Wk of Feb 17th-- WISH Walking/Running Club
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Good Evening!
Big Vic. Let us know how the request for the thing-a-ma-bob goes?
Carrie. Remember spelling is highly overrated. (Typing is also highly overrated! Why doesn't the DIS have spell check?)
Postesf. So are we setting up a rotation for your DH to come clean? (My coworkers used to get the biggest kick out of Randy calling me every day around 3 to see what I wanted for dinner when I was working in Atlanta. I "lived" with him for a year while I worked here before I finally gave up and mvoed...ANd now I have to cook my own dinner LOL!)
Jeff, even in a stadium the weather looks beautiful. I am jealous. My boss came back today with a tan so it must not have rained TOO much!)
Hope everyone had a good Monday. I am jealous of those of you who got the day off. I had to work!
I went to the Y on the way home planning to do the strech/strength class I did last week. I really liked it. After driving around the parking lot TWICE, I drove home! Changed clothes and did 3 miles outside in 38.50. (Actually I think I wound up doing more the 3 miles, will have to check. I changed the route slightly!) And there were HILLS! YES! I did it! LOL!
I have a NEW question (needy aren't I?) My feet keep falling asleep around mile 2. It's hard to go on these dead things at the bottom of my legs? Any ideas? If I tie the shoes any looser that's going to be a problem.
I decided to do the Minnie 15K, but I am skipping EE. Randy won't make more then one Disney trip a year and it didn't look that fun solo! I am thinking about trying for Race for the Taste however. I also have the Komen here in May....
(Anyone heard anything on Peachtree's mess yet?)
Have a good week!
Big Vic. Let us know how the request for the thing-a-ma-bob goes?
Carrie. Remember spelling is highly overrated. (Typing is also highly overrated! Why doesn't the DIS have spell check?)
Postesf. So are we setting up a rotation for your DH to come clean? (My coworkers used to get the biggest kick out of Randy calling me every day around 3 to see what I wanted for dinner when I was working in Atlanta. I "lived" with him for a year while I worked here before I finally gave up and mvoed...ANd now I have to cook my own dinner LOL!)
Jeff, even in a stadium the weather looks beautiful. I am jealous. My boss came back today with a tan so it must not have rained TOO much!)
Hope everyone had a good Monday. I am jealous of those of you who got the day off. I had to work!
I went to the Y on the way home planning to do the strech/strength class I did last week. I really liked it. After driving around the parking lot TWICE, I drove home! Changed clothes and did 3 miles outside in 38.50. (Actually I think I wound up doing more the 3 miles, will have to check. I changed the route slightly!) And there were HILLS! YES! I did it! LOL!
I have a NEW question (needy aren't I?) My feet keep falling asleep around mile 2. It's hard to go on these dead things at the bottom of my legs? Any ideas? If I tie the shoes any looser that's going to be a problem.
I decided to do the Minnie 15K, but I am skipping EE. Randy won't make more then one Disney trip a year and it didn't look that fun solo! I am thinking about trying for Race for the Taste however. I also have the Komen here in May....
(Anyone heard anything on Peachtree's mess yet?)
Have a good week!
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So, it turns out dh put my yoga mat in the garage and I couldn't find it to take a pilates class. They no longer have workout mats, so I was forced to have a stonker treadmill walk. Ewww. hated it.
I did some research, though: Despite the liquid caramel centers, Godiva chocolates are NOT a good substitute for sports gel.
Tasted a lot better, but no help in terms of walking performance (hey, someone needed to check, right?).
And for those who read my stream of consciousness recap from last week, I have NO idea who that guy is, but he was there again. I just have to figure out what time he gets there and see him log in!
Carrie, I usually ice during the day and use moist heat before bed. But I'll do both tomorrow!
Cruella de Mom, I think it absolutely counts as XT! With a bonus if you found one that fit you!
And thanks for the "runner" perspective on the rain issue: now I know when I don't want to go out in bad weather, it is because I am a real athlete!
Martha, congratulations! I wish it could be repeated tomorrow! Alas, back to work....
And the 3 miles is great! You can do it! 
