Warriors putting their Hearts into it for February.

[goofyinohio]

Hey Warriors!

Over my sickness thank goodness and got in a whole 3 miles last night. I still chuckle sometimes when I do 3 or 4 miles and my non running friends are like that's a short run? lol

We have a forecast of 4 to 8 inches of snow for Friday which is less than some are going to get nailed with over the weekend. Have a concert tomorrow night so getting there if still going on will be a challenge.

Have a great Thursday everyone!
Chris

 

[jmasgat]

Hello Warriors. The new members keep on coming! I am sending over Kathey/EmbroideryGrandma. Please welcome her in your Wonderful Walt-like Way.

Maura

 

[wtpclc]

Kathy - Welcome to the Warriors!

Chris - I love teh peak of full trianign when I say I only have an 8 or 10 miler. Glad your are feeling better!

Cherree - WHIle I'm not always training for my next full , officially, our 1 full a year is what keeps us motivated. For our first race, though, we trained 10 months out. Don't be intimidated by teh fact that many racing isn September aren't offically trianing for it yet. Many of us plan other races to keep the trainign fun. Plus, if you stay with it, you will be right there with us, sooner than you think. I think it's great that you are so focused on teh fall. You'll probably hear this many times from me, but Ilove watchign the progress of people trianing for their first big race. Mine was 5 years ago now. I'll never get it back. I can relivve it a bit, though, through the eyes of those meeting their goals for the first time, though. It's awesome. please don't be intimidated by those of us who have more experience.

Jim - I'd apologize about your weather, but it was 14 hen I drove to work today. Sednign tons of pixie dust that your toe holds out!

Tracy - Ugh, yet another thig you don't need. Hope teh shot and toe separators work wonders!

Michelle - I'm torn. I am so thrilled for you for doing so welkl, but so worried that you're not giving it the rest you need. Please eb careful.

Kate - Great job on resting htat foot adn doing the XT!

Lily - Great job on theupper body work outs!

Pam - I'd love to see the quilt pix too!

DH's bday was Tuesday adn I was outside working all day yesterday, so no real work outs. Bakc to teh TM tonight.

 

[Mooshu]

Hi Warriors!

Welcome new people!

WTG on the miles and miles you are all putting in. I haven't done anything in the over a week. I'm relaxing and just resting my body for now....I haven't even signed up for a run or ride for 2010 yet. Maybe next week, something will shake me and I'll feel like getting out there again.

oh, I am going to try AGAIN the 100 push up challenge/200 sit up challenge. Check it out if you're interested:

http://www.hundredpushups.com/
http://www.twohundredsitups.com/

 

[dsnyfan21]

Hi Warriors!

Welcome new people!

WTG on the miles and miles you are all putting in. I haven't done anything in the over a week. I'm relaxing and just resting my body for now....I haven't even signed up for a run or ride for 2010 yet. Maybe next week, something will shake me and I'll feel like getting out there again.

oh, I am going to try AGAIN the 100 push up challenge/200 sit up challenge. Check it out if you're interested:

http://www.hundredpushups.com/
http://www.twohundredsitups.com/

I was thinking of starting this again, when are you going to start Marcia?
I could try both also.

-Tracy

 

[wtpclc]

Marcia - I see those links, but they make me want to run screaming! I think that's whay I'm so happy with my core classse. Not a single crunch tor situp.

Was lazy last night felt exhausted. DH came home and said I looked exhausted. that was enough for me. So bad.... Did core conversion today, though. I really am enjoying this.

 

[MiaBanda]

Tracy - not trying to get speedy...just faster than my usual slowness.

Carrie - thanks for your concern, but I really have been taking it easy. I haven't been running as much, mostly been at the gym on other cardio machines and doing more weights. From what I have read, the knee issue seems to be because of an imbalance in leg strength, so I am trying to remedy that while still trying to get a run in here and there. I'm just to competitive with myself to let the local groups timed mile pass me by.

Which is exactly what I did Wed night. 30 minutes on the crossramp (2.5 miles), 30 minutes of weights and my 15 reward of sitting in the sauna. I love that! Took last night as a rest night. Should be getting 3 miles in later today, but will have to see how the tax appointment goes first.

Happy Friday Warriors!

 

[Bookwood]

I can post a picture of the quilt when it's done but the group leader is saying not until fall now?? I'm working on 2 one for me and one for DD#3 but I really don't want to keep them hanging that long so we'll see!

11.5 miles so far this week with 4 on the book for tomorrow if weather permits.

