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[Rose&Mike]

Lindsay--once I decide which one I am going to keep, I will see if I can find a link to the other one so you can see it. You don't have to pay me, and I will be happy to bring it to the expo. We didn't get too much productive done today either. I found a pair of jeans and we found a pair for Mike. He is hard to buy for--he's a 32x34. Not a real common size. We also bought t-shirts at the Disney store. I got the one with the shoe on it. But if you tell me when you are wearing it, I won't wear it on the same day. I loved, loved, loved it when you posted the picture.

Did I tell you all that we have had a grocery cart in front of our house for a couple of days? We live a mile+ from the grocery store, and down a cul de sac, so I have no idea how it got here. Mike is taking it back. I called the store and they said they would come get it, but they haven't. I'm afraid a kid is going to get hurt on it and someone is going to sue us!

I also looked for a pair of cute walking shoes today. I found a pair--not teva, but another similar brand. Cute would be stretching it, but they look ok and they are really comfy with arch and heel support, so I might go back and get them. My heel is sore just from walking around, so I'm going to have to ice it tonight. We are running tomorrow, going to Target and doing some more cleaning up around here.

Have a great evening.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Lindsay--once I decide which one I am going to keep, I will see if I can find a link to the other one so you can see it. You don't have to pay me, and I will be happy to bring it to the expo. We didn't get too much productive done today either. I found a pair of jeans and we found a pair for Mike. He is hard to buy for--he's a 32x34. Not a real common size. We also bought t-shirts at the Disney store. I got the one with the shoe on it. But if you tell me when you are wearing it, I won't wear it on the same day. I loved, loved, loved it when you posted the picture.

Thats fine rose! I was hoping to be able to buy one at the expo so when I saw your post I was excited. Im so glad you got the disney shirt too. It is so cute and definitely is my favorite. I am planning on wearing it on race day when we go to MK. Honestly it doesnt matter to me you can wear it whenever. It is an awesome shirt and so fits the occasion.

I hope you have a good run tomorrow. I am running doing my 5 tomorrow too. It was way to windy here today. It would have felt like running while pulling a sleigh on your back. So hopefully the wind will die down by tomorrow. It is so cold here again that I had to turn up the thermostat a bit. I cant wait until next week to get some warmth in my body.

I got my haircut tonight. I took 3 inches off the lenght and got layers put in. I feel like it but some volume into my hair. Ever since I began running and loosing weight my hair got really thin. I think this cut has helped it. The only thing is my ponytail now is much shorter.

Alright well its off to bed for me. Talk to you princess' in the morning.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

its me again......

I told you i was obsessed with checking the weather right. Well on weatherchannel.com I checked the 10 day forecast for walt disney world, FL it is now suppose to be in the low to mid 80's from now through next mon. I am jumping for joy but also getting a bit concerned too. I have been running in 20-30 degree weather with no humidity. I hope I can stand the warmer air. I am a bit nervous.

I was joking with my mom and I said oh my god I hope I dont die. and her response was "yep that would be a waste of money". gotta love her.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Good morning Princessy ladies!!!!!

1 week from today we will be running like princessess at this time.

Sunday's QOTD- What are your plans for the race? taking the bus, cab, or driving? Any race strategies? What will you do after to either recuperate and/or celebrate?


I am taking the bus. Not sure what time I should plan to be at the bus stop. I wanted to see what you all were planning. My strategy is to do a 3:2 run/walk interval. My plan says I should do 4:1 but that seems to drain me too much. I also plan to stop and take some pics if I see characters I really like and they dont have a very long line. I really want to make sure I take alot of pics so I will remember my experience....this may be the one and only time I get to do this. After the race I am thinking I might get a short massage but I will play that by ear. I am going to head back to the resort to shower and rest a bit....most likely grab something to eat as well. Then its off to MK. We have ADR at Ohana's for 510p. We are then going back to MK after and will try to stay as late as we make it for EMH. I will be wearing my medal proudly too.

