Oktoberfest for Hukuna Matata!!!

[wellesleyprincess]

Hi guys 4 miles for me today. 8:40 pace. It was tough though.
Less than a week until my 10k!

Jennifer

 

[windwalker]

Morning everyone! I went to see my PT for my weekly training session yesterday. Didn't have as good a workout as I had hoped for because I still have some pain in my left foot. There was lots of poking and squeezing but my PT couldn't figure it out either. He says I'm still okay to run so that was good news for me.

Dave - Some days I still feel like I'm 7 Wouldn't have guess your age though...

Vicky I act 7, I may look a spot older but ya never know. Sorry to hear your little foot is feeling puny.

Margie, how you feeling today, your ankle better?

Jennifer you are gonna fly through that 10K.

Connie, how are you and Jon doing? How did it go yesterday.

Denise, I two thought tose were real shoes till I read the caption. The detail on the laces and stuff is very good.

Lynn and Scott, 12 more days till we escape for a bit.

Everyone have a super day.

Walking Panda

 

[Villains_Rock]

Hey guys! Just popping in to say before I leave work. Been busy busy. I don't have too much time to read posts but I did catch that it was Vivky and Dave's birthdays!!!




Training:
Rest day yesterday after my 11 mile LR on Monday. Nice to rest, but my hip is acting up again. Tonight will be a walk and floorwork.

OK..time for the long haul home.

Take care!

 

[wdw4us]

I have a few min before I leave from work so I thought I’d pop in. I am in the market for new sneakers and one of our running stores has someone who will fit you. Miranda went there and was very happy with the outcome.

My sneakers are old and I think part of my foot and knee problems may be caused by the worn sole. Again $$ are involved but I’ll have to suck it up and get new ones before I go to Houston at the end of the month so it’s now or never.

Have a good one,I’ve read all your posts about furniture, boo boo parts of the body, 10k’s Brits invading, much pixie dust to all. Lynn, it’s cool here to but I LOVE it. Below 20 I have an issue but I’ll still go out – getting someone else to go with me is another matter.

Will post more tomorrow.

denise

 

[wilbur]

Rainy evening so I had to settle for the treadmill.

Happy Belated Birthday, Dave!

The shoe cake is incredible. What detailed work & patience doing something like that takes.

Just waiting for the laundry to finish. There's the beep. Got to go. It's getting late & morning comes too early.....Sue

 

[windwalker]

Good morning Team Mates.

Come on wakey wakey, wake up now, time to get this awesome day started.

I'm starting mine by meeting some guys for a racewalking togehter. We usually do 4 miles of fartlak style training.

Hope everyone who has muscle issues are on the heal and about ready to get back to training..

Have an awesome morning y'all.

Awake Panda

 

[bunnyfoo]

Morning everyone! I didn't get out for my run last night because of the rain. It wasn't too bad just before I left work but it was a bit heavier once I got home. I stayed in and did the Wii Fit instead. Not quite the same but a lot of fun!

I was looking at my last pair of running shoes and noticed the wear pattern on the bottom is more like that of someone who is an underpronator. The soles have more wear along the outside of the shoe. I was fitted for stability shoes by my running store because they said I was an overpronator. I know my arches are also on the flat side which makes me more typical of an overpronator. My new shoes still don't have a definite wear pattern yet so I can't tell. I wonder if I've been wearing the wrong shoes all along. I think I'll have to go for another fitting

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Cold and kind of dreary here today, was 32 degrees when I got up, it is up to 35 now! There was ice on the bird bath, but now it is full of Rosie Finches, and the ice that is left does not seem to be bothering them!

I ended up getting in only a short 1.33 mile walk yesterday, I was not motivated to walk, so I did all the chores first. It was dinner time when I went out, and the dogs were in for a short walk (they knew that dinner was waiting for them at home) and I did not push for a longer one. I will have to pull myself out of this funk shortly - but it has just been really hard to get out and exercise lately. I start projects first, and they take me most of the day. It is like coming home from a day of work and not wanting to do anything! It is also rather windy this morning, which means it will feel even colder out there!

I do like the cooler weather, and I will walk outside even in the winter - of course, the dogs need walks no matter what the weather - I will rarely use the treadmill - it is very hard for me.

Todays chore is house cleaning, I have been neglecting it the last few weeks because of painting and staining - so I have to do a really good job today, and that will probably take me all day. I also have to wait for the Dish Network folks today - they are coming sometime between noon and 5pm - but that will fit in fine with house cleaning. House cleaning is a little more active than staining and painting, so I should at least be burning more calories!

Denise - Good luck on the quest for new shoes!

Dave - We have 15 days! (14 if you don't count the day we drive to Denver to fly out the next morning, but Scott usually works that day and we usually leave when he gets home from work - so I count it as a "day until" we leave).

