Is this realistic?

[Waiting2goback]

I figured it out. I am 1047. I am pretty excited about that. Based on last year that puts me in C.

 

[StayCool]

I am so torn right now. I have been asking everyone in the world what they would do in my position. I am actually considering not going on my trip now. I know my "wife" will give me a hard time and make me pay. My kids will be disappointed I am going without them. I'd be fine with not telling them as I didn't tell them I went last year but they will want to see my medal. It's kinda hard to hide that one.

I have a huge pros and cons list. Right now there are more pros than cons but only by 2. And, if I am being honest. I am afraid to go this time. I had a panic attack last year when I went. I know if I go I will be fine but I'm can't stop remembering last year.

But, I also have done a lot of work to get ready for this race. I mean I ran almost 13 miles yesterday. That is crazy to me since before March I had never run more than a mile at one time. I mean I played soccer for almost 20 years so I have run a few miles, but its way different.

Sorry, I had to vent.

First of all, congrats on the bib number! You have worked hard for it and earned your place in the front.

Now to address the rest of your situation. You should go. I know you have said in the past that you don't want to upset the kids and that they have no clue what is happening between you and your wife, but kids are very perceptive. In my opinion, you need to get out there and do the TOT and then you need to leave. You cannot continue to live with the stress of that situation. Your children will adjust.

I do realize how harsh that sounds, but I have been there, done that. My son was almost 2 when I left. It was really tough for the first year or so, but it has gotten better. I am a better person than I was when I was in that situation. My son is better for it. I hate to think of the things he would have been exposed to if I hadn't left. There is so much more to life than living in a crappy situation where you have no control.

I also realize how difficult it is to leave and start over. It is so very hard and you can't understand it unless you have gone through it, emotionally and physically. I don't want you to think that I am insensitive or speaking without experience. I'm not. But I am soooo much happier now. Life is good. I love my husband and kids. I am free to do what I want and be who I want. Give yourself that chance as well. Good luck with whatever you decide.


I finally got my military salute tickets ordered and they will be in tomorrow! I will be glad to set up my fastpasses just so I can be done with it.

On the down side, a friend of mine passed yesterday and I will be spending the day with his wife (also my friend) tomorrow so I will likely miss out on Zumba. I'm kind of ok with that because I have been extremely tired lately and I am not sure why. Yesterday I jacked up my protein intake and plan to continue that for the week to see if it makes any difference. I don't know. I feel like I could sleep for a week!

 

[Waiting2goback]

Sorry to hear about your friend.

I have been tired too. I think it is just the change of seasons, getting back into the swing of things now that the kids are back in school, etc... Stress. Stressed about the upcoming race, constantly worrying about what we're eating, etc...

I don't think you are too blunt or harsh. I know you are right. I know I will be much happier when I finally move out. I won't be able to do it once I get back from FL as I will just be starting my job and have no money yet.

We also agreed that we wouldn't tell the kids about the divorce until the summer as it wouldn't be fair to drop it on my oldest (who will be devastated) on the weekend and then make her go back to school Monday.

It may not be moving as quickly as I want but the wheels are in motion. I am headed in the right direction. My new job pays for me to go back to school and get my MBA. The "wife" doesn't know yet and she will make it difficult but I'm still doing it.

I can't give you all the details of what I'm doing but I am just working on making my case stronger for custody of the kids. In MA the guys typically get screwed so it has me nervous. So, it is a small price to pay to live through this for a bit longer to make my case stronger.

Having said all of that, I appreciate the feedback. I mentioned it to you because you have mentioned your situation before and I knew you'd understand.

I am back to leaning toward the trip as opposed to skipping. I have not found one person who thinks I should skip. Even my friend, who doesn't get Disney, said I should go.

Got my Magic Band today.

 

[StayCool]

Sorry to hear about your friend.

I don't think you are too blunt or harsh. I know you are right. I know I will be much happier when I finally move out. I won't be able to do it once I get back from FL as I will just be starting my job and have no money yet.

We also agreed that we wouldn't tell the kids about the divorce until the summer as it wouldn't be fair to drop it on my oldest (who will be devastated) on the weekend and then make her go back to school Monday.

