Wk of Jul 9--2007 WISH Walking/Running Club

[keenercam]

Judy -- Brilliant observation on who is We will miss you so terribly around here! Your training plan sounds very manageable. Have a great time!

 

[wtpclc]

monte - Ohhh DCL seems like it would be so cool! I'm doing HollandAmerica, can't remeber the boat right now. Funny, I could give you the stateroom, but not the boat.

Sunny - Not supposed to be here, but I'll have to look at those pics later. SOunds like quite the adventure!

CAm -

 

[littlegreydonkey]

I tried to post kitty update yesterday, but my cab arrived to take me to see her. In short, the biopsy came back inconclusive - there are some abnormal cells in 'the mass' but they can't say if they are cancerous, or the result of inflammation - so they're going in today to see if whatever is in there can come out. We went to see her yesterday and she in herself was back to normal - although, she's been shaved in about four different places. In fact, I've never been in a room with so many bald animals - there was about seven shaved dogs and another cat had just come out of surgery too. So, today we wait.......

in other news - sunny, re two man kayak, Tim takes ours on and off the car by himself, but there's no way I could do it. In fact, we scream at each other so much while trying to get it on and off that I now refuse to play any part in it - admittedly, we don't have a roof rack which does make things a little bit tricky!!!

I've kind of missed out on everyone else's news, sorry very self absorbed at the moment. I'll check in either later today or over the weekend to let you know if she made it through surgery. Helen

 

[MelRhoads]

Sunny - the boy is riding in a perception aloha (it is actually a sit-on-top wave surfer). He paddles for about 25-50 meters and then he is just a rider. We generally go out for about 4 miles round trip. He hasn't dropped the paddle yet, but i'm sure it's coming. You can get a paddle leash to mount to the boat, but the whole leash to the boat thing really stresses me out as it has a cable or string that goes from the boat to the paddle and I get nervous about it getting wrapped around him some how. It is really easy to pull him if he sits in the seat of the kayak. It is really difficult to tow him if he dangles his feet, sticks his hands in or sits right up in front w/ his arms in the water! (Guess where he sits!) I'm sure you have formed a mental picture at this point! After last friday (really hard towing) I had some pretty bad back pain for 3 days. It didn't ease up until wed. morning, when I promptly loaded up and went out with mr. wiggles again! This time (it was an "aha" moment as I figure out what was hurting my low back) I paddled easier and slower and took ibuprophen when I got home! At the end of yesterday's paddle trip, he proclaimed (from a supine position) "whew, after all this kayaking, I think I got my exercise today" Ah, parenthood Oh, BTW, the little boat he has is incredibly stable and he can get back on it if he falls off in the middle of the water. That is just too much info isn't it? Also, about watches, I just use a cheap timex ironman (i think it may have a 30 lap function). It is nice to take instead of the garmin on routes you already know b/c you can keep the splits and it is a lot smaller.

Evil Queen - don't read the following:

Kevin - I thought of you today. I swam 1 mile and then planned a 10 mile run (88 deg, 55% humid - feels like 92) anyway, I was doing an out and back and turned around at 4 1/2 b/c I didn't think i could get back to my car if i went any further so 10 turned into 9 and w/ a 12:01 pace (generally I would average in the low 10's on a training run) I knew you'd sympathize w/ me!!!

Lynn - OK, I cannot find a 1/2 ironman training program on the internet anywhere (for free that is) I have about 5 weeks left. This week on Tues, I rode 45 miles at a avg of 16.5mph (it seems slow, but it is basically a 6.5 mile super hilly loop so my ride times on normal terrain would be better and the 1/2 has some hills to start and finish but not in the middle) Wed I was planning to rest but my friend who just had a baby asked me and the boy to go kayaking, hence the boy towing kayak workout on Wed. Today I swam a mile (42mins-that is about normal for me-i know i'm slow, but....) then after a 40 min break (to go to the store to get gels and get to my run route) I ran 9 miles in the heat of the day. I did a lot of walking on the run as i could not stay cool, but I was figuring between a 12 and 13mpm pace on the run for the 1/2 anyway (my best half time is around 2:10, but I'm pretty sure I can't do that after the swim and bike in the summer!) So basically all of that info is to ask.... Do you think I can do it? Is that enough base? I'm planning on a 7hr or a little more finish. What do you think??? Did you notice I have issues w/ run-on sentences?

