scaring into October Super Goofs Challenge

[Cruella de mom]

Hi goofs!

This is a drive by response to some previous posts. Today was a rest day and it was awesome.

It is sometimes overwhelming thinking about how much everything costs to get married.

2 thoughts.
I think Brides today have it tougher than I did 20 years ago. Ignore Martha Stewart and the wedding shows. I got married in a borrowed dress with about $100 worth of flowers and some borrowed ficus trees strung with white lights for the decoration. One of my friends took snap shots and the family pictures. It wouldn't have made Martha Stewart, but the marriage is still great after 20 years.
Second, on our honeymoon we met a bunch of other honeymooners and the one thing all the weddings had in common was that something went wrong but that was the story we all wanted to share. Hang in there and don't let the details stress you out.

Joanne, hang in there. Don't let the anxiety about the race over take you. ....
I seem to remember another member of the Goof team talking about running backward and singing during the full in WDW(Cecilia ) and how much more fun that race was too.

NOT singing!!! Dancing yes, skipping yes, backwards yes. But I did NOT sing. I could not do that to my fellow racers! Once I knew I wasn't going to come in under 5 hours, I started looking for people that needed a lift and I would stop and encourage them. It was absolutely the most fun I have ever had.

Cecilia

 

[ksoehrlein]

Three miles in 40 minutes tonight.

 

[suzannews]

30 mins bike/5.77 miles

This is usually our slow time of the year at work but with all the dining plans, we are busy, busy, busy. I'm not complaining, my mortgage company is very happy each month, its just crazy! The last thing I want to do at 1am is get on the treadmill or bike...but, I'm doing it anyways.

Have a great Tuesday everyone!!

 

[princessrunner]

Good morning Goofs!!

Kim, if you can do 3 miles in 40 minutes, you can definitely do 3.1 in under 45 minutes. I know there is always that question whether you are ready or not and whether you can meet your goal but I, for one, am confident that you can do it!!

Cecilia, sorry, I remember the dancing and all that but I thought you said you were singing too. You know, by mile 20ish, I don't think anyone would notice if you had a great voice or not!!!

Beth, that would be awesome. I am flopping between the full or the half. I have not done a full yet and this might be a good place for me to try it but then again, it is school vacation for my kids and I want to enjoy myself too...

Suzanne, extra bonus points for getting on the TM or bike after working like you do!! My SIL was thinking about buying the dining plan when they get to WDW but has made ZERO ressies and just expects to get them when the arrive. I told her that is hit or miss and she will end up with odd times. Of course, she does not believe me at all!! I think the new plan with the counter service only will relieve some of the pressure on the table service restaurants. That one fits our way of eating much better. This birthday dinner is a rarity for us!!!! We are definitely munchers...

Everyone else: I hope you are all busy exercising and that is why you aren't posting....

As for me, yesterday was a really quick 3 (I hate when everyone is watching me in the gym) and then an hour of weights. I had this man (picture Gomez from the Adams Family) following me around. Everytime I looked in the mirror, he was watching me. Freaky!! I started getting really self conscious. I am hoping that he was just taking notes on my exercise technique... Anyway, today is 4 for me and tomorrow is 4 and weights as I will miss Thursday. My manicure/pedicure appointment is in jeopardy to to possibly rescheduling of the field hockey game to an earlier time. My hairdresser is also a field hockey mom and this is the last game.

3 more sleeps and I am in the world!!!!

 

[jmasgat]

4.2 for me today (38? minutes)with some post-run stretching in 55 minutes. My T/Th runs are ramping up, and it feels pretty good to be able to make them through at a good clip (even if it is indoors on the easy TM) Have a great day everyone!

Maura

 

[laxdef69]

Sorry I've been afk (away from keyboard).

Saturday and Sunday was 20 miles of walking...pheasant hunting in South Dakota.

Tuesday 3 lousy miles of running....good thing I took two weeks off.

I lost time and speed, and gained weight..

 

[groovygirls]

I'm going to try and play catch up (sorry Lisa).
10/15 Rode for 2 hours. Went to gym and did elipitical for 50 minutes (5 miles) Did some stretching for 30 minutes

10/18 Rode for 2 hours. Elipitical for 30 minutes (3 miles)then weights for 30 minutes plus 15 minutes of stretching

10/19/08 Fitness yoga for 60 minutes, 5 miles on the elipitical in 50 minutes, weights for 30 then stretching for 15

10/21 elipitical; for 5 miles in 55 minutes, weights for 30 minutes and 20 minutes of stretching.

