Super Goofs on Parade: Foward...MARCH!

[SAHDad]

Hey Goofs,
Quick checking in - I got back late yesterday afternoon, and this is the first I have been able to sit down.

Ran my 5k on Saturday. Overall performance was a solid B - I can do better, but it just didn't click on Saturday. I finished in 20:15, and took 3rd in my age group. (#2 was 1 second ahead of me - I should have been able to catch him, but I started my final kick too late).

Got in an easy 2 yesterday, 5 and weights this morning. No data - my Garmin has it, but SportTracks is having some issues reading it. Grr.

 

[UP Disney]

Well, I made it through the week-end.

I ran the Royal Family 5K on Saturday and the Princess Half Marathon on Sunday. I'm quite sore today but I made it. I averaged 14.12 minute miles. Since I was shooting for 15 minute miles for my very first half, I'm quite happy with my time.

 

[lenshanem]

Great job this weekend everyone!

 

[laxdef69]

Don't forget to record double distance and time for your race events!

 

[ksoehrlein]

Hooray for our Goofy racers this weekend! Great job!

I got 1.5 mile in tonight. Wanted to go further, but had to bail the kids out of afterschool care.

 

[princessrunner]

Nice job this weekend everyone! Look at all the double miles the Goofs racked up!!

Steve, sorry about the fall. That sucked I bet. When I did B2B last year, someone stepped on my shoelace at the first water stop. I didn't fall but it tweaked me royally to have to pull out and retie. I cannot imagine if I fell...

Vicki, nice job in Disney over the weekend! I hope you met lots of other WISHers. Did you get a chance to meet Angie? She is such a super sweetie!!! I hope you got hooked up with the other Goofs down there.

Liz, please come torture me and tell me how much fun Girls Weekend in WDW was. I thought about you all so many times during my LR...

Everyone else, sorry abbreviated post. We are behind on work which means I am being watched...not this early...yet...

I got in 4 miles yesterday. They were really slow ones due to being a little sore from my LR but I got them done and that is what counts. I was thinking yesterday that, after my LR this weekend, I will have completed half the distance of the full 26.2 and 1 more mile than I have EVER done before. Yeah, that's a little scary in itself!

Today is 4 miles and girls to the gym day. I will end up on the elliptical to save myself from 3 teenage girls giving me "the face" while I am finishing up on the TM. Anyone with a teenage girl knows what "the face" looks like. Just multiply it x3 and you can see why I run faster at the gym.

Have a great day everyone and know I am here in spirit!!!!

 

[jmasgat]

Hi everybody! I'm back from my weekend away in Florida and it's still cold here. I could swear that the weather was supposed to be good here this week!

I had fun and got slightly sunburned--somewhere along the way my sunscreen got misplaced.

Cheered for the half on SUnday with Suzanne. Took some pictures which I will upload after I clean them up--gotta make them look pretty!

Saturday I drove up to Ocala to 1) watch my niece ride and 2) run the Southwest Ocala Rotary 5k. My running since the DIsney half has been focused on running a faster 5 k. My PR was 27:28, and the training plan had me thinking that I might be able to go 26-ish. The course was basically flat--isn't mostly everything in Florida? My B-I-L ran, although he hasn't been running recently,, so I told him I was planning to race it and took off. Thought I went out too fast when I saw the 1st mile go by in 8:11! It was an out-and-back, and I stopped for water both times. My B-I-L saw me while I was going back and he was still going out and yelled to me that I had to beat the 3-legged dog who was running just ahead of me. That gave me a good laugh. The dog was actually fast, his human was just slower! Anyway, I finished--and I think the course was a little short, I mean it had to be --in 24:16!!! 7:50/mile pace. Once again, where the heck did that come from! I knew I must have been racing, because I got that same "Why am I running and what makes me think I can ever run a Marathon" thing going in my head. Apparently, this can happen when I am running faster than expected and therefore working really hard.
So I came in 2nd in my (small) age group and got a little medal.

Happy me!

Maura

 

[lenshanem]

Awesome Maura!

 

[Steffwalks]

Good Morning Super Goofs!!!

We are having a Dog Show (by suggestion of Jship!) tomorrow at Hakuna Matata! Post your photos of your favorite dog or dogs! If you don't have a photo post a favorite story, happy, scary, Lassie-like or what ever!! Can't wait to meet your pups!!!

See ya tomorrow!
Connie

 

[groovygirls]

Good Morning Everyone!

Monday was an hour spin class, 3 mile run in 30 minutes and 1/2 hour with personal trainer

Tuesday- 75 minute fitness yoga and I am going back for a 1 hour spin class. I will try and fit a quick ride in but time is tight today. I am finally meeting with an ortho specialist to figure out what is up with my injury. Fingers and toes crossed it won't be something too serious.

 

[Creativebeth]

Mike and Lisa: Last year we only double the race mileage not the time. Is it different this year? Just wondering since I have a 1/2 this Sunday.

Beth

 

[Pungodingy]

...how about park miles, they are not at training pace, do they count?

 

[Cruella de mom]

Hi all!

Today I did my first speed work in almost 3 months. I am so tired, its hard to lift my fork to eat my lunch.

great job on all the races! I feel lame that I am not competing in anything for another 5 weeks. Last year I ran 3 half marathons in the spring. I just didn't have it in me this year. Thanks for posting your race stories - they are very inspiring.

