Hakuna Matada - Chilly November

[windwalker]

Vicky that's a lot of miles, I will maybe get a 12 in before the event but I train high intensity and I'll do the Goofy lower intensity so not as many miles required. I plan on a 13 min per mile pace for the half and then maybe a little faster in the last half of the full or might just stick with the 13 mpm plan the whole way. I hope to be doing comfortable 11 mpm for up to a 10K by then so a 13 mpm pace should be easy to keep up over several hours.

Running is different though because you have to harden your body against the pounding that it will take over the long miles of the Goofy.

Anyway have a restful evening y'all.

Dave

 

[Piglet24]

Hi Team!

Elizabeth- Glad the weather was perfect for the 5k. It is great to hear everyone in your group finished. Did you make it outside for your run today after all?

Vicky- If I’m going to run in the morning when it’s still dark, or at night I need it to be at least somewhat lit so I can see the ground and what’s coming and going. That’s awesome your 6 miler was a pace you are happier with! 11 miles out of 13 miles is still good. How is your knee doing? How’s is your hand today after burning it? Were you able to see Cake Boss? Why do you keep a pair of old running shoes in the trunk of your car? I think your training plan look ok. I hope it works for you.

Tandy- Glad you pretty much have the 2 rooms done. How did cleaning the closet go? Hope Zumba went well also! Good to hear your 14 miles went okay, aside from going too fast. Do you have any ideas for how you are going to start out slower?

Dave- Glad you had a great workout today!

Lynn- Thanks!! Glad you made it out again this morning for the dog walk. I hope the day was nice enough to make it out for a bike ride today.

Mike- You are always so busy! Good to hear your Chicago 10 miler went well. Glad Robert had a great time on his first one mile race!! That’s awesome! Your run club party sounded like a good time! Have fun at the Turkey Trot Thursday.

AFM, DH and I had our 14 mile run today. It was raining the entire time, and windy (really windy) for about half of it when we weren’t blocked from it in between trees or hills. But we made it! Actually more than made it- we finished in just under 2:36. That is the fastest I have run on a run longer than 6 miles ever. We ran/walked the entire way and I was so proud of both of us when we finished. DH did not have a rain jacket on like I did so he was pretty miserable (I suggested him getting one with me when we first moved here and he didn’t think he needed one at the time). We were both soaked by the time we walked back in the apartment (clothes, shoes, everything…even my phone that was in my Fuel Belt zip up was frosted and a little wet), but I’m pretty sure he was even more soaked than me because of his lack of jacket and head cover. The good news is about half way through the run he turned and said to me, “Okay, I have decided I think I need a rain jacket now.” Finally! So I said to him, “Absolutely, let’s get you one!” So earlier this evening we went out and bought him one! I’m a little sore and tired, but just happy I made it and amazed at what I accomplished. I changed a few of my pre-run things and didn’t check how far we had run until we hit the 2 hour mark. I did hit a mental and physical wall when we hit the 12 mile mark, but I pushed on until I made it. In the last mile I couldn’t seem to move around the water puddles anymore so that meant my shoes and socks got even more wet than they already were. I just couldn’t bring myself to care because all I wanted was to finish. DH wasn’t really feeling well from 10 miles on, but he pushed through and made it so I was really proud of him. I know how hard it must have been for him to finish those last few miles, and I think the reason he pushed through was because he was running with me. He didn’t even tell me he wasn’t feeling well until we were well into mile 12. To reward ourselves we went to a local bar and grill and I treated myself to some fish & chips, and when we returned home a slice of chocolate pie. I figured it was okay because today I earned it. Thank you all for thinking of me today and holding positive thoughts for me.

 

[windwalker]

I've decided to take a rest day today, still have to go to work but no training. I had a PR yesterday and that used to be my rule that a PR must be followed by a rest or easy day. I'm still concerned about the possibility of whacking something, as I know the rest of you are to.

