Marathon Training Thread for 7/26-8/2

[trola2]

Ok...I started out my day with a confession and I'll end my day with a pledge! I will walk in the morning!!

Karen, Awesome time on your training today! Thankyou for sharing about the roses and your dad. That really touched me. I'm so emotional these days, but it's a good sort of emotion when you can feel someone's love for someone they miss. Does that make sense? I'm just touched by it...and that you will pass that on through your roses.

I want to say I sw plus size cool max at the Nike site. I have found a few coolmax/drifit bras at Walmart, but don't like the design...I did find one that is a poly/cotton blend at Kmart that was Ok...hopefully I'll get to Target over the weekend, but stay tuned. I do know that my local sports authority and also sports academy (well, a little over an hour from me) DO NOT carry anything acceptable in the cool fit stufff. I did find a couple of "regular" outfits at Walmart that must be a pretty good blend because I am most comfortable in them...and I look like I could paint my toenails and slip on some sandals and go to a pool party. Good think I walk at almost daybreak, or I'd really have people laughing!! Wait...maybe that's why I have my hecklers!!

OH and since we were talking about shopping...with all going on I really haven't had time to shop, but needed new shoes and knew exactly the brand/model/size I needed and I found them for about half the regular price at Finishline dot com. I bought two pair and only $7 for shipping. Worth checking out if you have a regular shoe. The color combination is probably from spring, but my feet won't care.

Decaff, glad your knee surgery was so successful!! Iknow you are, too! Good for you on getting out for your run tonight! I liked reading about you remembering your MIL as you watched the convention. That was a good picture for me. Have a good trip!

Debbie, good for you on getting that one on one attention with your knee. When does school start back?

Meme...walk with me on Thursday...I'm going to do it...let's do make it happen.

Ashley, I misunderstood that shower thing...I'm in such a fog these days! I honestly haven't written anything down about my mom. My pastor brought over dinner for everyone tonight and she had suggested that I keep a log of the things my mom is doing to sort of close certain doors...that I might find it helpful to see my moms timeframe on paper after everything is over. It's sort of bizarre to think about in those terms, but you definitely see mom taking care of business like she is checking off of her "to do" list. Tomorrow she has to get that lung drained again and then we are stopping for some legal papers to transfer her house to my sis and some other things...she's trying to tie up all her loose ends...It's hard, but comforting too in that she's still trying to make sure she takes care of everyone. Me fixing her an egg sandwich is nothing compared to what she is doing for me. Ok...enough of that ramble!

tw1nsmom- good for you on getting in there and taking care of your DS's needs!! That is the first step to getting the changes made that will benefit all the kids. Hang in there. And I understand about stress knocking you off program!! I still don't make good choices ALL the time, but at least my BAD choices are now better than my good choices used to be!

OHmom- you are right about me needing the endorphins! My pastor asked tonight if I was still walking and I sort of hung my head and said no...not like I had been. She chewed my butt and told me that I WOULD get out there in the morning and get that going again...that I wasn't to slide on all I had accomplished. Of course I reminded her that she was here to look after my soul and not my body. ha ha. But she made good points and I'll hit the trail in the EARLY morning.

This note has just gone on and on...reminds me of Shari Lewis...this is the note that never ends...it just goes on and on my friends...

Ok...all for now. Gotta go to bed so I can get up and walk! Thank you all for the motivation and support...
~~Beth

 

[trola2]

Just checking in to report that I DID walk for 55:34 this morning. I thought about turning back several times but thought about my committment here....then I kept thinking that my walk is one thing that I can control today and that felt pretty good...

Have a great day everyone!
~~Beth

 

[tw1nsmom]

Thanks for all the kind thoughts and support everyone.

This morning I walked for a half hour. I'm planning on walking 45 minutes tommorrow, half an hour on Saturday and my 4.35 mile walk on Sunday.

The coffee cake DH was eating this morning looked mighty tempting, but then I remembered that I had one sugar free custard left in the fridge, so that satisfied my sweet tooth (I'm still perfecting the recipe, they're okay...just something there that could be better). I took out some cooked frozen shrimp for my salad at lunch and chicken for dinner. Maybe if I plan my meals a little better I won't be tempted to take the easy way out.

