Wk of Jan. 13th-- WISH Walking/Running Club

[Tinks]

Just copying my post on this thread. It seems more of us read here than individual posts. Hope that's not too obnoxious!



My crazy life!
Hi WISH friends-- just an update. I haven't been able to post for a bit. Boy have things changed in my world! I got a call very late Sunday night from the Singapore American School that the school now has openings for all three of my boys! I really didn't sleep much that night and I was unable to talk to DH! (He's there now but didn't have a mobile phone yet and wasn't available via ichat)

The next morning we talked and made a few calls and short story long: we're moving to Singapore next week! The movers showed up on my step Tuesday morning and will finish packing Thursday and loading Friday. DH returns Friday and we all fly out Tuesday!

As you can guess I'm crazy woman now trying to change appointments and cancel gym memberships and get our shots and faxing to Singapore and....on and on and on.....

I'm trying to DIS at night to unwind and catch up.


Congrats to everyone who finished, not only finished but started! You're all an inspiration and an awesome group. I really wish I could have been there this year and now I'm missing the Minnie, too.



1/18/08 update: DH got home today and we are spending the weekend with family and friends. Our stuff is gone (movers took most today ) I'm not training, obviously, but I hope to get back in my good grove in Singapore. I'll check in from there. Thanks for all the well wishes I hope you know they are all returned right back at ya, especially all you 1/2 and full marathon finishers from this week! The reports have me Love it!!

 

[lenshanem]

Did someone mention Krispy Kreme?!?

 

[nepatsfan73]

GA Jen--Any report regarding the eclaire training at WDW?

 

[keenercam]

Vicki - -Minnie weekend won't be the same without you, sweetie! Know that you will be in our thoughts until you can get on-line again with your WISH friends. Travel safely.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

You guys are gonna love this! (and yes, I am being sarcastic)

Guess what just came to our house, overnighted via UPS?
TWO DONALD MEDALS!!!

Umm, we got ours, thanks.
How about next time, you have them at the finish for people who didn't get theirs? And maybe save the money overnighting them to people, esp. people who already have them, and spend the money on making sure they are there at the FINISH!!!

Ok, rant over....for now....

Kristi -- I was also in your group, because I got a medal from UPS, too! Just to add insult to injury, only one came for me. Apparently dh finished fast enough they were sure he got his (he was about half an hour faster than I was)...I will say that if I didn't have mine, I would have been thrilled today. I think they know they had a real issue two years in a row, and I'd like to think that won't happen next year...

Maria

 

[Stitch_lover_Sith]

So this is just an update/end of lurking. I am going to be doing the Minnie Marathon for the first time this years, plus I am planning on making Honolulu my first marathon at the end of 08. We shall see what the year brings. I really enjoyed the half this year, even if I still hurt after 8 hours at work. I have already gotten back on the training horse and did 2.22miles in 30 on Tuesday. My plan is just to work back up to where i could run 4 and walk 1, then try to get faster. Maybe beat Lynne for once. I was great to see all our old friends this past weekend and make new ones.
Cam and Howard- it was great getting to know Jen and I really do plan on keeping in touch with her.
Mel and Jeff-it was great running with you and seeing the WT. When did she get so big? Maybe I will see if I can swing being on the Mainland for Marathon Weekend next year. I cannot make promises though.
To all that are just joining us and getting right on with your training Welcome. Sorry for the long post,
Erin
DD of NYCPA and Sis to Xterratri

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Lou - if you're wearing your WISH shirt I'll be sure to say hi! I'd love to be wearing one, but I'm not sure how you about getting them. My DH will be running the half as well, so our kids and I will be staying to cheer on the half runners.

Cam, thanks for the encouragement!

Howard, I think one of the reasons DH signed up is because of the hills (ugh!). He is planning on doing a half Ironman up in the Poconos this year, and since we live in NJ, well, there just aren't too many hills to get experience on.

Welcome Cari! Congrats on your progress indeed. My father lives in Delaware, and I saw that Lou was running this race. I thought it might be a good reason to come down for a visit.

Vicki- Wow, what a change. Moving to Singapore! I WISH you the best of luck on your move. Hope all goes well!

 

[jeanneg]

Gee, forgive me if I choose to pass on this one... without the WISH shirts however would we find each other?

