Marathon Training Thread for 10/3-10/10

[plutosmyfav]

Thank you everyone for your kind words of encouragement. It is amazing to me that we have all become so close! I truly hope I can meet you all on the big day. I'm NOT giving up, I'm getting up and on with my life.

Sundie

 

[Debbie]

I'm NOT giving up, I'm getting up and on with my life.

We can't always control what happens in our lives, but we CAN control how we respond. You've got the right attitude, hun! We're right there with you. . . and running is a great stress reliever. Hugs to you and your daughter!

Tara, I've got my fingers and toes crossed for you! Here's hoping that everything will turn out the way that you want it to.

 

[karebear1]

I got my 2 miles done today in recoprd SLOW time! Aren't you all so proud of me??????

Tomorrow morning- bright and early we need to call a try to reserve the Illuminations cruise for Friday- January 7th. i think Dawn is going to call in , and I'll get up before 4 am here and try to get ressies- anyone else want to give it a shot? If you go to the Theme Park board- at the top is a thread about Illuminations crusies etc. if you follow what it tells you to do on the first post, it's pretty easy and we may have a chance at one or two of those cruises! I think we need at least 2 boats because between Dawn aned I we would fill one boat! Of course- I'll just take what I can get!Please pm me if you're willing to try to call. THANKS!!

 

[tw1nsmom]

Karen,
I tried to pm you, but your mailbox is full. I'll definitely try for two boats. I'll post in the morning whether I'm successful or not.

 

[karebear1]

thank you Dawn!

 

[tw1nsmom]

I started dialing/redialing at 6:50 and got through at 7am...still didn't get an illuminations cruise. Did you have any luck Karen?

 

[karebear1]

Well- as a matter of fact........

I DID!!!!

We have at least one Illuminations cruise lined up. When I talked to the girl- she said that Wishes cruises are not as hard to get- so I'll call about those on the 13th and schedule at leat one boat if there is interest. So- is anyone interested in the WIshes Cruise? It would be the same cost as the Illuminations cruise.

Dawn- I know there are 4 in your group. How many adults/children under 9 in your group?

 

[tw1nsmom]

After I posted last, I called back and tried for a Wishes cruise. I got one, but I really want to go on the Illuminations cruise. There are two adults and two children in our group (DS and DD are 4). So...if there is someone who wants my wishes cruise for the 7th, I'll transfer it to them and if nobody wants it, I'll eventually cancel it. Does that makes sense? Could I have made it any more confusing?

Btw Karen...YEAH!!!

I'm so excited!!!!

 

[decaff38]

I haven't posted since last Fri. (Karebear -knew you would have a good 10K- Way To GO!!) I've only gotten in 200 minutes of moving in this week. It has been nuts. Girls wrapping up their soccer season today. I am sitting here at 6:30 am on a Sat. waiting for a bit of sunlight so I can put out Garage sale signs - let the madness begin. My computer was down for 3 days and I have been swamped at work but today others clean my garage and pay me for it and tomorrow I will be staying at the Hilton in Minneapolis.( Going to a conference but for me it is a very nice treat) Things are good family wise. Kids behaving and hubby smiling. My lawn that I put in 3 weeks ago is GROWING!! It looks like it will make it !! Next weekend my family(Girls only) are going to a casino to play for a night. Should be a blast!! I am running in a 10K for United Way on Nov. 7th and (i need my head examined) I am organizing a 5K for our local food shelf on Nov. 26th. Usually that is a fun shopping day for me but this year I have no need to shop since my family is getting this trip to WDW for Christmas. I am part of our school's Wellness commitee and figured if I have this good feeling about running and racing, I should put it to good use! Okay ,I am certifiable but I have a lot of experienced help. I'll let youknow how it goes!! My whole family (28) of them will be in town for Thanks giving too. My sister and I share the load and everyone brings food and beverages. It is a great time.
Need to get moving and get those signs out. $$$$ for WDW is my motto today!

Have a Fab Saturday!!!

 

[ibouncetoo]

It's the crack of dawn and I'm packed and ready to go.

Yes, I'm interested in a WISHES cruise! Two people in my party, but I'm not clear what date you are talking about? It's still tooooooo early in the morning. I haven't made my travel arrangements yet, but I have taken the Friday before the race off from work as the possible travel day, so if you're talking Friday night, it's a possible for me. Any day later than that works too.

Must stumble into the shower....have a great week everyone!

 

[NancyK]

Good Saturday morning everyone,
I didn't do a great deal of walking this week, but I got to Curves twice, did a 3-mile walk on Wednesday and did a 1 hour easy walk today. I am planning on doing an 8 or 9 mile walk tomorrow. I'll have to do it early in the morning since it's Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada and we're having turkey tomorrow night for supper. On my Wednesday walk I managed to do a 14.5 minute mile. I tried Susan's "wiggling the bum" thing and it really does help lengthen your stride a bit. Of course, my behind was a little sore. Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!
NancyK