Warriors putting their Hearts into it for February.

[dsnyfan21]

Welcome to February Warriors!!

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Originally Posted by TigerLily03
New WISH Team members. If you read one thing over and over, believe this. Being part of this team is fantastic. Part of the ride you get for the event is what I call the roller coaster. There will be lots of ups and downs. The more you post here, the more you will find yourself enjoying the ride. It is an incredible journey. Don't be afraid, shy or whatever to come here and just post up anything.You don't have to know us right away, or all of us at all. You will get to know some of us. It makes the event you are enjoying have MORE meaning and we love to have you.


2010 Warrior Team Members:

Tracy/dsnyfan21 (team coordinator)
Carrie/wtpclc
Cheree/FortheMedal
Chris/GoofyinOhio
Courtney/Schmorks
Erica/3DisneyKids
Jeff/mkymsehi
Jim/JimB.
Kate/SmileyK8
Kathey/EmbroideryGrandma
Lily/Tiger Lily 03
Marcia/Mooshu
Michelle/MiaBand
Pam/Bookwood
Sarah/SarahRose
Stan/Goofy57



I think I have everyone up to this point, if I am missing you for some reason, please chime in.

Anyone have races this month?? Please let me know! Who is in for the Virtual Valentine's Day Wish Race??

Here are some Warriors Graphics if you wanna add to your sig.

I have set up a Miles/Minutes spreadsheet for any Warriors that want to participate. This would just be for us, not comparing numbers with other teams, just within ourselves. This is just for those Warriors who would like to do it, you do not HAVE to participate. If you would like to do this please PM me or email me at WISHerTracy@gmail.com. It starts with January and goes all the way to December. You are allowed to double your miles for any race that you participate in.

HAVE A GREAT FEBRUARY EVERYONE!!!
-Tracy

 

[Bookwood]

Good Morning Warriors- the plan for today is to run 3 miles after school and lift weight, sure hope it works that way!

 

[goofyinohio]

Good Morning Warriors!! No training for me since Friday when I did 8 miles on the treadmill. Had a scheduled 5 miler yesterday, but ended up sick so I slept all day. No training today as I have both kids alone as I do every Monday so it will give me another day to rest.

Thanks for the welcomes to the team. I look forward to talking to all of you throughout the year!!!

 

[wtpclc]

Did 4 miles yesterday. HOpe to get some bike on the trainer time in tonight. joy.

 

[wtpclc]

Courney - Yay for another MI person! Yes, it's noice of us to share our weather with teh rest of teh world. Went out yesterday adn I don't know what happened, but 29 degrees did not used to freeze my lungs, feels much colder than the temp says. I can't imagine Goofy or Dopey can feel better than your first full, but maybe I'm wrong. Thinking of doing Goofy in 2012, but it's taken a long itme to even think about it.

Cheree - WTG on C25K. That seems liek a really tough prgram, but I know many love it. Believe it or not, I think marathoning for mortals started me out much easier.

Michelle - 10? So soon after Goofy? be happy with your 8. Tha's on tap for me next weekend adn I only did the full.

Tracy - How'd your half go?

Kate - Glad your body (and house) are happy with the rest from running! HOpe this is the fix you need!

 

[corinnak]

Good Morning, Warriors! And a happy February to you! The Monday Mixer is back and this time, it has it's very own thread! Come on over and chat if you have a minute today!

In spite of this weeks' question being all about ice cream, things are already starting to warm up at the W.I.S.H.-Wide Monday Mixer!

What is the Best Ice Cream Treat on WDW Property? Include a picture or a story, if you have one!

Come and join us - it's lots of fun! (plus, I'm about to bust out the beverages!) See you at the Mixer!

 

[Forthemedal]

Hoping to get out today and walk about 4 miles. Will have the kids with me (6yr. old twins), but there is a playground at the end so maybe I can use that as bibbery.
We have a snow day here in TN, but the temp is supposed to be in the high 40's so I am hoping when my husband gets home from work he will be up for walking.
As for the C25k program it seems like it will work, but I am going to need to take at least 2 weeks to get through the first week. My goal with it is to be able to run the first 5k at DLR so I can get a headstart on the sweepers. to close for comfort at WDW. There is a 5k for Valentines day around my house and one on March 26. I will probably do the one on March 26 since it is around the corner from my house. Can not pass on the ones that are so close by.
Hope to get out there soon.

