Month of November - WISH Team Walkers and Runners

[Ronda93]

Hello everyone!

For those new to us, we are a group of people who are planning to participate in walking/running events throughout the year. For most of us, the ultimate goal is to train and compete in the annual WDW Half/Full marathons. We'll also be posting news and training for various other events throughout the year. We range from beginners to triathletes. Come join us, whether you're training for an event or walking/running for fitness

New WISH Team members. If you read one thing over and over, believe this. Being part of this team is fantastic. Part of the ride you get for the event is what I call the roller coaster. There will be lots of ups and downs. The more you post here, the more you will find yourself enjoying the ride. It is an incredible journey. Don't be afraid, shy or whatever to come here and just post up anything.You don't have to know us right away, or all of us at all. You will get to know some of us. It makes the event you are enjoying have MORE meaning and we love to have you.

Change your clocks and go, go, go!

Ronda

 

[leeshiebean]

I'll start it off I guess... I had a nice run today, my first one since I hurt my back. A two/three week break is not what I needed, but it's okay, I'm still going! The weather was fantastic today, and Jon (fiance) and I even decided to give a trail we always pass a try. Aside from maneuvering over rocks and roots, trail running is pretty fun! Plus, it kind of broke up the road-running a little bit. And the best part - my back felt great! Yay!

How's everyone else doing?

 

[mla1977]

Hi all! I did 8 miles yesterday. I wore my WISH shirt for the first time too! I'll be wearing my TNT shirt for the Race in January, but I'll have my WISH stuff to wear to the meet and for the other races I'm not in to cheer on everyone.

I felt really good and I was able to maintain my pace for the entire 8 miles. I did go home and nap for about an hour after the run and then I was out aroung 10:30 last night but woke up in time to see the Yankees win!

 

[timmac]

I ran a marathon today! Other than that, business as usual. My report will be in the encouragement/kudos thread in a bit.

 

[Hockeychic]

Hey team!!!!!!

 

[jmasgat]

Hi all,

Ran 13 yesterday which punished me in new and wonderful ways! I decided (on DH suggestion) to run out at a local park (Kensington, Carrie & Diane) It's not hilly, but it rolls and I run flat most of the time. I finished with more leg soreness than I ever have (usually none). I think my IT band is whispering (I am not listening), the tops of my feet-something to do with tendons & big toes perhaps?- were both hurting and I have sever chafing in a spot where I put on Body Glide!

So I got it done, but today feel a little unhappy. Will try to shake it off and hope it doesn't happen again.

Hope everyone had a good weekend. For the first time, we ran out of candy on Halloween! Which meant we had at least 225 kids-definitely a record. Last year we had around 150 or so, so I figured we'd be set. Well, at least there isn't a stash of candy to eat (boo, hiss--I plan for that!)

Time to go to the gym--going to try a Weights+Pilates class.

Maura

 

[Ronda93]

timmac - Great race report. Thanks for posting it.

I ran five miles Saturday. Every new distance is a personal record. I started running last January and have been breaking new, personal ground ever since.

Ronda

 

[solar]

Checking in ~~

Finished Week 2/Day 3 of the C25K -- I'll be starting Week 3 on Wednesday.

 

[dislvr74]

I was supposed to run 10 miles yesterday and couldn't do it. The Indy Monumental half marathon is on Saturday and I have serious concerns about finishing. I've only trained to 8 miles and I have been able to run much because of the neverending illness that I just cannot shake! I have a low grade fever (off and on), congestion, sore throat, sometimes a cough, and fatigue. I am now starting my 5th week of this and I just don't understand what is going on here. This has to be more than just a cold, but I don't know what it is or what I can do to magically heal myself by Saturday.

 

[K80K]

8 miles in plenty to finish a half marathon. I too had a problem with being sick leading up to the Baltimore Running Festival last year. I didn't have my best time ever for a half marathon, but with only 1 8 mile training run under my belt I was able to finish the race. However reading that this has been going on and off for 5 weeks I do feel compelled to ask if you have been to the doctor? Sounds like there is something more serious under it all like maybe a sinus infection?

 

[dislvr74]

However reading that this has been going on and off for 5 weeks I do feel compelled to ask if you have been to the doctor? Sounds like there is something more serious under it all like maybe a sinus infection?

I did go in several weeks ago and was told it's just a virus. As a frequent sufferer of sinus infections, that was also my first thought. But, I'm not having the beautiful multi-colored mucus (sorry, tmi, i know) that I usually get with an infection.

Thanks for the encouraging words about finishing on Saturday. I've never been this undertrained for an event!

 

[K80K]

Glad to hear you had it checked out and sorry it is still pestering you. I hope you feel better soon. And enjoy your race! You will do fine. You just need to make sure your goals have been adjusted accordingly. Most importantly have fun!

