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

[angietuck2]

Allyson Yes and don't feel bad I had no idea what that meant for forever but I would never ask, finally DH told me.
Shan YOU ARE DOING AWESOME!!!!! I mean it and I agree with what everyone else said don't worry about all those people. If you want to go faster for YOU then you should do it. If it is any encouragement, we ran Disney 1/2 last year at 10.5 pace, then Gasparilla 2 months later at 9 and then I did MINNIE 15 k at 8:58. I know exactly how you feel believe me I do but after putting a few races under my belt I figured out that the only competition was between me and myself. I have never been athletic, more the ballet, drill team girl. So I was constantly amazed at every run we had the longer the better the faster and even the bad ones. After RFTT last year when DH said we are doing Disney 1/2 in 3 months I literally cried and said there is NO WAY I can run 13 miles and we did. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND BE VERRRRRRY PROUD OF WHAT YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED. WISH BELIEVES IN YOU.

angie

 

[lenshanem]

I swear you guys are the best. This is the only place I can come for support. My Mom doesn't even want me running - she feels it is too unsafe, which unfortunately just fuels my fears that I already have. I have nobody except DH that even understands running. When I cross that finish line at my first half in March there will be no cheers from anyone except for DH who will have probably been waiting over thirty minutes for me at that point.

DH's running friends are hardcore. And even he can literally run only once or twice a week and kick it when he does run. Plus he has screwed up feet! I have logged in double his miles since we got a Garmin and he runs circles around me. All his coworkers are running this half and it is all about who beats who. I feel like the poor soul who everyone will wonder makes it. I just don't like that, it just seems like the Disney races have a much more supportive environment. I wish I would have made the Disney half my first instead of this one. Doubt creeps in...

I know I've come a long way, I just started running last April. I really need to just worry about myself.

I do take off my jewelry, carry my cell, key, personal armband alarm, runner's mace and ID on my shoe. (And that is not taking into account I have my ipod and water!) Really I feel like Inspector Gadget out there, I just need propellers on my back for when I get tired to complete the look. I even just ordered those Airdrives headphones where you can hear outside noise. I also text DH before and after and tell him my route. Still... I am a big wimp!

 

[angietuck2]

And even he can literally run only once or twice a week and kick it when he does run. Plus he has screwed up feet! I have logged in double his miles since we got a Garmin and he runs circles around me. All his coworkers are running this half and it is all about who beats who. I feel like the poor soul who everyone will wonder makes it. I just don't like that, it just seems like the Disney races have a much more supportive environment. I wish I would have made the Disney half my first instead of this one. Doubt creeps in...

I totally understand, it's very frustrating. DH trained for disney 1/2 by himself this year since I was out with my back. I use the term "training" loosely, he never ran more than twice a week if that and didn't even do all his long runs and still ran it at 9.5 pace -- WHAT IS UP WITH THAT

And I can understand wishing you had made Disney the first one, we did Gasparilla in Tampa 6 weeks after Disney and I remember when we got there looking around at all the "serious runners" and they were - no joke! I started freaking out, I looked at Bobby and said, "WE ARE NOT AT DISNEY ANYMORE!"

But there was still a large mix of ages and abilities and it was very humbling when our course merged back with the full and we were at mile 7 and we were being passed by the guys from Nigeria who were at mile 16!!!

Just know that we are all here for you and I truly hope that you will find a way to get rid of all those scary voices in your head and just enjoy your huge accomplishment. I swear on my life if my back was better I would come up there and run with you!!!

 

[Kristi1357]

Shan - what everyone else said! I wish I could be there to cheer for you!

 

[lenshanem]

And I can understand wishing you had made Disney the first one, we did Gasparilla in Tampa 6 weeks after Disney and I remember when we got there looking around at all the "serious runners" and they were - no joke! I started freaking out, I looked at Bobby and said, "WE ARE NOT AT DISNEY ANYMORE!"

So true! My first race was RFTT and I came in about middle of the pack and felt pretty pleased about it all. Later that month I ran my local Thanksgiving 10K and I made my goal - 49 seconds faster than my RFTT pace and I was like in the back of the pack. It was definitely an eye opener.

 

[hoosmi]

Shan- Step back for a second and look at what you just wrote--

You ran 6 miles! And 10:40 is speedy (especially for a boring, lonely training run!)

I remember you posting way back when- what would that girl who was worrying about the Race for the Taste have thought about you doing 6 miles for just a training run?!

Don't worry about your half. There will be people cheering for you! Most of the spectators and fellow runners will cheer, and they really mean it. And don't forget the virtual cheering coming from your WISH pals!!

As for your DH's co-workers, how many of their spouses run? They probably admire you more than you know. And, don't listen to their trash talk- I'm betting someone's going to beat them all, right?!

As for your mom fueling your fears... my mom was always heckling me when I started training. After worrying about my knees and safety and all that, one day in October she decided to come with me on her bike for a LR. I bet we ended up going on 10 runs or so together. She decided in November that she wanted to come watch the Goofy, and now she wants to sign up for the half!!!

You're good, girl!

Jen in GA

 

[wfloyd]

Bill...what are you and Lynnda registering for next year?

I am planning on doing the full but haven't sent any money in so it is still debatable. I signed up for another full in the middle of November so now I just have to decide whether or not I can do another one just 7 weeks later.

