Hakuna Matata -Spring-ing into Action for Race Season

[Steffwalks]

Good morning, Hakuna Matata!

Hope this new month finds you all well and in great spirits! You are all the best of the best. We should never underestimate the joys of a great team.

I am working and working out. The farm is requiring lots of time and my DD's problems are still center stage. But hopefully, I will be back regularly soon!

To new people, welcome, welcome, welcome!

Happy Spring, everyone.

[funwalker]

Hakuna Matata Team 2010 Race Calendar

:cheer2:
March 20th Jennifer - DC Marathon / Full Marathon
March 27th Mike & Liz -Penguin in the Park / 5k
March 28th Dave – Knoxville Marathon / Half Marathon
March 28th Vicky – Around the Bay Road Race / 30K
April 3rd Mike – The Bunny Dash 5k
April 4th Easter
April 10th Canceled: Kristie- Aflac Iron Girl Clearwater / 15K
April 10th Gerry- Windmere / 5k
April 11th Mike- Run Thru the Hills 5K
April 18th Gerry - Clermont, FLA / 5K
April 19th Kristie- Boston Marathon / Full Marathon
April 24th Dave - 9th Annual Kentucky Derby Half Marathon
April 24th Mike- Young Life run/walk in Wheaton, IL / 5K
April 25th Connie - 10th Anniversary Oklahoma / Half Marathon
April 25th Jack - RI State Police 5k Pursuit / Narragansett
April 25th Mike- 5K benefiting the March of Dimes and preemie babies
May 2nd Kristie- Pittsburgh Marathon / Full Marathon/cancelled due to arm injury & chair not repaired.



May Races


May 2nd Mike/Liz - Aztec Assault 5K & Obstacle / 5K
May 9th Sue - Mississauga Canada / Full Marathon
May 9th Jack - Mothers Day 5k in Newport
May 10th Gerry’s DS 10 & DS 15- Mini Muddy Buddy / 6.5 Miles & Obstacle
May 15th Mike –Life Time Fitness Run Wild 5K Booksfield Zoo
May 22nd Jennifer Magnolia Meltdown 5k
May 23rd Regina & DH - 10K Rum Run /Tualatin, Oregon
May 29th Kim - Buffalo Marathon / Half Marathon
May 29th Mike - Cancer Run at Solider Field Chicago IL / 10 miles

June 12th Mike & Liz- WDW Expedition Everest Challenge
June 12th Gerry & DS 10 - WDW Expedition Everest Challenge
June 12th Gerry’s DW & DS 15- WDW Expedition Everest Challenge
5K, the obstacle course and the scavenger hunt.
June 19th Vicky-Toronto Pearson Runway Run / 5K

July 4th Jennifer - Peachtree Road Race / 10K
July 4th Kim –LL Bean / 10K

Aug 2010

Sept 5th Lynn & Scott - DL Half Marathon / Half Marathon
Sept 17th Kristy- Air Force 5K
Sept 18th Kim - Air Force / Half Marathon
Sept 18th Kristie - Air Force Marathon / Full Marathon
Sept 25th Jennifer- Women's Running Half Marathon- Nashville
Sept 26th Kim - Toronto Marathon / Half Marathon

Oct 2nd Kristie - Wine & Dine / Half Marathon
Oct 2nd Mary & DH - Wine & Dine / 2 Person Relay
Oct 2nd Regina & DH - Wine & Dine / Half Marathon
Oct 2nd Gerry & DW- 2010 Mickey’s Halloween Fun Run / 5k
Oct 10th Jennifer – Chicago Marathon / Full Marathon
Oct 17th Kristie - Columbus Marathon OH/ Full Marathon
Oct 17th Scott & Lynn- Denver Marathon (Rock and Roll series)/ Half
Oct 24th Sue- Niagara Falls Marathon / Full Marathon
Oct 31st Kristie - Marine Corps Marathon VA / Full Marathon

Nov 7th Kristie - NYC Marathon, NYC (if invited)/ Full Marathon
Nov 21st Kristie - Philadelphia Marathon PA / full Marathon
Nov 27th Kristie - Space Coast Marathon, Cocoa Village FL
Nov 27th Lynn & Scott - Space Coast Race / Half/Full Marathon

Dec 5th Kristie - West Palm Beach Marathon / Full Marathon

Unconfirmed Dates
Lynn & Scott - Trip to Europe May 22nd-
Lynn & Scott - Baltic Cruise

2010 and Beyond:
Lynn & Scott- Disney Alaskan Cruise

Goofy: Dave, Jennifer's 1st Goofy, Kim, Kristy
Mickey:
Donald: Mike's 1st Half Marathon!

Team Members: Connie, Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Margie, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert, Scott & Lynn, Shannan, Sue, and Vicky

[Hockeychic]

Maybe being first to post I can keep up:goodvibes

Happy April first all!!!!

[funwalker]

Multi Vitamins

Connie-not taking a multi vitamin

Dave- who else takes a multi vitamin every day besides me?

Denise- started a vitamin program about a month ago

Jennifer- GNC vitapaks everyday

Kim- 1 multi, 1 vitamin C, 1 omega 3-6-9 each night, and I put 1 tbsp of ground flax in my oatmeal each morning

Kristy- flax oil, evening primrose oil, floravital, extra B's, and protein powder

Margie- Multi Vitamins for Women 50 plus Advantage

Mary- Shaklee Vita-Lea Gold. (for those that are 50+) I see on their website that they also make a version without vitamin K for those of you that can't have it.

Mike- I used to take multi vitamin before I was put on blood thinners.
I can't take anything with vitamin K in it as it messes with my INR (thinning).
No spinach, broccoli, or garlic either. Muscle Milk after every hard workout; lots of protein; easy on the carbs.

Scott & Lynn- both take multi vitamins plus vitamin C, B complex, B12, gingko, omega 3,6,9, and several other things daily

Sue- multi, vitamin C, calcium with vitamin D, omega 3/6/9 (3x)

Vicky-multi vitamin, a calcium/magnesium, and Omega 3

[Lorelei528]

Hi all!
I wanted to post here and ask a question, but I don't see my name on the team list...

I thought I was added to Hakuna Mutata :confused:

Anyway, if I am posting in the right spot, I'm hoping someone can help me out with eating info pre-half marathon...

What is usually the suggested meal plan/eating plan? Do you have a fairly good size meal the night before but not too late and what about the morning of? I have type 1 diabetes, so the morning thing might be slightly different for me but I wanted to ask here as I'm trying to figure out our ADR's for that trip.

I have not been keeping up with my walking and working out but will start again soon. And am still motivated to try and do my best in the half. That being said, I have not registered yet either. When does registration for the half usually close? The $ for us is kind of tight right now and we would be registering both me and DH.

Anyway, just wanted to check in, say hi to the team and ask those couple of questions.

Thanks!:goodvibes

[Steffwalks]

Lorelai, you are in the right place.

I am the captain, but have been having some serious problems lately. So, I haven't kept up as I should have.

Welcome to the team!

[windwalker]

Lorelai welcome.

I'm a walker and I do my best walking if I have a breakfast before I start. If I'm going full out hard I'll have a bagel with jelly and a banana, coffee and a glass of water. If I'm going long and slow I'll have eggs and sasuage and hash browns.

I did 5 miles this morning at 12:30 pace and then a pool workout.

Dave:hippie:

[bunnyfoo]

Hi everyone! Just a quick fly-by for me today. Heading off to the gym after work for a 1/2 hour training session. On Saturday, I'm going to see my chiro to see if he can work his magic and fix my ankle. I tried walking 3 miles yesterday and had ankle pain the whole walk so I think running is definitely out for now.

Margie - Put me down for the Toronto Pearson Runway Run (5K) on June 19! I'll jot down the rest of my race dates down for you tonight!

Connie - Good to hear from you again! :hug: for you and DD!

Lorelei - I usually have oatmeal with brown sugar or maple syrup, a whole wheat bagel with natural peanut butter and jam and a yogurt or cottage cheese. I find the protein and oatmeal help to keep me from feeling hungry during a race. If you're going to be running, you'll want to bring a gel or some chews with you. I found that once I started speeding up, I needed a little bit more sugar while out on course. Don't forget your water too!

Sue/Kim - Great weather in the forecast this weekend! Any plans for the long weekend? I can't wait to finish work today!

Have a great day everyone! :wave2:

[wilbur]

Good Afternoon Team!

Lorelai, Welcome!
The 1/2 fills much earlier than the full. Late April last year if I remember correctly. If you go to the official disney marathon website it usually gives a % of where each race stands in terms of registration.
During training you will need to tryout different eating plans & what will work for you.
For me I stay away from high fat foods. Mostly carbs & protein. I have a good meal the night before (chicken / fish). Race morning is oatmeal. I'm a tea drinker not coffee & couldn't do this prerace. I would need to stop at every port-o-pottie.
Because race day transportation starts early & you are waiting for a couple of hours pre race I have a small energy bar or fig cookie.
I would google running/ walking with diabetes. There is a wealth of info out there on sports drinks/ gels/gus etc. & maintaining blood sugar levels during exercise.

Margie, I'm only doing 1 race Mississauga & it's May 9th. Thanks
Do you have family plans for Easter?

Connie, :flower3:Glad you popped in today! Great to hear from you.

Vicky, Are you working Monday? I'm the only one in my department.
How's the ankle doing?


We are going to Niagara Falls for the weekend.
Get out & enjoy the great spring weather.
Happy Easter!...........Sue

[Scott H]

Snow why did it have to be more snow!!!!!

[windwalker]

Scott, brother, do I need to call someone? Maybe I could cash in some of my brownie points, that is if I had any.

I wore shorts today for the first time this year. Sure as heck didn't wear them at Disney this January.

Hope Lynn feels better.:hug:

Dave:hippie:

[GirTheGecko]

Buzzing in. Tomorrow is Good Friday, so glad Lent will be over for another year.

[funwalker]

Hakuna Matata Team 2010 Weight Loss Accomplishments!

Let us know how you are doing with your weight loss.
We want to share your awesome accomplishments and excitement too!


:wish25
WTG-Robert 28#

:wishtwenty

Mike 20#

:wishfifteen
Connie 15#

:wishten
Kim 10#

:wishfive
Vicky 5#

One - Four Pounds :cheer2:
Dave 4#
Lynn 3#
Mary 2#
Scott #

[funwalker]

Avoid Blisters:

Regina- Shared: I just returned from the gym and doing my 9/1 run/walks and I'm feeling pretty good. The only problem is that I am starting to get blisters, with the worst one on my first toe next to my big toe but it seems like maybe I'm only getting it when I run on the TM??? I'm still trying to figure it out and pin point the issue. I'm thinking maybe I need new running shoes?

Dave- I wear shoes that have no tight places, snug enough not to slip but not snug enough to be putting pressure anywhere. Then well fitting socks with seams that you can't feel. A sock with a seam you can feel is a good for a blister on a long run or walk. Buy good socks from a shoe company made for running or walking.

The way you put on your shoes matters also. I loosen my laces a lot, slip my foot in and then with the shoe flat against the floor pull my heel snugly against the back of the shoe. Then tighten the laces back up from the toe end smoothing them as I go up and not pulling them to tight over the top of my foot just snug, to tight here will cause damage to the nerve on top of your foot and can hurt it for a long time. Then when the laces are snug double knot them. All the time I'm tightening the laces the heel is pressed firmly against the back of the shoe. This way there is not slippage on the heel as your run or walk.

Another good way to avoid blisters is to make sure you care for your feet. Regular lotion keeps you from having rough places. Blisters are a result of friction and rough dry skin on your feet cause more friction than smooth soft skin. Yes, guys keeping your nails cut and your feet lotioned isn't just a girl thing. It can save you problems when you do a lot of miles.

If you feel any tight places when you have your shoe laced and ready to go that's where you might get a blister. Your laced shoe should actually feel like you have nothing on your feet at all.

Kim- I use to get horrible blisters but now I just use those socks with the double layers at least for long walks and my problems seem to have gone away.

Margie- Blisters- My feet swell- I am Blister Prone
So my shoes are a size larger and go from B width to D;
Wright Socks; Body Glide; over 10-miles and I still need
to tape area under big toes. I have used Duck Tape successfully.

Mary- As far as the blister question goes, that in one thing that has never been a problem for me. I have lost four toenails to date though, in spite of trying different shoes and different ways of lacing my shoes.

Mike- Regina, if you are getting blisters, then yes it's time to find some different shoes, also technical socks might help too. Find a running store near you, or make the investment of a long drive if you have to. They should be able to fit you with a shoe that not only fits, but also is catered to your running movement. They should watch you as your run to see how your feet and legs move.

Different shoes can make a huge difference, and I have my personal favorites.
I tend to pronate (roll) my right foot a lot. I think I may have one leg longer then the other. Also, one foot is a half size larger. No, I'm not a mutant!

Regina- I plan on getting some body glide and new shoes

Sue- not only is it blister care but general foot care.
They take such a beating crammed into shoes for so many miles each week.

I've been fortunate to stay away from blisters, but I've had a purple nail from time to time. The keys as Dave has already mentioned. Good fitting shoes & socks. I love my "Wright" socks (double layer & foot hugging). Body Glide every potential rub or pressure point on the foot.

My #1 absolute must do indulgence is a pedicure about every 6 weeks.
Keep the nails short & skin smooth.

[Piglet24]

Hi everyone! Happy April! Does anyone have any fun plans for Easter?

Did anyone get "April fooled"?

It's been crazy weather over here- rain one minute, snow in the next and then sunshine. Luckily when it has rained/snowed it has cleared up to nice weather by the time I run in the evening.

I ran Tuesday and today. Today my Nike + told me I ran 3.45 miles and averaged a 9:30 pace. I'm pretty pleased with that since I'm just starting out. I'm feeling pretty good with things so far. My friend ran with me today and it went well. We finished just as it was starting a light sprinkle!

Vicky- Thanks for the heads up on the running warehouse! I'll be sure to check it out once I make it to the running store and get fitted for my shoes and whatnot.

Mike- Thanks for your feedback. I'm feeling pretty good. I don't think I'm overtraining- right now I'm only running 3 days a wk and am about to up it to 4 days. I don't plan to run oveer 4 days a week and will be lifting weights the other 2 days. Sometimes a knee or ankle may hurt but it's very minor and not a consistent thing and doesn't always hurt. I think part of it is that I haven't been working to build some of these muscles I never really thought about. I haven't had any other issues, but will watch to see how it goes.

Lorelei- Welcome! I'm new to the team and can tell you this team is great at answering your questions, encouraging you, and making you feel welcome!

Hope you all have a wonderful evening!!

[wdw4us]

Finally a great evening in NH and we did 4 miles. Some sore parts today but a good sore not bad for a really good powerwalk.

Usually we talk and stroll but last night we talked for the first mile then our music on and off we went. It keeps us focused.

Friday and this week went by like a vacation week. Weeeeeeeee....very busy at work so it does make the time go rather quickly.

Today I have a 2hr lunch and we're off to bring the princess to meet the Easter Bunny. Now that should be interesting.

Have a good one.

denise

[funwalker]

Good Morning Team! :wave2:

We made it - It’s finally Friday - April 2nd
We are going to have another beautiful day here in southern Michigan!

Captain Connie-Thanks for starting the new April Thread! :goodvibes
I love the titles you come up with each month.
I do hope things are finally starting to get better for you
- it’s been a very long time.

I updated our Team Race Calendar - please shout out any errors!

Denise-WTG-nice power walk!
Have fun with your little Princess today! :littleangel:

Jack-hope things are improving and the water
is receding in your area! :grouphug:
Have you been able to go back home?

Lorelei528- Again :welcome:
I did see that you joined our Team February 10th.
I am so sorry I have totally missed your post since then.
I thought we lost you! :confused3

Scott-Sorry about the snow- it just seems wrong. :eek:
When do you usually get the last snow of the season
that stays on the ground?

Sue-Easter is early worship service, egg hunt for my little Hagen,
DD, SIL, and my little Hagen will be here for dinner.

Wishing you Sunshine, Great Training Moments, and Extra Spring In Your Steps this month! :dance3:

Connie, Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert, Scott & Lynn,
Shannan, Sue, and Vicky-

AFM: really long day yesterday, energy level is low, but I am
out the door to the gym-

Enjoy the moments! :wave:

[funwalker]

Happy Easter - wishing you all the special blessing of this time of year!
Safe Travels to all those traveling this weekend!

Sue- Niagara Fall HAVE A wonderful Weekend! :hug:

Lorelei528-I like Sue’s I would google running/ walking with diabetes. There is a wealth of info out there on sports drinks/ gels/gus etc. & maintaining blood sugar levels during exercise.

We all have our favorite foods, but not have the same health problems.
I usually eat some type of pasta (no white sauces) the night before.
Bagel or toast with peanut butter the morning of.
I use GU during and sometimes sports beans.

[Scott H]

Cold and windy morning and I am making this a three day weekend, will be on the Road to DC next week, looks like a TM and Bike day. I need to make a couple of work calls today.

Lynn has a bad cold and is sleeping a bunch, poor kid.

Some day I will catch up on what ya all are upto,

[windwalker]

Good morning y'all.

The sun is here to stay, I just know it is. Two days in a row working out in shorts, life is good.

I'm still getting stronger and faster and getting plenty of rest between workouts. High hopes for the summer.

Dave:hippie:

[funwalker]

Weekend Racers!:cheer2::cheer2:

Saturday: April 3rd Mike- Bunny Dash Go Green 5k
Tuesday (?) Gerry is this correct?
April 6th Gerry - West Orange 5k / 5K

[windwalker]

Have a magical weekend y'all. I'm working till 9pm tonight and a 12 hr shift tomorrow, then heading down to nashville to spend Easter with sally. So I will probably not be around much.

Everyone play nice and don't eat to much rabbit.

Dave:hippie:

[wellesleyprincess]

I'm at my parents for Easter.

Got out and did 3.25 miles in 26 minutes. Going to see Alice in Wonderland with my mom tomorrow.

Lorelei, I'm not Diabetic, but Gluten and (newly diagnosed) Lactose intolerant. Disney is great at the Table service and pretty good at the Counter service. Just make sure you note it and they'll take care of you.

Best,
Jennifer

[Scott H]

Morning Kids, coffee is on

Yesterday I got in a 5K on the TM, Maybe bike today or the weather might be nice enough to get out side, we will see

Yesterday was to have been a day off but the phone kept ringing and emails flew

Have a great easter weekend, poor Lynn spunds like she is still under the weather as she is coughing

[windwalker]

Good morning y'all.

Hugs to Lynn and anyone else that is feeling puny. It's not fair to have a flu bug now that spring is here. Scott I know it was kim, Sue and Vicky's fault, they left the door open and their snow storm came down to you instead of staying there where it belonged.

I'm off to the pool.

Have a super Easter weekend y'all.

Dave:hippie:

[wdw4us]

Lots to do today. First off - coffee, then 4 or 5 miles and shopping for dinner tonight and other important items like cat food. It's a beauty here in NH, cool this morning and it will warm up throughout the day.

Bought a new charcoal grill last night, we have a gas grill but Nick wanted the "real" thing so off to Lowe's we went and found a nice grill with a lot of good features including a built in bottle opener - now that seems like a necessity?! I'm sure he'll be over at some point to put the thing together so we can fire it up for steaks tonight.

Well, it's time to go, see ya.

denise

[funwalker]

Good Afternoon Team! :wave2:

Easter Blessings!

Beautiful morning, 52°, cloudy, & a nice slow rain this afternoon.

Dave–hope you have a great weekend with Sally in Nashville :goodvibes

Denise-WTG with your walk! :goodvibes
Bottle Opener on a charcoal grill :confused3

Jennifer- Hope you enjoy Alice in Wonderland. ::yes::

Lynn-hope you are feeling a little better today! pixiedust:

Wishing you Sunshine, Great Training Moments, and Extra Spring
In Your Steps this month! :dance3:

Connie, Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert, Scott & Lynn,
Shannan, Sue, and Vicky-

AFM: beautiful morning for my 10-mile bike ride then stopped at the gym for a great upper body workout.

Enjoy the moments! :wave:

[bunnyfoo]

Hi everyone! Got my ankle looked at today my chiro. He said it's a grade 1 sprain :( I can still run on it if I tape it up but I'm thinking I'm better off giving my body a chance to heal. Really harder than it sounds - I was out early this morning and saw a ton of people out and running *sigh* Meanwhile, I was off to the bakery and the mall :laughing:

Sue - Nope, I'm in on Monday too :( I thought Monday was only a holiday for the federal government. A four day weekend with this weather would have been nice!

Regina - I couldn't think of any good April Fool's jokes this year but people at work are generally serious so I'm not sure if anything funny would have gone over well. WTG on your run! You sound like a speedy runner!

Lynn - pixiedust: for your cold! Hope you feel better soon!

Dave - Based on the weather we had this year, I think winter skipped Canada this season. It must have seen the "Go Away!" sign we left up ;)

Margie - How was your gym workout!

Denise - Did Josie have fun with the Easter Bunny?

Have a great day everyone! :wave2:

[Hockeychic]

Hey team, just stopping in for a quick HI!!!!!

Weather has been awesome here this weekend. Hopefully the hunt for DD's prom dress is over, we have to wait till Monday to see if the designer can have the dress for her in time. FINGERS CROSSED. I love spending time with DD but I am soooo not a shopper:headache:

[wdw4us]

Had Easter dinner tonight and here is her official picture. She was pretty good about it.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0da22b3127ccef9933f2fe67300000040O10AYuGrVk4bNG IPbz4Y/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

denise

[Hockeychic]

OMG, she is just too adorable!!!!

[GirTheGecko]

She's such a serious princess.

[Motomiker]

Happy Easter everyone!

Denise~ Love the pic!

Margie~ I'm doing the Donald in 2011. My first Half M. if I don't go nutso and sign up for the Wine and Dine.

Dave~ Thanks for redirecting me to the new thread.

Lorelei~ Welcome to the team!

Vicky~ Take care of that ankle!

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Ran my Bunny Dash 5K in Palatine IL today (Sat.) Finshed 264/548 middle of the pack again. 17/25 in my age group. Time was 29.26.00 for a 9.30 a mile pace. Cold and raining. I should have worn more layers and gloves. Brrrr!

