MARCHing Warriors!!!

[amykab]

Hey warriors, I have been absent for awhile, but have been getting in some miles and minutes. Well, mostly minutes, but I have been updating the spreadsheet!!

Last weekend at WDW was fun. Slightly sad not to have run the princess, but it was also nice to be there and not worry about getting up early to run. I was able to fully enjoy my adult drinky-drinks!!

Congrats to all the warriors who did the princess! kate and tracy your times were awesome!! Kate, I am contemplating the full in 2010. You must do it.

Erika-Awesome race today! It must have been so much fun to run with DD!!

My focus now is losing the last 20-25 pounds that I would like to get rid of, and a sub 30 5K. And trying to add in a bit more strength and core work.

 

[dsnyfan21]

Jim - sorry about the respiratory thingy... Hope you feel better soon. Launch was cool wasn't it. Nice perk for those of us that live on the FL East coast.

Amy - I have seen that you are updating the spredsheet so I wasn't so worried about you. Ihope the drinky-drink were good and I have a goal of losing more weight before Jan!! I also have to say you have a GREAT photo of Robert Pattinson!! Mister Bite me any day!!

Tracy

 

[Sarah_Rose]

Hi there, Warriors!

Congrats to everyone who ran the Princess 1/2! I loved hearing your race reports! You all rock!

After a slow start this week, I've gotten a few runs in late in the week. Nothing longer than 3 miles, but I do have some longer runs in the schedule for next week, so I'm not feeling too bad. On the advice of my (soon to be) SIL, who is a world-class cross country skier, I'm alternating "on" and "off" weeks, where my on weeks have about twice the mileage of my off weeks. Seems to be going well so far.

We also made a trip to REI today. I found those Thorlos Experia socks that (if I remember correctly) Tracy mentioned last month, and picked up a pair in WISH green. I'm pretty excited about them! I also tried on the Garmin Forerunner 305 and 405; I know that I'm going to end up with one of them in the next few months, and I've been leaning towards the 305, for the better reviews on functionality and the lower price tag. Surprise, surprise, even though the 305 is HUGE, it is also somehow much more comfortable on my wrist than the 405. So, it looks like my decision has been made; now I just have to convince myself to part with the $200. We're also starting bikram (hot) yoga this week and so were looking for yoga mats but didn't find anything we liked, so I ordered a couple off of Amazon once we got home. Hopefully the heat and yoga combined will help with the lower back stiffness I've been having for the last few months. Also, tried on the new Mizuno Wave Rider 12 running shoes and they have that same stupid ridge as the shoes that dislocated my cuboid bone in December! Ugh! I love REI trips; it's totally THE toy store for adults!

Well, we're off for dinner at my favorite Thai place! Yum!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Hi Warriors. Been busy and I'm starting to not like that at all. I'll be updating my info, just need some time.

Jim, sorry you were sick. Glad though that you knew to take it easy. With your training base I'm betting you will not even notice you were off a week once you are back to feeling better.

Freckles Tracy. I caught that. Cute.

Sarah, oooh there's an REI near/in Seattle? I wonder if I'm going to drive by one on the long weekend in June. Hmmmm. We don't have one in our state.

 

[dsnyfan21]

Freckles Tracy. I caught that. Cute.

That is my nickname that ALoha Jeff gave me.

Freckles

 

[deekaypee]

'Ohana Monday Mixer

Most WISHers are back from the Princess half, and many of us are going through Disney withdrawal in one form or another....

So, to spread a little PD that will keep everyone moving forward with a Tiggerish bounce in our training steps, tomorrow's mixer question is:

Who or what is your favorite Disney character, and why?

We hope that you feel inspired to post some light-hearted Disney memories on the Team 'Ohana thread. Pictures--from races, recent trips, childhood experiences--and stories are welcomed. And if your favorite character is a Pixar one--or gasp, from some other studio--feel free to share that as well.

 

[mkymsehi]

Freckles is a LOST reference. It fit Tracy so I had to.

I got out for my 12 miler today. After several weeks of cold, windy, wet weather, it was finally sunny today. Very humid, so by the time I was at 10 miles, I had stopped sweating. Dehydrated, so I slowed down the last two miles.

Got some fluids in me, then headed out to the water park, then for some yummy malasadas with the family.

Take it easy for those who are sick or nursing an injury. Don't make it worse, just rest and recover.

 

[MiaBanda]

Hello Warriors!

I had a very busy day today, but have finally made it home for the night.