Renee, I think I did a good job of looking pathetic on the sofa today. DH says I can go ahead and schedule the "therapy." And don't apologize to us! It's a long competition, and I hope you are not too stressed out dealing with LTO. Hope your dad is okay, too. And I bet you are a real inspiration to your friends!
PandaDave, wow! How did you know I ain't right?
My students tell me that every day. Thanks for including me! Woohoo!
Vic, thanks for the encouragement! That blister thing is unbelievable--you'd think in a month, your body could have made a whole new foot! Take it easy. Let 'em heal so you are fresh for the next torture, uh, event. Oh, and I was going to ask for an inhaler thing-a-ma-bob thingie and see what happens.
Stacie, well, congrats on the clean house!
Seriously, I can appreciate your point. DH is not taking this training seriously at all. He goes with me to mallwalk before the mall opens, and I'm walking, and he's eating a yogurt. I'm walking, and he's pulling a banana out of his pocket (a REAL banana--that's not a euphemism) and having another snack. I'm walking, he's window shopping. I'm walking, and he's standing in the ticketmaster line to find out what everyone is in line for. I'm walking, he's taking shortcuts to the other side of the mall. 
he's going to be sorry on race day. That's all I can say!
Shan, I hadn't considered that the day off wasn't the same if the kids were home with you. I was just thinking it was nice to get a day off from kids! Hope you had fun with them! And I know you'll do great on the 9-miler!
Jeff, you are a machine! Seems like you have a full racing schedule! Great photo, btw! Thanks for sharing! (it looks like such a nice day there!)
Liz, you walked in 30 degree weather? That's makes you a real runner to me! Way to go!
Stephanie, glad you are fine and having too much fun to stop in more often! 3.2 miles sounds like a good start for getting back on track.
CarolA, woohoo! Minnie! DH tells me every day that the Minnie is incompatible with the goals we have outlined for the household this year (which involves a kitchen remodel-$$$).
I did some research, though: Despite the liquid caramel centers, Godiva chocolates are NOT a good substitute for sports gel.
Tasted a lot better, but no help in terms of walking performance (hey, someone needed to check, right?).And for those who read my stream of consciousness recap from last week, I have NO idea who that guy is, but he was there again. I just have to figure out what time he gets there and see him log in!
Carrie, I usually ice during the day and use moist heat before bed. But I'll do both tomorrow!
Cruella de Mom, I think it absolutely counts as XT! With a bonus if you found one that fit you!
And thanks for the "runner" perspective on the rain issue: now I know when I don't want to go out in bad weather, it is because I am a real athlete! Martha, congratulations! I wish it could be repeated tomorrow! Alas, back to work....
And the 3 miles is great! You can do it! Renee, I think I did a good job of looking pathetic on the sofa today. DH says I can go ahead and schedule the "therapy." And don't apologize to us! It's a long competition, and I hope you are not too stressed out dealing with LTO. Hope your dad is okay, too. And I bet you are a real inspiration to your friends!
PandaDave, wow! How did you know I ain't right?
My students tell me that every day. Thanks for including me! Woohoo!Vic, thanks for the encouragement! That blister thing is unbelievable--you'd think in a month, your body could have made a whole new foot! Take it easy. Let 'em heal so you are fresh for the next torture, uh, event.
Oh, and I was going to ask for an inhaler thing-a-ma-bob thingie and see what happens. Stacie, well, congrats on the clean house!
Seriously, I can appreciate your point. DH is not taking this training seriously at all. He goes with me to mallwalk before the mall opens, and I'm walking, and he's eating a yogurt. I'm walking, and he's pulling a banana out of his pocket (a REAL banana--that's not a euphemism) and having another snack. I'm walking, he's window shopping. I'm walking, and he's standing in the ticketmaster line to find out what everyone is in line for. I'm walking, he's taking shortcuts to the other side of the mall. he's going to be sorry on race day. That's all I can say!Shan, I hadn't considered that the day off wasn't the same if the kids were home with you. I was just thinking it was nice to get a day off from kids!
Hope you had fun with them! And I know you'll do great on the 9-miler!Jeff, you are a machine! Seems like you have a full racing schedule! Great photo, btw! Thanks for sharing! (it looks like such a nice day there!)
Liz, you walked in 30 degree weather? That's makes you a real runner to me!
