Wk of July 13 - WISH Walking/Running Club
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OK, I'm back. I could not read Cam's post and not respond to it.
Cam, you know I love you. but I have to tell you, I'm getting out the mustard 'cause you need a slappin', woman!
You have no reason to be a black hole. LOOK at all you have accomplished! You ARE making progress! Yes, listen to you rational mind, will you please?? Weren't you just telling us how you can now fit in that smaller size skirt? So what if your actual numbers are the same?? Come on Cam, I'd be THRILLED if I could fit in anything a size smaller. Find the joy in that. You have earned it!! You need to go back and reread WWDave's post. Memorize it. You are such a hero to so many of us and you have come so far. Please don't belittle your efforts. You are living such a healthy lifestyle. You're training is progressing at amazing rates. Come on, you can RUN a 5K now!
Please be a little more gentle with yourself.
Cause if not, I'm coming down there with Martha Marth and giving you the FULL mustard treatment! 
Cam, you know I love you. but I have to tell you, I'm getting out the mustard 'cause you need a slappin', woman!
You have no reason to be a black hole. LOOK at all you have accomplished! You ARE making progress! Yes, listen to you rational mind, will you please?? Weren't you just telling us how you can now fit in that smaller size skirt? So what if your actual numbers are the same?? Come on Cam, I'd be THRILLED if I could fit in anything a size smaller. Find the joy in that. You have earned it!! You need to go back and reread WWDave's post. Memorize it. You are such a hero to so many of us and you have come so far. Please don't belittle your efforts. You are living such a healthy lifestyle. You're training is progressing at amazing rates. Come on, you can RUN a 5K now!
Please be a little more gentle with yourself.
Cause if not, I'm coming down there with Martha Marth and giving you the FULL mustard treatment! Cecilia
I don't think 3 halfs in the fall is too much, particularly for you. I don't think running all 3 at max effort would be a good idea either, so perhaps really push one, run another at a nice tempo, and run the third as a fun training run.
Tracey
It sounds like I may be in danger on January 10 and 11. If I get too far forward I may get smacked back, and too far back I'll get kicked forward. I'll try to figure out where no one else is, for safety purposes.
Cam
I suppose this is the time for a 2319 from Monsters' Incorporated. Remember to never, ever lose sight of how far you have come in 3 short years. I recall a lady who in July of 2005 (it must be something about July with you) was reaching past her limit to cover a half marathon in front of the sweepers, and that same lady, slightly more mature, a lot fitter, and hopefully wiser, is now a 100% certainty to easily make it around the half marathon course. Comfortably, having fun, and well ahead of the sweep.
Like you, I keep losing and finding the same few pounds. The only time in the past 5 years I made true progress was last summer when I was in Boulder (1) being active all the time, and (2) eating, shall we say creatively on the fly, instead of sitting down to Martha's 5 Diamond award winning meals.
Like you, I'm frustrated, but most days we choose to address that frustration by taking another lap, instead of another beignet. Isn't that alone worth feeling pleased about?
And if it isn't please don't tell me. I don't want to know.
Respectfully
Craig
I don't think 3 halfs in the fall is too much, particularly for you. I don't think running all 3 at max effort would be a good idea either, so perhaps really push one, run another at a nice tempo, and run the third as a fun training run.
Tracey
It sounds like I may be in danger on January 10 and 11. If I get too far forward I may get smacked back, and too far back I'll get kicked forward. I'll try to figure out where no one else is, for safety purposes.
Cam
I suppose this is the time for a 2319 from Monsters' Incorporated. Remember to never, ever lose sight of how far you have come in 3 short years. I recall a lady who in July of 2005 (it must be something about July with you) was reaching past her limit to cover a half marathon in front of the sweepers, and that same lady, slightly more mature, a lot fitter, and hopefully wiser, is now a 100% certainty to easily make it around the half marathon course. Comfortably, having fun, and well ahead of the sweep.
Like you, I keep losing and finding the same few pounds. The only time in the past 5 years I made true progress was last summer when I was in Boulder (1) being active all the time, and (2) eating, shall we say creatively on the fly, instead of sitting down to Martha's 5 Diamond award winning meals.
