Wk of Feb 17th-- WISH Walking/Running Club

First, thanks so much for what you are doing and here's to you staying safe and look forward to meeting you at WDW in Jan.

Second, my youngest brother was in Saudi during the first Gulf War and swore he was still shaking sand out of things 6 months later! Nasty stuff.

Hopefully it'll let up quickly and you can get out to run.

One of my friends go to go someplace over there AFTER the first Gulf War.

His job... Cleaning the equipment. He said the sand had caked onto tanks, Humvees etc like Cement and you had to literally chisel it off!!!!

(He did claim it beat being shot at in Vietnam, but not by much!)

To our solider! Stay SAFE!
 
Unfortunately, no running today though. I am currently in Baghdad with the Army and we are in the midst of a pretty good sand storm - breathing, let alone breathing and running, is proving to be difficult. So, I get a "free" night.
Z
Thank you for your service to our country and for making my lifestyle possible!
I just want to let you know that I really appreciate what you are doing and your service to our country.
Aside from that, keep on training so when you are back in the States you can do a 15K, or a 1/2, or a full Marathon. Hopefully with a bunch of WISHERS!
 
Finally, I've caught up with this week and last week, tho I can't remember anything anyone said so apologies for not sending personal messages (and it's 10pm at night my time so brain no working so well anyway).

So, still doing short bursts, though my 5k time was 3 minutes slower this week than last and I felt like I was dragging an anvil so guess it's time ot up the mileage again. I did book my plane tickets for the half (I guess) I'm doing July 6th, and today when I finished my run (weaing a half marathon shirt) I got accosted by a pregnant lady recruiting runners for a team for the half (raising money for the baby unit at the hospital) I was going to do May 18th - not sureI know enough people in Australia to contribute hugely to her fund, but hey, $20 is $20! so I may do that too.

Hey Judy - guess what, guess what - I went on a pony. 39 years old and never been on a horse - until Valentines Day when Tim surprised me. It was okay - though my horse did have to be on a lead, while Tim was allowed to ride his properly. It wasn't my fault - she got me on the thing, left me there with no reins and told me to scratch his neck to keep him still - sadly horse hadn't had that memo and despite frantic scratching on my part, decided to wander over to tims horse to bite it - and I had nothing to pull to stop it - so after a few muffled squeals and a less muffled expletive I wasn't allowed control of the pony!

So that's my news - this weekend we are going to Canberra to see 'our nations fair capital' - well actually I'm going to look for kangaroos hopping about by the side of the road on the way down, but don't tell anyone..... Helen
 
I got my run in on Monday and will take it easy leading up to the half on Sunday. Billy got in another 1.7 miles last night with Lynnda and a screaming Timmy. I think Lynnda was ready to drop the kids off at the house and continue walking to her parents house (5-6 miles away) just to get some peace. :lmao: Timmy is definately upset about something and just won't tell us what it is. :confused3 I just wish the kids would quit trying to rotate illnesses.

Helen - If you could ride the kangaroos, then that would be something. Getting accosted by pregnant ladies is something I don't think I would like too much. Lynnda did it to me twice but it was more like why did you do this to me. :rotfl2:

beckyb29 - Great job on your training. Glad you are able to get together with a group who has the same goals.

mightyduck - My retired in-laws feel that everyday off is wonderful and don't want to go back to work again. So I guess you don't have to work all the time for it to feel nice. ;) Good luck in your negotiations on more Disney trips. Although as you said, once you sign up you are locked into doing them. :rolleyes1

Martha - I thought Craig was supposed to pamper you which I would think includes making sure you have enough time at work to Wish. I mean professors just teach 3 hours a day 2-3 times a week at the most and then just sit around doing nothing. :lmao: At least that is what we felt alot did when in college.

Jen117 - Glad you had a good time even with the outrageous costs. As said in the past, we will gladly take your snow here but you have to figure out how to get it down here. ;)

Shan - Great job getting the shoes. Hope they don't take too long to get there.

Judy - Feel free to come on down, just don't expect an immaculate or even semi-immaculate house here. Having two bundles of pure energy doesn't do nice things to a straight house. :rolleyes: Make sure your head doesn't explode while down here. I don't want to hear about it on the local news that someone else died at the Mouse House.