It may not be moving as quickly as I want but the wheels are in motion. I am headed in the right direction. My new job pays for me to go back to school and get my MBA. The "wife" doesn't know yet and she will make it difficult but I'm still doing it.

I can't give you all the details of what I'm doing but I am just working on making my case stronger for custody of the kids. In MA the guys typically get screwed so it has me nervous. So, it is a small price to pay to live through this for a bit longer to make my case stronger.

Having said all of that, I appreciate the feedback. I mentioned it to you because you have mentioned your situation before and I knew you'd understand.

I am back to leaning toward the trip as opposed to skipping. I have not found one person who thinks I should skip. Even my friend, who doesn't get Disney, said I should go.

Got my Magic Band today.

Yay on the Magic Band. That's got make you feel excited.

I'm having a rough day between my friend passing and with it being 9/11. But tomorrow will be a better day.

Just based on what I have read about your situation I have a question. Do you really want to wait another whole year? I understand your concern about your daughter truly. And I get it, I really do. But the unspoken message that the kids are seeing is that the way your wife is treating you is ok. I know you are not consciously condoning it. And I get that you are trying to get your stuff together as best you can. I just wonder about waiting so long. The longer you are quiet and your wife is not, and the longer you and the kids suffer, is the longer that you will all wait until you start healing. And the longer that your wife gets to feel that she is in control. Just be careful. Ok, off my soapbox.

This week has completely interrupted my exercise routine. No zumba yesterday or tomorrow. That only leaves the 9 mile run that I am a little nervous about because I have had hip pain after my long runs lately and I don't want to get injured.

I do have to say that I am super excited that I am not in the last corral. My plan is to get to the front of my corral and give myself as big of a cushion as I can so that I will be successful and finish the race.

 

[Waiting2goback]

Yay on the Magic Band. That's got make you feel excited.

I'm having a rough day between my friend passing and with it being 9/11. But tomorrow will be a better day.

Just based on what I have read about your situation I have a question. Do you really want to wait another whole year? I understand your concern about your daughter truly. And I get it, I really do. But the unspoken message that the kids are seeing is that the way your wife is treating you is ok. I know you are not consciously condoning it. And I get that you are trying to get your stuff together as best you can. I just wonder about waiting so long. The longer you are quiet and your wife is not, and the longer you and the kids suffer, is the longer that you will all wait until you start healing. And the longer that your wife gets to feel that she is in control. Just be careful. Ok, off my soapbox.

This week has completely interrupted my exercise routine. No zumba yesterday or tomorrow. That only leaves the 9 mile run that I am a little nervous about because I have had hip pain after my long runs lately and I don't want to get injured.

I do have to say that I am super excited that I am not in the last corral. My plan is to get to the front of my corral and give myself as big of a cushion as I can so that I will be successful and finish the race.

The MagicBand was kind of a let down when I got it. I thought I'd be more excited. What has me excited is watching different YouTube videos of different runDisney races. It is reminding me of why I made Disney my first big race. I was watching some today and it made me want to jump through the screen and join them.

This has been a tough week for me exercise wise too. Oh well. At this point we are either ready or we aren't. A couple more long runs and we'll be there. I am not suggesting you don't do your 9 miles because I think it will help you mentally to say you did it before you get there. But, I think we are ready.

Assuming our corral placements are correct and we are in the corrals we think we'll be in (not convinced based on the issues people are having) I think it confirms my belief you will make it. If you get to the front of the 2nd to last corral that has to give you a 10 minute buffer between you and the balloon ladies. You will be almost a mile in before they start moving.

I am going to send you a PM on the other stuff. If you have time to read it, great. If not, no problem. I just don't want to put it here.

 

[Waiting2goback]

My computer is acting up. I can't tell if my PM went through. Hopefully it did.

 

[dizzyr]

Phew I got through all 25 pages!

Let me introduce myself to you both (I say both because the two of you pretty much rule this thread now!)