Way to go!Stephanie, glad you are fine and having too much fun to stop in more often! 3.2 miles sounds like a good start for getting back on track.
CarolA, woohoo! Minnie! DH tells me every day that the Minnie is incompatible with the goals we have outlined for the household this year (which involves a kitchen remodel-$$$).
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Yeah...He can be supportive by cleaning everyone's house!!!
Good DH!!! I got home tonight (after 1.6 miles on the elliptical--30 min and 10.5 miles on the bike--45 min) and house looked good!!! Whew! I was worn out...No way I could have done it! 
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Just looking for Aldisneygrl - our Alabama friend - just saw the news of all those tornadoes!!
I'm here, and I'm fine. Actually I was unaware that we had tornadoes yesterday.
The weather was bad yesterday morning, but ended up being a beautiful sunny day after all. Thanks for "looking" for me. 
Stacie - Great job on your PR, but so sorry about those shoes. Maybe try baking soda? Can DH come to my house too? Please, please please.
Carol - Haven't heard a resolution to the Peachtree yet? I need to call mom and ask. Or may have to go look on the website. Hope it get resolved soon.
Everyone else!
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Helen: It's great to hear from you. Hope all is going well. And running in short bursts is better than not running at all, right?
Vicki: SEF! That's a new training strategy for you--it would make race-day breathing seem much easier. Glad to hear you're adjusting to Singapore & meeting friendly people.
Ms. Duckie: You be careful with those neck and shoulder muscles. Maybe you can con a loved one into giving you a free massage??? (No strings attached, of course.) That is, a home massage in addition to the professional massage that you so deserve. Not to mention the registration fees. You're a YARC princess...you deserve it! And I think you should give that Godiva chocolate as gel another go, just to make sure.
Jackie: I hope your ankle is feeling better. Stress fractures are no fun. Hopefully a few days off will make all the difference. (Where's that fingers crossed smilie?)
TiggerJeff: Taunting us with the shirts, eh? Well, then, I'll taunt you with the 25 degree weather I'm having. Take that!
Betsy: WTG with the speed on the 10 miler! It's a good sore, I'll bet.
Terri: Oooh, back injury. Take it easy, if possible. I can't imagine how painful it is. Gee, I hope we don't have a rash of injured WISHers.
SamSam: I know what you mean about rest days; they make intellectual sense, but were hard for me to adopt. I'm a MfM convert now, but I still need to remind myself to let the body recover from time to time. Good job on the 2-miler and sticking to the XT.
Bill: Love the idea of a Dino dash. And the idea of keeping a little friendly competition all within the family. I hope you and your family stay injury and illness-free from here on out.
Krista: Erp, black and gold. I mean to say that. Looks like I'll need your help adjusting/assimilating to the Steeler Nation. Any advice? Oh, and good job wearing out Hines.
Allyson: As everyone else says, real runners run. In a variety of places and conditions. I'm not snow bunny or a rain rabbit. I'm a nice, warm-weather and dry-conditions tortoise.
Carrie: You're obviously a snow bunny. Good job on the 5k! Oh, and I like your typing; it's like a little scavenger hunt for hidden gems. Great news on getting your marathon ressie in, too!
Stacie: for the shoes. How upsetting! I hope someone has a suggestion about the shoes because I've never had too much success getting rid of cat-pee odor (lovingly bestowed on my shoes by my cats, and I wanted to kill them, so I can't imagine how you feel).
As for your DH, I'll happily take him off your hands. DOOD is a dedicated runner, and so our laundry/cleaning gets done when we're 1) in need of running shorts or 2) looking for running shorts.
Craig: I hope the XT went well. Thanks for your great advice thread, btw.
Cecilia: To my mind, ANYTHING you do with 3 kids counts as XT. Or if not that, hazard pay.
Martha: I definitely need your cats--or your security guard to protect me from my cats. I'm glad you caught some extra zzzzzs. I think you're doing well with the running & biking; it seems like you're over the motivational hump, anyway.
Renee: I'm glad your friends are sticking with the running, even if they're not totally converted yet. You're a good friend; I'm afraid I'd be frustrated.
