Hakuna Matata - Scaring up Races and Spooking the competition!

[Scott H]

Hey Dave , my research seems to indicate that the NationalSenior Games are every other year, and state games are annually. Is that correct?

 

[Hockeychic]

Hey everyone....didn't realize it was already October....well I knew it on the calender but forgot to look for the new thread.

Congrats to all who did W&D this weekend
Congrats to all racers.

Gotta run, DBIL 50th birthday dinner and we are already running late

 

[windwalker]

Hey Dave , my research seems to indicate that the NationalSenior Games are every other year, and state games are annually. Is that correct?

Yes the State Games are every year. The Nationals are every other year. But the State Games that are held in the opposite years from the Nationals are the trials for the Nationals. I just earned a slot at the 2011 Nationals that will be helf in Houston. The 2011 State Games are not trials games.

I'm back at the hamton hotel so I have internet again.

Dave

 

[funwalker]

Good Morning, Team!

Currently 33° / 92% humidity
Mostly Sunny /High of 59°
Frost Warnings- Furnace is running!

October:
The Soviet Union launched first artificial satellite, October 4, 1957.

Men best show their character in trifles, where they are not on their guard.
It is in the simplest habits, that we often see the boundless egotism,
which pays no regard to the feelings of others and denies nothing to itself. Arthur Schopenhauer

Connie-So glad you are back!
sounds like a Fun day with DGD-cuddles, kittens, and cookies!

Dave-Congratulations on earning a spot at the Nationals!
What about going for a special renewal of your wedding vows after year.

Emily-Glad to hear your cold is better!
Where in Michigan will you be? I am in Portage (Kalamazoo).

Eva- and Jordan, Congratulations!
A Huge Thanks for sharing the picture of your Medal on Facebook.
Eagerly waiting your race report!

figment82 Congratulations!
Eagerly waiting your race report!

Gerry- Congratulations!
Was the move due to convenience for you?

Kim-time is flying – WDW January Marathon Weekend
is just 3-months away!
How many days now Pop Free?
Hope you had a great Celebration dinner with BIL.

Lynn-WTG on your weekend workouts!

Mary- Congratulations! Eagerly waiting
your race report!

Mike- Congratulations! WTG -nice that you beat your Goal Time!
Eagerly waiting your race report!

Regina- and Kyle, Congratulations! Eagerly waiting
your race report!

Scott-what has been your longest bike ride on the new
bike?

Sue-hope you had a great 20-miler!

Vicky-sounds like you had a very busy weekend!
How is your knee…I tried but cannot move my kneecap,
so there must be
a trick to it…

AFM:full schedule today: Arya to preschool;
then hope to get a few minutes at the gym;
DD to doctor; pick up Arya and take him home; pick up DD.



Connie (back, & foot), Dave (flu), Elizabeth (back),
Emily (foot & bruised calf), Kim (foot), Lynn (foot & knee), Mary (cold, knee),
Mark (Achilles) Mike (hip), Regina (cold & ankle), Sallee (surgery),
Scott (knee), Vicky (ITB, knee, ankle, & stress)


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

 

[bunnyfoo]

Happy Monday everyone!

Margie - Brr! It's cold here too! I'm glad you got all those things replaced last month! Now you won't be chilly! It was a little bit busy - I think I just try to cram everything into one day and then wonder why it doesn't get done I think it was a bit ambitious because I was up and out the door by 8AM on Saturday and then I spent the entire day downtown but really felt tired by the time 5PM hit and then I still had to go home and get ready to go out for dinner and then come back downtown. I got a really nice black dress which I might wear out on Wednesday for dinner! And finally found a red lipstick that looks good on me Now it looks like it's your turn for a busy day! and for Sara!

Kim - How was DBIL's birthday dinner? I'm having email problems this morning on my phone so I haven't had a chance to reply to your email yet.

Emily - What a great costume idea! You'll have to post pictures of you and DH! Hope your foot is feeling better today! Go for the Princess Half! A few of us from the team are going - Kim, Regina, Elizabeth, myself ... we can do a mini HK team meet!

