TOT 10 Miles of Awesome (maybe)

[EcbLovesMickey]

I haven't posted for a couple days because, well , I am having a bit of a self-imposed pity party. Besides having a mild cold and still hurting from my ankle, I am just still trying to emotionally accept the actions of others. I know I shouldn't let things get to me, but when I'm lying in bed, sick and achy, it's hard not to dwell on the emotional chaos happening around me (like I said, pity party).

I haven't run all week and gained two pounds . Time for me to get off this crazy ride and back on track. I keep telling myself to "Let it go" and I keep hoping I will. In the mean time I am hoping I will get my act together and get moving again.

 

[momabaarjo]

I haven't posted for a couple days because, well , I am having a bit of a self-imposed pity party. Besides having a mild cold and still hurting from my ankle, I am just still trying to emotionally accept the actions of others. I know I shouldn't let things get to me, but when I'm lying in bed, sick and achy, it's hard not to dwell on the emotional chaos happening around me (like I said, pity party).

I haven't run all week and gained two pounds . Time for me to get off this crazy ride and back on track. I keep telling myself to "Let it go" and I keep hoping I will. In the mean time I am hoping I will get my act together and get moving again.

My heart hurts for you. I so understand your pain, but time will heal you and lots of singing at the top of your lungs LET IT GO...truly when I am about to head down that path thinking about the pain some people caused me last fall as well as my injury I imagine Elsa spinning around singing.

The cupcake PTR has also helped me a lot, because I have found people more like me that don't take running, Disney knowledge (it was always an one up thing) and fretting about planes/rooms...instead the ladies that have joined cupcake are exactly what I needed to get lost in something positive.

Keep your chin up and sing lots...always here for you to vent.

Are these ladies part of your daily life...that is hard if they are...up learn to hold your head up and don't get caught up in their drama. Smile and be pleasant...leave it at small talk and walk away knowing who is the better person.

 

[swwake]

Joining in over here too!

 

[EcbLovesMickey]

Just got back from the physical therapist and I have been cleared to run again! Now I just need the motivation . I am running in the Legoland 5k next weekend so I really need to get a few miles in this week so it doesn't kill me.

We are leaving for WDW Saturday morning so I am hoping I can get a few miles run during down time (if there is any).

I am hoping we can get a cupcake meet up scheduled for TOT. Maybe a pre race picture or a post race drink

 

[Tinker326]

Just got back from the physical therapist and I have been cleared to run again! Now I just need the motivation . I am running in the Legoland 5k next weekend so I really need to get a few miles in this week so it doesn't kill me.

We are leaving for WDW Saturday morning so I am hoping I can get a few miles run during down time (if there is any).

I am hoping we can get a cupcake meet up scheduled for TOT. Maybe a pre race picture or a post race drink

Yhea! Back in the game!

I just finished a 2 mile run. Went better than my Tuesday's 2mile run. I came off a 36 hour migraine this morning... so it feel good to be 'clear headed' again.

I still did not get that RawThreads stuff... still debating..

I'm up for the meet-up!!! Also, I think you have your young son wiht you guys that trip, right? If not, DH, myself, SIL & BIL are doing JEllyrolls Sunday night. You and your DH are welcome to join us!

 

[EcbLovesMickey]

Yhea! Back in the game! I just finished a 2 mile run. Went better than my Tuesday's 2mile run. I came off a 36 hour migraine this morning... so it feel good to be 'clear headed' again. I still did not get that RawThreads stuff... still debating.. I'm up for the meet-up!!! Also, I think you have your young son wiht you guys that trip, right? If not, DH, myself, SIL & BIL are doing JEllyrolls Sunday night. You and your DH are welcome to join us!

Yay for a good run. I am finishing up a sinus infection so I will try and get a couple miles in soon.

I would love to do Jellyrolls but we're leaving sunday . My folks are coming with us and watching the kids during the race and DH might meet with me at the after party. It just seems expensive just to ride a couple of rides.

 

[Tinker326]

Yay for a good run. I am finishing up a sinus infection so I will try and get a couple miles in soon.

