Week of Aug 28 - 2006 Half-Full Marathon Info/Training Thread [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

solotraveler

08-29-2005, 02:17 PM

It's over, it's over, the terrible work weekend is over!!! Just in time for this weekend which will be....worse. :guilty:

Catching up on some posts:

Colleen: Yes, I am doing 3 minutes run/2 minute walk intervals per the Marathoning for Mortals training program. I have no idea where that pace came from for my 5-miler. I was really pleased. Clearly I must be doing something right with my training. :)

Sunny: Oh yes, I LOVE my new Garmin. Love it. It gives me all the information I could possibly want. I think it's going to become an invaluable training tool.

Heather: Ouch, get better soon.

I was able to get my Sunday and Monday 35 minute sessions in-- both were 3 minutes run/2minutes walk. On Sunday, I went 3.66 miles for a 9:34/mile pace. Today I went 3.57 miles for 9:48/mile pace. Nothing to shake a stick at, for sure. I was originally concerned about my pace today-- but considering that I spent most of my run on the cross country trail here at work, ran during the hottest time of day and didn't hydrate well enough beforehand, I'll take it. I have to remember that I can NOT expect to go out every time and best myself. I gave the best that I had today... and that's what matters.

I actually started to go back to school today to finish my degree--- so as though I wasn't busy enough... I just got busier. But I haven't given any thought at all to quitting... I AM going to finish this thing this time. :goodvibes

Happy training everyone!
Solotraveler :earsboy:

Minnie

08-29-2005, 02:51 PM

I actually started to go back to school today to finish my degree--- so as though I wasn't busy enough... I just got busier. But I haven't given any thought at all to quitting... I AM going to finish this thing this time. :goodvibes

Solotraveler :earsboy:

What type of degree are you working on completing? After just finally completing my BS (accounting) this past summer insanity has hit and I'm going back to college once again for an MBA while working full time. Life is full to overflowing but worth it in the end though my DS (12) is wondering just when the heck is mom going to ever be done with homework :rotfl: Good luck to you!

kaf7878

08-29-2005, 03:12 PM

Hi everyone--

Sorry I didn't post much last week. I have been trying to recover from some sort of calf muscle pull that is also affecting my hamstrings???? Not sure whats going on. I didn't run for abt 4-5 days and tried again today. I went ahead and ran my 4 miler but it hurts. Not sure what to do. I don't want to get behind on training but also don't want to make it worse and not be able to walk--ugh! Other than that, I'm doing okay!

Lisa loves Pooh

08-29-2005, 06:02 PM

Hey guys---

someone asked about Team in Training and the discouragement of doing the Goofy. They actually are not formally discouraging it. They just cannot formally support it. Coaches are trained to teach a participant to complete 13 or 26 miles...and not both. Also, 90% of participants are beginners. They want you to have a feeling of accomplishment for the weekend. If an athlete wants to do the full--raises money for the full...does the half--then doesn't finish the full--they didn't meat their goal and may have a less pleasant weekend experience.

No alumni--or trained athlete would be "banished" or "in trouble" for going Goofy--but it is asked to not "recruit" newbies to do this with you. Additionally--you assume the additional costs and have to figure out the training for yourself.

So I will seriously consider given I won't have my hand slapped for pursuing it :).

wtpclc

08-29-2005, 09:33 PM

Lisa - I see a Goofy in your future....

wfloyd

08-30-2005, 07:51 AM

Lisa - I see a Goofy in your future....

Unfortunately unless Lisa already signed up, the half is now closed for registration. That could make decisions easier for some people now.

The full is 91% full.

Minnie

08-30-2005, 10:19 AM

Good morning everyone,

Last night was supposed to be a recovery run from the long run this past weekend. Well the inner demon got ahold of me and since I was running easily enough I broke my wog training to see if I could get back to running the mile. Well for the first time in my adult life I ran under a 10 minute mile
:cheer2: 9:45 :cheer2:

Now I have absolutley no idea how all you big :dog2: manage to keep up that kind of pace as I was done for after that. I wogged my way back the 2nd mile quite slowly as my shins and cavs (sp) were killing me :earseek:

Tonight is supposed to be either a walk or xt. I've been walking on xt days but would like to give something else a shot that would be easy on the knees. Any ideas???????

Have a great day everyone!!!!

aladdinsgirl

08-30-2005, 11:05 AM

Good morning everybody!! :sunny: Hope training is going well. Last night the inner demon got a hold of me too. I did my walk/run on the treadmill and I started debating with myself if the 32 minutes walk/run is 31:59 minutes or 32:59 minutes. Well, I'm trudging along, walking at 4.4 mph (13:38 pace) and running at 5.3 mph (11:19 pace) and at 32 minutes I was right around 2 1/2 miles, I thought I'm listening to great music on my mp3 player, Stephen's not home and Hines is in his cage, so I'm just go to see how close I get to the time I ran the 5K in last weekend. I did 3.1 miles in 40:20. :cheer2: Now, it was a little slower than my 5K, which was 39:04, but I was excited because I always run slower on the treadmill. If I had run outside, I would have beat my 5K for sure!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

Minnie--Yay!!! Awesome time on your mile!! Aren't you glad you registered for the half marathon?? :banana: As far as xt, I do pilates, may not hurt your knees, but will do a number on your abs!

Susan--Yay for you too on your 5K! And you shaved off 3 minutes? Awesome! Oh, and by the way, we'll have to agree to disagree Thursday night when the Steelers take on the Panthers. It'll be really hard for me because I'm a huge trash talker, but I'll keep my mouth shut!! :teeth:

Heather--Hope your ankle is feeling better! Do you find that it hurts more when you run as opposed to when you just walk? Whenever I run, my ankles kill me, but they stop hurting when I start walking again. I think my problem is that they aren't strong enough yet, so I need to find some strength training for them. Have a great time in WDW! Have a kringla for me!

I hope everyone was safe during Katrina. I'm not sure if anyone here is close to LA, MS, or AL or not. Even for those not on the Gulf, I think we're going to be feeling effects of the hurricane today. In Ohio, it's been pouring all morning, we're under a flood warning and tornado watch. Be safe and happy training!