Dave - Have you set a wedding date? Are you and Sally getting married at WDW in January or before then?

Connie - The knee is feeling better but I haven't run on it yet. I'll give it a try tomorrow. Sounds like you had a fun weekend! Do you have any pictures of the mule?

Jack - Happy birthday! We never see you here anymore! Hope things are well with you!

Sue - How's training going for Niagara? A couple of the executives here were talking about running Niagara (they haven't registered yet). They asked me if I had run it before and I said no. But from what I remember reading, the course is a lot of downhill?

AFM - Not much of import to report - had a fun but busy weekend! I'm trying to get my eating back on track this month. Not the greatest week to start but ... I gotta start somewhere so maybe this will help me to keep my eating in check. I managed to avoid high carb meals and sugar over the weekend. I might not be able to this week but we'll see. I'm heading to the gym tonight for my training session. My Monday and Thursday trainers have switched it up so this will be interesting. My Monday trainer is more like my old PT and she uses lots of weights. My PT has moved to Thursday and he does more core, plyo and agility ladder stuff. Anyone have big plans for the coming weekend? It's Canadian Thanksgiving and Columbus Day Yay for holidays (and time off from work)!!

 

[funwalker]

Monday, October 4th

Happy – Happy 51st Birthday, Jack! ​

Wishing you joy, laughter and lots of love.​

 

[wilbur]

Good Monday Afternoon Team!

Margie, Were you able to make it to the gym?

Vicky, Last long was on the weekend Now it's taper.
If your friends are going to do the full, they must register in advance. Can't remember the cutoff date but it's because of customs clearance.
I didn't remember that you were doing the princess. 2 trips in less than 2 months. What about ATB? I will be on vacation in May & will miss out on a spring race so it's back on my list for next year.
We are off the Disney on Thurs. Going to Shula's on Mon. for our "Thanksgiving Dinner" then off to Vero Beach. How about your plans?

Jack, Happy Birthday!

Congrats! to all our W & Diners!!

AFM, Long run on Sat. with nice cool temp. Pilates yesterday & running 5 tonight. Need to get back to work. Have a great day everyone.....Sue

 

[wdw4us]

Well good morning everyone! I see a lot was accomplished this past weekend with the Wine and Dine, the trials for Dave and a new thread to find.

Went to Boston on Saturday, had a FAB time seeing Wicked. That was my 4th time and it was the best yet. If it comes to your town, run to see it...

Sunday did a upper body workout, last night lower. Wow my abs haven't been used in years and they sure are hard to get in shape but it is getting better. Each week I can do a little more.

I have 51 days till our Disney trip and less than 30 till Houston. I'm trying to figure out how to do some weight training in my room while away. I think I'll use water bottles for weights. The kind of weights you fill with water are expensive. My little weights were purchased at Walmart and serve their purpose at home but I need my suitcase for clothes. The at gym at our resort in Houston is beautiful but, their is also a fee involved. One of my fellow travelers likes to walk and was going to use the treadmill but the prices was steep at the Hilton and Houston streets are not safe alone at 5am so they would walk the halls in the morning.

Well, it is 7 am and time for me to put the war paint on and start the day. Love hearing about all your workouts and races.

Make it a good one!

denise

 

[windwalker]

Denise I'm going to Houston in June/July. I didn't realize the streets were considered unsafe. Since there was a time that I was what went bump in the night in the jungle so I might feel right at home. How did you and Mark happen to pick Houston to go to a resort?

I'm packing up then going to work since I drive home from Paducah tonight and go back to my world for the next 4 days before returning here. I'm meeting my walkers in the morning for 6 miles then picking up Sally in Nashville for long over due date day.

Vicky we still haven't finished the planning, life is just moving to fast right now.

All of my walkers have qualified for the National Senior Olympics, makes me proud since I trained them. We will have a team Panda presence in Houston.

Have a magical day y'all

Dave

 

[funwalker]

Good Morning, Team!

Currently 33° / 92% humidity
Mostly Sunny /High of 65°
Frost Warnings- Furnace is running!

