Wk of Dec 31--WISH Walking/Running Club

[chimera]

I'm just popping in to wish all of you the best of luck this weekend. It seems like just yesterday we were all getting ready for the '06 races. I will be back with you all in "08. Good luck and have fun!

Susan

SUSAN!!!!

Great to see you around here! still doing those INTERVALS ????

Glad to see you'll be joining us again in 2008!

 

[TEK224]

I am almost done packing. I've repacked twice already trying to make sure I'm prepared for anything. I leave for the airport in 7 hours. I'm gonna try to get to Pop on Friday, but not sure if I can make it. I'll be looking for you all on Sat. & Sun. at the start areas. I'll also be at the Mon. morning Bakery breakfast

I've been pretty comfy in my WISH shirts, so I think I'm going to wear the ss one on Sat. and the sleeveless on Sun.

Just a reminder - although we should be hydrating well, don't forget to maintain your sodium and potassium levels. Found that out the hard way a couple of years ago when I suffered leg cramps in the Florida 1/2 IM.

I am so ready to get on the plane. See ya there!

Terri

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Water, water, yes, love my water!

Lime green sports bra! I found the last one in my size at Target today! That will be UNDER my sleeveless WISH shirt! I've also picked up the lime green long tank. I'm too rolly polly to wear it well, but well I will wear it. (maybe)

I am so busy at work I can't move. Way much to do.

Get well everyone, we're almost there. I'm really cranked. It will be great.

Denny, I meant to say earlier that I'm glad you are ok, but so sorry to hear of the accident. Take it easy the rest of the week and do what you can this weekend. You'll do fine.

Safe traveling to all going.

Thanks to all staying behind for your support. It really means a lot!

 

[TXBelle]

I am getting way too excited. I packed a white singlet and a white baseball cap tonight in addition to the WISH short sleeve shirt. I have not decided what I want to wear on Sunday. It turned colder here again today, and I am wondering if this colder weather will extend down to Florida in the next few days. I guess I will give in and pack a pair of running tights just in case. And fine, DH can pack the throw away coats and gloves. I am such a wimp about cold weather, I will probably wear the coat and gloves to watch the 1/2 on Saturday. I mean, it is going to be 60 after all.

My DDs are so cute. They have been calling me "Marathon Mama" the past few weeks. You should have seen their faces tonight when they realized that DH will be getting 3 medals. Better get to bed. But I'm too excited to sleep!

 

[WDWFAN9]

Better get to bed. But I'm too excited to sleep!

Me too! I work a short day tomorrow and then it is off to the airport!! It is finally here!

Oh, and I am SO glad I am not the only one dithering over what to wear/bring! I will be sticking with my lucky lime green undies and sports bra, and the WISh sleeveless shirt. It was ok in August for the Chicago half, so it should be good for WDW in January. My problem is how much stuff I plan to carry...cell phone, camera, couple of cliff bars, couple pks of sports beans, kleenex in case the port-a-potties are lacking, water, sunglasses...good thing I'm not planning on setting any speed records!

 

[jodistar]

Hi Team,

This will most likely be my last post before the weekend! I leave tomorrow morning for Disney. It should be interesting at take off (I don't deal with the take off too well) -- One time I got totally freaked out at take off and grab my DH by the arm and sweezed it so hard, I left him with a black & blue.....Let's hope I don't do that this trip to an unknowing stranger. Just kidding -- I should be fine!

I will see all of you on Friday at the WISH meet -- at POP.

 

[gatorphipps]

Doesn't work know I have too much to do to be going in today???? I guess I should not be whining...I only have 3 clients today and only slightly have to deal with medicaid.....But it is the point!

Thanks to everyone who is supporting from home...that is so cool of you!

Susan - so glad to hear from you again.

Going to pick up DH's new shoes today..I will have to load up on the gels too. We are driving, but Lisa, you had some good advice on the flying with gels....
Lisa - are you planing on doing 08? I know Bree is, but she had her baby in November.
DH has now explained to me why I get so crazy about WDW and I am fine with other marathons.....it is the getting there...to WDW, to the starting line, ect....My others, I just walked up to the start and for the trail race there was just a little sign (where we parked) that said START...and a man said "OK, lets get started", and we ran.

Am I rambling?

 

[Cruella de mom]

I had my first marathon dreams last night. It wasn't funny or exciting, I was just running and running and running. I seem to have hit a "down" cycle in this taper madness and have decided that I will be happy if I even finsh the thing forget the 4;30 goal, I will never make it. Hopefully, this is normal and I will perk up before the race. Yikes.

I also signed up for the Atlanta ING yesterday. They are predicting a sell out based on the people who have already registered and so I went ahead. I signed up for the half not the whole marathon. I may never run another full marathon when a half is a perfectly great challenge.

Have a great trip everyone! I will try to catch up with some of you at the W tents after the races.

Cecilia

 

[panthergirl]

Hey Mel! No intervals for me yet but you know how I do love them! Are you going to be continuing the threads for '08? You are so great to do it and I really appreciate your efforts.

