My Magical Journey to Running the Half Marathon TR Link! p.107

[All7OfUs]

not to bring over the potty humor, but I had to laugh just a smidge at the screen name of luvpoohnandcompany, and that the subject of potty training came up!!

 

[carissanboys]

not to bring over the potty humor, but I had to laugh just a smidge at the screen name of luvpoohnandcompany, and that the subject of potty training came up!!

It's a Poo Poo world here on the Dis! Especially on the trip report boards.

I have some very scary poo stories I could share. In fact, I did share them in my first TR.

 

[All7OfUs]

It's a Poo Poo world here on the Dis! Especially on the trip report boards.

I have some very scary poo stories I could share. In fact, I did share them in my first TR.

I've read snippets of it, but obviously not enough.

I was first drawn to it because you stayed at POR. That's right, right?

 

[carissanboys]

I've read snippets of it, but obviously not enough.

I was first drawn to it because you stayed at POR. That's right, right?

That was our 3rd trip - 2nd TR. Our 2nd trip - 1st TR is the one I was talking about. Confusing, eh? We stayed off site at Windsor Hills for that trip.

Poop Story

Connor used to have major poo issues. It was so bad that he ended up being admitted to the hospital a few years ago for a clean out. He had an NG tube and an i.v. and they flushed him. The specialist who saw him said he had never seen a child so full of stool before. This came from a man who deals with this very thing every day. That kind of scared me.

Anyway, when the event linked to took place, he had just had the clean out done a month or so before. I am happy to say he is now doing great. I stopped the Miralax shortly after that trip. He's been a completely different child since all of that got taken care of.

Needless to say, I am all pooed out.

 

[carissanboys]

I know I haven't posted any solo trip plans yet. My friend Liz and I (you all know Liz - liznboys) have talked about sharing a room if I end up going solo. She is planning on doing the half again this year and flying down for the weekend. Last we talked, she was thinking about staying at Pop and I would be perfectly happy sharing a room with her there. I have always wanted to visit the value resorts. The theming looks so cool. Not to mention it would be a huge money saver.

Many of the things I'd like to do on a couple's only trip would still be high on my list for a solo trip. The tricky part would be meals. Normally I have no problem eating alone at a restaurant. One of my favorite things to do when Chuck is home and I get some time to myself is to catch a movie or two and grab lunch somewhere. I always have a book or magazine with me. But, there's something about eating alone at WDW that makes me feel weird. Those are all things I will have to figure out as we get closer to the trip.

I do know the one big thing on my list, whether it's a solo or couple's trip is to ride Expedition Everest. Sully (the thrill rider of our group) and I chickened out on our last trip. I've been on every other coaster at WDW. Not a fan of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. Anyone remember this embarrassing photo from my last TR?

Seriously. How can anyone think that initial take off is fun?? The only good thing about posting that picture on my TR was that it then created an outpouring of readers sharing their embarrassing ride pictures.

Anyway, I am determined to ride EE so that I can say I've been on them all. And come on - if I can run a half-marathon, surely I can ride EE?

~ W5D2 ~

So, day 2 was supposed to be two 8 minute run intervals with a 5 minute walk in between. The first 8 minute run went great. I put my mind elsewhere and the time went by fairly quickly.

The problem arose (is that a word?) when I tried to talk my tired legs into running again. They really put up a fight. I was able to get them going, but after 6 1/2 minutes they refused to go any further. Maybe it was really my brain saying I couldn't go any further, but whatever the case, I caved. I allowed myself to walk for a bit. And then I made myself run for 3 minutes to make up for it.

One thing I told myself during this run was that it is perfectly OKAY if I do not complete each week exactly as the program states. This is all about my own personal journey to taking up running. The setup of C25K is just a guide to follow to give someone an idea of how to go from being a complete non-runner to being able to run/jog/wog/speed walk better than they were before. Sometimes I feel so much pressure to do it all perfectly. And sometimes I think it's good to push myself. But, I also realized I need to allow myself to take whatever steps help me achieve my goal. It's okay if it takes me two attempts to run two 8 minute intervals exactly.

I was amused by how disgusted Sully seemed by the amount I was sweating during my stretching afterwards.

I really have never sweated this much in my life. That's got to be good, right?

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars."

