Hakuna Matata: Official thread Part deux

[katwalks]

Hi, everyone!

Thursdays are a big exercise day for me (and the team)! I did 65 minutes and 4.2 miles on the treadmill this morning and an hour yoga class after work. Home for something to eat and then to bed!

Donna - No way are you getting kicked off the team! I don't know how you guys all manage with all the stuff you have going on......makes me feel like a slug! LOL!

Margie, glad you're finally getting a break from the snow!

Take care, everyone!

 

[Lynn G]

Good morning team!

Yesterday I got a 6 mile walk in with the dogs early. I am glad that I got out early because the wind got much worse as the day progressed. Today there is new snow on the ground, but it not supposed to be that cold, so if I wait, maybe it will all melt. It is already windy, so I do not think I will miss the wind today. Also scheduled for today is a weight lifting session and a pilates tape, although I did get a mini weight session yesterday hauling SCUBA tanks!

Scott has been too busy at work to get much in this week, hopefully next week will give him more off time to get in the workouts.

 

[windwalker]

Guys has anyone heard from our Canadian buds Kim and Mike? Connie said they were going to WDW but they should have been back long ago?

Kim and Mike if you guys are there please check in.

Worried Panda

 

[windwalker]

I'm adding another player to our team, please welcome Dawn. She is a sweetheart and ready to play.

Dawn, you log your daily exercise you do. Miles and hours exercised.

Happy Panda

 

[Dawnie]

Hello everyone! Thanks for letting me join in the fun. I'm on my way out to my treadmill right now, so I will be back later with my miles and time AND to introduce my self a little more.

 

[funwalker]

WELCOME, Dawn!
Also DO like your quote!

Thanks, Katwalks...I love winter but I am so ready for this one to end. I am sure we have had more snow this winter than the previous 5 put together!

 

[DianeL]

Dave I saw you on the main board walking around with your sandwich board getting more players Does Erica know you've gone walk-about?

Margie! Your going to love the trainer! I had one for a couple of months getting ready for the marathon. Making sure I was doing things right, learning what I should focus on. I will hopefully make a few more appointments in the future to just make sure I'm on track. And to push me. She's great at pushing me. I refer to her as my training wheels. When I've thought I would die on the treadmill or couldn't do another whatever she would push but know when i've hit my limit. So I'd come away feeling good but safe. I'm really paranoid on the treadmill and ellipictal when I push it. I have this wild fear that my heart will explode LOL Desn't help that my ears sometimes plug up. But it was good to learn with her standing by me pushing me into 11 minute miles for a minute or 2 knowning she was watching me closely for signs of distress so i was able to focus more on what I needed to do and worry less about any twinge or fear. I hope you have a wonderful time with your trainer!!!!

Kat! Thursdays are really good days for me or have been in the past. The day I am most likely do to the gym and then do miles. I was able to do it this week and if DH can get home early on Thursdays that will work great for me or as the temps get warm Mom will come out and 'babysit' me so i'm not at the park alone.

Hi Dawn!!!! Welcome!!! I am very bad about posting. I tend to pop in for a few seconds and then rush out. But my heart remains here.

So Team I have ARRIVED!!!! Connie you have this in your PM too....

To recap this past week....


Sat.March 1st 6 miles 1 1/2 hours
Sun. March 2nd 6.5 miles 2:11 hours
Mon. March 3rd - day off
Tues. March 4th Gym time of 1 hour (circuit 3 times)
Wed. March 5th - 3.2 miles 53 minutes

Thurs...March 6th I killed myself!!! 55 minutes at the gym doing the circuit but did 1 mile on the ellip machine (12 min) and 4 miles on the reclining bike thingy can't recall how long. I only did the circuit lightly trying to free up muscles i over did on tuesday LOL

Thurs....March 6th --- 4 MILES in like 57 minutes but in the end had a full 1:01 hours since i walked back to walk with DH giving me 4.19 miles.

Fri...March 7th - 1 hour - full circuit 3 times plus got in 2 miles on the reclining bike supposedly cooling down waiting for Mom to leave the dentist LOL


Now I'm done for today and Saturday starts the new week. My knee is ok for running for the most part though I get twinges sometimes. I'm currently not crazy about the one machine in the circuit. Where your leg is bent and you straighten it to lift the weight. When I reach the end of the my reps I notice a funny feeling. But I'm at about what I was lifting/doing back before the Marathon. I have avoided the treadmill this week because I've done the circuit each visit and didn't want to push my knee with running especially as I finish doing leg presses. It's been 3 weeks to the day that I feel on the ice. Susan feel this past Wednesday and apparently has a very swollen knee, her hand swelled (must have landed on it) and also hit her head. She hit the ground pretty hard she said. We have a 1/2 Marathon in like 30 days. Thankfully they cancelled the snow warning we had up thru last night. We can't take anymore snow or ice. Since we started training for races we have not fallen and then for both of us to go down within 3 weeks of each other. YIKES!