 

[Embroidery Grandma]

Hi Warriors
I am new to Marathons. I did the 5K UP in January and enjoyed it. I finished it in 1:04. My husband and I are now planning to do the 1/2 for me and he would like to do the Goofy. I am a walker only because of a car accident I had 2 years ago. I need to get my pace up and I am reading marathon for mortals and following it now. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Kathy

 

[Bookwood]

Hi Kathey and welcome! (from another newbie to the group)

I have so much admiration for those of you that walk and can maintain a 16 minute mile pace- I cant' do it which is why I decided to run when I started doing this 7=8 years ago.

I think some friends and I will be doing the Flying Pig in Cinncinnati in May- anyone have any info on it for me?

Looks like the weather has co-operated and I can actually see road infront of my house so I'm off to the Y to put in another 4 miles for this week!

 

[dsnyfan21]

Kathey!!

I was originally a racewalker and I still do a lot of that, but have added intervals of jogging to help with speed. You can do any distance walking!! It can be done.

Carrie: Sounds like you are really enjoying your core classes, I just wish I could swing money for membership to a gym that offers lots of stuff, close to work and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

I need to write down a schedule for myself as to what I want to accomplish each day. Like the days I will do miles, the days I will ride my bike, the days I will do the pushup/situp challenge, etc. It all gets a bit overwhelming sometimes.

HEY WARRIORS!!! How is everyone doing??

Carrie and I are keeping track of miles and minutes on the spreadsheet, does anyone else want to do that?????

Tracy

 

[Forthemedal]

Carrie- September will be my third 1/2, although it is the first one that I want to try and run for a piece. Hopefully I can run for at least the first 5k. I did great in my first with walking time was 3:30 for me that was great. When I did WDW in January I did not do as well my time was 3:40 (Sweepers right behind me through the end). This was two fold I was trying to stay with my sister (slower pace) and around mile 7 I started to get a pain in my inner thigh and it slowed me down. I am hoping by September that at least a 10 mile walk/run is normal for me. My first full I am looking at being WDW 2012. I think I could be ready for 2011, but the folks that I train with are not to sure yet and I enjoy the company when training.

 

[Sarah_Rose]

Hi Warriors!

to all the new Warriors!

Tracy and Marcia: Yay for you guys taking on the push-up/sit-up challenges! I tried the push-up one last year, but it was just too much increase, too fast for me. Doesn't help that I could only do like 4 push-ups to start! I think I would have more luck with the sit-up challenge, but.... darn, as of this week I've hit the point where I'm supposed to avoid exercises that involve me lying flat on my back...

Tracy: for your toe and IT band issues! Is that toe the only place where you have problems with your osteoarthritis? My mom has it in her shoulder and, despite several surgeries, had to retire early from her job as an RN, because she just couldn't do the tasks required of her as a nurse anymore.

Kate: Well done on staying out of the running shoes for 2 weeks! I think that's usually harder than just lacing them up and ignoring doctor's orders!

As for me, I've been pretty good at doing 30 minutes of something a day, this week, but it's mostly been walking my two German Shepherds. I'm trying to get the dogs completely comfortable with walking on a leash coupler together, so that it'll be less of an upset when I add a stroller to our crazy traveling menagerie. My problem is that both dogs have been taught to walk at a perfect heel, but they can't figure out how that works when they're both walking side-by-side! Their current compromise is one walking slightly in front and one slightly behind so that they can each be a little closer to heeling with me, but I'm trying to train the outside dog to heel with the inside dog. Just wait until I start running with both of them! For a change in pace on Thursday, I took the dogs out to Marymoor Park, which is a HUGE off-leash dog park in the country with lots of trails along the river to walk along. I ended up running along the trails with the dogs running somewhere behind or in front of me, with frequent breaks in the open areas to stop and play frisbee (or for Sasha to tackle a Great Dane or try to chase a Greyhound). It was lot of fun and we ended up spending more than 2 hours out there.

Joints in Motion training for the Rock n Roll Seattle Marathon starts February 22, so I'm really looking forward to having a group to run with again!

Oh, and my doctor's appointment on Tuesday went great - everything is going perfectly, and I actually got to hear the little guy/girl's heartbeat (150 bpm, so no problems there!) this time! So, I'm cleared to keep running for awhile, at least!

 

[smileyk8]

tracy could you add me to the spreadsheet- i need to tell you guys what I'm doing otherwise I'm scared I'll slack! How are your legs feeling now?