WWDave: Thank you, oh thank you, Great YARC panda! YARC message passed on to DOOD, who asked me if my Valentine's Day presents count as presents. I reasonably said that my princess status does not cover presents before said status was granted. Hopefully that will get me some swag!
Judy: As per the Panda's decree, I hereby bow to your Queenly YARC self.
Vic: So long as you're happy with Nascar season (then again, I don't need to live with you.) Can you argue that since Nascar represents the general spirit of racing, so you need to keep up with things?
Shan: Enjoy the movie. Everyone raves about it! And I know you'll rock your 9-miler!
AlohaJeff: Congrats on the Great Aloha Run & on the pace!
I really enjoyed your video, btw. Now I can't wait to get on the road again, run the marathon & go the distance, and maybe hang loose with you. (Note for everyone: that sentence makes more sense if you've seen the video; it's well worth watching when you need that "why am I doing this" training boost!)
Liz: Ooooh, ToT and MNSSHP sounds like so much fun. You're all tempting me; now I just need to tempt DOOD.
Stephanie: Congratulations on the good IL visit--I love it when that happens. And WTG on the run, too!
CarolA: Hills! Wow, good for you. Sorry about the stretch/strength class, though; not being able to find parking is always frustrating. I'll be happy when spring arrives and I can bike to my club.
Allie: It's good to know you're okay!
As for me: Don't let anyone tell you that yoga isn't a butt-kicking class. Both DOOD and I woke up with slightly sore arms, core, and legs--that good kind of sore that says you actually have muscles, underdeveloped though they may be. Today was my C25K program and some XT, and I was slightly worried how that might affect my WO, but everything was fine. I'm really looking forward to tomorrow's rest day, though.
Vicki: SEF! That's a new training strategy for you--it would make race-day breathing seem much easier. Glad to hear you're adjusting to Singapore & meeting friendly people.
Ms. Duckie: You be careful with those neck and shoulder muscles. Maybe you can con a loved one into giving you a free massage??? (No strings attached, of course.) That is, a home massage in addition to the professional massage that you so deserve. Not to mention the registration fees. You're a YARC princess...you deserve it! And I think you should give that Godiva chocolate as gel another go, just to make sure.
Jackie: I hope your ankle is feeling better. Stress fractures are no fun. Hopefully a few days off will make all the difference. (Where's that fingers crossed smilie?)
TiggerJeff: Taunting us with the shirts, eh? Well, then, I'll taunt you with the 25 degree weather I'm having. Take that!
Betsy: WTG with the speed on the 10 miler! It's a good sore, I'll bet.
Terri: Oooh, back injury. Take it easy, if possible. I can't imagine how painful it is. Gee, I hope we don't have a rash of injured WISHers.
SamSam: I know what you mean about rest days; they make intellectual sense, but were hard for me to adopt. I'm a MfM convert now, but I still need to remind myself to let the body recover from time to time. Good job on the 2-miler and sticking to the XT.
Bill: Love the idea of a Dino dash. And the idea of keeping a little friendly competition all within the family. I hope you and your family stay injury and illness-free from here on out.
Krista: Erp, black and gold. I mean to say that. Looks like I'll need your help adjusting/assimilating to the Steeler Nation. Any advice? Oh, and good job wearing out Hines.
Allyson: As everyone else says, real runners run. In a variety of places and conditions. I'm not snow bunny or a rain rabbit. I'm a nice, warm-weather and dry-conditions tortoise.
Carrie: You're obviously a snow bunny. Good job on the 5k! Oh, and I like your typing; it's like a little scavenger hunt for hidden gems.
Great news on getting your marathon ressie in, too!Stacie:
for the shoes. How upsetting! I hope someone has a suggestion about the shoes because I've never had too much success getting rid of cat-pee odor (lovingly bestowed on my shoes by my cats, and I wanted to kill them, so I can't imagine how you feel).As for your DH, I'll happily take him off your hands. DOOD is a dedicated runner, and so our laundry/cleaning gets done when we're 1) in need of running shorts or 2) looking for running shorts.
Craig: I hope the XT went well. Thanks for your great advice thread, btw.
Cecilia: To my mind, ANYTHING you do with 3 kids counts as XT. Or if not that, hazard pay.