Krista princess:

perfectmatch300

08-30-2005, 12:38 PM

I see the 2006 half registration is now closed. I hope everyone who really wanted to get in has made it. As for me, I feel like the pressure is off. Although I said I was going to wait for 2007, the idea of signing up for this year anyway was still lurking in my mind. Now I can go and be a part of the 2006 support team and not think any more about registering. Once our endless move is finally over I'm sure I will be able to focus better on getting my time fast enough to stay ahead of the sweeper.

panthergirl

08-30-2005, 02:23 PM

[QUOTE=aladdinsgirl:
Susan--Yay for you too on your 5K! And you shaved off 3 minutes? Awesome! Oh, and by the way, we'll have to agree to disagree Thursday night when the Steelers take on the Panthers. It'll be really hard for me because I'm a huge trash talker, but I'll keep my mouth shut!! :[/QUOTE]

Hey Krista! :wave2: Feel free to trash talk. I can take it. :teeth: I work with the biggest Steelers fan in NC and he has been talking pretty big for weeks. Anyhow we need to get in shape for when our teams meet in the Super Bowl. It could happen for sure!

Go Panthers!!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :thewave: :thewave: :thewave: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

aladdinsgirl

08-30-2005, 04:10 PM

Hey Krista! :wave2: Feel free to trash talk. I can take it. :teeth: I work with the biggest Steelers fan in NC and he has been talking pretty big for weeks. Anyhow we need to get in shape for when our teams meet in the Super Bowl. It could happen for sure!

Go Panthers!!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :thewave: :thewave: :thewave: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

I sure hope you're right! But with the way our offense has been lately, who knows what's to happen. Especially now that our 2 running backs are hurt and are listed as questionable for playing next week, let alone starting. I guess they have a week and a half to get their act together. Go Steelers!!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Krista princess:

MelRhoads

08-30-2005, 08:15 PM

OK- I'm back from the crim! It was so much fun. We ran at a training pace, so I didn't really even get out of breath, but I did enjoy and donut along the course. I tried to get the free beer at the 3 mile mark, but they sent me on. I was very dissappointed (they were only passing out tiny sips, but I wanted to experience the entire race!) I'll have to post a pic. tomorrow. looks like everyone has been training hard.

gatorphipps

08-31-2005, 09:13 AM

Melissa - So glad to hear from you. Would love to see pictures and congrats on a race well run. :cheer2: :banana: :cheer2: :cool1: :cheer2: :banana: :cheer2: :cool1: :cheer2:

Sunny - You are doing so good! You are truely a BIG :dog:!

Not much going on here. Just running and biking. I hope to join the YMCA (so I can swim more) after I pay for DD5 & DD7.5 gymnastics. Kid cost more than running! :scared1: :faint:

Gotta go now!
Christa

plutosmyfav

08-31-2005, 10:19 AM

Melissa-- I can't wait to see pics! Too bad you didn't get to drink beer on your run!

Christa-- Thanks! I agree keeping the kids busy is a small fortune!!!

Speaking of big dogs, I just have to brag a moment. I went to lunch yesterday with a friend I haven't seen in a long time. In our catching up she told me her son has placed in the top ten (Americans) of the Boston Marathon twice! His marathon PR is 2:25:03 :earseek: When he got out of college he didn't know what he wanted to do but he knew his career had to do two things 1) pay the bills, 2) allow him to run. He ended up starting an online coaching site. check it out (http://www.2lcoaching.com/staff/staff.asp?ID=1) Pretty cool!

I don't have much to report. Yesterday was lower body weights and a trip to BJs to haul home massive quantities of water and assorted beverages (that counts as cross training doesn't it?). Today should be my midweek mid-length run but its DS's last day of daycare and he is probably going to need allot of mommy time :( I nearly cried dropping him off this morning.

Sunny

Minnie

08-31-2005, 10:19 AM

Good morning everyone,

Ended up getting home late last night due to a variety of things so no xt for me. I did some light stretching on the troublesome leg but thats about it.

My DF spoke to a friend last night that ran a marathon last weekend. He is very fit according to my standards anyway and his response was that he thought he was in better shape :earseek: That's got me even more worried than I was about the 1/2 :confused3

Can you all tell me what you do for crosstraining? I do belong to the local Y but never use it anymore as I prefer to run outside. I don't want to take classes as my schedule is bad enough. Any suggestions?

Minnie

08-31-2005, 10:22 AM

Sunny - I dropped my DS off for his 1st day at middle school the other day and was nearly in tears as I drove off. They grow up way to soon!

plutosmyfav

08-31-2005, 10:25 AM

Minnie-- If you don't want to do a gym-type cross training, you could do workout videos. My favorite is TaeBo, especially the cardio ones. Pilates is good for core strengthening but won't increase cardio capacity. Jumping rope is awsome. I also have one of those mini trampolines which I will sometimes "jog" on with hand weights. If you do decide to do a gym setting, the stair master, bike, and rower are great for working alternative muscles in a cardio capacity. Good luck.

Speaking of getting scrared. I've had THREE people refer to the half I'm signed up for in October as "oh ya, the one with the hills". YIkes! I don't do any hill work. I supposed I should do a little before then.

Sunny

Jodi

08-31-2005, 11:20 AM

Hi Guys!

Spent the last 2 days catching up & reading all your posts.

As fate would have it, I was in New Orleans this weekend...My son did a school report on it & was fascinated by the history, so he, my mom, & myself planned the trip about 6 months ago. Yeah, great timing.

We flew in early Fri a.m. b-4 the storm was predicted to even head towards LA. Enjoyed our Fri. afternoon & evening. Sat. a.m. all the local stations were buzzing about Katrina heading our way. We were supposed to fly out Mon. a.m., when it was supposed to hit. So we call Delta to change our flights to Sun. a.m. @ 7 a.m. They tell us that it'll cost an additional $179 per person. I complain that there's a hurricane coming, etc...They say call back in a few hours & see if Delta starts to waive fees. Go sightseeing, call back @ noon & we get the 7 a.m. flight for no charge, breathe a sigh of relief & venture back out to the D-Day Museum.

