Summer may be winding down, but the INCREDIBLES are just warming up!

[VernRDH]

Hellllllloooooooooooo INCREDIBLES!!!

It is another month, Awesome August! Those of us doing DL are hitting the long runs hard this month, as are any others with races coming up in the cooler months of fall. I am looking forward to more cooler temperatures and less humidity, though I suppose we could have Indian summer

Here is our roster, I think we may have lost some friends along the way

VernRDH~Veronica------11/18/70----------Disneyland Half
ladytink75~Melinda
roomthreeseventeen~Amy-----3/24/80---------Wine and Dine Half
lisah0711~Lisa------7/11 ------------- Princess Half
Mickeys#1Fan4ever~Patsy-----1/18/65----------Disneyland Half
mikamah~Kathy
leeshiebean~Alicia
ScubaMickey~Linda-----11/3 ---------Princess 5k
3TinksAndAnEeyore~Stephanie
MickeyMomTo2~Lauren------ 3/12 ------------Princess Half
PlainJane~Amy
kelleydea~Kelley
donac~Dona 5/29
escape~Susie Disneyland Half
tassma~Tassma
ADPiSpaz16~Jess------4/16----------------Princess half
momof2minnies~Linda------------- Expedition Everest Challenge WDW 5k and Half 2011.
lyncecelia~
stampinggoddess~
MommyTaraLee~TaraLee
mommyof2pirates~Lindsay-------------1/18/79--------Princess Half
nov02mom~Kristen
elbowglitter~Megan--------------- 1/10/81----------- Disneyland Half and Wine and Dine Half
Bephus ~ Beth----- 9/7/78---------- Tour de Pain 8/14, Womens Half Marathon 11/21, Outback Distance Classic 11/25, Goofy Challenge 1/8-9

 

[VernRDH]

Morning friends!!!

Hope you are all doing well and enjoying the day, whether you are running, walking or just relaxing. We are going school shopping for DD today, both clothes and supplies. Should be fun!

I ran 6 miles this morning in my fastest time EVER, 57:44. My previous best time was 1:04:56. I am perplexed by how fast I am able to run so fast the day after a 9 mile long run. This is something new for me, as previously I could not even walk right after a long run, much less run and run well. Guess the training plan is working!

Scale was a bit unkind today, but that was to be expected. Our friends from Long Island were on their way home from vacation near our house and stopped by and we went out for dinner. We had Mexican, and I was craving fajitas. They were spectacular, but I was feeling the effects last night and this morning.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Veronica~ Great job on the runs, you are such an inspiration I hope you are having fun shopping today. We need to do that for my DS1 in the next week or two. He is starting kindergarten this year. I cant believe how time flies. Its funny but I have been dying for fajitas too. I hope you enjoyed them even though you are feeling the after effects now.

I had a great time running last night. It was cooler (70's) and less humid. I did 4 miles in 48:13. My first 5K race I ever did I completed in 47:? So I guess I really am improving. Slowly but surely! I am a little sore today which is telling me I really need to remember to stretch after I run. I think I will go out tonight again for another run. Its raining off/on today but I prefer to run in the rain so it should be good.

Have a great rest of the day everyone!

 

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

Hi Everyone! Nice jobs on your runs, Veronica and Lindsay! I've been MIA the last couple of weeks since I was away on vacation and posts needed to be made on an iPhone. I've been reading, though! I got most of my runs in even while vacationing. It's getting closer and closer to the Disneyland Half, so I can't let up now! The runs while at Asilomar in Pacific Grove/Monterey were no problem. Running on two days for 4 1/2 miles by the ocean was a dream. The next week was up in Tahoe and we were staying at 6700 feet. That was a little tougher and while we got the two 4 1/2 mile mid-week runs done (in under 15 minutes/mile with which I was really happy considering the lack of oxygen!), we decided to forego the 7 mile long run the first Sunday in Tahoe when we hadn't even started acclimating. We went on a hike, so got excercise in, just not running. I did the 7 mile run this morning, instead. The funny thing is, being back at close to sea level should have felt much easier, but I suppose I was tired from all the hiking and rafting this last week.

Only five more weeks to the DL Half! Only four more long runs! It's getting close!

