Hakuna Matata -Spring-ing into Action for Race Season

[bunnyfoo]

Hi team! Not much of import to report today - it's a pretty quiet day here at work. Although... now that I've said it's quiet ... Went for a walk last night with DF and did some push ups. Nothing too exciting... I'm planning on doing a little spring cleaning tonight and begin to pack away my sweaters and other winter clothes.

Regina - Hope you didn't get hit too hard by the hail. That's scary! I once got caught in a heavy rainstorm too. It started pouring like mad about 1.5 miles into my run. The rain drops were hitting hard enough to trigger the bezel on my Garmin. In the end it turned out to be a refreshing run and dare I say fun? I did cut the run short at 2 miles after the lightning started. I'm thinking the W&D race will be rain free because it's at night but then again you never know. FL was really humid that time last year.

Dave - Glad to hear Sally is doing well! Tell her the team is thinking of her!

Connie - That is a very walker friendly race! I wish there were more like it. It reminds me a little bit about an article I read about the Honolulu marathon. People would stop on course to have breaks and lunch because finish doesn't close until the last person comes through.

Vicky said your DH, Ben also ran the Boston Marathon- how did he do?
Tell him Team Hakuna Matata said "Congratulations!"

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Oops, I meant that he was a runner too. I'm not sure if he actually ran in Boston.

WTG on your workout this morning! I know it's not easy to get to the gym when you're tired!

Kirstie - How's your arm doing?

Mike - Here's hoping it doesn't rain this weekend at your race! And congrats on your 8 miler! Very cool that you only took one walking break

Have a great day everyone!

 

[funwalker]

Vicky-I am so sorry!
I totally misunderstood regarding Kristie's DH, Ben
You must have been talking about a WDW race
and my tired brain cells were on the Boston Marathon..

 

[windwalker]

Today's training walk was amazing, we went a bit slower since we have the half marathon on saturday. There was a sprinting Panda at the end, I'm feeling strong and ready for racing this season.

I scored today on the sales today: Someone left a flyer, in the mail room, for one of our stores and there was a $10 off a purchase coupon inside. So I needed some more Nike dry fit socks anyway so I stopped and they had the socks I wanted at 35% off on sale. With the sale price and the coupon I got $24 worth of socks for $5.13. Then I bought a nice DVD player at Sears on a clearance for $40 and finally when I was in Penny's a clerk told me if I bought anything I would get a 15% off coupon for my next purchase so I have that coupon in my hot little paw for a future purchase.

Dave

 

[Motomiker]

Hello Team,

Connie~ Thanks again! I will think of you and your BIL during my race.

Dave~ Great workouts and I'm happy Sally is doing well! Way to shop! (I'm the shopper in our family, Liz hates it. I have to drag her out to get her new clothes)

Regina~ I've been caught in the rain seveal times while running, racing, and while on my motorcycle! I grin and bear it! It's all part of the adventure to me!

Margie~ I know it's hard when the little ones are away. At least it gives you time to re-charge a little! Plus the next time you see him the hugs are even better!

Denise~ Enjoy the Spring! Glad your vitamins are working!

Kirstie~ Please let us know how you are doing! You are our star!

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AFM~ I got my American Cancer Society racing singlet today in the mail! Pretty cool to have and official team shirt! ( Are there WISH shirts available? I see some of you wearing them in pictures ) No workout for me today, doing a little recovery from yesterdays run and work last night. I replaced the ancient electrical outlet for our new washer/dryer set coming tomorrow. I'm picking up the gas piping tomorrow morning after work and installing it. I love old houses they have alot of "character". Ours is a grumpy old man who hates change of any sort.

 

[Hockeychic]

Margie!!! THATS ME!!!

 

[wellesleyprincess]

Connie, Knee is all better thanks!

Margie, Thanks as always! According to my track girls I am Kara Goucher. (We saw your pictures in a magazine. lol)

5 miles in 44 minutes, then 15 minutes of abs.

