Biggest Loser Princess and Tinker Bell 2011 and 2012 -- OLD please see NEW thread

[::Snow_White::]

It sounds like you have a great base and will do well. I had a similiar base before starting my 18 week program and am doing my first half, the Tink, next weekend! I would just recommend doing a 5K or 10K race to help practice race day and build your confidence. I've done 3 5Ks, 1 4 miler, and 1 10K in preparation and have learned something from each one!

Thanks! I'll see if I can find a 5k or shorter race to participate in. I volunteered for at a marathon race last summer so I kind of understand, but I can always use more experience!

Snow -- One thing my friend Kathy taught me was to look up the race results from last year. Then I can gauge when I might finish, and if I think it's a good race for me. Remember the WISH motto, which includes, "Dead Last Finish Greatly Trumps Did Not Start, WISH gave me the courage to start!" I have finished last, and I could not have been happier. It was my first race, a 5K, and I was so proud I got out there and did my best

Thanks! That's a good idea to look up the results. I see that the slowest (I think) was about 3:33 at a 16 minute mile pace. Mine is 12 right now and I think by the time I get done with my training, I can make it to at least that! I have no problems being last, I just don't want to get picked up!

Kayla! A race to finish in the upright position in May is doable IMHO since you've got a good running base. You might want to check the race website and see if they have a suggested training plan. Good luck! And let us know what you decide to do.

Darn you smilie police BRB.

Thanks! They have a few listed. If ya'll could help me pick one you think would be most helpful. I have about 16 weeks. I understand each person's different, but from your experience, which seems more doable.

http://www.halfmarathons.net/training_tips_schedule_beginner_runners.html This one is 12 weeks long.

http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/half_marathon.html
Jeff Galloway's is 19 weeks long.

Then I found another one on a fitness website. It is 8 weeks long and goes as such. Days seperated by commas
Week 1: Rest, Walk/run 2 miles, xtrain, walk/run 2 miles, xtrain, walk/run 2 miles, walk/run 2 miles
Week 2: Rest, walk/run 3 miles, xtrain, run 2 miles, xtrain, walk/run 2 miles, run 3 miles
Week 3: Rest, walk/run 3.5 miles, xtrain, run 2 miles, xtrain, walk/run 2 miles, run 4 miles

And eventually it just keeps increasing each week until the last week goes: Rest, run 5 miles, xtrain, run 5 miles, xtrain or run 3 miles, rest, and then the half marathon on a Sunday.

For the 8 week, I could always do each week twice if I need to. The marathon sponsors are having a 10 week training program based on Galloway's but they haven't put anymore information about it up. Thanks for the support and answers!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

lisa
yep it was our first snowfall unless if you count the snow storm we has over halloween weekend. This week it is going to be in the 40-50's so it will melt quickly. I am so thankful for the unusually warm winter we are having.
your plans sound wonderful. My boys would love staying in that suite with the bunk beds.
you definitely need to get a pic with tink with your medal around your neck.
try to rest those legs. No need for speed. You put in the training and it will get you to the finish line.

maria
i started to write some smack about your patriots yesterday but i was afraid you or others would not take it in the joking nature i intended it so i deleted it. Then tonight there you are busting on my eagles. I know you are thanking god you dont have to face us in the superbowl.
great job on getting back to your princess weight. That is a good incentive you set up for yourself.

lisa h
im glad your ribs are feeling a little better each day. I bet by next weekend you will be able to move better. You definitely need to at least start the race you have worked so hard.
Wow and that 5.5lb loss this week was amazing..great job. I feel like you just got your 50lb clippie. Boy you are on a roll

kayla forgot to say welcome to our group. I followed the marathon for mortals plan and i liked it because they had different plans for eithr running, walk/run, or run/walk. My training starts tomorrow for the half on 4/29. I use the run/walk plan

hi rose and kathy and all of our other readers too

Last nights dinner was nice. My MIL had cut up all kinds of veggies for me. I felt really bad since i was bashing her on here. She really is a nice person just a bit simple minded and sometimes she just drives me nuts. I did go over my calories wit a bite sized piece of cake and a small scoop of pb ice cream. but i was pleased to see my weight was a lb less this morning, go figure

Today i made an excuse not to run because it was cold and snow covered. You know that it is not even a valid excuse because last year i was out there running in worse conditions and for longer mileage too. I feel like a bit of a slacker this week so far. I will need to step up my game this week.

I did go to the mall for something to do and perused the disney store. I bouht a minnie mouse stationary set. It has two boxes for paper clips and then a big cube of post it notes with minnie on it. Its hard to describe so maybe i will post a pic. My new office furniture is coming tomorrow and i am so excited.

Alright i am getting the kids to bed so we can watch the rest of this game in peace. Im silently rooting for the giants. Not necessarily because i like them but it will make for a fun superbowl discussion between our resident princesses.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

Maria, I'm still around!

I had a horrible run today, I think I was feeling so good Thursday I ran too fast and got a little shin splints. I also ran a little yesterday with the kids, even though I was only planning to walk. I cut the run short today and am resting and icing. I could tell the compression sleeves were helping, though, so at least I know they work for me! I'm taking the next 2 days off and most likely only doing the mininum on Tuesday and Thursday to keep me healthy for the Tink. Its just so frustrating, every time I try to go faster, my body rebels! I'll have to take it easy at the race, even if I really want to run faster!

don't do anything crazy this week. you have plenty of time to work on speed AFTER you get that tink medal. here on out it's just about taking it easy and staying hydrated! can't wait to hear all about it. your plan sounds great - make sure to do enough stuff for YOU! it's YOUR big weekend - i would like to see pics of that fancy drink you have with your medal!

