Marathon Training Thread 8/22-8/28

[Debbie]

Well, I get to start this thread this week. I worked really hard last week, and made my 1000 minutes goal on Friday. I added a few "strolling" minutes yesterday when my sisters, mom and I went to Stratford. (Of course my food choices weren't the best )

My personal goal of hitting Curves 3 times didn't come through, so I'm going to try for 3 this week. This is a REST day, so I'll think about it for tomorrow.

Have a good day, everyone. Check my counter to see how long until we run. But remember:

Just put one foot in front of the other 'cause slow and steady wins the race. . . . and the Donald medal.

 

[ibouncetoo]

Did my mall walk today, 3.75 miles. As I posted on the daily exercise thread, I think I'm going back to morning walks outside. The use the treadmill after work routine just wasn't happening! The weather is a little cooler in the mornings now, plus I think I need to walk a little in the heat as I'm sure it will still be pretty warm in WDW when I do the 10K in October.

Hey, I'm doing 10k on 10/10......sounds like a LUCKY day to me Seven weeks left to train for that.....but smack in the middle is 5 days at WDW for a birthday celebration (PixieMagic's).
We plan on doing a major Epcot/Boardwalk/MGM walk while there, hope the humidity cooperates! Also, only have two 'special' meals planned, so this trip I'll be working on staying on eating plan more than I ever have before for a WDW trip.

Wore my brand new sneakers.....no problems...we'll see how the old feet feel tomorrow!

Keep moving everyone!

 

[Auntmeme]

Hi Debbie & Jackie

Good job Jackie on the mall walk

Debbie I am always saying slow & steady wins the race now, thanks I also did not make my goal this week to beat my 13 miles last week, only hit 9.3 + bike day.

Yesterday it rained and I kept waiting for it to finish and never made it out to walk. Here I thought I had done 4 walking days and 1 bike but I only had 3 walks I need to keep better track. So I started off strong today with a 5 miler. I will beat that 13 miles this week

 

[karebear1]

Debbie- thanks for starting the thread for me today- and Jackie- thanks for starting it for me last week! I thought I'd be able to get to it today- but I am sooooo tired from my vacation..... and I DIDN'T even go to WDW!!!! Anyway- I appreciate it when someone picks up the ball and runs with it when they see I haven't posted when I normally would.

I walked all week last week. Couldn't tell you how far I went, but I walked!! Today I was supposed to walk 4 miles. But I was just too tired- so I put it on my schedule for tomorrow (which should be my rest day). I feel pretty good about what I did last week though- and can now go full power into my training since all my vactions are over for the summer!

I missed you all last week and was impressed with the work you did. WELCOME TO ALL OUR NEWCOMERS! It's exciting to see our rank and number growing.

Grammy- I'm sending you a PM.

 

[Cheryl N. WI]

Hi

Wow another new week! The time sure is flying. Last week I was busy getting caught up at work and at home after being on vacation the week before so I didn't get much opportunity to get to the boards. I did get in my walks but I only got in 1 of my 2 days of cross training so my goal for this week is to get in 3 days of walking/jogging and 2 days of crosstraining. I still have 310 minutes of exercisingto do before the end of the month for the August 1000 min. challenge, it's going to be close but I am still determined to make it!

I too am thinking a lot lately about how slow and steady wins the race, and the Donald medal lol. From what I have been reading that way of thinking is definitely the right way of thinking.

Have a GREAT weak everyone! Keep moving!

Cheryl

 

[pixiechick]

morning all!

I didn't do so well at the World last week.... very little running went on. This morning I got back on track. Up and out at 5:30 for a 5 mile run. Hopefully, I didn't lose too much conditioning because of my laziness!

Also managed to gain a little, so it's back to logging all my food in fitday.

I can't believe I have to go back to work next week! Where did my summer go??

Welcome to all the new names and faces!

Colleen

 

[ohMom]

morning! don't have time to read and catch up - on my way to food doc appt and into Columbus to hit the 'real' running shoe store!

i did approx 3. 75 miles this morning in 45 mins doing 5 min intervals of walking/jogging. my shins are still sore from my 6 mile powerwalk on Saturday though!

 

[tw1nsmom]

Well, I'm back. How many times can you fall off the wagon and the recommit? I've had a bad couple of weeks, but starting this morning, I'm determined to stay OP and walk. This morning I did an easy 30 minute walk. It's amazing how quickly you lose ground when it comes to speed and endurance. I feel like I'm starting at square one again.

 

[LittleMissMickey]

Hey All!

I'm still here, but have fallen off the wagon with you, tw1nsmom. I don't know how often it can happen, but it seems I am going for a record?!

