scaring into October Super Goofs Challenge

[princessrunner]

Kim, my vote is for WDW and not just because of the place, because of the race itself. This was my very first half in January and well worth the trip, time, money and effort. The race is amazing, the WISHers there are beyond amazing. If I had not gone to this race, I would have never met Kristi, Angie, Cecilia, Panda Dave, Ultramickeymouse, and so many many more wonderful people. Faces to names are great but this race itself is priceless. No PRs to shoot for just fun times with fun people!!!!!

 

[Pungodingy]

I'm doing the Half in 2009

 

[ksoehrlein]

Stop talkin' 'bout them grapes, Lisa! In my heart of hearts, I know that WDW is the one and only half I even want to consider doing -- especially since the Mercedes course involves a major hill. But I'm only at 18.5% of my fundraising requirement for WDW, and recommitment is fast approaching. Any fundraising advice? I'm keeping fingers and toes crossed that the Southern Women's Show we're working this weekend will bring in lots of donations.

 

[jmasgat]

Happy Friday, all!

Lisa Good luck with your race. I am sending good vibes your way for a speedy time.

I'm doing the 1/2 in January--although whether I will be running or "mostly running with intermittent walking" is a good question. (Can you tell I am only in week 2 of my training plan and still feel like 4 miles s daunting, let alone 13.1!)

Switched my plan up this week and did 60 minutes yoga yesterday, and 45 minutes of run/stretch today (3.2 miles in 31 minutes) Tomorrow is rest and SUnday my SLOOOOOOWWW outdoor run of 4 miles. Weather is cooling down quickly, and I actually like that for running.

Mike Sending healing vibes your way.

Everyone else, enjoy the weekend and Go Sox! (Red, but I can give it up for the White, too)

Maura

 

[suzannews]

Count me in as another Goof doing the 1/2 in January!

 

[laxdef69]

30-40 minutes.

I hate not exercising...stupid knee...

 

[escape]

Hi Goofs! Just a quick driveby....

Mike - sorry about your knee! Sending more for a full recovery. I'm so pathetic. If the doctor told me to take a break, I'd be happy with that (even though I know it would not be in my best interest. Ha!)

Laurie - yes, I'll be at WDW in January! I enjoyed talking with you last year. I remember you talking about your boyfriend. I guess he's the fiance now, right?

Kim and Suzanne - I was so hoping to go to WDW next weekend for the Race for the Taste but I just couldn't justify the cost.

Lisa - I'm not going to tdo ToT this year but I really enjoyed it last year. Looks like there will be a lot of WISHers to keep you company. I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun.


As for me, I was supposed to walk 5 miles this morning - up and down a steep mountain. However, of all mornings, the walk got rained out. There is thunder and lightening in the area so I'll probably just go to the gym. I don't like walking up this mountain by myself but there was going to be a small group of us so I was kind of looking forward to it.

On another note, I'm thinking seriously about riding in a 100k (62 miles) event next weekend. I didn't even know about it until a few days ago. It's a smaller event - probably only a few hundred riders vs. a few thousand riders at last week's event. I should be concentrating on my walking and running. *sigh* This will probably be my last big ride of the season.

Here's some miles for me and Steve:

Monday, Sept. 29:
Susie: 3 miles, 45 minutes (W/R)
Susie: 17 miles, 1 hour, 20 minutes (bike, major hills )
Steve: 9 miles, 40 minutes

Wednesday, Oct. 1:
Steve: 20 miles, 1 hour, 20 minutes

Thursday, Oct 2:
Steve: 30 minutes (gym)

Friday, Oct 3:
Susie: 11 miles, 45 minutes
Steve: 15 miles, 1 hour

Hope everyone has a good weekend!

 

[laxdef69]

12 mile bike, one hour...

Stretching, icing, taking anti-inflammatories...

I'll probably get on the bike trainer again today to try to burn some calories and not lose ground...

Hope everyone has a great goofy weekend!

 

[hockeygirl]

Hello Super Goofs!!!

Today is my XT day, so I headed to the gym for a Step class. It was just OK, it was a good workout, but I had a heck of a time understanding what the instructor was saying half the time. That being said, don't think I will be taking the class again. Next week, I may try a Spinning class instead!

