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Hakuna Matata - Let's rocket our Independence!

Steffwalks

Team Hakuna Matata
Joined
Aug 9, 2007
Happy July, Team!!! :welcome:

Express your Independence! We shall be Free to race!!!

We are so into the dog days of summer! But the garden is starting to produce vegetables! I have picked 7 gallons of apricots! Life is Good!




Team Bios

Steffwalks, aka Connie - Captain. I am 53 years old, married with Two children and 5 Grandchildren living in the panhandle of Texas. First race at 49 years and 9 months and it was a trail race, just about killed me!! I am working on weight loss and P90X. I prefer the half marathon as a walker. My most recent hobby, mule rider!

Funwalker, aka Margie - Official Record Keeper of HK. walker. widow; I live in Portage MI
Did my 1st race when I turned 60, Full Marathon at the 2005 Columbus Marathon. I prefer Half Marathons for training and distance.

Windwalker, aka Dave and/or Panda - I'm 58 and live in a small town in Kentucky. I don't run I walk, race walk actually and I'm currently training for another shot at the National Senior Olympics. I have the state trials in Sept and if I place there I get a slot on the Ky team that will go to Houston next year for the nationals. I'm single.

flipflopmom, aka Taryn - I will be 35 on Sept. 5. I am a Kindergarten Teacher, working on my master's degree in my "spare"time. Married for 12 years, have 2 girls. Oldest is 10, and a competitive gymnast. Her gym is 45 minutes away,so I spend a lot of time on the road. Youngest is 3, and a tons of fun! I haven't run a race yet, but looking for a 5K.

Motomiker, aka Mike - I have lived in and around Lake in the Hills Illinois and have worked in the grocery business for almost 20 years. married in 2008 to my wife (Liz). One son (Rober). Working on baby number two. I was diagnosed with colon cancer in the fall of 2009 and had surgery. I am still cancer free! My other interests are varied: Disney nut, Disney pins collector, love movies (mostly Sci-fi), scrapbooking, travel, a New England Patriots fan. and 5ks . I did my first adventure race recently, and am planning some more.

LynnG, aka Lynn - (of Lynn and Scott), 59 years old, retired We are both Disneyholics – we have been members of DVC since it started. I am a walker, I used to try to run, but since knee surgery last August which I am still trying to recover from, I only walk now. I have done several half marathons, mostly Disney ones. I have 2 malamutes that are my walking companions at home.

Villians_Rock, aka Eva - I am 31 years old, married to Jordan (proud WISH supporter) and have just recently had our first baby, Gage. We currently live near Cleveland, OH. I'm a full time staffing coordinator for Continental Airlines and my hubby sells Harley Davidsons. I ran my first race in 2007 and have since ran 5Ks, 10Ks, one half marathon and completed the Disney Full Marathon in 2009. Before the baby, I was most comfortable running and training at a half marathon distance.

MaryJ aka Mary I am 53 years old, and live in a small town in Southwestern Indiana. I will be married to DH (Ken) for 34 years in July. We have 3 daughters and 2 granddaughters. I walk/run my races. I did my first big race (WDW Half) when I was 52. Before that I had done only a few 5K's, mostly walking.

GirltheGecko aka Hope. I grew up in the Pittsburgh area. When I was a teenager, I was heavily into martial arts, unfortunately due to school and time, I had to quit. I met Nick, moved to NH, and I gained some weight. I watched my mother struggle with obesity all her life, so Nick's family and I decided to work at trying for a half marathon at WDW.

es45 aka Elizabeth: I'm 41 and married with 2 children, DD9 and DD6. I'll run my first 5k in July and walking with my best friend in the 2011 Princess Half. If I'm ready, I plan to run my first half marathon in late October.

piglet24, aka Regina I grew up in Idaho and married my “birthday buddy”, Kyle, in 2006. There has been a great deal of stress in my life recently that I do not have the ability to change right now, so I decided to try running to help manage the stress and give myself goals to work toward and focus on. Right now I’m working toward my first half marathon in October (Wine and Dine).


