Get Out and Move Turkeys!! Super Goofs November Challenge thread

[princessrunner]

Well, here we are in November already. Lets put in some extra miles and minutes so we can indulge for Thanksgiving. Only 2 more months to go.........

Team members:
PrincessRunner-Lisa/captain
Cruella de Mom-Cecilia/co-captain GOING GOOFY

ArelysAdriana-FL
Creative Beth-Beth/PA
Escape-Susie/AR
GroovyGirls-Joanne/NH
HockeyGirl-Laurie/NY GOING GOOFY
Jmasgat-Maura/MI 1/2 MARATHON BOUND
Lynnielou-Lynn
Ksoeherlein-Kim/AL 1/2 MARATHON BOUND
Nukeman-Steve (DH of Escape)
Pungodingy-Angie/NH 1/2 MARATHON BOUND
Laxdef69-Mike/IL
ReAnSt-Becky (injured reserve)
FloridaGirl-Shannon/OK
SuzanNews-Suzanne/FL 1/2 MARATHON BOUND
mla1977-Megan/PA
DisneyLuv-Helen

Shake your tail feathers everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[mla1977]

Hi Lisa! I may do pilates today, but my legs need a rest.

 

[suzannews]

Friday update...hope everyone had a good Halloween. Not as many trick or treaters this year. Maybe because it was a Friday and there were lots of parties going on? Lots of little Princesses, a few pirates, a Spider Man with eyes that lit up and the occasional teen with a mask begging for candy. For me, I did really good this year, only a few snack size candy bars instead of the bag or two like last year.

30 mins bike/5.98 miles

Ladies, any recommendations on running capris in black with pockets? I bought a pair at Wal Mart and while I like them, the elastic on the waistband is not tight so it feels like the pants are going to fall down and the legs are very wide so the extra fabric flaps in the wind.

On a good note, I just signed up for another local 5K for Sunday the 9th!

Have a great weekend everyone.

 

[laxdef69]

7 miles, 1:10...we'll see how the knee reacts today...

Maybe on the comeback!!!

Mike

 

[ksoehrlein]

6 miles with Team in Training. Subtracting out our Gatorade stops, it took us about 1:15:00. Oh, plus some "hill work" last night... Trick-or-treating in my neighborhood is not for the feint of heart!

 

[groovygirls]

Suzanne-
I bought my favorite pair at Marshalls. I think they are yoga capris but they are super comfy. I wear them for everything!

 

[Cruella de mom]

Ooops I found the November thread! I will post my mileage again so you don't have to double back Lisa:

16 miles in 2:50. We ran hills almost the whole way and it was brutal. Too make it worse, I had to race to my sons football game immediately after. No stretching, no shower, but Dh did pack me dry clothes God love him. They won in TRIPLE overtime. I am certain that my legs are now bleeding internally, but it was a great game.

Mike! Wow! thats jumping right back in. I hope the knee is ok.

Suzanne - No recommendations but my running partner takes all her tights to a lady that converts them to a drawstring waist for her. That might be an option.

Lisa - I think Joanne is planning on doing Goofy too. Or did that change after MCM?

Take care everyone.
Cecilia

 

[hockeygirl]

Since it was so nice here in NJ this afternoon (in the upper 60's) and since the NYC marathon is tomorrow morning (I want to go watch)....I decided to get my LR in this afternoon. I did 12 miles, and I have to say, at the end, I didn't really feel that tired! This is the first time in a LOOOONG time that I felt great for my whole LR....let's hope it stays that way!!

12 miles/2:24 min

Tomorrow morning I am going to head in to the city to watch the NYC marathon, I really wish I was running, but hopefully it will get me even more excited for the Goofy! I do know a few people running, so it will be fun to see them run.

Suzanne--I get all my running pants from Road Runner Sports. I used to order them online all the time, but they recently opened a store right down the street from where I live. The have a wide range of styles, and they are great quality.

Mike--Great job on your 7 miler. Hope the knee is feeling good. Just take it easy and don't push it too hard coming back.

Cecilia--Awesome job on your 16 miler!! That is a great time and with hills too...I can only dream about being that fast these days. I can't seem to get much faster than 12 mpm on my LR's these days.

To all the other Super Goofs---Keep up the great work!!!!