Cecilia - You mean you aren't supposed to keep the same swimsuit for 5 years. I guess that could explain why Lynnda keeps encouraging me to get a new one. :rolleyes1

Tricia - Great job on getting outside. Hope you are able to keep up the XT walks.

Carrie - Thsi is for you. ;) We can gang up on Mike with teh typos.

Z - Thanks for serving and we hope that you are able to stay safe over there. :thumbsup2

Hope everyone has a good day.

Bill
 

Hey Judy - guess what, guess what - I went on a pony. 39 years old and never been on a horse - until Valentines Day when Tim surprised me. It was okay - though my horse did have to be on a lead, while Tim was allowed to ride his properly. It wasn't my fault - she got me on the thing, left me there with no reins and told me to scratch his neck to keep him still - sadly horse hadn't had that memo and despite frantic scratching on my part, decided to wander over to tims horse to bite it - and I had nothing to pull to stop it - so after a few muffled squeals and a less muffled expletive I wasn't allowed control of the pony!

Helen


Helen I feel your pain about the pony. I have nightmares of the time Erica forced me to endure an hour of trail hell on the back of a demon. I saw and even have photo evidence of her confing with said demon before the ride.:confused:

This wild beast was supposed to follow along behind the other nice beasts. But NO mine kept wanting to wander off the trail, when I tried to rein it in it attempted to bite me. Were it not for my caution and lightening fast reflexes I would surely have lost a hand.:scared1:

The creature would stop suddenly and drop it's head tring to throw me over. Then it would rub me up against a tree, trying to knock me off. It repeatedly growled at me and when I got off it slapped me with it's briar encrusted tail.

Never again.:eek:

Walking Panda:hippie:
 
Debating whether to go outside or just do the Gazelle again today. It snowed some more last night. Not a ton but the roads are looking a little sloppy on the sides. And it is only 16 right now. I think I might just stay in. I really, really long for spring. I feel like it is so hard to get outside on any kind of consistant basis with this weather.

I think DH and I are taking a wee part of our stimulus plan check when it comes and buying a treadmill. That will be nice to have come November and December when we are faced with this weather issue stuff again.

Jen117--My girls would love that show! Glad yours did too. I hear you on the cost though. We took them to Disney on Ice a few years back and it is outrageous. $10 for Cotton Candy? Times 3 kids? Not happening!

Duckie--Glad the neck is feeling better

Sandy--I use a podcast for the Couch25K and absolutely love it! It is great to have someone tell you when it is time to walk and run and encourage you along

On the subject of horses, my daughters have been riding for 3.5 years now, they are 10 and 8. I have only been on one in Mexico on a trail ride but being around them for all their lessons and such, they really are amazing animals. And if they bite you, yup, it hurts! They ride one particular horse quite a bit named Rydgel and when he is in a mood, look out! Just as you described Panda, he stops shorts, leans forward to try and throw them off. They've gotton good at dealing with him but still makes a mom nervous to see a big beast trying to fling her child off its back!:scared1: They do love these animals though.:love:


Allyson
 
On the subject of horses, my daughters have been riding for 3.5 years now, they are 10 and 8. I have only been on one in Mexico on a trail ride but being around them for all their lessons and such, they really are amazing animals. And if they bite you, yup, it hurts! They ride one particular horse quite a bit named Rydgel and when he is in a mood, look out! Just as you described Panda, he stops shorts, leans forward to try and throw them off. They've gotton good at dealing with him but still makes a mom nervous to see a big beast trying to fling her child off its back!:scared1: They do love these animals though.:love:


Allyson


I have heard from reliable sources that the "Tag Fairie" is actually one of those half horse fellows. Disney found him in a Korean Bar and traded 3 ducks, a meerkat and a case of cheap scotch for him.

I have to work extra today since we have another manager out sick. So no gym this morning. The achillies is better today. I have been doing the stretching and icing and resting.

