Walt's WARRIORS are blooming in May.

[bobnjenn0828]

Hello, Warriors! It's been a long time since I popped in here. Look for me to show up more in June. (Fair warning! )

In the meantime, please welcome your newest teammate:

bobnjenn0828: Jennifer!

She's brand-new to racing events, but has already completed a 5k! She's planning on doing TOT13K, so I know you're excited. AND she's like to do the 1/2 in January, so if you could give her some of your tips for package deals that work around that inconvenient "the race is full" status, I'm sure she's appreciate it!

Thanks for the introduction Debra!!

Hello everyone!! I am really excited about starting this new journey of running (well, eventually running!!). I walked/jogged the 5k yesterday.We start the c25k program today so on my next 5k in Aug I will run it!! Hopefully will be about 20lbs lighter by then so it should be a much better time than this one. But hey I finished!!

We have been very consistent with getting our walks/runs in everyday. I also have a gowearfit monitor (similiar to the bodybugg) that tells me how many calories burned for the day, how many steps and how much moderate and vigorous activity I do for the day. Yesterday I met all my goals and exceeded most so I was really excited. I walked over 15000 steps. Can't wait to see what that will be once I can actually run more than 30 seconds strait!!

I am looking forward to being on your team

Jennifer

 

[Sarah_Rose]

Lily: Welcome home! Sounds like you got in a lot of activity while you were away, and we'd LOVE to see pictures!

Marcia: Thanks for the links! I really should try the 100 push-ups! I have almost exactly 6 weeks until my wedding, and it would be so nice not to have girl arms with my strapless wedding dress!

Michelle: Good luck on your sprint triathlon!

Jennifer: WELCOME! Congrats on your first 5K! I had to look up the GoWear Fit.... looks like a very cool little device! The C25K is a great plan to begin running; I used it about a year and a half ago when I first started running. I remember even running 2 minutes being a big deal when I first started..... I still can barely believe that I went from that to running the WDW half marathon in January without any walk breaks! You can do it!

And as for me, I nearly killed the dog yesterday. Took him for a 5 mile run in the morning, and then a 10 mile trail bike ride through a mountain pass later in the day. Oh well, a tired dog makes for a happy owner.... as long as you can get past the evil glares!

Taking a day off from cardio today, but will do some upper body strength work later.

Sarah

 

[dsnyfan21]

Jennifer!! Great to have you on board!!! This is your fearless (sometimes) captain. NOt much captaining needed here. Just glad to have you on boards. Your headed in the right direction by signing up and completing your first 5K!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is great. I imagine by what you have stated that you are also trying to loose some weight? most of us are also trying to do that.
Don't worry about speed. I am a racewalker, so walking to me is just fine. There are many levels of "athletes" on the Warriors, so feel free to just jump right on in and talk about anything you want.
We keep track of miles and minutes. Anything that would require a raised heartrate for a period of time counts. For any race you complete the miles are doubled, but not the time when keeping track.
If you have a journal with any of this information starting with this month let me know. I can give you permission to use the teams' spread sheet to post your own miles and minutes or give me a total at the end of the month. You can still post and talk about your miles and times anytime you wish.

Enjoy your time with the Warriors!!! Keep at it.

Tracy

 

[mkymsehi]

Hey team,

I slugged out the usual 8 1/4 miles in about 90 degrees at 5 pm. Jumped in the ocean for 800 meters afterwards. It was dark when I got done, and still 85 degrees. Sheeesh, it's summer!

 

[dsnyfan21]

OK Warriors... the Volunteer Thread is moving along. They have an official group of Wishers for waterstop #2going. You need 10 or more for an official group. I am looking for anyone who would want to volunteer for a water stop duing the full either just after the TTC or at mile #11 backstage behind Splash Mountain. I did #11 last year with 3 other WISHers and we had a great time. You can still sign up to volunteer on your own when it becomes available at any event that you WISH, but an looking for some others to make a group of 10+.