Methinks someone has taper madness! Seriously, only doing the minimum is just right, and at the end of your taper is not the time to try to go faster! Making sure you get plenty of rest before your race is a priority. You will be glad you did! Honest, when you start your race fresh and ready, the training you have done will kick in, and your body will do what it needs to, and even surprise you.

By the way, I love your plans for the race, sounds like a lot of fun!
We're getting down to just a few sleeps before you leave

yes! ditto what maria said. rest rest rest!

Good morning Princesses and Belles!

Thank you all so much for the and good wishes! I appreciate it and love you all!

I do feel better every day so I am hopeful. Today I'm going to get some KT tape to see if that helps make things feel like they are staying in place and see if that helps with taking several deep breaths in a row. They don't bind you up for days like they used to because they want you to take deep breaths and keep your lungs clear. (Thank you Nurse Kathy! ) But I can do it for a few hours at a time. The next thing is to see if I can wear a sports bra and take deep breaths. Then I will try the Kroc Center tomorrow. Ed told me I should just go to the race even if I only start and run three steps! One good thing about smacking your ribs is that you don't worry about those aches and pains in your feet any more!

how are you feeling now? that's interesting about how they don't wrap you anymore. makes sense of course. did you get a sports bra on? how's the breathing? i hope that you can get down to that race and run more than three steps! i'm glad the pains in your feet are feeling better (lol)

Aw, Maria, I don't think you could kill the thread even if you posted a pic of Tom Brady. You might lose a couple posters though.

nah, even a pic of that phooey boy tom brady couldn't keep me away. in fact, he is awfully good looking so i'd take a gander. my cousin's husband looks like tom brady. lucky girl!

LisaH_So glad you are feeling better each day, and I love Ed's attitude. Good idea to try the KT tape. Have you used it before? And lol on the rib pain keeping you from thinking about the foot pain. Good luck at the Kroc center, and with the bra. If you need help with the bra, you will certainly be able to find out how amazing the Disney Concierge is at your resort. There is still a full week before race day, and lots of healing and pain relief can happen in that time. Keep taking those deep breaths. And the percocet. I'm sure both will be a big help. Thanks for the fredward support. He was a good piggy, and it was fun to look back and find the pictures. I ordered some prints and we're going to make a scrapbook together. And then I can start on my nieces hs graduation scrapbook. OMG, this year is going to go by too fast. Oh, and AWESOME WHOOSH!!! 58 pounds is fabulous!! You go girl!!!

great words here kathy!


Hello everyone else. Enjoy your sunday!! Go Patriots!!!

loved those fredward pics. michael is such a cutie too. he really loved his little piggy. great memories!

Thanks! They have a few listed. If ya'll could help me pick one you think would be most helpful. I have about 16 weeks. I understand each person's different, but from your experience, which seems more doable.

http://www.halfmarathons.net/training_tips_schedule_beginner_runners.html This one is 12 weeks long.

http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/half_marathon.html
Jeff Galloway's is 19 weeks long.

Then I found another one on a fitness website. It is 8 weeks long and goes as such. Days seperated by commas
Week 1: Rest, Walk/run 2 miles, xtrain, walk/run 2 miles, xtrain, walk/run 2 miles, walk/run 2 miles
Week 2: Rest, walk/run 3 miles, xtrain, run 2 miles, xtrain, walk/run 2 miles, run 3 miles
Week 3: Rest, walk/run 3.5 miles, xtrain, run 2 miles, xtrain, walk/run 2 miles, run 4 miles

And eventually it just keeps increasing each week until the last week goes: Rest, run 5 miles, xtrain, run 5 miles, xtrain or run 3 miles, rest, and then the half marathon on a Sunday.

For the 8 week, I could always do each week twice if I need to. The marathon sponsors are having a 10 week training program based on Galloway's but they haven't put anymore information about it up. Thanks for the support and answers!

hi kayla! i think you TOTALLY can do a half! an 8 week program seems awfully short but you do have a good base going. and yes, you can do it twice. and by that i mean maybe do each week twice and then move on to the following week. kwim? i did a galloway/hal higdon combo when i trained which basically means i ran tues/thurs for about 45 min and then my long runs just increased a mile each week. good luck!!! i'm shooting for a half marathon in may so we can e-train together.

Last nights dinner was nice. My MIL had cut up all kinds of veggies for me. I felt really bad since i was bashing her on here. She really is a nice person just a bit simple minded and sometimes she just drives me nuts. I did go over my calories wit a bite sized piece of cake and a small scoop of pb ice cream. but i was pleased to see my weight was a lb less this morning, go figure

Today i made an excuse not to run because it was cold and snow covered. You know that it is not even a valid excuse because last year i was out there running in worse conditions and for longer mileage too. I feel like a bit of a slacker this week so far. I will need to step up my game this week.

I did go to the mall for something to do and perused the disney store. I bouht a minnie mouse stationary set. It has two boxes for paper clips and then a big cube of post it notes with minnie on it. Its hard to describe so maybe i will post a pic. My new office furniture is coming tomorrow and i am so excited.

