DisneyParrothead
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Hi Lesley! Who are you? And WHY are you "The Professor's" Lesley? Sorr you had to meet Mike. He's definitely not representative of the rest of us here, so don't be scared. 
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Craig (Calcio) is a professor in real life, so I tend to call him that. Lesley is his daughter. I haven't met her yet but will soon. I hear she's a sweetheart, just like both her parents! 
Got any snow up there, Jodith??
Got any snow up there, Jodith??
Hi everyone and Lesley, welcome!
Just checking in from frigid florida. Brrrr, what a yucky day today. The good thing was today was hotel moving day, had to get out of BCV before the big holiday rates $$$ came into effect. I booked a room at Gaylord Palms with an ICE and SNOW package, which is pretty cool. I will post some pics on facebook when i get home.
We are off to Fort Myers Beach tomorrow for the last 2 days of our vacation. My sister from Calgary, Canada will be meeting us there. We are very excited to see her and her DH.
Hope everyone had a joyous Christmas and are ready to bring in the New Year.
Just checking in from frigid florida. Brrrr, what a yucky day today. The good thing was today was hotel moving day, had to get out of BCV before the big holiday rates $$$ came into effect. I booked a room at Gaylord Palms with an ICE and SNOW package, which is pretty cool. I will post some pics on facebook when i get home.
We are off to Fort Myers Beach tomorrow for the last 2 days of our vacation. My sister from Calgary, Canada will be meeting us there. We are very excited to see her and her DH.
Hope everyone had a joyous Christmas and are ready to bring in the New Year.
1. Hey!?! 2. I'm a little more representative than you care to admit.Sorr you had to meet Mike. He's definitely not representative of the rest of us here, so don't be scared.
Judy - To use NASCAR terms, my stickers are now scuffs.My NB 850s have arrived. These are the shoes that will take me to infinity and beyond!Gosh, they are beautiful...I hate to put them on the ground...
Colleen - I hope you're having a great time. I'm way jealous.
KeenHo
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Good day everyone! Belated Christmas WISHes for my fellow BOTers! I'm looking forward to a pleasant entry into 2011 with New Years Eve being right arouind the corner.
Leslie~ Welcome! I have had the pleasure of meeting you a couple of times. I'm glad some of what your Mom and Dad seem to enjoy (running) has rubbed off on you. Given your location in Texas (when you are not home in MA) you should have a leg up on most of us for training during the winter months.
As far as my training... I've done nothing since my long 18+ mile run. I am still feeling the hamstring off and on. I guess we'll see what happens out there on Saturday and Sunday at WDW. The PF has not been an issue for days and days.
Lou~ Cam and I talked and we'd love to come and scream team at the Caesar Rodney Half in March. This will be reminiscent of two years ago when I broke my foot and I hobbled around to scream for you at several locations on the course. That means access to the warm office and clean bathrooms! Score! We can talk closer to the event. Sorry to hear you are still feeling the effects of the groin injury. Also.. I fixed my BOT Water bottle, thanks!
A Look Back at 2010 by the numbers:
Miles I ran in training and in races: 504.9
Marathons completed: 3
Half Marathons Completed: 4
15K Races Completed: 1
5 Mile Races Completed: 1
5K Races Completed: 1
In some exciting, TOTALLY unrelated news..., Cam and I may be "expecting"!
Back in the Winter of 2010, we heard that my son's school (Salesianum) was going to offer a student from Haiti an opportunity to come to the US to attend their school during what would be his senior year. The school was looking for possible host families to host the student (Junior Nelson). We stated our interest, but were not selected. Another family, the Vanovers, hosted him from August through December. At the moment, he is home in Haiti visiting with family and friends for the holidays. When he returns to the US, the school thought it best to move him to another family for his second and final semester so he can get another "different" experience during his stay here. Cam and I were contacted by Salesianum to see if we'd like to host him beginning on January 15. Of course, we said yes! We are waiting until the school opens up next week to work out whatever details may be necessary. We'll also meet with the Vanovers and Junior to plan the transition. It's exciting for us. There is a wierd, almost fate-ish twist with Junior Nelson. He was referred to an Oblate at Salesianum School by a pastor (Tom Hagan) doing missions work in Haiti. Father Tom Hagan has been in Haiti for a long time doing missions work. Following the devastating earthquake, he spoke with the Oblate (a good friend) at Salesianum to set this up. Father Tom Hagan is the priest that married Cam and I back in 1984 at Lafayette College! We haven't heard of or seen him since our wedding! We had no idea until we gathered more information. That is just too wierd. When we heard that, we wanted to be involved. I'll keep you all posted, but at this point, it looks like it will happen.
