WK of Feb 15 - WISH Team Walkers and Runners

[bellaDisneydncr]

Hi everyone! Hope all is well. Got in 2 miles today

Stupid Question for everyone: I notice a lot of you use Garmins to track your time and distance. Do you just use regular ones or is there some special running one? lol My mom got one for Christmas and I may start stealing it

Kat

 

[CarolA]

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.

Well, if you hadn't had to end on the overpass from you know where...
I did that race too. I did PR with 2:35:10 about 7 minutes faster then my prior PR. But my legs are telling me about it today!

Mel, good job on the race. Nice bike

I am going to take it easy and recover for the next few days!

 

[gatorphipps]

Hey guys! Sorry I don't post all that much and this post is all about me. My job is crazy and I just have no time to do what I would love to do....post on the Dis Boards!
I just wanted to tell you I finally broke my 4 hour mark in the marathon. I know some of you have been hearing about this goal for the last 3 marathons.....so.....
On 2/14/09, I ran Myrtle Beach Marathon in 3:51.11
Here is my race report if you want to read it.
http://goofy4running.blogspot.com/2009/02/myrtle-beach-marathon-21409.html
Thanks for your support!

 

[chimera]

Hey guys! Sorry I don't post all that much and this post is all about me. My job is crazy and I just have no time to do what I would love to do....post on the Dis Boards!
I just wanted to tell you I finally broke my 4 hour mark in the marathon. I know some of you have been hearing about this goal for the last 3 marathons.....so.....
On 2/14/09, I ran Myrtle Beach Marathon in 3:51.11
Here is my race report if you want to read it.
http://goofy4running.blogspot.com/2009/02/myrtle-beach-marathon-21409.html
Thanks for your support!

Christa...congratulations!!!! You've worked long and hard. So glad to see it happen for you

 

[deekaypee]

Mel: That's one sweet-looking ride you got. I hope you get to spend some quality time in the saddle, after your halfs. Speaking of halfs, congrats on Sarasota! I know you're a bit disappointed by the race, but it sounds to me like it's all just prep for the Princess. And for your dualthon.

Shan: Yay for your DD and her awesome swim meet. And on your speed 3 miles, too!

Jen: How are you and your DDs feeling? Any better?

Tracey: Congrats on your mileage this weekend. And for dropping another pound. (I'm stalled on the latter.) You're going to be so ready to PR the Princess! And you've earned your cookies and cream Edy's.

Ang: Do you walk to the dog or does it (he/she?) walk you? I always wonder about the chicken/egg of the dog-walking thing....

Jeff: Awesome time on your 12 miler! You're so speedy! Must be the Girl Scout cookies calling. (Or the ice cream.)

Jim and Carol: Congrats on your Breast Cancer 1/2s. Great job with the new PRs!

Kristi: Sure, sure, taunt me with the Wii Fit. Yay for your 4 miles, and I hope your calves are feeling looser today.

Megan: You're going to do great at the Princess and have a terrific time! (Whether or not that time is 3:29:59!)

Kat: Yay for your 2 miles! How's C25K coming for you?

And I'm not a Garmin user yet...waiting for the 405 to have Mac support. And waiting, and waiting, and waiting. The rep at the Disney expo said it would be released 1/21. Liar. So, if anyone has any reliable news....

Christa: Woo hoo for breaking the 4 hour mark on your marathon--and by a big margin! You've worked so hard for it!

As for me: Not much to report. I'm officially not going to be in WDW during the time of the Princess 1/2, so no spectating for me. We ended up with $1800 in unexpected car repair bills that sucked up our discretionary spring-break travel funds. Bleh. So I'm counting on all of you to tell us great stories to make me feel as if I was there cheering you on!

No other news, really. I'm going to try to squeeze in extra WOs this week because Saturday is an all-day movie fest, watching the Best-Picture nominees at the local AMC. 12 hours of fun, fun, fun with other cinephiles. In case you don't follow the Oscars--you sad, sad people--the nominees are: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Frost/Nixon, Milk, The Reader, and Slumdog Millionaire. (So, any bets on what'll take best picture?) Because they're back to back movies, though, I'll have to put in a short run in the morning or bag it altogether. Why do I do this? Must be the popcorn.

Anyway, as to the reason I'm posting this information....I'm open to any suggestions on quick exercises to do between movies, when I'll have 10-15 minutes to get my blood flowing. No stairs, please. I did that last year and ended up with the worst leg cramps the next day.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Christa, Congratulations on your sub 4! Great job!

Debra, how about jump rope? Or quick run around the building, or sprint to the next movie, or sprint to buy popcorn.

I have got to get moving. Tomorrow is supposed to be nice here so hopeful to get out in it.

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

Kat: Yay for your 2 miles! How's C25K coming for you?

And I'm not a Garmin user yet...waiting for the 405 to have Mac support. And waiting, and waiting, and waiting. The rep at the Disney expo said it would be released 1/21. Liar. So, if anyone has any reliable news....

C25K has been great. It has been the perfect amount for me. I'm starting my 4th week Wednesday. I had the weeks going well, but Life took over this weekend and I missed Friday. Made it up today. It's seriously been the best way for me to start!

 

[Running Diva]

Hi Everyone!
I just joined the board tonight, saw a bunch of WISH runners at the Disney Half in CA last Labor day, was inspired by their shirts... I have signed up for the Princess half and am flying there from CA. Big step for me, coming by myself and running alone...(I use the term "running" very loosely!!!).
I'm 48 yrs. old and have been "wogging" for a year and a half now. Would love to meet some of you, even if its on the course, so that I don't feel so all alone...
Looking forward to it,
Tammy

 

[mkymsehi]

Man collapses and dies at Great Aloha Run

By Star-Bulletin staff

POSTED: 12:09 p.m. HST, Feb 16, 2009

A 58-year-old man who participated in the Great Aloha Run died this morning after collapsing in the Aloha Stadium parking lot.