 

[MelRhoads]

Oops, I forgot, today on my LR, I must have looked really rough. I had run out of gatoraid and i was carrying my empty h2o bottle looking for a spicket when a work truck drove by and honked. I look up, and the driver is smiling and holding up a beer as if to offer it to me!!! I'm thinking "what in the world is this guy doing driving w/ a beer in his hand" and then I thought "man, if you going to offer me a beer while I'm working so hard, make it a good one! I ain't running for no cheap beer!" Ah, the south in the summer. Christa, you can add that to your "you know you're running in the south" list

 

[gatorphipps]

Oops, I forgot, today on my LR, I must have looked really rough. I had run out of gatoraid and i was carrying my empty h2o bottle looking for a spicket when a work truck drove by and honked. I look up, and the driver is smiling and holding up a beer as if to offer it to me!!! I'm thinking "what in the world is this guy doing driving w/ a beer in his hand" and then I thought "man, if you going to offer me a beer while I'm working so hard, make it a good one! I ain't running for no cheap beer!" Ah, the south in the summer. Christa, you can add that to your "you know you're running in the south" list

Girl! You are OUT OF CONTROL!
Here is a link that may help....Hope it works, I used it to set a "FREE" training plan for my international distance and I think they have "FREE" training plans for 1/2s too.
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com

 

[Kristi1357]

I so wanted to skip my wog again today, but I forced myself to go out & do my 3.5 miles:
13:15
13:15
12:34
6:00
45:06

I think Miss Speedy (aka Cam) is rubbing off on me!

I am going to try to get more than 6 hours sleep tonight, so I'll have to catch up with you guys later!

 

[solotraveler]

HI all!!

I want to thank everyone for posting their pictures, they are fantastic!!


Sunny-- I never noticed your Cafepress store before... there's some great stuff in there!!

Judy-- Ciao!! I am sure you will have a memorable time....one way or another And great posting about who is and who isn't/

Helen-- More your way.

Mel- You got offered BEER?!?! I could have used one of those. All I got on my crazy hot run was being nearly attacked by a bird.

Well, today was a SIX mile day!!! I woke up this morning and struggled through 2 painful miles ( I think about 9:30/mile pace), but during my afternoon workout (lifting and cardio) I hit the treadmill for another 4 miles, finishing in 34:29 or 8:40/mile pace. I finally feel like I'm training again.

I better dash...
Happy training all!
Kevin (Sootraveler)

 

[MelRhoads]

Christa - I did find a free 1/2 program on that site, but I couldn't figure it out!! I just want someone to list distances! (also, I only have 5 more weeks until the race )

Kevin - maybe the attack bird had already consumed your beer and that is why it charged you. It was a mean drunk! Either that or your just too fast to look like you would drink a beer on a run. I think it was a sympathy gesture on the offerer's part in my case! (you know, to help dull the pain a little) BTW, thanks for not making fun of my swim time!!

 

[jodistar]

Carrie, Christa, Krista, & Sunny – Thank you so much for sharing photos and links! Very motivating…..I know it’s silly but going back to pictures and trip reports seem to get me motivated again – Kind of like keeping my eyes on the prize kind of thing.

Christa--The Evil Queen has her work cut out for her!! You've got to get these people moving!!

I agree Christa – time to kick everyone’s butt into shape. Although, I have to say with everyone on DIS has been great with me the past couple of days……I felt great today.

Although, tonight is a rest night – I will be trying to find a plan of attack for my training.

Tomorrow – it is back to the fitness center or perhaps some cross training, then on Saturday I have a session with my personal trainer and she usually whips me back into shape as well.

Next race is August 6th – Ice Cream Run 5k and good thing in my neck of the woods, won’t have to get up too early for that one. My goal is to run the entire race even if it is at a slower pace. Still trying to find a good pace for myself.

Speaking of finding a pace – for those of you running the marathon/goofy challenge, how do you handle the pacing? Do you run the entire race? Or do you run/walk it? Like I said earlier I am just trying to get my plan of attack ready.

Krista – I really like your pictures – the expo center is a lot bigger than I could ever imagine.

Oops, I forgot, today on my LR, I must have looked really rough. I had run out of gatoraid and i was carrying my empty h2o bottle looking for a spicket when a work truck drove by and honked. I look up, and the driver is smiling and holding up a beer as if to offer it to me!!! I'm thinking "what in the world is this guy doing driving w/ a beer in his hand" and then I thought "man, if you going to offer me a beer while I'm working so hard, make it a good one! I ain't running for no cheap beer!" Ah, the south in the summer. Christa, you can add that to your "you know you're running in the south" list

Have a good night everyone - I'm off to read now!

 

[littlegreydonkey]

How I'm going to earn the money to pay the vets bill when I'm on here all day I don't know. Well some good news, she had her surgery, she had three growths in her bladder but they have been removed and they were bringing her round. Now we wait to see what type of nasties they were, but she's still hanging on in there - are you bored yet? Helen

 

[keenercam]

Kristi – awesome pace! You must be so psyched!

Helen – I am so glad that kitty-girl is holding her own. Still keeping her in my prayers and sending and :

Mel – It sounds like your workout exhausted DS! What a riot!

Geez, I miss Judy already!