 

[suzannews]

Saturday update...30 mins bike/5.92 miles

 

[princessrunner]

Good morning Goofs!!!! I see everyone is out there hitting November hard and fast.... Great job!!

Could everyone PM me your addresses? I would love to send Christmas cards to you all!!! Yes, I am in Christmas mode. I went and did most of my final shopping yesterday. I HAD to go to American Eagle as DD13 (and me too) shop there almost exclusively and it was buy one get the other 1/2 off on anything and everything in the store. Being that her birthday is 12/22, I was well worth the trip!! I saved almost $100 if that tells you anything at all.... The good news/bad news is that she is wearing my size clothes now so I get to borrow....of course so does she....

Suzanne: Title Nine Sports quicker knicker for me. It has a zip pocket in the back that is unobtrusive and works great for my iPod, phone, keys, etcetera. Unfortunately if you wear a water bottle, it will interfere. I have pockets in the water bottle belt so I opt for those when I wear it on long runs. The knickers have the tighter bottoms though which do bind on my extra thick legs a little. I had to modify some. Also, Erica (Windwalker's DW) posted that she has been modifying her running skirts with a shoelace thread through the waistband. This may work for you too with the capris. My other 2 pairs of capris are a Nike and a NB and neither have pockets which makes me because they are VERY comfortable.

Mike: Glad to see you back on the road but be careful. We like you around here....we'd like to keep ya!!!

Wow, lots of long runs yesterday. Mine is today 8-9 miles. I am hoping that I feel better about it than Friday's run. I was very complacent, not fast, just doing it for the sake of doing it. I never really enjoyed myself. Odd for me but it happens. Hunting season started yesterday here and that makes my outside runs more limited. I have 2 orange running shirts but with the colder weather, I have to wear a jacket a lot and they all have white on them. All my long runs are on Sunday which is a good thing. I hate LR on the TM!! Hence my apprehension in full training over the winter... Still talking it over with Mike. As of right now, he is a thumbs down but I am hoping during my LR I will come up with something good to say.

Take care and keep up the good work everyone.

 

[laxdef69]

Cecelia: Awesome job on the long run!

Hockey Girl: Enjoy the NYC Marathon...don't sweat the speed thing...speed develops with technique and training...can't rush it.

Lisa:Get yourself an orange hat and orange gloves, too! My favorite piece of hunting gear...which works wonderfully while running in winter (and for visibility) is a blaze orange balaclava.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NORDIC-GEAR-BLAZE-ORANGE-CINCHED-BALACLAVA_W0QQitemZ110290563620QQcmdZViewItem


Mike's Place

Knee feels great this morning, so I'm going to make sure that I ease back in, rather than diving in like yesterday. I didn't intend to do 7,but it felt SO good to be back out that I couldn't help myself.

Today's a big day, donating blood at the synagogue, then taking my littlest guy out to the woods to practice stalking deer...we found some HUGE tracks and rubs last week. Also w e got to within 30 yards of a nice 8 point buck last week, so I'm bringing the camcorder to prove it to my hunting buddies that the 4 year old kicks their butt in forest skills!

Mike

 

[Pungodingy]

Anyone? I have a Minnie Medal from this year, I was adding my newest medal to my curtain rod, and noticed that the Minnie medal is developing spots, this is not acceptable to me! I dont know what is causing them, they wont wipe off, and I'm afraid my medal is getting destroyed. Has this happened to anyone else? What can I do?

 

[hockeygirl]

Hey there Super Goofs!! Happy Sunday! Just got back a little while ago from NYC, I went in to watch the NYC Marathon. All I have to say is watching the marathon is not nearly as much fun as running. I wanted to run it this year and got denied in the lottery process, as it is so hard to get into the race. I took the bus into the city early this morning and headed to Central Park, near Columbus Circle, which is right at the end of the race, as they turn one last time and head to the finish. I really wanted to see the leaders of the men's and women's races. I got to see Paula Radcliff fly by, and I was amazed she was so far ahead of the others, but it was cool to see an American woman in the top three. The men's finish wasn't too exciting either since the leader came by alone as well. It definetely was cool to see the end of the race. Stupid me remembered on the bus about half way to the city that I forgot my camera, so unfortunately no pics this time. It definetely was cool and I now I am super excited for WDW, I can't wait to run again!!