I'm 100++ lbs overweight and have never ran before. In November of 2013 I went to wdw and on a Disney cruise. I read about the castaway cay 5k and decided I wanted to do it. I was going to do the C25k program and surprise everyone. I didn't tell anyone my plan which made it much easier when I didn't even start. I did manage to lose 30 lbs be fort the trip (yeah me) by doing ww and aquafit. I regret not trying to train for the cc 5 k. We came home and I was back at the pool a few days later and motivated to keep up the weight loss and I swore I would finally start the C25k program. We'll that was almost a year ago and I've not only not started running but I pretty much stopped the pool too and have gained back 20 of the 30 lbs I lost. Last week I decided that our next trip to wdw would be in oct 2015 and I thought maybe there would be a run disney race I could try to use as motivation. Three days ago I stumbled on this thread and I decided I would read from beginning to end and It took three days but I'm so glad I did. It's inspired me to plan my trip around next years tower of terror run! My daughter will be 12 in November so I asked her if she wanted to do it with me and she does! She's on the track team at school so this will be great for both her and me. I was inspired as we'll by how supportive you are of each other and realized that by not telling people I was giving myself an out but I was also depriving me of some much needed support. I asked five of my friends (from both east and west of Canada - I'm canadian btw and also the states) if they would be my inspirational coaches. Not only did they agree but these five women who have never met set up a Facebook group for the six of us just so we have a place to inspire and support each other. I've been to the pool the last two mornings and am planning to use the month of sept to build up my stamina again and then I'm going to start the c25k training in October.

I read in one of your posts that you hoped to inspire at least one person so here I am! I'm looking forward to reading all about your last couple of weeks of training and cheering you both on when you cross the finish line!

 

[StayCool]

The MagicBand was kind of a let down when I got it. I thought I'd be more excited. What has me excited is watching different YouTube videos of different runDisney races. It is reminding me of why I made Disney my first big race. I was watching some today and it made me want to jump through the screen and join them.

This has been a tough week for me exercise wise too. Oh well. At this point we are either ready or we aren't. A couple more long runs and we'll be there. I am not suggesting you don't do your 9 miles because I think it will help you mentally to say you did it before you get there. But, I think we are ready.

Assuming our corral placements are correct and we are in the corrals we think we'll be in (not convinced based on the issues people are having) I think it confirms my belief you will make it. If you get to the front of the 2nd to last corral that has to give you a 10 minute buffer between you and the balloon ladies. You will be almost a mile in before they start moving.

I am going to send you a PM on the other stuff. If you have time to read it, great. If not, no problem. I just don't want to put it here.

I did get your PM and will respond. I really hope they do not change my corral. I will be really sad. I painted my Magic Band and then used glow in the dark nail polish on it. It livens it up. lol My husband and son aren't interested, but my daughter is talking about decorating hers too. We will see.

Phew I got through all 25 pages!

Let me introduce myself to you both (I say both because the two of you pretty much rule this thread now!)

I'm 100++ lbs overweight and have never ran before. In November of 2013 I went to wdw and on a Disney cruise. I read about the castaway cay 5k and decided I wanted to do it. I was going to do the C25k program and surprise everyone. I didn't tell anyone my plan which made it much easier when I didn't even start. I did manage to lose 30 lbs be fort the trip (yeah me) by doing ww and aquafit. I regret not trying to train for the cc 5 k. We came home and I was back at the pool a few days later and motivated to keep up the weight loss and I swore I would finally start the C25k program. We'll that was almost a year ago and I've not only not started running but I pretty much stopped the pool too and have gained back 20 of the 30 lbs I lost. Last week I decided that our next trip to wdw would be in oct 2015 and I thought maybe there would be a run disney race I could try to use as motivation. Three days ago I stumbled on this thread and I decided I would read from beginning to end and It took three days but I'm so glad I did. It's inspired me to plan my trip around next years tower of terror run! My daughter will be 12 in November so I asked her if she wanted to do it with me and she does! She's on the track team at school so this will be great for both her and me. I was inspired as we'll by how supportive you are of each other and realized that by not telling people I was giving myself an out but I was also depriving me of some much needed support. I asked five of my friends (from both east and west of Canada - I'm canadian btw and also the states) if they would be my inspirational coaches. Not only did they agree but these five women who have never met set up a Facebook group for the six of us just so we have a place to inspire and support each other. I've been to the pool the last two mornings and am planning to use the month of sept to build up my stamina again and then I'm going to start the c25k training in October.