When we get back to the hotel @ around 4p.m. we watch local t.v. that has massive coverage of this storm & see on the little ticker running below, that Delta has canceled ALL flights!!! Only Delta. I call in a panic, Yep, all flights canceled starting Sun. a.m., sorry, but we can put you on a flight Mon. @ 4:40 p.m.! MONDAY, I yell, that's when it's expected to hit you butthead! Meanwhile DH is frantic back in CT.

Now we start to panic - we're gonna get stuck down here. We ask the fron desk for rental car info & they say there are no rental cars available. We pack our stuff & get a taxi to the airport. No taxis wanted to take us there, so it cost $70 (norm. $40 trip). Now it's 5 p.m., we get back on the cell phone (which is about to die) & reserve a rental car @ the airport. BY now they've started contra-flow traffic on hwy 10, the main route out of New Orleans. We get to Avis & there's a line around the building. While we wait in line we hear everyone saying they're going to head west to Houston. The highways are already clogged. We get back on w/ Delta, tell them give us a flight out of Atlanta in the a.m. We get on the road by 7p.m. & start driving. When we get to the Mississippi border we're directed to get on Hwy 59 going north in the southbound lane. Very creepy driving the wrong way on the highway.

5 hours into the drive we're getting tired, we decide to stop in Birmingham, AL & try & get a flight out of there in the a.m. We get the last room in the area (bit of luck @ 12:30 a.m.) sleep for 5 hours, & get back on the phone/indefinite hold with Delta. They get us a flight out of B'ham @ 9a.m. into NYC. I finally get home @ 5 p.m. Sun. a.m. PHEW.

The trip was cut short obviously, an adventure to say the least (and very expensive b/c of all the x-tra stuff we had to do). However, I consider myself lucky to have gotten out. Parts of the highway we were driving on to get out are now gone! Those poor people...all along the Gulf Coast. I hope everyone reading this is safe.

Sorry, had to vent. Not much training going on in the last 6 days, but my knee is feeling better & I hope to start at least walking tomorrow a.m. (I have been doing some c/t on elliptical & bikes) & maybe resume running on Mon. First day of school for DS10 today. 5th grade, yikes! I remember 5th grade.

Thanks for reading guys, needed to vent & it feels good to tell the story in words.

Jodi

wtpclc

08-31-2005, 11:30 AM

Wow Jodi! So glad that you are safe! Is stress considered cross training??

aladdinsgirl

08-31-2005, 11:42 AM

Jodi--so glad that you are safe! I just keep praying and praying for the entire Gulf Coast. Does anyone know if the Red Cross takes clothing donations or only monetary donations? Stephen has lost about 50 pounds since January and I've lost 15 pounds since then too. We have 3 closets full of clothes that we can't wear, perfectly good, still pretty new--just too big. I'm sure the people there are in need of clothing as well as food. I've been trying to get on Red Cross's website, but it's been down all morning.

Guess what--Stephen and I just booked our flight for the marathon!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: We've been watching flights on Air Tran for the past couple of months, when I heard about the inflated gas prices ($3.19 a gallon in Cincy :earseek: ), I decided to jump on Air Tran's website, just to see how bad it was. Non stop flight from Dayton to Orlando and non-stop from Orlando to Dayton $156.90!! I couldn't believe it! :banana: :banana: We're arriving 1/6 at 10:08am and departing 1/14 at 5:50 pm. So the airfare's booked and hotel reservations are made--it's all becoming so real! :earboy2:

Krista princess:

keenercam

08-31-2005, 12:33 PM

Jodi -- So glad you got out safe and sound. Geez, what a scary adventure!

Am glad to hear how well everyone's training is going. Nothing new here -- did stationary bike Monday night 14.4 miles in 40 minutes. Will walk tomorrow a.m. with a friend and do a 5K Saturday morning. Getting pretty intimidated by the idea of training starting in 1 month! Still hoping to drop a few more pounds before then, at which point I won't worry anymore about losing and will just try to maintain.

Happy training, all!

MelRhoads

08-31-2005, 12:34 PM

Jodi - so glad you are safe!

I'm having too much trouble editing the photo in order to post it, so you will all have to picture me at the finish! maybe i can post a link when the real race photos are up.

I am trying to figure out how to conserve gas/fuel and exercise today. i generally pull the boy around the local national military park in his bike trailer, but i think that might be a waste of gas. he won't tolerate me pushing him around the block 1 million times and i don't feel safe running or biking anywhere else with him. I am thinking about riding my bike to the gro store after dh gets home and using the boys bike trailer as the shopping cart??? Maybe we will run a little out of the neighborhood. Can't decide!

plutosmyfav

08-31-2005, 02:04 PM

Wow Jodi, YOu are so fortunate to get out when you did. TG. I'm glad your home safe. I feel so terrible for all those people who are trapped.

Mel-- I think the grocery store idea is great. I have been thinking of a challenge for myself. I want to go one full week without using my car except to get to work and back (which is mandatory). Everywhere else I go on a regular basis is between 1 and 5 miles from my house! My only challenge is grocery shopping. I was tempted to get out DS's old stroller and use it to haul bags. There's a store just 1.2 miles from my house. (But DD would be mortified to see me walking a baby stroller full of grocery bags up the sidewalk :rotfl2: ) I don't have a bike or trailor. The gas $$ is getting really scarey. Our paychecks aren't inching up along with the gas!

Krista-- the clothes donation is such a good idea. I hope they can accept them.

agotta

08-31-2005, 04:14 PM

Quick question. Since DH is running the half and I am not anymore, what is giong to be the best way to do this? I would like to show up around 8-8:15 to make sure I see him cross the finish line and then the 5K starts at 10. We are staying at POP, so is there a special Half-Marathon shuttle? And what about when I want to go around 8?? Thanks guys! Your the best!I hope everyone is doing great.

solotraveler

08-31-2005, 05:04 PM

Hi all!

