Wk of Apr 15--WISH Walking/Running Club

[wtpclc]

Most of us think you and Scott are pretty darn special. No other thoughts will be accepted or tolerated.

Careful. I might start getting a big head.

Martha -

Kristi - Did I mention that GGD are coming to my area in July? I think there's a race that weekend too.

Krista - While neither my dad nor my dh are perfect, they come pretty darn close. (BTW, I just need that not perfect disclaimer so that I hahve the right to disagree with them. ) DOn't anyone else talk badly of them, though. Storytime: When my parents took me to college, my roommate as there. She was a wearing a shirt htat was the same company my dad worked for. DIfferent divisions and locations, but most of the offices knew my dad, as he was in sales. She had worked there in the summer and her mom still did. After I met her mom, she had to go back and get the scoop on what my dad was like. She just about freaked when she was told how awful he was, because I was so sweet. Then the guy started rolling with laughter. It's really cool to know how well liked your parents are by others, too.

 

[Kristi1357]

Kristi - Did I mention that GGD are coming to my area in July? I think there's a race that weekend too.

Is this the show?
06.29.07 Muskegon, MI Heritage Park
You better watch out! I have been known to travel for a concert!

If that is the show you were talking about, my friend Debbie from my GGD message boards is going to that one. On a related note: we started a board over there to encourage each other to workout & eat healthy. Debbie is actually doing her first half marathon Mother's Day weekend! And over there, no one does races - well, except for the drummer Mike - so I have been crowned the "Half Marathon Queen!" Only there, would my penguin self be the "queen!"

Ok, I am supposed to do 5 miles today.
Have I mentioned I have done nothing for a week?
I could so just go to bed right now.
I better get moving to the Y before you all come here and kick my behind out the door!

 

[wtpclc]

Kristi - That would be the show! Gee, maybe I should become a GGD fan and cometo your boards, so I could be First Queen runner up!

 

[Kristi1357]

Kristi - That would be the show! Gee, maybe I should become a GGD fan and cometo your boards, so I could be First Queen runner up!

No way - you can't come there!
You'd be the new queen since I am alot slower than you!

And if you did go see them, you would be a fan.
I have taken 3 new people to see them in the last year & now they all love my boys!

Back on topic - I meant to tell you guys...
Brian at work had a voucher to run Boston yesterday and he bailed!
He says he had a "twinge" in his calf. I think he didn't want to get wet. And this guy is the most buff, in shape guy I know - so he definately can do it. He does triathalons and all other kinds of crazy races. I was just so upset so hear that someone who actually had a voucher bailed.
I do have him on the lookout for an extra waiver for Chad for next year.
One of our morning reporters ran Boston yesterday. I know he has a waiver since he gets as much free stuff as he can all the time. I am going to start talking to him somehow...I hardly ever see him, but I better start making an effort, huh?

 

[hockeygirl]

Dave--I met Amy while running in a local park here in NJ on saturday. We didn't talk for long though, but it was really cool to meet a fellow WISH member in person!!

Judy--Are you going to the clinic in NYC?? I was thinking about trying to go, sounds interesting!

I will try to catch up with everyone else a little later on!

 

[gatorphipps]

Hi TEAM!! Stephen and I are watching the Boston Marathon that we Tivo'd earlier today. I would LOVE to run Boston someday, sadly I know I'll never qualify, but maybe I can go and at least cheer all the speedies on! On a training note, I ran 5 miles today and the wind was kick'n chick'n!!! There were times I felt like I was running as hard as I could and still I was standing still. My time ended up being 55:00, I know my first mile was 10:49 and my last mile was 10:00, but I don't know my 3 middle splits. I really need to get my Garmin fixed! Hines ran the 5 miles with me, I must have really pushed him as he's spent the past 2 hours laying on the couch.
Christa--Pass on my congratulations to your sister!! How exciting!! I cracked up looking at your pictures! You are going to have to slow your pace down a little bit so we can run together some time! Does your sister have another race planned?

Krista, Dave and anyone else who wants to run Boston...Here is my plan! At my current age, I have to run a 3:45 and that may never happen. However, when I turn 70, if I can just run 1/2 as fast as I do now, I MAY qualify. Lets run it when we are in our 70s!
Sis is thinking about another race, but it is too soon after the fact. She has not forgotten the pain yet.