October:
President Harry S. Truman made the first presidential
telecast address from the White House, October 5, 1947.

"Men best show their character in trifles,
where they are not on their guard. It is in the simplest habits,
that we often see the boundless egotism, which pays no regard
to the feelings of others and denies nothing to itself."Arthur Schopenhauer

Connie-hope you were able to get some rest
and your cold is much better this morning!

Dave-hope you have a great 6-miler.
Is date night plans to celebrate your 59th Birthday on Thursday?

Denise-WTG it sounds like you have found the perfect
fit for your workout!
I am eager to see Wicked, but I have to wait until Opening Night,
December 1st!

Emily-bruising can be more painful than a fracture!

Eva-Where is your Race Report?
Did you and Jordan take Gage with you?

Lynn-Hummm...making jelly must have kept you busy
this weekend! Did you get in any walks and/or bike rides?
Our temperature has dropped at night and the leaves are
changing fast now...

Mary-still at WDW?

Mike-waiting a Race Report!

Regina-Also waiting a Race Report!

Scott-okay, now that you have has it a while,
rode a few miles, what are your thoughts on the new bike?

Sue-hope your 5-miler was a fun one!
Enjoy your Taper.
Yes, I was able to squeeze the gym yesterday.

Vicky-Nice a new little black dress & red lipstick to
celebrate your Birthday Wednesday!
Are you planning a Big Party?

New furnace is working well - not sure about the energy savings,
but do hope that is working to!

Canada's Thanksgiving is October 12th the 2nd Tuesday
of the month...correct. But most people do not get Columbus
Day off here in the States.

AFM:DD had a not so good night. So I will be heading to the basement/the DM
and maybe a few upper body weights, as soon as I finish this post.

SIL is having an echo cardiogram this morning.
My schedule so depends on the needs of others-



Connie (cold, back, & foot), Elizabeth (back),
Emily (foot & bruised calf), Kim (foot), Lynn (foot & knee), Mary (cold, knee),
Mark (Achilles) Mike (hip), Regina (cold & ankle), Sallee (surgery),
Scott (knee), Vicky (ITB, knee, ankle, & stress)


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

 

[wilbur]

Good Morning Team!

Rain today. It's a real bleah fall day.

Margie, Cdn Thanksgiving is always the 2nd Monday of October.
Pixie dust for your DD. Hope she is feeling better today!

Dave, Congrats! to your team. You must be ond proud panda.

Denise, Wicked is on the agenda for next month. Taking DD & looking forward to seeing it. Also have tickets for Billy Elliot in the spring of 2011.
Unreal you have to buy tickets so far in advance.

Kim, Plans for the weekend?

Nothing exciting to report. Maybe more rain tonight. I will wait to see if I will get a run in.
Have a great day...........Sue

 

[Hockeychic]

Sorry just quick check in.

Margie, I hope all goes well for your DD and SIL today

Just got home from the dentist a few hours ago, DD just had her wisdom teeth out. She seems to be doing OK so far.

Will check in later.

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Connie – glad that you had a great trip, and glad to see you back!

Sue – the dogs are 9 and 6½.

Eva – great to hear from you again!!!

Emily – pixie dust for your foot – glad to hear it is just bruised, but I know that does not help the pain!

Kim – pixie dust for DD’s wisdom teeth!

Dave – Congrats on making it to the Nationals!

Denise – Glad you enjoyed your trip to see Wicked!

AFM – I am way off schedule – did not make it to the computer all weekend or yesterday! I am late today – had to run into Doctor’s office for blood draw before my yearly physical tomorrow. We did get in a 12 mile bike ride on Sunday, yesterday the only exercise I got was shopping and laundry and mowing the lawn. Today, I plan to get out as soon as I get off the computer, hopefully it will not be too hot for the dogs. I did pick up a new Pilates DVD, but have not tried it out yet (10-minute solutions).

Pixie dust to all who are in need!

Have a great day all!

 

[Motomiker]

Hiya Everyone!

