It's the most wonderful time of the year for the SUPER GOOFS in December

[SkinsFan76]

Haven't posted at all lately. Looks like I'm not alone.

Been pretty busy with the holidays. I feel pretty good though because I'm managing to get mileage in at least four times a week. I haven't done any racing at all this month, but plan on doing a New Years day run in Columbus, OH. If you beat the race director for the Nationwide Marathon you can get free entry. I've looked at his times online and think I have a decent shot. The only hick up could be my wife, who is due on the 10th with our second son.

Hope everyone has a great x-mas.

 

[SAHDad]

Hi Goofs!

I have been on the road the last couple of days, and just plain busy before that. I'm not going to get the total miles for the year that I had originally hoped, but that's okay. Got in a run outside today in my Vibrams - not cold at all, until I deliberately started going through puddles and running through snow for the last half mile. (Yes, kind of foolish, but I figured that I could take a couple minutes of being really cold if they got cold - and they did.)

 

[jmasgat]

Jason Good luck on the race and congrats on your coming son! Hope all goes well.

Rich Yikes! Vibrams in puddles..I'm getting cold just thinking about it.

Last night I was at the gym and saw someone running barefoot on the treadmill. Wouldn't have moticed, except some people tend to have a heavy footfall and you can really hear them clunk, clunk! She was one of them. Wonder how it felt.

Got back from WDW on Monday and I have to say....I think Im Disney-ed out. We had a good time, but I feel like I've hit a Disney wall. We had more breakdowns (rides and monorails) than I have ever had and things are getting ridiculously expensive. $3.50 for a Mickey Bar? Outrageous! I think since most people seem to be going on the DIning Plan, they figure they can raise the prices and gouge everyone else. Plus, I got really sick of hearing Christmas music. Absolutely no escape.

Enough griping. Next week I start my marathon training in earnest. Not sure I have the base I'd like, but we'll work with what we have.

Hope everyone has a great Christmas!

Maura

 

[SAHDad]

Merry Christmas, Goofs!

It's just after midnight, the gifts are out, the cookies gone, and (unfortunately) the Disney cookie plate broken, but Christmas is indeed here.


Maura - the puddles weren't so bad, actually. I was only soaked for a couple of minutes though. We are getting some snow tonight, so I might go back to normal shoes tomorrow. Might not - it will depend on how much plowing gets done before I run tomorrow.

 

[suzannews]

Merry Christmas!!!!

 

[lenshanem]

Hey Goofs!!!
Hope everyone's holidays were wonderful and best wishes to all of us Goofs for an awesome new year!

Sorry I haven't posted in awhile, but it looks like everyone else has been as busy as me cause our thread was almost down to the second page!

Sooo, one week until we leave for my first marathon! I've kinda fallen apart, just got put on antibiotics for a sinus infection and my shin has mysteriously started hurting me?!? Never bothered me the entire 30 weeks of training and now it decides to hurt?!? Trying not to stress, I will walk the entire race if I have to.

Got in 68.60 miles this month, got a 7 miler on Sunday and then just two 3 milers before the big day. Still debating on the 7 miler with this shin. Life is full of surprises!

Hugs to all of you!!!

 

[jmasgat]

Shan You are well trained. Give your shin a rest. I would skip the 7 miler. I hope your sinus infection clears up quickly. Amazing how things spring out of nowhere to try and trip you up. But you are tough and will make it through your race!

I managed to pull muscles? on my side and feel likes someone kicked me in the ribs. But I did my workout today. It didn't kill me to run--I think I was just more bored to do 6 on the TM!

Happy New Year's everyone!

Maura

 

[DisneyMomma09]

Happy New Years Eve, Goofs!

Shan-I hope you heal up quick and feel better! Good luck!

Maura-Hope your side feels better!

It is a beautiful day here and I ran outside without all my layers, gloves or hat! I felt so free! It was about 47 when I went out at 8 this morning for a 4 miler. My miles for December are 37 miles.

 

[hockeygirl]

Hi Goofs!!! Just stopping by to see how everyone is doing and say GOOD LUCK to all those heading down to WDW next weekend for the races!! Can't wait to hear all about everyone's trips and races...WISH I could be there, but I will be cheering you all on from NJ!

 

[suzannews]

New yearly thread is up, post over there!