Sarah i love reading your doggie updates, you are an inspiration to other dog owners! Thrilled that the baby's doing wonderfully and cooperating with your running.

Marcia can't wait to cheer you along on your 100 sit up/ push up challenge- i know i couldn't do it as i have NO upper body strength. It's a brilliant idea though.

Carrie it's great how much you enjoy the classes- have to admit i've been missing spinning and a core class would be ideal. 6am would not!

Kathy welcome to he team!

Michelle hope the tax appointment went well! eek.

Chris did you get the snow?

me did 30 mins of hard cardio workout on EA active on my Wii on thurs as was getting over a cold. Oh my goodness- my legs and backside are so sore achey, but in a really good way! That was a workout!!!! There were so many squats and I never do them so i guess that was a fab change for me. Hoping to keep that in each week from now on. Hit my first run on the treadmill today and it went wonderfully, 3 miles and no pain! It was bliss

 

[dsnyfan21]

Sarah: Great news on the baby!! Your doggy walks make me miss my Mickerdoo, but they are such great stories.

Kate: Squats, who likes em?? who knows, but I know I need to do more of them, so I will add them to "what I need to be doing" list.

AFM: DId 6 miles this morning. ITB was feeling fine until about mile 5. I was doing 1 min jog with 10 min racewalk. (less time jogging more time walking) so I may just stay with that for a time. I have the Princess coming up in a month!! I will try for 12 miles on SUnday and then taper. Seems like my life lately, race, taper, race, taper. It's ok though, keeps me upright and moving.



NOW, I think we all need to introduce ourselves for the new Warriors and for the old Warriors: So feel free to cut and paste and put in your own answers...

Real Name: Tracy (but I have many nicknames)
Age: 40
Location: Southeast FL, Pembroke Pines area
Family Stats: Single with nieces and a nephew
Meaning of DIS Name: kinda easy one, disneyfan (dsnyfan) 21 is the day I was born.
Races: (Other than some assorted 5 and 10 K's) As seen in my sig, I have completed 11 Half Marathons so far, and one day will do a full. (Half Fanatic #299)
Upcoming Races: Princess Half, Disneyland Half, Wine and Dine Half and whatever else I can through in there.
Pets: I am a recent widow of my dear Mickey. She passed away a few weeks ago.
Hobbies/Interests: Going to WDW!!, Photography, Geneology, NASCAR, Movie watcher, computers, UM Hurricanes, watching my nephew play baseball, watching my younger niece do gymnastics, Doing races and hanging with my racing friends.
First Race: 2007 WDW Half Marathon
Favorite Disney Park: EPCOT and MK!!
Favorite Disney Dining Spots: Sci-Fi, Whispering Canyon Cafe, Boma, Mexico inside or out, Canada, Flame tree,
Coolest Things You Ever Did: Went to Ireland!!

-Tracy

 

[Embroidery Grandma]

Just completed 5.85 miles walking.

I will introduce myself also:

Real Name: Kathy
Age: 59
Location: Englewood, Fl
Family Status: Married to a great guy for 37 years. Had a Son and Daughter and now have 5 grandchildren (4 boys and 1 girl) with one more little girl coming from China, as my other grandaughter did.
Meaning of Name: Enjoy embroidering
Races: Disney UP 5K
Upcoming Races: A local 10K in April, Spacecoast 1/2 Marathon in Nov, and then Disney 1/2 in Jan 11 along with maybe the 5K with other friends.
Pets: Persian cat that we rescued after Hurricane Charley
Hobbies/Interest: Machine embroidery, going to Fort Wilderness in our motorhome, enjoying the grandkids when I can, and just chilling after work.
First Race: disney 5K
Favorite Disney Park: MK
Favorite Disney Dining spot: Do not really eat out while at Disney. Husband enjoys doing the cooking in the motorhome.

 

[smileyk8]

Tracy i was thinking you're schedule for the first quarter of 2010 looked pretty hectic and was right! Take care of your ITB, sorry it's playing up but just keep telling it that after March it'll have maybe 2 weeks off Ha ha glad i'm adding things to your 'to do' list

Kathy Wahoo for 5.85miles! I like to cheer- that should have been my ambition when i was a short and round child/teen, maybe things would have turned out differently

Real Name: Kate
Age: 24
Location: Chester, UK
Family Status: Moved in with my boyfriend 5 months ago (which is wonderful!) and still VERY attached to my parents and immediate family.
Meaning of Name: Apparently I smile a lot- although stick me in a WISH meet and I get very shy
Races: Minnie 15k 2008, Princess Half 2009, Boston Marathon 2009, WDW Marathon and 5k 2010...
Upcoming Races: i realy dont know! Looking at half in Oct (and WDW 2011 )
Pets: not in new house, but 2 family cats oscar and mollie.
Hobbies/Interest: What apart from running? In what time!?!? Swimming, doing a sports and exercise psych masters, lots of disney fun and eating.... plenty.... of chocolate.
First Race: Santa Dash 5k
Favorite Disney Park: MK
Favorite Disney Dining spot: Le Cellier

 

[JimB.]

