July Super Goofs challenge thread

[princessrunner]

Good morning all my little Goofy ones! I hope everyone survived the 4th okay. It sounds like you were all out there working hard!

UpDisney: Super welcome to the Goofs. We love new members and cannot wait to meet you. Stop on by and introduce yourself to us, give us a little bio and post your miles/hours here. Our week runs from Saturday to Friday and if you have any miles/hours for last week, I would be happy to post those up for you. I will update the spreadsheet today!

Susie: OMG Now you are really talking me out of clipless pedals. My dad's old bike that we keep around for an extra has clip pedals and I fell over in the driveway with them but thankfully no one was here to see it!! for the hurt pride from the fall but congrats on getting back up and trying again.

Suzanne: So sorry again that I am going to miss you. I cannot believe you all come so close sometimes and I am headed in another direction.

Laurie: Yay for firming up plans. So when is the big day??? I know we are all invited.... lol. Also yay for finding new motivation to keep moving and grooving. You will find the perfect dress and it will make you look, well, perfect. You wait and see!!!

Joanne: No bad teammates here, just busy ones. I have been out straighter than straight lately so all is forgiven in Goofdom!

Mike: Your stonker is my good run! Boo on foot cramps. I have to tell myself to relax and not try to make my feet do anything just let them flow. During water aerobics, I would try to make my toes point and ended up on the side of the pool ALL the time!! Better swims ahead...and runs too!!

All other Goofs: A big hi to all!

I do not have miles/hours for the following:
ArelysAdriana
Ksoehrlein (I don't think I have gotten that right once )
Disneyluv
Uptown_girl44
Jimmduck
Princess Vija
SAP1227 & DH Steve

If you are not posting due to vacation or illness that is okay and I hope you are either having fun or getting well. If you have decided to leave the game for whatever reason, if you could just zip me a PM or something so I can get a replacement team member, we would all appreciate it.

I will update the spreadsheet today as I said so please get any remaining miles in ASAP so I can get the totals correct.

As for me, I got in 8 miles yesterday in about 80-82 degree heat and high humidity. It was a slower run (10:40 pace) albeit one in the good category. I felt good while running I just lost a lot of fluid during the run. I had to call the cavalry (DD13 and DS6 on the 4-wheeler) for an Accelerade at my last mile marker due to fluid loss. My totals were 8.01 miles in 1:21 and change. I call this a win. I do not handle heat and/or humidity well so I did have to slow down quite a bit but I am still happy with this run. I am still working on timing of fueling and what fueling I want when (and what won't melt in my skirt pocket) and I hope to have this perfected by August. Today, I start my training for the 10K in August. It is, thankfully, a XT day and we have 1000 bales of hay due to be picked up this afternoon. It is a great whole body workout and I will definitely work up a sweat. Plus, it gives me great hours count!!

Stay positive Goofs and keep working hard toward your goals. We can do this together!!!

 

[Creativebeth]

Monday total:

Time: 60 min
Miles: 5

My run yesterday was grueling....I have had some trouble with my hip.....and so it goes......

But today's run was much better. I have seemed to work out the kinks a little. I had to push myself to keep running, and 0nly did 12 min miles.....but I feel more encouraged for my 1/2 marathon training. My next run is VA beach 1/2 marathon.

Beth

 

[groovygirls]

3.2 miles in 36 minutes
Off to the beach!
Welcome UpDisney!

 

[ksoehrlein]

Hey Lisa. DH and I did ~3.5 miles in ~57 minutes (not the 55 minutes I'd previously posted) on Saturday 7/5.

That's it for me, although we did go on quite a few casual walks through his parents' neighborhood last week -- just didn't track the time or the miles.

Getting back on that horse this week, though. 5K in race miles coming up tomorrow!

 

[lynnielou]

Ho Goiofs,

You are all so very active and continue to rack up the miles

60 minutes exercise time total tonight, 40 minutes of which was 3.3 miles outside.

DH was home over the holidays but we did not do any exercise time.

Hope to run tomorrow, if the storms hold off. If not, I will exercise inside. Need to really get back with the exercise program. I would like to lose 10 more pounds.

Lynn

 

[princessrunner]

Good morning Goofs. Spreadsheet is updated and we have a total of 224.93 miles and 37.78 hours for the first week of July. Not too shabby.

I am in the books for 5 hours of throwing hay yesterday. We put in a total of 991 bales and more to come for Friday or Saturday (weather permitting). I have between 4-6 miles on tap for this afternoon. It is supposed to be 90 with high humidity at that point so I will probably stick to the 4. Hopefully I can get out before the severe thundershowers this afternoon and I don't end up in the gym.

Beth: I cannot wait for the VA Beach report. I have a lot of people interested in next year so make sure you note the best hotels, the feature band, any interesting sites, etcetera when you make your report!!

Glad to see that so many of you are wanting to get back on the proverbial wagon. Summer is the time when lots of people seem to get their groove on (at least around here) and then in the north we use winter for padding. Whatever it takes to get you motivated, weight loss, race goal, better health, just focus on that and keep yourself moving. I have used this quote in the past but it seems fitting to use it again.