Trola2: Good job with your walk this morning! I always feel better after I walk...it's just the motivation to get going that falters every now and then.

To all of you who walk with knee injuries/pain/PT...WOW! You are all amazing! If I get a calf cramp that lasts for more than a few minutes I'm heading for home.

Well, the sun finally appears to be out here in the northeast

. I hope the weather is beautiful for all of you.

 

[mishoe01]

Way to go everyone!!! Keep it up!!

It looks like for me, my main walking days are shaping up to be Wed and Sat....7 1/2 miles on Sat, and 4 miles last night. Time was definately slower last night, but more due to the route we took----we walked down a main drag in our neighborhood and had to stop for lights and traffic...liked the flatness of it all, but didn't like the breaks in stride. This weekend I will be out of town, so big walk will be on Sunday when I get back.

Hope everyone has a great Thursday!!

 

[LAWalz23]

Happy Thursday to all! I am happy to report that I walked today, only 30 min but better than nothing! Thanks for the tips on the coolmax stuff. I have a pair of New Balance comprehension shorts (I call them biker shorts) that I love and would love a top to go with it!
Way to go Beth, on your walking.
Ashley- I am definately a SWASS and don't like it at all. But I sweat heavily without exercise.

 

[Auntmeme]

Good job to all who walked

Thanks Beth for the motivation I read your post this am and felt like I just had to squeeze in a walk. and I did, it was hot but made 3 miles, some hills pushing a stroller(ds slept entire time) 17 min miles, not bad

I forgot to wear my bracelet but I did have to tell myself "keep swimming(walking) just keep swimming(walking) it really worked! I'll need to walk tomorrow because saturday I'm off to Rehoboth Beach DE for a week I'll try to walk before we leave sat am but you know those last min details.

Keep it up everyone

 

[LittleMissMickey]

Another successful day here!

I did my training... I don't know how far I went. My pedometer says about 4.25 miles, but I know it was farther than that. It is usually off quite a bit on the down side, and I was out there longer than normal and was moving at a pace faster than normal. I will check the route tomorrow as it is a new route for me. I was very sweaty at the end andt hat felt good, but then it's like i just crashed and needed a nap! Now I feel like I hit that wall again. I need to replace some of the energy I burned I think...

Great job to everybody else who got out there and moved today!

Anybody up for a Cheat Free Training Challenge starting August 1st? As in, figure out your training schedule, or what training you would like to accomplish each week. For me this is 3 days running, 2 days cross training minimum. So long as you stick to your training you can add a day to your Cheat Free Bear. Very simple. You choose if you owuld like to add something more. I might add that I will eat my big girl (Kashi) cereal every morning instead of caving for Cinnamon Toast Crunch (is there anything healthy about this cereal?!). Let me know!

Ashley

 

[Debbie]

decaff, thanks for the info on the replacement. THAT makes me happy to hear! I bunged up my knee in the spring (long walk/bad shoes even if they WERE Saucony!) and when I went to have the pain checked out, it was determined that I have a "valgus" knee ie. instead of going straight from hip to ankle, the knee is not over the ankle. Physiotherapist said that we are strengthening (knee and butt )to prolong the need for the brace and then the knee replacement. Matter of time, I guess.

Today was a rest day for me, so I didn't walk. More important, though, I did do my Curves circuit, and actually go the heart rate up a bit. Curves is a 20 minute ride into the city, and it was at the last minute that I finally got around to it, but I did it! Yeah!

Good swimming Aunt Meme! 17 minute with the stroller? You won't be swimming in the race, you'll be flying. Beth, good for you!

Monica and tw1nsmom, it sounds like you have your walks planned for the rest of the week. Ashley, you're set for the month!

