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

[suzannews]

Monday...30 mins bike/6.04 miles


Cecilia...congrats on your 1/2! My goal in January is to finish!

Looks like lots of time and miles going on here, great job everyone!!

Have a great Tuesday.

 

[princessrunner]

Good morning Goofs, sorry for my p-poor mood yesterday. I am feeling much better today!!

Joanne, your race report brought tears to my eyes. What an awesome accomplishment. One for the books!!

I need a personal trainer who wants to make me skinny, oh wait, I am a personal trainer...DUH.... Right now I am working on DD13s workout plan. We were supposed to go last night but DS7 came home sick from school so plans foiled for another day.

Today is the day. We are heading to the gym this afternoon. It actually gives me more time to assess her weights and get the plan right. Tomorrow she should be pretty whiney and then she has a couple hours of field hockey practice with the high school travel team.....lol.... (did I say that??). As for me, no run, no workout, no nothing yesterday, just canceling plans and mood declining. After that, I realized that I have so many friends going to marathon weekend that my spirit will be there. I know you all will do well and I cannot wait for reports... . I am working on races for next year, what I am comfortable affording with travel. I am on the fence about whether to argue for ToT 2009 or RFTT 2009. I have friends going in both directions. DD will still be in field hockey season for both so neither may work. She will be in HS and probably headed for states and regionals. Our field hockey team has 6 straight titles. Anyone doing any interesting races in 2009??

 

[escape]

Hi Goofs!

I'm here for about 2 minutes...long enough to post my miles this weekend. Thankfully, I have my Internet back!!!!

Sunday, Nov. 16:

Susie: 13.1 miles, 3 hours, 20 minutes (hurt foot) DOUBLE THOSE MILES!

Rock 'N Roll San Antonio! Fun, fun, fun!

 

[jmasgat]

Lisa Sorry it's not going to work out for you to make it to Disney in January. I was looking forward to finally meeting you in person. We'll run with you "on our shoulders" so to speak (the way I've been running lately it likely won't feel any worse!)

Had 4.5 on tap today but bagged it after 1.5. Apparently my chronic ITB is being, well--chronic. Decided to take a rest cure and skip one of my weekly runs and give myself til Thursday or Friday before I run again. Made an appointment with the doc (on my B-day, no less!) to see if there's anything else I can do. Just need to nurse myself through til January! Jumped on the bike and did some more time, so total of 35 minutes and 6 miles along with another 10 of IT exercises.

Hope everyone has a good day. It is much warmer in the office today than yesterday, when it was a balmy 60 degrees--indoors! (Should gone home)

Maura

 

[Creativebeth]

Lisa: I know what you mean with the races planned for 2009. I really wanted to do the Princess in March......had really good room rates too! But, alas, with the economy, it just wasn't going happen. Had to cancel those plans. I am substituting RnR Nashville in April, since we can drive to that one and again dh got good room rates. I just couldn't justify the cost of Disney for a family of 4 for a long weekend.

Totals for Monday

Time: 45 min
Miles: 3

Beth

 

[Pungodingy]

Can someone explain, why, if I "race" 6 miles, I am supposed to take 6 days off, but if I "train" 6 miles, I should only skip 1 day?

thanks!

 

[princessrunner]

Angie, I think you will find that these people assume that you are exerting yourself more during a race than during training. At least that is what I find to be true. My long runs are slow and easy and just for miles not for time. When I race, I have a goal in mind and tend to push a little harder, hence, more effort and more soreness.

I feel that, walkers as opposed to runners, probably do not require as much recovery time post-race. You walkers can correct me if I am wrong. I am sure not the walking pro around here (nor the running pro either). With January looming, I do not think I would take the full 6 days, myself personally.

As a trainer, I would tell you that, if you feel good and you don't feel the need to rest, then don't. If you start into your workout and feel that you are pushing yourself too soon, then stop.

 

[Cruella de mom]

Hi All -

Well as if things couldn't get worse, the kids brought the stomach flu home from school with them.

Ran 4.5 today in a nice comfortable 45:14. I am still struggling with low energy but that could be because I was up all night with sick kids. I am going to take it easy for the next two weeks and come back ready to kick in that last month of training when we get back from Disney.

With everything going on, our trip to WDW for Thanksgiving has been completely over shadowed. I haven't packed a thing, heck, I haven't even done the laundry so I can pack!!! We leave this Saturday and I haven't planned a thing.

I did take all Dh's suits to the dry cleaners to have them cleaned and packed. He leaves the day we get home from Orlando for England. Evidently, you have to wear suits at Cambridge University?! Dh is finishing up yet another degree with one of those super condensed mini courses.

While Dh is gone, I will unpack from WDW, travel to Maryland for my father's memorial service with 3 kids, decorate for Christmas, do all the chistmas shopping, attend all the christmas parties and recitals etc. oh and train for Goofy in my free time. Who plans for a mini course the three weeks before Christmas?!

My Dad is going to be buried in Arlington National Cemetary. The earliest they can have his burial is February 5th. At least Dh will be here for that because I imagine with a riderless horse, a 21 gun salute, taps and all the other ceremony involved I am going to completely fall apart.

Ooops, sorry so long, I seem to be rambling on here! Take care everyone and keep getting those miles in!

Lisa - sorry to hear you won't be at the marathon this year but you really should take more than 2 months to train for it so I think its a good decision to wait.