Mike I hope that your not trying to do to much right now, over training and racing can catch up with you. It's amazing one day you feel bullet proof and the next you are dragging a leg. That happened to me last year, I was doing some awesome track workouts and I stepped over that 'edge' and pulled the muscles on the bottom of my foot, that PF injury cost me 3 months of no training and then the long come back. Humor me and take a few rest days and get you some darn SLEEP!

Vicky, remember it was a PF injury from over training that cost our old team captain her motivation for doing the races. She trained all year for the Goofy and then in the last couple of months pulled her PF and never made it the first mile of the half. I know I was with her and Margie that morning to help them along and shared the pain that she felt not only from the injury but of her dream falling apart. That was also the race that it was so cold.

Anyway I'm not trying to be negative, I just want everyone to be careful. If your not feeling it, take a rest day, your body is trying to tell you something and it's better to be a little under trained on race day that over trained and ricking injury.

Dave

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Vicky - So - how was the fleur de sel on the truffles? I never really followed any plan when I was training for races, just kept increasing distance until a couple of weeks before the race when I decreased distance. But then, I never really did great in any races - just finished, which was my goal.

Dave - Good job o the PR!

Mike - You must really have a lot of trees! Our brother-in-law works for the meat dept at Publix (Atlanta) and has been really busy at work! Apparently he has been “throwing turkeys”! Sounds like a great race! Great job to Robert! The running club awards you got seem very appropriate! We have been putting up Christmas lights a little at a time when it is calm out.

Regina - Good job on the 14 miler!

Tandy - We do not have to rake up from our trees (not enough trees, and wind blows leaves that do fall to Nebraska), but we do rake our grass clippings, and I always wear gloves or I will get blisters. (just gardening gloves) That is true, we thought this house was SO big when we bought it, it took no time to fill it up LOL I have orthopedic insoles that I wear in all my shoes. Good job on the 14 miles!

Elizabeth - The normal dog walk in “around the block” which is 1.27 miles.

AFM - No walk this morning, already windy when I got up - it had been blowing since 4:30am (dogs want to go outside at that time every morning) - so I will wait until it warms up before braving the wind. Yesterday we did make it out for a short bike ride - 7 miles - no wind but still a bit coolish. Scott wanted to try a new recipe for apple coffee crumb cake this morning, but we did not have the sour cream called for - so I just make a packaged crumb cake and threw in some chopped up apple - still in the over, will have to see how it turns out.

Pixie dust to all who are in need!

Have a great day team!

 

[wilbur]

Good Morning Team!

What is up with the wind! It is a cold one this morning.

Mike, We also have many leaves to rake. 100+ bags once we finish.
Love the yard/ trees in the summer. Don't really enjoy all the raking.
A Tri Ironman, who thinks up these events and then who's crazy enough to do it.

Regina, Nice going on your 14 miler.

Lynn, More baking! You make me hungry everytime I read your posts.

Tandy, When is your next race? How many other ultra's have you done?

Elizabeth, Was it a date with your TM or did you make it outside?

We made it to the parade on Sat. night. It was a very mild night and made for an enjoyable evening.
The 1 float was promoting the guidedog program. There were some very adorable puppies wearing their green working dog jackets with Christmas lights. Too cute. The parade also has a pair of real reindeer leading Santa's sleigh. One of the night's highlights.

Had a great run last night. The air was cold but no wind. Lots of houses with Christmas lights on and decorations out. It is so pretty/ festive. It makes for a great nightime run.

Have a great day everyone............Sue

 

[es45]

Happy Tuesday, all,

I made it outside. Great weather but I forgot that it was going to be so darn dark. Better stick to the treadmill for evening workouts for a while.

My friend just pulled out of running the Princess half because of an injury. Those registration fees are nonrefundable, aren't they? Just wondering if she can get any of her money back.

Wishing everyone an injury-free day!