Jodi- Wow! What a story to tell!! Glad to hear you made it out safely!

Minnie- I have planned on swimming for me cross training, but I have been pretty lax on that my first few weeks :( Need to concentrate on that next week.

Krista- Just got off the phone with the Red Cross in our area and they said the only thing their asking for right now is cash. (Our event next week is supposed to draw about 10,000 people, so we thought we'd do our part and try and raise some money....)

I just got done with my run... did my 35 minutes (3run/2walk) and went 3.59 miles for a 9:46/mile average pace. My last ten minutes or so felt terrible-- I think it had a little something to do with being dehydrated and having eaten too close to my run time, but I'm happy with the pace. I did my strides after that-- and I'll tell you.. the Garmin makes that interesting. :) I did my stride drills and really didn't pay attention to my pace. I checked the Garmin afterwards and discovered that my fastest pace during my stride was.... 4:49/mile!! :earseek: So I guess that means I'm doing ok.

Got to dash...happy training all!
Solotraveler :earsboy:

lizdotcom99

08-31-2005, 05:42 PM

Hi There! I have not fallen off the face of the earth! Man, have I been busy though.

I have been reading, just no time to reply. Sorry!

Solo, sounds like you are doing great with the training! Keep up the good work!

Agotta, I have no information for you, but I am sure somebody else does. Quite a knowledgable bunch here!

Pluto, what a great idea! Too bad I can't get Greg to join me in walking! It is about 4 miles to the place we eat at on a regular basis! Of course with my pace, we might get there in time for breakfast rather than dinner! :rotfl2: You amaze me with your persistance! You rock! Keep up the great work!

Mel, sorry you never got your beer! What a shame...even if it was just a sip. I have to tell you, I did look at my atlas to see just how far away you were form me this weekend.....quite a ways actually or I would have though about coming to cheer you on! You just have to think about doing a Chicago race! I will be sure to cheer or join you in it!! Can't wair to see your pictures!

Cam, you go girl! I am SO proud of you! It is so refreshing to see you getting ready to train! I missed the registartion for the half, so I guess that means I am going to have to sit this one out...but that is OK. I was hoping if I could still register today (it is payday) then it was ment to be...if not....well then next year! I will be ready then for sure!!!

Krista, great job on finding airfare! I am holding out for great DING flight! I have seen them to Orlando RT for $118.....so I am going to see if I can find one of those good flights and come to cheer you all on! How excited you must be! Keep up the training! It is so inspiring to hear what everybody is doing these days!

:wave2: Carrie! One of these days we are going to have to meet half way for lunch or something....when the price of gas goes down!!! How are things with you?

Jodi, scary stuff there! So glad to hear that you made it home. I am thinking the extra money you spent was money well spent! Sorry for your frustration and scare! Good to have you home safe and sound! I am thinking that at least some of that stress should count for cross training or at least getting your heart rate up!

Minnie, glad to see you got registered! Good for you! You go girl! You have a little training ahead of you and LOTS of support behind you! You can do this! Keep us updated on your progress!

Christa.....hard to beleive that kids cost more than running :rotfl2: I still find it totally unbelievable how much this free sport has cost me....and I don't even have a Garmin :confused3 Guess I won't be getting any kids in teh too near future either... :rotfl2:

Is it football season or something? :confused3 Somehow when you live in Chicago (or close too it) Football just isn't too appealing....for that matter neither is hockey, basketball or baseball for that matter! :teeth:

Helen, if you see this, wishing you safe travels!

I talked to Lily yesterday and she is incredible busy getting ready for her cruise. Poor thing.... :p Lily, have a wonderful time! I know you hve worked hard for tis trip! Enjoy it!! I have missed you!

Well, as you can see, I never made it to the half cut off! You all warned me, but the $$ just wasn't there to do it! I am OK with that though. I had my first 1/2 in Chicago and am very pleased with what I did there. In all honesty, I really didn't think I would make it throught hte Disney half anyway. Now next year...that is a differant story! I will be ready and moving my tush with a nice 15 minute mile....giving myself a little cushioin! Until then though.. I am thinking of becoming a pengnun! Ya see, I was thinking it was time to taek up CCD...Cincinatti, Chicago then Disney! The Penguin does the Cincinatti and Chicago halfs, which would totally prepare me for the Disney Half...hence CCD! I think Lily wants to play too! Anybody else lookking forward to what comes after Disney yet? :banana: :banana: If you want to be pengnun and play CCD with us, do let me know!

Anyway, that is what is new in my life. Oh, and I decided that I really can't afford to leave my job for one closer to home at this point...but I do have some other irons in the fire. We will see what happens!

Know that I am with you all in spirit in training! I may not be "training" anymore, but I am certainly eager to keep up the good habits I have learned.....and much thnaks to all of you for that!!!!

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

aladdinsgirl

08-31-2005, 05:57 PM

I had to post really fast before I leave work. Liz, John Bingham does the Flying Pig (Cincinnati marathon)? I was planning on running on the half, now I'm definitely there!! Hope to see you on May 7th!!!!

Krista princess:

NCRedding

08-31-2005, 06:20 PM

agotta: In Last year's borchure, there was a procedure for the spectators listed with times to meet the buses. I remember thinking it was really early, but there may be some way to get there without getting on the spectator bus so early.

TiffJ

08-31-2005, 06:41 PM

Glad to see everyone's training is going good. I'm going to try to start walk/running tomorrow. I think I need to add a minute of jogging every so often to keep my pace where I want it. But I couldnt start training for that until I got a bra to keep "the girls" from giving me a black eye :blush: I think I finally found one that will work. I worked up a sweat in the dressing room trying on all those constrictive bras & the doing jumping jacks & jogging in place. Does that count as cross training?

