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[Rose&Mike]

Hi Princesses!

Maria--feel better!

Kathy--so glad the roof is holding up!

This morning started off rough. Mike's plane tonight was already cancelled (he's flying through Houston and they are getting ice tongiht). They rebooked him for very late Friday night. He called his work travel when they reopened and they told him to cancel the flight and they booked him on SW tonight. Thank goodness. I am done being alone for this week!

So the plan for today is work, come home and take the dogs out, and then go shopping. I am not going to the gym. I am not going to the gym. I am not going to the gym.

Still hoping to hear something from the doctor this week. I heard the celiac panel can take a while.

Hope everyone has a great day!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses!

Hope everyone is staying warm, safe and dry!

Rose, sorry that your tummy is still bothering you so much. Maybe start tapering a little early to give it a chance to heal? I think it would be great for you to run on your own cause you know you can do it! Glad your waitlist came through so you don't have to move too far on Expo morning, even though I will miss you on the bus.

Lindsay, sorry for the roof leaks. They are frustrating because where the leak is may be so far away from where the water is entering.

I've never gone to WDW except in December or January. Then the secret is layers. I'm taking a pair of jeans but planning on capris for the most part. I'll have at leat one long sleeved shirt and mostly short sleeve shirts. I like using a fleece vest if it is a little cooler. I'm going to miss having a washer/dryer in my studio -- I get so spoiled with DVC. I love my Merrell shoes but will probably wear my racing shoes on the plane.

Maria, so sorry that you have the bug but thank goodness it is now! And I am ready for my 10 miles on Saturday at the track. I did 4 miles yesterday. I will do an easy run today so I have a day off before my long run. I'm feeling strong and ready to race with the body I have!

Kathy, sorry for the roof anxiety.

Hello to the rest our of Princesses!

 

[lisah0711]

So the plan for today is work, come home and take the dogs out, and then go shopping. I am not going to the gym. I am not going to the gym. I am not going to the gym.

Rose, do not go to the gym. You need to go clothes shopping! Give your body a rest! Glad Mike is coming home tonight. Have a great day!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Good Morning, Pretty Princesses!

Remember that sore throat I had Monday night? Well it blossomed into a full-fledged cold. I spent yesterday in bed, which was just as well since ds had a snow day. I don't think he accomplished a single thing all day, but since I was basically comatose, I guess I can't complain too much. I probably should still be in bed, but I've used so many sick days for snow days already...I figured since I was feeling better I'd come in for half a day. I'm already looking forward to lunch and my nap

Maria I hope you feel better soon. My nose is a little stuffy and I sneezed a bunch yesterday. I said a prayer that it wouldnt develop into more. I feel like we have 3 more weeks to avert any disasters. I hope you get some running in this weekend but take it easy and let yourself recover from your cold.

Well, it's not snowing or raining, and the sun is supposed to come out, but we'll see. According to Puxathawny phil, spring should come early, so I'm holding him to that. Is he your neighbor Lindsay? Poor little groundhog with so much responsitility.

no he's not our neighbor I think puxatawny is more western PA. Although we had this ground hog in our yard at our old house that was a complete pest. This thing was huge and we would refer to him as phil.

Sorry about your roof anxiety. I never thought about it collapsing now I will worry too. We plan to try to clean it off a bit on friday. This weekend I saw a guy standing on his icy/snowy roof trying to know it off. All I could think about was Pam's dh. I told my dad and dh they are not standing up there.

So the plan for today is work, come home and take the dogs out, and then go shopping. I am not going to the gym. I am not going to the gym. I am not going to the gym.

Still hoping to hear something from the doctor this week. I heard the celiac panel can take a while.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Rose just go to the mall. You will enjoy it and your body and mind needs that. Retail therapy cures everything for me. Glad mike will be home soon. I do know that celiac panels sometimes take 1-2 weeks to come back. We run them on kids often here. I hope you hear something soon.

I am ready for my 10 miles on Saturday at the track. I did 4 miles yesterday. I will do an easy run today so I have a day off before my long run. I'm feeling strong and ready to race with the body I have!

That is such an awesome attitude Lisa. Good for you.

