Week of October 12 WISH Walking & Running Club

[Kira G.]

Hi everyone! Just a quickie so that I make sure to stay connected to my WISH team as I get back on the wagon!

My husband and I had a great time on Saturday night - it was wonderful to spend some time alone with him. Then it was back to reality yesterday! I put off my 6-miler until Tuesday because I ended up not having a lot of time yesterday, but I did get 4 miles in and felt pretty good.

I am planning to get some core work in today. Have a good one!

 

[MouseDogMom]

Shan - Sorry you're having so many problems with your surgery. Hope the original doctor will do the right thing! Did you go to the ortho today?

Susie - Tried the W2/R:30 today. I think I liked it?

Tricia - Congratulations on your 5K! I agree - my legs are better after the first couple of miles, but I just don't have the heart to run 2 miles BEFORE I do a 5K!

Stephanie - Great time on your 13 miles.

Krista - Great job getting out there and putting in ANY miles with a baby in the house.

Cam - Sorry you had to add a fall to the excitement of finally going sub-40:00 though.

Allyson - Way to go on your longest distance ever. Good luck on the 5 miler this weekend.

As for me - Jeanne and I met up this weekend and did a 10 mile walk. She'd warned me that the course was hilly, and she was not exaggerating. We averaged 15:17 for the 10, and we were really moving, so I know the hills slowed us down. But we got it done! Her DH lagged behind - he knew he wouldn't get a word in with us talking. Went out tonight and did an easy 3 miles and tried Susie's idea of W2/R:30. Probably a good idea, since I had the worst shin splints I've had in a couple of years. Took me almost 2 miles for them to stop hurting. The good news is my run intervals (short though they were) were really fast! I'm trying to decide whether I want to try running with my Galloway group this weekend or stick to the long walks for now.

Jackie

 

[nucpharm29]

Hey all. Well, after my good 13 miles on Saturday, I managed to break my big toe on Sunday (at least I"m assuming it's broken) I'm not paying the dr. to tell me it's broken and then tell me there's nothing to do for it but rest, ibu, ice and tape. So, I was pretty mad yesterday, but today I'm doing better--and the toe feels better, most of the swelling has gone down. So, no training to report today. Hoping if all goes well, to try the bike sometime tomorrow--but not gonna push it if there is any pain

 

[mkymsehi]

Hey all. Well, after my good 13 miles on Saturday, I managed to break my big toe on Sunday (at least I"m assuming it's broken) I'm not paying the dr. to tell me it's broken and then tell me there's nothing to do for it but rest, ibu, ice and tape. So, I was pretty mad yesterday, but today I'm doing better--and the toe feels better, most of the swelling has gone down. So, no training to report today. Hoping if all goes well, to try the bike sometime tomorrow--but not gonna push it if there is any pain

Take care of that toe. Dr. Jeff prescribes rest, not bike riding. Take it easy for a week, then see how it feels.

 

[dsnyfan21]

OUCH!! Sorry to hear about the toe. Take care of that guy.

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Tracy

 

[escape]

Stephanie - hope your toe gets better soon! Yikes! As for the Conway half, I haven't signed up for it yet so I need to get busy. I want to use it as a training run for the half I'm doing in November but I am not prepared AT ALL. I guess this past weekend I should have done a 10-miler in prep for the Conway race but I did a 50 mile bike ride instead. I'll probably still do it but it won't be pretty...especially if there are a lot of hills involved. Do you know if there is a time limit? I didn't see one on the Website. I may need all the time I can get. Yes, I will wear a WISH shirt. That motto of coming in last may be my motto for this race. I'd love to meet up with you. You'll finish WAY before I will so maybe we can meet up a little before the race. What do you think?

Cam - congrats on your PR!!!!! Sorry about the knee.

Jackie - the W2/R 30 sec. took me a few times to get used to it but I like it better than the W4/R1. Jeff actually recommended the W2/R1 but I modified it to the W2/R 30 sec. and he said that was OK, too. Probably not as good as the other but will suffice. I'm a very inefficient runner so I need all the help I can get. Ha! I'm glad you and Jeannie could do a long walk together. Time just seems to go by faster when I walk with someone else.

Allyson - way to go on your new distance! Good luck with the 5-miler. I'm sure you'll do just fine.

