Wk of Jan 15--2007 WISH Walking/Running Club

[icunurse_celeste]

Maggie and Celeste.....There are a few of us getting ready for the Captal City Half Marathon in Columbus....and then for the Chicago Distance Classic...you guys ought to think about joining us for them! Lily and I had a GREAT time at the Chicago Distance Classic last year and would love to see a few more WISHers there!! Columbus is April 1, and the Chicago Distance Classic is August 13th. Last year the Chicago race was awesome...and the weatehr was quite plesant! We had a great time...do think about joining us....and that goes for anybody else too...I am having a slumber party at my house for Chicago and you are all invited!!

I have looked into the Chicago Distance Classic and was interested but was reluctant due to the humidity and not weather in August- maybe I'll reconsider. (I have asthma and it doesn't mix well with humidity). I will look into it more over the next few days and let you know- it would be fun to see some fellow Disers there!
C

 

[lizdotcom99]

I have looked into the Chicago Distance Classic and was interested but was reluctant due to the humidity and not weather in August- maybe I'll reconsider. (I have asthma and it doesn't mix well with humidity). I will look into it more over the next few days and let you know- it would be fun to see some fellow Disers there!
C

We feared the humidity last year too! We got SOOOOOO lucky! It was a beautiful day and we walked slow......really slow!! I think it took me a month or so to finish...this year I am going to finish in the time limit (4 hours) if all goes as expected! It really is a great time. Hope you will think about it. If not, you will have t meet us at the expo or something!!

I hear the St. Patty's day race is a lot of fun too!

 

[gatorphipps]

I got 6 miles run over the past week 3 on Monday 3 on Tuesday. Then I got a blister on my arch that is only now healing so hopefully next week I will be able to run more.

Does anybody have any hints on blisters and how to prevent them on the arches?? I don't have any problem with toes and have the blister proof socks which apparently don't work where I need them to. I think I'm going to try moleskins next week but would love more ideas.

Congreat on your running! I wish I had good advice on blisters. My Dh uses the finger and toe bandaids...even if the blister is not on his finger or toe. Sometimes works for me...not on the marathon part of the Goofy. By the end of the race...my socks were stained with blood. DH thinks I am sick b/c I said cool...blood stains! Maybe I am....

To all the Tri geeks.....As most of you know, I have my 1st tri in March and I am totaly freaked out ! I was never this crazy freaked out about marathons. I know I can do it, but still the freak out is major! Any advice?
Christa

 

[TiffJ]

Christa-love the picture! You guys look great I (think) I am going to do a tri end of May. I am trying to figure out how to combine my tri training with my training for the Minnie. I am doing a sprint tri so the run part is only 2 miles. I am going to have to do a lot of swimmng to get ready for this so I am going to have to have harder & more cross training days while training for 15k. I'm hoping since I've already gotten to the point of doing the 1/2 it should be o.k. & not too much.

Liz- I may take you up on that. That looks like a cool race & a great course. Good luck with your Columbus race.

Maggie- WTG! It's real now isn't it?! Don't worry, you will not regret it.

 

[gatorphipps]

Christa-love the picture! You guys look great I (think) I am going to do a tri end of May. I am trying to figure out how to combine my tri training with my training for the Minnie. I am doing a sprint tri so the run part is only 2 miles. I am going to have to do a lot of swimmng to get ready for this so I am going to have to have harder & more cross training days while training for 15k. I'm hoping since I've already gotten to the point of doing the 1/2 it should be o.k. & not too much.

Thanks! I LOVED doing the Goofy! My tri is a sprint too. But I may run Myrtle Beach Marathon in Feb 17th or 18th (Whatever day is Saturday). Not sure though. My tri is 500 yard swim, 12 mile bike, and a 5k. Ron said it would be easier than the Goofy, but I am not sure about that. I guess it is the fear of the unknown.
Christa

 

[Honeibee]

Holy Cow is it COLD here! I'm so glad we have a really good TM, because there is NO WAY I could walk outside.