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Hakuna Matata Team 2010 Race Calendar


March
20th Jennifer - DC Marathon / Full Marathon
27th Mike & Liz -Penguin in the Park / 5k
28th Dave – Knoxville Marathon / Half Marathon
28th Vicky – Around the Bay Road Race / 30K
April
3rd Mike – The Bunny Dash 5k
4th Easter
10th Canceled: Kirstie- Aflac Iron Girl Clearwater / 15K
10th Gerry- Windmere / 5k
11th Mike- Run Thru the Hills 5K
18th Gerry - Clermont, FLA / 5K
19th Kirstie- Boston Marathon / Full Marathon
24th Dave - 9th Annual Kentucky Derby Half Marathon
24th Mike- Young Life run/walk in Wheaton, IL / 5K
25th Connie - 10th Anniversary Oklahoma / Half Marathon
25th Jack - RI State Police 5k Pursuit / Narragansett
25th Mike- 5K benefiting the March of Dimes and preemie babies
May
2nd Kirstie- Pittsburgh Marathon / Full Marathon/cancelled due to arm injury & chair not repaired.
2nd Mike/Liz - Aztec Assault 5K & Obstacle / 5K
8th Mike - LIVE UNITED 5K Wheaton IL at Cantigny park and museum
9th Jack - Mothers Day 5k in Newport
10th Gerry’s DS 10 & DS 15- Mini Muddy Buddy / 6.5 Miles & Obstacle
15th Mike –Life Time Fitness Run Wild 5K Booksfield Zoo
16th Sue - Mississauga Canada / Full Marathon
Canceled due to illness:
22nd Jennifer Magnolia Meltdown 5k
22nd Mike- 5K Sycamore IL
23rd Regina & DH - 10K Rum Run /Tualatin, Oregon
29th Mike - Cancer Run at Solider Field Chicago IL / 10 miles
30th Kim - Buffalo Marathon / Half Marathon
31st Dave - Memorial Day Race Walk 3K
June
5th Mike -Sycamore IL,
6th Mike - 10K
12th Mike & Liz- WDW Expedition Everest Challenge
12th Gerry & DS 10 - WDW Expedition Everest Challenge
12th Gerry’s DW & DS 15- WDW Expedition Everest Challenge
5K, the obstacle course and the scavenger hunt.
19th Vicky-Toronto Pearson Runway Run / 5K
20th Mike-Warrior Dash /wave start 1:30 pm/ Joliet, IL
26th Jennifer - Helen Keller Festival 5-mile Race
26th Regina, DH, and Friend - Meridian Barn Sour / 6K
May 25th -June Lynn & Scott - Trip to Europe
June 12th -24th Lynn & Scott - Inaugural Disney Baltic Cruise
July
4th Jennifer - Peachtree Road Race / 10K
10th Dave & Sally - unknown
11th Vicky - Accura 10-Miler
25th Mike Algonquin Founder's Days 5K
25th Sues - Duathlon[/B]/ (Run/Bike/Run)
25th Kim & DH, Mike 10K Beach Run


August 2010
22nd Mike's DW, Liz -Triathlon on in Pleasant Prairie WI
28th Jennifer - Delta Sole 5k Indianola, MS


September 2010
5th Lynn & Scott - DL Half Marathon / Half Marathon
5th Emily - DL Half Marathon / Half Marathon
17th Kirsty- Air Force 5K
18th Kim - Air Force / Half Marathon
18th Kirstie - Air Force Marathon / Full Marathon
18th - wellesleyprincess (Jennifer) 300 Oaks 10k Greenwood, MS
25th Jennifer- Women's Running Half Marathon- Nashville
26th Kim - Toronto Marathon / Half Marathon

October 2010
2nd Eva-Wine & Dine / Half Marathon
2nd figment82-Wine & Dine / 2 Person Relay
2nd Kirstie - Wine & Dine / Half Marathon
2nd Mary & DH - Wine & Dine / 2 Person Relay
2nd Mike - Wine & Dine / Half Marathon
2nd Regina & DH - Wine & Dine / Half Marathon

2nd Gerry & DW- 2010 Mickey’s Halloween Fun Run / 5k
10th Jennifer – Chicago Marathon / Full Marathon
16th bunnyfoo (Vicky) Oasis Zoo Run 10K (Toronto)
17th Kirstie - Columbus Marathon OH/ Full Marathon
17th Scott & Lynn- Denver Marathon (Rock and Roll series)/ Half
23rd Elizabeth - Coastal 5k
24th Elizabeth - Myrtle Beach Mini / Half Marathon (TENTATIVE)
24th Sue- Niagara Falls Marathon / Full Marathon
30th Wellesleyprincess (Jennifer) Life Without Limits 1/2 Marathon Florence, AL
31st Kirstie - Marine Corps Marathon VA / Full Marathon