Maybe the two of us can help each other out!!

I am all moved home now, ready to recommit. I am going to the health club to get a membership sometime this week. It's a trade off. Mom and Dad will pay for the membership if I remodel some bathrooms and do other work around the house. I am sure it's worth it, but things have definitely changed since I was a "kid."

So, here goes...

Sounds like everybody is doing well. Sorry I've not been around to encourage, but we all know how moving goes, right?!

Anyway, off I go. I have some shopping to do! (Cheryl knows what I'm talking about...here I come Mall of America!)

Ashley

 

[Susan--Ontario]

Well, after my rest day yesterday I was ready for my walk today. I walked my forty minutes pushing my DD in her stroller. I think I'll take her everyday because it is much more difficult then just walking. It's also a lot more interesting because she yak's the whole time were moving. Look Mommy, a truck, a white truck,..faster Mommy, I want to go faster. The second sentence I often ignored... until the 15th time. Then I had to kick it up a notch. A good thing, so maybe she'll be my training partner from now on.. or at least until the snow flies.

Have a great week everyone!!

 

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

I tell you I am a slow starter on Monday. Everyone at work always "complains" and I think it is rubbing off on me

I didn't get up and get moving this AM, but I did go to physical therapy tonight and the substitute therapist - was a toughie! My knee always hurts when I am done, so I skipped Curves and went shopping. I was in a part of town I don't normally get to often and my DH out of town, so I had some time. Actually bought Molli a Christmas present! (I'll know if she reads this or not by whether she asks me where I shopped at - even if I tell her, she won't guess the gift )

I had a couple of close calls today with making bad food choices, BUT I survived! It's after 7pm so no more sweat for today. I have someone at work who is keeping in tow too and she showed up at my desk at the right time and said "you are being good today, right, right" Well, there went any thoughts of a snack at break that I would regret later - and I took a bag of celery and carrots with me to have after therapy, so I wouldn't stop somewhere - they were my "m and m's"

So I am smiling tonight I made it! Hope it was a successful day for you guys too!

I will be getting up in the morning and walking - taking my mom to dinner tomorrow night but I think it will be salad bar for me.

Any other WW's in this training thread, what's your take on the new format? I think I will try to chat tonight I would think it will get some conversation time.

 

[Cheryl N. WI]

I got in 45 min. on the exercise bike and 5 min. stretching tonight. So that is 1 of my days of cross trainig for the week. Tomorrow is a scheduled rest day for me and I am really looking forward to it

ohMom My shins were sore yesterday from Friday when I had added more jogging inbetween my walking. I keep wondering if I will ever get to a point where my shins won't "flare up" every now and then. With all the walking (and some jogging) I have been doing I thought I was beyond that but I guess not. I am starting to think I need new shoes too, maybe that will help.

Ashley It's good to see you here again! Did you get in some good shopping at MOA? Did you check out the IKEA store yet?

Have a good Tuesday everyone! Keep moving!



Cheryl

 

[karebear1]

Good Morning everyone!

Well- today is the beginning of my re-dedication. I have an appointment with the dietician again. Remember I was going to her weekly until June? Well, I've decided to start again with her. I do much better when I have someone to be accountable weekly to. I haven't gained any weight since I stopped going to her, but I haven't really lost any either. For the past 2 months I've just been eating whatever I wanted to- so it's good that I've stablized in my weight. I think the weight will start coming off again once I start up with her. I am also going to stop at Curves, the local gym and the local swimming pool (indoor) to see what they have to offer. I really need to tone my upper body. Then , I have to walk 2 miles sometime today. I am so glad that my vacations are over for a while! It takes me so long to get back intot he swing of training again.

Has anyone heard from Beth (Trola)? I didn't notice if she posted last week.

Cheryl- It sounds like you're progressing in your training! Maybe if you slowed down the speed of your jogging the soreness will go away. Either that, or start out with less time jogging and work up to where you are now. It sounds like you're just pushing a little too fast, which I think we all have a tendency to do!

Grammy- I LOVE your alternative therapy of shopping! That made me laugh!!! I guess we have more then training for the marathon in common!!! It's nice that you have an angel to watch out for you at work! keep up the good food choices- I'm gonna be feeling that pain soon enough... probably around 3pm TODAY!!

Susan- do you rent out your trainer??? You DD sounds darling! It's been so long (20 years) since I've had a baby at my house that it sounds like I might like to have one around. What fun for you. I envy that you have a little one to help encourage your pace!

Ashley and Tw1nsmom- we ALL fall off the wagon....... A LOT!! What's important is that you keep getting back on. I'm starting up again today. Can I join you two??

