Don't FALL, now Hakuna Matata Team!!!

[Scott H]

Get Better Connie, seems like the docs always find more wrong after they get in there. I feel you pain been there done that. Are you going to get a KEWL Buzz Lightyear Tatoo like mine, I have Buzz blasting my shoulder surgery scar.

Eva, I also got some kinda crud on our trip, sinus really stuffed up and I am really pooped, still at work, just too much to do, pumping the fluids big time.

SO you two get better, that is an order....

Dave, I checked out your blog and website, KEWL!!!! looks like a winner to me.

Welcome Aboard Mark, Thanks Muchas.

TOT is comming on soon, lets get healthy for that puppy.

 

[wdw4us]

Well, Scott, Lynn and Eva and anyone else that will be flying either to the TOT, the marathon or anywhere else.

Years ago, I would come down with some kind of sinus bug every year at the same time. I would end up at the Drs and finally she sat me down one day and we looked over my chart. Yes every year I would “come down with something” at the same time. She said what are you doing that would cause this? I went on vacation! Then through these boards I found that a lot of people would spay their nose ½ an hour prior to a flight with Afrin Nasal Spray as a buffer against that crappy air circulated throughout the cabin.

I also bring along my own water ( purchased after security) and my own snack that is wrapped. I never touch my food with my bare hands only the wrapper. Since I have started that practice, I’m no longer sick after a vacation. I remember watching a 20/20 where a scientist took swabs of tray tables on planes and found TB on one of them – that never left my pea brain. No more touching and eating!

It’s not hard to do, and worth the effort.

denise

 

[Scott H]

Denise, Good Advise for sure, I also wash the paws a bunch more than at home. Need to get some hand sanitizer to take along. I am also doing a sinus rinse that seems to help. Never heard of the Afrin before a flight, we use the 12 hour stuff on dive trips to help clear the ears.

Thanks

 

[Scott H]

Got side tracked, I was going to post what I heard on the radio this morning.


LANCE ARMSTRONG IS COMMING OUT OF RETIREMENT AND WILL BE IN NEXT YEARS TOUR!!!!! KEWL!!!!! He is going for #8. Wonder who he will ride for????

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hi everyone! I went to see my PT on Monday and he did ART on my left hip and knee. Definitely feels a lot better and he said that I can keep running! Yay! He also gave me some balance exercises to do and thinks that might be part of the problem. He watched me run and said I don't have much control over the position of my left knee when I land.

Connie - Lots of for a speedy recovery!

Dave - Very cool blog!

Erica - Love the new name

Margie - My skirt is a little snug too. I didn't really pay attention to the waist or try putting things into the pockets. I have a skirt that I bought for the Minnie which was one size up and that is definitely too lose for me.

Lynn - I have a discount code (15%) for Running Skirts that came with my order. I don't think I'll be using it. Let me know if you want it.

Kathy - The hot chocolate was such a nice gesture! I wish I had more coworkers like that!

Eva - Thanks for sharing your pics with us! I hope you're feeling better today! Yay for Jordan! That was really nice of him

Scott - The Buzz Lightyear tattoo sounds cool!

Denise - I read somewhere that Paula Radcliffe uses a nasal rinse too. I think she did one before and immediately after the flight. Good advise about the water and the snacks. I might have to pack some Lysol wipes to clean off the folding trays next time or just stay away from them completely.

Sue, Jennifer, Mark, Diane, Anne -

Have a great day everyone!!

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Vicki - thanks for the offer, I sent you a PM.

Denise - good info about planes - we will have to start cleaning off our trays before use!!!!!

So far, I have not gotten sick, but with Scott sick, it is probably only a matter of time!

Nice day here - I had errands that I had to do first thing this morning, so I have not gotten the dog walk in yet, if it stays cloudy and pleasant, I will take them out after lunch.

Have a great day everyone!!!!

 

[wellesleyprincess]

I did 4.75 at right around a 9 minute pace this morning, but that feels wrong/slow for me. I guess maybe it was the hills. I don't know. Somehow anything after 4 miles my time seems to take a major dip.

Scott, I agree with it being cool that Lance is coming out of retirement.

 

[french lady]

Good evening,
Well we have lost Tom for the football season but we have found Lance for the next Tour de France. It will be interesting: in the newspaper (Québec) they think Lance will go with team Astana because that is the team of his old manager. We will see.
I was looking for airflight from Burlington, Vt to Orlando for the Princess half-marathon next March and it is quite expensive:339$ to go and 254$ on the return. I think I will save my money for the 2010 half-marathon in january. And anyway, I want to run through the Castle and on main street.
Connie- take care of yourself.
Salut
Diane

 

[katwalks]

Boy! I just HAD to go and say a few posts ago that it sounded like everyone was doing well, didn't I? Now many of you are not so well! Murphy's law....Sorry! I hope you are all better soon!

