Week of Sept 28 WISH Walking and Running Club

[skfulkers]

Wellesleyprincess--great job on the pace!

mla1977--WTG on the 2 miles!

joan4mickey--I know exactly what you mean about those little "mind games." Great job on sticking with it!

Jen--want.....to....scratch.....the.....bear.....behind.....the....ears. But I'll refrain, as I sort of enjoy having both my hands attached to my arms.

Carrie--60? Cold? C'mon, you're a Michigan girl. Minus 20 is cold. 60 is scorching hot, right? Good job on the run in the rain!

Steve

 

[Kristi1357]

Drive by...
Just back from 5 miles:
13:40
13:54
13:24
13:01
13:07
1:07:09

I am very happy with myself! Not only did I want to quit, and was negotiating when to quit with myself in the first mile - I went faster than I have been in recent history! I did all w4/r1. It was HARD. I did stop in between each mile. That is probably cheating. I had to stretch those shins the first two miles.Before mile 3, I ran in the house to thaw the chicken and pre-heat the oven. Before mile 5, I ran inside to pop the chicken in the oven. Multi-tasking at it's best!

 

[joan4mickey]

Kristi1357 WTG-If I ran into the house I would probably stay-I must get as far away as possible before turning back.

Jen I only enjoys bears behind bars (I also enjoy barking at dogs behind fences)

Carrie You are women-good job in the rain (I'd have to go in)

nucpharm29 gotta love those sprints (mine come tomorrow)

To everyone else keep up the work outs!

 

[mkymsehi]

Before mile 3, I ran in the house to thaw the chicken and pre-heat the oven. Before mile 5, I ran inside to pop the chicken in the oven. Multi-tasking at it's best!

Quick, call either the Food Channel, or Fit TV channel. I think you have a new idea for a show.

 

[Kristi1357]

Quick, call either the Food Channel, or Fit TV channel. I think you have a new idea for a show.

If you only knew how much I am NOT a cook!
I was popping those pre-marinated Perdue Portions in the oven - that's major cooking for me.

Joan - I like my 4 legged friends behind bars of some sort too.
The bear would really have freaked me out. Where there's a baby, Momma is not far behind.

 

[joan4mickey]

I did it! Got my sprints ins or whatever you call them. I did 8 X half miles with quarter mile in between. Ended up getting in 6 miles in 54:50.

Hope everyone has a great day, I'm off to walk nine holes of golf and hoping for no double digit holes!

 

[Cruella de mom]

Hi Everyone!

Today was my first hill workout in preparation for the Zooma half marathon here in Atlanta. Hopefully, come November I will actually be able to race up the hills. At least it was nice and cool for my run.

Kristi - I like your chicken recipe. I think it could definately find a place on fit tv...

Cecilia

 

[wtpclc]

Joan - Awesome time!!!

Steve - lol. 60 is hot, but rain at 60 is not so much.

Kristi - WOo hoo on the mid run XT! lol.

 

[wellesleyprincess]

Joan- awesome job! personally i hate sprints but they do help

Today I did 4.5 miles at an 8:30 pace without even thinking about it and I wasn't tired. I'm so happy.

I leave for a conference in DC tomorrow, so we'll have to see if I'm able to get in any of my weekend workouts.

Best,
Jennifer

 

[mkymsehi]

I struggled with my 8 miler today. No legs, no lung capacity. Got it done, that's all that counts.

I didn't quite recuperate from my blood donation on Monday. Likely low red blood cell count, or lower iron count. My pace was off, and was low on energy despite taking Shot blocks.

Oh well, #98 donation in the books for Hawaii. Something like 20 back in California.

LOST was filming at the Waikiki Yacht Club, just down the sidewalk from where I start and end my runs. The film crew was parked all over the place, so I talked to one of the guys. He said they were filming a car scene in the parking lot, and with all the yachts in the background.

Happy Aloha Friday everyone.

 

[Cruella de mom]

Isn't Lost about a bunch of people on a deserted island? Hmm. I wonder sometimes.

Did you eat immediately after your blood donation? I hear that helps.