Jen (twinmickeys) - welcome back! Can't help you on the Achilles problem but I am sure there are WISHers that can. I'm not sure I'm understanding your post about the twin boys. Did you just recently give birth? If so, CONGRATULATIONS! Twice the fun!

Hi Tracy! I wish I had a pool to dip into. You need it for that Florida weather.

Kira - sounds like you had a good weekend.

Jeff - sounds like the event was fun. Did you get to eat what you cooked? Thanks for pics

Kristi - congrats to you and your mom for the 9-miler. It's nice that you have your mom to train with.

Terri - sounds like you're going on a trip. Is it for pleasure? If so, hope you have a good time!

No training for me lately - well, not much. I have been riding my bike but that's about it. I have officially finished my cycling events for the season so now I can concentrate on my walking.

 

[mkymsehi]

Jeff - sounds like the event was fun. Did you get to eat what you cooked? Thanks for pics.

Susie,

The salad plate on the bottom had refried beans, a romaine lettuce w/vinagrete. Then, I cooked garlic, snow peas, corn, roma tomato, red onion, garlic, grapes, green and red bell peppers. I passed on the water chestnuts, bean sprouts, salsa, cheese. I topped it with cajun spice, and grilled chicken. A splash of balsamic vinegar.

It was very good. For a salad, it was very filling, and so many different flavors and textures.

Everyone who participated was enjoying this warm salad.

 

[nucpharm29]

Susie--I might be able to find out about time limits from my dad. He's usually roped into traffic control or finish line duties of Conway races--being he ran with that group for so long. Let me see what I can find out. I know that we'll do the same hill twice, once at the start and once at the finish (actual finish is downhill). I need to review the course map again to see if there are any other "hills" on the course. Conway is pretty flat, so I can't imagine there are many, if any others.

 

[wtpclc]

Allyson - Way to go on your farthest run ever!!! I love this time of year when people start breaking their records fro distance.

TwinMickeys - No advice on teh achilles. Just cramps up every now and then? I'd attribute it to heels. Wish I could eb mroe help!

mla - Hope you're feeign better!!!!

Maura - Grr to NWA. 2nd time I've scheduled n/s flights with them in advance adn the second tiem tehy jerked me around. Last year, tehy bumped em up from afternoon to 11 am. I didn't have that time to take off. Just got an e-mail over teh weekend that my N/S from FNT now stops at MCO. That takes 2 hours fromm my WDW time and makes it a much harder flight for dh. Grrr... Glad you got the price you wanted. We actually got a great price, just isn't as greatof a flight any more.

Had a good 6-miler when I really wanted to stay home Saturday, so I was pleased. Last week was from you-know-where and my weekday training was zilch.

 

[jmasgat]

Carrie I hate when the flight schedules change, and fortunately there are enough from DTW that I can usually get them to change to another flight without charging change fees. I say--be persistent, but polite (My DH would laugh his a__ off if he was looking over my shoulder since he knows I'm not that patient or polite, but fortunately he's in Indy on a business trip ) See if you can get them to change it to something ore desirable. Never hurts to ask.

As for me... last night the dog decided that 1:30 was a good time to wake up and start whining. I thought I left my "crying children" days behind me! Anyway, never did get back to sleep and turned the volume on the alarm clock down, so today became my Firday rest day.

Stephanie, Cam, mla1977 Hope your various body parts all heal----NOW! (did that help? )

Maura

 

[mkymsehi]

Good going on the miles and minutes hitting the pavement everyone. Keep it up!

86 days to the family 5K, 87 days to the start of the Donald Duck Half marathon, and 88 to the Mickey marathon. I hope everyone's training is right on schedule. If not, here's a swift kick to your okole (rear end) to get it in gear.

If your nursing injuries, get well, and train smart. Don't overdo it and show up unprepared on race days.

As for me, I followed up Sunday's cruddy 20 mile run, with a excellent Tuesday 10 miler. 8:25 average pace. We skipped Diamond Head today, since the sun is setting much earlier. Not fun running in the dark, wondering if there is a crack or pothole in the sidewalk to trip or fall on.

Have a great week team.

 

[MomofCKJ]

87 days! EEK!
I am supposed to run today. I have a busy schedule today and if I don't get out there in the next half hour it isn't going to happen. I need that kick to get off this computer and outside!