Saturday totals: 60 min step class

Tomorrow, I will be heading out for a 5 mile run. This week is the first of my drop back weeks, which I really like in the Hal Higdon plan.

Lisa--Hope the Applefest race went well!! Can't wait to hear your race report!

Kim--My vote is for WDW also!!!! I never imagined I would ever say I had FUN running a marathon, but WDW was awesome!!! If it is your first half, I highly suggest WDW! Hope you can get the fundraising needed, we would love to see you there in January.

Maura--I can relate to thinking how 4 miles seems so long right now...but as you go through your program, 4 miles will at some point seem like nothing. Keep at it, you will do fine in January!!

Susie--You are right, he is my fiance now! We got engaged in June and we are getting married next summer in August! We wanted to get married at WDW but it just didn't work out. So, we are doing it at home in NJ.

To everyone else, enjoy the weekend!!

 

[suzannews]

Kim and Suzanne - I was so hoping to go to WDW next weekend for the Race for the Taste but I just couldn't justify the cost.

Totally understood. I want to do the Princess 1/2 in March but am trying to justify the cost and I live 20 mins away! $120 registration fee is BIG money right now.

 

[Creativebeth]

Thursday 10/2
Time: 50 min
Miles: 4.5

Saturday 10/4
Time: 60 min
Miles: 4

Beth

 

[ksoehrlein]

Looks like my 4-mile Team in Training route is a wee bit long. My Nike gizmo says 4.45 in 59:36

 

[groovygirls]

Holy Smokes, Lisa- Applefest just posted the times- you should give yourself a HUGE pat on the back!

 

[groovygirls]

Good Morning all!

Spent the morning in the gym
60 minutes on the elipitical (said I did 5 miles)
60 minute yoga class
45 minute body pump (no lunges or shoulder stuff for me so I cut it short)

Knee feels pretty good!
PT tomorrow- hopefully I'll get the okay to start running

 

[Cruella de mom]

Hi everyone!

Yesterday was crazy so I didn't have time to post my 8 mile 1:22 minute run.

We ran through a 5k on our route that had lots of walkers. They were going the opposite direction so they saw us running up the hill and still didn't step to the side of the road or even try to move out of our way. We always step aside when we are going downhill for someone going uphill so it was a bit frustrating. Ah well, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

So Lisa - how was the Applefest? details please.

Cecilia

 

[hockeygirl]

Total drive by for me: Just got back from the gym....here are the numbers:

5 miles/58:30
15 min. stretching

I felt really good today during my run. I really wanted to do it in the park nearby, but the weather was a little gloomy, so I decided to just go to the gym.

Time to go watch the Nascar race!! Talladega this weekend, my favorite race of the year!!! GO DALE JR!!

Enjoy the rest of the weekend!!

 

[princessrunner]

Quick fly by...

Applefest was awesome.

Joanne, you and your family are the best!!

AmyBeth is my new hero.

Chad rocks so hard it is scary!!!

I am the proud owner of a new PR....13.1 in 2:12:47

Love ya Goofs, be back early a.m. tomorrow!

 

[jmasgat]

Lisa rocks!!!
Congrats on your PR. I would be thrilled to do that for a 1/2. So happy for you.

Did my 4 miles today--better than last week. Clearly I am meant to run in weather 55 degrees or cooler. Probably around 40 minutes, but I haven't been running with my watch on my "long" runs.

Maura

 

[escape]

WOOHOO, LISA!

WAY TO GO!!!!!

 

[ksoehrlein]

WTG Lisa! Congrats on the PR!

I finally braved my steeply sloped street because I couldn't get out for my run until this evening. (I haven't run in my neighborhood since Week 1 Day 1 of C25K, which had almost killed me!) 2 hilly miles in 24:22.

ETA: I can't believe it, but I forgot to log Friday's run. 2 miles in about 21 minutes. I screwed up my Nike Plus and my Trailguru, so I don't have the precise time, but I think it was right around there. Wish I could say for sure, but I think it was a personal best.