Off to bed, gotta hide the eggs in a few hours! Happy Easter! Mike :cool2:

[windwalker]

Happy Ewaster weekend dear friends. Take a few moments today to remember how special each of you are. Each of you have touched others lives and made it better. We come this way but once, I'm glad that we have had the opportunity to walk some of it together.

Dave:hippie:

[syko]

Popping in to say :wave2: Happy Easter.

Mike, Thanks for what you said about Boston, you are the only person who hasn't burst out :lmao:.

I'm in a mad house, we have friends down and we now have 10 people in our house!!!:lmao:
It's all great fun, but hard to find time to get on the computer.

Weather here has been great, I trained on friday and it was 94.:woohoo:

Need to go and hide the easter eggs in the garden, six kids, lots of eggs!!!!

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Found the new thread!

Welcome Lorilei!

Margie - the Space Coast race is really on the 27th - the same that Kirstie is signed up for. Thanks for keeping up this list!

As Scott says, I have had a terrible cold - they keep sending me home from work - have not had the energy for any workouts in several day! Hope it will work thru its course soon - it is getting really old!

Dave - congrats on your race!

Vicki - take care of that ankle.

Hope everyone on the east coast has survived the flooding! Jack - have you made it back home yet?

I have already forgotten most of what everyone said the past week - blame it on my cold! So, sorry that I am missing some folks.

Have a great week all!

[funwalker]

Good Afternoon Team! :wave2:

Easter Blessings!

Hakuna Matata Team 2010 Race Calendar Updated to here-

Denise- Little Josie is so Precious!

Kim-be sure to show us the Prom Dress- I really dislike shopping too!

Kristie-Oh How Fun - lots of little one for an Easter Egg Hunt!
Will you check your November Race Calendar - are you racing every weekend?

Lynn-hope your bug goes away quicker than mine did!
Thanks for updating the information on the Space Coast

Mike-Congratulations on your Race! WTG - nice time.
Thanks I added your 1st half marathon to the Donald :goodvibes
Have fun hiding the Easter Eggs!

Wishing you Sunshine, Great Training Moments, and Extra Spring
In Your Steps this month! :dance3:

Connie, Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert, Scott & Lynn,
Shannan, Sue, and Vicky-

AFM: Hummm.... :confused3

Enjoy the moments! :wave:

[Motomiker]

Hi Team,

Today was a rest day for me. BBQ chicken on the grill, laundry tonight. Might make my workout for tomorrow really early in the morning at the gym. I love having the pool all to myself!

Got up really early to hide the easter eggs out in the backyard and then everyone slept in! Silly squirrels got to some of them before Robert did! :rotfl2: I haven't seen them most of the day. I think they all have tummy aches from the chocolate and jelly beans. Little theives! :sad2:

Dave~ You too, buddy!

Kirstie~ How did your egg hunt go?

Jack~ Hope all is well on the East coast!

Lynn~ Hope you feel better soon. I am still feeling congested from 4 week ago. It just won't go away all the way!

Jennifer~ We have HUGE gluten free section at the store where I work. If there are any certain products that you are looking for, let me know and we can always work something out. Our store does not have a website, but I can always buy the items and ship them to you ups.

Thunderstorm moving in right now! First one of the year that I can recall- Mike :cool2:

[syko]

Margie I have 3 races in Nov, as long as I get in to NYC.

The egg hunt was fun, the only problem was that the kids did not like some of the candy I got.

I'm gluten free and vegan, with lots of other food allergies, so if anyone wants to know about GF / allergy food let me know.

[windwalker]

Good morning team.

Yesterday was restful, just an easy 3 mile walk to stay loose and then a nice dinner of Elk. Sally's Sister's Hubby is a hunter so they always have wild game in the freezer.

Today will be extra busy with two workouts, speed intervals this morning and then I'm meeting a DisneyRunning Buddy, that I walked some of the Goofy with last January, for a good 6 mile training walk. Not sure how my body will react to double training session but I'm hoping that adding it once a week I'll get stronger.

Have a magical day y'all.

Dave:hippie:

[funwalker]

Good Morning Team! :wave2:

Today we have morning fog; cloudy, windy,
but the forecast of afternoon sunshine with a high of 70°
-rain and thunderstorms overnight.

Any Spring Birthday's?

Updates:
Hakuna Matata Team 2010 Race Calendar Page 1 Post #2 -
Multi Vitamins listing is Page 1 Post #4
Weight Loss list Page 1 Post #13 -
Avoid Blisters Post is on Page 1 Post # 14

Dave- Elk :sad2:
Take a nap between workouts and you will be fine… :goodvibes

Kristie- I have you down for three races –it just seems like a lot!
Oh-My-Gosh, what are you able to eat? :sad1:
Yes, kids can be very selective about their candy :confused3

Lynn- :flower3: Hope you are feeling a bit better today!

Mike- the squirrels probably thought they made a haul with those huge nuts! :lmao:
Take care – a relapse can be extra terrible!

Wishing you Sunshine, Great Training Moments, and Extra Spring
In Your Steps this month! :dance3:

Connie, Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert, Scott & Lynn,
Shannan, Sue, and Vicky-

AFM: My little Hagen had a sleep over so no gym this morning-
will see what tonight allows.

Enjoy the moments! :wave:

[wdw4us]

Good Morning:

It was a busy Easter weekend but so nice here in the Northeast. Well into the 70’s which is unheard of in April. We grilled, ate outside and enjoyed the days. Got in a 4 mile walk on Saturday and another on Sunday night. Each day I feel stronger. It doesn’t take too much time to get back into the rhythm. I usually take Monday off from walking, especially since I just did 2 days. Depends on how things are tonight once I get home.

Hope all of you have a good week of training.

denise

[jship210]

Good Morning :goodvibes beautiful weather this week. No rain!!! :cool1:

[windwalker]

Speed intervals went great, 2 mile brisk walk to warm up, 5 X 200m sprints between 59 and 60 sec each, 2 mile brisk walk to cool down.

Focus today was good technique at speed.

Margie I didn't kill it, it was just what we were served. I haven't killed anything since the 70s.

Dave:hippie:

[Hockeychic]

OMG......just looked at my TICKER!!!!!!

[windwalker]

OMG......just looked at my TICKER!!!!!!

Princess we are going to have wonderful weather this time and we will surely walk some of it together.

Dave:hippie:

[Hockeychic]

I hope so with everyone bundled up this year couldn't find anyone before the race.

Will soon take the plunge and register surprised they aren't showing any percentages yet how how full it is, I guess they really are having trouble this year.

[windwalker]

During that 9 mo between now and Goofy , I hope to have won the State games and got a slot for Houston, bought a new house and maybe even be with a new princess. It will be an interesting year to say the least.

Dave:hippie:

[Hockeychic]

That will be exciting for you!!!!

In 9 months, I hope to be 50 pds lighter, and a healthier happier person
I want to be uninjuried and fully trainned going into goofy.

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Thanks for the well-wishes. Cold is still with me - I took today off from work again. I plan to try a slow dog walk later in the day to see if I can build back some stamina. I have lost 3 pounds in 4 days. I have been drinking lots of water, so it cannot be water weight. I have not been eating as much as usual, but also not doing any activity. I just hope I can keep those pounds off when I get going again! I am just afraid it is really muscle loss, and will go right back on when I start working out again.

Dave and Kim - good luck with both your goals!

Dve - we used to eat elk all the time when we first lived here in Wyoming - Scott would get an elk every year and it kept us in meat thru the year. Then it got to be more expensive to take the time off to hunt than to buy meat, and I guess Scott did not enjoy it as much, so he quit hunting, so no elk here lately.

Hope the east coast gets a chance to dry out before the next bout of rain. It is nice here today, but we are expecting rain and snow tomorrow.

Have a great week all!

[windwalker]

Lynn I've been worrying about you, glad to hear your doing better. I wish I could come and visit you guys, maybe next year it will be possible.

I had a nice surprise, I got my car insurance bill and it was $283.00 for 6 months. After having a daughter on my policy, that thought her calling in life was to wreak cars, that seemed so cheap. I hurried up and mailed it in before they changed their mind. That was on the Mustang to. We have had bills as high as $2300 for six months. Maybe this being single does have it's benefits. "WhooHoo", to quote our princesses.

Dave:hippie:

[wellesleyprincess]

Kim, I can't believe that it is that fast. Let's see in 9 months, I hope to have Boston Qualified, broken 1:40 in the half and 45 in the 10k. I hope to much more comfortable with my teaching and hopefully about 10 pounds lighter.

Kirstie, My hats off to you on being Vegan. I've tried, but can't stick to it.

It's hot down here in the south. 5 miles in 44 minutes.

Jennifer

[Motomiker]

Ugg, sick again! It hit me about 2:30 in the morning. Bad cough, congestion, upset stomach, now a slight fever and headache. Slept most of the day. Robert was sick last week and I think I caught it from him (again). I don't know if I will ever finnish this training program. Not a positive day for me... Mike:cool2:

[Hockeychic]

Hey Lynn!!!!!!! How are you???? Haven't chatted in forever!!!! Feel better soon!!!!

Mike sorry you are under the weather, DH is also now sick, DD had it Friday, DH yesterday....who is next. Hope you also feel better soon.

Jennifer good luck with your goals!!!!! Boston...that would be awesome!!!

Hope to get a walk in tonight. Did so much gardening this weekend really didn't have the energy or time to walk but will get at it tonight.....I WILL ;)

[funwalker]

Good Morning Team! :wave2:

Today partly cloudy, more thunderstorms, windy, high of 77°
We did get the severe thunderstorms overnight-lots of rain, lightening, and high winds.

Connie-We Miss you...hope you had a Blessed Easter! :grouphug:

Dave- Good News on the car insurance! :goodvibes
We hope you do too!
I hope to have won the State games and got a slot for Houston,
bought a new house and maybe even be with a new princess.

Jack- Morning :surfweb: hope the flood waters are receding and conditions in your area are improving.
I can only imagine the hardships you have seen and have to deal with daily! :grouphug:

Jennifer- Great Goals - You Can Do It! :hug: I hope to have Boston Qualified, broken 1:40 in the half and 45 in the 10k.
I hope to much more comfortable with my teaching and hopefully about 10 pounds lighter.

Kim- Exciting :banana::scared1: only 9 months!
You Can Do It!
In 9 months, I hope to be 50 pds lighter, and a
healthier happier person I want to be uninjuried and
fully trainned going into goofy.

Kristie- Did you get the needed part for your chair?

Lorelei528- where are you? :upsidedow

Lynn- pixiedust: hope you are feeling a bit better each day.
Added your weight loss to the Team List on Page 1 Post #13

Mike-pixiedust: hope this time around is not as severe and does not last as long.

Sue- Are you taking an extended Holiday weekend! :upsidedow

Vicky- the pictures on the 30k were so cute -:cutie:

Wishing you Sunshine, Great Training Moments, and Extra Spring
In Your Steps this month! :dance3:

Connie, Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert, Scott & Lynn,
Shannan, Sue, and Vicky-

AFM: Gym last night-

Enjoy the moments! :wave:

[DisneyGerry]

i ran (more like did) the West Orange 5k a week or so.

i have the Windermere 5k this week--and with all those Easter candy better get practicing

Thanks and Happy Easter or more like Happy Easter Season!

[wilbur]

Good Morning Team!

Margie, No extended weekend just really busy to post.

Mike, Hope you feel better soon.

Had a great long run on Sat. I ran from Niagara Falls along the Niagara River to my inlaws. Fantastic weather & view.

Gym was closed & classes cancelled last night. So I missed out on yoga but went for a run instead. The wind was strong. It felt like I was running in slow motion.

The rain has stopped but we might be getting more this afternoon. I will have to wait & see if I run tonight.

Have a great day...........Sue

[bunnyfoo]

Hi team! Rainy weather and grey skies here... What happened to the sunshine? I want to wear my sandals. Went to the gym for training last night. More deadlifting and metabolic exercises. I've now incorporated the 135 lb weight into a regular set of deadlifts so I can't wait to move onto the heavier weights. I'm still not confident enough to go running so I think I might start waking up early and going for walks.

Gerry - Good luck with your 5K this weekend!

Sue - Here's hoping the weather clears up! Must be some nice running routes out in Niagara... do your inlaws live on the Canadian or American side?

Margie - Thanks! :blush: If I can't be the fastest runner out there, at least I can try to be cute! How's little Hagen doing? Hope he's feeling better!

Kim - Doesn't gardening count as exercise? I've helped my mom weed before and it's not easy. Not to mention carrying around the hose, soil bags and tools... Are you going to join the BL challenge on the weight loss thread? Keep us posted on your progress!

Mike - pixiedust: for your cold! Hope you're feeling better soon!

Jennifer - Those are fantastic goals! I think I asked before but which grade are you teaching this year?

Lynn - pixiedust: :hug:

Have a great day everyone!

[syko]

The last part arrived today.:woohoo: Now I just need Dh to install it!!!!!

We went out today to do hill work and I hurt my arm, so Dh had to get the car for me. I can't move it, Dh is going to have a look at it. I'm sure it's nothing a little rest can't fix.

Off to FW for the movie tonight. Our house guest leave on friday and another one arrives on sat!!!!!!

Take care everyone.:grouphug:

[windwalker]

Hi guys, it's a beautiful evening in southern kentucky, finally getting that wonderful warm spring weather we have been so desperately needing. I'm planning on wearing shorts in the morning to train.

Syko, glad to here you got the parts for your chair. Bummer about hurting your arm hope it's better really quick.

Everyone get healed and recovered so you can enjoy this wonderful weather.

Dave:hippie:

[wellesleyprincess]

Mike, Get well!

Vicky, I teach 6th this year (I started in 3rd, then got moved to 4th, then to 6th). Next year, all I know for sure is 3-6 (the joys of being the newest teacher), but hopefully I won't move 3 times in 9 weeks like I did this year. I also coach HS track and next year cross country.

3.1 miles in 26 minutes today.

[GirTheGecko]

Lynn I've been worrying about you, glad to hear your doing better. I wish I could come and visit you guys, maybe next year it will be possible.

I had a nice surprise, I got my car insurance bill and it was $283.00 for 6 months. After having a daughter on my policy, that thought her calling in life was to wreak cars, that seemed so cheap. I hurried up and mailed it in before they changed their mind. That was on the Mustang to. We have had bills as high as $2300 for six months. Maybe this being single does have it's benefits. "WhooHoo", to quote our princesses.

Dave:hippie:

And people wonder why I never got my license... It's cheaper this way. I also kinda sorta had a car wreck with my mother's car. And I never told her about it (it was some paint scrapes and a crumpled plate).

[windwalker]

This morning I meet my walkers for our weekly training. Today will be 8 miles hard and fast on a hilly course. This is the core to my training program and my long walk of the week. We go at it hard and the good conversations make it comfortable and insures we stay in that magic heart rate range where we are going hard but not so hard we can't talk.

Have a super day.

Dave:hippie:

[Hockeychic]

Have a great walk Dave!!!!!!

[wdw4us]

Good Morning:

I spend all afternoon looking out the window at work yesterday, hoping the rain would stop and sure enough it did so we were able to go out for our miles. 4 miles with a total of 16 for the month so far! My goal of 20 per week is coming along nicely. Can already feel it in my slacks.

Today it will be above 80 and tomorrow it will be 40. New England - gotta love it. I hope their is a breeze tonight, 80 is a bit hot for me.

Nick and Hope were at the house yesterday making ribs. They were fab! I had mine with green beans. Not your normal side dish but better for me than french fries.

Well stitch time starts now- coffee and needle&thread.

denise

[windwalker]

I saw the pictures of the ribs on facebbook Denise, green beans are a great side dish. I get the veggies you can just throw in the microwave and steam in their bag and ten eat them with a lean meat or fish. My diet isn't surpreme but living alone in an apartment I tend to eat a lot of frozen dinners, quick and easy with no clean up.

Dave:hippie:

[Scott H]

Been busy here in DC, many meetings and keeping a lid on things back home from afar.

Have had two great morning runs, nice and warm and I ended up leaking a bunch with the humidity.

Yesterday was 3.3 miles and this morn was 3.7. , Running past the various memorials is pretty darn nice.

Have a good one, I gotta run to do an interview this morn.

[funwalker]

Good Morning Team! :wave2:

:umbrella: We have had severe thunderstorms the past couple of days.
And they are in the forecast for a couple more- the next few days
will still be nice, but with lower temperatures.

Dave- hope you have a great training walk this morning. ::yes::

Denise- Nice walk and Great Goal! ::yes::
4 miles with a total of 16 for the month so far!
My goal of 20 per week is coming along nicely.
Let us know your weight loss and I will add it to the Team List!

Hope- You have not told your Mom you wrecked her car? :rolleyes1

Jack- Morning :surfweb:

Jennifer- Goodness, you had a tough teaching year. :grouphug:
It is so awesome if you can make a difference even in one life-
to inspire a child to be the best they can be!
Then with your love of running coaching HS track and next year
cross-country is a wonderful opportunity for you to encourage,
inspire, and pass that love on! WOW- :worship:

Kristie-pixiedust: Oh, No I hope your arm is okay!
Good News on finally receiving the parts you needed.

Lynn-pixiedust:

Mike- pixiedust:

Pam- Where are you?
We miss hearing from you too! :confused3

Scott- Are you getting any sleep?
WTG with your runs!
Yesterday was 3.3 miles and this morn was 3.7.
Running past the various memorials is pretty darn nice. :goodvibes

Sue-You need to share some pictures,
so we can go with you on those beautiful scenic runs! :upsidedow

Vicky-Cute You Are! princess:
Remember the goal is not to be the fastest, but the Best You Can Be!

Wishing you Sunshine, Great Training Moments, and Extra Spring
In Your Steps this month! :butterfly

Connie, Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert, Scott & Lynn,
Shannan, Sue, and Vicky-

AFM: very long day yesterday.
The rest of the week is hectic
with not many minutes of me time available.

Enjoy the moments! :wave:

[windwalker]

Today's group training was totally awesome. There is one really intense hill coming from the river to the main road, about a 400m steep climb. This morning I decided it was time to make this hill mine. I attacked it hard and left my walking group behind. That was only part of it, I wasn't slowing at the top to catch my breath and go easy for a little bit. Hell no I got to the top and kicked into over drive and flew effortlessly down the road. I ended up about a quarter mile ahead of my group that's chugging along at a 12 mpm pace, so I finally slowed to allow them to catch up. Then the last couple of hundred yards we all sprinted and I still had enough fire to win easily. It was a very satisfying walk and every week I amaze myself at how much I've improved.

Anyway, today was awesome for me thanks for listening.

Dave:hippie:

[wilbur]

Good Morning Team!

The dull, rainy weather continues but the temps are still warm for this time of year.

Margie, Make sure you are not over doing it! You need your me time.

Vicky, How's the ankle?
Inlaws are on the Cdn side. They live in Niagara on the Lake.

Kristy, Hope the arm is better soon & just needs a little rest. Glad to hear the part arrived & your DH can get your chair in working order.

Disappointing news that my favourite spin class at the gym was cancelled. :mad: The reason budget cutbacks. The class is always full. Don't get that one.

Have a great day everyone.............Sue

[Lynn G]

Good Afternoon Team!

Dave - congrats on your long walk today!

Mike - hope you feel better!

Kirstie - hope the arm is better!

Kim - it has been awhile since we chatted! You are doing fantastic!

Thanks for all the pixie dust!

I left work work early today - yesterday I worked a full 8 hours, and felt totally drained once I got home - so I decided to take it a bit easier today. Maybe by Friday I can work up to a full 8 hours again. No exercise for me - unless you can count coughing as exercise, it sure makes me tired like I have been exercising!

Woke up to snow this morning - it has gotten really nice this afternoon and most of the snow is already gone - it should be up to nearly 70 by Saturday! I am sure that is not the last of the snow!

Have a great evening all!

[Motomiker]

Hi Everyone,
Just checking in today. Feeling a little better, worked and slept for the past three days. I hate respitory infections! :sick: I might do a 5K this weekend if I'm up to it. It's in my hometown and goes right down our road. Lots of steep hills and right past our main lake.

It sounds like everyone is doing great with their training, keep it up everybody! I'll be back at it soon!

-Mike :cool2:

[GirTheGecko]

Good Morning Team! :wave2:


Hope- You have not told your Mom you wrecked her car? :rolleyes1


Oh no. She hit her midlife crisis when I was driving age and got a sporty car to go with it. That's the car I put against the tree. I was sure my dad was going to drown me (if it wasn't for the tree, we probably would have been in the creek), and that would be merciful compared to what Mom would have done to me. So, she passed away never figuring out where she got those scrapes and I was glad to never admit what I did. Dad never told her either.

I've told this story numerous times, and she still hasn't struck me with lightning. But maybe she was the reason that Nick slid my car (yes, I own a car and I never got my license) into a trailer full of explosives. Nick is fine, and the car had damage on the driver's side rear.

[wellesleyprincess]

Margie, Thanks for your positive comments! I'm Teach for America so I started all this with no teaching experience (unless you count Sunday School). I'm still not sure whether I'll stay after the two year committment.

Today was a half-day teacher work day. So I actually enjoyed a nice 5 mile run along the river until I was chased by dogs and cat-called by three different pickup trucks (including one that was a little two stalkerish for comfort). Time 46 minutes (the aforementioned situations caused some slow downs)

Best,
Jennifer

[Piglet24]

Hi everyone! It's been a few days since I checked in. I'm sorry to read so many of you are feeling under the weather. :worried: I hope you are all fully recovered soon!

Today was the first day we have finally had some decent weather in about a week. Today was also my 2nd day running for 30 minutes straight with no walking time so I'm still feeling pretty good.

Vicky- Thanks for saying I'm quick. I wonder if there's something wrong with my nike+ though b/c I sure don't feel like I'm running that fast?? :confused3 How's your ankle doing? Feeling any better?

Dave- Congrats on your great workout!

Kirstie- YAY! Your part is finally in? Did DH get it put in? How's it working?

That's about all that's going on with my workouts for now. I hope everyone continues to meet their training goals!