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hi team! It's a chilly morning here - lots of sun but still above freezing! Yay! If it stays this way until January, I'm happy

Lynn - If you have plain yogurt, you can substitute 1:1 for sour cream. I tend to have yogurt in my fridge more often than sour cream. You can also substitute buttermilk but I forget the ratio, it's a bit less because there's more liquid. Can't wait to hear how the crumb cake turns out! Anything with apple is delicious! I thought of you and Scott yesterday when I was browsing the web for recipes. It's for a South African donut but I'll probably save it for January when I have more time to bake. Hope the winds die down and you're able to make it out for your walk!

Dave - Great reminder on being overtrained and injured vs. undertrained and healthy! I didn't even think for a second you were being negative I think it's always nice to have someone looking out for me! I will definitely be taking things easy and playing things by ear. I'm happy that I'm able to put in the mileage this year - I know last year I was struggling because my knee and I definitely don't want that again. I remember 2010 was bitterly cold and wet for the half. It wasn't a good race.

Regina - WTG! That's fantastic that you and Kyle both finished your 14 miles! You guys were speedy and made it through when it was raining. Definitely not easy! I'd say the fish and chips and chocolate pie were well earned It sounds like an awesome post-run meal btw! No I didn't make it to the bookstore. He was only there for an hour. Apparently the bookstore was getting ready to do another book signing with Bill Clinton. They put aside a signed copy but I'm basically paying an extra $10 (over the Amazon price) for his autograph. I'll probably skip The burn is doing better. I ended up asking my chiro about it LOL She said the darker skin is probably dead tissue and not to worry about it. She had the name of a cream I should get from the drugstore but I haven't had time to go yet.

Oh the running shoes in the trunk ... in case the pair of shoes I'm wearing gets annoying or if I have to walk somewhere and I'm wearing heels

Tandy - WTG on your 14 milers! I think when I was doing the marathon, I said to myself "It's only a 30K with 12K warmup!" LOL What kind of inserts are you thinking of getting?

AFM - Got in my cross training at the gym yesterday. I'm really happy that my trainer was a runner and knows the different exercises that will target the muscles I should be strengthening. We did some TRX rows, pushups, reverse lunges, weighted squats, bridges, leg press ... It was a pretty good workout! Tonight I'm going to get in a quick 3 mile run and then veg

Don't forget to let me know about the medals!

Have a great day everyone!

 

[bunnyfoo]

Happy Tuesday, all,

I made it outside. Great weather but I forgot that it was going to be so darn dark. Better stick to the treadmill for evening workouts for a while.

My friend just pulled out of running the Princess half because of an injury. Those registration fees are nonrefundable, aren't they? Just wondering if she can get any of her money back.

Wishing everyone an injury-free day!

Elizabeth - Check this post out... your friend might be able to get a refund, less the $35 admin fee. I wish this option was in place last year.

ETA - I guess it would help if I posted the link

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43209205&postcount=28

 

[RunRookie]

I almost forgot ... Here are the medals I picked out for our team Turkey Trot. Sorry I'm that web savy. Let me know if the link doesn't work. I have the pricing on my work email so I'll post them tomorrow. The medals come with the option of a ribbon (but they don't have lime green), dog tag chain or key chain which I think is kind of cool. Let me know which ones you guys like!

I like the round medal with a ribbon.

 

[Villains_Rock]

Hey there team! Sorry I have been MIA as of late. We had washer/dryer issues...family got the flu bug....it's busy in airport land...etc. I haven't even been on FB other than the occasional Daily Mile post. I love that Daily Mile..it keeps track of my training and my mileage on my shoes. It also helps me keep connected with you guys even when then rest of my life gets too hectic. I wish more of us where on there. I love seeing how everyone trains! It's nice too to have empathy and to give empathy with people who have been there and are going there. It's nice to swap stories and give the occasional "me too" to let people know they are not alone. That's also what is great about this team. We have all been there or are going there and have "war stories" to share. It helps to keep us all going

Vivky - I will not be able to do the Turkey Trot as I do indeed have to work. I can't wait to read the reviews and everything for all of you guys that are able to run! I'll be thinking of you guys and sending good racing wished your way! I saw your training plan and it looks great! If it works for you and you have at least one 20 miler there (which you do) then I say its a go!

