Hakuna Matata Having a Howling Good October!!!

[bunnyfoo]

Happy Monday everyone!

Scott - Cool b-day present!! What happened to your 405?

Lynn - How's your knee doing? Are you going to be doing TOT?

Margie - Congrats on your 1/2! Sorry the weather wasn't cooperating. for Hagen! I hope he's doing better today.

Kim - Try a food journal for a week or so and see if that helps. It's hard this time of year - I find I crave carbs and with fall comfort foods there's never a shortage If you're doing cross training, try adding in a weight routine and some core exercises. I've found those helpful for me.

Jack - Enjoy your golf game!

Jennifer - Congrats on getting in your 20 miler! Hope your body isn't too sore today.

AFM - ** Sorry for my laziness I cut and paste this from another thread ** My 10K was on Saturday. The course went through the Toronto Zoo, there were a lot of little hills (totally manageable) but a lot of turns which I don't like. Even though it was cold and it was early, I only saw the zebras and elephants out. I talked to some of the other runners who said they didn't see many animals either. It was a chilly morning - I think about 40F. I wasn't brave enough to wear shorts but I ditched my jacket before we started. I got a PB at 1:00:24 and ran negative splits. My last 3 miles averaged 9:35 m/m so I'm closing in on 9:00 m/m Actually I wasn't expecting anything on Saturday because I hadn't been training as much as I could have during my vacation. I do wish I had looked at my watch once at the end, it would have been nice to get my time under 1:00. So a little more speedwork and maybe I'll be able to do that on my next 10K.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[MaryJ]

Hi team,

I'm happy to report that after what seems like the LONGEST recuperation ever, I finally was able to put in 2 miles today and it felt good! I'm feeling a little pull behind my left knee, but nothing some good stretching shouldn't fix. Let me be the first to say that having the flu for 10+ days in NO FUN! I even went outside and did a little yard work....and I hate yard work!

Going to try to get in a walk tomorrow sometime. Two years ago I would have never dreamed I could miss working out so much! My, how things do change for the better sometimes!

 

[wellesleyprincess]

Hi all,

Easy cross training day today

15 min elliptical 15 min Strength

I now habe ADRs for January and was not terribly sore this morning

Best,
Jennifer

 

[funwalker]

Hi TEAM!

I just read the post...
We absolutely have the Best Team ever.
I am so impressed with how you care and keep up with what others are doing.

Lynn-has the doctor said it's okay - is your knee healed enough for you to do the ToT race?

Jack- coming home from Detroit I seen a few golfer out with heavy jackets on. Hope you enjoyed your last game for the season!

Vicky- Congratulations on your 10K PB and btw cut and paste is great time management not laziness!

Me I am taking Airborne hoping to ward off any after effect of being wet and cold after the race. It was tragedy that three racers died at Detroit this year. They have the results of the autopsies, but they are not releasing any information, as it still need to be evaluated.

All of our schools are closed this week due to illness

Connie- as we have not heard from you...I take it you have extended your DD wedding weekend in AK into a major vacation!

Kim-:dance3:

Mary- I did not know you were sick, but glad to hear you are feeling better now and getting your energy back!

Where Are You? Are you & Erica going to the ToT this year?

 

[wilbur]

Good Morning Team!

Back from a wonderful vacation. Stayed at VWL. What a great location for running. Loved the trail from WL over to Fort Wilderness. Lost count of all the wildlife we saw. So many cute deer. Loved being greeted by the horses & ponies every morning.

Took DD over one afternoon for a pony ride. We spent $$$$ on annual passes & going to the parks. Best part of the trip for her the $5 pony ride.

Haven't had a chance to catch up on all posts but pixie dust to all with colds/ flu & injuries.

Margie, Great job on your race!! I also heard about the weekend tragedies. Very sad.

Scott, Happy Birthday.

Lynn, How's the knee?

Vicki, Congrats! on your race. I've thought about doing that race. Sounds cool but we are usually at Disney.

Make it a great day...........Sue

 

[Scott H]

Margie, WTG!!!!!!

Got in a morning run temp 41 and wind at 10MPH, they are calling fro snow later today.

I was having probs with the 405 as I am a very very heavy sweater, I leak a lot, to the point the 405 would just lock up and go blank. I have since learned others have had the same experience and this old guy with his old guy eyes, makes the bigger screen welcome.

two days at work and tomorrow I will be on vacation in my mind so we will soon be off to WDW work phone left at home life will be good.

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Thanks to all who have expressed concern about my knee. Doc's say races are fine. Yes, I will be doing TOT race, the pace is slower than the RFTT, so I am not even concerned about being swept. Knee still aches most of the time, I guess it is to be expected, there is still bone on bone, since they took out so much cartilage and so much of the meniscus. I guess a different kind of cartilage will grow back, but that will take several months. There is also arthritis, so they said the knee will ache with changing weather conditions. It does not hurt as much as before the surgery, and they keep telling me that it may take another month to 6 months before I really see the benefit of the surgery. I will see where I am for the WDW half marathon in January.

Sue - glad to hear you enjoyed your vacation!

MaryJ - sorry to hear about the flu, hope you are feeling better!

Vicky - sounds like a good race! My personal best was also on a cold morning, I guess I walk better in the cold than in the heat.