November 2010
7th Kirstie - NYC Marathon, NYC (if invited)/ Full Marathon
21st Kirstie - Philadelphia Marathon PA / full Marathon
27th Kirstie - Space Coast Marathon, Cocoa Village FL
27th Lynn & Scott - Space Coast Race / Half/Full Marathon

December 2010
4th wellesleyprincess (Jennifer) St. Jude 1/2 Marathon Memphis, TN
5th Kirstie - West Palm Beach Marathon / Full Marathon

2010 and Beyond:
February 27th Elizabeth - Disney Princess Half
May 3-10, 2011 Lynn & Scott- Inaugural Disney Alaskan Cruise

Goofy: Dave, Jennifer's 1st Goofy, Kim, Kirstie, Sue
Mickey:
Donald: Mike's 1st Half Marathon! MaryJ & DH

Team Members: Connie, Dave, Denise, Elizabeth, Emily, Eva, figment82, Gerry,
Hope, Jack, Jennifer, Kim, Kirstie, Lorelei528, Mary, Margie, Mike, Pam,
Regina, Robert, Scott & Lynn, Shannan, Sue, Taryn, and Vicky
 
Hakuna Matata Team 2010 Weight Loss Accomplishments!


:wishgoal


:wishfifty

WTG-Taryn!

:wish35


:wishthirty
WTG-
Mike 32.5#
Robert 30#



:wishfifteen

Connie 17#

:wishten

Kim 14.4#
Vicky 14.3#


:wishfive

Dave 8#


One - Four Pounds :cheer2:
Lynn 3#
Mary 2#
Scott #
 
Hakuna Matata Team Birthday Calendar :bday:

January:
12th Gerry;
31st Connie
February:
25th Kim
March:
9th Mike
April:
25th Jennifer
May:
8th Robert
June:
10th Connie & Jon's 15th Anniversary
11th Denise
July:
12th Scott & Lynn's 30th Anniversary
14th Margie
24th Regina & DH, Kyle-Shared Birth Date!
27th Jon (Captain Connie's DH)


August:
15th Kim & DH, Mike's 23rd Anniversary


September: 5th Taryn
October: 4th Jack; 6th Vicky; 7th Dave; 28th Scott
November: 7th Elizabeth, 10th Mary; 12th Hope
December: 1st Kiristie; 1st Lynn; 20th Emily, 31st Eva

If the following posted your Birth Date…I missed it.
Please re-post:
figment82, Lorelei528, Pam, Shannon, Sue


Also a Date to Remember:
December 1, 2011 Hope & Nick’s wedding at WDW
 


Hey Team!

Gosh, this month has gone by sooooooooooo slowly sooooooooo quickly! The "mess" has finally been further resolved. My DD31 is getting through it. She can be a real trooper, of course, I am certain that she doesn't much let her mother see her cry. She is a fine woman, and tough one too!

My weight hasn't changed since the 17 pounds. Stress just takes it's toll! Cortisole is NOT our friend!!

DH, Jon is finally back to work. He was a real grumpy bear. Gentlemen, please take note! An old lady puts an old man in a nursing home for his Safety!!! :lmao: The good news he is recovering nicely and becoming his old sweet Teddy Bear self again.

I am still not walkiing like I would like. The tendonitis keeps improving, but the heat isn't!!! :lmao: Between doing Jon's chores, my chores, gardening, taking care of the livestock and company, I haven't had a second to myself.

Sorry that I can't get back to each of you I have missed you all.

See ya - Connie
 
My poor coworker is still out with an injury. She's improving but not ready to come back. Then, my other coworker was in a car accident. He's fine, but the car he just fixed up was totaled. There's some bad mojo floating around my department. Though, I got the news I waited a decade to hear. So the stress is bouncing right off of me. I feel like I'm walking on sunshine though.
 
Hi Team,

Elizabeth- I’m sure you can do it! It sounds like fun! I’m working on training for my first half in October as well.

Margie- Going to the zoo sounds like a great way to exercise to me. You have a busy weekend ahead of you.

