Team 6 - Team Ohana - Check in and introduce!

[deekaypee]

AHHHHH! I AM MEAN AND NASTY! I have the Evil Queen as my avitar.... ...and that is what my kids call me. My sister (who I am training for a 1/2 marathon) calls me names too...when I call her, she says "Hell's calling her". That should hurt deep, but it doesn't.

Christa: you are too funny! That's exactly the kind of trash talk that makes me laugh & motivates me. Seriously, you're just cool. (I'm too old to say kewl, but take that term if you prefer it.)

Mel: Hide DH's keys, trip him on the way out the door, take his miles as credit for you b/c you're the secret behind his success...whatever works best for you. Seriously, though, I like his suggestion that we just work on challenging ourselves each week. (After all, the only PRs I can set are my own!)

Jen: I'm so glad you're feeling better AND that you're being reasonable with the exercise. The weather is getting to me a bit, too, and I've begun to skim spring-break airfares with something akin to longing. Not that I'm going anywhere, I'm just dreaming of warm beaches, sun, and a light breeze.

Nancy: Glad to see you. Keeping up with these threads is a Sisyphean task, isn't it? I just look forward to hearing your updates. I don't know how many local races I'll do either, because of wacky schedules, and whatnot, so I'm not worrying about it. I figure as long as I keep making a little progress each week on my goals, I'll be happy.

Shell: Okay, you like hearing it, so HARD-CORE! Hardcore, hardcore, hardcore! That's you, accept it! As my DH sometimes says about me (and he really means himself when he says it): "You'd work out if you had a wolverine attached to your ankle!" (Um, we both went to Michigan State, so the U of M Wolverines were a school rival.) I'm sorry you need to go to a doctor, though, mainly because I avoid them when I can. Still, if going to one will get you back in your games (volleyball, DDR, and running) AND will make you happy, PLEASE see a doctor.

Jeanne, Nancy, Robert: FWIW, I really didn't see the anxiety/blow-ups/tensions as anything that serious. Certainly not even 1/10 of what I've seen on the other friendly DIS boards, let alone other forums I belong to. I think WISH team members are just super-sensitive to each other's feelings and bend over backwards to make sure there aren't hurt feelings. It's a good thing, mind you, but I really didn't get the sense it was that serious until I was told it was that serious. Of course, I might just be a callous person or someone without the active listening skills necessary to hear all the brouhaha....

Jim: Chicago runners are their own breed of crazy, aren't they?

Mel, Robert, Corrina, Jen: Whoa, whoa, whoa! Let's not be too hasty about this prize thing. I'm certainly in it for one! Sure, the rest of you are all about personal accomplishments, being healthy and fit, living up to your potential, the journeys, and team spirt, and all. That's all fine and good, but I'm definitely in need of those prizes. Let's see, I have a hot-fudge sundae planned for the end of the first month, new yoga clothes at the end of the second month, a HUGE cake for my 3rd month & 40th b-day,.... Oh yeah, and a week+ long trip to Florida in January. Preferably without my ILs this time around.

Jeanne/Jen: ITA that we're pretty laid back. Now pony up and put in those miles!

Maria: Good work with the TM and I'm VERY pleased you've picked up the weights. How do they feel? And I'm like you--I like the dynamic of a smaller group to keep me accountable. (And bribes to keep me motivated.) Plus, I have to admit I'm not the most imaginative "athlete" in the room; I'm slow to try new things and still feel pretty self-conscious in public. You all are helping me get over myself when it comes to exercise. I'm not sure if there's anything you can do about my food habits, but I might have to give those 100-calorie packs a try.

Corinna: You, an introvert? But...you're my Amazonian hero! I kind of picture you as a cross between Xena the warrior princess & her sidekick Gabrielle, maybe with a little Diana (Wonder Woman) thrown in. Good to know about the minutes and miles. I really think that once everyone settles into the game part of the game, we'll see the real fun begin! (And for me, that's the taunting!)

As for me: I've said it before, I'm an Energizer Tortoise, slow but steady. Sadly enough, my minutes don't translate to miles (yet), but I certainly enjoy my wogging and my pedestrian life. I've logged another 2 hours yesterday and 1 1/2 hours today, in a mix of TM, XT, and strength/flexibility work. I'm going to need to fiddle with my workout schedule this week though because I need to adjust my strength training; my right knee needs something other (maybe less) than what I'm doing. DH and I have committed to Sunday yoga, though, and that makes me happy.

