Oktoberfest for Hukuna Matata!!!

[wellesleyprincess]

Hi all,

I'm catching up as my parents were in town for the weekend.

I went on a 4 mile walk with them yesterday but didn't keep up with time.

I'm in the middle of midterm mania, but I did manage to squeeze in a 5.75 mile run at an 8:45 pace. It's a weird week training wise as I'm a week away from a 5k, but only a week past my 10k.

Best,
Jennifer

 

[wdw4us]

Hi Everyone

Not much walking this week as we had rehearsal at the lake last night. It was Freezing! Miranda has a straples0s wedding dress. I'm in the process of lining her shawl with fleece and flannel so she can wrap herself with it.

Today I cleaned the pantry, trying to spruce up the place as guests will arrive on Thursday.

I had a headache today so we went for a walk. Only 4 miles but it did help me a bit.

I have a lot to do this week so my miles will suffer. At least Dave and Erica, Scott and Lynn will have race miles to donate to the team.

Hope all the TOT travelers arrive safe. Miranda said she'll do miles in the morning during next week around the boardwalk so you may see her. Dave you've seen her so she may stop you one morning if your out at the same time.

She has a packed week in WDW, I'm sure they'll have a good time.

Well off to make a sandwich and continue the cleaning.

take care, post when you can.

denise

 

[windwalker]

Hi guys.

Today was a rest day since I have the drive all day tomorrow.

I'm packing the laptop for travel, we leave in 8 hours.

Almost time to flee south.

Miranda congratulations you will make a breathtakingly beautiful bride.

Everyone have a super week.

Margie we will call you while we are on the road, I wanna hear about your Detroit adventure.

Fleeing Panda

 

[Scott H]

Safe travels all ,

Let's see we did get a bunch of boxes unpacked adn the AC bar kinda set up with glass ware.

Lawn mowed for the last time.

Dave shoudl be in Ga by now.

Wish we lived close enough to drive.

Enjoy kids, Hey how about a WDW report????

 

[bunnyfoo]

Just doing a quick drive-by this morning! The race times from the 5K yesterday were posted and my time was 33:02! Funny thing was before the race, I asked DF what time he was hoping for and he said he wanted to finish 5 minutes behind me. We looked up his time and it was 38:02 ... I thought it was funny how it was so exact

Dave/Erica - Safe travels! Say hi to Mickey for me!

Denise - The weather has started to cool down here too. Sounds like you have a busy week ahead of you. The shawl sounds like it will be nice and warm.

Jen - Good luck with your mid-terms!!

Scott - I wish I lived close enough to drive to WDW too. I think DF and I might try for a road trip in March. I've heard the drive from Toronto is about 24 hours non-stop but we'd probably take our time and do it in 2 days.

Take care everyone!

 

[Steffwalks]

Good morning, everyone!

Safe travels to all of you! Have a great time.

DH went off to work this morning after only being a week and half post-op. I hope he doesn't hurt himself. Apparantly he is a direct descendant of Superman and is much smarter than a trained physician. Oh well......

I have been really busy helping him and going to PT. They tell me I am doing really well, but all the pain makes me wonder if they are sane!!!!

Denise, you are such a good mom to think of fleece for the shawl!

Hope to be back on the board more regularly! Everyone take care!

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Jen- not all of us do 10 miles a day, you are thinking of Dave and Erica Hope to see you at TOT! As Scott says, we have been married 28 years, I just never changed my name (hence the G instead of an H).

Dave - congrats on the finish in your race!!!

Safe travels to all who are traveling! We will leave on Thurs., driving to Denver, then flying to Orlando on Friday, arriving in the evening. Hope to see some of you at package pickup on Saturday. We were going Friday when we got in, but since some of you are going to be there Sat. - we will plan on Sat, maybe around noon - after doing a park in the morning.

It is cool and wet here today after a beautiful weekend - while Scott was doing his long run on Saturday morning, I was doing a 6 mile dog walk, so got a few miles in for the weekend. Will get out for another 6 miles today, will just have to plan on getting a little wet.

