Super Goofs are MARCHing into Spring!

[jmasgat]

Happy Sunday everyone....

Shan Glad to see that you're getting back out there. Hope your training is going well. I hear you about taking time off--I took a few weeks off and felt like I was starting from scratch. But you'll get back to feeling good, don't worry!

Ashleigh Good luck with your studies. I know what it's like. After my second was born, I took time off to go back to school and finish my MBA. So it was raise two kids under 2-1/2 by day, and take classes at night. It was actually one of the most fulfilling things I think I've done. You'll make it through.

Jeannete Looking forward to seeing you post some of your camera class output!

M What tri plan are you using? I need to go find a new one suited for Olympic distance--not that I've committed to any specific race yet, but I need to integrate that with the running plan I have now and create some funky hybrid. I did it last year and it seemed to work out.

Got out for 9 miles today on a sunny day. Temp may only have been in 30's or 40-ish, but with the sun it felt warm. I could have run in shorts!

Now to go grocery shopping and then tonight it's the Oscars.

Maura

 

[SAHDad]

Hey Goofs,

Hope everyone is doing well today. I need to read old posts for proper cheers and good luck wishes. As for me, I am on the injured list (still ran today, but bagged it after less than 2.5 miles), and need rest - but have an extra kid over, and DW is out looking for stuff for a home improvement project, so no rest for this weary SAHD.

 

[jeanigor]

Yesterday, I also took advantage of the sunny weather in Michigan and did abuot 2.5 miles with my doggies. They have little legs, so they had to be carried part of the way home. We're going to do it again today. I <3 the sunshine.

 

[sk8ingmom]

THEY WON!!!! I'm so excited for DS. Of course, we keep telling him how rare it is to win big and that sport is about working to do your best and improve, yadda, yadda, yadda, but it really is fun when it all comes together.

Maura - I found a reasonable looking free tri plan on the Internet. It is on my work computer, so I'll have to get back to you on where I got it.

I have a similar grad school story. My kids are 21 months apart and I was a SAHM for 4 year. When I decided to go to grad school they were 2 and 4. I went full-time for 2 years, and taught freshman classes, so I could graduate before DH's job moved us again. I still ttried to be home with them as much as I could so they weren't in FT day care. Those two years are a blur!

 

[roselark]

That is so awesome! Mega congrats to your son and his team!!

 

[suzannews]

Good afternoon Goofs! I think Spring is finally here in Florida, I have flowers budding in the front yard and 80 degree weather for the next couple of days!

I did the Princess 1/2 on Sunday with 3 coworkers. It was their first 1/2 and two of them told me I was the reason they were there!! I am still really sore today and need to get new shoes as soon as possible. It was chilly at the start, in the lower 40's I think, but nothing like January. I was in corral C which was exciting as I am always in the last corral, it felt great to start and hear fireworks behind me two more times!! I jogged the first mile without a walk break which is big for me. Throwaway sweatshirt came off in the Magic Kingdom parking lot but kept the gloves. In the past two January 1/2's when I exited the Magic Kingdom and it was one lane past the Grand and Poly, it was always wall to wall people and no room to jog but not this race. There was room to jog when I wanted and never a backup of people. I shaved alittle more than 5 minutes off my time from January and almost 10 minutes off my time from last January. As long as I finish and keep getting better, I am happy!! Deciding if I want to skip the January 1/2 and do the Princess again instead???!!!

Hope everyone is having a great week and staying injury free.

Updated miles from February...

14326.99 - 27 = 14299.99

 

[roselark]

Suzanne - Congrats! I am glad to hear it went so well for you! Personally, I am hoping you do the January 1/2 next year. I am looking forward to meeting other Goofs that day!

 

[suzannews]

Thanks Jeannette!! I live local and have done the January 1/2 twice and I thought about doing it one more year but haven't decided yet. Maybe I will do the 5K since I haven't done that yet and then go to the POP meet. I am trying to post a few Princess pictures now.

 

[suzannews]

From the Princess 1/2.

Coming out of Epcot for the last .1 mile.

Princess waving to my husband, daughter and coworkers who were waiting for me near the finish line!

I DID IT!!!

 

[sk8ingmom]

Congrats Suzanne! You look so happy and your hair looks fabulous! I always look like such a wreck in race pictures. I'm convinced that races are contagious, especially Disney races. First year we went, only DH ran. My BFF was with us on that trip and decided to run the following year. My first was this year. Next year my BIL is joining us, so we're up to 4 people in 4 years.

I swam 750 meters last night, not impressive, but I haven't been swimming for months, so it is a start.

 

[suzannews]

Thanks M and congrats to your son and his hockey team!! I think we should get commission for getting friends and family to sign up for the races at the rate we are going!!!

Suppose to be near 80 today and we are going to see Michael Buble tonight. Have a great day Goofs!

 

[Cindylou]

Good Morning Goofs.

Suzanne: I too was thinking you looked fabulous in your pics. I thought maybe you were 0.1 mile into the race, not 0.1 mile from the finish. Great job on taking so much time off from your January race. Very impressive. I'm glad Spring has arrived for you. I keep waiting....

M: Congrats to your son. I love his huge smile and such nice plaques.

Todd: I hope your nice weather is continuing.

Rich: Hope the injury heals soon.

Maura: Glad you had some good weather too for your 9 mile run.

Jeanette: Good luck with the photography course. And Yeah for good quality sleep.

