Wk of Feb 10th-- WISH Walking/Running Club

[deekaypee]

Carrie: Good to know that someone else is working through Chi Running. I don't think there's a workshop in my area, but I can check out a DVD. I may give that a try.

Ms. Duckie: You just rock! New to wish, a captain of a challenge team, and now the scavenger hunt.

Aloha Jeff: You keep finding the coolest things. Thanks for sharing!

Angie: That's a fabulous time for your 3 miles. I'll keep my fingers crossed for the marina!

CarolA: Love your motivation. You're a little tired, so you'll just "have to run back by the gym tomorrow." Intense!

Martha: I know you can kick your mid-week workouts into gear!

Jen: Again, congrats on the spinning class. Sounds like it "hurts so good.!"

Stephanie: It sounds like you have what I had. I hope the worst of it is over and that the coughing fits subside quickly.

Vicki: How are things going? Everyone settling in? It sounds like there will be great scenery and new places to explore.

Bill: I'm glad everyone seems to be on the mend. I'll try to have some sympathy for you and the lawn moving, but right now we're in the middle of the worst storm of the winter. And what do I have to "shovel" snow? A broom. Yep, a broom. Apparently Pghers don't need no stinking shovels.

Craig: I'm glad you came to a decision. It sounds like it's the right one for you! And you give me ideas for next year's marathon! I definitely want to hang out with you--you know how to live it up DURING a race as well as before/after.

Krista: I'm glad you made it to work safely, and that you've made the decision to walk if that's what you're comfortable with. And I'm really impressed that you have your post-baby goal already in place. And I just know you're going to enjoy challenging yourself with all your other activities.

Stacey: WTG with challenging yourself to new things! I really enjoy my time on the bike.

Heather: Good job on the elliptical. What training program are you using for the Minnie?

SamSam: I think you'll really appreciate the XT for the Minnie. I haven't done enough of it in the past, and I certainly regretted it.

Tracey: I think I'm going to adopt the map idea, too! Just keep stopping by and posting when you can. We love to hear from everyone!

WWDave: "...we committed a little breaking and entering and rescued the VW." OMG!

Judy: Veggies unite! And I've outed myself as someone who doesn't hate and even likes the TM, especially since I tend to watch TV or my video iPod on my winter LRs. Whatever gets us through the TM season, right?

Cheryl: I agree with CarolA and that you should take them back. It can't hurt to ask questions & try something else.

Tricia: It sounds like your aerobic program on the TM was challenging. Where did you learn about it?

As for me: Another day of strength/flexibility training, which turns out is far easier and much shorter than the attempt to dig my way out of our local snowstorm! THIS is the white winter I expected...thank you. Now it can go away.

 

[Maherae]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EVIL QUEEN!!

Hope today is wonderful for you..and that you have MANY more!!

 

[lenshanem]

Happy birthday Christa!


DH took me on a trail run this morning. (Kennesaw Mountain for you Atlanta neighbors...) and I'll just say I cursed more on that 4 miles than I have for the past ten years. I don't know how he does it. My pace was the slowest it has been in quite awhile and I got so discouraged and mad. I had to stop running and walk up several hills. I had a total temper tantrum when we finished. How do any of you run out there? I thought I had come so far and now I feel so far back... It will be awhile before I try a trail run again.

 

[wtpclc]

NOt caught up from yesterday yet, but before I forget...

CHrista - Happy Birthday!!!!

Stephaine - Way to go on getting out there! Just completing a work out is great after being sick!

Monica - I'm so sorrry about your co-worker.

DKP - DH did not enjoy reading ChiRUnning either. Just not easy reading. However, I do think we can get a lot out of it. DVD sounds good, but I know me. If I have time to watch a DVD, it'll be a chik flick.

 

[wtpclc]

Maura - It got up to 11? You must be int he warmer parts of MI! I had some brief outdoor meetings tooday. :brrr:

Bill - Glad everyone is much better. Sorry you have to mow, but at least you don't have to shovel or snow blow. Don't have to mow when your lawn is buried under 2' of snow.

Craig, being so close, couldn't you duck into the boston any time. I'm thinking you shoudl save yourself for the Minnie. We plan on putting our cabana boy to work. Seriously, I don't knwo what I;d do in your boat. SOunds like you'd be just fine doing only teh Minnie. Go with your gut!

 

[keenercam]

Christa -- Happy birthday!!!

Krista -- you spoil me, sweetie!

Vic -- So glad you are feeling better!