Like you, I'm frustrated, but most days we choose to address that frustration by taking another lap, instead of another beignet. Isn't that alone worth feeling pleased about?
And if it isn't please don't tell me. I don't want to know.
Respectfully
Craig
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Just have to post the link to this thread to reamind many of us of how far we've come and show the newer WIShers that we all started at the beginning and so many of us were so afraid of that first really big race.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=831915
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=831915
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MB Michelle: Congratulations on your second tri! I know you're a little disappointed by it, but I remain impressed by how quickly your first tri, second tri, and first 1/2 are on your event calendar! That's dedication and I hope you're proud of yourself!
Angie: You're just a natural overachiever, you know? That's what your stonkers boil down to. You want to do more than you're ready for. If you were my employee, I'd probably take advantage of your work ethic and ambition. (I imagine myself very much as a type of Dickensian employer ala Ebeneezer Scrooge before rehabilitation.) As your friend, I'm going to tell you to sloooooow down and enjoy your extra-long training period. I know you already know this information, but feel like it bears repeating.
Jen: Ahhh, a red face and a lime green shirt. Two colors that go together naturally. That's just the way your life should be. Welcome back!
Jennifer: I have no suggestions for running negative splits, although I aspire to do so on purpose one day. In the meantime, consistency is a great goal for both us to to work on, especially now that you've discovered you can comfortably maintain your 10mm pace. You can lead me on that one, as you seem to be setting a great pace for yourself!
Dena: No watch suggestions, just wanted to say Hi!
Craig: Well, I'm certainly glad you've got your Bill and Jeff to serve as your virtual running coaches. They'll keep you in check, at least insomuch as ANYONE can. (Although I do have my money on Martha having the upper hand from time to time. Just saying.) Good luck with the rehabbing...and, for God's sake, man, SIT STILL sometimes!
Bill: Now that was simple enough math that even I could follow it! Great job keeping Craig accountable! I'm still not sure how he calculates a Boulder/Boston week, so maybe you can break that one down for all of us.
Aloha Jeff: Love the plate and the not-so-hidden Mickey on the back of the Tacoma. Thanks for the general rules-of-thumb on injury recovery. I know Craig appreciates, but I do too. (Even though I hope not to need the info in the near future.) It sounds like running with Guru Les has reset your pace. That bodes well for your time at the DL 1/2, regardless of the conditions. (Better than you would have done last year, say, in similar conditions.) I'm hoping for unseasonably cool temps for all you WISHers doing the DL 1/2. Think Bingham (the penguin) and ice cubes.
Vic:)
Kevin: It's good to hear that you're making strides in your runs with an eye for a more needle-free recovery!
Howard: That's the model of a perfect run--scheduled for 3, went for 6. Yay!
Jen in GA: I wish you were my Mommy--there's a lot I would do for the right kind of cookie. And I call the cookie positive reinforcement. Your DM did a great job on her 5K! Tell her congrats for me!
Stacie: I've been totally meaning to ask you how your strengthening exercises were going, but forgot with everything else that's been going on. I hope you notice a difference. Your perspective on the Disney 1/2 is spot on, I think. Fun is my main goal, maybe my only goal. (Okay, I probably think finishing would be good, too, and if I think too hard about it I probably could come up with a time goal. But it's summer, so I'm refusing to do numbers. When the time comes, I just ask one of you to do so.) You're definitely not starting from Ground Zero on your 5K, as you've been doing races and training and exercises. I think this weekend is going to be a pleasant experience for you! Great quote by Liana Cardes, btw.
Dave: I loved this statement:
Jackie: Thanks for the book recommendations and the book-loan offer. I live only a few minutes away from my Carnegie library, so I'll check for them there. Knowing me, I'll absolutely have to buy the newest addition for my ever-growing library of running books. (Anyone else have that problem?) I, too, have been using C25K as part of my mix for speedwork. I think it's a useful template for things and hope it works for you. I hope you find yourself enjoying your mid-week runs soon. Any idea why they're challenging as compared to your LRs with your Galloway group?
Mel: I meant to say this on the Ohana thread...Have a great time on vacation!!
