Warriors putting their Hearts into it for February.

[3DisneyKids]

Congratulations Kate!!!​

I am so excited for you! And what a wonderful way to propose! We will need all of the wedding details as you start to plan!

As for me, I did my 12-miler today and I can now begin to taper for the Princess! 16 days to go!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Erika - Good ot see you! how did I not know about your dd? Sending prayers for her. So glad she is doing so well. I'll be at Princes too. SSR. OMG, you must be in teh group with Kat! I know her fom an old DVC thread and jsut re-found her on teh Princess thread. Oh, IT band. Many speak of using the stick or a foam roller for that. Have you trired that?

Thanks for asking about my daughter (Kelly, she just turned 7). She has been in renal failure since age 2. Mostly she's fine, but has flare ups and needs treatment from time to time. She has had several surgeries and is in and out of the hospital a bit. But she is SO tough. I do all of my races for the National Kidney Foundation.

Yes, Kat and I are on the same team, from a thread here on Wish. There are 8 of us who have been together for the past 2 years and have all become SO close. So to celebrate US we are running the Princess together! Getting so excited!

As for the IT Band, I went to my running coach at the beginning of the week for a sports massage and some advice. He actually said that it is my lateral quad--and easy to mistake for IT band because they run somewhat parallel. The massage released A LOT of tension in the side of my quad and I am now the proud owner of one of those foam rollers! They really do work!

See you SOON!

Erika: Yep, ITB, I have been suffering with this as well. Had a massage yesterday and the girl worked me over. She said stretch, stretch, stretch. I have a foam roller also and a stick. So I am getting very good at doing a routine of stretching after my walks/runs when the muscle is warm. Keep at it!

Thanks, Tracy! Yes, as I just wrote above, I am doing the roller and it really does work. And I am stretching a lot when the muscle is nice and warm. Also, I am going to get taped with the new RockTape (a step up from the regular kinesio tape). It lasts for 4-ish days and you can get it wet and everything. So I am going to get taped on Monday and see how that goes. And if all goes well, I will get taped again before getting on the plane for the Princess.

 

[wtpclc]

Erika - Are you running Princess with teh Goddesses or on your own? Looks like our paces could eb close. fro your dd. Must be hard. SHe sounds liek a true inspiration, though.

Kate - I am still just flying with happiness for you!


Well, I did it. I knew I woudl when I started and was surprised it took me this long. Was hoping I wouldn't end up doing it, but I did. I literally fell flat on my face at core class. Then, I was laughing so hard I could not do anything else. .....Ahhh...only me, although the witness said I wasn't the first. I have a feeling he was trying ot be nice.

 

[wtpclc]

Forgot to add that I did 45 min on teh Tm messing with inreasing pace adn adding slope. Pretty happy with myself!

 

[MiaBanda]

Happy Friday Warriors!

It's been a rough week for me, so I have absolutely no workouts to report. I got very very bad on Tuesday night and ended up at the doctor on Wed. Diagnosed with acute bronchitis. Put on a massive dose of antibiotics, inhaler and steroids. Let's just say the meds alone have not been pleasant. I really want to get back out there but know that is the wrong thing to do. It's just hard to not be able to do anything.

Sorry to whine a bit there. Hope everyone has had a better week than that.

And CONGRATULATIONS KATE!! I am so happy for you!

Have a great weekend Warriors!

 

[wtpclc]

Michelle - (((hugs)) I am so sorry your are sick. I know it's ahrd but the best thing for you to do for your body is let yourself rest. perhaps froce yoruself to sit and relax or sleep during hwa twould normally be work out time. Do hope you are better and able to get back at it soon!

 

[Bookwood]

Got 4 miles in last night (still some basketball going on) with a 5 miler tomorrow! I'm getting there early to get it done and over- it'll also be way less crowded! Then home to bake for church - since I'm doing the goodies for after church sunday! I love to bake - but also love to eat what I bake which is a problem.

 

[dsnyfan21]

COngratulations Katie!!!!

Michelle, Sorry you are not feeling well. Maybe the inhaler could be keepin you awake at night?? just a thought.

I am still having some ITB pain as I did my 12 miles on SUnday and then the back of the knee really started to hurt?? UGH!, so I skipped my miles on TUesday and only did three last night. I will just take it one step at a time.

Keep up the good work everyone!

-Tracy

 

[jmasgat]

Just popping in to say CONGRATULATIONS to Kate!!

Michelle Feel better soon.

Happy training to everyone else.

Maura

 

[Bookwood]

Slept in this morning all the way until 6:30 and by the time I got to the Y there was no place to park so I gave up and came home. I'll try for the 5 miler again tomorrow between church and church (we have lenten services Sunday evenings).

 

[Forthemedal]

Congratulations!!!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

I got engaged!!!!!

Whoo Hooo! Congratulations!

Not much to report. LTO still. I'm running away from homeThursday as DH and I make our way to New Orleans for the half. Everyone else here will take care of things til we make our way back.

 

[Bookwood]

5 miles done today = just under an hour = actually 58 something or other- life is good!

 

[wtpclc]

Pam - Congrats on teh 5-miler. That's awesome!!!