"Do not fear moving slowly forward...fear standing still."~Kathleen Harris

 

[Pungodingy]

6/30
2 miles/32 mins

7/1
1 mile/15 mins

7/2
1.5 miles/23 mins

7/3
1.5 miles/24 mins

7/4
3 miles/47 mins

7/5
3 miles/46 mins
and about an hour of fast dancing at my sisters wedding!

7/6
7 miles/120 mins
...gotta tell you about this run, it was pretty warm (88) and sticky, and I'm calling it my Noah's Ark run...when I started out, I had 2 turkeys run next to me before they took off into the woods, then 2 cats stalked me, then 2 squirrels ran into the road and chattered at me, and then, the biggie, 2 deer crossed in front of me, one stood there and watched me until a car came and scared him. I was getting a bit nervous, 'cause we've had a momma bear in the area, I did NOT want to run into her!!! Made the run fun though...

7/7
1 mile/16 mins

 

[Creativebeth]

Okay, Lisa, we went to VA beach last week and scouted good hotels. They have changed the race course for this year, so I will have to check it out before stating a good hotel. We stayed at the Fairfield Inn last year, which was REALLY handy for the start of the race. It's straight down a few blocks from the Expo center (packet pick-up place) on 19th street. The start of the race is there on Sunday. The kids could stay in bed, and I walked to the start. The only down side was the rooms were probably $250.00 a night. It was alot of money......we have a reservation for this year, but since money is tight, will probably not stay there. You could check to see if it's a race hotel with a discount.....could very well be. The Double Tree is right beside the expo, and is for sure a race hotel. I don't know the cost of it, but it could possibly be a choice for us next year (with dh's hotel points this year).
They have an excellent expo too......really big, with alot of vendors. I went by myself last year, while the kids went to the beach. I had a blast looking around being a gizmo geek!

The music headliner this year is the B 52's.....which will be cool. Two years ago it was 3 Doors Down (((((which was by far the BEST concert!))))) With the Steve Miller Band and INXS last year.

I will let you know about the course this year......I think it will be better. They are eliminating the LONG last 3 miles on the board walk to finish. I think it will be a big improvement.

Ok, sorry so long......just thought I would let you know a little bit early!

Today's totals

Time 60 min
Miles 5.1

Beth

 

[laxdef69]

65 minutes, 16 miles on the bike...

 

[jmasgat]

Ran today for the first time in a long time. Good news: left knee didn't feel too bad. Bad news: It didn't hurt because I couldn't run that far (1 mile) before I just had to walk. Seems like my fitness is gone. Did run/walk for ~ 3miles-~ 30 minutes.
Right knee/hip still lousy. Will try again in a couple of days. Apparently the exercises, foam roller, insoles et al are not yet helping.

Maura

 

[UP Disney]

Thanks for the welcome. My name is Vicki and I'm from Michigan's Beautiful Upper Peninsula (UP). That gives you an explanation of the DIS username - UP Disney. In retrospect, I should have chosen Disney Yooper but I can't lose my post count now!

I recently signed up for the Princess Half Marathon. I've wanted to do a marathon for many years. When the Princess Half was announced and it is for the week we go to Disney every year, I took it as a sign. I want to run the Full Marathon in January 2010.

My dad and a high school teacher were the masterminds behind a 12K (and in later years a 6K) race on 4th of July in my hometown for about 15 years. Without the two, it would have died. This was the 26th year and it was another great success. I walked the 6k on Friday. My time was about 15.67 miles per minute. I was quite happy since I'm just coming off the couch.

I am starting the C25K program. I needed someone to help hold me accountable which is what brings me to your group.

For last week, I can post 4 miles / 1 hour.

 

[hockeygirl]

Hey Super Goofs.....looks like we are holding our own in the team standings!! Keep up the good work!!

Vicki--Welcome to the team!

Maura-sorry to hear you were not feeling up to par during your run...although your pace didn't seem bad!

Beth--can't wait to hear your report for the VA Beach half...this is on my list of races to do...it may have to wait a few years as, I won't do it this year obviously, and I will be getting married next year right before it, so if I do it, it will probably not be till 2010..but I hear it is a fun race, so I will have to do it at some point!!

As for me.....I had a hockey game tonight...so put me down for 1.5 hours of hockey. Unfortunately, didn't get my run in today, was too busy, but at least I got some exercise in!!!

Sorry to anyone I missed! Keep up the good work!

 

[jmasgat]

Vicki Welcome from another Michigander-- I'm from the Lower Peninsula (we don't have anything as catchy as "Yooper" to call ourselves!)

1 hour Spinning class for me today. First one I have done in probably 10 years. It was a great workout.

Maura

 

[ksoehrlein]

Welcome, Vicki! I "know" you from the olden days of the T-shirt DISigns monster thread. Glad to see you here!