Fingers and toes crossed for me please. Race day is Sunday- we leave Thursday. I will probably be MIA until I return on Monday.
I am going to need all the support I can get, guys! Thanks in advance!
Joanne

 

[suzannews]

Good luck Joanne!!!

 

[ksoehrlein]

Good luck on Sunday, Joanne!

Two miles for me tonight. 24:37

 

[suzannews]

Tuesday...45 mins bike/9.09 miles while watching the Biggest Loser. I don't like most of the blue team.

Didn't get my long walk in today. I was so tired this morning and my walking partner had an interview for a new internship.

I did fit into a pair of my 13 yr old DD's capris though!!

Lisa...I don't think you can add the dining package at check in. I thought it was something that had to be done ahead of time. I could be wrong but if your SIL really wants it, I would have her check into it before leaving. Oh, BTW, I'll see ya in 6 days!! I'll have to remember to bring my camera to work with me on Monday night.

Have a great Wednesday everyone!

 

[Creativebeth]

The blue team is the snarkyiest bunch of 'losers' I have ever seen! Hope they continue to lose until they all disappear!

Tuesday totals

Time: 60 min
Miles: 6.5

Beth

 

[Cruella de mom]

Hi Goofs!

6 miles in 1:01 today with my friend Heather. She kept the pace nice and slow which was good for me. I took yesterday off because of a horrible headache.
I started a new supplement program this week and it turns out that its common to get mean headaches the first couple weeks on the program. Funny, I don't remember them telling me that BEFORE I bought the stuff...

I am flopping between the full or the half. I have not done a full yet and this might be a good place for me to try it but then again, it is school vacation for my kids and I want to enjoy myself too...

Which Full are you thinking? Do you want me to run it with you? I have been toying with the idea of running the ING Georgia full but I can switch to another one.

Fingers and toes crossed for me please. Race day is Sunday- we leave Thursday. I will probably be MIA until I return on Monday.

Is there a tracking website so we can track you??? What do you mean we have to wait until Monday to hear all about it??!! We will be with you in spirit the entire way. Good Luck!

 

[hockeygirl]

Hello Super Goofs! Sorry to be MIA for a couple of days, but I have been super busy!!! I had my make-up trial for my wedding on monday and it was so fun. The lady that did it was so nice and she did an awesome job! I ended up booking her for the wedding which means one more item off my to-do list!!!
Yesterday, I had to do a presentation at a local college for physical education majors. I demonstrated a whole bunch of games and activities that I do in my classes. It was a lot of work to put everything together but it went great, and I got a lot of great feedback and they asked me to come back in the spring to present again!!

Since I was busy the last two nights, I had to rearrange my workouts this week. So tonight, I headed to the gym for a 3 mile run on the TM. Because I have been off the last two days, my legs felt great. Here are the numbers for tonight:

3 miles/34:00 plus 10 min stretching

Lisa--Have fun at WDW! Good Luck in TOT...can't wait to hear the report.

Joanne--Hang in there! I agree with Lisa..try to have fun out there and not worry about the time, just take it all in and enjoy the race! Can't wait to hear the report!

Beth--I agree so much about celebrating our running, and not taking for granted our ability to get out there and do it!!!

mla1977--good Luck in your 5k this weekend! Can't wait to hear the report!

Cecilia--Thanks! I try not to let it stress me out that much, but sometimes I feel like I can't please everyone. I have started to realize that I can't worry about that anymore, I have to do what's best for my fiance and I! At times, I wish we had just gone away and just invited family to the wedding...but too late for that!!

To anyone I missed sorry!!! I will definetely be back at it tomorrow.

 

[suzannews]

45 mins bike tonight for 8.89 miles while switching between the Rays game and the Real World/Road Rules challenge.

Cooler temps are on the way to Central Florida. The high on Tuesday is suppose to be in the mid 70's with the high 50's at night. Time to turn on the heat!!

Have a great Thursday everyone.

