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

[Valentine]

Okay.. Howard.. you made me cry!! Here I am sitting in my room at POP... surfing the boards when I should be sleeping... and I came across your post... Wow.. you are just a truly amazing human... And I am sure that many here who have spent any time with you echo that sentiment!! Thank you so much for allowing me to share your family time... it was a joy and a blessing!!

Kathy

 

[princessrunner]

Kristi: I was giving serious contemplation to signing up for the MDI Marathon in Bar Harbor, Maine but it is REALLY hilly too. There is one in Portland in October, the 5th or 6th I think if you are interested in that. I remembered you saying that Great Bay was hilly but I talked to my SIL and she said that Hampton was too. I am not sure about Portland, I will have to consult SilverSteve on that one. I also saw that there is a 5K on 4/26 in Portsmouth called Out of Hibernation which made me . I need something to keep me going.

SilverSteve...are you out there...did you make it back okay?????? Any input on either MDI or the Maine Marathon?

More snow on tap today, just a little though 3-6" so back to the treadmill and XT with shoveling!! Hope everyone gets back into the swing soon. Have a great day!!!

 

[Kristi1357]

Lisa - let me know which ones you are doing. I absolutely NEED a race to get my behind in gear! I was going to try to do Minnie again ths year. But I really think $$$ is going to be an issue. I can definately say no to Hampton though. Who runs a race at a beach in New England in February? NOT ME! The Portsmouth 5k would be cool, but I get nervous about local 5ks since they tend to be more hardcore runners. Not run/walkers like me.

 

[Valentine]

Hmmmmm...there is the MORE woman's marathon in April.... in NYC... they are having their first 1/2 this year... Something to think about!

Kahty

 

[princessrunner]

Kathy: I would consider that one, but not the Krispy Kreme thing. That would be a bad scene for me. Shorter race, but I don't think I can eat a half dozen doughnuts, let alone a dozen and then run 2 miles!!!

 

[Kristi1357]

Kathy - I am liking the sound of that race! I just emailed Mom to see if she'd want to do that one with me. I've always wanted to do a NYC race!

 

[RedDragon]

Howard: You kicked butt on both the 1/2 and full marathon races! You did so very well and should be so very proud of your effort. You're also right about Cam: she totally rocks in my book. Craig and I thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent with you and Cam and Jenn. Jenn was so great to get out there at those ungodly hours to cheer for us all on both days! I know she can do the 1/2 next year!!!

Loved meeting everyone at the WISH meet on Friday. I've been bragging about all of you to my co-workers and family. You all are great!

 

[Jen117]

OK, I am just getting over the teary eyes after reading Cam's report. Cam - You are the BEST!

Mel - I would love to get a PR next year... PR or ER!!! Are you saying you will try for race #3 with me??? Wow, you are a glutton for punishment!!!

Vic - DH (Paul) said he saw you everywhere on the course. He really enjoyed being there for the team this year (oh and I threatened him that he had to!!!)

Work is insane for me, but I keep coming on here to check the reports. I hope to get some pics together this weekend and post them. DH took a lot of the WISHers, so if anyone wants copies once I post then just PM me!!!

 

[Kristi1357]

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....

 

[crzy4pooh]

Hey all! DH posted our race reports if anyone wants to read. Warning... they are long... The WISH team is just too amazing to limit our stories to only a few words!

Billy has been sick all morning - but I think he is doing a bit better. Bill has the day off and got the smoker fired up with ribs - yummmmm!!! Anyone want to come over?

As for me, the soreness has finally ended, and I am hoping to get out on the bike this afternoon. Sunday afternoon I'm supposed to meet a buddy for a walk and possibly bike if the weather cooperates. I have to get training for Minnie and the Danskin Tri. Yea!

Mel - DH is most likely doing the full, and I am planning on the half next year.

Kristi - I have no words about the medals... Congratulations to you on the race, though!!!!

Well, I need to head into work for a couple hours. I will check in with you all later. Thank you all again for an amazing weekend!!!!

--Lynnda

 

[nepatsfan73]

Kristi-Think they want to make sure you come back? Then again, maybe they figure if they give you enough medals, you'll just stay home next time.

 

[keenercam]

Wow! Everyone's race reports are wonderful! I did a much-too-long report on a separate thread, but wanted to be sure to post here that Marathon Weekend 2008 was one of the best of my life. We spent so much time before, during and after the races with WISH friends, and every moment is a treasured memory.

