Sparks will fly for the Super Goofs in July

[twoWDWfools]

Hey Team! Know I've been missing but will try to keep up better. Also promised the captain I'll update the spreadsheet tonight.

Mike -what the heck is up with our weather??? I'm doing RnR Chicago so can figure that'll be a 90+ degree humid day but otherwise...

Maura - congrats on the Muddy Buddy. I'm supposed to do one next spring.

Steve - YAY for signing up! SW has the fares open for my outbound flight but not the return. Still way high right now, too.

Lisa -

Shan -

HELLO to everyone!!


I slacked off training for a bit and it's been hard to get back into the full swing. Plus with the Tour on that consumes my eves. So next week going to try something new. I'll get up when Patrick does at 5am (hour ealier than my alarm) and do my weight/core work then to free up run/bike/swim time in the eve. See how that works.

Have a great day!!

 

[twoWDWfools]

Ok, is there a way to back up into June's sheet or should I just lump those into July?

Found out the Cold Stone is a 12 mile rt from the house. I see an ice cream bike ride in my near future.

Didn't get out last night due to unexpected issues. Hoping to get in a short run tonight. Fridays are always down days as I do grocery shopping after dinner and putting together menu.

 

[airtime247]

Our nearest Cold Stone is ~200 miles away. I think you can crawl to your Cold Stone faster than I can drive to mine Liz! We are going out of town tomorrow and will be surrounded by them so hopefully I don't overindulge before my half next weekend. After the race though...coffee with Heath bar and caramel here I come!

Airfare is still well over $500 per person (x3) for the WDW Marathon so I'll hold off until I see the desirable flights starting to get booked up. Even driving 5+ hours to the nearest large airport would still only save about $100 per person.

The spreadsheet is updated. I don't think I'll be adding many miles the next week as we will be visiting family.

Have a great week everyone!

-steve

 

[princessrunner]

Good morning Goofs!!!

Coldstone. I think the last time I had an ice cream from there was when I went to OK the last time. Here we have Giffords. It is a local company and well worth the trip!!

Steve, have a nice time visiting family.

Liz, missing you....

Everyone else, okay so I know I am not around much anymore but where the heck is everyone??????

As for me, my training this week has been consistent...finally...and the scale showed it immediately. Do you think my body is sending numeric codes to me??? So I found a little motivation anyway. Beach body here I come. Not that we have any beach weather here...can't seem to break 68 degrees and then there is that rain issue again. DD14 has a softball tourney this weekend so rain is guaranteed like 70% chance of it... So another fun weekend in store. DS7 also has a baseball tourney this weekend which means we go in different directions. They both have to be on their respective fields at 7:45 a.m. tomorrow morning. DS is in town, DD is 1 hour away. Fun times. So today is watch the last day of soccer camp for DS, groceries, cutting up and preparing food for the weekend cooler detail, and finish up the laundry. The cleaning lady came yesterday so I don't have a ton to do. Which is nice. For a change.

Have a super weekend everyone!!

 

[jmasgat]

TGIF, everyone!

Did a warm-up on the bike and some Abs & Arms today. Need to find a XT workout that will incorporate good upper body workout with abs. I was doing so much cardio before that I feel like somewhat of a slacker when I don't do it now. Oh well, I'll find what works for me.

Found out that I'll get a medal for Muddy Buddy--yeah, more race bling! Never to proud to aks them to mail it to me. Seems like most races don't bother unless you ask.

Hope everyone has a good weekend. My first "long" run in a while--I think 5 miles! (Yeah, it's puny, but to quote Bobo the Bear from Muppets in Outer Space--"Baby steps, sir, baby steps"!)

Maura

 

[Cruella de mom]

hi Goofs!

Not much training to report this week. Unless packing for 5 people is considered cross training. I know I have run up and down the stairs a few hundred times anyway.

I am signing off as we are just about ready to go. Our Mediterranean Cruise is waiting! My mother in law was shocked to hear that I was planning to run on our cruise. She has no clue.

Train hard this week as its a mid season taper week for me My partner and I are using the week to heal up and regain some energy so that we can start some very serious training when i get back. Great, she'll be rested and ready to go and I will be jet lagged and dragging. And she will NOT feel sorry for me either! Story of my life.

Cecilia

 

[mla1977]

Hi goofs!

I've had a very productive week in terms of training. 60 minutes on the eliptical followed by 30 minutes on the bike on Sunday. I did a 40 minute wog on Monday followed by pilates. Tuesday was off since I went to see Grease. Wednesday was 30 minutes on the eliptical follow by some weight training. Yesterday was supposed to be a 45 minute wog, but my ipod with the nike+ was dead so I did 15 minutes on the the eliptical followed by 40 minutes on the bike.

Some form of cross training today and tomorrow is a 5 mile wog!

I signed up for Team in Training this week too! I'll be joining them for the WDW marathon (transferring my registration to them). I'm definitely more scared about the fundraising than I am about the training. I need to have another week like this one in training to keep me on track though!

