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

[jordanyosh]

I haven't heard too many bad things about CSR other than the size.

 

[carissanboys]

I haven't heard too many bad things about CSR other than the size.

What do you mean the size? The size of the property?

 

[jmskinner]

Thanks for sending me the link Carissa. Haven't read through this yet, but will later. Also going to subscribe to your friends TR. Read through your "Plan" and now have about 10 windows open.

I saw you were thinking of CSR. That is one I want to try and I've been thinking it would be great without the kids. Those rooms are just gorgeous.

 

[carissanboys]

Thanks for sending me the link Carissa. Haven't read through this yet, but will later. Also going to subscribe to your friends TR. Read through your "Plan" and now have about 10 windows open.

I saw you were thinking of CSR. That is one I want to try and I've been thinking it would be great without the kids. Those rooms are just gorgeous.

Hey Melissa! Glad you stopped by. Jenny's TR is great - lots of great pictures and she's a hoot.

Aren't they?? As I was doing research for CSR I kept asking myself, "Why didn't we stay here last time instead of POR?" The dig site looks so cool and even the playground is amazing! Then I realized POR is the only one that can take 5 people. Oh well - this way Chuck and I can check it out. I have heard nothing but good things about it. The only thing I will miss is the boat ride to DTD. And this will be the first time we have to rely strictly on WDW transportation. But, I have read the buses at CSR seem to be pretty smooth sailing.

 

[carissanboys]

At this point, I'm strongly leaning towards staying at CSR for this trip. Of course, the trip is still almost a year away so lots of time for changes to keep things exciting.

After trying out both pair of running shoes, I decided to go with the New Balance 1011s. They've been working great so far.


~ Week 1 Day 3 ~

Today seemed tougher than the other two days. For those not familiar with the program, I had the same exact workout/same intervals for the entire week. But, today I just had to mentally keep myself going. I think it could be a couple of things.

1) I've been going to bed too late. And most days I've been sleeping in too late (I think after 8 years of poor sleep due to motherhood, I'm allowed ). Today I made myself get out of bed the first time I woke up at 7:15. So, maybe I was a bit tired and didn't have as much energy.

2) I did lunges yesterday and I'm not sure that was a great idea. My legs were a bit sore and tired today.

3) Last night I ate a package of cheese crackers. It was the first processed food I've had since I started the program. Some might laugh that something like that could affect me so greatly, but I'm a strong believer in you are what you eat. When I eat poorly, I feel poorly. In my log book I'm keeping track of what I eat before I workout and making notes of any foods that might have hindered my performance. Need to stay away from crappy food.

I made it through the run, but I did struggle. I found that I had a hard time recovering during my brisk walks and I did have to slow down to 3.2 a couple of times. I also had a stitch up near my ribs for the first time today. It didn't start until right after my final run, when I started my cool down.

The good news is I didn't start feeling any discomfort in my normal spots (tops of feet/ankles/shins) until halfway through my 2nd run and it didn't seem as bad today overall.

I'm thinking I will repeat week 1 next week. After reading Running for Mortals, I have no issues with taking it really slowly as that seems to be the recommended method. I have a whole year to get ready and to do it right.

My totals for today:

Speed: 3.0 --> 3.5 for warm up, 4.0 for jogs/3.5 for brisk walks, 3.5 -->3.0 cool down
Duration: 30 minutes
Distance: 1.8 miles

 

[winkers]

you're doing so good!!

I could never jog or run....besides my knee issues, untill they invent a concrete sports bra....it ain't gonna happen....I don't need buises under my eyes.

 

[jennz]

What a great thread! I clicked over here from your post on c25k - great job on your first week!!

 

[mommytothreeboys]

Keep it up Carissa! You're doing great!

 

[carissanboys]

you're doing so good!!

I could never jog or run....besides my knee issues, untill they invent a concrete sports bra....it ain't gonna happen....I don't need buises under my eyes.

I guess my front baggage isn't too great since a regular sports bra has been fine.

What a great thread! I clicked over here from your post on c25k - great job on your first week!!

Thanks so much!

Keep it up Carissa! You're doing great!

Thanks Missy - you too!!

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Sounds like you are doing great!


CSR sounds great, especially now that they have the new refurbished rooms.

 

[disneylovin24]

Your doing great so far Good for you!!!

 

[carissanboys]

Sounds like you are doing great!


CSR sounds great, especially now that they have the new refurbished rooms.

Your doing great so far Good for you!!!

Thanks!

 

[carissanboys]

I'm spending a lot of time on the treadmill these days. And some of those moments are tough for me to get through. When you're running outside, you have things to look at to distract yourself. Unfortunately, this is my view while I'm working out:

I really need to get something for that wall.

I decided I needed some visually stimulating items on my treadmill to help inspire me while I walk/run - run/walk - and eventually - just run.

On the left I have my beloved Wes Welker. He is a wide receiver for the New England Patriots and falls only slightly behind my love for Tom. He is a fighter and works his butt off to be the great player that he is. Unfortunately, he hurt his knee badly at the end of this season and will probably be out for most of next. But, he'll be with me in spirit fighting to get back in the game.

