Hakuna Matata Happy New Year!

[funwalker]

Hi TEAM!

Vitamin C, Chicken Soup, and rest!

Not feeling so great either. Not sure what’s the diagnosis is - head cold, sinus, and it feels like it is heading for the chest tonight – still had a couple of hours doing shoveling and snow blowing. It has to be done no matter what you feel like. 2 more inches expected tonight.

Connie - Hope you had a good Walk today!
Scott & Lynn - Safe Travels (nice job on the laundry btw)

Printed my Finishers Certificate tonight - KWEL

Are any of our Team doing the April races in Ohio, Detroit, or Nashville?
I need to think about getting some Half Marathons scheduled within driving distance from home.

 

[windwalker]

Hi Margie, you feel better to dear. I will be better tomorrow I'm sure. I plan to start my workouts back so I better. I expect to be stronger and faster this year so I need to get going.

Erica is doing the race in Toronto but not sure if she will be able to do any others besides the Oct Disney and the Jan Disney.

How is everyone doing? All recovered from the weekend?

Happy Panda

 

[Rpsemont]

Hi All

Just stopping in briefly.

Dave and Margie - rest and fell better soon
Scott and Lynn - Safe trip home!
Denise - we did move alot - 3 nights, 3 rooms - I didn't make room reservations as soon as I should have

I'll have to see if I can print my finishers certi.

I still have not exercised since the half. Now that I don't NEED to make time for it, it's falling to the end of the priority list. Of course, I really am way behind on alot of stuff. We still have all our Christmas decorations up. It's too cold to open the attic to get the boxes down. Of course, with the ice storm we didn't get everything up until 12/23. This week I hope to get back in the routine - go to the Y for an hour or 2 before picking up DD on Tues and Thurs. I still feel a little beat up though.

Have a great week!

Anne

 

[Villains_Rock]

Are any of our Team doing the April races in Ohio, Detroit, or Nashville?
I need to think about getting some Half Marathons scheduled within driving distance from home.

Looking at the Martian Marathon Half on April 1st. I used to live in that neighborhood and when my dad ran marathons he ran the same roads. I showed him the course map and he said there isn't one inch of that course that he hasn't ran on. It would be special to me. Although...I might want to wait till next year and run the Full. Not sure yet.

To the rest...GOOD MOOOORRRRRRNNNING HAKUNA MATATA!!

How is our tribe doing?! I am sooo happy that I get to run on a TM today (never thought I'd hear myself say that)!! I have decided to hold off on the gym membership and go to my parents to use the TM. My legs have been itching to get some use! I know Scott and Dave have already been out. How many of the rest of us are back up and moving?!

 

[windwalker]

Good morning guys.

Anne, sometimes it takes a little bit to get back in the groove. Having a new goal or race to look to will help. I hope your mojo returns soon.

Eva thanks for your kind words in response to my team update post, that means a lot.

I'm getting ready to head off to the gym soon, not sure if it will be a treadmill and weights or another pool running day. With this cold the treadmill would be rough.

Have a wonderful day y'all.

Sicky Panda

 

[Steffwalks]

Good morning, EVERYBODY!!!!

Margie, I thought you were doing better!!! Get well my friend! Is Nashville reall that close to you??? We may have to put that one on our calender next year! I think I will be MAKING my family do a marathon relay with me at that time.

I had a really good walk, yesterday. I ended up on the TM, because of the wind and my allergies. (reminder to self: Get the DANG humidifier out!!!), I finally rigged up a lap top so I could watch something besides the 100th mile marker move!!! LOL Did I say TM's are boring???

My granddaughter (10) jumped up on her mother's TM the other day started up at 6 mph and ran for half an hour. Jumped off, and without even breathing hard said, "Man that's kinda boring!" LOL I have GOT to get that kid into races more!!!

Cross training or me today.

 

[katwalks]

Good morning, everyone!

I got a nice walk in yesterday, down on the riverwalk, about 6.5 miles. It was chilly to start, but then warmed up a little and was perfect walking weather. It's so beautiful down there that it makes the walk seem shorter! I thought about heading down there this morning, but didn't think I could squeeze it in, get home and showered before a 9:00 appt. Glad that I didn't, now, because the wind is howling! I did do some time on the treadmill, though, and some weights. I'm hanging in there with the weights....third week this week! They're definitely NOT my favorite, but I know I need them, so I am hoping to really hang in there this time.

I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling well, Margie and Dave. Hope this will make you feel better fast!

Anne, I know exactly where you're coming from. I have always really struggled after a race to get "back in the saddle". You can do it, though!