Cecilia: Woo hoo for your soon-to-start Goofy training. I can hear the excitement in your post. And fun story about meeting up with a die-hard Disney runner and fan, complete with the engagement-ring bling to prove it. Very cool. I can't answer the question about 3 fall 1/2s, except to say if anyone can handle it you can. But I can ask you, "Do you really, really promise to run easy on them, esp. the back to back ones?"
Carrie: I didn't realize you did so many 1/2s!
No wonder you have tri on the brain--you obviously need the new challenge and 1/2s have gotten boring for you. 
Thank you for the link, and for sharing your (and that of Cam, Craig, Krista, Mel, Pat, Monte, Helen, Lily, Kathy, etc.) history with us. I loved them! 
Tricia: I can understand the Saturday/other runners motivation. There are a lot more runners in our new neighborhood, although not a running group--and I find it both motivating and a little intimidating. (Like I've got imposter syndrome.) Having a stable group to keep you on track, maybe even push you a little, must work like that. At least it sounds like that for you. I never thought about the training-to-train program as "spring training." I like that description...makes me think athlete.
Racey Tracy: Key Lime Pie. Now that's a state food to be proud of. DOOD loves a good Key Lime pie (heck, he loves a bad one). I think I need to make one of those soon, start practicing. I'm one of the few here who don't hate TMs, I think. Maybe it's because I'm used to going nowhere?
I don't like running or walking in the rain, even though Pgh is trying to convince me of its merits.
Cam: Both he and Jenn are the kind of kids that are easy to like, I can tell, and are testaments to you and Howard's love and parenting.
Now, on to you, my dear. You are phenomenal woman, another person who I think embodies both the spirit of WISH and that of an athlete. And here you are, so down on yourself. Who do you think you are, insulting someone who I'm so very fond of??? How dare you??? I think you need to march right up to a mirror, stare that beautiful woman in the face, and tell her all the things you love about her. Trust me, she's so worth it! Oh, and what Judy and Craig said. 
Judy: The mustard treatment? That has all sorts of spicy possibilities, I suppose....
MLA: Yay for restarting C25K. Boo for closing the window--reminds me of something I would do.
As for me: Nothing much to report. Did another 4.5 today, just running and not focusing on speed work. Turns out it makes me a happier, less snarky person.
As does reading the histories of my WISH buddies. Not only do I see the progress that all of you have made, but your posts remind me of all that I have to be happy about: my own improvements, a healthier body and mind, and belong to this great group of athletes who are also friends!
Whew, that was almost sappy. I think I need a drink to get that sweet taste out of my mouth. First round of celebratory drinks are on me. Here's a cold one to everyone out there who's working toward their goals!
Angie: You're just a natural overachiever, you know? That's what your stonkers boil down to. You want to do more than you're ready for. If you were my employee, I'd probably take advantage of your work ethic and ambition. (I imagine myself very much as a type of Dickensian employer ala Ebeneezer Scrooge before rehabilitation.) As your friend, I'm going to tell you to sloooooow down and enjoy your extra-long training period. I know you already know this information, but feel like it bears repeating.
Jen: Ahhh, a red face and a lime green shirt. Two colors that go together naturally. That's just the way your life should be. Welcome back!
Jennifer: I have no suggestions for running negative splits, although I aspire to do so on purpose one day. In the meantime, consistency is a great goal for both us to to work on, especially now that you've discovered you can comfortably maintain your 10mm pace. You can lead me on that one, as you seem to be setting a great pace for yourself!
Dena: No watch suggestions, just wanted to say Hi!
Craig: Well, I'm certainly glad you've got your Bill and Jeff to serve as your virtual running coaches. They'll keep you in check, at least insomuch as ANYONE can. (Although I do have my money on Martha having the upper hand from time to time. Just saying.) Good luck with the rehabbing...and, for God's sake, man, SIT STILL sometimes!
Bill: Now that was simple enough math that even I could follow it! Great job keeping Craig accountable! I'm still not sure how he calculates a Boulder/Boston week, so maybe you can break that one down for all of us.