Kristi - I thought about you this morning...I was half listening to the radio, weaving in and out of the parking lot they call I77 North and I heard the the announcer say...and that was the GGD! I was like WTHeck! I did not even hear what song it was...but I thought of you all tha same.

And finally, I do not sleep with the fishes. Luca Brasi, he sleeps with the fishes. I sleep with a little grey and white kitty.

Funny!

 

[wtpclc]

Lets run it when we are in our 70s!

SAdly, I'd still need a new PR to make it!

Kristi - I cannot believe that. The little twinges are what you listen while training. You run through those for the race. Escpecially Boston. WTH?

Terri - How'd your employee do yesterday?

 

[Jen117]

Hey all... well, I just made an appointment with the podiatrist. The doctor I am getting is runner, so maybe she will be able to help me. My foot is not in pain, but something definately does NOT feel right. Like the arch is swollen or something. It is tender, but not uncomfortable to walk on. So I decided that it's either now or never. I have the 1/2 marathon in 4 weeks and I can't run it the way I am now. Plus, with WDW filling up fast, I need to make a decision.

My gut says this is the right thing to do, but I am still chicken. Why can't it all just go away????

Kristi - I am sure Judy and I can arrange for another pool meeting. I wouldn't mind it, but you have to bring the snacks!

 

[aladdinsgirl]

Kristi - I cannot believe that. The little twinges are what you listen while training. You run through those for the race. Escpecially Boston. WTH?

SERIOUSLY!!!! When you spend 6-8 months training for a marathon, "twinges" don't stop you!! My freaking knee felt like it was going to explode all over the marathon course, but I still finished! What is wrong with people??

Oh, and based on my time now, I'll never qualify for Boston either.

 

[wtpclc]

Oh, and based on my time now, I'll never qualify for Boston either.

We'll just have to be Christa's scream team. HOpe I don't spit out my teeth when I'm cheering!

 

[Jen117]

Hey all.... check this out. Where is the WISHer, like where's Waldo. I am in the local Buyers Guide picture (top picture).

 

[Big Vic]

Ooo! Ooo! I know! I know!

 

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

Last night I got in 45 min of weight training. I tried out a different Firm video and there were some great moves for glutes and calfs in it. Plus I feel some good tightness in my pecs today so I guess I got a good upper body workout too! Tonight I have a 5 miler planned. I see clouds rolling in so I am cutting out of here right at 4 to get this run in, just in case the skies open up.
Oh, and I have to hurry it up cuz I'm going to see Calgary vs Detroit in NHL playoff action, woohoo!

OK, here is my attempt to catch up with everyone this week:

Claire - wow, that was quite a trip to B&N! I just ordered some books for my mom as she is about to start training to walk her first half. I included MfM, which I haven't read yet, but I'm hoping to get through before I give to her. Ultra Marathon Man sounds super interesting, but unfortunately Amazon.ca doesn't have it in stock. Grrr, the sad thing about being north of the 49th sometimes!
Meghan - Sorry to hear DH is going back to nightshift. Good luck as you keep on with your training though!
bekkiz - It sounds like you are doing great on your training. Keep it up!
Kelley - Hope your family is feeling better and you feel as though you are able to get your training back on track. Good luck!
tiberius - CoCo looks gorgeous! Good luck running in that Houston humidity.
Andrew - Hope you are enjoying your week off. BTW - congrats on your weight loss achievement, that's awesome!
Jackie - Congrats on registering for the half! I actually found quite a few Westie rescue organizations out there. I think it is great that these organizations exist, but it still breaks my heart that so many dogs wind up there. At least we can give them good forever homes. I know Finlay is greatful! But yes, be careful about looking too hard. Once I started casually perusing I think I had a new dog at home within a few weeks!
Dave - What a serious crazy elevation change for your run this weekend. Also sounds like you had a great weekend. Good luck with your taper for the Pig!
Matt - Congrats on completing your first tri! One of my old coworkers has gotten really into tris the last couple of years. Now it seems like she is racing every weekend and consistently placing in her age group. I love reading her blog to see all her accomplishments, just as it was great to read your race report!
Becky - Hope your leg is feeling better. Good luck on your R/W tomorrow.
Judy - Sorry to hear those orthotics in your dress shoes didn't work out for you! As someone who has actually tripped at work (thanks to my fascination with pointy toed shoes with skinny heels that happened to catch on the cuff of my pantleg) I knew where you were coming from.
Carrie - Great job on the 10 miler with minimal leg pain!
Sunny - Congrats on your 5 miler!
Shan - We all have our good days and bad days, but it sounds like you are making some great progress. Good luck as you train for RFTT.
Lily - How did things go with the trainer?
Martha - Doing cardio and watching the marathon, that would be inspiring! Yup, I love Westies too. My family had two growing up. My parents have a Scottie that I have been puppy sitting for a year and a half while they have been overseas and those two are so cute together.
Craig - MIT - seriously? That's awesome, congratulations! You should definitely be proud.
Christa - Your race with your sister looked like so much fun. I think it is a great way to spend time with her. My mom is in, I'm hoping to get some more of my family members hooked on the racing thing too.
Colleen - Hope you are feeling better and that you were able to get your LR in!
Krista - Great run with Hines. AI should be interesting tonight. I read an article on MSNBC that stated that Sanjaya actually had a good chance to win it all. I think the AI franchise would spontaneously combust then!!
Mel - RIP your toenail!
Sara - Congrats on that new Garmin. I love mine.
Jen - I really hope your foot feels better! Here's hoping you get better soon and can make it to WDW.
Cam - Get better soon!
Laurie - Did you manage to stay flood free over there?

