WK of 21 December - WISH Walking/Running Club

[MomofCKJ]

Hope everyone had a great holiday and is recovering from all the holiday treats and goodies!

GL on the 20 mile treadmill run! A good DVD will be helpful I would think. I need to do a 10 miler today on the treadmill and I am debating in my head whether to do it today or tomorrow. I just don't really feel like doing it . Maybe I need a good DVD to motivate me!

TXAng, nice to see you! Feel like its been forever!

And Deborah too! Are you at a waterstop for the Half? I want to see you in person to say HI!

Stacie have fun in Mexico! I like your idea of acclimating to the weather!

Jeff, great pictures as always!

Allyson

 

[mkymsehi]

Jeff - Great pictures as always! That beach looks really crowded. Is that what Hawaii is always like?
Becky

Becky,

You think that photo of Waikiki beach is crowded, you should see it in the summer!

They will be revitalizing the beach sometime in the next couple of years. Hardly any sand there compared to years past. It's mainly due to concrete seawalls that alter the wave and water flow. Most of the sand is out on the reefs offshore.

Something has to be done soon, otherwise there will no longer be a Waikiki beach to sit on.

 

[Space Ranger]

Looking for some advice here. I am signed up to do the goofy. I got the flu a couple weeks ago and then that has turned into pneumonia. I am feeling a good deal better now, but I am still coughing and I actually get winded going up the stairs. Needless to say I have not trained in over two weeks and it doesn't look like I will before the trip. Has anyone been thru this before a race? Were you still able to complete the race? I know I can get thru the half, but I have only done one full before (at last year's goofy) and I am starting to feel like I may not have the respiratory to complete it. Looking for some encouragement! Thanks team


Becky

Becky,
Last year I attempted to do the Goofy. Prior to that I only had 3 half marathons under my belt. It seemed I got tied up in the Disney Magic after the 2007 Donald and decided that I could do the Goofy in 2008. Well my training was not where is should have been and I wound up injuring my only good knee a month and a half before the race. My choices were to bag the half and go for the special “Mickey” medal or go Goofy. I decided to go Goofy.

As you know the weather that weekend was HOT and HUMID. These are two things I hate. The Half went well. In fact I dropped about 16 minutes off the previous year’s half. I felt that I could have kept going that day. After the half I got a massage and did the ice bath thing back at the hotel. Both of these made me feel great and ready for Sunday.

Sunday arrived and it was H&H again. After an emotional start Kareneast (DW) and I were off. By mile three I felt way worse than I did after finishing the half the day before. My knees and legs started to act up. I told Karen to go on without me as I did not want to hold her back. I would see her at the finish one way or another.

I hit the next medic stop for some BioFreeze and Tylenol and I was on my way. After a couple of miles of thinking about quitting I decided that I would either have to drop or be pulled by the sweepers. I kept going and at mile 10 blew out my knee. I wobbled on another 5 miles before the sweepers stopped me.

Although I felt bad (not the word I would have used back then) for not finishing at least I tried. I did spend the next few weeks second guessing myself but that eventually went away.

I have since been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both knees have had to slow down running but I (to quote Walt Disney) “Keep moving forward”. I am on track for finishing the full in a little over two weeks and plan on signing up for the Goofy in 2010.

Only you and your doctor know your limitations so, in my opinion unless your doctor tells you NO I say GO FOT IT.

Worse case you can join me in 2010 to kick Goofy’s butt!

Have a great day.

John

 

[TnTsParty]

Thanks everyone for the well wishes on my 20 miler on the TM and for those wondering why I want to do it on the TM instead of outside - yes its hot here in Florida but that's not the reason I don't want to do 20 miles outside. Thge reason is because I don't like to be that far away from the house on foot by myself. Before I was doing my long runs with a group so I wasn't by myself. Also I personally don't find the TM that long is not too bad - I have a dvd I want to watch and it runs for 283 minutes - that is perfect for a 20 miler.