Have a great day all!

 

[MaryJ]

Sue...nice to hear about your runs while you were at VWL. We will be there Nov. 5-11 and DH and I were just talking on Sunday about taking the path to Ft. Wilderness for our morning runs. I know when I was there last year before the half I saw a mother dear and her "Bambi." It was great!

Lynn....hope your knee improves so that you do the half!

Scott.....snow?!! I am so not ready for that yet! Good for you for getting out and going though.

Off to the real world! Thankful for a sunny day here!

 

[bunnyfoo]

Good morning team! I went out for a 3 miler this morning. It was dark - even at 7AM. I ordered a blinking light so I hope that comes soon. I saw a couple other runners wearing them this morning but there definitely aren't as many people running anymore. Not sure if it's the cooler weather or because the fall races have wrapped up.

Went to the gym last night and worked out with a different trainer. We did speedwork exercises and plyometrics. It's a lot different than the weights, core and deadlifts that I normally do. I got a good butt kick! I also managed to knock the medicine ball into my chin - ouch!

Sue - Welcome back! The pony rides sound fun - are they just for kids I saw some deer on my trip too! The funny thing was they were in MK - have you taken the train past the tribe of Indians (in between Frontierland and Toontown)? The deer were hanging out there with the fake deer

Scott/Lynn - Enjoy TOT! I wish I could have gone. Make sure you post pics of the bonus medal!

Margie - Make sure you're drinking your fluids too! that you don't catch anything. I heard about the deaths at the Detroit marathon, very sad

Have a great day everyone!

 

[wellesleyprincess]

A long day (is it really just Tuesday?) but a great run. Aren't those days the best? 5 miles in 41 minutes in perfect weather. I have my first ever 15k on Saturday.

Vicky, I feel you on the being dark at 7. That's about when I leave for work and it gets to me too.

Mary, Is it pig flu or reg flu? Either way, Get Well Soon!

Jennifer

 

[MaryJ]

A long day (is it really just Tuesday?) but a great run. Aren't those days the best? 5 miles in 41 minutes in perfect weather. I have my first ever 15k on Saturday.

Vicky, I feel you on the being dark at 7. That's about when I leave for work and it gets to me too.

Mary, Is it pig flu or reg flu? Either way, Get Well Soon!

Jennifer

I didn't get tested, but I think it was just regular flu and my temp never got above 99.2. I also am have some problems with my colon on top of that which makes running very far from home difficult.

 

[Hockeychic]

Hey everyone!!!!! Just popping in to say hi!!!! Hope everyones training is going great!!!!

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

We did not get the snow forecast for last night, but it is cold and windy here so far today, hopefully it will warm up a bit so I can get the dogs out for their walk before they go to "puppy camp" (kennel) later today. We did not get a walk in yesterday due to rain all day long. We will be off tomorrow for WDW, TOT Race, and Scott's extended birthday celebration!

Have a great day all!

 

[Hockeychic]

Have a great time Scott and Lynn

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hi team! It's rainy here I had planned to go out do some speedwork on the track - figures. I haven't used my TM in a year so I'm not sure how it will run. Hopefully it will stop raining by the time work's done.

Lynn - Yay for no snow! I know it's almost November but I say it's still too early. Good luck at TOT!

Scott - Happy early birthday!! I hope you and Lynn have a great time at WDW! Good luck at TOT!

Jennifer - It's a little creepy running in the dark by myself. I'm sticking to the major roads so there's a little more light and I'm not completely alone. Good luck with your 15K this weekend!

Mary -

Margie - How's Hagen doing?

Kim -

Have a great day everyone!

 

[bunnyfoo]

Morning team! Well, the rain did stop - it was kind of a misty drizzle which wasn't too bag. So I headed off to the track for some speedwork. I thought the 5K pace was a little boring so I thought it would be fun to see how fast I could go if I just went all out. I got in a lap at 8:30, one at 8:11 and my fastest lap was 7:47 m/m. Now if only I could do that for 13 miles! I wish! I also got out this morning for an easy 3 miler. I saw a lot of raccoons out and about since it's garbage day in my neighbourhood. I'm planning to go to the gym tonight for a 1/2 hour workout. Will ask my PT to have a look at my shin? - the side of my right leg between my ankle and the front has been kind of achy since Monday's workout.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[Steffwalks]

Good morning Team!

The wedding was beautiful. My DD was stunning! And the cake that we decorated was wonderful! We made the gumpaste flowers and butterflies and it was very, very nice.

Working hard to get my training in. I can't let these kinds of things stop me!

Mary - I hope you are feeling better by now.

Scott - happy Birthday. You guys enjoy the last ToT!

Off to get some cleaning done and wait on the dishwasher repair people.

 

[Scott H]

we are in Denver awaiting a flight.

 

[jship210]

we are in Denver awaiting a flight.

Once again, you guys kill me~

Have a great trip !! Safe run !!!

Jack

 

[funwalker]

Hi TEAM!

Looks like it sent twice *SHRUG*

Have a Great Training Week- Connie, Eva, Jack, Jennifer, Jen, Jesters, Kathy, Kim, MaryJ, Sue, Jill, Teresa, Terri, Vicky, And Dave & Erica, Denise & Mark, Scott & Lynn,