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

 

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

I went to the dr today for my knee problem - well he says its my kneecap. Actually he said "you don't have a pristeen kneecap here" And I wanted to say ye-ah - I'm nearly 56 yso I don't have a pristeen anything, anywhere! - But - I just chuckled to myself and smiled

Okay - the gist is that the kneecap is not sitting precisly over the knee and the inflamation and swelling (and arthritis) is causing the pain. He really had to talk me into the cortisone injection he said I needed (it would quickly break the inflamation cycle and yes, I did have it) but my thoughts about having it was - does it mask the pain and then I keep using/overusing the knee and then it really does get injured - he said "no" - I believed him after his explanation and my questions. I go on Monday for a physical therapy evaluation as to the do's and don'ts of using it - so guess I will know specifics then, but the words of - walk as often and as far as I wanted - were the words I was so glad to hear!

SOOOOOOOOOOO - count me in on Monday August 2 being "UP" for a challenge - I am on my way to GOAL!!! October 1 we are going on a vacation to Williamsburg, VA and with the outlet shopping there, I want to be at the size I call goal so I can shop and then be moving on with life in a maintenance mode - now please remind me of this when I start whining - I stated this on my own free will and really do want to make it happen!!

I won't commit until Monday tho as we leave for a fun weekend in the morning and I plan to just eat and get it out of my system so I will be ready on Monday!

Have a good weekend everyone - keep up all the good work and just keep those positive thoughts - we can do this - everyone is doing so well and your Donald medal will look so good on YOU!

((((((Hugs))))))

 

[ohMom]

I too am game for a challenge -- I"m on the labor day challenge and that means 9 lbs gone by then --- so sock it to me!!!

I commit to running (interval or straight jogging) three times a week and other activity/cross-training including some degree of strengh tranining twice a week. The remaining day will be activity at my discretion. I will also do yoga three times a week.

whew!

I'm up late for me tonight, surfing the boards and getting DCL quotes - how fun is that? -- and reading this thread will get me motivated in the morning for a jog/walk workout! thanks guys!

I'm so very impressed with everyone's perserverance despite our ups and downs. We are learning that life brings the ups and downs, yet we must perservere through it and maintain our commitment to our healthy lifestyle! yea us!!

 

[karebear1]

Congrats to all you who did your workouts today! I LOVE coming ont he boards and seeing all these succesful posts! Thanks for the daily inspiration!!! Yeah Beth for getting out and walking, and Grammy- you will REALLY benefit from PT- just wait and see- it works so well!

Well- I have some good news- I did my walk today too. 2 miles in 35:37...... That is a 17:48 mile!!! Can you believe that! It's almost 30 seconds off my time from yesterday! Maybe there's something wrong with my treadmill and it's recording too fast. I can't believe that it would be that kind of an increase that fast. What do you think?? Can you really cut that much time that fast???

Mom- you're going on a cruise??? So are we- the weekend after the marathon my DH and I are setting sail on DCL - the 7day western- we can hardly wait. If you have questions etc.- you should check out the cruise boards- there is great info there! CherylnWI has cruised alot too- she could answer question for you too.

Speaking of Cheryl- has anyone heard from her lately?? I haven't seen her post this week. OH CHERYL ..... where are you?????

 

[Auntmeme]

Happy to report just walked 2.4 miles - yippie

Hope everyone is keeping op and walking, walking walking

I'll try to check in before I leave for vaca tomorrow

No time to walk today, still need to load the car and get dressed and them we are out of here pray for sunshine , my tan is fading hopefully I'll get to walk everyday on the beach and I will try to stick to plan at least for some days.See you next week

 

[ibouncetoo]

Happy Saturday morning everyone

Well I just got home from a FIVE MILE mall walk. Did it in one hour twenty mins. So of course, I'm thinking the mall guy got the distance wrong, because I didn't think we were moving faster than a 20 min mile....although, the two middle laps (did 4 at 1.25 miles each) we were crusing! It seems like that 10K is really a possibility now. I was afraid I'd bitten off more that I can chew.

Did make a big discovery........I need to shorten my stride! Who'd of thunk you can go faster, with less joint stress by taking smaller steps. Guess those race walkers walk that way for a reason.