On two totally unrelated side notes, does anyone here watch either Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles or In Treatment? I want to like these shows, I do, but I'm finding them predictable. Am I just too picky? And the bigger question: Valentine's Day? DH and I aren't the sentimental sort, but we usually observe its most important aspect--the chocolate. But I'm trying to drop the training weight this year. So do I fall on my sword and get DH chocolate just for him. What do you think? Am I a big enough person to do so?

 

[chimera]

I've heard that after a nice dinner of Jessica's Rabbit hosenfeffer you get a wonderful case of the runs.

Helpful Panda

Nothing like a little bunny on a stick to get your day going

Y'all are welcome to come down and visit...we do Spring Break down here. Anyone for a run on the beach?

Maria...just cover your eyes and be glad you missed it. I'm thinking all the angst should count as XT since it raises the HR

Corinna...oddly enough, many of our frequent posters are introverts IRL. I think that's why this forum works for so many.

Jen...good grief! -45! Can temperatures really be that cold? I can't even fathom such a thing. I freak out when it's 45.

Debra...thank you for having the graciousness to go first on this 40 thing. I'm going to see how you and Diane handle before I decide to commit to it.
DH doesn't buy me chocolate anymore for V-Day. I still buy it for the kids though. DH is into Peeps so he gets the Valentine ones.

I am still thinking about my marathon tatt...seems like a good midlife thing to do

I haven't watched the Sarah Conner show. The concept just wasn't that appealing. How true is it to the movie?

Two of my favorite shows right now are Psych (on USA) and Reaper (on WB). Laugh out loud funny stuff

Okay...Scott Bakula...Enterprise or Quantum Leap? Discuss.

 

[gatorphipps]

I just ate 2...count them 2...pieces of HOMEMADE (by MIL) Chocolate Pie! Does that count as xtraining?

deekaypee - You totally are KEWL! Now see feb 14th is my sweet DD's BDAY! SO it is hard to think about it as anything else...

SPEAKING OF B-DAYS! MINE IS TOMORROW!

Just to let all of you know...THIS TEAM ROCKS! I cannot get into the competitive thing or I get stressed...and I am trying to relearn the joy of running ...so I am glad we are so upbeat and happy. I don't care what our totals are...this helps me get my butt out the door when I want to sleep in or go have lunch like a normal person. Plus I have to have something to offset the huge amout of food I take in!

Jen - so glad you are feeling better!

chimera - OOOO! A tatt! I will only get one if I have the guts to EVER do an IM!!!!! Or a 100 mile race.....I may do a 50k this fall....may being the key word.

Corinna - Thanks for the update!

OK, I am going to bed....got a show tomorrow so that will give 2 hours and another hour for rehearsal tomorrw night....

Later!

 

[padisneyfan]

Happy Birthday Christa

Christa--- I'm with you one of the main reasons I exercise is that is all the more I can eat.

So Mel what kind of tattoo are you looking at getting? And where are you going to have it placed at? I have thought about it but have never got around to actually doing it. Plus I had given DS#1 a lecture when he got his first one, that I'm sure I won't hear the end of it if I get one.

Corinna--- Thanks for the updates on how well our team is doing.


Debra--- Don't watch either of those shows. I'm a LOST kind of girl. Because TV really sucks right now because of the writers strike, I have to admit that I watch some of those really stupid reality shows that are on odd channels. LIke Jon and Kate plus 8, Little People, Big World. They are mindless TV shows. I also like the one Mel mentioned Psych (on USA).

Maria--- My friend Beth said we have to register with google on that main page that shows up when you click on the link and then you can get the charts. Hope that makes sense.

I'm not as good as Debra who replies to everyone, so just a big shout out to all my team mates. So glad to be on this team. It has been years since I have been part of any sort of Team.

Did 3 miles on TM and Pilates class tonight.

Nancy

 

[vscohen]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GATORPHIPPS!!!!!

DH really likes Sarah Connor Chronicles (and he's picky) - I haven't watched it yet, but he likes it because it's not "monster of the week" (his term) and they don't shy away from unhappy endings...he says they could throw some soft balls every now and then, and they don't (which he appreciates). Also, it doesn't hurt that Summer Glau gets naked in the first episode (again, his words, not mine )

I loved both Enterprise and Quantum Leap..Enterprise just needed to find its own voice, and once it did, I thought it was really complex.

As for Valentine's Day, DH is norally quite romantic and does something sweet for me every year...so this year, I'm taking him to see the Star Wars exhibit at the Franklin Institute (science museum in Philadelphia) - we're both very excited!

I started week 2 of the couch potato to 5K program tonight, and I seriously thought I was going to die! I had to walk the fifth (out of six) runs because I could feel myself not breathing right...but I still got in 2.5 miles in half an hour, which was an increase of .5 over last week. My legs are going to suffer for it tomorrow though - any advice on how to save my knees? I have good running shoes, but the impact is just KILLING them! I need to throw a couple days of swimming in between running just so my joints are loose enough to run again....