Cecilia

 

[jmasgat]

Cecilia Wow! you will be busy--we will send "energy waves" your way. And that is quite an honor for your Dad. My grandparents are buried there, my dad is in a military cemetery closer to home.

Maura

 

[ksoehrlein]

Two more treadmill miles tonight -- 23:45

 

[laxdef69]

40 minutes lifting at the gym, 30-40 on tap for swimming at 0500 tomorrow.

I'll be away from Thursday through Sunday in a tree stand hunting.

For Bambi, not Thumper...

Mike

 

[hockeygirl]

Just a quick drive by Goofs--I need to go get ready to leave for a conference tomorrow. Our annual NY state physical education conference is the next 4 days so I am leaving tomorrow to head there, and on top of that I am doing a presentation and I need to finallize everything for that. But, I did manage to get a workout in tonight at the gym.

3 miles/33 min plus 15 min stretching

This was my first workout since last thursday. I have been super busy with things, and my fiance and I got VIP tickets to the NY Giants game on sunday so that kind of threw a wrench into the plans to do my LR on sunday. At least it was a step back week, so I was only supposed to do 10. I am going to desperately try to stay on track this week while at the conference. There is a really nice fitness center where I can do my workouts, the key will just be gettitng there.

Lisa--Sorry to hear you won't be there in January, we will miss you!
As for races for 2009 for me...the plan right now is the Long Branch Half in May, and then trying to do NYC marathon in November--just gotta make sure i get in...other than that, I don't have any other real plans since I am getting married.

To everyone else, keep up the good work!

 

[suzannews]

Good morning everyone!! Kinda sad I didn't get my big walk/jog in today. DH and DD both came home alittle sick from Ohio last week and since they love me sooooo much, I am now the proud owner of a sore throat, headache, ear ache and a stomach bug. Now thats love!! I feel like I've been run over by a truck or maybe just a really big motorcycle. Anyways, I plan on taking it easy this week and next and then kicking it into high gear for December as I am freaking out that the 1/2 is coming up quick. There may be one more 5K before that but I haven't decided yet although this one does give bling to all finishers!!

Tuesday totals...60 mins bike/12.31 miles

Goals for 2009...1/2 in January, sign up for 2010 1/2 as soon as its available, Princess 1/2 in March, a few 5K's tossed in for good measure and Race for the Taste in October again.


Have a great Wednesday everyone and keep up the good work!! I think I'll be on the couch infront of the TV most of the day taking a nap.

 

[jmasgat]

Suzanne I saw someone at the gym this morning who reminded me of you--and she was flyin'! So now I will picture you flying your way through the half in January!

I did 50 minutes of bike (8.5 miles) and hip exercises today.

Now I'm trying to make up my mind where to stay in January. I currently have 2 reservations (well, really 4, but that's a longer story)--one at PO-FQ, where I've never stayed, and one at WL, where I have (although I apparently had an upgraded room and didn't realize it). Need to cancel one by Monday. Decisions, decisions!

Maura

 

[hockeygirl]

Another quick drive by as I am at my conference and need to rest, as I now have a cold..ugh!!!!

I got here around dinner time, had to go to a quick meeting, then went to the fitness center in the hotel. I was supposed to do 7 miles, but only made 4, as I am SO congested...I just couldn't breathe, so I called it quits!

4 miles/45 min

I guess doing 4 miles is better than none at all. Hopefully I am feeling better and can get down there to do a workout in between sessions.

 

[ksoehrlein]

3 miles
34:18

 

[princessrunner]

Morning Goofs from frozen central Maine!! It is cold, cold, cold here, 20 and windy during the day. Makes for frigid workouts...not that I have done any.

I guess I am in a run depression right now. The thought just makes me sad and tired. I have done some elliptical and I was going to bike yesterday but ran out of time. I will hit the gym with DD today so not much in the way of miles then either. Our 5K has been put on hold as a maybe for Saturday. OK with me with no miles and the frigid temperatures! So excuse your captain for now, this too shall pass.

Everyone is doing great. I have 2 weeks added up. No sense posting the totals until I have them all done, right?? I really have been working on it...really...no really...

I like everyone listing their "to dos" for 2009. It gives me some races to look at and get a little excited about. Right now, I have nothing and the way I train is looking forward. August is a long way forward and I don't know if I can justify CMM or not yet, still waiting to figure that one out. Keep those races coming!!

 

[jmasgat]

Laurie Hope you feel better soon. Kudos for getting in 4. I probably would have reverted to blob mode.

Lisayou get a pass for as long as you want. A little down time may help you recharge and come back with a fresh outlook. And I bet after a while you'll get itchy/bored with no running!

Today I did 50 minutes of elliptical and hip stuff. You know one of the reasons I decided to start running this year was because of boredom with the elliptical and that hasn't changed! But I'm giving myself a run break and just going to do my long run this Sunday.

Hope everyone has a good day. Around here (Detroit and the auto industry) it's "another day, another step closer to bankruptcy".

Maura

I did 50 minutes

 

[Creativebeth]

Total for Tuesday

Time: 60 min
Miles: 6.5

Totals for Thursday 11/20

Time: 80 min
Miles: 6.5

Beth

 

[ksoehrlein]

Greetings, Goofs! I logged 2 miles on the TM tonight. 23:49

My race calendar for 2009:
WDW Half Marathon in January
Disneyland Half Marathon in September

I'm sure I'll have to find an race somewhere, some time between the two, but nothing in mind yet. Any recommendations for a good, penguin-friendly race in 2009?