Wk of Apr 16--2007 WISH Walking/Running Club

[taz4disney]

The fall has only allowed me 1 slooow run/walk this week. Appreciate everyone's good advice on recovery of twisted ankle/skinned knee/bruised hip. Still have 14 days till Indy Mini so we'll see if I can't get back in the game this weekend.

Amy: Congrats on your first 5k. Another step on your adventure to WDW marathon. Listen to your body...we all forget that sometimes and think we have to push thru it and stick to the plan no matter what. Make it about finishing, not time. Don't let the jack rabbits bother you, your "time" will come.

Hope everyone has a great weekend. Keep moving forward...
CJ-Fishers, IN
1k @ a time

 

[wtpclc]

Ok, I'm struggling btwn new dsl and playoff hockey. LIfe's full of tough choices, isn't it? Where's that Ursula smiley when you need it?

Yoda has me

Terri - Ther is a form for DVCers. I know we get discounts on half and full, so I would assume Goofy would fall in there. Let me know if you need the form e-mailed.

 

[escape]

Hi Everyone! I'm new here. How can I join the W.I.S.H team?

 

[wtpclc]

You just did Escape! Welcome!!!!!

There'sno turnign back now!!

jodi - Keep frogettign to say congrats! Woo hoo!

Dave - So glad to see you happy again!!!

 

[escape]

Great, thanks!

 

[Jen117]

WOW WOW WOW!!! When my motivation was starting to drop, all I had to do was come on here and read all these positive and motivating posts!! Thanks everyone!!!

My week has been nuts at work and tonight I was just plum tuckered out... So at 7:30 I knew I had to do something. It was raining outside so that was out (I'm a wimp!). I headed to the basement and wogged 2 miles and the treadmill. It was a tough wog, but I did it and am proud!!!

Amy - My first 5K is May 6 and like you I am so scared. I see all these super fast runners practicing at the Y and I know they will be racing. There is no way I can keep up. They smoke me on the indoor track. I will be wogging, but dernit, I won't give up. Even if it takes me 45+ minutes and the Fun Run starts before I finish the timed race... I will be wogging across that finish line. Good thing there are no sweepers!!!! I think I dread hills the most because I have not run hills yet. The YMCA is the start point and there are several hills near. They won't release the path until the morning of the race!

OK, I need a shower. Thanks for all the pick me up posts! You have no idea how much they helped me (and this isn't the first time!)

 

[jodistar]

Just a quick post - I got in 3.11 miles in on the Threadmill tonight, 5.3 pace, 11.19 min/mile.....done it in 34.50 minutes. I little bit different from what I've been getting with Garmin but not too bad and I ran the entire time

Tomorrow - I will catch up with everyone and do my crosstraining.

Looking forward to the walk on Sunday (even if it is going to rain).

 

[TEK224]

Carrie - I would appreciate it if you could e-mail the form for me (or point me in the right direction of where to find it.)

I looked on the race website and the DVC member site and couldn't find it.

Thanks!
Terri

 

[perfectmatch300]

As I was trying to post last night our cable, and therefore our internet went down. So much for that post with comments to many of you. I do still have some of my notes, but not much time after all my catching up that I had to do.

Lisa I think I will have to try deep water walking. So far I have inly done water walking where your feet actually touch.

Dave Got blocked out from posting that I still want the socks yesterday. Hope I am still on your list. The Bingham article was inspiring! Thanks for sharing it.

This is one of the things I study in our behavioral neuroscience laboratory. We are very interested in what are the triggers for clinical depression. One symptom is called "learned helplessness" and is just what you described above. The idea that a patient, an animal, whatever, learns that no matter what it does it doesn't matter so it might as well not do anything. It has been taught to be helpless and not even try to change it's situation. It is an extremely powerful phenomenon and not an easy mental status to break out of, but it is critical too. So yes, find your limits and surpass them, that way you will break out of any negative mindsets and thinking. We can all do a lot more than we think we can.

I'm afraid I could BE one of your lab rats! I recently realized that I have spent years coasting through life trying for reasons that I cannot possibly explain to conserve energy. I have been trying to surpass my limits this past week and change that mind set. That's what got me to start wogging again instead of only walking, and why I increased my laps in the pool. No more coasting to save energy for me!

Jodi Congrats on making WW lifetime!

Good luck to everyone who is racing this weekend! Have a great time and enjoy your journey!

 

[jodistar]

Morning Everyone,

Kevin--19 credit hours?? Working full time?? Training for a marathon??? Wow!! I'll echo everyone and say maybe you should do the half or the full instead of the Goofy, I bet you'll need a break from studying and working. If all else fails, you can always sign up and then not go, yes it would be a waste of $100, but you can't let your school or work suffer because of training. And if it comes down to the wire and something has to go, then it would of course be the marathon. Good luck!!

Couldn't have said it better Krista

KristaI ordered a couple of books for my training (for the Goofy)....I will be reading up a bit at my hairdressers this morning. Is your husband taking the training schedules off of Hal Higdon's site or did he go through the books? I have Hal's "How to train" and "Marathon."

In addition to those books I also have "Food Guide for Marathoners." I know at some point I am going to need more than what WW does......I will still look at my WW stuff for portion control but might take on the ideas in the book. Boy, I have a lot of reading to do.

Dave - love the John Bingham essay.....thanks for the link.

I still have to reply about the socks.....Is it okay to post here? I will go with 3 pairs. Just let me know the details when the time comes.

Oh, I know you asked about the WW meeting. The leader didn't give me a hard time this time around, she was away at Atlantic City - so we had a subsitute leader , although I doubt I would have had a problem because I ended up gaining 3 pounds (not a big deal, not a true gain).

Krista/Cam: You guys can totally make WW lifetime .

