Wk of Jan. 27th-- WISH Walking/Running Club

[lenshanem]

Yep, need that Donald 09 clippie, too.

 

[princessrunner]

Stacey: I find intervals help me with speeding up. I am not sure how you work that into walking but, as I get older, I think I probably need to find out!!!

I just finished up my 40 minutes on the TM cuz the wind chill is bringing us below zero and my sweaty little body just does not take that well. I made it 3.21 miles in 40 minutes. Not the fastest but, heck, it was an easy run.

 

[HMHunters]

Hi team!

I have been totally MIA since marathon weekend because I got home and lto/wto. It has been nuts! Today is the first day that I've actually had a chance to run and that was with a friend I'm getting started, so my first "real" run will be tomorrow.

Since it's so far past I won't do a real race report/recap except to say I finished the marathon only by the grace of God and the help and encouragement of the whole WISH team - fellow runners and screamers alike. My time was way off my goal, but that's okay, I still finished with a smile on my face. I was moved to tears recounting the support you all showered me with all along the course and don't know what else to say but thank you. Also, I enjoyed sitting in the corral with Dana, Scott and Paul. It was great to get a chance to talk to you all!

Now that DH realized how great this group is, I'm thinking he may be more willing to do a WISH meet next year. (Yes, I said next year. The only question is: which of us is doing the half and which is doing the full?!?)

I am planning on doing another marathon sometime. I'd love for it to be Disney, but we'll have to see how that works out. I'll do a couple of halfs this spring and try to keep the miles up.

Time to get back in the groove and back on "board" here. I'm going to go back and catch up with this week's thread -- looks like you all have been busy around here!

Happy training!
Renee

 

[AmyBeth68]

Hi Renee...So nice to see you. I've been wondering how you were doing since the marathon. I know I came upon you right there in the AK parking lot...and neither of us was feeling very good. We traded spots for a while and I was hoping to see you at the finish. You were hanging tough despite the back pain! Great job on a strong finish!

Hi guys...wow this thread moves FAST!

Taught two out of three classes so far today. Phew! And it's supposed to be a rest day. ALthough resting from WHAT I ask? As a mileage slacker this past week I really shouldn't call it a rest day...just another training day . I'll hit the pavement tomorrow if it kills me!!!

 

[Big Vic]

Greetings Fellow Race Team Members -

I have perused the entire last two weeks threads and see that no one even noticed I was missing. Hmmmpf.





Started Minnie Training this morning. My goal is to be less complacent. I am pushing myself a bit more for this event. More speed. More hills. And as the weather improves, more time outside.

What's your name again?

 

[HMHunters]

Hi, Amy!

Yep, we were playing leap frog for a while, but you got pretty far ahead of me. After I finished I went straight to the massage tent to get some help with my back. After 20 minutes of 3 masseuses working on me (and only paying $10!) it felt so much better. Hope you had a happy ending!

Renee

 

[wfloyd]

Greetings Fellow Race Team Members -

I have perused the entire last two weeks threads and see that no one even noticed I was missing. Hmmmpf.





Started Minnie Training this morning. My goal is to be less complacent. I am pushing myself a bit more for this event. More speed. More hills. And as the weather improves, more time outside.

That's because you have been posting elsewhere the past two weeks and therefore not missing. What's up with not joining the mileage competition. I know you would beat us into oblivion but we would still have fun trying to keep up with you. Just so you know, riding on a horse doesn't count.

However if you are totally gone for a while, we will have to send out Panda in the hill country looking for you.

Speaking of which, has anyone heard from Sunny recently. Wondering how here stimulations and associated results were going.

Bill

 

[wtpclc]

Kaley - GOod thing you have us to rely on. I'm sure your familiy's no help! As fro teh knee, it seems like whenever you really try to train, your knee gets in the way. If you have any openings where you could do surgery, I'd really try for that first. HAte to say it, but is spring break an option. If you can't get in and have to wait until summer, then you might as well train. Take it easy, though. As much as beating your mom means, it's not worth it. (Easy for me to say, I will never beat my racing partner, dh). SO nice to see you posting!

Amanda - FYI - You should never increase speed or distance more than 10% per week. MfM or Running fo Mortals are good places to start. RfM has a 5K plan. Where are you (time/distance wise) adn what's your first goal?

OK, sort of caught up through page 3.

 

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

OK, well I wasn't planning on running too much this week given how cold it is going to be here, and a planned wisdom tooth extraction for Thursday...

