Official 2011 Wine & Dine Half and Relay Thread

[Dagny]

Hi Dagny! Thanks for the kind words. I agree that a faster pace is kinda a 'whoopdee doo' if you are having difficulties getting 13 miles. For me, after 8 miles my legs start to feel different - like I really am ready to stop - and that worries me because that's just over half of what the W&D is and I am hoping I will be able to push myself to keep going as well.

A few things I do to keep myself moving when I get to 8 miles and want to stop:

1) I have a select few songs on my DROID that specifically are faster paced and really make me want to move. I turn one of those on if I am ready to stop, and it helps me to keep going.

2) While in general I try to just RUN the 8 miles without any walking, I will do walk/jog intervals and sometimes this helps to get my stamina back. I find sometimes that it also makes me want to keep walking (thereby defeating the purpose), but I do it anyway.

3) I switch up the scenery. I DO NOT multiple loop things because I can calculate how many more times I have to go around to meet my goal and I hate that. I much prefer to run to a point 4 miles away, and run back. Therefore, home is my goal. I HAVE to get there because that's where I live. Thus, I HAVE to finish 8 miles, like it or not.

4) I don't really LOVE running either. I like how I feel after, but actually running is up and down. My main reward, though? I look awesome in jeans with a tight shirt tucked in and belted. And then I can take my little self to an ice cream parlor and have a scoop and not feel guilty. And when I by a t-shirt I have to by a small, or sometimes an extra small. And when I walk uphill to the barn to feed my horse, I am no longer winded. And even though I am taken, I get hit on and looked at and called 'skinny' and 'tinny' and 'wee' and 'cute' and 'adorable' and yeah any woman knows that feels good. And my time on the road is MY time. No work, no chores, no bills, not troubles - just me and my tunes and my shoes and the road. And I worked hard to get here and I owe it ENTIRELY to running. So in that sense, I love running.

You can do it!

- Carey

Thanks Carey! Thanks for the inspiration. I may start trying to do the interval thing. I ran again Saturday night and improved my time by another minute on my first mile. By mile three I was dying again.

So far, I have not lost any weight which is disappointing. I carry my extra weight in my hips and that is the part of my body that hurts the most post-run. I am sure that is due to the constant impact of running. Also, the route I run is uphill to start for like the first 1/2 mile. I may try walking that first half mile to get going then RUN, haha. I am so winded after going up hill. Perhaps that is why my first mile is getting better, I am running up that hill to get it over with I think I am going to try to train on the treadmill as well. Texas is so damn hot - I know Florida will be hot as well which is why I was determined to do all of my running outside, but if I can go longer inside, that may help me outside.

Needless to say, I am going to have to go on a stricter diet (boo), but I think if I can shed some extra pounds, the running may become easier. At least that is what I am hoping!

 

[sunshine269]

First, hi to all the thread newbies!! Its not easy for me to go back and forth between thread pages but I know there are a handful of new people - HI!!!

I believe there is someone who specifically mentioned a running plan with hopes to finish the half in about an hour and a half? ACK! You go, girl!

I have been away for a few days (i.e. not in front of my computer) but I am still running like a mad fool. My exercise program is typically like this:

Monday - rest
Tuesday - 6 miles treadmill, 9 MPM pace
Wednesday - rest
Thursday - 7 miles outside, 10.5 MPM pace
Friday - 7 miles outside, 10.5 MPM pace
Saturday - rest
Sunday - 8 miles outside, 11 MPM pace

I am trying to up my Sunday runs gradually, and sometimes I do more treadmill then outside runs. Sometimes I skip a run day altogether and replace it with a rest day, and sometimes I do 3 miles (30 minutes) on the threadmill and then an hour with some light weights for my arms and abs. I am still trying to lose a little more weight (at 145 lbs now, 5'4" [roughly a size sml or 6-8] and I would like to get to 115 lbs and maybe a size 2-4 - I suppose that might be unrealistic, and I would be happy with 130 lbs). But anyways... that was probably way too much information.

New peeps - are you interested in a W&D shirt? I am trying to get a head count cause I am designing one and it would be fun to identify others on the thread in this way. It will be hot pink, some sort of coolmax running shirt, with probably black graphics/lettering. I hope to have pics soon.

