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

[lynnielou]

Hi Goofs,

I have a couple of days to report.
Tuesday 11/11 2.4 miles in 35 minutes.
Wednesday 11/12 2.5 miles 37 minutes.

Sounds like there is a lot of "life" going on for everyone on the team. Hangin in there myself. Prayers for everyone.

Lynn

 

[suzannews]

Friday...30 mins bike/5.63 miles

 

[Creativebeth]

Friday totals

Time 60 min
Miles 6.25

Beth

 

[ksoehrlein]

Just about 7 miles in 1:27:00 for me this morning.

 

[princessrunner]

Good morning Goofs. Here it is the start of a new week. We are all ready to get back out at it right????

As for me, I got my miles made up between the bike and the elliptical on Friday. One and a half hours of straight aerobic work, hmmm, sounds much like running... Anyway, I am donating my 5 miles on the elliptical to my sweet Cecilia. I hope you are feeling better. Today is a 12 mile easy run and I plan to take it very easy. My piriformis is feeling better but I don't want to push my luck either. We have opted out of the 5K next weekend as it is not named after DHs grandmother anymore. Apparently the powers that be have decided to rename the entire thing... So my next official race will be the Goofy. I have still not found decent air to Florida but I am now holding out for a last minute deal. Keep fingers crossed everyone. I may regret this...

Joanne, got the package safe and sound. Thanks again.

Mike, donating miles just makes us feel like we are helping out a fellow soldier in the fitness wars. It does not change the overall numbers at all. Do or do not donate your miles. It is all up to you. We are just happy to see you back out and making some miles!!! I am sure you are happy about it too....

I have gotten some of the addresses that I requested and anyone else who would like to exchange cards this holiday season, please PM me with your address. I have had several requests for a list of the addresses and when I have all that want to participate, I will make a blanket PM to everyone on said list.

Love to the Goofs and have a great day everyone!!

 

[Pungodingy]

11/16
6.82 miles/100 mins

 

[Cruella de mom]

Hi Goofs!

Well. Lets just all make a note that running a half marathon should only be done by completely healthy people. Expecially if said half marathon is taking place in 24 degree temperatures.

13.1 miles in 2:44:31

I am so proud of myself for finishing this half. I have never wanted to quit more in my entire life (well except during the birth of my second child but thats another story) I had NO BUSINESS even trying to do this race.

Tomorrow I will post a race report.

Cecilia

 

[groovygirls]

Cecilia-
I've said it before and I'll say it again- you ROCK- you are my idol and the person I aspire the most.

 

[groovygirls]

oops- my belated race day story too

I had angels looking out for me that day. I made a sign on my back “I’m running this race for my dad and Alzheimer’s Association. Please help me finish”
I was determined to just go as far as I could. There was no chance I would finish because of the ongoing issues I have had with my knee and the tendonititis but I was going to try.

First angel on the course was Mary. She was the leader of a 6:00 pace group. I joined her group at mile 2. We ran 2 minutes, walked 1 minute. I had a blast! I cannot remember when I had a better time with a group of complete strangers. We laughed, sang songs, told stupid jokes, and really tried to make the best of it. The time flew by and my spirits were up and my knee was okay.

Second group of angels was Team Tun Tavern. We had been running along side one another consistently. This was a group of 4 Marines who in 5 days ran 177 miles for wounded Marines- this was their last leg of the race. It was not a relay. They all ran this distance. They had such kind words of encouragement- in fact at one point one of them said- “I’ll do this mile for your dad” I should have been helping them but instead they helped me. They helped me more than they will ever know- Thanks Jimmy JarHead.

At mile 13-14 my knee had enough running. I felt I would walk as long as I could. My time was good enough to “Beat the Bridge” at mile 20 so I just kept going. Several angels along the way patted me on the back, offered encouragement and really gave me the strength to go on.

Mile 20 had a mounted policeman- I had to kiss Cody’s nose for luck. He didn’t mind (the horse, of course).

At mile 24-25 I would have gotten on the bus if it were there. I was in so much pain I was crying and hobbling. I could not step one more step. A Marine manning the water station screamed at me “pick up your head and move, move, move”. I wasn’t going to argue with a Marine so I did (another angel). The finish line was in sight- I managed to get up strength to run the last .2 miles across the finish line. I finished with tears- I cannot believe I finished! “Congratulations, ma’am, nice job” said a Marine who gave me my medal. My time was 6:14 which averaged out to be a 14minute/mile. For someone who did not even think I would ever finish I have no complaints- it says FINISHER on my medal too!