Next to Wes is a picture of the castle. Liz - do you recognize this picture??? For those who aren't familiar with it, there is a "woman" running on a treadmill right there in front of the castle. There's a story that goes along with this picture, but I'll leave it to your imaginations.

On the right side we have a picture of the Donald medal for running the half marathon. That one is pretty self-explanatory.

And last, but most certainly far from least, is my main man, Tom Brady. And not only is it Tom, but it's a picture of him out running in the streets of Boston. What could be more inspiring than that? It does give my heart a brief moment of pain to view the Yankees hat upon his gorgeous head, but I will let it pass. Instead, I will invent a fantasy in my mind where he and I are running together through Beantown. I playfully reach over and take the hat to reveal his lovely dark hair. Then, with a perfectly executed toss and smile, I manage to land the hat in the street just in time for a dump truck to crush it.

*To any Yankee fans reading my thread - No offense intended. This is all in fun. I'm just a diehard Sox fan and it's simply in my blood. I know you all understand (and reciprocate the feeling).

So, there you have it. When I'm running and feeling like I can't make it through the workout, I glance down upon those four pictures and each one brings a smile to my face. Have you ever been having a tough workout and taken a moment to smile? It really does give you a little bit more energy. Try it sometime.

 

[momrek06]

Thanks for stopping by here, Karen! You're always one of my biggest supporters in everything I do. I'm so glad to have "met" you and hope that one day we get to meet in person.

Oh, Carissa, you are such a sweetie. Always saying the nicest things!!! I think you are a very special person, such a fab wife and fab mom to those 3 precious boys!!! I am so sure there will be a day when we will actually meet and that will be just so awesome!!!

Now as far as WDW goes, I have heard that CSR is amazing. Have you seen this thread on the Resorts forum? http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2338336
I have never stayed there but so many really like it allot!!!

You know, Car, I lost allot of weight years ago. 65 lbs after my youngest was born back in 1985. I joined WW and became a Lifetime member once I reached my goal. I am still at my goal weight and I found that this became a LIFE STYLE CHANGE for me. I worked so hard to lose all that weight that I knew I was not ever going back, ever.

Writing everything in your log is AWESOME!!!

One thing I do is wear a pedometer ALL OF THE TIME. Clip it on my jeans every morning. I record my steps DAILY in my journal always striving to go one step more than the day before....sure there are days that I do not walk as many steps as I would have liked or should have....but I do not look back....just forward and try the very next day to walk one step MORE.
It will totally amaze you how many steps an active Mom, like yourself walks. Try a pedometer and log that in your journal. I have bought a TON of pedometers over the years and this is the one I have now and LOVE IT!!! http://www.amazon.com/Omron-HJ-112-...e=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1264551224&sr=1-1

Remember the slower the weight comes off, the longer it stays off!!!

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!! ​

 

[carissanboys]

Oh, Carissa, you are such a sweetie. Always saying the nicest things!!! I think you are a very special person, such a fab wife and fab mom to those 3 precious boys!!! I am so sure there will be a day when we will actually meet and that will be just so awesome!!!

I will just have to make a trip out to sunny (rainy) California sometime!!

Now as far as WDW goes, I have heard that CSR is amazing. Have you seen this thread on the Resorts forum? http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2338336
I have never stayed there but so many really like it allot!!!

Yes! I was looking through that thread yesterday and it's what made me fall in love.

You know, Car, I lost allot of weight years ago. 65 lbs after my youngest was born back in 1985. I joined WW and became a Lifetime member once I reached my goal. I am still at my goal weight and I found that this became a LIFE STYLE CHANGE for me. I worked so hard to lose all that weight that I knew I was not ever going back, ever.

Writing everything in your log is AWESOME!!!

One thing I do is wear a pedometer ALL OF THE TIME. Clip it on my jeans every morning. I record my steps DAILY in my journal always striving to go one step more than the day before....sure there are days that I do not walk as many steps as I would have liked or should have....but I do not look back....just forward and try the very next day to walk one step MORE.
It will totally amaze you how many steps an active Mom, like yourself walks. Try a pedometer and log that in your journal.

Your story has always inspired me! And you stay so active. Thanks for the link to the pedometer.

 

[disneylovin24]

You should get a big picture of the castle for that wall I'm sure that'd be something great to look at!!

 

[jordanyosh]

What do you mean the size? The size of the property?

yes, depending on which "village" you are in, it can be quite a walk to the Main Building...but the renovated rooms make it feel more like a deluxe resort....I'd go for it!

 

[jordanyosh]

This household loves Wes Welker...maybe not in the same way as you though

My roommate is a rabid Dolphin fan and Wes in an ex-Dolphin.......

 

[mommytothreeboys]

Love the tokens of inspiration! Whatever keeps you running, right?!

And Tom...a Yankees hat?? Really?? No disrespect to those Yankee fans out there, but we told our boys at an early age they could like any baseball team they wanted except for the Yankees. If they ever chose to be Yankees fans, they'd need to find alternate accommodations! LOL!

 

[dismagiclover]

Great inspiration! It is much harder to run on treadmills. Could you move it where you could watch TV? That makes it at least bearable for me.