Dave~ Congratualtions on securing a spot for the nationals! And you said you weren't trained enough- after you get back to a routine, you will kick some major butt! How about doing the justice of the peace thing now, and having a ceremony at WDW? Liz and I would love to be there for your special day! Need a best man?

Emily~ Glad your foot wasn't fractured!

Margie~ PD for Sara and Hagen, and some for you also!

Gerry~ Glad you got your MK 5K done!

Jack~ Happy Birthday and GO PATRIOTS!

Denise~ Happy that you enjoyed Boston and Wicked!

AFM~ Got home to reality yesterday, got a big hug from Robert. Unpacked but still have to do the laundry and catch up on the bills and pile of mail. Was I only gone four days? Legs are a little sore from the race and my left knee is out of wack. I went to pick up a pizza after getting home yesterday and a guy in the parking lot tipped his powered wheelchair over while driving it up the ramp into his van. I righted the chair fixed the battery, and plopped him back into to it. He was fine, just had no use of his legs. The woman he was with was hysterical and practically had a break down herself. He kept telling her he was okay and to calm down. I thought she was going to faint! I turned and walked the pizza place and realized how much my knee suddenly hurt. Seems a little better today so I don't think there is any major damage, just strained it. Once the guy calmed his friend down, he happily drove off, so it all ended well.

Race report to follow!

 

[Motomiker]

Mike's Wine and Dine Race Report:

I had a great time at the race and over the weekend at WDW! It started with my flight down to Orlando from Chicago. I arrived at my departure gate to find it decorated to the max with a huge balloon arch and kids everywhere. Carts were dropping off more kids, honking there horns, and people were clapping for the kids. It turned out to be a make a WISH foundation flight for physically challenged children. They even had a magician and a guy dressed up as a wizard. They really did it up well and it was a fun send off for my first half marathon.
The plane ride and magical express went smooth. After checking into my resort at All Star Music and dropping my bags I headed over to the expo for packet pick up and I bought a ton of shirts and a couple of pilsner glasses with the race design on them. I tried updating my corral but didn't make the cut off time for A, so B it was going to be. I hung out for a while and listened to the race talks going on, and headed back to my room with my newly purchased bounty.
Ate dinner at the resort and crashed in my room. I woke up at 430 in the morning and went for a dip in the pool all by myself. The water was cold! Then I showered and had breakfast. I stuck with bagels and yogurt and resisted getting pancakes and heavy stuff as the race was coming up that night. Then it was off to the early park opening of Hollywood Studios and the rope drop.
At the Studios I was waiting to ride Toy Story Mania and got to talk to a fellow WISHER who stopped me because I was wearing one of my WISH shirts. Her name was Kim and she was also running the race. We talked for awhile and went on the ride together. Already feeling the WISH good vibes! We parted ways after the ride and wished each other luck. I hung around the park for a while and made some great pin trades. Another bountiful day!
Then it was off to Downtown for some pin shopping. I wanted to get lunch at Earl of Sandwhich but it was way to busy. There must have been a hundred people in line! A little bummed and feeling tired I headed back to the resort for lunch and a long nap.
I got up, showered again, and caught the first bus to the race. I texted Regina on the way and we met up outside the info tent. It was fun to meet another WISH team member (and her husband Kyle). We talked for awhile and I had to check my bag as the line was getting long. I met a few other WISHERs along the way and eventually ran into our teamate Eva and her husband, also nice people. Then we parted ways and I found Mary and her friends. ( this bright green wish shirt thing really works) I immediately liked Mary! (Did you get your Guinness at EPCOT?)
Then it was off to the corrals for the wait for the start.
While making my way though the masses, I was invited to join another group of WISHERS sitting down while waiting. One was named Tracy, but I forget the others. As the start neared we were lamenting not using the potty for a third time!
It was another good group of people and I had fun talking with all of them! By this time I was getting tired after being there for about three hours. I was also getting hoarse from all the talking. (Liz usually takes care of that, while I usually grunt in agreement).
The start of the race went smoothly and my adrenaline started to kick in. It was well after sunset by this time. It took about a mile and a half for the crowd to thin out a little and the first mile took me about ten minutes. Right at the pace that I wanted to be. It became hard to read my watch as we progressed as I couldn't see the screen in the dark. (the light isn't very bright) My pace picked up a little as the crowd lessened. There was less entertainment along the course than I expected but I did get to high five Timon it true Team Hakuna Tamata form.
First came the Animal Kingdom. I have run three Everest races here in the dark so it there wasn't anything new there. I kept picking up time as I went so I was very happy staying below the 10 min pace. I did have to stop for water sooner than expected and more often than expected, I wanted to conserve my fuel belt stash. I think was dehydrated from the time spent out and about during the day, even though I drank plenty of water and powerade before the race (and all day).
I started to run out of saliva so I made extra sure to drink up and try and avoid heatstroke. Mentally, after exiting AK I had to fight the urge to slow up as this is where the Everest pace usually slows for the scavenger hunt. I really didn't see it coming, but kept going as I wanted to beat 2:11.
At about mile 6, I used some of my shot blocks and it was some long stretches of road until the Studios. There was some sections where it was completely dark without any streetlights, so I had to be careful not to turn and ankle on a curb or a seam in the pavement. I saw two people trip along the course, one girl tore up her knee pretty bad. Immedately she was helped by others around her, so I kept going. Another guy wiped out and got right back up again.
I was about four minutes ahead of my 2:11 goal when I started struggling about mile 9.5 and my pace started slowing. It seemed like we were in the Studios forever! At the expo the speaker said it was the longest route inside a park that they had ever planned. I started getting cramps in my left calf and my left shoulder cap, which is new to me and had me pretty worried. By mile 11, I had some more shot bloks and used up most my water and had to walk about 100 yards. Then I was determined to make it to the finish, I knew I had lost some time. Inside the Studios they put us up on the jumbo tv as we passed through the stunt show area. And the best "Oh Wow!" moment happened as we turned the corner and they had the buildings light up on the Streets of America. All the Osbourne Christmas lights were on! This got me going and I upped my pace a little, even though I was still dragging.
After the Studios, the cafffiene from the bloks must have kicked in as well as the knowledge that I was going to complete the race. I started to fly and was passing all kinds of people. I was still cramping a little but it was do or die time for me. I caught up to a fellow WISHER who was wearing a sorcerer's hat and Mickey gloves who cheered me on and said I was too fast for him! He had passed me on the road a few miles back at a out and back portion. This pumped me up, ME, too fast to keep up with??? That made the race for me! I think I covered the last mile in about eight minutes and gained some of my time back. Eva said (on facebook) that her husband caught me on camera finishing strong. I nearly collapsed after the finish and had another runner keep asking me if I was okay. OKAY? I didn't care if I hit the ground, I JUST FINISHED MY FIRST HALF MARATHON on will power. I'm sure my finish line picture look likes heck. After I calmed down somewhat it was finally time to hit the potty.
I washed the burning salt from my eyes and made my way through the massive chaos inside the bag pickup building. I almost lost it with a lady behind, complaining very vocally about having to wait, why wasn't this more organized, ets..
It was all directed at me because I was her nearest target. I wanted to clock her for bumming my exhausted high, and really had to bite my tounge. Once I got my bag it was off to the crowd in EPCOT (freaking huge!) I could barely get through as so many families where waiting for their runners. By this time, I was having trouble walking.
I finally found my way over to the America Pavilion to have my medal engraved. No wait at all, and had time to eat a banana pound some powerade. I sat for quite awhile and then used my food coupons for a celebratory beer and pretzel. Regina and Kyle were going to meet me, but I got cold as I cooled off. I had to bail on them and make the really long walk to the other end of EPCOT for the buses. I was done, I realized how overdone during the walk.
On Sunday morning I met with Regina and Kyle for some Tonga Toast at the Kona Cafe in the Polynesian. It tasted better than I remember it! I think I got them hooked also! Kyle gladly finished what Regina couldn't .
Then I headed over to MK for some rides and more pin trading. After, I monorailed over to EPCOT for the F &W.