Last night did not go as planned. I picked the kids up from my moms, dropped them off at home and went to the grocery store. As I was checking out Mike called saying an alarm was going off at one of his centers and he had to go there ASAP. I rushed home and tried to pull my car into the parking spot we had "cleared" on the street so mike could get out of the driveway. Well my car got stuck and was blocking the driveway. It took us 20 min just to get it moved back enough to get mikes car out. This all started around 615p. I went in and turned the tv on for the kids. I went back out to try to get my car unstuck. Mike got back a short while later and helped. By 815p we finally had my car out and the space cleared so it wouldnt get stuck again. Then I still had to help ryan with homework and get the boys showered and into bed. That finished by 9.

So my plan to run on the TM was put on hold.

Then I went on to do our taxes online. I wanted to make sure to do them ASAP so I would get our return back prior to vacation so I could use some of the money as spending. Well I got them done but apparently the IRS is not taking itemized returns until 2/14/11 due to some late tax laws being passed this year. Last year I filed and my direct depostied refund was in my acct 4 days later. The year before was the same way. So I really hope that I get my refund before we leave on 2/24. Otherwise it will take some creative bill paying so I have some spending money. I just had a feeling something like this would occur.

I finally got to bed at midnight. Slept so good that I slept through the alarm. Luckily Dh woke up and we still had enough time to get out of the house without being late to work.

The good news is that the leaks were stopped and all dried up by the time we got home last night.

Thanks for sharing your vacation clothing plans with me. I feel much better now about my choices and I am definitely going to plan on wearing my sneakers on the plane and packing my race gear in my carryon. I have these nike flip flops that are so comfy and I always say that I could run a marathon in them but I think I wont take the chance and I will most likely wear my sneakers for the days prior to the race. Thanks rose for that advice. Didnt really think that through.

Ok well I am done with my book for the day. I am getting so excited this time in 3weeks I will be preparing to leave.

 

[Rose&Mike]

I'm feeling strong and ready to race with the body I have!

This made me smile.

Lindsay--glad the leak wasn't too bad. And I hope you aren't getting sick! Uggh on the car getting stuck. Thank goodness those storms missed us this week, because I would have just lost it. Thanks for the info about how long the celiac panel takes. I had read it could be a couple of weeks. If I don't hear anything by the two week period, I guess I'll call. I'm sure they've gotten the other stuff back, but I guess she is waiting to call until it all comes in.

I didn't go to the mall, but I didn't go to the gym either. Once I got home to let our dogs out, I was too lazy to go back out. Mike's plane is on time, so he should be home in about 2 hours. We're supposed to get snow just about every other day for the next week. We might have to cancel our SC trip, which stinks, because, I don't know when we will be able to go. March is busy for me at work. I don't know if I'm worn out or pms'ing but I am so emotional. Still not sure when we will run this weekend. This is so awful, but I just want to get the last long run over with. Sorry to be the debbie downer of the thread. I will work on faking it some more.

Have a great night!

Oh, kept meaning to tell you all this. I have seen Coach Charles talk about this, and I have learned the lesson the hard way--twice! If you are thinking about getting a pedicure or giving yourself a pedicure, do not wait until right before the race. For one thing, the calluses you have built up serve a purpose. And for me, for both of my halves I waited until like 2 or 3 days before and ended up with toenail issues. Made for some sore piggy toes. I don't know what the optimal time is, but I am thinking for me there will be no trimming or filing less than a week or 10 days before the race. I am determined to not have sore toes this time!

 

[jbm02]

Hi everyone!!
i know I have been MIA lately. Frankly, my training hasn't been going well. My short runs are fine but I am really struggling with my long ones. I was able to train outside for my first half in October and I've been inside on the TM (aka dreadmill) for almost the whole time here. I'd like to say that the reason I am having such a hard time is because I'm bored on the TM...but I have a feeling it's more than that. I know I am putting alot of pressure on myself for a run that was supposed to be all about fun and pictures. I am working on getting myself into a fun-Disney mood for the run.

Lisa, I wish I could adopt your attitude - I'm not there yet but I'm trying!!

Rose, I hope you went to the mall and had GREAT time!!!

Lindsay, My favorite running shirt is my "I Run Like A Girl" shirt. It's bright pink and so much fun!

Maria, hope you are feeling better! i had a nasty stomach bug when I was at Ft Drum last week and it wasn't pretty. (but if I was going to get sick, i guess it worked out well it was that week because I was working 14 hours days, which meant no running. not that i could have run with that tummy bug...LOL)

Good thoughts to everyone worrying about snow and ice.