 

[VernRDH]

I love that optimism-only 4 more long runs! For me they are 10, 11, 12 and 6 milers. But I am very excited about the trip and the race. Mostly looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones!

 

[elbowglitter]

And me, and me! I guess I got added mid-month last month? elbowglitter/Megan - 1/10/81, training for DL and Wine and Dine.

I am battling a cold, so I set out for this weekend's 8 miler and made it through less than half a mile before giving up. Hoping to feel good enough to do 5 tonight. If not tonight, tomorrow night. I hate summer colds!

 

[escape]

Good morning, all!

Veronica - sounds like you are feeling better now. Congrats on your 6 mile run. GREAT time! You are going to take DL by storm!

Lindsay - you are improving nicely! 4 miles at 48 min! You've gone from a little over a 15-min pace to a 12-min pace. Great job!

Stephanie - sounds like a great vacation. Way to go for getting those miles in during that time. Whenever I go on vacation my intentions are good about exercising but I never seem to quite follow throught like I should. *sigh*

Megan - hope you get to feeling better. Summer colds are the nastiest. Sending pixie dust your way!

Yay - only 4 more long runs. Wow, Veronica, you've got some high mileage still planned. The long runs I'm planning to do, mileage-wise, are 6, 10, 8 & 5. I'm going to participate in a racewalking clinic next weekend so I'm not sure I'll be able to get in the long run.

Speaking of long runs, I did my 8-miler yesterday. My DH will go with me but not earlier than 7am. At 7am yesterday, the temp was 82 degrees with 90% humidity. It was brutal! By the time I finished, the temp was 90 degrees. My clothes (and shoes) were soaking wet. The temps today and tomorrow are predicted to be record-breaking - 104, 105 with a heat index of 119. UGH!! I am so envious of all of you with 70 degree & lower temps! Take it while you can.

Hope you all have a great week! Stay cool and hydrate!

 

[elbowglitter]

Yay - only 4 more long runs. Wow, Veronica, you've got some high mileage still planned. The long runs I'm planning to do, mileage-wise, are 6, 10, 8 & 5.

Is it bad that my reaction is "Oh no! Only 4 more long runs!" I'm so NERVOUS! My schedule has me doing 8, 8-9, 9, and 10. I have never run a half-marathon before and I'm scared that I can't do it. I've run a number of 10 mile races, and I'm sure I could have run those 10 miles and then walked the remaining 3.1 within the time limit, so I shouldn't be worried, but I AM!

 

[Bephus]

I am out with the fam and saw the new thread so thought I would get subbed in.
Don't forget me too! I just added in June - Bephus ~ Beth 9/7/78 Tour de Pain 8/14, Womens Half Marathon 11/21, Outback Distance Classic 11/25, Goofy Challenge 1/8-9

found my mouse for my computer so I will check in later this evening.

 

[elbowglitter]

found my mouse for my computer so I will check in later this evening.

Woohoo! Where was it? Toybox? Behind the couch?

 

[Bephus]

So my mouse is back and I can finally function as a normal human being. Megan - it was hidden in the boy's room, who btw swore he didn't know where it was. In his defense, DD most likely was the culprit.

Personals!!!!
Veronica - I am also looking forward to cooler temps, although they are likely a very long ways off for us here in FL. Congratulations on the fast running!!! I am sorry the scale has been unkind to you. I am struggling this summer too. Actually looking forward to a normal schedule so I can eat better. I am trying to get back on track now, hopefully we can both see some results in the next few weeks!

Lindsay - Yay on the improved pace I also LOVE running in the rain

Stephanie - welcome back! Good luck on your last few weeks of training!

Megan - sorry about the cold, I hope you get over it quickly

Susie - I hear you with the crazy temps and HUMIDITY even in the early am. Keep hydrated and try to find shade.

Wow, so many Incredibles are doing the DL Half! Good Luck on the rest of your training

Yesterday DH was off because he switched his extra day from Friday, so we went to the Alligator Farm down in St Augustine. It was fun but HOT! I just know that I could never do Disney in the summer. I am so glad that we are FL residents now. I decided that for my birthday (in September) I don't want any gifts, I want a trip down to the World. Yay!! We are going the last weekend in September even though I know it will still be really hot and humid, it will not be crowded and I think I can handle the heat since it should be a good 10 degrees cooler than it is now. I am very excited. ADRs have been a challenge b/c of FD, but I am very flexible and didn't really want a ton of TS meals anyway. We are going on the cheap, so we will be eating breakfast in the room, packing lunches most days and eating at the ASSports food court quite a bit. Can't wait to go.