I also put this in my separate thread, but I wanted to thank everyone for making Jenn feel so comfortable and needed and appreciated. She has been hearing for 3 years about our WISH teammates/friends, and while she appreciated the support you have all provided to me and Howard in that time, I don't think she had any idea of how much LOVE and INFINITE SUPPORT there is in this group. She is so excited about doing the 2009 half and scream-teaming for the 2009 Full. I am hoping she'll post here throughout the year and avail herself of the generous support and advice everyone "dumps" here.

Everywhere we went this week, people told us how kind and supportive the WISH scream team and race participants were. The reputation that this team has established and perpetuates encourages so many others. I am so proud to be a part of this team (even if it means wearing neon green that I wouldn't otherwise be caught dead in! ).

Seriously though, you guys are absolutely the BEST!!! I cannot wait to share the year with all our new WISH team members.

 

[jeanneg]

WENDY,JACKIE,RENEE: I just found a race in our area

Check it out:http://queencitytiming.com/race_pages/Takeprideinyourhide.htm


OMG, too too funny!

 

[nepatsfan73]

WENDY,JACKIE,RENEE: I just found a race in our area

Check it out:http://queencitytiming.com/race_pages/Takeprideinyourhide.htm


OMG, too too funny!

I like the fact that cameras and fireworks are prohibited. Don't even want to know where they pack the fireworks during the event.

Another difficult decision, do you stick with bodyglide or more liberally sunblock the places that usually aren't exposed to sunlight?

 

[lenshanem]

Just finished week 5 of 15 half training. I had to run 6 miles today and I've only run three 10Ks prior.

I had no motivation. None.

Add to the fact my fear level has increased even more lately about running out alone and I really had to FORCE myself to go out.

I went to the mall and ran around the sidewalks out around there, seemed like a good amount of traffic out and that made me feel a little more secure. Anyway...

I ran my fastest 6 miles to date - 10:40 was my average pace!!!


Course, DH has several coworkers that are doing this same half and they all are super speedy and poking at each other about who is gonna beat who. I'm kinda in the dumps about it really. I'm gonna feel like the short chubby mommy coming in at the rear. It is kinda taking away my excitement about my first half. Although, I must say reading all these reposts and seeing all these pics is inspiring. I'm definitely gonna run Disney next year!

 

[Maherae]

SHAN!!! don't you DARE be down on yourself!!! A 10:40 pace is something I will NEVER achieve, my friend...waaaaay too speedy for me! STOP comparing yourself to others and just look how far YOU have come! Way to go!!!

Do you carry your cell phone with you? Do your family/friends know your route? When to expect you to return? Do you call DH before and after?

Keep up the GREAT work, Shan!!

 

[keenercam]

Shan -- That pace is freaking AWESOME!!!! And just LOOK at you! Did you ever believe, many months ago that you would run THAT many miles at such an awesome pace? Give yourself a big fat pat on the back, kiddo!

 

[princessrunner]

Shan: You should never be down on yourself, especially with that pace! Just remember why you are running, is it really to compete with others or is it for your own personal goals? My MILs neighbor is a big 5Ker and he is always poking at me when I am around, how fast do I run, what is my best 5K time, what is my goal for my next race, it is really very annoying. The one race he was going to be in with me, I had a VERY hard time not running so fast I was going to hurt myself. I did, however, run just fast enough to make him uncomfortable and it was better than a PR ever felt. Watching him suck wind at the end of the race while I wandered off to collect my water and fruit was reward enough. Always remember that the only thing you should be competing against is that little voice inside you. No one else should make you do this besides yourself and no one should EVER make you feel inferior. You are out there when so many others are not and that, in itself, is an achievement. You are faster than a lot of us out here and you have NOTHING to be ashamed of.

 

[MomofCKJ]

Newbie here, PR? Does that stand for Personal Record?

Allyson

 

[deekaypee]

Shan,

I can't add anything to what the others say, except DITTO! You're running, you're making your goals, you're sticking to your plans even when you (think you) have no motivation. You're the kind of person I look to in my training--in fact, I look ahead to you, as there's no way I'm at a 10:40 pace!!!

I hope you know you deserve all the praise & pats on the backs you're getting, and that you also give yourself some well-earned credit!

Newbie here, PR? Does that stand for Personal Record?

Allyson