CHICAGO Distance Classic -- August 12, 2007

[wtpclc]

We'll be there Mel. Cam and Howrad are still coming too! WHile I've been trying to give the body a small rest, we are technically into the trainign for the half. We'll see how teh 6-miler goes this weekend.

 

[Jen117]

I am still planning on being there also. I just hope nothing comes up to prevent me.

Mel - I am really struggling with training also. I am dreading my 10-11 mile long run in the heat!!!!!

 

[wtpclc]

I am dreading my 10-11 mile long run in the heat!!!!!

OK, while you know I am with you on the heat, try to remeber how hot you 13.1-miler was in January.

 

[Jen117]

OK, I am officially registered and have had my hotel room for quite awhile. The only problem is that we may be leaving shortly after the race instead of staying until Monday like orginally planned.

 

[Sir Bouncealot]

DW Darcey (DJBounce) and I will be there, however we changed our hotel. We are no longer staying at the Chicago Hilton (with 2 rooms for 2 nights, it was too much $$$) we are staying at the Clubhouse Inn in Westmont. We will be @ 20 miles from Grant Park, but a lot cheaper. This way we can stay until Monday and do the Zoo in Brookfield, or one of the Museums.

 

[kareneast]

Mel - John & I will be there.

 

[magslite]

My dh (mike) and I will be there too!

This is my first event besides a 5k and I have found it very difficult to stay consistant. I am following Hal Higdon's walking program. (because it is a 10wk program)(I would of done mfm, but I blew off the first few weeks!)

Tomorrow is my 5 mile walk. I am doing LW on Fridays since that is the day I have a sitter. I have walked 5 miles before, but not dodging cicadas.
Next week , 6 miles will be new territory for me.

I just wanted to say that it is huge motivator to me knowing that all of you will be there. I know none of you know me and I don't know all of you, but I still feel a huge comfort knowing that I am part of a group. My mom has been ill and 2 of my kids have had some health issues, so committing to this has been a mixed blessing. As it turns out, it may be the best thing I am doing for myself.

Looking forward to meeting you all in chicago!
Maggie

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

My dh (mike) and I will be there too!

This is my first event besides a 5k and I have found it very difficult to stay consistant. I am following Hal Higdon's walking program. (because it is a 10wk program)(I would of done mfm, but I blew off the first few weeks!)

Tomorrow is my 5 mile walk. I am doing LW on Fridays since that is the day I have a sitter. I have walked 5 miles before, but not dodging cicadas.
Next week , 6 miles will be new territory for me.

I just wanted to say that it is huge motivator to me knowing that all of you will be there. I know none of you know me and I don't know all of you, but I still feel a huge comfort knowing that I am part of a group. My mom has been ill and 2 of my kids have had some health issues, so committing to this has been a mixed blessing. As it turns out, it may be the best thing I am doing for myself.

Looking forward to meeting you all in chicago!
Maggie

That is going to be such a great thing. You will have such a fun time for sure!

 

[KeenHo]

Lily~ I hope you can make it!

We are definitely running/wogging the race! I am looking forward to seeing all of our WISH Race partners there!

I am having trouble getting into the swing of training, but I am determined to get on track very, very soon.



Howard

 

[keenercam]

Maggie -- Being with the WISH team and having that team support and comaraderie is such a HUGE motivator for me. Knowing I have this race on the calendar and I dont' want my WISH teammates to have to wait for me to be DLF will help me stick to my training plan. LOL! Can't wait to meet you there!

Lily -- have you decided yet? I am just itching to add you and Ted to the list.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

I've registered.
Ted cannot go with me.

I've got to get the rest organized is all and get my training ramped up a LOT.

 

[keenercam]

I've registered.
Ted cannot go with me.
I've got to get the rest organized is all and get my training ramped up a LOT.

Woohoo!!
Boohoo!!!
me, too!!!

 

[wtpclc]

FYI - Dh and I'll be going to the 2pm show on Staurday the 11th. Tix are still available. We're in th loge (first four rows of balcony), left center, row D.

If anyone wants to join us, here's the link for tix.

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/07003E7AB0B0DC46?artistid=864373&majorcatid=10002&minorcatid=207

Sorry, this one was a little to pricey to get them all as a group.

 

[keenercam]

FYI - Dh and I'll be going to the 2pm show on Staurday the 11th. Tix are still available. We're in th loge (first four rows of balcony), left center, row D.

If anyone wants to join us, here's the link for tix.

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/07003E7AB0B0DC46?artistid=864373&majorcatid=10002&minorcatid=207

Sorry, this one was a little to pricey to get them all as a group.

Woohoo! We'll be there too! WICKED fun! I've seen it in NY but we had obstructed view seats. Am looking forward to seeing the whole thing now, especially since I now know the story line, too.

 

[Jen117]

Wow Carrie, didn't you just see Wicked? You must really like it. I want to go very badly, but will have my kids with me so I have to pass this time. I am not paying for 2 little kids that "don't get it" to go.

 

[wtpclc]

Yup, we fdid. We did really like it, though, and I think it will be even better teh second time around.

 

[WDWFAN9]

Wicked sounds fabulous, my kids have seen it and loved it! I'll order tickets for me and DH tonight!

 

[keenercam]

Wicked sounds fabulous, my kids have seen it and loved it! I'll order tickets for me and DH tonight!

Pat --- Did you get tickets? My friend, Liz, who knows a lot about Chicago and WICKED, said we HAVE to get popcorn right near the theatre before the show -- I think she said it is called Gallaghers and that Lily would know where it is. She said the caramel and the cheddar are delicious! Insisted it is "carb-load"

 

[WDWFAN9]

Pat --- Did you get tickets? My friend, Liz, who knows a lot about Chicago and WICKED, said we HAVE to get popcorn right near the theatre before the show -- I think she said it is called Gallaghers and that Lily would know where it is. She said the caramel and the cheddar are delicious! Insisted it is "carb-load"

Yes we did! Same general area as Carrie and Scott. The popcorn sounds great -

now I just have to get back to training. My plan for last night changed after I spent 65 minutes on the phone with Sallie Mae, talking to TEN different people trying to help my DD get her college loans consolidated. When I FINALLY spoke to someone I could understand, and who seemed to know what he was talking about, his system automatically shut down because it was quitting time I did get his direct number and will hopefully get things done tonight, but after all the hassles I just collapsed on the couch rather than hopping on the TM.

The CDC will be here soon! Happy training everyone!

 

[wtpclc]

Woo hoo Pat!!!

Cam - That popcorn place is right next to the theater. We passed it in our wanderings a couple weeks ago.