Aloha Jeff: Love the plate and the not-so-hidden Mickey on the back of the Tacoma. Thanks for the general rules-of-thumb on injury recovery. I know Craig appreciates, but I do too. (Even though I hope not to need the info in the near future.) It sounds like running with Guru Les has reset your pace. That bodes well for your time at the DL 1/2, regardless of the conditions. (Better than you would have done last year, say, in similar conditions.) I'm hoping for unseasonably cool temps for all you WISHers doing the DL 1/2. Think Bingham (the penguin) and ice cubes.
Vic:
Why, Vic, what do you think? Something in which you end up hot and sweaty, with an elevated HR, and, if you're not careful, a leg cramp! Now see what you've done? You've made me blush! (Or is that flushed?What type of fitness duty did you have in mind?
)Kevin: It's good to hear that you're making strides in your runs with an eye for a more needle-free recovery!
Howard: That's the model of a perfect run--scheduled for 3, went for 6. Yay!
Jen in GA: I wish you were my Mommy--there's a lot I would do for the right kind of cookie. And I call the cookie positive reinforcement.
Your DM did a great job on her 5K! Tell her congrats for me!Stacie: I've been totally meaning to ask you how your strengthening exercises were going, but forgot with everything else that's been going on. I hope you notice a difference. Your perspective on the Disney 1/2 is spot on, I think. Fun is my main goal, maybe my only goal. (Okay, I probably think finishing would be good, too, and if I think too hard about it I probably could come up with a time goal. But it's summer, so I'm refusing to do numbers. When the time comes, I just ask one of you to do so.) You're definitely not starting from Ground Zero on your 5K, as you've been doing races and training and exercises. I think this weekend is going to be a pleasant experience for you!
Great quote by Liana Cardes, btw. Dave: I loved this statement:
Spirit of an athlete.
Jackie: Thanks for the book recommendations and the book-loan offer. I live only a few minutes away from my Carnegie library, so I'll check for them there. Knowing me, I'll absolutely have to buy the newest addition for my ever-growing library of running books. (Anyone else have that problem?) I, too, have been using C25K as part of my mix for speedwork. I think it's a useful template for things and hope it works for you. I hope you find yourself enjoying your mid-week runs soon. Any idea why they're challenging as compared to your LRs with your Galloway group?
Mel: I meant to say this on the Ohana thread...Have a great time on vacation!!
Cecilia: Woo hoo for your soon-to-start Goofy training. I can hear the excitement in your post. And fun story about meeting up with a die-hard Disney runner and fan, complete with the engagement-ring bling to prove it. Very cool. I can't answer the question about 3 fall 1/2s, except to say if anyone can handle it you can. But I can ask you, "Do you really, really promise to run easy on them, esp. the back to back ones?"
Carrie: I didn't realize you did so many 1/2s!
No wonder you have tri on the brain--you obviously need the new challenge and 1/2s have gotten boring for you. Thank you for the link, and for sharing your (and that of Cam, Craig, Krista, Mel, Pat, Monte, Helen, Lily, Kathy, etc.) history with us. I loved them! Tricia: I can understand the Saturday/other runners motivation. There are a lot more runners in our new neighborhood, although not a running group--and I find it both motivating and a little intimidating. (Like I've got imposter syndrome.) Having a stable group to keep you on track, maybe even push you a little, must work like that. At least it sounds like that for you. I never thought about the training-to-train program as "spring training." I like that description...makes me think athlete.
Racey Tracy: Key Lime Pie. Now that's a state food to be proud of. DOOD loves a good Key Lime pie (heck, he loves a bad one). I think I need to make one of those soon, start practicing. I'm one of the few here who don't hate TMs, I think. Maybe it's because I'm used to going nowhere?
I don't like running or walking in the rain, even though Pgh is trying to convince me of its merits.Cam:
And that's a good thing, right?! Yay for Andrew and finishing all his Eagle Scout bades--it seems like it was only a few days ago we were talking about his desire to finish them....oh, wait, it WAS only a few days. Wow, he's quick!