I read in one of your posts that you hoped to inspire at least one person so here I am! I'm looking forward to reading all about your last couple of weeks of training and cheering you both on when you cross the finish line!

Hello dizzyr! Glad to have you join us. I can totally relate to not starting anything because you didn't tell anyone. I really struggled with telling people because I felt silly. But I have a really amazing support group at home now. I consistently have people to do Zumba with and they expect me. If I don't show, they are asking why. Plus it really gives a social aspect to exercise. On the other hand, I don't like to run with people. Mostly because I am so slow and don't like to feel like I am slowing them down. It messes with me mentally and then I struggle. Plus doing it alone gives me some really needed solo time to let my mind wander.

I would tell everyone that you know that you are going to train for TOT. Then sign up as soon as it opens. One, because they do sell out so quickly and two, because you don't want to give yourself an out.

You are going to do great and I can't wait to hear about your journey!

 

[Waiting2goback]

Phew I got through all 25 pages!

Let me introduce myself to you both (I say both because the two of you pretty much rule this thread now!)

I'm 100++ lbs overweight and have never ran before. In November of 2013 I went to wdw and on a Disney cruise. I read about the castaway cay 5k and decided I wanted to do it. I was going to do the C25k program and surprise everyone. I didn't tell anyone my plan which made it much easier when I didn't even start. I did manage to lose 30 lbs be fort the trip (yeah me) by doing ww and aquafit. I regret not trying to train for the cc 5 k. We came home and I was back at the pool a few days later and motivated to keep up the weight loss and I swore I would finally start the C25k program. We'll that was almost a year ago and I've not only not started running but I pretty much stopped the pool too and have gained back 20 of the 30 lbs I lost. Last week I decided that our next trip to wdw would be in oct 2015 and I thought maybe there would be a run disney race I could try to use as motivation. Three days ago I stumbled on this thread and I decided I would read from beginning to end and It took three days but I'm so glad I did. It's inspired me to plan my trip around next years tower of terror run! My daughter will be 12 in November so I asked her if she wanted to do it with me and she does! She's on the track team at school so this will be great for both her and me. I was inspired as we'll by how supportive you are of each other and realized that by not telling people I was giving myself an out but I was also depriving me of some much needed support. I asked five of my friends (from both east and west of Canada - I'm canadian btw and also the states) if they would be my inspirational coaches. Not only did they agree but these five women who have never met set up a Facebook group for the six of us just so we have a place to inspire and support each other. I've been to the pool the last two mornings and am planning to use the month of sept to build up my stamina again and then I'm going to start the c25k training in October.

I read in one of your posts that you hoped to inspire at least one person so here I am! I'm looking forward to reading all about your last couple of weeks of training and cheering you both on when you cross the finish line!

I agree with StayCool that you should tell people. It holds you accountable, as does a thread like this. People will ask you how your training is going and you will feel more obligated to train so you don't have to say, "I haven't done anything." A thread like this helps too because you update the other people usually daily on how you did and get the support and encouragement you need on those bad days. You can also give support and encouragement on those days things are going well. Sometimes that helps just as much.

I agree you should commit to it now and start saving for the trip and sign up ASAP when it opens, usually early March. Knowing you have a year to get ready will keep you motivated hopefully. You will want to train for this race. From what we hear, it is HOT and HUMID.

I would also start training now! I'm not saying to run a 4 minute mile. I would go out and start by walking. Get your feet and legs used to it. You can do the pool too but I would get on my feet and get those muscles, tendons, and ligaments used to it. The more time you spend on your feet in a smart way, the less chance of injury.

Finally, be prepared for the ups and downs and don't let the downs get you down. Hopefully that made sense. You will have good days and bad. Accept it now and when the bad days happen it won't be so bad because you know they are coming. I ran today. It was a BAD day. I only did 3.5 miles. Everything hurt. In the past I would have been bummed. Today I said, "At least I got out here. It hurt after a mile but I got 2.5 more miles done before I stopped. I'll save my legs for my long run Sunday." And I felt pretty happy today.