I am going to take a trip to the mall this morning after the kids are done with sunday school. I need to get a new pair of capri's and possibly a pair of shorts. I need to come home and run and then we have a wedding to go to. It is a girl that works for me. She is getting married over an hour away. It starts at 5pm. Im sure the whole office is going to be a bit tired tomorrow morning.

Have a great sunday princessess.

 

[lisah0711]

I'm not saving a penny of it (and I'm not saving it for lawschool tuition). And since I don't really eat anything anymore, that means lots of grown-up drinks and lots of fun stuff at the expo!

Sounds yummy! And I know that you feel like you can't eat anything now but I know that you will figure it out soon. (People can borrow money for grad school, too. )

I know who would of guessed that a simple thing like running would cost so much money. I thought this would be a cheap thing to get into. That class sounds awesome and a great bday present to yourself.

To be fair DH never complains about it. I think it was related more to the fact that my car had to be towed Friday -- another $600 repair bill. Thank goodness it didn't happen on Wednesday when I was trying to get out of here! My car is 9 years old but it has less than 80,000 miles on it but pumps don't last forever.

Lindsay, some day sooner than you think, neither you or Mike will know anything.

Did I tell you all that we have had a grocery cart in front of our house for a couple of days? We live a mile+ from the grocery store, and down a cul de sac, so I have no idea how it got here. Mike is taking it back. I called the store and they said they would come get it, but they haven't. I'm afraid a kid is going to get hurt on it and someone is going to sue us!

I also looked for a pair of cute walking shoes today. I found a pair--not teva, but another similar brand. Cute would be stretching it, but they look ok and they are really comfy with arch and heel support, so I might go back and get them. My heel is sore just from walking around, so I'm going to have to ice it tonight. We are running tomorrow, going to Target and doing some more cleaning up around here.

Have a great evening.

Weird about the grocery cart. Your homeowner's insurance would defend you on something like that.

Have you ever tried Merrell shoes? I love my sandals that are like Tevas. They have tons of support.

Good luck with your run today!

its me again......

I told you i was obsessed with checking the weather right. Well on weatherchannel.com I checked the 10 day forecast for walt disney world, FL it is now suppose to be in the low to mid 80's from now through next mon. I am jumping for joy but also getting a bit concerned too. I have been running in 20-30 degree weather with no humidity. I hope I can stand the warmer air. I am a bit nervous.

I was joking with my mom and I said oh my god I hope I dont die. and her response was "yep that would be a waste of money". gotta love her.

It will be cool when we get started and shouldn't be too horribly warm by the time we get done. I think we'll be fine -- guess I may not need my throw away gloves! I'm bringing everything "just in case!"

Too bad you don't have anything to do today! Good luck with your run!

Your office isn't closed for President's Day? Our's is but I will go in for awhile anyway to get some stuff done.

Good morning Princessy ladies!!!!!

1 week from today we will be running like princessess at this time.

Sunday's QOTD- What are your plans for the race? taking the bus, cab, or driving? Any race strategies? What will you do after to either recuperate and/or celebrate?

I'm glad that you asked this so our folks who have done races can chime in if this isn't going to work. I'm going to get up so I can catch the bus at 3:30 am from AKL. Check my stuff in, use the porta potties and meet up if we can.

I would like to get pictures as I go but if I'm too close to the sweepers I will just keep going.

My big goal is to finish -- whatever else happens is gravy.

After the race I will meet up in T-Z tent -- hopefully everyone can stop there as I think they do a picture -- Corinna, is that right?

The meet up with Kathy in Mexico for margaritas. And then get myself ready to catch the ME at 5 am on Monday. That's a 10 hour trip to get home.

I told DS that I would probably be home in time to pick him up from school and offered to pick him up in my tiara and medal! He couldn't say "no" fast enough!

I did my five miles yesterday. It was nice not to be totally exhausted after a long run! My hip is calming down and I think I can just cruise here to the race. I'm really at the "what the heck was I thinking?!?" stage of my taper but I just take lots of deep breaths and think of how fun it will be to meet all of you!

