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

[sap1227]

My mom has been borrowing my treadmill, but now she wants to give it back!!! I am SOOOO excitied, since it will be getting hot here soon and my running outside days will be OVER!

I have done the Power Pump class 2 weeks in a row at the gym, I am hoping to just make it part of my weekly routine!

We see deer quite often at Disney, my boys are always looking real hard to see if they can find them.

My good eating is proabably out the window for today since my uncle from Ohio called and asked if we wanted to meet him at Boma tonight for dinner--YUM!!!!!

 

[princessrunner]

Krista: My best answer to your question is you will know when to drop back as your body is going to be very clear in letting you know it is time. For me with each of mine, it was different. I got huge quick with my daughter and was down to walking quickly and with my son, everytime I ran I bled which was just some strange happening with my body reaction to testosterone but it made me nervous enough to drop it down. I hope someone else has a better answer but I found both with running and lifting that my body said enough and I was more than ready to listen!!!

 

[HMHunters]

Hi team!

I'm trying to keep up with my team thread and this thread; whew!

I got out and did 4 miles today after work. Sunny, but the wind was cold enough to get me to cover my ears. I am just so happy to be running again!

Tomorrow I'm taking out my 2 new runner friends again; since it's supposed to rain I'm giving them a break and taking them to the indoor track at the Y. I guess after we're done I'll do my own workout as the 1/2 run/walk really doesn't do it for me anymore!

Happy training!
Renee

 

[Kristi1357]

Krista - yeah, what Lisa said. (I am no expert though!) I knew a woman years ago. She was having her first at 40 and she was a runner. She kept running right up until 7 mos., I think. It's not like you are starting an exercise program now. You are fit and have been doing this a long time. Just make sure not to push it and listen to what your body is telling you. There are aerobics teachers out there that teach their classes until the week they deliver! You'll be fine.

Today was supposed to be 3.5 miles. I say 'supposed to be' since the Walk/Jog DVD did me in yesterday! I really don't think it's wise to push more on my legs today. Besides, I need to save my strength for our big competition starting tomorrow!

 

[nucpharm29]

Krista--Hmmm, no good advice from me, as I stopped doing any productive as soon as I had a positive pregnancy test Unless running to Krispy Kreme counts. I do know that one of the better women runners I knew through my dad, ran until she was 7 months preggers--and the president of our mommy and me group ran/walked right up until delivery

Speaking of running, I did get back in the gym today. Was supposed to be there yesterday for work and workout, but we had a terrible wind storm Tuesday afternoon that knocked out the poor in the gym. They were w/o power for 24hours. Did a little over 3 miles today and then some hard weight work on abs and arms. I'm really glad that the team contest starts tomorrow. Since I don't have a race planned in the near future, I'll feel like my miles are actually meaning something again.

 

[wtpclc]

OK, caught up through page 9. Ugh.

Christa - Lots of prayers for your mom.

CHristine- Welcome adn good to see you here! I have "chatted" with you on other sites as PoohsPal!!!

Am I the only one not slackiing on training? There's a first! Not only are we not slacking, we are very close to signing up for a half on April 6 and are bumping up our training. Looks like we my be ding MArtian with DIane adn Susan!

 

[jeanneg]

Krista: Hmmmm, funny little story here...take it for what it's worth.
About 3 years ago there was a woman who went to my gym. She was a teeny, tiny thing with a humungo baby belly. This woman was on the treadmill every day for a long time and going FAST! Not walking, but all out running. My friend and I would just look at one another and think "that can't be good for her...or the baby" Well, she was gone for about a week and then came back...with the baby, and all were perfectly healthy. So it turned out OK. But wait, there's more.....My hubby and I now see her every Sunday at church with her husband and the kid (now almost 3) who is absolutely adorable, but a holy terror! It's hysterical because the woman and her husband have to take turns chasing after this little guy because HE NEVER STOPS MOVING! (and I know why!)
So be very careful...or you may get one of those also!

Renee: do you go to the Kerr Y? Do you know who I'm talking about?

 

[HMHunters]

Krista: Hmmmm, funny little story here...take it for what it's worth.
About 3 years ago there was a woman who went to my gym. She was a teeny, tiny thing with a humungo baby belly. This woman was on the treadmill every day for a long time and going FAST! Not walking, but all out running. My friend and I would just look at one another and think "that can't be good for her...or the baby" Well, she was gone for about a week and then came back...with the baby, and all were perfectly healthy. So it turned out OK. But wait, there's more.....My hubby and I now see her every Sunday at church with her husband and the kid (now almost 3) who is absolutely adorable, but a holy terror! It's hysterical because the woman and her husband have to take turns chasing after this little guy because HE NEVER STOPS MOVING! (and I know why!)
So be very careful...or you may get one of those also!

Renee: do you go to the Kerr Y? Do you know who I'm talking about?