Its a long road. I am only 1/2 way through my weight loss goal. But, I feel so much better about myself now that ever before, even with the marital issues going on.

I wish you luck and hope you stick with us and don't give up on yourself. You deserve it too.

 

[Waiting2goback]

I really hope they do not change my corral. I will be really sad. I painted my Magic Band and then used glow in the dark nail polish on it. It livens it up. lol My husband and son aren't interested, but my daughter is talking about decorating hers too. We will see.

Have you watched the YouTube video for last year's race? If you haven't you might want to. The guy doing the video was in the last corral. It will give you a good idea how long it takes just for the people to cross the starting line. If you are in the corral before that it will show you how much time you will have before the balloon ladies start.

Plus it's cool to see and get an idea for the course and everything. It was a bit boring to watch at times but I know what to expect from the course now from the water stations to the porta potties.

I did watch some other videos on some of the other races. Very motivating and now I want to do the WDW Marathon as well as Dopey. I have set a goal to do Dopey by age 45, which gives me 4 years. Maybe it will be my celebratory trip after the divorce.

I never thought of decorating my MagicBand. I got orange and black for Halloween. It feels like I am defacing Disney property if I decorate it.

 

[Waiting2goback]

I have taken the last couple days off because of a head cold. It hasn't been that bad but I didn't want to push myself and make it worse. But, I ran tonight and it went very well. It was cold though, in the 50's. Its going to be a culture shock running in FL but it will all be well worth it.

 

[dizzyr]

Hello dizzyr! Glad to have you join us. I can totally relate to not starting anything because you didn't tell anyone. I really struggled with telling people because I felt silly. But I have a really amazing support group at home now. I consistently have people to do Zumba with and they expect me. If I don't show, they are asking why. Plus it really gives a social aspect to exercise. On the other hand, I don't like to run with people. Mostly because I am so slow and don't like to feel like I am slowing them down. It messes with me mentally and then I struggle. Plus doing it alone gives me some really needed solo time to let my mind wander.

I would tell everyone that you know that you are going to train for TOT. Then sign up as soon as it opens. One, because they do sell out so quickly and two, because you don't want to give yourself an out.

You are going to do great and I can't wait to hear about your journey!

Thanks for the welcome! I've been starting to tell more people now - I want to wait until I actually start running before telling everyone. I am not hiding it though so that's a good start.

My daughter is going to run with me and I'm a little worried about that because I think I'd rather run alone with my Ipod but I also want to use this as a much needed bonding time with my preteen! I did tell her that in the beginning we'll go to the track near our house so that we can run at our own pace until I'm a bit faster. She's been on the track team for the last three years and while she's certainly not fast she's WAY faster than me.

I agree with StayCool that you should tell people. It holds you accountable, as does a thread like this. People will ask you how your training is going and you will feel more obligated to train so you don't have to say, "I haven't done anything." A thread like this helps too because you update the other people usually daily on how you did and get the support and encouragement you need on those bad days. You can also give support and encouragement on those days things are going well. Sometimes that helps just as much.

I agree you should commit to it now and start saving for the trip and sign up ASAP when it opens, usually early March. Knowing you have a year to get ready will keep you motivated hopefully. You will want to train for this race. From what we hear, it is HOT and HUMID.

I would also start training now! I'm not saying to run a 4 minute mile. I would go out and start by walking. Get your feet and legs used to it. You can do the pool too but I would get on my feet and get those muscles, tendons, and ligaments used to it. The more time you spend on your feet in a smart way, the less chance of injury.

Finally, be prepared for the ups and downs and don't let the downs get you down. Hopefully that made sense. You will have good days and bad. Accept it now and when the bad days happen it won't be so bad because you know they are coming. I ran today. It was a BAD day. I only did 3.5 miles. Everything hurt. In the past I would have been bummed. Today I said, "At least I got out here. It hurt after a mile but I got 2.5 more miles done before I stopped. I'll save my legs for my long run Sunday." And I felt pretty happy today.

Its a long road. I am only 1/2 way through my weight loss goal. But, I feel so much better about myself now that ever before, even with the marital issues going on.

I wish you luck and hope you stick with us and don't give up on yourself. You deserve it too.

