Marathon Training Thread 8/22-8/28

[trola2]

Just wanted to touch base and let you all know that I'm still out here!

I've totally dropped off the training for now, but hopefully will be walking again on Friday. I had been saying Friday, but maybe I'll make that Thursday. I had planned to spend my early Thursday taking care of our AP codes for our tenative November trip. Now that is done, so I guess that frees me to walk a day earlier!

Thank you to all who have PM'ed me. We're hanging in there. We kind of live in a fog between doctor's appointments and procedures and taking care of everyday life.

Congrats to all of your successes in your training! I'm so excited at how well everyone is doing!

Tigerlily- prayers for your DH and also for you as his caretaker.

Take care all and hopefully I can post some actuial training time later this week.
~~Beth

 

[Cheryl N. WI]

Hi everyone

I got in a 70 min walk today and 5 min. stretching afterwards. I didn't do very much jogging at all today. Karen, I'm taking your advice and backing off on the jogging a little right now. I think maybe I have been trying to do too much to fast with adding in the crosstraining on the bike too. Even though I didn't jog much I still did average just under a 14 min/mile pace for 4 miles including my 5 min. warmup so I was happy with that when I drove my course after I walked. I also did some walking drills for the first time. I'm not sure I did them right, I need to look in my Marathoning for Mortals book again at doing the form drills.

When I came in from my walk this morning and was doing my stretching DD was watching a show on the Disney Channel and all of a sudden I heard one of the characters say "Slow and steady wins the race" Wow how appropriate to hear our motto (minus the ...and the Donald medal LOL) Then a little later I heard from the TV "Just keep moving and you can do almost anything" I think that should be another one of our mottos except minus the almost, Just keep moving and you can do anything!

I am still not doing the best with my eating though. plutosmyfav I need to get on the good eating wagon with you lol. Every day I say I will restart tomorrow and I do pretty good and then we end up going out to eat or out for ice cream and I blow it again. I really need to get back on track with the eating!! I still have 2 more pounds to lose from vacation and then the other 12 pounds I wanted to loose before our cruise in Nov. Summer is always the hardest time ofthe year for eating for me so hopefully now that is basically over that will help. I'll try again to do better tomorrow!!!

Tiger Lily Prayers and PD for a speedy recovery for your DH! Good for you getting out there to walk during his surgery!

Grammy Your idea for a inexpensive spa vacation sounds heavenly, if only there was such a place
I hope your hip (and knee) are feeling better.

ohMom I too have read on the cruise board about the tragic fire. How sad for that family! DD and I have been praying for them during bedtime prayers.
My DD loves horses too, could you post or PM me with the virtual horse ranch website your DD found.

Beth It's so good to see you post again. I am still keeping you and your family in my prayers. I think about you often. Good luck getting started with your walking again.

Keep up all the great work everyone and remeber, Just keep moving and you CAN do anything!!!

Cheryl

 

[ibouncetoo]

I did the treadmill after work today....FINALLY. Did 30 mins including warm up, then stretching after that. I don't know why I talk myself out of it so many evenings, it's pretty painless!

OhMom.....I want to know about that virtual horse ranch too!

 

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

Got 3 miles in this AM and now off to shower!

An update on bracelets - my "surprise" maker has been busy and she says Monday I will get more - sorry it's taking so long.

Sundie - haven't heard from you - if you would like one too - pm me your wrist size and name and snail mail address.


I have an order in for Debbie, Susan and Tiger Lily03

Same goes for anyone else who is training and want to have a "inspiration" to help you get to the finish line

 

[Auntmeme]

Glad to see everyone

I walked 2.5 yesterday so I've already beat last week's total and I have 1 more day of walking

AEG - you are a morning person Good job

Wow Cheryl - 14 min miles - you go girl

Keep up the training!

 

[tw1nsmom]

I'm just in from my morning 2.2 mile walk/jog. That's right I said jog! It didn't last very long (about a tenth of a mile...down-hill ), but I didn't feel as though I was dying afterwords.

I just put a South Beach friendly Frittata in the oven for the family breakfast. After breakfast I have to get the kidlets ready for a playdate at the house of one of their little friends (I'll stay and chat with the mom). Later I'll continue working on making DD's fall wardrobe. It's not as ambitious as it seems. I use one very simple jumper pattern and one very simple pull-on pants pattern and make them in a variety of fabrics. I'd rather just buy her clothes, but she's big for her age and I can't find any inexpensive approriate clothing for her. Unless I'm willing to pay fancy children's boutique prices, all the clothes for her size are a little hoochy-mama for a four year old.