Alright i am getting the kids to bed so we can watch the rest of this game in peace. Im silently rooting for the giants. Not necessarily because i like them but it will make for a fun superbowl discussion between our resident princesses.

oooo minnie stationery! that sounds cute! perfect for the new office. nice work on eating healthy and just having a little piece of cake and ice cream. i ate TERRIBLY this weekend. couldn't help myself. had a weekend-long pity party. back to the grind now though.

no need to silently root for the giants. you can sing it out loud: "GO BIG BLUE!"

rose your facebook update about the skipping had me rolling yesterday. sounds like if we have a princess meet for the wicked half we'll have some excellent talking points when we drink your gluten-free beer!!

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well this was a great weekend for many of the princess football fans! can't believe both games were basically decided with a field goal kick. i feel terrible for billy cundiff (ravens kicker). i mean, i'm glad the pats won since i love you gals and it'll be a fun superbowl for us to watch but my heart breaks for him. it's funny - i bet most dudes aren't even thinking about the kick and i bet alot of women are still feeling bad for him. would love to give the guy a hug!

i watched the end of the giant game on my ipad in the guest room while silently cheering and trying not to make any noise since everyone else was sleeping. that was hard!

my grandpa passed away in august 2008. he was a huge giants fan and we joked that he waited for the giants to win the superbowl before he passed. his favorite thing to say (well, besides "ah $hit") was "Eat em up, Giants!" i think we're the only people that say that. Giants/Pats in the superbowl makes me think of him.

yesterday i ran 3.2 miles again. i was a little slower but there was snow and ice on the ground and i was trying to not kill myself! it was a cold run but i'm glad i got out. tonight i'm going to kickboxing. i'm still really trying not to get discouraged with the weight but i'm back up to where i started on jan. 1. i need to get to my endocrinologist. it's such a hassle!

have a great day everyone! SO excited for LisaR and LisaH - tink is coming up!

oh by the way did i mention that my parents are in disney right now? yep. we keep asking them to go when we go but nope. yesterday they were stuck at the top of splash mountain and had to walk down. my mother's knee is very bad and she wound up having to be wheeled to the entrance.

 

[mikamah]

Thanks! They have a few listed. If ya'll could help me pick one you think would be most helpful. I have about 16 weeks. I understand each person's different, but from your experience, which seems more doable.

http://www.halfmarathons.net/training_tips_schedule_beginner_runners.html This one is 12 weeks long.

http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/half_marathon.html
Jeff Galloway's is 19 weeks long.

Then I found another one on a fitness website. It is 8 weeks long and goes as such. Days seperated by commas
Week 1: Rest, Walk/run 2 miles, xtrain, walk/run 2 miles, xtrain, walk/run 2 miles, walk/run 2 miles
Week 2: Rest, walk/run 3 miles, xtrain, run 2 miles, xtrain, walk/run 2 miles, run 3 miles
Week 3: Rest, walk/run 3.5 miles, xtrain, run 2 miles, xtrain, walk/run 2 miles, run 4 miles

And eventually it just keeps increasing each week until the last week goes: Rest, run 5 miles, xtrain, run 5 miles, xtrain or run 3 miles, rest, and then the half marathon on a Sunday.

For the 8 week, I could always do each week twice if I need to. The marathon sponsors are having a 10 week training program based on Galloway's but they haven't put anymore information about it up. Thanks for the support and answers!

Hello Kayla, and welcome to our little group. I like the idea of Jeff Galloway's plan, mainly for the rest days. Not that I'm lazy, but I do think rest is important. John Bingham is another one to check out. When I trained for the princess half last year, it was my first half, and I do run/walk, I made my own plan up and sort of merged the Jeff Galloway with John Bingham. I did 3 days of run/walk, 2 short ones, and one progressively lengthening one, and then 2 days of rest, and 2 days of cross training, which did wii fit or biked. I tried to get the 3 run days first, and would miss a cross train day occas. I also kept it flexible, so I could fit the run/walk days in, not necessarily set on mon, wed, fri, but varied each week depending on what else was going on, and on the weather.
I agree with the others too, you already have a good base of fitness/running, so you should probably be fine for a half in may. I started couch to 5k just over a year before the half, and it was really fine. I think being careful, listening to your body and definitely allowing for rest days for the muscles to recuperate is very important. Good luck.

Good morning Ladies!!

So it looks like the Superbowl is going to be very fun this year!!! I must say, I've never been really big into sports, but I seem to be becoming a Patriots fan. I'll share this embarrassing story, Maria will be appalled. When I was new at the hospital 20-25 years ago, I was taking care of a patient and he had 2 guys visiting and he introduced me to them, one being Steve Grogan, the patriots quarterback at the time, and I said, "oh, hello, nice to meet you", and walked out and asked the other girls who he was because I knew I had heard the name, but didn't know who he was. My father was absolutely appalled, and loved sharing that story. I have come a long way, and certainly would know who Tom Brady is if I ever meet him. Ds and I really enjoyed the game last night, and I am really excited for the superbowl. My neighbor who has seasons tickets said he'd keep me and michael in mind next year when he heard of extra tickets, so maybe I'll be able to get michael to a game. He would love that. I took my nephew to a game once years ago one cold december. So even though I didn't know Steve Grogan, I did bring my nephew to his first Pats game.

