Spots: Any Character Dining
Coolest Things You Ever Did: Parasailing this past Labor Day in Destin, FL

Have not done any working out in the past 4 days need to get doing something. Hope all are having a great week.

[wtpclc]

Kate - I loved teh water until I tried swimming for real in it. Now it has lost its appeal. I do hope to get hat back someday.

Cheree - Don't make me get my drill sergeant voice on. ;) Hope you can get into workout mode soon!

Pam - lol. I always thought your screen name was a take on bookworm. :confused3 :rotfl:

Did 35 min - 6 miles on teh trainer tonight. It's gettiing a bit better.

[Embroidery Grandma]

I just purchased a FR60 watch to see how I am doing. I decided to see how much I really walk at work. I am an office manager but I also change prices at Bed, Bath and Beyond. I did 3.24 miles at work today:banana: Now tonight is my 30 min walk but I will have to do that on the machine since it is raining. Hope the snow is not too bad up North, stay safe and warm.

Kathy

[Tiger Lily 03]

Hi Warriors! Been held hostage around here for the last week and a half. Finally today Kirby Dog took me for a walk before the snows hit.

I'll be back to do a bio on me later. Heading to sleep now so I can get to the gym tomorrow a.m.

[wtpclc]

Lily - Hope teh weather lets up for you soon!

I did 35 min on the trainer Monday night and 1:15 of yoga yesterday. TM or pool today.

[Bookwood]

4 miles done this morning back to pre-disney distance and reps. No weights as I wanted to get back home asap so I could get in before the driveway blew closed.

[dsnyfan21]

For any Warriors that are covered with snow, please be careful out there. Stay safe and stay warm!!:grouphug:

Nice to see everyone introducing themselve!! :thumbsup2:cool1: We just need everyone else to join on in!!:rolleyes1

I did 3 miles last night after work. At mile .98 it started to rain, not hard but it was coming at me sideways with the wind and all, stopped around mile 2, so I just finished up with 3 miles. The ITB/knee on the right was not acting up at all, I only did joggin intervals at .50-.60, 1.00-1.10, 1.50-1.60, 2.00-2.10, 2.50-2.60 and then 2.85-3.00 and it felt good, nice and easy jog and trying to do more of a leaning forward motion with "landing" some much heel first. Kinda like a chi running or the people who run with the Vibram five fingers (barefoot), though changin my "joggin" style a bit might help.

Keep up the great work everyone!!

-Tracy

[3DisneyKids]

Hi Team! Sorry for the delayed start here--didn't realize the February thread was open!

The good news is that I have been training like a fiend and am ready for the Princess Half! Only 3.5 weeks away! I did 11.5 miles last week at an 11:20 pace (certainly not my best, but no worries about being swept at least), so I am feeling good in terms of pacing and endurance.

The bad news...my IT band! Yowza. I am in pain. For a week or so it was merely annoying. I paid attention to it, massaged it, stretched a lot, etc. But today, which was a scheduled rest day for me, wow--it woke up today and has been screaming all day. I am hitting the ibuprofen every few hours and stretching. But other than that...???

I am definitely stressing big time. Thoughts? Suggestions? I know I need to rest it, but with the race only a few weeks away, I don't how many days I should take off. All opinions welcome, from my fabulous Warriors!

HI and WELCOME to all of our new folks. I have to go back and read more thoroughly so I can get to know you. :goodvibes

[3DisneyKids]

Here's my intro...

Real Name: Erika
Age: 40
Location: The coast of Maine. Gorgeous, but currently freezing!
Family Stats: Married with a son (10) and 2 girls (7 & 8). Yes, three kids in three years!
Meaning of DIS Name: I think you can figure that one out!
Races: I have done 2 Half Marathons and 2 Triathlons (both sprint distance) and am doing my third Half at the Princess Half in March!
Upcoming Races: Princess Half is the only one for sure. But I would love to get down there again for the Wine and Dine in October.
Pets: Just one tiny little dog named Bailee. She's a Manchester Terrier--looks a lot like a min pin, but has all of the wonderful personality traits of terriers.
Hobbies/Interests: SO many! WDW of course, tennis (I am a fiend) soccer (playing and coaching), softball (coaching my girls), going to the beach, hiking, camping, kayaking, snowshoeing and all of the wonderful outdoor things here in Maine, reading, hanging out with my kids and family.
First Race: I started running in March of 2008. In Sept. 2008 I did the Maine Coast Women's Half.
Favorite Disney Park: EPCOT and MK--love them both.
Favorite Disney Dining Spots: Boma, Wolfgang Puck's Cafe, Fulton's, and I loved Spoodles and still mourn its closing. For character dining--Crystal Palace.
Coolest Things You Ever Did: I am a college professor and while getting my graduate degrees, I spent a semester in Alaska tracking humpback whales and a summer in the Florida Keys tracking and working with Bottlenose Dolphins. My Ph.D. is in Behavioral Science and for a while I was focused on marine mammal behavior. But alas, there is no work in that area, so now I teach and focus on more "traditional" behavioral science stuff, but marine mammals will always be my passion.

I love being a Warrior! I was very active on this team in 2008 and early 2009. The last several months, though, I have not been so active here. My youngest daughter is critically ill and it really took a toll on me this year. I am happy to say that she is doing SO well right now. And I really plan to be a more active Warrior this year! Training for the Princess has really been wonderful for me and I am so excited for the race!