Have a great day everyone!

 

[windwalker]

Lynn are you at the BWVs also? We can do some early morning walks then shower and eat breakfast before the sleep in crowd crawls out of bed. I swear some people act like they are on vacation when they go to Disney.

Denise good luck with the shoe chase. Have you had your gait analized for whether you need a support, cushioned or motion control shoe?

I just saw a commercial about Campbells using lower sodium natural sea salt in their soup? How can sea salt be lower sodium than regular salt? Sounds like someone thinks we are stupid.

I had a nice walk this morning with my thursday walking group. We did 4 miles with several sprints of about a 100m each. It was a fartlak style workout.

One of the fellows investigates disease breakouts in Ky like the CDC people in Atlanta do. Should be an interesting person to chat with while on LSDs.

Connie, Margie, Eva, Vicky, anyone else with sore boo boos feel better.

Walking Panda

 

[wdw4us]

Denise good luck with the shoe chase. Have you had your gait analized for whether you need a support, cushioned or motion control shoe?
:

I have not. I brought Nick to the good feet store about a year ago he has terribly flat feet and they did wonders for him. I debate about doing that too another expense....

I think that will be my refrain for a while. I keep waiting for the next president, and at this point I don't care who, so long as they can fix this financial mess - to have us all in a more positive mood. I try to hold on to every penny for the harsh winter ahead.

denise

 

[wellesleyprincess]

Denise, Have fun shoe shopping.

No run for me today. Tomorrow is my last workout before the race.

 

[funwalker]

Team!


Connie & Jon

Eva hope your hip is better

My area had a beautiful fall day - And I could not walk. Did I share the chiropractor adjusted me Monday and he said my right knee was locked & I had bones grating in my foot? I was so surprised I did not say a thing - I thought they just worked on spinal adjustments! And yes, my knee does feel better.

Hope your group walk was interesting & fun today,

Lynn, clean house sounds good

Denise - Economy Woes/The Market/Stock & Bonds/Mortgages/Jobs it has hit everyone; Kalamazoo area the gas prices dropped at least 50 cents a gallon this week.

 

[Villains_Rock]

Vivky - Here's a visual on the wear patterns:

Dave - Lucky you have some guys to run with. I'm always going solo. Well...besides the WDW Today crew...they podcast along with me out there. And sometime I find myself talking back to them! LOL Oh and my saying is "Wakey, wakey, eggs and bac-y". I got it from an old friend that used to live in my apartment building years ago when I was on my own. He's like 6 foot something and 400 hundred pounds. You wouldn't think that he'd say that...I guess that's what makes it so funny to me.

Margie - It's amazing how a spine adjustment can fix a knee. I've never been to a chiro, but I've always been amazed at what they do.

Jennifer - Have fun at the race!! We will need a full on race report...so as you are flying by everyone like grease lightening make sure to enjoy it and take it all in!!

Denise - We are feeling the money crunch hard as well. Jordan is now forced to get a new car and we don't know how we will manage it. Christmas is gonna suck this year.

Lynn - Hope you had fun cleaning. I love days where I'm stuck home and clean house (whether I have no car or I'm waiting for a service person). I get so much more done!! And it feels so good to take a nice warm shower and sit back and relax when it's all over!

Training:
Yesterday I did some .25 straights in my neighborhood. I was going to go to the track at the middle school, but it was locked up. They close it until school, and I guess the public only has access after school hours. So I made do. Ran 12 x 400 and about a 2:00 pace...one mile there and back to warm up and cool down. Was a really nice workout and I felt good (other than the hip). Today is an easy 3-4 miles.

To the rest of the team...hope you guys are staying warm and being healthy!! Get as close to 8 hours as possible...we don't need to get any sick team members from worn down resistance!

Take care!

 

[wdw4us]

Eva,I found this on the internet the videos are quite interesting.


http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-240-319-327-7727-0,00.html

Thank you for helping out.

As for Mark and I we went out on a beautiful Thursday night to do our miles, I was ready for 6 but barely got in 3 when I had to go to the bathroom! It happens every now and then and yes I did "go" before I left the house but we had to cut it short. So for the last 2 miles I was having a real hard time. To think I was going to try another route last night - one we drive to. Thank goodness we didn't do that. Will do our 6 tonight - maybe

Have a good day everyone, it's a beauty here in NH.

denise

 

[Scott H]

Morning Team, made it home yesterday 11 work days straight, so I am taking a three day weekend, Lynn did a great job on the basment and has the trim ready , might actually finish this weekend, now that is KEWL!!!

Cool morning here 36 with a 12 mph wind, cloudy.

Denise, Good luck with the new shoe quest.