Kinder Gentler Panda:hippie:
 
Good morning, team! More nasty weather for us, I am :love: ing winter! The snow started a little after 5 this morning and came down so fast that the salt trucks and snow plows couldn't keep up with it. And it's going to do it again tomorrow night and that time with ice. FUN! I just keep telling myself, this time next year I will be sitting at home and I won't have to deal with it. :thumbsup2

I got in 3 miles on the TM last night, it was alright, super boring though. I can't wait until Spring when I can get back outside. I don't mind running on the TM, but walking sucks.

To The Concession Complainers--Hey, that's my pay check you're complaining about! I work for the world's biggest concession manufacturer and supplier, we need those inflated costs!!! (You would all die if you knew how cheap it is to make cotton candy!!)

Z--:welcome: Stay safe in Iraq!!!

Duck--Glad your neck is feeling better! When you get into upper mileage, make sure you are getting enough calories. You don't want to mess with exercising and low calories.

Shan--Congrats on getting new shoes! That's a great deal.

Judy--Hope you are feeling better soon!!!!!! :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

Cecilia--Hope you had fun swimsuit shopping. I'm hoping I don't need a swimsuit this summer, I don't know if I can deal with a maternity swimsuit. :scared:

Martha--Sorry you can't keep up with the thread anymore! I have a hard time checking in during the summer, that's our super, busy season when you hardly have time to go to the bathroom! Hope Craig is pampering you!!

Bill--Here's some more :wizard: for little Timmy!!! I hope he is feeling better soon.

Thanks everyone for asking how I'm feeling, I feel fantabulous!!! I'm not nearly as tired as I was before, just getting nice and fat. ;) I think I am officially the heaviest I have ever been in my life. I just hope I don't end up weighing more than Stephen. :mad: I've started buying some things for the baby, I got some onesies and gowns last weekend, I just couldn't help myself. :) My mother-in-law bought the baby bedding this past weekend too, we haven't registered for anything yet, but we ran into her at Babies 'R Us, we showed her the bedding we liked and the next thing we knew she had it in her cart! Here's the link if anyone wants to see it: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2266594. Next on my list is getting the bedroom that we are going to use as a nursery cleaned out. It has slowly become a room we use for storage, so that should be fun.

Sorry to talk so much about me!!! I hope everyone has a wonderful day and happy training!!

Krista
 
GOOD MORNING TEAM!!

I just wanted to pop my head in here and say HI!!! :wave2:

Work is crazy!!! Major bad stuff, probably not building a marina, more like looking for another job. Anyway I miss you guys and my back is so ready to really start training again, just need motivation.

I did 2.8 in 27 minutes last night but the whole run was HORRIBLE!!! But I am very excited to run with DH tonight. We haven't been able to do that so much. I will let you guys know how it goes.

Sorry I have not been able to keep up on top of work issues our computer at home DIED so we have to wait for the new one to come.

Back to work now.
 
Glad to hear you are feeling fantabulous Krista! I just found out one of my friends at work is pregnant w/ #2. She's 9 weeks. The bedding is really cute! Did you mention if you guys decided if you were going to find if it is a boy or girl? I know a couple of folks who decided NOT to find out and wanted to be suprised. I'm too much of a planner for that. If we do decide to have kids...I'd have to find out!

To all you guys nursing injuries... :wizard: Hope you are feeling better soon.

I for one and not a big animal person. Horses kinda intimidate me. My friend's daughter fell off a horse (well, I think he threw her off) and broke her arm...:eek: Yep...Think I'll stay away!

Yay for shoes on sale!!! :woohoo:

I'm w/ ya Cecilia on tankinis! One pieces look horrible on me and there's no way I can wear a 2 piece right now! Gotta love the tankini!!!

Bill... Hope Timmy feels better soon!!

Everyone have a great day!!!
Stacie
 
Finally got a chance to catch up on this week's posts. My training for Minnie is on track. I went to the gym on Monday and yesterday. Today is my rest day.

Have a great day everyone!
 
Ha Ha Ha Bill Floyd

I can assure you, and Martha can attest, the only days during the past fall semester I didn't work was the 3 day Tower of Terror Weekend. This semester, thankfully, I'm not so overscheduled.