...time to get off the 'puter before my DH thinks I have abandoned him. Tomorrow is another day!!!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Oh, kept meaning to tell you all this. I have seen Coach Charles talk about this, and I have learned the lesson the hard way--twice! If you are thinking about getting a pedicure or giving yourself a pedicure, do not wait until right before the race. For one thing, the calluses you have built up serve a purpose. And for me, for both of my halves I waited until like 2 or 3 days before and ended up with toenail issues. Made for some sore piggy toes. I don't know what the optimal time is, but I am thinking for me there will be no trimming or filing less than a week or 10 days before the race. I am determined to not have sore toes this time!

Its funny that you wrote this. I was thinking about treating myself to a pedicure. I havent got one in a number of years. Then I remembered my matron of honor got one with me 2 days before my wedding and she got an infected toe. I was like no way jose....not risking that. I thought i was being a bit neurotic but now you have validated my anxiety. Thanks for making me feel sane.

Hi everyone!!
i know I have been MIA lately. Frankly, my training hasn't been going well. My short runs are fine but I am really struggling with my long ones.

Its been tough training for this during the winter. I know when I get on the TM it just doesnt feel the same to me. I go outside and it feels like I havent been running much at all. Hang in there. I am sure you will still do fine and it is all about the fun right. You and jen will have a blast. dont worry.

Tonight I came home to a clogged kitchen sink. apparently my loving dh drained hamburger meat in it the other night and didnt wash it down with hot water. So I had to scoop all the water out and then I used a turkey baster to blow pressure into the drain until it loosened up with the hot water. I fixed it by myself which I thought was a big accomplishment. We ended up not eating dinner until 730p. Tomorrow is NFL day at work and i signed up to bring meatballs. They are baking in the oven right now.

I think I am still going to hop on the treadmill tonight even though its late. I really would feel better if I didnt miss anymore runs.

Good Night Team Princess.

 

[jenanderson]

Lisa – Good luck with your long run this weekend! I am planning on 11 miles…we are getting so close!

Kathy – I love to hear how you are motivating yourself and running around your house. I agree that starting your day out with exercise is always best. I think you should go online and search for all the gyms near you – you will find that almost all of them do free trial memberships. DH and I did this when it got cold. We did 7 day memberships. We finally did find a gym that we decided to join but it was great getting some free runs in to start with.

Rose – I am so impressed with your 50-pound loss! I can’t wait to say that I am at that point. I think it was a good plan that you took a night off. There are times that it is more important to just give your body a break and it sounds like you really needed it.

Lindsay – You totally need to find a warrior dash to do. The mud run was one of the best runs I have done so far and I can’t wait to do it again this year. There is going to be a warrior dash near me next year but I have passed on it because my race schedule is already too full and I wanted to do the mud run again because it is longer. Sorry about the leaks in your house. I am glad to read that it has stopped. Loved to read that someone else is packing! I plan on starting the piles tomorrow night!!!

Maria – Sorry to hear you are not feeling well. I had a horrible cold last week and it makes the training even more challenging. Take it easy and get well soon!

Tonight I had an appointment with my trainer at the gym. I ran 2 miles on the treadmill as a warm up and then did an hour with the trainer. OMG…I am so sore and I am sure tomorrow I will feel totally beat up. Despite how hard it is, I am enjoying my workouts and know that this cross-training will help my running. Tomorrow I will do some light stretching and then on Saturday we will do 11 miles.

Alright, here is are the plans for the race day outfit: I ordered tutus for Jude and I. They came yesterday and I LOVE them! The tutu has a bottom layer of soft black tulle and then a shorter layer of hot pink tulle on top. I am going to go pick up rhinestone studs to put on the tutus to make them sparkly! Then, I am planning on using a matching hot pink fabric paint to decorate my sports bra and add rhinestone studs to that as well. Jude will be wearing whatever top she wants (she said she does NOT strip down to her sports bra)! I also am going to pick up our tiaras this weekend. I would LOVE to find some hot pink socks but haven’t found them yet.

I do not do a pedicure before races but I do treat my feet with care. I use extra lotion all week long and then before the race I polish my nails to match my outfit. I know people can’t see them but I know they are done.

Other things I will be packing will be clothing that can be layered. I love to wear dresses at Disney so I will bring a couple with little sweaters that can go over them. I will probably pack way too much but since we are driving, I will have plenty of room!

Final thought for tonight...if you have read the book "The Non Runner's Marathon Guide for Women", I have decided that when I run, I am Chipper Jen! This cracks me up because Jude used to call me that and I would say NO WAY! I am now owning it though. As much as I hate it...I love to run.