I called the Track Shack today (they are incharge of registration for the Princess 1/2) and they are still showing 50% full for the 1/2 so I can wait alittle while longer to register!

 

[princessrunner]

Good morning Goofs. I am leaving tomorrow so you will not see my smiling face until Wednesday (or maybe Thursday). So make sure you get those miles and minutes in and post them up. I will have A LOT of catching up to do when I get back!!!!

Joanne: Best of luck, have fun and relax, relax, relax. You will do fine and you will be fine. And remember, ANY number is a PR right now so ride the wave!!!! I will be thinking of you on Sunday. PM me the results as I will get it on my phone in WDW or text me or even call me!!

Cecilia: Such a sweetie you are. I was thinking CMM full as it is a little flatter than anything around here for me to do. I am iffy on it as it will be family vacation and I don't want them to have to wait too long for me. I was thinking 5 hours-ish feeling that a comfortable pacing goal for me but I would have to start training to narrow that down a little. I totally want to run with you in VA Beach as I want to get 2:00 or under for the half!!! Let me know if you are willing to do CMM as I would love, love, love that!!!

Mike: You definitely sound in need of and . Don't sweat the weight, it came off once and you can now start from scratch and build up a good base again. Find a positive and work from there. Remember, most of us have had this problem and had to start all over again so we are here for you!! PM me anytime, you know I am your biggest (just done tell DW).

Laurie: Yay one more thing off the list. I feel the same as Cecilia, you can't please everyone all the time. What is important is that you and your fiance have a GREAT wedding not that everyone's expectations are met. We got married in our field under a tent officiated by an ex-boss with all of our friends and family. DH's aunt took all our photos and the wedding party arrived in antique cars that were part of the car club I was in at the time. We did minimal seasonal flowers and I also borrowed everything but my dress. That was my new thing. Have fun with it and make it a memory that will last for the right reasons!!!

Beth: Are you getting faster???? You sneaky woman you!

Suzanne: Your 13 yo capris??? Does it not feel fabulous? I too am counting the days. Yes, bring your camera, I am picture posting inept!! One of the things I have not learned yet....

Kim: Great job with your miles and consistency. It really does matter even though I know you want to be faster. Speed comes with time, it really does!!

Everyone else: Post, post, post, get out there and get those workouts in!! I will miss you all terribly even if I am in the happiest place on earth!!!

As for me, I got my gym workout in yesterday without Gomez in tow. I also got another 5 in the books. This will be a lighter week than normal for me with all the things I have going on and the trip too. I am trying to stay on track but LTO this week. I have found a group to run with on the disneyrunning website, all the same pace. It should be lots of fun!!! I will be on until noon today and then off for the manicure/pedicure appointment. Ah, a little relaxation before we leave. Then to DD13 field hockey game. Side note is that I will have freshly painted nails, need to wear open toed sandals and it is 40 degrees here!!!! Luckily painting my toes purple so maybe no one will notice that the whole foot is purple!!!! Then up tomorrow, run, shower, final pack, and wait for my mom to pick up DD13 from school and come here. YAY......so close now!!!!

ONE MORE SLEEP!! Or not, cuz I won't sleep tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jmasgat]

4 miles for me today (37 minutes) and a little stretching. I'm gald tomorrow is a rest day because my legs felt heavy today.

Lisa Have a great time at the World and fun in the ToT.

Muara

 

[Creativebeth]

Bless you Lisa......not getting faster.......crosstraining! My 6.5 miles was on the elliptical not the TM. I am way faster on the elliptical! No, back on my plodding pace!

Wed
Time 60 min
Miles 5

Beth

 

[hockeygirl]

I got in 5 miles tonight on the TM in 56 min. I felt great the whole time and my legs felt really good!

Sorry for the drive by...I will catch up tomorrow!!!

 

[mla1977]

1 mile for 16:47 miles.

DBF had to adjust the treadmill because the pad was slipping.

I've worked about 45 hours in 4 days. It would have been 48 but I had a doctor's appt this morning. I really wanted to run more earlier this week, but I was too exhausted when I got home each night. Tomorrow is another long day so the next thing is the 5k on Saturday!

 

[suzannews]

Quick post for me as its almost 2:30am and I've got to get to bed...30 mins bike/5.75 miles.

Have a great Friday everyone.