 

[suzannews]

Congrats groovygirls!!

If a Marine yelled at me to pick up my head and move, move, move, I think I would move also!! Maybe thats what I need at the 1/2 in January.

 

[suzannews]

Sunday...30 mins bike/5.84 miles


We took DD to see Trans Siberian Orchestra Saturday night, it was on her Christmas list this year. WOW, what a show. If you are ever able to get tickets, you will not be disappointed!

 

[princessrunner]

Good morning Goofs. Still in a blue mood around here so I am going to keep it brief. I don't want to mess with anyone elses good mood!

Cecilia, you are the only person I know (besides me) who would just up and do a half marathon on the spur of the moment!! Great job no matter what!

Suzanne, we went to see the SO last year here in Maine. I have an entire set of music on my iPod for the holidays. Every once in awhile when I shuffle my music one of the songs comes on. Actually, it is pretty good to run to!!!

Everyone else, great work. Way to go. Woo Hoo!! I am working on totals for the sheet. I didn't realize I was quite that far behind. They are coming, promise.

As for me, it continued to rain and be miserable yesterday so I decided a LR was not in the cards for me. I have reworked my schedule to do it on Wednesday when it is cold but at least the skies are clear. I did 5 yesterday and they felt really good. My average was 10:06 with 2 slower miles and then three faster ones. My last one was a 9:18 average!! At some point (I am thinking downhill with the wind blowing at my back and a car passing me for tailwind) I hit 6:58!! Some little victories to be happy for. Today I am going to the gym with DD and setting her up on a weight routine. I am hoping to get my 5 miles in after getting her going. I guess time will tell.

For those counting on me being in there in January, don't. I may have to cancel my plans. My support system here is failing me and I feel the need to keep the peace is more important than conquering the Goofy. Sorry everyone...

 

[laxdef69]

40 minutes in teh pool...no idea of how many laps, but in excess of 1200 yards.

Mike

 

[jmasgat]

Cecilia Yowza! WTG on finishing your half--it couldn't have been easy (are they ever?) but you did great.

Groovy Anyone who does a marathon is a wonder! And when I do the half in January--and my ITB is screaming (which it seems like it is going to do given my last couple of weeks)--I will be inspired by you to suck it up and keep on moving.

Did 7 miles yesterday (or 7.2 if you believe mapmyrun, which I don't anymore--it always ssems to overestimate) in 1:08. With the (large) exception of my right leg (ITB from the knee to the hip) it was a decent run. Cardio/breathing--good; shins--good, left leg--good. One short walk break to fuel and drink (cross off Luna gels off the ist--way too chewy!) and I made it through the seven.

Today was 45 minutes of weights/stretching. Friday was 1 hour of walking--3 miles.

Off to call the doc again--gotta see if there are other things to try out to tackle the ITB. MOre exercises? orthotics? massage? bionic leg?


Maura

 

[Cruella de mom]

Joanne - your story gave me chills. Heal that knee so we can run a race together sometime in the near future! Oh wait I was going to give up racing - ah well I will come out of retirement to run one with you.

 

[groovygirls]

You got it Cecilia! Goofy next year with Lisa, Right!

Your post- did you read my new signature line?

 

[Creativebeth]

Saturday totals:

Time: 60 min
Miles: 6.5

Sunday totals:

Time: 60 min
Miles: 5.05

Beth

 

[lynnielou]

HI Goofs,

Yesterday was

40 minutes in TM for 2.8 miles

Lynn

 

[groovygirls]

Catch up workout
Saturday
1 hour body flow, 1 hour body pump, 30 minutes elipitical (3 miles)
Sunday
1 hour fitness yoga, 30 minutes elipitical (3 miles)
Monday
1.5 hours riding, 30 minutes elipitical (3 miles) 1/2 hour with torturer (I mean personal trainer whose goal it is too make me skinny)s

 

[ksoehrlein]

I just realized my post on Friday never came through. That was 2 miles in 24:30.

Tonight was 3 miles in 35:48.

Good night, Goofs!