I would love to do Jellyrolls but we're leaving sunday . My folks are coming with us and watching the kids during the race and DH might meet with me at the after party. It just seems expensive just to ride a couple of rides.

Well, no fear- Jellyrolls is on tap for PHM!

But I'm up for cupcake/drink or a 'hello' (if I am about to throw up and can't eat or drink!)

 

[EcbLovesMickey]

Well, no fear- Jellyrolls is on tap for PHM! But I'm up for cupcake/drink or a 'hello' (if I am about to throw up and can't eat or drink!)

You'll be fine. Didn't you do PHM this year? It was so awful I can't imagine tot being much worse. I have a 1/2 marathon the month before in peachtree city, ga. So if I survive that I think I'll be ok for TOT

But a definite yes to drink/snack. I will be wearing my raw threads red queen shirt! I am hoping my three pack I just ordered arrives before I leave Friday. I want to take them with me!

 

[Tinker326]

You'll be fine. Didn't you do PHM this year? It was so awful I can't imagine tot being much worse. I have a 1/2 marathon the month before in peachtree city, ga. So if I survive that I think I'll be ok for TOT But a definite yes to drink/snack. I will be wearing my raw threads red queen shirt! I am hoping my three pack I just ordered arrives before I leave Friday. I want to take them with me!

No I did W&D in November.... It was hot and humid too amd I got sick at the end with adequete hydration!

All reports say ToT is way worse! So I am worried.... But I'm not going for any record so if I need to walk, I will!

 

[EcbLovesMickey]

No I did W&D in November.... It was hot and humid too amd I got sick at the end with adequete hydration! All reports say ToT is way worse! So I am worried.... But I'm not going for any record so if I need to walk, I will!

I am definitely not going for time. I am hoping to keep a pace similar to what I did at PHM (around 14). Possibly better since I ran it injured. If I do I should have plenty of wiggle room to slow down and walk/take pictures.

 

[Tinker326]

I am definitely not going for time. I am hoping to keep a pace similar to what I did at PHM (around 14). Possibly better since I ran it injured. If I do I should have plenty of wiggle room to slow down and walk/take pictures.

I think I did W&D right around 13 min miles... and I felt that pushed me... so I will probably aim for similar or 13.5 min miles for ToT and PHM.

Especially ToT with the heat/humidity.

And because I have several characters I want to stop for.

I THINK I decided on being Cap't Hook for ToT.

 

[EcbLovesMickey]

I think I did W&D right around 13 min miles... and I felt that pushed me... so I will probably aim for similar or 13.5 min miles for ToT and PHM. Especially ToT with the heat/humidity. And because I have several characters I want to stop for. I THINK I decided on being Cap't Hook for ToT.

Maybe we need to run together! I am hoping to be around 13.5 by then with my training and all.

Since I'll be the red queen I will HAVE to stop at an Alice in wonderland characters!

 

[momabaarjo]

I come from an EXTREMLY dry climate and I must say that the humidity was not bad at all THIS year at ToT...but I understand the year before it was brutal. I count myself as very lucky!

 

[Dis_Yoda]

I know I'm luckier than most as I'm training in the exact same climate plus a few degrees.

I need to plan out dining reservations during my day off tomorrow for that trip. Hopefully we can meet after the race!

 

[Tinker326]

Maybe we need to run together! I am hoping to be around 13.5 by then with my training and all.

Since I'll be the red queen I will HAVE to stop at an Alice in wonderland characters!

I hope Cap't Hook is there!

If that's who I end up being.

I know I'm luckier than most as I'm training in the exact same climate plus a few degrees.

I need to plan out dining reservations during my day off tomorrow for that trip. Hopefully we can meet after the race!

This will give you an advantage. I plan on just not stressing about it. If I need to walk, I will. Better than making myself sick.....

I didn't get to enjoy any of the Wine & Dine afterparty because I felt so yuck!

 

[EcbLovesMickey]

I got my raw threads surprise pack today. It's ok. Nothing super exciting. . I got a Boston strong shirt, a Love 13.1 shirt (I think this is the Donald half marathon shirt) and a pirate girl shirt. All are v-neck, which I like, but none get me super excited. I like the 13.1 though and honestly these were for my workouts anyway.

