Wk of Aug 24 - WISH Walking/Running Club

[chimera]

Hello everyone!

For those new to us, we are a group of people who are planning to participate in walking/running events throughout the year. For most of us, the ultimate goal is to train and compete in the annual WDW Half/Full marathons. We'll also be posting news and training for various other events throughout the year. We range from beginners to triathletes. Come join us, whether you're training for an event or walking/running for fitness!

New WISH Team members. If you read one thing over and over, believe this. Being part of this team is fantastic. Part of the ride you get for the event is what I call the roller coaster. There will be lots of ups and downs. The more you post here, the more you will find yourself enjoying the ride. It is an incredible journey. Don't be afraid, shy or whatever to come here and just post up anything. You don't have to know us right away, or all of us at all. You will get to know some of us. It makes the event you are enjoying have MORE meaning and we love to have you.

 

[dsnyfan21]

Hopefully I got the first post!!

 

[chimera]

4 steamy, slimy miles for me this morning. Focusing more on biking right now so I can look respectable in the duathlon.

Angie...have a great cruise! Smuggle 12 packs and bottled water in your luggage...really expensive on the boat. Get to the port early. If you get on the boat as soon as it opens, you can have lunch, explore and get settled.

Tracy...have a great time at DL! Can't wait to read your race report!

Howard...congrats on your pace!

Cam...yikes...hope that ear infection gets better quick!

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I have decided that there's something magic about my running shoes. I have been getting up early to run most Saturdays now for nearly 4 years. I slog through trying to get ready for the run, wondering what I'm doing every second...until I put on my shoes. I don't know what exactly happens, but once I tie my shoes and stand, I feel sleek and powerful and fast, ready to takeon the pavement. Anyone else have magic shoes?

 

[mkymsehi]

Tracy wins the gold medal for posting first, getting her bags packed, nails done, money in her wallet, and probably her boarding pass already printed out.

Mel, magic shoes, where does one buy those? I need some, I need some now, I need some fast!

I will be doing my last 16 mile taper on Sunday morning. I gotta ease up before next weekends 5K and half.

 

[keenercam]

Angie -- My two "MUST PACKS" for every cruise are bonine tablets that I take every single morning regardless of whether I THINK I'll get seasick and an over the door shoe holder to put in the cabin on the bathroom door to keep lots of shoes and clutter organized. Have fun dreaming of your departure!

Mel -- maybe that's what I'm doing wrong. Putting on my shoes right before I walk out the door is doing nothing for my attitude the whole time I'm getting ready. I think I'll start putting them on as part of getting dressed. I am so glad you are feeling so positive, Mel. You have come such a long way and you continue to be such an inspiration to me.

Well, Howard went for a run -- 10 miles, I think. I've promised myself I won't do anything today but crunches & pushups and weight work here at home. I am feeling so lousy with this ear infection and chest congestion. I am going to entertain myself working on our vow renewal stuff. Not quite a couch potato, but pleasantly close!

Enjoy your Sunday, everyone!

 

[Kristi1357]

Mel - can you start an order for magic shoes? I seriously need some! I always hate what I am doing for the first 1-2 miles, after that I can go forever. It's just that first darn mile or two.

WISHers will be happy to know I left the bail fund intact.
Wasn't for lack of trying though!
If anyone is interested, I have a video clip of "Here Is Gone" that I put up on youtube last night.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evycElQbyj4

5 miles on deck later today. Chad is working, so let's hope I can talk my parents into watching Zack later this evening to get 'er done.

 

[disneyrunningnut]

I had a good run this morning. The longest I have run since last fall. Think I was sweating more then I could take in. I was really having to push the last few miles to hold pace.

18.1 miles, 8:35 average pace, 143 average HR. My max HR is 184.

I hope everyone is having a great week. The plan calls for 72 miles for me this week.

David

 

[angietuck2]

GOOD AFTERNOON TEAM

Thanks for all of the advice on the cruise. Believe it or not the thing I am most worried about is just ENJOYING it. I know you guys will never believe this but I tend to try to want to make things so perfect I end up having a hard time enjoying them. YES DUMB I KNOW!!!