[syko]

Dh is on the floor trying to put the new part on.......it's not going well.:sad2:
It looks like we are going to have to move my seat back and the back down so that I can fit under the bars.:eek:
If that does not work I will need new bars, and that would not be made in time for Boston.:sad1:

We went to the camp ground tonight to watch Tarzen.:cool1: I spent the night roasting marshmallows for everyone.:thumbsup2

My arm is not good, still can't use it, and taking morphine.:sad1:
I still want to race on sat as I need to give the chair a run with all the new parts on, but I don't know if I will be able.:confused3

[funwalker]

Good Morning Team! :wave2:

:umbrella: We have had severe thunderstorms this week-

Carrie (WISHer wtpclc) has a class at Western MI this morning and is stopping by for lunch!

Hakuna Matata Team 2010 Race Calendar
Exciting Races to Track this month!
April 10th Kristie- Aflac Iron Girl Clearwater / 15K
April 19th Kristie- Boston Marathon / Full Marathon
April 24th Connie - 10th Anniversary Oklahoma / Half Marathon
April 27th Dave - 9th Annual Kentucky Derby Half Marathon

Miss hearing from you guys -
Lorelei528, Mary, Pam, Robert, and Shannan,

Dave- WTG you had a very impressive training walk -
I thought you guys all walked together –
Does that mean your Team training walks will be everyone at their own pace?
BTW - the Team is doing Great with a 12 mpm pace. :cheer2:

Denise- how are the quilts in progress coming?
I was thinking you had one you were working on that we do
not get to see until finished?

Jennifer- :thanks:

Kristie- I am so sorry your arm is not better! :hug:

pixiedust: Kristie (arm), Lynn (cold/flu), Mike (cold/flu), and Vicky (ankle)
Hope everyone is seeing great improvement today. pixiedust:

Regina- Nice to hear from you! :goodvibes

Sue-Thanks!
I this one of your races, if so I mess up and do not have it listed?
October 2010 - VWL/Vero Beach

Vicky-how is your ankle?

Wishing you Sunshine, Great Training Moments, and Extra Spring
In Your Steps this month! :rainbow:

Connie, Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert, Scott & Lynn,
Shannan, Sue, and Vicky-

AFM: Trip to the grocery Store and if you can call watching 4 little ones a Rest Day … I am having a rest day! ::yes::

Enjoy the moments! :wave:

[Scott H]

Travel home today after some meetings, got in a quick two miles this morning.

[windwalker]

Syko, girl your luck is as bad as mine.

I battle constantly with a bad achillies. I have to always be careful even how I step off curbs and climb stairs. I stretch and ice it frequently and do exercises that strengthen my ankle area. I only walk train hard every other day so I have rest and recovery time, my other days are pool days so i can keep loose and work the rest of my body.

Today was pool day and since it's raining that's great. I have to work a 12 hr shift also so let it rain.

Margie, that was not a normal thing, me taking off like that, just something I needed to do. Normally we all stay together the entire time.

Have a magical day y'all.

Dave:hippie:

[wilbur]

Good Morning Team!

Another rainy morning.

Margie, No not a race just our annual Oct. trip to DW. My October race is on the 24th. Niagara Falls Marathon & I'm doing the full.

Went to spin class last night. The weather will again decide what I do tonight.

Many meetings today & tomorrow. Better get back to work.

Continued pd to all that are not feeling 100%.
Have a great day everyone.........Sue

[bunnyfoo]

Hi everyone! The weekend is almost here! Lots of rain and grey skies here this week. I'm okay with the rain on the weekdays as long as we get lots of sunshine for the weekend! I'm off to the gym tonight for a quick 1/2 hour training session. I might get a new workout buddy for a couple of weeks. We have an actor that we need to get in shape in about 3 months so he might be working out with me on Mondays. Should be interesting!

The no refined sugar is going well so far but then again it's only day 4 :laughing: No cravings yet for sweets, breads or fried foods. If anyone is looking to lose some weight, we're doing a Biggest Loser challenge over on the weight loss thread :) It's 6 weeks long and you get to set your own weight loss target.

Margie - You're absolutely right! I always forget that I'm really just competing against myself. I always get wrapped up in time and speed... Have a fun lunch with Carrie! Say hi to her :)

Kirstie - pixiedust: for your arm! Here's hoping that Ben will be able to make the repairs in time. I forget that Boston is right around the corner. For some reason, it doesn't feel like April.

Scott - Great job on the two miles! Safe travels home!

Regina - I don't know much about Nike+. I have read that you have to make sure it's carefully calibrated. I'm guessing you would do that on a treadmill or if you know the exact distance of a route. Do you know anyone with a GPS watch? Maybe you can borrow one and see how the time/distance on the watch compares to the Nike+.

Jennifer - Those drivers who honk and yell things are so annoying!!

Hope - Yikes! That sounds like it could have been dangerous!

Mike - Hope you're able to do the 5K this weekend!

Sue - Sorry to hear about the cancelled class. That's crummy. The ankle is on the mend but I still notice it being achy when I'm in certain positions. If I'm sitting in the car (passenger side) and I let my legs tilt to one side, it still puts "pressure" on my ankle which isn't comfortable at all. I'm just afraid that I'm going to lose all of my running endurance by the time I'm able to run :(

Have a great day everyone! :wave2:

[wdw4us]

2 years ago when I was training for the 2009 ½ in Disney, and getting in shape for my dd’s wedding, I was averaging 20 miles per week and was in great shape. I told myself that I really need to get back to that, even if I don’t have a 1/2 to train for but I do have a Cancun vacation to get in shape for. My niece is getting married there in July. So I have a few months.

March 31, I started with less than stellar results. It was raining so I used my treadmill. My snuffle was dead, not charged, so I used my iphone, which I kept dropping, not good for an iphone so I just decided it was not in the cards for me that night.

April 1st it was nice enough so I went out for 4 miles and have tried to stick to my schedule of 2 days on 1 day off and use my shuffle after mile 1 with Mark. We talk for the first mile and then the music goes for the remainder till cool down. It keeps me focused and faster. I can already see a difference in my clothes, today after months of slacks, I put on a skirt and heels. Good thing Mark leaves way earlier than me for work…

I have been blessed with a week of no evening appts – which is rare so that has helped a lot. Soon the temps will be too high for me and I’ll be good enough to walk in the morning before work. Once I’m in shape, I won’t feel the need to nap at 2PM.

Well, boss has arrived so I’m outta here.

See ya!

denise

P.S. A great hint for dogs. We do encounter them on our walks in the evenings and they run barking to us too. My way to “get rid of them” I yell, Go Get Your Toy” and they either look at me strangely or run to get their toy. By the time their back, I’m long gone.

[syko]

We found out why Dh was having problems getting the new part to work........they did not send all of it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:scared1:

The rest of it is ment to be coming over night, we shall see.:rolleyes1

[wdw4us]

Good Morning:

A day of rest last night really helped me. I was pooped! Today I feel pretty darn good.

As far as my quilts go I have one at the machine quilter waiting for it to be returned. My BIG quilt has returned from the machine quilter and I have to finish that one. It is so big that a picture won't be taken until we put it on the quilt rack - hang it in good light and take pictures but that will have to wait till I'm done with my current one - it too for a quilt show in May. I am running out of time but if it doesn't get done, Oh Well! Its more important for the big one to be done and that requires a lot of hand sewing to finish it is 104x105 so many hours of stitching.

Not sure what today holds for me in training. Depends on my attitude. I wanted to go to Maine for the day tomorrow but if that doesn't happen, I may opt for 5 miles and not go tonight. We'll see...........

Have a good Friday and a FAB weekend.

denise

[windwalker]

I'm up before 5 this morning doing laundry, I've been working so much this week that I'm getting pressed for time. I'm meeting another walker for speed intervals at 7am then after a nap off to work again.

Should people who ride a bike without a helment be locked up for their own safety? This is our opinion question of the week.

Dave:hippie:

[funwalker]

Good Morning Team! :wave2:

:cold: Snow on the roofs this morning! Cloudy, windy to 25 mph, but sunshine for the afternoon with a high of 51°.

Carrie (WISHer wtpclc) had a wonderful lunch with Carrie yesterday- told her you said hi Vicky. :hug:

Question on bike helmets – define bikes. :moped:
If we locked eveyone up for their own safety- who would feed us?
Road, mountain, triathlon bikes – way different category motorcycles.

I wear one with my Trek road bike – and it has was damaged once when I
was knocked off my bike when a little girl ran into me from the side.

Michigan does, but some state do not require you wear a helmet on motorcycles

Hakuna Matata Team 2010 Race Calendar
Kristie is racing tomorrow!
April 10th Kristie- Aflac Iron Girl Clearwater / 15K

Dave- That sounds much better for Coach Panda! :hippie:
Enjoy your 5k this morning!

Denise- You do beautiful work and I am eager to see the
pictures of the quilts :yes:

Hope- :car: did the incident scare you-is that why you do not drive now?

Jennifer- at least with the dogs you know it is because they do not
know any better and have not trained...oh no, that could be said about the
human ones too! :lmao:

Kristie- how is your arm? :grouphug:
Hope the needed part arrived, DH can get the repairs completed for
your race this weekend! It would be nice if you are able to use it in
at least one race before Boston!

Mike-Rest instead of doing a 5k this weeknd just might be what the body needs. :confused3

pixiedust: Kristie (arm), Lynn (cold/flu), Mike (cold/flu), and Vicky (ankle)
Hope everyone is seeing great improvement today. pixiedust:

Scott- hope your flight home was good- know it was nice to sleep in your own bed too!

Sue- hope you had a great workout at spin class! ::yes::
Added your October race to the Team Calendar!

Vicky-how is your ankle? :hug:
Reminder to post any weight loss on here so I can add it to ours too!
BTW why are you doing it? :confused3

Wishing you Sunshine, Great Training Moments, and Extra Spring
In Your Steps this month! :rainbow:

Connie, Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert, Scott & Lynn,
Shannan, Sue, and Vicky-

AFM: have to see what energy is left over tonight :upsidedow

Enjoy the moments! :wave:

[MaryJ]

Here's my two cents on the helmet question:

I used to think that helmets for bicycle riders were unnecessary. After all, I never wore one as a child and lived to tell about it (including one nasty fall on a hill near my house.) However, a friend once showed me his helmet after a wreck, and there is no question that the helmet saved him from serious injury, so now I am all for them.

As far as motercycles go, definitely! Unfortunately, Indiana is one of the states that does not require helmets. :confused3 I always liked what my sister's first husband would say to riders that weren't wearing helmets. He was in med school studying to be a neurosurgeon, and when he'd pull up alongside someone not wearing a helmet at a traffic light, he would roll down his window and shout "I'll see you in surgery, buddy!"

Beautiful day here! I've all ready been to the gym, so I'm going to get the laundry started, then go for a walk/jog. Happy Friday everyone!

[windwalker]

I just returned from my speed intervals session. We did 5 X 400m at: 2:29 2:26 2:32 2:32 2:25 The 2:25 was I think the fastest this year. All told we walked 5 miles with warm up and cool down.

Dave:hippie:

[bunnyfoo]

Happy Friday everyone! Did a 1/2 hour of training at the gym last night - no deadlifting just metabolic exercises with not too much rest in between. It was a really good butt kick! No big plans for the weekend. I have to go the Apple store and hopefully have my iPhone replaced. The volume keeps dropping out on calls so in the middle of a call, the person I'm talking to can hardly hear me.

Margie - I always like to think that if I can lose extra weight, I can run faster. There are certain parts of me that I'd like to tone up. I've never really been able to lose inches from my thighs or my stomach. So if I don't lose pounds, I'm hoping for inches. My short term goal is 5 pounds in the BL challenge. That would put me down at 134 lbs.

MaryJ - I have a doctor friend who thinks that way about motorcycles as well. Actually he calls them donor cycles... as in anyone who gets into an accident is going to be an organ donor. I think that's a bit harsh but most people I know with a motorcycle have been in some kind of an accident.

Bike question - I think everyone should wear a helmet if they're on a bike and especially on a motorcycle. Actually, I think anyone on a motorcycle, should also wear a full motorcycle suit. A friend of mine had an accident where he fell off his bike and went sliding down the road. Lucky for him he was in the proper gear and not jeans.

Sue - How's training going with all the rainy weather? And now today it's just chilly and windy :( I found out one of the girls who sits near me is planning to run the Mississauga 1/2!

Have a great weekend everyone! :wave2:

[wellesleyprincess]

Margie, you crack me up.
Vicky, Yes, very annoying. I'm not sure what they mean to accomplish.

5.25 miles in GORGEOUS weather today. 45 minutes, starting to feel recovered.

Bicycle question, I always wear a helmet. Maybe it's a generational thing?

Got watch my new TV addiction, Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution. Anyone else watching it?

Jennifer

[GirTheGecko]

Hope- :car: did the incident scare you-is that why you do not drive now?
Enjoy the moments! :wave: [/COLOR][/FONT]

Mostly. And I really, really suck at it and numerous teachers have given up on me. I'm much better at reading maps, though that's getting out dated with GPS technology.

Had a wonderful dinner tonight with Nick, Mark, and Denise. Always a blast hanging out with them.

[syko]

I'm not running today, my chair did not get fixed.:sad1: We stayed up until 2:30 trying to get it working but no luck.

The part was not mailed :sad2: so we had to go the the factory, we did not get home until 10:00pm.:scared1:

I really do not know if I will be going to Boston now.:sad1:

[Motomiker]

Hi Kids!

Finally feeling well enough to run today, sun is shining and should be 76 today! Signing up for the Run Though the Hills 5K taking place tomorrow morning. I'll have to work all night and head straight there! Also, finally getting the motorcycle out of storage today!:woohoo: Yeah!

Kirstie~ I'm sorry you are having so many troubles! :sad2: I wish there was a way I could help!

Regina~ Great job with the 30 minute runs. Knew you could do it!

Dave~ Great workouts!

Vicky~ I preach about wearing a motorcycle helmet! I was a motorcycle safety instructor for a few years. But self safety is a personal issue. I don't think it needs to be mandated by the government. If it was up to them nobody would sky dive, bungee jump, scuba dive, or surf. If I'm not endangering anyone else, let me make my own choices. Just my two cents... I could go on for hours! Love to talk bikes and riding!

Denise~ Good job with your workouts also, don't know if I can manage 20 miles a week.


Thanks everyone for the well wishes to feeling better! :love: -Mike:cool2:

[funwalker]

Good Morning Team! :wave2:

Sunshine this morning :cool2:

Hakuna Matata Team 2010 Race Calendar
Oh, No Kristie's is canceled. Her chair is not repaired
April 10th Kristie- Aflac Iron Girl Clearwater / 15K
April 10th Gerry- Windermere / 5K
April 11th Mike / 5k

Miss hearing from you guys - :sad1:
Connie, Jack, Lorelei528, Robert, and Shannan

Dave- WTG you sure get in some nice workouts! :yay:

Hope-:grouphug:

Jack- how is recovery going in your area?
I know even when the water recedes there will be
a huge devastating mess left behind. :sad1:

Jennifer-WTG nice run! :goodvibes
Have you been able to check out the 2010 Tri Thread yet?
If I can find it I will check out Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution

Kristie- how is your arm? :flower3:
Oh, No … sorry about the repairs! :sad1:
It would be nice if you were able to use it for at least one race before Boston!

Mike- PTL you are feeling better!
Hummm be sure your body not just your mind
is ready for the 5k. :upsidedow

pixiedust: Kristie (arm), Lynn (cold/flu), Mike (cold/flu), and Vicky (ankle)
Hope everyone is seeing great improvement today. pixiedust:

Scott- Enjoy the weekend -
I Know it is Way Good to be home! :cloud9:

Sue- What Ya Doin? :upsidedow

Vicky-how is your ankle? :flower3:

Wishing you Sunshine, Great Training Moments, and Extra Spring
In Your Steps this month!

Connie, Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert, Scott & Lynn,
Shannan, Sue, and Vicky-

AFM: Not yet late-even Turbo Tax sent me a notice I only had 8 more days to file! :rolleyes1
So I finally did my taxes yesterday, e-Filed, received acceptance confirmation from the Federal, but not the State yet.

Enjoy the moments! :wave:

[DisneyGerry]

5K this am--I think i bettered my time from a couple of weeks ago by maybe a minute. Packed sand course around the lakes of Windermere.

[funwalker]

:cheer2: Gerry-WTG Congratulations on your 5K PR! :cheer2::cheer2:

[Piglet24]

Good morning everyone! The weather the last couple days has been in the 50's with no rain, snow, hail. I must say I am enjoying it!! :woohoo:

Yesterday I had another 30 minute run. I really really need to start weight training at the very least, but I can't seem to find the time w/my crazy work schedule. Next week my schedule is so bad that I'm working until 7:30p-8p on 3 out of the 5nights and I'm just not good enough at mornings to do an AM workout. Will have to figure something out though???:confused3 I need to make it a priority.

Denise- Thanks for the "hint" on dogs! I'll give that a try if I come across any in the future.

Mike- Thanks! :cheer2:Good luck at your race tomorrow!!:cheer2:

Kirstie- I am so sorry to hear about your part not working when it came in and that you are unable to race today (and about Boston). I can imagine how frustrated and upset you are. I hope things get a little better for you soon!

Vicky- Yes, I may have to get another tool to measure my distance and time. Guess I'll be doing some research on that.

Gerry- :cheer2:Good luck at your race today!:cheer2:

Bike question: I agree with Mike. I think everyone SHOULD wear helmets and if I were riding would wear one, but I also believe it is a personal decision and not something that should be government mandated. I think each person as an individual should be able to make that decision on their own.

What types of distance/time measurement tools does everyone else use and how expensive are they?

[wellesleyprincess]

Kirsty, So sorry about the bike.

Margie, I haven't stopped by the Tri thread yet. I still can't decide.

Regina, I use a Garmin 305 (they run about 149).

7 miles in 1 hour for me today. Now off to all day professional development.

Best,
Jennifer

[funwalker]

Good Morning Team! :wave2:

Mostly Sunny, rain, today with high of 66°.

Hakuna Matata Team 2010 Race Calendar
Racing today!
Mike-local 5K

We miss you guys - :sad1:
Connie, Lorelei528, Pam, Robert, and Shannan,

Connie- how is your foot doing? :flower3:

Kim-any update on your foot? :flower3:

Kristie- how is your arm? :flower3:

Lynn-we have not heard for a while is your knees better? :flower3:

Mike- :upsidedow

Vicky-how is your ankle? :flower3:

pixiedust: Connie (foot), Kim (foot), Kristie (arm), Lynn (cold/flu/knees), Mike (cold/flu), and Vicky (ankle)
Hope everyone is seeing great improvement today. pixiedust:

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!
Connie, Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert, Scott & Lynn,
Shannan, Sue, and Vicky-

AFM: Out the door to church-

Enjoy the moments! :wave:

[funwalker]

Good Morning, Team! :wave2:

Hope everyone had a great weekend.
The weather here was so nice.
Trees are showing a lot of green, flowers up, the flowering shrubs, bushes, and trees are beautiful.

Hakuna Matata Team 2010 Race Calendar
Exciting up coming Races to Track!
April 19th Kristie- Boston Marathon / Full Marathon
April 24th Connie - 10th Anniversary Oklahoma / Half Marathon
April 24th Dave - 9th Annual Kentucky Derby Half Marathon
April 25th Jack - RI State Police 5k Pursuit / Narragansett
April 25th Mike- Young Life run/walk in Wheaton, IL / 5K

pixiedust: Connie (foot), Kim (foot), Kristie (arm), Lynn (cold/flu/knees), Mike (cold/flu), and Vicky (ankle)
Hope everyone is seeing great improvement today. pixiedust:

AFM: enjoyed being out side and did get in a nice bike ride yesterday!

Enjoy the moments! :wave:

[wdw4us]

Good Morning:

Had a very nice weekend. Went to Cabela's in Maine with Mark. We had never been and it was a beautiful day for a ride to Maine and then see the coast on the way back home.

It's nice to get away - just the 2 of us and have some couple time. Then on Sunday, the Queen and Princess came over. Our son Nick also came by. It was a fun day. Miranda and I did get in 5 miles. No records were set for speed because the stroller came along too, but it was a pleasant way for the princess to get in a nap.

Have been neglecting my paperwork duties for Mark's business so I did that last night. A busy time but also, very rewarding.

My best to all for the week. I have two evening appts this week so I may do my walks before work to get them in.

denise

[Hockeychic]

Hey team....sorry for the MIA. Setting up fitness programs, actually doing them and making meals in advance is very time consuming :rolleyes1

I am on day 2 of P90X. I haven't officially started the program, as I will not have access to a DVD player for a few days so decided to do some of the tapes and get in full force at the end of May after my 1/2.

Got out for a 4.5K walk yesterday in 45 mins, it was on the slow side but I just did the P90X plyo so legs where a bit tight. Both feel started to hurt, more around the middle...arch kinda area but wasn't the heels for a change, maybe that problem has worked it self out....I hope.

50 min training walk on tap for tonight.

Hope you are all doing awesome and have a great Monday!!!!

[syko]

Hi everyone :wave2:

My Dh took my chair in to the shop that works on them locally and they spent 2.5 hours working on it and could not get it to work, just the same as Dh.:eek:

We have called the company we got it from and they have told us that it works and to take it to a shop!!!!!!:scared1:

We are trying to get them to tell use where they are based as on line they have an address in RI and when they ship you things it comes from Main. :confused3

We need to know as we are going to leave tomorrow night, once my Mom's flight gets in and drive to them and demand they fix it.

I have got the numbers of the local news in case I need to contact them about it, perhaps if I can shame them they might fix me!!!!!

With us driving up my Dd is going to miss her B'day party, this will be the first B'dsy she has not spent in a disney park. :sad1:

I'm busy trying to pack and clean, as my Mom will freak at the state of our house, as well as keep my Dd on her usual monday routine, we where not ment to be leaving until thursday, so I thought I had mor time!:eek:

My arm is still not right, but I can move it now. If I get to race I will be taking my morphine before I start and hope its enough to get me through.:rolleyes1

It really hurts that these people know that I might not be around for next years Boston marathon, yet they still will not help, but where happy to take my $$$$$.:sad2: :sad1:

:grouphug:To everyone and i'll pop in when I can.

