April "Fool"ing around with the Goofs

[laxdef69]

Got in 38 miles on the bike, 4 on a run on Saturday.

Did 8 sloppy slow miles today in 90 minutes, but that was because I tried to get alcohol poisoning on Saturday night...it was a fund raiser for the kids, which entailed 60 or so suburban parents on a charter bus on an international bar tour. Followed that up with a 55 minute, 15 mile spin, and another 11 minute 1.3 mile brick run.

I need some sleep!!!

Mike

 

[princessrunner]

Hey all. Back from CMM. Brutal is an understatement. I collapsed from heat stroke at mile 22 and had to rest in the shade. Talked myself into continuing and not giving in. I did finish and am still recovering today!

Cecilia: to you and DH for waiting for me in that heat. You are a blessing!

Susie and Steve, if you are out there, for both of you!

Patrick, Thank you 100 times over for sticking with me. Love you both much!!

Liz, one from me and one from DD14.

I hope everyone is well. I will be shortly. Anyone have any heat stroke recovery tips? My body does not seem to want much today, water, food, and especially heat. JFK airport was VERY warm today and I found myself lightheaded again. Pushing my fluids and Accelerade today but it seems to be passing right through. Any other tips would be greatly appreciated.

I do have to say that the course was not that bad and overall it was a great race, someone could have turned on the AC at any time though. I was not prepared for 87 degrees and neither were many others. I feel blessed that I finished and I send prayers to those who did not. Too many casualities on the course through no fault of the organizers. Just uncontrollable circumstances. My chip time was 6:28.03 but just being able to finish was a feat in itself. Patrick, one more for you. Great job gutting it out!!

 

[lenshanem]

Wow, Lisa! I'm so sorry about the heat! I hope you recover quickly! But, I do have to say CONGRATS!!!

 

[deekaypee]

Goofs, you had a lot of teammates at CMM, and I want to let you know how awe I am of each and every one of you. I can tell from Lisa's brief mentions how supportive you are of one another (as you are in your daily posts, btw). I'm so glad you had each other's back on the CMM course. What a tough, tough day to race.

And Lisa, take care of yourself. It was a brutal race, and I hope you are proud of what you accomplished.

'Ohana Monday Mixer

I've been thinking about how to create a hot topic for this week's mixer question. Turns out, the weather cooperated with me.

Many areas of the country experienced above average temperatures this weekend, which made many of our weekend distances uncomfortable. (I was thinking especially of how the weather affected the racers at CMM, particularly our very special WISHers). So this week's mixer topic, which starts here on the 'Ohana thread:

What are your training/racing/recovery tips and strategies for hot-weather conditions?

Feel free to tell us how you alter your routines: when you go out, what gear you use or what you wear, how you hydrate and fuel differently, how to recognize danger signs, how you keep cool and/or recover from overheating, and when you decide to shorten/quit/take it inside.

As we all know, going out in the heat can be dangerous, so please help all of us by sharing your knowledge.

 

[airtime247]

Wow Lisa, please take care of yourself. I heard it was a tough day for a lot of people. You have shown incredible heart by getting back up and finishing. You are a real inspiration! I wish I had some advice for you but I've been spoiled in that I haven't run any long distances in warm weather yet.

AFM, I volunteered for Earth Day cleanup at one of our local state parks yesterday. I was an incredibly rewarding experience but I did something to my hurt right hamstring. It's really bothering me now. I did a lot of ivy pulling for four hours. I took it easy yesterday after that and did 6.4 easy miles on the exercise bike.

I went to the local high school track today and did 45 minutes (4.76 miles). I had a run-in with a dog while there. It was a friendly dog but I'm highly allergic to them. One thing I like about this track is there are signs at the entrance explicitly stating no dogs allowed. So some jerk shows up with his dog and immediately lets him off his leash (yes, we have a leash law which a lot of people ignore as well) and the dog proceeds to sprint off across the field at me. It was a little dog and he was friendly but being allergic I don't need some inconsiderate *&$%#%@'s dog jumping all over me.

He was eventually able to call the dog back but the dog pounced on me again when I approached to pass the guy. I lost it and blew up at the guy and said some very un-Disney-like things to him. He didn't even apologize but at least put the dog on a leash. I should have put it out of my mind but it threw off the rest of my run as I was so PO'd that I went well above a comfortable pace for me and ran out of gas. I cut my 1 hour run short and called it a night. I can't stand people sometimes!

-steve

 

[princessrunner]

Morning Goofs. See all back to normal this morning!!

Steve, Debra and Shan, thank you all!!

I guess we were some of the lucky few. There is a news report that a man dropped dead after the half. Poor man. Poor family. It gives everything a new perpective when something tragic like that happens. DH was crazy worried about me to begin with and that sure did not help his attitude toward marathons!

Me, I would do it again, in better conditions of course. But that is the one thing we cannot control. Darn Mother Nature....

I am off to the gym today. Part of me feels like a run and part of me does not so we will see who wins, good Lisa or evil Lisa. Yeah, I think we all know who wins don't we... DD has a practice tonight and their first game tomorrow. Back to the grind here, normal busy anyway! Searching for an awesome fare to VAB to try and convince DH that we should go, just for the weekend, to have fun with friends. Liz, Patrick, tag your it!! You both go and it will be easier to talk him into it!!!

