Wk of Feb 3rd-- WISH Walking/Running Club

[TnTsParty]

Prayers being said for all in the south central area of the US. I woke up this morning to see the reporters in Jackson, TN where my mom used to live. Thankfully she is now in NC. Hopefully no one on our team was affected by the devestating storms.

As for me I might end up going to run with the local running club (would be my first run with them since I joined last Friday) The lady from the club emailed me back and said they normally do 5 miles but some do just over 3 miles and if I can't run the entire way there are walkers so I can walk. Its just a little intimidating. I really want to go tonight just so I can scope out the location of the race on Sunday. LOL

 

[nepatsfan73]

Mel looked really great (hot) rolling around the floor just now with the giant ball & weights doing XT....maybe you had to be there....

Oh man -- "XXXT* with Judy and Mel After Dark." Can't wait until the live webcast and 3-D DVDs in Blue-Ray come out.


* Yeah, I know, still need to get that darn "X" key to stop sticking.

 

[windwalker]

Oh man -- "XXXT* with Judy and Mel After Dark." Can't wait until the live webcast and 3-D DVDs in Blue-Ray come out.


* Yeah, I know, still need to get that darn "X" key to stop sticking.

Public service announcement. "I do not know this guy Lily". Now back to your regularly scheduled episode of as the WISH Turns.

Pesky Panda

 

[JustSmile]

Tracey: I like Rodney Yee's series of yoga videos. He offers a range of levels of practice, so you could choose one that fits your interests.

Debra Thanks for the suggestion. I'm going to look into these.

This thread moves so fast it's hard to keep up---especially with a busy toddler at home. Thanks to everyone who made suggestions on how to do a proper plank. Although, I can say that having a 30 pound toddler sit on your back while trying to do one adds a bit of a challenge. It puts new meaning on the phrase "Walk the plank". I would not recommend it. However, it's considerably easier than trying to do push ups while he's on my back. Four miles on the treadmill for me last night. Today's a pilates day. Have a great day all.

 

[AmyBeth68]

HORRIBLE weather yesterday. I do hope all the Wishers who live in the affected states are alright. As Vic said...please stop by and post quickly if you can. And to those who are still in for bad weather tonight...stay safe!!

Tricia: Good luck with your running club run tonight!!! I know it can be intimidating, but just think that you may make some new running buddies!

Panda Dave: Glad you are safe! But wow...how scary...all that devastation and heartbreak so nearby where you live.

Carrie: Glad yoga is going so well for you!!!

Angie: WOW awesome week of exercise thus far. Congrats on a great run.

Jeff: THANK YOU for the Runners World info! So even bad weather in Hawaii? Nice to be able to run by the ocean though.... .

So wow....I'm REALLY worn out. In the past 3 days I've taken 2 advanced level pilates classes, taught 5 Pilates classes, ran and taken an hour spin class. I'm not sure I can keep up this schedule. I got a deep tissue massage today and it was incredibly painful. The therapist said I'm a mess. That's always encouraging. I think my body is rebelling LOL! I don't have any rest days built into my schedule due to teaching so many classes (I know...that's not good). But a rest day means missed cardio XT .

Anyway..the good news is that I didn't either DIE or fall off the bike during spin today. I actually loved the class. Yes it was definitely hard work, but I think it will be so beneficial as XT. I finished with a puddle of sweat under the bike (sorry yuck...tmi)....but my legs actually felt pretty good. It should help keep me cycling fit so I can begin riding outside again once the weather warms up here in the north.

 

[wtpclc]

Amy - lol. I've come a long way. Nver thoguth I'd do yoga and now I can't say enough about it and have dh thikning about doing it. PLEASE be careful. You know that your body needs rest. It will rebell if you don't give it a break. (You know I only preach because I worry, right?)

 

[HMHunters]

Hi everybody!

Man this thread just flies now-a-days. I do read it, but just can't keep up with responding to everyone. I apologize!

I got out today in the wind and did 5 miles. Yesterday I was a slacker and skipped it. I was just so tired; I came home from work and did not-much-of-anything.

Angie - So glad you're doing so well! Take care of that back!!

Amy - Yikes! Please make sure to give your body time to recover. Otherwise it may demand some time off in the form of an injury. (That's the mom in me coming out, I guess.)

We are scheduled to get that line of storms this evening/tonight but hopefully they've fallen apart a bit. Prayers to any/all WISHers affected!