[Motomiker]

Hi Everyone,
Ran my 5K yesterday and had a good time. It was fun to run on the streets that I learned how to ride my bike on, past my old bus stop, and places where I used to fish. My Mom came to the end of our block to watch the runners go by and I got to stop and give her a hug in the middle of the street. My family has been in the same house since 1948! So, it was pretty cool to be a local yokel for once!:laughing:
I finished in the middle of the pack again 177/347 in 30:18 by my watch. I was disappointed that they didn't use chip timing, only gun time, which means it took me and extra 30 seconds or so just to start. I passed alot of people on the steep hills as I had prior knowledge of when to conserve my strength. The pancake breakfast provided afterwards was quite tasty!

-----------------------

Regina~ I use a Polar 300X watch with a heart rate transmitter and a foot pod to measure distance. Yesterday the pod was right on at 3.1 miles exactly. My wife got it for me on my birthday, but I think you can get them for about $185. You can also get a GPS unit instead of the footpod but I've read mixed reviews about them and they are over $100 extra. Also a gizmo can be bought for your computer to load all the info from your workouts to a program on your computer by setting the watch on it. It reads the signal from the watch and automaticly enters it. I think it's about $50.

My computer is acting weird since we upgraded our Internet Explorer to version 8.0. My cursor keeps disappearing while I type and the words don't appear right away! Real pain in the butt! Anyone know any fixes? Virus scans turn up negative.


Train on everyone! - Mike :cool2:

[bunnyfoo]

Good morning team! Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a great weekend! We had some really nice weather here - not hot but nice and sunny! I got out for a couple of 3 mile walks. Ankle seems to be feeling better but I'll give it to the end of the month to rest. Got my iPhone swapped on Saturday for a new one at the Apple store. Didn't have much time to look around the store so I missed the iPad. Btw, the Apple store is much nicer to deal with than the cell phone company. I also started working on my taxes and realized that the birthday "present" my dad gave me last year is being claimed by him as a business expense ... so I'm paying taxes on it. Gee thanks! Going in for my training session tonight and will be working out with my PT and of the actors for our next project. Should be fun to have some extra competition :)

Question for the bakers in on our team: Can I substitute peanut butter for natural peanut butter in a recipe 1:1? I wasn't sure if I needed to make adjustments since regular PB has added salt, sugars and oil. I was a little more worried the natural PB would be a little more runny as well. Anyone know?

Mike - Great job on the 5K! That's so sweet that you stopped and gave your mom a hug in the middle of the race! I had some other weird problem with IE 8 so I just ended up uninstalling it. I downloaded Chrome and Firefox instead and both of those work great!

Regina - I use a Garmin 405. It's a little more than some of the other Garmin models but I got it as a gift. I don't have experience with the other models so I can't comment. If you have an iPhone, there are similar programs that track your pace, distance etc. Not sure of the accuracy compared to the GPS watches though.

Kirstie - :hug: That sounds incredibly frustrating! Would the local teams be able to recommend a different repair shop? Sending some early birthday wishes to Briar Rose! Sorry her birthday won't be at WDW :(

Kim - I read an article a while ago about a Canadian elite runner who made all of her meals on the weekend and then stored them in the fridge. She said it was easier that way because her family could eat whenever they wanted without her being there and she'd know they were eating good meals. It sounds like a good idea but a lot of work too! I love plyo exercises too! How's training going for the May 1/2?

Sue - How's training for Mississauga going?

Gerry - Congrats on your 5K!

Have a great day everyone!

[windwalker]

Today is a day of errands for me. Started with a pool workout then breakfast from the hospital cafe. Now I'm doing laundry and icing my achillies. When the wash is done I'm off to get a hair cut and then a car wash for the mustang. Finally a nap, then drive to Nashville to walk with a couple of other race walkers, 6 miles on the hills. After walking sally and I are going for supper and a movie.

Syko, you just can't catch a break can you. You should call the local news and let them know, if you have those problems I would assume all chair athletes do.

Todays question: Getting a haircut, pleasure or a pain in the butt for you?

Dave:hippie:

[DisneyGerry]

Good Morning to all!!!

Lovely day with great breeze here in Sunny central FLA

Anyone else run on a 'packed' sand course prior? The course was uneven at best with some pretty thick loose sand. I thought i did pretty good but time wasnt as good as I thought I was pushing myself??

Also after the race my pedometer read some 5000 steps while my wife's said 8000??

I walked two miles last night around the pond behind my house.

I may squeeze another 5k in next week or so? Still a little sore from weekend

Thanks and good luck to all!

Gerry

[wilbur]

Good Monday Morning Team!

Hope everyone had a great weekend.

Mike, Nice race result!

Kristie, Hope you get the results you need to get your chair fixed.

Kim, Heres con'td pd for your feet. I can't remember if you went to the dr & what the diagnoses was?

Regina, I'm a garmin 305 user. Love it. Prices in Canada are always way more but it was money well spent.

Vicky, What great weather we had on the weekend. Not feeling 100% so only did 10 instead of 20 on Sun. Only 2 more long runs before tapering for Miss. The time is going by too quickly.
With the pb. I think you just have to make sure that the oil on top gets stirred completely. It also changes the texture of the cookie but I don't think it makes them more runny.

Dave, Hair cut is always a pleasure. Any girlie pampering is always nice.

I'm late on answering the helmet question. Helmets are a must. I'm a head injury survivor because I was wearing one. Can't imagine how screwed up I'd be if I wasn't wearing one.

AFM is the usual Mon. night yoga class.
Have a great day everyone.........Sue

[Steffwalks]

Good morning, Team!


Bet you all thought that I had abandoned you. I did, sort of.

All the problems still exist. Hopefully, they are sorting themselves out as time goes by. You never know, though. If I have learned anything in the past 53 years; it's that the only thing I really have any control over is me and some days, I have no control there either!

My foot is improving, but workouts are still really hard for me. Although, I have been doing more bike riding. Hopefully, this tendonitis stuff will be in my past someday! I have the OKC Memorial Marathon on April 25 and haven't trained for it. Fortunately, it is VERY walker friendly and there's 7 hours to do it! :rotfl: No stress, no pressure! I purchased Kinesio tape and that does a really good job of supporting the muscles and the tendons. I will be using it the day of the race.

My weight loss is going great. I am now down 14 pounds!!! The thyroid meds and the sugar busting, has turned it around for me! Soon I will be sporting a great new ME!

I have read your posts and tried to keep up with you!

See ya, Connie

[windwalker]

Hi Connie, good to see your still there, I was getting worried about you. Yep life can generally suck at times but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes you just have to keep swimming through the poo to get to that light though. I'm actually beginning to believe that myself.

Congratulations on the 14 lbs, Go Connie!!!!

Well I survived the haircut and the car wash, but forgot to stop for dryer sheets and bike helmet, darn it!

Dave:hippie:

[Hockeychic]

Wow I didn't get any alerts today and you where all chatty!!!

Vicky....nope not ready for May,feet are really bugging me again. I am going to use my new shoes tomorrow, I think I have just used these ones a little to long. Glad your ankle is coming around!!!!

Sue: It is a bone spur apparently hasnt bothered me much but now that I have amped up the workouts it is starting to hurt again. Need to work on the stretching.

Hey Connie how you doin':hug::hug: miss ya around here!!!

Dave: Hate getting my hair cut....just a waste of time to me so I don't go very often. My hair is so thin It gets to a point where it is always in a pony tail then it ticks me off and I go get it all cut off and then it starts again:hippie:

[wellesleyprincess]

Slacking off today

Connie, Congrats, until the last month or two I'd never understood how hard it is!

I'm trying to get back down to my ideal racing weight (between 110-115). I am 5' 7" and 125 currently and I know that that is thin, but I also race my at the lowest end of normal (or even slightly underweight).

Dave, I agree with Sue . Haircuts are always a treat.

Not much going on here. I ran a little over two miles and did 20 minutes of pilates.

Best,
Jennifer

[GirTheGecko]

Todays question: Getting a haircut, pleasure or a pain in the butt for you?

Dave:hippie:

I love head rubbies, so it's such a pleasure. I also put my eyebrows on. I'm a natural icky blond, so my eyebrows disappear, and I dye them to match my red hair. Which leads to photos like this appearing on Facebook:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs049.snc3/13632_185447613753_513883753_2847105_197829_n.jpg

I could actually see my eyebrows...

[Scott H]

Had a busy weekend work is nuts this morn was nice in that warm upper 30's and no wind so actually got outside for a 5k , did a pup walk when I got home

No haircut here letting it grow again for a locks of love donation.

[windwalker]

Good morning team.

My body is telling me this morning that it's not totally happy with me. I met a couple of other race walkers in Nashville and we did 5.5 miles on continous hills. That which doesn't kill you......

Not sure what todays training will be, I think a nap first and then maybe a training walk.

Have a magical day y'all.

Dave:hippie:

[Steffwalks]

Woooohoooo! :woohoo: I am here two days in a row!!! Yea!

It has been super windy here! I really don't like the wind, but I can never really decide....does it blow? or suck? I guess it depends on which direction you're standing when your hat flies away!

We now have mules. My workout yesterday consisted of loading hay and unloading and stacking hay. I think that qualifies for a workout. :confused3

Kim, I have read that the best shoe for bone spurs is a cowboy boot. You up for that??? :rotfl: I just bought a pair of George Straight, Justine lace up ropers. They are wonderful!

Syko, how's that stinkin' chair coming? Do you hate it, yet? I know I would be!

Jennifer, thanks for the kind words of encouragement. Seems the older we get, the harder the weight clings. :scared1:

Margie, good talking with you! Thanks for stepping up and taking care of things in my absence!

Dave, nope, I am here. Can't get rid of me that easily. It's been a rough road the last year, many changes and many heart breaks. But I am still putting one foot in front of the other!

Hope, that's a great pic!


Haircuts and bike helmets - Haircuts....waste of time. I get once every year or two. My hair grows so fast that I can't keep it short, thus, it is long! Bike helmets....good. Not comfortable or fun, but good.

Hello to everyone!! :wave2: Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Margie, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert, Scott & Lynn, Shannan, Sue, and Vicky
__________________


Y'all take care, see ya! Connie

[syko]

I haven't had my hair cut in 2 years, I want too, but when it comes to getting it done I say the $$ are better spent else where, so I have my hair up in a bun all the time.

We are leaving for Maine :scared1: tonight, we have to be there for 8am as the guy is going away on holiday that night.......so he had better get me working!!!!!:mad:

we have 3 drives, but I still think it is going to be tight on time.:scared:
If it was only us I think we could make it, but I can't expect my Dd to sit in the car for such a long time, so we will have to stop to run around.

I feel so guilty, my Dd is going to miss her B'day party, she always spends the day in the MK, this year she will be stuck in a car. We are going to celebrate it when we get back.

[wilbur]

Good Afternoon Team!

Connie, Glad you were able to pop by again today. When I think of cowboy boots. Lace-ups don't come to mind.

Kristie, Safe travels & I hope you make it in time.

Just a quick fly-by. Off to a meeting.

Have a great training day........Sue

[windwalker]

After my nap I was all over a 5 mile training walk on my hills here. It was 80 degrees so I got to get in some heat acclimation as well as a good walk on legs still tired form the Nashville hills. Walking pace was a relaxed 12:38 per mile.

My girlfriend Sally is finally divorced today after 2 years of seperation. Good chance we will set up housekeeping together as soon a Aug when her lease is up. Depends on how soon I find the perfect house. She is the one I've been dating since the middle of December.

She is an office manager in Nashville but if she moves here with me she will have to find a new job. Something flexible so we can have time to vist the mouse and our WISH buds.

Dave:hippie:

[funwalker]

Hi Team! :wave2:

high 60°- rain this morning and windy all day :umbrella:

We miss hearing from you guys :sad:
Lorelei528, Pam, Robert, and Shannan,

Connie- Glad you are back with us!
No problems every Team Member is a
Chief Encouragement Officer!
I remember the days of ‘haying’ and am glad they are behind me.

Question: Hair Cuts
Ready for a new shorter summer style.
Usually no extra stuff - just normal maintenance a trim when
necessary to keep the hair healthy.

Dave-WTG with the workouts-
We have said it all, so I will not be repetitive.
We do wish you peace, love, joy, and happiness
in whatever forever life decisions you make.

Denise- :love: Had a very nice weekend.
Went to Cabela's in Maine with Mark.

Hope- Yes, eye brows are nice to have. :cutie:

Jack-how is clean up going for your area?
Are you getting enough help from FEMA?
Have you been able to return home? :sad1:

Jennifer- 2 miles is good! :goodvibes

Kim- :thanks:

Kristie-:grouphug: Hope they are able to fix your tomorrow-
Safe Travels and maybe DD will sleep a lot.
I am so sorry you have to go through so many negative things.

Mike- How do you feel? Today a rest day? :goodvibes

Regina- I too have a Garmin Forerunner 305
with heart rate monitor-love it. It’s smarter than I am. :goodvibes

Scott-Great Donation!
Qualification have really changed! I just read the required lenght.
and was surprised it is only 10-inches of braided hair or hair in a pony tail!
No haircut here letting it grow again for a locks of love donation.

Sue- :upsidedow

Vicky- :thanks:

pixiedust: Connie (foot), Kim (foot), Kristie (arm), Jennifer (runners knees),
Lynn (cold/flu/knees), and Vicky (ankle) pixiedust:

Connie, Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert, Scott & Lynn,
Shannan, Sue, and Vicky-

AFM: I finally received acceptance confirmation yesterday State taxes. Hummm I still had three days grace! :goodvibes

Enjoy the moments! :wave:

[wellesleyprincess]

Ugh. Runner's knee issues here.

Did 5 miles on the treadmill in 41:30.

Dave, Congratulations on you on Sally!

[wdw4us]

Good Morning;

Up with the crows. Have payroll taxes to do, paychecks to prepare and a quilt to finish and still make it to work by 8.

Took yesterday off for a massage. It was great. Tonight I have quilt bee so I hope to get my miles in before I go, depends on the quilt issue this morning.

Congrats to all that keep plugging along with their injuries. Jennifer 5 miles on the TM,:rolleyes1 I've done that and it pretty much sucks. Good Job.

Well, off to pay Uncle Sam, since we are supporting a lot of others who don't. Don't get me started on that one!

denise

[windwalker]

Good morning y'all.

I'm up and after it also Denise. I'm meeting my horse ferrier friend for a good 6 miler on the river trails. Then work today.

Margie my weight is staying about 179, can't seem to get below that right now, but I'm going to get serious about that part of my training soon.

I asked a question in my Blog about what it takes to be one of the best in your sport at your age. Here is an answer I got from a woman who just won gold at the Masters World Cup in New Zealand.

Nyle Sunderland, "its attitude Dave!!! its training when its raining and loving it....its racing and coming second....then racing again and winning. Its passion and determination!!!! and being a little crazy helps I am told".

Thought you wouldn't mind if I shared that.

Dave:hippie:

[Hockeychic]

Margie:hug:

Connie: H*** ya I am up for a pair of cowboy boots. Can I get them in WISH green;) Keep your chin up my friend:hug:

Dave: Send my congrats Sally's way. Look forward to meeting her!!!

Sorry guys MIA again....just trying to fit in my P90X workouts and walk training and planning meals oh ya and then there is that working for a living crap:rolleyes1 Things are going good, I don't like the yoga....I think I am still too heavy for that, my wrists hurt more then anything and I also found it hard to follow since most of the time your head is down and can't see the TV but I will keep at it.

Keep on keepin on!!!!

[windwalker]

Margie:hug:

Connie: H*** ya I am up for a pair of cowboy boots. Can I get them in WISH green;) Keep your chin up my friend:hug:

Dave: Send my congrats Sally's way. Look forward to meeting her!!!

Sorry guys MIA again....just trying to fit in my P90X workouts and walk training and planning meals oh ya and then there is that working for a living crap:rolleyes1 Things are going good, I don't like the yoga....I think I am still too heavy for that, my wrists hurt more then anything and I also found it hard to follow since most of the time your head is down and can't see the TV but I will keep at it.

Keep on keepin on!!!!


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[Hockeychic]

Love it Dave:hug::hippie:

[funwalker]

Good Morning Team! :wave2:

High of 75° today, sunny

Connie-:hug:

Dave-Thanks, I did check out the Racewalk on FB-
Nyle Sunderland, "its attitude Dave!!! its training when its raining and loving it....its racing and coming second....then racing again and winning. Its passion and determination!!!! and being a little crazy helps I am told".It also help to be gifted in your sport.
Some of us will never be first just the best we can be!

Denise- hang in There!

Jennifer-Extra pixiedust: for your knees!
Oh, me too the DM is not exciting -WTG!

Kim- :thanks:
The Green cowboy Boots are kinda cute!
They say yoga gives a better stretch than Pilate's,
but I have never tried it.

Kristie-Thinking of you this morning.
Hope you made it in time, all goes well, and you chair
will really finally be fixed today!

Sue- As you do a Yoga class regularly-
What is your advise onthe best way to learn
Yoga correctly?:upsidedow

Vicky-Oh, my Burpees-:eek:
Your workouts are intense with fast intervals!

pixiedust: Connie (foot), Jennifer (runners knees) Kim (foot), Kristie (arm), Lynn (cold/flu/knees), and Vicky (ankle)pixiedust:

Enjoy the moments! :wave:
Connie, Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert,
Scott & Lynn, Shannan, Sue, and Vicky-

AFM: 3 boys today-

[Steffwalks]

Good morning, Team!

KIm, the green boots are pretty cute! I can't wear that style, I have too high arch and can't get my foot in them. That's why I go for the lace ups! :lmao: I am finding them to be really good for my foot! -- I agree about yoga! How can you do it and figure out how to do it, if you can't see what you are supposed to be doing? Besides, I was never good with knots!

Margie, glad you have your tax thing worked out. I think taking a check to the post office to pay taxes should count as weight lifting. I paid last year's taxes off last month, I am now working on this year's. :guilty:

Dave, peace and good fortune. Hope things work the way they are supposed too. Looking for a good ferrier, does he do mules? :rotfl:

Kristy, Best of luck in your travels. Hope DD is tolerant of her birthday travels!

Sue, THanks for noticing I am still here! Lace ups are the greatest, especially when you can't get your darn foot in the other kind.

Jennifer, easy on those knees. This day and age you can get some more, but they aren't as good as the original!

Denise, good to hear your getting your workouts in. Soon I will be getting back into it. I am going to buy some new shoes today.

Scott, Lock of Love is a great organization. I have done that a couple of times.

Hello! Jack, Mike, Gerry, Lorelai, Pam, Robert, Vicky, Lynn, Scott, Eva, Hope, Regina and Eva!!!

AFM, I started my tomato and pepper plants yesterday for our garden. I don't like to buy the ones in the greenhouses. I just plant seeds in little peat pots and keep them in my garden wagon. That way I can pull them out of the shop for warmth and sunshine and put them back in at night to protect them. They seem to be much more hardy than the greenhouse ones, that way. I also went down and fed the mules, unfortunately, that's a 50 mile round trip. But I did make it to the bank and get license plates and a salad for lunch! Lucy, our brown mule, goes dotty over apples! Betty, the white mules, is kind of a shy creature but yesterday she finally got aggravated with Lucy and they had a kick off. Betty finally won.

I don't seem to have time for regular workouts. Some days, I am happy just to get a shower! But it will come. I just have to MAKE it happen. That's the hard part!

See ya - Connie

[MaryJ]

Hi everyone!

The beautiful weather just keeps getting better and better. Redbud trees are in full bloom and are lovely to see. All is going well with me, but not so much for DH. He was unhitching a trailer from his dad's truck, and dropped the hitch on his foot. Now he has a lovely bruise on the top of his foot, and he is registered for the Indy half on May 8th. That combined with hamstrings problems may knock him out.:sad1:

Kim...when you go looking for those green cowboy boots, remember to make sure they're pointy. As someone I once heard said, "If you can't kill a cockroach in the corner with them, they're not really cowboy boots!"

Jennifer...I feel your pain with the runner's knee. I have had issues with that since I began running 2 years ago. (of course I was a bit older...:rolleyes1)
Quad strengthening exercises help and I've found that if I wear a patella strap when I run, I don't have as much pain afterwards. Good luck!

[windwalker]

We ended up doing 8 miles at about a 12:30 pace. Beautiful day and very good walk.

No Connie he doesn't do mules.:rolleyes1

Dave:hippie:

[funwalker]

Connie,

Any pictures of your Mules that you can share with us?
I know some mules are like large horses up to 16 hands...
(I think a hand is 4-inches.)

My horse an American Bred was taller than I am
at 5' 2" from shoulder to ground. Did not have time to look for
the papers on Dan, the Tennessee Walker Stallion, but he was huge!

Do they require a different type of saddle than a horse?

[wilbur]

Good Afternoon Team!

Beautiful weather today. Had a great 10k last night & will be out again tonight for another.

Went to the running store at lunch to buy my friend a birthday gift (gels & race number belt w/ pouch). She is doing her 1st 10k in the couple of weeks.

Yoga, Before I started I had no idea it would make you sweat so much. For me it's all about the instructor. I think it helps going to the same instructor to get to know their style etc. I like her because she will show the pose & then move through the studio correcting or praising poses. Her classes are very methodical.
I know some instructors & have been to a few classes that are very quick & don't hold the pose/ position for very long moving onto the next one. Very hard to follow. I think it only takes a couple of classes to become familiar with the poses & their names. I wish I could go more than once a week. It is such a good stretch. I lack the motivation to do it at home on my own.;)

Get out & enjoy the great spring weather.........Sue

[Motomiker]

Afternoon Team!

Wow! You guys have been busy! Lots of posts to read!

Dave~ Congrats on the expanding relationship!

Vicky~ You are a workout machine!

Connie~ Glad to hear from you!

Kirstie~ Good luck with the chair! Maybe by delaying your daughter's birthday, a little extra Disney magic will be waiting for her! You never know...