Here is a link (with photo) of Father Tom Hagan in Haiti:
http://www.handstogether.org/about-us
If I don't get back on here, I hope you all have a wonderful NEW YEARS celebration with your loved ones. I hope 2011 is a healthy, happy one for you and those you hold dear.
Howard
Leslie~ Welcome! I have had the pleasure of meeting you a couple of times. I'm glad some of what your Mom and Dad seem to enjoy (running) has rubbed off on you.
Given your location in Texas (when you are not home in MA) you should have a leg up on most of us for training during the winter months. As far as my training... I've done nothing since my long 18+ mile run. I am still feeling the hamstring off and on. I guess we'll see what happens out there on Saturday and Sunday at WDW. The PF has not been an issue for days and days.
Lou~ Cam and I talked and we'd love to come and scream team at the Caesar Rodney Half in March. This will be reminiscent of two years ago when I broke my foot and I hobbled around to scream for you at several locations on the course. That means access to the warm office and clean bathrooms! Score! We can talk closer to the event. Sorry to hear you are still feeling the effects of the groin injury. Also.. I fixed my BOT Water bottle, thanks!
A Look Back at 2010 by the numbers:
Miles I ran in training and in races: 504.9
Marathons completed: 3
Half Marathons Completed: 4
15K Races Completed: 1
5 Mile Races Completed: 1
5K Races Completed: 1
In some exciting, TOTALLY unrelated news..., Cam and I may be "expecting"!
Back in the Winter of 2010, we heard that my son's school (Salesianum) was going to offer a student from Haiti an opportunity to come to the US to attend their school during what would be his senior year. The school was looking for possible host families to host the student (Junior Nelson). We stated our interest, but were not selected. Another family, the Vanovers, hosted him from August through December. At the moment, he is home in Haiti visiting with family and friends for the holidays. When he returns to the US, the school thought it best to move him to another family for his second and final semester so he can get another "different" experience during his stay here. Cam and I were contacted by Salesianum to see if we'd like to host him beginning on January 15. Of course, we said yes! We are waiting until the school opens up next week to work out whatever details may be necessary. We'll also meet with the Vanovers and Junior to plan the transition. It's exciting for us. There is a wierd, almost fate-ish twist with Junior Nelson. He was referred to an Oblate at Salesianum School by a pastor (Tom Hagan) doing missions work in Haiti. Father Tom Hagan has been in Haiti for a long time doing missions work. Following the devastating earthquake, he spoke with the Oblate (a good friend) at Salesianum to set this up. Father Tom Hagan is the priest that married Cam and I back in 1984 at Lafayette College! We haven't heard of or seen him since our wedding! We had no idea until we gathered more information. That is just too wierd. When we heard that, we wanted to be involved. I'll keep you all posted, but at this point, it looks like it will happen. Here is a link (with photo) of Father Tom Hagan in Haiti:
http://www.handstogether.org/about-us
If I don't get back on here, I hope you all have a wonderful NEW YEARS celebration with your loved ones. I hope 2011 is a healthy, happy one for you and those you hold dear.
Howard
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Howard - That's cool if you and Cam can come out. I guess that means Ibetter actually sign up for Caesar. Hopefully the weather will be like last year and not the bone chilling coldness of years past.
I am SO out of shape right now that it's not funny. I'll need 2 months just to get back to half marathon condition.
Louie made it a point of telling me that he's in the BOT Fantasy Football Championship. Looks like he knocked out the #1 seed (aka Mike) and has made some last minute changes to take down Cindy's team. He was upset that he got beat in a league we have with family and friends but he keeps telling people he's in the finals in another league. His friend's are like "what other league are you in?" His response "some people my dad met at Disney that live all over the world."
What's everyone doing for New Years Eve?
Lou
I am SO out of shape right now that it's not funny. I'll need 2 months just to get back to half marathon condition.