Emergency Services spokesman Bryan Cheplic and Honolulu police confirmed the man had died, but had no further details. Honolulu Police has sent a detective to investigate the case.


Emergency responders from the American Medical Response arrived at about 9:30 a.m. to find several bystanders performing CPR on the man, who was apparently in cardiac arrest.



Honolulu firefighters arrived to see an Automated External Defibrillator, a device to treat cardiac arrest patients, attached to the man. Paramedics took over the CPR and transported the man to Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi.


A Pali Momi official said there were two participants in the Great Aloha Run who were sent to the hospital, but provided no details on the second patient.


According to race officials, 20,582 people registered to participate in the 25th annual Great Aloha Run that kicked off at 7 a.m. at the Aloha Tower Marketplace.

 

[Kristi1357]

Way to go, Christa!
I know this has been a goal for you for awhile.
CONGRATS!!!

 

[dsnyfan21]

Tammy: to the WISH racing team. I will be at the Princess Half!! I flew out to CA last year by myself to do the DL 1/2!! I just couldn't resist the coast to coast first medal!!
Plese come to the WISH meet at POR on Saturday at 4:30pm!! We just get together and chat and take some photos. They have a make your own pasta bar there.
Also look for the shirts before the race over by the family reunion tent for the letter W. We will be there before and after!! Don't be shy, plese come over and say Hi. There is also a few threads going for the Princess, GO CHECK THEM OUT!

Tracy

 

[lenshanem]

Congrats Christa, Carol and Jim on your PRs!

Debra, what about jumping jacks?

Jeff, that is so sad.

And welcome Tammy!

 

[jmasgat]

Megan I bought a Timex Ironman 50 lap Sleek. Here is a link to the watch on the Timex site. Got mine at Target. They come in different colors.

http://www.timex.com/gp/product/B000P0VJN2/sr=1-8/qid=1234876630/ref=sr_1_8/178-9380693-6505302?ie=UTF8&m=A1S5XB33AHYRMX&n=APS&timexBrand=core

Christa So great to break that 4 hour mark! Congrats.

Debra Sorry about the car repairs. We face some with our son's car now that he managed to put a nice dent in the rear door sliding off the road on an icy day. I may have to put a dent in his .....wallet (I was going to say head!) No suggestions on the 'tween movie exercises--does dashing to the bathroom count!

Well...I better get to work. Not a good day yesterday (boss problems). Today I visualized "running away from work as fast as I could". It made speedwork go really well!

Maura

 

[wtpclc]

Mel - COngrats on teh bike!!!!

CHrista, Carol & Jik - Way to go on those PRs!!!!

Christa - GOod to see you!!!

Debra - Sorry about the auto repairs. Huge bummer tha there's no princes sin you rfuture!

Tammy - Welcome!!!!! Glad you made it here!

Jeff - How awful.

Megan - Yup, Timex Ironman. I've ahd 2 adn lvoed them both. (first one's still going, the band is justt getting a bit quirky)

Shan - WTG on the great pace!!!!!!!

Did my Ice Fest 5K saturday. very slippery. Did OK, but then again, just not falling made things ok.

 

[Honeibee]

Christa! I'm so happy for you! Congratulations on the sub 4!! Most excellent!

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[TEK224]

Christa - Congrats on sub 4 hour!!

Tammy - Welcome to the Dis!

Debra - I feel your pain on the car repair issue. Just put a little over $600 into mine.

Jeff - sad to hear about the man in the Great Aloha Race. We had a guy collapse at the Broad Street Run (a 10 miler) a couple years ago. He didn't make it.

Maura - I've been wanting to run away from my boss for the past 6 months (really I've wanted to give him a few swift kicks you know where!)

No distance work for me yet. I've been cross-training (spinner bike and Wii - what a combination )

Terri

 

[mla1977]

Thanks everyone! I'm off to ebay.

Oh, 2.6 miles on Sunday and 2.1 miles yesterday. Pilates tonight and something tomorrow morning. Then 4 miles tomorrow night.

 

[Running Diva]

Thanks for the welcome wishes! I hate to sound clueless, but what is the POR? Polynesian O.... Resort? Do I need to sign up for that in advance?

Tracy, I think you were very brave to come to CA. I wish I had known you, I would have supported you there!

Does anyone know if the Princess half and the Disneyland half will qualify for the coast-to-coast medals? Or did I miss the boat by not coming to FL in January?

Thanks,
Tammy

 

[mkymsehi]

Thanks for the welcome wishes! I hate to sound clueless, but what is the POR? Polynesian O.... Resort? Do I need to sign up for that in advance?

Tracy, I think you were very brave to come to CA. I wish I had known you, I would have supported you there!

Does anyone know if the Princess half and the Disneyland half will qualify for the coast-to-coast medals? Or did I miss the boat by not coming to FL in January?

Thanks,
Tammy

Yes, Princess + Disneyland halves = Coast to Coast medal.

POR = Port Orleans Riverside. There is grab and go food, the pasta station (about $13), and the other food station that also has pasta (ziti I believe).

 

[mkymsehi]

Crista, congratulations on your sub-4. I hope to be like you in December.

As for me 8.5 miles in 1:14:33. I was really hungry, so I need to finish fast and get some food post run.

Hey to everyone out there. Keep up the miles and repetitions.