Week of Sept 28 WISH Walking and Running Club

[SamSam]

Did a short 3.5 mile walk yesterday.
Today I'll do 3 miles and 1 1/2 hours of cross training, same tomorrow....then, we're off to WDW for the Food and Wine Fest and for RFTT.

 

[SamSam]

A quick "hi" and an invitation to check out the great Expedition Everest Challenge photos on the EEC thread. This is a link to my post/photos but there are a lot of other good reports and photos there besides mine (just not smart enough to know how to get you to the correct page in the thread)!

Wendy's EEC photo journal

Wendy, that looks like great fun! I hope they have it next year and I can work our schedules to be there for it.

 

[wellesleyprincess]

I'm enjoying all the EEC reports. Looks like a fun event.

I had miss my long run this weekend due to massive rain :-(.

I did get out today for a nice 3.5 miles at an 8:35 pace. And I have a strength training class tonight.

I have an interview tomorrow, so everyone send positive vibes, prayers, and pixie dust this way.

Oh, and only 2 weeks to my 10k!

Jennifer

 

[Jen117]

Hey team - Just stopping by to show you something...

Isn't he beautiful. I am not scared at all as black bears won't bug you if you don't bug them. There was one down the road from us also that ran in front of our car on the way to work. They are such pretty animals... almost as beautiful as a gentle sunset!

The article about him can be found here...
http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/ap.../WDH0101/809290561&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL

 

[wtpclc]

Great pic Jen!

EECers - Love thre reports and pix!!! Glad you guys had so much fun!

Well, I was sick last week and have turned into a slug. Did get a 60 min run in on Saturday. It was raining last night so we bought runnign shoes for dh. hat counts, right? lol. MUST get out tonight!

 

[joan4mickey]

I got that LR in today about 9.5 miles in 1hour 29min. It was pretty nice outside...overcast and temp. about 68. Wasn't sure I could do it. but 30 min. in I said to myself that's 1/3 done and at an hour I said to myself that's 2/3's done!

Hope everyone had a good run/walk/crosstrain day!

 

[Honeibee]

Jen - He IS gorgeous! Kinda makes me want to give him a bear hug.

I am having severe "Did not do the Everest Challenge" regret, especially after seeing everyone's pictures. Grrrrr.

 

[Jen117]

Judy - I agree about Everest. Tho the hurdles scare me a little. Bad flashbacks of HS gym classes. Can you imagine trying to get over those babies if you were short or didn't have a partner??? They looked a little wicked to me...

The girls and I have named the little bear in our park as "Little Cutie Pie". We hope he makes it to a safe area and doesn't get hit by a car. It's a little scarey to me as the park is surrounded by highway and 4 lane roads.

No training to report today as life has been a little crazy for me again. I need to forget the stress and just do... easier said than done tho.

 

[Big Vic]

Hey team - Just stopping by to show you something...

Isn't he beautiful. I am not scared at all as black bears won't bug you if you don't bug them. There was one down the road from us also that ran in front of our car on the way to work. They are such pretty animals... almost as beautiful as a gentle sunset!

The article about him can be found here...
http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/ap.../WDH0101/809290561&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL

hehehe

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Hi WISH Team! Good job EECers!

Bear friend is cute. Sorry he is kind of out of his element though.

I spend a good portion of the weekend in XT playing in the dirt. I'm a bit sore, but will get some steps in later. Will have to be TM since finally we have rainy days ahead.

 

[wellesleyprincess]

Jen, Here's the problem.. I wanna pet the bear. That's why you have to warn people because there are crazies like me out there that wanna play with it and then they get hurt or eaten.

As for me,
I hit a new distance PR today 7.25 miles in 63 minutes for a 8:45 pace.

My interview went well this morning. I'll find out more on Monday.

 

[Jen117]

Jen, Here's the problem.. I wanna pet the bear. That's why you have to warn people because there are crazies like me out there that wanna play with it and then they get hurt or eaten.

HA HA HA... my 7 year old wanted to pinch the little bears cheeks. He is just too cute and I had to share. I hope he gets out of the park safely.

I just wanted to point out... if you read the story about the little guy (which I think was really hoakily written), you will notice he was in MARATHON Park. I live in MARATHON county. Coincidence???? I am not sure, but it only dawned on me a month ago that this was the case!!!

As for me... 30 minutes of hill work on the TM tonight. It was really cold out and the rain clouds were rolling in.

 

[dsnyfan21]

Jen, Here's the problem.. I wanna pet the bear.

As for me,
I hit a new distance PR today 7.25 miles in 63 minutes for a 8:45 pace.

Yeah, I kinda want to pet the bear also - yikes!!