Sue - The guidedogs are always so touching aren't they? We have a local rescue group that are always in the parade and they are truly a wonderful joy to see. Not to mention that the kids LOVE the dogs almost as much as the firetrucks!

Regina - Love that you guys did the 14 although it sounds like it was crumby! I'm a big baby when it comes to rain/snow. You guys toughed it out though...that ever doesn't kill you will make you stronger!

Lynn - Oh man...don't know what I would do if my dogs asked to potty at that hour!! 4:30?! I would really love that recipe for the apple crumb cake (the one with the sour cream). I am trying to bake a bit more now that I'm back to long runs...need those carbs ya know!

Dave - Great advice on the rest day. I took yesterday off and it was the first full day off where I did not even do core since Oct 21st. I needed it though...I'm feel so run down and blah. Come to find out my thyroid meds needed adjusted, so that's probably why. I start my new higher dose this week. Fingers crossed it will help. Anywho...your post made me feel a bit better about the rest day so thank you

Mike - You sound super busy!! I bet you are glad that you have those earlier marathons under your belt. That will help coming into the holiday season I'm sure!

OK guys...I am going to get back to work...hope all is well with everyone!!

 

[Motomiker]

Hi Everyone,
Posting from my phone, so it will be short. First let me say that I LOVE THIS TEAM ! The encouragement that I get here really helps keep me going.

Dave~ Thanks, Liz's girlfriend watched Robert most of the day, and I slept! Wanta LSR tomorrow. Maybe 14 miles.

Eva~ I will have to check out daily mile.

Afm -- 10.5 hours of work last night, pouring rain all day, blech!

Be back soon, Mike

 

[windwalker]

I'm kinda fond of you bunch of misfit toys and don't wanna see anyone whack something.

I had a good rest day from training, still had to work though, but that's life. Tomorrow is my group training and it will be a wild one since everyone I train with is healthy so a race by any other name....

My training is progressing ever forward and every day is a step closer to my destiny, whatever that may be. A few seconds improvement every week or month doesn't seem like a lot but that's how champions are made. Not that I'll ever be one but if I'm not it will not be from lack of desire and hard training.

Have a restful evening y'all.

Dave

 

[Hockeychic]

Vicky be careful PF is also why Mike and I had to cut all trainning prior to our Goofy a few years ago. You know you will rock it out, you are in great shape don't risk injury. In the words of my buddy Dave. Better to be undertrainned then injured!!!!

I also appreciate each and every one of you and can't wait to see you all in about 6 weeks!!!

Sorry gang, I did read all but running late this morning. Have a super day.

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hello everyone! How's Thanksgiving prep and planning coming along? I wish we got American Thanksgiving off too! I keep seeing all these pumpkin recipes and I really want to make something!

We had a bit of freezing rain last night and yet it seems to have warmed up today. Go figure! I think it's much nicer without the heavy winds.

Kim - When I'm out on my LR, I always remember you telling me about being undertrained and un-injured I'm taking the LRs a lot easier, I do 5/1 intervals for those and anytime I get something that feels remotely achy, I stop, walk, readjust and then start running again! Knock on wood - so far nothing serious and I really have only 3 LRs left!

Dave - A few seconds is how people qualify for Boston or other races. So anytime I get a PR and it's only a few seconds, I'm quite happy! Hope your group walk goes well today!

First let me say that I LOVE THIS TEAM ! The encouragement that I get here really helps keep me going.

I couldn't agree with you more Mike! Hope the rain clears up!

Eva - I tried using Daily Mile but it wouldn't read my Garmin for whatever reason. I think it's because I'm on Windows 7 or whatever that latest version is. I have a lot of problems with that software. I'll give it another shot on the weekend and see if I can't get it to work. About the TT - if you want to do it any time this weekend, that's fine too. It doesn't have to be tomorrow

Sue - Lots of people have their Christmas/holiday decorations out! It's really pretty running at night. The guidedog float sounds too cute!