Still at the 100 day challenge. It's easy with Poko because the only day I'm tempted not to bring her for at least 30 min, is day care day.

Hope everyone had a nice weekend! We enjoyed our first real snow too, Lindsay. It really was just enough.

Have a great monday!!

 

[mikamah]

Hey Nancy,buess i'm following you. I just saw Lisah on facebook, it really feels like I'm having coffee with my girlfriends this morning. Lisa will be by here soon, me thinks. Your Grandpa sounds very cool. I love that you follow through his eat em up Giants tradition, except too bad it won't work this year for the superbowl. I agree, this is going to be lots of fun.

Speaking of Pats fans, how's Maria this morning. I thought of you a few times, wondering how high your blood pressure got during the game. Very exciting you can plan your superbowl menu now. We have a jar of brownie mix my niece made and gave us for christmas, so I think we will bake that for the superbowl sunday and have superbowl sundaes.

Bye again!!

 

[::Snow_White::]

hi kayla! i think you TOTALLY can do a half! an 8 week program seems awfully short but you do have a good base going. and yes, you can do it twice. and by that i mean maybe do each week twice and then move on to the following week. kwim? i did a galloway/hal higdon combo when i trained which basically means i ran tues/thurs for about 45 min and then my long runs just increased a mile each week. good luck!!! i'm shooting for a half marathon in may so we can e-train together.

Thanks! Yes, I know what you mean! I had to do some of the c25k twice.

Hello Kayla, and welcome to our little group. I like the idea of Jeff Galloway's plan, mainly for the rest days. Not that I'm lazy, but I do think rest is important. John Bingham is another one to check out. When I trained for the princess half last year, it was my first half, and I do run/walk, I made my own plan up and sort of merged the Jeff Galloway with John Bingham. I did 3 days of run/walk, 2 short ones, and one progressively lengthening one, and then 2 days of rest, and 2 days of cross training, which did wii fit or biked. I tried to get the 3 run days first, and would miss a cross train day occas. I also kept it flexible, so I could fit the run/walk days in, not necessarily set on mon, wed, fri, but varied each week depending on what else was going on, and on the weather.
I agree with the others too, you already have a good base of fitness/running, so you should probably be fine for a half in may. I started couch to 5k just over a year before the half, and it was really fine. I think being careful, listening to your body and definitely allowing for rest days for the muscles to recuperate is very important. Good luck.

Thanks! I'll check out John Bingham! I think I will just look at all of them and kind of mesh them together into something that I like. I have a boxing wii game and pilates that I love so I may just use those on TTHs. I go to our college rec center with a friend on non running days so I'll just keep those visits to using the weight machines. I'll definitely be paying attention and skipping days when I'm a bit too tired.

Thanks! I hope you don't mind me popping in a few times since I'm not doing a Disney marathon. I didn't see a general marathon thread!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses and Belles!

Thanks! That's a good idea to look up the results. I see that the slowest (I think) was about 3:33 at a 16 minute mile pace. Mine is 12 right now and I think by the time I get done with my training, I can make it to at least that! I have no problems being last, I just don't want to get picked up!

If you are doing 12 minute miles right now then you don't have anything to worry about with being picked up. That seems to be a feature of Disney races -- alot of the local races here don't do that and have a longer time to finish, like 4 hours. Definately do some races before you do your half to get used to the whole race thing and figure out what works for you. You can do it!

Lindsay, isn't it amazing when you go off plan and then show a loss the next day? I think that is sometimes our bodies saying "oh, okay we're going to eat more now so I don't have to hold on to everything."

Good luck with your office move!

Nancy, nice job on the run yesterday. You've have TONS of time to work on speed so please take it easy with the snow and ice.

Sorry for the endocrinologist but I bet that you would feel better when your hormone levels are a back on track. I think you can get around the lecture by carefully explaining right off the bat that you are training for a full marathon and did a half last year.

I have been going to Disney all my life and have never been evacuated from a ride yet.

Lisa, here is a link to the menu at Trader Sam's. http://allears.net/dlr/din/menu/men_tsam.htm
I'm thinking a mai tai 'cause of course I want a souvenier tiki glass.

Yep, I'm following Kathy around this morning!

Hello to Rose and Maria!

Oops! Time to go to school. Will be back later today to report on the run - too chicken to go out at 5 am.

 

[liesel]

Congratulations to the Giants and the Patriots! Since I like to plan my Super Bowl menu based on the teams playing, I'll need lots of menu imput from Nancy, Kathy, and Maria. Last time these two teams played I wanted to do a battle of the chowder (New England vs Manhattan), but didn't get the chance (my parents have very definite menu ideas).

Lindsay I'm glad you had a good birthday dinner with your family. I saw your post on the Donald thread, but didn't get a chance to respond. My parents usually don't have too much in the way of healthy options at their house. I usually bring a vegetable or salad. Then I have a small serving of the healthiest protein they are serving (my Dad is a Texan and this usually involves lots of BBQ!), with some salad and any other vegetables that people have brought. There's often some fruit too. Then sometimes, if I feel like it, I'll have a small portion of something unhealthy, if its worth the calories!