Both he and Jenn are the kind of kids that are easy to like, I can tell, and are testaments to you and Howard's love and parenting. Now, on to you, my dear. You are phenomenal woman, another person who I think embodies both the spirit of WISH and that of an athlete. And here you are, so down on yourself. Who do you think you are, insulting someone who I'm so very fond of??? How dare you??? I think you need to march right up to a mirror, stare that beautiful woman in the face, and tell her all the things you love about her. Trust me, she's so worth it!
Oh, and what Judy and Craig said. Judy: The mustard treatment? That has all sorts of spicy possibilities, I suppose....
MLA: Yay for restarting C25K. Boo for closing the window--reminds me of something I would do.
As for me: Nothing much to report. Did another 4.5 today, just running and not focusing on speed work. Turns out it makes me a happier, less snarky person.
As does reading the histories of my WISH buddies. Not only do I see the progress that all of you have made, but your posts remind me of all that I have to be happy about: my own improvements, a healthier body and mind, and belong to this great group of athletes who are also friends!
Whew, that was almost sappy. I think I need a drink to get that sweet taste out of my mouth. First round of celebratory drinks are on me. Here's a cold one to everyone out there who's working toward their goals!
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Debra: YOU snarky.... never!
I am glad everyone is try'in to talk some sense into Cam, she has so much to be proud of and yet... she gets mired down in insignificant details about a scale not showing progress, etc. I have noticed differences, trust me.. and I'm really look'in! Either way, I am proud of her efforts and her determination to do everything possible to be the best WISHer she can be. She is truly Inspired to Stay Healthy. 
I got home from work and hit the streets for a quick romp. Here is the scoop:
Miles: 5 (The schedule said 5, I ran 5!)
Time: 44:25
Pace: 8:53
I hope everyone has a great evening! Stay cool, well hydrated and well adjusted.
Howard
I am glad everyone is try'in to talk some sense into Cam, she has so much to be proud of and yet... she gets mired down in insignificant details about a scale not showing progress, etc. I have noticed differences, trust me.. and I'm really look'in!
Either way, I am proud of her efforts and her determination to do everything possible to be the best WISHer she can be. She is truly Inspired to Stay Healthy. I got home from work and hit the streets for a quick romp. Here is the scoop:
Miles: 5 (The schedule said 5, I ran 5!)
Time: 44:25
Pace: 8:53
I hope everyone has a great evening! Stay cool, well hydrated and well adjusted.
Howard
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Tricia: I can understand the Saturday/other runners motivation. There are a lot more runners in our new neighborhood, although not a running group--and I find it both motivating and a little intimidating. (Like I've got imposter syndrome.) Having a stable group to keep you on track, maybe even push you a little, must work like that. At least it sounds like that for you. I never thought about the training-to-train program as "spring training." I like that description...makes me think athlete.
Racey Tracy: Key Lime Pie. Now that's a state food to be proud of. DOOD loves a good Key Lime pie (heck, he loves a bad one). I think I need to make one of those soon, start practicing. I'm one of the few here who don't hate TMs, I think. Maybe it's because I'm used to going nowhere?
Debra - I know what you mean about feeling like an "imposter" that is how I feel when I run with this group although there are a few walkers so I am not the slowest but I am the slowest of the runners (well at least I was last week and I only ran with the one other time and I was slow then too!!) Oh well with practice we can only get better right??
Tracy - YUM Key Lime Pie - that's my favorite. I am a Florida native and I make a pretty good Key Lime Pie. YUM now you are going to have me dreaming of Key Lime Pie!!!!
Since Tracy is just to the south of me you already heard her report of the rainy weather we are having here. UGH so with the rain and the "excitement"of going to WDW on Friday
No running today, but I finally made it to my Tae Kwon Do class. I basically said that I was leaving work by 6:30. Period. Thankfully one of my friends was there and we got permission to work on our own so that I could refresh my memory. She's great too. After going through all of my forms, she started teaching me my first black belt form. Woohoo! I know the form in theory because I competed for the past 3 years and have seen many of the black belts use it.
My plan is to run again in the morning before work. Good night everyone!
My plan is to run again in the morning before work. Good night everyone!
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I found hidden Mickey on the back of the Office Max delivery trucks. Check it out, free advertising for Disney!!!