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hey all! Did a 3 miler this morning - it's nice to have sunshine again in the morning if only for a few more weeks. Will do some speedwork tomorrow afternoon at the track it may be dark by the time I get there after work.

disluvr - I've done a 1/2 marathon with my LR being 8 miles. So it's definitely doable! for your infection - I hope you feel better soon!

 

[mla1977]

I've managed to make it to my karate classes over the past few weeks. I took approximately 1.5 years off and love being back. I'm amazed that I haven't lost too much of my technique either. Before leaving classes, I used to compete with the school and always did lots of extra training for that. I think the extra training really drilled in the techniques. I hope I'm able to finally get my black belt in the next year or so.

 

[wtpclc]

dislvfr - A half on 8 is very do-able Biggest thing now is to rest and be well!

tinmac - Congratulations!!!!

Maura? Serirously? You don't think Kensington is hilly? that's my toughest course. It's beautiful adn I feel like I have accomplished tons when there, but it those things that go up adn down seem a lot like hills to me. Always slow there. Is there a jaw dropping smiley sometwhere? I just can't belieev you don't call it hilly. Diane? Skywalker Dave? SOmeone chime in here. I think you are being way too hard on yourself. BTW, I can only run it CCW or else my hammy/piri formis take a beating. You may want ot try the other direction next time to see if that helps the aches. BTW, they do keep it plowed in teh winter. SOmetimes, though, it doesn't get plowed until noon on Saturday which makes fo a tough first part of the run. Will be ther for my LR in a couple weeks.

OK, taking a break. the half 2 weeks ago adn ToT did a number on me. Piri formis is flaming, along iwth hammy and hip. Ice adn advil seem to eb helping. Getting amassgae on Thursday. Can't ebliev I have to wait that long but this person is supposed to be good. She's an Ironman. What more oculd I want?

 

[DianeL]

It's HILLY. Accept it Maura! It's HILLY. I have photo proof ...

The 1st one is looking should be looking forward with a path going to the left and if you look up from that path there are people walking. It is a nice looong uphill. UP Maura! HILL! LOL Hope everything is feeling better Great job on running that, I walked it and was still quite tired.

2 photos of Kensington.

I need more hours in the day to keep up! LOL I see PR's, races, illness and lots of excellent training going on! Congrats to everyone and tons of PD for those fighting colds or injuries.

 

[wtpclc]

Diane - Thanks! You didn't get eth worst hill by far, though.

Maura - OK, I was feeling like a loser so I did some searching. Here's a link to mapmyrunwiht the loop. On teh far right, you can hi show elevation. http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/mi/brighton/545511556 HOpe this makes you feel better about your run.

 

[mandac]

Hi All -
I was a major slacker in the month of October and I am determined to do better with a new start in November. I started Week 3 of the C25K program and I am slightly ashamed to admit that running 3 minutes straight is hard for me! I have always been a walker - but a really fast and good walker. I have completed a half marathon walking, but running 3 minutes kicks my butt. I guess I expected it to be more like walking, I expected that if I was able to walk 5mph that running 5.5 wouldn't be that much harder. HA! I was so wrong! But I am going to stick to it because I love a challenge. I am hoping for some inspiration from all the real runners on this board. Someday I hope to be one of you

 

[wtpclc]

Manda - I understand wanting th challenge. DH and I went from zero to full marathon in 2005-6. We used MfM's walk/run the half program fro 8 weeks. Took us from w4/r1 to w3/r2, I think. Then, we used the first 8 weeks of teh r/w program to go from w3/ru to rw1/r4. Believe me, every time we added a minute, we felt it. From tehre, we did teh run the full program and made it. It's not easy, though, adn every one I've known has said they are faster if they leave some ewalk in. I know some have done r9/w1 just to have a break ot look forward to. Do what you can,. but if you find runnig's not for you, there's absoplutely no shame in that either.

 

[jmasgat]

Carrie & Diane I guess it's all relative. When I think of hills, I think of the one on the street where I grew up (which I'll probably have to run on Thanksgiving to get my miles in!) Plus I think of our WISH'ers in NC and GA and it seems like they have real hills. Anyway, I feel fine today although my feet/toes are still not 100%. This weekend for 14 I might try the Paint Creek Trail in Rochester--although out-and-backs are not entirely my cup of tea.

Manda I started running last year and also had a plan that used walk/run. It was challenging at first, even though I could probably run two miles to start. Just remember--this is what training is for. Don't think too far ahead and don't freak out if you have crummy workouts. It happens to everyone, as do injuries and other LTO's that cause training to occasionally go south. With the right attitude (and this is 50% a mental game) you'll do great.


Maura