Wk Of Jan 6 - WISH Walking/Running Club

[Valentine]

Some bigwig up on Target headquarters is probably saying.. Man... we had a rush on those $1 cowbells.. but.. seems only the green ones went.. let's make more and charge $5... Yeah.. that's it.. and then.. next month he'll be wondering why they are still sitting on the shelves.. .Silly target man... Cowbells are for January!!!!

 

[TXBelle]

What a day we've had. Got the call this morning that FIL died during the night. He was not sick, and his death was totally unexpected. DH was not close to his father, but it's still hard. Hopefully the autopsy will provide some answers. DH is working on the funeral arrangements, which will depend on when the autopsy is completed. We should know tomorrow whether I will be able to make it to WDW this weekend or not.

All I know is that I am FedExing all these cowbells and pom poms to Cam at BCV if I can't make it because there is no way I am taking them all back to Target! Imagine the looks that I will get. Who buys 20+ green cowbells and pom poms and then returns them?

 

[TXBelle]

Garmin Forerunner 405

It comes in green too, but it's not lime green. Darn.

 

[momoftwogirls]

Heather - I'm sorry to hear about your FIL

Hopefully you'll get some answers soon. Best wishes over the next few days.






Kathy

 

[Stitch_lover_Sith]

Wow so I am finally coming out of the woodwork. Sorry but I have just been so busy. I work retail but just not any retail, Apple retail. So from the 31 of October on it felt like all I was doing was selling Ipods and now all I am selling are Ipod accessories. I know they where one of the hot ticket items this year but I break would be nice. I am going to do the half with very little training due to the crazy holiday work schedule. But I have done this before and was just sore the next day, so hopefully this year will go the same. Well I hope everyone is doing well and I look forward to seeing you all.
Erin

 

[andromedaslove]

What a day we've had. Got the call this morning that FIL died during the night. He was not sick, and his death was totally unexpected. DH was not close to his father, but it's still hard. Hopefully the autopsy will provide some answers. DH is working on the funeral arrangements, which will depend on when the autopsy is completed. We should know tomorrow whether I will be able to make it to WDW this weekend or not.

All I know is that I am FedExing all these cowbells and pom poms to Cam at BCV if I can't make it because there is no way I am taking them all back to Target! Imagine the looks that I will get. Who buys 20+ green cowbells and pom poms and then returns them?

Heather - I am so sorry to hear about your FIL.

 

[KeenHo]

Heather - I am very sorry to hear about your FIL.

I went to the gym tonight and ran 5 miles at a 10:10 Pace. I felt good and pushed it a bit. I managed the 5 miles in approximately 50 minutes. (I guess that would make sense, huh? )

I am as ready for this crazy little thing called "Goofy" as I was last year. So I say - Bring it on! I am sure I'll need a little bit of this too.

 

[KeenHo]

Howard

 

[KeenHo]

Hi! Have a great day!

 

[Sandy321]

Heather please tell your dh we're thinking of him here, in Chicago, what a shock this must be for him, close, or not, its still unexpected.... and I have to tell you, you're attitude... so dear to this "stranger" - I am looking forward to using your cowbell on Sunday, thanks for thinking of us!!

Erin I was surprised to see lines at the ipod store in the suburb of Chicago a week after Christmas - what is everyone buying? Well glad I dont need/want it!!

Sweet Finishing Dreams for everyone!!

 

[HMHunters]

Hi all! Posting now as I will not have time the rest of the day.

Well my trip is getting very interesting. Kids (and dog) were supposed to stay with my dad but now my grandmother (who just happens to be 103 years old) is not doing well so he'll be making a trip to be with her while I have scrambled to find some very generous friends to keep my kids (and dog). They're splitting up, so our whole family will be apart! I have not had two extra seconds to pack. I just decided I'm going to start getting up extra early -- may as well get used to it now! And then maybe the exhaustion will help me sleep at night.

All the song lyrics are great! I spent some time yesterday loading more songs into my marathon playlist, including more Christian music as I'm expecting I may need some help! I think I've got a little bit of everything on there.

It's almost time to start counting in hours instead of days!
Renee

 

[princessrunner]

Heather: Sorry to hear about your FIL. Sudden is always so tragic.

