Wk of Aug 10 - WISH Walking/Running Club

[dsnyfan21]

Becky: Cute Kiddies!!! Very Adorable. I remember getting my ears pierced at about that age. But then it became a habit and now I have 3 holes in each ear and 1 high cartilage piercing on one ear.

Debra: Oh, the core work is done in the commercials breaks, not as a break from the Olympics. hello....Olympic Junkie here!!

**** Public Service Announcement for Floridians****​

We are now (Most of the middle to southern area) are in the "Cone of Uncertainty" ,or as a DJ in the area calls it, "Cone of Death" for Tropical Storm FAY - soon to be a Category One Hurricane. Eastern Florida is looking like it is not as much in the projected path, but as we all know things could change. So please keep an eye on the weather and be prepared WISHers!!


- Now back to our regularly scheduled programing.......

 

[deekaypee]

Hey, gang, delaying the long run while watching men's football (Olympics, Brazil vs. Cameroon), and thought I'd post this brief interview of a runner published in today's Pgh Post-Gazette.

5 Questions: Runner Ellen Roh
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Michael Heater/Post-Gazette

Ellen Roh is a runner you might see running all over town.
You may have seen her running through Pittsburgh, thrusting her elbows high in the air. Ellen Roh, 32, from Shadyside, goes out even in snowstorms and fights the demands of a UPMC dermatology residency to run 5 to 6 miles on weekdays and 10 miles on weekends. Although she's joining the faculty at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, she may be back for the return of the Pittsburgh Marathon on May 3.

Q: How did you start running?

A: When I was a freshman at Williams College, coaches saw me running and convinced me to join the track and field team. I was lucky. I wasn't naturally talented, but I had a great coach and I just worked hard. Running became a big part of my life, and I started running at national championships.

Q: What makes Pittsburgh a good place to run?

A: I've been all over the U.S. and I think Pittsburgh's one of the best places to run. It's so supportive. During summer, can you believe that people leave coolers with drinks on their porches for me so I can come by any time during runs? When it's raining, people I know will stop and ask me if I want a ride home. People driving by and waving while I am running make me feel like a part of the community.

Q: Was it hard to be a medical student and such a serious athlete?

A: Yes, sometimes with classes and tests, I'd only have 30 minutes to squeeze in a run, during which I'd try to review the course material (hence, my attention to my surroundings wasn't the greatest, and I've had my fair share of falls!).

Q: How did you develop your unique gait?

A: I have no kick. I can keep going and going, but I'm not fast. In college, I started putting my elbows out so people wouldn't pass me on the last loop of the track. People would try to cut me off, and so this was the only way to keep them off my back. It worked, so my coaches never tried to change it. And, it's stuck because even though I'm not competing right now, my elbows still stick out!

Q: Do you have any advice for athletes?

A: Take it one day at a time, and love what you do. Not every day's going to be a great running day, but that's OK. Just keep at it.

-- Alexa Chu

First published on August 16, 2008 at 12:00 am

So WISHers, take it one day at a time, and love what you do. Just keep at it.

 

[lenshanem]

Yikes Tracy, didn't know about the storm. Good thoughts coming down south!


Last night we pulled out an old video of us during the Atlanta 1996 Olympics. We laughed so hard! I can't believe what dorks we were! I was wearing a fanny pack covered in Olympic trading pins and I was chubby! OMG! I don't remember looking like that! DH hadn't started shaving his bald head yet and he was working the receding hairline quite a bit! I'm now starting to think we might have improved with age!

I had video of the women's gymnastics finals (Yes, that was a big deal to get those tickets!), plenty of Centennial Park coverage with lots of drunks walking around and various other events. I don't remember those crowds in the streets! People everywhere! We even went to a handball final. I totally don't remember that! Handball?!?

 

[TnTsParty]

Just stopping by after my long run this morning. I am running with my marathon training group every Saturday now. I get up bright and early at 5AM for a 6 AM run. I managed to do 8 miles this morning. It was HOT already. I had to pour a little water on me 2 times and I normally don't like to be wet when running - I figure its better to be clean, cold water then hot, nasty sweat!! LOL

I know Tracy Tropical Storm Fay popped up out of no where and I hope she doesn't get any stronger or come close to us here is south Florida. Any south Florida WISHer's to stay safe - I do not feel like like preparing for a hurricane this weekend (or any other weekend for that matter!! UGH)

Good training everyone!!

 

[Kira G.]

