Hakuna Matata - May; the Irish Month of Mirth and Merriment!

[syko]

Gerry My Dh is doing the 4:30 shift as well. He's doing sat, sun, fri, sat & sun. Disney sports staff will see more of him than I will!!!!

Mike

to everyone else.

 

[windwalker]

Mike where was that adventure race at? It sounds like fun, maybe I can get my group up for it.

Margie that's what a lot of places look like hear. I haven't been able to take my normal route to work for a week.

I just got back from visiting sally in Nashville. We spent an hour in bumper to bumper traffic yesterday evening to go to the mall so she could help me pick out sheets and we got there and the mall was closed. Power pole down and they had no power. A lot of roads are crowded because so many others are closed.

I had a nice pool workout as soon as I came back. I'm getting the stretching and icing done.

Dave

 

[Motomiker]

Hi Team!

Dave~ The Aztec Assault race was in Greenwood Illinois (McHenry County). That's northern Illinois, almost to the Wisconsin border. There is another adventure race that is similiar coming up, called the Warrior Dash. I hear it's a little more hardcore. The website shows people jumping over small fires! I can't remember the date offhand but I'll look it up.

AFM~ I took it easy today and only did a 5K. Ran it in 29:09 and walked it back. The weather is beautiful (if a little windy) and I just wanted to enjoy being outdoors.

Gotta go get my Lizzie from work, Mike

 

[wellesleyprincess]

Dave I hope your safe and dry. We're a little south but still had some flooding.

My track girls did great 5 advanced to state championships. Not bad considering the ENTIRE team is coming back next year.

As for me 7 miles in 1 hour.

HOT! HOT! HOT! here.

Best,
Jennifer

 

[Piglet24]

Hi Team!

Dh had to work today so I went to the gym and ran 3 miles on TM. If I have to go to the gym, at least mine has TVs attached to the TM so I can watch TV. Haha, I made sure I was there before one of my shows started so I could watch it from start to finish. Very silly I know, but I figure if I must go to the gym, I may as well hit 2 birds with one stone!

Margie- I’m glad you’re feeling better! Have you thought about mixing those flavor packets in with your water to see if that helps?

Mike & Liz- Congrats!! Way to go on the great race!

Vicky- So far I think I’m leaning toward the 305? It’s only a little more than the 205 and the 405 is a lot more expensive. Where is the rebate through? Well according to their website, there will be a Mojito and a Bridgeport beer waiting for me at the end! Can't complain about that!

Dave- Are you seeing any improvements on your achilles with your new dedication to icing and stretching?

Jennifer- I hope you enjoyed your day out of the classroom.

Proud to be a part of Team Hakuna Matata with such a fine group of people. Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone. Happy training everyone!

 

[windwalker]

Nothing like a little sleep top clear the funk out of your brain. Tonight I'm going to catch up. I'm trying to get 8 hrs as often as possible.

Today is meeting my walk group for a hard 8 miles along the river, WITH OUT COATS!!!! It's finally a nice morning, last week it was 43 degrees at 7am, it's 55 this morning.

Lots of busy errands today, stretching is going to be an on and off task though. I need to get a mat for stretching on, Target usually has such things at a good price. Then marketing is in order since I'm out of food.

Regina it's to soon to tell how much the stretching is helping.

Mike I'd love to do one of those. I competed in a race while I was in the military called the peacekeeper challenge that was a Nato competition against the English SAS, the Army special forces and teams from several other allied nations. This was back in the early eighties at Nellis AFB Red flag training area. Sorta like an ECO challenge but no kayaking or biking.

Work has gotten really slow again, the first quarter of 2010 was very good now it's back to struggling again. It's all the stores not just us. I had been hoping we were at the end of our recession but I guess not yet.

Have a magical day y'all.

Dave

 

[Motomiker]

Hmmm... I made a second post yesterday and it seems to have disappeared! Maybe I forgot to submit it...

Dave~ There is another series of adventure races called Warrior Dash(es) and can be found around the country. They seem a little more hardcore as the one advertised in my area has people jump over flames! You can check their site at www.warriordash.com. The one in my area is the same weekend that we will be returning from WDW and the Everest Challenge, so we will have to skip it. There is one in Georgia that looks interesting. Check the site it looks pretty cool.