Shan Unfortunately we are NOT going on a Disney cruise but it will be fun all the same (or so I keep telling myself)

You guys, PLEASSSE PLEEAASSE keep your fingers crossed that we get our 8 in tonight!! I will let you know how it goes.

 

[dsnyfan21]

GOOD AFTERNOON TEAM

You guys, PLEASSSE PLEEAASSE keep your fingers crossed that we get our 8 in tonight!! I will let you know how it goes.

Hoping that helps the weather clear for a bit so you can get out there and get your miles in.!!!!

Did my 6 miles for today that is part of taper for DL. Yes, as Jeff has stated, I am almost packed up and ready to go. Watching Olympic coverage for the last day. I think I will have withdrawal afterwards, I always do.

Weather today in much much better!!! Still warm and humid, but that's normal here.

Tracy

 

[mkymsehi]

Quick run by,

I tapered with 16.1 miles, 9:53 average. Great run for me before next week's two races!

1 00:12:12 1.00 mi 4.9 mph -- -- 122 C
2 00:09:52 1.00 mi 6.1 mph -- -- 128 C
3 00:11:24 1.00 mi 5.3 mph -- -- 121 C
4 00:09:56 1.00 mi 6.0 mph -- -- 128 C
5 00:09:35 1.00 mi 6.3 mph -- -- 126 C
6 00:09:07 1.00 mi 6.6 mph -- -- 130 C
7 00:09:33 1.00 mi 6.3 mph -- -- 126 C
8 00:08:35 1.00 mi 7.0 mph -- -- 129 C
9 00:10:42 1.00 mi 5.6 mph -- -- 118 C
10 00:09:20 1.00 mi 6.4 mph -- -- 129 C
11 00:09:54 1.00 mi 6.1 mph -- -- 127 C
12 00:09:37 1.00 mi 6.2 mph -- -- 131 C
13 00:09:41 1.00 mi 6.2 mph -- -- 129 C
14 00:08:40 1.00 mi 6.9 mph -- -- 129 C
15 00:10:30 1.00 mi 5.7 mph -- -- 126 C
16 00:09:19 1.00 mi 6.4 mph -- -- 131 C
17 00:00:59 0.10 mi 5.9 mph -- -- 14 C

Headed to the waterpark, so I have to listen to the Little League World series on the radio. Taping it though.

Hawaii is up 1 to 0 in bottom of the 1st. GO WAIP'O!!! Bring 'em home boys!

 

[TEK224]

Mel - Can you send some magic shoes my way?

Cam - hope you're feeling better. Sending your way.

David - Awesome job!

Tracy - good job on your 6 miler

Angie - Have a great time on your cruise. I was just talking about the possibility of taking another cruise. They're so much fun!

Jeff - WTG on your 16. I'm rooting for Hawaii, too!


Just back from a week's beach vacation, so I missed all of last week's thread. And I know I'll never catch up. Well, I'm officially a triathlete! I finished a sprint course yesterday- officially! The clock time was 2:08 when I crossed the finished line, but I think my chip time will be around 1:56. I was the 6th wave into the water. The official times haven't been posted on the website yet.

Let me tell you, I thought I was gonna die! The water temp was great, but the waves were coming in fast and the current was a little strong. By the time I got out to the 1st buoy, I was spent. I started to panic and hyperventilate. A LG came by to see if I was ok. I hung on to his board until I could settle myself and then I was able to finish the swim. I was thinking it was me, that I just wasn't prepared enough, until I heard some of the elites complaining about how hard the swim was. I think my bike time was pretty decent, but by the time I got to the run (out and back on the beach) I pretty much walked the 5K. It was tough and my legs were sore for the rest of the day, but I had fun and if I did, indeed, break 2 hours, I'll be thrilled. When the times are posted, I'll let you know how I did.

Terri
An official triathlete

 

[KeenHo]

Here are the results of my LR today. I ran this one at a slower pace so I could go the distance. I wasn't really worried about pace today (for a change). I ended up running 12. In hind sight, maybe I should have done 10.