Two amazing things I noticed this weekend....One was that we were out shopping and my DH kept saying "Slow down, will ya?" to me. Hee hee.

The other thing is that now when my alarm goes off at 4:45am so I can be downstairs on the TM by 5:00am, I don't mind so much anymore. There is no more laying in bed debating if I want to do this or not, like it's always been for all the past years I have tried to do this. Now, it's just Alarm...OK time to get up, and up I go! I find this comepletely amazing.

I really enjoyed all the pics on last week's thread. It's so great to put faces to screen names. Thanks to everyone who posted theirs.

OK I'm going to go turn the heat up in my office.

Judy

 

[MelRhoads]

Christa - DO NOT WORRY!!! Your tri will be easier than goofy!!! I did one last june (super hot and outside in the highly vegitated lake). It was 1000yd sm, 19+/- bike, 4 mile run (2 miles were uphill) It was easier than goofy. My finishing time was not that great but ok. I finished somewhere in the middle or just below the middle of the pack (next to last in my age gp.) My age gp is super competitive and all really fast runners which helped b/c the run was longer than it is in a normal olympic dist. I did really good on the bike, but didn't ride as hard as i could have. Where i really lost time was transitions (which I'm sure ron has told you to practice!) I didn't really worry aobut transitions b/c I do them so much in adventure racing that i figured it would be 2nd nature. The tri transitions are alot faster than adv. racing. In adv. racing you measure trans by minutes and in tri' i think they must watch seconds! If i do it again next june, I will rest more b/4 the race (i was sore the day of the race) I will also use that # belt, b/c i lost a ton of time trying to put my running shirt w/ my # on I really think it is going to be a breeze for you!!!!

I'm going stir crazy already!!! I did climb and bike this w/e, but I haven't run since goofy!!!! I might go to the gym and run on the tm just to get some miles in (the boy is at home today, so that is the only place to run w/ childcare.)GOTTA MOVE!!!!! GOING NUTS....... GET me outta here!!!!! NO MORE KIDS SHOWS!!!! ok I'm better now!!! I've hatched a plan. I made a deal w/ the boy that if he would hang out in "the room with the toys and kids" while i run and swim a little, he can swim. I"M OUT OF HERE!!!!!!!

 

[wtpclc]

Christa, Bree and Mel - You guys looks BEAUTIFUL!!!!! That's so awesome!

MelR - It was so great to run into you! I was dying and that really helped. WIsh I could have had some non-runnign time ot meet you. MAybe next year. So, how was your fisrt trip to WDW????

FYI - My report left out WISH sightings along the way. Stephen,in teh first mile, I think. I believe Helen was right after my 4-mile wipe out, Lynn around AK and teh out and back from He** by WWoS, and MelR at WS. NOt patting myself on teh back, as Sunny was a huge help and Heathe rfound the shir tsites, but the shirts were great! It was so cool to pick out WISHers. Next year, we may have to go with lime green disposables so that we can have the very outer layer at the start.

It was fun to explain who's who to dh. As MelR cruised by "She's the one who pushed her son for most of her work outs." It was all very fun! lol.

DH said that if I do the half, he may go Goofy, although he is not ready to sign up for either yet. I don't hink I could let him show me up, though, so I may have to do the full again. I'll have to think long and hard about that Goofy. If I do it all all, it would be very slow and easy.

Blisters on your arch? Ouch!! Body glide and good runnign socks are my best advice.

 

[solotraveler]

Hello everyone!!

Yesterday I did.... well, I did something Goofy. I registered for the 2007 Goofy Challenge Call it post-marathon insanity if you want, but I am seriously excited about the idea.

I will have my very first post-marathon run tomorrow morning, which I am very much looking forward to. For the next couple of months I think I am going to be more focused on getting into better overall shape, but still running 3-4 times a week to keep my running legs in shape until full on training begins (sometime in May or June).

Christa, Bree and Mel- Great picture!! That's so cool!