They won't take my blood so I don't know for sure. (Something about mad cow disease in Europe in the early 80's.....)

 

[dsnyfan21]

Kristi: Loving the multi-tasking for the chicken dinner!

Carrie: DId you try the pool?? I love doing some XT running/walking laps in the pool!!

Stephanie: Training is paying off for you!! Nice job on the hill repeats.

Joan: Yeah!Got your sprints in. Great work! Plus XT on the Golf course.

Cecillia: Good work on your first hill workout. Yes, you WILL be racing up those hills before you know it.

Jennifer: oooooooo, I like those days when everything just seems to click and you are just doing your thing. Time, distance and the body all come together.

Jeff: (Aloha ) Dude - take care of yourself, give those red blood cells time to get in the groove. Only 2 more donations to get to 100! WOW.

AFM: I did a 4 miler at my favorite place - Mount Trashmore!! I did my best pace there so far. It's hard for me there, as a walker, because the path that goes around the outter rim is a horse path and is gravel/mulch/sand. Felt good afterwards. The weather was gorgeous up there in the "hill" Nice wind and was a dry temp of 79.
This morning is a nice dry 71!! WOn't last long because the front the came through will now back up and so later tonight the humidity is coming back and the rain - ugh. Can't really be too upset though because the bad drought we had last year is now gone and it keeps FL GREEN!!!

Check out an article from a racewalking magazine: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1971981
Very interesting information about things you can add to your day to keep you active and keep the weight in control.

Mount Trashmore Girl Tracy

Have a great Friday everyone!!

 

[lenshanem]

Tough, tough week for me. Knee hurt each run and I felt like a slug. My pace has dropped and I ran around 12:00 all week. I got in a little over 14 miles this week, but each mile was a real challenge!

I have an appointment with a different orthopedic next Wednesday. I'm hoping they can figure out what is going on and I'll have better luck this time. I'm starting to get concerned about the half in January... The Cho-Pat knee brace seemed to be doing the trick last week, but this week...

Chip and Dale have been trying to encourage me. I swear our neighborhood has been overtaken by chipmunks! They pop out and look at me along my run in the mornings. I always say - Hi Chip! Hi Dale! (Yes, I've become insane - I know... I know...) Today after I got home I was leaning against the porch and stretching and one came literally a foot away from me. We both jumped! Then just a second ago one came up by the window where I'm sitting at the computer. I'm starting to get a tad freaked out. Either it's a sign that I can complete this half or I'm turning into Snow White.

My brother is getting married tomorrow. We have quite a busy weekend ahead of us. I hope everyone else has a good weekend!

 

[joan4mickey]

lenshanem Be proud of the 14 miles more than alot of people and hope you Dr. appt. goes well next week.

Tracy WTG on the trashpile..How does it smell up there?

mkymsehi Giving out those "lifesavers"-reminds me I need to go again. Know what you mean about running after giving.

wellesleyprincess You rock..love seeing your times and I'm going to assume you are younger than me or I'd be jealous.

cruella de mom Oh how I love the hills, keep on doing them. I promise it only gets easier, at least I tell myself that.

Got my golf in yesterday...only one double digit hole, one par and a bunch of other bad holes, but it was lovely outside. Did a 5.5 miler today in 51 min.
Have a great weekend!

 

[jmasgat]

Shan Hang in there with your knees--I can relate. The thing about trying to rehab/strenghten knees is that it's not so much about the knees as it is every other muscle group in the vicinity! I swear I could spend an hour a day doing all the various exercises recommended to me to strenghten quads, hips, etc. I try to sprinkle them in (not like pixie dust, IMO) throughout the day. I wonder if it all works, but I will keep doing it.
I have been running with an ITBand strap and it took me awhile before I actually got it to work--just had to move it around and feel what worked.
Don't give up and find an empathetic (preferably a runner) ortho or sports medicine guy. His/her attitude towards how they help you/work with you can make a lot of difference.

Tracy Hi!--How many sleeps til we work the full water stop? I love your form of counting down!