Running has been going well for the past few weeks. I took Saturday off b/c I won't be able to do that soon when I get into my more intense training. I am running tonight (5K speedwork). Hopefully it will rain a little and cool things down a little before then.

Have a great day INCREDIBLES!

 

[elbowglitter]

Well, it's been a wild week. Still fighting a cold, and my office was temporarily evacuated today due to some unventilated polyurethane painting. Or something. I'm not sure what happened, really. Oh, and my apartment complex is rehabbing my bathroom, so the roommate and I are sharing her bathroom, which is an adventure for two women who aren't so coherent in the morning!

Cold is still here, sadly. I can breathe through my nose, but my sinuses feel all swollen still. Hope it's not turning into a sinus infection! I'm considering running tonight if I feel better, but I'm just not sure it's going to happen. If it doesn't happen today, I won't be able to run again til Friday, and I hate having to take a full week off this late in my training, but I'll do what I have to to stay healthy.

 

[escape]

Megan - here's more for your cold. Hope it clears up soon for you. If you don't feel like running tonight, you might consider walking the miles...if you feel like it. This way, you can get in your steps/miles in without over exerting yourself. And, don't worry. You'll do fine for your first half. While training for my first half (and first race ever), I injured my gricilis muscle in the thigh area. This happened 3 weeks before the race. I still had 2 long runs to do. Running and walking at a fast pace was painful. Instead, I worked out on the eliptical. I did just fine. Missing a little training won't hurt you.

Beth - yay on finding the mouse. With little tykes, you never know where your stuff will end up. By the way, hope you enjoy the Nike women's half. I did this race in 2007 and really liked it . This was the year before they introduced the lottery system for getting in. I wanted to go in 2008 but didn't get picked. Same for 2009. Nike re-opened the half in 2009 a month before the race so I was able to go. However, I couldn't get in this year. I think I'm done trying. Ha! Enjoy the race and the necklace! You'll have to post a pic of it when you get back. Oh, and have fun at WDW in Sept! Nice way to celebrate your BD.


Because of the heat, I have not been training very well. I'm getting some steps in but not nearly enough. Unfortunately, the hot temps (100+) will be here for at least the next 10 days. I may have to do some training inside. This weekend, I'm going to attend a racewalking clinic in Kansas City. This is mainly for my husband but I'm hoping to learn a thing or two. Racewalking is a very different movement from regular walking. I'm not sure it's a good idea to be taking this clinic right right now but I've done crazier things during some of my previous training. We'll see how it goes.

Hope you all have a great weekend! Stay cool!

 

[elbowglitter]

Thanks for all the pixie dust! I think it's helping. The cold is decidedly better today. Tuesday, rather than run, my roommate and I did a Dancing With the Stars workout. Not sure it was that great of a workout, but it was fun. We cannot dance!

I'm volunteering with a Great Pyrenees rescue event tonight, so no running til tomorrow, but I'm hoping to get in 5 miles tomorrow and then 8 on Sunday. Should definitely be doable. It's nice to be getting back to running. I can't believe my first half is in less than a month! Eeeek!

 

[escape]

Thanks for all the pixie dust! I think it's helping. The cold is decidedly better today. Tuesday, rather than run, my roommate and I did a Dancing With the Stars workout. Not sure it was that great of a workout, but it was fun. We cannot dance!

I'm volunteering with a Great Pyrenees rescue event tonight, so no running til tomorrow, but I'm hoping to get in 5 miles tomorrow and then 8 on Sunday. Should definitely be doable. It's nice to be getting back to running. I can't believe my first half is in less than a month! Eeeek!

Well, you're doing your first half at the happiest place on earth so all should be good. Just think of it as another training run with ~15,000 friends.

 

[MickeyMomTo2]

Hello, Incredibles! I just thought I would check in. I haven't been running for the past six weeks because I was pretty sure I have a stress fracture. It it still not better, so I will be going to the doctor next week. Now I wish I would have gone six weeks ago, but I have been going to the doctor so much for other health issues that I wanted to just get better on my own. As frustrating as this is, I can still do the Princess Half as long as I am better by the end of October. I will be so disappointed if I can't!