Hope everyone else is having a great training week and have a wonderful weekend!!! Stay healthy. Stay injury-free. And for those that are dealing with colds or injuries major PD thoughts for your quick return

 

[windwalker]

Diane, Erica just shakes her head and says, "I don't know him".

Glad everyone is doing good. Anyone seen spring? I know it's around somewhere, maybe after this storm is over.

Frozen Panda

 

[bridgerunner]

PPPPffffffffffffffffft! Donna, the only way you get off this team is to fall off the bridge and get eaten by dophins! QUOTE]

You just made my day Connie, thank you for the smile !!!

 

[bridgerunner]

Hi, everyone!

Thursdays are a big exercise day for me (and the team)! I did 65 minutes and 4.2 miles on the treadmill this morning and an hour yoga class after work. Home for something to eat and then to bed!

Donna - No way are you getting kicked off the team! I don't know how you guys all manage with all the stuff you have going on......makes me feel like a slug! LOL!

Margie, glad you're finally getting a break from the snow!

Take care, everyone!

Slug? Slug? What are you talking about Slug??? After doing 65 minutes and 4.2 miles on the TD AND an hour Yoga class, are you kidding me Kathy! YOU ARE NO WAY A SLUG!!!! You rock young lady; great job !

 

[Dawnie]

Now for a little bit about myself. I live in WA state, I am 44 years old, married for 25 years (celebrated our 25th in WDW ) with 3 kids...well they used to be kids, someone replaced them with adults while I wasn't looking! Our oldest will be 24 in May and she is doing her first year of teaching (special ed, middle school), our middle is 22 and he is a mechanic, our baby will be 18 in May and plans to go to college for computer programing. We have an awsome relationship with our kids, and love spending time with them.

My husband and I have our own business. We have a wholesale bait distributing company. So what we do is, we get the bait in bulk (worms, sand shrimp, herring, maggots, salmon eggs, etc.) then package it, and deliver it to the sporting good stores or convenience stores. Yes, not the most glamorous work out there , but somebody has to do it!

I just found this wonderful section of the DIS last night. Up until resently when I was planning (or dreaming) of WDW I was NOT looking for fitness inspiration!

I have managed to stay in fairly fit through out my life, but after turning 40 it has gotten so much harder! The 5-10 pounds that I used to gain and lose has become 20-25 pounds! I have already lost 7 this go around, with 17 more to go.

When we were at WDW to celebrate our 25th this last January, it just happened to be marathon weekend. I have a good friend that just ran her first marathon last October, and I knew that she was planning on running the Disney one next year and I was excited to see what it was like. As we came into Animal Kingdom and saw the runners outside the park it was very cool. We then had to dodge the runners to get to the other side of the path (mile 17), and then walked right next to them on our way to Everest. As we were walking, I was joking with my family, "I'm gonna run this with Carol next year." Then we just happened to see the very last person running and it really ispired me. Somewhere along the line, the joking became...I wonder if I really could run this next year?

So right now I am getting ready to do a 5 mile run the first part of April. I have NEVER done any kind of run before, but I have wanted to do this local one for years. From there we will see. There are 2 things that worry me about the marathon. First, I have had knee and hip problems before so I don't know if this old body can really do that many miles (but they have not been bothing me so far, and I am running more than before right now). Second, I don't know for sure that we will be able to afford the trip to WDW.

My husband suggested that if I want to try this to go for the 1/2 marathon. Well, that will not work for a couple reasons. If I am going to do this, I want to DO this. Also I want to run through AK. That is what I visulize when I think about doing it. And MOST important, I want the Mickey medal! I have Mickeys all over my house and even a Mickey tattoo...Donald just won't do.

Wow, that ended up longer than I had planned!

 

[windwalker]

Dawn that is so cool, I have been told before that I would make good bait.

Those are excellent reasons to do the marathon. We have some who run some who walk and others who run/walk. So whatever you do you will have plenty of company on race day.

We are really glad you joined us.

Walking Panda

 

[funwalker]

Thanks, Diane, but I am not totally sure about the trainer they assigned me...he looks like a body builder. So until I know I do not want him messing with my walking schedule...the Dearborn Half Marathon is coming fast - April 6th! I do want to be able to do it

I don't like the Dreadmill and only use it when absolutely necessary
At least March is starting out better than the whole month of February (sick all month) I got in 17.24 miles this week with 9 hours 8 minutes.

