Hakuna Matata Happy New Year!

[wellesleyprincess]

Hi everyone!

Glad everyone got back safely and is gearing up for the year ahead..

I came back from my shopping trip with a stomach bug and today was the first day I was back out again. I did two miles in 15 minutes before I felt sick.

Best,
Jennifer

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hi everyone! Kind of grey and blah day here but at least it's almost Friday! Yay! Doing some research on yoga classes - there are so many different instructors and studios in the city, it's a little confusing. I think I might take a couple of the private lessons that my gym offers (actually that's all they have - doh!) so I can get use to the movements.

Jen - Hope you feel better soon!

Sue - I heard the forecast calls for snow this weekend. I hope not... we're running out of room!

Lynn - for your knee!

maroo - WTG on the 7 pounds!! That's fantastic!

Eva - I decided to do the 1/2 in January again. I will eventually get around to doing a full but I want to improve my 1/2 time first. I'm sure my decision means that next year, the weather will be dry and mild in November and December.

Denise - I was thinking just the opposite yesterday. I was out around 5:15PM and was thinking why it was still light out. Of course 15 minutes later, any remaining daylight quickly disappeared. Btw, the banana split cake sounds yummy!

Well, that's it for me! Have a great evening everyone!

 

[maroo]

Thanks, Vicki! I have a LOT to lose...so it isn't so great yet! But I will get there!! And 7 lbs is certainly a start!

I did a first today...

Walked 4 miles...it took me a little under an hour...but I was excited about that because I have been afraid I could not do the RFTT because I can't walk a 15 min mile yet. I know...I have til October! But I was scared anyway!

It was a BEAUTIFUL day here today! It almost hit 70 and not a cloud in the sky. Sorry for you guys that are cold! I don't see how you train in that.

But, I guess I will have issues when it is 100 degrees in the shade with 99% humidity in the summer!


Jennifer - Hope your stomach feels better!!

Sue - I don't see how you do this with snow on the ground. How cold is too cold for you to run?

Lynn - did ya get your 6 miles in? Bless you for the snow!!

Good luck to everyone that is sick, hurt, etc!! to you all!!!

 

[french lady]

Good evening,

Well I have finally decided to register for the half for next January 2010. With the month of December we had in 2008, I couldn't see myself training for the Goofy which would mean 20 milles run in yeurky weather. The most important thing is I will be there next year .

The training for the half in Ottawa in May is on schedule. I went for my run this morning in a mini-snowstorm.

It is very quiet at work tonight. I need some to stay awake.

Bye Bye.
Diane

 

[Scott H]

Maroo. 7 lbs is great keep it up and you 4 miler is excellent. It is all a slow up hill journey, and when ya reach the top you look back and see just how high you have climbed.

I hit the TM and will do some weights tonight, I really need some core work, some good looking exercises in the last running world.

Diane and Vicki, glad you will be doing the 1/2 in 2010. We will be there also. Lynn is also doing the 1/2 adn I am going Goofy again. or Dopey with the 5K for both of us.

My major goals are weight loss and core, then the distance and faster times will come, At least that is what I think.

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Vicki - I agree with you, since I also decided on the half for next year, part of the reason was it was so hard to train for the full, so the weather will probably be beautiful all fall and early winter!

Maroo - as everyone kept telling me in the beginning, just concentrate on the distance and the speed will come! Also, I can race faster than I train - something about the excitement of the race.

Diane - it will be good to see you at the half next year also!

We have lost the warm weather, it is snowing and cold, the high today was 37 degrees at midnight - currently at 25 and forecast to go down throughout the day! Cold all next week also! Knee is still bothering me, but it is definately better than yesterday. Today will be another session of leg exercises, and hopefully a short walk with the dogs. No - I only made it 4 miles yesterday, I could manage the wind, but the knee was bothering me.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

PTI -- I'm keeping a promise I made to myself to get out to the other Teams to find out how folks are doing, and I figured where better to start than a team with Connie and Dave?!

I'll be honest and say I haven't read through your whole thread to even know who all the team members are, but I saw Vicky and Denise!

Just sending my good wishes to all WISHers for a great new training year!

Best of luck and have a wonderful New Year!

Maria

 

[funwalker]

Good Morning, TEAM!

Sounds like some of us are struggling with training during this cold/snow/ice phase. Cold rarely stops me from going outside but – no daylight; mega piles of snow; ice; and not feeling good sure does. But we know this too will soon pass

Sending to all those who are injured and not feeling good! Lynn take care of those knees, Connie's migraine, Miranda, Jennifer, and anyone with this bug or lingering sore muscles.

Congratulations, Maroo- What an accomplishment and You have a great walking pace. Way To Go, Girl!!!

Vicky-I read your post and thought she is doing the ½ in Detroit – I got excited! Then I reread – it’s still way exciting that you are doing WDW ½ too but Detroit in October would have been nice too … I don’t think they open registration until March

Greetings to our WISHer, Maria ... So Glad You Stopped by to say Hi!

Scott - wtg Great Goals for the year!

 

[Steffwalks]

Thanks Margie!! Migraine's gone!! Yea!!!

Hey, Maria!!! How ya doing, girlfriend! Come in and visit anytime!

PD for everyone under the weather and under cold weather!!

Did 7 miles this morning I tried to beat the wind, , didn't make it. Got 6 miles, first, though.

 

[wilbur]

Happy Friday Team!

Ran on the tm last night. Too much snow on the roads still. Friday is rest day. Heading to the gym on the weekend for weights, pilates & changing it up to the elliptical or maybe even a swim.

Scott, I spent last year on core strengthening and it made a big difference. This year I'm going to really, really, really focusing on the core & being really consistent with weight training. I have set high personal goals for the Goofy. This will be my one & only and I'm not leaving anything out on the road when I done.