~ Les Brown

My totals for today:

Speed: 3.5 for warm up, 4.0 for jogs/3.3 - 3.5 for brisk walks, 3.3 cool down
Duration: 35 minutes
Distance: 2.15 miles

 

[RockinDisney]

I have learned more about children and Poo on the Dis then I thought possible...I only have one poo story
Keep in mind I was 32 when this happened, so I should have known better then to Panic- I was watching my friends' son who was I think 2years old, I had picked him up from Day care, we played, I fed him Dinner and then he told me in his special way-stink dippie- that he needed a diaper change. I go to change his diaper and it is a rainbow of colors- I mean bright colors, as someone who has no children and has never seen poo this bright or in this many colors before I start to panic, I call my friend whose phone goes right to VM, and then I call my mother- because mom's know EVERYTHING- I explain to her the problem as I am putting on his coat about to take him to the Emergency room.
She asks me if he goes to Daycare,
I say yes,
She ask me if they have crayons-
I say well I'm sure but what does that have to do with anything-my voice crazy panicky by this point
My calm mother says- Is it possible he ate some crayons? Did they say anything to you when you picked him up or send a note-?
Sure enough there was a note attached to his back pack- He had eaten some crayons that were non toxic and there might be some discoloration in his Stool.
This story taught me two things- 1. Moms’ do know everything and 2. Poo comes in not only all shapes and sizes but also all colors also

PS -As it turns out my mother knew this because I had done something similiar in my youth and she had rushed me to the Dr's

 

[carissanboys]

I have learned more about children and Poo on the Dis then I thought possible...I only have one poo story
Keep in mind I was 32 when this happened, so I should have known better then to Panic- I was watching my friends' son who was I think 2years old, I had picked him up from Day care, we played, I fed him Dinner and then he told me in his special way-stink dippie- that he needed a diaper change. I go to change his diaper and it is a rainbow of colors- I mean bright colors, as someone who has no children and has never seen poo this bright or in this many colors before I start to panic, I call my friend whose phone goes right to VM, and then I call my mother- because mom's know EVERYTHING- I explain to her the problem as I am putting on his coat about to take him to the Emergency room.
She asks me if he goes to Daycare,
I say yes,
She ask me if they have crayons-
I say well I'm sure but what does that have to do with anything-my voice crazy panicky by this point
My calm mother says- Is it possible he ate some crayons? Did they say anything to you when you picked him up or send a note-?
Sure enough there was a note attached to his back pack- He had eaten some crayons that were non toxic and there might be some discoloration in his Stool.
This story taught me two things- 1. Moms’ do know everything and 2. Poo comes in not only all shapes and sizes but also all colors also

PS -As it turns out my mother knew this because I had done something similiar in my youth and she had rushed me to the Dr's

Yup. There are many things that can change the color of poo. And not just in children.

 

[RockinDisney]

Yup. There are many things that can change the color of poo. And not just in children.

There is probably a story there...not sure I want to know but I bet it is scary and funny and we should probably just leave it to the imagination

 

[carissanboys]

There is probably a story there...not sure I want to know but I bet it is scary and funny and we should probably just leave it to the imagination

No story. Just sayin'. You're safe.

 

[All7OfUs]

Thinks beets, ladies! Beets.


My 7 year old almost blew a gasket when she discovered her poo was bright purple the other morning. It was TOOOOOOOOOOO funny!!

 

[winkers]

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars."

~ Les Brown

The "situation" from JerseyShore was on the view yesterday and quoted that! except he switched it around to shoot for the stars....

 

[glennbo123]

Carissa, Everest is no big deal. It took us a looong time to get my son James on it, but then he loved it. Just do it!

Thinks beets, ladies! Beets.


My 7 year old almost blew a gasket when she discovered her poo was bright purple the other morning. It was TOOOOOOOOOOO funny!!

I've done that! Like, "WTH?! Oh yeah, I forgot. Whew!"

 

[carissanboys]

Thinks beets, ladies! Beets.


My 7 year old almost blew a gasket when she discovered her poo was bright purple the other morning. It was TOOOOOOOOOOO funny!!

Food coloring added to frosting is another big one. The boys always get a kick out of that one.

The "situation" from JerseyShore was on the view yesterday and quoted that! except he switched it around to shoot for the stars....

No idea who you're talking about. I've heard of Jersey Shore - some TV show?

Carissa, Everest is no big deal. It took us a looong time to get my son James on it, but then he loved it. Just do it!

I'm pretty sure I'll be okay with it. I love BTMRR.

I've done that! Like, "WTH?! Oh yeah, I forgot. Whew!"

