WK of Feb 1 - WISH Team Walkers and Runners

[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.

 

[chimera]

12 miles for me today, then a short taper for the Sarasota half on Feb 15!

In other news, bought DD16 a car this week...and DH survived a round of layoffs at his company.

Duckie...I agree, get thee to a health care provider!

Everyone ready to start the Miles/Minutes game?

 

[lenshanem]

Sounds like a good week Mel!


Today I got a photo I had ordered from ASI from the half. I had added the virtual clock on the bottom and apparently I ran the Goofy in 2:26:57!
Ya, the virtual clock has the Goofy emblem on it, not the half with Donald.

 

[TEK224]

Wow, I'm getting a post in early on this week's thread. I'm still not back in training mode yet, but I got a workout in tonight anyway. I got a Wii for Christmas and tonight was the first time I had a chance to hook it up and play. I was kid-sitting for my niece and nephew so we gave it a workout. We did a lot of DDR, some boxing, tennis and baseball. I worked up a sweat and found out how uncoordinated I can be

I've been waiting to get the Wii Fit so I can try out the exercise program, but it's still sold out everywhere around here.

I've decided to cancel my membership at the Y. I have not been going as often as I would like and they raised their fee to $56/month. Once the weather breaks I'll be training outside anyway, so there's no point paying for something I'm not using. I have my spinner bike that I can xtrain on if it's too cold to go outside. And when I'm ready to go back indoors for training or to swim, they opened an LA Fitness closer to my house that is $25 month cheaper.

Hope everyone's training is going well.

Terri

 

[DianeL]

My highlight was making it to the gym before they closed today! Upper body work out with some very little running before the lights flashed and the door locked LOL

Tomorrow's weather is looking great and we are hoping to head out for a few *gasp* OUTDOOR miles.

Shan! Excellent Goofy time!

I paid the local New Balance store a visit, looking for a new handheld bottle and came out with a new jacket, pants and skirt. I need to find out ahead of time when they are running 50% sales so I DON'T go So my training today might not have been the most serious but the shopping for items to wear for training was

Hope everyone else is having better luck in the training dept! Hoping to report good news on Sunday

 

[SamSam]

I was outside wogging today and thought 'I must not be in Kansas anymore'. It was 70 degrees and sunny, definitely not a usual Jan. 31 in Kansas.................then the wind nearly blew me over and I knew I must still be in Kansas. A remarkable reprieve from winter weather, and I enjoyed it immensely. Tomorrow will be back in the 40's, still warm for Kansas this time of year.

 

[bubba73]

Today I stayed off of the cardio so I would be well rested for the beginning of our little contest that starts tomorrow but I did go to the gym and get a workout in. I also finally registered for my next half which will also be on February 15th. I am planning on putting a lot of miles in this week and at the beginning of next week and then tapering for a few days getting ready for it. I want to be strong for the race but even if I am not, it has a 4 hour time limit and I know I can blow that out of the water so I should be good to go.

Bryan

 

[mkymsehi]

It think I'm heading out for 10 miles in the morning. Gotta get in the steps before the SuperBowl feast.

Good going everyone on their training. Keep it up, and have a great week!

 

[joan4mickey]

Shan Good luck on getting your photo corrected. I was promised a new photo from the Minnie Marathon (they cut my feet off, oh, they were there in the online photo) and never got it.

 

[Ronda93]

SamSam - I know what you mean about the temp. It was 70 in KC and it was an off day! Still warm enough to get outside today though.

I am just starting C25K and this will be my first non-TM session.

Here we go!

Ronda

 

[zalansky]

Hi everyone!

I fell off the workout wagon the past few days bigtime. My DD (3) got croup and a nasty virus so no trip to the gym for me Friday and then I came down with it the following morning. I have been feeling achy and just in no shape to walk/run. I am hoping to get in at least two miles on the TM today.

The C25k has been going pretty well for me though. Superbowl is here in Tampa today, and the stadium literally 5 minutes from my house. So I better get moving, the traffics going to be a mess.

What is the longest you all have put in on the treadmill? I am finding 45 minutes to be my absolute limit right now.

 

[MrsPotts]

SamSam - I'm in Kansas too! You were much braver than I was, I didn't even try going outside in that wind!

 

[dsnyfan21]

Bryan - You will rock that Half, I'm sure of it !!

Jeff: I thought I was going to do more miles than you today, guess not. You did 10 and I did 8.20. That's cool though.

Here is my first horrible photo from ASI in 7 Half Marathon!! I wrote and told them that I was not happy. Guess I will have someone take a photo of me with my camera at the same time the photographer does.

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Have fun everyone on SUPER BOWL SUNDAY!!

Tracy

 

[ironz]

Hi, gang!! Here I am, trying to catch up!

It's cold where I am, but I am bound and determined to get out and get moving! I think I better go soon, before the rain starts up again. I didn't bring a rain jacket.


Terri, I hear ya about the gym memberships...I hardly use mine in the nicer weather months, though I should be getting in there to do weight training. Hoping to use mine better this year. I think mine's only like $20-$30 a month though.

yay for the miles/minutes game!!

 

[jmasgat]

It's 35ish here today, with soon and it feels WONDERFUL! A veritable heat wave.

Tracy Cute avatar, new--n'est-ce pas? As for your ING picture--I think the ultraglow/shine is just your wonderfulness coming through!

Zalansky I have actually done 10 miles on the TM--1-1/2 hours. I know others here have done 20!

Didn't run outside today--probably should have given the weather, but I am trying to maintain a specific pace and there are still too many snowy/slushy roads. Did get in 6.1 at the gym.

Time to figure out some good munchies for the game.

Maura

 

[DianeL]

Maura you should have come with me today!!!! I ran at Stony, waited till 12 to do it with the temps at 37* and sunny. It was cooler there than at home and the breeze around the lake is always fun But the 6 miles loop around the lake is kept cleared. Only a small layer of snow in parts due to the wind blowing. I know I need to try Kensington and plan on trying it when the temps warm up.

So today I managed to get in 8.5 miles with an avg 15:08 pace. Next weekend looks like it might hit mid-30's (fri) and up for Sat. I hope this cold snap ends soon. Doesn't Mother Nature know I have the Princess in a few weeks?!?!?!?

Hope warmer temps and sunshine was abundant for everyone's training today!!!

 

[mkymsehi]

Tracy,

Were you on the LOST island, and right as the photographer pressed the shutter, the island leaped in a time ? That would explain the bright shot!

Yes I did 10 miles today. I have to check the time on my Garmin.

Off to watch the game at our friend's house. Check back later.

 

[twoWDWfools]

Quick drive by for me....

Duckie - Get to the doc, get better quick, then get moving on joining us for the Princess! Still have room for one more in villa.

Trying to catch up with everyone else's goings on just so many threads to keep up with. Get confused after a while....

AFM, got out for 5 miles today that really felt like more. Why? Well this is what we were walking thru.

On the plus side, it was 33 degrees.

Will try to stay caught up.
Have a great day!

 

[dkostel]

What is the longest you all have put in on the treadmill? I am finding 45 minutes to be my absolute limit right now.

I've done 2 hours. I have to have the right DVD in to do more than an hour. I find that the more things blow up in the movie the longer I can go.

 

[JimB.]

Happy Sunday WISHer's !!!

A nice day here. Mid-60's w/only a 5 mph breeze. i was able to get out on my bike & did 40 miles in 2:22. Not real fast, but hopefully that will come with more time in the saddle.

I really feel for you guys out in the snow!!! You guys are my heroes!

Planning to get out for a few running miles tomorrow.