I am having my SO carry a bag for me for after the race. Given how much I sweat (and then shiver from cold), I will likely pack a new bra, clean shirt, new underwears, new pants, new socks, new shoes, my hairbrush, lipstick, facial wipes, chapstick, and maybe a favorite snack or beverage just so I can count on a fun goody when I finish. I don't really WANT to bring a brand new change of clothes, but I will be soaked otherwise - especially with the humidity of Florida I am expecting, which likely will be a new experience for me given the crisp, rainy air of Oregon I am used to.

I forget who all is staying at POFQ, but I am pretty sure a number of us are. Maybe we can meet at the WWOS bus Saturday evening and ride to the start line together?

Hugs to everyone! - Carey

Carey-when I first read this I thought you were running at 9-11 miles per hour pace super fast

I still hate running, but I am determined to complete this one. I also signed up for the Tinkerbell 1/2 in January

Jennifer

 

[kaj1436]

I think that is what she meant....super fast! I could do that only in my dreams...lol..

 

[kaj1436]

Hi Dagny! Thanks for the kind words. I agree that a faster pace is kinda a 'whoopdee doo' if you are having difficulties getting 13 miles. For me, after 8 miles my legs start to feel different - like I really am ready to stop - and that worries me because that's just over half of what the W&D is and I am hoping I will be able to push myself to keep going as well.

A few things I do to keep myself moving when I get to 8 miles and want to stop:

1) I have a select few songs on my DROID that specifically are faster paced and really make me want to move. I turn one of those on if I am ready to stop, and it helps me to keep going.

2) While in general I try to just RUN the 8 miles without any walking, I will do walk/jog intervals and sometimes this helps to get my stamina back. I find sometimes that it also makes me want to keep walking (thereby defeating the purpose), but I do it anyway.

3) I switch up the scenery. I DO NOT multiple loop things because I can calculate how many more times I have to go around to meet my goal and I hate that. I much prefer to run to a point 4 miles away, and run back. Therefore, home is my goal. I HAVE to get there because that's where I live. Thus, I HAVE to finish 8 miles, like it or not.

4) I don't really LOVE running either. I like how I feel after, but actually running is up and down. My main reward, though? I look awesome in jeans with a tight shirt tucked in and belted. And then I can take my little self to an ice cream parlor and have a scoop and not feel guilty. And when I by a t-shirt I have to by a small, or sometimes an extra small. And when I walk uphill to the barn to feed my horse, I am no longer winded. And even though I am taken, I get hit on and looked at and called 'skinny' and 'tinny' and 'wee' and 'cute' and 'adorable' and yeah any woman knows that feels good. And my time on the road is MY time. No work, no chores, no bills, not troubles - just me and my tunes and my shoes and the road. And I worked hard to get here and I owe it ENTIRELY to running. So in that sense, I love running.

You can do it!

- Carey

That is too funny! You took the words right out of my mouth! Minus the getting looks and being called cute part(because that just doesn't happen to me) I have the same tactics as you for keeping me going.
I HATE running in a loop...I always need a destination either it be home or elsewhere. And when I get bored of the scenery I change my route.
I have a specific music list for each run I do(long or short)
I just LOVE the alone time..it just me and my music! No kids, no house work, no work...somedays I can't wait to get out there!
I LOVE the feeling when I'm done..especially when I finish a long run..hard to put it into words....it's just a great feeling! And I can't wait to do it again.

 

[jeanigor]

Individual ½ is at 97% capacity.

Relay ½ is at 70% capacity.

FYI.

 

[regul8ter18]

well I had frustrating running weekend. I was running my first 10k on Sunday and had to stop about 3 miles in. I have been running at a 10 minute pace time but some how I ran a 7 minute mile one my first mile. I am not supposed to drop below a 10 minute mile pace due to heart issues. The course had no mile markers or first aid so it is a good thing I didn't black out.