I grew up on the Gulf Coast & this situation is really getting to me. My parents are in Mobile (they're fine, just no power for 2 days & may be weeks before it's resotored) My son goes to a church school & they have opened their gym to people from the affected areas. When I went to pick him up today I almost lost it. There are families with small kids just sitting around with nothing to do & nowhere to go. They are expecting to house 75 people. It is all just so sad. We are gathering some books, videos & toys to take to them tomorrow. Who knows how long they will have to be here. The Red Cross is there taking care of their needs.

Jodi-glad you got out safely.

Still working on convincing DH how necessary the Garmin is to my training.

MelRhoads

08-31-2005, 11:16 PM

My lofty fuel conservation goals did not go as planned today. I think I drove about 20 miles but I did try to be conservative. I drove to a safe place to run while pushing boy and since it was the lake, i took him out in the kayak for a nice paddle and swim. I was not able to ride to the grocery store as it got dark before my husband got home. I did drive the speed limit and i kept the air off. I figured i still used less gas that way.

Tomorrow I will probably do a tempo run from the neighborhood as dh is having eye sx and will be home for a few days. I am doing a 10k on labor day.

today my run was a 3 mile run. I ran at just about my worst pace ever!!!! I think it might have been the pizza i ate on the way or it could have been that i was pushing the boy in the heat of the day. Who knows?

Liz - that made me feel great that you actually check to see how far the crim was!!!!! Thanks for thinking about me!!!!! What a cool bunch :grouphug:

ExPirateShopGirl

09-01-2005, 02:21 AM

Hi Everyone!

I am new to the Marathon thread and I am planning on running the half marathon in 2007. I didn't even KNOW there was a marathon in WDW until I began to plan our first trip there this next month. I run about an hour a day, 6 days a week. I run SLOW, like about 3.8 mph. Any tips on increasing speed?

THANKS!!

:flower:

chimera

09-01-2005, 08:29 AM

Welcome ExPirateShopGirl! :wave: Looks like the 2007 team is shaping up nicely! I'll let the big dogs answer your pace question :dog2:

Jodi...glad to hear you got out ok. I still can't quite get my brain wrapped around those pictures we're seeing.

Tiff...glad to hear you and your family are ok!

Liz...oh no...we won't get to hang out for 2006?! :sad:

MelR...I hate to be a dork, but what's the crim?

Sorry to keep it short, but off to work this morning. I do 5 miles tomorrow...my longest distance ever!

princessmomma

09-01-2005, 10:01 AM

I did some a tempo run on the treadmill on Tuesday 4 miles at 6.5 mph. That is the fastest I have ever run. It felt really good, but yesterday I did a slow 40 minute run at about 5.7 mph and I felt terrible. I actually had to walk for a few minutes and the sweat, well I have never sweat so much before in my life!! Today is a cross training day and clean the house day, blah.

Mel, good luck on that 5 miler today.

ExPirate girl, welcome. Well, you certainly have the endurace if you run for an hour! That is awesome. To speed up try a 3 minute run at a higher pace, say 4.2 and then a 2 minute walk (or until you start feeling good again). Continue that and you will start running faster.
It should do great since you run everyday already. Good luck.

MelRhoads, I smile when you talk about "the boy', he has been on some great adventures!

Tiff I am thinking about a Garmin too. They have them on Amazon for $115 (the 201's) not sure if I need a (301 which is the heart rate monitor at $199). Some of the reviews say the monitor doesn't work that well. What have others experienced here?

Liz, I am glad you are settled with your employment situation. Those decisions are always hard. The more money thing is a good thing! Hard to turn that down. :sunny:

Solo, I can't believe your 3 run/2 walk pace, maybe I should try that. Do you find your walking pace to be really fast or is it more of a recovery pace?

Sunny, I too an amazed with what you can do. It is truly inspiring. How old is your son? Do you have a daughter as well?

Jodi, so glad you are safe. The whole situation down there seems absolutely horrifying. I need to read up on the history of New Orleans and find out why a city would be built below sea level.

All have a good day today! :wave:

Colleen

wtpclc

09-01-2005, 10:44 AM

Just time for a quick note. I'll post more later. Before I forget, though, turnign off oyur air does save gas. However, if you roll your windows down instead, you create drag and waste gas. It's really a toss up.

The optimum speed for your car is 55 to 60. In some states, doing teh speed limit isn't optimum savings. However, IMO, it's not real safe to go much under the speed limit. So, just try not ot be a speed demon and if you ususally go above the speed limit, it would help to slow down a bit.

One of the biggest wastes of gas is taking off too quick from a stop. That wastes a lot. Taking it easy on teh strts is a big help.

Steppign of soap box and runner Carrie will come back soon.! ;)

Minnie

09-01-2005, 12:15 PM

Good morning everyone,

Last night was a no go for me. I had a bunch of stuff to do after leaving work late and didn't even get home until after 9pm. Hmmm maybe I can count all that rushing around as xt :rolleyes:

I am going to give Pilates a try as I have heard great things about it. They don't offer it anywhere near where I live but I'm going to try getting a video.

Tonight no matter if it is late again or not I'm back out on the road somehow. Even if it means getting the dreaded treadmill out :guilty: because the long run day of Saturday is almost here once again. I'm staying at the planned 5 miles as that was quite a stretch for me. Don't want to do to much and get hurt.

Question time - How much resting do you all do? Do you have a rest day before and after a long run so train 5 days or something else? Just want to make sure I'm doing the right thing.

wtpclc

09-01-2005, 12:21 PM

Minnie - The Penguin's half plan is usually this:

Sun - Rest
Mon - Run
Tue - XT
Wed - Rest
Thur - Run
Friday XT
Sat - Long Run

I do not know if that changes much later in the program or not.

Tiger Lily 03

09-01-2005, 12:22 PM

Agotta, there is transportation for spectators, and you will need to be in place quite early I believe as the roads are closed during the race time. If you can get the map and pick a spot along the path, or hook up via cell phone you should be able to see us ALL going by!

ExPirateShopGirl, welcome to the Team! I think you have gotten great advice about increasing speed. You can look up speed drills on the Web unless we have them linked at the top or the FAQ thread. You may want to look at a couple of books that we are using...my fav Marathoning for Mortals by John Bingham, or there are others following Hal Higdon, etc... Then you can decide what works best for you and follow that when the "official training begins."

