BUZZ's Brigade - TEAM CHALLENGE - POST MILES/HOURS HERE

[jessily]

Oh, and since 7/7, I've done 1,775 push ups and 1,700 crunches (besides the ones I do with my personal trainer)

Wow! Way to go! That is something I really need to work on, but avoid at all costs for some reason. I think tomorrow I'll do some pilates before hitting the gym. Thanks for the motivation!

This weeks totals:
Miles: 19
Hours: 4:40

Unfortunately most of that exercise was in 2 days. Went out on a friend's boat last weekend (tubing, water skiing- attempted at least) and ever since, my ankle/lower back have been bothering me. I've been taking it easy the past few days.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

[Kristi1357]

Please excuse the interruption!

Hey guys, if you haven't noticed, Judy & myself are trying to entice as many WISHers as possible to voluntEAR as Sports Enthusiasts for Marathon Weekend.

It will be lots of fun, and what a great way to support others WISHers (and all the athletes) if you are not participating!

Nevermind, you receive a one-day park ticket, jacket and a snack for your troubles!

I know that we had a blast doing this last year and we hope to have much more particpation this year.

Here's a link to the thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1892549

Come on guys, you know you wanna....

Back to normal team posting activities...

 

[Duanerice]

WOW! My stomach hurts just thinking about all those crunches!

I can't run yet but they have me on the recumbent bicycle and the treadmill.
Totals for week ending 7/24/08:
Miles: 51
Minutes: 315

Man it is a lot easier to put in the miles on a bike versus running

Good day to all, hope life is treating you well.
Duane

 

[keenercam]

Duane -- Glad to see you taking it "easy".

Here are my numbers for the week of 7/18-24
265 minutes
23.01 miles

Yes, the strength training and 2 rest days a week are taking a toll on my numbers. Sorry, guys!

 

[WDWFAN9]

....tiptoeing in to mention my measley 3.5 miles, 60 minutes....

 

[MickeyT]

....tiptoeing. I too use that term. Two short runs and two short elipticals.....

Miles 7.7
Time 2:07

 

[aldisneygrl]

Well, I guess I will tiptoe with the rest of y'all.

My totals for the week of 7/18 - 7/25:

Miles: 7.62

Hours: 1:06:26



My miles look good because I got the Bonus ones from my 5K. This week isn't shaping up to good either. It's just gotten really busy lately. I can't believe school starts in a week and a half.


TO INFINITY AND BEYOND BUZZIES!!!!

 

[Rozzie]

Hey Buzzies, sorry I've been MIA, I'll post my times for the past 3 weeks in the morning. As soon as I got over my sciatica thingy I developed a stomach ulcer that left me on the curb for over a week at least. I'm back running now, and will dig up my numbers when I have time to get my book out.

Looks like everyone is truckin' along, ya'll are awesome!

 

[getnthinr]

I haven't even checked in the last 2 (or is it 3? ) weeks, but I have been walking. Work has been both the bane and boon of my existance lately. Several of my co-workers are encouraging me as I try to reach a particular weight goal for my upcoming Disneyland Half -- that's very good, and I have been impressed and surprised by how supportive my (skinny) co-workers can be. They've been great friends. Sadly, there is another situation at work with one co-worker who is quite unhappy with me and our little company and has decided to leave. Previously, I would have said with confidence that I could work with anyone, so this situation is disheartening and has shaken my confidence. But what's that thing your parents tell you when you're growing up? "...Everybody isn't going to like you." <sigh>

Anyway, here are my miles and hours for July 18-24:
Hours: 5:28:40
Miles: 27.6

 

[MouseDogMom]

Wendy - Hooray for your co-workers and their encouragement! Too bad not everyone can be so happy. Unfortunately, I think we're about to go through the same thing at our office. I just tell myself that as much as I normally love my job, right now it's a means to support Disney and running!

Duane - It's amazing how the miles rack up on the bike, isn't it? I haven't been on the bike in a couple of weeks, and my weekly totals reflect it too.

Last week I only ran on Saturday - no midweek runs. It was looking like this week would be a repeat, even though I know that is no way to train for a marathon. Fortunately, we had storms blow over and lower the temps to the upper 70's, so I headed out around 7:30 and got in a very easy 2.75. I'm still rehabbing my calf and hip flexors, so I'm not interested in high mileage midweek - just reminding my body that I AM a runner!

So... totals for this week:

Miles: 14.39
Hours: 3:51

Jackie

 

[aldisneygrl]

Wendy - So sorry you have had work drama. Glad that the rest of your co-workers are being supportive.

Robyn - Welcome Back! Take it easy. Hope your ulcer heals soon.

Cam - I am so impressed with your crunches and push ups!

Jackie - Glad you got cooler temps. Sure wish we would. We are supposed to be in the 100's next week, and the kids start school on Wed. Luckily, we don't live far from the school, so it will be a short bus ride.

I ran tonight with my dog. That is the first time I have tried to run with her. She did great and so did I. We had some rain earlier, so it was a little cooler, but boy was it MUGGY. (<- that's me sweating )



Here are my totals for the week of 7/25-7/31:

Miles: 9.2

Hours: 2:06



Have a GREAT week everybody!