- Mike

 

[funwalker]

I seen on the Team Update list we had a Team Member (3-15-2010): figment82

This totally went by me. I am so sorry, figment82
I must have missed your introduction post?



We are so glad you joined the Hakuna Matata Team!
We have a Great Team. A very diverse group in both age & interests.
We are blessed to have a Chair Racer, Runners, Run-Walkers,
Race Walkers, and Walkers. I too am a Walker.

Hi,
‘I've done 2 ToT13k's, 1 Everest (in the monsoon!), cheered
on the marathoners for four hours in the frigid January weather
and wished I was running instead, did the 5k this weekend and
watched as my friends finished their first half marathon (YAY )
and just signed up for the relay option of the Wine and Dine half.

I still don't run though - all walking for me!
I'm thinking I might actually sign up for the half in January this
year, or the Princess Half if not, so I'd love to join a team!’
Thanks!

 

[funwalker]

Congratulations, Mike!



WTG- Awesome Accomplishment

 

[DisneyGerry]

He is doing the Mini Buddy this Sat and the 70.3 Ironman the following weekend? For that I have the 2p shift on Sat and 8a shift on Sunday

 

[syko]

These are his shifts:

5/8/10 Race course Volunteer 04:30 till 11:30 Muddy.
5/9/10 Finish area Volunteer 06:30 till 12:30 Danskin.
5/14/10 Opening Ceremonies Volunteer 17:30 till 21:00 Special.
5/15/10 Iron Kids Race Volunteer 05:15 till 10:30. Iron.
5/15/10 Closing Ceremonies Volunteer 17:30 till 20:30 Special.
5/16/10 Swim & Bike Strat Area Volunteer 04:00 till 11:00 Iron.

 

[windwalker]

Hi y'all.

My group race walk was 7 miles in 1:30 for a pace of 12:51 per mile but I did some race walk accelerations up the hills at a 8:43 pace. The big news is that all the serious stretching I've been doing I wasn't limping after. Right now I'm icing and eating a big plate of steamed fish and veggies. Grrrrrrrrr!

Mike we need to talk about it at the goofy weekend this January. I have a walker or two that might do it with me.

Dave

 

[Steffwalks]

Good afternoon, Hakuna Matata!

It's a relatively nice day here! THe wind is only blowing about 30 mph!

Dave - I hope you are high and dry! Is Sally okay? Doesn't she live in Nashville?

Mike and Liz - Great job on the races. Sounds Yucky! Flame jumping?? Is that anything like claim Jumping?? (I bet not, guess my Colorado roots are showing!!)

Margie - Hi! You are doing a great job. My foot is doing better. No pics of the mules yet. The have developed an ugly habit of going the other way when they see us. That's NOT their best side.

Vicky - Yes, we were supposed to have a virtual race this month, but I am thinking that since it is officially race season, that maybe a high summer race would be better. Something like: The Streak through the sprinklers Hot August race! LOL

Kristy - You are an admirable person!

Regina - Are you a mojito fan?? I would trade the mojito for another beer, personally. I think it must be an acquired taste. - I have the 305. I can't wear the chest strap, which means I won't be paying the extra for that one, again. Good luck!

Jennifer - great job with the team! Hope you got some nice sun with that hot, hot, hot!

Gerry 4:30 am........ Sounds like yucky fun!

Hellooooooooo to everyone Else!

I just ordered P90X. Too much walking is still painful, but it is improving steadily, I thought I would do P90X and short walking distances until I can do more. Anyone else do it?

It was pretty fun but completely exhausting having the grandkids for four days. I was really happy to see their mommy come home! We planted the some of the garden, started more seeds, went fishing, and many other things. I caught the most fish...yea, well, I was the "lucky" fisherman who had to cast for GD and collect the fish in the bottom of the boat when everyone else lost them off the hook or dropped them. I guess really, I gathered the most fish!

Connie

 

[Motomiker]

Hi Team!

Good news all around today! The cancer doc says my bloodwork looks great and so far I'm cancer free, four months after surgery and still going...!
I only had four hours sleep, but the news perked me up so I ran eight miles and set another new PR! 1:25:15 with a pace of 10:40. See what a little good news can do for the spirit!!

Dave~ I'll try and remember to bring some pictures with me in January. They haven't been put on the website yet. It would be great to race with you!

Margie~ Thanks!

Regina~ Thanks!