Jeff I had to re-read your post because when you said 98 blood donations on the island, I thought you meant the whole island--not just you! I (somewhat shamefully) admit I have never given blood. For a while it was because I didn't meet the weight requirement--those days are long gone! But I think it's also because I have nearly passed out many times before getting blood drawn. I really should get over it though and do my part. I probably wouldn't be alive today if I hadn't had the transfusions and super clotting agents that they gave me after my son was born. So thanks for the reminder. (At least I'm on the bone marrow list)

Cecilia They don't take my DH's blood anymore for the same reason.

Today is your basic Michigan fall day. Did my 3.2 miles indoors. Still working back into things with my 4-miler this weekend. Baby steps!

Have a good weekend, everyone!

Maura

 

[mkymsehi]

My Princess #2 was sitting on the floor of our living room this morning. I was eating breakfast at the time.

She was staring at my Coast to Coast frame, with all my medals in it.

She yells out to me "Daddy, you have cool medals, I want to run with you and get my own."

Oh brother, another set of Goofy fees in the distant future.

For those who can donate blood (Joan) , for those who can not, encourage someone you know who can (Maura & Cecellia) .

Cecellia: Yes, I do eat and drink right after my donations, so this was an abnormality. I had 3 days off from Monday to my Thursday run, and usually it takes me just a day to bounce back. Chalk it up to running on fumes.

Shan: Beware Chip & Dale, they chased me all over the world, because they think "I'm nuts!"

Tracy: How's the day off?

Hey to everyone else out there.

 

[dsnyfan21]

Shan: I can't believe you're still having issues with your knee, sorry to hear that. I hope the new PT can find out what's going on and help you.

Joan: No, the ex-dump doesn't smell at all. Nice breeze up at the top. Only smeeled bad once on a very very HOT day and it had just rained!! Also the lake that is there is posted "catch and release only" Not allowed to keep anything you catch. The hill was only made into a park after so many years of being closed. The second hill is still closed and gated off limits. That one is higher and I can't wait for that one to open!!!

Maura: (Minnie Bud) There are officially 98 sleeps until the WDW Half and 99 sleeps until we meet for some water slawshing (sp?)!!

ALLLOOOOHHHAAA Jeff: Oh no, Princess #2 is gonna be just like her Daddy. I hope she can help out with entrance fees by getting a paper route or something to help get all the bling she wasnt to get.
My Day off is going well!! I did some errands this morning and tried to practice some NEAT while doing them. I think I may go in the pool later for some XT!!

Take Care WISHers!!

 

[wtpclc]

Tracy - lol. I thougth I was the only one who ran/walked in teh shallow end. I didn't go, though. That would have been 2 work out is 1 night. I'm too lazy fro that. COngrats on your Mt. Trashmore PR!

Jeff - I don't envy you your registration fees.

Shan - I hope the orthopedic can figure somethin gout for you!

Maura - This feels too much like late fall to me. Frost tomorrow already and 52 degrees. WHile it's perfect runign weather, I could have taken some more time in teh 60s. Seem sliek it went from 80s to 50s ina week. Trees are looking pretty, though.

Jennifer - WTG on that grat pace w/o even trying

No work out fo rme last night. Didn't get home unti lalmost 8 adn had been standing for 3 hours. Have 9 miles on teh schedule for tomorrow.
!!!!

 

[mkymsehi]

I'm just back from my department's annual incentive awards ceremony. My co-worker won employee of the year, and goes on to respresent the department, at the State awards in two weeks.

I was nominated for a team award, but we lost to the other team nominated from a different division. Me razzing the winning team.

Still though, I received lots of little gifts that are covering my desk at the momement. I need to write down who gave what, so I can send out thank you cards.

One office really knows me well, they gave me a sheet of the latest Disney USPS stamps, and a Jamba Juice card. Perfect!

On a side note, I just made 17 years on the job on Wednesday. Whooo hoo, 13 more years to go. Then I'll have to decide if I'll move to Anaheim or Orlando, and pursue my retirement job at Disneyland or Disney World.

 

[dsnyfan21]

Jeff: Ooouuu, ooouuuu, I vote for WDW. It's bigger and has more job opportunities and variety!! Plus WDW has a Half and a Full Marathon!! Huh? Huh?

Tracy