scaring into October Super Goofs Challenge

[Cruella de mom]

Hi Goofs -

8 miles in 1:22 today. We were trying to run slow but it wasn't happening. We'd get to talking and settle right back into our regular pace.

Tomorrow is our first back to back run of our Goofy Training program. I am a little nervous about it because my legws have been tired all week (even WITH an unexpected rest day)

but this year, I have only missed one run during week 1, I am so glad that I am getting this workouts in and these shorter runs are seeming a lot easier now. I guess that is good, right!

Yes that is VERY good. You will be so much better off when you get to the monster month with all those seemingly insignificant training runs in now. It will be huge, I promise.

there is just nothing better than a fresh from scratch pumpkin pie.......

No no no - not pumpkin pie, pumpkin upside down cake - hot out of the oven with homemade whipped cream!!! (oh we really have to stop this.....)

OH WAIT! Unexpected benefit to my post run accelerade ritual: My finger nails are stronger than ever! I actually HAVE to file my nails nowadays. They have always been weak and bendy and easy to rip so I had to keep them super short. Not anymore. I think I might get a manicure.....

Cecilia

 

[laxdef69]

30 minutes swimming.

Lots of pie fans on the goofs...glad to know I'm not alone!

 

[ksoehrlein]

My last little run before RftT. 2 miles in 24:30. Thanks for the weather forecast, Suzanne. PM me if you want to meet up at the race!

 

[hockeygirl]

Another workout in the books for me:

3 miles/35:30

Still doing run 3/walk 1, and I feel great. Next week, I am going to move to run4/walk1 and see how that goes.

I am a little sad this weekend, we were supposed to go to Charlotte for the Nascar race this weekend, but we ended up not going. We love to go camping at the races, so it is a little sad that we didn't end up going. We decided we needed to try to save a little money seeing that we are going to WDW in Jan, and then the wedding next summer...oh well! But, on a good note, we are going to the NJ Devils opening night game tomorrow night!! Can't wait for that!!! My fiance got tickets since we didn't go to the Nascar race.

Susie--Are you doing that 100 mile race this weekend still? If so, good luck!!

Lisa--sorry to hear about the toe pain. You are smart to switch to the elliptical and bike! You will be fine for TOT, as you are in great shape right now!

suzzane and kshoerlein--Have a great time at RftT! I am so jealous! I can't wait for January!!!!! Can't wait to hear your race reports.

Maura--I use the Higdon plan and I love it. It works for me, and I prefer to know how many miles I have to run for a particular workout, as opposed to just running for a set amount of time. Just find what works for you and go with it.

To everyone else...Keep up the good work...and if you are nursing injuries, take care of yourself!!

 

[mla1977]

Lisa, thanks for the warning on the Aleve. My podiatrist actually prescribed me 500mg of naprosen 2x per day, but I think that Naprosen is way over priced, so I have been taking 2 Aleve 2x per day. Not quite the same amount, but it works still. My PF has not been bothering me though, so I'm planning on cutting back.

Today: 2.33 mi in 39:55

 

[princessrunner]

"The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare." ~Juma Ikangaa

As we all embark on our races and those of you brave enough embark on your training for Goofy, the half or the full, these words should ring true. Those of you doing RFtT this weekend (Kim and Suzanne), you have prepared well. Those of you readying to start your plans for January are embarking on your preparation. We are all ready and are going to be ready as we all have the drive inside us. Train well everyone!!

That being said...it's LAST CHANCE WORKOUT DAY everyone. Get those steps in and count those minutes!!! Come on, Goofs, we can do this...WE CAN TAKE FIRST PLACE!! I know we can....even with Mike hurt, I know we can do it...

To all the injuries/illnesses out there.

To anyone who needs one.

As for me, I did ride 16.5 miles yesterday. I only needed to go 14 but once you are out in the fresh air, who counts right??? Just a few extra miles for my sweet Goofs. Today is 17 miles to make up for my 5 running miles and I am hoping beyond hope to run on Sunday. My toe feels a lot better and I toyed with running today but my SIL talked me out of it. First of all she said "why are you running so much, you just finished a big race"... and then she said "You beat my half time so now we have to run faster at ToT"... What, I was going to take it easy and enjoy myself!!!!! Again, more punishment for going faster, like the toe was not enough...lol. Actually, it will be fun, we will be done earlier so we can cheer on the others and have fun in the park before we all crash.

No excuses Goofs (well except Mike and Joanne) get out there and do what you need to do for a healthier you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Pungodingy]

...I have an excuse, I have asthmatic bronchitis and am on a round of antibiotics and cough syrup w/codeine...I've been fighting this cough for 3 weeks, finally gave in and got it checked...he said I shouldn't try to run until I've gotten at least 3 days of drugs in...sigh...sorry I've been such a slacker recently...I'll get my numbers back up soon, I promise!!!

 

[princessrunner]

Oh, all right Angie, I will call off the scent tracking dogs and the air patrol. Goodness, we wondered where you went!!! I was hoping it was not DD again! Take care of yourself and the Goofs will wait for one of our loyal and true members to heal.

 

[Creativebeth]

Well, I am feeling aim-less......I was planning on the Princess 1/2 marathon in March, but I don't think it's going to happen. The money it will take to get us all there, hotel, parks, and food is just to much. The registration cost itself is insane......so I don't have another 1/2 marthon on my schedule until April 2009. I need to find a local race in between, to have a goal for training. I don't feel like it's a big deal if I miss my runs.....since I don't have anything on the radar!