Kirstie~ How's the arm feeling?

Jennifer~ you still amaze me at how fast you run! I just try to keep chugging along.


Um, have we lost a few people with the new month's post?


-Mike

 

[windwalker]

Canadian Kim is doing that p90X, I think your both crazy. What ever happened to a good old Denise Austin exercise video?

You could do like I do and just walk and play in the water.

I got the tires aired up on the bicycle today and rode 3 miles down off the long hill I live on, then turned around and realized the bike won't change gears so I had to ride back up in granny gear. I thought I was going to die before I got back. I need to get it fixed, but to tired to mess with it now.

Dave

 

[flipflopmom]

Hi everyone! I am the newest member of your team, if you'll have me. I was looking for a bio page to get to know everyone, but couldn't find it. If there is one, can someone direct me?

Just a little about me:
1. My name is Taryn, (like Karen with a T). 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!

2. I am a disboards addict since winter of 09 when I started planning my first family trip. Bought DVC when we got home! Yeah, we love the place!

3. I joined the BL challenge on W.I.S.H at the end of February. I started the Couch to 5K program at the beginning of February, and posted on that thread and lurked the BL challenge until I got up the nerve to join. I have lost 40 pounds since January 18th, and feel like a new woman. I running now, and I really want to up my distance and speed. I decided to join a team to help me with my running accountability and questions, and to help me get ready for my goal of running the Princess half in 2012. I run the 5K distance 3 times a week, and last week ran 5 miles for the first time ever!!!!!

4. I haven't run a race yet. My 5K speed is around 34 minutes, I had some oral surgery and had to take a couple of weeks off. My PR was around 33 minutes. DD will finish up her gymnastics season in 2 weeks, she qualified for the state championships, so May 16 will be her last meet. Looking for a 5K to sign up for soon! I am running in the Special Olympics Torch Run the first of June with the police department. I think it is supposed to be mostly law enforcement, but some teachers always join. I am very nervous about this, as I love my 6am runs by myself.


So there's a little about me. I hope to be active and contribute, and I am excited to be a member of your team!

 

[windwalker]

Hello Taryn and welcome. We don't have a Bio page, I suppose we should but no ones ever thought of it. But I'll give you a LITTLE information about me.

I'm 58 and live in a small town in Kentucky, right now we are enjoying the flooding like Nashville. I was married for 24 years, I thought happily, but last year my wife met someone on line in a chat room and now I'm single again. I'm trying to recover from that and it's going pretty well. Right now the worst part is living in an apartment, but I plan on finding another house within the next six months.

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 have an achillies tendon that is giving me problems so I'm trying to be more regular with my stretching and icing. It's getting better since I started doing that.

I compete at the 1500m to 5K distance but also enjoy the half and full marathons. I try to stay in marathon shape all the time so if a road trip with friends come up I'm ready. Just did the Ky Derby half and have the USAF Marathon on the radar also.

I've been doing the Disney world races since 2006 and love eveerything about Disney. This last January's Goofy challenge was trhe hardest race I've ever done because of the intense cold. I didn't pack for the arctic conditions we experienced and it was pretty brutal. I swore I'd never do it again but I'm already sighed up for the 2011 Goofy.

Dave

 

[funwalker]

Welcome Taryn!



I do not think we have a Thread with just our Team Members bios-
We need to talk to our Captain Connie on ideas for that one.

We are so glad you joined the Hakuna Matata Team!

We have a Great Team. A very diverse group in both age & interests.
We are blessed to have a Chair Racer, Runners, Run-Walkers,
Race Walkers, and Walkers. I am a Walker.

Congratulations on your awesome weight loss
Added to the Team Weight Loss List on page 1 Post #3
Also added your birthdate to our Team Calendar on page 1 Post #4

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[GirTheGecko]

I'm still here!

I was a day or so late catching up, but I was following you guys.

I had a job interview that I think I did poorly at. I'm also competing against one of my bridesmaids for. On the one hand, I'd love to see her move up but I'd also love getting it. But, we're both happy with whatever happens.

Having a wonderful Date Night tomorrow, going to see Iron Man 2 with the df at midnight. We're 'geeking out' by wearing our IM2 shirts we got at Comicon.

 

[wellesleyprincess]

Long day.

We did a two hour practice with the girls.

Managed to squeeze in 4 miles and some strength training.