I haven't checked the Princess thread today yet but yesterday everyone was pretty much in freak out mode over there -- I finally had to stop reading, it was scaring me. I don't need any help in that department!

Have a great day Princesses!

 

[mikamah]

Good morning Princesses!! I can't believe I didn't post here yesterday. That's so unlike me.

So I'll have to catch up on the qotd.
Saturday we'll sleep in and head to wwos after bkfst for Michael and Taylor to do the kids 1 mile mickey race. It starts at 11, so we'll probably get there early so we can find the race start. Maybe we'll see where the race is at the expo friday so the kids will know where they'll be running. After the race we'll do whatever the kids want, any park or dtd, but Michael and I will definitely go back to assp for the dis meet at 4, and Beth and Taylor may be with us too, and then we'll eat at the food court, sounds like it will be good swimming weather so the kids will swim while I'll pine away for a frozen alcoholic beverage. I don't drink that often, usually just on vacation, so I definitely don't want to drink the day before the race. May have just one on my b-day, but we'll see.

Oh my, sunday, I asked Lisa to call me just to make sure I got up when I heard the alarm /wake up call. I think I'll shower the night before, and be ready to go. I'm packing some packets of peanut butter, and thought I'd pick up a banana and bagel the night before to have breakfast on before the race, either on the way or while waiting, and will bring a bottle of water. I'll take the bus to the race start. I think I will start the race with a 3-5 min warm up walk. I definitely tend to get caught up in the crowd and go faster than I should in any race I've done so far, so that will hopefully prevent that from happening. Then I'll probably stick with 2/1 run/walk. That's what i've done for my last 2 long runs, and I'm around a 14 min mile early, and slow to closer to 16 by the end. Hoping that will give me the buffer for portapotty lines and if it goes well perhaps even a character photo or two. That on the assumption Lisa and I are in different corrals. If we're together, I hope to stay with her, and I think we'd start with 2/1 anyway.
After the race, stop in the t-z tent, visit the fam for a bit, then go back, shower and be back to epcot for a 3:40 mexico lunch and margarita. Beth and the kids will be at the finish line and will do epcot after they see me.

After dinner, I'll do whatever the kids want to do, which will depend on what they've done before. If they want to do some kimpossible missions which they've enjoyed before, I'd be thrilled to meander about WS with another margarita. I'll be doing some catch up on the drinking.

Lisa- Congrats on signing up for the Galloway class. I'd love to do something like that some day. And look at you thinking about a third half marathon this year. You are amazing!! Too funny dh's comment on spending. He has no idea what damage you could do at the expo, does he?
That's another postivie to not having a man who looks at my CC bill.

Rose- I'm so sorry your sister isn't coming and you were feeling so badly about it. It is definitely about her, and maybe she was feeling badly too, and was having a hard time telling you. You so such an amazing woman, and I am so happy you have Mike who seems to really appreciate you and support you. So excited to meet you soon. When you talked about always being the one to to to PA to see your family, it reminded me of my brother. There's 5 of us, and 4 of us live within 5 mile of where we grew up, and my other brother is 2 hours away, and he always came here to see my mom, and I have always gone to see him a few times a year since our kids are the same age, but after my mom died, I felt like my other siblings should reach out and go there more. My other brother was going to six flags once which is 15 min from this brother and he wasn't going to call him or stop by, and it made me so mad, and I did say something to him and he did call, but it caused me a lot of anxiety, and I finally came to the conclusion that I needed to take care of just me and my relationships with each individual sibling and not worry about their relationships. It was hard because my mom brought us all together, and it's different now, but it's all ok.
Well after I wrote it all down, it doesn't really have anything to do with your situation, except that i don't think it's fair that you're the one who has to do the travelling, but maybe more families are like that, the ones that move away are the ones that seem to come back to where you grew up. I don't know. So I'll stop talking now, and just give you a hug and hope that you are feeling better today.

Maybe this is part of the taper madness. I feel like I could cry now. Ooh, there I go. Ah memories.
Luckily, I took a trip to ac moore and picked up some t-shirts and michael and I are going to decorate them for him, Beth and Taylor. They're in the dryer now. We also need to paint his car for the derby since the final workshop/checkin is the wed after we come home.