Night everyone!
Jen

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses!

Maria, hope that you are feeling better soon!

Lindsay, sorry for all the "domestic bliss" that you've been having lately. It's nice to be able to get on TM and get away from that for awhile!

This is so awful, but I just want to get the last long run over with. Sorry to be the debbie downer of the thread. I will work on faking it some more.

You're not the only person looking forward to the last long run this week-end, Rose! Hope that Mike is home safe and sound and that you can get some R & R this week-end.

Hi everyone!!
i know I have been MIA lately. Frankly, my training hasn't been going well. My short runs are fine but I am really struggling with my long ones. I was able to train outside for my first half in October and I've been inside on the TM (aka dreadmill) for almost the whole time here. I'd like to say that the reason I am having such a hard time is because I'm bored on the TM...but I have a feeling it's more than that. I know I am putting alot of pressure on myself for a run that was supposed to be all about fun and pictures. I am working on getting myself into a fun-Disney mood for the run.

Lisa, I wish I could adopt your attitude - I'm not there yet but I'm trying!!

Rose, I hope you went to the mall and had GREAT time!!!

Lindsay, My favorite running shirt is my "I Run Like A Girl" shirt. It's bright pink and so much fun!

Sounds like you can wear your favorite shirt with your pretty tutu, Jude!

I can't take credit for my attitude -- it's a philosophy from yoga which Maura from the Events boards reminded me of on another thread. You can only work today with the body that you have today. Today you don't have the body that you had in high school, or the body you hope to have when you are at goal. You just have to work with what you have. It does help take some of the pressure off because of course I'm wasting way too much time wishing I was farther down the road on this journey.

Alright, here is are the plans for the race day outfit: I ordered tutus for Jude and I. They came yesterday and I LOVE them! The tutu has a bottom layer of soft black tulle and then a shorter layer of hot pink tulle on top. I am going to go pick up rhinestone studs to put on the tutus to make them sparkly! Then, I am planning on using a matching hot pink fabric paint to decorate my sports bra and add rhinestone studs to that as well. Jude will be wearing whatever top she wants (she said she does NOT strip down to her sports bra)! I also am going to pick up our tiaras this weekend. I would LOVE to find some hot pink socks but haven’t found them yet.

I do not do a pedicure before races but I do treat my feet with care. I use extra lotion all week long and then before the race I polish my nails to match my outfit. I know people can’t see them but I know they are done.

Other things I will be packing will be clothing that can be layered. I love to wear dresses at Disney so I will bring a couple with little sweaters that can go over them. I will probably pack way too much but since we are driving, I will have plenty of room!

Final thought for tonight...if you have read the book "The Non Runner's Marathon Guide for Women", I have decided that when I run, I am Chipper Jen! This cracks me up because Jude used to call me that and I would say NO WAY! I am now owning it though. As much as I hate it...I love to run.

Night everyone!
Jen

Oh my gosh, Jen, you are going to be Chipper Jen! I know I remember you saying that you are so not Chipper Jen and never would be! I always thought that you would make a good Chipper Jen though -- except less annoying.

Can you take white running socks that you like and dye them hot pink? I can't wait to see a picture of your beautiful outfits!

I'm still deciding on my outfit. My WISH shirt is a men's and it just is not flattering and it may not be comfortable if it is warm. I have a running tank I got for if it is warm but I worry about my flabby arms. (See still not quite at that living with the body I have thing! ) I have a cute teal shirt that I am leaning towards and will test it on Saturday. It would go with my shoes and my Cinderella bib. I'll post some pics this week-end.

Have a great day, Princesses, and good luck with those long runs this week-end! We are almost there!

 

[Rose&Mike]

I know I am putting alot of pressure on myself for a run that was supposed to be all about fun and pictures. I am working on getting myself into a fun-Disney mood for the run.

Glad you are feeling better! I do the pressure thing too. I never really thought of myself as competitive (though Mike and Tom would probably disagree). But I find myself pushing myself too hard sometimes. As Mike likes to tell me, maybe it's ok that the 20 year olds are faster than you!

Tonight I came home to a clogged kitchen sink. apparently my loving dh drained hamburger meat in it the other night and didnt wash it down with hot water. So I had to scoop all the water out and then I used a turkey baster to blow pressure into the drain until it loosened up with the hot water. I fixed it by myself which I thought was a big accomplishment. We ended up not eating dinner until 730p. Tomorrow is NFL day at work and i signed up to bring meatballs. They are baking in the oven right now.

