Columbus 2006-04-01-Chicago 2006-08-13 Half Marathon Training/Waddling on

[DisneyGirl]

I wish I could do this one, but I've pretty much wimped out on the training the last few months (I'm not even working up the nerve to run the Cleveland Rock and Roll half in May!!!) 9 months before the next race for me

 

[lizdotcom99]

I am officially registered for the Columbus Distance Classic! See ya there on April 1st.

Yea, me too!! Lily made me do it!!!!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

I wish I could do this one, but I've pretty much wimped out on the training the last few months (I'm not even working up the nerve to run the Cleveland Rock and Roll half in May!!!) 9 months before the next race for me

This Columbus event is the most "fogiving" for speed. It is an 18 min mile. You are within the time for starting up and managing to finish. We would be pleased to walk with you.

Does this mean you are planning to go to WDW with the 2007 group?
Or, on the Sept half event in Rocky River or the October Columbus, or where? I see we live pretty close. I do most of my training on the Tow Path.

 

[lizdotcom99]

Anybody else wanna come and play with us? It will be great fun!!!

Hope to hear that others want to join us!!

 

[ohMom]

ok liz, i saw on the other thread you are on week 4 of MFM training yeaa!!!!

now, refresh my memory, do you have a penguin medal? you did the Chicago last year right?

I was telling my 'fitness pro' at my fitness center about MFM and she didnt' know who John Bingham was! for shame! kinda got me all pumped up! i've been TM at the fitness center anywhere from 2-3 miles on a normal day, feel like it's time to start incorporating long days. what distance are you at for your long day?

are you all planning on getting a hotel friday night? let's meet for lunch friday at spaghetti warehouse for pasta! i have debated on pricelining a hotel for saturday so the family could join in and we could make a day of it, but then there would be that 3 hour wait for check-in after the race...........what are you all planning to do???

is it just Lily, Liz and me???

 

[lizdotcom99]

Molly,

Lily got a room that we are going to share......you are more than welcome to stay with us if you would like! Lily won't mind

I think another DISer might be going us for the walk, Believe is her screen name and her real name Amanda. She walk with me and Lily last year for the Chicago Distance Classic where we all got our Penguin mdeals I am also working on getting Cam to join us as well and maybe even Towncrier!

Now mind you, I walk slow....real slow...it will most likely take me all 4 hours to complete this race....well if you want to call that a race

I think the plan for me is to either fly or drive to Cleavland and get Lily, then head to Columbus for the day on Friday. Not sure what Satuday holds for us, since we did get the room for only one night. We do have a DIS friend that lives in Columbus though and offered that we could shower at her house after the race....

Anyway, those are about as definate as my plans get. I am all about doing lunch, or dinner depending on what time we get in. From what I understand, it is about 2 hours from Lily's to Columbus. If I drive, I may end up leaving Thursday after work and getting to Lily's that evening so we can get an early start Friday morning. If I fly, there are a few early flights too!! When we get some more definate ideas, I will let you know what is going on...but we are definately gonna see you there! I can't wait! It will be a blast. We had such a good time doing the Chicago thing.......and we are planning on doing it again....Come see the windy city, I will have a room ready and waiting for you!!

Forgot to add, my long walk this weekend is 5 miles....3 miles next week and 6 the week after! THese ones are still doable and not too bad....it is the 7 and up that seem to get me....and let's not forget that dreaded 10 miler!!

 

[DisneyGirl]

Ok, now I'm thinking about this one... only thing is that I have to get training NOW!!! Actually, it wouldn't be too hard because I'm already at about week 3 for the MFM walk/run half schedule for my normal workout week, which is where I would have to be (actually a little past...), and I'm in Cleveland, so it's not like I have to go that far... hmmm...

 

[ohMom]

disneygirl - join us!! it's a fun race! i did the first annual last year (in the snow!); you are exactly where i am as for training so i printed out the schedule and will start following it to a T today. weight training for me (I did my long one yesterday actually without even knowing it) tomorrow i think i'll walk and try to make it to a yoga class

i'm trying to lose some weight before our day -- and stay on target with my exercise challenge for the month

liz -- i live about 30 mins from the arena district/downtown. if i dont' get a hotel for Saturday you all are welcome to come and shower here too! i'll probably just stay home friday night so i can sleep good (hopefully) and meet up with you before the start. BUT we'll definately ALL connect for packet pick-up and lunch! there are a few good spots close by, when it's closer I can give you all details and we can pick and i'll make us a reservation.

 

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

After a conversation with Molli and really comprehending that there is a 5k at the Columbus C event, I think I will just do that! I don't feel like I will be ready for the 1/2 (g bladder surgery recouping and a touchy hamstring) but a 5k should be in my reach!

You all sound like you would have too much fun without me - so I just better be there

And, I am thinking we need to stay over one night - that will be M's call - which night ~ but I think I read that a good night's sleep 2 night's before the race is just as good if not better - so we'll see what she is thinking BUT if we stay Sat night we might just have to have a massage somewhere - okay, okay a 5k'er probably doesn't need a massage but just remember I am going to put forth a lot of effort cheering as the rest of you cross that finish line

 

[TiffJ]

o.k. so how does one get a Penguin medal? I need one of those!