Lindsay-OMG, we ate at chilis friday night too. I did order the steamed vegies with my chicken wrap and only ate half of the wrap so I could have the molten chocolat lava cake as our traditional dessert. And I ate half of it, so I'm sure you were better than that. It was to celebrate that Michael's on vacation. We'll probably go out tuesday after work to celebrate that I'm on vacation too.
You have a busy day, good luck shopping, have fun at the wedding and YAY on your 5 miles. I'm going to wait til it warms up a bit to go out and do my 5 today. I think we're going to be fine in the heat. Remember last summer we were training in the 90 degree heat and it should be 50-60s at the highest when we start. ( I hope)
Nice work coaching for ds's team. It is so hard to coach your own kid. I've watched the kids of michael's baseball coaches the past 4 years, and they always seem to act up. The last 2 years he's had the same coach who isn't going to coach again because he can't take his own kid, and his kid really isn't that bad, but just acts the way any kid acts with his own parent. It's too bad.
Thanks for doing the qotd. I love reading everyone plans and am getting so excited.

Hello Corinna, Maria, Jen and Jude!! Jude must be at the beach by now. Ah how wonderful.

I guess I'll get up and make some breakfast now, and get out and get that run over with. It doesn't sound as windy now as earlier, so I hope it's not to painfully cold.

Have a nice sunday princesses, and just think of where we'll be next sunday!!!

 

[mikamah]

Guess I'm following you today Lisa. Bummer on the car bill, but you're right, these things will go. Love how you always have a positive attitude.

No freak outs necessary. You have done the training, and you will be just fine!!!! You are not going to be anywhere near those sweepers either, lady.

We all have done what we need to do and next weekend, we will be sporting those medals around our necks!!!!

(you can't tell I'm faking it and really freaking out, can you?)

 

[lisah0711]

Guess I'm following you today Lisa. Bummer on the car bill, but you're right, these things will go. Love how you always have a positive attitude.

No freak outs necessary. You have done the training, and you will be just fine!!!! You are not going to be anywhere near those sweepers either, lady.

We all have done what we need to do and next weekend, we will be sporting those medals around our necks!!!!

(you can't tell I'm faking it and really freaking out, can you?)

You'll be fine! We'll all be fine! Right now we'll be running up the cloverleaf and we are floating like little fairies! Our feet are hardly touching the ground -- it's like magic! I can see Spaceship Earth in the distance. And there he is -- your rich, handsome, single Disney-lovin' guy holding a sign that says "Kathy! Where have you been all my life?" Won't that be fun?

 

[mikamah]

You'll be fine! We'll all be fine! Right now we'll be running up the cloverleaf and we are floating like little fairies! Our feet are hardly touching the ground -- it's like magic! I can see Spaceship Earth in the distance. And there he is -- your rich, handsome, single Disney-lovin' guy holding a sign that says "Kathy! Where have you been all my life?" Won't that be fun?

But wait is he wearing a tutu and a tiara? I want to get the image right in my mind!!

 

[lisah0711]

But wait is he wearing a tutu and a tiara? I want to get the image right in my mind!!

Well, of course you will be wearing a tiara and a tutu. I'm thinking that if you want him to wear them then maybe you'd better hold off on that until you are alone together!

 

[jenanderson]

Good Morning Princesses! Ahhh...it is Sunday. I should be running my last long run but instead, I am sitting around enjoying my morning. My mom and her boyfriend are suppose to be coming for brunch today so I got up early to get a few things prepared. Honestly though, they might not come because apparently we are suppose to get over a foot of snow today (is it time to leave for FL yet???). DH and I will be doing an easy work out later today and then will run 10 tomorrow.

Yesterday was spent doing tons of things to get ready for the trip and I am SO EXCITED to be leaving in TWO days! We went shopping for electronic things yesterday to help with the long drive. We wanted a iPod tuner (so we can play our iPod through our radio), a power adapter (so you can plug the adapter into the lighter outlet and then plug a regular power cord into the adapter) and I bought a mobile wifi device because I have to be able to check my e-mail while on vacation. My work said they would pay me while I was gone if I would check in each day.