Eva, Denise and Diane, it's always nice to hear from you!

Scott and Lynn, safe travels!

Connie - that granddaughter of yours! Wish I had her energy!

Everyone take care and make a great day!

 

[Scott H]

Real Quick drive by, we are here in TPA awaiting our flt tp CVG the DEN and drive home, will check in from CVG.

All is good just a long travel day.

TTFN

Take care kids and get out there adn get strong....

 

[wdw4us]

I have not worked out since the ½. I needed to rest and today I’m still tired – must be Monday blues. I did spend Sunday in my sewing room and made a baby quilt for Mark’s niece. I hoped to do SOMETHING today but if I’m that tired at 10:30, 5 will be a crap shoot!

Nick is in Utah at Sundance and sent me this report which I’ll share. It’s a most exciting time for him – we are happy that things have worked out. He also seems to take after his mother, he slipped and fell yesterday and hurt his knee, couldn’t be too bad he was able to see a few short films during the day.

Safe Travels, Scott and Lynn. Dave and Erica – feel better, Everyone else – have a great day. I’ll get my butt in gear eventually.

denise

Nick's report:

Omg, even though I was on set everyday and had also read the script I must say it was one of the funniest and most intriguing film I have seen in some time. laughs all around, and even some great audience reactions at key moments. I can't wait till it hits the theaters it will do well, it is nicely polished film and the jokes are quick and frequent. done quite well for a budget of around 500 grand. but things are looking up for the troupe and they have plans for other things if this 'blows up' like it seems to be. also check out the USA Today (not sure which one, might be Monday's) the guys had a long meeting at the end of the screening with a reporter. That's all for now, I am heading to bed since its now 5 am EST.

MB (Monkey Boy) - family name
p.s. they had a shout out to me during the Q and A was quite a shocker for me.
And in USA today:
http://blogs.usatoday.com/livefrom/2009/01/mystery-team-sp.html

A VERY exciting time for him and his friends

 

[wilbur]

Good Morning Team!!

Get well wishes to all those who are not feeling well.

Over a foot of snow fell yesterday & more on the way. We are running out of places to put it. What happened to global warming?

Eva, cross-training has made a huge difference for me. I've been taking a Pilates class for over a year now. Love it. The gym also has a great circuit weight room.
24 machines. 12 for legs - 15 reps each and 12 for arms - 12 reps each. Had be doing so well with the weights then just stopped doing them around Oct. in favour of more road mileage.

My work is relocating next week. We were able to get a coorporate rate at the gym right by work so I will be able to go on lunch. Cross-training will be my focus for the winter/ early spring.

Not going to do many races this year. Don't need them to keep me focused. With the exchange on the Cdn $ the Goofy was $380. Ouch. That's motivation enough.

Have a great day everyone.....Sue

 

[funwalker]

Hi TEAM!

Glad to hear you are feeling better, doing your workouts, & going to the gym!

My worse day was yesterday -I did not have enough energy to go to the gym this week. I plan to try it tomorrow morning.

Eva, I did the Martian Half Marathon & work the Expo last year - Great Race.

Connie, I think it is only about an 8-hour drive to Nashville. I would leave after work on Friday night and drive straight through to Memphis when Sara was down there in A (US Navy) School.

I think someone said Nashville was very hilly?

Oh, My I could not keep up with her! I think I heard something earlier about and a tough 10 year old 'Girl'

My granddaughter (10) jumped up on her mother's TM the other day started up at 6 mph and ran for half an hour. Jumped off, and without even breathing hard said, "Man that's kinda boring!" LOL I have GOT to get that kid into races more!!!

Congratulations to Nick - That is a fantastic accomplishment, proud Mom

Keep Warm-we are up to 18 degrees with wind chill of 6 degrees today.

 

[Scott H]

Made it to Cincinnati so far so good,next leg is to DEN then drive home.

Maybe home at 7:00-8:00 tonight , work tomorrow.

 

[wdw4us]

If I write it down I have to do it!

Went home at lunch - I live 7 min from here and took a 20 min nap. Felt 100% better so I will work out a bit when I go home. Enough of this slug business.

Rest and food, it does a body good.

Have a good night.

denise

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hi everyone! I got back in late last night - so it's back to the real world tomorrow. I went to work out for the first time in over a week. I probably should have hit the gym while at Disney but it didn't happen. I brought my DD medal to show my PT and he thought it was cool.

I'm still trying to decide whether to register for the 1/2 or the full next year. I eventually want to do a full marathon but really don't know about training for one during the winter. I guess I'll have a couple of months to decide before it starts to fill up.

