WK of Feb 15 - 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]

Here's what I did today:

But i can't ride 'cuz I have a half marathon tomorrow Hopin' for a PR...need to beat 2:45:35.

Glad to see everyone's making their ressies for next year. We haven't decided where to stay yet. DH and DD16 are lobbying for Poly or CR to be on the monorail line, but I just hate to spend that kind of money when we could be at OKW for points.

Maura...glad you asked about Sunny...I'm sure there are quite a few folks who haven't met her. I'll do the intro, she can fill in the backstory. Sunny's one of the original WISH team members. With input from the group, she designed our shirt logo (front and back) and holds the copyright to the design. She has had some health issues which prevented her from training for the past couple years, but is now on her way back! Us 'oldies' are just thrilled to see her back posting and training!!

Sunny...the floor is yours!

 

[dsnyfan21]

Mel - do tell about the bike - I want specifics and that includes price if you don't mind.

Hey Vic and others (Bry) today starts.....

NASCAR!!!!

I can't wait!! 2pm EST at Daytona!!

Have a great day, even tho it hasn't started yet....hehe.

Going to sleep now because I'm getting silly....Tracy

 

[Space Ranger]

Mel - Good luck!!!!!!

 

[mkymsehi]

because I'm getting silly....Tracy

How can we tell the difference?

 

[lenshanem]

Morning WISHers. Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

I have to gather up tax stuff today, BLAH! And DH is off doing his first 20 miler. But, we're all in good moods cause my daughter had a great swim meet yesterday! She got first in her heat AND overall in the butterfly! I was so happy for her I thought I'd burst!

I'm taking off today, will run tomorrow.

 

[Jen117]

Both the girls and I picked up the dreaded cold that have been going around, that includes fever. UCKKKKK!. So nothing to report today except grocery shopping.

Mel - Is that a NEW bike? Or just your old one ready to go for the season? I can't wait to pull mine out. I need to save for a new one. The local Tri is still on my want to do list!!! GOOD LUCK TODAY! You know I am thinking about you!!!!

 

[dsnyfan21]

Good Sunday again....hehe

Got up and did my 8 miles. Lots of fog out this AM. I did sweat some and had some elbow bombs. No pinky pistols, but did have some bombs.
Down another pound this last week.
I have 12 miles next Sunday then taper with a 6 miler after that and then the PRINCESS HALF!!

Now go get your NASCAR on!!

Tracy

 

[chimera]

Thanks, Jen and John. No PR today, so I'm bummed. Official results aren't up yet, but Garmin time was just under 2:48. There was some weirdness with the mile markers...5 was at 5.2 on the Garmin, then 7 was at 6.9. My overall Garmin distance was 13.01 which NEVER happens...I'm always over the official distance. But either way...I was on pace until mile 11 when I started getting cramps in my right calf when I ran more than a minute at a time. I didn't do a real taper for WDW or this race, so I'll call today my last LR before Princess, then taper appropriately.

Jen and Tracey...new bike, 2008 Jamis Allegro 2.0. It's a hybrid with flat handlebars, but has road bike components and really cool trigger shifters. Bike was $620 because it's last year's model, but the aerobars were $100. Still need shoes and clipless pedals, but I'm waiting a bit for that. With Princess coming up, I'm not planning a lot of riding the next few weeks, but I'm going to register for another duathlon here on June 6.

 

[TXBelle]

Great job on your 1/2 Mel! I'm off to take the dog on a long walk.

 

[WDWFAN9]

Nice bike Mel!!

 

[lenshanem]

Good job Mel!

 

[mkymsehi]

Way to go Mel, and everyone else getting their miles in.

I did 12 miles, 1 hour 50 minutes.

Now off to our Girl Scout meeting with our keiki.

 

[JimB.]

Great looking bicycle Mel. Hope you have lots of fun cranking out the miles.

Today i did the National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer (1/2) in Jacksonville.

13.1 in 2:03:54. I was hoping to break 2 hours, but it was a PR by over 9 minutes so all is good.

 

[dsnyfan21]

Yeah Jim!!! Good for you and getting a PR!! (also yeah for the Warriors as its double time and miles!!)

Didn't like the fact that Daytona ended early as they had rain!! - UGH!

Tracy

(Debra, now having my cookies and cream Edy's!!)

 

[Kristi1357]

Oops - double post!

 

[Kristi1357]

Mel - great job on the Half and nice bike!

Jim -way to go on your race too!

I did 4 miles on Saturday morning and my calves have been super tight since then. Not quite sure what is going on.
I will do some Wii Fit Yoga today in an effort to loosen up (and xt).

 

[mla1977]

Hello Wishers!

I'm still getting ready for the Princess 1/2. I can't wait for it, but I am getting realy nervous about finishing it in time. I don't care if I finish it at 3:29:59, I just want the medal!

 

[mla1977]

Here's another question. I know that people have answered if for me before, but...

What is the model of the Timex watch that allows you to set intervals? I was going to shop on ebay last night, but I didn't remember the name of it!

TIA

 

[lenshanem]

Drive by... Just got in from a 3 miler and I had a 10:08 pace! Do you know how fast that is for me?!?