I got my new shoes today. Couldn't actually get the Asic Kayano 14 since they didn't have them in my size so I had to go to their other store in Ft Lauderdale (ugh its like 16 miles away but takes like 40 mins to get there) so I get there and they don't have the 14's but they have the 15's. I ended up getting them because I NEED new shoes before the marathon and I want to at least get my 20 miler in wearing them before then. I am going outside in a little bit to get in a 4 mile run and I am wearing them now. Its going to be hot out there so I am not looking forward to it. Oh well I have to get out of this month long "taper" - thats what it feels like I have been doing!! LOL

 

[MouseDogMom]

Jeff - It's 46 degrees right now and drizzling. If I close my eyes I can pretend I'm in your pictures...

Tricia - I did 10 on the TM a couple of weeks ago and thought at the time that I could have done more. 20 I'm not sure about, but I imagine with a good DVD it wouldn't be too bad. I'm gonna do 10 with my winter running group tomorrow - tapering now, thank goodness!

Becky - I'm only a couple of weeks into recovery from respiratory h---, so I feel for you. I wouldn't worry too much about the training, just concentrate on playing it by ear during the race itself. Like Debra said, there are plenty of us who're going to be walking, so you can always drop back and take it slow and easy. I know when I was sick running was darn near impossible, but I could usually get enough air to walk.

DH and I did a 5 mile walk yesterday, then I've got a 10 mile run scheduled for tomorrow. I'm not going to try to count the miles walked with the puppy in the past 48 hours, but I'm thinking I may have done a marathon or two! She's the energizer bunny - goes and goes and goes and then crashes for an hour or two, then goes again.

Final chapter in the Mystic story - talked to the vet this morning - apparently curiosity got the better of her, and she cut Mystic open and confirmed that the liver and intestines were in horrible shape. She's sent the liver off for lab tests, but has basically determined that Mystic had been sick for a very long time and was not curable, so we made the right decision. I'm extremely grateful to the doc for going the extra mile and confirming that - even though I thought we were doing the right thing, it really helps to know that we did! I am finally completely at peace with my decision, and I'm feeling good about moving forward with the vet and Sienna.

Jackie

 

[Lexxiefern]

Thanks everyone for the kind words! I knew I would get love here.

Debra - Hey ToT buddy! How are you? Thanks for the vote of confidence! I told my DH unless I feel like death on sunday morning I will at least be at the start! I didn't know you had a back injury, I hope you heal soon. I will definately be looking for you at the start. do you know what corral you are in?

John - I am so sorry about your knee! That is awful! Thank you for relating your experience from last year. I will think of you as I try to push through on sunday.

Jackie - I am sorry to hear that you are having respiratory issues as well! I have never had anything like this before. Truth be told I am more worried about my girls getting this than anything else. It has been so awful no little child should have to endure it. I am sorry about Mystic it is hard to lose a member of the family.

Becky

 

[TXAng]

Tricia – Awwww, Simba is ADORABLE! I love orange kitties. I can’t believe you’re going to do a 20-miler on the TM! Good luck!

Jeff – Beautiful photos, as always.

Laurie – Yay for new running clothes!

Becky – I have no advice, but I do hope you’re feeling better!

Debra – I must have missed it, what happened to your back? Hope you’re feeling better.

Chris – WTG on the 12 and 6 milers!

Allyson – Hey there! It has been awhile. How are you doing these days? Did you get your 10-miler done?

Me - Yesterday was CRAZY for us. We did Christmas morning here at the house, then went to the ILs for lunch and then to my grandma's house for dinner. Sean was up from 7:30 am until 9:30 pm and only took one short nap. Poor little guy was SO tired! We're all taking it easy today to try and recover a bit.

 

[ms.mightyduck]

QUACK!

Hi, all.

The five extra family members who invited themselves to Christmas eve dinner that I was making, thus triggering a last-minute change of menu, complained about the dinner. DH says maybe they will think twice before inviting themselves again.

Last week into this week I had serious late-night obligations at school. I was cross-training with a dance routine, including lots of practice and stretching. LOTS of stretching. Today I did 4.4 miles outside. It was 43 degrees when I started and about six degrees less when I finished. I couldn't feel my chin by the end. The last mile I left it all out there--really moving, and I think I was well ahead of my usual pace. When I was walking, right up until the end, I felt like I could keep walking for a long time. However, once I stopped, my legs felt super heavy. I came home and spent 20 minutes stretching my legs/groin/hips. I'm hoping to get six in tomorrow and LSD on Sunday of 10 miles or so. Then just 4 and 5 miles scattered for the next two weeks.