Jen, I believe your race is today, lace um up and burn um up, you will do great.

Yes Dave we are at BWV for this trip and OKW for January. I am looking forward to running the path around the lake and over to MGM.

 

[windwalker]

Good morning team.

Eva, I have some guys to walk with because I have been beating the bushes to find people interested in learning to walk faster and smoother. I had tried having a regular class but this is working out better.

Denise what size shoes do you wear?

Scott we are gonna steal your pretty woman some mornings there so she can walk with us while you run.

Margie yes I'm a believer in ciropractors. I don't have time for a drug and rest program to heal something structural so I use them over a ortho Doctor.

Guys, please don't let the economy steal your joy. I've been around for a long time and I've been poor as a church mouse and I've been comfortable. I have had times where I've had nohing but coffee for a few days when money ran out before payday. I don't like living like that but I know how.

If I had a choice of being well off with no friends or broke and having friends I'll take broke with friends every time. We are looking at ways to cut back on the Disney expense this year and January, so we are going to be doing some picnicing with friends there. There is a market about 5 miles away and we have the car. All of you are welcome to join in the picnicing with us.

A few years ago, actually when I started my second childhood, Erica and I decided to stop giving gifts to each other and take trips instead. For instance we go to Gatlinburg in the off season for about the price of a couple of gifts, that's our anniversary present to each other. January Disney is our Christmas present to each other.

On the bright side, the prices of every thing are dropping. Gas has gone to near $3.00 and may go lower. All the stores are selling everything cheaper, If you walk down the mall, every store has sales going of 40 to 75% off of everything. Things will work out and we will be better off after things are stable again.

I'm rambling I'm sorry, have a wonderful day everyone.

Shutting up now Panda

 

[wdw4us]

$$, it is a necessary evil but we’ll manage like everyone else.

The other night, after a very stressful 2 days at home I went to quilt bee with my friends. Turns out EVERYONE had the same kind of days. We walked in with our various projects and had a bit of show and tell. Our hostess, Karen has 2 new kittens so they were a ton of fun to watch. We all complained about our days – nothing to specific and then started to laugh, various stories shared. We are a group of quilters who range from late 20’s to late 50’s but with a common thread . The young ones keep us youthful and the older ones remind them that we too have the same experiences.

I sent out an email to all my bee members yesterday morning because it’s always important to acknowledge and thank everyone for their time & friendship. All responded in the same, happy to have found each other. One member said something that really stuck to the core. Yes we all entered Karen’s house and left our troubles at the door. That is so important – for a little while, enjoy each other, laugh till you cry or spit in your drink but it was the best medicine because that night I slept like a baby. A good motto to live by - Leave your troubles at the door!

Here you go - Pick one!

denise

 

[wellesleyprincess]

Hi everyone!

Race is Monday! Thanks for all the good luck wishes!

Today was the last pre-race run. 3 miles at an 8:20 pace.

Best,
Jennifer

 

[bunnyfoo]

Happy Friday everyone! We're having a nice sunny day in Toronto - the weather is pretty warm too. Just in time for the weekend! I went for a quick 3 mile run yesterday after work. I'm trying to get myself to run continuously for the 5K next weekend. I figure there's no need for a walking break when the distance is so short. Didn't have any foot pain so that made me happy!

Jen - Good luck on your race tomorrow! I know you'll do great!

Dave - I think sea salt and regular salt have different taste. So maybe by substituting sea salt for regular salt, they won't have to use as much of it. Dunno.

Scott - 11 days! Wow! I loved running in the YC/BC/BW area

Margie - I've been seeing a chiropractor since the beginning of the year and he's only done an adjustment on my back twice. Most of the time he just works on my knees. No one believes me

Eva - Yeah, the wear pattern I have matches an underpronator. The thing is I know my left knee goes in slightly when I run and my arches are flat. So I would think that makes me an overpronator. I asked my PT about it but he says I should run in whatever is comfortable. He's not a runner though. I'm tempted to try a neutral shoe but it's an expensive test - I don't want to get stuck with the shoes if they don't work or injure something and spend $$ on rehab. Btw, I noticed the Vivky spelling

Sue - Happy Turkey Day! Lots of people I know are heading up to their cottages to close them up for the year.

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[wilbur]

Yeah it's Friday! Just putting in the last few minutes at work. Always hard to get motivated on a Friday afternoon of a long weekend.

Jen, good luck in your race.

Vicky, enjoy your Thanksgiving. Looks like we are in for some nice fall weather.

I'm leaving for the cottage after work for the last weekend of the year & winter close up. Can't find the crying smilie. It's always such a short season. Then winter will be on it's way. Guess I can't be too sad. TOT & The Wonder in 2 weeks.

Have a great weekend, stay healthy & happy training....Sue