I also worked on Jude's t-shirt. After seeing my black one, she wanted one as well. Here is what hers says:

This princess....
gets up for 5:00 AM boot camp classes
motivates others
trains like a warrior
survived mortar attacks while serving at FOB Danger Iraq
never gives up
will conquer 13.1

Sunday's QOTD- What are your plans for the race? taking the bus, cab, or driving? Any race strategies? What will you do after to either recuperate and/or celebrate? We will be driving our van to the race. I think we plan on leaving the Pop by 4:00 AM. When there, we will use the bathrooms and then head to the start. Our race strategy is this....to have as much fun as possible, take as many photos as we can and finish the race. Seriously, this race is about many things and not one of those things have anything to do with my race time. After the race, we will drink some Muscle Milk, shower and get ready to hit the parks! We have dinner reservations at Ohana and plan on getting to see Fantasmic.

Lisa, Kathy and anyone else who might consider freaking out - Totally no freaking out allowed! We have all accomplished so much this past year, we have all trained hard and we will all be crossing that finish line!

Rose - Sorry your sister did not give you warning about the trip and then canceled on you. You and Mike will have an incredible trip and I hope we will get a chance to meet you guys. I love that Mike has some extra money for you to spend this trip....have some extra celebration drinks when you are done! I know that I am going to make a HUGE splurge this trip and on Sunday night I am going to have one of those HUGE drinks at Ohanas. We never pay for drinks at Disney and this trip will be the end of that!

Lindsay - We will probably see your group at Ohana on Sunday night! We will be there for dinner at 5:30 and you bet we will all be wearing our medals! Thanks for the great weather update! I spoke with Jude yesterday (she was in South Carolina) and she said it was beautiful. I will chat with her today and here how Daytona Beach is. Your new hair cut sounds really cute. I really want to have mine cut but am worried that I wouldn't be able to get it all up for running.

Lisa - Thanks for sending all the info for the meets. Jude and I will be meeting up with you all for at least a bit. I was sorry to read that you had a big car bill....that is never any fun. I TOTALLY think that you should be picking up your DS wearing your medal and tiara!

Kathy - Good Luck with your run today! It sounds like you are so ready for this race both physically and mentally!

Alright, I should sign off for a little bit. Plans for the day include brunch, finish gluing rhinestone studs on the 2nd tutu and finishing both t-shirts, laundry and packing, a quick workout, doing some work for my job and checking in here. While I am not freaking out...I have a high level of anxiety today. Still so much to get done, almost time to leave, huge storm rolling in (please don't let the storm impact our drive) and a general feeling of "I have to eat everything in the house" going on.

Have a great day everyone!
Jen

 

[mikamah]

Well, of course you will be wearing a tiara and a tutu. I'm thinking that if you want him to wear them then maybe you'd better hold off on that until you are alone together!

Oooooh, good plan. I'll have to rest up from the race for a bit before then too.

 

[jenanderson]

Well, of course you will be wearing a tiara and a tutu. I'm thinking that if you want him to wear them then maybe you'd better hold off on that until you are alone together!

You guys are too funny! LOVE IT!

 

[lisah0711]

Alright, I should sign off for a little bit. Plans for the day include brunch, finish gluing rhinestone studs on the 2nd tutu and finishing both t-shirts, laundry and packing, a quick workout, doing some work for my job and checking in here. While I am not freaking out...I have a high level of anxiety today. Still so much to get done, almost time to leave, huge storm rolling in (please don't let the storm impact our drive) and a general feeling of "I have to eat everything in the house" going on.

No freaking out for you either, Jen! You know when ChipperJen starts freaking out that things really are bad. It is so stressful getting out the door on vacation. Jude had that same problem earlier this week. Hope that she is hanging out on the beach chillin' now.

I love Jude's shirt! You are so creative!

