November Warriors-Our Dust tastes like Turkey.

[Roxy]

Hey Warriors, Just a quick stop by to say hello and post October miles sorry Tracy I did not get to this sooner. Hope everyone with injuries are healing quickly or are healed. I hope everyone has a great holiday and a safe one. My miles are low and will be for a while but I am moving slowly. I will only do the half at Disney marathon 2010 has I am getting bigger in the belly and the extra weight is starting to get to me. I am at 20 weeks now and everyone is healthy. Here are October miles 42.62 and time 9.23. Happy training everyone see you in January.

 

[wtpclc]

Roxy - SO good to see you!!! Missed you otns!

Kate - My decoratiosn go up mid Deccember. My parents will go up Friday. SOme are already up. WTG on teh runs!

Jim - Hoppy taper! Rest hard!

Tracy - (((hugs))) may you PR with your secret goal SUnday as a way of thumbing your nose at life's problems!

Sarah - Grrr....Dumb dog owners. I hear ya'!

Jeff - You are nuts. I once added mileage. Like 8.5 instad of 6. Don't ever see myself over achievign again.

My 16 are in teh books. Like Lily's, they were not fun adn I certainly did not ohave anther 10.2 in me. Hoping thsi is the one bad LLR that I seeem to get every season and from here out, life will eb good.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Peeking in for a hello. Have nothing great to report. Just plugging away.

Roxy, did I see you mention you are JUST doing the half? JUST? What is up with that. There is no just in our movement. I'm so glad you are moving along and feeling well. Wonderful!

Keep at it everyone.

 

[Mooshu]

Tracy , I hope things get better and you can concetrate on running.

Sorry I haven't been posting much, but I have been lurking when I can.

I LOVE how our group posts "JUST A HALF"!!! That just shows how much we have been training.

Only 42 more days!

 

[mkymsehi]

Tracy, chin up freckles!

Carrie, calling me "nuts" is a compliment. Thanks!

My training partner Les had his third epidural today for his stenosis of his vertebrae (impingement of his spinal nerves). Rats, that means he'll come out running stronger, thus making it more difficult for me to keep up. After this, he's hoping for back surgery in January, and will be laid up for 3 months.

Our other training partner is experiencing bouts of dizziness. Her doctor said she's dehydrated. I told her to drink more beer and wine. LOL.

So, I went solo today for my 8 1/4 miles of mind clearing therapy.

Next up turkey trott 10 miler. Not allowed to wear a watch, Garmin, or Ipod. You must predict your finish time down to the second. Closest to their predicted time wins the prize. Two years ago my friend nailed her time to exactly 2:00:00, and won two interisland airline tickets. Other years, winners have been off by only 3-5 seconds.

On top of that, a three team competition of 15 members each have to predict their total combined times. Penalized for coming in under your predicted time. "Speed kills" is the theme. Winner holds onto the turket trott banner for a year. We lost the first year when just two teams were battling. And the second year we came in last out of three teams. Some of us just don't know how to slow down.

Cost is $3.00, no medal, no t-shirt. Lots of prizes.

The goal is to run your marathon pace for 10 miles, so you can stick with it on marathon day.

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009911020356

Speaking of which, our waivers arrived in today's mail. Just around the corner. Just a 26.2 mile training run with 23,000 people, in preparation for January.

 

[smileyk8]

tracy you take care of yourself- thinking of you lots!
Best of luck for your secret PR too.

Roxy fab news that everything's going well and you're set for the half Isn't it incredible watching your little one grow!

Jeff I love that you have to predict your time, what a fab idea. Speed kills is also a brilliant theme.

Lily plug pluggety plug plug is fantabulous!

Carrie 16 miles done regardless of whether it was hard work or not is great. Fingers crossed that was your tough one over and done with! I like your parents thinking..... sooner the better

me i made it to running club for the first time in months, whoop. We covered 5.8miles and it was soooo lovely running with people again Lots of pain again now, but it'll be worth it.

 

[dsnyfan21]

Hey everyone...

Just checking in as I did my WISH Virtual Turkey Trot 10K this morning. Nice way to start Turkey day.

