If it takes running to get me to Disney than I better start running PTR 5 DAYS TO GO!

[beebeeryan]

for a successful first week at C25K!!! Going from week 3-4 is a bit tough, but once you're through that, you're golden! And for dates being set.

 

[All7OfUs]

Well I finished my first week of the couch 2 5K this morning. I have to say it really wasn't THAT bad. The hardest part was losing a hour of sleep. I'm kinda exhausted now. I must work on getting off the DIS and going to bed earlier if this plan is going to work out. SPeaking of plans ... I have my Disney dates. We are going to be staying at The POP from Sept. 28 - Oct. 2 Just a quick trip but a trip none the less. Thank You Brook for being my TA extraordinaire.

HI again!!

Well, I just finished my Week 1 as well, and honestly, after not having run for almost a year, it really feels like I'm starting all over again. I am VERY discouraged at my pace, and my weight- but I am confident that both you and I will see big improvements over the coming weeks!! I am so excited that it worked out that we are sort of doing this at the same time. It will be good to draw encouragement from each other!

I was more tired too when I first started, but after a few weeks, it actually changed, and I had MORE energy; so hang in there, keep up the good work. YOU CAN DO IT!!

Dates are so good to have!! One more step in making the trip come true!

 

[KatMark]

Well I finished my first week of the couch 2 5K this morning. I have to say it really wasn't THAT bad. The hardest part was losing a hour of sleep. I'm kinda exhausted now. I must work on getting off the DIS and going to bed earlier if this plan is going to work out. SPeaking of plans ... I have my Disney dates. We are going to be staying at The POP from Sept. 28 - Oct. 2 Just a quick trip but a trip none the less. Thank You Brook for being my TA extraordinaire.

WHEN on the 28th do you arrive? We leave after breakfast at Kona on the 29th, but I sure would like to hook up with you before we leave.

 

[chloe770]

WHEN on the 28th do you arrive? We leave after breakfast at Kona on the 29th, but I sure would like to hook up with you before we leave.

I haven't booked flights yet but I'm hoping to book the 10am flight. That would put us in Orlando around 12:45ish. We are renting a car so however long that takes. I technically NOT aloud to make any plans but...I'm thinking the first day just hanging by the pool the hitting Hollywood Studios for Fantasmic that night. Believe it or not I have never seen Fantasmic and would love to see it. Hopefully the boys will agree. Not sure about Thurs AM. Could be a Magic Kingdom day. I'll let you know.

 

[KatMark]

I haven't booked flights yet but I'm hoping to book the 10am flight. That would put us in Orlando around 12:45ish. We are renting a car so however long that takes. I technically NOT aloud to make any plans but...I'm thinking the first day just hanging by the pool the hitting Hollywood Studios for Fantasmic that night. Believe it or not I have never seen Fantasmic and would love to see it. Hopefully the boys will agree. Not sure about Thurs AM. Could be a Magic Kingdom day. I'll let you know.

I hate to break it to you...but there is no Fantasmic on the night of the 28th. It is on Monday and Thursday of that week (the 26th and 29th).

 

[that's nice]

So... ummm.... I head there was a PTR going on over here....


Congrats on the running program! The beginning is the hardest!!! Once you get past the first few weeks you'll be loving it!

 

[chloe770]

I hate to break it to you...but there is no Fantasmic on the night of the 28th. It is on Monday and Thursday of that week (the 26th and 29th).

Yup, your right. See that's what happens when I get up at 5:15 am to go run after being on the DIS until midnight. The brain starts to shut down. Well I guess that's ok since I'm not aloud to make any plans anyway

I'll figure something out and get back to you. Tonight I must sleep.

 

[chloe770]

HI again!!

Well, I just finished my Week 1 as well, and honestly, after not having run for almost a year, it really feels like I'm starting all over again. I am VERY discouraged at my pace, and my weight- but I am confident that both you and I will see big improvements over the coming weeks!! I am so excited that it worked out that we are sort of doing this at the same time. It will be good to draw encouragement from each other!

I was more tired too when I first started, but after a few weeks, it actually changed, and I had MORE energy; so hang in there, keep up the good work. YOU CAN DO IT!!

Dates are so good to have!! One more step in making the trip come true!

For us for finishing week 1. My pace is awful and I'm not even going to talk about my weight. I had to laugh tho. When I went to renew my drivers license yesterday the only thing the guy asked me was if I still wore contact lenses. He didnt notice that my weight was about 20lbs lighter on my license then what I am now. Anyway he removed the eye restriction (i've had lasiks) but kept my weight the same. I guess I wont have to change that once I do lose those baby pounds.

I actually do feel better but I'm one of those people who needs their sleep. 5 hours doesnt cut it for me. I keep telling myself only a few more weeks until school is out then I can sleep in a little.

 

[chloe770]

So... ummm.... I head there was a PTR going on over here....


Congrats on the running program! The beginning is the hardest!!! Once you get past the first few weeks you'll be loving it!

Tim. Yup. A very unexpected quick trip. My man knows how to motivate me . I really can't see myself loving running but it's actually something I want to do. DH has been getting into those mud runs and warrior dash type stuff and they actually look like a lot of fun to me. If I can get the running down, the strength training shouldn't be to bad and then maybe I can join him on one of the shorter courses. The one he's training for now ( the Tough Mudder ) looks insane. I won't be joining him on that.

 

[DrMomof3]

Congrats on starting the Couch to 5k and signing up for a race!!! I had a similar experience. I started the C25K last January and wasn't very consistent with it. Then I signed up for the Disney 1/2 Marathon (2011) and that really motivated me to get running! It certainly helps the motivation to have a deadline.
Only for Disney, right?

