Wk Of Dec 30 - WISH Walking/Running Club

[wfloyd]

Steve and Krista - Congrats!!!! Now the fun really begins.

Well the wacky weather of Central Florida continues. We are now predicted to have snow flurries tomorrow morning in my town. I might have to go run in it just to say that I did. Now for my luck we won't get anything but it is fun to think about. I will now duck so all the Northern Wishers who are snowed in don't hit me too hard with snowballs.

Bill

 

[Big Vic]

I'M PREGNANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[nepatsfan73]

Congrats Krista. Wishing you, Steve and the new WISHer/"Scream" Teamer a happy and healthy 2008.

 

[princessrunner]

CONGRATULATIONS KRISTA AND STEVE!!

 

[monte]

Congratulations Krista and Steve....how exciting!

 

[windwalker]

Congratulations Steve and Kkista!!!!

Now you can put on a few pounds and not feel guilty.

Party Panda

 

[keenercam]

Krista & Stephen -- CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I could not be happier for you. What a fortunate baby to be born to two of the sweetest people I have ever met!!!

 

[TEK224]

Krista and Steve - Congratulations

Terri

 

[zoegirl]

Congratulations Krista and Steve!!!!
You're in for the best ride of your life!

Thanks everybody for the stretching advice for my hip. I ran 3 on the TM yesterday and spent some time really stretching after, and I have to say it helped. Why I haven't been doing this all along I have no idea. I guess experience doesn't mean you're wise.

I have a sick child on my hands...again. Lucas has developed a nasty little cough, and we're going to the dr this afternoon. Going to try to fit in another short run on the TM sometime today. Why is it when you NEED to be doing your short runs to keep your legs loose you seem to have less time to do them??? Is it like "murphy's running law" or something???

For all you folks that live in the freezing cold where there is snow. Go run on the TM inside and crank the heat up to 75 so you'll get used to what it will feel like race day. It's not looking like it will be cool for us. UGH!

~bree~

 

[hoosmi]

KRISTA and STEVE!

Congratulations!! Take care!

We spent a week away from the internet. I kept wondering what all the WISHers were doing! I ran fairly steady, but not too long and not too fast. I ended up never doing my last 20 miler. I decided not to risk injury so close to the start. DD(now 8) just learned how to ride her bike without the training wheels- she joined me on her bike for some runs, but she did almost plow me down a few times.

I had dinner with a girl who completed an Ironman. I told her I was going Goofy and she said it sounded "brutal." This from an Ironman! She did the Mickey a few years back and blew out her IT band at mile 9- she said she limped/walked the rest of the way and barely made it. So that was scary. On the bright side, she's about 11 weeks pregnant, so I was able to get her back with scary pregnancy/labor/baby stories! (Sorry, Krista!-- I'm kidding, I went easy on her.)

Everyone get well!!!!

Jen in GA

 

[Theta]

Yeah Krista and Steve!

I know a lot of people compete in half and full marathons when they are pregnant, but it is just NOT worth it to me. I am sure it is alright for 95% of active women, but I just wouldn't want my little one have even a .01% chance of being harmed.

I was really tired in my first trimester and a queasy stomach. Any of that yet?

 

[aladdinsgirl]

Thanks everybody! It's been hard keeping the secret!!! So far things have been pretty easy for me. I get really tired in the afternoons and evenings (last night I went to bed at 7:30 ), but other than feeling nauseous, I haven't gotten sick at all. There are other things that have affected me, but I won't go into here (you're welcome, men! ), but really nothing too bad. I feel like I've gained weight already and that my stomach is rounder than it used to be (Christmas and WDW back to back is not going to help that problem!--I dread going to the doctor on 2/1 and having to weigh in ). But I'm still in all of my regular clothes, I assume I'll be able to wear them for at least another month or two. The hardest part for me has been giving up my beloved Diet Coke!

Stephen and I are both really excited!!!!!! And extremely happy. I'm glad I'm able to share this with all of you!!!

Krista

 

[Honeibee]

Greetings all.

With ten days to go, my priorities are hydrating, fueling, resting and avoiding injury and sickness. I don't care for tapering. I find this is when all the self-doubt starts. Now I start to get antsy and want to just get on with it.

I'm starting a bit of a journal since I regretted not doing this last year for my first ever long-distance event. My mind is doing what my feet can't do now, running all over the map with crazy thoughts. Perhaps I can tame them by writing things down. Then again, perhaps it's just yet another technique to avoid the end of year reports I should be doing.

Craig - Geez, what kind of a girl goes Vic have you believing I am?!?!?

Kristi and Stephen - OMG! OMG! OMG! Congratulations! Oh how exciting! A new little Steelers fan! Whooo hooo!

 

[zoegirl]

Been sitting here talking to DH about next weekend, and we were wondering if there was a complete list of all the meets, scream team spots for the half and whole, etc? I've seen quite a few threads discussing this but just wondered if there was one complete list that compiled all of this info?