Maria, Nancy, LisaH, and Kathy Thanks for all your support and imput about my failed run. I was actually only going the pace that I was shortly before my 10K and before I got sick for the second time. Thanks to my illnesses and my inability to do a quality speedowork workout on the treadmill, I am actually finishing this training program one minute per mile slower than when I started in August. I was panicing because my longest run that was under the 16 mm pace was 8.5 miles. My 10 and 11.5 mile long runs were between 16 and 17mm. I know I can't regain all that ground in a week and I promise I'll take it easy now. For the race, I'll start with my slower ratio and run more towards the end if I have the energy (run more instead of faster). I just haven't been feeling very confident the last few days, hopefully I'll settle down again.

Kathy I'd love to engage in retail therapy, but I don't have the funds right now. We are still recovering from Christmas! I am saving up for the expo, though! DD and I did get some Tink green nailpolish yesterday, its called "Grass Slipper." So my fingernails are green and ready to go! Way to go on the 100 day challenge! for not knowing the Patriots players way back when, but you know them now!

LisaH Yes, I looked at the Trader Sam's allears menu yesterday when I was trying to find their hours. The drinks with the tiki mugs are appealing to me too! I really hope your run goes well and you are feeling better today. 4 more days until warmer weather!

Nancy I loved your skipping picture and your little Giants fan! I'm sure your Grandfather is thrilled about the Giants being in the Super Bowl again.


Kayla The ladies here have given me great running advice. Feel free to jump in. We also do the Biggest Loser challenge here. The thread has both people who are looking to lose weight as well as maintainers who have reached their goal, if you are interested. There are also some race specific threads on the events/competition side of the board and I think a general discussion thread. It would be awesome if you decided to do a Disney race someday, I am so looking forward to my first one in only 6 days!

I was back to maintain as of yesterday, but had a horrible eating day yesterday (pizza!) and am planning my menu now so I can have a fantastic healthy nutrition filled week leading up to the race.

Well, DD and I braved the cold and went door to door selling cookies yesterday. We only went to people we knew (which is pretty much everyone, we have regular neighborhood get togethers) and still got lots of rejections. She only sold 4 boxes and was a little discouraged. Especially since the troop gave us 100 boxes and are expecting us to sell them all! I think its overwhelming to do that to a kid, especially a 6 year old! I just keep telling her not to worry, she's doing a great job. Then I checked FB this morning and so far I have orders for 8 boxes in CA, which means we will be hauling running gear and lots of cookies to CA this weekend! Now I have to rethink my packing strategy.

2 more runs until the race and yes I will take it easy!

Have an excellent day and

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good afternoon and !

I have to go out for a meeting, but just wanted to check in! I am giddy with joy today! I had serious heart palpitations last night, but all better now!

Lisa -- I orderd 5 boxes from a co-worker. Our boxes are $4 each, so it seemed like a good, easy amount to remember to bring in 100 boxes per girl is indeed a big order. Are the girls planning a big trip? Usually that would reflect a troop that was raising money to do something, or saving for a big adventure in the future. At 6 years old, I'm just wondering

Lisah -- Nope, I wouldn't have been out at 5am either How is that resting coming? I saw the photo of the medal Lisa posted, it is gorgeous!

Kathy -- Ok, I'm trying to think of ways I can have a treat and be healthier. I'm going to get a Legal Seafoods shrimp ring, which will be my dinner (no one else will eat it). Maybe I'll skip the nachos, since they are time-intensive for Dennis. I am getting a dessert treat, but I think maybe frosted brownies instead of a big cookie, since unbeknownst to me, Dennis purchased one for yesterday, and he brought it out after the big win. Like I was going to say no to a piece of that Oh! And I am not appalled at all. I came to my football fandom late. I grew up with the football Cardinals and....well, no one really followed them so they moved to Arizona Yes, I do recognize Patriots when they point them out on tv at Celtics games, so progress! Oh, and I those Patriots shoes! Awesome!

Nancy -- I know it's not funny, but I would be thrilled to be stuck at the top of Splash Mountain. I do not like the splash down part at all. If I could just ride along and then exit, I would be perfectly happy I'm sorry it was difficult for your mom. Maybe she should go with you, I bet you never get stuck I'm just gonna say "May the hottest QB win"

Lindsay -- Aww, I'm glad MIL came through with the veggies! That was really sweet. I know you are a great DIL!

Kayla -- I'm a Bingham girl, too. I knew I was oh so mortal, so a perfect fit for me!

Rose -- Guess I'll have to check in on FB to read that funny post you made! What do you think about the "experienced" WISHers gathering at the DTD Carousel Sat. at 4pm? Definitely appeals to me more than the GF one...I admit it, I am going to have an early, light dinner and be in bed. I stayed up too late last year (worked out fine, but still), especially since I plan to be at HS for EMH Saturday morning.

Ok, so I'm almost recovered from the games yesterday, and back at work with a veangance. Lots of things going on, but nothing taxing me too much today.

My former baby will be 14 Sunday, other than church I'm not sure what we're doing. He has to go because it's Youth Sunday and he's doing a reading. He's less than thrilled He says by the time he can take the day off for his birthday again he'll probably be an adult. Life is hard that way sometimes.

