Wk Of Dec 30 - WISH Walking/Running Club

[nucpharm29]

Angie--yeah, I would love to be at the finish--but we have breakfast ressies at Cape May. Yes, I know this whole weekend should be revolving around races and screaming, but when family invites themselves along for the ride gotta try to make everyone happy So, we'll see--just playing it by ear right now

Cam--thanks for the compliment on the pic of the kids. Now if they would act as angelic as they look I'd be parent of the year! Let me really know what you think after meeting them at POP on Friday night!

Lara--Welcome! Hope you are able to join us at POP! Good luck in your half!

Okay, I can really tell I'm tapering now. I'm sitting here having this debate in my mind if I can squeeze in some gym time today. Body says "Need to run, need to workout" Mind is saying "Stop it you crazy fool--take it easy" We'll see who wins. Have a great Thursday all

 

[aladdinsgirl]

Lara!!! It's good to have more of the Steeler Nation on here, although Stephen and I do pretty representing our team! What part of Western PA are you from? We were just up there for New Year's in the Cranberry/Butler area. Looking forward to meeting you next week!

Angie--Congrats on being a runner!!!!!!! I am so happy for you!

Anne-- and for your foot. Good luck on making it though the 5K!

Mel and Lara--So you were both in the oncology/hematology field? I may have a stack of questions for you!! My Mom and my sister both have von Willebrand's disease and my Mom is a carrier of hemophilia, after I found out I was pregnant; I had to go see a hematologist to be tested for both. They took 5 vials of blood , still waiting to hear back from the test results.

Well Wish team, it's time for me to get back on the treadmill again, maybe that will help me from being so tired all the time! I've already decided that running makes me too nervous right now, so I think I'll stick to walking, maybe mix in a little running. Wish me luck!!!!!!!!!

Krista

 

[princessrunner]

Krista: I ran during my first pregnancy and was still into lifting pretty heavy and, I have to say, your body will tell you when to quit. You will just know, trust me. I walked with both pregnancies just to keep myself moving. The tiredness will subside, hopefully, in your second trimester. My DH loves to tell the story of how we took a delayed honeymoon in the Bahamas and he could not get me to do anything, I slept ALL THE TIME!!! Congratulations again...it is such exciting news!!

Today is another 50 minute run, on the TM, again, as with the wind chill, we are in the minus numbers. We now have nearly 4 feet of snow pack and I can barely see out the windows of my house. Needless to say, I am looking forward to the little vaca upcoming (okay, I am excited as all heck) and anything below 70 with a low humidity will make me happy, 50 would be great but not for anyone south of New England I am sure.

Panda: I saw pics of Chattanooga last night on the TV with kids sliding and thought of you.

 

[padisneyfan]

Congratulations Krista and Steve.

Welcome Lara I'm from Southcentral PA.

Not training yesterday, but I did do 3 miles on New Years day. Hope to get to the gym today to do another 3 miles. I won't be walking outside that is for sure since it is only in the teens with strong winds.

Have a great day everyone.

Nancy

 

[Jen117]

Krista - I went to DL when I was 8 weeks PG with DD2. I was tired all the time and was in the hotel sleeping a lot. DH and DD1 had all the fun!! But it gest better for T2, then back to being tired and uncomfortable T3. I never had morning sickness, just nauseous. Really, it's better that way!!! We may have to find a baby WISH shirt and hat!! Oh... and watch out, when people know you are PG they try to rub your belly. It really is a little invading!!!

OK, last night I did a Walk/Jog video and then some stairs. My kids were not cooperating with my cross training. This morning it is -7 degrees outside, so doing anything outdoors is out of the question. I just hope all my indoor running will have me prepared for the marathon.

 

[Tinks]

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!

Yep! Nice to meet you, Lara! This is a great group of folks. I'm always a bit nervous at the actual races to walk up to people I've never really seen in person, but do it. The support is fantastic. You'll have fun. I'm sorry I can't be at the Marathon Weekend but I'm cheering ya'll on from home.

 

[Cruella de mom]

Morning All -

I am taking this taper business very seriously! I have run a grand total of 3 miles this week! It is just too cold. I do not know how you northerners do this for months at a time! I tried to run yesterday but my legs just crampeed up and refused to get loose. I turned around rather than risk injury.

Today I am off to the treadmill. Hopefully I can keep on one for 8 miles. With all the resolutioners out there it might be difficult to stay on more than 30 minutes at a time. But I wouldn't want to keep anyone from trying to get healthy so I will share. See, I can play nice.