...but I have bronchitis! My run coach advised me to get to a doctor after she heard me losing my voice on Saturday. A bunch of ladies in the run group came down with it after the Nike race and most took a good month to kick it. So apparently marathons + living in Calgary = increase likelihood of developing bronchitis.

The good news is my wisdom teeth have been pushed back to the end of March.

As for the clippies, I think a bunch of us have been grabbing the logos direct. Here are the links, just be sure to add the IMG brackets as required:

Goofy:
http://www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1514144

Donald:
http://www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1514147

Mickey:
http://www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1514139

 

[MouseDogMom]

Greetings Fellow Race Team Members -

I have perused the entire last two weeks threads and see that no one even noticed I was missing. Hmmmpf.

I knew it was lonely on the TM this week, just couldn't figure out why! Now I know...

Going from r/w to all run: My best advice? DOn't. My ego forces em to, not that I think less of anyone else for doing it. Really, cause teh r/w'ers tend to kick our behinds. Our pace went down. Plus, it;s liekly harder on teh joints. IMO, it's not worth it, unless you have it in your brain from way back that walking is cheating and your ego demans you run. JMO, of course. ALso, if I want to do a r/w when conditions are bad, my muscles are not used to it and ithey cramp up. If you're already doing it, you have the opption of changing the intervals to fit the situation.

Don't want to sound too much like a Galloway fanatic, but if you get a chance to hear him in person, do it. (Here's a list of the program kickoffs for the spring - I think he usually does his spiel at the kickoff, and it's free!) http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training_groups/list_cities.html

He makes a really good case for why the R/W is better, at least for those of us non-elite runners! I know I was truly impressed last year when I went to hear him, and I did NOT expect to be wowed into joining the program. Just something to consider. And changing the intervals really doesn't change your time all that much.

Jackie

 

[deekaypee]

Diane: Good job on the 4 miles, in SNOW, & on building your running base. That's where I am, too. It feels kind of strange to move from the marathon to concentrate on more minutes/miles of running. I'm glad your knee is doing well, too!

Angie: You are so thoughtful, re: your friend and the Minnie. I don't know you or your physical-health situation very well, but it sounds like you'd really like to test yourself at the Minnie. I can't think of a better way to express this sentiment than what Cruella de Mom has already said! But my .02 cents is that I'm sure your friend would understand if you expressed it just like you told us. You could also adopt the phrase I've been using recently: "It's not about you, it's about me." (As in, I need to do this to really seen what I'm capable of and not because I don't enjoy your company.)

Katie: Hi to a fellow reader. The WISH team has been great with their suggestions. I'll never need to actually run, as I'll be so busy reading! MSDave: Thanks for the additional titles. I was tempted by Ultramarathon Man at the bookstore and will probably get it, but haven't heard of Duel in the Sun. Oooh, I love making book lists. Krista: Thanks for the suggestions and information. I hadn't even picked up Higdon's Run Fast book, thinking it might be too advanced for me. Now I know to give it a closer look. And funny books are always good!

Jeff: Congrats on the 8-miler. I just love the motto of your training group; it sounds like a solid core of people who really enjoy each other's company.

Matt: Great workout weekend! I say go for the LA Marathon; after all, you want to get your money's worth for the trip, right? Might as well make another marathon memory. (Of course, I don't have to run your races... )

Welcome GroovyGirls & Christine! The more, the merrier! Don't let the post-marathon weekend euphoria scare you away. Lots of us are still beginners to this running thing, myself included!

Carrie: I'll keep my fingers crossed on the weather--hopefully no ice for your runs! And thanks for the input on the r/w. And thanks, Susie, for your experience with w/r intervals, too. Jackie, I am familiar with the broad outlines of Galloway's ideas, but now it looks like I should read his book. (Wait, does this mean I'm NOT an elite runner? ) Thanks to all for the responses; this information is quite useful to me.

TXang: I thought I'd have more time for these decisions, too. Our household's plans/priorities are still up in the air, and it wouldn't be mature of us to let Disney races make financial and other types of planning for us, would it? (No, seriously, would it?)

Maria: Then tell your DH that he should get together with my DH! Oh, and tell your DH I look forward to hearing about his successes on the Miles/Minutes Challenge!

As for me: An easy three miles r/w today, using C25K to transition to full running short distances. It feels sort of odd to be shifting "back" to C25K after MfM, but good. I found I do much better with the structure of a training program; who woulda thunk it?