Jen, it's really cold here too (the windchill was somewhere around -15 today)...BUT -40?!?!?! How do you ever leave the house? I almost didn't eat lunch today because I couldn't bring myself to leave the building to walk to my car. I can't even IMAGINE exercising in that weather!
Don't worry, though, spring will come soon!

 

[Jen117]

Hey you guys... I did my first ever spinning class tonight. DH forced me to go. YIKES!!! I think maybe 20 miles for the 60 minutes. SPRINT SPRINT SPRINT...

Christa - HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I am so glad you like hanging with us!!!

Mel -Oh yah, it's cold here. I wear a down filled jacket, mitts, hat, boots. And we have to start the car early to warm it up. We have a garage so we usually don't have a problem starting it. But when we were leaving work today the car did the rrrr...rrrr...rrr to start. That is stinking cold. So a 30 degree start at WDW would be no issue for me.

Oh and Mel - If you get your tat, I will get mine. Just a side note to everyone... Mel and I discussed tats during one of hallucination's during the marathon. What she wants sounds so cool, so I can't wait to see the finished product!

 

[DianeL]

And unless I'm mistaken, our team is leading the pack in minutes! With special props to DeeKayPee and Gatorphipps who each had hours in the TEENS. Our hour total was 105:50 and our mileage total was a very respectable 310.16.

Ummm... Debra? Christa? Maybe we girls should spend some quality time together this week? Perhaps shopping? Perhaps shopping for....CHOCOLATE?

Man I am going to have to drag my wretched body to the gym tomorrow!

Mel I am dragging my feet on the b-day thing. Do you happen to have a list of the lucky few? And the months? I say we have CAKE with our coffee at the January Monday Morning Coffee gathering. Chocolate cake too! Might as well sweeten the deal

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTA!!!!!!!!! May this year bring you many PRs

Happy training everyone!!!! Keep up the good work!!!! We are all going to burn up the roads when we run Disney again!!!!!!!!

 

[deekaypee]

Okay, I absolutely need to go to bed, so I'll catch up with everyone else later, but I just needed to

WISH CHRISTA

A BIG, FAT,

WILD & CRAZY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

 

[Steffwalks]

Helloooooooooooooooo, my favorite other team! Just dropping in to tell you that I am cheering you on! Second place behind us, isn't so bad! We will be out of this cold spell and hittin' the roads again, soon!

 

[jeanneg]

Have to get ready for spin class, but just had to pop in and wish someone......

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHRISTA!

 

[padisneyfan]

Morning team. Light snow on the ground this morning, but to have the winter mix later today. So I doubt I will get to the gym, but I have a huge collection of WATP videos so will use one of them for XT.

Jen--- I have only taken spin class a couple of times and I always feel exhausted at the end of class and have a sore butt. I may have to give it another try for something different.

vscohen--- Hang in there you will be amazed how you will build up your endurance.

Have good day everyone.

Nancy

 

[Creativebeth]

Oh Ohana! You have been putting so many miles in and the time........oh, my. Time for a nice rest..... and some nice sun! Take a break, relax, you all deserve it!!!!!!

Your friendly 'neighbor'

Beth

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Aloha, Team Ohana!

Last night was not pretty. I did my hour on the TM, but after 25 minutes it was obvious I was not going to get any sort of a decent pace, and I just slowed down big time and worked on my form (i.e. -- not holding on to the TM). I think I was too full from lunch, and my head was not in the game. On the bright side, it takes much less coordination for the stationary bike, so I should be fine today

Beth -- You are so sweet to stop by and check on us. We are looking forward to a wonderful rest right after the WDW Half and Full!

Nancy -- We're supposed to get 3 inches later tonight. Will this winter ever end?!

Jeanne -- You guys and your spin classes, great XT!

Connie -- Just put your feet up and rest, it's yucky out and you should relax!

Jen -- So, did you like the spin class? Will you go again?

Vanessa -- Your VD plans sound great! I agree about Enterprise, it just never caught on with the masses.

Christa -- Happy Birthday! I hope all your Disney dreams come true!

Mel -- I pick QL -- Scott Bakula just seemed to be having more fun. I don't think Enterprise turned out to be what he signed up for, and the cast did not seem happy.

Debra -- I like the weights so far. I'm doing almost everything w/8lbs, I just have a few excercises I have to use the 5s for. My favorite sci fi show these days is Torchwood. Someday, when it Finally comes back, I'm sure it will be Battlestar Galactica. I think Stargate Atlantis is better this season, too. Here's the question for Stargate afficionados (especially for this week's episode) -- Ronan or Teal'c?