If anyone has a suggestion on an affordable pace tracker, I'd love to hear it. I wanted to buy DH a Garmin but I am not permitted to spend $300+ he said.

And now, in no particular order:

Aloha Jeff, I really need to get to Hawaii. Looks amazing. Can't wait to see you in TWO WEEKS!

Tricia, good job getting those steps in! And on a TM! Do you use an iPod to make the time go by, or watch tv? And the kittens are so cute!

Jackie, congrats on the newest member of the family. And I'm so glad your vet went out of her way to set your mind at ease. It's hard to leave pets at the Rainbow Bridge, but I'm sure Mystic is glad to see you making a new friend.

Debra, I hurt my back two days before Turkey Day and it has hindered my training. I'll be walking the half--not that I had any plans to run in the first place. I can't wait to see your photos!

John (and Karen), we're supposed to have mild weather this weekend if you're looking for some final outdoor long slow days. The 60s! Woohoo! See you in two weeks!

Becky, as long as your coughing, take it easy (so says my dr). You have two weeks--I'm sure you'll be stronger by then. Don't try to do too much--you don't want a relapse! We'll be cheering you on for the full!

Allyson, isn't it strange how hard it is to be motivated this close to the race? I blame the cold weather. We'll be walking at Mickey's house before we know it!

Stacie, enjoy Mexico! Woohoo!

Laurie, new running clothes! Someone was good this year and Santa noticed!

Krista, you must be so excited to have the time to spend with Carter!

Tracey, only two more weeks!

 

[TnTsParty]

Ok so I got 4.5 miles done in a hour. I went outside and it actually wasn't too bad. When I was at the running store I decided to get 2 Cliff Shot gel packets - a vanilla and a chocolate. I tried half of the vanilla and I did not care for the taste. I am going to try the chocolate tommorrow. One question though - for those that only take half at a time how do you keep it from spilling out and getting everything gelled?

Also at the running store I bought The Stick - I have been looking at them for awhile and I finally got one. I already used it on my legs and they feel better.

 

[mkymsehi]

Duckie,

The Garmin 305 is $159.99 at COSTCO.com.

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11239292&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=&lang=en-US&s=1

Not that I want to "force" you to get one for your husband.

Becky,

Try adding some Zinc vitamin to help with your cold/pneumonia.

Hi to TEAM WISH out there.

14 days to the 5K
15 days to the half
16 days to the full

 

[dsnyfan21]

psssstttt.... Chris - I am thinking about going out to the beach early in the AM to get in 4 miles along the Boardwalk in Hollywood Beach area. Will post when I get some photos.


HEY EVERYONE!!!

Racey Tapering Tracy

 

[TEK224]

Hi everyone!

Happy holidays to all. Hope everyone is having a great holiday season!

Just finished doing a quick read through the 8 pages of this thread.

A couple of quick shout-outs:
Jackie - Sorry to hear about Mystic. Glad you found Sienna.

Dave - Happy belated birthday!

To everyone else: Hope your training is going well and for those nursing injuries/colds, etc. hope you're feeling better soon.

AFM - I actually did something this week! I did 2 miles on Christmas Day. I have been such a slug and haven't really done much since the Philly Distance Run (boy, am I in trouble for my upcoming 1/2 )
But I felt pretty good for the 2.1 miles. I did a r/w routine. Would have stayed ahead of the sweepers, timewise. And I didn't feel bad afterwards. Of course it was only 2 miles.
I've plotted out my training schedule for the next 3 weeks, so hopefully I can stick with it so I can finish the 1/2 and not feel horrible afterwards.

I have to say I am so bummed I won't be at WDW with you guys this year (the Rock-n-Roll 1/2 in Phoenix is the week after WDW). As WDW weekend gets closer I could kick myself for not signing up. I'm gonna miss seeing all of you. I've already marked the day after the full on my calendar, so I can sign up for Goofy 2010!

Has anyone used a heart rate monitor? If so, what kind did you use and did you find it helpful in your training? I was thinking of getting one, but not sure what kind. I also don't want to spend a fortune for one. Any help would be appreciated.