I'm not being a very good coach. Every time I think I want to go over there and do replies, I see another post that annoys me. I am clearly not in the right mind frame for this If I get some time later this afternoon, I'll do a few. Might even catch up all the way tonight. I'm unveiling a new question later this week, so stay tuned

Maria

 

[dumbo_buddy]

waaahhh!! my little baby toe on my left foot hurrrrtsss...it was bothering me during my run yesterday and i just put on my running shoes and OUCH! i put on other sneakers and it still hurts. i wonder if it's broken? i don't think there's much you can do for a broken toe. we'll see how it goes with kickboxing. waaaahhh.

ok, shush nance. it's a toe. and the baby toe at that.

ooooo lisaR - superbowl party menu based on the teams playing?? i love the chowder idea! boston baked beans! seafood! yum! then there's pizza, bagels...how about hot dogs and pretzels (thinking of things you can buy on any street corner)

ok, horn just honked. aunt mary's driving me to kickboxing.....

 

[Worfiedoodles]

-- Guess who's Magical Express docs arrived today?! I'm buying my park ticket tomorrow!

Oh! And the Wicked Half registration is open! I'm signing Dennis and I up tomorrow

And as if that isn't enough -- my co-worker and I are walking up to the mall for salads and a quick stop at VB tomorrow. I'm exchanging the Tune-In (ipod case) I got for Christmas for my favorite Safari Sunset pattern, which just came out in that item!

I'm just happy tonight!

Nancy -- hope your toe feels better. I've had a broken toe before, and no, there was nothing they could do...

Everyone have an awesome night!

Maria

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hi everyone.

Lisah how did the run go? Are the ribs feeling any better?


Kathy maria and nancy....those were two nailbiters yesterday.

Nancy i bet grandpa john was smiling down on you last night. I loved matthews pic with the giants onsie. He is so cute

I am torn as to which team to cheer for in the superbowl. I think i may remain nuetral.
I get the horrible parent award again. Ryan was supposed to have bball practice.i left work late and it would be a rush to have gotten him there on time, plus it was cold and rainy so i told him we could skip it. I am feeling guilty. I mean its not a competitive school league and ryan really didnt care either way but i still feel guilty. It was great to stay home in my warm cozy pj's

It was quite a day at work with all the changes going on. Plus the doctor i work for is so particular and is picking apart everything im ordering for our new space. I really wanted to tell her she should have done it herself but instead i just took a deep breath and
smiled

Well hopefully tomorrow will be better. Did i mention my budget for next fiscal year is due on friday too. If i can survive this week i can survive anything. I may need to crack open another bottle of wine

 

[dumbo_buddy]

Maria!! Yay for ME docs!!!love when they arrive!!! I looked up the wicked half. There were pics from last year and I think I see Kathy. It was like where's Waldo with all the people though.

Lindsay- it's nasty out. Too yucky to go to practice. You were being a good mom by keeping Ryan nice and cozy at home!!!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Massive and CONGRATULATIONS for Team Mickey's Biggest Loser, our very own LISAH!

We could not be prouder -- what a role model and inspiration you are!

Maria

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

way to go LisaH

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses and Belles!

The Disboards are ridiculously slow today so we will see how far I get.

Aw, Maria, I don't think you could kill the thread even if you posted a pic of Tom Brady. You might lose a couple posters though.

You and Poko are doing a great job on the 100 days challenge!

Thanks! They have a few listed. If ya'll could help me pick one you think would be most helpful. I have about 16 weeks. I understand each person's different, but from your experience, which seems more doable.

I would start any one of them now and be prepared to repeat a week or skip a week as needed. You may get sick or injured or busy so it's good to have some extra time in there in case you need it.

Lindsay, wow a move and a budget in the same week. That's a lot! At least you get it over with all at once and it might be better to get that budget in before the last of the bills from the remodel come in and everyone forgets all the stuff they added during the remodel. PJ days rock!

Lisa, deep breaths, deep breaths. Soon we will be in warmer weather. That has to help a lot. You've done so well with your training, I have no doubt at all that we will be celebrating at the finish line on Sunday! I might have to do some research on the Trader Sam's drinks on Friday.

That's crazy to expect someone to sell $350 worth of cookies, especially someone as young as your DD.

Maria, I got a chuckle out of your "baby" wondering when he can take a day off again for his birthday. My "baby" was just lamenting that he was going to have homework until he was almost thirty because of planning to go to grad school. These guys are long range planners!

I think it is wonderful that people love your QOTD so much that they want to use them for their thread. I've always admired your wonderful way with words. Can't wait for the new QOTD.

What a great day -- ME docs and registering for the Wicked Half!

Nancy, how is the toe today? Sorry that you banged it up somehow. I don't think they do anything but tape it to another toe. Hope kick boxing wasn't too hard on it.

Rose, how is the foot after your 10 miles this week-end? Lots of time to recouperate between now and the Princess if anything flared up a bit.

I loved the second installment on the safari.

I did not run yesterday or this morning. By the time the afternoon rolled around things were pretty uncomfortable between sitting in the desk chair most of the day and tylenol wearing off. I'm going to do a better job of keeping the non-RX meds going today and try for tomorrow morning if the ice situation improves. I'll do my last short run before the race at DL doing the first part of the course. I'm taking it easy, taking deep breaths and just going with the flow.

I was very happy to be the BL for Team Mickey this week. That's a nice boost before the race especially since I didn't hit my goal. I don't think I've been this close to ONE-derland since before I was married so I am very happy. I know I will be there soon.

Thanks for all the congrats and have a wonderful day my lovely princesses!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Bleh, still here. Just cranky, again....I have been popping the vitamin d, so hopefully things will improve. Same story different day--tired of the injuries, tired of the food, tired of being tired of everything. And not really tired, just bleh. So rather than whine, whine, whine, I have just been hibernating a little.