I do go to Kerr, but I've only been going there a couple of years. At least Mom has the endurance to keep up with him!

 

[wtpclc]

Allyson - Due fro new Asics. AHve 2120s now. SO, I haev a very important question...WHat color did you get??? OMG, you were usuing regular shoes.

Duckie - Even us "athelestes" have horrible moments as you've heard. I really blame the DM. I recall having about 3 happy (or not dreaded) minutes on one once. Hang in there!

 

[wtpclc]

Judy - Be sure to body glide your feet when you first use your orthodics!

Helen - OMG, tehy bet on you?? WHat world are you living in???

 

[aladdinsgirl]

Lisa, Kristi, and Stephanie--Thanks for the input! I just made up a schedule through April 17, hopefully I'll be able to keep up with my plans until then. If not, all the runs will switch to walks--no big deal!

Jeanne--Shut your mouth right now!!!

Allyson--Now you're onto our secret: there is nothing in the world better than new running shoes!! How did they feel?

Christy--Have a zebra dome for me!

Leana--Hope you feel better soon! Make sure you take some time to rest and let your body heal.

Judy--Does the podiatrist look anything like hunka hunka knee doctor?

Krista

 

[twoWDWfools]

I feel like the housekeeper in The Bird Cage. Ever see that movie? OMG that scene when he puts shoes on is hysterical! Anyway, thanks, I hope they help too.

Judy - that scene is a riot!! "I can't wear these..." And of course no socks either!


Not only are there deer at WDW but also armidillos. We've seen them over at the campground.

Did 2.5 miles on the eliptical last night along with some good stretching and want to know -- HOW do I get those times on the treadmill?? On there I can do an easy 13:20 mile with what feels like no more than a walking pace/stride but not on the TM. Right now there is no way to walk outside (currently in the process of getting 7"+ of snow). I've been reading walking techniques and find that trying to push off with the toes doesn't work real well on the TM. Does thru the office though as one of my co-workers can attest to. Any suggestions? Other than move south, and I'm working on that.

Provided roads aren't horrific, will hit gym for bike & core time on way home.

 

[Honeibee]

Carrie - Really? I never heard that before.

Krista - Alas.....no. He's very sweet though. And..he's going to WDW next week, staying off site . He asked me if I had any tips and I told him "You're asking the wrong girl. We could be here all day."

Liz - Is that one of the funniest scenes ever?!?!?! Well, that's me in my dress shoe orthodics. I must be doing something wrong.

ETA: Liz, I've done about 80% of my training for both Halfs, both Minnies and the ToT on the TM. Besides watching a LOT of movies, I don't think the TM is all that accurate. Do you have a Garmin and can you get outside once in a while to check your "real" pace? I'm always much faster on the pavement when I think I'm doing about the same pace as I do on the TM.

 

[wtpclc]

Carrie - Really? I never heard that before.

They will rub in places you aren't used to. Arch seems to be the worst spot. I had what felt like a rock under my 4th adn 5th toes too, to make it roll. That took a hit of BG for a bit also.

 

[sap1227]

Christy--Have a zebra dome for me!


Krista

I am sure I will have one for you, one for the baby, one for me, one for...well you get the picture

 

[deekaypee]

Hey, all! Thanks for all the well wishes. I'm feeling better today as the cold has finally decided to blossom. Sometimes I think getting sick is worse than being sick, at least for minor illnesses. Anyway, I didn't want to XT today, but thought I'd better man up & do it, else what would my fellow WISHers think? You're all great for motivation.

I also decided to walk to the library and see if my ILL copy of Chi Running had come in. No dice, but I did pick up George Sheehan's This Running Life & Hal Higdon's Run Fast to tide me over; thanks for your suggestions. It also gave me a little 3 mile (@15mm pace) jaunt outside in the sunny, warmer-than-yesterday weather, which helped lighten my mood.

Allyson: You've given me shoe envy! It sounds like you had a great fitting experience.

Kristi: WTG with the kick-butt motivation. I've never done Lesley Sansone, but I hear good things.

marsuzcos: Another PAer! I'm super-impressed that you're getting out there in the cold & WITH a cold!

Chris: 6 miles on the TM--yea! I'm like you, I don't mind the TM. (And don't tell anyone...sometimes I LIKE it.)

Christy: I'm looking around at new classes, trying to decide what fits in my schedule, what might be fun, etc. What do you like about Power Pump?

Renee: for being a good coach to your friends! You're a true WISHer!

Liz: I can't really speak to the elliptical, but I've experienced the same thing Judy has, re: treadmill vs. pavement. I seem to be much faster (for me, anyway) on the ground for the same effort. It messes with my mind, esp. seeing most of my LRs for the Goofy were on the TM.

To anyone I missed or didn't respond to, I probably didn't have anything intelligent to say. But I wish you all happy & healthy training!