I just got off the phone with Connie. She's feeling much worse today than yesterday - the good drugs apparently wore off! She's very sore and unable to lie down, so she is sleeping (sort of - as much as she CAN sleep) in her rocker. Hopefully, this will ease up in a few days.

I am doing well, sticking with eating well and getting in lots of varied kinds of exercise. My silly knee has decided to behave again. I guess it hurts only to make me appreciate when it doesn't hurt! And, boy, do I appreciate it! I had a bunch of filing to do at work and was able to squat down completely with no pain! Yippee!! I would have thought with the bumping up of exercise that it would have hurt more, but no. I have done water aerobics, step aerobics, and walking and it feels great now! I don't get it.....

It's nice to hear from some of you who are not able to post as much as others. Keep up the good work!

Mark - Welcome! And thank you!

 

[Villains_Rock]

Well..the meds are working and I'm feeling better. So sorry to hear that Connie is unable to say the same. My mom has always said that days 2 and 3 after surgery are the worst so hopefully this is just a rough patch. Connie...you are a tough cookie...just give it a day or so and hopefully you feel much better!!

About the Afrin...to be honest I thought I was immune to airport bugs since I am in one 5 days a week. I use the gross airport bathrooms 5 times a day (since I drink all my water at work). But there is something about that recycled air and the surfaces of a plane's interior that just go beyond gross. I'll try my Flonase or Afrin next time, Airborn...and hand wipes!!! Anything is worth not being sick at Disney!

On an unrelated note...I was on the Resorts board looking up POP and POR stuff for our upcoming trips and I saw that there has been a bedbug outbreak at POR. I had been hoping for the AB section, but it seems to be isolated to there so now I'm thinking of the mansions...err Magnolia Bend ...or whatever it's called. Have any of you ever had problems with bedbugs at WDW? They said that they get brought in from guests from overseas and there is no way of knowing they are there until they infest enough to show signs (droppings, casings, etc.)

OK...and for the personal stuff:

Kathy - Glad to hear your knee is better. Mines ok too for now. But my hips is acting up now. My dad said it was a bursa sack or something, but he said the only way it'll get better is full rest and it'll just get inflamed again when I start running. Sooo...my plan is to not over train and do the best I can through the marathon.

Lynn - Here's some PD to hope you don't get sick! And Scott...I hope you are feeling better!!

Dave - I was reading you blog yesterday morning and we thinking "OK...now NO treats today!!" I'm just not as strong as you. I saw those cupcakes sitting there at work and I had to eat one! So sad. I have a sweet tooth that can't be controlled lately!!

To the rest...happy training and I'll check you later!!

-Eva

 

[wdw4us]

Its 6:58 am I'm sitting here with wet hair and need to get ready. We had quilting bee last night and Miranda did learn about her shower on Sunday so the cat is out of the bag and at least I can post why my miles are down this week. She still has surprises but she'll have to wait till Sunday.

Oh and for dinner last night, with my bee friends coming over I had 5 cookies for dinner. Not just regular kind, the Martha Stuart kind that Miranda made. YUM. No walk today so that fat is now sitting on my "you know what" but next week will be better Shower will be done and life will be normal till the wedding on 10/25.

Life is good, with and without the cookies!

denise

 

[Scott H]

Connie, I feel your pain, the initial pain will subside, as I menmtioned get used to sleeping in your rocker/recliner/couch for about the next month. It will get better trust me, be strong.

I am feeling better amazing what lots of rest and sleep will do for ya, hitting the fluids, vit C, zinc, and echinacea.

Are grits as good as oatmeal for breakfast?????

Eva, are the bed bugs a new attraction at WDW???? It's tough being a bed bug in 3-D, The ledgend of the bed bug king, etc etc...

Will hit the road later today and get home late Friday.

 

[Scott H]

Good evening,
Well we have lost Tom for the football season but we have found Lance for the next Tour de France. It will be interesting: in the newspaper (Québec) they think Lance will go with team Astana because that is the team of his old manager. We will see.
Salut
Diane

OUr press has very little about this return, I was wondering what team he would be on, would he have his own???? He will. as anyone would, need a strong team to support him for a win. It will be exciting to see. I also wonder how many riders have committed with contracts already for the tour.

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

It is cool and windy this morning, so I am going to my winter schedule of eating breakfast before walking. Never did get out yesterday, so need to definately get out today.

Good news on the knees Kathy and Eva - mine are still bothering me, but with the cooler weather, I can forgo carrying water for the dogs - now, if I only lost 10 pounds, I am sure the knees would be fine! Strengthing my leg muscles wouldn't hurt either!

