13.1 Before I Hit 40 - Running my 1st 1/2 Marathon at Disney uptd 09/30

[If U Had Wings]

I saw the title of your TR and am so inspired. I am turning 37 this week and this is my goal before I turn 40. Your story (nonathletic, never run before in your life) rang so true with me I want to follow along and cheer for you the rest of the way! I am mid Couch to 5k right now with my first 5k planned for November.

As for a costume, I vote for Mary Poppins!

Thank you! It's definitely been a challenge for me, but I'm planning on seeing that finish line at the end. I don't think I've wanted something so much as I want that medal. Believe me if I can do this, anyone can.

 

[Flossbolna]

Thank you. I've been having far too many triggers lately, but I know that it all really stems from one thing. It's not something that I feel comfortable discussing even with people I've known for years, and really the friend I'm taking this Disney trip (as well as the one last Dec.) is the only one I've ever really been up front about the issue with.

The professional help is a must. The more this goes on, the more I realize how much it's necessary.

It seems that you really already have gotten very far! I hope you will be able to move on with your problem in the way that you want to!

I was thinking about you today, because my gym had a Zumba class as a test today and I went to check it out because you always talk about it. It was a lot of fun!! I could absolutely see myself doing this on a regular basis!

 

[If U Had Wings]

you today, because my gym had a Zumba class as a test today and I went to check it out because you always talk about it. It was a lot of fun!! I could absolutely see myself doing this on a regular basis!

I'm glad you had fun at Zumba. I tolerate running, but I love my Zumba classes. It's the first exercise that I really love doing.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

Subscribing... I didn't know you were a NYC girl, too! ETA: Oops, I see you have your flights!

Are you doing any of the NYRR races?

 

[If U Had Wings]

Subscribing... I didn't know you were a NYC girl, too! ETA: Oops, I see you have your flights!

Are you doing any of the NYRR races?

I live in CT, but work in NYC. Besides Disney World, it's one of my favorite places in the world. On my first visit there when I was 9 I knew I wanted to work there some day. The commute stinks a bit sometimes, but for the most part I'm used to it.

So far the only race I've done was in upstate in CT. My brother lives up that way so we made it a bit of a family day running. Once this 1/2 is over I want to concerntrate on building up from the 5k again. This one is going to be alot of walking, but I still want to be able to run a 1/2 as well.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

I live in CT, but work in NYC. Besides Disney World, it's one of my favorite places in the world. On my first visit there when I was 9 I knew I wanted to work there some day. The commute stinks a bit sometimes, but for the most part I'm used to it.

So far the only race I've done was in upstate in CT. My brother lives up that way so we made it a bit of a family day running. Once this 1/2 is over I want to concerntrate on building up from the 5k again. This one is going to be alot of walking, but I still want to be able to run a 1/2 as well.

This is a really good race (4M) if you want another go at a race before the HM! It's going to be super fun.

 

[aprilisis]

Sorry you are feeling down lately.

 

[MRYPPNS]

Wings, how is the training going?????

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

I'm back.

But for the life of me, I can't remember where I left off before vaca.

Off to find my last post.

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

Ok. I found me. And realized I missed some posts from before my last post because...

I have no idea where you're staying. LOL

So I'm going to get on that.

And as far as training goes, chin up, girlie. There are SO MANY mornings I don't want to get up and go out the door.

Then I spent $64 on a nice watch with a timer and interval function.

Nothing gets me motivated like getting my money's worth. LOL

My first bit of training wraps up this weekend with a 3.1mi. walk. Then I start the 1/2 marathon walk program. C25K after that. I'll be doing a run/walk combo too.

Hang in there Crissy! And we're all here for you to help keep those blues away. I know how damaging it is when you spend 14+ hours a day at work and commuting and the misery is largely caused BY work. Been there. Done that. The best thing I ever did was work to fix that problem. In my case it meant lobbying for and FINALLY being promoted, but believe me, I considered looking for something closer to home. You'll figure out what works for you.

PM me or FB me if you need encouragement or training advice. I'm here for you girlie!

 

[If U Had Wings]

This is a really good race (4M) if you want another go at a race before the HM! It's going to be super fun.

That looks like fun! I'm going to have to put some serious thought into that. Getting to Central Park though by 7:45 makes me a bit though.

Sorry you are feeling down lately.

Thanks April. I just can't seem to shake it. Every time I think I'm doing a bit better, something sets me off again. I don't even know anymore when I last felt "good".

I'm a bit sad this week that I'm not going to be able to go with the rest of my family up to New Hampshire next week. Part of the reason is taking the time off from work they aren't going over the weekend (they're leaving on Monday - too many days off for me). But more so was the money issue. My folks said they'd help me out so I could go, but I came to the conclusion that I'd feel worse if I did that. I'm a grown adult, I'm supposed to be able to support myself. Money was tight before, but I don't know if I realized how badly losing my part time job was going to effect me.

I'm really going to be missing the girls this weekend. They called to tell me they were going to miss me in NH and that they wished I could go. Boo!

Wings, how is the training going?????

It's going pretty well. I've been getting the miles in, even though I've had to walk the majority of the time. I'm up to 5 miles on my long days, and getting in about 2-3 Zumba classes a week as well. My breathing has been what's giving me difficulties, my legs feel really good and strong. I'll be so happy when the weather starts getting cooler so the humidity will die a bit. My lungs have been giving me problems even just walking in this weather.

I just need to work on my speed. My last 5 miles I was still a bit under the 16 min mile pace. Hopefully if I can get more running mixed in it will help.

Ok. I found me. And realized I missed some posts from before my last post because...