Terri

 

[Valentine]

I have to say I am so bummed I won't be at WDW with you guys this year (the Rock-n-Roll 1/2 in Phoenix is the week after WDW). As WDW weekend gets closer I could kick myself for not signing up. I'm gonna miss seeing all of you. I've already marked the day after the full on my calendar, so I can sign up for Goofy 2010!
Terri

WHAT???? You won't Be there??? Say it isn't so... But.. who will I hang out in the corral with?? It just won't be the same.. our little pre race group will be very sad... Awwww Terri... I will have to photoshopyou into the pics!!!!

 

[MouseDogMom]

Up bright and early this AM. 30 minutes ahead of the clock, thanks to Sienna, but I have to give her credit - she slept through the night, so I can't fuss at her too much! Meeting the group at 7:30 for 10 miles, then headed to Winston-Salem for Christmas dinner with the in-laws after a quick shower.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Jackie

 

[Theta]

WHAT???? You won't Be there??? Say it isn't so... But.. who will I hang out in the corral with?? It just won't be the same.. our little pre race group will be very sad... Awwww Terri... I will have to photoshopyou into the pics!!!!

I second that! I didn't realize you won't be there. Terri, you will be missed. Good luck with the Phoenix half, my sister and her DH will be running the full in Phoenix, so I will be thinking about you that day too!

 

[dsnyfan21]

Good Morning WISHers, I am out the door heading to the beach to do 4 miles.

JEFF-- Are you in the dark??? I think you said you live on Oahu?? I saw this morning on the local news that the island is experiencing a power loss and the Honolulu airport was trying to operate on generators... ugh! I hope it comes back soon.

Later folks, Tracy

 

[MomofCKJ]

I was just reading the same thing, that Oahu is having a power outage. Hope you get your lights back soon Jeff! We lost power in a big ice storm a few weeks back. We were out for 2 days, a lot of folks in our town were out for more like 6. Not much fun. Though at least in Hawaii you don't have to worry about your house getting down to 40 degrees or less I would imagine! There is a bright spot!


Gearing up for my 10 miles on the dreadmill this morning, aiming for an 8am start. Just need to get my coffee and a little food and then hop on!

Allyson

 

[TnTsParty]

Well I have to put off my 20 miler until tomorrow AM. I went to bed REALLY late last night (then the kitten wouldn't go to sleep in his basket and I couldnt get to sleep thinking my DH would step on him if he woke up in the middle of the night - Simba found the laundry basket and ended up sleeping there the rest of the night so it turned out ok) then I woke up at 6:15 feeling sick so I went back to sleep. I know I won't be able to go back to sleep on Jan 11th but today at least I still have that luxury. I know I could still do the 20 miles today but I really would like to do it first thing in the AM kinda like a last minute trial marathon

 

[lenshanem]

Hey WISHers! Hope everyone had a great Christmas!

DH and I ran a 12 miler yesterday, my last LR before the half. I'm now in taper mode baby! Our average pace was 11:16. Had some issues with my left knee and foot hurting, but the real killer was my right calf knotting up! OUCH! This also happened on my 10 mile LR. Any advice out there? It is still very tight today and it almost looks bruised?!? I'm having a massage tomorrow (Can't wait!) so I'll ask her about it.

Cecilia, we ran out on the Greenway. I liked it very much, but I don't know if I'd go out there alone. It seemed very quiet... DH and I got lost at first! We couldn't find the main path and kept doing loops at the start - 3 miles worth of loops! I hope we never get lost out in the woods! We'd be up the creek - literally!

So overall, I got in 23 miles this week. This morning we're headed out to get me a new pair of shoes. I'm gonna run in them for my taper and see how they do... Still not sure what I'll run in for the half. I know... I know...

Oh, and my sinus infection seems all cleared up now!

Have a nice weekend WISHers!

 

[MomofCKJ]

Dumb question, what happens if it rains during the race? I mean like the whole time? I would imagine running in wet socks/feet is just mega blisters waiting to happen. Do people run in ponchos? Rain Gear? I was just thinking as I look outside on this very rainy day here in MA that if it were like this during the race, well that would suck.

Allyson