 

[jessily]

Allie- Kids are going back school already? Wow! Seems like the kids here just got out for the summer. Time is flying...

Wendy- Glad to hear you are getting encouragement from your coworkers!

Jackie- Sorry to hear about the rehab. Hope you enjoy your runs this week!

Totals this week:
Miles: 25.5
Hours: 5:13

My first 10k is on Sunday! Any words from the wise? I'm nervous about the heat (it starts at 9 am... I've been getting out to run around 6). All the 5k races I have been in were huge charity events so there were tons of people including little kids and people just out for a stroll. This race is a much smaller event and from looking at last year's results my 11-12 minute miles will definitely put me at the back of the pack. I'm excited, but nervous!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

[getnthinr]

Allie and Jackie -- Thanks for the kind words about my work situation. Jackie, sorry to hear you may face the same thing. Also, I cannot tell you how many weeks of marathon training over the past 10 years that I have done when long runs were all I could manage because of work, or kids, or parent care, or LIFE! I think the folks who stick with running (or walking, in my case) accept a certain amount of ebb and flow sometimes. Certainly, we'd all like to be able to maintain a solid level of training all the time, but I give you points for keeping at it at whatever level your life permits. Allie, good for you and your dog! I have three and none of them are suited to marathon training -- which is just as well since I do so much of my training on the treadmill.

Jessica -- Not too many words of wisdom. Run your own race and, if possible, try to enjoy it. I have done a lot of races, and as a walker (not even a race walker), I am nearly always at the back of the pack. In 95% of the races, I've been very well taken care of, so the odds are definitely with you that you'll have a great time. Looking forward to your report!

As for me this week -- Lots of opportunities for strength training with my work buddies both at a neighborhood gym near the office and at a home gym with one couple. That has boosted my hours for the team. I am also doing 5 miles or more at least 3 times a week now -- and sometimes some additional shorter walks. Still doggedly pursuing my weight loss goal for Disneyland, which is THIS MONTH!!! I leave with my son on the 28th!

For 7/25-7/31:
Hours: 9:15 (walking and at the gym)
Miles: 28.10 (walking)

Thanks, again, to Chris for keeping up with this stuff. And welcome back to Kathy "Valentine"!!!!

Keep it up, Buzzies!!! I'll think of you all as my son and I do the Toy Story themed 5K in Disneyland in just a few weeks!

 

[kareneast]

Hi Buzzies,

Sorry to have been MIA for so long. Lots of LTO and not enough hours in the day. Training has been sporadic at best. Really need to get my butt in gear....the Philly Distance Run is in 7 weeks & I am no where near ready for it. I'll go check the game spreadsheet & see what weeks/months both John (Space Ranger) & I need to report our miles & minutes for to get us all caught up.

Hope everyone has been doing well & enjoying there summer!

Off to check the spreadsheet....will be back to report my miles & minutes shortly.

 

[WDWFAN9]

Hi team!!

I've got 3 miles and 60 minutes to report. These lazy days of summer have really taken a toll on my motivation. Even though I do my training on a TM when it is so hot outside I struggle with putting the steps in. Right now I am just hangning on until after DL and Philly, and after that plan on stepping it up!!

 

[kareneast]

Hi Buzzies,

Back from checking the spreadsheet....wow, am I a lot of weeks behind.

Here are my miles & minutes totals to bring me up to date:

Week Ending 6-12
Miles 0
Minutes 30

Week Ending 6-19
Miles 0
Minutes 30

Week Ending 6-26
Miles 1
Minutes 80 (1:20)

Week Ending 7-3
Miles 2.2
Minutes 256 (4:16)

Week Ending 7-10
Miles 13.3
Minutes 164 (2:44)

Week Ending 7-17
Miles 0
Minutes 0

Week Ending 7-24
Miles 15.5
Minutes 350 (5:50)

Week Ending 7-31
Miles 9.2
Minutes 173 (2:53)
(Includes doubling my mileage for participating in On Deck For The Cure 5k while on our Alaskan Cruise)

Chris - sorry to be creating so much work for you bringing my numbers up to date. As always...THANK YOU for keeping track of our numbers.

Team - Again...I am sorry for being MIA for so long. I'll do my best to be a better team mate.

 

[MickeyT]

Hey Y'all,
All my miles are inside this week. Dang I hate this hot weather. Told DS that if I had started my running in the summer I don't think I would have been very motivated to continue.

Did try the recumbent bike while in Atlanta last week. Kinda interesting.

Miles 11.5
Time 2:20

 

[Jusacuz]

My info for this past week:

Miles: 1.97
Minutes: 28

 

[Duanerice]

Hi All,
Doc cleared me back to running this week so my miles are a bit low.
Running: 16 miles
Bike: 13
Time: 221 minutes

Although it is good to be back running, it was brutal! It had been 6 weeks since my last run. Ran 4 on Monday then 3 1/2 on Thursday then a LR of only 6 on Saturday and I about died. It will take a little while to get my stamina up where I need it. Luckilly I walked a bit earlier in the week.

Good luck all,
Duane

 

[MickeyT]

I'll go first this week. Not much to report. Plenty of excuses..........Doubt if next week is gonna be much better.

Miles 3
Time 0:35