Happy training!
Renee

 

[biggertigger]

Hi All,

Angie: Great run in the morning! I definitely understand. I am a morning wimp, and it's a struggle to get up and run that early! Good luck with your marina proposal.

Anyone have experience with Velcro-strapped hydration belts? I can't stand the regular ones slipping, and having to re-tighten during a run.

Take Care,
Jeff

 

[aldisneygrl]

We had a wild ride last night, but we are ok! Just a little tired due to spending time in the bathroom with two kids. The TV station reported they saw a tornado on the ground a mile away from us, but I think it was just rotation in the sky. Everything looked fine this morning, nothing blown around. Hope everyone else was safe. It is a beautiful day today though.

 

[aladdinsgirl]

Hey, everybody, just popping in before I leave work. Happy Hump Day! I have 3.5 miles on tap for tonight, I had planned on running (my plan is to run the shorter mileage and walk longer stuff on the weekends), but I was boxing up old invoices today at work and now my back is burning, so I think I will walk instead! I just checked weather.com and it's supposed to be 46 with a slight chance of showers at 6:00, so I hope that holds true--I can't stand the thought of being on the TM tonight, but I will suffer for my little Bunnies!! Hope everyone has a wonderful evening!!

Krista

 

[keenercam]

Hey, everyone! Just stopping in real quick to congratulate everyone who is getting the steps in. I, too, am keeping all our WISHers in the storm areas in my thoughts and prayers.
No exercise to report here. Should have gone to the gym Monday night while I had an extra hour, but took care of some other stuff instead. Ended up really sick with flu symptoms by bedtime and it's been really ugly since then. Can't believe I missed 2 days of work. And I can't even remember the last time I passed out before Tuesday morning. Hoping to be back to par by the weekend.

Just wanted to send a shoutout to my sweet DH, Howard, whose picture appears in the Bloodbank of Delmarva's Bloodlines this month with an article singing his praises for finishing the Goofy. Love you, honey!

 

[TnTsParty]

Well I made it through my first run with my running group. It was kinda wierd because I basically ran by myself (I have a really wierd pace - or make that no pace at all - I run for a bit then I walk then I run then I walk - but in no particular pace) I normally don't run at night but I felt ok because there were others out there. I ended up doing 3.8 miles - more than I expected to do so I am happy. I talked to a few people and got info on the race on Sunday so I don't feel as nervous about that. When I got done running I was talking to a man in the group and I told him where I turned around and he was saying it was almost 2 miles (I thought he meant there and back was almost 2 miles and I KNEW it was more than that) then I found out it was almost 4 so I assume he means almost 2 miles one way. He had me scared there for a minute.

 

[wfloyd]

Hi All,

Angie: Great run in the morning! I definitely understand. I am a morning wimp, and it's a struggle to get up and run that early! Good luck with your marina proposal.

Anyone have experience with Velcro-strapped hydration belts? I can't stand the regular ones slipping, and having to re-tighten during a run.

Take Care,
Jeff

I have a velcro belt and usually get the belt where I like it and put some of the large safety pins through the strap to keep it in place. I never feel the pins and the belt never slips.

Bill

 

[MomofCKJ]

Amy--Thank you for the very detailed post on the plank a few pages back on this million mile an hour thread! I appreciate you taking the time to write that and it is great info. I am going to save it for when I decide to try again.

The sciatica is feeling way better today, not 100% gone but so much better that no ibuprofren was needed. I even did 26 minutes on the Gazelle.

Allyson

 

[Larahb]

Hi everyone!
Only 9 days until hubby and I return to WDW for a week-long vacation with my DB and SIL. We have no concrete plans, but I have been doing the C25K and wondered if anyone can tip me off on where to run while there. We are staying at the Bonnet Creek Resort in the Epcot resort area...? I should be on week 3 by then. Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[deekaypee]

Just a hello or two, then I'm off to touch base on my other DIS commitments. Wow, there have gotten to be so many, how am I supposed to make any miles/minutes for the challege? (Don't worry, Ohana, I'm just throwing a red herring at the Panda--I hear they like fish.)

CarolA: I'm so jealous that you got to run at Disney! Let along walk around WS.

Shan: The ring experience. Let's just say "lost" is a euphemism for "stolen" by movers, my first (and only) bad experience in Pittsburgh. As you might have guessed, I'm not a hugely sentimental person and definitely not a crier, but I was in tears on and off for two weeks. The upside of the story, and there is one because I have the best partner in the world: DH surprised me with another ring, as close as he could get to the original in size, color, cut, etc.. (He knew I wouldn't want an "upgrade"--I just wanted my ring). But I still haven't forgiven myself, even though blaming myself is irrational and unproductive.