It turned out to be a great weekend all around! I'm so happy I can now put some faces to some of my teamates! I had a fantastic time meeting all of you and getting to know you better, and can't wait to see some of you again in January! Thanks to everyone on this team for helping me make this race a reality!

I finished in 2:07:26 without injury. Not bad for the first half marathon of a 41 year-old cancer survivor that was a fat kid who couldn't run a mile in high school!

I know this is one heck of a long post, thanks if you took the time to read it!

Now onto another half on Saturday, and back to WDW with Liz and Robert on Monday! (this time to relax!) - Mike

 

[dsnyfan21]

Hello,

For those wanting a "WISH racing team" Headsweats brand Visor and/or Hat by the January Marathon Weekend, please hurry and place your order over on the thread. I need to get the minimums before the end of the month so the order can be placed and I can get them mailed out to people.

Find the link below in my signature for the Hat/Visor order (not the special order Visor)

Thanks!!

 

[Scott H]

OK Work has been crazy, moving office etc ... anyway.

The Bike is super sweet!!!!!! tried to get a ride in last night but work went long and it was dark by the time I got free.

Road trip today.

 

[funwalker]

Wednesday, October 6th

Happy – Happy Birthday, Vicky! ​

Wishing you joy, laughter and lots of love.​

 

[funwalker]

Good Morning, Team!

Currently 33° / 92% humidity
Mostly Sunny /High of 65°

October:
George Westinghouse, American inventor, born October 6, 1846.
Anwar el-Sadat, president of Egypt, assassinated in Cairo, October 6, 1981.


Men best show their character in trifles,
where they are not on their guard. It is in the simplest habits,
that we often see the boundless egotism, which pays no regard
to the feelings of others and denies nothing to itself.
Arthur Schopenhauer

Tracy-
Team please do not delay if you are thinking about ordering.
These orders need to meet minimums, so it will be a while before
another order goes in.

Connie-hope your cold is better this morning!
I ordered the 9000 Series children’s school chairs.
still searching on the dryer

Dave-Team Walk this morning?

Kim-how is DD doing today?

Lynn-WTG – nice bike ride. Weekend sounded a bit
hectic. Hope all goes well with your yearly physical.

Mike- Enjoyed reading your Race Report!
No-No-No it was not too long

Regina-Know you are enjoying the moments at WDW!
Eager to read your report!

Scott-Super Sweet Bike - so everything is as expected
Is your office move completed or in progress?
Safe Travels today.

Sue-did you squeeze a workout in between rain drops?

Vicky-Is your knee any better?

Hope your Celebration tonight is just what you want it to be

AFM: My little Hagen has a stomach bug.
Not sure about DD – I think it is me that is adjusting
Talked to Connie through 1.5 miles on the DM and part
of the upper body workout Tuesday morning.

This morning I stopped at the gym after I drop Arya at
Pre-School for 1.5 miles on the DM and 2 sets/15 reps of
each of the lower body weight workout.



Connie (cold, back, & foot), Elizabeth (back),
Emily (foot & bruised calf), Kim (foot), Lynn (foot & knee), Mary (cold, knee),
Mark (Achilles) Mike (hip), Regina (cold & ankle), Sallee (surgery),
Scott (knee), Vicky (ITB, knee, ankle, & stress)


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

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Mike - great race report - the Tracy you met would be the one who posted right after your post (about the WISH shirts) and the WISHer in the Mickey Sorcerer hat would be Matt - he has been at every Disney race I have gone to. Congrats on your finish!

Vicky - Happy Birthday!

Margie - for Hagen!

AFM - the dogs and I walked 3 miles yesterday, then I harvested 64 pounds of plums!!! Today I will get out for another walk, distance depends on the weather, cloudy, windy and cool right now, it is not supposed to rain, but it sure looks like it will any second now - then work on plums after my Doctor's appt (yearly physical) this afternoon.

Pixie dust for all who are in need!

Have a great day team!