Connie 6 miler

Margie, cold doesn't bother me. Neighbors who don't shovel their sidewalks do. That's what kept me on the tm last week.

Stay warm (we are expecting really cold temps.). Take care & have a great weekend.......Sue

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

I only got in a short loop with the dogs last night - but did get my leg routine in, which seems to be helping my knee - still hurts but not as much.

Cold and snow still here, will see if we get out at all over the weekend.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

[windwalker]

Good morning guys.

It's comforting the Wyoming is colder again than Southern Kentucky, them being 60 while we were in the 20s was just wrong.

Maria, nice to see your sweet smile over this way. I read about your fall at the races, that really sucks. There have been several others do the ver same thing. Jeanne's hubby, John fell hard last year and the year before that Cam took a hard fall.

Connie how is that shoulder?

I got to talk to Margie on the way to the gym this morning, life is good.

I had a nice 3 miler on the tready this morning, it was 20 degrees and windy so no playing outside for me. I know that isn't bad temp for some of you Far North Princesses but I freeze solid below 40.

Everyone have a super day.

Happy Panda

 

[wdw4us]

Hope this morning finds you all well. Today is going to be a high calorie, no workout day. We're celebrating Miranda's 30th b-day. I've already made 10 chicken pot pies (individual) as the expectant mom wants something bland so at her request, that's what will be for dinner.

Banana split cake and chocolate ice-box cake - Hope doesn't care for banana's. All done before 9:30 am, I also have roasted another chicken for the meat to make sandwiches and soup.

Now to relax, coffee and shower. We're going to a quilt shop today to buy fabric for baby quilts and to lunch. I don't know who will be more happy the birthday girl or Hope and I going along for the fun.

Tonight when the men join us we'll play Wii shooting games - always a lot of fun. I"m blessed to have kids that enjoy our company so much. We always eat well and laugh a lot. We may not be rich in $$ but we are rich in memories.

So, for all of you struggling to work out in the cold, I understand, I really need to get my butt in gear and contribute to the the team. The body feels sluggish since I'm not doing 20 miles a week. I can't wait till spring! I agree the sidewalks are an issue. We may head downtown since the merchants tend to keep them clear for customers to come in. Mark and I enjoy our walks and feel so much better with the fresh air and activity.

Have a GREAT day,

denise

 

[Steffwalks]

Good morning, TEAM!!!

Denise, what a fun birthday. I will be at your house to celebrate mine! How much advance warning do you need!!

I am very happy today, I don't have to do that 7 miles in even worse wind, today!! Life is good!

Dave, my shoulder is almost 100%. I still baby it, some and don't do push ups and planks yet nor do I sleep on that side, but I do just about everything else! I am just short of having all of my mobility back. The difference isn't even perceptible for other people, I am the only one who knows the difference! At least until they see the dad-gummed scar!

Welcome back, Maroo!

Dave I will send you the roster later today.

 

[Scott H]

Sue FYI Thanks, I read your post shut down the computer and went to the basement and hit the bowflex. The core will be stronger next year for sure.

Connie so good to hear the shoulder is back, KEWL!!!!

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hi everyone! I woke up this morning with a fever and a really bad sore throat. I spent most of today in bed. I guess it's just as well since it's a pretty chilly day. At least I can come and visit with my team since I can spread germs through the Internet!

Scott/Lynn - I'm glad I'll see you guys again at the half in January! I wish I had more time to hang out with the both of you at the Pop meet. I agree with Sue, the core work will make a difference!

Margie - I actually went and Googled the Martian marathon and the Detroit 1/2 after reading you and Eva talking about them. The Detroit 1/2 is the same weekend as the Zoo run I was planning on doing in Toronto.

Denise - Sounds like a yummy birthday dinner!!

Maria - I thought you had joined our team for a second there!

Connie - Sounds like you've made a lot of progress with your shoulder!

Anyway, that's all for me! I'll check in later Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[Scott H]

We got about 1-2" of snow last night, and it is 5 F this morn. Will see what the day brings.

We did some trip planning and research etc yesterday. I think I will research airfare to DL for the 1/2 today.

Might have a rest day or do some Wii Fit stuff.

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Denise - tell Miranda from us! Exactly what is a "banana split cake"? It sounds really good!

Connie - glad to hear that the shoulder is nearly 100%!

I,too, plan to hit the Pilates tapes big this year! I have been doing a few selected Pilates exercises in my leg routine, but I need to do more of them, I may start throwing in more Yoga also!

I did get the dogs out for 3 miles yesterday, the snow had melted off the streets, and there was no wind, so it was quite pleasant. We got more snow last night, so the dogs might be out of luck today.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[windwalker]

I wish we could all get together for group yoga and pilaties fun. I to do some but it would be so better good to have company.

Lynn, your knee will probably be sore for a bit since the marathon. I to have some residual soreness so no hard workouts yet. Are the leg exercises that Lisa gave you helping?

Everyone, have an awesome day.

Working Panda

 

[wdw4us]

Sun was out today but is sure is cold still. Mark, Miranda and I went out to do a few walking miles. Unfortunately I was told it was "nice out" so I didn't dress all that warm. Big mistake. We were just starting our 2nd mile when my forehead was so cold it was giving me a headache. I am the last one to complain about the cold but my face, ears and neck felt like they were going to freeze and fall off. I called it quits. Mark is always so cold but his cowboy hat was warmer than my baseball hat. I usually wear a Heidi-type ski hat with pigtails, a scarf etc. What was I thinking it was 1 out this morning, it didn't climb that much in 6 hrs. So I guess 2 miles is better than no miles.

We came back to some home made soup, and sat by the fire in the pellet stove, bliss!

I will try to post the banana split cake at some point. It's yummy.

denise