I feel really different about this goal then I have about others. I have a great group of supporters and I plan on using the dis as motivation too. I have been planning out meals and scheduling work out times so that I'm not trying to do things last minute. I've started walking again (just a side note - during the school year I walk my kids to school or daycare and then to the bus and it's anywhere from a half hour to an hour depending on where I'm taking them. I do that at least three days a week and then aquafit and a 20 minute walk the other two days so I'm used to walking but I'm slow. The teachers are on strike here so the kids still aren't back in school AARRRRGGGGGG so I have been out of practice this summer and NEED to get back into it. I timed myself and I need to cut my time in half to not be swept - I would like to better that time of course but at least I know where I'm starting.

Have you watched the YouTube video for last year's race? If you haven't you might want to. The guy doing the video was in the last corral. It will give you a good idea how long it takes just for the people to cross the starting line. If you are in the corral before that it will show you how much time you will have before the balloon ladies start.

Plus it's cool to see and get an idea for the course and everything. It was a bit boring to watch at times but I know what to expect from the course now from the water stations to the porta potties.

Is the video the one that is 5 parts? I've watched the first 3 so far and it was cool to see the course. I realized after the end of second one though that they passed all the characters without stopping (or even looking at them!) so that was disappointing because I wanted an idea of what the lines for the photos were like. I'll want photos so I need to build in some buffer time for that.

I have taken the last couple days off because of a head cold. It hasn't been that bad but I didn't want to push myself and make it worse. But, I ran tonight and it went very well. It was cold though, in the 50's. Its going to be a culture shock running in FL but it will all be well worth it.

Hope you feel better soon!

 

[Waiting2goback]

Thanks for the welcome! I've been starting to tell more people now - I want to wait until I actually start running before telling everyone. I am not hiding it though so that's a good start.

My daughter is going to run with me.


Is the video the one that is 5 parts? I've watched the first 3 so far and it was cool to see the course. I realized after the end of second one though that they passed all the characters without stopping (or even looking at them!) so that was disappointing because I wanted an idea of what the lines for the photos were like. I'll want photos so I need to build in some buffer time for that.


Hope you feel better soon!

I am feeling a bit better. No running today. The kids have soccer today and I got home late. I plan to run tomorrow though. Thank you for the well wishes.

I think you are missing the point of telling people though. If you wait to tell people until you start running what is to stop you from ever starting to run. There is nobody to hold you accountable.

Having said that, I think you told the most important person there is to tell. Your daughter. If she knows you are going then you won't want to let her down. I think you are golden now.

Yes, the video is in 5 parts. They were in the last corral so they may not have had the chance to stop for pics with characters. Here is another one. It is short and just highlights the race but with the song it is pretty cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uWmfC3qyQc

I would honestly recommend watching any video on any race. I love watching them. I see how much fun the people are having and it gets me motivated to get out and run.

 

[dizzyr]

I’m feeling so proud of myself! I did the first c25k workout this morning! I was only able to run about half the time I was supposed to (maybe even less than that actually) but I did it and it didn’t suck!! I actually enjoyed even the running part. I did a total of 3.4 km and my average pace was 11.2 min/km. I timed myself last week and it was way higher (more like 18-20). There’s something about an app talking in your ear that motivates you! I calculated that I need a pace of 10 min/km to not be swept and since I want photos I need it to be better than. I thought I’d be starting further behind than this so I’m happy. I need to make a workout playlist for my phone because the songs would go from fast to slow and it would slow me down without me thinking about it.
I wasn’t planning on starting until October so I’m happy I motivated myself to start two weeks ahead of schedule. As soon as I got to work I told pretty much everyone I saw so I think I just needed one under my belt to know I could do it!
I have had problems with my foot for a long time now (well over a year) but never went to the doctor because I assumed 1. It was due to my weight and 2. They’d tell me to stop doing the walking which would put us in a bind with the kids and 3. I’m an idiot! It comes and goes and seems to be better the more active I am but I decided if I’m really going to do this I better get it checked out so I made an appointment for next week. I also think I need to get a pair of sneakers sooner than later (I pretty much live in crocs) because that could be part of the problem so I’ll do that this weekend.
Tonight is aquafit and it’s my favorite instructor so I’m looking forward to having my butt kicked!