Corinna -- I just need a manageable group that there's a chance I'll be able to recognize most people. When it gets into 50+, I just can't keep track!

Robert -- How is the rehab coming? Are you feeling better?

Shell -- I'm going to find a reason to type Hard Core every time I think of you!

Have a great Ohana Day!
Maria

 

[jeanneg]

Back from the Y where I did a 50-minute spin class and then 2 miles around the track at a very quick walk (for me, anyway) I think I was about a 14 minute mile for most of it. I am trying to work on my speed for the Minnie which has a 15 minute pace requirement. Nancy and I thought we were going pretty fast during TofT and then when we saw our time it was quite a bit over the 15 minute pace we wanted to achieve. Does anyone know if they have clocks at the mile markers or just people shouting out the time?

Am I the only one who never trains on a treadmill? I have been fortunate here in NC in that the weather has always been favorable for my long walks and I prefer to do the short ones on the indoor track. I can honestly say that except for while traveling, I have not been on the TM in a year!

Nancy: once you do spin class a few times, you learn how to shift the weight of your butt and it will never hurt again, even if you go a long time without taking classes. Of course it helps if you have alot of cushioning like I do!

Debra and Maria: you guys are awesome the way you are able to keep track of everyone's posts and respond accordingly. I could never be so organized. You really rock!

 

[Jen117]

Yah, spin class was a good workout, I would do it again. I can only do evening classes and only once in awhile, so whenever I can fit it in. They have a bootcamp class that I did last fall up to the marathon. Now that was a workout!!!

Nancy and Jeanne - I kept shifting my body weight on my bumper because it was hurting a bit at times. But today it doesn't so I think it helps to shift it during the ride.

 

[deekaypee]

Mel: Graciousness? 40? Me? Oh, you make me laugh. I'm a fully committed rejuvenile. There's no way I'm being mature about this, because that reaction would be unlike any other I have in any other area of my life. I am planning, however, on celebrating for an entire year! I don't know how many of you know this about me, but I entered my 30th year with a diagnosis of stage IV ovarian cancer, having just received my last round of chemo & a total hysterectomy. How did I celebrate making it to 30? I went to WDW, of course, with about a dozen of my grad-school friends! Now, as I enter my 40s, I'm healthier than I was a decade ago & am becoming the athlete I never thought I was. It's going to be a great time!

As for your idea of a tattoo, I'd totally get one if I weren't terrified of needles. A friend of mine has gotten one for every major milestone (son's birth, graduation, marriage). I think you should do it. More details, please!

Christa: First, I hope your birthday truly rocks! I'm a big one for celebrating them! Second, I really like your focus on the joy of running; I hope to get there. Third, what is this show of which you speak? I see you do a lot of dancing. I'm still getting to know people's backgrounds, so I'm curious.

Nancy: Oooh, I catch Psych on Sunday reruns at the gym. It's a nice way to pass an hour. See, that's what XT has to compete with for my attention; TMs and TV! I agree with you that the challenge's biggest benefit for me, apart from being part of a team, is the incentive to XT. Otherwise, I'd be very happy to disguise my belly with oversized Ts and tunics.

Vanessa: WTG with C25K. Don't worry if you need to spend more time on a week. Look for your individual physical progress, rather than being too focused on the plan. I have to repeat weeks or workouts too, which feels odd to me given my history. About the joints. Swimming is good, of course. And have you been fitted for running shoes yet? That might help. Btw, your Valentine's Day plans strike me as pitch-perfect!

Jen: I'm always saying I'll take a spinning class, but I get intimidated by my newbie status. Does a class accommodate nervous nellies like myself? Ooooh, and I love the hint about Mel's tattoo. What would you do for yours? I'll just live vicariously through the two of you.

Diane: Welcome to Ohana for a little break from your team (and a break from working out, I hope )! I think we should keep a list of the b-day milestoners. Why hide from it when we can celebrate with chocolate, alcohol, Disney, or your comfort obsession of choice!

Connie: I see you've been lulled into complacency. Bwa-ha-ha. We're not letting any cold spell deter us--just look at Jen and her -45. Doesn't stop us from picking up the XT and, for many of us, the snow shoveling!

Beth: Awww, you're so sweet. And it's true that I dream of beaches with the light brown sand. But only because a RUN on the beach sounds so good.

Maria: I use 8 & 5 pounders, too. I hate to admit just how week my upper body strength is, but then the free weights keep me honest. I think your concentration on form is a good idea for those times when the workout's just not coming together the way we hope. Good plan!