 

[goofy57]

Helo fellow Warriors,

Started week #3 of marathon training today. Did any easy 4 mile recovery run in 40 minutes.

 

[Sarah_Rose]

Wow, Warriors, I can't even keep up with the thread, you guys have been so busy!

I did my first post-Goofy run yesterday, but it was short and on the treadmill. 2.5 miles in 30 minutes. My goal is to do at least 30 minutes of SOMETHING 5 days a week, until I start training for the Rock n Roll Seattle marathon in late February.

I'm still signed up for the marathon, but the half marathon is looking mighty tempting right now. I've really been dragging my heals and just not having a lot of energy the last couple weeks. I have my 4 month appointment tomorrow morning; I hopefully will be able to hear the baby's heartbeat tomorrow. At my 3 month appointment (the day before I left for WDW last month) the machine was picking it up and my OB could just hear it, but my husband and I couldn't make it out over my own heartbeat. So, crossing my fingers!

 

[dsnyfan21]

Sarah: I am crossing my fingers for a heartbeat also!!


OK, I have updated the first post for February. I listed all that I know of who are Warriors. I have also put up the Warrior clippies for anyone who would like to add to their sig.
Please go read and check out the information.

As for how my half went, I would have to say, I finished. This was my 11th Half and well, it wasn't all that great. I have had some personal issues and then family drama the day before (didn't know if I even had a ride) and then my right knee started to bother me around mile 5 when I would jog. For those who don't know I started out as a racewalker purely. Within the last year or so I have gradually added jogging intervals. I just tried to ignore it and I would fell a twinge when jogging. Around mile 8 it really started to hurt every step I took when joggin and mostly when I had to bend the knee. I thought oh no, something isn't right. Oh, btw, I was targeting for a 2:45 pace. I had even gotten a pace bracelet to keep on track. I was ahead of it by 30 seconds, but that started to dwindle.
By mile 8 when I heard the beeping of my watch to start joggin - FORGET IT! The step out was fine but bending the knee to come back was not happening. It would just stiffen up and I was like limp jogging. I decided at that point I was going to have to walked the rest of the way in. I sucumbed to this fact and even ripped of the pace bracelet as I was a bit upset. I did file a race report on that thread if anyone is curious. I have done this course before as this was my 3rd ING Miami Half Marathon. I did get a course PR and that did help me feel a bit better.

So, I have been icing and taking Aleve. I see the podiatrist today (same leg) and their are Ortho's in the same office and I hope I can get an answer as to what this is.

Have a great Tuesday Warriors!

-Tracy

 

[wtpclc]

Tracy - (((hugs))) Just sticking it out is a victory. SOunds a bit like my marathon. Disappointing when you think you can do so well, but it's just not your day for that. be proud of yourself for making the decision to walk instead of risking injury, even though your pride too a bit of a beating. Easier said than done, I know. Hope all goes well with teh doc adn hope life gets better fro you soon! Thanks for putting up the spreadsheeet. I woas hoping you would, but didn't want to ask and make mroe work for you.

Cheree - Hope you made it out adn the playgruond worked for you. I don't knwo how parents do this. you amaze me!

Stan - Way to go on week 3! Awesome!

Sarah - 30 min 5x's a week is a great goal and very good way to rest yteh body before traning. If it were me, I'd change to teh half, but I am lazy.

Did 30 min on the bike trainer last night. Scaled back the tension a bit adn it was much better!

 

[MiaBanda]

Hola Warriors! Not much to report here. Forced myself to stay home from the gym last night. I had a spin class I was going to do but the knee was still unhappy from me forcing 8 miles on Sun. I figured I better give it a rest so I can go to the track tonight.

 

[Bookwood]

Good Evening Warriors

Work out report I ended up doing 3.5 miles yesterday and 2 miles today with about 30 minutes of weight lifting today too. Looking forward to tomorrow and a quilting afternoon after school.

 

[MiaBanda]

We had the timed mile scheduled with our local running group last night. After a 1.5 mile warm up, I figured I would at least try it. The knee wasn't yelling at me yet. My best time had only been 10min flat. So I decided I probably wasn't going to be able to beat that, but that I would at least like to match it. Off we went. 1/4 mile time 2:15...wow, way too fast for me.
3rd lap, my knee decided that was enough, but I told myself to keep going, just slow it down. As I heard my time, I was so mad at the knee! 9:51. While I had beat my PR, I could have crushed it if the knee hadn't given up half way through.