Cecelia - have fun on the cruise!

 

[ksoehrlein]

I signed up for Team in Training this week too! I'll be joining them for the WDW marathon (transferring my registration to them). I'm definitely more scared about the fundraising than I am about the training. I need to have another week like this one in training to keep me on track though!

Congrats on taking the plunge with Team in Training, Megan! I just registered to be a Mentor for the WDW Marathon and am waiting to hear back as to whether I've been accepted. PM me if you'd like to chat about the fundraising. I know it can be scary, but you can do it. Also, feel free to read my TNT web page (link in my siggie below). Maybe some of the things I tried will spark some ideas for you. I hope to meet up with you at the pasta and/or post-race TNT party!

Now for the important stuff: how was Grease???

Cecilia, enjoy the cruise! I'm Lime Green with envy!

Liz, you'll need a bumper sticker that says "Will bike for ice cream." Love me some Cold Stone!

AFM, still fighting a cold so I blew off running yesterday. I met up with the local running store for a group run (and free beer afterward!) on Wednesday night, but ended up walking -- slowly -- with one of my old TNT buddies who hadn't been training in a while, so not my greatest effort to date. Long run (9 miles) on tap for tomorrow and still trying to decide if I should squeeze in a quick 2 miles tonight.

Final thought: I'm really enjoying the New Balance "love/hate" ad campaign. This month's Runner's World ad had my favorite punch line so far: "Total Fit will make you realize RUNNING is your one true love. Even if QUITTING is really good in bed."

 

[lenshanem]

Hey Goofs! Hope everyone is doing well.

I haven't been out running yet since my steroid shot in the shin. It still feels sore so I have started riding my new bike instead. I'm guessing on my miles and time for the spreadsheet. If I wear my Garmin riding my bike I guess it would still work? Next time I go out I'll give that a try so I can put down more accurate info. I didn't do any like hardcore bike riding cause I got myself one of those cool retro cruiser bikes. I even got a basket for the front. It is so cute! I can now ride with my girls. Still anything is better than nothing, right?

I'm gonna have a very hard time getting back out there. Several obstacles have discouraged me, but I'm still feeling very upset about my pace. It seems like everyone around me running is all about the time. DH's running friends (especially at work) are so all consumed about their pace and what your pace is it has taken the joy out of it for me really. Peachtree was a prime example. I'm tired of feeling like the ole' lady. Really, I'm not fast, but then again I don't think I'm that slow that I should be made to feel this way. Like I'm not a runner or something because of my pace... Does anyone know what I'm talking about? Thank goodness for WISH, definitely a more encouraging atmosphere!

I'm also dealing with a recent event that has had a HUGE impact on me personally. I'll be dealing with this for a couple months. It has kinda taken over my life in a very negative way. So any pixie dust that can be thrown my way would be greatly appreciated. I can use all the pixie dust Pixie Hollow has to offer! I'm just really ready to have a boring life again, ya know?

Enjoy your runs Super Goofs and your weekend!

 

[jmasgat]

Shan Sorry it's been a downer lately. Please don't let the speedsters get you down. Remember, the only person's performance that matters is your own. And you've had your share of physical issues to deal with--which you can bet theyt haven't!

I hope things start looking up for you.

Maura

 

[SAHDad]

I'm gonna have a very hard time getting back out there. Several obstacles have discouraged me, but I'm still feeling very upset about my pace. It seems like everyone around me running is all about the time. DH's running friends (especially at work) are so all consumed about their pace and what your pace is it has taken the joy out of it for me really. Peachtree was a prime example. I'm tired of feeling like the ole' lady. Really, I'm not fast, but then again I don't think I'm that slow that I should be made to feel this way. Like I'm not a runner or something because of my pace... Does anyone know what I'm talking about? Thank goodness for WISH, definitely a more encouraging atmosphere!

As long as you are out there training, you are a runner!

(I'm pretty sure I have told this next story before - I've helped spread it around over the years)

Supposedly, after one of the larger marathons, an intrepid reporter had the idea of interviewing both the winner and the last person to cross the finish line at the same time. The interview starts out by saying that the winner managed to cross the finish line in two hours and seven minutes, and the last place finisher took over seven hours to accomplish the same feat.

The reporter than asks the pair for a reaction. The DLFer looks at the winner and says "You were able to finish in two hours?"

And the winner looks at the DLFer and says "You were able to keep running for seven hours?"


The point, of course, is that the course doesn't magically get shorter if you aren't as fast. Often times, its harder to be out there longer - the temperature climbs, stations run low on food and water, the cheering crowds disappear. I have a heck of a lot of respect for the back of the packers.

 

[suzannews]

I am officially registered for the Race for the Taste 10K and the Tower of Terror 13K. All that money slipping through my fingers is motivation!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!!

 

[sk8ingmom]

Good mornin' Goofs!
Busy, busy, busy around here, but I've managed to get my workouts in.