I went for a run/wog over lunch today. I'm listening to my PTist, and backing off on the running. I did my "activation" exercises before going out, and walked ~0.5 miles to the University track where I alternated running and walking laps. I think the cushioning of the track really helped my shins. I had downloaded some new music on my MP3 player, and I just let myself enjoy the nice weather, listen to some fun music, and have fun. My total workout was 4 miles in 52:20 min or 13:04 mpm pace, but that includes walking to and from the track. I did the 3 miles on the track alternating walking and running laps in 12:38, 12:09, and 11:03. Wow, negative splits, cool! I think I need to back off on running the 10 min miles for a while, mix in some walking, and give my shins a break. I also iced my shins for 10 min each leg immediately after getting back to the gym, and they don't feel bad at all right now.

Good Job Dave!

Amy Good luck with your run!

Well, have to start getting ready to go out and get the hair done.....Have a great day everyone!

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Good Morning Everyone:

Amy- just wanted to wish you luck on your 5k. Don't worry about others being faster than you. Just do the best that you can. You're only racing against yourself - pushing your own comfort zone so to speak. Let us know how it goes.

Dena/RunningLilo- I just love your screen name and avatar. Good luck on your 5k too. Have fun in Atlanta. I hope you post more pictures like you did last time. Those were fun!

Jen- good for you for getting on the treadmill and wogging. Isn't it such a great feeling when you don't even feel like running, make yourself do it, and get through it. WTG!

Jodi- enjoy the MS Walk tomorrow. You're doing a great thing! I've got you down for 3 pairs of s/m socks. Have fun with your hair appointment. Where are the pictures?

Nancy- Yup, you're on the sock list. I have you down for 2 pairs of s/m socks. Want any more? I had to get 120 pairs and so far only 90 are spoken for. Good for you in trying to exceed your limits and comfort zone. One step at a time, right?

 

[Kristi1357]

I don't have time to read everyone's progress, but I wanted tp post my walk/run while I have the info here in front of me.

I just did 7 miles (first time at that distance):
13:59
13:50
13:53
13:32
14:06
13:49
13:39
1:36:38

I am happy I am under the 15 min/mile Minnie pace, but a little disappointed not to be a bit further under the requirement. But 7 miles! Who knew I could ever do that?

 

[AmyBeth68]

Hi!! Just back from my first race! What a cool experience....it was so great to be among so many runners. Everyone was incredibly supportive and helpful. My friend went with me...she's FAST so we didn't run together...but she showed me the ropes and introduced me to her Team in Training friends. They were GREAT and I paced nicely with them and made some new friends today . They just ran their first marathon in Phoenix this past January, so they really understand my journey and were full of lots of advice and information.

I have to say it was surreal at times. There were moments when I didn't want to look back because i thought I might be the very last person . But I wasn't. And when at 2 miles the guy was yelling out times and he said 17:56 I nearly fell over . "You talkin' to me" ??? But then THE HILL hit and WOW what a hill. At one point I got a bad stitch in my side and stopped to take some deep breaths, my pace group kept going so I was on my own. A really nice lady ran up to me and said "you're almost there, keep going". So I started running with her. She told me that this is one of the hardest 5Ks she's ever run. And apparently she runs a bunch?! I forgot to look at the clock when I crossed the finish line....I was too busy sprinting . But my friends who finished before me a little bit came in at 29:10 I think? Not sure where that puts me but I watched them cross so I'm still hoping that I broke 30:00. I'll have to report back later when the times are up on compuscore. We waited around to see if two of the people in our little group placed...one was a boy who finished REALLY fast and the other was my friend who came with me....she forgot to check her time when she finished too so had no idea how well she did. But they had some sort of "glitch" with the scores/timing so we decided to head home.

All in all it was a super experience despite the cold temps, wind and rain. I also won a door prize at the expo! And got a free chair massage. Who knew races were so much fun? You guys did . I'm hooked .

Jodi and Dena....sure hope you girls had a great experience too!

 

[ScoJo15]

Amy - Yes! Yes! Yes!! Great job!!! Glad you had such a great time and 1st 2 miles in 17:56 !!! Way to go! You should be very proud of yourself!!!

 

[jodistar]

Jodi- enjoy the MS Walk tomorrow. You're doing a great thing! I've got you down for 3 pairs of s/m socks. Have fun with your hair appointment. Where are the pictures?

Thank you again for putting the sock order together again Hmm....picture - do you mean of my hair style? See I kind of hide from the camera Most times. I wish it wasn't calling for rain tomorrow or else I would have brought my camera.

You probably won't see any pictures of me until May - when I do the Breast Cancer 5k (Mother's Day weekend). I'm looking so forward to it!

I'm sure I will have a blast at the walk even if it rains all day.

 

[Maherae]

CONGRATULATIONS, AMY!!!​

You did an amazing job!! Way to go on your first 5K! and you won a door prize!! How cool is that??

 

[perfectmatch300]

Amy! Great job on your first race! You set a pretty good pace, too!

 

[AmyBeth68]

Thanks guys....it's so nice of all of you to ! I just found the times on compuserve. I finished at 29:31. I'm really excited, and it was so much fun. But boy am I tired!

Thanks again, for all the support and advice I get here. I know this is just a small race compared to WDW marathon. But it was successful and I learned so much today. I'm going to keep training and looking forward to January....and celebrate all of these accomplishments along the way.

Hope everyone is having a nice weekend.

Good luck on your MS Walk tomorrow Jodi!! I sure hope the weather cooperates for you!

 

[MelRhoads]

Great job AMY

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

WTG Amy!!!

I know this is just a small race compared to WDW marathon.

Now don't go belittling your accomplishments. You did great. Under 30 minutes!!! Whoo hooo!!! First 2 miles in under 9 mpm pace. That is smokin'!!! (Those smilies were for MelR).