Have a great day everyone!!!

 

[wilbur]

Another weekend that flew by. We had nice fall weather & I had 2 great runs.

Vicky, Congrats! on Sunday's race. Driving to Disney from To. Are you crazy?Just kidding...but my driving days are over.

Denise, Enjoy the wedding.

Jen, Good luck on the midterms.

Jen, With regards to eating for tot. I will be having my bigger meal for lunch. Either pasta or chicken. A bagel or similar around 6-7 at the latest. I will suffer major side stitches if I have too much food still in the system. Cut my water off around 8 or I will spend all night in the portapotty lineup. I know tmi. Sorry! See how I feel around 9:30 if I need any shotbloks to carry me through.

2 more sleeps. Safe travels to all the fellow tot'ers.....Sue

 

[funwalker]

Good Morning, TEAM!


Connie, hope your day is better today - less pain & more movement...we do know your surgery is very difficult, painful, and recovery is slow.

For ALL of our WDW - ToT travelers - Wish we were there toooooo

I DID IT ... I Finally Completed The Detroit Free Press Half Marathon Sunday. I Crossed the Finish line in 3:15, limping, & Happy with a 14:58 average pace. Will try to write a report later. Yesterday my Chiropractor told me to NOT walk - no impact- until more of the swelling has gone down in my ankle or I would have chronic problems with that foot...so I will not be walking this week. He said the RIGHT words to make me behave!

Will try to catch up on the post when I get back but I need to get out the door to the gym for a short workout.

 

[Steffwalks]

Good morning to everyone left behind!

Margie, I am glad you are going to take better care of that foot! I need my rommy for 2010 Goofy!

Sue, that's a great plan! I didn't have any trouble, because I didn't eat late that night. I try to stay AWAY from porta potties! Congrats! on the great runs!

Jen, you will do just great on mid-terms. I always found mid-terms to be very helpful ...made it easier at finals!

Y'all have a great time in the World!!!

 

[Scott H]

Margie Congrats... WAY TO GO!!!!!

Connie your PT sounds like it is going well, hang in there, I got to the point where I liked the pulleys.

Last night I finally got warm, an am back at it today, rest day from running and will get one in tomorrow and Thursday.

Looking forward to WDW.

Sure thought we would have heard more LOL , they must be having a good time.

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Scott came home sick yesterday, and it was cold and gray, but did manage to get 4 miles in, will try for 6 today, it is supposed to get ugly later today - snow - so will do what I can before that. It is sunny right now!

Margie - congrats on your race! Take care of your foot!

Connie - here is some more to help you thru your day and PT if you have it today.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[wellesleyprincess]

Thanks everyone for the goodluck wishes!

I did 3.5 miles in 28:15, so roughly an 8:05 pace.

Good luck to all the ToT'ers! I have my own race Sunday, but I wish I was with you guys!

Best,
Jennifer

 

[windwalker]

Good morning y'all.

We are here safe and we ran into a rough party bunch of party animals and I do believe Erica is dying this morning. I haven't heard a peep from the rest of the shameful barbarians either.

I on the other hand feel great this morning. Sorta.

Well I'm going to attempt to raise the dead here again, wish me luck, she bites.

Have a great day y'all.

Party Panda

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hi everyone! I had my weekly workout with my PT yesterday. We started out saying that I wasn't going to work too hard because of my foot and I'm still recovering from a cold but as we went along, the workout seemed to get harder and harder. Or maybe it was just my imagination He had me do a variation on the plank where I would start on my forearm and then get into a pushup position and then back down on my forearm. I was only able to manage about 3 of those in a row! Super tough!

Sue - We were thinking of driving to WDW so that we could visit a friend in DC on the way back. I'm really wanting to do the Princess 1/2 in March but am starting to back off from the idea a little because of the US$ exchange.

Margie - Congrats on your 1/2! Take care of your foot Have you tried an ice bath for it? My PT recommended I do one after running. It helps but ... it's soooo chilly!!