Stephanie -- don't overdo it!!

Angie -- keeping my fingers crossed for the marina. What an awesome project that would be to see developed!!

Monica -- I am so sorry for the loss of someone who sounds like a remarkable person.

Bill -- I just cannot even imagine what you have all been going through with two sick children, much less not feeling well yourselves. Sending you huge hugs and pixiedust! Please be sure to give Lynnda a hug for me.

Craig -- So glad to hear you'll be with us for Minnie weekend!!

Tricia -- that workout sounds intense!!! Be careful with the inclines. I think that is how I hurt my achilles tendon last year.

Debra -- I'm all for you NOT having to put up with any more of the white stuff. Just don't send it this way, okay?

Nothing new here. Just crazy busy at work, but interesting!

 

[TnTsParty]

Debra - As for the aerobic thing on the TM actually it is a pre-set function on my TM. I figured I should use some of those features it comes with instead of just running and walking on the thing. Lately I have been using it on incline of 1 so it was nice to have a challenge. It changed incline on its own at certain intervals.

Cam - thanks for the warning - it did get a little intense when it went up to 4MPH (even though that normally is my walking speed) so I just kept it at 3.5 or 3 MPH when it felt too intense.

I really wish some of you northerners would send your cold weather down this way. I will take all your white stuff!!! This morning the weather guy told us we woke up 20 degrees warmer than it was yesterday and that was only because yesterday AM it was down in the 50's. This AM it was already 76F. We are getting major rain storms right now and through tomorrow night (there goes my run with my new running group!!) and then we are going to be getting another cool down (which will only put us to normal temps - but it will be cooler than we have been) - UGH I am ready for winter!!!

 

[Jen117]

Tricia - If you really want our -45 with wind chill weather... I would be happy to blow it your way. WOW... you are a gluton for punishment!!!!

Carrie - I bought the Chi Running book a couple weeks ago also and really really want to read it. I don't normally have much time to read, but am finding it even harder to read this book. I really want to get something out of it tho.

Debra - You say they have a Chi Running Video????? Where did you find that?

 

[wtpclc]

Jen & DKP - lol. Last nigth I finished teh chapter where you were supposed to use good posture. When it asked how my posture was I cracked up. "You mean I was supposed ot keep that posture for the 3 days it too me to read it???"

 

[deekaypee]

Carrie - I bought the Chi Running book a couple weeks ago also and really really want to read it. I don't normally have much time to read, but am finding it even harder to read this book. I really want to get something out of it tho.

Debra - You say they have a Chi Running Video????? Where did you find that?

Jen & DKP - lol. Last nigth I finished teh chapter where you were supposed to use good posture. When it asked how my posture was I cracked up. "You mean I was supposed ot keep that posture for the 3 days it too me to read it???"

I'm so glad that other people are finding the book challenging. I was beginning to feel a bit weird; I mean, I've been known to read Judith Butler and Michel Foucault (academic theorists) for fun! But this book...I think it's because I'm trying to approach it the way I approached Bingham, as a right-before-bed motivational book. No dice. I'm going to start it over again this weekend, when I'm awake!

And I'm even more hopeful for the Chi Running DVD. There's a copy available through my library's Interlibrary Loan option; I just have to wait for it to become available. I'm not paying Amazon's price for it!

 

[ms.mightyduck]

This thread moves lightning fast!

First, I made a point of paying attention to what I think about while I was on the TM last night. These are some of the thoughts I had, not including the usual "how much longer?" thoughts:

[I had the tv on with no sound]:

Wow... what's that poster over there say? You can't even read it from here. You can't read it from any of the treadmills. Well, that's dumb. I'm more likely to read it while I am stuck here.

Hey, that guy on the stairmaster.... I think I went to school with him. *mentally penciling in more hair and erasing some stubble* Hmm. Who is he?

Holy cow! That running guy next to me is shaking my treadmill. Is it safe for him to be hanging onto the front of the treadmill like that?

What is the difference between the Insider and Entertainment Tonight?

I know I went to school with that guy....

There must be a difference. Marketing-wise, there has to be a difference. Someone knows the difference between Insider and ET...

Why do the Insider and ET have the same footage of Dannielynn and Heath Ledger's funeral in the promos? How am I supposed to tell the difference between their shows?

Is all that condensation on the windows just sweat? Gross.

Do they steam-clean these carpets?