It turned out to be a good thing that I didn't finish the race. I decide to run a 5k on the 4th of July to keep my confidence up. My dad is going to do the 5k while down at Disney and he has been training for that so he decided to do the 5k also on the 4th. We ran the race together and that is something that I thought I would never be able to say that I did with my dad. He has a bad ankle and will need a replacement a few years from now.

*Courtney*

 

[rizzobob]

well I had frustrating running weekend. I was running my first 10k on Sunday and had to stop about 3 miles in. I have been running at a 10 minute pace time but some how I ran a 7 minute mile one my first mile. I am not supposed to drop below a 10 minute mile pace due to heart issues. The course had no mile markers or first aid so it is a good thing I didn't black out.

It turned out to be a good thing that I didn't finish the race. I decide to run a 5k on the 4th of July to keep my confidence up. My dad is going to do the 5k while down at Disney and he has been training for that so he decided to do the 5k also on the 4th. We ran the race together and that is something that I thought I would never be able to say that I did with my dad. He has a bad ankle and will need a replacement a few years from now.

*Courtney*

Glad you stopped and were okay. That can be very scary. Good for you for recognizing that you needed to stop and not pushing it!!


OregonGirl - You truly are inspiring to those of us (me) who are where you were when you started. Thanks for your posts!

sunshine269 and kaj1436 - Remember, you guys can run with me if you want!!

I am running my first 5K at the end of the month. It is very hard to find runs down here since it is so hot. I am excited, but a little nervous. Still terrified that I am not going to be ready for October 1, but not giving up.

Hope everyone has a FANTASTIC day!

Michele

 

[fashionista311]

well I had frustrating running weekend. I was running my first 10k on Sunday and had to stop about 3 miles in. I have been running at a 10 minute pace time but some how I ran a 7 minute mile one my first mile. I am not supposed to drop below a 10 minute mile pace due to heart issues. The course had no mile markers or first aid so it is a good thing I didn't black out.

It turned out to be a good thing that I didn't finish the race. I decide to run a 5k on the 4th of July to keep my confidence up. My dad is going to do the 5k while down at Disney and he has been training for that so he decided to do the 5k also on the 4th. We ran the race together and that is something that I thought I would never be able to say that I did with my dad. He has a bad ankle and will need a replacement a few years from now.

*Courtney*

sorry to hear about your race (and glad you found a silver lining!)

do you train with a heart rate monitor? it's an important tool to begin with...and it sounds like even more so for you! pace is a tricky indicator how hard your heart is working - for example, a 10 min mile in 40 degrees is a lot easier than a 10 min mile in 95 degrees, since your body has to work that much harder to keep it cooler in the heat. you can get a basic one for about $50 or so, or if you want the bells and whistles, most of the gps watches have heart rate monitors as well. stay safe out there!

 

[regul8ter18]

Thank you for the support. I go to the cardiologist every three months for check ups and haven't had any problems until last weekend. I am normally very good at keeping my pace time which is ten minutes and I am fine. Thats the only way the doc would let me run again. I used to run a 7 minute mile while playing soccer. That's when we first discovered the heart issue, so I know better than to run a 7 minute mile but somehow I did. I'm not to worried about it I just have to pay more attention next time. The frustrating part is I know I can run a 10k just fine. I am up to about 7 miles and haven't had any problems.

Courtney

 

[cewait]

Thank you for the support. I go to the cardiologist every three months for check ups and haven't had any problems until last weekend. I am normally very good at keeping my pace time which is ten minutes and I am fine. Thats the only way the doc would let me run again. I used to run a 7 minute mile while playing soccer. That's when we first discovered the heart issue, so I know better than to run a 7 minute mile but somehow I did. I'm not to worried about it I just have to pay more attention next time. The frustrating part is I know I can run a 10k just fine. I am up to about 7 miles and haven't had any problems.

Courtney

Sounds a lot like you just got caught up in the moment. It's a great learning experience for a longer race. Even if you lined up in the back of the last corral at a half marathon, you will find a few rabbits that will draw your attention. It is so easy to just go ... next time you can run a 5k, go out and try to hit a 11 or 11:30 first mile. Even if you end up with a 10 minute mile, you will be focusing on your pace in that first mile while you allow others to take off.