Can't wait to see you all soon at WDW!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Your office isn't closed for President's Day? Our's is but I will go in for awhile anyway to get some stuff done.

No we only close for the majors like xmas, thanksgiving, memorial day, labor day, and 4th of july. Otherwise we are there to serve our community! Ryan has to go to school tomorrow too. It was one of the days they took away from them due to excessive snow days. He is a bit upset because originally the boys were going to have a sleepover at my parents house.

I am internally trying not to freak out either. Like kathy I am trying hard to fake that I have no worries. I know we all will do fine!!!!!!
I have to say how nice its been to have this thread with no one freaking out. You all are so supportive. Thanks for starting this up lisa.

Maybe this is part of the taper madness. I feel like I could cry now. Ooh, there I go. Ah memories.
Luckily, I took a trip to ac moore and picked up some t-shirts and michael and I are going to decorate them for him, Beth and Taylor. They're in the dryer now. We also need to paint his car for the derby since the final workshop/checkin is the wed after we come home.

sorry for the tears Kathy. I hope you enjoy making more shirts...you are really on a roll. Have a fun day.

We all have done what we need to do and next weekend, we will be sporting those medals around our necks!!!!

Cant wait!!!!!!

And there he is -- your rich, handsome, single Disney-lovin' guy holding a sign that says "Kathy! Where have you been all my life?" Won't that be fun?

you girls seriously had me hysterical. too funny.

Lindsay - We will probably see your group at Ohana on Sunday night! We will be there for dinner at 5:30 and you bet we will all be wearing our medals! Thanks for the great weather update! I spoke with Jude yesterday (she was in South Carolina) and she said it was beautiful. I will chat with her today and here how Daytona Beach is. Your new hair cut sounds really cute. I really want to have mine cut but am worried that I wouldn't be able to get it all up for running.

that would be awesome Jen. Make sure to say hi if I dont see you first. I bet jude is in her glory right now. Her shirt sounds amazing. I never did get crafty with mine. I hope you get all your stuff done and get out of town safely uhhh snow!!!!!

Ok I am feeling a bit horrible right now. I got a bit too into shopping and ended up getting home later than I wanted to. I also got a call from some of my employees and they wanted to meet at the office to carpool to the wedding so we need to leave sooner than I had planned. So I am not getting my run in today. Now I am freaking out. Not sure how I will run this week but I am thinking I should just get over my fears and run even if its dark out. I know for sure I will run on thursday so maybe I should just do 5 then instead of 3. IDK I feel like I fell off my plan and its so close to the race. I hope I didnt screw myself up.

Apparently I am not doing a good job of faking it Kathy.

On the brighter note I did buy myself a new outfit to wear to the wedding so I am a bit excited for that.

I better get going so I can get myself ready.

Have a great night!!!!!

 

[mikamah]

I know that I am going to make a HUGE splurge this trip and on Sunday night I am going to have one of those HUGE drinks at Ohanas. We never pay for drinks at Disney and this trip will be the end of that!

While I am not freaking out...I have a high level of anxiety today. Still so much to get done, almost time to leave, huge storm rolling in (please don't let the storm impact our drive) and a general feeling of "I have to eat everything in the house" going on.

Take a deep breath, relax, and think about that nice, huge drink at Ohana's!!!! I hope you're day yesterday and today goes smoothly, and the storm is gone and cleaned up so you can start your trip tomorrow without any stress. Tomorrow!!! Whoo hoo!!! Just one more day!!!!!! Your kids must be getting so excited too!!!! Have a save trip, and we'll see ya there!!!! Love Jude's shirt too. So creative.

Ok I am feeling a bit horrible right now. I got a bit too into shopping and ended up getting home later than I wanted to. I also got a call from some of my employees and they wanted to meet at the office to carpool to the wedding so we need to leave sooner than I had planned. So I am not getting my run in today. Now I am freaking out. Not sure how I will run this week but I am thinking I should just get over my fears and run even if its dark out. I know for sure I will run on thursday so maybe I should just do 5 then instead of 3. IDK I feel like I fell off my plan and its so close to the race. I hope I didnt screw myself up.