I had a fairly good race this morning. Had a little issue with the low and mid back (not sure where that came from), but all in all had a fun time with the running group. And the best part of all...I PR'd! Ok....so this was only my third 1/2, but still...I shaved a whole 23 minutes off of my time!!! I was aiming for more, but the back problem really slowed me down.

But there is always next time to break this one!

Double miles and time too!

GO WARRIORS!

 

[Sarah_Rose]

Sarah, oooh there's an REI near/in Seattle? I wonder if I'm going to drive by one on the long weekend in June. Hmmmm. We don't have one in our state.

Not only do we have an REI, but we actually have several, including the REI Flagship store, which is located just north of downtown and is big and beautiful (it has its own waterfall!). The longer I live in Seattle, the more everything I own has been purchased there! Heck, we managed to get a pair of hiking boots, two pairs of running socks, some GU, and a bike light and basket today and not pay ANYTHING, because we have such a big dividend from the amount that we spent there in 2008!

 

[dsnyfan21]

Hello Warriors!

And the best part of all...I PR'd! Ok....so this was only my third 1/2, but still...I shaved a whole 23 minutes off of my time!!! I was aiming for more, but the back problem really slowed me down.

Double miles and time too!

GO WARRIORS!

Just remember its only double miles, NO double time!!!

Congratulations Michelle!! I knew you had it in you!!

Freckles Tracy

 

[3DisneyKids]

Ok, this is funny! At the race yesterday, I mistakenly gave my husband my chip and I had his. (I swear it was a total accident! TOTAL!) So now "my time" says that I did a 7:17 pace! Somehow, he is not finding the humor in this.

 

[3DisneyKids]

What a HUGE PR! Way to go, Michelle!

 

[3DisneyKids]

KATE! Awesome job on the Princess! WOO HOO for Under TWO!

Jim--sorry about your event. Hope you feel better!

 

[hoosmi]

Hey Warriors!

I ran the Gate River Run 15k on Saturday. We did it on a whim because Ted had a friend who's wife was running and they wanted to get together for the weekend.

As usual, you never saw the elites, but I did think it was cool to be on the same course. My mom texted me around mile 5 to tell me the race had been won! You go through downtown, a kind of trendy restaurant area, a really nice neighborhood, and to the stadium. And over TWO bridges. It was crowded but not claustrophobic. Everyone seemed to be listening to an iPod. I did too out of peer pressure, but I missed the feel of Disney where you can chat with people...

There were tons of spectators and some runners dressed up- Forest Gump passed me as did the Aloha Dudes. There were 9 bands along the course and plenty of water stations.

Jim- sorry you weren't there, but you played it smart. That would have been a miserable run sick, especially the Hart Bridge! If you want to make up for it with a Bridge Run, there's one in Brunswick this weekend- the Southeast Georgia Health System Bridge Run 5k. I've done it twice- it's crazy hard. I'll miss it this year because Harry has his first soccer game. I'm not that sad about missing it. You get a L/S cotton t-shirt and a medal. (I'm all about the bling).

Jen in GA

 

[tink06]

Hi team!

Welcome back Kate!

Jim - hope you're feeling better.

Way to go on all the races!!

Went out for 2.5 miles today.

Hope everyone has a great day!

 

[smileyk8]

Quick fly by this time! Went out and did 14miles this morning. It should have been 16, but someone please tell me that a jetlagged 14 is the same as a normal 16?!?!? Anyway took 1hr 20 so was quite a bit slower but i guess that's the race magic and proper tired legs. Back to work tomorrow, just out of curiosity is it as great living in the US as i imagine? Particularly you floridians?

 

[dsnyfan21]

Hey Stacey!! Nice to see ya!

Kate: My answer to your question is.... YES!!! All the smart people live in FL!! Just can't go wrong.

Tracy

 

[ImMarcik]

Just a quick fly by, very busy day. I didn't even get to go to the Mixer. Today was my cross train day. I walked for 10 minutes and did a lot of stretching because my left leg hamstring is very tight after yesterday's run. Then I did the wii fit, yoga & strength. Took a hot bath and have iced my hamstring for a little while.

OT - I need pixie dust. My Aunt's husband is having surgery tomorrow to get rid of an aneuryism in his brain stem. My Aunt has only been married about 2 years. She is very nervous. They are trying to go through his groin to get to it but if they can't then Wednesday he will have through the scalp brain surgery.

 

[dsnyfan21]

for you and your family and mostly your Aunt. Sure it must be scary for her!

Tracy

 

[ImMarcik]

for you and your family and mostly your Aunt. Sure it must be scary for her!

Tracy

Thank you Tracy!