You are correct about summers, however. 2 days after commencement I'm off for Paris. While you and Lynnda are working and managing your 2 young men this coming May and June, I'll be "An American in Paris." So you got it partly right.

I actually worked in the tech industry for several years after my MBA, before going back to school for the doctorate. When I talk with my students and mention "when I had a real job," they do react to that. :laughing:

Hope you figure out why Timmy was upset. Perhaps he wants to get out there too and only needs a little pair of Asics to make it happen.

Craig
 
You are correct about summers, however. 2 days after commencement I'm off for Paris. While you and Lynnda are working and managing your 2 young men this coming May and June, I'll be "An American in Paris." So you got it partly right.


Craig

I am SO JEALOUS! I love Paris! I have been trying VERY hard to convince myself to be a "responsible" adult this year and not go to Europe. Keep watching to see if I succeed!
 
Carol

Just look at the price of Euro vs. Dollars, and it makes you responsible :scared1: .

Honestly, I am wondering if this may be the last hurrah if the dollar continues to slide. It's pricey to live in the Boston area, but every time I come back from Europe I think "you know, it's really not too bad here."

Heck, I'd just go for it. Being responsible is boring.

Craig
 
Had yoga last night. I felt about as coordinated as when I "pulled a me" on the TM. Sad, but I feel it this mornning, so I worked something.

Kevin - Welcome back to the boards! Good to see you here again! Thank you for doing what you do.

Duckie - Knowing DIsney's coming is the only way Scott adn i stay off teh couch. It will make your first race so worth while after thinking about it all year.

Becky - Congrats on the gruop. SO much better when you don't go alone.

BillF - :goodvibes tahnsk! FYI - Love Craig's idea about the baby ASICs.

Helen - OMG. Why do I keep thinking this could only happen to you? or me, really. ;) Soudns liek a pony with an attitude, that's for sure.

Jen - Glad you had fun! I saw teh circus in that area a few years ago. I'm no Pake lover, but just seeing Lambo was cool.

Krista - OMG! DId Judy pick out your bedding! I see Pooh things will blend in quite nicely. Good job! I must have missed that you will be a SAHM. We'll have to remind you how happy you are not to travel in teh winter when your little WISH baby is having one of those days. ;)

Angie - :hug: :wizard: Hope things get better! Really bad time to be in this field. Have you checked to see if WDW has openings? ;)
 
Carol

Just look at the price of Euro vs. Dollars, and it makes you responsible :scared1: .

Honestly, I am wondering if this may be the last hurrah if the dollar continues to slide. It's pricey to live in the Boston area, but every time I come back from Europe I think "you know, it's really not too bad here."

Heck, I'd just go for it. Being responsible is boring.

Craig

And even then.... I can probably do a week in Paris for LESS then a week at Disney LOL!
 
Greetings Race Team -

Did three miles this morning on the TM. I am so jonesing to get outside! :yay: Thanks for everyone's kind words about my sinus' issue. I actually feel much better today.

Two things I wanted to mention this morning.....

WHERE IS KEVIN WITH MY TRIP REPORT??? I have nothing to read. popcorn::

I was thinking last night..... The fact that I have done not only one but two half marathons now still amazes me. Heck, that I do any races at all is pretty darn incredible! All my first 40-some years I was never even remotely athletic. For my first Half, though, I had Charlie with me. I was a nervous wreck until we passed the start line. For me, that time right before the race is THE most difficult. But what I was thinking about last night was this past January. He was doing the Full on Sunday so even though he did get up with me at 2:30am, I had to leave the room and walk down the AKL hallway, down to the bus, by myself. OK, maybe for most of you this doesn't sound like such a big deal but to me...That took guts. I remember every single step. From closing the door behind me, to walking down to the elevator, coming out into a deserted lobby. That was hard. Really hard for me. I was alone. I had to do it. And I did. I'm pretty proud of that. I don't think I'll ever forget those ten minutes. :goodvibes

OK, you may resume your regularly scheduled unmushy posting. ;)

Z - I too must add my thanks. Stay safe and know your efforts are very much appreciated. :hug:

Helen - OMG That's so funny! :laughing: I mean, not that it didn't go well but that you thought of me! I'm so incredibly touched! That's so sweet! OK, so now...where's the picture??? Come on now, don't tell me no one took a picture of you on that pony?

