JUNE has the SUPER GOOFS running into summer

[jmasgat]

Steve She's adorable. The medal is almost as big as she is!

Well, I have survived DS high school graduation weekend and am back from helping at the Senior all-night party. I have done nothing (workout-wise) since Friday and won't today either. I'll just consider it an extended rest!

Maura

 

[roselark]

Quick post to update May numbers. May was a rough month. Hopefully June will be better.

Cycling 5.5 miles
Running 16.5 miles
Cross Training: 4 miles
TOTAL: 26 miles

 

[roselark]

Steve - Your daughter is adorable! Congratulations to you both!

Maura - Congrats to your son and to you for surviving it. You have what, 4 years to plan for the next one?

Jeanne - Have a great time! Have a Dole Whip for me.
Randy - you too...and good luck at the race!


I have been having some major motivation issues. This happens with everything I try. About 3 months in, I get "bored" and my motivation plummets. This time, I think it is less about being bored and more about getting discouraged. My adductor muscles have continued to give me problems and has really affected my ability to do much. I tried using the stationary bike at the fitness center at work and it was pretty good; I think I will do that on my breaks for a while instead of walking. Keep that impact down. Also, it seems like my runs are on the extremes lately. Either they are awesome or horrible. No in-betweens.

Well, I am trying to push through this phase and my DH is doing his best to help. I keep reminding myself that this is a mental block that I have to get past. I am feeling really good today, and I took the morning off to go to Curves. Hopefully the rest of the week will be as good.

 

[SAHDad]

Steve - she is just too cute! She definitely looks like she enjoyed herself - I forsee many more races in her future.

Maura - take the rest. You earned it. Maybe you should be awarded bonus miles for that all-night party!

Jeanette - Motivation can be a real challenge. Maybe a small reward of some kind? It doesn't have to be huge, but maybe a new book, going out to a movie, something like that. (Yes, I give myself rewards from time to time. It does help, knowing that, if I can get through the week, I can get a new book from my favorite author, or some new paints, or whatever.) Keep up the good work though!

As for me - yesterday marked the beginning of the end. The four of us (DW, DS, DD, and me) went for a few laps around the block. DS rode his bike, and DW biked along with DD in the bike trailer. I ran. And DS kept racing up ahead of me. Sure, I could catch him now. . . but by the end of the summer, with him getting in a lot more practice, and a bigger bike - he's going to leave me in the dust. I'm a little sad, to be sure . . . but I am also very proud of him.

 

[airtime247]

Maura - Congratulations on getting through a graduation. While enjoyable, it can still be very stressful.

Jeanette - Best of luck on getting through your funk. I wish I had some advice. I'm going through one as well. Maybe change it up a bit? I have been so busy at work that I haven't been able to sneak out at lunchtime to the gym for a quick workout. My small gym which I used to love is now turning more into a rehabilitation center and is a lot more crowded. I just don't like the vibe there anymore. My spin teacher I really liked is opening up a new location so we won't be seeing her at least through summer. These are all just excuses but they seem to have been enough to keep me out of the gym.

I stepped on the scale this morning and it wasn't pretty! I think I did a good job of kick-starting myself today as I've been very good diet-wise and took my first pilates class (which I really liked) at a gym near my house and then got in a short run. I've been doing repairs on our tent trailer the rest of the day so at least I have been really active.

Rich - They sure do grow up quickly. How old is your DS? Has he been off training wheels for long? My DD is still on training wheels and too slow for us to run or bike with.

-steve

 

[SAHDad]

Rich - They sure do grow up quickly. How old is your DS? Has he been off training wheels for long? My DD is still on training wheels and too slow for us to run or bike with.

-steve

We got him off training wheels last spring, I believe. But he didn't get as much bike time over the summer as I would have liked, so his steering is still pretty wobbly. He'll outgrow his current bike by the end of August, and the next size up will definitely let him outpace me.

 

[DisneyMomma09]

Happy Summer, Goofs!

Steve-Your daughter is too cute! She looks like she had fun! I am doing a 10K in August and there is a Toddler Trot along with it that I was thinking of signing Colby up for!


