Wk Of Dec 30 - WISH Walking/Running Club

[Valentine]

Congratulations Krista & Steve!!! What a way to start the new year off.. with happy news!!! I think we have to start a baby line of WISH gear!

Kathy

 

[RedDragon]

Congratulations Steve and Krista!!!

We'll toast you all in WDW in a week!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Krista and Steve Congratulations!

This is fantastic news!

 

[nucpharm29]

Sheez, I log on and see there are 4 more pages since I went to work this morning--what could all the fuss be about!

Congrats Krista and Steve!!!
I'm 99.9% sure I'm done having babies, so I love to live vicariously through others! Oh, and I'm definitely going to look for that infant Browns warm-up set I have...phooey on the Black and Gold! Once again congrats!

Angie--Congrats on being a "runner again"! I'm trying to figure out my scream team spot for the half. DH wants to come too, but with two small kids; I just don't know. Maybe I'll just hop over to T&T and then head back to the hotel.

Well, got 3 miles in on the TM this afternoon--felt good and strong; although weird to only go such a "short" distance (gotta love taper). Well, I hear a battle ensuing over teeth brushing, so I must go play mediator! Night all!

 

[keenercam]

Stephanie -- LOVE the new pic of the little ones! Have been meaning to tell you each time I visited the thread recently!

I did 30 minutes on the elliptical and 40 minutes on the bike. Figured I shouldn't "run" again since I did 8 miles yesterday. Hoping to carve out time for the TM tomorrow night.

 

[Larahb]

Hello to everyone. I'm actually not sure if this is where I should introduce myself or not, but I'll give it a shot and hope someone corrects me or moves my info if needed.

So my name is Lara and I'm new to this board. I'm planning to do the Disney half as are all of you soon. I'm originally from Ohio, but now live in western Pennsylvania and work as a physician assistant. I did most of the disney half in 2004 in memory of my dad who had died the year prior, but I ended up stopping and helping a woman on coumadin who had fallen on the course, hit her head and was bleeding. So I didn't officially finish the race.

I started jog/walking this spring with a work friend and lost about 15 pounds, but got hurt and am back at my heaviest but starting WW this week. The longest uninterrupted jog I have done is 8 miles, but I have done lots of hiking.

In the past, I lost 60 pounds by running, but that was about 10 years ago. I'm now back on the serious journey to health and can't wait to be in better shape. I'm also scheduled to do the Indianapolis Half marathon in May with some friends from college (I'm 39!). So, that's the Reader's Digest condensed version. I would very much LOVE to walk/jog with you in the 3:15 or so group if you agree to have me! Tiger Lily sent me a nice PM welcoming me. Now I just need to know how I will know when I have found you. I am scared at the prospect of having to try to stay motivated all alone for the whole course. I know I can do 15 min/miles, but not alone.

Thanks to all of your inspiration already!!
Lara

 

[Larahb]

Sorry, I duplicate posted!

 

[angietuck2]

Hello to everyone. I'm actually not sure if this is where I should introduce myself or not, but I'll give it a shot and hope someone corrects me or moves my info if needed.

So my name is Lara and I'm new to this board. I'm planning to do the Disney half as are all of you soon. I would very much LOVE to walk/jog with you in the 3:15 or so group if you agree to have me! Tiger Lily sent me a nice PM welcoming me. Now I just need to know how I will know when I have found you. I am scared at the prospect of having to try to stay motivated all alone for the whole course. I know I can do 15 min/miles, but not alone.

Thanks to all of your inspiration already!!
Lara

Even though I'm not even running this year I can tell you that everyone here will welcome you with arms wide open, no matter when you join.

I am truly inspired by your "reader's digest" version and I hope you do awesome at the 1/2 . Check out the other threads with all of the events that are planned. IF your not busy come Friday night to the POP at 4:30 and please DON'T be afraid to introduce yourself at the start to all the people in the BRIGHT green shirts. The MINNIE this year was my first event with them and everyone was so friendly and welcoming!!! And you will do even better with groups and support to get you through the distance.

Good luck and welcome to an awesome group!!
angie

 

[Larahb]

I'll look for the bright green shirts. But what is POP? Is that the POP Century Resort by chance? I'm really excited to meet all of this group Thank you for the warm welcome!!