Kevin – kudos to you for getting the full 6 miles in today, one way or another, PLUS additional training. You certainly set a standard, don’t you?

 

[gatorphipps]

Kevin - WTG on your run! you are SPEEDY! Are you sure that bird wasn't just trying to keep up with you?

Helen - Some more for kitty and you!

Jodi - For the Goofy, I ran to the drink stations until the last 6 miles...then I just ran! My 1st marathon I did 7:1s. Charlotte (where I PRed) I ran until I needed a drink then I stopped then started again...To much info I am sure.

Kristi - Great way to get out there and RUN! You are doing SO GREAT!

Well I am going to bed now. I will post the thoughts I have during my LR tomorrow. Have not figured out how far to go.

OH CAM! I almost forgot! That 6 miles is very do-able! I say go 4 it!

 

[RunningLilo]

Just wanted to do a quick check in. I went back on phase 1 of south beach for the past 4 days and have lost 7 of the 9lbs i gained on vacation! Exercise is sidelined (again) bc of illness. I'm just happy to be getting some rest after vacation. Isn't it sad when you need a vacation from your vacation? Guess that means we had a lot of fun!!! I'll check back in when the exercise resumes...

 

[keenercam]

OH CAM! I almost forgot! That 6 miles is very do-able! I say go 4 it!

Thanks, Christa! You are sweet to remember. Considering I may have a houseful of teenage boys tonight to make breakfast for tomorrow, and the heat and humidity are going to be out of control, I am planning to get out in the wee hours of tomorrow morning to do the 6.

 

[wtpclc]

Kevin - Way to go!!!

Sunny - Holy cow! Your brother's pics are amazing!! Now, I'm getting really excited. We got our Cafe Press Items. They seemed good quality for the price to me.

Cam - Good luck with your 6!

Dena - SOrry you've been ill. COngrats on teh weight loss!

Helen -Thanks for the updates. Glad she madde it through everythign ok. for the biopsy results!

MelR - The beer story is too much!

Well, I got home last night after hydratiing all day and was about knocked over with the heat, It was hotter than Wednesday. So, when dh suggested I pool run, I went with it. I tried to push myslef and I changed direction (round pool) every 5 minutes, so I was runnign against the urrent a lot. It wa swonderful to have worked out and not want to collapse from the heat. Gonna' set the alarm tomorrow and try to be out by 7, so that I can get a 6-miler in.

 

[plutosmyfav]

At the end of yesterday's paddle trip, he proclaimed (from a supine position) "whew, after all this kayaking, I think I got my exercise today" Ah, parenthood

That is too funny! Ahh kids. He has no idea what Mom did to make his "exercise" possible!!!!! Thanks for the info. I definitely got a very comical mental picture from your description. DS likes to drag his hands out our inflatable, too. What's worse is when he applies his brakes on his bike while I'm pushing/pulling him up hills. That just doesn't fly at all!!!!!

I'm hurtin' for certain today I suppose rowing for an hour wasn't the best "back recovery" exercise yesterday.

Also, I don't know if it's from teh pain or the stupid "ergo knealing chair" I use at work, or that fact that I am just starting to ramp up again but I am "sleepy" tired all the time. I mention the chair because it seems to be exhausting and certainly not very comfortable. I can see why these things never really caught on, but OTH it works for the pain. By the end of the day I feel so drained. The last three nights I've fallen asleep with DS around 8:30 and barely wake up at 6:30. What's up with that I usually look forward to "me" time after DS goes to bed.

So today is a rest day and tomorrow will be a "long run" (6) if the pain is better. But that means I have to get my butt out of bed to get rid of the pelican with enough time to beat the heat. Where's the IC when I need her

Sunny

 

[plutosmyfav]

MelR-- another question for our resident "Tow-a-kid Athlete"!!!! Do you know how big a kid can be for the trail-a-bike thing? I'm curious about trying that. With all my illness/injury I haven't spent the time with DS this summer and he still has training wheels at 6! He's very embarrassed of it, too. I'm still hoping to win the bike raffle at the y

OK, another day another dollar...... signing off for a while

 

[MelRhoads]

Most trailers will hold up to 100lbs. I'm not sure about the trail-a-bike, but I'm sure it is even more as they are active and participate. I'll look it up on the web-site. The trail-a-bike is made by adams. I try to look and post a link. I think the boy (36lbs and big enough to ride star tours) is on the small side for the trail-a-bike

OK - I just looked (85lbs) Here is the link for the non shifting model
http://www.trail-a-bike.com/interface/adams.php?loc=a&sku=of1&col=black

Thank you for the tow-a-kid athlete title! I really like that!!!

 

[monte]

I walked 30 mins. on my TM yesterday and hope to get a 2hr. workout in @ the recreation center. Hope everyone has a great weekend!