In Search of My Body vol. 10 - taking it one paper towel at at time

[3DisneyKids]

Layover. Baltimore. Reality coming back more quickly than I would like. Should have stayed another day.

 

[3DisneyKids]

You have all been SO quiet!

I am home in Maine, at my desk, getting caught up. Thrown head first into reality. Working now, have a parent-teacher conference at 6:30, getting the kids ready for school tomorrow...your basic nightmare! But I have an awesome tan!

I wrote the next installment of my TR on the plane, so I should be able to get that posted later tonight.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Welcome home E.

Hugs to you Nancy, there must be a light at the end somewhere

1 mile walk at lunch at work
3.25 run/walk after work

but whats the point when you 4 thin mint cookies after dinner

 

[3DisneyKids]

Oh God. Not Thin Mints. Don't mention Thin Mints to Liz. What was it that she called them?!? The Devil's Minions! That's it!

Great job on the double workout, Jo! That's the whole idea right there...get in extra when/where you can.

I actually LOST while in WDW. I usually do, actually. We don't pig out (never get the dining plan, etc.) and all of the extra exercise (I keep my regular workout routine when there but all of the walking is extra), so I usually end up down a bit. So I am going to try an capitalize on that and focus on my food and my 5k time for now. I really want that sub-30 5k!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Good Morning... Time to wake up and start a new day. I have a crazy day at work and then a workout with Jesse tonight. Bring it on - I am ready for it.

Make it a great day everyone.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Happy hump day

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

still sick. this really sucks.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

still in costume chaos.

Yes, Jo. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Performances are March 25th and 26th. They'll happen whether or not I'm ready - so. yeah. Prioritizing my list and trying to get projects that can be farmed out to others.

My workouts have suffered but my body is grateful for the rest. As soon as the play is over, it's full on to duathlon training

 

[3DisneyKids]

Nancy! Duathlon link, please. Cause I am close to you, you know... And we STILL have to find a Muddy Buddy! And *then* we can talk about the Amazing Race!

Goats, there have been more goats! Where are we in the alphabet and is it still working?

Oh, Maine sucks. Make no mistake there. And to hit the ground running on a Wednesday is brutal for me as it is my hardest day BY FAR. Piano, drums, soccer, and gymnastics all on the same day. I can't wait for it to be lighter later so I can actually get an extra run (or even a bonus WALK) in during some of this stuff. Anything is better than just sitting there. Like tonight's soccer practice is from 5-6. And I just SIT there. I hate it. In the warmer months, it is my time to run while the other moms sit on their a$$es and just chat until practice. And I don't mind the temps but I won't run on those streets in the dark. Lots of traffic and lots of ice on the roads, just unsafe. At least tonight I am going grocery shopping during that time so it isn't a complete waste of an hour.

Karen! Sorry you are so sick!

Ronda--is this week the 20-miler?

 

[Ronda93]

Ronda--is this week the 20-miler?

No, it's next weekend. Which is great because we're headed to visit family in and around St Louis this weekend. I'll do 8 in circles around Sue's mom's neighborhood. Last weekend was 18 which went as well as I could expect.

Your day sounds exhausting. I'm resting for you right now.

Ronda

 

[3DisneyKids]

No rest for the weary...now into homework duty and then actually MY job. OH well. It's all good. Thursday and Friday we have no activities, so the hardest part of the week is over.

I called RunDisney today about the error on my official results. It is still showing clock time and chip time as the same. Boo! So the wonderful CM told me what to do (send an e-mail to Disney's tracking people) and give as much information as I could. Hopefully it will work. They can easily tell by my bib # that I didn't start at the actual clock. And maybe it's stupid since I didn't PR this race (by a mile!) or anything, but right now it has my time as over 3 hours and I was 10+ minutes UNDER that...and well, my ego is big enough that it makes a difference to me. In my warped mind, there is a gigantic difference between 2:45-ish and 3:00-ish.

EVERYTHING is wrong. My 5k split is saying 45 minutes. Um, no. I was running just under 11:00 minute miles there. So it was wrong right from the get go. Even my last mile, which was undoubtedly slow, was better than a 15:00 pace.

I'll keep you posted on what they say.

Ronda--sounds like a good plan. How long was your recovery after the 18? And how about Sue? Is she still running? I know she isn't doing the high miles that you are, but is she still doing her regular 3s and 4s?

Kat--hell yes post your training plan for the May Half! You know I want to see it!

Kelly?!?!? Where have you been?
LISA! Still no internet?

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Nancy! Duathlon link, please. Cause I am close to you, you know... And we STILL have to find a Muddy Buddy! And *then* we can talk about the Amazing Race!

It's the Ten Penny Ale Shamrock Dualthon on May 22nd.

http://www.hartfordmarathon.com/foundationnew/hmfevents/shamrock.htm

Goats, there have been more goats! Where are we in the alphabet and is it still working?


Let's see. "Mike" is the most current in that crew. Then we have the 4H project goats, and their babies: Tarzan and Tiana (born when I was in Disney!), Winthrop & Wendell....and the 2 newbies boy and girl born this afternoon.

At least tonight I am going grocery shopping during that time so it isn't a complete waste of an hour.

Grocery Shopping. Ugh. I need to do that desperately. If only I didn't need sleep

 

[HockeyKat]

E, here it is. Hockey is obviously hockey, P is Pilates, and W is water aerobics. I will be switching between Pilates, water aerobics, or elliptical for cross training.