Do we have an active list of those of us doing the Princess? Is there a meet? I am SO out of the loop! :upsidedow

[dsnyfan21]

There is a Princess Thread going on (I think since like last October?/ who knows) There was recently a thread started for posting your bib/pace also.

I am going to do princess Erika, who else??????

Staying at All Star Sports and bib number 4339.

-Tracy

[smileyk8]

Kathy 3.64 miles whilst at work!?!?! that's a workout in itself. How cool to be able to see how active your lifestyle really is!

Lily hope the snow breaks soon, as pretty as it is you guys are all over our news and it looks very hard work. Given that the UK totally stopped after a few inches you're in a totally different league!

Carrie i'm sure the love will come back- spend some more time just enjoying it rather than beating a hard workout out of it. Usually works for me when i get annoyed with running outside.

Pam great work getting those miles in- i think given the conditions we'll let you off the weights.

Tracy my physio kept telling me to lean more, but i found the concentration needed to keep that up just was not there for me. very impressed you can change your style and whoop for ITB!

Erika so sorry about your pain, but awesome that you're totally on track. I really dont have any useful advice on ITB, for me rolling it and getting a massage helped- i've never found stretching to be that useful but maybe i've done it wrong. Hope someone can help.

Me ran 3.1 miles on TM and 2 miles cross trainer on tues, both ok just little shin rumblings at the moment. About to do another EA Active workout- cue inability to sit again :rotfl: I've spent all morning working for uni (study day) and reading about self handicapping and minimising the perceived threat of failing an event- wonder if i pay too much attention to my injuries... hmm makes you think!

Disneyland Paris for me tomorrow so I'll be back on tuesday :)

[3DisneyKids]

Thanks Tracy and Kate. And Kate--have a FAB time at Disneyland Paris! So jealous! But I hope to be going in September. Fingers crossed.

Tracy--yes, I am on the Princess Half thread, though I mostly lurk and don't post. There are 8 of us from a Wish thread all going down to do the race together--so exciting! We'll have our own shirts, not Wish ones, but if you see Team Goddess in bright blue shirts, grab one of us and introduce yourself! I would love to meet you during the weekend!

[wtpclc]

Erika - Good ot see you! how did I not know about your dd? :guilty: Sending prayers for her. So glad she is doing so well. I'll be at Princes too. SSR. OMG, you must be in teh group with Kat! I know her fom an old DVC thread and jsut re-found her on teh Princess thread. Oh, IT band. Many speak of using the stick or a foam roller for that. Have you trired that?

Pam - Hope you are staying safe adn warm!

Kate - Yeah, rub it in. Just jaunting off to DLP. :rolleyes1 Hope you have a great time! I think I will be there with you vicariously today. Much better than working. :p

Did 42 min on teh indoor track last night They rotate directions and I never make it there on teh nights it's going the right way for me so end up on the TM. Did pretty well. Then, went ot a class on how to kick the sugar habit. yeah, not gonna' happen. :rotfl:

[Bookwood]

Country roads are icy here but we didn't get nearly the snow others did. I sure hope we have school tomorrow- this staying home is killing me! I did get into the Y to lift weights today but didn't want to run again since I'm not sure what my after school time will be like tomorrow since my 3rd grade nephew is hanging with me. They belong to the y too so we might go swimming depends on what his mom and dad think (as well as what Evan wants to do)

[1/2Marathonpixie]

Hey Warriors, it's great to be back! I will do a bio soon I promise. As for me, I had weight and injury problems which caused me to hide. The good news is I have taken care of both problems and just completed the WDW 1/2. I have lost 69 pounds since September so no more knee problems. I feel great!

I am doing the Flying Pig in May and look forward to seeing old friends. Bookwood and Carrie, I can't wait to see you!

Tiger Lilly, thank you so much for taking the time to come back during the WDW 1/2 to say hi and give me encouragement. Congratulations on the Goofy!!!!!

It's time to get moving! Thanks for the welcome!

[Tiger Lily 03]

Erika, ITB, ugh that is so not fun. I limped a Goofy with that. Pretty horrible. I've recently been using the 6" foam roller to try to keep it stretched. Don't know yet if the roller is good to use since I just got it for Christmas, it does want to recur every so often--not as bad as that first time, but I keep working on stretching. Look up on You tube or Google for stretches. It is a tough thing to stretch. Slow it down if you must/can.

I got some great w/o in the gym then lots more shoveling yesterday with the storm that came through. Not as bad as east coast, but enough to get a good snow w/o.