Sue- Thanks for the congrats! So have things mellowed now? Any reason you decided to change up your training? Nevermind…. Margie already asked you. Good luck with your hills and speed work.

Lynn- Good luck with getting back into training. Glad you had an awesome trip!

Vicky- I totally agree. I would much rather run in the cold. In fact, I rather enjoyed it when I was out running in the cold and very few others were out and about running/walking. We have been having thunderstorms here, but even when those come the weather has stayed warm. It doesn’t drop below 80 until 9:30p or 10p here, which seems late to be running when I have to work the next day. That’s cool you guys are at least getting some cool weather. Is that normal for Ontario this time of year? I’m sorry to hear you’re having personal issues….awesome job keeping up with training, running, and eating though!!! :thumbsup2 That’s very impressive!!

Dave- I’m glad your workout went well today! What kind of fish tank are you and Sally getting? What kind of fish did you buy?

Connie- Haha, I’m glad Jon is recovering and getting back to his sweet self.

Hope- Sounds like there is really bad mojo in your department! What news have you been waiting a decade to hear? Congratulations (whatever it is)!!

AFM, ran 4 miles on TM today. Still kept a really slow pace (12min miles), but it went ok. No plans for the weekend, just spending time with DH and other family.
 


Also, I forgot to ask. Do most of you have WISH shirts? Do you recommend getting one? Is it a really florescent green?
 
Regina, re WISH shirts florescent green- Ya really can't miss them....

Yesterday at PT Test knee went pop, ortho appointment for next week, Lynn has been great, sore and swollen this morning, worries me about the fall races we have planned.

Lynn was out for a good long walk with the dogs.
 
Hey Team!!!

Regina - As Scott said, the shirts are indeed flourescent green. I would suggest you get a shirt or cap. I wear them to races and have "found" fellow team members that way. Plus, they are great conversation starter! -- I have added your bio! Thanks!

Scott - Oh no! Good luck with that knee. I hope you guys had a great time!

Dave - I am just getting out of the aquarium/fish stuff. I have had to 20 gallong tanks for about 13 years.

Margie - Good morning. Did you register for that race? I have nothing on the horizon except to get my back in shape. I have another adjustment on Friday.

Hope - Glad you have good news!

Hope everyone is planning a great holiday!

See ya soon - Connie
 
The wheels have started to turn to allow my dad out of prison. Hooray! So, we have finally a real glimmer of hope that he might be there (depending on parole rules--a priority to follow) at my wedding. :bride:
 
Good Morning Team!

Connie - it sounds like you need some :grouphug::grouphug: and pixiedust:

Today I made it 5 miles, pace a bit slower. I have been getting out about 5 - 5:30 am for our walks. It is still relatively cool (60 degrees) at that time in the morning. Today I got chaffed under my arm, that has never happened on a relatively short walk before - tomorrow will be body glide!

Take care everyone, have a great day!
 
Good Afternoon, Team! :wave2:

"I've learned that people will forget what you said,
people will forget what you did, but people will never
forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou (1928-)

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Sunshine-High 74°
The Humidity is down to only 45% - light breeze it is wonderful!

Any Special Plan for the 4th of July Holiday Weekend?

Kim, Sue, and Vicky
HAPPY CANADA DAY!


Connie- No, I did not register-Sara's health is still too big of an issue.
Hope the back adjustment fixes it! :hug:

Dave- sounds like you and Sally are having fun! :lovestruc

Hope- Long waited Good News is very Nice! :goodvibes

Lynn- WTG that is adding the miles quickly...Be Careful. :upsidedow

Regina- I have a long sleeve, short sleeve, a tank top,
a cap, and a visor. And huge WISH buttons-I wear something to
every race I enter. :goodvibes

Scott-Take care of those knees! Jeez pixiedust:

Sue-That is a good training schedule adjustment to make. :goodvibes
That hill training really helps.

Vicky- :hug:

pixiedust: pixiedust:
Connie & Jon (bruising, broken ribs,foot, & back),
Dave (PF & Left Achilles) Jennifer (car accident), Kim (foot),
Kirstie (arm), Mary (knee), Scott (knees), Vicky (ankle)

AFM: Early AM Bike 12-plus miles; gym-lower body
workout plus Pull Up; walked 1 plus mile. Brady is this
afternoon and I am ready for a nap!

