Hakuna Matata - Let's rocket our Independence!

[es45]

Thanks for the warm welcome! To see my first race in bold letters on the first page of this thread is refocusing my efforts to complete it. I must admit, I'm nervous about being last, not finishing, or not starting at all. We are off to the beach this weekend but I plan to train every morning, just to keep up the momentum. Happy 4th everyone!

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hi everyone! Just a quick post before I head off for the weekend!

Margie - Can you put me down for the Acura 10-Miler, Toronto, ON on July 11th. I'm not quite sure I'm prepared for this race but I guess we'll see.

Dave - and Just wow! I hope you're able to get everything sorted out. Are your daughter and grandchild coming to live with you?

Jennifer - Glad to hear you're doing ok! Good luck with your race this weekend!

Elizabeth - Don't worry about where you finish in the race! You're going to start and that's the important thing! As long as you keep up with your training, you'll do fine And even if you don't ... you'll still finish (speaking from experience). We're all here to cheer you on!!

Regina - Would life really be all that interesting without a few personal problems I think I'd rather be boring. Did you manage to run and do weights today? I have a WISH shirt and felt a little funny about wearing it at first but when you'll love all the cheers you get at the Disney races! Just make sure you check for the sizing - the women's one I have is a little on the short side. Alternatively, if you're really shy, you can get a WISH hat or visor instead.

Scott - Hope your knee is feeling better How did your PT test go?

Lynn - I've had my Garmin conk out on my a couple of times during my run. I have a 405 and sometimes I'm not very careful about putting the charging leads on properly so I'll think it's charging but really it's not.

Eva - The Wine & Dine sounds like so much fun! What perfect timing for Jordan's reunion! Is he going to be running as well or just cheering you on and watching Gage?

AFM - I did my LR of 14K and change yesterday (about 8.8 miles). I normaly do my LR on Saturday but since the weekend is looking to be 80F+, I figured Thursday would be perfect. Got in a nice pace of 10.35 m/m and there were a few hills on my route too! But I'm still on run/walk intervals... hoping to get in 5 miles tonight after work and will head to the gym tomorrow for training. Probably will do deadlifting and some weights.

I forgot to mention that I snapped my Garmin watch band earlier this week It must be all those weights I've been doing Haha! I think I just pulled it at the right angle and it snapped off. I ordered a replacement band and was all excited when I got free upgraded shipping and the package arrived yesterday at the FedEx depot. I figured I might as well pick it up since it's around the corner but they won't release it because it's not scheduled to be delivered until Monday. I guess they're really strict about that two business day thing. I get that they won't deliver it early but why can't I pick it up?? Oh well, I guess I'll be holding my watch and running for another few days...

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[Steffwalks]

Hi Team!

Lynn and Scott - Thanks for the hugs and pd! Much appreciated.

Vickie - Good to see you! Wow you must be one buff bunny with all that weight lifting!

Margie - Missing you!

Dave - I guess you never really know a person. Are you going to reclaim the house?

Regina - Go for the WISH shirt. It has the great sayings on it! Even non-wihers love the shirt and let's face it...once you've done a mile or two in a race, it doesn't matter what you have on, it doesn't look all that pretty! Besides, the race photos are easier to find in the neon!!!

Elizabeth - Glad to have you on board Remeber, the race is between you and the distance and possibly a time limit. No one else matters and no one else counts! "Dead Last Finish beats Did NOT Finish which greatly trumps did not start". Go for it!!!

Jennifer - Good luck! So glad that you are feeling better!

Eva - HI!!! my fingers are crossed!!!

Kim - Good luck, buff baby!

Garmin Lovers - Did you know....if your Garmin conks out, you can have it repaired or replaced with a reconditioned one for less than $100! Check out the Garmin website. The last time I looked, a 305 could be repaired or replaced for $60.

AFM - Slapped hard with an ugly cold, yesterday. Feeling somewhat better today. Went to the doc for a neck adjustment. I don't know if I feel good or not!

See ya - Connie

 

[funwalker]

Hi, Team!

"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-)

Saturday & Sunday Sunshine - High 80°-90°’s -HOT!

Connie- did you get the adjustment on your back too?
Sorry to hear you have a cold.
Seems like not good stuff has been pretty constant this year!

Dave-

Elizabeth-Remember crossing that Finish Line
Healthy, Happy, and uninjured is what is important!
What Connie said!

Eva-I am voting for the Wine & Dine!

Lynn-I know and you probably walked mega miles on vacation.
But still be careful!

Regina-I have had other racers come up behind me and ask me where they could buy my shirt.

Scott-what is the report on your knees?

Vicky-WTG on your run!
Fed-X
Will add your race: July 11th Acura 10-Miler, Toronto, ON


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

AFM: Glad it is a rest day -I am zapped!


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

 

[windwalker]

I'm trying really hard not to fall in the self pity hole. Between having to stop training because of the PF thing and the divorce and daughter issues. I need to get my Grrrrr back really bad.

Dave

 

[ultramickeymouse]

I'm trying really hard not to fall in the self pity hole. Between having to stop training because of the PF thing and the divorce and daughter issues. I need to get my Grrrrr back really bad.