Lynn - The fleur de sel truffles were not too bad! I discovered that they can't stay in the fridge because the humidity makes the salt melt off. I wanted to ask you what you thought of your iPad. I was thinking about getting one because we get a *slight* discount on Apple products at work. I saw someone on the subway reading an ebook and it got me thinking that maybe it would be good in the kitchen for baking. I probably get a screen protector otherwise it get messy really quickly. Just wondering which model you had and if there was anything you loved or hated about it?

Regina - Thanks for posting about your 14 miler in the rain! I decided I couldn't be a wimp and skip a short run if you were going to do a LR in the rain

AFM - I got stuck on the subway for about 30 extra minutes last night and didn't much feel like going out to run. But I decided if everyone else here is going out running, I'd better get my butt in gear too. So I went out last night even though it was quite windy and cold for a quick 3 miler. I decided I'd get some (healthy) takeout as a reward and mostly to save time. I placed an order before I left for the food to arrive at my at 8:10. Shortly after I left home, the freezing rain started It was just yucky with the wind and the rain so I cut it short at 2 miles. I figure a couple of miles was better than nothing. Anyway, I get home at 7:45 and there's a delivery guy at my door. Naturally no one's home. I said to him "You're early." ... Imagine if it hadn't been raining and I had taken an extra 10 minutes. Then he starts yelling at me about how I should be at home to accept the order and he was trying to call me... blah blah blah Really? I said he was 25 minutes early (which I appreciate) but if he looked at the order, I specified a delivery time - 8:10. Anyway he wasn't happy and said that he had been waiting a while and 8:10 was the latest he could deliver it by. I said he was wrong and he said no. I said fine ... take it back. All of a sudden he was all I'm sorry I'm sorry. What-ever. What is wrong with people? I still sent the food back because I was pretty angry at that point. I'm not paying for something and being yelled at too. Oh well, I am more than happy to spend that money at WDW on snacks or whatever else

Today is a rest day for me. I will probably run a few errands and then watch Survivor! Yay!

Have a great day everyone!

 

[rubato]

Good morning team.

Kim: Is there a break anytime soon in all this crazy work?

Dave: Great job keeping up the positivity (is that a word?).

Mike: Did you get the 14 miles in? I am really loving this team also. Lots of support and encouragement.

Eva: I am not a Facebooker, and on occasion, feel like I'm missing something. But, I just can't bring myself to do it. I would enjoy the training aspects of it, though.

Vicky: The inserts are just going to be drugstore arch supporters. My new shoes are not quite as good as my Asics 2160s in that department. No biggie. I actually remember that saying about the 30k from last year. I also remember that we were 5 seconds behind beating Jeff Galloway! I still feel like an idiot for telling him we were trying to beat him. I should have just said that we were trying to stay with him.
I think your training plan is just fine. As long as you're staying healthy, it's not that different.

Elizabeth: I hope your friend can at least get a partial refund. I hope she's okay. Yes, running in the dark is just too dangerous. If you have a TM and can stand running on it (my problem), use it!

Sue: If the lights were on, you must run after dark. I would love the lights, but would trip over something, I'm sure. I have never run an ultra. I did Goofy this year, and it was my first ever marathon, so, I'm kind of skipping a few steps here doing this ultra. I don't do a lot of races. In fact, about 3 or 4 a year is max. I have nothing planned until the ultra on April 1st, except that my son and I are doing our own race of 8 miles in March. I would love to do Goofy again, but it's just not in the cards.

Lynn: How was the crumb cake? I used to bake all the time, but just don't get into it anymore. Of course, today was pumpkin pie and grasshopper pie. Plus, now I get to make Frank some Chex mix. He only likes the homemade kind, not the packaged kind. I can't tell the difference, but what do I know?

