The Rebels are Jumping into JUNE!

[disney_mommy]

Jane, I thought of you when I saw this article about hydration, but I thought it was something everyone might appreciate:

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-302--13525-0,00.html?cm_mmc=nutrition-_-2010_06_17-_-nutrition-_-FUEL%3a%20Sipping%20Points

 

[K80K]

Another True Blood fan here! My working out has not been very consistent lately. This week especially I have been very very tired. I need to get past it.

 

[momto2littlemonsters]

Just checking in! Did the Expedition Everest Challenge this past weekend and had a blast!!! It was a girls only weekend and went by too fast! Started Friday, we checked into POFQ and headed straight to the pool, it was HOT! We had planned on going to one of the parks on Saturday but it was to hot and humid so we just relaxed by the pool again before heading to the start line. I highly recommend this race. It was a lot of fun and I always enjoy night runs so being able to run through AK at night was a treat. The obstacle course and scavenger hunt was also a lot of fun and the after party kept us going until after midnight! At first I thought the price of the race was a little ridiculous but it's actually not all since you receive a park ticket good through December, a very nice tech running shirt, a gorgeous medal, and of course the after party including some of the rides in AK. I think the price was well worth it!! I'll be posting a race recap on my blog sometime this week

Happy training everyone!!! Next big race is a 1/2 marathon in November! In between is some 5K's and 10K's.

 

[disney_mommy]

Katie - Looks like we have a little TB mini-group within our team!

You've been talking about being tired for a while now, maybe it's time to see a doctor? I know we joke about you and all your races, but maybe it's time for you to take a race break? Give your body some rest....


Shawna - So glad you had fun at the race, it sounds like a lot of fun! Looking forward to the recap.


I'm heading out tomorrow for a week at the beach and I'm so excited! It's been so long since I've taken a real vacation. For the past several years, it's been a long weekend here and a long weekend there, but this time it's 1 full week at a house on the beach. I can't wait to sleep in and sit on the porch with my Kindle and swim all day if I want. And walk on the beach, let's not forget that!

 

[K80K]

I have two more races left then I am done till September, so the end is near! It has been unseasonably hot this spring/summer, which has my brother and father both complaining about being tired as well. For now we are chalking it up to the heat because I have no other symptoms.

 

[wdwprncess77]

Andrea - Have a great time on your vacation. Relaxation sounds wonderful right about now. I'm a long weekender myself. But once a year I take a really long vacation and it's so great. Enjoy! Oh - and I sooooo find Sookie annoying (not just Sunday).

Katie - Excited to hear we have another TB fan here. Isn't is just so darn addicting? Hopefully your tired streak will end soon. Hang in there.

Shawna - I can't wait to hear more about the challenge. I did this last year as my first race ever and LOVED it. I like the changes they made to it this year. (except that it's in June). I really would love to see Disney make a longer Scavenger Hunt type challenge there....like The Amazing Race of Disney. I think that would be so awesome and I would definitely do that. (Hear that Disney, do that, please!!!!!!)

AFM - Got my 3 miles in tonight. It was easy peasy. Just a comfortable run. I didn't keep checking the clock. Probably could have kept going but was really content to be done. Tomorrow resting before Saturday's 10 miler. I'm freaking out again about the long run, but I'm sure I'll be fine.

Have a lovely one!

 

[grstink]

Andrea - Glad you found a walking buddy and someone to share your expertise with. A vacation at the beach, that sounds so great; relax and enjoy!
Shawna - So glad you had fun at Expedition Everest. I would have loved to do it. Timing was not right, though. Can't wait to read your recaps.
Katie - Hope you get your energy back ASAP. Take care.
Jane - The weather has been so comfortable lately, hasn't it?
I will be thinking of you this Saturday and sending along those good vibes for this continued good weather for your 10miler.
AFM - Walking these past couple of days have been so nice. Got in my 4m and totally enjoyed it.
The heat and humidity does not work for me at all, I've decided. With a day break here and there; and alternating pace and endurance has definitely paid off for me. Yesterday was great and I had my best time ever.

 

[nkkilala]

Gretchen- Good for you and Zumba! I have only done it a few times, back when I belonged to a gym and had a blast, and a great workout! Way to be to keep moving!

Sounds like you are finding a good groove!

Andrea- There is something I love about having a training schedule! I just makes getting out their easier for me when I don't have to think about what I need to do! Walking partners are the best! ENJOY your week at the beach!!! HOW FUN!

Jane- Sorry about your bad workout this week, but sometimes we need bad days to remind us of just how good the great days are! Where did you post pics from you 10K? I can't seem to find them.....

You WILL nail that long run tomorrow!

Shawna- How fun was that 5K!!! I think i'm going to add it to my wish list for the future!


AFM- I did great at the beginning of the week with 2 walks/crossfit, something fell apart Wed.... But I have been packing/running errends for my trip to Disney on Tuesday, so I'm not beating myself up over 2 missed workouts.