Best,
Jennifer

 

[bunnyfoo]

Vicky, thanks for the good wishes! There isn't really much of time limit on this race. The roads stay open for 6 hours and then it moves to the sidewalk for 2 more hours or until all the participants cross the finish line or are otherwise accounted for. It is a very walker friendly race. But that also means....I can walk at a 20 min a mile pace, rest for 20 min, and walk another 20 minute mile pace and STILL finish BEFORE I have to hit the sidewalks! Don't really anticipate that, though! -- Can't wait to get a look at your recipe!

Hi Connie!

This is the original recipe:

1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup oat bran
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 cup raisins or dried fruit and chopped
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup light Karo syrup

I forgot to buy oat bran so I just added in more rolled oats and wheat germ. I also didn't know what Karo syrup was so I just used the same low sugar syrup that I usually put into my oatmeal.

1 1/4 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup wheat germ
1 cup PB, no sugar or salt added
1 cup low sugar syrup
1/2 cup nuts
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon semi-sweet chocolate chips

I basically mixed all of the dry ingredients in a bowl and then mixed in the PB. I microwaved it for a bit to soften it. I put everything into a container and put it into the freezer for about an hour and then cut them into bars.

DF and I halved the recipe and he made his with unsweetened chocolate and a little more syrup. I'll have to ask him how many chocolate blocks he used. The chocolate does make it heavier. The next time I make it, I'm going to add in a little more protein powder and cut out the nuts so I can reduce the calories a little more. That's it!

 

[funwalker]

Good Morning, Team!

My kind of day- partly cloudy, high of 67°.

Hakuna Matata Team 2010 Race Calendar
4 Team Member in Races this weekend!
April 24th Dave - 9th Annual Kentucky Derby Marathon / Half Marathon
April 24th Mike- Young Life run/walk in Wheaton, IL / 5K
April 25th Connie - 10th Anniversary Oklahoma / Half Marathon
April 25th Jack - RI State Police 5k Pursuit / Narragansett

Dave- How’s Sally?
Nice walk!
Me I do not like to shop, but it sure sounds like you did good.

Jennifer- Kara Goucher – Sweet!
Nice Run!

Then I have a picture of you!

Mike- :thanks
They Usually sell the WISH shirts once a year.
It is posted when they are taking orders.
There are a couple of different types of material and they do fit different. Orders are taken by different people-

Race Ready is tech fabric is nice but way smaller!
I got a women’s extra small for little Hagen and it fit him like a long night shirt.

Alert Shirts short sleeved, long sleeves, and sweatshirts
is what you see in most pictures (I think).
Ordered through Carrie -WTPCLC

The caps & visors orders are also placed separately.

Sue-you were not able to be at the WISH Meet
and I cannot find a picture of you.

Vicky-bars sound really good!
My little guys should like them too.

Connie (foot), Jennifer (runners knees)
Kim (foot), Kristie (arm), Lynn (cold/flu/knees), and Vicky (ankle)

AFM: I think today is my last really long day 13-14 hours

Enjoy all the moments today might bring!
Connie, Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert,
Scott & Lynn, Shannan, Sue, and Vicky-

 

[windwalker]

Margie I love to shop but I'm a bargain hunter. I rarely buy unless something is on sale. At Disney I bought an extra long sleeve tech shirt and a pair of running pants and spent way more than I normally would have, because I didn't bring the stuff I needed for that kind of hellish cold.

Sally is doing fine, she and I talked on the computer for a long time last evening. She slept most of the day and had eggs and toast for supper. She has battled weight all her life and eats way less than I do. But I hope I can help her buff up with coaching her and walking with her. But I'm the kind of person that thinks inner beauty and potential in a person are more important than some extra fluff. She likes being called a princess. Can't wait to take her to the castle and introduce her to my royal Hakuna Matata family.

Here is a quote I did for facebook today:

Most of us go into a race knowing we are not going to come in first, or even close to the front. So are we really racing? Or are we doing an event? Never think for one minute we are not racing, we are there taking on the demons that haunt our lives. We are racing against self doubt, obesity, poor health and shortened lives. We are becoming truly free of the mental and physical chains that bind us.

I do my best writing at 5am before my brain wakes up and confuses me. Ok off to the pool to chase away my pudge.