:wave:
Connie, Dave, Denise, Elizabeth, Eva, figment82, Gerry, Hope,
Jack, Jennifer, Kim, Kirstie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina,
Robert, Scott & Lynn, Shannan, Sue, Taryn, and Vicky


 
Soooo.....I may be running the Wine and Dine Half!!!!

Jordan's 10 year high school reunion is the same week and he wants to go to it. I had been looking at this race...not thinking that it was the same weekend, and had been minutes away from booking when I realized that it was a conflict. So I left it up to him...he is thinking about it...

*fingers crossed*

Hope - Good news about your Dad!! I hope he is able to make it for your big day!!!

Lynn - Good job getting out there for those early walks! How are the pups? They are probably glad you guys are home!

Regina - Yes...get a WISH shirt! You will want one when you are out there on the race course. I can't tell you how many WISHers I chatted with on the course at the marathon last year!

Connie - How are the tendons?!? I hope you are feeling better!


To the rest of you... :wave2:
 
Hope - Good news about your Dad!! I hope he is able to make it for your big day!!!

To the rest of you... :wave2:

Yes, I hope so too. But if not, we'll just see if we can do a web cast. But, just having him out will be a blessing. I just don't want him violating parole in any way. But, having him not there due to parole is better then not having him there due to prison. Once we have the pictures and DVD, we can visit him out there and share that part.
 
Hey Team,

Hope- I’m glad you got the news you have wanted to hear.

Scott, Margie, Connie, and Eva- Thanks for the feedback on the WISH shirts!! I appreciate it!

I am strongly considering getting one- I’m just a little concerned about the florescent brightness! Green is one of my favorite colors, but I typically try to steer clear of neons and florescents. I think I’m already 85% talked into it, but we'll see...

Margie- You are getting with it! :ccat: I would be ready for a nap too!

Eva- I hope Jordan decides in your favor for Wine and Dine!

Jennifer- Good luck in your race this weekend! :cheer2:

Kim- Good luck in your race this weekend! :cheer2:

AFM, DH and I were going to go to the gym tonight, but I didn’t get off work until 7:30pm and it was a particularly rough day at work. Sooo exhausted now and I have been since I walked in the door. :faint: I will double up tomorrow and do weights and run. :thumbsup2

Have a great evening everyone.
 
Well today is the day that my ex is throwing our daughter and grandbaby out in the street, she turned off her cell phone, took the honda, we had bought for our daughter, I was paying half of, for herself and is putting them on the street without jobs, car or money. All so she can move to New Jersey and live close to her married lover that she met on line. You think you know someone and then they turn into something you don't even recognise.

Unfortunately I didn't see this coming when we divorced and I'm obligated in the divorce decree to pay half the honda, half that phone bill and half the home equity loan on the house. I was doing it to help with the support of our daughter and grandbaby. Now I'm trying to get her to take a cash settlement so I can be free of that and help my daughter myself.

Sorry to vent guys but that's kinda where my heart and thoughts are today.

I'll be dealing with this for the next month or so, it's a battle I've got to win.

Dave:hippie:
 
Just wanted to let everyone know I'm okay. Had to take 10 days off running due to the accident. Am off to Atlanta for Peachtree. Will start posting more once I get back.
 
Good Morning Team!

Margie – it is not like I was a couch potato before adding miles, it is just that I have not been doing longer distances on a regular basis – and we did A LOT of walking on vacation, so if I counted that – I probably have some very high milage days in there.

Eva – the dogs are always glad to see us! They put on a little weight in the kennel, so they need the new walking regime also!

Kim – Have a great race!

Dave - sorry to hear that you are having more problems with Erica – pixiedust: and :grouphug: for you.

Jennifer – good luck at Peachtree!

I got in my 6 miles this morning, can’t say what my pace was because my Garmin battery died on me this morning, so I grabbed Scott’s and his battery was dead also. It was a slow pace, I timed the walk, but not exactly, and I had to stop to give dogs water a few times. It was rather warm out there today. Now I will try to get into my old routine of alternating 6 mile and 3 mile walks with one longer one weekly and get some weights into the picture!

Scott says his knee is feeling better, but he is still limping around the house, he thinks he will try the exercise bike – very slowly, for some range of motion.

Have a great day all!
 

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