Connie - hope you are feeling better soon! Scott lived on the sofa for quite a while, he needed the back of the sofa for support for his arm, and he could not get that in a bed. He had lots of pillows!

Have a great day team!

 

[funwalker]

Good Afternoon Team

Anne, Connie, Eva, Dave & Erica, Lynn & Scott, Denise & Mark, Sue, Jennifer, Vicky, The French Lady (Diane), and anyone I missed!!!!

Connie, we know it is tough. Hang in there - we are praying for a speedy recovery!

We Appreciate - Kathy, thanks so much for keeping us informed of Connie/s progress. AND Mark, a huge thank you for the Captain Connie miles

Not much free time this week (?) Like everyone here the schedules have changed. I am trying to fit everything in and get back on an even keel. Not even sure that possible theses days?

Gym this morning, then Hagen's library time, went to the bank so I could pay the summer taxes It is a beautiful 69 degrees and as soon as Hagen wakes from his nap we are out of here for a walk

Has our added more to his Blog? I need to revisit and see what's added & changed. BTW its a Great Blog! Nice Design

Vicky, my skirt is not tight anywhere - is it recommended that they fit tight? Any problems with cells phone, etc in the pocket? Should I send my back for a smaller size?

Foot seems to be a bit better each day. I still faithfully do all the icing, stretching, Foot Ball Rubz, etc after walking or being on my feet for awhile.
It seems that I take the Strasbourg Sock off in the middle of the night but at least It is on for a few hours every night.

 

[windwalker]

Good morning, oops scratch that, Good afternoon team.

I've had a busy morning to: taught my class, it went very smoothly. Then took off for a good pace 4 miles on the hills. Finished with an hour of pushing the mower around the front yard.

I don't normally discuss politics but just this once, since I'm ticked about this. The guy who stars in the Borne Identity movies said that Sarah Palin running for vice president sounds like a bad Disney movie, "Hockey Mom faces down Russian president". Perhaps some "Mom" values would be a refreshing change in the government.

Hope everyone is feeling better soon.

Walking Panda

 

[Villains_Rock]

Just popping in really quick before I head out for my run...I would have had more time to write, but I got caught up in making new banners.

Not much to say, but I do agree with Dave. Kinda of a sexist thing to say...that a mom doesn't belong in the white house?! Who said that? Matt Damon?
Here's what I think of him!

Anyhow..I better get out there before I'm late for work. Check ya later!
-Eva

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

It is raining here today - I did get 6 miles in yesterday with the dogs, it was cool and sprinkling when we went. Today is up in the air, I may go down to our workout room and actually use it! If it stops raining for 5 min, I may take them out for a short loop.

Scott is at a meeting in a lodge that gets no cell service, so I am sure he gets no internet service either! He should be back tonight.

Margie - when I was at the Expo at DL, I tried on a couple of the skirts from RunningSkirts.com, and they said it should be tight so that it would not fall off when you put something in the pockets. They had me in a 2 - when I looked at the website, size 2 was equal to a 4-6!, and I normally wear a 10-12!

Dave - glad your class is going well!

Connie - hope you are feeling better!

Have a great day everyone!

 

[bunnyfoo]

Happy Friday everyone! I went out for a run last night with DF. We just ran on a track at a high school near his house. I told him that he should start out slowly.

Margie/Lynn - I have a size 2 and it's pretty snug but I do have bigger thighs. I haven't actually tried running in it yet. With the running skirt (size 3) that I used for the Minnie, I only put my room key, a credit card and a little bit of tissue so I don't know how it would hold up with something heavier. I normally wear a size 6-8 (depending on the store). So I think the 2 is right for me. The size 3 I have still fits but it won't stay up if I run in it. I can measure them when I go home if you like.

Connie - Hang in there! We're all thinking of you

Eva - My hips have been kind of "tickling" me during my runs. Actually it feels more like a pinchy but funny bone sensation. My PT gave me some exercises to do before I run (in addition to the lunges and squats). I can send them to you later tonight if you like.

Diane - I was looking at flights too and agree they are expensive! The hotels are expensive too - I'm use to going during low season. I think I looked like this when I saw the e-mail from my TA.

Dave - Glad to hear your class went well! Do you have more students now? I wasn't very impressed by Matt Damon's mom comment on Palin either.

Kathy, Denise, Jen, Sue, Kim, Erica, Mark, Scott, Anne -

Have a great weekend everyone!!!

 

[windwalker]

Hi guys, just a quick drive by to say hi and I'm off to see if I can find Connie and see how she is doing.

Concerned Panda