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

[Kira G.]

Whew! I caught up on the thread!

Hello to all the new people out there! I have been here only for about 3 weeks, but I don't feel new anymore so you'll feel right at home in no time. This is a truly awesome and supportive group.

Christa - I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. Sending prayers and pixie dust your way. Hang in there and have faith!

Well, I did it - I have run/walked 3 times a week for the last 3 weeks and been 100% consistent! I have never ever done that before in my life. I always talk myself out of it and miss a few workouts. It helps that I have been healthy, and that Philadelphia seems to have cancelled winter and settled for 3 months of November! However, I also feel certain that when I have a setback (and I'm sure one will come along sooner or later), that I have the commitment and support to carry me through.

I am following the Running for Mortals run/walk 5K plan, and it is working great for me! That is a great book, and if you are just starting out I suggest picking that up in addition to Marathoning for Mortals. After this week I am going to add once a week cross-training (probably elliptical, although I am looking for a yoga class that works in my schedule), and then after few weeks of being consistent with that I will add a second day of cross-training. Doing it slowly is the key for me. I am always excited to start things, but have to work on consistency.

Now I am looking for a nice 5K in Philly in late March/early April. Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[SamSam]

There are so many posts each day I'm having trouble keeping up! Being new to the Wish Team, I have a question for those of you that have been training longer. I regularly walk 4 miles in 1 hr and would like to kick it up a notch so I can do the Minnie 15K a little faster. I think each time I try to add running to my plan,in a walk/run workout, I must add on too fast and then I go back to walking because my hip starts hurting. Does the Running for Mortals book have plans for all levels?
The Wish Team is great! I'm sure these threads will help keep me motivated through this next year. Off to work now.

 

[TEK224]

Quick Drive-by:

Welcome to all our new WISHERS!

Leanna - Hope you're feeling better.

Christa - I'll keep your Mom in my prayers.

Lynne - I'm so jealous. I had thought about doing the Maui half this year, but think I may have to wait until 09 for that one.

I'll try to catch up more later.

Terri

 

[MomofCKJ]

Christa--sending healing thoughts to your Mom. That has to be a hard battle but try and remain positive.

Kira--You go girl! That is great! It is an odd winter. We've had extreme cold, really mild days and a ton of snow in December but not so much in January. Going to be 40 today, nice!

I have finished my work for the day (I work from home and while it is a blessing, it can also be a curse. It can be hard to just shut it off when I have put in my hours and not keep going back to check just one more thing!) and am going to head outside in a moment for Week One, Day Two of the Couch to 5K!

Allyson

 

[gatorphipps]

1. Thanks for all the well WISHes. Everything went well yesterday.
2. Welcome new people.
3. I swam 2000 yards today in 56 min. I am not fast, but I am steady.

Now gotta go return to my neverending jobs......

 

[aladdinsgirl]

Christa--I'll be praying for your mom. If she's anything like you, she'll kick cancer right in the teeth again without even breaking a sweat.

Krista

 

[AmyBeth68]

Christa: Sorry to hear about your mom's struggles...I'll keep her and your family in my thoughts! Sounds like she's a tough lady and quite a fighter! Great job getting that swim in! The swimming worries me for this Tri that I'm doing in August. Yikes!

Kira: Congrats on staying true to your training plan. You should be SO proud of yourself!!! That's what i love about training for an event such as this....it allows us to redefine ourselves. Love that!!!

Stacie: Awesome on the XT girl .

Cecilia: Oh wow....4 weeks for the Half! Nice...seems you've allowed yourself a bit of recovery now right back at it. I wish my next event wasn't so far off...I need running motivation myself .

Yvonne!!! Nice to "see" you!!!

Vicki: I love Singapore...spent some time there back when I covered the region for my job! I hope you have a wonderful experience. So much good food! YUM!!!

On the training front....I taught 3 classes yesterday and my body is screaming...probably did about 2 hours worth of pilates. Today I taught and worked for 1.5 hours with my Pilates trainer on the reformers. Kicked my butt! So now I have to head out into the 34 degree chilly drizzle to get my 4 mile run in. NOT looking forward to that but if I don't start running soon I may never get back out there LOL!

 

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

Vicki - I hope you are having a great time in Singapore! If you need some advice for some great places to try I highly recommend these:

1. Lei Gardens Chinese restaurant (there is one along Orchard Road, another at Chjmes)
2. Brewerks brew pub at Clarke Quay (the other side of the river) for days when you really want a good burger.
3. There is a place with amazing chili crab and black pepper crab at a place called Quayside Seafood at Clarke Quay - you can recognize them with all of the orange and red tiny tiles they have decorating the outside of the place.

And don't forget to go to the Long Bar at the Raffles Hotel for a Singapore Sling. Good stuff!

 

[DisneyMarathon]

Amy,
Hello again!

As you can tell, I usually read messages but seldom post. I will be sure to stop by longer at the Friday night Wish event in the future.

Yvonne

 

[deekaypee]

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!

Leana: Thanks for the thoughts on longer intervals. This might be a good compromise.



Christa: I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I know how difficult it can be. I'll be thinking of you and your family.

Mel: More books, more books! I'm always up for reading lists, regardless of the topics. The Interlibrary Loan folks know me very, very well. About intervals: the more people who post, the more I wonder about full-time running. I'm going to stick with it for while, but try not to be wedded to it. It certainly sounds like a smart strategy for you, given what your PA says.

Nessa: Welcome! I'm practically a newbie, too, so I'll defer to other folks. But I just wanted to let you know that I really loved MfM! It got me through the Goofy--that, and the WISH team.