Bill

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

I am planning on doing the full but haven't sent any money in so it is still debatable. I signed up for another full in the middle of November so now I just have to decide whether or not I can do another one just 7 weeks later.

Bill

What'd you sign up for in the middle of November??? Philly??? Come join us in Philly.

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

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!

Shan- You rock girl! Your 10:40 pace rocks. You ran your fastest 6 miles to date! WTG! You go celebrate that. Heck, we'll celebrate it with you. Who cares about what DH's coworkers are doing? The only person you are competing with is YOU!!! And you are well on your way to a healthier, happier, YOU!!! Remember DLF > DNF >>> DNS!!! You go and START that first half marathon. I can't wait to hear all about it.

 

[TnTsParty]

I also have to give my encoragement to you Shan - don't get down on yourself. You have done an awsome job since you started running (I just started running in June so I am feeling some of the same things as you) but WOW your FASTEST 6 miles and at a 10:40 pace that is something to be proud of. You just go out there and do that half marathon for yourself. When you cross that finish line I am sure you will have the BIGGEST smile on your face knowing that you accomplished something you thought you couldn't (that is how I felt after finishing the TOT 13k)

As far as your fears of running outside - I am somewhat the same way so I had to get a treadmill because I refuse to run when it isn't light outside (and I prefer to get out in the morning and not the night) but I know that isn't an option for everyone. You seem to have the bases pretty much covered for safety purposes. I make sure I say "hi" to each person I pass and look them in the face (not sure if that helps but at least I am aware of my surroundings)

Keep up the GREAT work!!!

 

[fan_of_small_world]

Hi! I just wanted to say how much reading this board is already helping me.

I went out on Monday and had a lousy run. Wanted to run Wed., but ended up spending 3 hours in the ER and 1.5 hours at the dentist w/ DS (long story, but he's just fine now), and I was so drained that I couldn't possibly run. Planned to run today but have had a cold the past few days too, didn't want another bad run, and just lacked motivation.

Anyway, between reading this thread this morning and my DH encouraging me to get out and enjoy the nice weather, I went. And I had my best run YET! OK, so I'm soooo slow, but I was thrilled that I did 5k in 44 minutes. It may not be great, but when I consider that 19 days ago I couldn't run 1 mile without needing oxygen, lol, I'm so happy! And, I don't even feel sore or completely exhausted.

DH and I signed up for the Caesar Rodney in DE on March (me - 5k, DH - the 13.1). I've been so scared that I wouldn't even finish a 5k that soon, and now I know that not only can I finish, I just beat the time the Disney requires everyone to finish the family 5k in '09!

So thank you to everyone who has posted their stories! You are just such as awesome group!

 

[keenercam]

Hey, Cari! Congratulations on getting out for a run and for your great progress! That race is in my front yard, practically! I'd love to come cheer for you, but I'll be away that weekend for a wedding near Denver.

I can't wait to hear how your training goes.

 

[gatorphipps]

Wow! Started tri-ing to read...but alas, cannot keep up.
Just posted to say a big congrats to all the WDW 08 racers! I hate it was hot again this year, but it looks as though everyone really did well.

Hope to start posting again soon. LTO is my motto right now!

 

[lourodrigis]

Hey Cari - Congrats on your progress!! I'l be running the Caesar Rodney 1/2 in DE this year too. I have never run this race before but I have decided to sign up and run with a friend of mine. He has run Caesar Rodney a number of times and says its a great experience. It should be fun...and cold but I will take the cold over what we had to deal with at WDW on Sunday.

 

[KeenHo]

Lou & Cari ~ I ran in the Caesar Rodney Half in 2006. To date it is my best (PR) Half including three Disney Halfs. My PR time for the Caesar Rodney is 1:59:33. It is a tough race with a considerably long hill at about mile 6. As Cam said, it is almost in our front yard. The year I ran it, it rained tons and tons up to the minutes prior to the start, then it stopped almost as if an answer to a prayer. The weather was cold, but after you begin to run, it is very welcomed.

I will be passing on this years Caesar Rodney Half Marathon due to my class schedule and commitments. Good Luck to you and your families/friends in the race!



Howard

 

[lenshanem]

Congrats Cari!

And thanks to all you WISHers!
Sorry if I sounded pathetic, but it really does feel good to know I have you guys to encourage me.

 

[fan_of_small_world]

Hey Cari - Congrats on your progress!! I'l be running the Caesar Rodney 1/2 in DE this year too. I have never run this race before but I have decided to sign up and run with a friend of mine. He has run Caesar Rodney a number of times and says its a great experience. It should be fun...and cold but I will take the cold over what we had to deal with at WDW on Sunday.

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.

 

[MouseDogMom]

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!

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

 

[wfloyd]

What'd you sign up for in the middle of November??? Philly??? Come join us in Philly.

I thought about Philly but signed up for the Rock and Roll San Antonio at the Expo. They gave me an offer I couldn't refuse and probably couldn't beat elsewhere. So I am headed for Texas.

Bill

 

[fan_of_small_world]

Shan, I just went back and caught up on the posts since this morning. I'm really impressed with your time! I'm sorry you don't have more than your DH supporting you at home, that must be hard.