Got out with Margie this AM and did a good 3 mile walk! There were lots of down limbs and branches from a storm last night and the walk was more like an adventure hike! It was good though! 3 miles in 51 minutes! AND the best part was my shin pain was minimal!!!

I hope to cram in 2 more workouts before I leave on Tuesday. There is a new Yoga studio that opened up near me and I might check that out tomorrow. It is "hot" yoga so I expect to be dripping a ton when I'm done!

KEEP ON MOVING EVERYONE!

 

[wdwprncess77]

Gretchen - The heat and humidity doesn't work for me at all either. We should talk to someone about clearing that up for us.

Nikki - There was not a CHANCE that I was going to post those 10K pictures online. It's so unfortunate that I don't have time to stop and pose and fix myself for a minute before they snap those photos. Yup, I'm that girl.

Hope everyone had a great weekend!! It was super hot up here, but really enjoyable. My group run on Saturday turned out to be only 9 miles b/c we the half marathon group was scheduled for 9 while the marathoners did 10. Found out towards the end that I think I might have sports induced asthma. Sometimes I can't get a deep breath for a few seconds. Gonna go have that checked out this week so that i'm better safe than sorry. We also had a nutritionist come speak with us after the run. For starters, she made the best oatmeal coconut chocolate chip low sugar low fat energy cookies. Unbelievable!!! I can't wait to make them myself. I decided to sign up for her 1 hour consultation. It might really work out to work with someone on this b/c I'm not doing a very good job on my own. So we'll see.

Happy First Day of Summer Everyone!!!!!

 

[LuvCuteBoys]

Hi everyone... Maura said I could join the group, so I hope that's okay! I picked you guys because I'm a Star Wars fan and hoped that being linked with the name of the group would give me some motivation! Like I told her, I can't let down the Rebel Alliance

I decided a week or so ago that I want to be able to run a 5k next year. I NEVER run. It's not anything I've ever wanted to do, but my friends are runners and I'm older than they are. I've seen so many people posting about how they did the Couch to 5K program and how "if I can do it, anyone can". So... I'm hoping they're right! I'm inspired by the success stories, but terrified at the same time.

I walk a lot and I do yoga and pilates, but this whole running thing is new to me. And I'm not very good at it

So I just wanted to say hi!!

 

[K80K]

Welcome Maura! Glad to have you join us! I am a C25K grad and it is definitely a great program. Feel free to ask any questions you have as you go through it.

 

[wdwprncess77]

LuvCuteBoys. I'm sure you'll find a lot of support over hear in the alliance. I, too, am a C25K graduate. I started last may and trained for the everest challenge in the fall. This year I'm training for my first half. I was a true couch potato. Now I'm still shaped like a potato, but I LOVE to run. I hope you love it too!!!


Tonight I will go out for a short run in the heat and humidity. Crossing my fingers that I stay hydrated and motivated. Last night I started a broadway dance class here in town. It was so much fun. My friend and I couldn't stop laughing. We're so terrible but we keep on trying. Lots of ballet, jazz and modern dance used in this class. And I'm more like hyacinth the dancing hippo from Fantasia. Nothing dainty here. Good news is we'll continue with it for the next 10 week b/c it really was fun and I'm counting it as cross training.

Later Rebels....

 

[LuvCuteBoys]

Thank you both

This is going to be a long road... LOL. Luckily, I have plenty of time until the event I want to run. I'm working my way up to starting Week One of C25K, but I'm not quite there. I've been going to the track and walking/running, but it's definitely the timeframe in the program... but I'm okay with that. I haven't run since... oh, high school?? And even then I probably didn't do much running! That was over 20 yrs ago.

I'm an expert walker though

It's pretty humid here, too, and I don't like it. I'm a winter person. Summer and I don't get along very well. But as long as I keep at it, I'll be happy.

I hope you're enjoying your dance class, wdwprncess77! Sounds fun!

 

[RENThead09]

Hey rebels. June is almost over, just poppin in to say hello. Been focused on moving to the Anaheim area this month and unfortunately working out has suffered.

BUT...I got a trainer here in Cali. I bought a new body bugg. I have 9 weeks until the Disneyland half. And I get to do my training runs around disneyland. WOO HOO. Things are looking up.

Have a safe and healthu independence weekend.

 

[nkkilala]

RENThead- I assume that moving to Cali means you got the new job!!! CONGRATS!!! What I wouldn't give to live near a theme park!

I hope everyone had a good time while I was down at the WORLD!

We came back with all of the 13 students we went down with!

I got in a designated walk 1 morning, but not the others! Too buys shuffling kids around! And talk about HOT and HUMID!!! If you took more than 5 steps outside you started dripping with sweat! Had fun waking the 10 minutes from our room at CSR to the lobby!! (NOT!!) Don't think I will be staying there again unless I pay for a preferred room! It was such a long walk and barley any shade!

Sat we did go to Harry Potter! It was AMAZING!!!! We had so much fun riding the Forbidden Journey and walking around Hogsmead! Butterbeer is amazing, a really sweet treat! I had it frozen which I hear is the best way to have it in the summer!