I can't believe I got so far behind on this thread this week! The Olympics have really messed up my schedule. I am an Olympics junkie - it is really the only time that I ever watch TV, and I guess I try to make up for lost time! I love the swimming, gymnastics & track and field. I even love a lot of the more obscure events; however, I have to say that I have now seen enough beach volleyball to last me a lifetime!

Anyway, I have a couple of shout-outs (and I apologize in advance to anyone I missed):
Congratulations to Howard, Leana and Wendy!
Shan - it's great to see you back so strong!
Becky - your girls look so cute in their earrings!
Krista & Steve - Carter is adorable!!! As others have said it almost makes me want another one (almost, but not quite!). You're doing great if you're already get out for walks. Very impressive! And I'm thrilled for you that you'll be able to take some time to be a stay-at-home Mom. Except for my fourth (she got a little bit cheated), I was able to be home with my each of my babies for about a year, and I am so glad I did.
And big HELLO to everyone else!

As for me, I have been a bit low in motivation for the last 2 weeks. I've gotten my LRs in, and a bit of XT, but only managed one of my shorter runs each of the last 2 weeks. I find I am easily derailed. I'm not sure what's going on, but I've decided that my training plan is non-negotiable for the upcoming week. I did sign up for the LiveStrong 5K next weekend, and I LOVE races, so I think that will also help.

And then on the 26th I'm off to WDW for 6 days!! Woo-hoo! This time it's just me and the kids (Tom is not joining us), so that will be a bit different than usual. I can hardly wait!

 

[bubba73]

Hey everyone! Sounds like you are all doing great.

Today was my first race.....ever. I was scared to death. Not about the distance, 5k is something that I can do rather easily. Not fast but easy. But the race was in a very "rich" neighborhood and well, I kinda felt like an outsider. Luckily, because of where I work, there was some people that I had met from there so it eased the pressures some. Now, I really had planned and trained to walk most of the race and run some of it but that didn't happen. There were a lot of runners and a few walkers and my thing was I knew I wouldn't be first but I couldn't be last. So I set out on a good pace, walked when I needed too and tried to keep a couple of people insight at all times. To make a long story short, I was able to finish the race in 35 minutes flat. My previous best was 43:30 minutes. I was very happy with the effort. Afterwards, there was a 1 mile fun run/walk. I was able to finish that in 10:30 minutes. May not have been the fastest but I was very happy with the results for my first time.

Hope everyone is having a great day!!

Bran

 

[dsnyfan21]

Hey all, watching some Men's water polo, men's steeple (sp) chase and some diving. Men's Basketball game was great for the USA today.

Bryan: Sounds like your local race was nice. Great time on the walking/jogging!! It always feels good to beat a previous time!!

Did my Olympic Hurricane Shutter XT and some Pool XT today. I have a 6miler on tap for tomorrow. BTW, loving my flourescent green nail polish and looks even better outside in the sun!!!

Where is Amy and Scott??
Where is Ms.Mightyduck?? Duckie was suppose to have some teacher camp and then get back with us, well??...... where is she? School is aobut to begin and she is AWOL from WISH!!!

 

[bubba73]

Tracy It was a lot of fun but I have to admit, I was hurt about not getting any "bling". They passed out some medals to the kids that did the 1 mile run but none of the adults got one. I was able to get a $25.00 gift certificate from one of the sponsors and then of course, a small goody bag and t-shirt.


Bryan

 

[dsnyfan21]

oooo, ooooo, The Women's Olympic Marathon is on now!!!

 

[MouseDogMom]

Tracy - Not to give away any spoilers for those not watching - but YIKES! I'm so bummed!

Jackie

 

[lenshanem]

Bummer...
YIKES! I had to go back and edit my post. I about gave it away!

 

[dsnyfan21]

Oh Yeah, glad you went back to edit, and yes that is a bummer.

 

[TEK224]

Wendy - Great job on the weight loss. I hope one day to join you. Getting under 200 is a goal of mine, too (if only I didn't like to eat so much!

Howard - Great job on your PR!

Leanna - Good luck next week!

Jackie and Debra - hope you're feeling better soon.


I got behind in this thread. Won't be on at all next week cause....I'm on VACATION !!!! I was so glad to finish work this week.
I'm gonna be a total beach bum next week (but will get some running on the beach and biking around the shore town). Next Saturday will be my triathlon. I'm looking forward to alternating the R&R with my workouts and knowing I don't have to rush to the office when I'm done.

I'll check in with you all when I get back!

Terri

 

[dsnyfan21]

Terri: Have a nice vacation.

Dara Torres, yeah for her!!!

 

[chimera]

Come join us for a new week!

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