I am flying high right now for many reasons. First, we finally have internet at our new house!! Yeah! I am connected to the world again! Second, we are all moved in...just not all unpacked...but that will come, I am sure! Also, there are only 4 more days of school left until Summer Vacation! And, most importantly and the thing that is carrying me through all the craziness of the last month....We leave for WDW in 7 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Things have been crazy with the move and the end of the school year paperwork that has been keeping me busy at work, but it is making the time fly by. I have been getting some runs in, but my dance show is this weekend, so I have been taking it a little easy so I don't get hurt before that. I have some great hills around my new house and I did a very hilly 2.5 miles yesterday. I am excited to be able to vary my runs. If I run one way, it is almost completely flat. If I go the other way, there is a huge hill to go down and back up. And if I go a third way, I can do a little of both. Then, when I get my milage up, I can put a little of everything in my runs. It should keep me entertained!

-Ashleigh

 

[suzannews]

Hello Goofs! Sorry I've been MIA, so much going on here. Tomorrow is the last day of school and I will officially have a high school sophomore, I don't know where the time has gone. I am already crying that in 3 short years, I will be sitting at her high school graduation. Vacation is just around the corner and that has taken up alot of time but will be so worth it. I've also had some major health stuff going on but made a deal with my doctor that I wanted to wait until after vacation to have surgery. He agreed so the day after we get back, I go in for my pre-op appointment. On a positive note, I will be signing up for the Wine and Dine 1/2 tomorrow so I have something to look forward to and to make myself get up and walk!

Steve-your daughter is so cute and looks like she really enjoyed her race and medal. My daughter walked a 5K with me last year and said she was happy to wait at the finish line for me from then on.

Joanne-did you get a swimsuit for the homeless lady that needed one yet? If not, I don't have one but will gladly contribute some $$ to buy her one. Please let me know.

Everyone else-keep training and be strong, sounds like there are alot of fall races that everyone is looking forward to and I can't wait to hear all about them!!

I have May miles from disneymomma09, pungodingy, jeanigor, skinsfan76, sahdad, jmasgat, froggygrrrl, cindylou, tutter99, disaholic's, airtime247, lenshanem, roselark and myself. If I missed your post, sorry, please post again.



14486.07 (added froggyfrrrl's mileage) - 1612.3 = 12873.77

 

[lenshanem]

Steve, those pics were super cute!

Maura, we did go to the lounge up top one night, but we actually had a better view of Wishes from our room, plus we had the music that was on the TV. It appeared that it is still for members only who are staying there on points. We had to show our room key and were actually escorted to the elevator. I didn't really like it up there cause I'm extremely short and the wall came up just high enough I had to kinda stand on my toes to see over. My youngest daughter couldn't see over the wall very well, either. Stinks being short!

Got in a little over 12 miles this week. This morning I ran 6.20 miles, finally back to running a 10K without walk breaks, but man am I ever slow! Apparently gaining a bunch of weight can really slow you down, who knew?

 

[SkinsFan76]

Took a pretty big set back yesterday. Confirmed a signifigant calf strain/partial tear today. Puts my running on hold for a little bit. I'll be switching to 100% swimming as of today. Is there anything else I can be doing to maintain my fitness level and increase healing time? I am already wearing a compression bandage, have heal lifts in my shoes, icing a few times a day, and using our Physical Therapist at work to increase blood flow with a laser.

 

[jmasgat]

Ashleigh Congrats on being all moved in and have a great trip to WDW.

Shan Congrats on the milestone of reaching 6.2 again, and here's hoping you start to regain some of your speed.

Jason on your calf. Is biking out of the question? Rowing? Elliptical? (of course this all assumes you belong to a gym). I hope it doesn't keep you out of action for too long. Sounds like your new neighborhood witll really be great for your running.

Did a bike workout and Vinyassa yoga last nigh and a run and Hatha yoga today--I am pooped! But a nice gin and tonic will be a reward for the hard work.

Maura

 

[airtime247]

Hey, where is everyone? So far I've spent my day off with a one hour run, an hour of house cleaning, followed by a pilates class, immediately followed by two hours of yard work. Now I'm exhausted and DISing while waiting for the appraiser to get here. I'm going to sleep good tonight!

I hope everyone is doing well and having a good week!

-steve

 

[SAHDad]

I had a wedding to attend over the weekend (which unfortunately meant that I had to miss a 10k where I had a pretty good chance to taking an age award), so I haven't ru much more than my minimum to keep the streak going for the past few days.