Take care everyone!!


Tracy

 

[JimB.]

Hey Warrioirs!!!!

Another fun filled rainy Florida day!!

Fortunately it's been more of the "regular" summer rains, just afternoon buildups and thundershowers. The mornings are pretty clear.

Today I got in about 19 1/2 miles on the bike. Another !&!@#*!#^* flat tire, but at least today I my spare & tool kit with me. 10 minutes & back on the road. I was able to manage 18.4 mph pace, which I was really happy with. My FIRST bike goal is to be able to maintain 18 mph, regardless of distance and conditions. After that, 20. Gotta' get (much) quicker on the bike for the Tri's.

This afternoon (after the rain) I put in another 1.5 walking in the woods geocaching with my DW.

Welcome Jennifer!! Glad to have ya'!!!

 

[Mooshu]

Hi Warriors ~

Tracy - sorry I missed your PR post, whoooo whooo....racey tracey way to go!

Jennifer - Welcome! Have fun on the road...just put one foot in front of the other and eventually you'll get to where you're going.

Sarah - 6 weeks until you're wedding!!! Congratulations

Michelle - where is your spring tri taking place? remember to have someone take pics and post them!

I got 4 miles on the treadmill before work today, I'll get in a few more miles in before we take off on Sunday....7 days of fun in the sun, camping and crewing for 1500 bike riders from SF to LA!! I can't wait to be on the other side and helping, not riding!

Cheers ~ Marcia...I love those smilies

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Hi Warriors! Nothing much to report here. It's been rainy today so didn't get outside other than taking Mom for a half miler. We did it in about 22 minutes! She rocks! It was kind of humid, but she slogged at it.

Jennifer, welcome to our team! Glad to have you.

Tracy, I am not volunteering, rather, I am participating. I do want to say though that everyone out on the course doing whatever they can to support the participants along the way is definitely greatly appreciated!

Sarah, poor Jack. I know he loves going out though.

That's good going everyone. You keep at it.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Hi Warriors! I hope I still have a home here!

It has been a long road these past couple of months. I won't gone into tons of details, but a pulled hammie in March, followed by a pulled hip flexor in April, has left me out of sorts! I had great miles and minutes in February, decreased a bit in March, decreased even more in April, and May has been dismal. In the past month, I have only exercised a handful of times.

The good news is that I am cleared to run and resume ALL activity. I did 3.5 miles yesterday and it felt great!

I will go into the spreadsheet and see if I can resurrect my stats!

I admit that I am terrified I won't be able to "get it back." I am going to try to run every-other day in order to prevent injury. Here's hoping I get back into the swing of things quickly and easily!

I have really missed being here regularly.

 

[3DisneyKids]

I have updated my totals for March, April, and May. Phew! I am current. So Tracy/Carrie - our team totals have changed for those months. Sorry that I was so late in posting. LTO in a BIG way.

 

[MiaBanda]

Sarah - We killed our dog too last night! We were out for 3 miles and around mile two he just stopped and laid down! I felt so bad for him. We practically had to drag him home! He's kind of like a runner in a race though...he so excited to be there and be going out that he kills himself right out of the gate and can't keep going for very long!

Jennifer - Welcome to the Warriors! This is an awesome and very supportive group. So happy for you with your new goal. You can do it!

Jim - Nice ride! I wish I could get faster on the bike. I think part of my problem is my bike (that's my story and I'm stickin' to it!) I don't have a road bike, it's a crossover. It always seems like I am working so much harder than the people I ride with to go the same speed!

Marcia - My tri is on June 6...one week from Saturday! I will take pictures! Have a great time next week!

Jeff - Ok...it's been way too hot here. You need to take this weather back to the islands!