Happy Super Bowl Warriors!!!

1625 meters swimming today. I am slow & pooped. Need to get in the pool more. Much more.

Here's my bio in 100 words or less:

Real Name: Jim (Duh!)
Age: 51
Location: Northeast FL, St Augustine
Family Stats: Married to the most beautiful chick on the Planet. DD & DS in College
Meaning of DIS Name: It's my name!!
Races: 4 1/2's, 3 fulls, 3 ToT's, 1 Olympic distance Tri (wanna do more of those!!!)
Upcoming Races: Donna Hicken Breast Cancer 1/2 M, ESPN 5K, Princess 5K, Disneyland Half, Wine and Dine Half and whatever else I can throw in there.
Pets: 2 Goldens, 2 Yorkies, 4 cats.
Hobbies/Interests: Photography, GeoCaching, College Football (esp. UCF Knights & my Beloved Florida Gators!!)
First Race: 1978 Oaks Mall Run (10 Miler)
Favorite Disney Park: Mk
Favorite Disney Dining Spots: Turf Club @ Saratoga Springs.
Coolest Things You Ever Did: Flew airplanes on & off of Aircraft Carriers

Guess That's it!!

 

[Sarah_Rose]

Hey Warriors!

I got in 3.5 miles outside today with Sasha, today, while DH did 6 miles with Jack. I do need to find a new running route, though - my current one ends with 5 flights of stairs up from the lake shore and it's going to kill me with my new "improved" pregnancy lack of stamina.

And here's my intro:

Real Name: Sarah
Age: 26
Location: Seattle, WA
Family Stats: Married and expecting my first baby this summer
Meaning of DIS Name: My first and middle names (Sarah Rose)
Races: Lots of local 5K's and 10K's, 4 half marathons, and 1 full marathon
Upcoming Races: Rock 'n' Roll Seattle marathon (half marathon? cheering from the sidelines? I'll be 8 months pregnant by the time it gets here, so who knows!), WDW half marathon 2011.
Pets: Jack the German Shepherd will be 4 next month and is my running buddy, was the ring bearer at my wedding, and is the love of my life. Hey look, here's my buddy!

Yes, you will get a lot of dog photos from me. I apologize in advance.

Sasha the German Shepherd is 5.5 and was just adopted in October; she's a chubby snuggle bug who is really a Lab puppy in an adult GSD body. Also, she refuses to photograph. There is also Nadia the Russian Dwarf Hamster, a 50 gallon tank of tropical fish, and a 10 gallon reef (saltwater) tank.
Hobbies/Interests: Trying to get myself to WDW as often as possible, my pets, dog training, travel, hiking, biking, and volunteering (currently with the Arthritis Foundation and as head coach for Girls on the Run).
First Race: Seattle Pumpkin Push 5K. First big race was the 2009 WDW Half Marathon.
Favorite Disney Park: Epcot.
Favorite Disney Dining Spots: Boma, Kona Cafe for breakfast, the Dole Whip stand, and Pecos Bills for my mandatory post-race bacon-double-cheeseburger.
Coolest Things You Ever Did: I've been to every country in Europe except for Belarus, Moldova, and Albania. Favorite country? Croatia!

 

[goofyinohio]

Real Name: Chris
Age: 34
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Family Stats: Married for 10 Years. Have 2 girls (10, 2)
Meaning of DIS Name: Goofy is my favorite character and I live in Ohio.
Races: 2 Goofy Challenges, 3 Marathons, 7 halves, 2 TOT 13k's and 1RFTT 10k and other smaller races
Upcoming Races: Disneyland Half, Wine and Dine Half, and a few local halves in the fall
Hobbies/Interests: Disney, NASCAR, Running, my family.
First Race: First big race was the TOT 13k in 2007.
Favorite Disney Park: EPCOT and then probably the Magic Kingdom.
Favorite Disney Dining Spots: Le Cellier, Boma, Sci Fi and Beaches and Cream.