Wow. From here, i can't see what the stairmaster guy looks like from the chest down. He looks kind of funny bouncing around like that. *imagines him doing the Lord of Dance stepdancing* *imagines him doing a children's show dance like a puppet*

What the heck did Cher wear to the Grammys? Cojo said that's one of the best dresses? She looks like she was dragged under a car....

I so don't get "Fashion"...

Wow. Has Tina Turner had work done?

Wait. That stairmaster guy is talking to the other guy. Maybe I know him. Nope, never seen him before in my life.

That is a short dress on Beyonce. Does that count as a dress? Maybe is a shirt without pants.... Can she feel a draft?

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So, really.... not thinking about much!

Monica, sorry to hear about your friend.

Christa, happy birthday!

I LOVE the map idea for the treadmill. I don't think the gym would let me do that, though....

Bill, at the thought of a line of cowbells cheering him on to work! And glad your family is feeling better!

Tracey, I can just picture myself telling myself I'm running to the swingset... Very Dory-like: Just keep swimming! (and I'd be discouraged when I never got there)

Panda, thanks for the laugh! I was imagining the "Mission: Impossible" theme music while picturing you rescuing the VW.... Sounds like you a had a great time!

CarolA, dh also busted me for the sudden influx of new clothes. He doesn't know about the WISH shirts or the four new pair of socks I ordered this week....

Debra, dh just came in and told me the roads are bad, so I'll be doing a video and doing strength/flexibility training at home today, too!

Shan, go you for trying it! I don't run at all, so you have my respect for giving it a go. I've been assured we'll be better with time.

Tricia, I wish we had some of that warmth here! Please enjoy it for me!

Jen, Carrie, and Debra, What's Chi Running?

Whew! Welcome, any new friends, and hi to anyone I missed!

 

[MouseDogMom]

Christa -

Craig - I have to go on record and say that I think you're crazy to give up Boston! I totally believe you can make a good showing, and there would be green cowbells... Have fun at the Minnie!

Krista - If you're not comfortable running, it's probably time to stop. Good decision!

Monica - Sorry to hear about Bob. It's always hard to lose a friend.

Jeff - Our local NPR station was giving away a trip to Hawaii this week and bragging about how sunny and warm it was there while it was cold here. I yelled at the radio "no it's not - it's raining there!" Your weather updates have apparently gotten to me!

My second reaction is.....if the signs were, as you say, "big", could it be that the optometrist may need a new pair of glasses? (sorry, I couldn't resist)

I kept two pictures on the TM all year. One was of the half marathon course, the other was of the Donald medal. And when I'm running outside, I'm like Mike - usually thinking about what I'll post about the run. I hear about people who think through huge problems while on their LR's, but I don't seem to be one of them.

Jackie

 

[windwalker]

Judy--Oh, no, I'm not going anywhere at all! I'm still going to be walking, biking, elliptical, just not running. You can't get rid of me that easily.

WW Dave--Sounds like wild time!!!!! I've been to Nashville twice and didn't have that much fun!

Krista

Well Krista, see what happened is one of our friends from Runner's World was going to be down there and since we only live an hour away....

So you see it's not us, it's those runner's world gals are just a bad influence. I can't blame driving on the sidewalk on her though. Fortunately that was before I had any beer.

The car rescue was actually quite comical and fortunately we did have the bail money in case it went bad. "Think John Belusi, in animal house."

Secret Agent Panda

 

[AmyBeth68]

Ms. Mightyduck. : YOU are too funny girl. Thanks for the laugh!

Hawaii Jeff: THANK YOU for the video clip of the ice-bath dude. OMG. another thing that had me rolling!

Christa: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!


Deb and Carrie: Yep...trying to get thru the Chi Running book too. Thought I was just a little unfocused, glad I'm not the only one taking a bit long to get through it!

Angie...Oh wow! A marina project. That is way cool. TONS of good wishes that it works out for you.

Bill...wow...sorry you and your entire family have been ill. Some very very nasty viruses going around for sure! Feel better soon!

Shan...trail running is BRUTAL. I used to do a lot of it myself and have gotten away for a bit. Anyway...don't be too hard on yourself...it's a totally different type of running. I did a race 1.5 years ago...I believe it was 5 miles...and it kicked my butt. People were walking off the course bleeding and dirty. Those hills were horrible...i remember grabbing on to little trees to help me get up the steeper single track trails. Anyway...I know how discouraging a tough run can be...but I always expect my pace to be way slower on trails. GOOD FOR YOU for getting out there girl!
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Ohhhh...and my thoughts when on the treadmill...very basic...."HOW MUCH LONGER?". I strongly dislike the treadmill! I wish I could say other profound things entered my brain..but sadly i'm just waiting for it to be over !