OriginalBill - Well, thank you! That's the best offer I've had all week! :thumbsup2 I don't know HOW I got a reputation as a neat freak. To tell you the truth, right now we have a Haunted Mansion theming thing going on in our house. Not in my barn, however. That get's dusted every Saturday. The house? Well, not so often. Hey! I have my priorities!

WalkingPanda - In defense of all "hack" horses....meaning the ones found for rent....their lives are almost always awful. They are subject to neglect and abuse. They are usually undernourished, injured or in pain. Not at all loved and cared for. I can never blame them for biting anyone. Their lives are usually so awful. However, this is one of the reasons I will trail ride at Fort Wilderness and no where else. Those horses are all well cared for and seem pretty content. Perhaps you should try a ride there. :rolleyes1

Krista - OMG! :yay: It's HONEY BEE bedding!!! :banana:

Angie - Noooo! Oh no! :hug: I know how excited you were about that marina.

Heather
- Look at your with that big ol' cruise ticker! :teeth: You go girlfriend!
 
I was thinking last night..... The fact that I have done not only one but two half marathons now still amazes me. Heck, that I do any races at all is pretty darn incredible! All my first 40-some years I was never even remotely athletic. For my first Half, though, I had Charlie with me. I was a nervous wreck until we passed the start line. For me, that time right before the race is THE most difficult. But what I was thinking about last night was this past January. He was doing the Full on Sunday so even though he did get up with me at 2:30am, I had to leave the room and walk down the AKL hallway, down to the bus, by myself. OK, maybe for most of you this doesn't sound like such a big deal but to me...That took guts. I remember every single step. From closing the door behind me, to walking down to the elevator, coming out into a deserted lobby. That was hard. Really hard for me. I was alone. I had to do it. And I did. I'm pretty proud of that. I don't think I'll ever forget those ten minutes. :goodvibes
That does take huge Courage Judy! You know how proud we are of you! I can't even say that I've done a half alone. I did about 4.5 on my own in a race and feaked out than. You are awesome!:thumbsup2
 
Hey all... so tickled pink at the moment. We have below zero weather again and I was super grumpy... then our favorite campground had a Beat the Clock promo, so I have been frantically calling to get a site for dirt cheep. GOT IT and a site we have always wanted but is always booked! Problem is that I am giving up a race to go camping in APRIL!!!! Please oh please let the snow be gone by then!!!!

Carrie - I am not a throw it in your face Packer fan. Love the team because they are here and do great things for the community! Lambeau is awesome and I am really sad about missing the marathon there this year. But I am sure I will have fun in Madison with Pat!!!

Angie - So sorry to hear things are not good at work. Hope everything works out for you!!

Krista - You are going be a SAHM? So jealous of that!!!! Sometimes I think my girls forget they have a mom (like in January when I was gone so much!)

WWDave - Sorry to hear that your life has been so rough. Maybe you were harrassing that horse and it was going to show you who was boss! Or it didn't like a panda on it's back? :confused3 My continuing back issues stem from a buck off accident with my own horse. Loved her, but riding bareback finally did me in!!!
 
Cool beans! I just ordered a new pair of my running shoes at Running Warehouse for $61!!! :woohoo: The last pair of these I bought for $90+ at the store. I used the WISH discount. Fab! Only bad thing is they are on backorder, but it shows them being delivered three weeks before my half. Perfect.

Shan--or anyone else who can tell me What's the WISH discount at Running Warehouse? I haven't seen anything about that yet. And I am feeling like it's time to buy some things to support this "habit". (Well, I already have, but could always use another thing or two--like shorts that make my legs look good!):rotfl:

Me--I can't believe I am already half way through my 12 week plan to make it to the Minnie 15k. I built in lots of extra slack for setbacks, and knock on wood, haven't had to use it yet. So now that I am up to running 4 miles, I"m beginning to think that I may need to do something (a race) in March or April just to test my legs. Thinking about the 10k at the Martian Marathon--Its only about 10 miles away and I see some WISHers are running the 1/2 on Sunday.

Maura
 












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