Carrie- I'd go with honored. I would have introduced myself earlier, but I just wasn't sure it was you and didn't want to look like a complete doof--- somewhere around China I was finally 100% sure and it took me until Italy to finally get good enough control of my Segway to get close enough to say something. So glad I had the opportunity to meet you! If you two do decide to do it all again next year, I'll definately have to get in on that Monday breakfast action.

I am working on my race report and hope to have it posted sometime tonight. I still have mountains of laundry and backlog of school/work stuff from the trip, but I really want to get the report posted.

Have a great day!
Kevin

 

[plutosmyfav]

MelR-- I'm going stir crazy, too. I've had two post race runs, but yesterday and today I am playing it cool. I figure the fam put up with my training schedule for so long they would probably get annoyed if I snuck out too much now that its post race. Got to play it cool...

Solo-- I'm so glad you signed up for Goofy. I did too, Not only that, I signed my Dx up for the half and he doesn't even run. No one warned me about post-race insanity. I only researched upto race day I supposed it would be wise to not make any decisions for at least a week post race. But how often is being wise also having fun?????

I've made my New Race Resolutions:

1) Train harder/better
2) Lose 20 lbs before Goofy
3) Better nutrition-- make my points count
4) Be more sensible


OK, I know it gets really silly after #1. But I'm really going to try!

Speaking of insanity, I'm probably heading over to asiorder in a minute to sink a small fortune in pictures of ME How narcistic is that

Sunny

 

[DisneyGirl]

Solo-- I did the same thing!! I know I probably shouldn't have, considering I've never even run a full marathon and have way too much weight to lose, but I've already done a half, I have two halves before then, and am in really good physical shape (besides the weight ). I'll decide when it gets close whether I'll walk or run the races, but it's just so easy to be motivated a year in advance!!

 

[wtpclc]

Solo - You're too funny! Next year we'll be able to spot you first! No more hiding!

I'm starting to get excited about next year already. WHat happened to my inner couch potato???? I must say, my 3-miler Saturday was less than fun, though. Ouch. But htink about it. At this time last year, I had not even started to train. I was doing Curves once or twice a week if I was lucky. Wow.

 

[magslite]

Liz - I did notice the chicago distance classic - at least it won't be cold Will you be running or walking? It sounds like fun and I would love to meet some of you in person.

Celeste - You have quite a commute! I live less than 10 minutes from my hospital (Good Sam). I work 3 pm's now, but will be switching to 2 day 12 hour shifts/week next month. I don't know how night nurses do it. I would not be able to function well at all.

Tiffj - Thanks for the encouragement. It feels great to know there is no turning back now!

Congrats to all that registered for the Goofy!! You are amazing!

 

[MelRhoads]

Ahhhh..... I'm back and my bartering with the boy worked! He played in "the room" while I ran 3 on the TM and then swam 500mtrs and then I took him swimming! We had a good morning and now I got my fix!

I really want to go ahead and register for next year!!! I just havn't done it yet. It didn't even fill up until August. My big delima is that i have one child (who is lonely and wants a sibling) and i'm not getting any younger. I found WDW to be great birth control!!! I just can't imagine starting with a baby all over again. It was a pain to go climbing with an infant We had to carry a pack and play up to the base of the cliff! I didn't start w/ the bike trailer until he was around 8mos old and the one i have is just a single! I guess i could go the the gym and ride on school/mother's day out days, but I'm just not sure I'm ready to make the plunge!!!! It's pretty much now or never at this point though. I'll bet that was too much information!!!

Oh, I know I should post this on the avoid the post race blues thread, but the 50k is in a few weeks!!! Here's the link

White Rock Classic 50K
Ya'll come on over - did I mention the FREE strawberry cake at mile 5 or the Chilli Frito Pie at the top?

Sarah, my EC and running partner, are planning to do an all girls team adventure race in march. I think that will be fun!!! It is a true sprint and should only last about 6 hours!! Neither one of us has ever navigated with the map and compass b/4. We always leave that to our husbands! I'm sure I'll have another dream inspiring race report for Cam after that one!