Amanda

 

[All7OfUs]

For us for finishing week 1. My pace is awful and I'm not even going to talk about my weight. I had to laugh tho. When I went to renew my drivers license yesterday the only thing the guy asked me was if I still wore contact lenses. He didnt notice that my weight was about 20lbs lighter on my license then what I am now. Anyway he removed the eye restriction (i've had lasiks) but kept my weight the same. I guess I wont have to change that once I do lose those baby pounds.

I actually do feel better but I'm one of those people who needs their sleep. 5 hours doesnt cut it for me. I keep telling myself only a few more weeks until school is out then I can sleep in a little.

My weight has only gone up since moving back, and ugh! It really slows me down- I can feel it for sure!

But hey, I am almost done with Week 2 now- only one more work out to go for that week!! YAYAYAYAYAYAY for us!!!!

I can totally function on very little sleep while at Disney, but in real life, I'm like you! I need 10 to be at my very best. But rarely get that! When school is going, I get about 7 or 8. Not enough.

 

[chloe770]

Congrats on starting the Couch to 5k and signing up for a race!!! I had a similar experience. I started the C25K last January and wasn't very consistent with it. Then I signed up for the Disney 1/2 Marathon (2011) and that really motivated me to get running! It certainly helps the motivation to have a deadline.
Only for Disney, right?

Amanda

I haven't actually signed up yet . I'm waiting to see if my husband can run with me. We might actually be running as a family with DH pushing DD in the stroller and DS(almost 8) running. I'm not sure DS will make it tho. He does NOT understand the concept of pacing.

My weight has only gone up since moving back, and ugh! It really slows me down- I can feel it for sure!

But hey, I am almost done with Week 2 now- only one more work out to go for that week!! YAYAYAYAYAYAY for us!!!!

I can totally function on very little sleep while at Disney, but in real life, I'm like you! I need 10 to be at my very best. But rarely get that! When school is going, I get about 7 or 8. Not enough.

Tomorrow will be last run of week 2 for me also. The lack of sleep is slowing me down. I'm getting about 5 - 6 hours but would LOVE 7 - 8. I keep trying to remind myself summer is coming and I will be able to get an extra hour then...I hope. Oh the toddler years....

 

[chloe770]

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my fabulous TA ( BROOKELIZABETH )for being persistent and securing us an 8:20am ADR for Crystal Palace on our last morning. My favorite way to end a vacation. THANK YOU BROOK!

 

[taymacsmom]

Dawn,

Just stubbled upon your PTR and am subbing! I just did my own version of C25K. I just decided at the end of March that I need to get up and get moving. Now I can run 3.1 miles in 40 minutes. I am now working on my speed. I am signed up for my first 5k in June. My sisters and I are considering doing the Wine and Dine 5K too. I am just not sure because I will be just coming back from our family Disney trip a month before that! DH says "Go for it!" but I am not sure. Stick with the running. It quickly gets easier and more fun!

Looking forward to more.

Kelly

 

[DrMomof3]

Hooray for getting your ADR!!!!
My 7 year old would love to run with me but he, also, has no concept of pacing.

Amanda

 

[brookelizabeth]

Jack is on the fence of being a Disney fan? Eeeeeek! Hopefully this trip will win him over completely.

I was SO happy to see that ADR pop up!!! I agree-such a wonderful way to the end the trip. A fantastic breakfast in that beautiful park, you can say See Ya Real Soon! to the Castle.

Thank you so much for the shout-out too!!! It's been GREAT working with you!

 

[chloe770]

Dawn,

Just stubbled upon your PTR and am subbing! I just did my own version of C25K. I just decided at the end of March that I need to get up and get moving. Now I can run 3.1 miles in 40 minutes. I am now working on my speed. I am signed up for my first 5k in June. My sisters and I are considering doing the Wine and Dine 5K too. I am just not sure because I will be just coming back from our family Disney trip a month before that! DH says "Go for it!" but I am not sure. Stick with the running. It quickly gets easier and more fun!

Looking forward to more.

Kelly

Wow! You got this running thing down pretty quickly. Good for you Good luck on your 1st 5K and if DH says "Go for it" on the Wine and Dine 5k you should. What better scenery can you get than Disney.

Hooray for getting your ADR!!!!
My 7 year old would love to run with me but he, also, has no concept of pacing.

Amanda

I signed DS up. Guess I better start working on him with the pacing huh.

Jack is on the fence of being a Disney fan? Eeeeeek! Hopefully this trip will win him over completely.

I was SO happy to see that ADR pop up!!! I agree-such a wonderful way to the end the trip. A fantastic breakfast in that beautiful park, you can say See Ya Real Soon! to the Castle.

Thank you so much for the shout-out too!!! It's been GREAT working with you!

Your the best!

 

[chloe770]

Lots of planning going on but not alot of DIS time. I'll try to update tonight.

 

[KatMark]

Lots of planning going on but not alot of DIS time. I'll try to update tonight.

Looking forward to an update. To answer your question on my thread, it would be Thursday, September 29, that we would be at the MK after our Kona breakfast and we would stay until around 2 or 3 p.m.

 

[chloe770]

Looking forward to an update. To answer your question on my thread, it would be Thursday, September 29, that we would be at the MK after our Kona breakfast and we would stay until around 2 or 3 p.m.

Ugh. That's our Epcot day. I hope to hit MK Wed night( arrival day) for Wishes. Who knows. Plans could change.