Dave

 

[bunnyfoo]

Morning Hakuna Matada! Happy Earth Day! It's a quiet day at the office since everyone's on the road today except for me. It will be a fantastic opportunity to get a lot of stuff done but first I thought I'd sneak in a post

Dave - Fantastic post! About the clothing at Disney... I was reading the Runner's Handbook and it said to pack most things if you think you might even need it. The author was saying that things like hat won't take up that much room. Of course in my case, I'd just end up with a second suitcase because I tend to pack two of everything

Margie - You're too sweet!! No apology required! I have a RR shirt too and while it fits, it's too short. I think it comes down to the top of my shorts or skirts but when I'm running it tends to ride up. I don't really care except when I'm carrying something around my waist and then I worry about chafing. We should have done a team HK pic at the WISH meet this year

Jennifer - Glad to hear your knee is feeling better! And what a fabulous comparison! That is a real compliment!

Mike - The WISH shirt orders usually take place at the end of August/beginning of September. Mel and Carrie look after them. There's also an order for WISH hats and visors with is done by Tracy. You'll see the threads going up when it's time.

AFM - Not much planned for tonight. I've run out of groceries and haven't had enough time to go to the store yet. Probably will pick up dinner after training.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[wdw4us]

It’s been so pleasant here in NH I am getting spoiled with the great weather. Our walks are usually in a residential area around our house. We loop around a certain area 2x to give us either 4 or 5 miles depending on our mood.

Mark has a friend in that area that goes deep sea fishing. He has way too much fish and now and then will give us some. Last night on our walk – the first time around, his wife stopped us to tell us she had some fish for us. Caught the day before. She said when we come around again, to stop by and pick it up. Now that was a very pleasant surprise. I had already planned for Rice Crispy Chicken so we will have the fish tonight. I have had that fish before and when you open the ziplock – there is a sweet smell of the ocean coming out of the bag – not fishy at all. Generally when I make fish, I top it with sliced potatoes(canned), onions and tomatoes, wrap in foil and bake for about 15-20 min. Then I open the foil, add some 2% Kraft cheese slices to the top, melt and that’s it! Serve with additional veggies.

Last time we got fish I made him some pillowcases with a fly fishing motif, not sure what I’ll do this time.

I have 52 miles for the month and am now starting to weigh myself every day. I need to lose weight and if I have to police myself daily I will to prevent me from losing track of my goals.

Back to work for me.

denise

My favorite quote- There is no such thing as last. In every race, there is an invisible crowd of thousands behind you who didn't have the guts to start.

 

[syko]

We finally made it home 5:45 this morning, we left strigght for the hospital at 7:30pm and drove stirgt through, only stopping for gas.

I got to the hospital late, but there was a photographer there, he just asked my name and what I had won.
As for my arm, I was right it's fractured. It was too much trying to pull one handed up hill when my right handle fell off.

I have a apperance race on in may for the team in tampa, they want a large showing from the team so I'll be doing it one handed and slow, but its only 5 miles so no worries.

Trying to un pack, not easy one handed, and tired, of course my Dd slept most of the way so she is full of life.

Will try to catch up with everyones post........sometime.

 

[windwalker]

Syko, you do have a hectic life. I have training issues because of my age and need to be ever vigilant of not getting injured. A 58 year old takes longer to heal than a 20 year old. So I don't use a plan but train each day by how I feel.

I have a half marathon on Saturday so I have to be rested for the start and that means no race walking for a couple of days prior. Regular walking is fine and good for keeping loose. I stay in half marathon racing shape and marathon finishing shape all the time, but I'm ever cautious not to go over the edge.

Knowing there are others like you battling even bigger issues inspires me.

Dave

 

[DisneyGerry]

Hello everyone,

Did over 4 miles tonight walking/ jogging/ sprinting. Sprinting on mostly the alligator side of the pond. I also got to watch the Atlas rocket taking off from Cape Canaveral from my run so special treat.

 

[wellesleyprincess]

Vicky, I agree. I had to laugh at myself a bit because otherwise it would give me a big head.

4 miles in 34 minutes.

Best,
Jennifer

 

[funwalker]

Hakuna Matata Team 2010 Race Calendar

4 Team Member with Races this weekend!

Wishing you all Good Weather and Safe Travels!!!!