Tracy - Yikes. Do you stretch your hammies well? My bad hammy leads to a pain like a line down the back of my knee sometimes. Hope it's better soon!

Lily - Have fun in NOLA, but be sure to come abck to us!


Did my pre-Princess 10-miler this weekend (modified MFM reverse taper from full adn train for half plan). Was awesome to be outside. beautiful day (for MI in February). My body was still screaming from Friday's core class, though. Not a good thing. Still, I finihsed and I know Princess has to be better than that was.

 

[smileyk8]

carrie that's a famtastic confidence booster that you could get a 10 miler out even when you're body was exhausted! Very good sign of your commitment and determination- you'll be fab.

Michelle just read your status and hope your feeling better soon. Tell that doctor that warriors aren't allowed to be ill and you need to be able to breathe!!!!

Lily best of luck for New orleans- hope it goes really well.

Tracy sorry you're being blighted by your ITB- you've put the miles in though so you'll be great. Surely it has to ease off soon, why can't legs just work?!!?

Sarah i love reading about the workouts your dogs give you- they are perfect!

Erika massive thoughts coming your way for kelly, as Carrie said I can't believe i wasn't aware either. Such bravery is incredible- both hers and yours.

Pam you're really racking the miles up! Really pleased they're going well for you.

Jeff i have a hooded dressing gown like your daughter and i'm definitely not 7! They are the best things in the world when you need a good snuggle on the sofa! She has good taste

Me Thanks everyone for your congratulations- i'm just about returning to normality after another heavy day at work!
Popped to the gym at 6.30am to get my 3 miles in before work and they were fine, still no shin pain so i'm on cloud 9! (going to look at a wedding venue on sunday- oh my word i'm being swept away with all of this fun!)

 

[JimB.]

Happy Tuesday Warriors!!

News Flash!! It's actually WARM here!!!!! WoooHooo !!!! Bad News - It's supposed to be freezing again in 2 days. Ugh.

I ran for the first time (literally) since the Mickey on Sunday. It was the Nat'l Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer just north of me in Jacksonville. I ran the 1/2. Maybe not the smartest move for my first time out in 6 weeks, but no one ever accused me of having a great amount of common sense.

All in all, not a bad day. My PF did not bother me at all (Yaaaaaay!!!). But, pretty much every other square inch of my legs from the knees down did, especially the soles of my feet. I bought these really fancy kevlar insoles that I hoped would help my feet feel better from the pounding. Yeah. Not so much.

I was able to stick with a run 7/walk 1 strategy without much difficulty, which was nice. Not much cramping, which was also nice.

Now I just have to start easing back into the groove without pushing too hard, too fast. Going to do the ESPN 5K this weekend, but that's not a major concern. No long races for at least 2 months for me (per my Commanding Officer, AKA the DW).

Hope all are well. You guys all rock!!

PS - Congrats to Kate!!

 

[Bookwood]

I was really tired last night - and DH was not into it so I only did 3 miles last night. I thought maybe I'd do a couple today but the energy just wasn't there (the Olympics are killing me with late nights). I did get my weigh lifting done though!

 

[Embroidery Grandma]

Congratulations Kate

Just signed up for the Disney 1/2 along with my husband. I also am going to do the 5K with friends from work.
I finished a 6.28 walk on Sunday. This was the longest I have done but it is still a long way to go. I know I have time so we are working on the distance and then will be working on the pace.

Hope everyone else is doing well.

 

[dsnyfan21]

Pam: Seems like you are coming right along with your miles!!

Carrie: yep, I am stretching my hammies, ITB, PF, and shins after every training run now. UGH, I know someone is just playing games with me. Like ok, her shin is feeling better so lets mess with her ITB.

Kate: "blighted" i LOVE that word!! I will use it every time I talk about my ITB from now on!! Thanks.

Jim: Glad your PF is calming down. I use custom orthotics for sports that my Podiatrist ordered. It's hard to find good insoles that your feet will appreciate. Good luck at the ESPN 5K.

AFM: I know I have been keeping away a bit. Just feeling a bit low about my ITB. Also LTO has just been cutting in. I am on Facebook and if you are not my friend yet and would like to be, please request me.
I did my 12 miler for Princess not this past weekend but the weekend before. I do a 2 week taper. That didn't feel so good and I limped the last 2 miles. This is just not what I am used to, so it is just a bit disheartening. Don't get me wrong, I did the miles so that I am happy about, just not used to dealing with "injuries" while training. I did 7 on Sunday and still a bit of ITB the last mile or so.
Tonight I did 4 miles - felt pretty good, not real bad pain and above all that I did negative splits. I wasn't even planning that.
1-13:41
2-12:46
3-12:43
4-12:04
I am not thinking by any means that I am out of the woods, but feeling better. (plus I don't want to jinx myself)

Have a good Evening Warriors!!

Tracy

 

[goofy57]

Good evening Warriors,

I registered for DLR 1/2 last night. Going Coast to Coast again this year. Good Luck to all of you running the Princess!!!!

I am continuing my marathon training. I have a 15 miler on the schedule for this Saturday. I have never run that far before. Wish me luck. I will let y'all know how it went.
Stan