Allyson

 

[aladdinsgirl]

Well, I am back at work now. I'm so not happy to be here. But Carter is at my sister's house, so I know he is okay, it's just hard being away from him. Stephen dropped him off this morning, which was good as I wouldn't have been able to leave him. I'm just counting down the minutes until 5:00. I did get a training run in last night (in between my tears ), I had 35 minutes scheduled and did 2.74 miles on the TM. I did intervals of r3/w3 with my run pace at 11:45 and my walk pace at 13:57. I threw in an extra minute of running in there at 1 mile, 2 miles, and 2.5 miles, that darn Britney Spears song made me keep running. Yes, I listened to it 3 times--twice in the run and then once during my core work afterwards. It is SUCH a good song. Today is a rest day, tomorrow another 35 minutes on the TM, I'll have to do it before work as I refuse to waste any time with Carter on the TM.

Allyson--Congrats on your 4 miler!!!! That is awesome!

Cam--A huge congrats on your PR!!! I am so proud of you!!! Can't wait to see you and Howard NEXT weekend!

Carrie--Delta changed our flights too for marathon weekend. We were supposed to get in 1/9 at 9:30am, and they changed the flight to leaving Cincinnati at 9:30am. Grrr. At first we were just going to deal with getting into MCO 2 hours later, but then decided to a take flight late Thursday night. Glad you had such a good run on Saturday!

Jackie--I'm glad you had such a good 10 miler with Jeanne, I wish I had someone to train with! I really like doing intervals too, I have tried straight running and I just don't really like it, I get bored! And doing intervals is SO much better on your legs. I know I'm preaching to the choir though!

Shan--How did your appt go?

MLA--Hope you are feeling better!!

I think I'm going to call my sister and see how Carter is doing, I made it 2.5 hours without checking on him. I think I am doing good!

 

[MomofCKJ]

Oh Krista hang in there! I remember the first day back to work after my first baby (who is now 11!) and how hard it is. He'll be back in your arms in no time!

Allyson

 

[Maherae]

For those of you who are lurkers, I'll represent the back of the packers!! I'll never be as speedy as some of these WISHers!! I'm just glad I can be out there getting my medal!!

<---That really does look like me these past couple of nights as I try and catch up with what is going on with everyone!

Krista, you are doing an awesome job with juggling everything!! I am so impressed with you getting back into training so soon, kiddo!!

Jackie, how fun to have company on a long walk! Even better with a WISHer!!

mia1977, good use of Amazing Race! I did the same thing!! sure was glad I wasn't in their altitude, though!!

to all!! Back to finding the bottom of the top of my desk...... Anne

 

[Kira G.]

Hey guys!

Krista - those first days away are so hard! It won't be long before you're in a new rhythm, but those first few weeks are tough. Give Carter lots of hugs!!

I did not do what I planned - I just couldn't get myself out the door to run yesterday. I think I am going to go back to basics for a week or two, and just push myself to get out the door to run three times a week without worrying about distance or pace. When I run I really feel great, but I am so busy now that I have been having trouble carving out the time. It needs to go back to the priority level it had for me a few months ago.

Thanks, Jeff - I think a kick in my okole is just what I need right now!

 

[nucpharm29]

Krista--Maybe Scott and I will bump into you and Steve in the airport. We were supposed to be getting into Orlando at 6:30 on Thurs evening. But Airtran keeps bumping the time later and later! I hope we still get in Thurs. by the time Jan. rolls around as I'm supposed to run the 5K with a buddy on Friday! Hope you survived the day.

Did 40 min. on the recumbent bike today. Not much in the way of toe pain, which is a big plus. I might trying walking on the TM tomorrow just to try 'er out. Night all!

 

[nucpharm29]

duplicate post--sorry

 

[mla1977]

Stupid ipod, stupid nike+

Grrrr!

Okay, probably just stupid ipod.

I finished my workout. It showed in the history. I plugged it into the computer and it didn't load. Then nothing showed in the history. I reset the ipod. Then all the history showed except for the 1.76 miles I had just completed.

GRRRR!

 

[dsnyfan21]

Hey everyone,

Hope ya'alls training is going well.

I am off to visit Mickey Mouse in Orlando after work today.
I will get back to posting when I get back on SUnday!!

Keep up the good work everyone!!

Tracy