Last Sun. was the first ever (organizers think) 1/10 Ironman. IM/10. It was fun & the t-shirt is cool, which is really why I signed up! .24 mile swim, 11.2 mile bike, 2.62 mile run. I even have a 14.06 sticker for my car now. For some reason my swim was bout 1:30 slower than training & I had to wog most of the run. I have bad hips and when something goes "pow" 1/2 mile in, I have to wog if I'm going to finish (this happens a lot!).

Ran 3 miles yeserday. I'm up for 35 minute swim and 70 minute bike today.
Have a great day!

 

[lenshanem]

Thank you Maura and Rich.
Rich, that was a great story. I loved it!

My Peachtree time was 1:09:59 - 4 minutes slower than my 10K PR I ran last October. I have definitely slowed down. I know I'm not fast, but I don't think I should be given the vibe I'm getting. DH's coworkers are so darn competitive. I'm definitely treated like I'm not really a runner because of my pace. He also runs with a running group that are actually very nice, but they do ultras. They are kinda in another world to me.

They posted everyone's Peachtree times in the company newsletter and since DH ran with me his time showed mine. Everyone kept asking him why he ran so slow. I guess the time was next to last. I think he was embarrassed cause he is actually a fast runner, but the whole thing kinda hurt my feelings. I dunno. I am older than most of them. I guess I shouldn't worry about it, but whenever we run a race people are calling or texting to compare their times.



Suzanne, congrats on signing up for the two races! I'm still playing with the idea of running the TOT. We'll probably decide last minute. We're in Atlanta so we can make it a weekend trip. I have heard a rumor that this might be the last year those two races are held, something about being replaced with a single larger event next year. RFTT was actually my first race I ever ran, so I'm kinda sad to see that go. I was really proud of that medal!

 

[jmasgat]

Suzanne Yippee for signing up for RFTT! I'll see you there!

Today I ran 4+ outdoors. Always feel about 1 mpm slower outdoors, oh well. Can't really tell since I didn't wear a watch! I am on the brink of buying a Garmin 305 for my marathon training. I think I will need one for the marathon training (that's my story and I'm sticking to it!)

Maura

 

[ksoehrlein]

Maura, I love my Garmin 305. Come... join us...

After tonight's run, I have declared "hill" to be a 4-letter word. I came home and told DH we needed to move to my friend's town in PA. Her neighborhood is pancake flat, but ours is located in hilly AL and does not make for a nice after-dinner run. Oh well. I got 'er done and updated the spreadsheet so all is not lost.

 

[Pungodingy]

hey all, just wanted to tell you about my race this weekend...

5 miler, I've done it twice before, so I knew going in it was primarily elite runners. It was. So, since I knew I would be back of pack, and most likely DLF, I just did my best and had fun with it. The pace car caught me around mile 2, so for the rest of the race, I told spectators that it was my support crew! At the end, they were doing the kids fun run, well, all the kids got yellow t-shirts, and I happened to be wearing my WISH shirt, so when the crowds were hollering "go yellow shirt!" I told myself they were all yelling for me! The last two course flaggers both commented that I was almost done, and still smiling, of course I was still smiling, I was going to finish, duh!

so, I had fun, got another race under my belt, finished the six race series I had signed up for, got a race tshirt and a series tech shirt, and even managed to be 4 minutes faster than last year. all good, now if I could just find a job...

hope everything is going well for everyone else!

keep on running! (and walking, and swimming, and biking, and, and, well, you know!)

 

[lenshanem]

Good job Angie!

Maura, I've got the older Forerunner 205. I can't run without my Garmin now.

 

[twoWDWfools]

Hey everyone!!

Shan - I totally know what you mean. There is a running club here at work that has team competitions. Scores come from # of events (there is a min), distance then speed individual and gender ratings. Well since I did 2 halfs in 4 weeks in the spring they approached me more than once to join. However the are all about the speed. Yeah, my distances would get them big points but not fast enough for their liking. Here them occasionally stopping by a girl who sits a couple desks from me - she's on the team - and them telling her she HAS to come for speed training 2x/wk because she's too slow. Yeah, I dont' need that.

BTW, Garmin works on bike, just switch mode to bike. They also make a mount for the bike that comes with a velcro wriststrap. Love mine.

Angie - WTG!!!!

Maura - buy the Garmin.

Hope everyone else is doing great!!

AFM: got in 40 mile bike on Sat including two 20mph sustained sprints. Patrick has taken to calling me Cavendish because I just gear up alongside him and keep going.

Have a 10 mile trail run this weekend where I figure I'll be DLF. However it's not an easy course (steep climbs on limestone) so all I can do is my best. Will get in some extra run time this week. Have RnR Chicago next weekend - looking forward to it.

Later!!

 

[laxdef69]

Is the race you are in at Waterfall Glen? Love that race...but I have too much to do this weekend for the IM...only 8 weeks to go...yikes!