I think I am still going to hop on the treadmill tonight even though its late. I really would feel better if I didnt miss anymore runs.

Good Night Team Princess.

Wow, Lindsay. You have quite the week! You need to have a grown up drink during the superbowl! Did you get on the treadmill?

Jen--you can really tell that you are at a different place than a couple of months ago. I am so glad. The Fleet Feet here has hot pink compression socks. And I have some long reebok socks that are pink and black. Your outfit sounds very cute! I will run around here now in a jog bra. But I don't think I'd run a race in a jog bra. I paint my toenails to match my outfit too and I flat iron my hair. It's kind of become a ritual. You gotta look good in those prerace photos!

I can't take credit for my attitude -- it's a philosophy from yoga which Maura from the Events boards reminded me of on another thread. You can only work today with the body that you have today. Today you don't have the body that you had in high school, or the body you hope to have when you are at goal. You just have to work with what you have. It does help take some of the pressure off because of course I'm wasting way too much time wishing I was farther down the road on this journey.

Thanks for sharing. This is so true. And this goes along with reminding ourselves of the positive changes we have made and not beating ourselves up for our mistakes. I am still trying to prove to someone else that I am good enough (still haven't quite let that one go). The body that I have needs to be good enough and I need to love it because it's the only one I have.

Mike made it home on time. Thank goodness I called and woke him up early, because by the time the rest of the people from his company called the flights for yesterday and today were full. They were hoping to go standby. I guess Houston is a mess and the other airlines were filling up from people trying to avoid airports in Texas.

The plan for today is the elliptical and shopping. I think we might run Sunday. It's supposed to be int he 40s, so we are going to go outside.

Have a great day!

 

[mikamah]

Good morning, Princesses!!

In 3 weeks we'll be headed to the expo!!!! Can't believe it, and I will be very happy when this weekends long run is over. Ran around here for 40 min this morning, and am planning my run for sunday. I still need to call the gym with the track, but I'm pretty sure they all will let you try them out.

Maria- I hope you're feeling better real soon. My arms still are a little achey from wed's shovelling. That was some wet, heavy snow. The sun is shining now, and it's beautiful, but it would be more beautiful if we could see the grass. Michael dug a huge hole down in a snowbank, and pulled up a few piece of grass and was so excited to reach the ground. I wish I could have a bit of his joy in all this snow.

Jen- You have always been chipper to me, and I'm so glad you are feeling chipper again. I am motivated to run around my house because I hate the treadmill so much. I used a friends dreadmill for my last long run and only got to 6.5 miles and hated it, and lost all confidence, and thought what on earth was I thinking I could do a half marathon. Luckily afterward, Michael wanted to stay at after school care for a game, so I went out and did 2.5 on the roads, and got my confidence back. I know the treadmill is probably mind over matter, but I guess I don't know if my mind is strong enough for that right now. Your outfits sound adorable.

Lisa- I'm sure you will look lovely in whatever you wear, and I'm sure your arms would look fine too. I think in our heads we always look worse thatn we really do. You are doing a half marathon!! You are amazing!! Do you have a tiara? I did pick up an extra for you, partner, at least for a picture.

Rose - Glad Mike made it home safe, and I'm glad you didnt' go to the gym, and took a day of rest. Hope you're feeling better soon, and don't ever feel like a downer. We're here to listen anytime you need to vent. We all have those days, don't we.

Jude- Hang in there. The treadmil-ls just is tough, and I am sure you are doing great, and will be fine. Chipper Jen will keep you going, and you will have so much fun.

Corinna- Hello, hope you're training is going well.

Well, I'll say, I can't believe I'm going to meet you all in just a few weeks. I feel like I've gotten to know you and am so excited meet you in person. I get filled up when I think of all I've been through the past 2 years, and how much support and inspiration I've received from you all, and how grateful I am that we are going to get to meet.

Good luck with your runs today and this weekend.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Morning, Precious Princesses!

Feeling a bit better today, I think I'll make it through the Celtics game tonight. We have about a 10-15 minute walk from where we park, so it shouldn't be too bad.

Definitely looking forward to running at least some miles this weekend. I'm hopeful it will be tomorrow, but I don't run unless I can breathe, so we shall see...