Congrats on your run Angie! You have really hung in there, be proud of yourself.

And congrats Anne! Way to fight your way back.

Welcome Lara!

Jen - I think the treadmill is good for taper. Its much more cushioned than a road or sidewalk. Plus all you are really wanting to do is move and keep up your cardio. My last run stunk too. I am just hanging on to the wivestale that a bad taper run means a good race.

Well, I am off to the gym and the dreadmills as soon as my new shuffle gets charged up. This one clips on to my clothes - dh has great hopes that the clip will keep me from throwing it away. I told him I only threw the headphones not the whole ipod but you know how men are, they have to make it sound dramatic.

Cecilia

 

[AmyBeth68]

Hi Team ....Hope everyone is staying warm...I think even our southern friends are in a freeze right now. It's sub zero here and I can't seem to warm up. I'm putting my run off until tomorrow...will do the elliptical instead....it's supposed to warm up to a balmy 30 degrees tomorrow .

Well..I survived NYC on New Year's Eve and had a nice time with my girls seeing Les Miz, eating really good sushi, going to the museum and of course visiting the ever popular American Girl Place .

Oh yeah...training...well I did my 10 miler on Sunday and was able to maintain a nice 10 mpm. My knees are sore from running a mere 5 miles on the treadmill last week. I HATE the treadie...but this weather is really making it difficult to get out there and run. I did 4 miles on tuesdsay, and hit the ski machine yesterday along with some pilates.

I'm so excited to be going to WDW in ONE WEEK!!! Still nervous about running of the goofs...with me being the biggest goof....but that is being trumped by my sheer excitement over being in Disney again!

Krista and Steve: YAY! Congratulations!!! What awesome news.

Lara: Welcome! What a great thing you did helping that woman. You deserve to have a fabulous experience this time around.

Jen: You'll be totally fine for the marathon . you've been training like a champ.

Lisa: WOW...4 feet of snow. I've heard Vermont is getting pounded...I'd be skiing if I wasn't too worried that I'd hurt myself before the marathon LOL. I did get snow shoes for xmas and guess what...all our snow melted. Is it good exercise? I'm banking on getting more snow here over the next few months so I can test them out!

escape: I'm going thru sneaker dilemma too. Good luck with your decision...but if you really think the sneaks are causing you pain, then maybe you need to try the new ones!!!!

Angie: GREAT news about getting back to running and your back feels so much better!!!!

Cecilia: Yeah...the cold is tough on the legs. Mine have been achey after running in the cold....I don't blame you for taking it easy. Especially considering your body isn't used to the cold. Hopefully your seasonable temps will return soon!!!

Sorry to anyone I missed...phew....had a lot of catching up to do here! HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone!!!!

 

[chimera]

Just heard from DD15 who is visiting her dad over near where Bill and Lynnda live. They've had snow flurries! We're a little further south so nothing here, not even frost 'cause it was so windy last night.

Fortunately it's not a running day for me so no whining until I have to go outside

I'm starting to get really nervous about this full marathon thing. I only kept up intervals through mile 14, then crashed and walked. I'd hate to have to walk 12 more miles. Just hoping to finish at this point...or maybe do the half instead (DD15 won't be using her bib)?

 

[fan_of_small_world]

Another newbie to the WISH boards here! I posted on Windwalker's Lurkers - come in from the cold thread, but I thought I'd say "hello" here as well.

I'm a new runner, as in I've never-been-one-ever and just-started-running-on-Monday. My DH has been running for about a year now and started to do du- and triathlons. I'm committing myself to doing the WDW half next January, which will serve as my motivation to stick with it.

Anyway, my first run was on Monday next to Lake Seneca in NY (a beautiful first run, especially with some snow on the ground!), and my second was yesterday here at home. I'm still slow as molasses and only going about a mile at a time, but I think I've caught the running bug already and I'm looking forward to getting out there again tomorrow!

Dave and Erica, thanks for the warm and funny welcome on the other thread!

Krista and Steve, we haven't "met" yet, but congratulations and all my best wishes for you and baby-to-be! I have two children and they are my greatest belssings!

To everyone else, I look forward to "meeting" you online and hopefully in person next January. Good luck with your training and races!

 

[princessrunner]

Cari and Lara to the group.

 

[Jen117]

MEL - DON'T BAIL ON ME NOW!!!! We can keep each other going! I plan to stop for some pics and take it nice and easy. I want a FUN experience! Tho, you could take DD's bid and go GOOFY!!!!!