Louie made it a point of telling me that he's in the BOT Fantasy Football Championship. Looks like he knocked out the #1 seed (aka Mike) and has made some last minute changes to take down Cindy's team. He was upset that he got beat in a league we have with family and friends but he keeps telling people he's in the finals in another league. His friend's are like "what other league are you in?" His response "some people my dad met at Disney that live all over the world."
What's everyone doing for New Years Eve?
Lou
Lou, that's funny! My kids say the same thing, oh, is that one of your Disney marathon friends??
Howard and Cam, congratulations on your new arrival!
Looking forward to NYEve, we are going out to dinner with 3 other couples. we are looking forward to it. This will be 2 years in a row we are going out NYEve.
Jodi
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My son refers to you all as "your Disney Running Freaks". Chip off the 'ol block, that boy of mine. 
Hi everyone!!!
Keep posting!!
2011 Marathon! Mike & Kathy pick b/c they have the busiest schedule. East of the MS, please. Ready....GO!
BTW, can you all come to Disney the weekend of May 7th to watch me do my Tri & run Expedition Everest? Cindy gets a bye b/c of the Baby Bots.
Hi everyone!!!
Keep posting!!
2011 Marathon! Mike & Kathy pick b/c they have the busiest schedule. East of the MS, please. Ready....GO!
BTW, can you all come to Disney the weekend of May 7th to watch me do my Tri & run Expedition Everest? Cindy gets a bye b/c of the Baby Bots.
Lou - Tell Louie I said congratulations. He smoked me for sure.
Jodi
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Did I win ANY games???
HAPPY NEW YEAR BOTS
Look forward to seeing you all in 2011......RIGHT?
DisneyParrothead
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Leslie~ Welcome! I have had the pleasure of meeting you a couple of times. I'm glad some of what your Mom and Dad seem to enjoy (running) has rubbed off on you.
Yes during the winter months, which is why I want to do the Princess in 2012. I originally was thinking about the Disneyland Half but realized my long runs would be in the August, Texas heat. No bueno!
Just wanted to say a quick good luck to everyone for this coming weekend. I know I'll see some of you before the races but if not, y'all will do great!
KeenHo
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! 
I joined John Bingham's 100 Day Challenge on Facebook and I am happy to say I'm 2 for 2. I "ran" 4 miles yesterday and today I went to the YMCA and worked out on the elliptical, bike and TM for 30 minutes (total).
My run yesterday:
Miles: 4.0
Time: 40:59
Pace: 10:15
Splits: 10:36, 11:05, 9:51, 9:29
I went out to "take it easy" and see how all of the muscles worked, what felt right, etc. My PF wasn't an issue, the right knee was fine, the hamstring was ok. I didn't tweak it while I was out, but I felt its presence a tiny bit later in the day. Not a deal breaker at this level of exertion and speed. I hope it'll hold out for Goofy this weekend.
I am signing up for a fitness class at the YMCA which begins tomorrow after work. It's a BOOT CAMP class that I hope will bring some core strength to me and at the same time, show me I have a long way to go to get where my body needs to be to do the things I would like to do (maybe get another PR or three in 2011, etc.). It will be Monday's after work and Fridays before work. Wish me luck! The classes run through February 20.
Best of luck to everyone competing this weekend in WDW! I'll see you soon! For those that are not making the trip, we'll miss you and be thinking about you while we are soaking up some Florida warmth and crossing the finish line!
Howard
I joined John Bingham's 100 Day Challenge on Facebook and I am happy to say I'm 2 for 2. I "ran" 4 miles yesterday and today I went to the YMCA and worked out on the elliptical, bike and TM for 30 minutes (total).
My run yesterday:
Miles: 4.0
Time: 40:59
Pace: 10:15
Splits: 10:36, 11:05, 9:51, 9:29
I went out to "take it easy" and see how all of the muscles worked, what felt right, etc. My PF wasn't an issue, the right knee was fine, the hamstring was ok. I didn't tweak it while I was out, but I felt its presence a tiny bit later in the day. Not a deal breaker at this level of exertion and speed. I hope it'll hold out for Goofy this weekend.
I am signing up for a fitness class at the YMCA which begins tomorrow after work. It's a BOOT CAMP class that I hope will bring some core strength to me and at the same time, show me I have a long way to go to get where my body needs to be to do the things I would like to do (maybe get another PR or three in 2011, etc.). It will be Monday's after work and Fridays before work. Wish me luck! The classes run through February 20.