Oh well...I'm happy having beat my time on a bad knee. Just gives me more motivation to go for it when the knee starts to feel better!

 

[JimB.]

Happy Wednesday Warriors --------------------->

Nit much going on down in Sunny (ok, cloudy), Warm (ok, cool) Calm (ok, really it's kinda' windy today....).

I got in about 32 minutes of boring, tortuous, non-moving cardio at work on the 1st, with about 1/2 hour of lifting tossed in.

Today, just under 25 miles on the mountain bike. Lots of self-induced wind chill on that one.

2 1/2 weeks until my next event. Here's to hoping my damaged foot will actually let me do it (without my DW getting the pleasure of saying "See. I TOLD you so........!!" )

 

[Bookwood]

No running today- it's quilting day. I finished up the squares I had for 2 quilts I'm trying to work on- next is the squares using triangle- could be intresting.

 

[dsnyfan21]

Michelle: Great news on your mile time!!! I guess you are trying to get speedy?? Keep that knee healthy!

Jim: ok "down" here, just remember I am more "down" than you! It's been a wierd day, some wind, some grey clouds, some sun. Thinking it must be a weather transition day. Keep on eye on that foot because we all know we don't want the wife to side line you.

Bookwood/Pam: Quilting, vey cool. You will have to post a picture when that quilt is all done.

AFM: went to the podiatrist yesterday for the toe joint. For those not in the know and I will try to sum up. Diagnosed with degenerative osteoarthritis in the big toe joint of the right foot about 5 years ago. Finally got so many bone spurs in the joint, just walking became very painful and sometime my toe with get stuck. Had surgery to clean up the bone and get rid of spurs in June 2006. Now, I was told it would be a temporary thing, so I knew ahead of time. Then I start doing races. I usually would have some paint towards the end of a Half Marathon usually around mile 10, so not too bad. Now its at about mile 4. Podiatrist took xrays and the one long bone going from ankle to the big toe joint is actually moving our of position and away from the other bones. It has a spur right on the side and the nerve that gets irriated from it rubbing is causeing the pain and hurt. I got a shot for that for now and some toe separators. Surgery in not needed yet to fix it up again, for now, but will be in the future.
The knee pain is ITBS, ugh! so stretching and strengthening of the area is needed. I am doing a TOTAL rest this week. No miles, no bike, just rest/Aleve/stretching, etc. I have the Princess Half in 4 weeks and 3 days!!

Keep up the good work Warriors!

Tracy

 

[Forthemedal]

Cheree - Hope you made it out adn the playgruond worked for you. I don't knwo how parents do this. you amaze me!

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Did not need the playground my husband stayed home with them. I got in 4.14 miles in 54 minutes. I was very proud of myself. First time I did that much alone and just was happy to finish the distance I wanted. I ran for a minute on average every 3 minutes or so. Did not keep real good track of how long in between runs I walked after the 25 minutes of C25k was up. Got another 2 miles in today. Trying to do as much as possible in hopes that it will keep me motivated (even if those racing with me in September are not yet working out)

Hope everyone is having a good week.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Hi Warriors!

Back in the gym Monday and Tuesday for short w/o. Didn't make it today. Too much going on here so had to give up gym time. Good thing though. I'm a bit sore and need the rest. Did mostly upper body work and arms are feeling it today. Did get some outside Kirby Dog time too. He's happy.

Good going everyone.

 

[smileyk8]

Michelle that is a fantastic mile time- what an achievement

Tracy kind of glad in a way that your toe's not too bad, but so sorry bout ITBS- man if it's not one thing it's another with exercising isn't it! Keep being careful!

Lily sorry you had to sacrifice, rubbish! Life does get in the way doesn't it!

Forthemedal sorry i'm going to have to sit down and relearn all you new guys! That was an amazing workout and running 1 min every 3 is great.

Jim i'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you- i do love an i told you so moment, but never when it involved pain!

me i'm actually really proud of myself as have nearly done 2 weeks with no running! cross trained 11k twice in the gym this week and i'm about to do ea active in the house whilst waiting for my next uni work to be posted online! Physio wants to reevaluate my orthotics to see if my gait's all squiffy again. yawn! Oh do i need to do my intro again?