 

[StayCool]

Sorry I have been MIA lately. Life is getting the best of me. It seems like everything is stressful right now. Add in to the mix a Disney trip and I am doing my best not to freak out. I have no free time from now until we leave to go to Florida and that includes the day before we leave.

I haven't worked out in a week. I didn't get to do my 9 mile run because family issues came up. No Zumba last Friday because the kids' had orthodontist appts. No Zumba tonight because one of my husband's sons is bringing his new girlfriend over to meet us. I AM going on Friday though. I am eating like crap and therefore feel like crap. I have tried to force myself to eat better, but I am not doing well with it. I think I am just going to get through the next 1 1/2 weeks before we leave and let it go. When I get back from my trip I will restart everything.

I don't think it is a good idea for me to run 9 miles this weekend, but it will all depend on how I feel. I may just run 5 and call it good. My longest run to date was 8 miles so I should be able to finish TOT as long as I can maintain my pace. I ordered some sports bean from Amazon and they got delivered today. So that will be my fuel. I ordered stuff from Garden Grocer and will have lots of water and Gatorade.

Glad to hear that you are both doing well. Keep up the good work!

 

[Waiting2goback]

I’m feeling so proud of myself! I did the first c25k workout this morning! I was only able to run about half the time I was supposed to (maybe even less than that actually) but I did it and it didn’t suck!! I actually enjoyed even the running part. I did a total of 3.4 km and my average pace was 11.2 min/km. I timed myself last week and it was way higher (more like 18-20). There’s something about an app talking in your ear that motivates you! I calculated that I need a pace of 10 min/km to not be swept and since I want photos I need it to be better than. I thought I’d be starting further behind than this so I’m happy. I need to make a workout playlist for my phone because the songs would go from fast to slow and it would slow me down without me thinking about it.
I wasn’t planning on starting until October so I’m happy I motivated myself to start two weeks ahead of schedule. As soon as I got to work I told pretty much everyone I saw so I think I just needed one under my belt to know I could do it!
I have had problems with my foot for a long time now (well over a year) but never went to the doctor because I assumed 1. It was due to my weight and 2. They’d tell me to stop doing the walking which would put us in a bind with the kids and 3. I’m an idiot! It comes and goes and seems to be better the more active I am but I decided if I’m really going to do this I better get it checked out so I made an appointment for next week. I also think I need to get a pair of sneakers sooner than later (I pretty much live in crocs) because that could be part of the problem so I’ll do that this weekend.
Tonight is aquafit and it’s my favorite instructor so I’m looking forward to having my butt kicked!

You should be proud of yourself. The first miles are the hardest because you are changing your life. You are starting to form new habits. It is great news. Don't worry you didn't run the whole time. I still don't. I probably never will.

I'm guessing you aren't from the US if you are measuring in km? I am glad you started early. Get a few more runs in before October starts if you can.

Good idea to have your foot checked out. Can't hurt to rule any major injuries out before you get too far into your training. Invest in a good pair of sneakers. Go to a running store to be fitted if needed.

You have so many things go for you. I am glad to be part of your journey.

 

[Waiting2goback]

Sorry I have been MIA lately. Life is getting the best of me. It seems like everything is stressful right now. Add in to the mix a Disney trip and I am doing my best not to freak out. I have no free time from now until we leave to go to Florida and that includes the day before we leave.

I haven't worked out in a week. I didn't get to do my 9 mile run because family issues came up. No Zumba last Friday because the kids' had orthodontist appts. No Zumba tonight because one of my husband's sons is bringing his new girlfriend over to meet us. I AM going on Friday though. I am eating like crap and therefore feel like crap. I have tried to force myself to eat better, but I am not doing well with it. I think I am just going to get through the next 1 1/2 weeks before we leave and let it go. When I get back from my trip I will restart everything.

I don't think it is a good idea for me to run 9 miles this weekend, but it will all depend on how I feel. I may just run 5 and call it good. My longest run to date was 8 miles so I should be able to finish TOT as long as I can maintain my pace. I ordered some sports bean from Amazon and they got delivered today. So that will be my fuel. I ordered stuff from Garden Grocer and will have lots of water and Gatorade.