AFM: Went to the gym last night and did half a mile in the pool. I actually felt a little more comfortable! We then came home and did a 3 mile run around the neighborhood. But it was so hot, and I was tired from the swim...it wasn't a pretty run! Hoping to get in a few miles tonight, but not sure. I have to pack as we are headed to Tahoe for the weekend tomorrow! But I will be taking the running shoes with me. Hoping to go for a nice hike too!

 

[amykab]

Hey Warriors! I have been MIA way too much. I have been keeping up with the spreadsheet, just not posting. I need to. I am signing up for a 5k on June 12th and another a Midnight 5k on july 3rd. I hope to do one a month to keep me on track!

 

[tink06]

Hi Warriors!

My story is similiar to Amy's - keeping track and updating sheet, just not posting. I actually am very happy this month (and it's not over yet) with my totals. I've been taking classes at the gym, and getting in lots of over due yard work, so my times are kewl - now to work on the miles....

I'm gonna try and catch up - at the very least try to stay updated going forward.

keep up the good training!!

 

[bobnjenn0828]

OK Warriors... the Volunteer Thread is moving along. They have an official group of Wishers for waterstop #2going. You need 10 or more for an official group. I am looking for anyone who would want to volunteer for a water stop duing the full either just after the TTC or at mile #11 backstage behind Splash Mountain. I did #11 last year with 3 other WISHers and we had a great time. You can still sign up to volunteer on your own when it becomes available at any event that you WISH, but an looking for some others to make a group of 10+.

Take care everyone!!


Tracy

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I have a feeling I am going to be inspired from what I have read so far . Today we did day 2 of c25k at 3pm - not very smart. I work 3 12 hr shifts at night so that was the only time we had to go. Summer has arrived in Alabama!! I really need a treadmill for the summer!!

Tracy - I do have records of my time that I exercised for most of the month of May, I can probably figure out how many miles. My husband walks with a pedometer that tells the miles so I think I can do it. I will be able to update everything this weekend since I work tonite and tomorrow nite.

Also we would like to volunteer for the marathon. Our plan is to come down on Thursday and do the 5k if we are not able to get into the 1/2. I found a travel agent called Marathon tours that had a guaranteed entry if you booked a hotel with them. Does anyone know anything about them?

Thanks
Jennifer

 

[3DisneyKids]

Hi Team!

I biked a slow and easy 11 miles today; 40 minutes. Plus some stretching, so 45 minutes total for the day.

I am trying really hard not to push too hard too soon and re-injure myself.

My next event is a Tri in August, though I may throw a 5k or 2 in there.

 

[mkymsehi]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg3oZ4XCEKk

If you're bored, pause this video at 2:51. That's me in the video, off to the left.

Disney owes me a beer for this.

 

[ImMarcik]

Just stopped in to say hi. I talked to Tracy in PM awhile back and told her a bit about my stressful life lately. My Mom passed away a month and a half ago and things have been crazy since. I haven't been working out much. My bff told me she is not letting me give up the 13k. So, when I get back from my trips, I will find the motivation to train. (I've gained about 7 pounds)

 

[mkymsehi]

Hang in there Marci. Sorry to hear about your mom.

 

[mkymsehi]

1,000 meter swim in the current, 28 minutes. 18.15 mile bike ride, 1:18. 2 mile run 17 minutes. Sweating all the way, PRICELESS.

 

[dsnyfan21]

Hello my Wonderful Warriors!!!

Just giving a shout out to our missing Warriors that have come back to say hello...
Amy!!!
Stacey!!
Erika!!! and
Marcie.

Thansk for coming on over and saying helloa nd keeping up with the spreadsheet, times and miles.

Marcie: Hang in there and we won't let you give up either! Keep haning on and try to get back in it. I think it will a bit to get stared again, but once you do I think it will help you to fell so much better.

End of the month is coming upon us. Start to gather your information so you can post it at the end of May. Those doing the spreadsheet - THANKS!!!

Anyone have any clever ides for a title for June's thread???
Taking suggestions...

Tracy