Got in some mile intervals today. Half mile of recovery, full mile at speed. Forgot how hard mile repeats were, compared to quarters or halves.

 

[jmasgat]

....busy watching World Cup--but at least I was on the bike trainer while doing it. Ran in my new shoes yesterday--same model so nothing exciting to report, but I can tell I am still going to have the same callus/blister thing going on. I may try to cobble together something to keep my big toes from rubbing. Now let's see, where's the duct tape?

 

[Mrs D]

....busy watching World Cup--but at least I was on the bike trainer while doing it. Ran in my new shoes yesterday--same model so nothing exciting to report, but I can tell I am still going to have the same callus/blister thing going on. I may try to cobble together something to keep my big toes from rubbing. Now let's see, where's the duct tape?

How about some running toe socks? I just heard about them on the Running to Disney podcast. Could be worth a look.

I went out on a run with a group at my local running store. It was a rainy day so the turn out was sparse. Since half of the group was girls from the HS cc team I figured I'd be a back of the packer. Mmmmmm hmmmmmm. After 3 blocks and a route turn they were gone. It was a 5 mile run and I'm not quite up to that yet, so I made up my own route and tried to push myself as if one of them might see me at any moment. I actually did pretty good!

And then I treated myself to a new pair of shoes!

I have a 5K this weekend, should I wear the new shoes or the old? The old are giving me heal pain but it could be foolish to run in shoes worn once (I'll get a easy run in before Sat).

 

[DisneyMomma09]

Hey Goofs!!! I am super pumped right now because in 36 hours I will be at WDW!!! Yippie! That, plus today was the last day of school, so now I am off for the summer!

I am loving our new house and our new location. Yesterday I went out and did 4.5 miles. I was very proud of myself as that is the longest run I have had since I started running again! Tonight I did a short run, but I did the hill near our house. It is 1/2 mile down, 1/2 mile up, then I turn around and do it all over again! I already felt like it was easier than the first time I did it.

I don't know how much I will be checking in while we are gone, but I have set a goal to run at least 3 days while on vacation. That seemed like a pretty reasonable number considering how much walking you do at WDW!

 

[SkinsFan76]

I did a short 2 mile run yesterday to test out my calf since I've been pain free for four days now and it went great. I felt some tightness, but didn't have any pain. I'm still swimming everyday, but will start to add some runs in and rebuilding my base. Hopefully this doesn't set me too far back.

I can say that I remember why I was glad I was done with swimming after college. While I love the workout and it is a totally different exhaustion level, I really don't care for all the pool time.

 

[lenshanem]

Maura, don't you also wear the Progrid Rides? So how do you like the new model? I still have 2s.
My DH wears the toe socks and likes them. His toes rub together and bleed.

DisneyMomma09, congrats on your run and have fun at Disney!

SkinsFan76, my daughter swims and they LIVE at the pool. It is amazing to me!


Started week one of my Galloway marathon training. I'm running the two short runs and gonna do a R/W for the long one after the Peachtree. Knee popped on both my short runs this week. Trying not to worry. The Peachtree is coming up soon...

 

[DISaholic's]

Hey all. Sounds like everyone has been busy busy busy.

We'll be leaving for our WDW trip on Thursday. Wow, just can't wait! This afternoon all us girls on the trip are going and getting our toes done. It will be fun!

Went for my last long run before vacation. It was my first time ever doing 14.5 miles. I'm proud of myself for a change because I actually don't feel too bad. Going out at 7am makes a huge difference, it's still HOT when you get back at a couple of hours later, but the humidity is not quite as oppressive.

Everyone have a great week and I'll let you know if I actually get any runs in around POR and OKW. My plan is to do three 3 milers if possible. We'll see how it works out. LOL

Not taking a computer on vacation so I'll check in on ya'll on July 4th.

Jeanne

 

[stenogoddess]

Went for my last long run before vacation. It was my first time ever doing 14.5 miles. I'm proud of myself for a change because I actually don't feel too bad. Going out at 7am makes a huge difference, it's still HOT when you get back at a couple of hours later, but the humidity is not quite as oppressive.

Everyone have a great week and I'll let you know if I actually get any runs in around POR and OKW. My plan is to do three 3 milers if possible. We'll see how it works out. LOL

Not taking a computer on vacation so I'll check in on ya'll on July 4th.

Jeanne

WHOOHOO for your 14.5 miles Have a great trip!