Martha: I definitely need your cats--or your security guard to protect me from my cats. I'm glad you caught some extra zzzzzs. I think you're doing well with the running & biking; it seems like you're over the motivational hump, anyway.
Renee: I'm glad your friends are sticking with the running, even if they're not totally converted yet. You're a good friend; I'm afraid I'd be frustrated.
WWDave: Thank you, oh thank you, Great YARC panda! YARC message passed on to DOOD, who asked me if my Valentine's Day presents count as presents. I reasonably said that my princess status does not cover presents before said status was granted. Hopefully that will get me some swag!
Judy: As per the Panda's decree, I hereby bow to your Queenly YARC self.
Vic: So long as you're happy with Nascar season (then again, I don't need to live with you.)
Can you argue that since Nascar represents the general spirit of racing, so you need to keep up with things?Shan: Enjoy the movie. Everyone raves about it! And I know you'll rock your 9-miler!
AlohaJeff: Congrats on the Great Aloha Run & on the pace!
I really enjoyed your video, btw. Now I can't wait to get on the road again, run the marathon & go the distance, and maybe hang loose with you. (Note for everyone: that sentence makes more sense if you've seen the video; it's well worth watching when you need that "why am I doing this" training boost!)Liz: Ooooh, ToT and MNSSHP sounds like so much fun. You're all tempting me; now I just need to tempt DOOD.
Stephanie: Congratulations on the good IL visit--I love it when that happens. And WTG on the run, too!
CarolA: Hills! Wow, good for you. Sorry about the stretch/strength class, though; not being able to find parking is always frustrating. I'll be happy when spring arrives and I can bike to my club.
Allie: It's good to know you're okay!
As for me: Don't let anyone tell you that yoga isn't a butt-kicking class. Both DOOD and I woke up with slightly sore arms, core, and legs--that good kind of sore that says you actually have muscles, underdeveloped though they may be. Today was my C25K program and some XT, and I was slightly worried how that might affect my WO, but everything was fine. I'm really looking forward to tomorrow's rest day, though.
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Just a quick post to let ya'll know that Scott and I finally got on the ball and registered for the '09 Half! We've had to put our ToT trip on hold right now b/c of increase of school tuition for the kidlets--but for sure we'll be back with our WISHer's in January!
We've had to put our ToT trip on hold right now b/c of increase of school tuition for the kidlets--but for sure we'll be back with our WISHer's in January!
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Just a quick post to let ya'll know that Scott and I finally got on the ball and registered for the '09 Half!
Woohoo! See you there, Stephanie! DH and I are registered for the half, too!
Woohoo!
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If the link will take, here is a little web video from our paper about runners doing the Austin marathon last weekend. Nicely done, inspirational. (you might need a tissue)
http://www.statesman.com/news/mplayer/sports/65386
http://www.statesman.com/news/mplayer/sports/65386
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Stacie Congrats on the PR! Thats awesome! Sorry about the shoes, though. Yucky!
Shan WTG on getting that 3-miler in before the storms!
Debra Glad to hear that you found a good new yoga class. I cant do yoga, Im far too uncoordinated.
Vicki Yay for getting adjusted to living in Singapore! Its good to have friendly folks around, too.
Betsy Congrats on the fast 10-mile loop! Was that the AT&T Marathon that you cheered at? We watched the coverage on TV exciting finish for the full!
Terri Hope your back feels better quickly!
Bill Glad yall are feeling better. The Dino Dash sounds fun!
Krista Thanks for the website suggestion Ill definitely go check that out. Baby boy is doing great I cant believe hes already over a month old! We had to pack away his newborn-sized clothes this week. Boo!! WTG on getting out for the 4-miler! How are you feeling these days?
Duckie Hope your neck feels better soon.
Carrie With how slow I am, Id be willing to bet that little brother will be pushing ME to speed up!
Cruella de Mom I hate swimsuits. ANYTHING involving swimsuits should count as cross-training.
Renee Sorry about your dad.
Aloha Jeff WTG on the race! Sounds like fun.
Thanks everyone for the advice on training with little brother. I thought he'd probably be able to do it, but thought I'd double check with people who know better before just diving on in!
Shan WTG on getting that 3-miler in before the storms!
Debra Glad to hear that you found a good new yoga class. I cant do yoga, Im far too uncoordinated.