Dave

Hang tough Kung Fu Panda! You will overcome this

 

[Piglet24]

Hi Team!

Dave- I’m so sorry to hear the bad news about your daughter and grandbaby. Hang in there! Grrrr!

Jennifer- That’s great you’re ok! Thanks for checking in.

Lynn- How often do you have to charge the Garmin battery? Great job on the 6 mile walk! Hope Scott’s knee feels better!

Elizabeth- You can do it! You will start and you will finish! It doesn’t matter what place you come in as long as you finish. Even if by some weird chance you did come in last (which I doubt you will), it gives you a starting point and something to work toward and beat…if you so choose. Think positive! Vicky is right…the whole team will be cheering you on. Have fun at the beach!

Vicky- I think life would still be interesting without personal problems, but perhaps we might not appreciate the calm times as much?? Yes, I did manage to run and do weights today…at about 10:00p.m. this evening! It actually went really well and I was very pleased when I left, which surprised me because it was so late. Awesome job on your long run!! WTG!!! Fed Ex........doesn't make any sense!

Connie- Good point! You’re right, it won’t matter a few miles in when I’m dripping with sweat and trying to keep moving. I hope you feel better soon!

Margie- Were the other people WISH members or just random people? Hope you enjoyed your rest day!

AFM, I am going to order a wish shirt- what the heck. Sounds like it will be very nice to have. What exactly does it say on the shirt (besides WISH of course)?

Ran 3 miles on TM and did some weights- mainly focused on legs. Will make sure I work on core tomorrow. Workout went really well. DH and I both had the day off so we slept in, did a few house chores, went shopping for a few more shirts/shorts , and went to dinner at Red Robin.

 

[windwalker]

A night's sleep and remembering the serenity prayer that I wear on a chain around my neck. "Give me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference." Time to start making the changes I can, Grrrrrrrrrrr!!!

I'm starting with a pool workout since that is about all I can do with this PF issue. I beat back the achilles tendinitis, I'll beat this to.

My daughter, her husband and baby are moved in with his grandmother, all of them unemployed, but it's a roof over their head. Now it's time to see what they will do to help them selves with what guidance I'm able to give them.

"Keep moving forward", Hummm now where have I heard that before?

Dave

 

[funwalker]

Team Hakuna Matata Weekend Racers

Sunday, July 4th

We are Cheering for you Jennifer & Kim!

Jennifer- Peachtree Road Race / 10K
Kim–LL Bean / 10K

 

[funwalker]

Good Morning, Team!

"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 (192

Thursday, July 3, 2010
Saturday Sunshine - High 85° HOT!


Connie-

Dave- No perfect words of encouragement.
I am so sorry...I know it hurts your heart
Life is sometimes very hard, but you shall over come.
So thankful you now have Sally to share with!

Jennifer-so glad to hear you have recovered and able to do
the Peachtree this weekend! Race Report Please!
Along with the update on the BF!

Kim-You Go Girl!
We are eager to hear your race report!

Mike-What's Up? We Miss You!!!!

Regina- many other racers not WISHer’s ask about our shirts.
They love the inspired to be healthy-
and the DLF>DNF>DNS
They have a link showing the Race Ready shirts
All styles have the same wording…
I too was hesitant about the color but…
YES you will be proud to wear the shirt!

Robert- we have missed you!
How is your RD season going?

Sue-know you are having a fun weekend!
Lady, what's up with you not sending me your July Duathlon(sp?)
race date. We want to be able to cheer for you!

Vicky-


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

AFM: Taking Hagen to Bounce Land this morning for a birthday Party.
Not thinking they will let me play.
Gym this afternoon and if it cools off after the sun goes down a bike ride tonight.


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

 

[funwalker]

Regina,

Chimera (Mel) does the orders for the Race Ready Shirts.
I do not know if the link will copy like this but she posted a link on the Thread
WISH Tech Shirt orders...


I did not see the WISH shirts, but it tells about sizing and shows the color.
http://www.raceready.com/

 

[windwalker]

Good morning. I had a nice pool workout and good stretching after for naughty achillies and PF.

Trying to get my head straight today and get back to moving forward.

Dave

 

[Steffwalks]

Good Saturday!

Regina - The race shirts are cool and they have the slogan, DLF>DNF>>DNS, which means, Dead last finish beats did not finish which greatly trumps did not start, on the back. At the bottom is a feather, reminder of Dumbo. Dumbo thought he could only fly when he held the feather, but later learned he could fly without it and still do great things. We can all fly!

Dave - How do you solve a problem? Same way you eat an elephant. Hang in, the darkness leads to light!

Good luck Jennifer and Kim!!

Yo Mike!

Howdy Robert! Nice to hear from you!

Margie - Yes, I got an adjustment. I still need another. That mule toss effected my shoulders worst. Partly because I landed on them! Enjoy your workouts.

AFM - Still hanging on to this cold. Yuck!

 

[Lynn G]

Team Hakuna Matata Weekend Racers

Sunday, July 4th

We are Cheering for you Jennifer & Kim!

Jennifer- Peachtree Road Race / 10K
Kim–LL Bean / 10K

Good luck Kim and Jennifer

Dave - glad to hear that your daughter has a place to live.


