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

[princessrunner]

Good morning Super Goofs. Today is a fine day to exercise...don't you think???

to everyone who is under the weather or nursing your injuries. Mike there is no to solve your problem. I would have been

On the swimming note (mommy brag coming) my DS7 made the local swim team last night. While he is on the noncompetitive team right now, he is very close to being able to compete with the big kids (actually his group is 8 and under). He just needs to learn how to breathe with his crawl stroke and he will be on the competitive team. Not bad for a 7 year old. He asked me on the way home what would keep him stronger, swimming or basketball and I told him swimming of course. Basketball is fun but swimming applies more core and true muscular strength. This summer, he wants to be on the rec track team. Yep, proud mommy moment. That's my boy!!!!

As for me, I went to the gym and did my lower body HIT (high intensity training) routine that I have adopted for the next 6 weeks. I am shooting for definition in my big old runners legs. I wish sometimes that I was built like those lean runners but I have to face facts that I am a beefy girl at heart. I have decided I would rather be strong than lean... I also got in 5 miles yesterday and am staying pretty consistent with my pacing for now. I am planning on ramping up my long run by a couple miles a week in anticipation of the full (still working on it) in January.

Great job getting out everyone. Life is about to get more difficult for us northern snow bunnies so we have to get outside whenever we can now. And remember to wear orange. I feel like a running neon sign!!!

 

[Cruella de mom]

Hi Goofs!

Today I ran 8 miles in 1:19. It should have been esy but I took some cold medicine this morning and I think it made me tired. The run was harder than it shoud have been and made worse because it was so easy for my running buddy.

Funny training moment:
I was looking at the monthly totals in my running log (I use runningahead.com) and lamenting that I had run so few miles in November compared to October. DH looks at it then hits me on the head. I ran 113 miles in October and 38 in November. "Its the 6th you idiot!" Yes, that would explain the difference....

Cecilia

 

[groovygirls]

Lisa- what do you mean full in January- it's called the Goofy challenge!

My self- still out with the tendonititis but I am working on the next MCM. I am unable to do much physical activity so I've switched diet plans- Anyone hear of skinny *****? No sugar, dairy or meat. Hopefully the pounds will melt off with this torture!

Yesterday was a ladies outing at the barn. Everyone was doing lots of cool cross country jumps and we walked around- still had a blast (5 hours riding)

 

[hockeygirl]

Hello Super Goofs!!!!

Another workout day today for me. Since it was raining outside, I headed to the gym for my workout. I did:

3 miles/34:00
15 min stretching

tomorrow is a rest day before my 13 miler on Saturday, then hockey on Sunday. Now that my season has started, I have to move my LR's to Saturday so I can have enough energy to play on sunday night.

Mike--That stinks about the gym! I would be so mad if that happened to me. Luckily my gym is a 24 hour fitness, so I don't have that problem.

ksoerhlein and mla1977--hope the two of you are feeling better soon! Hang in there.

Lisa-Hope you can make it to WDW in Jan! We need more Super Goofs there!!!

Cecilia-YOu are really racking up the miles there! I feel so far behind when I think about the Goofy and how much you are training!!

Groovygirls--hope the tendonititis is on the mend and you are back at it soon! Hang in there!

 

[lynnielou]

hi Goof

2.2 miles for me today on Nordic Trak cross-country machine in 30 minutes

 

[princessrunner]

LAST CHANCE WORKOUT DAY is here!!! Get out there and make it count everyone!!!

So, I did it. I booked at AS Movies under the great new deal that WDW came out with. I booked 4 nights, get 2 free, bought a 10-day PH with no expiration pass for cheap as you get the 3 free also there, and a $200 gift card which I can use for food during my visit. All this for $852.82. Not too bad as deals go (okay pretty awesome as deals go). So now I have until the 24th of this month to convice DH that it is my time to go Goofy!

What frightens me about that deal is that on the 24th, it is 45 days to D-Day!!!!