Regina: Congrats on the 14. It sounded pretty rough though. Mine was only mentally rough. I was shocked at how bad and great I could feel in the span of one run. I'm glad your husband has broken down and gotten a rain jacket. I hate to run in the rain, but will do it if it's not cold rain. Once winter hits, I'm waiting until it lets up (although I've been caught in it a lot).
I truly don't know what I'm going to do to slow it down. Maybe I just don't need to go any slower, who knows? I've had this problem since I started running, so it's not new. I seem to finish fine. It just worries me for the whole run.

AFM: Goodness, that was a lot of catching up. Things are going well here. I walked the pup this morning, and have gone to the store, baked 2 pies and am debating when to run my 5 miles. I also have to run with Harrison, which is 2 miles and we're having a zumba class tonight, which I need before tomorrow's gorging. I got on the scale this morning and felt like crying. I'm so out of control with eating right now. But, I've got a plan. I'm going to enjoy myself tomorrow and then, hit it super hard until Christmas day. Then, I'll hit it hard again until I start back to school on Jan 17th. I think I could reach my goal weight by then if I really push myself. That's about 2 months, and 10 pounds. I think I'm going to go back to clean eating, which always works for me. Cutting out processed food means cutting out sugar, which is my huge weakness. Take that away, I can't overeat!

I hope everyone enjoys their holiday tomorrow. I have so very much to be thankful for. I have the most amazing family and life right now. I'm healthy, my family is healthy, and I haven't lost my mind from college yet. Frank is managing to put up with our huge lifestyle change 21 years into our relationship (stay at home wife went back to school), and Harrison is really trying to be a good preteen (really, he is).

What is everyone else thankful for? Our Canadian friends can join in also?

 

[rubato]

Vicky: It looks like we posted at the same time again. Just wanted to say that the delivery guy is a jerk. Pizza Hut does that to us all the time. I put an order in with a specific time and they just deliver it as soon as they can. I always send it back, get a phone call apology and a free pizza. But, come on people, figure it out already!

 

[windwalker]

Wow Vicky, Warrior Princess, you are always so sweet and kind that I would never have expected you to stand up to that delivery guy. I'm proud of you.

I met the team this morning for a good 6.5 mile training walk and one of the guys was going to do another 3 miles after so I did that with him and got 9.5 miler for the day. Now I have to go to work. Yuck!

I have a 3K race in the morning then off to Clarksville for turkey dinner at my adopted family's place. We will have a grammy winning fiddler to entertain us and I get to chat with another adopted guest who is the best new woman runner in the country.

Have a super day y'all.

Dave

 

[wilbur]

Good Afternoon Team!

I quick flyby today.

Tandy, I thought I was the only non-facebook holdout.

Vicky, I went out for a 5k last night. That was some wind and cold but made it before the rain. Only seemed to rain in the burbs no freezing.

Does everyone have exciting plans for tomorrow?

Have a great evening and training everyone..........Sue

 

[RunRookie]

This team is truly awesome and I am lucky that Mike introduced me to such a supportive community!

Today I went to pick up my race packets for my 5K races on Thursday and Saturday. I am hoping to finish one of these with a sub-30 minute time. Wish me luck!

Has anyone had a long wait at packet pick-up? I went to pick up my North Shore 5K packet at 9:30am. When I got there, a line of more than 60 people was already forming. I did not think it would be too bad, but I was wrong. It took me 50 MINUTES before I reached the table! Of course, once I got there it only took a minute to get my packet.

I was really late to work as a result. Luckily, my boss was in a good mood because of the upcoming holiday so he just brushed it off. But man, what a pain in the butt. I have never seen such a slow packet pick-up process.

Oh well. Tomorrow will be good! The weather is going to be in the 40s and that will hopefully translate into a fast pace (the high tomorrow is going to be 56!).

 

[windwalker]

Good luck turkey trotters.

Since I did 9.5 miles today it will not be my best effort tomorrow.

Please post your times for your many races.

Dave