We have had some decent weather lately too, although the wind has still been strong so it hasn't felt as warm as it looked. I got out for 10 miles on Monday with the middle 8 at marathon pace. My knee was a causing me a bit of a problem early on so I stopped to shake it out and massage it then it was fine for the rest of the time. Not sure what's going on there. I'm scheduled for a 6 mile tempo run today. I forgot my Garmin at home, so I'll just have to go by effort today.

Have a great day everyone.
Cindy

 

[DISaholic's]

Hi everyone Maura sent me on over to join the Super Goofs if you'll have me. The team name fits me!

I'm a 40 something mom of three (DS22, DS20 and DD15) who runs and is a disney lover. I can't believe I found a place online where I can 'live' both! I've been running for about 2 and 1/2 years more on than off although winters here in Upstate NY make December-February a more "off" time.
I completed a couple of local 5K's last year and then my first 1/2 in October. I was the person who said "I can't run, I'm not athletic, it's boring". Well I have found, "I can run!" not very fast mind you, but I can do it. One of my proudest moments is actually finishing the 1/2 in 2:07, since my goal was 2:30! My DD is the one who inspired me to start running. That's a story for another time.

Actually getting to FL and completing a Disney 1/2 or full marathon is an ultimate goal for me. Don't know if it will be this year or next or the one after but I'm focused on eventually getting there. My goal for this year is to possibly run a marathon in the fall, or maybe another half. DH is thinking about trying one too.

Looks like everyone has got the same 'spring' fever I have and is out trying to log some miles. I actually got outside Sat, Sun and Tuesday this week without having put 10 layers of clothes on!

Our next Disney trip is in June and I am so looking for going for some runs within the resort area around POR and OKW. I've been on DISboards for a long time (don't post too often though) but never knew that WISH was here!

Combining Disney and running....I just can't believe there is actually a spot to do this!

Jeanne

 

[jmasgat]

Jeanne Welcome to our little family. Sounds like you're a fairly speedy runner! And you also sound like you're ready to do a marathon. I did my first in January...at Disney. It seems to be the source/inspiration for many of my firsts (first real race, first 1/2, first full). Do you have anything in mind for your fall race? I am debating whether to do a fall full in the hopes of qualifying for Boston. I missed by 3 minutes at Disney. Hope you figure out a great challenge.

Cindy Hope your knee feels better. Only about 1 month to go. If it was me, I would be in my "watch out, please don't let anything happen to me" mode. But I'm sure you're less neurotic than I am!

Suzanne You always look so happy in your race pictures. Glad you had a good time.

I just got back from a spin class at the gym, where I got the distinct impression that the instructor thought someone needed to keep an eye on me. One of the trainers was in the class, and at one point the instructor went to chat with the trainer and it seemed like they were both looking at me. Then at one other point in the class I was looking around and looked over towards the trainer and she was smiling at me. Maybe they thought I was gonna keel over! I don't know why...I felt fine and wasn't slacking. Oh well. It was a good workout.

Have a good day, Goofs.

Maura

 

[DISaholic's]

Maura,
Wouldn't call myself speedy but Thank you! One of the best things that happened last year was when a person that I didn't know approached me at a Car event I was at last year with my DH and said 'You must be a runner', I asked her how she knew and she said because of my calves. I got such a kick out of that!

Not sure yet on my fall event. Maybe the Wineglass Marathon in Corning, NY. My BIL has run it a couple of times and likes the course. My DD runs XC in the fall so many of the fall weekends are spent 'running' around to XC meets, therefore I tend to try and pick an event that doesn't conflict with her meets. Only two more years of watching her until she's off to college so don't want to miss too many and she is a 'back of the pack' runner so always like to be there to support her, even if she is last.

Wish I could find something like your Spinning class to do to cross train but I live in a pretty rural area and options are limited.

 

[suzannews]

Welcome Jeanne!!

 

[mla1977]

I will be coming back HERE to leave a race report shortly... (not on the other thread!)

 

[DISaholic's]

Thank Suzanne! My SIL/BIL live in Clermont too! I never knew there were hills in FL till we went to her house ! I'm jealous cause your so close to Disney instead of 1200 miles away!

 

[SAHDad]

Suzanne - congrats on a great race. You looked strong and crossed the finish line with a smile on your face! Way to go!

Jeanne - Welcome, glad to have you on board.

Cindy - hope the knee is doing better.

M - congrats to your son and his hockey team!

As for me - got my runs in, dialed it back down to whatever I could comfortably finish in 20 minutes for M-W this week, and then tried 4 miles today. I was prepared to bag it early if my leg felt bad, but it seemed to hold up okay. I think I just strained a calf muscle, but combined with not much sleep and not enough food (both my fault, more or less), it just made it worse. A couple days of easy running, rest, and extra food, and while I am not good as new, I think I can manage 4 or 5 tomorrow and Saturday, and then we'll see what I can do on Sunday.

I'm not really worried about BQing (or even PRing) at my next race, but part of that is because I am toying with doing a timed ultra 3 weeks later.

 

[lenshanem]

Congrats Suzanne on the Princess! You looked great!

Congrats M on you son's big win!

And welcome Jeanne to the Goofs!

Week 2 is done. I will get it back, eventually.
Had to run in the rain two of the days. I stuck with it, though!

Have a good weekend Goofs! Tomorrow is a gymnastics meet for my youngest. It always makes me nervous!