Hope~ Love the pic! I once had my hair dyed black and it was down to my rear when braided. Back in my heavy metal days...

Jennifer~ sorry about the knee, mine has been nagging me a little also, never had a problem before!

Margie~ How's Hagen doing? Is he feeling 100% yet?

I'm sure there is more to say to everyone, but I've honestly lost track! So how about a :grouphug: to cover it all!

-----------------

AFM~ For the first time ever I covered EIGHT MILES! :woohoo: Yesterday I ran the first two and then did my 6/1 routine for the rest. It took me 1:33:09 with a few stops for auto traffic, but I MADE IT! This is the longest that I have ever done! This was after working all night, and I admit I was wiped out. I made it back to work last night and to the gym for X training today. I'm thinking about doing the Soldier Field 10 Miler at the end of May in Chicago. It starts in the stadium parking lot and travels along the lakefront (Lake Michigan) and ends on the 50 yard line of Soldier Field where the Chicago Bears play. It would be a personal triumph and give me a little more confidence about doing the Donald next year.


Train with heart, nurse the aches, and never give up! -Mike :cool2:

[DisneyGerry]

did walk/ jog/ run combo tonight around pond about 2 miles in just under 30 minutes

also last minute enrolled for another 5k this weekend in Clermont, FLA

[GirTheGecko]

Did some sit ups and push ups tonight before I went off to quilting bee with Denise. A little something, my joints were creaky. Nick made fun of me for getting old. I'll be a whooping 30 in November.

[windwalker]

Did some sit ups and push ups tonight before I went off to quilting bee with Denise. A little something, my joints were creaky. Nick made fun of me for getting old. I'll be a whooping 30 in November.

Yep your older than dirt alright. Depends and dentures are right around the corner, and oh my God menapause. How will Nick be able to cope.

Evil Panda:hippie::hippie:

[GirTheGecko]

Yep your older than dirt alright. Depends and dentures are right around the corner, and oh my God menapause. How will Nick be able to cope.

Evil Panda:hippie::hippie:

I *know*! Things are falling apart, not where they used to be, and all that. I might as well get used to a walker and pudding, the way he makes it sound.

Though, I admit it, I am looking forward to turning thirty. It ends my 20s, and hopefully all the issues I dealt with during that time. I did look into seeing a therapist to help put those issues to rest, so we'll see how that goes. Nick might like the aging process compared to that. But, he signed on and this is part of the deal.

[ultramickeymouse]

Hi all!

Quick drive by before bed. I have a big Marathon/Half I RD this weekend so much work, phone calls, emails, etc .....

I have been working out hard(2 hr gym workouts 2-3 times a week plus 20-30 miles a week) and eating right the last 3 months since back from Goofy. I have lost almost 25 pounds since back from WDW. Lowest weight in 6 years.

As for getting old, 45 is just around a corner in a few week :scared1:

Hope to chat more in a couple of weeks....

I miss chatting with all of you :)

[windwalker]

Robert and Hope, your 50s are your best years, the rest is just warming up. Remember you heard it here first. Age really is only a number.

I have back to back 12 hr shifts at work the next couple of days so I might not be around to pester anyone for a while.

Dave:hippie:

[MaryJ]

Yep your older than dirt alright. Depends and dentures are right around the corner, and oh my God menapause. How will Nick be able to cope.

Evil Panda:hippie::hippie:
This reminds me of what I friend told me yesterday. Her sister-in-law just turned 50. She is a runner, so as a gag gift, my friend bought a cheap pair of running shorts and sewed a Depends into them. I can post this and laugh because I am 50+ as well. :)

[windwalker]

This reminds me of what I friend told me yesterday. Her sister-in-law just turned 50. She is a runner, so as a gag gift, my friend bought a cheap pair of running shorts and sewed a Depends into them. I can post this and laugh because I am 50+ as well. :)


LOL, I'm 50++++++++, so I can chuckle about the whole age thing also.

Dave:hippie:

[GirTheGecko]

Nick turns 29 next month, so I'm going to have to get some sort of gag gift together for him. Still can't believe he said I was old and falling apart. Wonder what he's going to say when I hit 50 or 60.

[Motomiker]

Remember age is just a number! I was 40 and diagnosed with cancer, now I'm still alive,41, and cancer free! Our bodies do change as we age, It's up to us to fight the progress of time by doing our best to stay healthy and challenge ourselves. If anyone calls me old, I agree with them, and then ask them if they want to sign up for a race with me! Only a couple of people have answered the challenge by saying yes to the race. I shake my aged noggin' at the rest as they fumble for what to say!

Also, to be old and wise you must first be young and stupid. I am still working on both and refuse to join either camp exclusively! :laughing:

-Mike :cool2:

[bunnyfoo]

Hi team! I never seem to get updates anymore when this thread is updated... go figure!

Mike - Congrats on your 8 miler! That's fantastic time too! You're going to do really well at the half in January!

Dave - I love haircuts! I actually have an appointment next weekend to get a trim and a colour!

Jennifer - pixiedust: for your knee! I was going to suggest hip and core exercises but you already have a yoga and pilates routine right?

Hope - I always say I'm 23 because that's when I stopped counting :laughing: Have to agree with Mike that age is just a number. I know a lot of "old" 25-year-old people :)

Connie - Glad to see you again! Congrats on the 14 pound loss! That's awesome! Wish I had a garden to grow my own veggies but I just wouldn't have the time to tend to it properly.

Margie - I usually get rest breaks in between exercises, especially after doing a set of burpees. I don't get many breaks in on my Thursday workouts because my training session is only 30 minutes.

Kirstie - Safe travels! I hope everything works out this weekend for you!

AFM - This thread moves fast! I brought my friend Darryl along with me to my training session on Monday. It was his first time working with my PT so needless to say he got a good butt kick! We did the same exercise routine but I did most of them with extra weight and a set of burpees in between. All the clients in the gym at that time were women, except for Darryl and we were all in so much better shape than he was! Princesses rock! :laughing: I just love it when the girls can beat guys :) But working out with someone else has also made me appreciate the progress I've made so far and that I'm actually in pretty good shape! Yay!

Back for another short training session tonight and will probably stick to deadlifting. I'm looking forward to the weekend and having some down time. No plans but I'm hoping to catch a movie and maybe go shopping.

Have a great day everyone! :wave2:

[wdw4us]

Nick turns 29 next month, so I'm going to have to get some sort of gag gift together for him. Still can't believe he said I was old and falling apart. Wonder what he's going to say when I hit 50 or 60.

As his mother, I don't think he's talking about something he wants to continue, if he would like his 2 sandwiches from me in the future........

Good Afternoon:

After a full day yesterday that started at 5am, I came home from work and we went out for 4 miles. I really wanted 5 but the bathroom called so I had to cut it short. Good thing or else it would have been an issue for me.:rolleyes1

Tonight, Mark is busy so I will trek out alone. I have a residential route that we follow so it should be fine. It’s suppose to rain tomorrow and I have a meeting after work so it’s the best way to get in my miles. Saturday, I will be over my 20 mile goal if I go out and hopefully I can spare an hour for miles. Yes, we call can!

It’s good to see all of you working hard and getting strong, we are a great team even if we only work out across the world instead of together!

Well I am at work so I’ll sign off.

Have a great rest of the day.

denise

[wellesleyprincess]

Vicky, Yep, the yoga and pilates is helping.

Knee is better (or getting there). I'm pretty sure it's just "over use".

Today was a day I'm glad I was a runner. They changed all of our classes to get ready for testing. Then we had a local high school student die. Then my IPhone died.

4 miles today in 35 minutes. (would have been longer, but I didn't get out there until late)

Heading to Ladies' Night tomorrow at the local running store. I so deserve some retail therapy.

Jennifer

[GirTheGecko]

As his mother, I don't think he's talking about something he wants to continue, if he would like his 2 sandwiches from me in the future........


I dunno about that. How much paper can you put into said sandwiches?

Tonight at work, I decided to push it, trying to keep my heart rate up. It was kinda fun actually. Nothing too crazy, just scrubbing, general cleaning and running around my department. I also managed to get everything done early, which can be a good thing.

[windwalker]

I dunno about that. How much paper can you put into said sandwiches?

Tonight at work, I decided to push it, trying to keep my heart rate up. It was kinda fun actually. Nothing too crazy, just scrubbing, general cleaning and running around my department. I also managed to get everything done early, which can be a good thing.


Sandwiches? I want one to.:cloud9:

[Hockeychic]

Good morning team!!!!! Yaaaa it is Friday!!!

Vicky You are in great shape, not just pretty good shape. WTG GIRLS!!!!!!

DAVE Age is only a number thrust upon you by your birth certificate. WOuld you rather be a little over 50;) and feeling great or a 30 year old couch potatoes who stuggles just to walk up a flight of stairs:hippie:

Robert WTG on the workouts, eatting right and losing almost 25 pds. That is great. Keep up the good work. Say hi to Linda and stop by more often:hug:

I finally got my own copy of P90X. I refused to buy it in the stores, just way too much money but a friend of a friend.....works at a store that sells them so I got the employee discount. I had borrowed a co-workers tapes and have been doing them for the last 6 days and I love them but excited to get on the 90 day program. I am not going to officially start that until after my 1/2 at the end of May but will continue to do some of the tapes.

Make it a good one everyone it is the only April 16, 2010 we will have!!!!

[windwalker]

I was up at 5am again and off to the pool for a good pool workout and a good stretching session after, I'm tired again now and have a 12 hr shift at work waiting, EEEEEEEEEEK!

Kim you are going to be sooooo buff.

Ok off to get ready for work.

Dave:hippie:

[Hockeychic]

Kim you are going to be sooooo buff.

Dave:hippie:

I know!!!!!!:lmao:;):thumbsup2

[Steffwalks]

Good morning, Team!

A sandwich with paper? I wouldn't mind someone making me sandwiches!

Age is relative, don't you know? Yup, if your relatives live to a ripe old age, you probably will too!! :rotfl2:

Vicky - You are the champion! Kim will be buff, you already are. Good to hear from you.

Robert - Wow, you are one busy dude! Good thing you are still young, relatively speaking. Enjoy the big weight loss now, it gets harder!

Dave - Long hours are no fun. But big paychecks ...those are! Think of it as Mouse Reward!

Mike - Very few people have accepted the race challenge with me. Although, I don't run! And btw, I was never young and stupid. I was young and beautiful. I am trying to maintain the beauty part! Talk about a tough job!!!!

Margie - No pics of the mules, yet. Jon finally turned them out into the pasture yesterday. Pics will come out better, now. Lucy is only 12 hands (a hand is indeed 4 inches) and Betty is 13. We just bought another one, He is 16 and just 3 years old. No telling how big he will be by the time he's 7! I want to name him either, Reeky or Barney! :rotfl:

Kim - You are doing a great job! Got those cowboy boots, yet?

Jennifer - That was a bad day. Those kinds of events can be so traumatizing in a HS! More PD for the knee.

Hope - Love the "push it" idea. I guess the pay off was the fun and finishing up early! Go girl.

MaryJ - Gag gift? I guess that Depends! :lmao: I hope the friend pulled the Depends out and used the shorts!

Denise - You are strong. I want to be just like you when I finally heal up!

Helloooo to Eva, Gerry, Jack, Kristie, Lorelei528, Pam, Regina, Scott & Lynn, and Sue! :grouphug:

AFM - I did a video yesterday. One of those Walk Away the Pounds videos. Worked for about an hour. My foot hurt, but I iced and it stopped after a little while. That makes me much more optimistic about the OKC Memorial half marathon. I decided to try the Asics shoes again and placed my order, on Wednesday. Can't wait to see them and try them on. Too bad there's no discount on Asics!

See ya - Connie

[funwalker]

Hi Team! :wave2:

cloudly, windy; high of 60° rain this afternoon. :umbrella:

Could not get on the WISH site yesterday
-had access to Internet, email, FB
No time to catch up at the moment..

:cheer2::cheer2: Reminder ::cheer2::cheer2:
Hakuna Matata Team 2010 Race Calendar

April 18th Gerry - Clermont FL / 5K
April 19th Kristie- Boston Marathon / Full Marathon

pixiedust: Connie (foot), Kim (foot), Kristie (arm), Lynn (cold/flu/knees), and Vicky (ankle)pixiedust:

AFM: Busy- did make it to the gym

Enjoy the moments! :wave:
Connie, Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert,
Scott & Lynn, Shannan, Sue, and Vicky-

[GirTheGecko]

I had some fun today.

I wanted to get photos of my wedding dress for my father, so I tried it on. It fit (yay! I was a bit nervous driving over). It's still so perfect. :love: Nick, the fashion guru, gave me a few pointers for the big day. He wants to see the lace up in the back come to a point.

[wdw4us]

On more than one occasion, I made a large hollowed out bread loaded with cold cuts, cheese, veggies layered and loaded with salad dressing and hot peppers. One or two:rolleyes1 times, Nick got the slice with cheese that still had some paper on it. It always seems to be HIM!

Last week I was making burgers on the grill and adding a slice of cheese, I did ask Nick if he would like his burger with or without paper. He gave me a look. It's just a ongoing joke, bit I do make a fab sandwich = and he now asks for 2, while 1 would be enough. He just rubs his belly and puffs it out.

I do try to be careful about the paper but now, its more fun for the rest of us for him to have the paper.

denise:rotfl2:

[windwalker]

Hi Guys.

Sally came up to visit from Nashville that was a nice surprise after a long 12 hr shift. So we tried out a new restraunt here that was wonderful.

Started the day with a good pool workout so after a 12 hr day I'm tired. But after that big supper we had better do some miles in the morning.

Dave:hippie:

[ultramickeymouse]

Hi all,

Busy with race stuff. Had to move(and these are actual weights) over a ton of Marathon bars, than over a ton of water, and than fill the rest of 2 U-Haul trucks. Add giving supplies to 2 aid station captains and I am tired and sore. More of teh same for next 2 days. In 48 hrs it will all be over :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[funwalker]

Hi Team! :wave2:

Still a bit windy 20-30mph today: partly cloudy/sunny; high of 52°.

Reminder:
Hakuna Matata Team 2010 Race Calendar
Races this Weekend!
April 18th Gerry - Clermont FL / 5K
April 19th Kristie- Boston Marathon / Full Marathon

Connie- eager to see the pictures of the mules!
Nice - 16 hands is big enough for Jon to ride. :goodvibes
the 24th is coming F-A-S-T

Dave- Tell Sally we all said Hi! :goodvibes

Denise- Wow, I never thought of that Time Saver! :eek:

Hope Congratulations - what a great feeling.
You will be a beautiful bride! :bride:

Jack- Good Morning - I am a bit concerned!
Hope things in your area are okay. :grouphug:

Jennifer- Jeez- what a Terrible, No Good, Bad Day!
Hope you had fun shopping any thing too cute to pass up? :upsidedow

Kim- YEAH! 'I finally got my own copy of P90X'. Buff ::yes::

Kristie- Hope the repairs completed? :goodvibes

Mike- WTG on your 10 mile Cancer Run-May 29th.
What a great worthy cause.
So many of us has been personally touched by Cancer.
Hope you raise the needed funds quickly. ::yes::

Robert What a workout! :woohoo:
But don’t Ya think going to the gym is easier

Sue- :upsidedow

Vicky- Oh My gosh- I am going to try a few of your exercise,
but Not that Spiderman Crawl!

pixiedust: Connie (foot), Kim (foot), Kristie (arm), Lynn (cold/flu/knees), and Vicky (ankle)pixiedust:

AFM: Hagen day. :cloud9:
The yard needs attention, so it will be yard work today.

Enjoy the moments! :wave:
Connie, Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert,
Scott & Lynn, Shannan, Sue, and Vicky-

[windwalker]

Hi Margie, this is Sally on Dave's computer. Just wanted to say hi and am looking forward to meeting and chatting with you all. I am kind of a slow beginner, but when I warm up, I'll speed up. :)

[syko]

Quick fly by.......All the way to Maine and he did not fix me.:sad2:
My Dh has been working on it and I need to take it for a spin around the hotel parking lot to see if its enough to allow me to roll.

:grouphug: To everyone.

[funwalker]

Sally- HI! :wave2:
Don't know when we will actually get to meet.
I have not registered for any races this year-
And I will not get to be WDW with the rest of the Team.
As for 'Speed' we are not all as fast as Dave!
I love the 15 mpm pace.

Kristie- Oh, honey I am so sorry! :sad1:
you have been on my mind and was so hoping
everything was going better for you.

[Motomiker]

Yesterday I signed up for the Soldier Field 10 mile race which ends on the fifty yard line of the Chicago Bears stadium. The capacity of the race is ten thousand so it should be alot of fun. If anyone can make it, you can cheer me on, as access to the stadium is free to friends and family. I have made a pledge to the American Cancer Society for this race. If anyone whishes contribute, please look me up on facebook. Any and all donations are much appreciated! I will be going solo as my wife has to work that day...:sad1:

Liz will be running her first non-Disney race tomorrow, and her first since ACL replacement last fall! A local 5K! She is a little nervous, but I think she willl do fine!

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Margie~ Thanks for your contribution and all the support you give (to me and the team!)

Sally~ Please check in often! Hope to meet you at WDW!

Kirstie~ Let me get this straight, the manufacturer couldn't fix your ride? What's up with that?

Robert~ Way to support other runners! Great job!

Connie~ Okay, maybe the stupid part is saved for the guys! I'm sure you're still a babe!

Hope~ Good job making work a workout! You got paid to do it too!

Vicky~ You are a workout machine!

Gerry~ Good luck tomorrow in your race! I've never run on the sand before. Only about two months to Everest! :woohoo:

Regina~ Did you ever get new shoes?

Hope all is well with everyone else! Train hard! -Mike :cool2:

[wellesleyprincess]

Margie, Of course. Let's see I got a running DRESS (so excited) and cute purple top. I also decided to pick it up a bit and bought a pair of racing flats for the summer 5k/10k season (we're getting close to that magic 45 minute 10k and sub 22 5k)

4 miles in 34 minutes this morning.

Jennifer

[Piglet24]

Hi Everyone! Wow, I miss logging on for a few days and I have pages to read!

Thanks for all your feedback on the timing/distance equipment! I'll start researching those soon to see what else may work for me. Sounds like most of you are using a Garmin and liking it.

Kirstie- I just can’t believe all the trouble you’re having getting your chair working! I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you...

Vicky- I’m not much of a baker so I can’t really help much on the peanut butter question… What kind of birthday “present” did you get that can be deducted by your father as a “business expense”? I’m glad your workout w/PT and Darrell went so well. Keep up the great work!

Gerry- I’ve never run on packed sand before, but it definitely seems like it would be a challenge. It also seems if you were running on loose sand your body/feet would be working harder to maintain than if you were running on solid ground? If that’s the case I could see how it would slow you down. Congrats on your 5K this weekend. How did it go? Hopefully better than last week?

Connie- Congrats on losing 14 pounds!!!! Tomatos and peppers sound yummy. We’ve had such odd weather here lately I keep forgetting what time of year we’re in.

Dave- I’m glad to hear things are going so well with you and Sally. What are you looking for in your perfect house?

Mike- Congrats on the 8 miles!!! That’s so awesome!! Tell Liz good luck on her race tomorrow! I’m sure she will do great! :rotfl: No, it is still on my to do list to buy shoes. I still have intentions to buy new shoes but have not yet been able to make it into the running store to have my feet/gait tested. I did however buy new socks and I think that has definitely helped some.

Jennifer- Sounds like a rough day! Retail therapy definitely sounds like it’s in order! Did you catch any good deals?

ASF I had a great run Fri night. I ran a 5K in 26:33. :cloud9: I was really pleased with my workout. It was starting to rain/sprinkle as we ran but I still thought the temperature was great and I loved it. The only issue was that there was a dirt area I ran through and I tried to really focus on not slipping into a hole or losing my footing and what did I do....I rolled my ankle! :confused: I don't know how I did it since I was trying my darndest not to, but I was able to finish my run. Ankle felt ok when I got home but has been a little sore today. I'm going to keep an eye on it and take tomorrow off if it's still hurting. :confused3 In spite of the ankle issue it was still a great run. I felt good when I finished and was pleased with my faster pace. It's definitely the fastest I've run yet.

Keep up the great work everyone!

[windwalker]

Regina, not sure what the perfect house will look like, haven't started looking yet. But I think just being there with someone who cares for me will make a lot of difference. It's so important to believe you are enough when your in your home. The rest can be made perfect. Did that make any sense?

Dave:hippie:

[DisneyGerry]

5k yesterday--bettered time from 5k from last week by a good two minutes:banana:

[funwalker]

Hi Team! :wave2:

Freeze warnings here last night- partly sunny, high of 59° today,
Not thinking it will make it that high.
It is nice that it is not quite so windy!

Reminder:
Hakuna Matata Team 2010 Race Calendar
April 19th Kristie- Boston Marathon / Full Marathon

Gerry, Congratulations!
:cheer2: Great that you PR'd again!:cheer2:

Connie- Asics shoes-you used to wear them?
I sure hope they help your feet! :goodvibes
At what age do mules reach their full growth?

Dave- Oh, I do understand. Yes, it makes lots of sense! :love:
But I think just being there with someone who cares for me
will make a lot of difference. t's so important to believe you are enough
when your in your home. The rest can be made perfect.
Did that make any sense?

Jennifer- WTG Girl you will looks so cute out there running! :cutie:
I am not familiar with a running dress…will have to check it out!

Kim- What Ya Doin? :upsidedow

Kristie- :hug: hope things are working out!

Mike- :thanks:
Eager to hear how Liz’s 5K race went today!
New washer & dryer?
Mower fixed?

Regina- WTG-nice run.

Sue- :hug:

Vicky- :hug:

pixiedust: Connie (foot), Kim (foot), Kristie (arm),
Lynn (cold/flu/knees), and Vicky (ankle)pixiedust:

AFM: Hagen slept over–letting my lunch settle
then out the door to the gym.

Enjoy the moments! :wave:
Connie, Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert,
Scott & Lynn, Shannan, Sue, and Vicky-

[wellesleyprincess]

Margie, I didn't know they made dresses either. I love how it looks on me.