My intro. Sorry, I got carried away:
Real Name: Lily
Age: Celebrating a big Zero Birth Year this year…60 in May
Location: North Coast Cleveland OH suburb
Family Stats: Married 32 yrs this year, DH and 2 DSs (adults now)
Meaning of DIS Name: I Love Peter Pan esp the Mary Martin version (original TV play) Character Tiger Lily has my name added the 03 since someone already had the name registered here
Races: 2005 my first half was with WISH Walkers, then my first marathon turned into 5 Goofys (curently registered for #6), 12 or so additional half marathons, several 5ks--Susan Komen Race for the Cure, Towpath 5k, WDW Race for the Taste 10k, Women Run the World 15k, Tower of Terror 13k

Upcoming Races: This is the year of the events!
Half Marathons registered: Sun 2/28 New Orleans LA; Sun 3/6 B&A Trail Annapolis MD; Sun 3/21 Cary NC Tobacco Road; Sat 4/10 Martian Dearborn, MI; Sun 4/18 NJ New Brunswick Rutgers U Unite; Sat 4/24 Kentucky Derby Festival Louisville KY; Sat 5/1 Capital City Half Columbus OH; Sat 5/8 OneAmerica 500 Festival Indianapolis, IN; Sun 5/30 Buffalo NY; Sun 06/6 Minneapolis MN;
Need to register: Sat 10/2 WDW Inaugural WineDineHalf Relay with DH; 10/10 Towpath (local National Park trail-some WISH Team members coming to do it)
Registered WDW Goofy Half-Full (6th) Jan 8-9, 2011 doing it wiht DS#2

Pets: Kirby who is a black pug and will be 13 in March
Hobbies/Interests: Playing on the computer, reading, walking, bicycling, geocaching, photo taking, crocheting—although that is on back burner since I seem to be busy training these days
First Race: Towpath 5k then 2005 WDW Half Marathon
Favorite Disney Park: MK and AK
Favorite Disney Dining Spots: Boma, Marakesh, Victoria and Alberts, ESPN, Ghiardelli's
Coolest Things You Ever Did: Retire! and,

So many things I’ve done are the coolest thing. Not in any order, signed on to WISH which according to my DH has become a life-changing opportunity for me/us for all the friends we have met. Jumped from a plane, scuba dive, toodle about on my Vespa Scooter, Girls trip to London and Paris, Girls weekends in FL, Parasailing, Married my DH and had 2 children, I just gotta say the coolest thing is that I have enjoyed what I can and have tried to not regret things I have not done. Always looking for an adventure I am. I sure can ramble on, but I don’t want to bore you more than I have.

[wtpclc]

Barb!!!! 69 since September. My memory had you more like 40 adn I was amazed. Way to go. So great to have you back!!!!

Pam - Hope you have gotten dug out and roads are ok again in your area!

Lily - Holy cow, you ar a racing machine. Wow. What happened to the 1 half a month plan, lol? You rock!!! Yes, finding WISH was one of the best things that ever happened to me and Scott too. Such wonderful memories, such great friends, such amazing achievemnts. Hard to believe what it's given to us. :goodvibes

Didn't make it 5 straight work outs. Was exhausted last night, so sort of listened to teh body. Have a new fridge coming today. thank fully, Scott is dealing with inside cleanup, but I cleaned thte top off :scared1: adn washed down teh outside, as it wil become our basement fridge. So excited for the new fridge. Never had a new one. the one we have now was not new when we bought the house 12 years ago. This wil be so nice!

OK, must be tired, as I'm rambling. Did do core conversion today. very proud of teh progress I've made in a month. :cool2:

Have a great weekend everyone!

[Mooshu]

Hi Warriors!

Congrats to everyone on their accomplishements! sorry too many for me to list...I have a short term memory problem.:laughing:

I hope everyone that got hit with the huge blizzard is safe and not having too many problems in your area.

I'm not sure how much I will be posting, as I'm taking a few months off of running, but I'll be hitting the gym or I'll be out on the road on my bike. The only race I have signed up for this year is the Disneyland 1/2, but if something looks like fun (nice shiney medal) I'm know to sign up for it the month before.

Before I forget here's my bio:

Real Name: Marcia
Age: 43
Location: Alameda, California - San Francisco Bay Area
Family Stats: Single
Meaning of DIS Name: childhood nickname - Mushu Pork, but Mushu was already taken, so I went with Mooshu
Races: 9 full marathons, 18 1/2 marathons (I think), too many 10k's & 5k's to count. I started running WDW in 2000, either the 1/2 or full or both with a few other places thrown in here and there.
Pets: 1 CRAZY calico cat
Hobbies/Interests: vacation, wine tasting, food, etc. LOL
First Race: hmmmm...way back when I was in 5th grade, I think it was a 10k
Favorite Disney Park: Disneyland - the original park!
Favorite Disney Dining Spots: WOW! I'm still trying to find my favorite, I try to go to a new place every visit
Coolest Things You Ever Did: ate at the oldest resturant in the world. "Botin" in Madrid, Spain. Hiking through the forest for 3 hours to get to a temple in Vietnam. WOW so many other adventures..I could go on and on, but I don't want to bore you.popcorn::

Hope everyone has a great weekend! Happy Valentines day!:lovestruc

[JimB.]

Happy Freakin' Cold as *@!&#* Friday Warriors!!

It's a rainy miserable day in Sunny NE Florida. Cannot do a flippin' thing today due to the weather. Did some lifting & ab work yesterday, & ran/walked fro the first time in a month.

I did about 2.5 miles on a treadmill (ugh). I walked on about a 10º incline & threw some periods of running in there. I have just started to crack my copy of "Chi Running" that I downloaded onto my Kindle, so I figured "WTH, I'll try this barefoot just to see what happens".