Christa - i forgot to tell you a couple of things I was thinking about your tri. It is a sprint race and you are an endurance athlete, so from an aerobic standpoint, you've totally got it licked!!! The most important thing..... When you see the guys on the bikes who's tri suits consist of only a speedo, LOOK AWAY!! (the same goes for the run as well, but the bike is the main offender in my eyes!) You'll be glad you did, trust me!

 

[MelRhoads]

Carrie - I loved the trip to WDW!!! I want to go back and do it all again next year. I think it would be alot easier to do (reservations and dining stuff and transportation) Now that I have a visual pic in my head of the place and I know how things work! The boy loved it. It was too much stimulus for him on some days, but the resort pools are a good break. I think with him i learned that we should just try a few things each day and not try to do everything that there is to do for him in the park. (I think he can do more next year if he is 4yo) Thank you for asking.!

 

[gatorphipps]

Melissa! is what I am doing right now! I will look away! I don't want to burn my eyes out on my 1st tri! I also understand your baby delima! My 2 angels are out of school today and they haven't stopped fighting. Well right now DD7.5 is reading to DD5 while I type...but i have to say I am having to stop every so often to get them back on track. If you sign up, we could do it together...well that is if I sign up.

Tell me about transitions...I need to practice them.......Dude! I don't even know what to wear. The swim is inside...but the rest is outside!

Christa

 

[xterratri]

Gee, MelR, that describes my workout today too. 30 min on the dreadmill and then 1000 yds in the pool. It was probably the first time I had swam since last Sept but I've got to get back in and start somewhere. I went to the local Y as the school campus center was closed for MLK day. The Y is 42/month for a single adult and a 15 minute drive as opposed to a 5 minute bike away. It does have both Masters swim workouts and indoor cycling classes. It's going to have to be really bad for equipment availability at school though to make me spend that much extra a month though with the school facilities being free. So why did I need a gym today? It was sunny but only 16 by 1 this afternoon and there was still substantial snow and ice on the roads from yesterday so I wimped out on running outside. Quite a change from 40s and sunny on Friday when we(neighbor and I) rode outside.

Christa- I reiterate what Mel said about being an endurance athlete. The running certainly helps maintain the cardio base. I was pleasantly surprised by how well the ride went on Friday as I hadn't ridden since October. In spite of wanting to maintain a low recovery intensity we still averaged a good speed even into the blasted headwinds(there are downsides to living on the coast). Basically, you just need to spend some time making sure you are comfortable in the pool and on your bike. You already have all the endurance base you need to finish your first tri. Remember to smile and have fun.

For aspiring triathletes, check out the www.beginnertriathlete.com website. They have training plans for all distances that you can look at to get an some ideas and www.triatheletemag.com is a running a series on the website on doing a sprint in 16 weeks. It's actually almost disturbingly easy compared to what we just finished with the running. Someone(TiffJ?) expressed concern about balancing the Minnie with a sprint tri. My 2 cents(hey that buys a stamp now) would be to follow the sprint tri training program so you are getting the right mix of the 3 sports but increase the run mileage so you are doing at least a long run a week. The 15K program(just updated 1/06) on Hal Higdon's website tops out at a 8 mile LR for 'novices.'

The most IMPT thing that you can practice/train for triathlons is running off the bike. Whether it is a sprint distance or an Ironman, whether it is your first race or your 9th year, it is tough to do. The only thing that makes it a little more comfortable is doing it. That is called a brick workout and the run doesn't have to be very long(even doing Ironman races, I'll only run up to 30 minutes after a long bike in training) 10-20 minutes will do and doesn't have to be very fast, but just get your body used to making that change from biking to running.

