Name: Kim
DisName: rainydayplay
Upcoming Races: Biggest Loser Run/Walk 5K (Panama City, FL)
Completed Races in 2012 (or earlier): Crawdad 5K (Ozark, AL)
Must admit, I'm more of a walker than a runner right now. I've only done the one 5K, and, of course, the most important thing is that I finished, nevermind the 57 minute time.
I was curious if there's anyone doing the Biggest Loser races, especially in Panama City on December 30?
Hi Kim! I still need to add you to the first page. When is your walk in Panama City? Congratulations on finishing your first race!
For those of us running the Wine and Dine Waivers can be printed- I'm bib # 3822!
I figure that puts me around corral C!
I'll be driving up Saturday Mid morning and staying at All Star Sports- plan to head to the expo then Down Town Disney for Lunch then check in for a nap- DH and DS will head to Epcot and meet me at the finish. Ran 9 on Sunday and was happy with the run-I have a 5mile Trail race this weekend then the following weekend want to do 12-15 depending on the legs- will keep the last two weeks before the wine and dine light with just 6miles each for the long run. If anyone else knows their bib #'s please post -
Dottie
I see you figured it out, but I assumed we would be in B again. Are you running the whole thing or run/walking? I am looking for a 10 mpm average, but will run/walk.
Hi All
I need your opinion. The weather here is starting to turn yucky
We have 4-6 weeks max of run/walking outside before it just won't be possible anymore. Last night it was in the 40's and we were getting pelted with light sleet- not to mention it is pitch black on the school track! I get the begeezus scared out of me every time someone passes me in the dark.
Anyhow, to my question.... I'm wondering if I should get a 3or 4 month gym membership over the winter and continue my run/walking.
I question it because I really don't want to. I have never run on a treadmill and I HATE exercising in front of other people. I even make my kids and husband leave the living room when I do Zumba. And I am quite the Zumba expert!
Secondly, I don't feel as if I have really progressed in my running ( been doing it since August ) so I don't feel I will lose much over the winter.
I would continue with Zumba and yoga over the winter and my daily indoor walks at work.
Maybe I'm missing something as I am new to the run/walking.... Currently I run for 60 seconds and walk 90. I do that for 30 minutes. I really don't seem to get any better than that. Or maybe I am right where I should be?
Thanks for any advise
So here are my thoughts. I agree that a lot of it has to do with your long term goals. If however your anxiety is keeping you from even thinking about long term goals, then read on. In Dec 2009 I rejoined the Y and I hated it. I felt so self conscious and miserable every time I went. And I felt fat. But I stuck with it. I realized after awhile that no one really cared about what I was doing. They were all there to do their own thing. Only once in over two years did someone give me a "look" about run/walking on the treadmill--and honestly at this point I could care less.
Having said all that, I think (from experience) that the treadmill is a really good way to work on speed and fitness. I have been using the treadmill to push my walking and am now able to consistently walk at ~14 minutes per mile. You do have to be conscious of not over doing it, but I found it really helped me to learn what certain speeds feel like.
Whatever you decide, there is no right or wrong answer, the important thing is to do something to stay fit.
I guess I hadn't realized there were Biggest Loser races.
I will have to look into them. Welcome! All levels of walking and running fit in well here at WISH.
Eek! I'm bib #5891. Not sure what that means. I've only ever been in B or C for Disney races, but maybe I've been moved back.
Or Dottie, maybe you're in B this year. I'm happy to be more with people at my own pace, just feel bad that DH always finish over an hour before me. Last year he took a nap in Ellen's Energy Adventure while waiting - a private showing as there was only one other guest in there!
So that ALTRAs - on Friday I really wasn't sure I liked them, something in the footbed felt weird. I peeled up the insole and found a second rubbery insole underneath. I had totally forgotten these came with an optional stability "wedge", as they call it. If your feet are neutral, you remove it. The shoes felt so much more normal after I took that out! Did a short 30 minute walk/run with them.
I'm still recovering from my 13-miler 10 days ago. The back of my right knee is still bugging me - not sure still if it's a knee thing, bottom of hamstring, top of calf, nerve thing, or what. Stretching and foam rolling seem to help but not cure. My online research has been inconclusive. Was supposed to do 4 miles on Sunday but only did that including warm up and cool down (usually I don't count that time or distance). Leg started to bug me enough I didn't want to push farther. Managed 30 minutes today knowing it was there, but not in pain.
I'm also taking glucosamine religiously and using arnica cream (homeopathic) once a day or so. I'm thinking about getting it checked out to make sure I'm not making things worse or that it won't come back with a vengeance as we get closer to the marathon.
In other fitness news, I looked into the Yoga place near my house - I've been doing okay with the DIY at-home method, but think I might like to try to fit it into my schedule more regularly. They have a late "candlelight" class at 8:30pm, so I could possibly get to that even if I do DD's bedtime routine (DH and I usually take turns).
I hope the knee is doing better. Do you think the glucosamine helps? I am hoping someone has altras at the expo so I can try a pair on. Oh--and we have been known to nap on Ellen on occasion....it has become a running joke in our family.
I had a local 10k race on Sunday. I had a great race although I did not quite get the time I was hoping for. But if I kept up that pace for a half it would take 14 minutes of my Tinker Bell time so I called it a success!