I have forgotten already who asked, and I'm not going to take time to look back, but with Y membership if you could just get in a routine for even 1 day/week to swim it may assist in your training. I found it has helped regulate my breathing and has allowed me to gain farther distances...not any longer as it has been like for-ever since I have done that. But it does work.

Hey Team I've missed everyone! It has been incredibly so busy for me this week. I've been getting up somewhere areound 5-6 and going to sleep about 11-12. I have taken time to eat and then it is work for work(lots of extra hours) or for home so I can vaca. I've not done anything, not even TM. I miss this. Desparate to be out there.

(We leave Sat for DVC Member's cruise and then the remainder of the week at BWV.) I will run some once in the World, but I don't think I will make it out b4. Lisa, we are staying in Cape Canaveral on Saturday...I think that is near you isn't it?

MelRhoads

09-01-2005, 02:22 PM

Mel- you are totally not a dork!! The crim is a big race in flint, mi, every summer. Dh, sis in law and i did the 10 mile. I have never done it before but my sis in law has done it for 13yrs. Her daughter (3yo) told grandma "my mom has run this race 3 times and she hasn't won yet" There were about 10,000 participants in all of the events. It has been lauded as one of the best races for involving the community and promoting healthy habits (although there were donuts and beer along the course!)

Colleen - the boy definitely goes along on tons of adventures. Interestingly enough, the boy himself is a great adventure!!!!! WILD MAN!!!

No training today. Dh had the laser eye sx today. I am his sweet nurse--maid today :flower: Speaking of adventures, the eye dr. just laughed at me when i asked him how long it would be before dh could kayak or mt. bike or rock climb again! He said he could hike or jog but couldn't do the others for about a week. the irony is that Phil hates running!!! Makes him a better babysitter for goofy's race!!

My arms are a little fatigued today from the kayaking yesterday. I think it also worked my legs (right around my hips) a little. I guess that was from the lean turns?? Anyway, maybe phil will be able to see well enough tomorrow for me to do a short tempo run before the 10k on monday.

wtpclc

09-01-2005, 04:36 PM

Tiff – What a crew! How cool for you! My parents had ot cancel, but it looks like my cousin might come up for the day. What a wonderful thing you are doing by training to provide a few niceties (sp?) for those in need. That’s great! I cannot imagine what that would be like.

Kiena – Have a great time at HH! Someday, if we ever tire of WDW (ha, ha) we may give that a shot!

Heather – Hope that leg’s doing better. Don’t push it. It’s too early in training to be hurt!

Susan – Great job on the 5K. Keep up the good work!

Solo – will you ever re-surface from work? Sounds like at least you’re getting your training in. Trips to Jordan looooong work hours. Plus you want to finish school? Wow, you are motivated!

Minnie – A Mom who got her degree. :worship: Good luck on the 5-miler. You CAN do it! It’s hard to fit running in during the week, but I’m sure that it will pay off in January!

Kaf7878 – Take it easy. Don’t hurt yourself more. Have you tried ice otr cold soaks in the tub. No fun, but work wonders!

Wfloyd – How’s your training going?

Lisa – Bummer. No Goofy this year. Hope things are going well!

Krista – Sounds like your making great progress, WTG! I was soooo excited when I got my plane tickets! I want to be there now, but, then again, I’m not quite ready for the run yet. :confused3 How’s Steve’s knee doing?

Nancy – Sorry you missed out on this year, but it sound like you’re really relieved. You should be cruising next year!

Jodi – Have you been able to get back in the swing of things since your adventure?

Cam – Good luck on that 5K. You’re in great shape leading into training. You should be fine!

MelR – Nice try on the conserving gas when exercising and doing groceries. Best laid plans…. Sounds like you got a great work out, though! I kayaked about 10 seconds last summer. Even at my best, I have no upper body strength. Pizza and running must be separated by several hours. Not a good thing, and I am one who has to eat fairly close to running. Hope hubby recovers quickly!

Amanda – Hey, maybe we can meet up cheering for the half, provided our flight is on time Friday night. I am torn btwn getting up early, so I’ll be a little more used to it for Sunday morning and trying to get a little extra sleep. I’ll be around. I just don’t know if I’ll make the early spectator buses.

Liz – Good luck with those irons in the fire! :wizard: It’d be great if you could get something good and close to home. We do have to meet up sometime. Will the gas pices ever really recover? (I’m hoping after this weekend and after we have a better feel for what needs to be repaired.) hey! You may be training for 2007, but you better not stop training! Lily will get you!

ExPirateShopGirl – Welcome! Have you tried form running exercises or tempo exercises? These are part of the MfM training plans.

Mel – Good luck with the 5 miler! Thos steps can be so scary, but you feel great when you accomplish them. Hope the new hours are going well for you!

Colleen – Good job on the great run! I find that I need to follow those grat runs with the cold soaks or else I have a heck of a time recovering!

Lily – Have a wonderful time on your cruise! I am so jealous!

Sunny – You are awesome! I wish I had your discipline. Keep up the great work!

Whew! We rally have grown, and there are still a bunch of us missing. What a great team.

Well, my legs have not been right for a while. I think it’s because I gave up the cold soaks for a while. I’ve started again and felt better last night (cooler weather didn’t) hurt either). We did 40 min last night and then form work. Yikes. I feel like I’ve been hit by a truck today! Never knew 30 seconds could be so long.

Funny football story – BIL was just saying Sunday how this was the Lion’s year. (Yes, he is a true fan.) I’m glad I was an hour and a half away from him Monday night. Yikes! So, I'll stay out of teh I'll see your team in teh super bowl discussions for now. :sad2:

agotta

09-01-2005, 04:47 PM

Carrie, I am in. Whoever wants to meet up and cheer on the Half Marathoners. I just couldn't see getting up with DH at like 2!!