I have no idea where you're staying. LOL

So I'm going to get on that.

I'm staying at the Beach Club. Part of me keeps thinking I should just bump down to Port Orleans, but then I keep reminding myself that I booked with a great 35% code, I only have to pay 1/2, and that this trip is celebrating my 40th birthday. I'm pretty sure I'm going to keep it. We've planned a few down afternoons to actually spend at our resort pool, and I don't think there will be anywhere better than Stormalong Bay to do that.

Once we get over to Universal I'm staying at the Hard Rock. The closer we get to the trip, the more I'm looking forward to my Universal time, which is really surprising me. I haven't been there since 1997 so that part of the trip is feeling so fresh and new.

And as far as training goes, chin up, girlie. There are SO MANY mornings I don't want to get up and go out the door.

Then I spent $64 on a nice watch with a timer and interval function.

Nothing gets me motivated like getting my money's worth. LOL

My first bit of training wraps up this weekend with a 3.1mi. walk. Then I start the 1/2 marathon walk program. C25K after that. I'll be doing a run/walk combo too.

Your doing great with your training so far! Part of my problem is that I haven't been able to get out of bed early to go out. I don't know if it has something to do with the depression I've been dealing with, but I've been almost physically unable to get out of bed in the morning. I don't even want to admit to how many mornings I've overslept in the past few months, and been late/nearly late for work.

I've been going out once I get home with as much energy as I have left.

Hang in there Crissy! And we're all here for you to help keep those blues away. I know how damaging it is when you spend 14+ hours a day at work and commuting and the misery is largely caused BY work. Been there. Done that. The best thing I ever did was work to fix that problem. In my case it meant lobbying for and FINALLY being promoted, but believe me, I considered looking for something closer to home. You'll figure out what works for you.

PM me or FB me if you need encouragement or training advice. I'm here for you girlie!

Thanks Tink! Work has definitely not been helping. I've pretty much come to the conclusion that I can't afford to keep up this commute. If I had someone to share expenses with it would be one thing, but alone I'm just floundering.

I had my review a bit back and I told my boss how discouraging I've been finding my job, and that I'd really like to be more challenged and have my skills better utilized. He agreed that I'm capable of much, much more, but basically told me that I'm stuck with what I'm doing now. I'm going to keep pushing, but I'm not really hoping for much. I really would love to find something that utilizes my mind a bit more, or was a bit creative. In my reality trained monkeys could probably do my job.

 

[Lady Lallie]

In my reality trained monkeys could probably do my job.

Ditto! It's so discouraging. I feel for you.

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

Part of me keeps thinking I should just bump down to Port Orleans, but then I keep reminding myself that I booked with a great 35% code, I only have to pay 1/2, and that this trip is celebrating my 40th birthday.

Keep it.

So sayeth Tink.

In my reality trained monkeys could probably do my job.

I know how that feels. That's how my job was about 18 mos. ago. Now someone else is in it and apparently...well...she isn't...hmm...know any available trained monkeys?

 

[If U Had Wings]

I need to do a real update, but this is just going to be a quick entry. I finally got around to ordering our tickets for MNSSHP. It was painless enough. I was able to do it online, but I have to pick them up at on call because I ordered them with my AP discount. I finally got around to making a decision about my costume too. It was a tough decision to make, but in the end I came to the conclusion that I'm just going to wear one of my old costumes.



It does make me a bit sad, because there is nothing I love more than a new Halloween costume, but I think this is for the best. My Belle costume has only been worn a handful of times, and I have an Esmerelda costume I've worn once. Either will be fine for the party. Money is a bit tight this year and I'd rather use that money towards something else. (I actually have my eye on something specific). I was going to go with Mary Poppins, but even picking out the most inexpensive items for the costume it was still adding up. (Dress, hat, parasol, red sash...there is more there than you'd think.

Right now I have no real preference between Belle and Esmerelda. I'll probably chose when I go to pull one out of the Halloween storage bin. (Or I could go completely crazy and go with the Raggedy Ann costume in there ).

 

[MRYPPNS]

Maybe you'll find your Andy........

 

[aprilisis]

I'm definitely with you- if you have costumes that were only worn once or twice- spend the $$ on something else. What is it that you have your eye on, by the way??? You have piqued my curiosity!

 

[TarzansKat]

I'm all for re-wearing a costume. Lord knows how many times I've worn my Elizabeth dress, so I say go for it!

I didn't know you could purchase MNSSHP tix online. So cool.

 

[Hedy]

Esmerelda might be more novel-I saw a cool one at mnsshp last year. I think "God help the outcasts" with the rose window is SO pretty.

 

[If U Had Wings]

Maybe you'll find your Andy........

Stranger things have happened!

I'm definitely with you- if you have costumes that were only worn once or twice- spend the $$ on something else. What is it that you have your eye on, by the way??? You have piqued my curiosity!

I have my eye on something else I don't really need. It should be my next post.

I'm all for re-wearing a costume. Lord knows how many times I've worn my Elizabeth dress, so I say go for it!

I didn't know you could purchase MNSSHP tix online. So cool.

I do love any of my choices so I'll be happy with whatever I chose to go as. My mother offered her Snow White costume too. I just love new costumes. This just isn't the year for it.

Esmerelda might be more novel-I saw a cool one at mnsshp last year. I think "God help the outcasts" with the rose window is SO pretty.

I have to see if I can find a pic of me in the Esmerelda costume. The year I dressed as her, I was determined to go as her and it took forever to find something I liked. It would be different.

 

[Flossbolna]

Sounds like a very wise decision! And I am exited to hear about what you want to spend the money on instead!