It's going to be a busy day, but it feels like it's going to be a good one. I hope all of you have a great day!

 

[pixiechick]

morning all,

I'm starting the countdown before I have to return to school. One week and counting... Today, I have to hit the teacher store and stock up on supplies/materials.

Last night, DH and I raced a 5k. He has not really trained for it, just off and on running but thought he would be fine. I beat him! I placed in the Athena (over 140 lbs)division. Eye opening experience: A friend ran as well-great body, pretty muscular, extremely athletic. She ran a 24:00 race. After I got my nice shiny medal for placing, she "confessed" that she was sad she didn't register for the Athena division too. She "couldn't" because then she would've had to admit to her husband that she was over 140. Why are we (myself included) all so obsessed about numbers...

I'm ramping up for the Philly Distance run (half-marathon) on September 19. 12 miles this Sat., 14 miles next Sat, then I taper. I can't believe that I've come this far! I rock!

What a great example you are all setting for your families! I love reading everyone's accomplishments! Are you all keeping a log of what you've done?
Train well, and take care!
Colleen

 

[mishoe01]

WOW!! Everyone is doing so well! Hats off to all of you.

I got in 2 miles yesterday (didn't check on the time - didn't push myself as legs are still sunburned).

Long walk on Sat.

Have a great Thursday!

 

[ohMom]

hi friends

today was an active rest day for me - i did 40 mins pilates and am devoting my time to cleaning while DDs at school - well 'cept for this little lunch break i'm taking!

anyhow -- cheryl - 14 min/miles are AWESOME!!! doesn't it feel good to know you have the pace; now it's just working up the mileage.

tomorrow I have a long powerwalk planned with my neighbor, remember her? she said she slacked some too towards the end of the summer but i know she'll keep my feet moving. i have been wearing my new shoes a bit to break them in but i know tomorrow will be a challenge!

beth - good to hear from you, how did your walk go today??

twnsmom - cyber high five for a bit o' jogging! and i'm still impressed that you make your DD's clothes My DD is built stocky too and taking steroids for the past year hasn't helped! I just bought her old navy boot cut jeans with adjustable waistband (were on sale on line for 12.50 each) and to get them to fit her waist they are about 8" too long. guess i'll be getting my sewing machine out too.

I LOVE the new mottos!! you are soooo right -- we can do anything we put our mind to -- just keep moving!!!

 

[LAWalz23]

Hi everyone!! I am back from my WDW and cruise vacation that included Hurricane Charley and weather delays for the trip home. Did not exercise as much as planned but still only gained 5 lbs., that was the goal I set for myself so I am okay with it. Went to WW on Tuesday and have been 1/2 on 1/2 off plan but I am getting there(stressful week at work, they moved offices while I was away). I also have a walk planned for tomorrow to get me going again. I am happy to be back and training again.

Beth- You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers often. Take care.

 

[karebear1]

Got my 2 miles in today- slow time, but they're done!

I was just rereading the posts for this week.....

Debbie- did you get to Curves this weeK? Haven't seen you post since Sunday- hope everything is ok.

LAWalz- Welcome Home! good for you for accomplishing your goals while on vacation!!! I admire people like you!!!

Mom- good luck on your walk with your neighbor tomorrow- You'll kick bum I'm sure.

Monica- it's good to see you posting again. How did you burn your legs???

Athena...... I mean Colleen- YOU RULE!!!! WTG beating you DH in the 5K!!! I'm almost afraid to ask, but..... What was the category name for those of us with more weight then Athena???? I'd really like to do a 5 or 10 K before the half, but can't really find any local ones to do. YOU ARE ONE GUTSY GIRL!!! Good luck doing the half in Sept. ! Please let us know every agonzing detail of it- what I don't know hurts me!

Tw1nsmom- congrats on the running! It doesn't matter how you did it- just that you did! Isn't it amazing how good you feel when you take that step to run a little?

Way to go everyone! We are going to get those Donald Medals if it's the last thing we do!!!