I still think the Krispy Kreme Challenge next weekend is more my speed.

Jackie

Jackie: is anyone from WISH doing the KK challenge? It might be worth going down to watch. I checked out the requirements and I could get the running/walking done within regulation, but that leaves me absolutely no time to eat! I can't imagine eating a dozen at one sitting....yeeecccch!

 

[princessrunner]

Good morning all!! Yes, I checked and it is still morning. I did my first run today after the half while DS was at swim lessons. I ran 3 miles (I know whoopee!!) and it felt good so I decided to stop at 3 and ski some this afternoon. It is going to be beautiful today in the 30s but tomorrow will be frigid in the single digits for a high so today is my ski day, play with my kids day, and relaxing weekend day!! Tomorrow will be laundry....... Still wish I was in WDW of course.......

Kristi: SilverSteve PM'd me about signing up for the Beach to Beacon in Portland on August 2. Apparently registration opens up 3/15 and fills in a couple of hours. It is a 10K if you are interested......

 

[Sandy321]

Thanks to DiscoveryHealth.com I have an 8 week free pass at Ballys fitness - so I did 30 min on the eliptical (the swelling finally went down on my feet!!) and 30 min in their weight room!!

I'm in training for the Aug CDC!!

 

[hoosmi]

Bill- Why thank you, my eclair training is going quite well. Much better than my running as a matter of fact.

I had this treat on marathon day in honor of WISHers at home and followed it with a beer. I know, I know, I'm a true friend. If you want to kill some time and see some other Marathon pics, check out my blog. (I had to start a blog because I didn't know how to e-mail the pictures to my friends- am I sophisticated, or what?)

Jen in GA

 

[jeanneg]

I decided to sign up for the Krispy Kreme challenge! I went to the actual website and they allow you to sign up as a "casual" runner which means you run the course, but do not have to eat the entire dozen donuts. If you plan to eat the full dozen you must sign up as a "challenge" runner. For $15, a t-shirt and free donuts, it seemed too much of a riot to pass up. I even was able to sign up under the WISH team since they requested your team name.

Any other brave souls out there?

 

[MouseDogMom]

I decided to sign up for the Krispy Kreme challenge! I went to the actual website and they allow you to sign up as a "casual" runner which means you run the course, but do not have to eat the entire dozen donuts. If you plan to eat the full dozen you must sign up as a "challenge" runner. For $15, a t-shirt and free donuts, it seemed too much of a riot to pass up. I even was able to sign up under the WISH team since they requested your team name.

Any other brave souls out there?

Some of our Galloway group are doing it... I'm still on the fence. DD's taking the SAT next Sat, so the calendar's free. 4 miles does sound kinda easy now! It'll probably be Tuesday before I can decide and register, but I'll let you know.

(DH doesn't want me to do it, but that's cause he works for Dunkin Donuts!)

Jackie

 

[padisneyfan]

I decided to sign up for the Krispy Kreme challenge! I went to the actual website and they allow you to sign up as a "casual" runner which means you run the course, but do not have to eat the entire dozen donuts. If you plan to eat the full dozen you must sign up as a "challenge" runner. For $15, a t-shirt and free donuts, it seemed too much of a riot to pass up. I even was able to sign up under the WISH team since they requested your team name.

Any other brave souls out there?

Gosh if I was closer I would do it.

Jen in Ga--- I enjoyed reading your blog.

Cam--- You DD was a wonderful Wish cheerleader, I saw her everywhere.

Went to the gym for the first time since the Mickey. Did 4 miles on elipical.

Nancy

 

[Maherae]

padisney/Nancy Way to get back into it!
jeanneg/jean, pcitures, remember, PICTURES!!
Sandy321/Sandy, Congratulations on your free 8 weeks!! and that you started using them!
MouseDogMom/Jackie, your DH works for DD and you are THAT skinny??!!
hoosmi/Jen in GA, the sacrifices you make for your team...
Stitch lover Sith/Ein, it was so great to see you again!! I'd love to see you beat Lynne's time at Minnie..go for it!! Will your mom be coming with you?

 

[jeanneg]

Some of our Galloway group are doing it... I'm still on the fence. DD's taking the SAT next Sat, so the calendar's free. 4 miles does sound kinda easy now! It'll probably be Tuesday before I can decide and register, but I'll let you know.