THANKS to everyone who is thinking of me. Jeff, like you said getting out there is like therapy. Around mile 2 today I actually broke down in tears as things just all came bubbling up with emotions and everything. However, it is a good thing and helped to get myself a bit centered. You mind just tends to start going through things. I LOVE getting out there and communing with nature!!

Everyone please have wonderful Thanksgiving Day! (that means you too Kate!) Enjoy the day with family and friends. Be happy!

Tracy

 

[Roxy]

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

 

[JimB.]

Happy Thanksgiving Warriors!!

I am thankful today for my life, my kids, my beautiful wife. I am thankful that, in this crappy economy, I am fully employed (& that my wife is also !!). I am thankful for my (relatively) good health and (sort of good) fitness level.

And I am thankful for my Warrior buddies to keep me motivated!

I did the Outback Classic 1/2 Marathon in Jacksonville this morning. Not exactly my best effort or result, but I think that's an indicator of the work I need to do ....... Finished in 2:12. Not close to a PR. The first 7 miles was flyin' & I felt really good. But the hips began to tighten up around Mile 9 & the calves followed shortly thereafter. I was really cramping in the calves for about the last 2 miles, but managed to finish running & standing, so it was a good day. Another medal to hang & bib to frame................. Surprisingly, my PF in my left foot did not really bother me during the run, but hurt a lot about an hour afterwards................


And finally, I am thankful for the brave men & women that have given up their Thanksgiving with their families to go to very dangerous places to keep me & my family safe this day............... Dave, be careful & we will see you in the new year!!

 

[mkymsehi]

I posted my race report and pictures here:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2331229&page=11

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Enjoy the remainder of your day.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

...My training partner Les had his third epidural today for his stenosis of his vertebrae (impingement of his spinal nerves). Rats, that means he'll come out running stronger, thus making it more difficult for me to keep up. After this, he's hoping for back surgery in January, and will be laid up for 3 months....

So understand the happy feeling after the epidural. I'm calling doc this week and hoping he'll help me out there too. Sorry Les is looking at surgery. Hope it does all he expects.

Jeff, you are quite a machine with your ability to keep at it. Glad to hear things are going well for you. Saw your pics and it looked like an interesting event.

Tracy, hope your cleansing moment helps so you can now feel better about everything. I'm glad you have a place to go to de-stress.

I got my steps done for the WISH Team Turkey Trot. Was thinking of everyone while I was out there on the lovely 40 degree day.

 

[Mooshu]

I hope everyone that celebrated Thanksgiving had a wonderful time with friends and family.

I got out there and finished my 10k, it wasn't pretty but I got them in...I went out early this morning and shopped till I dropped! LOL, this was the first time in years I actually went out on the day after Thanksgiving to shop. I had a great time and I was done and back in my house by 10am.

have a great weekend everyone!

 

[smileyk8]

Hey warriors!

Jeff you are amazing!!!! I can't believe your guess was so close over 10miles. You're crazy, but inspiring

Lily good work getting those steps in. I loved the idea of a virtual event, that was fab.

Jim I love reading your heartfelt posts- it's great that you guys have Thanksgiving- what a wonderful chance to take a step back from the mayhem of everyday life. Also, I am THRILLED your PF behaved and you definitely deserved a beautiful medal. We don't care if it wasn't a PR, every race is an achievement, especially when you were cramping so much,

Marcia ha ha done and back home for 10am? What on earth time did you head out? Another congratulations for your run too.

Tracy so sorry things are getting on top of you- some times you just need time to let out all of your feelings and not try to hold them back. Really hope things pick up for you soon- more cuddles for you.

Me completed the turkey treadmill trot on thurs and then this morning ran 13.73 miles this morning in 1hr 59 with not too much pain! I don't know what was different, but I REALLY appreciated having a decent run for once. Here's hoping this is the turning point! I only have one more present to buy for christmas now- wahey!

Oh and my boyfriend's been allowed to change one of his days before feb half term so we're going to Disneyland Paris for a long weekend.... over valentine's day too!!!! He's never been to disney! I can't wait, even if it will be wet and cold... it's disney

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Kate, congrats on your upcoming Disney Paris adventure. Wow! What a fast pace you've got there. Wonderful.