I did a bit of cross-training with Dance Dance Revolution on Monday night. Not sure of the time (under an hour, I think) but the Workout Mode told me it was equivalent to 3.5 miles of jogging. I'll take it!

I had another informal 5K last night. It was 89 degrees with terrible humidity and air quality; my DH, who has asthma, had to drop out after the first quarter-mile. My ankle -- or peroneus brevis, if you want to be precise -- mostly held up during the race, but I had to limp down the stairs to get back to my car. Still sore today and looking at seeking out some PT soon.

Anywho... I did a 5K in 42'08" -- a PR for me, and almost 2.5 minutes faster than my last one. It was another DLF, but I did have other runners in my line of sight for more than the first mile, so I'm getting closer to the pack!

 

[suzannews]

Welcome Vicki!!!!

Lisa...sorry we are going to miss each other next week. Someone at work said we must go to the Lobster Shack near TwoLights park in Cape Elizabeth. I looked it up and the pictures look amazing. I saw on their website the 10K you were talking about. I am sad to miss it, so close!

Updates:

Monday...30 mins treadmill/1.31 miles

Tuesday...82 mins walk/5 miles

Wednesday...30 mins walk jog/2.08 miles

I hope to get on the treadmill or bike later tonight also!

MY GOAL for Race for the Taste is to be able to jog alot more than the Minnie thus finishing in a shorter amount of time. Although I've been walking long distances since the Minnie, I haven't really jogged much. Today, I took DD with me to a local park and while she was on the swings, I walked/jogged around the soccer field. I walked the long parts and jogged the short parts. I want to be able to jog the long parts and walk the short parts by RftT. Other than just getting out there and doing it, any other suggestions? So, I am putting it out there for everyone to see...I SET A GOAL AND WILL DO IT!Oh yeah, gotta say, I love my Garmin!

 

[laxdef69]

60 minutes in the pool...lost count after 1900 yards...

 

[suzannews]

I did get on the bike tonight so add 30 mins bike/5.67 miles to the numbers!

Happy Thursday everyone!!
4 more days till my vacation

 

[princessrunner]

Good morning Goofs. Sorry for the MIA day. I was at the beach in 93 degree weather with my kidlets and their cousins. I know, a sad excuse but it is the truth!

I got my 4 in with the yucky stickiness of it all. Today is 7 miles. I really like this new plan. You run 25-30 miles when not in training and then your miles are actually cut back during the 5K or 10K training. They remain pretty much the same during the half training with lots of speed work and hills added in. So far it is working for me as I can maintain under a 10 mpm pace.

Suzanne: I cannot believe I am missing you either. You will be just about 1:30 away from me. Field hockey camp and softball are really cramping my life right now!!

Maura: Sorry you are still hurting. If you W/R at a 10 mpm pace though I would not be too unhappy!

Vicki: Welcome to the fray. We are a little crazy here but we usually stay in our cages. Congrats on the 6K, BTW any race counts double miles so I put you down for 8 miles. I will record it on this week if you don't mind. I do a 5K every October that is named after DH's grandmother. It was my first race ever just 2 short years ago!!

Mike: You will do great during your swim. You know you will. 11 more days and counting, yay!!!!! I cannot wait to read your report!

Beth: Thanks for the VA Beach info. I am pretty excited. There are lots of people interested in 2009. Mini WISH meet on tap. I think I can even get Dave and Erica to come!! Partay!!

Laurie: If I love VA Beach as much as Beth (and everyone else who has done it) it may be come an annual thing. Jeez, I cannot believe your future hubby would not want to honeymoon in VA just so you can run a half marathon.... I am making my family vacations center around races lately and there seems to be some mutiny afoot....

Angie: Noah's Ark run... It could only happen to you!!!!

Everyone else, great job getting in the miles. We are holding our own in the standings and that is an improvement. During our transition of losing and gaining new members we fell behind a bit but we are definitely on the rebound and a new force to be reckoned with. If we all continue our efforts at fitness, I know we can overtake the leaders!!! Go Goofs Go!!

 

[jmasgat]

1 hour of weights and stretching/foam rollering for me this morning, plus 0.5 miles running (right knee interruptus).

Suzanne Have a great time on your vacation. Seems like quite a few WISH'ers are heading Maine-way for vacation.

Maura

 

[escape]

Hey Goofs!

I've been a little sluggish lately. Here's some mileage/time:

Wednesday, July 10:

Susie: 3.5 miles, 1 hour

Steve: 11 miles, 40 minutes


Lisa - I bet your arms are tired from on the hay throwing. Whew!

Beth - I'd like to do VA Beach sometime as well. I'm looking forward to the Inaugural San Antonio RnRoll half. I wonder who the headliner will be?

Vicki - my very first race event was the WDW Half in 2007 after getting off the couch 6 months earlier. I did my first marathon at WDW in 2008. You can do it.

Maura - more for your knee. Great pace, though!

Suzanne - I wanted to do Race for the Taste but I can't find any decent air fares. I may have to pass this year.

Angie - on the Noah's Ark run. Glad you didn't run into momma bear.