Even though I haven't been exercising, I have lost 18 pounds! I think I posted that I have reflux, but after a test last week, the doctor determined that I don't have it. SO...now we're trying to figure out what's going on. The one positive is that I have drastically changed my eating habits, which has led to the weight loss. However, I really want to get to the bottom of everything so I can feel better.

I am so excited for all of you who are doing the Disneyland Half! It sounds like your training is going wonderfully! I can't wait to read all about your experiences on race day!

Even though I am not exercising now, I'm still following along. Hopefully, I'll be incredible again very soon!

 

[Bephus]

Susie - I am doing the Women's Half in St Pete, but I really want to do the Nike Women's one day. I would LOVE a Tiffany necklace!!! GL with the clinic, should be fun to learn a new technique.

Megan - glad your cold is getting better. I agree with Susie, you can walk at least some of the miles if you aren't feeling up to running and will still get benefit. I hurt my knee 3 weeks before my first full and ended up losing a ton of milage and it turned out fine

Lauren - sorry about your foot, I hope you get some answers soon. Congrats on the 18!!! pounds It sucks that you had to lose it under such conditions, but nice nevertheless.

This week has been ok on the running front. I ran a great 3.5 miles at 8:28/mile pace. I felt good, but was tired Wednesday so I decided to take the day off. I ran last night my usual 5.5 miles but my legs were pretty heavy so I skipped the bridges which would have given me 7.5 miles. Went to the gym today and am planning on getting up early to run in the morning. I am thinking I will try for 6 miles, it will depend on if DH is going paintballing in the am and when I need to be back home.

Have a great weekend INCREDIBLES and stay cool

 

[mikamah]

Good morning Incredibles!! I'm still here, and still run/walking, but my dis time is definitely lacking lately. I'm getting out 3 times a week, and trying to add a little distance on one longer run/walk each week. Today I did 5.5 miles in just over 80 min, so hanging in around 15min/miles. I'm happy with that, and if I can keep it up as I add more distance, that will keep me from being swept in the princess.

Susie- Thanks for all the info on last months thread about the training plans. I like the Marathoning for mortals plans too, and will most likely use his run/walk plan. I especially like that it is 2 short runs and one long run each week. It's the long run that I'm afraid I'll have trouble getting in, so only one a week is definitely more doable. I like to bike too, and think I'll try to either bike or do an exercise video as my cross training. The biking I can do with my son more easily. Good luck with the race walking clinic. It's been such a hot summer everywhere. I wish I could send you our weather this weekend, it actually felt cool this morning. Good job getting those steps in, even with the heat. It's not easy.

Lauren- sorry about your foot, and reflux issues. I hope everything is better soon.

Beth- Wow, congrats on your 8:28 pace!! That is impressive!! I'm just under double that!! congrats on booking a trip for sept! We leave in 3 weeks from monday and are staying at assports too. I can't wait. Happy planning!!

Veronica and Megan- I love hearing about your training and I am so impressed. It must be so exciting to run in the disney parks, and you are both doing so well, you will rock the DL half!!! I'll be cheering your on from WDW that weekend!!

Sorry if I missed anybody. I don't get here as much as I'd like lately, but it's fun to catch up with everyone. Keep on running!!!

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

*checking in without reading the past few days!*

I got an iPad last week, so I've been over consumed with tech stuff. LOL. Managed to get in my first 25 mile week, headed for 27 this week.

 

[elbowglitter]

Oooh, an iPad. So jealous. I have no need for one, but I so want one anyway. Ahh, gadget lust. Also, I have to ask - roomthreeseventeen: a Miss Saigon reference? Every time I see your username, I start singing that song.

Got in 8 treadmill miles this weekend. They were ROUGH. I walked a bunch of the workout because I felt so sluggish (think I was still fighting off something) but still came in under a 13 minute mile average pace - and that's MORE than good enough for a Disney race! That's always my training motto. Doesn't matter how slow the run gets, I just want to stay above sweeper pace. Preferably faster than sweeper pace, just in case. Planning for 8-9 this next weekend. I hope the weather is decent so I can get outside.