Really interesting. Not uncomfortable, but definitely different. Just by the nature of being barefoot I ran farther "forward" and almost totally avoided the "heel - toe" style. When I ran, it was almost totally running on the balls of my feet (which my PF stricken left foot really seemed to appreciate). And because I was on a TM I was able to work on quickening my stride instead of lengthening it.

It's a long work in progress, but maybe it will work out. I have a 1/2M in 2 weeks that's going to be real slow. My main goal is to "baby" my feet for this one.

Guess that's enough yakkin' for today. Stay warm everyone!

[dsnyfan21]

Erika: Yep, ITB, I have been suffering with this as well. Had a massage yesterday and the girl worked me over. She said stretch, stretch, stretch. I have a foam roller also and a stick. So I am getting very good at doing a routine of stretching after my walks/runs when the muscle is warm. Keep at it!

Barbara: Great new on the weight loss!! Whoohoo!! I myself am still working on it. about 10-15 left to got, took a about a year and a half and I am done 30.

I have completed the first week column one of the 100 pushup and the 200 situp challenge!! I did miles on Friday instead of Thursday. Taking today off and doing miles tomorrow. I am supposed to do 12, but I will see how the ITB is feeling.
The WISH Virtual Valentine's Day 5K/10k is tomorrow for anyone who is able to get out of TM it. Good luck everyone!!!

Go Warriors!!!!

Tracy

[Embroidery Grandma]

Just signed up for the 1/2 Space Coast Marathon in November.:woohoo:
It is not a pace required 1/2 so thought this would be a great starter. Any one else going? We will drive over to the coast on Saturday, but not exactly sure where we will stay. If anyone else has done this please let us know the hotel you stayed at and any other info.

Kathy

[goofy57]

:woohoo:Howdy Warriors,

I know, long time no post. It has been cold, cold, cold here in central Illinois. I have still been able to run outside with an occasional run on the treadmill. I dred the treadmill, but on a couple of days it's just been too cold to run outside.

I completed another week of marathon training today. Ran a total of 26 miiles this week. Today I ran 11 miles outside in 15 degree weather. The sun was out and the winds were light. It was a great run!!!

Now a little about me:

Real Name: Stan
Age: 52
Loation: Bloomington, IL

Meaning of DIS name: I have always been a huge fan of Goofy, the 57 is year of birth

Family stats: Been married 33 years to a wonderful lover of all things Disney. Have 2 grown children and 1 grandaughter

Races: I have been a runner for 15+ years. My first half marathon was WDW in 2009. Ran the Kentucky Derby 1/2 in April 2009. Ran the Disneyland 1/2 in Sept. 2009 for the Coast to Coast medal. Ran the WDW 1/2 this year.

Upcoming races: Kentucky Derby 1/2 again in April. Running my first full marathon in May. Going back to Disneyland in Sept for another Coast to Coast medal.

The biggie: I have already registered for the 2011 Goofy. And, I registered for the family fun run also, so I gues I'm Dopey.

I could retire anytime I want, but got to keep working to support my running/Disney habit. hehehe...

I hope everyone's training is going well. Good Luck to all who are running the Princess 1/2 next month.

I have enjoyed being a part of W.I.S.H. I look forward to meeting you all in the future at meet ups at Disneyland and WDW.:cool1:

Stan

[MiaBanda]

Hi Warriors!

Once again...I am sick. This is getting really old. One of us has been sick ever since returning from WDW. And it's something different each time! I have chosen to blame the germiness that is kindergarten. But I am still doing what I can.

Here's my info:

Real Name: Michelle
Age: 31
Location: just outside of Sacramento, CA
Family Stats: Married with 1 5 yo daughter
Meaning of DIS Name: all our initials and last name (boring, I know)
Races: Lots of local 5 and 10k's (my local running group is also part of a local racing series where we are supposed to complete 8 local races a year) DL 1/2 (twice), DL 5k (3 times), Goofy Challenge, Vegas Rock n Roll Marathon, Nike Womens Half, 2 local halfs
Upcoming Races: We are back in the race series, so there will be a bunch of those local races, Bay to Breakers, DL Half. I will try and get back in the Nike half and would also like to go back to Vegas.
Pets: Too many! Right now we each have a dog, DH has his Rott Oso Negro, I have my pit, Porter and DD has her mini schnauzer, Tinkerbell. We also have a fish tank and DD has a hamster, Woody. While not technical pets, DH has a pair of hummingbirds that he feeds. They are always at our front porch. DD also raised some polywogs that we let go in the yard. They are always around too.
Hobbies/Interests: Disney! I make cakes too. I sometimes end up with more orders than I can handle. I like to scrapbook, but just don't seem to have the time for it anymore will all this running!
First Race: A local 5k, then the DL 5k, but my first "big race" was 2008 Disneyland Half Marathon
Favorite Disney Park: The original...Disneyland!
Favorite Disney Dining Spots: I'm too much of a kid...I am too interested in rides and characters to care about eating. And when I am hungry, there is nothing better than a DL corndog!:thumbsup2
Coolest Things You Ever Did: The Goofy Challenge, riding horses and swimming to a waterfall in Mexico, swimming with dolphins in Mexico

[Bookwood]

Good Morning Warriors!

Got the Valentines Virtual 5K done Sunday, and did a "regular" 4 mile run last night (too many people come out to the Y at night LOL- but I want to get DH working out too). Today is a weight/cross training day after a fun half day in Kindergarten.