Apparently I am not doing a good job of faking it Kathy.

No freaking out allowed. You have put the time and hours into the training, and missing one little 5 mile run is not going to affect your awesomeness at the princess. I think you could do 3 or 5 on thursday and either way you will be fine. I think I'd just to the 3 since you will be on your feet casually touring the parks for the 2 days before the race. And besides, you were probably a dancing fool last night in your new dress so you can count that at cross training too. You will be fine even if you can't run again this week. No worries!!

No freaking out here, I'm calm and cool as a cucumber. We went to a friends for dinner last night, and I brought and made the roasted vegies, and baked some congo bars to bring. I did paint a few more t-shirts last night for the family. They came out cute. I think t-shirt painting is stress relieving. No big plans for today but will officially pack. My clothes are in a laundry basket, and I do need to pick up a few more things to bring, and go to the running store to buy more gu. I did get my 5 in yesterday but it was cold and windy, so I'm glad that's over. I'll do 3 tomorrow, either early before work in the house or after work down behind the school.

Hope all you princesses enjoyed your weekends.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Good morning!

Jen and Corinna--I hope the snow is not too bad for you all.

For me I think some of the freaking out before a race comes because of less mileage=less stress relief from exercise. That anxiety then really keeps me going during a race, but you have to be careful not to go out to fast. This time I am not really stressed about the race, but more about the ability to walk.

We ran 6 miles at a good pace--under an hour. My heel was sore--I could feel it, but no pain. Today it is very, very sore. So more ice today. I bought some teva's--they are like little slippers with arch and heel support. Not the most attractive shoes, but not really optional at this point. When we get back I might have to break down and go see someone about the foot. I don't want to go before the race, because I don't want anyone to tell me not to run--probably not the healthiest attitude, I know.

Anyhow, it was a great run, yesterday. Cardio wise, I feel like I will be fine for the race, but I will definitely be the one at the reunion tent with ice on her foot.

Before everyone starts traveling, I just wanted to tell you all how proud I am of everyone. I hope you all have fabulous races. Who needs sisters, I will get to see my friends.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

And besides, you were probably a dancing fool last night in your new dress so you can count that at cross training too.

Actually I did dance a bunch. It felt good because since I had put on weight post kids I have become more shy and would not dance at weddings unless I knew everyone. Well last night I felt confident and gorgeous in my new outfit and new haircut. I seriously was burning up the dance floor.

Thanks for the support! Im glad you had a great day yesterday. Have fun with the packing today.

Anyhow, it was a great run, yesterday. Cardio wise, I feel like I will be fine for the race, but I will definitely be the one at the reunion tent with ice on her foot.

Glad you had a great run. Sorry the foot is still sore. You have been so great rose! Thanks for being there for us and for sharing your racing/running experiences. I am so proud of you too. I always felt sad that I am an only child and dont have a sister but I agree....who needs them....we have made some great friends! Cant wait to meet you.

Ok so things are just not going as planned but it doesnt surprise me because that is just the way life it right? Nick is coughing worse and now is running a fever. Luckily my parents are off today for the holiday so my dh is taking nick there. He is coming into the dr at the end of today to get checked. I have so much stuff to do at the office and I am still not packed. I need to get a few more things to. Top it off with 3 inches of snow this morning. Ryan had a 2hr delay but luckily childcare opened at 7 so it didnt affect our morning schedule.

I am thinking I will just pick up where I left off with my runs. 40 min tomorrow and 30 min thursday. Im sure it will be fine. I am now done freaking out about the race. I moved onto freaking out about leaving with a mess everywhere.

QOTD- What are your plans for Monday 2/28/11? Are you heading home?

I unfortunately will be heading home this day. Our flight leaves at 250p and gets home at 510p. Ryans parent teacher conference is scheduled at 8pm that night. Hopefully we dont have any delays. We dont have plans for the morning except to sleep in and get out of our room in time for check out. We probably will just hang at the resort and have breakfast/lunch there.