Take care

 

[Dagny]

Carey-when I first read this I thought you were running at 9-11 miles per hour pace super fast

I still hate running, but I am determined to complete this one. I also signed up for the Tinkerbell 1/2 in January

Jennifer

Hey Jennifer...I am doing the Tinkerbell too Going for my coast to coast next year..... that is assuming I can get this one under my belt.

 

[Dagny]

I am running my first 5K at the end of the month. It is very hard to find runs down here since it is so hot. I am excited, but a little nervous. Still terrified that I am not going to be ready for October 1, but not giving up.

Hope everyone has a FANTASTIC day!

Michele

I am not giving up either! We can do it

 

[Dagny]

Thank you for the support. I go to the cardiologist every three months for check ups and haven't had any problems until last weekend. I am normally very good at keeping my pace time which is ten minutes and I am fine. Thats the only way the doc would let me run again. I used to run a 7 minute mile while playing soccer. That's when we first discovered the heart issue, so I know better than to run a 7 minute mile but somehow I did. I'm not to worried about it I just have to pay more attention next time. The frustrating part is I know I can run a 10k just fine. I am up to about 7 miles and haven't had any problems.

Courtney

Courtney, I would love to introduce you to my daughter (who will be running the 1/2 as well). She, too, is a soccer player. In fact, she just stopped playing college ball. I have no idea what I am going to do in the Fall now

And kudos for knowing to stop! I am glad that you are okay!

 

[regul8ter18]

It would be nice to meet your daughter. Where did she play college ball at. I played one year at Murray State University in Kentucky and then 2 years at Western Illinois University until the doctors made me stop.

 

[sunshine269]

Hey Jennifer...I am doing the Tinkerbell too Going for my coast to coast next year..... that is assuming I can get this one under my belt.

I'm going for the coast to coast too. Doing the Tinkerbell was an impulse decision. I was originally going to do the Princess..still thinking about doing that one. Do you plan on doing the Princess?

Jennifer

 

[rundisneymom]

I have been putting off registering for months...hoping I would be confident in my ability to finish this race. After seeing the registration hit 97%, I realized it was time to decide. After days and nights of soul and sole searching I came to the decision to put off the W&D 1/2 until next year. I am still only at the 6 mile mark, and that is on a level, climate controlled, indoor track. The insane heat we have here (the past 40 days have been well over 100*) has prevented me from hitting the true pavement. That and there are financial concerns (we have a rental property that has been empty for 2 months now, and if it doesn't rent in a month or so, money is going to be very tight). I would love to do the relay, but even after offering to run the longer leg, I can't find anyone willing to run part of the race and spend the $$$ for the registration, travel, etc.

The good thing is that my studio at the BWV is going back into inventory and someone who has been waitlisted for a room that weekend will score!

I have, however, committed to the Princess 1/2 in Feb 2012, as a reunion/run weekend with my sorority sisters who I haven't seen in close to 20 years. I WILL be ready for that! And, I've talked DH into the RNR Las Vegas in early December...DH has been a distance runner since HS and the Vegas part was a no brainer, lol! A nice flat Vegas course will be perfect to build my confidence before the Princess 1/2.

I wish you all the best of luck this October. I will continue to lurk on this thread and see how your training is going. I hope to read some great race reports after you cross the finish line!

RunDisneyMom

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

After saying 50,000 times that I wasn't going to run again this year...

I signed up this morning.

 

[cewait]

After saying 50,000 times that I wasn't going to run again this year...

I signed up this morning.

Funny... I have not yet but have gone through the budget process.

 

[Dagny]

It would be nice to meet your daughter. Where did she play college ball at. I played one year at Murray State University in Kentucky and then 2 years at Western Illinois University until the doctors made me stop.

She played one year at Stephen F. Austin University and one year at Texas Tech University. She played club ball for FC Dallas. She just recently decided she won't return this fall. She is in the nursing program and the schedule would have been really difficult to keep up. She indicated that she won't miss the the 6 am run and fitness and the nightly practice, but she will definitely miss playing in the games... which I am sure you do too.

 

[Embroidery Grandma]

Just looked at the marathon site and W & D is sold out and the relay is at 70%.

Kathy