BTW- people on here are baddd influences on me. The real reason I was on the hal higdon site earlier was looking at training programs for running multiple marathons in a year. Yes, I'd already pretty much talked myself into doing the full again next year, but all my buddies are going Goofy- insert whine here. I had medal envy this year. I can't/shouldn't make the commitment until after Apr 7th when I find out where and more importantly what order my clinical blocks will be in next year but if I can get something like family practice or outpatient pediatrics for the 1st block of 2007, I should be able to do it. I need psych(well yes I probably do but I mean the rotation) or something similarly low key for my very first block because I'm doing Ironman Wisconsin in Sept(the weekend before the DL 1/2 ergo no DL 1/2 ) and then may run the Steamtown Marathon(net downhill, fast course) in October if a Boston time is possible so keeping the fitness to do WDW 2007 shouldn't be a problem at all.

 

[TiffJ]

That's what is wrong with me. Post marathon insanity! I knew there was something. I am considering the Mickey (and really have Goofy envy), planning on a tri in 4 months & I dont even have a bike yet. Liz has me wanting to do the Chicago 1/2. There is a century ride and/or duathalon that I'm looking at. I have completely lost it OMG I can't do everything!

I signed DS8 up for a kid's marathon today. He is so excited. It is the Country Music Marathon in Nashville (John Bingham will be there) and for the kids they send you a progress chart for them to do the 25.2 miles in the 5 weeks prior to the race (end of April) and then on marathon day , they do their last mile on the last mile of the real marathon course. They get a medal, shirt, goody bag-the works. Just like a big marathoner. He can harldy contain himself. This is such a good thing to get him involved in. I love that he is wanting to stay active. It's for K-6 grades. With all of today's inactive kids I hope I can keep him involved in this kind of stuff.

I told DH about the Chicago race. Looks like a great course by the way. I told him if they didnt want to come I could just stay at Lizdotcom's house. First he said "who's Liz" then he said "yea right" I told him she was having a WISH slumber party for the race. He thinks I have completely lost all my marbles!!! There was a story on some show (20/20 or something like that) about internet perverts meeting up with young kids for inappropriate reasons. I told him I "think" Liz is a woman. I haven't met her but other WISHers have

Lynne-thanks for the adivce. I am hoping I have talked someone else into doing the tri thing with me & her husband used to swim competitively & has done many tri's. I hoping he can offer some help.

Christa- oh great Evil Queen I don't think you have anything to worry about with the tri. Just swim & practice the bricks & you will rock!

Sunny-how could you possibly train any harder? You are already a big

Judy-great job on the training! That is great, you will be flying by next year!

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I know what you mean Melissa--I'm creating the mental timeline of when we can get pregnant, yet still do the marathon in 2007 (I estimate I can get away with 2 months pregnant ) and then have the baby and then be ready to do another one in 2008.

Very sad when you time your babies to not interfere with the racing schedule race.

Isn't that like a world class athlete thing?

Tiff--that sounds like something Disney should do. That is excellent!!! Love the kiddie marathon idea!

ETA: Hit the gym today--hit the bike cycling 30 minutes and ~ 10 miles. Some pain in the joint area by the knee (bet noone is surprised ), but otherwise good. Did some upper body and only had time to do one leg exercise and will have to finish tomorrow. The pain I think is a sign of weakened muscles--so since I ran them for 13 miles and haven't strength trained in almost 2 weeks that would make sense. I did the leg extension machine and the pain disappeared for a little bit. So back on the wagon with my exercises!!

 

[Minnie]

Hi everyone!!!!

I am so glad that everyone is doing so well after the adventure! I so much want to be one of you next year!

PLEASE send as much as you can my way for my PT apt tomorrow. I scheduled the apt with a sports PT and hope to get the ok to get enough help to at least begin TM walking again. My orthopedic apt is not until Jan 25th so I'm not sure what they will do tomorrow.

I am so ready to get back on the TM crazy huh? Remember how much I hated the dreaded TM last summer. Well right now I'd be thrilled with it!

Happy training everyone! I hope to be back at it soon!!!!!!!!!