I managed 4.96 miles (yes I did not quite make 5 miles ) in 60 minutes doing an interval run on the TM yesterday. I had an average pace of 12:14 which is acceptable to me at this stage. I want to be comfortable walking parts of the half course so I can enjoy the sites and sounds but I also want to finish in a respectable time (per myself of course). I packed all my half garb (skirt, top, pack, water bottle, shot bloks, phone, and anything else I thought I might carry) and looked like a pack mule at the gym but after much trial and error, I think I finally found my combination. Could I have waited any longer????

I am leaving for WDW tomorrow and have now moved from excited to officially nervous. This is my first half and I really don't feel prepared for it. It is also my first time leaving my family behind and I worry that DH will not fill my shoes very well. For those who do not know, I work at home and am around all the time and DH is gone all the time trucking wood. Taking deep breaths and trying to remember I am headed for the happiest place on earth!!!

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

What a day we've had. Got the call this morning that FIL died during the night. He was not sick, and his death was totally unexpected. DH was not close to his father, but it's still hard. Hopefully the autopsy will provide some answers. DH is working on the funeral arrangements, which will depend on when the autopsy is completed. We should know tomorrow whether I will be able to make it to WDW this weekend or not.

All I know is that I am FedExing all these cowbells and pom poms to Cam at BCV if I can't make it because there is no way I am taking them all back to Target! Imagine the looks that I will get. Who buys 20+ green cowbells and pom poms and then returns them?

Heather- I'm very sorry to hear of the death of your FIL. How very shocking. All my sympathies go out to your family.

 

[Kristi1357]

Heather - I am so sorry to hear about your FIL. Lots of coming your family's way.

I am just a wreck lately. Hardly any training. I haven't packed. Shoot, I haven't unpacked from Vegas! I have no idea what to wear for the race since I have gained some weight and am not sure my shorts will fit. My leggings are fine, but it looks like it's going to be too warm for that. I just hope I can have a semi-respectable finish. I just don't want to be in agony the next day working at the water stop!

I guess it is what it is & we'll see what happens come Saturday morning, huh?

 

[nucpharm29]

Heather--many hugs and prayers going out to you, your DH and the rest of the family

Angie--I really WISH we could head down for Minnie this year. But it's just not in the cards for us. BIL gets married either that weekend or the weekend after up in Cleveland. Darn him!

 

[wtpclc]

Replying to a few befopre this bear of little brain forgets.

Stephanie - The WISH tank is so loose, that I would be hard pressed to believe it woudl chafe. Try it on with your runnign bra adn see if you have issues. Maybe just do your 30 min with it tomorrow and see what you think? Of course, I won't be held responsible fo your deciiosn. ;-) Whew, got my hair cut last week adn she did well. Good luck tomorrow!

Allyson - Welcome!!!! My first, and only, marathon location is WDW. Yup, that's indsipring enough to make it happen. HOwever, WISH support is a huge key. Look forward to training with you for your first half! Make sure you read all teh race reports next week!

Sandy and Matt - Great songs! I'm thinking my 2 faves (Happy Feet adn Movin' right along by teh Muppets) dont qite compare lyrically.

OK, off to the next pages...

 

[wtpclc]

Heather - to you and Kevin

Vic - rotfl!!!

Mel - *drool* Glad I held out and didn't get the 305. DO they have a 401 or do you have to get teh heart monitor?

Erin - GOod to see you! See you in a few days!

Thanks fo rall teh song lyrics everyoen!

Know I have mopre, but read too many posts adn forgot too much.

 

[KelNottAt]

Heather - I'm very sorry to hear about your FIL.

 

[wfloyd]

Vic - Glad I went to the barber before I knew what the official haircut was. I don't think I have enough to be able to pull off an high and tight anymore.

Mel - I saw that new one. I figured something was coming out since prices were dropping. Good part is I don't think I really like the layout and how it operates. That may make it easier to skip.

Heather - Sorry to hear about FIL. We hope you will be able to make it but understand if it doesn't happen.

Erin - Good to see you back and know that you will be making it down. I figure you can just borrow some of your sisters training time and you will be fine.

Kristi - We hope you aren't in agony at the water stop either. It might be odd to have the volunteers throwing the cups of water at us because they can't stand up and hold them.

Now to keep it short for Carrie.

Bill

 

[wtpclc]

Garmin - 405. FUnny, it's nice and small, but not waterproof, which scares me ewhen gettign caught in the rain, even if it is water resistant. Besides size, really doean't have much more that I owuld use over teh 305. Still, will likely wait for my 201 to die before I switch.