 

[jmasgat]

Lisa Thank goodness you are recovering from your race on Saturday. I know I've been getting anxious about hearing from our WISH'ers who did CMM. Please take care of yourself and give yourself ample time to recover. And you're pretty amazing to already consider doing the race again.

I got in 4 miles yesterday--waited too long to run and it was hot so cut it from 6. Feel like a wuss compared to everyone else, but at least I got out there. Today was bike at the gym. My driveway spill from Saturday (must remember to unclip both feet!) resulted in a nice contusion on my butt, so it took a little adjustment on the seat to feel comfortable.

Hope everyone has a good Monday.

Maura

 

[laxdef69]

GOOFS!

Lisa,Patrick Liz Congrats on the safe finish to CMM!

Maura Spills on clip ins are common, I'm glad you got away with nothing more than a bruised ego and backside

Today I got in 2400 yards in 50 minutes in the pool...I'd been slacking on the swim workouts, so this one was a bit of a challenge. Just finished reviewing the workouts for this week...14 plus total hours, two a days for 6 days this week

Somebody remind me to drown my training partner!

 

[suzannews]

Congrats everyone on CMM!! Can't wait to see pictures.

I signed up for a local 5K this Saturday and then found one closer to home. Oh well, the one I signed up for is for Habitat for Humanity so the $$ will go to a good cause.

Signing up for Race for the Taste and on the fence about the Tower of Terror since I want the extra medal. Anyone else?

 

[twoWDWfools]

Morning Goofs!

Like Lisa said, it was brutal! I wanted to PR but decided about mile 4 that between the hills and the heat if I pushed it, I was going to be sick. Not being something I wanted to do, so backed off. Saw way too many people being treated for heat and dehydration.

Was great to see all of you again!

Lisa - you did great considering first full in that heat. So proud of you and Patrick. Oh and he is good for Mickey in Jan. Knew he would after a day or so. For you and DD!

VAB is highly likely for us so tell DH you guys have to come!

Panda - thanks for hanging with me and throwing water on me when needed. Really did help.

Big HELLO to everyone and WTG for all who got out in the heat this weekend.

 

[princessrunner]

Good morning everyone!

Liz, I have already said that I would do another full. I don't think that was a fair assessment of the distance. For me to hate all fulls just because it was so hot in Nashville would not do it justice or myself justice either.

Suzanne, I wish I lived close enough to do both races! I think you should just so we can see a pic of the extra medal!!!!

Maura, at least you were in your driveway. I wait until I am at a busy intersection to do something smart like that!

Mike, I still do not know how you fit the workouts in. Just marathon training did me in. The miles/exercise did not bother me, it was just the time it took to get them in. Being so out straight all the time I guess maybe I should not look at an Ironman...

I got to the gym yesterday and did a great upper body workout. I also did 3 miles on the elliptical. I really wanted to run but, darn it, all the TMs were taken... The extra stretch that I get from the elliptical felt pretty good though. I am going to do a short easy run today just because I really feel like running and it is going to be in the mid-80s here today. I will, however, be wearing a hat as I checked my hairline this morning and part of it is STILL red! I thought my brain was fried and now I have proof!! I will be updating the spreadsheet later today and get those double race miles on there for our total.

I hope everyone is having a great week! Keep up the good work Goofs!!!

Oh, I forgot to mention that I did see Susie (Escape) at CMM and she is alive and well. I did not get a chance to ask her what had happened to her but I can report a Susie sighting!!

 

[jmasgat]

Hi all,

This morning was speed intervals (cause I just couldn't bring myself to get into the pool.) Did 10 x 400 with 1:30 rest. After 1 interval, I was thinking "no way". The gym was humid. I made myself a deal-get to 5, then quit. But I started feeling a little better and stuck out all 10. Okay, so for rest I actually stopped running for part, but still-I did all my speedy 7:08 intervals. 4.8 miles/41 minutes.

Lisa You amaze me at getting out there and running so soon after your full. I know I would be taking the week off!

Suzanne Did you sign up for RFTT yet? I am all signed up, along with my niece and BIL.

Mike I've been meaning to ask, when you do your swim workouts, do you swim at constant pace--like a long run-- or do you do any drills/intervals?

Everyone else, have a good day.

Maura

 

[Cruella de mom]

Hi all!

Back from CMM and from holding my new baby cousin. Ok so he is my cousin's baby but I think that still makes him my cousin..... who cares?! He was 4 days old and adorable.

My race was pathetic. Mostly it was mental and it started before the race but the heat did not help. I never even bothered to check my time so it was a pleasnt surprise to find out that I did better than my guess.

Lisa - WOW!!!
I know people have complained about the heat at WDW races, but having run the last three I KNOW that CMM was hotter than any of those. And everyone I talked to said that the heat made the hills seem like mountains! I know that the same hills as last year seemed much steeper to me. I also know that I would have taken that turn at mile 11 and said "I'll run a full marathon another day."