Kathy -- Something really important to keep in mind as "taper madness" sets in after all the long runs, you have done the mileage and you can do the Half! It's easy to convince yourself you didn't do enough and you aren't ready, when you really have done plenty and you are ready to go!

Rose -- So glad Mike made it home! I hope you have a great time shopping You are better than good enough You are Awesome!

Lisa -- Definitely keep testing out your outfits until you find the right combination, you want to be comfortable and feel that way, too!

Jen -- I can't wait to see your sparkly sports bra! Your entire outfit sounds really cute!

Sorry for the short replies, I have to finish a few things up before I go home and nap...

Maria

 

[Rose&Mike]

Well, I'll say, I can't believe I'm going to meet you all in just a few weeks. I feel like I've gotten to know you and am so excited meet you in person. I get filled up when I think of all I've been through the past 2 years, and how much support and inspiration I've received from you all, and how grateful I am that we are going to get to meet.

Good luck with your runs today and this weekend.

I've only been around for a year, but I totally agree! I love you all to pieces. And Kathy, I loved reading about Michael and the snow. Hope you get the run worked out for the weekend.

Maria--I'm sure I'm too late, but have fun at the Celtics game! And I agree, it's easy to talk yourself into thinking you need to do more. (I have been second guessing everything). Remember, trust the plan. And thank you, Maria, I am feeling a little bit awesome today.

I had a good day. Three miles on the elliptical. Got Mike's b-day present--it's Sunday. Got three clearance sweaters at Macy's, in the juniors department no less! Had some fries, and now I'm having a cherry bourbon. Yum. We are running 10 on Sunday, hopefully outside.

I downloaded some new stuff for my ipod.
The Middle-Jimmy Eat World
Ain't no rest for the wicked--Cage the Elephant (Mike loves this song)
The Cave--Mumford and Sons
Little Lion Man--Mumford and Sons

I absolutely love Mumford and Sons. They are just fabulous. I'm making Mike figure out if we can go see them in concert.

DS is driving to Atlanta tonight. I am not happy about it--but the bourbon is helping. There are flood watches out for the entire drive. Hopefully they will be there soon.

And speaking of bourbon, is anybody up for Jellyrolls on Sunday? My sister does not even have a plane ticket yet--very long story, I still think she will be there--so I am making plans and dragging them along assuming they make it.

Ok, I guess that's it. Have a great night pretty princesses!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses!

Bib numbers and waivers are up! http://espnwwos.disney.go.com/events/rundisney/princess-half-marathon/

My bib # is 10209. It sounds like it is is still the last corral but I expect that since I don't have any race time to do anything different.

In 3 short weeks we will have our WISH meet Saturday night!

Kathy, awww, thanks for the tiara! It sounds like fun! Hope that they are wrong and you don't get more snow today.

Maria, hope that you are feeling better. Don't push on the running until you feel much better.

Rose, glad that you had a good day and found some clothes -- in the juniors department no less!

Will be leaving in a couple of hours to do my 10 miles this morning. The track doesn't open until 7 am on Saturday.

Have a great Saturday Princesses!

 

[jbm02]

I'm bib 2904 !!!!

Off to the Y for my run. Have a great weekend everyone!!

 

[mikamah]

Good morning Princesses!!!

OMG, we have bib numbers!!!!! This is really happening!!! I'm so excited and can't wait to finish this weekend's long run and start the official taper. I am 13648!! Wow, that's a lot of runners.

Lisa- You have a fun number, like Beverly Hills 90210, but just mixed up. I wonder if you could be in the second to last corral with that number. I guess it depends on how many people don't have any times to submit. Thanks for showing us that. Good luck on your 10 miles today!! You can do it!!!

Maria- Thanks for the pep talk and the taper madness warning. I got to remember to trust in the plan, trust in the plan. They must work, right? Glad you're starting to feel better and hope you had fun at the Celtics.

Rose- I feel like I've known you for longer than a year. It will be so nice to meet everyone. I'd love to do JellyRolls, but won't be able to. We're eating in mexico at 3:40 after the race, and will either stay at epcot for Illuminations or head back to the hotel to relax and swim. I've heard great things about jellyrolls.

Lindsay-Hope you're doing well, and no more disasters at your house. Good luck with your long run this weekend!!