Denise - I wish I lived that close to work. When I drove to work, I'd sometimes take a quick nap in my car during lunch Congrats to Nick! Sounds like Mystery Team was well received!

Dave - Hope you're feeling better soon!

Connie - That's a funny story - exactly how I feel about the TM! I will catch up on my mileage this week and send you a PM.

Sue - $380 ouch! What ever happened to our dollar?

Margie - No immediate racing plans yet. My next is the Women's 1/2 in Toronto ... I'm trying to save up so I can go back to Disney next year Hope you're feeling better today!

Scott/Lynn - Safe travels! Hope the weather has warmed up in your area.

Eva - I looked up some 1/2 and full videos from Youtube. I love the ones that add their own music. Very cool!

 

[windwalker]

Good morning team.

Face book and YouTube are places I never go, but it appears that they are very popular. Are there videos from the WDW marathon there?

Sue and Vicky, when we go to Canada for the Women's half in May do we need to get dollars changed to Canadian dollars or will US dollars work?

What is Canada like at the end of May anyway? Warm and pleasent I hope.

I'm back to the treadmill today, my cold is much better so it should go fine. I need to get back at it.

Have an awesome day y'all.

Happy Panda

 

[Villains_Rock]

Dave - I used to live near Detroit and when I was younger we would go to Windsor to drink. Even to cross the Ambassador for 2 hours you need to change your money over. So...I would say yes, you will need to exchange your money for the race. Facebook - I'm all over it....youtube - I love the funny dog videos and the WDW videos!!

Margie - Do you plan on going to the Martian this year? I'm still on the fence about it.

Connie - That's funny about the 10 year old on the TM...it's boring for everyone I guess. I know I was bored out of my mind last night when I was on it. But I felt great after!

Vicky - I think if you are running the Woman's half that you should shoot for the Disney Full. I'm so glad I did my first Full there...wouldn't have wanted to do it anywhere else!

Denise - That's super cool about Nick!! The report sounds very promising!! I bet you guys are just so excited!!

Well...I'm running late this morning. The morning cuddle time was drawn out due to the cold...made us both a little late to get up. I have my coffee in me now though..and I'm ready to get up and at-em! TTFN

 

[Steffwalks]

Good morning, Team!

Another day, another chance to train!!!!

So far this week, I have hit every training day!!! of course, the week is young....But I can do it!!!

Seems it's a good day to smile and enjoy life. I can't say I believe there is a new beginning in Washington, looks like the same old stuff to me, but what the heck, sometimes recycled can be good too!

Off to do my workout!

 

[katwalks]

Good morning, everyone!

Congratulations to Nick! Sometimes the things we that happen to us that we're less enthused about turn out to be the best things of all!

Dave, glad you're feeling better! Margie, I hope you are, too!

I did a step aerobics DVD this morning and then an ab work-out on the stability ball. That ab work-out is really hard! I still can't do the whole thing, but each time I get a few more reps and feel like my form is better.

It's one of those Monday on Tuesday weeks....always hectic in my office as we are still trying to get 5 days of work done in 4. Oh, well, we'll get to what we get to.....

Make it a great day!

 

[wilbur]

Good Morning Team!

Dave, yes exchange your money. Now that our $ has slipped below par you will want to get the most for your money by doing this ahead of time.
Do you have any travel plans? Doing any touristy things or just coming for the race?
Weather? Should be getting quite nice (for Southern Ont.) with it being the end of May. Ave. temp for May 53 degrees & ave. for June 63 degrees.

Not much to report. Pilates last night & tm this evening.

Have a great day.....Sue

 

[wdw4us]

Well I did the elliptical for ½ an hour and then more floor exercises after that and PT for my arms/neck. Wow what a work out but I felt GREAT afterwards. Could only muster enough to have a sandwich and then fell asleep in my chair but I feel so much better today. Some days we just have to force ourselves a bit.

Hope emailed me this morning watching the press coverage for today. Hopeful that things will turn around for Nick. This is part of my answer to her:

Regardless of your choices, the new president will have a tough time of it. We all need to be patient. We can only hope that a fresh face will at least make people think in a positive light which will in turn possibly excite the stock market again and jump start the economy.

I think the press has a major roll in how most people perceive things and if we can get away from that and deal with the president exclusively as FDR did in his "fireside chats" the attitude could be turned around. Keeping my fingers crossed
denise

Eva, when I told Miranda that I had worked out last night - she said, what are you trying to be like EVA??? She's on facebook a lot too, it's a good way to keep up with WISH, the family and my friends.