Glad to hear that you are both doing well. Keep up the good work!

I knew something had to be going on because you never go that many days without an update, except for vacation. I have been eating worse too. Still eating good stuff, just more of it. My weight is not moving. Good its not going up but wish it was going down. Oh well.

I just hope you don't fall too far off the wagon. You don't want to feel like crap before running the race. I think you'll be fine with your longest run of 8 miles but if you are feeling sluggish from the diet you will run slower. Set yourself up for success. You've come too far not to finish now.

 

[dizzyr]

You should be proud of yourself. The first miles are the hardest because you are changing your life. You are starting to form new habits. It is great news. Don't worry you didn't run the whole time. I still don't. I probably never will. I'm guessing you aren't from the US if you are measuring in km? I am glad you started early. Get a few more runs in before October starts if you can. Good idea to have your foot checked out. Can't hurt to rule any major injuries out before you get too far into your training. Invest in a good pair of sneakers. Go to a running store to be fitted if needed. You have so many things go for you. I am glad to be part of your journey.

Thanks

I'm from the west coast of Canada - Vancouver BC to be exact. The good thing about Vancouver is we are pretty much the only place in Canada that doesn't get snow so I will be able to run outside all year. We do get LOTS of rain though which will suck but it was raining today when I ran so in determined to not care! The other great thing about Vancouver is we are a running city - I was looking up runs that I could use as a qualifying time and on one page alone there was about 20. I have my eye on the Sun Run in April because I've done it a couple of times (walking) and my daughters track team may be doing it. I though it may be a bit early so I checked to see if there was one between April and July 1st and there's 8! I'm sure there were some that weren't listed as well

 

[dizzyr]

Sorry I have been MIA lately. Life is getting the best of me. It seems like everything is stressful right now. Add in to the mix a Disney trip and I am doing my best not to freak out. I have no free time from now until we leave to go to Florida and that includes the day before we leave. I haven't worked out in a week. I didn't get to do my 9 mile run because family issues came up. No Zumba last Friday because the kids' had orthodontist appts. No Zumba tonight because one of my husband's sons is bringing his new girlfriend over to meet us. I AM going on Friday though. I am eating like crap and therefore feel like crap. I have tried to force myself to eat better, but I am not doing well with it. I think I am just going to get through the next 1 1/2 weeks before we leave and let it go. When I get back from my trip I will restart everything. I don't think it is a good idea for me to run 9 miles this weekend, but it will all depend on how I feel. I may just run 5 and call it good. My longest run to date was 8 miles so I should be able to finish TOT as long as I can maintain my pace. I ordered some sports bean from Amazon and they got delivered today. So that will be my fuel. I ordered stuff from Garden Grocer and will have lots of water and Gatorade. Glad to hear that you are both doing well. Keep up the good work!

I hope things get better for you this week! I always get crazy before a trip because I try and get so many things done so that may be part of it for you. Just take a deep breath and try not to stress about anything you can't change and that might help with the stuff you can deal with. If that doesn't work then imagine you're already at Disney! It will all work out and be great

 

[Waiting2goback]

Thanks

I'm from the west coast of Canada - Vancouver BC to be exact. The good thing about Vancouver is we are pretty much the only place in Canada that doesn't get snow so I will be able to run outside all year. We do get LOTS of rain though which will suck but it was raining today when I ran so in determined to not care! The other great thing about Vancouver is we are a running city - I was looking up runs that I could use as a qualifying time and on one page alone there was about 20. I have my eye on the Sun Run in April because I've done it a couple of times (walking) and my daughters track team may be doing it. I though it may be a bit early so I checked to see if there was one between April and July 1st and there's 8! I'm sure there were some that weren't listed as well

I hear Vancouver is a beautiful city. Sounds a lot like Seattle with the rain and no snow.

My question for you is, why only limit yourself to one race? Why not do one in April, May, and June and then just select the best time to submit for POT? Not sure how much those races are but my 10K I used for POT was $25. I had 1 to chose from before the 7/1 deadline. I would have done more just for practice racing with other people.