10 miles in 1 hour 25 minutes today. The heat has cooled off to perfect temps in the low to mid 70s.

Best,
Jennifer

[funwalker]

Jennifer-WTG - Nice run! :goodvibes
I checked a few of the running dresses out...
I found ones at Bonita, Athleta, and Lululemon
and they are all way too cute! :cutie:
What one did you choose? Color?

[wellesleyprincess]

Margie, I have the Skirt Sports Wonder Girl one. Here's the link http://www.skirtsports.com/shop/product.cfm/id/1203-Wonder-Girl-Dress

I got it at Fleet Feet.

[funwalker]

Jennifer- :cutie:
Oh My Gosh it is By Far the cutest one!

[Piglet24]

Dave - Yes, I think that makes perfect sense. :) I'm happy for you and Sally!

Gerry - Congrats on your great race this weekend!:cheer2:

Hope everyone is doing well!

[funwalker]

Hi Team,

I keep checking for a post from Kristie- :grouphug:
Anyone heard if her DH was able to fix her chair?
Is she able to race in the morning?

Monday, April 19th Kristie- Boston Full Marathon

[windwalker]

I will be heading down to nashville tonight right from work for a training walk with Dan, a DisneyRunning buddy. They have some interesting hills down there, as those of you who have done the Nashville half well know.

Then I'm taking Sally to supper. I'll be taking her to the hospital there in the morning for her surgery, she is having a tumor removed from her overy and a D&C for fibroids in her uterous. They don't think it's cancer but you never know. I will be staying with her all day tomorrow so I'll be off line for a couple of days.

I had a nice pool workout this morning to stay loose for this afternoons hill training.

I think Syco posted that they didn't fix her chair. I think the poor dear is getting major frustrated.

Dave:hippie:

[Steffwalks]

Good morning, TEAM!

Kristie, still hoping you are wheeling the line at Boston!!! Dang chair!

Dave, yup makes sense. I also love the freedom to just be me. Combine the two and home becomes the safest, happiest place on earth.

Margie, busy woman. I will call later.

Jennifer, cute dress. Definitely not designed for us experienced ones, but very cute. Wear in good health and injury free!

Regina, Thanks for the kind words on the weight loss. It has been so long coming... Congrats on the great run. Oh, to be fast.....:cloud9: I can dream!

Mike, the only reason guys are young and stupid is because girls are young and beautiful! :rotfl: Congrats on 8 miles. That's length enough for a good half marathon! I mean, if you can do 8, you can do a half!

Gerry, great job on the race!! That's wonderful.

More later....gotta run.

[bunnyfoo]

Good morning team! Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Jennifer - Really cute! I've seen the running dresses at Lululemon before but always wondered what they were like to run in. Let me know how you like it.

Connie - Glad to see you posting again! :)

Dave - Safe travels! Thinking good thoughts for Sally! Keep us posted!

Margie - It didn't seem like from Kirstie's last post that she was able to fix her chair. I'm hoping she did though. Here's a link on the Boston Marathon site where you can track the top runners/chair racers. http://www.bostonmarathon.org/ You have to register to track individual racers.

Gerry - Congrats on improving your 5K time! Two minutes is pretty huge!

Regina - Great time on your 5K! I wish I could run that fast! From what my PT has told me, it doesn't take much to strain different muscles and ligaments. It could be just as simple as stepping on a small pebble and losing your footing that way. Take care of your ankle!

Mike - How did Liz do on her 5K?

Kim - How's the PX90 going?

Sue - Someone at work is running the Mississauga half and asked me about the course. Do you know anything about it? I'd imagine it would be pretty flat but I have no idea.

AFM - I weighed in on Friday and lost 2 pounds! Yay! Gives me a good idea of how much snacking I was doing :blush: I also made my energy/protein bars. I ended up finding a no sugar, no salt peanut butter instead of the natural peanut butter. The bars turned out pretty good - DF and I halved the recipe. He made his batch with unsweetened chocolate mixed in. I thought it was a little heavy. Mine had chopped nuts and a tablespoon of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Nutritionally, they're close to a Clif bar but much lower in sugar. If I make them again, I'm going to drop the nuts and add more protein powder so that I can drop the calories a little bit.

Going to the gym tonight for a training session. Other than than that not much else.

Have a great day everyone!

[bunnyfoo]

I checked the Boston Marathon page and it says that Kirstie reached the 30K mark at 1:38:21. Glad she got to race afterall! :cheer2::cheer2:

[Motomiker]

Hi everyone, happy Monday!!

It was a busy weekend for us, I worked eleven days in a row, had Friday night off, and had to go back Saturday night. I bought a new washer and dryer Saturday on sale. I didn't get the government rebates as they ran out in eleven hours on Friday. Illinois was one of the last states to particpate in the program. :mad: Now, all I have to do is run new gas piping from the basement.
Liz did really great in her race on Sunday. She finished in 29:22 in what was supposed to be a 5K. Someone moved a pylon to the wrong spot and messed up the turnaround point, so it became 2.7 miles. She still had a great time and fininshed 390/529. Her pace was 9:27 a mile. I had better start training harder! This was her first official race since having her right ACL replaced on August 31st last year! :woohoo: We went out for a victory dinner to celebrate, and ate too much!
I signed up to do the Young Life run/walk in Wheaton, IL on this coming Saturday (5K).

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Connie~ Thanks for the encouragement! I need it for my longer races!

Dave~ Good luck with finding a new domicile! Also, my thoughts are with you and Sally, hoping for a safe surgery and no cancer!

Gerry~ Great race! Way to do Team Hakuna Tamata proud! :woohoo:

Regina~ Also, great job! Getting quicker and quicker!:cheer2:

Jennifer~ Great times on your runs also! I'd love to do a 45 minute 10K someday!

Margie~ Yep, got most of my chores done. No more laundromat for us after this week. The machines that I bought are HUGE, and can take all of our bedding. Mower is at the shop and being tuned! Now, wheres my pillow...

I can't find the Boston Marathon on tv anywhere! As big as this race is, isn't it televised?

- Mike :cool2:

[Motomiker]

Looks like Kirstie finished!!! Yeah!!!!!

[Steffwalks]

Thank you, Vicky and Mike!!

Margie has been terribly worried about Kristy and loved hearing the good news!



Congrats, Kristie!!!!

[Steffwalks]

(Original Post, Continued)

Vicky, Congrats on the 2 pound weight loss!

Margie, I used to wear Asics before I started with the Brooks. The Brooks had the added advantage of the WISH discount, but they aren't good for the long hauls,..I'm thinking.

Congrats to Liz! You gotta real winner there Mike! :love:

Sallie, Hi!

Robert, I hope you are getting some rest from you much needed weight training! :lmao: I also hope the race came off perfectly!

Vicky, Can you share that recipe???

Hey Kim, quit working and talk to us!

Howdy to Pam, Eva, Jack, Hope, Shannon, Scott and Lynn, Lorilei and Sue!!!

AFM - Did Pilates this morning before I did my first post this morning. Still want to ride my bike. Today is the anniversary of the OKC bombing. It is a hard thing to watch the ceremony. We are only 150 miles from OKC and it hit home, so to speak.

Okay, I think I'm done this time! See y'all! Connie

[wdw4us]

Hi Everyone!

Miranda, the princess and I did 4 miles yesterday. We headed out into the sunny day with slight breeze. Chilly but not bad at all. Dark clouds looming and they always hit when we are the furthest away from the house. Sure enough it did start to rain and it also hailed. Tiny specs but – gee it is april and we’d like to be over that now.

I’m 99% done my big quilt, pictures will be posted eventually. It’s a good feeling to get a project done that I started 1/1/09.

Dave, my best to Sally, I had that same surgery in 1997 and it was the best thing ever for me. She will feel so much better to be pain free.

This morning I went for blood work, my annual physical today and have appts for all the required tests that us “old folks” need yearly. It sure is nice to see the doctor and tell her you feel GREAT. I’m sure they don’t hear that often.

Well, work is waiting so I’ll sign off.

denise

[MaryJ]

:cheer2::cheer2:Yay Kristie on finishing Boston! My son-in-law did that race 3 years ago, in the worst weather conditions ever. Hope you didn't have bad weather to contend with like he did. We all look forward to hearing about your experience.

Those of you remembering OKC....I can still remember how I found out about this. I went into JC Penney's on the way home from work, and saw a large group of people clustered around the televisions. The Federal Building was on every set. I just stood there in awe like everyone else for about 10 minutes.

Dave...hope all goes well for you in Nashville and that Sally has a quick recovery.

AFM...didn't make it to the gym today, but went outside and took a 3.6 mile walk. Wish I would have had my camera to take some pictures of all the trees that are in bloom. Lovely! My knees are a little sore but I know I'll feel better overall for doing it.

[funwalker]

Hi Team! :wave2:

Freeze warnings again last night- partly sunny, high of 66°.
Might be an age thing but I just don’t recall all these high wind days!

:cheer2::cheer2:Congratulations Kristie 1st Place Women’s Handcycles Boston Marathon
204 Honeywill-Sykes, Kirstie-Louise 2:18:25 FL USA GBR:cheer2::cheer2:
Kristie, are you a Citizen of Great Britain?

OH My Gosh! Did you see this!
80+ years 1 21553 Borglund, Robert E. 4:37:24 FL USA

Sally-pixiedust: Hope all goes well with your surgery tomorrow
and you have a speedy recovery! :grouphug:

Dave-hope you had a great training walk with Dan-tell him we said hi!
It is so nice you can be with Sally tomorrow!

Team Birthday Calendar
January, February, March: Connie 31st, Kim 25th, and Mike 9th
April-May-June: Robert (?) Jennifer (?)
July-August-September: Margie 14th,
October-November-December: Vicky 6th, Dave 7th, and Jack (?)

Jennifer- :cutie:

Mike-Sounds like you were very productive! :goodvibes

Robert- hope things went smooth
(with the exception of the forever minor speed bumps)
for the RD of the big Marathon/Half Marathon this past weekend!
Did I miss an update on your weight loss?

Scott & Lynn- are you off traveling again?

Sue Enjoy your Monday night Yoga class!

Vicky- Yeah! 2# adding you to the Team List!

pixiedust: Connie (foot), Jennifer (knees), Kim (foot),
Kristie (arm), Lynn (cold/flu/knees), and Vicky (ankle)pixiedust:

AFM: This is the last week with the extra little ones-
And I will not miss the 12-14 hour days!

Enjoy the moments! :wave:
Connie, Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert,
Scott & Lynn, Shannan, Sue, and Vicky-

[funwalker]

Good Morning, Team! :wave2:

My kind of day- partly cloudy, high of 67°.

Kristie we are eager to read your race report! :cheer2:
1st Place Women’s Handcycles Boston Marathon
204 Honeywill-Sykes, Kirstie-Louise 2:18:25 FL USA GBR

Hakuna Matata Team 2010 Race Calendar
Racers this weekend on Taper!
April 24th Connie - 10th Anniversary Oklahoma / Half Marathon
April 24th Dave - 9th Annual Kentucky Derby Marathon / Half Marathon
April 25th Jack - RI State Police 5k Pursuit / Narragansett
April 25th Mike- Young Life run/walk in Wheaton, IL / 5K

Jack- Good Morning!

Mike-tell Liz Congratulations on a Great 5K for us!
added your race this weekend to our Team Calendar!

Sally- Our thoughts and prayers are with you today! :flower3:

pixiedust: Connie (foot), Kim (foot), Kristie (arm), Lynn (cold/flu/knees), Sally (surgery), and Vicky (ankle)pixiedust:

AFM: Another 12-14 hour day

Enjoy the moments! :wave:
Connie, Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert,
Scott & Lynn, Shannan, Sue, and Vicky-

[Hockeychic]

Hi gang I am here!!!! Sorry extremely busy weekend and lots of time working out. Sorry I havent' read any of the posts over the last few days.

Anyone good at the recap thing to catch me up:rolleyes1

I am loving P90X, the workouts are great and hey Tony isn't too hard on the eyes either:rolleyes1:littleangel:

Hope everyone is doing great!!!

[syko]

Hi everyone :wave2:

Margie you now know my shanefull secreat. :guilty:

Boston is a great marathon, and I hope that I can get in next year, reg. opens on 7th spet. and I will be on line as soon as it does.

We had to be on our bus at 5am to get to the offical Boston buses, once we transferred we had to wait for our police escort!!!!:cool1:

We had 3 buses for the team, 2 for our chairs and then 2 more buses for the other disabled athletes. For this we had 20 motobike escorst and a couple of cars. All the traffic was stoped as we went, includidng the Mass turnpike.:eek:
Some of the police went ahead to stop the traffic from enter the road until we had all passed.
As we enterd hopkinton we started to see the buses for the runners, the police made them pull over so that we could start, They must have thought that we where the elites comming through!!:lmao:

When we finished the race we had a police escort back to our hotel too.

Set up for us was in a school,so real restrooms. I looked aroud and sat on the floor getting ready was Van ****, I so wanted to go and ask him for a photo, but I didn't want to bother him.
We had free food and massages if we want them, passed on both and it was soon time to go.

We where told that for the first 0.5 miles we had to stay behind the pace car at 12mph, no one told the car this as it took us out at 19mph.:rotfl2:
Once the car left us we where off, my crusing speed on the stirghts was between 20 - 25mph. you are told that the hills are between miles 16 - 21.....not true, hills start at mile 4, stright into 4 % ones, going up hills I am very slow, I went between 2.5 and 6 mph, but going down I was between 30 - 32.70 mph.:woohoo:

I was on time for a 1:45 finish, until I started having problem with my chair, First my chair kept falling off, I would ask if someone would come and hold my chair as I put it back on, and I woul dgo off again.
This happeded several times, but the worst thing was that my right handle fell off, I could not put it back on, I put it under my chin ang tried to crank on, 2 guys saw what I was doing and came running over to help, they tried to screw it back in but couldn't so one of them started running to the houses and asking if any one had a certain type of rench.
I stoped for what seamed like forever and in the end said that I had to go. I went off very slowley and I then hear the guy shouting that they had one and was running after me, I stpoed but the rench was too big, but this time he managed to screw it back in with his hands, it was not in all the way but it was better than nothing and it lasted until I finished.

With the handle falling off I have scrached all my paint on the arms and I lost my disk brake, my left arm had snapped so I could not strighten it out to reach my other 2 v brakes so I just had to sit tight and hope I could handle the speed.......it was fun.

The encourgment for the crowds was fantastic, not a many pepole as NYC, but they seemend to know what to say to get you up the hills.

When I crossed the finish line our team captin was waitning for us, I love comming across the line and seeing a friendly face. I was then sent to the VIP tent and met my Dh and Tinkerbell, the exce from invercare (chair maker comp owner) and I went nuts at him. He had been staying with the team so he had been told what has been going on and has promised taht it is going to get fixed.

Last night we drove back up tp Maine as my chair was ment to be getting fixed at 8am this morning, well we get all the way there and they refuse to fix it. My Dh will be calling this morning to tell the team and the exec what they have said.

There is a free medical clinic today for the marathon, where you can go to the local hospital and everything is free!!!! I am going to go and get my arm looked at.
We think I have a stress fracture, I have fractured my arm 3 times before, so I know what it feels like, and this feels the same, now that I've said this they will say its a strain, but at least I can find out for free.

[wilbur]

Good Morning Team!

Doing a quick cheat post from work. It is Jump Off the Couch Week at DD's school. ie. no tv/ computers etc. It's get out there & get moving.

Syko, Congrats on your great Boston Race!!

Gerry/ Regina, Congrats on your great times also.

Margie, No yoga last night. The instructor didn't show so I had the night off.

Vicky, No advice on the Miss. route. It's a new one this year. Only thing I remember from the time I ran was the last few k along the waterfront trail was VERY WINDY. The lines were also long waiting for the buses back to the start to get the cars.

AFM, The weekend weather was better than expected. I had an ok 20 miler.
The wind from the north was very strong but I got it done. 1 more long run this weekend and then taper.

Have a great week everyone. Get out there & get those miles in........Sue

[syko]

I have an appoinment for the hospital clinic at 6pm and when my Dh told them my name they said that they saw me on TV and have asked if I would talk to the media.:scared1:

[bunnyfoo]

Good morning team!

Kirstie - Fantastic race report and congrats on finishing Boston in spite of all the chair problems. I can't believe that they wouldn't make the repairs to your chairs after all of that. If you talk to the media, are you going to mention all the repair troubles you've been having? Fingers crossed that you just have a muscle strain and not a fracture.

Sue - Thanks for the bus advice and the windy waterfront! I'll pass that along...

Margie - I've started seeing a lot of older runners and walkers at races recently. Last year, there was a 98-year-old man who ran in a 5K in Toronto - I think he holds the marathon and half marathon records for in the 90+ age category.

Connie - Good luck on your race this weekend! I'll post the recipe tonight. I don't have it with me.

AFM - Did another training session last night - lots of metabolic and core exercises. I miss running :( but I'm glad everyone here is able to get out and get those miles in. Not much planned for tonight - probably will watch Lost and try get in some pushups and a walk.

Have a great day everyone! :wave2:

[Motomiker]

KIRSTIE~ Congratulations on your great race!! Way to overcome the setbacks and finish strong!!! :cheer2::cheer2::woohoo::woohoo::cheer2: I hope your arm is okay!

Dave & Sally~ I hope all went well with surgery and recovery goes smoothly.

Connie~ Thank you for the great contribution to my race pledge!! It is very much appreciated!!

Margie~ I'll bet Hagen is going to miss his playmates! Enjoy the time with him!!

AFM~ I ran my second ever eight miler! 1:28:38 time! Only one minute of walking to clean the sweat from my sunglasses. I ran the whole way!!! Pace was 11:04.
The 5K that I registered for on Saturday should be interesting, heavy thunderstorms and rain predicted! :scared1:

Train on!! -Mike

[wellesleyprincess]

Congrats, Kirstie!

Man did I miss Boston yesterday. Next year, hopefully, I'll be there with you.

5.25 miles in 48 minutes. I was exhausted after a long day of school. Test are coming up to quick!

Margie, A couple of changes/additions to my race calendar. I'll no longer be doing the Labor Day Tupelo 1/2 Marathon, but instead will be doing the Women's Running Half Marathon- Nashville on September 25. I'll also be doing the Magnolia Meltdown 5k on May 22.

Jennifer

[windwalker]

I'm back in town and Sally is recovering at her sister's house in Dixon Tenn. All went well and now she is short an overy.

Dan and I had a great 4 miler on the nashville hills. I know that's making me stronger.

Tired and off to bed. have a restful evening y'all.

Dave:hippie:

[Piglet24]

Hi all! So I went out today for my 3mile run....and it so did not happen they way I hoped. :rotfl: There was a chance of rain and it was beautiful all day...until 4pm when the clouds suddenly rolled in. I knew the rain would come but I really hoped I could make it to the end of my run before it really hit. :laughing: My friend and I went out to do our run and 10 min in the rain came...not small drops of rain but big drops everywhere! And then the hail came! And the wind! We had to stop and get back to the car and by the time we made it back to the car all 3 of us (my friend, my dog, myself) were completely drenched! My shoes were sopping wet and my cell phone was drenched too! :lmao: I'm a little bummed, but I guess it was a good experience. I just hope wine and dine doesn't pour the rain and hail like that or I'm in big trouble!!!:rolleyes:

Sally- I hope everything went ok with your surgery!! We’re wishing you a quick recovery! pixiedust:

Kirstie- CONGRATS!! Great job at the Boston Marathon! Thanks for the race report. Sounded like a pretty wild ride!! :woohoo:

Vicky- Congrats on the 2lbs! Woohoo! Hang in there with the training- you’re almost at the end of April! Didn’t you mention you were going to try to get back to running next month when you’ve let your ankle heal a little more?

Mike- Tell Liz great job on her race over the weekend! Awesome job on your 2nd 8 miler! That’s fantastic!:cheer2:

Connie- Did you get to ride your bike? How’d the pilates go?

Denise- Isn’t that the way it always works? Darn weather…. Looking forward to seeing pics of the quilt.

Sue- Good luck with the “getting moving” this week!

Hope everyone had better luck with their running/training than I did today!

[windwalker]

Not sure how Sally is doing, it's 5am and I'm not calling to wake anyone there to see. But I'm sure today will be mostly sleeping and staying as cozy as possible. She has good pain meds so life should be good.

I'm headed out to do my regular weds 8 miler with the crazed animals I race walk with here. It's another crisp morning here, 43 degrees so I'll be wearing a light jacket, pants and gloves. Sure has been a cool spring for us. The days are nice and warm but the mornings are cool.

Piglet, that sounds like quite an adventure. Did you see the pictures on the yahoo home page, of the high school runners who got caught in the hail?

Hope everyone is feeling fine today.

Dave:hippie:

[wdw4us]

It’s a good day here in NH. I took last night off. I was so tired, I was a mess. All I could do was sit in my chair watch Dancing with the Stars and finally Mark and I went upstairs I laid on the bed and he folded laundry. I tried so hard to stay awake.

I have felt great for a month. Last night I was deeply disappointed in how tired I was, then I remembered I had not taken my vitamins in about a week. I think that was the problem. We had started a vitamin program about a month ago, after watching the Dr. on PBS about how we need certain vitamins to help us out with our brain. So, I took them last night and today either I’m recovered or their already kicking in.

I had wanted to do 80 Miles this month but it’s not going to happen. I would have to do too many miles to make that at this point and I just don’t want to risk injury.

It was wonderful hearing about the Boston Marathon but not how all your troubles were not taken care of. Thankfully someone at least tried to help along the way.

Will go out tonight for sure, as tomorrow will be crappy here in NH. We rarely have a “spring” but this year we do and it’s quite pleasant!

denise

[Steffwalks]

Good Day, Hakuna Matata!

Mike, you are soooooooooooo welcome. I think you are doing an admirable thing! My 46 year old BIL lost his life to colon cancer almost a year ago. I appreciate YOU! You have come so far in such a short time. AND I am one of your biggest cheerleaders, even if you didn't know it! :cheer2:

Dave, tell Sally we are all sending lots of PD! -- Have fun with the animals! :rotfl:

Margie, you are our official statistician! Notice I said "official"! It's your job, now! And you are really good at it! Enjoy your Margie time. Make it a good time!