Next Saturday I get to do my long walk at Sea World, San Diego!
Just flying over for the day, play with Shamu, do a one hour tour and get one food treat of my choice (I'm thinking BBQ ribs )

Then the week after that I need to find and buy the "good shoes". Think I'll go back to our original thread, as I know there was lots of discussion there on shoes. We have a great running store here in the valley. I have a friend who is a runner and she recommended them. They spend a lot of time with you etc.

Now I need to outline my training schedule so I can join the cheat free training challenge, which starts tomorrow! I think taking my training books, grabbing some caffine free diet soda and sitting by the pool to work on it sounds like a good way to spend my afternoon....maybe throw some chicken on the grill. Don't you all think this sounds better the HOUSEWORK?????

Keep up the great work everyone, remember:

WE WILL NOT BE SWEPT

 

[karebear1]

Ibounce- your way of planning sounds like my way of planning. Beats housework EVERYTIME!!!

Congrats on your 5 mile walk! GREAT time!!

MeMe- congrats to you for walking 2.4 the day before you vacation! I need to follow your example! Have a great time and think about us while your gone. We'll be thinking about you!

 

[Debbie]

Happy Saturday, everyone. Just wanted to check in and declare that I did my 30 minute "easy" yesterday and 4 miles @ 17½min miles today. Not bad, and I got it out of the way before it got too-oo-oo steamy. I will join the Cheat free challenge. It is time to change the exercise clippie. My goal will be to:

• walk as per "the chart"
• get to Curves at least twice (machines at PT will count, too)
• NOT worry about the speed that I complete my walks

I'll see if I add anything later.

Good work, everyone!

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

 

[KatieBelle]

Good Sunday morning everyone! Sorry to be MIA for so long. We took a vacation to Lake Michigan, and I have been busy this week catching up at work. I did 2 miles yesterday with 2 DDs in the double stroller. That was quite a workout. They weigh a combined 60 pounds! This morning I got up early and walked 3.9 miles in 1:03. I was very proud of myself. Have a great week everyone!

P.S. A belated THANK YOU to Grammy. I love my bracelet!

 

[Cheryl N. WI]

Hi Everyone

Sorry I have been MIA all week! It has been a BUSY week and the time has just flown by plus we were having some computer problems but we have now switched to a new internet server and things seem to be much better. I will have to go back and read everyones posts for the week, I have only read the ones on this page. What is this about a training challenge? I'll definitely need to check into that.

I did get in my walking 4 times last week ranging between 50-60 min. each time and doing a little jogging mixed in 2 of the days.

This is going to be another BUSY week for me but I'll try to check in more often. I work Mon.-Thur. and we leave on Fri. for 2 nights in Minneapolis, we're going to the Mall of America for the first time and from there we head to my sister's in northern WI for a week. I am planning on still working in my walking some way or anorther.

Keep up the great work everyone!!!!!

Cheryl

 

[tw1nsmom]

Hi all! I had a really busy weekend, but I was able to get my walks done. Yesterday I did a relaxed 40 minute walk. Today I did my 4 miles and I averaged just under 17 minutes a mile! It was muggy here, so I was hot and sweaty, but I didn't feel tired at the end of my walk.

 

[wiskband]

Can I jump in here.............
I havent been on the treadmill in about 2 months.....someone started a 1000 minutes in amonth thread and that got me started again.
I am also in training for the half marathon.............Anyway i got back on and did 5 miles in 60 minutes I was so tired but determined........
Question........ are all of you on this thread doing the marathon together? If so whats your plan? are you all walking jogging or both......
let me know thanks
renee

 

[karebear1]

Renee- WELCOME TO OUR LITTLE CORNER OF THE MARATHON!

To answer your questions- we are all doing the marathon together. There is actually a group of about 50 of us that have signed up to do the half. Some will walk, some will run, some will do both. We're planning on some mini meets while there and other fun stuff. Details still to come. We'd love to have you join us.

FYI- We renew this thread every week- so on Monday look for the training thread for the week of Aug. 1- Aug. 8