I'll be doing my long run tomorrow. I made plans for michael to go to my sisters house and made an appointment at the gym with a running track at 11 for a tour and free day pass. Today storm will decide if I need to go there, or if I can go outside. It's supposed to be 38 degrees tomorrow, which would be awesome to get outside, but the side streets are all so narrow and still covered in snow and ice, so I'll wait and see. We're right on the rain/snow line but if it's all rain, I'd love to get outside.

Came home last night to no heat, and couldn't get the pilot light to stay lit. I was nervous and my friends husband came over to do it with me. The repair man came pretty quick and it was only $200, so that wasn't too bad. I'm going to borrow his roof rake this morning and try to clean off my porches at least. This weather is getting to me.

I did pick up some mint chocolate gu that was delicious. I know many of you have issues with the consistency, and I think I've figured out why I like it. I love frosting, and brownie batter, and that is what it reminds me of. So all those years of licking the bowl when I'm baking was really to make sure I'd be able to refuel when I started running.

Hello jen and jude!!

Have a great saturday!! Good luck with all your runs this weekend!!

 

[jenanderson]

Morning Everyone! I will come back later and make a bunch of responses but I am just checking in.

To EVERYONE: HAVE A GREAT LONG RUN this weekend!

We are almost there and I can see each and every one of us crossing that finish line!

I got up this morning at 5:45, got to the gym by 6:15 and finished 10 miles. It was a really good run. We had wanted to do 11 miles but we ran out of time because the kids had dance this morning and we had to get home to get them there on time. Still, I felt strong when I finished and know that I easily could have gone to 11 or 12 today. Next weekend we have nothing planned so our plan is to run 11 or more.

While I was running, I finalized my outfit in my mind. I am excited to go shopping today to pick up the last pieces. I will be sure to take photos and post them when I am done.

Alright, time to get a million things done but I will check back in later. Just remember....you are all strong enough to do this!

Happy running!
Jen

 

[Rose&Mike]

Good morning! I hope everyone has great runs this weekend!


I am bib# 3146 and Mike is bib#4197

Fingers crossed that the weather cooperates and we can run outside tomorrow.

Have a great day!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Lindsay –[/B] You totally need to find a warrior dash to do. The mud run was one of the best runs I have done so far and I can’t wait to do it again this year. There is going to be a warrior dash near me next year but I have passed on it because my race schedule is already too full and I wanted to do the mud run again because it is longer. Sorry about the leaks in your house. I am glad to read that it has stopped. Loved to read that someone else is packing! I plan on starting the piles tomorrow night!!!

We have a warrior dash near us in june but Im not sure I would be fit enough to do that yet. Maybe next year. I remember seeing your pics of your race and how awesome it was.

I'm still deciding on my outfit. My WISH shirt is a men's and it just is not flattering and it may not be comfortable if it is warm. I have a running tank I got for if it is warm but I worry about my flabby arms. (See still not quite at that living with the body I have thing! ) I have a cute teal shirt that I am leaning towards and will test it on Saturday. It would go with my shoes and my Cinderella bib. I'll post some pics this week-end.

Decisions, Decisions. I cant wait to see a pic of you and the outfit you decided on. Usually I dont get so involved with what I am wearing but I think this race has so much meaning to us that we want to look perfect for our big day.

Wow, Lindsay. You have quite the week! You need to have a grown up drink during the superbowl! Did you get on the treadmill?

Yes I really do. I never did get on the TM.

Well, I'll say, I can't believe I'm going to meet you all in just a few weeks. I feel like I've gotten to know you and am so excited meet you in person. I get filled up when I think of all I've been through the past 2 years, and how much support and inspiration I've received from you all, and how grateful I am that we are going to get to meet.

Good luck with your runs today and this weekend.

ITA. I have only been part of the BL group since may but you ladies have been such an inspiration and so supportive for me. I am just so excited to meet you all in person.

Feeling a bit better today, I think I'll make it through the Celtics game tonight. We have about a 10-15 minute walk from where we park, so it shouldn't be too bad.

Glad your feeling better maria. I hope you had fun at the game.

I had a good day. Three miles on the elliptical. Got Mike's b-day present--it's Sunday. Got three clearance sweaters at Macy's, in the juniors department no less! Had some fries, and now I'm having a cherry bourbon. Yum. We are running 10 on Sunday, hopefully outside.

Sounds like a fun day Rose. I hope TOM made it to Atlanta safely. Unfortunatley I have to pass on jelly rolls. We have an ADR at ohana for 510 and plan on doing MK that day.

My bib # is 10209. It sounds like it is is still the last corral but I expect that since I don't have any race time to do anything different.