Jeanne: WTG with both the spinning and a 2-miler! I'm sure the speed will come, and it sounds like you're making good progress. I can't answer the question about the Minnie, although I assume it'll be like the marathon weekend with clocks at mile markers? I'd love to train on an indoor track, but my gym has one of those little ones where a billion laps = a mile. Plus, I got used to the TM when living in Fargo.

Responses to the great Sci-Fi Debates: Ooooh, while I loved Quantum Leap and enjoyed Bakula in it, Bakula definitely showed his range in Enterprise. I agree with Vanessa that Enterprise turned out to be complex, although I will occasionally enjoy returns of Quantum Leap. It's got a lightness that I enjoy (much the same reasons I enjoy Eureka).

The Sarah Connor show keeps referencing the movies' history, but it's trying to build its own mythology. I guess I still prefer Linda Hamilton and her biceps to Lena Heady. I will give it this much--I love some of the dialogue. Example: John Connor: "I call shotgun." (for riding in the car) Cameron (the good terminator): "I call 9mm." DH enjoys it more than I do, so I'm still watching.

Stargates: You know, I've not caught more than random epis of either SG-1 or Atlantis, although it's time for me to start another series with Netflix. Should I start with SG-1?

As for me: Well, I brought up the Valentine's Day/chocolate dilemma to DH. He said that chocolate tasting is better when we can both share and compare notes. He's a liar, but I love him for it. Then he suggested that we do something different this year. The local AMC theater is running all the Oscar Best Pic nominees all day for $30. We both love movies, and have even seen the nominees, but he suggests we see them again & hopefully get to meet some other local film geeks. So, yahoo! A decadent treat for the non-holiday. Now if I could only figure out when I'm going to work out that day, as the screenings start at 9 and go all day. In terms of today's exercise, I've done an hour of strength & flexibility exercise, avoiding stress on my knee. I'll be snow shoveling here in a while, the second time of the day (with maybe a 3rd planned)! We'll see what else the day holds.

 

[shell78]

A big Happy Birthday wish to Christa! Hooray!

Every time I see "hard core" referring to me on these pages I laugh.

I'm not jinxing myself yet, but my knee troubles may be starting to heal themselves. I got a brand new knee brace from the store that I wore last night at our volleyball doubleheader and it kept all my knee parts in place and the best was that there was no hurting either during or after the game. (And we were running A LOT last night, we had some pretty competitive games yesterday!) I can use the elliptical now with no troubles. Tried the rowing machine, that wasn't so nice after about 8 minutes so I slowed down and went to 10 minutes. I can also do a full squat without tightness in my knee. Being of the type that enjoys self-diagnosing myself, I'm gonna say I probably had a small meniscus tear in my knee. A lot of the reading I did about it online says that for small tears it takes 2-3 weeks (sometimes more) to properly heal. I'm just about hitting the 3 week mark so I think I may refrain from running at least one more week (next week), see how it goes, and then try again if I feel up to it. I'm raring to go!

 

[jeanneg]

Christa's birthday today has me curious as to when our other teammates will be having theirs. If you don't mind, please post your birthday so we can all acknowlege it and help you celebrate. We don't need to know the year unless it's a milestone and you want to tell us.

I'll go first: June 5th

Debra: Congratulations on your successful battle against ovarian cancer. You are an amazing woman! Let me repeat the earlier smiley and double it!
Far be it from me to divulge personal info, but I know of at least one other very successful butt-kicking cancer survivor on our team. You ladies are so inspiring!

 

[Jen117]

I'm May 15!

Debra - My spinning instructor was really nice. DH had taken the class a couple times last fall and he pushed me to go. I don't like feeling like a dork, but went anyway. She knew I hadn't been there before and right when I walked in the door she got up to help me. We drug a bike out of the back room and she showed me how to set it up for me. And you could go at your own pace. If you couldn't sprint as fast as everyone else, that was fine. In fact, one lady didn't do the hill climbs and just sprinted. Give it a Whirl!!

As for my tattoo... all I want is 26.2 with Mickey Ears. Nothing fancy as I am not a fan of needles either. I will most likely take DH with me and scream the whole time. Ok not the whole time, but when it's done I will scream at him!!! My only debate is whether I should do 13.1 and 26.2 or not. Disney was my first 1/2 marathon and my first full. And I wouldn't have done it any other way!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

I'll be 40 on June 8 -- yep, I'm 6-8-68!

I wanted ds to be 9-8-98, but we were more successful at conceiving than we thought we'd be, so he's a January baby!

And I am in awe of the cancer survivors, you are one tough team!

Maria