TiffJ

09-01-2005, 09:24 PM

Well- it looks like the evacuees staying at my son's school have decided to temporarily relocate here. They realize there is nothing to go back to. I can't even imagine how hopeless they feel. Now they are looking for more permanent housing & jobs. A few of them may even be attending my son's school(and this is a private christian school that is letting them attend for free) I am very proud of the philanthropic attitude they have.

I added jogging to my walk today. I am hoping to increase my pace. Boy is that different that just walking! My pace isn't any faster because of a slower walk right after jogging but it will definately get better with training. Felt good.

Tomorrow I will be walking around the neighborhood. Has a few slight hills so I figure that will be good for my calves.

I am thrilled to be a part of this great team! :love: I can't wait to meet everyone in January. Who knew that coming to this board to get my butt in gear to lose weight would turn me into an athlete so quickly. I have never been an athlete & I am actually loving this training. (although haven't hit the really long walks yet)

wtpclc

09-01-2005, 09:40 PM

Great job Tiff! I agree, this is an awesome place. Funny (well, not really), but I jsut read on another board that a DIS friend who evacuated to FL has decided to relocate tehre, as it will be so long before he will get his life and home back. I cannot imagine starting from scratch. No job, no home, their bank does not eve have a FL location. I cannot imagine....

Well, I had a 40min stonker tonight. Did not feel well tobegin with and legs are really tight. This is my first back-to-back day of runnign, though, so I'll just be hapy I made it and thankful that I do not have to try again until Saturday's 6.

Calcio

09-01-2005, 09:50 PM

Colleen

The situation in New Orleans is a long story leading to a 100% certain conclusion.

300 years ago the Mississippi didn't have much of a natural channel so every year it changed course a bit, plus it leaked out of the channel, so every year millions of pounds of sediment were deposited in what is now Southern Louisiana. This built up the land through a very wide area of the state.

Once the river became the primary route into the country and New Orleans was built to serve this trade, levees were built to contain the river.

This led to this weeks disaster. The levees kept the sediment from getting deposited in a wide area. Instead, the river carries it out into the Gulf, where it falls and creates land.

On top of this the land itself is sinking in S. Louisiana. So you get the double dose of sinking old land and no new land being deposited, so the entire area sinks. There are 2 old forts below New Orleans along the river, which were built to keep ships from coming up river, very active during the Civil War (or for those of us who lived in the South, the War Between the States). Today they have sunk to the point that only the tops of the ramparts are still above the water level.

So the land is sinking and the river actually rises a bit every year because some sediment is deposited in the bed. When you are in New Orleans and you watch a ship go by on the river, you actually look up to see the ship. It is quite the weird and unsettling feeling.

Sadly this day was coming for sure, the only question was when. They always fiigured a hurricane would need to go right over the city to create the havoc we've seen, but the levees breaking was enough without the direct hit.

Running? Well I broke my right big toe Saturday evening, doing something less than intelligent. I can walk and bike today (Sunday was interesting), but it will be a while before I''m running again. A good excuse to back off for a week or so.

Craig

princessmomma

09-02-2005, 09:54 AM

300 years ago the Mississippi didn't have much of a natural channel so every year it changed course a bit, plus it leaked out of the channel, so every year millions of pounds of sediment were deposited in what is now Southern Louisiana. This built up the land through a very wide area of the state.

Craig

Thanks Craig for all the information, I had no idea! Sediment! I am from Canada so did not get this history/geography lesson in school. :confused3

Hope that toe starts feeling better.

Colleen

wtpclc

09-02-2005, 10:43 AM

OK, posted earlier but it's lost in space somewhre.

Craig - Thansk for filing in some of the gaps I had. Knew bit sna dpieces, but... Ouch! Sourry about your toe! Hope it improves quickly!

OK. I think we are playin gtennis for XT today. Something different. Then, we'll do 6 Saturday. WIll rest SUnday, or play tourist, and tehn walk the Macinaw Bridage Monday. No, it's not running, but we will have walked about 7 miles by 10 am. I can't really flip flop XT and runs any mmore or that would have us running Tue, Wed and Thurs. No thanks! 2 in a row is enough for me for now!

keenercam

09-02-2005, 11:50 AM

Hi, everyone!

Tiff -- I am so glad your son is getting to see philanthropy in daily life, though it is a hard way for anyone to see that. I hope we will all remember to keep the victims and those engaged in the rescue efforts in our prayers. Congratulations on feeling like an athlete! Isn't it fun? To be a member of this bunch has been the most rewarding experience I have had in a long time. :goodvibes: It is so funny, though, that my cardiologist and my GP and I were discussing the fact that I now, for the first time ever, have sports-related afflictions ;) (runner's toe, inflamed sacroiliac joint)! Heck, I'm glad to have achieved these afflictions through exercise, rather than atrophy!

Craig -- I am so sorry about your toe. I hope the healing process is quick and uneventful, and that you find other, satisfying ways to keep up your training while you are healing.
Thank you for the history lesson. I have been to New Orleans only once-- for the Tulane Corporate Law Institute, several years ago. I remember so clearly sitting on a bench near the river with my cup of coffee and beignets from Cafe du Monde (sp?) and watching tankers/ships on the river and literally having to stand up or look up to see them. It was very disconcerting, even then. But the area was exquisitely beautiful (at least during the day -- at night it was a very dark, scary place to be) And I did a tour of the Garden District and the cemeteries and was appalled to hear all the details about how and why the cemeteries were situated as they were. Unfortunately, having been there, my imagination of what it is like there now is so graphic and horrifying, even without the actual news footage.

princessmomma

09-02-2005, 01:29 PM

I did a tour of the Garden District and the cemeteries and was appalled to hear all the details about how and why the cemeteries were situated as they were.

Cam, could you tell me more about this?

Colleen

keenercam

09-02-2005, 02:35 PM

Cam, could you tell me more about this?