 

[angietuck2]

I'll look for the bright green shirts. But what is POP? Is that the POP Century Resort by chance? I'm really excited to meet all of this group Thank you for the warm welcome!!

Yes POP century at 4:30 in the food court

angie

 

[MouseDogMom]

CONGRATULATIONS KRISTA & STEVE!!!!

Angie - Hooray to you too! You can run!!!!

Lara - Please come to the meet at Pop Friday afternoon so we can meet you before Saturday morning, but if you can't, there will be plenty of us at the start line Saturday in bright WISH shirts.

Jackie

 

[angietuck2]

Stephanie What about coming to the finish for the 1/2 with DH and kids??

Like I said I am so excited to see everyone Friday night. You guys are awesome!!

angie

BTW for anyone doing 5k we will be the family in the RED AT shirts looking for the people in the GREEN WISH shirts.

 

[angietuck2]

Angie[/B] - Hooray to you too! You can run!!!!

Jackie

I have been meaning to tell you that i have been reading and I am glad that you got through your injury and you are better now too!!!

It just feels so good to go back to something you love so much!! I guess there is something to be said for a break, even if it is forced!!

I'm being very corny, I LOVE RUNNING!! NO matter how fast or slow.

angie

 

[Larahb]

You guys are great! DH and I will try to come meet you on Friday at Pop Century after picking up our stuff at the Expo. Thanks for such a wonderfully warm welcome. I'm much less nervous now!
PS Congrats to Krista and Steve even though I don't know you yet, and just FYI I'm from Steeler country in western PA!

 

[chimera]

So my name is Lara and I'm new to this board. I'm planning to do the Disney half as are all of you soon. I'm originally from Ohio, but now live in western Pennsylvania and work as a physician assistant.

Lara!

I think we maybe separated at birth. I'm also a PA and also 39!

here's a thread that shows where most of us will be and when:

WISH Team Marathon Weekend Events

 

[Larahb]

Too funny! Will be fun to meet you. Thanks for the link to weekend events! Where'd you go to PA school? I went to Chatham in Pittsburgh. Was in hematology/oncology for about 3 years but now in internal med for the last year or so. I have to recert this year or next...

 

[escape]

Congratulations Krista and Steve!!!! Future WISH team member.

Another to Lara! Lots of good folks here to run or walk with. Also, there will be a lot of us cheering for you and other WISHers along the route.

I did 4 miles in some new shoes tonight. Feet feel pretty good. I haven't decided if I'm going to wear these or my old ones for the marathon. Folks at the running store said I should be ok in these new shoes but maybe they just wanted to make a sale. The old ones were hurting my feet. I didn't think they would wear out as soon as they did. I've learned my lesson. Buy 2 pair at a time and alternate!!!!

Hope you are all having a good week before THE final week.

 

[chimera]

Too funny! Will be fun to meet you. Thanks for the link to weekend events! Where'd you go to PA school? I went to Chatham in Pittsburgh. Was in hematology/oncology for about 3 years but now in internal med for the last year or so. I have to recert this year or next...

University of Florida, 2001 grad. Did my recert this year. I used to be an oncology pharmacist, now an endocrine PA.

Tinks (Vicki) is also a PA.

Can't wait to meet you!

 

[Maherae]

Hellloooooo, Team!!
Well, after hobbling through the Chicago Distance, laying off, hobbling through ToT, laying off..it's been 5 months with no serious training due to foot issues. My exercise log says I did 1 minute on the TM a couple of times, with 5 minutes being the longest...is that pathetic or what??!! TEK224/Terri and MouseDogMom/Jackie, I don't know how you did it. I've FINALLY been able to do 30 minutes on the TM...gggaaaaaggggg!!! At least now I'm a little more confident that I'll be able to do the 5K at WDW. As soon as I hit 30 minutes on the TM, I started looking at half marathons for the new year. I promised that I wouldn't sign up for anything until I got this 5K done, though.

Carrie, I thought that I would bring some sliced oranges. I hope to be at the Poly, AK, and Yacht Club or EPCOT for the full. Temps look much better than last year! So looking forward to screaming for the half and full WISHers!!

Krista and Steve CONGRATULATIONS!!

See ya REAL SOON!! Anne

 

[skfulkers]

WELCOME Lara! Glad you found all of us!

By the way, we can never have too many Western PA Steeler country people on here. Good luck with the rest of your training and hope we get a chance to meet you next week!

Steve