Training has been ok this week...I'm backing off a bit...I managed to do an hour of pilates in my friends' class (wow it was TOUGH) and I ran 3 miles in the snow (wow it was COLD). Tomorrow is supposed to be spin and pilates class but I'm not sure the weather will cooperate...I have a strong suspicion the kids will be home from school. Love 'em..really...but I wish they were going to school!

So for the Minnie I've decided to alter the John Bingham "Run Half Marathon" training plan by adding a speed work day, hill repeats and lots of cycling cross training. I hope this gets me to my goal time!!! I'm excited to have a new "training plan".

 

[skfulkers]

Since I'm WAY behind on this thread and it's only Tuesday.....

Cheryl & Michelle--WELCOME! So glad you've joined our team!

Christa--Happy Birthday!

Craig--kudos on making the tough choice. Or maybe it's just harder for me to hear your decision than it was for you to make the decision. But honestly, I think you're going to tear up the Minnie course this year. This decision is just more motivation, right?

Michelle--Your question about thinking while running really got me thinking (and I'm not even running! ). I've come to the conclusion that in order to have deep thoughts while running, I need to be outside. I can't remember a single training run on the treadmill where I haven't been concerned with pace, how much further I have to go, watching a movie, etc. Now LRs outside...that's where inspiration happens. I'm sure there's logical reasoning behind this, but for me, it just reconfirms my somewhat ludicrous willingness to get outside in subzero temps just to avoid the treadmill.

Training's been going well, but work has been crazy, so I've had to cut back on my WISH time, which makes me feel pretty disconnected. I'll try to be better about that this week.

Hope everyone is having a good week. Talk to you all later!

Steve

 

[CarolA]

I know I am a newbie and I keep reading how this thread has "slowed down" but boy I would hate to try to keep up with fast LOL!

Shan. I have walked that trail. that was plenty Thank You! This would be one of those bonding moments where I wonder why I date "Waldo"

Debra. Thanks for the kind words. I nearly wimped out on the TM this afternoon, but then I remembered I told you guys I would go so I did.

Did 3 miles on the TM in 40 minutes. That's a new record for me both for distance and time. (Under 45 minutes for 3 miles is great for me... I am SLOW!!!)

However, that crosstraining Mon left me SORE so I think tomorrow's a rest day!

I have to admit that I am not a deep thinker on the Treadmill. The Y has a TV set up with individual TVs at each station. Today I watched the news and Food Network!

Hope Everyone has a good hump day tomorrow!

 

[Calcio]

Debra

Thank you for your comments about my excitement for Minnie, you’re too kind. I've always broken down by the AK in the Disney Marathon, so the clear solution is to start there.

Vicki

I think you’re right. After finishing the Disney Marathon last month, Martha said that was the hardest thing she’s ever done physically, including childbirth.

Bill

Bless you and Lynnda for getting 2 sick kiddos on the mend. We’re many years from that, and oddly don’t miss it at all! And hey, we only had 1 small child.

Krista

Keep moving, and that baby will come out with running shoes on. I’m clearly an expert on childbirth, but keeping fit will make your next few months a lot easier.

Hello Maura

So you, spouse, and daughter are MIT engineers/beavers. My full time gig is as a professor at a boutique College in the Boston area, but last fall I visited at the Sloan School of Management. Yesterday I was asked to visit again this coming fall, so it looks like I’ll be a regular visitor at MIT. I’ve been at my current College for nearly 11 years, and driving down to Sloan twice a week was a real treat. New is always good. I’ve a displaced Coloradoan, so maybe we can get a 3 way trade to move us all back to our roots.

Heather

Sure, party hearty, dude. Especially when everyone needs to be in the AK parking lot about 5:45 a.m. Or we could just stay out all night and go to the start after emptying out the bars.

Jeanne

Yes indeed, I did ride EE on Marathon Sunday. I hoped to go sub-4:30 with Steve and Dana (Who both did it!), but I tore a hamstring 2 weeks earlier, and it popped again at the 15 mile market. Since my time goal was never going to happen, I figured 4-5 more minutes for a detour to see the Yeti wouldn’t hurt. So your son could have done it and no DQ. He can go for it in 2009.