[wtpclc]

Pam - lol. I keep waiting for teh "Resolutionists" to die off (not literally of course) so that I can have my gym back. :-p

Marcia - You know you don't need to eb running to be here. I am curious as to what your break does for your legs. When I take a break fro my legs, I give the rest of me the time off too adn start from zero. Nevre again!

Jim - SO sorry about teh cold. Don't let my parents spending the next 2months in Bradenton let you knwo I said that. They are from MI. They get no sympathy asn that's still warm fro them. ;-) Natvie Floridians must want to pull their hair out though. :grouphug: Hoping the rest you're giving your foot does wonders!

Stan - lol. Ugh I forgot that htis addiciton could effect retirement age. Perhaps I need to imporve so I can get sponsors. :lmao:

Michelle - Sos orry about the sick household. With kids, you are exposed to so much more. I do hope teh cycle ends soon!!!

Did my V-day 5K (yes, changed form teh 10) The snow was like running on beach sand and my legs just oculd not take any more. On teh bright side, I did an awesome 40 min on teh bike trainer last night. I think those muscles are coming back! Most importantly, my butt muscles are gettign better. :p Did 1:15 of youga lthis am. Feels so good. I'd like ot stay adn take a nap after instead of coming to work today, though.

What's really great? I can go home , albeit a bit later than normal, and be a slug tonight as I already have my workout in! :banana: Did I mention to the newer memebrs that I am the worlds laziest marathoner? :upsidedow

[Mooshu]

carrie ~ I usually take a few months off after the goofy, because I'm lazy!:rotfl2: But a couple of years ago I went right from training for the Honolulu marathon, Goofy, to training for a 545 mile bike. I wouldn't recommend doing that! It took a toll on my body and my social life.:rotfl: So last year I volunteered for the ride, and it was harder than riding. This year, I'm just taking time off....and I think I can beat you at being "the worlds laziest marathoner" :laughing:

[Bookwood]

Carrie- I don't think it hurt the track population that it was "weetiny" basketball league playoffs in the gym beneath the track- so lots (I hope) of parents were meandering the track while their "next hoosier basketball star" played their games. (Not to mention the older brothers and sisters that insisted on going the wrong way and running into people while they did the grade school flirt thing! LOL

[wtpclc]

Carrie- I don't think it hurt the track population that it was "weetiny" basketball league playoffs in the gym beneath the track- so lots (I hope) of parents were meandering the track while their "next hoosier basketball star" played their games. (Not to mention the older brothers and sisters that insisted on going the wrong way and running into people while they did the grade school flirt thing! LOL

Ugh. I would have hurt someone (or at least yelled). The indoor track has made me realize that I really need to work on my patience. ;)

Marcia - I don't know..... I am pretty darn lazy. If I didn't have Princess coming up, I might not have done anythign since marathon.

[smileyk8]

hey everyone,

really sorry i've not been on for a week and i'll try to catch up with all the action a bit later. Disneyland paris was amazing.... it was my boyfriend's first time at disney and he loved it- he was almost as sad as i was to leave! Even more amazingly than that on the sunday (valentines day) we went into the park at 8am for early entry and he told me he wanted to see the castle whilst no-one else was there. As it was freezing there were only about 20 of us that braved the cold so early so the park was deserted. Hmm thinking back I should have clicked at this point! So we went up to the balcony that overlooks fantasyland and he proposed!!!! I got engaged!!!!! It was absolutely perfect and even the background music was romantic :) Once Upon a Dream was playing as i sobbed ha ha ha.

So no running for me and i don't even care :) I've had sore cheeks from smiling all week. I'll get back to it at some point!

Sorry for the long story, i'm still excitable.

[Bookwood]

So we went up to the balcony that overlooks fantasyland and he proposed!!!! I got engaged!!!!! It was absolutely perfect and even the background music was romantic :) Once Upon a Dream was playing as i sobbed ha ha ha.

So no running for me and i don't even care :) I've had sore cheeks from smiling all week. I'll get back to it at some point!

Sorry for the long story, i'm still excitable.

Congratulations! A Disney proposal the most magical kind!

[wtpclc]

Congratulations, Kate!!!! That's wonderful news!!! I am sooo excited for you!!!!:yay::woohoo::banana::cool1:

We postponed last nights run. Probablly a good thing for several reasons. I pick up new oorthodics today, so I can see how they feel tonight and see if I want to try them for teh 10-miler Saturday. Debating, as I don't want to be still recovering frm blisters from Princess. We'll see how tonight goes and take it from there.

[Sarah_Rose]

Congratulations, Kate! That's such great news! Any idea when the wedding will be?

As for me, I chased two dogs around a 640 acre dog park (known locally as "Doggy Disneyland") and that was enough. :rotfl:

[3DisneyKids]

Congratulations Kate!!!

I am so excited for you! And what a wonderful way to propose! We will need all of the wedding details as you start to plan!

As for me, I did my 12-miler today and I can now begin to taper for the Princess! 16 days to go!

[3DisneyKids]

Erika - Good ot see you! how did I not know about your dd? :guilty: Sending prayers for her. So glad she is doing so well. I'll be at Princes too. SSR. OMG, you must be in teh group with Kat! I know her fom an old DVC thread and jsut re-found her on teh Princess thread. Oh, IT band. Many speak of using the stick or a foam roller for that. Have you trired that?