Lisa your never going to believe this. My number is 10207. Out of all the participants our numbers are just 2 away from each other. What are the chances.. Thanks for the info. I just printed off my waiver.

Came home last night to no heat, and couldn't get the pilot light to stay lit. I was nervous and my friends husband came over to do it with me. The repair man came pretty quick and it was only $200, so that wasn't too bad. I'm going to borrow his roof rake this morning and try to clean off my porches at least. This weather is getting to me.

Glad you got it fixed quickly. I know this weather is seriously a pain in the rear. I cant wait until spring. Good luck on your run tomorrow. We are suppose to have 38 degrees tomorrow too. Currently it is a wintery mix outside.

Good morning ladies. I got some cleaning done last night and forced myself not to come on the computer so I could get a good night sleep. I was in bed by 9. I slept great but woke up with a splitting headache. It is now only a dull one but hopefully it goes away soon. Ryans basketball was cancelled this morning due to the weather. So we are just relaxing. Not much planned for today. I am gearing up mentally for my 10 mile run tomorrow.

I got my princess tshirt in the mail yesterday. I am not 100% thrilled with it but its ok. It is more of a square tshirt and its not really flattering, plus its all cotton so if its really warm I am going to be soaked by the end. I am thinking I might plan on wearing this but see what they have at the expo. I really want something princessy, not just a plain shirt. I hope my shorts come today.

I hope everyone has a great weekend. Good luck on your longest runs prior to taper.

 

[lisah0711]

OMG, we have bib numbers!!!!! This is really happening!!! I'm so excited and can't wait to finish this weekend's long run and start the official taper. I am 13648!! Wow, that's a lot of runners.

I did pick up some mint chocolate gu that was delicious. I know many of you have issues with the consistency, and I think I've figured out why I like it. I love frosting, and brownie batter, and that is what it reminds me of. So all those years of licking the bowl when I'm baking was really to make sure I'd be able to refuel when I started running.

We are actually going to do this! It does still seem like a dream!

Glad that you liked the mint chocolate gu. Have you tried the vanilla bean? It reminds me of caramel. I had a Mountain Huckleberry Hammer gel and it was very tasty. Unfortunately I left it in my car so I had it after my run. Obviously need to be a little better at making sure I have my stuff on race day -- live and learn!

I got up this morning at 5:45, got to the gym by 6:15 and finished 10 miles. It was a really good run. We had wanted to do 11 miles but we ran out of time because the kids had dance this morning and we had to get home to get them there on time. Still, I felt strong when I finished and know that I easily could have gone to 11 or 12 today. Next weekend we have nothing planned so our plan is to run 11 or more.

While I was running, I finalized my outfit in my mind. I am excited to go shopping today to pick up the last pieces. I will be sure to take photos and post them when I am done.

Alright, time to get a million things done but I will check back in later. Just remember....you are all strong enough to do this!Happy running!
Jen

Hey Chipper Jen! This was the last post I read before heading out for my own run this morning -- thanks! And nice job getting that long run in so early in the day!

Good morning! I hope everyone has great runs this weekend!


I am bib# 3146 and Mike is bib#4197

Fingers crossed that the weather cooperates and we can run outside tomorrow.

Have a great day!

Nice numbers! Too bad that they are going to make Mike start at the back of the pack -- he will probably still pass us!

Decisions, Decisions. I cant wait to see a pic of you and the outfit you decided on. Usually I dont get so involved with what I am wearing but I think this race has so much meaning to us that we want to look perfect for our big day.

ITA. I have only been part of the BL group since may but you ladies have been such an inspiration and so supportive for me. I am just so excited to meet you all in person.

Lisa your never going to believe this. My number is 10207. Out of all the participants our numbers are just 2 away from each other. What are the chances.. Thanks for the info. I just printed off my waiver.

I know, Lindsay, I don't usually put this much thought into what I wear either!

I can't believe that you and Rose haven't been a part of the BL gang that long. Seems like we've all been together longer!

And our numbers are so close, Lindsay! We must have registered at the same time!

Hello to Corinna, Maria and Jude!

Well, I did it. Ten miles today on the indoor track -- I can officially start taper madness! I'm going to be confident and say that I could have gone to 13.1 but I am glad to have a little break here before the race as I did have an achy hip at the end.

Good job to everyone who did their long runs today and good luck to all our Princesses doing their long runs tomorrow!