Tracey

Our fitness center has the stands in front of the treadmills with TV’s mounted on them. I tape the map to the stand. You can get the color map on the Disney Endurance Sports website in the marathon link. 12 feet away is too far by far for me to see.

WWDave

Dum-dum-dum-dum-dum-dum-dum –dum-doodeedoo . .

Judy and Kristi

If you show up in lime green with cowbells I will be sure to tell the campus police, “honest officer, I’ve never seen those women before in my life.”

Tricia

Does the EE 5K include a ride? Go for it. When I jumped into the ride there were only 3 other people in the train. I was in the front car by myself, and yes, when it stops at the top you can see to the Swan/Dolphin, EPCOT ball, and beyond.

Snowing like blazes out there right now, so we get to dig out tomorrow early. What fun.

Take care
Craig

 

[Kristi1357]

“honest officer, I’ve never seen those women before in my life.”

WWDave - loved your escapades in Nashville! It is funny now, right?

I have had two days from you-know-where. Monday I hit a small & hard something on the highway while going to work and had a flat upon leaving work. Yesterday, took it to Toyota and had the flat fixed. Went grocery shopping. Came out and same tire was flat again! Back to Toyota, yadda, yadda, yadda. They found the "really really small hole" that eluded them an hour before. Hmmm....somehow this teeny tiny hole (yeah, right) leaked a whole tire full of air in only one hour. Now that is freakin' amazing. And that was just the car-related drama!

And today will probably be a third day from you-know-where since it's craziness at work since it's snowing. Again.
You now what? It's New England. It snows. This is not the Blizzard of '78. Oy!

Ok, I feel better now.

And yes, there was no training mentioned.
I have been too busy with changing flat tires!

 

[wtpclc]

:
You now what? It's New England. It snows. This is not the Blizzard of '78. Oy!

Funny. It does that in MI too. I think we were spoiled teh last several years adn people just forgot they live in MI. You're right. It's no '78!

ChiReaders - Yup, I read vbefore going to sleep. Hard to do those exercises there. MaybeI shoudl move the book downstairs frm teh nightstand.

Duckie - Love your TM thought-by-thought! ChiRunning is supposed to be a way of runnign where you are movign from your core adn moving in a way taht you are not pounding your body adn joints. Supposed to keep you injury free. It makes sense, so far, just seems to take a bit to read, grasp adn practice.

Amy - How's that arm?

 

[Cindylou]

Hi Everyone,

I hope everyone is doing well. I am really feeling blue these days. I am seriously needing some exercise induced endorphins. I’ve had a cold for 3 weeks that has just knocked me out. I have walked on the TM a couple times this week and that has helped a bit, but I really want to get outside for a run. I Tivo’d a stretching show yesterday thinking it would be good for me to do a little something, but when I realized I needed the pysio ball and mine was downstairs in the basement, I just couldn’t summons the energy to go get it. It’s really pathetic right now. I’m hoping to quit feeling sorry for myself at some point soon and get back at it.

Kristi: Sorry for your car troubles. I hope you survive the most recent “Storm of the Century” at work.

Craig: Congratulations on your invitation back to MIT. I would think it was very flattering that they wanted you back. It seems like you’ve already made your decision about the Boston Marathon, but I’ll just add that IMO what makes Boston special is that you have to qualify to get in (all the charity runners excluded). To run it without making that standard would still be cool, but maybe not as satisfying.

Amy: Good luck with your new training plan. Adding hills, speed and xt sounds like a good formula for increasing your pace.

Dave: Glad you survived your adventure into the big city.

Ms Mighty Duck: I loved your post. Thanks for the laugh.

Debra: Hope the Chi DVD helps. I had a feeling that book would be too brainy for me. Good luck with the shoveling. I really like shoveling, but I’ve had enough this year.

Cam: Hope work eases up a bit.

Shan: Sorry the trail running experience wasn’t so good. I hope you’ll go back again when you can take it at an easy pace and enjoy the scenery. Just not before your ½ marathon. You don’t need to be twisting an ankle.

Tricia: Good job on the TM training program. I guess you don’t have time to think of too much when you’re worried about falling off the back.

Krista: Good for you to keep active while you can. As long as you feel comfortable with what you are doing it can only help you in the long run.

Judy: Shame on your nephew for the Old Aunt Krusty comments. Kids!!! I really like your philosophy about the TM running. I do need to adjust my attitude about being “stuck” on the TM. Maybe it’s time for me to watch a little Cary Grant.

Welcome to all the new WISHers.

Have a great day.
Cindy