Best of luck to everyone competing this weekend in WDW! I'll see you soon! For those that are not making the trip, we'll miss you and be thinking about you while we are soaking up some Florida warmth and crossing the finish line!
Howard
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Happy New Year Bots!
I haven't been on the thread in ages, what with the no running thing that I have going on
(but you all know how to find me on FB).
Just wanted to say hi. I'll try to check in more often, especially with marathon weekend coming up. I hope that everyone who is going has a great time - I'll miss seeing everyone!
I'm sad to report that I did get narrowly beat by Louie in the Fantasy Football Championship (mostly because Drew Brees didn't do a heck of a lot yesterday).
Mike - Re: my team name - when we were setting up teams, Matt found an article about popular team names this year. He read some to me and Farve Dollar Footlong was one of them. I picked it because I find Farve pretty annoying and ridiculous and I think the same things about the name.
I haven't been on the thread in ages, what with the no running thing that I have going on
(but you all know how to find me on FB).Just wanted to say hi. I'll try to check in more often, especially with marathon weekend coming up. I hope that everyone who is going has a great time - I'll miss seeing everyone!
I'm sad to report that I did get narrowly beat by Louie in the Fantasy Football Championship (mostly because Drew Brees didn't do a heck of a lot yesterday).
Mike - Re: my team name - when we were setting up teams, Matt found an article about popular team names this year. He read some to me and Farve Dollar Footlong was one of them. I picked it because I find Farve pretty annoying and ridiculous and I think the same things about the name.
KeenHo
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Chester~ I can't even come close to your training level for this weekend's race offering. I'm closer to Jodi's level of training for any race. Please tell Tracy THANK YOU!!! for volunteering at the out & back! I will look forward to seeing her there on Sunday.
We fly out tomorrow around 6 PM from Philadelphia and are spending one night at the Radisson Orlando before checking into BLT on Friday. We are at WDW through Monday evening. My son Andrew is doing the half marathon again with "NO" training what-so-ever. Cam and Jenn will be scream teaming somewhere. Jenn and Andrew return home on Sunday evening so they can make classes on Monday.
I'm looking forward to a good race experience (Goofy) this weekend. We shall see. I am prepared for some ugly miles and will take the good with the bad. Above all I am looking forward to seeing all of the BOTs in attendance and our brothers and sisters in WISHdom. We will be at the WISH meet!
I started a "Boot Camp" class at the gym on Monday and I am still sore from it. I am hoping the muscle (arm/ab/leg) soreness goes away before the weekend.
Safe travels to WDW! Anyone staying home please have a super weekend too!
Howard
Please tell Tracy THANK YOU!!! for volunteering at the out & back! I will look forward to seeing her there on Sunday. We fly out tomorrow around 6 PM from Philadelphia and are spending one night at the Radisson Orlando before checking into BLT on Friday. We are at WDW through Monday evening. My son Andrew is doing the half marathon again with "NO" training what-so-ever.
Cam and Jenn will be scream teaming somewhere. Jenn and Andrew return home on Sunday evening so they can make classes on Monday. I'm looking forward to a good race experience (Goofy) this weekend. We shall see. I am prepared for some ugly miles and will take the good with the bad. Above all I am looking forward to seeing all of the BOTs in attendance and our brothers and sisters in WISHdom. We will be at the WISH meet!
I started a "Boot Camp" class at the gym on Monday and I am still sore from it. I am hoping the muscle (arm/ab/leg) soreness goes away before the weekend.
Safe travels to WDW! Anyone staying home please have a super weekend too!
Howard
lourodrigis
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Hey BOTs!
I'm heading out to run a few miles in the snow. Supposed to get a couple of inches today and it's a white out right now. I'll be thinking of all the BOTs that are currently in WDW enjoying 60-70 degree temps. I guess I can pretend I am running last year's 1/2 marathon this morning since the conditions here are about the same.
Have a great time this weekend!
Lou
I'm heading out to run a few miles in the snow. Supposed to get a couple of inches today and it's a white out right now. I'll be thinking of all the BOTs that are currently in WDW enjoying 60-70 degree temps. I guess I can pretend I am running last year's 1/2 marathon this morning since the conditions here are about the same.
Have a great time this weekend!
Lou
Have a good run Lou! I too will be watching the races from afar. Howard, just saw on facebook you are already there. Have a wonderful weekend.
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