And to everyone I didn't get a chance to respond to, happy training!

 

[dissoccergrl]

!Hola! I ran an 11:18 mile tonite. I felt good until I hit .25 when I started getting itchy. I was fearing a break out of hives halfway through my run, and I hoped that no one would drive by and see Violet turning violet with colossal bumps everywhere! Luckily I made it home in time to shoot some Benedryl before I erupted! Anyway, gotta fly. I've got some nasty science homework to do, along with English and Latin. Fun, Fun, Fun.
Kaley

 

[RedDragon]

Judy: I knew you were MIA but was hoping you'd come back to us. Missed you!!

dissoccergrl: on the 11:18 mile. A little Rhuli Gel will help with those hives!!

Leanna: ooooo, so sorry about the bronchitis! Yuk. I've been battling some virus that has me really down. Get better soon!

Renee: welcome back to training!

I just signed up for the WDW Half Marathon 2009!! It's 55% full so if you're thinking about signing up, you better do it soon.

The virus that had my throat so painful has now laid siege to my neck. It's so stiff and sore that I cannot move my head. I cannot train at all due to this virus. It just keeps morphing each day. I wonder what tomorrow will bring.

Happy training everyone!!

 

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

Oh no Martha, I hope you feel better soon!

I can't remember who was asking about transitioning from r/w to just run but here are my thoughts. Not sure what kind of interval you are doing right now, but I moved from a 4:1 interval to 9:1 and sometimes even 19:1. Training with a longer interval you essentially train to walk each water stop only. I found that pretty successful when I ran the Nike half in October. Good luck!

 

[dissoccergrl]

I completely forgot to thank everyone for supporting me through the tough decision with my knees. Well anyway, now I've really got some homework to do.
Eternally greatful,
Kaley

 

[nucpharm29]

Ugh, with the Goofy and Half filling so quickly, I really need to make up my mind what I want to do. I really want to do Goofy--but if I do, so will Scott; and my dad is planning on having knee surgery in December (which matters b/c I was counting on them coming with us to babysit) But maybe I'll register for the half and try to train hard to smoke out a great time. Then Goofy in 2010 or 2011?

I'm also thinking of signing up for the Arkansas Grand Prix racing series. You enter the Grand Prix and then get points for various races throughout the year--those with the top 3 point totals in all age divisions win a prize. Also, one of the requirements for the series is that you belong to a local running group, which I have been meaning to do. Gonna go check that out.

Training wise, got a solid 4 miles in today. Felt like I could keep going, which is a nice change.

 

[gatorphipps]

Hey all....Still really training but LTO does not even begin to describe where I am right now.
Please keep my family in prayer....my mom had cancer 4.5 years ago. She went for her last CT scan and it has returned. She started her 1st of 6 rounds of chemo today. The doctors are very positive and she is too. I just hate she has to go through the chemo again.

Sorry such a downer post.

 

[skfulkers]

Christa--wow, I am so sorry to hear the news. Know that you and your family will definitely be in our prayers.

Steve

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Hey all....Still really training but LTO does not even begin to describe where I am right now.
Please keep my family in prayer....my mom had cancer 4.5 years ago. She went for her last CT scan and it has returned. She started her 1st of 6 rounds of chemo today. The doctors are very positive and she is too. I just hate she has to go through the chemo again.

Sorry such a downer post.

Christa- I'm so, so very sorry about your Mother's news. I'm definitely thinking of you and your family. Your mother pulled through this once before. I'm sending out all my positive energy that she can again. We're here for you.

 

[chimera]

Did my first official Minnie training tonight, 2.52 miles in 30 min for an 11:55 pace.

Debra...I just got Higdon's Run Fast and Marathoning books. I also have Galloway's Marathoning book. I'm not sure I got anything more out of Galloway's book than I did MFM, though his chapter on mental tricks is very interesting. I also just read Stephen King's new book Duma Key (set in Sarasota ) but that may not have anything to do with what you're asking

Martha... for feeling better.

Christa...wow...sorry to hear of your mom's news. Hope you, she and the family are doing okay. If you need anything, holler!

Thanks for everyone's suggestions on whether or not to transition to full run. I also got another opinion on my ankle from a PA that works in ortho. She reminded me that continuing to stress the ankle could lead to arthritis and then I may really have problems. I think keeping some intervals will help reduce the stress. Just need to figure out what interval works best!

I can't believe the half is filling up so quickly! I haven't gotten my postcard that says they got my registration yet. Hope to see it soon!