Have a great day ladies. Jen if I dont talk to you before have a safe drive. I hope you dont have trouble with the weather.

Does anyone know when Corinna leaves?

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses!

We're going to Disneyworld!

Whew! Had to get that out of my system.

I am internally trying not to freak out either. Like kathy I am trying hard to fake that I have no worries. I know we all will do fine!!!!!!

We will all be fine and have a fabulous time!

I have to say how nice its been to have this thread with no one freaking out. You all are so supportive. Thanks for starting this up lisa.

If we didn't have our own thread we would have driven all the BL folks crazy or away by now!

Lindsay, I've never done this before so take what I say with a grain of salt, but if you can get 5 miles in today or tomorrow, then go for it. But if you have to wait until later in the week, on top of park commando time right before the race, then I would settle for 3. But that is just me. You've done the miles, you've done the time. As Coach Charles would say "the hay is in the barn!"

No freaking out here, I'm calm and cool as a cucumber. We went to a friends for dinner last night, and I brought and made the roasted vegies, and baked some congo bars to bring. I did paint a few more t-shirts last night for the family. They came out cute. I think t-shirt painting is stress relieving. No big plans for today but will officially pack. My clothes are in a laundry basket, and I do need to pick up a few more things to bring, and go to the running store to buy more gu. I did get my 5 in yesterday but it was cold and windy, so I'm glad that's over. I'll do 3 tomorrow, either early before work in the house or after work down behind the school.

Can't wait to see you all in your cute shirts! (Don't worry -- I'll say handsome to Michael!)

For me I think some of the freaking out before a race comes because of less mileage=less stress relief from exercise. That anxiety then really keeps me going during a race, but you have to be careful not to go out to fast. This time I am not really stressed about the race, but more about the ability to walk.

We ran 6 miles at a good pace--under an hour. My heel was sore--I could feel it, but no pain. Today it is very, very sore. So more ice today. I bought some teva's--they are like little slippers with arch and heel support. Not the most attractive shoes, but not really optional at this point. When we get back I might have to break down and go see someone about the foot. I don't want to go before the race, because I don't want anyone to tell me not to run--probably not the healthiest attitude, I know.

Anyhow, it was a great run, yesterday. Cardio wise, I feel like I will be fine for the race, but I will definitely be the one at the reunion tent with ice on her foot.

Before everyone starts traveling, I just wanted to tell you all how proud I am of everyone. I hope you all have fabulous races. Who needs sisters, I will get to see my friends.

Glad that you had a good run, Rose! You are ready to rock the Princess!

Sorry about the foot, though. I started wearing my Merrell flip flops even around the house and my feet and hips feel a lot better. Maybe that would help you, too? Sounds like it is getting better. Who cares about fashion? You have a race to run!

Jude, that was a heck of a race your guys got to see yesterday!

Corinna and Jen hope the snow isn't too bad.

Maria, don't forget to pack a picture of Chewie!

I'm packed and working on my backpack now. I'll wear my running shoes. Still debating whether I will bring the computer or the portable DVD player. I'm getting to the there is too much time to overthink this stage. Should I bring an extra suitcase in case I have a lot of stuff? Do I really need all those clothes? What movie should I bring? Do I have a good book to read? Decisions, decisions . . .

Have a great day Princesses!

 

[lisah0711]

I am thinking I will just pick up where I left off with my runs. 40 min tomorrow and 30 min thursday. Im sure it will be fine. I am now done freaking out about the race. I moved onto freaking out about leaving with a mess everywhere.

QOTD- What are your plans for Monday 2/28/11? Are you heading home?

I bet you were one hot momma burning up the dance floor last night, Lindsay!

Good idea with your runs -- I really can feel a difference in my body since I started tapering. A lot fewer aches and pains!

Next Monday I have to catch the ME at 5 am for my 8 am flight. I fly to Las Vegas and have a layover for a couple of hours before landing in Spokane at 2:40 pm. Sadly, I will not be able to pick up my DS in my tiara and medal -- he will be so disappointed -- NOT!