Take care all!
Cecilia

 

[suzannews]

Angie...you made it back!! Hope the feet are better. On Sunday morning, I decided I wasn't moving from my cheering spot until I saw you and then there you were, big smile coming around the bend! You rock!!! After the last lady came through, I was walking back towards my car but saw Matt with his big hat and gloves near the 13 mile sign so I decided to walk over there and see if you had come through there yet. He said he had not seen a Wish shirt in a while so I hung out there until once again, here you came around the bend like a true champ. I had alot of fun cheering that day and can't wait till the next one!!

 

[deekaypee]

Hello Goofy Guys and Gals! Thought I'd stop by and check in with my buds.

A couple of shout-outs. First, to anyone who did the Princess this weekend: I'm almost over the jealousy. Congratulations to you all, and I know you have a great time.

And, really, congrats to everyone who had a race this weekend! There were so many of you!

Lisa: Your training for the CMM marathon is going swimmingly. (Okay, wrong sport, but you get the idea.) Just think--each LR is going to be a whole new experience for you. Cool! I'm glad you and Patrick will be running together, as you make a good racing team. I hope the chiropractic visit is just a regular appointment.

Cecilia: I'm sorry and I do empathize, but your anecdote about DH and training and eating is hi-LAR-ious! Watch out for those migrating fat cells. You've got such a great base I'm sure you'll bounce back into LRs quicker than DH can inhale his dinner.

Steve: I didn't even know there was a Castaway Cay 5K. Thank you for spreading the word! Not that it matters, but I feel a little closer to you just knowing you're considering a sports bottle of margaritas.
Congratulations on so much about your Foggy Bottom 10-mile event: your racing anniversary, your weight loss, your sub-9 mm, and your placement in your AG. I do hope your knee heals quickly.

SAHD: Woot, woot! I know you're being analytical about your race, but it sounds to me like you scored a great time and placement. I'm just in awe of you speedsters.

UP_Disney: Congrats on your very 1st half. You blew your projected pace out of the water! What a great way to celebrate that inaugural event! And you did the 5K, too! Wow!

Shan: How's your recovery going?

Kim (or is it Kimberly?): But you got 1.5 in. You didn't just bail on the run.

Maura: Okay, so you're the poster child for how speedwork actually works. Look at how much you shaved off your 5K! Congrats on your AG placement. Happy you indeed! Question: did you beat the 3-legged dog?

GroovyGirls: Good luck with your appointment--I hope the specialist has some good news for you.

Angie: Congratulations! From what Suzanne said, you rocked it!

Suzanne: Thank you for being out there and cheering. Your smile just lights up your post, and I can imagine it's even brighter in person!

I know I missed people...next time!

 

[airtime247]

Debra - Thanks for the congrats! You're welcome to use my sports bottle idea any time you like. Hey, tipsy minds think alike!

I think I'll have to substitute my energy bar for a giant chocolate chip cookie as well. I need to remind myself I'm on vacation!

Maura - Great job on your 5K. That's an awesome pace! I've been passed by many interesting sights but a three-legged dog is a new one! I hope you eventually got past him. Maybe he needed to wear a cone to add some wind resistance to make it a fair race.

With my knee still sore from Sunday, I didn't do anything active yesterday and resumed light exercise today. My knee feels 100x better. I did 30 minutes on the exercise bike this morning and 2.6 sloooooooow miles on the treadmill tonight. My thighs are pretty sore from really pushing the pace but I otherwise feel pretty good.

I doubled my time as well as distance for the race. Let me know if I need to correct this. Last year we were doubling both on the Rabbits.

-steve

 

[jmasgat]

Happy Wednesday, all. I had a so-so workout this am. Supposed to do 6 x 800 for speedwork, but only did 4 x 800 instead. Just wasn't feeling it, so didn't push it. I guess since I hit my goal this past weekend, I am needing a new one----fast! Should get into tri training now, so better drag out the books and settle on a training plan by this weekend.

Steve Glad you knee is feeling better.

Angie So glad I got to see you at the finish line on Sunday--I was really looking to say hi!

Just posted my dog picture on Hakuna Matata thread. Anyone else?

Maura

 

[groovygirls]

Hi all-

The official diagnosis is pes anserine bursitits.

I am not too thrilled with the person I saw. His plan was rest (which I have been doing since October) and a steroid injection after I get back from eventing camp. When pressed for details like- when can I run again? His response was- it's different for everyone. Are we talking days, weeks, or months- 'it's different for everyone'. He made me feel like I was a demanding lunatic but all I want to know if if and when I can return to normal for me.

Anyone have any experience with this condition? I am so frustrated

Today 2 hours of riding, 3 mile run and 1/2 hour with personal trainer.
Joanne

 

[suzannews]

Hi all-

The official diagnosis is pes anserine bursitits.

I am not too thrilled with the person I saw. His plan was rest (which I have been doing since October) and a steroid injection after I get back from eventing camp. When pressed for details like- when can I run again? His response was- it's different for everyone. Are we talking days, weeks, or months- 'it's different for everyone'. He made me feel like I was a demanding lunatic but all I want to know if if and when I can return to normal for me.

Anyone have any experience with this condition? I am so frustrated

Today 2 hours of riding, 3 mile run and 1/2 hour with personal trainer.
Joanne

Hugs to you Joanne. Can you get a second opinion or atleast go to a different doctor who will try and give you answers?

 

[Cruella de mom]

Hi All.

Today I started hill training. Ever notice that Hill is a 4 letter word?

Debra- thank you. I didn't feel much bouncing back today.

Joanne - That Dr doesn't sound like he was much help. How terribly fustrating. I hope you can find the answers you need soon.

Cecilia