 

[ms.mightyduck]

Hey all. Yesterday when I got home from work, my DH suggested we go walk outside instead of my using the treadmill. It was cold and windy (I couldn't feel my hands in my gloves for much of the walk), but we walked over 3 miles on trails in a nearby state park. The doggie was thrilled! I didn't hate it anywhere near as much as I had the treadmill the day before, and no side stitch, either.

I took tonight off so that I can start racking up time and miles tomorrow!

Allyson, thank you so much for your encouragement. I know we're going to be great motivators for each other over the next year! Oh, and the Asics you are talking about were my #2--they are so cute! And while clothes don't matter, I bought some coolmax pants for my workouts--so much more comfy than the cotton (and cuter, too!).

Mel, I'm not a treadmill fan (and I hate how it feels like the floor is moving when I get off after an hour), but because of my asthma, I'm not supposed to walk outside (yesterday, I was tempting fate but couldn't face the treadmill!).

Maharae, I'm so impressed with how much knowledge and experience exists here on these boards. You all ARE supercool athletes, and I'm honored to hang around here with you. I never thought I'd join another gym, let along a "racing team"! Thank you to you and everyone else here who make newbies feel so welcome.

Helen, that sounds like an outrageously fun time (if you have the courage to let other pinch you to place bets!). I like the superpower idea. It does seem less exciting if there's a bridge now that you brought up the superpowers....

Bill, since the DM has to be my friend I try to avoid demonizing it any more than necessary--or I might not go back! I don't like it, ever, and if I thought I could get my walking in regularly without it, I probably wouldn't do it at all.

Renee, I had no idea week 2 would be harder! Thanks for the encouragement and for letting me know I'm not alone in that.

Cecilia, I totally agree with the accountability thing. I've told everyone I'm in training and that's why I volunteered to captain a team here--it forces me to follow through and not give up!

Debra, thanks for your kind words. I had no idea the real athletes here also have days they just don't want to do it, let alone don't like it!

Christa, holy cow, running? I'm just walking. I'm not sure I could even wog... And thanks for the stitch note--I'll make a point of drinking lots before working out! I had a stomach bug over the weekend, so perhaps I needed to focus more on rehydrating myself....

Krista, thanks for cheering me on--this week, I sure needed it!

Tricia, we did the Pirate and Princess party last August--I hope you had a blast! We loved it!

Judy, I hope those orthotics work for you--I admire you for going 13 miles in shoes that hurt--that will probably be my downfall. I hate when my feet hurt! And good luck finding new non-hurty shoes, too!

Amy, I wish I could have taken your mat class--there one at my gym is only once a week at a time I can go.

Debra, Leana, and Marsuzcos, hope you are feeling better! Being sick sucks! I admire all of you for exercising even when you feel bad!

Chris, that's twice as fast as I am on the TM! Nice! Glad to hear you are feeling better.

Christy, ooh--Boma! We never made it there, even when we stayed at AKL (DH had just returned from the Persian Gulf and slept through most of that stay). Have something yummy for me!

Renee, I agree--this thread is hard to keep up with! I fell asleep last night after dinner and I'm trying to catch up!

Carrie, thanks for the encouragement! I'm glad to know that so many people don't like the DM!

 

[angietuck2]

GOOD EVENING TEAM!!

I'm getting so excited for everyone with their new training plans at the beginning of a new year. I love being able to start over. Not really, but I am trying to convince myself.

So reading everyone's post I have realized a MAJOR mistake we always made when we were training before that most definately could have majorly aggravated our injuries. We NEVER cross trained We mostly just ran, like 5 days a week. I HATE the elliptical and I DESPISE the bike even more. OK pretty harsh but I would rather just run. But in order to avoid further injury beginning Saturday morning I WILL force myself on that elliptical if it's the last thing I do.

So tonight I did BodyFlow - combo: yoga, pilates, back -- perfect for my continued recovery. I would much rather be getting off the treadmill a sweaty mess, but ya know what can you do? Tomorrow night I will ease my way into an easy 3 miles. I will repeat the easy runs I did this week into next week and then I hope to slowly start notching it up into MINNIE training mode.

angie

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Angie, you will be amazed at how much XT will help you. Amazed.

I'm glad to hear that you are doing it and was going to stress the stretching at the end of every w/o. That is majorly important too.

Don't worry about stretching in the beginning. Muscles are cold and should be warmed up first. Start out slow and you will do great!

 

[Sandy321]

so I'm new to this Half marathon stuff... and I really went tortoise slow in the Half in disney ---

so tell me why do I have 2 black toenails that dh says say goodbye to?

I mean I like my toes, and the nails that go with them... and if they are black, why do I get pains from the one Big toenail?? I mean really - this is the result of "running" I cant imagine why more people dont participate!! oh joy...

will I lose more nails at the 8K?

(and I did get fitted shoe wise at a running specialty store, and I was surprised at the sizing... now I am grateful!)