I have gotten lots of comments on the WISH shirts also, mostly from non-WISH people.

Have a great day team!

 

[windwalker]

Lynn it's complicated. I moved into a small efficiency apartment and my ex and I made an agreement that we would split the expense of getting our daughter and her husband and baby on there feet. We bought her a new honda for reliable long term transportation, put them on our cell phone contract and agreed to split the cost of the home equity loan on the house since they were living there also. Well Erica sold her VW and took the honda for herself leaving the kids without transportation at all, turned off their phones and evicted them from the house. I wasn't smart enough to see that coming and trusted her to take care of them. So now I'm obligated to half the honda payment, half the phone bill and half the home equity loan since the agreement on taking care of the kids was verbal and the divorce decree says that I pay half the home equity loan. I'm trying to negotiate a settlement with her so I can get final closure to this.

Yesterday was when she evicted the kids and they are staying with his grand mother. I don't have room for them or the funds to provide a place for them since they are unemployeed.

Dave

 

[funwalker]

Good Morning, Team!

"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 (192

Sunday, July 4, 2010
Hope everyone has a Wonderful Day!

Oh My Gosh...
It has been a long time since we have heard from
You guys. We miss you! Hope all is well and you are just too
busy!

figment82, Jack, Kim, Kirstie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam,
Shannan, and Taryn.

Sunday Sunshine - High 90° HOTTER!

Connie- hope your shoulders are better soon!

Connie- thanks for the information!
Did you have problems with yours?

Garmin Lovers - Did you know....
if your Garmin conks out, you can have it repaired or replaced
with a reconditioned one for less than $100! Check out the
Garmin website. The last time I looked, a 305 could be repaired
or replaced for $60.

Dave- sounds like you had a fun pool workout.
Has Erica moved to NJ?

Jennifer & Kim- Eager to read your race reports!

Any one heard from Kirstie?
Is she doing better?
How is her arm?

Sue-Enjoy your R & R at the cabin!
My niece said the new specialized bike made a huge
difference in her speed. A few scrapes getting used to the lock in
pedals, but she is WAY happy.

Vicky-New Garmin Strap tomorrow!


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

AFM: Church Picnic this afternoon.
Yesterday: Yup-I did play at Bounce Land.
Hagen & I love the Mega slide! He cried he did not want to leave.
Fireworks were wonderful and I was home by 11M


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

 

[windwalker]

Good morning guys.

Margie and Vicky thank you for being there for me. You have no idea how much that means to me.

I have completely stopped training right now seeing if total rest will heal this darn PF. I'm stretcing and rolling my foot on a tennis ball also.

Dave

 

[Scott H]

Same for me Dave , resting the knee,

 

[windwalker]

Same for me Dave , resting the knee,

We are both to tough to be down for long brother.

Dave

 

[bunnyfoo]

I'm joining the injured club too - I tweaked my lower back on Thursday and it's been sore for the past few days. It's not as bad as it could be - I can still walk and do very basic stretches but running, lifting and intense workouts are out right now. I'm glad I was able to get all my running out of the way earlier this week. I'm going for an adjustment with my chiro tomorrow if things don't get better.

Hope - Sorry I missed your posting about your dad earlier. That's fantastic news and I hope he's able to take part in your wedding!

Margie - I'm looking forward to the new strap and FedEx finally getting here! I emailed them to ask them why they wouldn't release the package and they said that it was in a container that was locked. They said that packages on 2Day delivery don't get sorted until the morning they're going to be delivered.

Kim/Jennifer - Good luck with your races! Can't wait to hear about them.

Scott - Hope your knee feels better soon. Did something happen to it while you were in Europe?

Dave - Ditto! Many times when I'm feeling down, I'll go back to the email you sent me and it puts a smile on my face (which is not very often these days). Keep us posted on Mary and Aiden. I've got my fingers crossed that things will work out for everyone!

Connie - I thought I was the only one who caught a cold this summer. I'll join the cold club too but hope not to be a member for very long. Thanks for the Garmin info! So far things have been ok with mine. I just managed to destroy the strap Hope your shoulder feels better soon

Regina - WTG on your running and weights! The place where I train is only open until 8PM. I sometimes wish it was open later but since I run in the morning, it's probably better for me that way. Btw, you'll love the WISH shirt! It will still match with gray, blue, black and white clothes so no worries!

AFM - I've been having quite the past days - cold, back pain, relationship stuff and I cried at the doctor's office. There's nothing wrong with me or bad news - it was just stress. I was unbelievably embarassed even though he was nice about it.

One nice thing that did happen this week was that one of the executive assistants at work helped to arrange a job interview for me. Not sure of the job details exactly but it would be working with a group of investment advisors and their clients. I would be moving out of the head office and into a branch if I got the job so the environment would be different. Maybe it's the change I need. Of course, I have to take and pass 3 courses over the next 6 months in order to keep the job (the company pays if I pass). You know what my first thoughts are - What about the marathon in January? How am I going to train for that and study at the same time

Anyway, Happy 4th of July to all my American teammates! Hope you're having a great day and enjoying the long weekend!