I knew there was another reason I didn't like beets.

 

[RockinDisney]

No story. Just sayin'. You're safe.

WHEEEWW

Thinks beets, ladies! Beets.


My 7 year old almost blew a gasket when she discovered her poo was bright purple the other morning. It was TOOOOOOOOOOO funny!!

 

[RockinDisney]

Many of the things I'd like to do on a couple's only trip would still be high on my list for a solo trip. The tricky part would be meals. Normally I have no problem eating alone at a restaurant. One of my favorite things to do when Chuck is home and I get some time to myself is to catch a movie or two and grab lunch somewhere. I always have a book or magazine with me. But, there's something about eating alone at WDW that makes me feel weird. Those are all things I will have to figure out as we get closer to the trip.

As someone that does the parks by herself there is nothing wrong with eating by yourself at Disney, it is actually one of the best places to eat and people watch from!!!And if you are really uncomfortable, you can always set up Dis meets for your dinners!!!!

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Anyway, I am determined to ride EE so that I can say I've been on them all. And come on - if I can run a half-marathon, surely I can ride EE? [/SIZE]
YOU CAN DO IT

The problem arose (is that a word?) when I tried to talk my tired legs into running again. They really put up a fight. I was able to get them going, but after 6 1/2 minutes they refused to go any further. Maybe it was really my brain saying I couldn't go any further, but whatever the case, I caved. I allowed myself to walk for a bit. And then I made myself run for 3 minutes to make up for it.

One thing I told myself during this run was that it is perfectly OKAY if I do not complete each week exactly as the program states. This is all about my own personal journey to taking up running.

i think that is a great attitude!!

I was amused by how disgusted Sully seemed by the amount I was sweating during my stretching afterwards. I really have never sweated this much in my life. That's got to be good, right?

Let's go with yes as long as you are drinking LOTS of liquids to even it out...and I'm sorry to say Alcohol does not count

And JUST WANTED TO SAY FROM ONE FORMER COUCH POTATO TO ANOTHER- YOU ARE DOING GREAT!!!

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

not to bring over the potty humor, but I had to laugh just a smidge at the screen name of luvpoohnandcompany, and that the subject of potty training came up!!

It makes me laugh too-and my daughters slipper socks were drying on the radiator and guess what-they're disney ones and say "I luv pooh" on the sole! Only one mishap today and lets just say it wasn't pleasant!! Still my wee guy did well for his first day!

 

[flipflopmom]

Okay Carissa, just followed your link from our C25K thread, and spent the last 30 minutes reading it! I have got to clean this house, girl. You are looking FAB!

I don't think I even realized we're both in VA. I'm 5 hrs. due west on 58 from you, though. We'll actually be in Chesapeake this weekend for a gymnastics meet.

Keep it up, you are such a motivator on our thread...

 

[carissanboys]

And JUST WANTED TO SAY FROM ONE FORMER COUCH POTATO TO ANOTHER- YOU ARE DOING GREAT!!!

Thanks so much! I'm sure Liz and I (and/or others) will eat together for some meals, but I'll also be there longer than she will. I can always stick with CS most of the time.

It makes me laugh too-and my daughters slipper socks were drying on the radiator and guess what-they're disney ones and say "I luv pooh" on the sole! Only one mishap today and lets just say it wasn't pleasant!! Still my wee guy did well for his first day!

Glad he's doing well! I am so glad we're past the diaper stage.

Okay Carissa, just followed your link from our C25K thread, and spent the last 30 minutes reading it! I have got to clean this house, girl. You are looking FAB!

I don't think I even realized we're both in VA. I'm 5 hrs. due west on 58 from you, though. We'll actually be in Chesapeake this weekend for a gymnastics meet.

Keep it up, you are such a motivator on our thread...

So glad you came over! It amazes me how long it takes to get from the eastern part of Virginia to the western side! It's a pretty long state.

And thanks for your kind words. Sometimes I think people might get tired of listening to me. We have a great group over there!

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Yup. There are many things that can change the color of poo. And not just in children.

Oh DEAR GOODNESS YOU GUYS ARE GREAT CRAIC
Thankfully the poopster is fast asleep in bed thought I just laughed so loud I'm amazed I didnt wake him

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Matthew is my wee surprise brought home from disney when I thought I was long done with babies/nappies(diapers). I have a 20yr old and a 12yr old (called connor). I had forgotten what this was like but wouldn't swap it for the world! Grosses ut the other 2 kids though