Thursday totals"

30 min
3 miles

Beth

 

[Cruella de mom]

Beth - thats why there are so many races on my calendar - keeps me moving when I'd rather be doing ust about anything else.

For me today:
10 miles in 1:39:18

Boy am I glad thats done.

 

[lynnielou]

Hello Goofs

So sorry that I have been MIA. Real life is really up and down with no routine of late and a time that I can commit to exercise. I feel cruddy as well, due to the lack of exericse.

I ran today on the TM for 35 minutes with 2.5 miles.

I really hope to get back at this and get in a routine again.

I have stayed caught with the posts and congrats to all, as well as, healing etc.

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[escape]

Hey Goofs!

More to those will illnesses and injuries.

We took it easy today, only riding 6 miles. Our 100K is on Sunday. Please keep your fingers crossed for a successful ride. I'll have to say, the biggest motivation for me to do this is so we can add more miles to the team. I almost feel guilty. Biking is so much easier for me than running. I should say, it's an easier way to build up miles.

Friday, Oct. 10
Susie: 6 miles, 30 minutes
Steve: 6 miles, 30 minutes

 

[hockeygirl]

Good Morning Super Goofs!!! This weekend, I am doing my first back to back LR's to get ready for the Goofy. Today, I did 4.5 miles. I am going to take it easy on these runs, since that is the plan for the 1/2 in Jan. So, I did a walk 2/jog 2 interval today and I tried to keep my pace around 13 mpm, although that didn't really happen. I have to slow down on my jogging intervals. So here's the numbers:

4.5 miles/55:40 plus 10 min stretching

Tomorrow, I will do a 9 mile run using a run3/walk1 interval, we will see how that goes. Plus, I have a hockey practice tomorrow night.

Angie--Hope you are feeling better soon!!

Beth--I agree with Cecilia...seeing those races on the calendar is the best form of motivation for me! Try to find some local races to keep yourself in training mode.

lynnielou--I hear you about life taking over..hang in there!

Susie--Good Luck in your 100k tomorrow...way to take one for the team! Can't wait to hear about it.

Hope everyone has a great saturday, we are heading to my sister's house for my niece's 6th birthday party!!

 

[groovygirls]

1 hour bodyflow
1 hour body pump
0.5 hours with personal trainer
0.5 hours on eliptical

 

[Creativebeth]

Saturday totals

Time: 70 min
Miles: 6

Beth

 

[princessrunner]

Good morning Goofs!! We had a good week last week. As soon as I get everything tallied and posted, I will post the totals. Susie is right, the numbers build faster when you add in some biking. Everyone try and get at least one bike ride in this week!!

As for me, I did bike on Friday. I did my 17 miles and for some reason it was harder than Thursday. The wind was blowing really hard all the way back (poor route planning) so I lost a lot of momentum. I am also riding a hybrid bike which keeps me upright. I think it might be time to bite the bullet and go with a road bike. Good thing Christmas is coming!!! Oh and my birthday too!!! Of course DH will try and tell me that the WDW trip is my birthday present so I will have to work on the kidlets!

Today, I am in negotiations with my toe. I have 8-9 miles on tap and that makes for a really long bike ride, 28ish miles. Do I go for miles and rest the toe or do I get back into the swing of things with ToT upcoming. What to do, what to do.... You will just have to tune in tomorrow to see what my toe decides!!!!!

Have a great day Goofs and remember, bike miles!!!!!!!!!!

 

[hockeygirl]

Lisa--My vote for you is riding....take it easy on that toe. We don't need our fearless leader on the injured reserve.

 

[hockeygirl]

Went out for my 9 mile LR this morning, and I have to say, I felt pretty good. I was wondering how my legs would feel after doing 4.5 miles yesterday, but they felt fine. I stuck with my jog 3/walk 1. So, here are the numbers:

9 miles/1:44

Hopefully, my legs will feel ok tonight, as I have to go to hockey practice. I took a very cold shower after my run, and then soaked my legs in COLD water, so hopefully that will help.

Hope everyone enjoys their Sunday, I am going to scrapbook today and maybe do some wedding stuff.

 

[groovygirls]

Went to the gym for my long run on the eliptical. Used it for 3 hours and it said I did 17 (!) miles. Knee feels great! Did 0.5 hours of stretching after.
I really hate being in the gym for that length of time but I am feeling confident I can do MCM!

 

[princessrunner]

Good morning Goofs!!

Well I ran my 8 yesterday (sort of) and the good news is that the toe is all healed and ready for ToT. The bad news is I have some sort of stomach virus that my kids had last week. YAY! I started out running slow, feeling good and running a little faster, getting cramps and walking, and ended up at a run 3/walk 2 pace. I finished up with a 10:41 mpm average which, for having to walk, is not so bad. My toe agreed!

Today, I am on for 3-5 miles and I am going to shoot for 3. I may not make that depending on my belly. Day off today and try to drink lots to flush this thing out and eat only good foods to build back up what I lost (2 pounds yesterday unintentionally).

Great job getting out for your workouts. Yay Joanne for your knee feeling better. I hope it continues. Is MCM this weekend?

I hope everyone is on the mend and feeling good!!!