Mom- Sounds to me like your time is great! I don't think I'll EVER get to a 16 minute mile (that's required for this race) let alone a 15 minute pacce. You should be proud! I'm proud of you!!

Colleen- Just jump back on with Ashley, Tw1nsmom and I- you can be the leader.... ok???

Just keep swimming.... swimming....swimming...swimming.... and get that Donald medal!!!!

 

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

ah Tuesday - I am feeling so much better today - got up and tmilled 3 miles and did my knee stuff - I must say those phys therapists have me doing things I would not have thought would be necessary - good thing I went to check it out (thank you Molli for the push to do that) How about you Debbie - is your knee improving? Yesterday I baffled the "fill-in" gal when I said well my knee feels just fine doing this stuff but these exercises make my hips really hurt! so I got more for my $ she gave me a hip stretching exercise now too.

I said last night in chat that a dream vacation would be to go to a health spa for a couple of months and just have people say do this-do that and feed me the right stuff and wah-lah I would emerge, hopefully at maintaining status - yes Molli I would take you with me - now if someone would just make that spa place affordable I think that there would be a long, long waiting list! And I could just make it one week that too would be awesome - Oprah can you hear this - us normal folks would like one of these places

Just finished my yummy salad and working on my 3rd day OP and Molli is too! You can make it M - and soon you will be back into those jeans with some wiggle room.

Karen - I WILL MAKE THE 16 MIN MILE - that is your chant - get those negative thoughts out of there - set this to a tune and make it your "voice" you hear! Now if there is anyone else doubting you repeat after Karen.........

Gotta get back to office - keep up the good work all you trainees - make it a good day

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Everyone

Sounds like we are all off to a pretty good start. Don't worry about wagon falling-- as long as you jump back on

I just did 5.4 miles on the treadmill. I did the first 5.0 in 65 mins, my best time yet. Woo Hoo

I ate awful over the weekend. That's the wagon that I better be jumping back on!

I am really tired of my clippie. Don't get me wrong, its a nice enough clippie, but I've been lugging it around for a whole year now! Time for the gold. I want to get my act together and get that next clippie.

Keep up the good work everyone

Sundie

 

[mishoe01]

Hi everyone!!!

I'm here---I haven't been on line too much since I got layed off--no reason to be sitting at the computer

I walked 2 miles last Thurs...then for about 45 min Fri (not sure mileage, no pedometer). Then about 1 1/2 miles Sat on the beach - definately not for speed

Hope everyone is doing well.

Talk to you soon.

 

[tw1nsmom]

This is day two of getting back on track, and so far so good. Made good food choices today and I walked 2.2 miles/39 minutes today. Tommorrow is a rest day.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Hey there! I am glad to see that we have new folks who checked in last week! I am glad to see that everyone is still working on their stuff. I am glad to report that I did manage to do some walking today. DH had his hip replacement surgery today and while I was waiting I went outside and walked for about 45 minutes. It was a beautiful day and it helped me in more ways than one.

 

[Auntmeme]

Hi everyone glad to see most of you back - did you all go on vaca & not invite me

Monday was a rest for me & tuesday I walked 2.3, need to increase today.

Good job to all of you - you are making great progress! It looks like the wagon is getting full the spa idea sounds great to me

Have not heard from Beth- wonder if all is ok?

Ashley you can come redo my bathrooms too

 

[ohMom]

good morning all

today I got up and headed out the door, planning on powerwalking (this is my new term meaning my jog/walk intervals - well that's what it means for me) anyhoo -- planning on my 3 mile course. well - I got new shoes monday, which I think will be super dee duper but today they just went "thunk thunk thunk" not mention my shins were totally achy (from my long powerwalk saturday still) so I cut it short and did 30 mins, covering 2.4 miles. then I did 20 mins of yoga to stretch out my oh so sore hammies

btw- i'm here my DDs started school monday and i'm playing catch-up around my house! I have to limit my pc time or i'll never get anything done! also - my oldest DD discovered a virtual horse ranch website and is totally into it and hogging the computer

I weighed myself today, I have 10 lbs to lose now. I really slacked over the summer in the eating category. I went totally back OP (WW flex pts system) and so far so good. I'm trying to just eat my minimum + AP each day, yesterday I went over by 2 though.

Tlily -- PD and prayers for your DH and his recovery. I'm very proud of you for getting out and walking during the wait. What great stress reduction!

BTW -- I don't know if any of you go to the cruise board, there has been a family tragedy for one of the posters, it's very very sad. I know any prayers for her family would be in order. There is also a source of donations if anyone feels inclined to help. I'm just passing the word along.......