Connie - How's the PT going? *lol* at your comment about those of us left behind. I guess it's going to be quiet here.

Lynn - Snow! Yikes! You must be glad to be leaving for WDW!

Safe travels and good luck to everyone heading to ToT! Can't wait to hear all about the race when you're back!!

 

[wdw4us]

Hi Everyone

Wow lots going on here on our team. I have a bit of hand sewing to do on Miranda’s shawl for the wedding. She stopped by at 6:30 this morning and approved it so that was a relief. We have Thursday & Friday off so will finish up our chores then. I plan on doing a lot tonight so I can be with my quilt friends tomorrow night. We need a night to relax.

Miranda and I are planning a walk on Thursday and maybe Friday so my miles – as I had thought, will be weak this week.

Well I am at work so I’ll sign off, have to clear the decks here too!

denise

 

[bunnyfoo]

Good morning y'all.

We are here safe and we ran into a rough party bunch of party animals and I do believe Erica is dying this morning. I haven't heard a peep from the rest of the shameful barbarians either.

I on the other hand feel great this morning. Sorta.

Well I'm going to attempt to raise the dead here again, wish me luck, she bites.

Have a great day y'all.

Party Panda

Glad to see you and Erica made it safely! Can you send us some of that warm and sunny Florida weather? It is so chilly here today

 

[Villains_Rock]

Hello team!!!

Oh my..it seems as if I'm too far behind to catch up with everything!! The TOT'rs are getting ready to run and our speedy Jennifer is racing this weekend as well.

Margie - Way to go on the half!! Now rest and heal like your doc said. We need you to be ready to go come Jan!!!

Dave - A trophy?! Good for you!!! I keep telling my dad to read your blog...you are such an inspiration!

Vivky - I HATE PLANKS!! I've been trying to do more floor work as well to work on my core. Just not enough time in the day though!

Scott and Lynn - Is it really calling for snow there?! Hope you feel better Scott!


To anyone I've missed - I'll catch up soon I promise!! Hope everyong is doing well! Stay strong...it's the best time of year for hitting the streets!

As for me...I got the car. A 2004 Mazda Tribute!! It's super cute and has plenty of room for my pupparoonies!

I'm also looking for new "hooves" as my Kayano's are already making my knees and ankles hurt. I looked into the miles and I think I have over 300 on them now. Time to move them to my midweek rotation and get a new pair for my LRs. I'm thinking Saucony Hurricanes or Brook's Adrenaline GTS. Anyone have any luck with those?!

Work has been as stressful as ever. Lots of big events coming in the next 2 months. Speaking of which my boss is calling...gotta go!

 

[windwalker]

Well the party animal herd is making an easy night of it tonight. My Erica has already gone to bed and it's only 6pm here. I guess she needs more recovery time. I feel great so I'll just turn in a bit early and be ready to get some steps in around the lake and up to Disney Studios and back in the morning.

We had an awesome late lunch at the German Buffet today, we had Mike and Kim, Liz and Patrick, Robert and Liz and of course Erica and I. We all ate to much, but it was yummmy.

Eva I suspended the Blog untill I return. I have some interesting this to discuss when I return. Thanks for reading.

Have a restful evening y'all.

Party Panda

 

[funwalker]

Good Morning, Team!

Sounds like our Team members made it safely to ToT this week and were having a bit of fun getting warmed up.

Connie No Worry Roomy We Will Be trained to Do The Goofy 2010!

Eva - Congrats on the cute little car!

Congrats on your 5k Race last Saturday!

Happy quilting, Denise

Yes, Vicky I did a cold shower, washed my hair, then soak a bit in a cold bath after the Half but did not have the ice. It always helps. My ankle was all ready injured and still swollen. My DD gently taped it before the race and I took Tylenol before and again at mile 7.

I think the swelling is down more and if I don't move no pain at all - maybe that's because the shins are a big pain today!

Did a upper body workout at the gym yesterday and 4 miles on the bike - and everything was okay.