Whew! I think I got just about everyone there. I have to say, I am really looking forward to meeting you guys, whether it is at Minnie, ToT or in January. I appreciate all of your support!

 

[MouseDogMom]

Bekki - Great run/walk! It took me a while, but I finally decided I did better if I stopped jogging before I got so tired; then I was actually able to jog more intervals because I didn't have to walk so long to recover in between. (DH argued that strategy with me - he wanted me to jog until I couldn't anymore, but I liked my method better!)

Judy - How cool! Jeff Galloway will be in Raleigh on May 5th for the same thing. I'm definitely planning on going.
My brother owns a bike shop in Roanoke VA, and their other location is in Blacksburg, so we've been to VT too. It feels very close to home.
And I haven't gone far without you. I only did 35 min @ 5.0 @ 0%, so it probably evens out!

Jen - Sorry you're down because of the foot. I definitely relate. You should have heard my voice when I asked the podiatrist "so I can keep running?" Mine fortunately doesn't hurt while I'm running; it's just the rest of the time! Glad you made an appointment - my gut is what made me do it - just thought it was crazy to wait any longer if it was something that could be fixed.
Have you hired an assistant yet?

Martha - It's always dangerous to talk bad about your FIL when your wife is listening! My parents didn't think much of my DH either, but we've been married 19 years, and they're not even around anymore!

We'll just have to be Christa's scream team. HOpe I don't spit out my teeth when I'm cheering!

Have to add my .02 on why this group is so great. DH was looking at the DVR last night and said "you recorded the Boston Marathon?" (Thanks, Vic, for the tip on where to find it!) No one here seems to think that's strange! I'm with you Judy - I'm not that social, and I'm sure would never carry on a conversation with half of you if we were in a room together, but I can't wait to meet everyone in Jan (or MAYBE October if I can figure out how to persuade DH that we MUST make a 3rd trip this year!) It was so not like me to go to the WISH meet at the Minnie last year, but I couldn't wait to get there!

Did an arm workout this morning; am considering the bike now. (The other option is to cook dinner) Bike or dinner? Me or the family? Since I don't know that there's any food in the house to actually cook... Krista, I need you!

Jackie

 

[nucpharm29]

Hey ya'll! Just a quick post to let ya'll know I made it back from WDW about an hour ago--now I'm sorting through 500+ emails! Yuck! We had a wonderful trip and can't wait to go back for the Minnie in 3 weeks!!! Unfortunately, I only ran 2 of the 10 days we were gone! Gotta get back into the swing of things tomorrow.

Any big news in the past 10 days????? Will try to read some of this week's thread later!

 

[wfloyd]

A quick drive by before I get feeding duty...

I missed the long run on Saturday morning due to a little one who decided it would be better to play than sleep. That and mom looked like she needed sleep so I stayed and rocked. Then that evening it started to look bad weather wise and there was some cloud lightening so I decided it would be better to miss it.