Yesterday I opted to bike instead of run as it was cold and drizzling rain when I got done work. It was a nice ride albeit a slow one. My legs were pretty toasted from the gym the day before so up hills were a painful ordeal. I just took it slow and steady and tried to enjoy the fact that my legs were burning and it was raining!! I actually had a really great ride. Tonight is 5 more but the rain is still here. It is either bike or TM. I will make the call later when I see what the weather is like. Windwalker/Panda Dave had a great suggestion on his blog to start your run on the TM and then go outside for a short time and finish up on the TM again. I think I can handle that!!

Any positive arguments to convince my DH that I should go in January are welcome. I have tried a number of avenues and so far I am still just getting "the look".

Have a great day Goofs and get out there and make it count!!!!!

 

[jmasgat]

Lisa Wow! So we'll all have to think of some good reasons you should go--give us time (but not past the 24th!)

Today is rest day for me. Yesterday I did 4 miles in 36 minutes and some stretching. 45 minutes total.

Yesterday was gorgeous weather here--sunny and 70. Net result was that our office was brutally warm. I thought I was going to fall asleep! Today will be cooler and then we finally get real November weather.

Have a good Friday, all.

Maura

 

[laxdef69]

30 minute swim, 30 minute run, 30 minutes on the bike trainer...

 

[ksoehrlein]

Lisa, great job jumping on the special rate. I hope to watch you go Goofy!

Three miles in 35 minutes last night.

 

[hockeygirl]

No workout for me today, as it is a rest day before my LR tomorrow morning. Then I get to go to Laguardia Airport to pick up my family who is coming home from a week at WDW...I am so jealous!!!

Lisa--Glad to hear you jumped on that great deal being offered right now. If I didn't have to get my Goofy entry through Anthony Travel, I would have been all over that deal! BTW--did you already register for the marathon in Jan? If not, do you have a plan to get one if you go, since it closed out?

Hope everyone has a great weekend! I will try to check in tomorrow.

 

[laxdef69]

25 minute swim...yuck...

Might run later...in 60 days, 34 degrees will look downright balmy....

 

[hockeygirl]

13 miles/2 hours 33 min for me today. It was a tough run, and I think that had to do with my not eating before I went out...BAD idea! At least I finished the distance.

Now, I am going to rest for a little bit then my fiance and I have to head to the airport to pick up my family who are returning from WDW!!!!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

[ksoehrlein]

Nine miles, 1:53:00

It was fun watching my teammates, since it was their longest run ever.

 

[Cruella de mom]

Hi Goofs -

12 miles in 2 hours flat today. Ran the first half fast but slowed way down the next 6 miles. I was supposed to go 18 but I got a call at mile 10 that my dad has slipped into a coma. My sisters need me to go with them to see him one last time so I am taking off tonight to say one final goodbye.

Thats why I haven't been on the boards so much this season. Its been a long journey but I think Dad is ready to go. I am a trained counselor but even being trained to handle crisis like this and having walked this journey with others does not prepare you for going through it yourself. Hopefully, I can help my sisters. We shall see.

Have a great week all! I will check in when I get back.

Cecilia

 

[dsnyfan21]

Sorry to bump into the Goofs, but was sorry to hear about Cruella's Dad. :-(
Hoping for peace in your family.

Back to your goofynesses...

Warrior Tracy

 

[hockeygirl]

Cecilia--So sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

 

[princessrunner]

Morning Goofs.

Cecelia- Sorry about your dad. Take time for you and your family. We all love you here and are sending condolences to you and your family too.