I did water aerobics tonight and liked it, actually. Two of my running club friends talked me into it. For right now, given my injury rehabs and extra weight, it will be good cross training.

My calories will go along with activity. On rest and xtraining days, 1200. Short run days, 1400. Long run days, 1600. I am also committing to eating every calorie and not shaving under as I have in the past. 64 oz of water, multivitamin, and claritin daily (Hi allergy season!) as well.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Hi All,
Ronda, wow 20 miles, are you going to stop at 20? I have seen alot on stopping at 20 for the chicago and save the 6.2 for the race. You go girl. April 16 right?

Nancy, I don't sew, but I so wish I could help you

E, I hate just sitting at practice and just waiting, I have Alaina with me to so I can't just go for a run, I do go to the story sometimes.

Karen. the sick monster has hit everyone in my house. Ugg it sucks

I am so sleepy, I don't even know what to say

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

Jo, sorry you guys are sickies too. I don't think I've ever been sick this long. BAD cough, today is day 7. I haven't run for over a week and I'm not even getting better. I've had people tell me they had this cough virus and it lasted 2-3 weeks. My 4 mile race in 2 weeks is out, I was just up to 3 miles, I don't think I could do it, maybe if I started back up training today, but that's not happening. I'm sure I've lost some of my training already as well. It's going to be like starting back over at the beginning by the time I can run again.

Erika, hope your day is slower and quieter today!

Kat, your training plan looks busy! How do you do with running back to back days? I can't seem to do it, I'm usually sore the following day after even a short run (but I'm a beginner, so that's probably why)

Where's Miss Chatty Lisa? Is she still offline???

Rhonda, enjoy your weekend in St. Louis! That reminds me, I have to call my mom (who lives there, that's why it reminded me...) and tell her not to come out tomorrow. I won't risk passing off this cough to her!

Nancy, hope the next two weeks fly for you so you can enjoy those performances (and finally get a drama break!)

Morning Liz, Paula, Amy, EE, Kelly, Meg, Cathie, and anyone else I forgot!!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Morning All

Karen, from Thanksgiving to Christmas I had the cough bad, you need to go to the doc. Humans in my house are now on the mend BUT
my Rottie some how ripped his toe nail off to the point it would not stop bleeding DH had to take him to emergancy vet last night. Poor dog,
he has a cast on his foot.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Calling all Disney Planning Professionals

I know this is way way way in advance, but ever since getting back from WDW I have been thinking allot about our family trip next year.

Look for advice on where to stay and when to go, thinking September????
Have to stay Mod, cuz with EE advice I am going to get the deluxe dinning plan so we can do the castle, and maybe Mickey's Back Yard BBQ

Thoughts???

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

Calling all Disney Planning Professionals

I know this is way way way in advance, but ever since getting back from WDW I have been thinking allot about our family trip next year.

Look for advice on where to stay and when to go, thinking September????
Have to stay Mod, cuz with EE advice I am going to get the deluxe dinning plan so we can do the castle, and maybe Mickey's Back Yard BBQ

Thoughts???

You call and I answer!

September is great for crowds, but HOT! I preferred about the 3rd week of October for weather and the crowds were low as well. If you decide on September, go earlier in the month rather than later. It will be hot either way and the end of the month has been getting busier b/c people know they can book that last week of free dining and still squeak in October and do Food & Wine, so the last week of Sept. has been a little busier in the past few years!

Another reason I love October, b/c of Food & Wine!

Yes, I claim to be a Disney expert when I've only been twice! BUT, in my defense, when you spend most of your time at home WISHING you could get to WDW, you do have a lot of time to read and research. It borders just slightly on obsessive in my case!

 

[poppinspal]

Can someone drag me back on the wagon? Eating has been horrific this past week, like so much worse then when we were away. (I actually ate pretty well when we were away.) Also I've let my pain stop me from doing anything. I could at least be lifting. And now that it's only sore and not painful I should try walking a bit more.

Kat- Love the training plan. I usually write my out by hand on a calendar so I love that yours is all pretty and on the computer.

Nancy- So jealous of your duathalon. If only I could ride a bike or if they had duathalons where it was run and swim!

Oh has anyone tried KT tape, I'm interested in getting people's thoughts on it before I go out and buy it.

 

[3DisneyKids]

EARLY September is a good time, but that secret is out, so lots of folks have started coming down then. But if you really get there right after Labor Day, it is good. But yes, it will be STEAMY.

The absolute best time to go in terms of crowds is early January. From about the 5th on. EMPTY. But of course, the weather is not guaranteed. It can be cold. Florida cold, not Chicago cold. But still, if it is cold that would mean no pool time. Of course park touring in those temps is lovely.

I love early November. You can still catch the tail end of food and wine, the humidity is gone, but you will still get good pool weather, and crowds are manageable. Not as low as early January, but with minimal planning you can hit everything without waiting.

You can also play October well, though the crowds are a but higher. Truly, the emptiest parks I ever had once was in October. But that was just because we zigged when everyone else zagged, if that makes sense. Like, we went to MK on a Tuesday (historically the slowest MK day of the week) AND on a night when it closed at 7 due to MNSSHP. So that kept crowds away that day, too. And man, that park was EMPTY. As in, not only was everything a total walk-on, but for Big Throw-up Mountain (HA!), they let us actually stay right in our seats! Didn't have to get off and re-walk the whole cue. Just stayed right there and rode 4 times in a row!

Thoughts on where to stay coming up.