Sue, sorry about your yoga class. Great job on the run, though. What's harder, taper or get off the couch week??? Great idea, that!

Jennifer, how's the knee? Are you wanting to move back to the Boson area? Good job on the run.

Regina, you know that you are a true runner when you risk the weather for a run!! Do You know what happens when it rains in a race??? You get wet! I always carry a survival blanket with me. You can use for rain protection and staying warm. I wonder why I didn't have one at Disney this year???? -- Pilates is good. I HATE Pilates, but dang it, it helps! I haven't gotten on the bike. I am confined to the stationary with all the rain and cold, mud and well....there's a good excuse in there somewhere.......:upsidedow

Vicky, thanks for the good wishes! There isn't really much of time limit on this race. The roads stay open for 6 hours and then it moves to the sidewalk for 2 more hours or until all the participants cross the finish line or are otherwise accounted for. It is a very walker friendly race. But that also means....I can walk at a 20 min a mile pace, rest for 20 min, and walk another 20 minute mile pace and STILL finish BEFORE I have to hit the sidewalks! Don't really anticipate that, though! -- Can't wait to get a look at your recipe!

Kim, glad to you again. I wish we could all post like Deekaypee. The woman is amazing, but you will just have to settle for what we can do! :rotfl: Or you can just skip it and not worry about recapping!

Kristie, CONGRATULATIONS! You overcame some amazing obstacles! We are all proud of you even if you are a Brit! Make that ...we are proud of you because you are United States improved Bit!! Good job. I sure hope you get some action on that chair, though! What does DH do besides work on your chair and race?

Denise, you are a little dynamo. Glad to hear you are feelng great and good luck on all those Seasoned Citizens tests! :lmao:

Mary, take care of those knees! hmmmm, I wish you had a camera too! Would love to see all the trees in bloom! I put peach blossoms on the altar at church on Easter morning to go with the Lilies and then I had lilacs (cut from my own bushes) last Sunday. Don't know how I am going to top that!

Hello, Jack!
Hello, Pam
Hello, Robert
Hello, Lorelei
Hello, Scott and Lynn
Hello, Shannon
Hello, Eva
Hello, Gerry

AFM, collecting stuff for my weekend adventure. Seems like packing for a race is a BIG deal even if it's only going to be an overnight stay! Plus, I am gathering some of my things for my DD to borrow. She is really looking forward to this. This will be her very first 1/2 marathon!

See ya! Connie

[funwalker]

Kristie- thank you so much for your Boston Race Update!
Impressive accomplishment in the face of such adversity! WTG :cheer2:

Embarrassing Secret: Are talking about being a citizen of Great Britain?
If so No Way that is Kwel!
Be proud of who you are, your roots, and your family history! :hug:

Vicky shared your DH, Ben was a runner also.
Has he registered for any races this year? :goodvibes

Any results on getting your chair fixed?

[funwalker]

Good Morning, Team! :wave2:

My kind of day- partly cloudy, high of 66°.

Hakuna Matata Team 2010 Race Calendar
Team Racers this weekend! :cheer2:
April 24th Dave - 9th Annual Kentucky Derby Marathon / Half Marathon
April 24th Mike - Young Life run/walk in Wheaton, IL / 5K
April 25th Connie - 10th Anniversary Oklahoma / Half Marathon
April 25th Jack - RI State Police 5k Pursuit / Narragansett

Connie- I am an official statistician :confused3
BTW not one person has posted their birth date!
What's Up with That!!!! :rolleyes1

Sounds very pretty: peach blossoms, Lilies,lilacs
on the altar at church on Easter morning. ::yes::

Dave-glad to hear Sally's surgery went well.
Tell her we said hi and give her a :grouphug:
Hope you have a great walk!

Denise- Rest is required! :upsidedow

Jennifer- Girl you are awesome!
Will update the Calendar.
Sept 25th Jennifer Women's Running Half Marathon- Nashville
May 22nd Jennifer Magnolia Meltdown 5k
No Labor Day

Kim-I was looking at the pictures of the WISH Meet at POP-
were you the only one with shorts wearing red Crocs?

Kristie- Your arm diagnosis?
Hope everything is okay! :flower3:
Media Event-let us know if there is something we need to watch!

Mike- WTG-Nice run!
It's my little Hagen that is gone for the rest of the week.
This will be hard for him & I both.
I have him, see him, or at least talk to him daily since he was born.
He was not feeling good today. :sad1:

Regina- I do not mind the rain but that hail stuff is a 'pain!' :headache:

pixiedust: Connie (foot), Jennifer (knee), Kim (foot), Kristie (arm), Lynn (cold/flu/knees), and Vicky (ankle)pixiedust:

AFM: Bike last night, DM & upper body weight this morning at the gym. Not sure how effective it is when you are exhausted, but oh well...
Just 2-little guys this morning-older one after school.

Enjoy the moments! :wave:
Connie, Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert,
Scott & Lynn, Shannan, Sue, and Vicky-

[funwalker]

Connie-Congratulations!!!!
:wishfifteen
WTG on your 15# weight loss

[bunnyfoo]

Hi team! Not much of import to report today - it's a pretty quiet day here at work. Although... now that I've said it's quiet ... :laughing: Went for a walk last night with DF and did some push ups. Nothing too exciting... I'm planning on doing a little spring cleaning tonight and begin to pack away my sweaters and other winter clothes.

Regina - Hope you didn't get hit too hard by the hail. That's scary! I once got caught in a heavy rainstorm too. It started pouring like mad about 1.5 miles into my run. The rain drops were hitting hard enough to trigger the bezel on my Garmin. In the end it turned out to be a refreshing run and dare I say fun? I did cut the run short at 2 miles after the lightning started. I'm thinking the W&D race will be rain free because it's at night but then again you never know. FL was really humid that time last year.

Dave - Glad to hear Sally is doing well! Tell her the team is thinking of her!

Connie - That is a very walker friendly race! I wish there were more like it. It reminds me a little bit about an article I read about the Honolulu marathon. People would stop on course to have breaks and lunch because finish doesn't close until the last person comes through.


Vicky said your DH, Ben also ran the Boston Marathon- how did he do?
Tell him Team Hakuna Matata said "Congratulations!" :cheer2:

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Oops, I meant that he was a runner too. I'm not sure if he actually ran in Boston. :blush:

WTG on your workout this morning! I know it's not easy to get to the gym when you're tired!

Kirstie - How's your arm doing?

Mike - Here's hoping it doesn't rain this weekend at your race! And congrats on your 8 miler! Very cool that you only took one walking break :thumbsup2

Have a great day everyone! :wave2:

[funwalker]

Vicky-I am so sorry! :flower3:
I totally misunderstood regarding Kristie's DH, Ben
You must have been talking about a WDW race
and my tired brain cells were on the Boston Marathon..

[windwalker]

Today's training walk was amazing, we went a bit slower since we have the half marathon on saturday. There was a sprinting Panda at the end, I'm feeling strong and ready for racing this season.

I scored today on the sales today: Someone left a flyer, in the mail room, for one of our stores and there was a $10 off a purchase coupon inside. So I needed some more Nike dry fit socks anyway so I stopped and they had the socks I wanted at 35% off on sale. With the sale price and the coupon I got $24 worth of socks for $5.13. Then I bought a nice DVD player at Sears on a clearance for $40 and finally when I was in Penny's a clerk told me if I bought anything I would get a 15% off coupon for my next purchase so I have that coupon in my hot little paw for a future purchase.

Dave:hippie:

[Motomiker]

Hello Team,

Connie~ Thanks again! I will think of you and your BIL during my race.

Dave~ Great workouts and I'm happy Sally is doing well! Way to shop! (I'm the shopper in our family, Liz hates it. I have to drag her out to get her new clothes)

Regina~ I've been caught in the rain seveal times while running, racing, and while on my motorcycle! I grin and bear it! It's all part of the adventure to me!

Margie~ I know it's hard when the little ones are away. At least it gives you time to re-charge a little! :goodvibes Plus the next time you see him the hugs are even better!

Denise~ Enjoy the Spring! Glad your vitamins are working!

Kirstie~ Please let us know how you are doing! You are our star!

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AFM~ I got my American Cancer Society racing singlet today in the mail! Pretty cool to have and official team shirt! ( Are there WISH shirts available? I see some of you wearing them in pictures ) No workout for me today, doing a little recovery from yesterdays run and work last night. I replaced the ancient electrical outlet for our new washer/dryer set coming tomorrow. I'm picking up the gas piping tomorrow morning after work and installing it. I love old houses they have alot of "character". Ours is a grumpy old man who hates change of any sort.:rolleyes:

[Hockeychic]

Margie!!! THATS ME!!!

[wellesleyprincess]

Connie, Knee is all better thanks!

Margie, Thanks as always! According to my track girls I am Kara Goucher. (We saw your pictures in a magazine. lol)

5 miles in 44 minutes, then 15 minutes of abs.

Best,
Jennifer

[bunnyfoo]

Vicky, thanks for the good wishes! There isn't really much of time limit on this race. The roads stay open for 6 hours and then it moves to the sidewalk for 2 more hours or until all the participants cross the finish line or are otherwise accounted for. It is a very walker friendly race. But that also means....I can walk at a 20 min a mile pace, rest for 20 min, and walk another 20 minute mile pace and STILL finish BEFORE I have to hit the sidewalks! Don't really anticipate that, though! -- Can't wait to get a look at your recipe!



Hi Connie!

This is the original recipe:

1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup oat bran
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 cup raisins or dried fruit and chopped
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup light Karo syrup

I forgot to buy oat bran so I just added in more rolled oats and wheat germ. I also didn't know what Karo syrup was so I just used the same low sugar syrup that I usually put into my oatmeal.

1 1/4 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup wheat germ
1 cup PB, no sugar or salt added
1 cup low sugar syrup
1/2 cup nuts
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon semi-sweet chocolate chips

I basically mixed all of the dry ingredients in a bowl and then mixed in the PB. I microwaved it for a bit to soften it. I put everything into a container and put it into the freezer for about an hour and then cut them into bars.

DF and I halved the recipe and he made his with unsweetened chocolate and a little more syrup. I'll have to ask him how many chocolate blocks he used. The chocolate does make it heavier. The next time I make it, I'm going to add in a little more protein powder and cut out the nuts so I can reduce the calories a little more. That's it!

[funwalker]

Good Morning, Team! :wave2:

My kind of day- partly cloudy, high of 67°.

Hakuna Matata Team 2010 Race Calendar
4 Team Member in Races this weekend!
April 24th Dave - 9th Annual Kentucky Derby Marathon / Half Marathon
April 24th Mike- Young Life run/walk in Wheaton, IL / 5K
April 25th Connie - 10th Anniversary Oklahoma / Half Marathon
April 25th Jack - RI State Police 5k Pursuit / Narragansett

Dave- How’s Sally? :flower3:
Nice walk!
Me I do not like to shop, but it sure sounds like you did good.

Jennifer- Kara Goucher – Sweet! :cutie:
Nice Run!

:goodvibesThen I have a picture of you!

Mike- :thanks
They Usually sell the WISH shirts once a year.
It is posted when they are taking orders.
There are a couple of different types of material and they do fit different. Orders are taken by different people-

Race Ready is tech fabric is nice but way smaller!
I got a women’s extra small for little Hagen and it fit him like a long night shirt.

Alert Shirts short sleeved, long sleeves, and sweatshirts
is what you see in most pictures (I think).
Ordered through Carrie -WTPCLC

The caps & visors orders are also placed separately.

Sue-you were not able to be at the WISH Meet
and I cannot find a picture of you. :sad1:

Vicky-bars sound really good! :goodvibes
My little guys should like them too.

pixiedust: Connie (foot), Jennifer (runners knees)
Kim (foot), Kristie (arm), Lynn (cold/flu/knees), and Vicky (ankle)pixiedust:

AFM: I think today is my last really long day 13-14 hours

Enjoy all the moments today might bring! :wave:
Connie, Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert,
Scott & Lynn, Shannan, Sue, and Vicky-

[windwalker]

Margie I love to shop but I'm a bargain hunter. I rarely buy unless something is on sale. At Disney I bought an extra long sleeve tech shirt and a pair of running pants and spent way more than I normally would have, because I didn't bring the stuff I needed for that kind of hellish cold.

Sally is doing fine, she and I talked on the computer for a long time last evening. She slept most of the day and had eggs and toast for supper. She has battled weight all her life and eats way less than I do. But I hope I can help her buff up with coaching her and walking with her. But I'm the kind of person that thinks inner beauty and potential in a person are more important than some extra fluff. She likes being called a princess. Can't wait to take her to the castle and introduce her to my royal Hakuna Matata family.

Here is a quote I did for facebook today:

Most of us go into a race knowing we are not going to come in first, or even close to the front. So are we really racing? Or are we doing an event? Never think for one minute we are not racing, we are there taking on the demons that haunt our lives. We are racing against self doubt, obesity, poor health and shortened lives. We are becoming truly free of the mental and physical chains that bind us.

I do my best writing at 5am before my brain wakes up and confuses me. Ok off to the pool to chase away my pudge.

Dave:hippie:

[bunnyfoo]

Morning Hakuna Matada! Happy Earth Day! It's a quiet day at the office since everyone's on the road today except for me. It will be a fantastic opportunity to get a lot of stuff done but first I thought I'd sneak in a post ;)

Dave - Fantastic post! About the clothing at Disney... I was reading the Runner's Handbook and it said to pack most things if you think you might even need it. The author was saying that things like hat won't take up that much room. Of course in my case, I'd just end up with a second suitcase because I tend to pack two of everything :laughing:

Margie - :hug: You're too sweet!! No apology required! I have a RR shirt too and while it fits, it's too short. I think it comes down to the top of my shorts or skirts but when I'm running it tends to ride up. I don't really care except when I'm carrying something around my waist and then I worry about chafing. We should have done a team HK pic at the WISH meet this year :(

Jennifer - Glad to hear your knee is feeling better! And what a fabulous comparison! That is a real compliment!

Mike - The WISH shirt orders usually take place at the end of August/beginning of September. Mel and Carrie look after them. There's also an order for WISH hats and visors with is done by Tracy. You'll see the threads going up when it's time.

AFM - Not much planned for tonight. I've run out of groceries and haven't had enough time to go to the store yet. Probably will pick up dinner after training.

Have a great day everyone! :wave2:

[wdw4us]

It’s been so pleasant here in NH I am getting spoiled with the great weather. Our walks are usually in a residential area around our house. We loop around a certain area 2x to give us either 4 or 5 miles depending on our mood.

Mark has a friend in that area that goes deep sea fishing. He has way too much fish and now and then will give us some. Last night on our walk – the first time around, his wife stopped us to tell us she had some fish for us. Caught the day before. She said when we come around again, to stop by and pick it up. Now that was a very pleasant surprise. I had already planned for Rice Crispy Chicken so we will have the fish tonight. I have had that fish before and when you open the ziplock – there is a sweet smell of the ocean coming out of the bag – not fishy at all. Generally when I make fish, I top it with sliced potatoes(canned), onions and tomatoes, wrap in foil and bake for about 15-20 min. Then I open the foil, add some 2% Kraft cheese slices to the top, melt and that’s it! Serve with additional veggies.

Last time we got fish I made him some pillowcases with a fly fishing motif, not sure what I’ll do this time.

I have 52 miles for the month and am now starting to weigh myself every day. I need to lose weight and if I have to police myself daily I will to prevent me from losing track of my goals.

Back to work for me.

denise

My favorite quote- There is no such thing as last. In every race, there is an invisible crowd of thousands behind you who didn't have the guts to start.

[syko]

We finally made it home 5:45 this morning, we left strigght for the hospital at 7:30pm and drove stirgt through, only stopping for gas.

I got to the hospital late, but there was a photographer there, he just asked my name and what I had won.
As for my arm, I was right it's fractured. It was too much trying to pull one handed up hill when my right handle fell off.

I have a apperance race on in may for the team in tampa, they want a large showing from the team so I'll be doing it one handed and slow, but its only 5 miles so no worries.

Trying to un pack, not easy one handed, and tired, of course my Dd slept most of the way so she is full of life.

Will try to catch up with everyones post........sometime.

[windwalker]

Syko, you do have a hectic life. I have training issues because of my age and need to be ever vigilant of not getting injured. A 58 year old takes longer to heal than a 20 year old. So I don't use a plan but train each day by how I feel.

I have a half marathon on Saturday so I have to be rested for the start and that means no race walking for a couple of days prior. Regular walking is fine and good for keeping loose. I stay in half marathon racing shape and marathon finishing shape all the time, but I'm ever cautious not to go over the edge.

Knowing there are others like you battling even bigger issues inspires me.

Dave:hippie:

[DisneyGerry]

Hello everyone,

Did over 4 miles tonight walking/ jogging/ sprinting. Sprinting on mostly the alligator side of the pond. I also got to watch the Atlas rocket taking off from Cape Canaveral from my run so special treat.

[wellesleyprincess]

Vicky, I agree. I had to laugh at myself a bit because otherwise it would give me a big head.

4 miles in 34 minutes.

Best,
Jennifer

[funwalker]

Hakuna Matata Team 2010 Race Calendar

4 Team Member with Races this weekend!

Wishing you all Good Weather and Safe Travels!!!!

Saturday:
April 24th Dave - 9th Annual Kentucky Derby Marathon / Half Marathon

Sunday:
April 25th Connie - 10th Anniversary Oklahoma / Half Marathon
April 25th Jack - RI State Police 5k Pursuit / Narragansett
April 25th Mike- Young Life run/walk in Wheaton, IL / 5K

[funwalker]

Good Morning, Team! :wave2:

We still have night frost alerts but it is going to be another beautiful day- mostly cloudy, high of 68°. Then rain & thunderstorms for the next three days.

Reminder: :bday:
Birth Date for the Team Birthday Calendar

Connie-when are you leaving for Oklahoma City?

Dave- Thanks for the Sally update…tell her we said Hi!

Jennifer- Kara Goucher – Sweet!
Nice Run!

Kristie- sorry about your arm- did they need to put a cast on? :sad1:
Hope you are able to get some rest today.

And yes, it is nice that DD could sleep on the way home-having them tired and cranky is not ideal traveling companions! :cloud9:

pixiedust: Connie (foot), Jennifer (runners knees)
Kim (foot), Kristie (arm), Lynn (cold/flu/knees), and Vicky (ankle)pixiedust:

AFM: I was wrong (6 weeks has now turned into 8)
I still have the two extra boys at least until Tuesday-


Have a Great Weekend! :wave:
Connie, Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert,
Scott & Lynn, Shannan, Sue, and Vicky-

[wellesleyprincess]

Hi everyone!

It's pouring down rain here today so I headed to the gym.

4 miles in 32:30 on the treadmill.

[Lynn G]

Hi team! Yes I am still alive! I tried to catch up, but was not successful, so I cannot say I know what is going on. Here it has been raining and snowing for 3 days, and we will have at least one more day of moisture. The grass has gotten really green - some of the trees are starting to bud out. I have been getting a dog walk in daily, and when it is nice at work, I take my half hour lunch break to walk about the block there.

Hope everyone is doing well! From what little I did manage to read it sounds like Dave is doing well, and Kim also.

Have a great week, and I will try really hard to get on the computer more often.

[Piglet24]

Hi everyone,

Dave- No, I must have missed the article on the high school runners who got caught in the hail. That’s awesome you hit such good sales shopping earlier this week. Those were great sales! I’m glad Sally is doing well. Great quote from your facebook. Thanks for sharing. Good luck in your half marathon race this weekend!!! :cheer2:

Denise- I’m sorry to hear you were feeling so tired, but am glad to hear you have either found the cause or are recovered. Good luck with your weight loss goals and getting in those miles!

Connie- LOL, I’m ok with getting wet… I could have handled just the rain, but the hail and the wind and the downpour did me in. :confused3 A survival blanket is a good idea. I’ll have to remember that for the future. Good luck to you and DD in your half marathon race this weekend!!! :cheer2:

Mike- That’s awesome your race shirt arrived. Sounds like you’re still getting a good workout with all those house repairs you’ve got going on. Haha, how’s the grumpy old man today? Good luck in your 5k race this weekend!! :cheer2:

Margie- My birthday is 7/24. That’s got to be a little disappointing to her you have a couple more weeks of long days. I hope it comes to an end for you soon. Hang in there!

Vicky- That is scary! We had lightning and thunder here too. I would have tried to keep going but with that, the downpour being so heavy that I couldn’t keep my head up to see where I was going, the sting to my neck, arms, and back as I got hit, and the wind, I didn’t last very long! It was still a fun adventure though. Maybe next time I can last a little longer. :rotfl:

Jennifer- Great run!

Jack- Good luck in your 5K this weekend. :cheer2:

Kirstie- That’s a bummer your arm is fractured. Take care of it!

Lynn- Nice to hear from you. Snow in April huh? I hope you’ve at least had a little bit of nice weather.

Looking forward to reading all your race reports from the weekend!!

AFM, I was supposed to run on Thurs, but I ended up having to work late so I didn’t make it out. I was definitely bummed, but managed to go today. It was a nice day here, sunny and in the 70’s. DH and I ran 5k in 30:07. We went to run around a greenbelt in our area. It was a nice change of scenery for us. We’re tentatively planning on running a 10 K the weekend of 5/23 so hopefully training will continue to go ok.
Hope everyone is doing well.

[funwalker]

Dave & Mike!
Have Fun, Enjoy all the Moments, and cross that Finish Line injury free!

Updates:
Thanks, Regina!
Thanks, Jennifer!

Team Birthday Calendar :bday:

January: Connie 31st; February: Kim 25th; March: Mike 9th
April: Jennifer 25th; May-June: Denise 11th; Robert (?)
July: Margie 14th, Regina 24th; August: September:
October: Vicky 6th, Dave 7th, and Jack (?); November: Mary 10th; December: Kristie 1st;


Hakuna Matata Team 2010 Race Calendar
May 23rd Regina & DH / 10K

[wellesleyprincess]

Margie My birthday is tomorrow April 25.