 

[hoosmi]

Another one who can't believe how tough you cold climate people are!-

Yesterday, DD8 drove me crazy asking to ride her bike. It was in the mid-30s. I told her it was too cold, but she wore me down until I agreed. We bundled all up and hit the roads. FOR ONE BLOCK. Emma, Miss Dramatic, announced "it's so cold I'm going to start crying!" Back home we went so the princess could get in a hot bath. Seriously.

Anyone else have a 24 hour case of the munchies? At this rate, I'm going to have to slow down just to drag my extra weight! Guess I'm just channeling my nervous energy into something!

Krista- I've never, ever been as tired as I was my first trimester with both pregnancies. I think I took a nap every lunch break. I did manage to continue walking. For me, I didn't do much more because I was just too tired to care (and who has time for all the bathroom breaks!) It does get better. And yes, random strangers will try to touch your belly and then tell you some horrible story about how they were in labor for 5 days or something equally crazy. Try to ignore the groping and unsolicited horror stories!

Angie- I knew you'd be back! So glad you're running again.

New WISHers- welcome!


Jen in GA

 

[jeanneg]

Congratulations to Krista and Steve! Having a baby is a wonderful event! (I liked it so much I did it 4 times!)

Welcome to all the newcomers!

I don't do a very good job of keeping up with this thread, but just wanted to pop in and wish everyone a Happy New Year!

 

[kareneast]

Hoping everyone’s New Year is starting out to be a good one!!!

Krista & Steve – YAY!!! Congratulations!!! You guys will be GREAT parents!
Lily – I am so very sorry for your loss.
Laurie – Glad to hear the IT band has been co-operating.
Craig – Lots of for a quick recovery!
Bree – for your hip. Hope the stretching is continuing to help it.
Carrie – for your hammy issue. Glad to hear Scott is fully recovered.
Kristi – Great job getting in your 9 miles in Vegas. Sounds like you had a great time.
FLAngie – Congratulations on being a “Runner” again!
Jen – Congratulations on the 1000 posts.
Lara & fan of small world –
Anne – for your foot. You’ll do GREAT in the 5k! * to everyone sick and/or injured.

I will be scream teaming for the half. Plans are to start out at TTC. When John passes I will move to the Poly. When John passes again, I will move to Epcot (probably somewhere before you enter the park) & plan on staying there until the last person passes. I will have with me water, sport beans, wet wash cloths, bandaids, & anything else I can think of & carry. I will be wearing a WISH shirt (WISH Hoodie if it’s chilly) so if you need anything don’t hesitate to ask.

Well….one week from now I will be in WDW. Been planning for marathon weekend for so long, can’t believe it is finely here. I am so not ready for this. I really have not trained the way I should have. Missed way too many weekday workouts & my longest distance was only 18 miles. But….the 18 miles were good ones & Saturdays 10 miler was great. I will be at the start ready to go & with any luck I will feel as good as I did on the 18 miler & make it ahead of the sweepers to the finish line.

Really looking forward to seeing everyone next week!

 

[keenercam]

Yay, Karen's here!! Don't worry about the LRs not going as far as you'd like, Karen! I'd be more concerned if you said those miles were impossible, but I've seen you out there and you are quite the machine! You'll be great.

 

[aladdinsgirl]

Karen--How is your son doing? And the baby? Aren't they due about now?

Krista

 

[Honeibee]

Where's Sunny with her "Caution: Half Marathoner in Taper" sign? I really need that now.

I'm so cranky I can't even stand myself.

Poor Charlie is like this.....

I better not post much today. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Oh, except to say to Lara and Cari and I'm not usually so grumpy. I'm actually a very nice girl. Ask anyone here. They'll tell you. But don't believe a word of what that Panda or Vic says about me.

 

[Sandy321]

Another below zero day - I'm not running in that - above 20 deg and I can deal with it, anything lower (esp w/ wind chills) and I wimp out! I'm hoping to find a treadmill. Dh on the other hand has run a few 5 milers out there! brrrrrrr

Discovery Channel and Ballys Fitness is having their annual challenge - FREE 8 Week Pass to Ballys just by signing up and printing off a coupon - no strings attatched, really, I do it every year!! It starts Jan 5 tho...

 

[nepatsfan73]

I'm not usually so grumpy. I'm actually a very nice girl. Ask anyone here. They'll tell you. But don't believe a word of what that Panda or Vic says about me.

I will invoke my 5th Amendment rights and refuse to comment under the grounds of possible incrimination against myself and potentially other members of the WISH Racing Team.