However last night I was able to get 5 miles in with a 10:08 pace. I think that is the fastest I have gone in a while. It must have been from watching the Boston Marathon earlier that morning. I did get a 5 minute/mile pace but it only lasted for 30 feet.

Timmy is back above birth weight so the doctor is happy. But he has this strange choking type thing that happens only when sleeping. He doesn't actually spit up but looks like something is caught in his throat. Now the doctor is looking to see what it could be and we are trying all sorts of different things. It seems to have gotten better the past couple of days so maybe something is working.

Welcome to all the new members. Good luck with your training and I hope we can be an encouragement to you.

Craig - Congrats on the professorship. Now I can say I know a MIT professor.

to all those that have injuries right now.

The feeding machine is calling so I guess I better satisify his pains...

Bill

 

[bekkiz]

Thanks for all the high fives Leana and Jackie! (And everyone who I might have missed )

I snuck in another 1.5 miles this afternoon, while the weather was nice. I tried a different strategy. I "power walked" the first .75 out and did a 2 min walk, 1 min jog interval on the way back. Although my overall speed was the same out and back (around 10:30), I liked that I didn't feel as tired during the running--So thanks for the tip Jackie!

My pace for the whole 1.5 miles was a 14:09 mpm. I'm pretty proud of that. Now, let's see if I can do that for 3 miles

Bill That's a great pace, and I'm so happy your son is doing well!

 

[wfloyd]

And can I have a moment of silence...4 months after the race, I have finally lost a toenail

Now for the silence.





My last one finally popped off as well this week, although it was helped after I kicked the crib in the middle of the night. Lynnda chuckled and was amazed the baby didn't wake up after the yelp of pain.

Bill

 

[Kristi1357]

Kristi - I thought about you this morning...I was half listening to the radio, weaving in and out of the parking lot they call I77 North and I heard the the announcer say...and that was the GGD! I was like WTHeck! I did not even hear what song it was...but I thought of you all tha same.

HA! My evil plan to convert everyone to fans is working!
And I think of you every time "Pour Some Sugar On Me" comes on my mp3 while training. You, trying to impress those cute young guys in the gym when that song came on!

I went to the Y and only did 3 miles (not the scheduled 5).
1. My garmin was about to die, I forgot to charge it.
2. Tired! And I have done no exercise in a week.
3. I wanted to go with Zack to Tae Kwon Do and if I did all 5 miles, I would not make it.

I was happy that I finished in 35:37 though!

And while I was wogging...I got to thinking (always a bad thing!)...
I could quit work or take a leave and follow the Goo Goo Dolls around the country this summer.
I have all my WISH buddy's houses to crash at!

And then I woke up!


And a moment of silence for Mel's toenail....

 

[Calcio]

Bill

Good for Timmy getting his weight back, and even better to hear his throat is getting better. I think by losing just a nail you're ahead of the game as a father of a new born.

It is nice to hear so many people being excited about yesterday's Boston 26.2. My senior who ran the thing was in class today and moving pretty well. He finished in 3:43, which of course made me drop his grade by 2 full letters. He said the cold and wet didn't really bother him on the course, but once he finished and was in the corrals, the long corrals he called them, he felt really cold really fast. He said many finishers collapsed into the waiting wheelchairs for a ride to the heated tents, and he seriously considered it.

Also, he ran with a fellow student, and they went through mile 1 in 6 minutes flat . Dan realized that wasn't a good idea so he let the other fellow go, and that darn kid ran 3:10 . Youth is definately wasted on the young. I'll qualify for Boston if I can only get a bit faster between now and my 106th birthday.

Note to all . . . we live in Wellesley, miles 12, 13, 14, and 15 of the marathon course. If you are going to qualify and come to the race along with Krista, and Christa, let us know. We'll support you when you blaze past us.

Seeing Boston in person really is quite a trip, which I heartily encourage. When you watch the elite men go by it's hard to believe that anyone could (1) run so fast at mile 14, (2) run so light, you barely hear them, and (3) run so effortlessly. Actually seeing them makes me feel better about my own running. Yes, they are roughly twice a fast as I am, but those guys are mutants. I'm just your typical middle aged male fighting age and senility.

Best

Craig