Still need to do my Pilate's Flexibility stretches tonight.

Sunday is forecast with a high of 35 degrees

 

[windwalker]

Thanks, Diane, but I am not totally sure about the trainer they assigned me...he looks like a body builder. So until I know I do not want him messing with my walking schedule...the Dearborn Half Marathon is coming fast - April 6th! I do want to be able to do it

I don't like the Dreadmill and only use it when absolutely necessary
At least March is starting out better than the whole month of February (sick all month) I got in 17.24 miles this week with 9 hours 8 minutes.

Still need to do my Pilate's Flexibility stretches tonight.

Sunday is forecast with a high of 35 degrees

Margie you probably know more about walking fast than the trainers. You can get tips on stretches and crosstraining that complements walking if the trainer is good. But most have no idea about the actual fast walking techniques.

You are going to be as warm on Sunday as we are.

Frozen Panda

 

[Kewz1]

Welcome Dawn!!!!

Here's my numbers for the week -- not the greatest but I'm working on it!

Tuesday -- 3.31 miles/40.21 minutes
Thursday -- 3.32 miles/39.45 minutes

Brief explantion -- I'm currently doing a 2/5 combo (walk 2 mins/run 5 mins) and my totals include a 5 minute cool-down session.

That's all! Have a good weekend everyone. I had plans to work in the yard tomorrow except we're expecting snow. But it's March. And I live in Alabama.

Stay warm everyone and happy training!

Kristen

 

[DianeL]

Margie one way or another you should be able to spot me on April 6th If this weather continues being miserible then I will wear my largest WISH over my running jacket Somehow I will be ina WISH race shirt

We'll have quite a nice WISH gathering I can't wait. With Mile markers like theirs I just might have to bring a camera and goof off a bit

Oh and I think I over did something today. My shoulder is achy! *sigh* The life of a Distance racers... something always seems to be achy LOL

 

[katwalks]

Slug? Slug? What are you talking about Slug??? After doing 65 minutes and 4.2 miles on the TD AND an hour Yoga class, are you kidding me Kathy! YOU ARE NO WAY A SLUG!!!! You rock young lady; great job !

Young lady? That's too funny! I admit I'm pleased about the time and miles I have been getting in, but I have no kids at home which means no soccer practice, no boy scout meetings, no parent/teacher conferences, no homework monitoring, etc etc etc. You guys that have so many other things going on have my admiration for making it all work. It's all I can do to work my job and get my exercise time in. I make it onto the boards once or twice a week and that's about as far as I can go!

Welcome, Dawn, to our team! I hope you really enjoy it! You have plenty of time to work up to a marathon, and I hope you can afford the trip to WDW. I know it's a lot of $$$, especially when you have college kids!

DH and I are leaving Thursday to go visit our son and his family in Tennessee before our son is re-deployed to Iraq. I will be exercising, but I may be a little behind on getting my times reported. This week I had 433 minutes and 14.12 miles. (Connie, I have sent you a separate e-mail.) Since DH is not a walker, I will be trying to work exercising around his idea of a vacation schedule. Of course, his idea of a vacation schedule is NO schedule, so it might work out pretty well for me!

I'll try to get back on here again before we leave. You all keep up the great work!

 

[funwalker]

Diane, Take care of that shoulder! Might just need a nice massage We have 4 week - maybe we will actually get spring before April 6th gets here! I PM'd you.

Thanks, Frozen Panda! Saving my LSD for Sunday afternoon when we have that heat wave come through.

I know I have way too many great coaches available, right here, to rely on the advise of a Non Walker! Actually he is going to concentrate on the weights, making sure I use the machines correctly, start me out slow so every muscle in my body is not hurting the next day. I like the fact that they have the bikes I can use for cross training until I can get mine out on the road again. And I do not want to over do anything before April 6th.

 

[windwalker]

Good morning Team:

We have a new player Cobbler, please welcome her.

Well the tale of the scale for the week so far is:

Monday when I went to the Dentist I weighed 182.6 lbs. Today I woke at 178.2 this morning. So 4.4 lbs lost in 5 days. Amazing what no solid food will do for you.

There will be no gym today with the town snowed in today, I will do the stretching and calistetics though.

Have a safe weekend y'all.

Snowed in Panda

 

[WithDisneySpirit]

Duh, now I understand where everyone is

Hey, Kewz1, I live in Alabama too its snowing here in Birmingham today

Panda, don't go disappearing on us with that liquid diet!!

Off to do my workout!!