WK of Feb 8 - WISH Team Walkers and Runners

[wtpclc]

Anne - You know we celebrate personal victories and do not compare ourselves to otehrs here! I am thrilled for you!!!!!!! Scott and I marvel at the fact that in Fall of 07, you were ready to throw in the towel.

Ronda - Way to go!!! lol, I hear you on teh 3 minutes. 1 minute seemed so long when it ws r1/w4 and so short when it was r4/w1. I've run 4 full marathons now, though. You can do it!!!!!!!! One step at a time.

Terri - Loved Martian, but tha tmay have been the people. Margie (funwalker) is doing it. Now, it's MI before thigns get green, so some say it'a bit dull. It's the earliest half we have, though and it is a nice area, even if it's nicer when it's fully green. Here's my report from last year. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=24299712#post24299712&highlight=martian+report

 

[lenshanem]

Ronda, find a running store that can help you with your shoes. The one I go to has a treadmill that you run on and they video tape your feet so they can see what you do. They also have some computer foot pad that shows your correct foot size and where you put pressure - arches.

 

[Maherae]

Ronda, good job in paying attention to your shoes! Congratulations on the weight loss!! That definitely will affect your shoes. Please listen to Shan and get thee to a runner's store that will analyze your foot and gait. Make sure they bring out several different brands, and not try to sell you a certain one. Also, a good store will allow you to bring the shoes back within a couple of weeks if they don't work out.

Tracey, hope you sell all of those cookies QUICKLY! and not have to do something like this -->> Hope those 4 miles fly by!

Carrie, Dahhling, Ah would nevah have thrown in the towel as that would mean Ah could only participate as a spectator with this group!! (Southern drawl, eyes fluttering, fan waving...). Seriously, the foot and I have come to an understanding. I'll gimp during non race time, and then on race day it will get me to the finish line! And that wouldn't have happened without the support of the WISH team! Good job on taking your own advice there, kiddo!!

Anne

 

[lenshanem]

Anne is right. I've had to return two pairs of shoes and they never gave me any problems - happily helped me find another pair that worked better.

 

[plutosmyfav]

{{{Anne}}} off season we'll call you Gimpy. Race day you are a fierce competitor.

I meant to post earlier. I did a 6.55 mile wog last Sunday. That is a significant number because it is a quarter of the way.

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hey Vic

Sunny

 

[Maherae]

(she casually posts..)

I did a 6.55 mile wog last Sunday

Cause for celebration!!


Newbies that may not know Sunny's story..please trust that this is a VERY BIG DEAL!! Way to go, Sunny!!

Gimpy

 

[plutosmyfav]

Anne, you're too sweet!

Oops, I mean "Gimpy"

 

[wtpclc]

Way to go Sunny!!!!!!

 

[plutosmyfav]

Thanks, Carrie

I'm going to go for 7 miles this weekend!

 

[lenshanem]

Congrats Sunny!

Got 6.20 miles in this morning. I tried something new. Jackie was sweet and sent me an extra copy she had of her Galloway book. (Thank you!) I have been playing around with the idea of eventually doing a full marathon, but I was looking into Bingham and Galloway cause I'm thinking my knee wouldn't hold up trying to run the entire way. Actually, I know it wouldn't cause it barely lasts thru a half marathon. So since I'm not training for anything I decided to give Galloway a try this morning and compare my pace. I did a R3/W1 and my pace ended up being 10:48 - 1:07:03. I thought this was pretty good cause my last 10K I ran was 1:06:02. So basically a minute extra, but with lots of walking breaks. I think physically and mentally this is the way to go for a full, although I felt a little like I was cheating.

I went to this cute new park. It is a little of a drive, but it has this meandering one mile loop that has some short inclines - a decent little workout. Lots of water fountains along the path and really nice bathrooms. I so wish this park was a tad closer. It has the most awesome playgrounds, two dog parks, skatepark... It is so nice! It was also a beautiful morning. I guess alot of people were playing hookey cause it was packed!