CONGRATS on your new distance PR!!!!!!!!!

Tracy

 

[mla1977]

Hi everyone! 2 miles today for 36 Minutes. A whole minute faster than a week ago!

That bear is really cute. About as cute and sweet as my at is right before she clamps down on my wrist!

 

[mkymsehi]

I attended a leaders meeting tonight at our local council.

2009 there will no longer be All Abouts (shortbread with chocolate on the bottom). I really don't know who made that decision, those were a very popular cookie.

The Lemon Chalets will be shaped in a round size, due to breakage in the rectangle shape.

A new caramel cookie, named Dulche' Deliche' will debut.

All other cookies will remain the same.

 

[Kristi1357]

I have been a slug since my 8 miles on Sunday.
I will get out today for 5. Might be on the indoor track due to rain though.

Jen - He's a cutie!

Wellesleyprincess - great job on that PR!!!

Carrie - shopping is XT. Everyone knows that!

mla1977 - great job on the pace increase! Doesn't it feel great?

joan4mickey - I play those same mind game / calculations in my head too.

SamSam - have a blast at RFFT! I am jealous.

 

[wtpclc]

SamSam - Good luck at RFT!

wellsleyprincess - COngrats on teh LR! for the interview results!

mla1977 - WOo hoo on the great pace!!!

Well, I sort of ran last night. Got out and it was just a little sprinkly. Not too bad. The drops started to get bigger, but there is just under 1.5 miles that is mostly under tree cover. So, it was not too bad. Dh was haivng achilles issues the whole run, so he used teh 10 minute rule. I have missed so many rus lately, though, that I said I would go until I lose tree cover and decide from there. Well, I got out of cover adn it started to rain pretty hard. I took that as my sign. I ran about 20 seconds more to make it an even 15 min out and turned around. About 1/3 of the way back, the rain stopped. Ugh. I am just not dedicated enough to turn away form home after I have started towards it, though. Then, abou 2 tenths from my house, it started again. Was pretty hard when I crosesed the street to my drive. SO, I fugured I was justified. Of course, about 10 min later it stopped. 60 and raining, though is still a bit cold. My upper body was ok, but my legs were dead. I'm hoping it was just the cold. At least I got out, though. 31 min and 2.75 miles.

Dh can't work out tomnight (probably a good thing). I'm going to hit the aquatic center by myself. HAve not decided what I will do yet. Tempted to try the pool, but I swim so badly that company would be nice. Then again, I will miss another run, so I should prbably TM or try the indoor track. WHo knows. Way too many choices fro me.

 

[wtpclc]

Oh, just got this form teh race director of teh Gran dRapids marathon. Thought it was pretty cool and I know many of us have been through this and many will be going through it in not too long.

I'm having my doubts...
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Ever feel like that? You're doing your 20 mile run and getting done with it, wondering how you're EVER going to run another 6.2. It HURTS!

On Sunday, 19 October, many of you will do your first marathon. It's natural at this point to wonder "WHAT THE HECK DID I GET MYSELF INTO?!?!"

Relax!

First of all, running 20 or more miles is SUPPOSED TO HURT. If it doesn't, you were probably doing it wrong. And on race day, the excitement of the crowd, the enthusiasm of the other runners, and the really great aid stations are always good for getting you through those extra miles.

So, leave your doubts behind. It might hurt a little bit. But on Tuesday night, you'll realize that suddenly your legs are feeling better. By later in the week, you'll start to get itchy for a run.

And that beautiful FINISHER'S MEDAL will be a constant reminder that YOU ARE A MARATHON RUNNER. And no one can ever take that away from you.

 

[nucpharm29]

Carrie--Love that post! I especially loved the if the 20 miler didn't hurt you were doing it wrong part! And yes, as Kristi said, shopping is definitely cross training!

Jen--Love the bear pic! Too cute! And very cool that you live in Marathon County--we lived in Winnebago county (what did that say about us?)

wellsleyprincess--you're rockin' your runs! Your 10K is gonna be fantastic! PD for the job interview!

Today was hill repeats for me! Ugh! 4 X 0.25 mile repeats with total mileage of 3.22 ave pace 9:53--was an improvement from the last hill workout! Guess my training is paying off slowly but surely!

 

[mla1977]

Thanks Carrie and Kristi! I actually slowed down my running but ran for more minutes of the workout. I was doing W3D1 of C25K, but with an untimate goal of 2 miles so I added time on walking time to reach my distance goal. I'm going to try to do the same today since I am driving to CT tomorrow and won't have time to run.

Jeff - I'm not so sad about the All Abouts. I'm a Samoa girl! (Caramel Delights here - stupid regional names). I'd be interested in the other one though...