Training wise, I cleaned my office yesterday. If anyone has ever seen an episode of Clean House, that was my office. Apparently you cannot just set things aside for another day and then wait patiently for that day to come. Yesterday I took some action and started cleaning. I still have more to do unfortunately. At least a years worth of filing is sitting piled on my floor for me to undertake after my LR today. I have not looked at the closet disorganization yet, just closed the curtain and moving on for now. If I can unclutter the office itself, I can do the closet on another day. It is mostly gift wrap and Christmas presents at this point so it will HAVE to be cleaned out shortly. I have made my New Year's resolution early this year....no more clutter. A place for all and all in its place. I have to do it. My cleaning lady says she goes through everything in her house once a month and if it is collectable, it is important or it is a gift type thing, if she has not touched it in that month, it is gone. I think this is a good policy to have, within reason of course. My general living area is full of toys but that is about to change too...

DD13 spent the first part of the day cleaning in my office with me. There was so much paperwork to go through (darned self-employment) that she ended up taking things up to the loft storage area. In the process, she discovered that if she utilized the eave space and arranged things right, there was potential for a teen scene room upstairs. Yes, she cleaned and arranged and is painting today. I took her shopping last night and bought some stick down linoleum tiles and a cute rug for the center space. She has 2 rattan ottomans that she is using for "tables" and has put games and sundries inside them. She toted video rockers, DVD player, her school computer, cell phone and all the accompaniements upstairs. In the process also, she found an old pair of computer speakers that worked with her laptop and the iTunes were flowing yesterday while she cleaned. Funny how when they take interest in a project, they can work like crazy. DS7 went up last night and thinks that he fits right into the theme. Fun times today, me with a 10 mile LR, kids painting, and all the various regular house duties to do. The kids have Monday and Tuesday off from school so I am sure they will be working furiously. Now if I can keep them from painting each other.....

 

[Pungodingy]

6.67 miles/98 minutes
this was a race (World Run Day) so please double

it was also my first run since being totally off heart meds...YAY!!!

 

[jmasgat]

Cecilia Sorry to hear about your dad. I hope you and your family find some peace during a difficult time.

Angie Great run! And I hope going off the meds is a good thing for you.

I did a rather slow and somewhat annoying 6 miles today (probably 60 minutes) and did 60 minutes of XT yesterday. Can I just say this once--I don't really know if I enjoy running. I will train to make it through the half marathon, but after that I may just call it a career!

Maura

 

[princessrunner]

Good morning Goofs. How is everyone doing this fine Monday morning????

Wow, some serious miles were put in this weekend. Guess I better update that darned spreadsheet so everyone can see we are a force to be reckoned with!! Great job this weekend everyone!!!

Angie: Nice job on the race and good for you getting off heart medicine.

Cecilia: More for you and your family.

Everyone else: Just a yay for you in general.

As for me, after working until 9 a.m., a 10 mile slow run (11:09 mpm with cold rain and gusty wind... ) and then laying a floor in the "treehouse" as my DS7 has named it, there was nothing left. My office still sits in shambles. I am not sure where it irritates me more, total disaster or partial clean up. I very much dislike starting a job and not finishing it. I guess the issue was that I started 2 jobs and did not finish the one that was important to me. The kids have today and tomorrow off from school so between working, catching up with the laundry from this weekend and life in general I don't foresee any painting until next weekend. I guess that gives me time to pick away at the filing...

As for my run report, I felt really good taking it slow and easy for the pulled muscle. Then at mile 8 it started raining. I seriously should have stopped like the urge was telling me to. I ran a 7 minute mile at mile 8 thinking it would stop and the further along I was the better. Bad move. Butt is now killing me, it has started pouring and the wind has picked up a lot. I am in shorts, a l/s tech shirt and a waterproof (thank goodness) vest. By mile 9, my shorts are dripping, my arms are soaked, my Garmin and iPod are securely stored inside the vest. My muscles are all cramping up due to the drop in temperatures. Now I am slowing down. At mile 9.5, my DH goes by me headed for town. I seriously think he knew better than to stop. I was a half mile from the house, hair dripping and slicked back, shorts dripping, shoes sloshing, you get the picture...and it ain't purty. As I struggle around the house today, I think to myself, and why did I not stop at mile 8????? One can only wonder. Today is 5 miles......