No running on tap for me today, just a hockey game tonight.

Suzanne--As always, you are so consistent in getting in your workouts. Keep up the great work!!

lisa--Since you are done with your christmas shopping..can you come down to NJ and do mine!!! I am such a slacker when it comes to this stuff. With all the wedding planning, I can't even begin to think about christmas presents.

Mike-Glad to hear the knee is feeling great! Sounds like fun for you and your son going in the woods. My BIL really wants to take my nephew out into the woods but my sister doesn't want him too...lol! I keep telling my sister to just let him go!

Angie--I have no idea why that would be happening to your medal, but I sure would be mad if it happened to mine. I just looked at all my medals that I have from various races, and I don't see anything like that. Maybe you can call Disney and tell them what is happening to yours, and see what they say....just a thought.

Hope everyone has a great day! It is time to go put away my laundry and get ready for the NASCAR race...GO DALE JR!!!!!

 

[Creativebeth]

I am starting off November with a bang!

Sat 11/1:

Time: 60min
Miles: 5

Sun 11/2

Time: 1:35:00
Miles: 8

Beth

 

[groovygirls]

You all are really getting in some bid numbers! I am so sad- I want to run! I am still hobbling around. Each PT visit is $20 so I am reluctant to go but I may have to bite the bullet. Quite sad when inmates feel sorry for you!
I am getting together a group of my girlfriends to run MCM again with me in 2009. Anyone here on board?
Lisa- don't forget my offer. Remind Mike how much money he will be saving. Plus our fearless leader should be at the WISH meet and greet to collect our prize!

 

[princessrunner]

Good morning Goofs. A little slow on the draw this morning. Had to chase cows all day yesterday trying to put 2 in the trailer for the butcher. We only got one in late last night and have to do it AGAIN today. Prolonging the agony for me. Organic beef (as in we know what we feed it) is well worth it but it still tugs at my heartstrings.

I did get 7 miles in yesterday. I averaged a 10:22 pace which is not bad for not having run for a week. Today is 3-5 and the gym depending on how the steer cooperates this morning. So far, no go but the day is young....and cold. I nearly froze to death last night in the pasture. Mucking boots are great for keeping your feet dry but not so much warm.

Joanne, yes, it is under consideration in my household. I have it on good information that the bracelet will not be released though no matter what so the elusive third medal may be out even if I complete it.

If anyone would like the addresses of the other members that I have gotten, let me know and I will do a group PM so we can all exchange cards this year. A little gesture in closure of our game. Who knows if this will go on next year and/or if the teams will be mixed up a little. I have to say, I think it has been fun, friendships formed and others made stronger. I have also gotten out of my element and done races in places I would not have otherwise.

Too all the Goofs out there: Good morning, good morning. I am off and on today wrestling with computer connection issues. Forgive me for my absence. I am still here in spirit.

Have a great day everyone!!!!

 

[suzannews]

Good morning everyone!!

Wanted to post this before I forget...Sunday totals...30 mins bike/5.85 miles.

Signed up for a 5K this Sunday that benefits Celebration hospital. So, work Saturday night till 11:30pm, home at midnight, up for the race Sunday morning, nap early afternoon and work again Sunday night. What was I thinking? Oh yeah, the 1/2 is coming up faster than I am ready for it and I need to get out there and move...thats it!!

Have a GREAT Monday everyone!

 

[jmasgat]

Happy Monday, all! It is for me becasue I too the day off, and get tomorrow off, so it's a 4-day weekend!

Saturday did 1 hour of XT.

Sunday did a local 5k trail race. Not big, and I finished in 27:40, which was good enough to win my 40-49 age group!

Today, 60 minutes of weights and stretching (an another 90 minutes waling the dog! He is finally out for a nap!)

Feels like time is flying by and before you know it January will be here. I am juggling 3 Disney reservations trying to get the room I want at the price I want. Missing one night......

Everyone have a great day!

Maura

 

[Cruella de mom]

Hi All!

8.6 miles today in 1:23. I usually don't run on Mondays but with the elections tomorrow, the kids are out of school so today was easier.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[ksoehrlein]

2 miles in 26:05

Another iPhone drive-by