Anyway, of course my first priority is getting checked in and getting my race pack, but I really want to meet up with everyone either at POP or to cheer at the half and the organizational freak in me is just trying to make a minute by minute itenerary.

~bree~

 

[TnTsParty]

Wow seems like everyone who is doing the marathons is doing good. Hoping everyone stays healthy for the next few days - can't believe its almost here.

Craig - Take it easy and get better. Its good that you stopped before it got any worse. Glad you are taking your wife's advice.

Cam Congrats on getting 20 miles in. I hope to be doing that at this time next year.

Mel - The weather was wonderful down here - although it WAS a little chilly. Did you end up making it outside this AM? Pixie Dust to your DH - no advice other than ice and rest for his shin splints.

Jackie - the midnight 5k sounds like fun - too bad it was unorganized but at least you had fun. Congrats to your DD and her time.

Cecilia - Hopefully all the dreams you are having will prepare you for the unexpected during the marathon.

Krista and Steve - CONGRATS!!!!!

Bree - hope your baby feels better soon.

As for me it was pretty chilly here this AM and I have the day off so I just HAD to go out for a run. I set out but had to turn around because I needed my gloves and thicker sweatshirt. It was 46F when I left the house - and was pretty windy so I am sure it was colder in the wind. I did end up taking the sweatshirt and gloves off when I got closer to the beach but had to put it all back on when the wind really started blowing. I did about 3 miles and walked alot since my calves where pretty tight but started feeling better after a bit of walking and stretching. I am still planning on doing a 5k on Sunday so that should jump start me back into running (I have felt like a major slacker the last few weeks - months whatever it has been!! LOL)

I am not going to be at WDW for marathon weekend but actually am planning to be there 2 weeks after that since my neice has a gymnastics compatition at Wide World of Sports and she hasn't been to WDW since 2004. I am so excited since in the last 3 years I have wanted to share so much of WDW with her.

Happy training to everyone and good luck.

 

[Honeibee]

Has anyone heard from Matt & Cheryl? I wonder if he's home yet... I hope so.

 

[chimera]

Been sitting here talking to DH about next weekend, and we were wondering if there was a complete list of all the meets, scream team spots for the half and whole, etc? I've seen quite a few threads discussing this but just wondered if there was one complete list that compiled all of this info?

Here ya go Bree

WISH Marathon Weekend Events

Krista and Steve...very very big congratulations!!! I was wondering about the Diet Coke. I have no scary labor or pregnancy stories, but after having Kaley with no drugs (by choice) and Lenna with an epidural I can definitely tell you which I recommend

Bill...come on down...it's warmer over here. Poor Vic and Dana must be really frosty. I think when there's snow flurries they're usually late at night, but that may be your regular running time I've never seen snow on the ground here but DH was able to build a snowman one year when he lived in Jax.

Carrie...I was hoping you'd forgotten to watch the game We only saw the second half but it was certainly up and down.

Trish...I haven't made it out yet. I'm trying to psych myself into going but the TM seems so much more cozy right now It's 52 degrees right now but wind chill makes it seem like 47. (I know, I know...no sympathy )

Guess I'd better brave the weather...especially if the forecast is for 40s at race start. I'm not sure I have enough throwaway clothes for the race

 

[chimera]

Has anyone heard from Matt & Cheryl? I wonder if he's home yet... I hope so.

Oh and how about TiffJ? I keep wondering if her husband is ok and how their family is doing.

 

[Big Vic]

Craig - Geez, what kind of a girl goes Vic have you believing I am?!?!?

Just reporting the facts, ma'am.

Bill...come on down...it's warmer over here. Poor Vic and Dana must be really frosty. I think when there's snow flurries they're usually late at night, but that may be your regular running time I've never seen snow on the ground here but DH was able to build a snowman one year when he lived in Jax.

It was 30 degrees when I got up this morning. Supposed to be in the 20s tonight. Now that's nipply.

Trish...I haven't made it out yet. I'm trying to psych myself into going but the TM seems so much more cozy right now It's 52 degrees right now but wind chill makes it seem like 47. (I know, I know...no sympathy )

Get out there, ya big sissy.

 

[Kristi1357]

Total drive by....let's just say what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas...


BUT, the girls & I did walk about 9 miles up & down the Strip on Saturday (before the evening shenanigans that got my in trouble). They insisted on going with me, and that they walk really "fast." Let's just say that I did not require any Gu to keep my energy up. Especially since they insisted on stopping off at the breakfast buffet at MGM after .6 miles! But, as slow as we went - we did do it. We walked from Mandalay Bay all the way up to the Stratosphere and back. I felt fine afterwards - my friends were hurting.

Krista & Steve - CONGRATS!!!!

I will catch up more tomorrow. Lots of unpacking to do while Zack is at school.