(DH doesn't want me to do it, but that's cause he works for Dunkin Donuts!)

Jackie

Good luck to your daughter with her SATs. She is a real sweetie. I think she is the one who took photos with my camera because my own daughter and son were too embarassed to come forward.
Too funny about hubby working for the competition. I think you should do it anyway....it sounds like quite an experience. Just be sure to wear long pants.....if someone misses the bucket you don't want to fall in any partially digested KKs.

 

[TnTsParty]

Jen in GA - I loved reading your blog. It has inspired me to write my own blog about my journey to the 2009 marathon. The first post is a LONG one - not sure if I am ready to post it yet though. I have my "editors" looking at it - LOL

I meant to get at least 2.5 miles in today (might still end up getting on the TM if I get my lazy butt up off this computer) but I didn't want to run outside since it was about 80 something out there today. They ran the Susan G Koman 5k race for the cure today in West Palm Beach but I didn't participate. I knew it would be a mad house down there and I knew I would want to sleep in - yeah slept till just after 7 - really sleeping in!!

The weather is supposed to be really nice tomorrow - start out at 61 and only get up to around 69 so I definately wanted to save my LR (3 miles right now) for tomorrow and the nice temps. We don't get it that often!!

So next Thursday I will be on my way to Disney because my neice has a gymnastics comp at WWoS on Friday morning (good thing she is homeschooled and has no problem making the comp. without having to take off school because alot of girls on her team aren't going because they just can't get out of school. And that would have meant no reason for a trip for me and my DH. ) As soon as I asked DH if he wanted to go his answer was of course YES - I got him hooked (this is an almost 35 year old man who got as excited as a 5 year old when he saw Stitch on TV during the Christmas parade - he kept saying - there's Stitch, there's Stitch!! )

This trip should be interesting since its going to be me, DH, my DSis, DBiL and DNeice all staying together in a cabin at Ft Wilderness. Its only 3 nights but I hope we survive With a little we will. It will be my sister's family's first trip back to WDW since 2004 when my neice was only 7. So I am sure it will be full of FUN. I am hoping to at least get one run in when there but WDWTO (WDW taking over) might happen!!

 

[Kristi1357]

After learning my lesson the hard way - that one cannot half-@$$ their way through a half marathon - I am taking control!

• I printed out my half marathon training plan
  
• For now I am going to train as though I am doing the More Magazine Marathon in NYC in April (you can have a 2 person team, each does a Half)
  
• I just bought a pair of my running shoes on eBay since they are no longer made
  
• Tomorrow is a new day, and serious training begins!
  
• I have a list of tentative races, incl: Broad Street Run, Philly Distance Classic and a few others
  
• Just bought tickets for "Spirit of the Marathon" for Thursday night

Ok, I am off to fill out my training log accordingly while Zack is in bed & Chad is out playing (and hopefully winning at) poker.

 

[angietuck2]

You GO KRISTI

You are well on your way. I'm hoping to be scream teaming for you at 1/2 next year and getting some water from you when we run the full next year.

Now I don't know if we are going to make it to the movie I have been waiting for that movie since I posted about it. DS's science fair project won award at school and went to county at our local fair. Yeah for DS but now we might have to be there Thursday. WHY that night We'll see.

Training report:

went to gym this morning and did body pump and core class, still no running for me. back is still tender, wanted to get on that treadmill SOOOOOOOOOOO bad but I know in the long run it's better if I wait, just a little longer I want to try to hold out one more week!!!!!

angie

 

[nucpharm29]

Did my first post-marathon run today--did 3 SLOW miles, but did them w/o any issues. Also got 25 min on the elliptical this week and some weights. Well, it looks like we're gonna skip the LR marathon relay in March. Just too much $$$--and I need to save it for our Goofy Registration. But I'm probably gonna be an expo and finish line volunteer. I want to be a medal giver-outer. I know how much it means to get one, so it will mean just that much more to give them out!

Angie--take it easy!!!!!!! We want you in prime shape this year. You're gonna bust out an awesome time at the Minnie (maybe there will be someone else you can zoom past while they make a potty stop). And Scott and I would love to run with you and Bobby in January next year!