Thanks for asking about my daughter (Kelly, she just turned 7). She has been in renal failure since age 2. Mostly she's fine, but has flare ups and needs treatment from time to time. She has had several surgeries and is in and out of the hospital a bit. But she is SO tough. I do all of my races for the National Kidney Foundation.

Yes, Kat and I are on the same team, from a thread here on Wish. There are 8 of us who have been together for the past 2 years and have all become SO close. So to celebrate US we are running the Princess together! Getting so excited!

As for the IT Band, I went to my running coach at the beginning of the week for a sports massage and some advice. He actually said that it is my lateral quad--and easy to mistake for IT band because they run somewhat parallel. The massage released A LOT of tension in the side of my quad and I am now the proud owner of one of those foam rollers! They really do work!

See you SOON! :cool1:

Erika: Yep, ITB, I have been suffering with this as well. Had a massage yesterday and the girl worked me over. She said stretch, stretch, stretch. I have a foam roller also and a stick. So I am getting very good at doing a routine of stretching after my walks/runs when the muscle is warm. Keep at it!



Thanks, Tracy! Yes, as I just wrote above, I am doing the roller and it really does work. And I am stretching a lot when the muscle is nice and warm. Also, I am going to get taped with the new RockTape (a step up from the regular kinesio tape). It lasts for 4-ish days and you can get it wet and everything. So I am going to get taped on Monday and see how that goes. And if all goes well, I will get taped again before getting on the plane for the Princess.

[wtpclc]

Erika - Are you running Princess with teh Goddesses or on your own? Looks like our paces could eb close. :hug: fro your dd. Must be hard. SHe sounds liek a true inspiration, though.

Kate - I am still just flying with happiness for you!


Well, I did it. I knew I woudl when I started and was surprised it took me this long. Was hoping I wouldn't end up doing it, but I did. I literally fell flat on my face at core class. Then, I was laughing so hard I could not do anything else. .....Ahhh...only me, although the witness said I wasn't the first. I have a feeling he was trying ot be nice. :upsidedow

[wtpclc]

Forgot to add that I did 45 min on teh Tm messing with inreasing pace adn adding slope. Pretty happy with myself!

[MiaBanda]

Happy Friday Warriors!

It's been a rough week for me, so I have absolutely no workouts to report. I got very very bad on Tuesday night and ended up at the doctor on Wed. Diagnosed with acute bronchitis. Put on a massive dose of antibiotics, inhaler and steroids. Let's just say the meds alone have not been pleasant. I really want to get back out there but know that is the wrong thing to do. It's just hard to not be able to do anything.

Sorry to whine a bit there. Hope everyone has had a better week than that.

And CONGRATULATIONS KATE!! I am so happy for you!

Have a great weekend Warriors!

[wtpclc]

Michelle - (((hugs)) I am so sorry your are sick. I know it's ahrd but the best thing for you to do for your body is let yourself rest. perhaps froce yoruself to sit and relax or sleep during hwa twould normally be work out time. Do hope you are better and able to get back at it soon!:wizard::wizard::wizard:

[Bookwood]

Got 4 miles in last night (still some basketball going on) with a 5 miler tomorrow! I'm getting there early to get it done and over- it'll also be way less crowded! Then home to bake for church - since I'm doing the goodies for after church sunday! I love to bake - but also love to eat what I bake which is a problem.

[dsnyfan21]

COngratulations Katie!!!! :lovestruc

Michelle, Sorry you are not feeling well. Maybe the inhaler could be keepin you awake at night?? just a thought.

I am still having some ITB pain as I did my 12 miles on SUnday and then the back of the knee really started to hurt?? UGH!, so I skipped my miles on TUesday and only did three last night. I will just take it one step at a time.

Keep up the good work everyone!

-Tracy

[jmasgat]

Just popping in to say CONGRATULATIONS to Kate!!

Michelle Feel better soon.

Happy training to everyone else.

Maura

[Bookwood]

Slept in this morning all the way until 6:30 and by the time I got to the Y there was no place to park so I gave up and came home. I'll try for the 5 miler again tomorrow between church and church (we have lenten services Sunday evenings).

[Forthemedal]

Congratulations!!!

[Tiger Lily 03]

I got engaged!!!!! Whoo Hooo! Congratulations!

Not much to report. LTO still. I'm running away from homeThursday as DH and I make our way to New Orleans for the half. Everyone else here will take care of things til we make our way back.

[Bookwood]

5 miles done today = just under an hour = actually 58 something or other- life is good!

[wtpclc]

Pam - Congrats on teh 5-miler. That's awesome!!!

Tracy - Yikes. Do you stretch your hammies well? My bad hammy leads to a pain like a line down the back of my knee sometimes. :hug: :wizard:Hope it's better soon!

Lily - Have fun in NOLA, but be sure to come abck to us! :goodvibes


Did my pre-Princess 10-miler this weekend (modified MFM reverse taper from full adn train for half plan). Was awesome to be outside. beautiful day (for MI in February). My body was still screaming from Friday's core class, though. Not a good thing. Still, I finihsed and I know Princess has to be better than that was.

