Wk of Aug 10 - WISH Walking/Running Club

[TXAng]

Krista - Oh, Carter is such a doll! I can't believe he's already 3 weeks old. Time flies! Hey, Sean has that brown puppy onesie, too!

Yup, Sean's seven months old today. How did that happen? Our big adventure at the moment is starting on solid foods. The only veggie he likes so far is sweet potatoes, but he has loved every fruit we've tried (hmm, sounds a lot like his daddy on that).

 

[lenshanem]

Congrats Leana!

 

[Pungodingy]

Does anyone know of anyplace that sells retired sneakers? I am still fairly new to this whole running thing, and didnt realize my sneakers would be replaced by a newer model before I needed new ones, and I really didnt like the newer model....

 

[mkymsehi]

Hi team! Just a quick note to say I finished my first triathlon yesterday! You can catch some pictures and read the whole story here:
http://cdnrunnergal.blogspot.com/2008/08/strathmore-womens-triathlon-race-report.html

Way to go Leana,

I read your blog, very cool description of your race. Proud of your results girl, you rocked it!

 

[TnTsParty]

I too am an Olympic watching junkie - I think I watched just about the same schedule as Tracy yesterday. I of course root for the USA first but am amazed at any of the athletes that are at that caliber.

Liz - Congrats on finishing your first half. What an accomplishement - I am looking forward to my first half in Nov.

Leana - Congrats on finishing your first tri - I eventually want to do a tri but not in the near future. Sounds like fun!!

As for me - I got out before work this morning to get my 4 miles in. It didn't feel too hot yet when I went out to take the last of the garbage to the road for pick up and I knew that it would be WAY to hot after work and I didn't feel like do it on the TM later this evening. So I got out there at 7AM and got my 4 miles easy in. Took me 55 minutes but right now I feel its better to at least get the milage in so whatever it takes I am getting it done. Basically just checking my time due to the milage/time competition (and also because I know in the back of my head I still want to know how quickly I can get it done!!) I actually just completed my 3rd week of 1/2 marathon training on a program my marathon training coaches have come up with. It will overlap with my marathon training but actually should be good since I will be further along in miles by time full marathon training begins. Actually ended up getting 18 miles in last week so I am right on schedule.

 

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

Does anyone know of anyplace that sells retired sneakers? I am still fairly new to this whole running thing, and didnt realize my sneakers would be replaced by a newer model before I needed new ones, and I really didnt like the newer model....

Angie, it depends how long ago they retired the shoes. You can try e-bay, or just google the shoe name. Check for sales at your local big box sporting good stores. If that doesn't work you may have to go get refitted to find a new shoe.

 

[twoWDWfools]

I've completed my RR - caution, it is wordy. Didn't realize I had that much to say until I started typing.

http://twofools1.blogspot.com/

 

[CarolA]

Does anyone know of anyplace that sells retired sneakers? I am still fairly new to this whole running thing, and didnt realize my sneakers would be replaced by a newer model before I needed new ones, and I really didnt like the newer model....

Try the online spots like runnerswarehouse.com (there's a listing of them someplace on here) They often have discountinued shoes on sale!

 

[Kristi1357]

Angie - I vote for eBay also. I found my discontinued shoes there, much cheaper than I had been paying to boot! Also, try googling your shoe and see what businesses pop up - someone may still have some left.

 

[airtime247]

Congratulations Krista and Steve. Carter sure is cute!

-steve

 

[chimera]

Wtg Leana!! congrats on your fab tri finish!

Angie...we have a WISH discount at runningwarehouse.com. Go to the team discounts page (upper right corner), type in WISHD and hit enter. 15% off on everything but ASICs and Mizuno.
I have also found retired shoes at onlineshoes.com

 

[dsnyfan21]

Nice RR Liz, see I told you you could do it. I knew you could even from the Minnie 15K!!!! (I remember my first half at disney and after getting off of the exit ramp and under the overpass heading out towards MK and seeing the 1st place runner passing us - I was like, what?? I just started and he is almost finished!!)
Well maybe we need to walk together at the WDW Half!?!