I have already said that I would do another full. I don't think that was a fair assessment of the distance. For me to hate all fulls just because it was so hot in Nashville would not do it justice or myself justice either.

My thoughts exactly! If you could finish this race under those conditions, the next marathon will seem easy. (But the mental part of getting ready for the next one will be tougher.)

Cecilia

 

[laxdef69]

missed my 50 min run yesterday and got in 6 COLD, WET miles on the bike in 40 minutes.

Today is a 45 min swim, and an 1:05 ride.

Maura, to answer your question, there is a lot of pacing work.

For example today is;

2x 150 swim, 150 pull

750 swim at 70%, 1 min rest

750 pull, 1 min rest

4x50 1 length easy/ 1 length hard

4x50 all easy.

 

[princessrunner]

Okay that made me tired.......

Morning everyone!! I got my mom home safe and sound yesterday. I also got to stop at the Whole Foods Market in Portland. What a treat!! I seriously could spend all day in the store. It takes me 3 stops at home to get all I did yesterday in one stop.

Today for me is a bike ride. DH's pickup is done at the garage and it will give us a way to get it home. I did some intervals on Tuesday but I am not ready to run physically yet. Now I have to figure out a way to ignore my brain!!

DD14 has a game tonight. She caught the entire game on Tuesday, had some spectacular saves and hit a ball to the fence which would have been a HR if it had not rolled under the mesh fencing. Another day. She is catching the first 2 innings tonight as the catcher had to miss practice yesterday and cannot start the game. After 2 innings, she will pitch. It is a good team and they need her speed. The starting pitcher is accurate but really slow...never a good thing. DS7 tried his hand at pitching last night too. Needs to take some lessons from his sissy. She pitched in little league too.

Pics are up from CMM at asiorders.com. You can see me under bib 19056. No laughing at the finishing photo. I gave it all and I think Cecilia will testify for me. There is a great pic of my family in there and one of Liz, Patrick and I before the start of the race. Funny thing is that there is 1 photo in my grouping with half of Patrick but 2 photos of both of us under his bib. Go figure. I must have been looking good...lol...not so much at the end of it.

Have a great day everyone!!

 

[laxdef69]

Missed my bike workout yesterday, and got in 6 slow awful miles this morning.

I have training today at work, tomorrow is a rest day, and all kinds of hours on Saturday and Sunday...I also have an Indian Guides campout with my 7 year old, so I will do 4 hours of training @ 0500 on Saturday, drive 3 hours to a Y campground in WI, hang out with him, sleep overnight up there, drive back 3 hours, and then another 3 hour workout on Sunday.

I might not be around much until Monday morning....

Great job staying consistent this month Goofs!

mike

 

[suzannews]

Suzanne Did you sign up for RFTT yet? I am all signed up, along with my niece and BIL.

Maura, I am still waiting for Disney endurance to email me the cast member discount code. There used to be a seperate mail in form to fill out but they are now "going green" so its all online. Its probably only about $5 off registration but every little bit helps. I'll let you know as soon as I sign up.

 

[airtime247]

I haven't gotten nearly enough exercise in this week. Between the packing and working extra hours to make up for the time I'll be away, I just haven't had the time, energy or desire to do much.

We'll be flying out tomorrow so I won't be updating the spreadsheet until the 21st at the earliest. We will be celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary and my daughter's first Disney cruise.

I hope they hold the Castaway Cay 5K while we are there. I also plan to get out and do some miles around the Boardwalk and maybe Animal Kingdom Lodge where we'll be the first week.

Take care everyone and stay safe out there!

-steve

 

[princessrunner]

Have a great vacation Steve!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[lenshanem]

Steve, congrats on the anniversary and have fun!

Cecilia, sorry you had a tough time with the heat at CMM, too. Now I'm debating if I really want to run it next year... I guess you never know. ING has been freezing last two years, so who knows?!?

Suzanne, is that "going green" apply to the WDW full, too for the discounts? I know DVC uses the same form as cast members. I'm still debating on the race. I have given myself until June to decide.
Also, what is the general vibe at WDW regarding this swine flu? We were taking my parents in three weeks with the kids and I'm getting nervous. Youngest still sucks her thumb when she is tired or nervous, oldest keeps an inhaler with her for seasonal allergies and my Dad really has a time of it when he gets sick. He also seems to pick up everything. I seem to be the only one who is concerned, but I'm also the designated trip planner and I hate to say will probably be the one that has to make the call. Anyone have any thoughts?

I ran 3 miles today. Pace was around 11:30. It has been harder this time around for sure. I don't get it. Last time I was out three months, this time only 6 weeks and this surgery was not as involved. I'm really struggling. I know my pace is faster than last time I started back up. I keep trying to slow myself down, but it is hard cause I keep falling into my pace before surgery. I'm seriously thinking about switching over to my beginner program I have used twice before. It actually has more mileage in it, but it has walking breaks that build up to all running. Regardless, I still end up at the same place - running a 10K. It is my legs - they feel like limp noodles. It is really weird. I have been back running for four weeks now. Shouldn't it seem easier by now?

Take care Goofs!