Marcia, congrats on the shopping and putting in those steps! Good job!

Happy Thanksgiving weekend everyone. I got my 8 miler done. It was 40 degrees and sunny. Beautiful day and I don't understand, my pace was 13:30! That's good for me! I don't know what's up, but no aches/pains and I went with what I was given. Fun!

Getting ready to take Kirby Dog for his 2 miler turn.

 

[mkymsehi]

Keep on treking Warriors.

I got in my 14 miler today. In another two Sunday's I will be done with marathon #7.

Have a great week everyone.

 

[dsnyfan21]

K... Back from the Spacecoast Half Marathon....

And I know you are all wondering about the secret PR, right?

My previous PR was 2:55
My Secret was 2:50

I finished in 2hr46min!!! Whoo hoo! And as someone said I tried to push out all my emotions on the course and it helped! When I saw I was close to 2:45 I really pushed at the end with a bit of anger, and felt great with my time! Of course my legs and knees are feeling it a bit right now. There were a good amount of small rolling hills.
Photos: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2043160&id=1457483493&l=1e3266e76b

Take care Warriors!

-Tracy

 

[Sarah_Rose]

Tracy: Congrats on the new PR! You really earned it!

Lily: Glad to hear that you had a wonderful run; I could use one of those any time, now!

Kate: Have you been to DLRP before? I love it in the winter; it has such a different feel from any other Disney park! I'm sure you and the BF will have a great time!

I've taken this week off from running, as I've been having problems with my right knee. I was looking forward to the Turkey Trot 10K, but had to sit it out, as I woke up that morning and couldn't even put weight on it. It seems to be nearly better today, which is a good sign. My husband took Jack for a run this afternoon and I took Sasha for a 3.5 mile walk. Today was the Seattle Marathon, so Sasha and I headed over to the finish line at the Seattle Center, about a mile from our house, so that we could scream team the walkers. It was so great seeing so many people finishing their goal; so inspirational!

Is it January, yet?

 

[wtpclc]

Tracy - Way to go on that awesome PR!!!! I am thrilled ofr oyu!!!

Kate - yay! DLP sounds aweasome!

Jeff - Is taht #7 for the year?

Sarah - Hoep teh rest does the trick! lol, I so want to skip the holidays and get to January. BAd of me, I know.

OK, did my 8 at non-hilly Kensington Thursday. Here's the elevations of the route. The loop is really 8.5, but we parked near the top of the worst hill, so we coudl walk it when 8 were done. Of course, teh progream to get thsi is on my new DROID and I forgot to turn it off, so ignore wat's after the 8.5 and my speed/

Wish we had realized that 8 at my parents Thursday meant 24 miles on that course from you-know-where in 4 days. Not our brightest move. After shoping all day Friday on those tired legs, Saturday's 45 min still seemed hard. Much better today and my legs will eb happy to be on our home course again.

 

[smileyk8]

Jeff Marathon number 7? Blimey! I was told to aim everything towards one big event per year- take it you don't agree with that advice! You really are like a machine!

Lily ache free run sounds absolute perfection! That is quite some pace too, bet you positively glowed after seeing that time.

Tracy whoop whoop. great job using those emotions in such a positive way- i think anger can be a runner's friend sometimes. Not that it's an enjoyable feeling tho! You did so well, especially with everything else going on.

Sarah yeah I've been to DLRP before- I went with mum in december for two years on the run after nana died to try to give her a bit of a boost. Loved it. But soooo soooo cold. It somehow feels more fantasy like because of the foreign language! Will try to learn some basics again Really hope the rest does the job and kudos for you getting to the finishing line and encouraging others. Did Sasha enjoy her experience?

Carrie oh my goodess that was a tough route. You deserve full warrior status!

Just a gym cycle for me today 9.3miles in 30mins, followed by more ultrasound to my knee. Still not too sore, so I'm

 

[mkymsehi]

I never said 7 marathons in a year. That's just NUTS!!!

#7 for my career, and #8 in January. Someday I'll start working on my Marathon Maniac status.

In 2008, 2009, and upcoming 2010 I'll have done two marathons each year. One in January, one in December. (Well, technically one month apart). But Honolulu is just a training run for Dopey. LOL.