I am definitely feeling the effects from running what was the last race for my shoes. I have my new pair and will be breaking them in on my LR this week-end. I've worn them a couple of days at work and on a couple of short runs already. I'll take my spare pair in case I get any blisters or anything.
Our lovely hostess is celebrating her son's birthday with him and his friends at WDW this week and asked me to post a QOTW.
What do you like to wear when you are running? Do you like to dress up for your races?
Have a great day!
Thanks for keeping an eye on things Lisa. I am so glad you had a good 10k and a good corral for W&D.
When I run around here I am usually in shorts or a running skirt and a tech shirt. I do have tights for when it's cold. I did wear a tutu for the last Princess race and loved it. I am planning some kind of Pirate theme for W&D and have a new skirt, but not sure what else I will wear. Mike and I are planning costumes for the marathon as well.
FWIW, it was pretty cool in the evenings last week at WDW. I will still stick with a skirt, but you all definitely want dry clothes for afterwards.
Well my 5 mile trail race into a 7 miler due to the trails not being as clearly marked as organizers stated. Several runners were lost and I helped one women carry her toddler who was clearly pooped out-DH was so worried that I was 20 minutes past my usual time he sent out a search party-by that time though I was on the right track and headed for the finish- My DS did the 2 1/2 mile route and placed 1st in his age divison
. Was happy to have a free pancake breakfast awaiting me- and since the temps for FL was in the low 60's it made for a pleasent morning run. All in all a good prep for the W/D.
Congratulations to Jake! And how nice to help out the lady with the toddler.
Congrats on your 7 miler?!
Sorry it wasn't 5 like you expected. Sounds like it was not well-organized for so many people to be lost!
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I have been taking it easy the past few days since DH is out of town and I want to make sure I can complete my last long run before W&D. I was supposed to do it over the weekend, but with DH gone there was no way I was getting in a 4-hour run (DD is too big for a jogging stroller and I didn't want to get a sitter). So 15 miler tomorrow! I've been doing some core exercises and walking, so hopefully I've done enough to keep my fitness up on my marathon training plan. I'm off to download some more podcasts for tomorrow!
I hope the 15 miler went well!
Hi! I'm really new to running, (I'm really a run/walker right now), but I hope it's not too late to join!!
Name: Jessica
DisName: disneytink29
Upcoming Races: Caine Halter Lungs 4 Life 5k 11/3/12, Greenville Zombie Run (a 5k) 11/3/12
Completed Races in 2012 (or earlier): Happy Haunts 5k at WDW - my 1st 5k!
Favorite Race: None yet!!
Anything else you want to share (age, where you live, etc): I'm 31, I live in Greenville, SC, and I had surgery to remove a benign brain tumor on 5/9/12, so I'm working my way back to being completely fit and healthy!!
And for fun, favorite running shoe: I have a couple pairs of Nike running shoes, but I'm behind the curve as far as being fitted, etc.
Welcome Jessica! I will add you to the first page--probably tomorrow. My DS is in college at USC. We love visiting him in SC. I highly recommend getting fitted for shoes at some point. It's amazing what a difference it can make.
Rose glad that you had a great time at WDW. Sorry for the Gator problems -- those Carolina shirts were probably like a red flag to a bull . . .
How is everyone doing?
Probably so, but it just was ridiculous how rude some people were. Our kids were so well behaved and polite like the lovely kids that they are, and people just kept trying to provoke them. And if I may add--we did all look pretty awesome dressed up for the game, even if it was an awful game!
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I will have to post a picture or two for you all, but we were at WDW last week with our DS (21) and 5 of his college friends. We had a wonderful time--but got no sleep. I am almost feeling human again.
It definitely was the trip of a lifetime and I think everyone had a really great time.
Mike and I are going to run 10-13 tomorrow--last long run before the w&d. A lot of it depends on the weather. It is miserable here--low 40s and nasty nasty rain. If we are on the treadmill it will be closer to 10. Then next weekend 6, then the W&D.
I hope everyone is doing well. I will be back sometime this weekend with a new question.
CHOMP CHOMP
- Hoping we take a bite outa GA next week!
Jessica! Nice to have you join our group! What a wonderful way to celebrate your recovery by doing something fun and healthy. Looks like you have a couple of 5Ks coming up. Good luck! 
So when it is too hot, too wet, too cold, too dark or too anything else I retreat to the indoor running track. Yes, I feel like I am running in circles but I tell myself I am working on my mental toughness. Plus it's handy to all facilities that might be needed. 
but I kept going. I couldn't even play the ipod it was so wet, so I sang (very poorly) some Kanye and Kelly Clarkson--what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
I probably would have sung to myself, too. 
Oh well! 
It was a great training run though! Some tunes that came on my playlist really helped me and I occasionally grooved down the street. I need to find my iPod Shuffle and work on my race mix! If this afternoon is slow at work, I may be doing some playlist research! It was a personal moment of pride and a test of my will at last years W&D to go without iPod. Considering I was a bit injured and not even close to the pace I trained for, this made for a mediocre-at-best race experience. I wasn't running with DH or a friend, so it was a slog. It was okay and I felt extra proud of myself for completing a difficult race, but I don't need to repeat that. I'll have one ear bud in and turn it on when I need some tunes.