The foot is doing ok, though not as well as I would like. I feel ok about the p-f, but the ankle I'm not so sure about. It's not swelling, but very beat up. We'll see. And I think I am bagging the 100 day challenge--I just need a day off. Not mentally, but physically. My foot needs a break. I did go to strength class yesterday--and loved using those muscles, so that was good.


Nancy--I hope the toe is ok.

Lisa and Lisa--not sure when everyone leaves, but in case I don't get back on before you go--I hope you have wonderful races and a magical trip.

Maria--I think the meetup Saturday will work. Hopefully I will be less cranky be then.

Have a good week.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Evening, and !

All about me tonight -- tomorrow I am looking forward to totally catching up the Mickeys (yep, I'm about 4 pages behind), and here and few other places as well. It just takes so long for a page to load, when I multi-quote at home, it's a nightmare!

I have to sign Dennis up for 3 Boston Athletic Association races (5K, 10K and Half) tomorrow morning, but other than that I think I can DIS.

I made myself do 4M when I got home today. It was not pretty. I probably won't get another chance until Thursday afternoon, I'm definitely going to have one 4M that's a casualty this week.

So here's my dilemma. I signed us up for the Wicked Half today. It's Sat. Sept. 22nd. We just got an e-mail about the Boston 13.1 (with cool spinning medal!), which is Sun. Sept. 16th, and literally in my backyard. It starts and ends at the race track my bedroom overlooks (ok, not closely, but I can see a section). The route is the beach route we run, although we generally will separate it into two runs, but I know every inch of this route already. We could walk to the race. Actually, we would walk to the race...

So, Dennis thinks with proper training, I can make this work. I also note that the time limit for the Wicked is 4 hours, so I could walk if I have to...I want to sign up, this would get me to the 4 Halfs I'd like to do in 2012. Plus, how can I know this race is going on outside my window. I will hear the Start! What do you think?

I'm going to go watch the Castle I tivo'd last night and relax. I'll check back in a bit. It's going to be an early night for me, I'm getting to work a little after 7 tomorrow...

Maria

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Lisah i just love the positive attitude you are taking. I am wishing so hard for a speedy recovery for your race.

Can you ladies post your bib #'s again and tell me how i can track you. It will help my virtual cheering i will be doing.

Rose the winter blahs just stink. I hope the vit d helps and im going to put in an order for some sunshine to be sent your way.

Maria that half sounds awesome. Most people could not pull off two half a week apart but yo have been training consistently for so long i think you can totally do it. Even if you run the wicked slower.

I am at the pool watching ryans swim class. He is looking a bit bored and getting a bit antsy while waiting his turn. But hopefully this helps him learn to swim without a bunch of floating devices.

Well class is over got to run

 

[dumbo_buddy]

oh boy the DIS is loading SO slowly! don't they know i'm on a time crunch aka get my DIS-on before tewy boy wakes up??

Good morning Princesses and Belles!

The Disboards are ridiculously slow today so we will see how far I get.

seriously!

I would start any one of them now and be prepared to repeat a week or skip a week as needed. You may get sick or injured or busy so it's good to have some extra time in there in case you need it.

agree

Lisa, deep breaths, deep breaths. Soon we will be in warmer weather. That has to help a lot.

ah, take in that warmer weather for all of us! (ok, can't complain as yesterday hit 50ish! but you know what i mean! the only advice i have since i've only done one half marathon in my life is to make sure you hydrate alot! that's where i missed the boat. it will be much warmer than what you've been training in so makes sure to keep drinking water. coming from training runs in the 20s to racing the princess in the "heat" i really should have had more water! felt a little poo-y after the race.

That's crazy to expect someone to sell $350 worth of cookies, especially someone as young as your DD.

that IS crazy! i just bought a few boxes from our neighbors then got the guilt trip for not buying from TWO other of my friends' daughters. i think i wound up buying a TON of boxes. my one friend's daughter is in her senior year and is raising $$ to send boxes to soldiers so i will donate a bunch to them (minus a box of thin mints )

Maria, I've always admired your wonderful way with words.

yes, me too. i've always wanted to be a witty and smart writer. mostly i just represent david sadaris's book cover "me talk pretty one day" haha


I did not run yesterday or this morning. By the time the afternoon rolled around things were pretty uncomfortable between sitting in the desk chair most of the day and tylenol wearing off. I'm going to do a better job of keeping the non-RX meds going today and try for tomorrow morning if the ice situation improves. I'll do my last short run before the race at DL doing the first part of the course. I'm taking it easy, taking deep breaths and just going with the flow.
I was very happy to be the BL for Team Mickey this week. That's a nice boost before the race especially since I didn't hit my goal. I don't think I've been this close to ONE-derland since before I was married so I am very happy. I know I will be there soon.

Thanks for all the congrats and have a wonderful day my lovely princesses!

great job on the loss! you are doing SO well! i hope those ribs hold up to get you across the finish line of the tink with the least amount of pain. you should treat yourself to a double cocktail with a percocet chaser afterwards (only half kidding! )

when are you leaving??

Bleh, still here. Just cranky, again....I have been popping the vitamin d, so hopefully things will improve. Same story different day--tired of the injuries, tired of the food, tired of being tired of everything. And not really tired, just bleh. So rather than whine, whine, whine, I have just been hibernating a little.