Getting ready to head out to WDW tomorrow. Having some issues with DH's school. Poor kid is being bullied and stayed home today because he's too scared to go back. Not how I wanted to start our vacation

 

[Tinker326]

I got my raw threads surprise pack today. It's ok. Nothing super exciting. . I got a Boston strong shirt, a Love 13.1 shirt (I think this is the Donald half marathon shirt) and a pirate girl shirt. All are v-neck, which I like, but none get me super excited. I like the 13.1 though and honestly these were for my workouts anyway.

Getting ready to head out to WDW tomorrow. Having some issues with DH's school. Poor kid is being bullied and stayed home today because he's too scared to go back. Not how I wanted to start our vacation

That was my biggest thought- when looking through- that I would get one of the city ones/holiday ones..and be like.. what am I going to do with this?!

I'm sorry about DS- my DD (middle) is a tomboy and the girls are not that nice to her because she's 'different' than them. ANd girls can be SO mean....even as young as 3rd grade! My heart always hurts when I hear her stories.

Regardless I have hope you have an AMAZING vacation! And it erases some of that stress!!!

 

[EcbLovesMickey]

That was my biggest thought- when looking through- that I would get one of the city ones/holiday ones..and be like.. what am I going to do with this?! I'm sorry about DS- my DD (middle) is a tomboy and the girls are not that nice to her because she's 'different' than them. ANd girls can be SO mean....even as young as 3rd grade! My heart always hurts when I hear her stories. Regardless I have hope you have an AMAZING vacation! And it erases some of that stress!!!

The only one I am not super excited about is the Boston one. I have one already plus it is white. I will wear the girl pirate one for my castaway cay 5k this summer and my 13.1 for my half in September. Plus I will wear them during training, so no biggie.

Bullying is really out of hand nowadays. All these school systems say they have a zero tolerance policy but the truth is they just sweep it under a rug so they aren't required to act.

 

[Tinker326]

The only one I am not super excited about is the Boston one. I have one already plus it is white. I will wear the girl pirate one for my castaway cay 5k this summer and my 13.1 for my half in September. Plus I will wear them during training, so no biggie.

Bullying is really out of hand nowadays. All these school systems say they have a zero tolerance policy but the truth is they just sweep it under a rug so they aren't required to act.

Have you done that Castaway Cay 5K? I did it on the Dream in 2012 in June. Holy Hot H#ll!!!! That was my least favorite race EVER- I thought I was going to die.

Speaking of cruises- are in the FE on your cruise? If so, may I ask what you may be doing. I'm struggling to come up with creative, cute, useful gifts.......

I agree, bullying is way out of hand. I worry so much about my DD as she gets older and it gets worse that I've seriously considered alternative schooling. My oldest DD can handle herself well enough to navigate those waters... but Middle DD - it's so hard on her & her personality type will internalize it...and yikes.. I worry so........

 

[EcbLovesMickey]

Have you done that Castaway Cay 5K? I did it on the Dream in 2012 in June. Holy Hot H#ll!!!! That was my least favorite race EVER- I thought I was going to die. Speaking of cruises- are in the FE on your cruise? If so, may I ask what you may be doing. I'm struggling to come up with creative, cute, useful gifts....... I agree, bullying is way out of hand. I worry so much about my DD as she gets older and it gets worse that I've seriously considered alternative schooling. My oldest DD can handle herself well enough to navigate those waters... but Middle DD - it's so hard on her & her personality type will internalize it...and yikes.. I worry so........

I ran it last year in sale July. Yes it was super hot. I ended up walking the last mile because I figured I could run it but feel like crud the rest of the day, and heck, I was at the beach so why not take it easy! Lol

We are doing the FE but I haven't decided what to do yet. In the past I have made soaps and bath fizzles. This time it is a surprise for the kids so I can't make a lot without them seeing so I may have to order a bunch of stuff. We're just doing a four night and our FE is small so I think I can get away with it!

Yes the bullying is really bad. This kid has physically assaulted my kid a couple of times and threatens him and the school keeps ignoring it. I finally threatened to contact the police and they are pretending to care. But I still feel like they are sweeping it under the rug.