Tricia: I'm so glad it sounds like you're getting comfortable with your running group. I'm not a consistent pace person, so I know joining one would make me self-conscious. Good job on the miles, too!

Jeff: Aw, you can't tell us how hot Mel looks without sharing pics! My imagination isn't that good!

Angie: Congratulations on the early a.m. run. It sounds like it left you pumped!

Tracey: I can't even imagine the added challenge. Hey, though, I bet he'll enjoy yoga! And I know he's more flexible than I am!

Amy: Please take care of yourself! That's quite a load you're carrying.

Cam: I hope you're feeling better! And way to go, Howard!

Bill: Thanks for the tip on the safety pins. My best works just fine with our WISH shirts, but tends to slip with my tech ones. I'll give the safety pins a try.

To our South-Central WISHers: My thoughts are with you! Take care!

As for me: I'm not 100% back to running, but feeling good enough to call myself recovered. I worked out at the gym today--but cut the TM short because of breathing problems and substituted XT. This evening was so warm, though, that I waited for a break in the rain & did some walking. I managed to do 3.4 miles @ 14:42mm; of course, that was split into two legs, as I got caught in a 10 minute downpour. But I was just so glad to be outside.... I like the Pgh winter, but it sure does rain a lot.

 

[chimera]

Has anyone heard from MelR, Stephanie or Susie in Arkansas? Do we have anyone in TN?

 

[crzy4pooh]

Bill: Maybe the university campus police were jealous of your legs?

Thanks for posting that!!! I really needed to laugh! Sorry DH, but that was tooooo funny!


Hey everyone! I'm trying desparately to catch up on this thread, but it's not really working... DH and I were in Texas for a few days, and now that we are home, little Timmy has a stomach virus. I think (hope) Timmy is over the worst of it. Life has been crazy, but I'm really hoping to get back into a routine tomorrow. I really have no training to report. The doc did some x-rays to rule out a stress fracture on my foot, and found a bone spur??? I haven't had a chance to do much research so I really don't know what that is, but basically she said to rest, stretch, and take advil. But, I did sign up for the Danskin Tri today - YEA!!!! Biking and swimming are not a problem with my foot, so I'm hoping to do that while "resting".

I'm off to catch up on the thread. Keep up the great work!!! Happy training!!!

--Lynnda

 

[windwalker]

An American tourist in London decides to skip his tour group and explore the city on his own. He wanders around, seeing the sights, occasionally stopping at a quaint pub to soak up the local culture, chat with the locals, and have a pint of bitter.


After a while, he finds himself in a very nice neighbourhood with big, stately residences. No pubs, no stores, no restaurants and, worst of all, no public restrooms.


However, after all those Guinnesses, he really has to go. He finds a narrow side street, with high walls surrounding the adjacent buildings and decides to use the wall to solve his problem.


As he is unzipping, he is tapped on the shoulder by a London bobby, who says, "Sir, you simply cannot do that here, you know."


"I'm very sorry, officer," replies the American, "but I really have to go, and I just can't find a public restroom."


"Ah, yes," said the bobby, "just follow me".


He leads the American through a back delivery alley to a gate, which he opens.


"In there," points the bobby, "whiz away sir, anywhere you like."


The fellow enters and finds himself in the most beautiful garden he has ever seen. Manicured grass lawns, statuary, fountains, sculptured hedges, and huge beds of gorgeous flowers, all in perfect bloom. Since he has the policeman's blessing, he relieves himself and feels much more comfortable.


As he goes back through the gate, he says to the bobby, "That was really decent of you. Is that what you call English hospitality?"


"No, sir." replied the bobby. "That is what we call the French Embassy."




A "YARC" joke to give y'all a morning smile. Sure hope Lilly ain't French.

YARC Panda

 

[Cruella de mom]

Good Morning Everyone!

The sunrise this morning was absolutely incredible. I sat on my front porch with my cup of coffee and watched for close to thirty minutes. A day that starts like that has got to be a great day! I am now inspired to make the most of this beautiful day!

Amy - BE CAREFUL! I thought I was fine adding a little more cross training but after my regular run on Tuesday, my body rebeled.

Larab - I want to hear how you like Bonnet Creek - we are staying there at Thanksgiving. I think Robert's site - Disneyrunning.com has some places to run at WDW.

Cecilia