Colleen

Our tour guide told us that, because the city is below sea level, there had been times in history when in severe rains, some coffins had floated out of the graves, and that since then, the dead are buried above ground, in layers in crypts -- many, many family members share space in an unusual way. The crypts were fascinating to see. I can't even begin to imagine the implications of the horrific conditions on the living, much less those recently or long-deceased.

keenercam

09-02-2005, 02:42 PM

I meant to post this earlier. I heard yesterday that the University of Delaware has offered spots to all students who had earlier been accepted for admission, but who had chosen to attend the colleges and universities that have been affected by the hurricane. I guess many students who had expected to attend Tulane this fall or other schools in those areas will be enrolling at University of Delaware, so that they don't have to defer their college educations for a year.

Also, the 5th Circuit Court is looking to re-locate all of its Court functions and personnel on a more than temporary basis, in light of the devastation, though it is only hearing emergency matters right now, like motions to stay executions or deportation.

Sorry, guys, didn't mean to hijack the thread. Now, back to your regularly scheduled training programs! :cool1:

solotraveler

09-02-2005, 07:28 PM

Solo – will you ever re-surface from work? Sounds like at least you’re getting your training in. Trips to Jordan looooong work hours. Plus you want to finish school? Wow, you are motivated!

Funny football story – BIL was just saying Sunday how this was the Lion’s year. (Yes, he is a true fan.) I’m glad I was an hour and a half away from him Monday night. Yikes! So, I'll stay out of teh I'll see your team in teh super bowl discussions for now. :sad2:

Carrie- No, I fear I never will. Actually, by mid-afternoon Sunday, the craziness will be over.... for now... :) I not a Michigan native, so I'm not a big Lions fan... but I'd tell your BIL he might want to latch his hopes onto one of the real football success stories in the state-- there are several teams that, you know, win lots of games and championships and such. Cuz, well.... that's not going to happen with the Lions any time soon :teeth:

Being so busy and so exhausted, I'm suprised I am staying so motivated. It would be very easily to fall into the trap of just sitting around and let things fall by the wayside, but I'm not. That's real progress for me.

So, 6 mile run this morning and I finished in 58:06 for a 9:41/mile pace. It was not fun-- but it got done. :)

Anyhow, back to work....
Happy training all!!
Solotraveler :earsboy:

Tiger Lily 03

09-02-2005, 09:41 PM

Hi Team,

Craig, so sorry to hear of your injury. What's up with that! Awww man. Hope you can keep up something so you can get a move on once it heals.

I have had a major stonker week here. Work has really kept me away from everything. However, releive is here! We leave tomorrow a.m. for DVC Member's Cruise. Will hopefully get to hook up with Lisa for a few as we will be staying in her neighborhood tomorrow--well sort of. Maybe get to memorialize some of that.

See you all after next week. Stay safe, happy training. Keep on keepin' on.

Liz...get your walk going.

plutosmyfav

09-03-2005, 12:50 PM

I don't have time to read through the thread right now so I'm just posting this morning's run before I head off to a wedding.

16 miles. Me and LR and truly in love :love:

Here are my splits:

1 10:35
2 10:03
3 9:58
4 10:09
5 10:28
6 9:30
7 9:52
8 9:37 (goo)
9 10:04
10 9:28
11 9:15
12 8:48 (ran out of fluids :()
13 10:14
14 9:43
15 9:39
16 10:32

Overall Average: 9:52

Sunny

perfectmatch300

09-05-2005, 12:48 PM

First of all. jodi, I was so glad to hear you were able to get out of NO safely. What an experience that must have been! Prayers and PD :wizard: to all affected.

Liz, sorry you didn't get in on the half. You and I need to stick together to get ourselves ready for 2007! We can do it! :banana:

We closed on our house on Thurs, and have started the move. Right now it's just a few carloads a day. The truck comes on the 15th. Then I have to get it all put away! :earseek: That may be the hardest part!

Hoping to connect with Lily and her DH at WDW for some moving relief one day next week after she gets off her cruise.

I do have some positive training news to report for a change! My swim time for the 500 meter segment that I have been timing has come down almost a full minute over the course of the summer, and about 30 sec in the past month alone! I wasn't seeing the faster times for a while because the water temps were sp hot, but now that it has cooled off th a water temp of about 90º from the 96º that it was, I have seen a big difference. I don't feel as sluggish in the water as I was feeling, and that feels good. I'm hoping my walking times will get better as the heat and humidity go down, too. I probably won't see much of that until after the move is over, though. Swimming is just so much more attractive as a form of exercise after a day of moving boxes in the heat! :sunny:

kathcoll

09-05-2005, 12:54 PM

I'm new to this thread but I'm planning to do the Goofy challenge in January. I'm a racewalker who is working on my second marathon - the first was Dublin Ireland last year. I'm training for the Marine corps Marathon next month. I'm not too sure about my training schedule after the MCM but I'll need to add some back to back distance days to be ready for Goofy.

I'm a 56 year old reformed coach potato...never exercised or participated in any sport til 3 years ago. I started walking to help lose weight with weight watchers, and started racewalking so I could go faster and earn more WW activity points in less time. I can't run because I've arthritis in both knees, but I racewalk 12 minute miles for 10 miles or less, and about 13:30 for the greater than 20 mile days.

nice meeting you all
kath

keenercam

09-05-2005, 01:56 PM

Hi, everyone!
Welcome, Kath! So glad you found your way here! I am really impressed with how you've changed your life in the past few years. That is really an inspiration!

Just wanted to report in on the 5K this past Saturday. My time was 47:24 which is 2 minutes and 23 seconds faster than my last one on 7/23. And it was almost 3 minutes faster than this same course on 7/4 -- still no where near the big dogs, but as long as I am improving, I am happy. I think my pace was 15:18. I was very excited when I saw the clock and dragged my sorry butt into a jog for a final "sprint" :rotfl: to be better by more than 2 minutes.

DD, who turned 17 that day, did 55:55 for her first ever 5K and I think it wasn't too horrible an experience ;) , so I may be able to talk her into doing the one on 9/18. I was very proud of her for being so courageous!

Here is a picture of the four of us pre-race:Cam's fam (http://wkursh.photosite.com/9-3-05/11th_Rockford_Park_5k_9-3-05_004.html)