Christa - hey girl! Did you do the Thunder Road Marathon this year? See you on the road soon!

Go Team!

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Lisa - are you planing on doing 08? I know Bree is, but she had her baby in November.

Yep---gotta lose that baby weight some how.

 

[princessmomma]

[BDH has now explained to me why I get so crazy about WDW and I am fine with other marathons.....it is the getting there...to WDW, to the starting line, ect....My others, I just walked up to the start.

Ha, ha, Christa, I am the exact way. I was just thinking about that this morning. Why are I such a mess before this marathon?? The other races were no big deal (well, exciting yes, but nothing like Disney!). I think it has to do will all of you as well! It will be great to see everyone again and meet all the new people! I am so envious of everyone already at Disney and those flying out today or tomorrow. I have to wait until Friday morning. I am a little nervous because this is a solo trip for me, but I know once I get there I can always tag along with my WISH friends!

Off to do my last run! I will just do an easy 3 miler today and that will be it for my Goofy training. Overall the training has been sporadic. I did get my 10/20 in but I only ran 17 miles TOTAL during the 3 weeks of taper (because of illness). I hope I will be OK on Sunday, that heat will zap me!

Oh, I am soooo excited!!!!!



How is everyone else feeling today??

Colleen

 

[princessmomma]

Oh one more thing!

Has anyone heard from Amy?

I am wondering how you are doing? Please check in!

 

[princessmomma]

Originally Posted by gatorphipps

Lisa - are you planing on doing 08? I know Bree is, but she had her baby in November.

Yep---gotta lose that baby weight some how.

Yeah!

Lisa, I sure have appreciated your posts lately! We missed you!

Colleen

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Originally Posted by gatorphipps

Lisa - are you planing on doing 08? I know Bree is, but she had her baby in November.

Yeah!

Lisa, I sure have appreciated your posts lately! We missed you!

Colleen

I spent several several months with my friend the porcelain goddess.


Now I am ready to do stuff and found out from our trot to Disney just before Christmas of how out of shape I became and how slow I really do waddle. Gives new meaning to John Bingham's quote of "Waddle on Friends".

 

[ohMom]

today is a 'rest' day for me -- hoping to get a start on repacking the christmas decorations. hopefully in and out of the crawlspace will burn some cookies hanging on my middle - LOL

haven't finished packing yet. woke up this morning and thought in 2 days i'll be at the airport! woo hoo!!!!!

everyone you will be FINE!! you will be AMAZING!!

can i just add -- be aware of overhydration. probably not this early and i don't claim to know too much but my cousin is a marathoner and she overhydrated for her first one and was very sick to her stomach by the end of the race.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

can i just add -- be aware of overhydration. probably not this early and i don't claim to know too much but my cousin is a marathoner and she overhydrated for her first one and was very sick to her stomach by the end of the race.

YES YES YES!!!

Overhydration is bad...also do not take any NSIDS this weekend (like ibuprofen).

The marathon world has gotten better with this as the symptoms of overhydration mirror dehydration.

Just be aware that you may need to drink a bit more water than usual, but alas do not overdo it.

 

[msblrobs]

Not to be a downer today, but DH's Grandfather passed away last night . We kind of expected it but I am still waiting to hear about services. I told DH we could bag the weekend if he wanted to. We're supposed to be out of here tomorrow...

3 easy miles for me tonight after work. Almost fully packed .

Travel safe guys and we'll see you real soon .

 

[Kimickey]

Goodmorning Everyone!!!

OH My... is anyone nervous I am and I dont know why? I'm excited as all you know what but I have butterflies!

 

[TXBelle]

Let the weather obsession continue! Based on the hour-by-hour forecast for Thursday on weather.com (which is currently forecast to be very close to Saturday and Sunday), here are the approximate temps for the races:

3 AM- 66
4 AM- 66
5 AM- 66
6 AM- 65 (?)
7 AM- 66
8 AM- 68
9 AM- 70
10 AM- 73
11 AM- 79
12 PM- 80
1 PM- 81

If this turns out to be close, it looks like the 1/2 marathoners should not have too much trouble with high temps (although I know that high 60s is not ideal). Those of us doing the marathon, especially those of us who will take the entire time allotted to finish, will face hot weather on the hardest part of the course (the last 6 or 7 miles). That being said, WE CAN DO THIS! We are strong, we are well-trained, and we are a TEAM!

P.S. I think I might head to Target tonight and buy that lime green running bra. If it gets hot enough and I am crawling by mile 23, I might not care about showing too much blindingly white flabby skin. Hey wait, there is a Target close to Downtown. Can anyone say "Road Trip" during lunch? (I knew my DH should have taken custody of my credit cards this week )

 

[TXBelle]

Not to be a downer today, but DH's Grandfather passed away last night . We kind of expected it but I am still waiting to hear about services. I told DH we could bag the weekend if he wanted to. We're supposed to be out of here tomorrow...

3 easy miles for me tonight after work. Almost fully packed .

Travel safe guys and we'll see you real soon .

Sara- I am so sorry for your loss. Even when it is expected, it is never easy. Sending PD to your DH and your entire family.