[smileyk8]

carrie that's a famtastic confidence booster that you could get a 10 miler out even when you're body was exhausted! Very good sign of your commitment and determination- you'll be fab.

Michelle just read your status and hope your feeling better soon. Tell that doctor that warriors aren't allowed to be ill and you need to be able to breathe!!!!

Lily best of luck for New orleans- hope it goes really well.

Tracy sorry you're being blighted by your ITB- you've put the miles in though so you'll be great. Surely it has to ease off soon, why can't legs just work?!!?

Sarah i love reading about the workouts your dogs give you- they are perfect!

Erika massive thoughts coming your way for kelly, as Carrie said I can't believe i wasn't aware either. Such bravery is incredible- both hers and yours.

Pam you're really racking the miles up! Really pleased they're going well for you.

Jeff i have a hooded dressing gown like your daughter and i'm definitely not 7! They are the best things in the world when you need a good snuggle on the sofa! She has good taste :)

Me Thanks everyone for your congratulations- i'm just about returning to normality after another heavy day at work!
Popped to the gym at 6.30am to get my 3 miles in before work and they were fine, still no shin pain so i'm on cloud 9! (going to look at a wedding venue on sunday- oh my word i'm being swept away with all of this fun!)

[JimB.]

Happy Tuesday Warriors!!

News Flash!! It's actually WARM here!!!!! WoooHooo !!!! Bad News - It's supposed to be freezing again in 2 days. Ugh.

I ran for the first time (literally) since the Mickey on Sunday. It was the Nat'l Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer just north of me in Jacksonville. I ran the 1/2. Maybe not the smartest move for my first time out in 6 weeks, but no one ever accused me of having a great amount of common sense.

All in all, not a bad day. My PF did not bother me at all (Yaaaaaay!!!). But, pretty much every other square inch of my legs from the knees down did, especially the soles of my feet. I bought these really fancy kevlar insoles that I hoped would help my feet feel better from the pounding. Yeah. Not so much.

I was able to stick with a run 7/walk 1 strategy without much difficulty, which was nice. Not much cramping, which was also nice.

Now I just have to start easing back into the groove without pushing too hard, too fast. Going to do the ESPN 5K this weekend, but that's not a major concern. No long races for at least 2 months for me (per my Commanding Officer, AKA the DW).

Hope all are well. You guys all rock!!

PS - Congrats to Kate!!

[Bookwood]

I was really tired last night - and DH was not into it so I only did 3 miles last night. I thought maybe I'd do a couple today but the energy just wasn't there (the Olympics are killing me with late nights). I did get my weigh lifting done though!

[Embroidery Grandma]

Congratulations Kate

Just signed up for the Disney 1/2 along with my husband. I also am going to do the 5K with friends from work.
I finished a 6.28 walk on Sunday. This was the longest I have done but it is still a long way to go. I know I have time so we are working on the distance and then will be working on the pace.

Hope everyone else is doing well.

[dsnyfan21]

Pam: Seems like you are coming right along with your miles!!:thumbsup2

Carrie: yep, I am stretching my hammies, ITB, PF, and shins after every training run now. UGH, I know someone is just playing games with me. Like ok, her shin is feeling better so lets mess with her ITB. :confused3

Kate: "blighted" i LOVE that word!!:woohoo: I will use it every time I talk about my ITB from now on!! Thanks.

Jim: Glad your PF is calming down. I use custom orthotics for sports that my Podiatrist ordered. It's hard to find good insoles that your feet will appreciate. Good luck at the ESPN 5K.

AFM: I know I have been keeping away a bit. Just feeling a bit low about my ITB. Also LTO has just been cutting in. I am on Facebook and if you are not my friend yet and would like to be, please request me.
I did my 12 miler for Princess not this past weekend but the weekend before. I do a 2 week taper. That didn't feel so good and I limped the last 2 miles. This is just not what I am used to, so it is just a bit disheartening. Don't get me wrong, I did the miles so that I am happy about, just not used to dealing with "injuries" while training. I did 7 on Sunday and still a bit of ITB the last mile or so.
Tonight I did 4 miles - felt pretty good, not real bad pain and above all that I did negative splits. I wasn't even planning that.
1-13:41
2-12:46
3-12:43
4-12:04
I am not thinking by any means that I am out of the woods, but feeling better. (plus I don't want to jinx myself)

Have a good Evening Warriors!!

Tracy

[goofy57]

Good evening Warriors,

I registered for DLR 1/2 last night. Going Coast to Coast again this year. Good Luck to all of you running the Princess!!!!

I am continuing my marathon training. I have a 15 miler on the schedule for this Saturday. I have never run that far before. Wish me luck. I will let y'all know how it went.
Stan

[Tiger Lily 03]

Stan, good luck with the distance.

Tracy, stepping back for a bit is not a bad thing. You do what you can.

Jim, glad to hear that your half went well. I'm impressed as usual with what you accomplish. Glad the usual aches are not being horrific. Ease back in. Yes, that's a good idea.

I have slacked big time these last few weeks due to LTO stuff. NOLA will be the start of a spring season of many half marathons. I'm hoping the schedule will help me remain focused in training. I've added another half event the following weekend in Annapolis and plan to try to do a bit of a faster one there than NOLA. Not sure how this will play since ITB seems to be trying to creep in here an there these days.