Miles: 12.0
Time: 2:03:50
Pace: 10:19

Splits:
9:01
9:16
9:42
9:11
9:18
10:32
10:19
11:59
13:01
9:11
11:04
10:31

I ran a different route today which crossed a lot of roads and intersections. At the 4 to 5 mile area, I ran through a wooded area I have spoken of before (The Northern Delaware Greenway) that is rather hilly and unforgiving. I ended up walking up many of the steepest slopes, thus the slower paced miles. I got out around 9:45 am in 73 degree heat and 81% humidity. It was in the high 80's soon after my run began. It was a scorcher on the pavement with little or no shade to help me. This was my second longest run since school ended at the end of May. My longest was 12.6.

This week alone I ran:

Monday: 5.04
Tuesday: 6.03
Wednesday: 5.04
Thursday: Rest
Friday: 7.03
Saturday: 6
Sunday: 12
Weekly total: 41.14 miles.

I am donating blood tomorrow so I will be taking a day or two off. I think I deserve it.

Have a great week!



Howard

 

[TnTsParty]

Just wanted to start off by saying Good LUCK WISHers heading to DL 1/2.

Tracy - I am also watching the closing ceremony for the Olympics. I too will miss it when its not on. I think this time around I am more emotional and addicted to the Olympics because since I started running I know what it takes for them to get to the Olympics. That's not to say that I watched it less any of the other times (I used to think I was more of Winter Olympics type person but I am starting to like the Summer even more)

Terri - Congrats on being an offical Triathlete!!!

As for me I did 7 miles yesterday morning. Had to cut it short (and go even earlier - started at 5:30 AM instead of 6) since my DH needed the truck for work - I had to be home by 7:15. I was already steamy at that hour. It has been WAY humid since Fay left. It was too hot to even be outside today except for when I was in my sisters pool!!!

 

[Kristi1357]

Got my 5 miler done tonight in 1:15:36. Not super speedy since Mom and I did it together and gabbed the whole time. But who cares? It's done!

Terri - WOO HOO!!!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

I have decided that there's something magic about my running shoes. I have been getting up early to run most Saturdays now for nearly 4 years. I slog through trying to get ready for the run, wondering what I'm doing every second...until I put on my shoes. I don't know what exactly happens, but once I tie my shoes and stand, I feel sleek and powerful and fast, ready to takeon the pavement. Anyone else have magic shoes?

Mel, I just bought shoes 2 pair in fact. Sprinkle some PD my way will ya? I need it.

Training Week 20 until WDW Goofy!

Terri, congratulations on the tri! Good for you!

 

[mkymsehi]

World's Greatest Athlete - Brian Clay

Little League World's Series Champions - Wai'pio

Being local boys from Hawaii - PRICELESS!

 

[airtime247]

Sign me up for an order of the magic shoes. I like my shoes but magic they ain't! I'm usually too busy cussing as I'm putting mine on. It's not until I get to the course that I get excited and get anxious to start running.

Actually, you WISHers are my biggest inspiration right now. I've been a member for a month now and have run 92 miles in that time. I had only run 68 miles total in the two months prior to that. Add to that another 63 miles this month on the bike I hadn't touched in more than a year. You are a very motivating bunch and I can't thank you enough!

I just ran my longest run to-date today. It was 11 miles at a 10:14 pace. It was on a school track and was easier on me than the paved trails I usually run. I can't wait until my first 1/2 in less than two months.

-steve

 

[dsnyfan21]

Jeff: Go Hawaii and go USA!!!!!!

Steve: Great news on the 11 miles. Yes, I do find it inspirational on the WISH also!!!! Keep at it.

I have 3 more sleeps until I leave for Disneyland and 6 more sleeps until the DL Half Marathon!!!! ​

 

[angietuck2]

GOOD MORNING TEAM!!!

Just wanted to pop in and say that after a rediculous thunderstorm around 6:30 we got our run in after all. I was a little scared of this one because the last time I tried 8 was when I almost gave up on running all together.

But I am happy to report it went VERY WELL!! Little to no pain and with all the stopping and walking still averaged a 10:30 pace!!!!!

Will be back to catch up later.

 

[lenshanem]

Great job Angie!