The foot is doing ok, though not as well as I would like. I feel ok about the p-f, but the ankle I'm not so sure about. It's not swelling, but very beat up. We'll see. And I think I am bagging the 100 day challenge--I just need a day off. Not mentally, but physically. My foot needs a break. I did go to strength class yesterday--and loved using those muscles, so that was good.

wait, are we supposed to tough love you or give you hugs?? i'm going to go with hugs. it's winter, it's crummy out, it's no wonder you are feeling BLAH! i think alot of us are right now! at least you're skinny! lol!

instead of whine whine whine, how about some wine wine wine?? ok, drinking's not the best idea when you're feeling down but maybe a little??

i wouldn't worry about not completing the 100 day challenge. i think that we move enough. the body needs to rest too.

do you think the extra vitamin D helps at all? i wonder if i should take some. i probably should to make sure the baby gets enough? hmmm....

Good Evening, and !

All about me tonight -- tomorrow I am looking forward to totally catching up the Mickeys (yep, I'm about 4 pages behind), and here and few other places as well. It just takes so long for a page to load, when I multi-quote at home, it's a nightmare!

I have to sign Dennis up for 3 Boston Athletic Association races (5K, 10K and Half) tomorrow morning, but other than that I think I can DIS.

I made myself do 4M when I got home today. It was not pretty. I probably won't get another chance until Thursday afternoon, I'm definitely going to have one 4M that's a casualty this week.

So here's my dilemma. I signed us up for the Wicked Half today. It's Sat. Sept. 22nd. We just got an e-mail about the Boston 13.1 (with cool spinning medal!), which is Sun. Sept. 16th, and literally in my backyard. It starts and ends at the race track my bedroom overlooks (ok, not closely, but I can see a section). The route is the beach route we run, although we generally will separate it into two runs, but I know every inch of this route already. We could walk to the race. Actually, we would walk to the race...

So, Dennis thinks with proper training, I can make this work. I also note that the time limit for the Wicked is 4 hours, so I could walk if I have to...I want to sign up, this would get me to the 4 Halfs I'd like to do in 2012. Plus, how can I know this race is going on outside my window. I will hear the Start! What do you think?

I'm going to go watch the Castle I tivo'd last night and relax. I'll check back in a bit. It's going to be an early night for me, I'm getting to work a little after 7 tomorrow...

Maria

i think you're doing a faboo job coaching the mickeys! it ain't easy to keep up! also difficult to be shiny and happy all the time, especially when people don't necessary converse with each other but instead blah blah about when they farted each day.

i've only run one half EVER but you've done like a million and your fitness is great. i don't see why you wouldn't be able to do both races. just don't "race" both of them, right? take it easy and listen to your body.

Lisah i just love the positive attitude you are taking. I am wishing so hard for a speedy recovery for your race.

yes! i think we could all learn a lesson or two from lisa's 'tude. it's a good one!! i think i've started my last 800 posts with "wah!"


Can you ladies post your bib #'s again and tell me how i can track you. It will help my virtual cheering i will be doing.

yes! pretty please??

Maria that half sounds awesome. Most people could not pull off two half a week apart but yo have been training consistently for so long i think you can totally do it. Even if you run the wicked slower.

ditto!

I am at the pool watching ryans swim class. He is looking a bit bored and getting a bit antsy while waiting his turn. But hopefully this helps him learn to swim without a bunch of floating devices.

Well class is over got to run

how was swim class? thomas just started swim class two weekends ago at maritime college and apparently he loves it! i really want the kiddos to be confident swimmers. i love the water but i'm not a great swimmer. being so close to the water it's important that they know how to swim.

where does he take the class?

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oh boy alert the authorities! demi moore is in the hospital for exhaustion! stop the presses!!

really? that's the news? reason #456,123 why i can't stand celebrities.

i just saw kathy on FB so i wonder if we're posting at the same time? considering it takes an hour to load the DIS i wouldn't be surprised.

i had success with going to my regular doctor and getting my metformin prescription! it was so easy. i just said, "yeah my endocrinologist is downtown and not in my plan. i need a new one up there and i'm hoping in the meantime you can give me a prescription." "yep, no problem!" ha! it's amazing what just telling the truth and asking for what you need can get you. he gave me 6 months worth! hurrah. maybe i'll start to feel a little better when my hormones start getting back in gear!

doctor also started pressing on my toe and it's definitely not broken because it really didn't even hurt! the only issue is that he was pressing down lower and that bothered me i am going on saturday to get new sneakers from the running store and hopefully that will help.

other than that, things are going pretty good. i'm really not getting alot of runs in but hope to get out today. can't go to step aerobics because john has a late meeting downtown. so when claudia comes (babysitter) i'll try to get out then to run.

i put my BRAND NEW ipod through the wash yesterday. i'm so mad at myself i ALWAYS check pockets. ALWAYS. of course the one time i think, "nah there's nothing in that sweatshirt" sure enough, my ipod was. stupid stupid stupid.

buuuuut on the plus side, disney decided to let us pass ROFR and we are just a few weeks away from being owners at BLT! woot! the contract is crazy! 240 points for SEVENTY THREE a point! it's a little weird b/c the 2013 pts are already banked and need to be used by 2/13 (hello marathon weekend! woot!) and we won't get points in 2013 but for $73/point who cares!

ok, enough writing! i'm boring myself.

have a wonderful day everyone! xoxo