I'll try to post some pics on FaceBook. For those that have not friended me yet, I'd be happy to FB friend ya.

[smileyk8]

jim well done for getting through the race and actually in pretty amazing form- especially with the PF. Sorry your legs are sore and still giggling that your DW is in charge! Thanks for congrats too.

Pam Every time I look at facebook all i see is sleepy people because of the olympics! I'd love to see the numbers of people who oversleep over the next few weeks :) Great work getting your 3 miles in despite being olympically drained!

Kathey Massive congratulations for signing up for the half :banana::yay::woohoo: yeah you have plenty of time to prepare and it's amazing having a goal to work towards. (thanks for your congrats too!)

Tracy you are very welcome to my word! I can't really claim ownership over it, but glad it makes you feel a little better. Totally understand you pulling back, as Lily said just do as you need to. From what you've written though i hope you are turning a corner :hug:

Stan huge goodluck for your 15 miler, it sounds like you've approached training really well though and if you keep in the right mindset it's clear you'll blast through it! Whoop for registering for another Disney race.

Lily your spring line up baffles me! It is astonishingly impressive. I love it- 'i've just popped another half in the following weekend'!!!! Not everyone can do that :) you are a definite warrior.

me went for my first spin class since shin splints first set in so long ago and loved it. I forgot how much i enjoy being yelled at! Some niggles but not terrible. Spent all day sat in the living room researching 'what is a group' oh my word I need to get out :upsidedow

[Bookwood]

off to do 5 miles at the Y I think I'm on the right week of my training plan for Flying Pig. is it 10 weeks away???? (I'm so confused LOL) I also have to swing by and get the oil in my car changed first!

[goofy57]

Hey Warriors,

I made it, 15 miles today!!! Ran it in 2 hours & 38 minutes. Did a progression run and finished the last two miles at 10:02 & 9:32 respectively. I was really happy when I got finished. I ran a total of 105 miles this month.

Off to March to start another week of training. Thanks for all of your encouragement!!!

[goofy57]

Hey Warriors,

I did it, ran 15 miles today. That is a first in my running life. I ran it in 2 hours & 38 minutes. I was really excited when I got finished. Starting to believe I can run a full marathon. Ran a total of 105 miles this month.

Start another week of training next week. I'm glad we have finally made it March, well almost. Thanks to everyone for all of the encouragemnt you provide me and all of us on the Warrior team.

[goofy57]

Oops, sorry didn't mean to post my run today twice :)

[Embroidery Grandma]

Hi Warriors,

Just finished our Sunday walk. :banana: Did 6.54 miles at a 18 m pace. This is the most I have walked and it is also the fastest. I hope not to have any problems for the 1/2 marathon walk. We are still going to use March as building me up before we really start working on the speed. My knee does feel it today.

Hope everyone had a great weekend.

Kathy:banana:

[Sarah_Rose]

Hi Warriors!

Yesterday was the first Joints in Motion group training run; we're running the Rock n Roll Seattle marathon with the Arthritis Foundation again this year, and are excited to take part in the group training runs again. We only got in 3 miles yesterday, though, as there was just so much socializing going on - it took us 3 hours to get those 3 miles in! :rotfl2: Hopefully next week will be better for actually getting out on the trail before everyone has to go home!

We also went to see some houses this afternoon and put in an offer on a small house. It passes one of my most important criteria - from our front yard, I can see the foot bridge across the Green River that leads to the Green River Trail - a nice long (20+ miles) trail that winds along the riverside. :goodvibes Gotta look out for my running habit first!

[Tiger Lily 03]

Hi Warriors! Leaving NOLA on the way to visit cousins in MS. Half Marathon event was quite fun with WISH Team members present. Strolled at the back of the pack and had a total blast! Did the event in almost my slowest time ever 3:40 something. I have not checked official results yet.

My leg still having issues so that's part of the reason for hanging back. The biggest part of haning back was so we could all enjoy the fun together this time. It was a well run event I think. We also had a great time hanging out with WISh Team friends for the weekend. Nothing but the best of all things.

[smileyk8]

Lily that sounds like an awesome event! SO pleased you had a blast

Sarah How exciting that you've found a house and what a criteria! That trail sounds seems perfect. eek. :cool1:

Kathy sorry i blatently added an e in your name! Massive congratulations for your fastest walk.

Stan you loved your run so much you wanted to share it twice :) Quite right too.

me did 3miles of hills on TM yesterday, felt sluggish but do-able. Found out today all my sniffles and coughs are tonsilitis so with antibiotics hopefully i'll be back bouncing soon. Oh and we've been looking at wedding venues!!!!!!! This is sooo exciting :)

[Bookwood]

Happy March Warriors! Standard 4 mile training run tonight- the bad part . . . I have to go to the dentist before hand

[JimB.]

ESPN 5k on Saturday. Finished without too much foot pain.

Time to start training for real again. Slowly.

My next event MAY be the The Ohio River Road Runners Club 1/2 Marathon in Xenia, OH on April 11.

OF course, with the way the weather has been this year, they may be under 2' of snow (Which could STILL be warmer than Disney was this year. Go figure.)

[dsnyfan21]

OK Warriors, Time to move to March....

Look for the new March Thread