I got a question. Does anyone know how to set the Garmin up for intervals with a goal distance? I can see how to set it up R3/W1, but it only has how many reps. I want to put in a distance. Anyone know? I had to keep looking at the timer and it was a pain. I really would have liked the beep.

Have a nice weekend WISHers! My oldest has a swim meet tomorrow and I'm working it. Should be fun!

Later!

 

[TEK224]

YAY Sunny!

Terri

 

[Kristi1357]

Sunny rocks!!!

 

[MindyLuvsMickey]

I actually was out for a run this morning. It was slow but it was a good one. 5 miles for me!

Now I get to take DS4 out for his little practice session . . .

 

[dsnyfan21]

Hey all,

Maura: Glad to hear the roof thing is under control. Also GLAD to hear that you and DH are still working!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh yes, "second desert" I am always up for that!!

Anne: TM with incline, should do ya wonders and hopefully keeps your mind off of being on the dreaded Dreadmill!!

Ronda: Weightloss, esp a significant amount can affect your gait! I also recommend you go to a runner's store and let them help you pick out shoes for the way you walk and the way you run!

Sunny: GOOD FOR YOU!! Hoping the 7 miles this weekend go even better!! If you PM me your email I can send out that other graphic to you!

Mindy: Nice job on the 5miles!

Aloha Jeff, Jen, Debra, Mooshu, Liz and Bry!!!

AFM: I got out and did my 4 miles this morning. I have 8 on tap for tomorrow, then 12 next Sunday, then 6 and then the PRINCESS HALF!!! So cool, I'll be hanging with the ladies!! Girls weekend and again need to thank LIZ for housing me for the weekend!
I wore my Kilimanjaro Safaris T-shirt to Publix this morning. The cashier asked me about it and actually thought I went to Mount Kilimanjaro and then had to explain that it was at WDW!

Have a great Saturday and Happy Valentines Day to those that are celebrating!

Racey Tracy

 

[Kira G.]

Hi everyone! I'm so excited - I just rented DVC points and booked our Marathon weekend rooms. We're staying in the BCV in a 2-bedroom villa!

I am hoping that all 4 of the kids can come with us. The older 2 are in High School and it's dicey if they can get the time off, but I'm hopeful. But even if it's just Tom, me and the two younger kids I think we'll be glad to have the 2 bedroom. This is particularly exciting since this is the original resort we wanted to stay at the first time we went to WDW, but we've never been able to afford it before.

So I thought it was time that I actually signed up for the race, and so I have now also registered for the Full Marathon!

I got out and trained twice last week, which is double the week before. I'm moving in the right direction! My plan is to run three times this upcoming week, and get back on the regular training schedule I had before Marathon weekend. This will get so much easier once I leave my admissions job in June - right now between that job and really getting my business rolling I'm really working two jobs at once - but I'm just going to have to find the time! I know I can do it.

I'm so jealous of everyone doing the Princess Half in a few weeks! It's fun to read about your training, and I can't wait to read the race reports!

And HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE!

 

[jmasgat]

Kira Where did you rent your points? Disboard rent/trade?

Excuse me for being daft, but Sunny what is your story? Everyone greets you like you are Queen--which is a great thing to be , by the way, and I curtsy before you. But alas, I am a clueless peasant? Backstory, please?

As for me...nothing today since I spent all day preparing dinner for our dearest friends who we havent seen in too long, even though they live right around the corner. And just found out....they are moving to St Andrews in Scotland! He's a prof, and taking a job there. Already I am missing them, and it doesn't happen til next year.

Tomorrow I will run 6 miles. But for now it's time to veg.

Maura

 

[Jen117]

SUNNY - YOU ARE ROCKING IT!!! Way to go, I am so glad you are back (no pun intended!)

Today I cross trained at Disney on Ice. YIKES!! It was in Green Bay, so we parked at Lambeau Field and hiked it to the center. And there were other events going on, so it was a ZOO! And parking was horrible.

Oh and I ate way too much junk. You think Disney is bad. A box of popcorn was $10!!!!!!

 

[chimera]

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