 

[decaff38]

I'm sneaking back onto the boards. I haven't posted or trained since last WED. I cleaned my house all day Thurs. and my very best bud from years gone by came form Oregon for 5 days. We chatted, ate, chatted, drank adult beverages in excess, chatted, chatted and shopped. Needless to say all plans went out the window. We did talk about low carbs and curves but didn;t do anything with the info. It was great fun and I miss her terribilly already. But back to plan. Good to see so may of you staying on the training track. I am hoping to run early in the am on Fri. We began our teacher workshops today so everything is busy around here. My daughters have their first High School soccer games tomorrow afternoon. I will begin again. Start slow and steady first.

Auntmeme- I pmed you my wrist size a bit ago. Do you have me on your list of names? Thanks in advance.

Thanks for just being out there in cyberspace!!
Beckie

 

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

I sent you a pm - if you emailed Auntmeme your wrist size - it's me - grammy - that really needs it

 

[decaff38]

I did it. It is 7:05 am and I have walked 3.10 miles in 67 min. Now to the food plan for the day. It feels so good not to be a slacker. I may even get a few more miles in tonight. Off to work I go!!

 

[plutosmyfav]

I had a good run/walk last night. 6.25 miles (6.0 in 80 minutes + .25 cool down). I used the treadmill. I don't know how I will do long run/walks in the winter, that treadmill is SOOOOOO BORING!

Sundie

 

[ohMom]

i'm down right impressed with the motivation of this group!

decaff -- wtg! great job jumping back into training mode

LAWalz - glad you are home safely and back on board with us

pixiechick -- YOU DO ROCK!!! i'm still at the point of not being able to imagine completing a distance over 8 miles! YOU SO TOTALLY ROCK!

well, my do-rag is drenched! DN and I hit the trail at 9 a.m. this morning after DD went to school; 90% humidity here and the sun was shining brightly temp. was only 76 but sure felt much hotter! Anyhow -- we did approx 6.25 miles (have to measure it was just over 6 miles for sure) in 83 mins. Sundie, we did twinkie-workouts

I did 10 mins yoga to stretch out the legs and i'm hitting the shower. just sat here to read our thread while drinking my protein shake!

off I go into my day - PD for all for a great day/weekend!

Beth and TLily hang in there..... just keep

 

[tw1nsmom]

I got up and walked/jogged today. I can only jog very short distances, but I was able to jog more today than yesterday. I completed 2.2 miles in 37 minutes. I'm going to do my long walk either tommorrow or sunday (depends on the weather). I'm going to try to concentrate on the distance and not the speed.

All of you are working so hard. You inspire me.

 

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

it gives me the time to get a longer walk done and even tho it was way humid - I felt good out there. I think that I "earned" extra activity points since it took more energy to "cut through" that curtain of humidity (my DH thinks I am a whiner about humidity and I probably am but hey YOU KNOW what I am talking about)

I have been reading all the work that everyone has been doing -WTG everyone - I like the "slow and steady" thought for now and closer to the time will change it to "a bit faster and a bit steadier" but no use to get in a tizzy just yet (inserting another comment "dang - it's just too humid to think I could be going any faster")

I'm off to shower and move on with the day - getting a desperately needed haircut - hope everyone has a good weekend - thinking of each of you and I am proud to say I am part of this inspired training group - thanks again to everyone for posting your progress - it's YOU that helps keep me focused

 

[pixiechick]

survived my 12 mile run, but it was pretty slow! 15 minutes slower than the last time I ran 12-my leg was pretty sore. Of course, now the entire lower part of my body is sore!

It sounds like the humidity is getting to all of us. Fall is almost here and hopefully we'll have some good training weather! Have a great weekend everyone!!

 

[decaff38]

I got in 68 minutes of mostly walking . It feels so good to be back on my plan. Love the last bit of the route when I know I'm almost done and I have accomplished something for the day. Who cares if I get anything else done!LOL

I'm so pumped to take this vacation and even more pumped to keep it a secret until Dec 25th.

Have been seeing flight prices get in to a reasonable range. Going to keep waiting though. Slow and Steady wins the race. Maybe I should wear my Speedy the Turtle shirt. I call it my running shirt!
I can not complain about weather here. 62 and sunny . No humidity. I really missed the warm summers of years before but I will be back next year and I am looking forward to a long and gorgeous fall.

Pats on the back for all who are moving towards our goal!!!

Have a fab day!!