It's still unbelievably humid and raining here. Did manage 9 miles in 1:20 in between/during the lighter storms.

District track meet starts at 1. Hopefully my team will qualify through to the next round.

Best,
Jennifer

[funwalker]

Congratulations, Dave!

:cheer2: WTG we are Proud of you!:cheer2::cheer2:

11728 DAVE KIRGAN 58 M 2:51:02

[MaryJ]

Margie...if you are keeping track of birthdays, mine is Nov. 10.

WTG Dave!!! :banana::banana:

[windwalker]

I'm back:)

he Ky Derby was my most difficult half ever. We went right straight up a series of long steep hills right from the beginning. My bad achillies didn't have time to warm up to racing before the hills started and the first 3 miles were quite painful. My mistake I should have warmed up better before hand but it was raining and we were about a quarter mile from the start so I thought that would be plenty of warmup, didn't realize the hills would be so soon. So the first 3 or 4 miles were walked in the 14's and 13's. About mile 4 my achillies stopped hurting and I could get comfortably in the 12's again.

My time was 2:50 because of the rough start. I did have a cool moment when another race walker caught up to me while I was struggling at the beginning and asked where I learned to race walk, I said I was self taught and he bragged to me for a few minutes about how he was trained by Dave McGovern. A couple of min later after my achillies finally warmed up and stopped hurting I passed him like he was standing still. I told him the next time he and Dave McGovern chatted to tell him the Panda said hi, he will know who I am. I never did see him again and he was far behind when we finished.

The weather wasn't bad, light rain at the start and by mile 5 when we came out of the hills it stopped and the sun came out. Nashville got hammered with storms today though, The Country Music Marathon was today also.

We are having sever storms here in Bowling Green Ky now and my TV cable is out. At least I still have the internet.

John Bingham was at the Nashville race this weekend and I was hoping he would post a report.

Lynn, thanks for checking in we miss you princess.

Piglet, thanks for the kind words.

Margie I didn't even know my time yet thanks. I was estimating about 2:50.

Dave:hippie:

[syko]

:cheer2:Speedy Panda:cheer2:

Congratulations Dave, i've always watched the race walkers in amezment, I understand how to run, but to walk fast and keep on foot on the ground at all times :worship:

I had a good :lmao: at the bit about the other race walker.

I hope the tornados don't come you way. Keep safe. :hug:





My B'day is the 1st Dec, and my arm is getting cast on monday.

Today we went to the pie festival, its held by the food network and they hold there national pie competition at the same time.
My Dh and Mom had all you can eat pie for $10 each and my Dd enjoyed making pies that we have just cooked in the oven and they where free!!!!
It was a really nice afternoon after we spent the morning at the ballet, nice temp 90. with a breeze, lovley Fl weather.

[funwalker]

:bday: Jennifer- April 25th :bday:
Hope you have a beautiful day!
And a incredible District Track Meet

[funwalker]

:cheer2:Congratulations, Mike!
WTG - Great PR :cool1:

[funwalker]

Good Morning, Team! :wave2:

Hakuna Matata Team 2010 Race Calendar
2 Team Member in Races today!
April 25th Connie - 10th Anniversary Oklahoma / Half Marathon
April 25th Jack - RI State Police 5k Pursuit / Narragansett

Updated:
Team Birthday Calendar :bday:
Mary - November 10th
Kristie - December 1st

Dave-nice Race Report. :goodvibes
Hope your Achilles is not complaining today.

Kristie-I know a cast is difficult but you will not be
able to use it so the temptation is gone to push it so it will
help with the healing. :flower3:
How long do they expect the cast to be on?

Lynn-Jeez, I hope your weather is better this week! :upsidedow

pixiedust: Connie (foot), Dave (Achilles), Jennifer (runners knees)
Kim (foot), Kristie (arm), Lynn (cold/flu/knees), and Vicky (ankle)pixiedust:


Enjoy all the moments today might bring! :wave:
Connie, Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert,
Scott & Lynn, Shannan, Sue, and Vicky-

[windwalker]

I'm walking normally today so life is good. I went to sleep last night at 8pm and slept till 4am, got up did laundry and marketing, feel great. I'm icing my achillies every couple of hours and doing stick massage for my legs so recovery is going fine.

Mike that was a great time on your race, you are getting stronger all every day.

All our princesses:hug:

Going to work in a couple of hours, y'all have a super Sunday.

Dave:hippie:

[wdw4us]

Good Morning:

I am hoping to get out today for some miles. We took the princess shopping yesterday and had family bbq so it was a busy day. Boy she does make me tired! Such a joy to have hanging around. We had many laughs, tears and fun. We are enjoying the weather, our bbq grill and being outside in April. It's such rare opportunity.

Wow, all of you are doing great. Walking, running, working out and competing.

Dave, glad you could smoke that other walker! Isn't it fun.

Well, shower, and off to start my day. I know it's late but It IS Sunday!

denise

My BIRD-DAY is June 11. Yes that's what we call it. But it is my Birthday. I am a Gemini, you never know which twin will show up!

[funwalker]

Been trying, but cannot get any results on Connie & Jack's races-Jeez! :headache:

Connie-10th Anniversary Oklahoma / Half Marathon
Jack-RI State Police 5k Pursuit / Narragansett

Anyone else have any success searching?

[funwalker]

Congratulations, Connie & DD, Melissa!
We are so proud of you! :cheer2::cheer2:

They still do not come up on the race results, but they have crossed the Finish Line, tired, checked out of hotel, and have started the drive home!

[windwalker]

Hi guys.

I sure hope Connie's foot is ok now I felt for her at Disney, I know that was devastating for her to work so hard and then pull up lame at the race.

Denise, yes it feels good to blow away other race walkers, my walker partner, my student the horse ferrier, was laughing because I would increase the pace and sure enough there would be another race walker ahead of us that I was off in pursuit of.

Margie you are awesome keeping track of everyone.

Syko, it amazes me that you can do what you do also darlin. I would be sore for life after doing an arm crank or pushing a wheel for 26.2

Dave:hippie:

[Piglet24]

Hi Everyone,

No run today, but DH and I did go out yesterday morning and ran 3 miles. DH and I are officially registered for the 10K Rum Run in Oregon on 5/23. From what I’ve read it goes to benefit the Children’s Cancer Association. I’m excited as it will be my first race! After I signed up for the Wine & Dine, I read somewhere that I should do some other smaller races to get a feel for the race enviroment and to practice what I will do for the Wine & Dine, so we’ll see how it goes. It’s coming up pretty fast!

Jennifer- :bday: party:

Dave- Thanks for the race report! Way to go passing the other race walker! :cheer2: Do you have another race planned?

Connie- :woohoo: Congrats to you and DD Melissa!!:woohoo:

Hope everyone has a wonderful evening! :wave2:

[funwalker]

Good Morning, Team! :wave2:

Heavy rains yesterday, rain and high winds all night,
windy and more rain this morning- then clearing, partly cloudy
with a high of 65° today.

Connie- Eager to read your Race Report!
Thanks…it was truly great talking to you! :hug:
Hope the trip home was uneventful.

Dave- way good news that your Achilles was not a big problem after the race. :goodvibes
Thanks…we have such a Great Team.
I get excited trying to follow the races.
But yes I do get a bit frustrated when I cannot find the race results! :headache:

Denise-you are doing great getting everything you do in too!
Eager to see the pictures of your quilt.
And I agree those little grand babies squeeze your heart. :littleangel:
Plus they seem to have way too much energy - my little Hagen never stops!

Jack- Hope you had a great race. :goodvibes
I looked at the pictures & video from previous years. It is a beautiful area.
I checked again this morning and still no Race Results for 2010 yet.

Jennifer- Hope your birthday was extra special! :cloud9:
How did your Team do yesterday?

Kim- how is the new workout progressing?
What do you like best about it? :goodvibes

Mike-are you okay? :upsidedow
Is the Grumpy Old Man fixed for the moment?
Washer & Dryer installed?

Regina-check out our Hakuna Matata Team 2010
Race Calendar on Page 1 Post #2
Hopefully I have everyones races (so far) listed for 2010!
When Captain Connie starts our May Thread
I will try to get the Race Calendar, the Weight Loss List,
and the Birthday Calendar all on the first page.

Sue-miss you :upsidedow

Vicky-how is your ankle? :flower3:

pixiedust: Connie (foot), Dave (Achilles), Jennifer (runners knees)
Kim (foot), Kristie (arm), Lynn (cold/flu/knees), and Vicky (ankle)pixiedust:

AFM: :confused3


Enjoy all the moments today might bring! :wave:
Connie, Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert,
Scott & Lynn, Shannan, Sue, and Vicky-

[bunnyfoo]

Good morning team! Hope everyone had a relaxing and fun weekend :)

Margie - Hopefully the rain clouds have cleared and sunny weather is on its way to you :) My birthday is on October 6 and can you put me down for another 1.5 lbs! How are your workouts going? Were you able to incorporate any of the exercises we talked about into your routine?

Regina - Doing a 10K with your DH sounds fun! Is he a runner too or just starting out? I can't think of a better way to stay in shape and keep motivated with your routine than to workout with your SO :)

Kirstie - Mmmm... all you can eat pie! I'd be there all day :) How long is your mom visiting with you for? Are you still able to exercise with your arm cast? I hope it doesn't stay on for very long pixiedust:

Dave - Great race report! It sounds like a tough course with the hills so early on but you made it through! I loved the part when you passed other race walker! WTG!

Jennifer - Happy belated birthday! How did your track meet go?

Sue - How's training for Mississauga going?

Kim/Scott/Lynn - :wave2:

AFM - I bought a new jacket on the weekend. I probably shouldn't have since the weather is warming up but I couldn't resist :) I had a hard time finding the right size. The small size fit around the chest and waist but the shoulders looked off. I tried one size up and the shoulders looked right but everything else was too loose. Anyone else have that problem? I ended up going with the bigger size and spending a little extra to tailor the sides. Reminded me of What Not to Wear :laughing:

DF was invited to a wedding in June by one of his exgirlfriend. She's out in Boston and I was all excited about going on a road trip but then he said wasn't sure if I was invited. And Boston is north of NYC - I thought it was south and I could take a quick trip to visit a friend in DC. I did a search on Google Maps and the drive from DC to Boston is about 7-8 hours. Guess I need to brush up on my geography a little :laughing: Oh well, maybe I can visit that Cake Boss bakery in NJ instead! Assuming I'm still going... haha!!

Have a great day everyone! :wave2:

[Steffwalks]

Good morning Guys!

Oklahoma City was great. I haven't trained since Disney because of the tendonitis in my foot, but racing conditions were great and I finished.

OKC is always such an inspirational race. Melissa and I had a great time walking together. We had a bridge overpass to walk in the first mile, at least it was the NEW bridge. The old one was falling apart, literally!! :rotfl: The wind blew and the sun shone, and it was a pretty nice day.

We stopped at mile 6 and to get some Tylenol at the first aid tent. My foot was really starting to bother me. And off we went again. We we kind of by ourselves in Mile 5, so we stopped and let the professional photographer take our picture!

IN Mile 8, the half goes through this really great neighborhood. The people come out and provide an unofficial "water stop" (there are actually lots of those in OKC). They were offering snickers bars, bacon, and lots of other stuff but one family had Krispy Kreme doughnuts (boxes and boxes of them) so I stopped long enough to get one.

Melissa was running out of gas, about mile 10 and just in time, they had sliced oranges. She was able to pick back up and carry on again.

We finished 4:10, with an average pace of 19:08. We enjoyed the race and had a great time. Melissa learned what she could fuel her body with and we made it. The Carl's Junior burgers at the end of the race are almost my favorite part! Yum!:thumbsup2

[Motomiker]

Hiya Team!

I'm still here! Sorry that I haven't checked in during the past few days, things have been really busy! I'm in the middle of working 23 out of 25 overnights and haven't slept much. I got the gas line piped for the new washer/dryer just before they were delivered last Thursday. Only one extra trip to the hardware store! :) They are HUGE and work great! :laundy:
I worked all night Friday to Saturday and ran my Young Life 5K to benefit handicapped kids going to summer camp. The race started on a horse racing turf track which was neat. I pushed it and set a new PR of 28.47 for post cancer surgery. My pace was 9:16. (Thanks for the great comments from my facebook freinds! :love: ) Then I had to pick up Liz from work and we went out to lunch to celebrate at a new restaurant called the Tilted Kilt. Robert and Dave, you would love this place! The girls wear short kilts and, um, you get the idea. Kind of a Scottish Hooters. Then I went home and collapsed in bed. Two beers did me in! :laughing:
Worked all night again and went straight to another 5K benefiting the March of Dimes and premie babys. Our Robert was one, weighing 3 lbs 11 ounces when born. I took it easy for this one and completed in 30.47. Then I went home and slept. So, as you see, I've been busy....:upsidedow
This weekend is our Actec Assault 5K adventure race! We got a few people signed up from work and wagers are being made for beer after the finish! It should be a blast! I can't wait! I get to act like a kid again! :woohoo: Mud pit here I come!!
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Jeniffer~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I HOPE THAT YOU HAD FUN!!

Dave~ Great job on those hills and I'm happy that you feel good after the race. Training does pay off! I agree, it's fun to pick out someone ahead of you and push it so you can pass them! I had three ladies running at my pace on Sunday that wouldn't stop talking about grocery stores ( the last thing I wanted to think about was work!) so I made sure to pass them in the last quater mile! Hah, take that! pirate:

Regina~ Congrats on signing up for your first race! That's always exciting! Take lots of pictures if you can. Here's hoping that you both do well! :cheer2:

Connie~ Great job finishing your race! :woohoo: It sounds like you had a nice course and a fun time!

Vicky~ I hope that you get to go along for the trip to the East coast. We go at least once a year to see the MIL. She lives about an hour West of Boston. This year we want to take the time to see the sights!

Margie~ I'm still here! Thanks for checking on me! :laughing: Dave is right, you do a great job keeping track of everyones races! Thank you! :hug:

Scott and Lynn~ Has the weather cleared up for you? I read your reports and know we are next to get it!

Jack ~ How did your race go?

Kirstie~ I hope your arm is doing okay! How was the DD's birthday celebration? Any Disney magic happen?

AFM~ I don't know if I will workout today. I'm still pretty tired, but it's a beautiful day outside.....

Thanks for being a great team everyone! - Mike:cool2:

[Steffwalks]

Hello! Hakuna Matata!!!

Mike! Congrats on your race! Great job!

Dave! Congrats to you as well!!!

Jennifer!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! What was the big surprise??? :cake:

Denise! Faminly bbq sounds great. GOTTA love those grands!!! :love:

Regina! Good luck on your first race! There is ALWAYS only one FIRST!!! Enjoy it. It's more than you imagine and less than you imagine and completely life changing!!! Hail does hurt, but that just makes you a die hard runner!!!

Vicky! Go to the wedding, just be sure and bring a gift, no one throws out people bearing gifts!!! :lmao: -- Never have that trouble with a jacket! :rotfl2: My problems start and end with OFF THE RACK!

Kristie!! Sorry your arm is broken. Man, that hurts! I know about that one-armed thing. Wore a sling with my shoulder for weeks! Hope you heal soon. Does your mom live in UK?

Hey Sue!

Lynn, don't stress over catching up or doing power posts! Just join in, we have missed you. Scott too, but mostly you! :rotfl:

Hey Jack! Is that better than hijack! :rotfl:

Yo Robert! How's the world of racing out your way???

Margie! You are the best! The race was awesome and your encouragement means soooooooooo much! :love:

Gerry! If I had to go around an alligator pond, I would be flying, not just sprinting! :rotfl: What a cool site, to see a rocket take off while out for an ordinary workout! Awesome!

Howdy Mary, good to hear from you!

Hello Pam? you still out there, somewhere???

Lorlei? Where did you go??

EVA??? More baby pictures, please!!!

Hope? Whacha doin'? Did you get invited to the bbq?

Yooohooo?? SHannon???

Well, just resting. I did get unpacked and made lunch. I don't know if I will get much farther than that, today. I'm not sore...much. Just my shins from working hard to using my ankles more and the balls and toes of my feet, less to protect the foot.

See ya! Connie

[funwalker]

Connie-Thanks so much for sharing your Great Race Report!
You guys did awesome...We are so Proud of you!
You have overcome some huge obstacle since WDW! :hug:
PTL the new shoes, taping, icing, and Tylenol helped get you
through without any additional major problems with your foot.


Vicky-Congratulations 1.5# more weight Loss...WTG :cheer2:
Tried some of the exercise, but my training is a bit sporadic
yet through this week. I do have them in a folder and I will try them :upsidedow


Mike- we had to be posting about the same time!
Glad all is well!
Rest Days are so needed especially with your long work schedule,
another race, and home fix it projects!

[Motomiker]

Margie~ I checked out the team's race schedule, can you add the Bunny Dash 5k on Apr 3rd , and the Run Thru the Hills 5K on Apr 11th under the past races for me?
Also, I have the Bookfield Zoo Run Wild 5K coming up on May 15th.

Again, you are Awesome for keeping track of all this! You must spend alot of time at the computer!! :surfweb: Thanks! :hug:

[funwalker]

Mike- No actually I do not have lots of extra time. I do not watch television-I am a reader.
You can do lots in a few minutes if it is important to you!
I usually do it very early mornings, in the middle of th night when I cannot sleep, and catch a few minutes when the little ones are napping. :grouphug:

[GirTheGecko]

Hello! Hakuna Matata!!!


Hope? Whacha doin'? Did you get invited to the bbq?


See ya! Connie

Yes I did get invited for the charred noms. Mmm... Nick's ribs, scallops, baked beans -- not from a can, and more! :love:

My birthday is November 12.

[windwalker]

Hi y'all.

Connie it's good to hear your back at it. I've been worried about you princess. Finishing a half after the foot issues you were having is huge.

Vicky I need to get back up to yoru beautiful country and visit again with you and Kimmer. I'll probably be bringing Sally along, she loves to travel.

Mike you are doing amazing, GO Brother!!!!!

Regina, yep one race and you will be hooked.

Hope I want some grilled meat and beans not form a can.

Ok off to bed, 5am pool workout comes early.

Dave:hippie:

[funwalker]

Good Morning, Team! :wave2:

Freeze Warnings, Windy, and Sunny skies this afternoon with a high of 58°.

Can you beleive it - April is almost gone!
The kids here will be out of school in 5-week their last day is June 4th-

Updated:
Hakuna Matata Team 2010 Race Calendar
Hakuna Matata Team Weight Loss Listing

Hakuna Matata Team Birthday Calendar
January: 12th Gerry; 31st Connie
February: 25th Kim
March: 9th Mike
April: 25th Jennifer
May:
June: 11th Denise; Robert (?)
July: 14th Margie; 24th Regina
August:
September:
October: 4th Jack; 6th Vicky; 7th Dave;
November: 10th Mary; 12th Hope
December: 1st Kristie

If the following posted your Birth Date…I missed it.
Please re-post::bday:
Eva, Lynn, Pam, Robert, Shannon, Scott, Sue

pixiedust: Connie (foot), Dave (Achilles), Jennifer (runners knees)
Kim (foot), Kristie (arm), Lynn (cold/flu/knees), and Vicky (ankle)pixiedust:

AFM: today will be a long day :upsidedow

Have a Great Day! :wave:
Connie, Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert,
Scott & Lynn, Shannan, Sue, and Vicky-

[Steffwalks]

Good morning, Hakuna Matata!

I hope everyone is doing wonderfully this morning!

Mike - We posted at the same time. You are becoming a race dynamo! I am certain that I couldn't even keep up with your schedule (even on a calender) much less accomplish all that you have!

Dave - Thanks for the kind words. My foot is still sore and painful, but it is improving. I just keep on my diet and stretching and everything. I know that one day I will realize that it doesn't hurt anymore! Soon, I just want it to happen soon!!!

Hope - Thanks for the update! Come back and visit longer!

Margie - Good morning, friend! Yes, a new month coming soon!

AFM - DH put my seedlings outside in the wind. He let the sides of the wagon down and WHOOOOOOOSH the wind blew my seedlings off the wagon and killed 'em. I have to start over.... My garden is getting further and further behind! Oh well, it froze last night. It was a good thing I hadn't anything planted yet. I have discovered that even if I plant very early, I don't have veggies any faster, I just have more work!

Melissa's DD in 2nd grade, took her Mom's medal to school for Show and Tell, yesterday. DGD was so proud of her Mommy!

See ya! - Connie

[bunnyfoo]

Good morning team! Pretty chilly day today - the winds seemed to pick up last night and everything cooled down. I got a ride to the train station this morning so it wasn't too bad. Did some training last night and I talked to my PT about maybe running this weekend. He said I should be good to go but did suggest an accupuncture session before. Eeeek! I hate needles! I did talk to another girl in the gym who said she had it done on her knees (by the same practitioner) and she was telling me exactly what was done (and that she hates needles too) and that it wasn't too bad. It made me feel a little better :)

Dave - Sounds like a fun trip! You let me know where and when :) How's Sally doing post-op?

Margie - Thanks for keeping track of the race calendars and all the birthdays! Do you have a small gang of kiddos to look after today?

Connie - Congrats on your 1/2! Fantastic race report! It sounds like a race I might have to check out one day - lots of yummy treats to be had along the way. I love it when the locals come out and support a race, especially when they make their own little aid stations! Hope your feet feel better today. About the wedding - if the invite says DF + guest, I'll go anyway :D I have a feeling it will just DF's name on it :confused3

Mike - Wow! Look at all those races!! And you're getting super speedy too! I want what you're eating! :cutie:

Hope - Sounds like a yummy BBQ! Love ribs :) Yum!!

Have a great day everyone! :wave2:

[GirTheGecko]

I've been drifting and dreaming about our WDW wedding, and along the way, I found these: Pirate shirts (http://www.cafepress.com/stargazerdesign/s_pirate,?page=1). Love 'em! We could use them at the rehearsal/dessert party.

[DisneyGerry]

Hello

Bday is Jan 12

No racing this pass weekend but surely walked some 6-8 miles (pedometer for one night read over 17500) for working GradBash at USF

Feet still sore