Saturday:
April 24th Dave - 9th Annual Kentucky Derby Marathon / Half Marathon

Sunday:
April 25th Connie - 10th Anniversary Oklahoma / Half Marathon
April 25th Jack - RI State Police 5k Pursuit / Narragansett
April 25th Mike- Young Life run/walk in Wheaton, IL / 5K

 

[funwalker]

Good Morning, Team!

We still have night frost alerts but it is going to be another beautiful day- mostly cloudy, high of 68°. Then rain & thunderstorms for the next three days.

Reminder:
Birth Date for the Team Birthday Calendar

Connie-when are you leaving for Oklahoma City?

Dave- Thanks for the Sally update…tell her we said Hi!

Jennifer- Kara Goucher – Sweet!
Nice Run!

Kristie- sorry about your arm- did they need to put a cast on?
Hope you are able to get some rest today.

And yes, it is nice that DD could sleep on the way home-having them tired and cranky is not ideal traveling companions!

Connie (foot), Jennifer (runners knees)
Kim (foot), Kristie (arm), Lynn (cold/flu/knees), and Vicky (ankle)

AFM: I was wrong (6 weeks has now turned into 8)
I still have the two extra boys at least until Tuesday-


Have a Great Weekend!
Connie, Dave, Denise, Eva, Gerry, Hope, Jack, Jennifer,
Kim, Kristie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina, Robert,
Scott & Lynn, Shannan, Sue, and Vicky-

 

[wellesleyprincess]

Hi everyone!

It's pouring down rain here today so I headed to the gym.

4 miles in 32:30 on the treadmill.

 

[Lynn G]

Hi team! Yes I am still alive! I tried to catch up, but was not successful, so I cannot say I know what is going on. Here it has been raining and snowing for 3 days, and we will have at least one more day of moisture. The grass has gotten really green - some of the trees are starting to bud out. I have been getting a dog walk in daily, and when it is nice at work, I take my half hour lunch break to walk about the block there.

Hope everyone is doing well! From what little I did manage to read it sounds like Dave is doing well, and Kim also.

Have a great week, and I will try really hard to get on the computer more often.

 

[Piglet24]

Hi everyone,

Dave- No, I must have missed the article on the high school runners who got caught in the hail. That’s awesome you hit such good sales shopping earlier this week. Those were great sales! I’m glad Sally is doing well. Great quote from your facebook. Thanks for sharing. Good luck in your half marathon race this weekend!!!

Denise- I’m sorry to hear you were feeling so tired, but am glad to hear you have either found the cause or are recovered. Good luck with your weight loss goals and getting in those miles!

Connie- LOL, I’m ok with getting wet… I could have handled just the rain, but the hail and the wind and the downpour did me in. A survival blanket is a good idea. I’ll have to remember that for the future. Good luck to you and DD in your half marathon race this weekend!!!

Mike- That’s awesome your race shirt arrived. Sounds like you’re still getting a good workout with all those house repairs you’ve got going on. Haha, how’s the grumpy old man today? Good luck in your 5k race this weekend!!

Margie- My birthday is 7/24. That’s got to be a little disappointing to her you have a couple more weeks of long days. I hope it comes to an end for you soon. Hang in there!

Vicky- That is scary! We had lightning and thunder here too. I would have tried to keep going but with that, the downpour being so heavy that I couldn’t keep my head up to see where I was going, the sting to my neck, arms, and back as I got hit, and the wind, I didn’t last very long! It was still a fun adventure though. Maybe next time I can last a little longer.

Jennifer- Great run!

Jack- Good luck in your 5K this weekend.

Kirstie- That’s a bummer your arm is fractured. Take care of it!

Lynn- Nice to hear from you. Snow in April huh? I hope you’ve at least had a little bit of nice weather.

Looking forward to reading all your race reports from the weekend!!

AFM, I was supposed to run on Thurs, but I ended up having to work late so I didn’t make it out. I was definitely bummed, but managed to go today. It was a nice day here, sunny and in the 70’s. DH and I ran 5k in 30:07. We went to run around a greenbelt in our area. It was a nice change of scenery for us. We’re tentatively planning on running a 10 K the weekend of 5/23 so hopefully training will continue to go ok.
Hope everyone is doing well.