Vicki Yay for getting adjusted to living in Singapore! Its good to have friendly folks around, too.
Betsy Congrats on the fast 10-mile loop! Was that the AT&T Marathon that you cheered at? We watched the coverage on TV exciting finish for the full!
Terri Hope your back feels better quickly!
Bill Glad yall are feeling better. The Dino Dash sounds fun!
Krista Thanks for the website suggestion Ill definitely go check that out. Baby boy is doing great I cant believe hes already over a month old! We had to pack away his newborn-sized clothes this week. Boo!! WTG on getting out for the 4-miler! How are you feeling these days?
Duckie Hope your neck feels better soon.
Carrie With how slow I am, Id be willing to bet that little brother will be pushing ME to speed up!
Cruella de Mom I hate swimsuits. ANYTHING involving swimsuits should count as cross-training.
Renee Sorry about your dad.
Aloha Jeff WTG on the race! Sounds like fun.
Thanks everyone for the advice on training with little brother. I thought he'd probably be able to do it, but thought I'd double check with people who know better before just diving on in!
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Angie...it sure was....great fun out there...my friend and I spectated at 4 spots and then were at the finish for the guys we were watching. We kept joking how we, as spectators, were staying right "on pace" keeping up with our runners!
deekaypee...I totally get you on the yoga class! I took one a few weeks ago and it kicked my booty!
deekaypee...I totally get you on the yoga class! I took one a few weeks ago and it kicked my booty!
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CarolA....could your shoes be too small? I wear a size to size-and-a-half larger in my running shoes than my regular shoes. I don't like that the number is bigger, but I just ignore it, because my feet need to be healthy to keep carrying me. My kinda-BF admitted he has a thing about big feet---turns out he was running in shoes 2 sizes too small, all because of vanity! (no wonder he's had some injuries)
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Please don't anyone take any trash talking I did on the game threads personally. I was just trying to keep everyone wanting to stomp me really bad for a little extra motivation.
Everyone on the WISH has my upmost respect and admiration.
Dave
Everyone on the WISH has my upmost respect and admiration.
Dave
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GOOD MORNING TEAM!!
I have not even begun reading page 1!!! Sor much for getting up and getting on here Sunday morning, here it is Tuesday: So I DID NOT RUN SUNDAY!!! That Body Attack class on Saturday left me sore for two days!! So I am thinking that XT is not supposed to leave you that wiped out?? So today I will run. Hope everyone is having a good week and I will try to catch up with everyone through out the day.
I have not even begun reading page 1!!! Sor much for getting up and getting on here Sunday morning, here it is Tuesday
: So I DID NOT RUN SUNDAY!!! That Body Attack class on Saturday left me sore for two days!! So I am thinking that XT is not supposed to leave you that wiped out?? So today I will run. Hope everyone is having a good week and I will try to catch up with everyone through out the day.
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Good Morning Everyone -
Thanks everyone for commisserating on the whole swimsuit thing. Thank goodness for mix and match suits and the genius that thought of the tankini. AND, no tears the entire time!
Better yet, my fashionista actually found me some clothes that look like I belong in this century. Vanity sizing has gone crazy though: I am now a size 4 even though I haven't lost a pound since size 8. I hate it when they change the sizing and I have to try everything on.
Ironz - I claimed for years that serious spectating was its own sport. Dh never believed me until he cheered me on at a half last year. He said he would have to train to watch me run a full.
CarolA - I agree check your shoe size. Your feet should not be falling asleep at mile 2. Did you have your shoes fitted at a good running store? If new shoes don't fix it then I would head over to see Dr Peebles.
Cecilia
Thanks everyone for commisserating on the whole swimsuit thing. Thank goodness for mix and match suits and the genius that thought of the tankini. AND, no tears the entire time!
Better yet, my fashionista actually found me some clothes that look like I belong in this century. Vanity sizing has gone crazy though: I am now a size 4 even though I haven't lost a pound since size 8. I hate it when they change the sizing and I have to try everything on.
Ironz - I claimed for years that serious spectating was its own sport. Dh never believed me until he cheered me on at a half last year. He said he would have to train to watch me run a full.