Jen: Have a good (if possible? successful?) business trip and safe drive to Chicago.

Vicki: Hi! I'm glad you're getting settled in Singapore. Can't wait to hear more!

Stacie: I never trust those heart rate things. Love them for the XT and joint recovery, try to ignore their stats. Instead, I try to use PRE and take my own heart rate. Based on my experience in pretty cruddy gyms, I guess.

Kira: Whoo-hoo! I love MfM so much that I should probably sneak a peek at RfM. It sounds like you've got a good plan AND are being consistent.

Allyson: I'm also doing C25K! Let us know how it's going!

As for me: Strength training today. I'm trying to be more conscientious on strengthening my core, as the part of me that was most sore after the Goofy was my back. Just a reminder that I can't slack off on things. Tomorrow is another C25K day and, if I can work out the scheduling, DH and I will try another yoga class. The one we tried last week was just not for us.

 

[TXAng]

Christa - I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I'll be keeping her in my prayers.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Christa, I will be saying prayers, sending positive energy that all will be well with your mother and for your family.

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Hey Everyone: I know some of you are planning on going to the Minnie Marathon this year. Well, I found a sweepstakes you might be interested in. Good luck! It'd be great if a WISHer won!

Her Sports is giving away a package for two to Disney’s Minnie Marathon Weekend presented by Lady Foot Locker®, May 2-4, 2008 at the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort in Orlando, Florida. The package includes two entries to a Minnie Marathon weekend race (choices include 15K and 5K), a two-night stay at a WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort, two one-day tickets to a WALT DISNEY WORLD® Theme Park and two invitations to the Minnie Marathon reception.

Expires 2/29/08

http://http://www.hersports.com/promotions/minniemarathon.html

 

[Kristi1357]

Dave - thanks for the link to the contest!
But, one has to wonder why you know about a contest through HER Magazine!!!

Ok, yes, it's true...I got off my beind for the first time since the half!
I did 3.5 miles on the track at the Y in 46:06. I did not break any speed records though.
Note to self: always remember to take inhaler before exercising!
Since I forgot to puff on the inhaler first, I could not do any running intervals after my first 1 min. in the first mile.
Still, I got the steps in and it felt great!
I have missed my music. My Ozzy, Eminem, Pink, AC/DC...

Totally OT - I got 6th row seats for Lifehouse when they come to Boston in March!

 

[ms.mightyduck]

Okay, WISH teammates. While I agree I am *inspired* to stay healthy, I spent 65 minutes on the treadmill tonight, and I hated every second of it. I had a stitch in my left side even though I remembered to use my inhaler and made a conscious effort to breathe into my belly. The only good part was that all the computation I did trying to figure out how much time I had left was probably good for my brain.

I walked for 3.5 miles. I'm glad it's over. And I came home and did 20 minutes of pilates.

I am so discouraged. I thought that week two would be easier than week one.

Okay, off to shower and eat dinner!

 

[twoWDWfools]

Christa-- I am really sorry to hear about your mom. Hope all works out and will keep you in our thoughts.

Kira - that's great! It all has to start somewhere. Believe me...I know as still new to this, too.

 

[angietuck2]

Good Evening Team

I'm really sorry I don't have time to catch up with everyone individually.

Just wanted to report that I did another 2.5 miles in 26 minutes tonight followed by stretching a VERY quick core workout. And I feel GREAT

Tomorrow will be the true test and see if my back holds up.

Dave Thanks for the heads up I already entered.
Ms.Mighty Duck That is awesome that you stayed on there with side stich on your side and hating every second of it. I can honestly say that after all the training we have done I am convinced that pushing through the ones like that are what put us to the next level. I'm not just saying that, I mean it. And those stupid side stiches are what I had to push past for a really long time and had to majorly concentrate on my breathing.

OK gonna watch American Idol with the kiddos!!

angie

 

[ms.mightyduck]

Thank you for the encouragement, Angie. I just feel like I don't belong here today--not at all excited about working out (not even feeling proud that I did it).

Thanks, Dave, for the linky. I entered--DH can't complain about free! (well, he probably can...but I won't listen).

Kristi, that's so great that you were so excited to work out--you give me hope that I won't always hate it (and congrats on the tix score!).

 

[angietuck2]

Thank you for the encouragement, Angie. I just feel like I don't belong here today--not at all excited about working out (not even feeling proud that I did it).

I know exactly how you feel, there was a time over the summer I didn't even post anymore, partly because my life got turned upside down but partly because I was not proud of the workouts or lack of at the time. But I look back now and realize I needed my WISH team more than ever then. Please know that no one here judges anyone on what they accomplish. I think that is why this team conitnues to grow at an astronomical rate.

No matter what level everyone is at everyone is so encouraging because at some level or another everyone here has had their share of BAD days. We are here for you!!!

angie

 

[Kristi1357]

Kristi, that's so great that you were so excited to work out--you give me hope that I won't always hate it (and congrats on the tix score!).

Trust me, it's taken me since the half marathon to get back out there today. I am not a fan of working out. I find every excuse in the book! But, once I am there, I am usually good to go.

I only work out since races are so much fun! If it wasn't for "rewarding" myself with a race (and getting to see all my WISH buddies ), I wouldn't move off the couch. Seriously!

And I am with Angie - the tough workouts are what pushes you through to the next level. Some days are just off for no reason. And you have other days where everything is fabulous. Just like real life, I suppose. Just keep at it. It is worth it.

Ok, off to bed for me. I am so addicted to the internet, it's not even funny anymore.