 

[ohMom]

tiffj -- i got my pengiun medal finishing the Capital City 1/2 marathon last year, in Columbus. visit John Bingham's website for a schedule of events 'he' is hosting. i would assume each one gives a pengiun medal, but i can't guarantee that. i think it's www.waddleon.com -- i think -- if that's not right search John Bingham racing

 

[lizdotcom99]

I got my penguin medal at the Chicago Distance Classic....and plan on getting one from Columbus and another Chicago one...do come and join us! It will be a blast I am sure!!!!

 

[DavidandDenise]

Will someone please post a picture of the penguin medal? DH and I are starting to lineup races leading up to the Chicago marathon in October. So far this is what we are running:

5 miler Indy Feb. (dh wants the polar bear t-shirt)
15k Plainfield March
1/2 marathon Valparaiso April
10 miler Cleveland April
1/2 marathon Indy May
10 miler NY July

We would like more races b/c most of those take place before our actual training for Chicago begins in mid-June. I think I can talk DH into running the Columbus and Chicago distance classics if he sees the penguin medal. If anyone wants more info on any of the races we're running I'll be happy to share. I'm so happy everyone wants to keep running. I did not think we would be so eager to sign up for another marathon after Disney.

 

[lizdotcom99]

Will someone please post a picture of the penguin medal? DH and I are starting to lineup races leading up to the Chicago marathon in October. So far this is what we are running:

5 miler Indy Feb. (dh wants the polar bear t-shirt)
15k Plainfield March
1/2 marathon Valparaiso April
10 miler Cleveland April
1/2 marathon Indy May
10 miler NY July

We would like more races b/c most of those take place before our actual training for Chicago begins in mid-June. I think I can talk DH into running the Columbus and Chicago distance classics if he sees the penguin medal. If anyone wants more info on any of the races we're running I'll be happy to share. I'm so happy everyone wants to keep running. I did not think we would be so eager to sign up for another marathon after Disney.

I will have to come and cheer you on at the Valpo race as it is very close to my house! Just be sure to remind me!!!

Hope to see you at some of the Bingham races!!!

 

[DavidandDenise]

Thank you so much for the pictures; that is great! I think we'll definitely have to look into one or two of the "penguin" races! I'll remind you about Valpo--you should run it! It's only the second year they've done one. I grew up in the area, and I had friends run it last year; I thought I'd join them this year. That would be so cool to see you there!

 

[lizdotcom99]

I won't be running the Valpo race. I have some very BAD feelings about one of the sponsors of that race. Last year I had a really horrible experiance with the owner of a shoe store. I am Pooh sized and basically he told me there was NO WAY I should be considering a 1/2 marathon and was very unkind to me because of my size when lookng for shoes. Sad thing is, I told all of my friends here about that, as well as some friends close to home...and as easy as it would be to buy shoes from him, I drive to Chicago to get my shoes, socks, body glide and blister shield. Too bad he has NO CLUE how hard I am on shoes.

I did get my "revenge" though....I saw him at the Expo and told him he was a real jerk but I was here and I was going to run (ok walk) my race and get my medal...and I did! I made sure he saw it too....and I let him know again he was a real jerk and should NEVER estimate anything based on somebody's weight, cause you just never know who you are dealing with. But do remind me, I will be sure to be there to cheer you guys on. I hear that is a fun race.

 

[TiffJ]

That looks sooooo cool!!!! If I can't go get the castle medal I want that one! Also, the course looks really cool. How hot is it in August though? I guess I need to start working on DH now.

 

[princessmomma]

I let him know again he was a real jerk and should NEVER estimate anything based on somebody's weight, cause you just never know who you are dealing with.

You go girl!!

 

[DisneyGirl]

I won't be running the Valpo race. I have some very BAD feelings about one of the sponsors of that race. Last year I had a really horrible experiance with the owner of a shoe store. I am Pooh sized and basically he told me there was NO WAY I should be considering a 1/2 marathon and was very unkind to me because of my size when lookng for shoes. Sad thing is, I told all of my friends here about that, as well as some friends close to home...and as easy as it would be to buy shoes from him, I drive to Chicago to get my shoes, socks, body glide and blister shield. Too bad he has NO CLUE how hard I am on shoes.

I did get my "revenge" though....I saw him at the Expo and told him he was a real jerk but I was here and I was going to run (ok walk) my race and get my medal...and I did! I made sure he saw it too....and I let him know again he was a real jerk and should NEVER estimate anything based on somebody's weight, cause you just never know who you are dealing with. But do remind me, I will be sure to be there to cheer you guys on. I hear that is a fun race.

That's absolutely awful!! The best part is that I'll bet if someone who was 105 lbs and 5'10" walked in, who had never run, walked, or crawled a day in their life and said they were going to run a marathon next week, he would be all encouraging!

Some people are just clueless!! Good for you for showing him!!!

 

[DisneyGirl]

Well, I'm officially signed up for this race!! I can't pass up a penguin medal!!!

I'm right on track with the MFM walk/run plan. This is a few months earlier than I had planned to run my next (September), so I'm verrry sloooow, but I'll finish it!!