CarolA - I agree check your shoe size. Your feet should not be falling asleep at mile 2. Did you have your shoes fitted at a good running store? If new shoes don't fix it then I would head over to see Dr Peebles.
Cecilia
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Man, I cannot keep up with this thread.
Cecilia: I have to try on everything. My complaint is that my DD13 wears a 2 and so do I. How is that possible??? When I was done bodybuilding, I weighed 112 pounds and had 12% body fat. At that point I wore a size 3. Today, I weigh about 20 pounds more than that and my body fat is a nice healthy 20% and I wear a 2. Hello.......and different brands are different sizes. In Old Navy, I can wear a 0, yes, a 0.
CarolA: I am going to vote with the rest to check your shoe size. There is also a way to lace your shoes so that you release the pressure on the middle part that I have heard helps also. My feet only fall asleep on the elliptical and it is because I am on my toes too much.
I hope everyone has a great week, keeps moving and on track.
Cecilia: I have to try on everything. My complaint is that my DD13 wears a 2 and so do I. How is that possible??? When I was done bodybuilding, I weighed 112 pounds and had 12% body fat. At that point I wore a size 3. Today, I weigh about 20 pounds more than that and my body fat is a nice healthy 20% and I wear a 2. Hello.......and different brands are different sizes. In Old Navy, I can wear a 0, yes, a 0.
CarolA: I am going to vote with the rest to check your shoe size. There is also a way to lace your shoes so that you release the pressure on the middle part that I have heard helps also. My feet only fall asleep on the elliptical and it is because I am on my toes too much.
I hope everyone has a great week, keeps moving and on track.
TnTsParty
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Carol - My feet did that when I first started running. Are your calves feeling tight prior to your feet going numb? That and my shoes being tied too tight throught the middle of my foot. There is a special way you can lace the shoes to help aleviate this. I am sure someone has a link or you can probably Google it. I have been having a problem with my claves getting tight again (after a layoff) and my feet briefly go numb but not as bad as they did.
Stacie - See your DH knew you wouldn't be up to doing the cleaning. How thoughtful of him.
Vic - I am SO happy NASCAR is back!!! Jr did ok (he had a great week!!) At least he got a to 10. My guy ended up 2nd so I am happy (Jr is my DH's driver so he is somewhat my driver too - we aren't competitive so I like his driver (how could you NOT like Jr.) and he likes my driver)
As for me - I was able to get out on Sunday for a walk - I have decided I am adding walking to my training (well my training before training!! LOL) so I walked for 3.1 miles in 45 mins. Then yesterday I came home from work (yep I was one of the "lucky" ones who had to work yesterday. LOL) and I got 2.8 miles in 35 mins. Actually both days I felt good.
Hope everyone has a wonderful Tuesday.
Stacie - See your DH knew you wouldn't be up to doing the cleaning. How thoughtful of him.
Vic - I am SO happy NASCAR is back!!! Jr did ok (he had a great week!!) At least he got a to 10. My guy ended up 2nd so I am happy (Jr is my DH's driver so he is somewhat my driver too - we aren't competitive so I like his driver (how could you NOT like Jr.) and he likes my driver)
As for me - I was able to get out on Sunday for a walk - I have decided I am adding walking to my training (well my training before training!! LOL) so I walked for 3.1 miles in 45 mins. Then yesterday I came home from work (yep I was one of the "lucky" ones who had to work yesterday. LOL) and I got 2.8 miles in 35 mins. Actually both days I felt good.
Hope everyone has a wonderful Tuesday.
We have checked the shoes and I really think they are the right size. Theres LOTS of room even when the feet are asleep LOL!
I think Tricia has hit it on the head. The running store guys also think it's related to my calf issues. My calfs are VERY tight and they think the muscles are tightening up and restricting the blood flow. They gave me a bunch of new streches to try so we are going to do those for a while and see what happens. They didn't mention lacing so I will cruise the web later today to see what I can find!
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for tight calves...which can lead to all kinds of issues, including plantar fasciitis...check this out:
www.tpmassageball.com
The roller has been essential to me in helping my calves, and getting rid of some major foot pain.
www.tpmassageball.com
The roller has been essential to me in helping my calves, and getting rid of some major foot pain.
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