Back into the routine hopefully starting today, if not, tomorrow!!

Keep it up Rebels!

 

[disney_mommy]

Jane - Thanks for the vacation well-wishes! We had an amazing time. I kept saying, I'm so glad I'll be here for a week.

You said you're still shaped like a potato! You're so funny!

A broadway dancing class sounds like fun! kepp us updated on how you're progressing.


Nikki - Thanks for the fun-wishes as well! I did not follow my training schedule exactly, but I did lots of walking. We walked everywhere, to the beach, to the pool, to the restaurants, to the shops, to the ice cream parlor every night...

You have a great attitude, about the having bad days to remind us of the good ones and how far we've come, and about how you're not beating yourself up over missed workouts. I wish a lot more people had that kind of attitude about getting healthy. It's so easy to say I missed a workout, might as well give up, or I ate so bad yesterday, there's no point in staying on the diet.

Did you get in a hot yoga workout?

Glad you came home with all the kids you went with! That's always a good goal to have. Did you have to beat the crowds away at HP? I saw a picture of the thousands of people waiting to get in. I'm glad it was worth it!


LuvCuteBoys - Welcome to the team! We're glad you've joined us. Even though you chose us because of the name, we'll make you feel right at home! And if you do let us down, we will turn our rebel forces on you with such swift vengeance, you will not see us coming. Just kidding, of course! Or am I...?

You will do awesome on the C25K! I've never done it, but I've seen lots pf people here, and in real life, have success with it. And if Katie (K80K) endorses it, it must be alright! She's our race guru.

I'm like you - I hate hot weather. I would much rather be cold than hot. That's the one thing keeping me from moving to Florida. Well, that and money...

What is the event you want to run in?

Please feel free to ask questions, make comments or just chat, anytime. We're looking forward to getting to know you. Also, love the screen name!


Pat - Congrats on the move! So jealous that you get to live near the Mouse! Love my bugg, well worth the money. Not only is your race in Disney, you get to train there! Not fair!

 

[RENThead09]

Thanks everyone

Yes, I got the promotion and will be Head Coach (store manager) at one of our Nike stores in SoCal. I also stocked up on 3 new pairs of running shoes and a couple fun shirts to work out in! Woo Hoo!

I picked my living location with a purpose. 12 minutes from work. 17 minutes from the gym I like to train at. 18 minutes to Disneyland.

I just set up my bodybugg and put it on. This is what I used the first time I lost my 50 pounds and I look at this as an investment in my life as well. My goal is to knock out 2 incredible months of getting back into the run of things and hopefully run the half close to what I weighed last year. But more importantly, just getting back into running and doing the things I love.

Now about that hot yoga..... Definitely not for me. I picture those shows where someone is suppose to be doing the Flying Hawk and ends up doing the Gassy Dog.

Have a great week everyone and best wishes for a safe and healthy Fourth (or First)

 

[nkkilala]

I have not gotten to the Hot Yoga class yet. They are holding a workshop on July 18 and there will be NO heat just instruction. I think I will start with this first since I have never done Yoga before!

Pat- Congrats on being in the middle of the things you love! I don't know about the "Bugg" you are talking about. Could you or someone else fill me in?

I got back into the swing of things this morning. I did a 40 minute walk. It was a slow one because my shin issues have returned. It feels different than the "normal" shin splints. To me it feels as if the shin muscle is weak and I need to strengthen it. At least I don't have that "muscle pulling away from the bone feeling" that I have had in the past. I'll have to pick some of the PTs brains today!

 

[disney_mommy]

The gassy dog! What exactly would that pose look like, I wonder...?

The BodyBugg is a great tool that helps you keep track of your calories burned all day, even while sleeping, walking around the house, etc. Then you figure out exactly how many calories you need to eat to lose or maintain your weight. I highly recommend it.

Nikkie, that non-hot instructional class sounds like a good idea. I imagine trying to learn the poses for the first time would be hard of you're sweating and slipping all over.

Sorry your shin issues have returned, but glad it doesn't seem to be as bad as before. Strengthening your sjins should help a bunch. Hope you get some good tips from the PTs.

 

[wdwprncess77]

Hi Rebels!

Been quiet this past week. I cut the bottom of my foot last Tuesday night (trying to wrestle the dog to get in the bath tub ) and haven't been able to run for a week. I really miss running and can't wait to get back to it this evening. It's so hot and humid up here, but I'm hoping it'll cool down before I'm ready to hit the road tonight.

Andrea - Welcome Back! Glad to hear you had a great vacation.

Nikki - Glad you survived your trip and brought all the kids back. I want to hear more about HP. I can't wait to go in October. It's killing me.

Pat - Congrats on your new move! Enjoy the fabulous weather and location. I'm so jealous beyond words. I wanna move!! (I'm totally whining as I write this.)

Skipped the dance class last night in hopes that my foot will be good to go tonight for a short run. Can't wait to get back out there.

Talk soon.