 

[aladdinsgirl]

Congrats, Liz on your half! I'm going to read your RR in a second.

Congrats, Leana on your tri!

Angie--I am doing the ebay route looking for my new running shoes too. I run in the Asics Gel Kayano 13, now the 14's are out. I haven't tried the 14's, so I might like them, but I'm really trying to find the 13's if I can. Try www.zappos.com, I've bought shoes from them before and I really like them.

I'm watching the Olympics right now (I have to be honest and say I didn't know men's synchronized diving was even an Olympic event), but I have to tell you all how funny Carter was today. We were leaving the house for our walk (2.3 miles) and I had on my WISH hat. When I was putting him in his car seat, he kept looking up at my hat, like "what in the world??" with his eyes stretched out. I don't know if it was me wearing a hat, I don't think he has ever seen me in a hat, or if it was lime green that was throwing him off!


Krista

 

[Kristi1357]

Drive by....

Even though I should have been in bed long ago, I HAD to get a w/o in.
So, I did a 30 min. Leslie Sansone Yoga Walk DVD.
It was her classic one mile walk, then 15 mins. simple yoga moves.

I know it's not alot, but I am proud that I forced myself to do something when all I wanted to do was crawl into bed!

 

[KeenHo]

Hi guys! Today was my XT day. I still took it a bit easier than usual. I did the miles, I just didn't push it too hard. By the way, funny thing, the bike I used last week that (I believe) contributed to my Hip Flexor Strain last wee is now "Out of Order." Strange? I think not!

Tonight I used:

Upright bike: 6 miles in 20:44
Elliptical X-trainer: 3.1 miles in 28:14

I decided not to lift when the place was mobbed. I didn't want to wait.

Have a great night! GO USA!!!



Howard

 

[wellesleyprincess]

WTG Liz and Leana!!!

Liz, I hope you'll really enjoy the Nashville 1/2. I've been toying with the idea as it'd be over my birthday weekend.

Angie, if the shoes haven't been discontinued too long you may be able to find them at some of the mall-style "athletic" stores. For example, I know FInish Line in the mall here always has discontinued models clearenced at about 70%. The only thing is you need to know what you're looking for by sight as well as name. Sometimes the staff aren't well versed in their models.

As for me, I did 3.25 (instead of 4.5 like I planned) in 28ish (8:45 mpm pace). I had pizza with friends and it was humid and I just couldn't handle much longer. So it wasn't as fast I've been aiming for nor as long but at least I did something.

Best,
Jennifer

 

[mkymsehi]

Does anyone know of anyplace that sells retired sneakers? I am still fairly new to this whole running thing, and didnt realize my sneakers would be replaced by a newer model before I needed new ones, and I really didnt like the newer model....

Try this link:

http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/shoelabshoefinder/0,,s6-240-325-329-0-0-0-0-0,00.html

I'll have to check my Runner's World Magazine, there are ads in the back for shoe company's that sell older, discountinued models. I'll post it later.

 

[TnTsParty]

Angie--I am doing the ebay route looking for my new running shoes too. I run in the Asics Gel Kayano 13, now the 14's are out. I haven't tried the 14's, so I might like them, but I'm really trying to find the 13's if I can. Try www.zappos.com, I've bought shoes from them before and I really like them.Krista

Just want to comment and say that I started out with Asic Gel Kayano 13s and got the 14s and sadly I am about ready for another pair but they still have the 14s and still expensive I haven't been running that long but I didn't find a difference in the 13s and the 14s

 

[mkymsehi]

http://www.runbargains.com

 

[TEK224]

Stopping in for a quick post.

Work's gonna be crazy this week. Trying to get everything done before I leave on vacation this weekend. Plus watching the Olympics at night. Did manage to get in some xt last night and tonight.

Way to go Liz & Leanna! Great job on your races!

Krista - great pics of Carter!

Gott go.

Terri