Did you try the Dairy Queen Thin Mint Blizzard yet? It's only out during the month of July, so hurry. I thought it was okay, but Dryer's Girls Scout Thin Mint Cookie ice cream is way better.
I love my Thin Mints so much, I made my two Princesses join Girl Scouts. Oh, and I'm the leader!
Photos from March, when we had cookie booth sales.
Did you try the Dairy Queen Thin Mint Blizzard yet? It's only out during the month of July, so hurry. I thought it was okay, but Dryer's Girls Scout Thin Mint Cookie ice cream is way better.
I love my Thin Mints so much, I made my two Princesses join Girl Scouts.
Oh, and I'm the leader!Photos from March, when we had cookie booth sales.
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Morning teammates! Well after another depressing morning on the scale yesterday (it's amazing what a couple indulgent vacations will do to a body), it was a hard workout in the gym. 9.5 miles on the bike trainer and 20 minutes of leg work in the weight room. And then if was off to the church for 3 hours a back breaking painting inside bookcases. I am paying for it this morning, more the painting than the workout. I'm tired, sore and cranky--not a good combo!
Today should be Zumba with a little extra workout of some kind. Might get in a little run, we'll see.
AlohaJeff-Love the hidden Mickey!
Craig--at the rate Scott and I are going right now, we'll not be sub-10:00 in January--we'll be happy to finish-maybe we can actually stay together this time around!
Cam--Just jumping in to 2nd what everyone else said! You are such an inspiration to both Scott and I. You've come so far and continue to progress so much, it's amazing! And may I remind you that Scott's favorite memory of the marathon in January was NOT crossing the finish line with his wife (silly man) but was seeing you come into Epcot with a huge smile on your face! Love ya!
Angie--Love ya girl!
Okay, need to go see if DD is still alive--it's almost 9 and she's still asleep. Wore her out yesterday I guess
Today should be Zumba with a little extra workout of some kind. Might get in a little run, we'll see.
AlohaJeff-Love the hidden Mickey!
Craig--at the rate Scott and I are going right now, we'll not be sub-10:00 in January--we'll be happy to finish-maybe we can actually stay together this time around!
Cam--Just jumping in to 2nd what everyone else said! You are such an inspiration to both Scott and I. You've come so far and continue to progress so much, it's amazing! And may I remind you that Scott's favorite memory of the marathon in January was NOT crossing the finish line with his wife (silly man) but was seeing you come into Epcot with a huge smile on your face! Love ya!
Angie--Love ya girl!
Okay, need to go see if DD is still alive--it's almost 9 and she's still asleep. Wore her out yesterday I guess
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Cam, Hang in there! Remember there many more reasons to be doing what you're doing and it'll happen when it happens!
Jeff, love the hidden Mickey. Hope your girls are loving girl scouts! I was a girl scout from 6-16 and I learned sooo much that I wouldn't have otherwise!
I switched to morning runs this morning. ugh. I have a morning race on saturday so I'm trying to get use to running shortly after getting up. I definitely noticed that I was stiffer and it took longer to warm up. The cooler weather was certainly nice. I got 3.5 miles in under 35 minutes. I'm up to a 9:35-9:45 consistent pace.
Jeff, love the hidden Mickey. Hope your girls are loving girl scouts! I was a girl scout from 6-16 and I learned sooo much that I wouldn't have otherwise!
I switched to morning runs this morning. ugh. I have a morning race on saturday so I'm trying to get use to running shortly after getting up. I definitely noticed that I was stiffer and it took longer to warm up. The cooler weather was certainly nice. I got 3.5 miles in under 35 minutes. I'm up to a 9:35-9:45 consistent pace.
Well, the morning workout didn't happen. After DBF left for work and I did a few things that needed to be done, it was already too late. I through some clothes and my sneaker in a bag so that I could go to the gym and exercise in the AC after work, but that bag is now sitting by the door at home. Doh! I'll just have to set up multiple fans aroung the treadmill tonight. DBF is driving his boss to work a few days per week now (boss had a stroke and has been cleared to work but not to drive) so he is leaving earlier 3 days per week. I'll have to get my workouts in on those mornings now!
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Okay, there are a few of us who will take the beignets, too!
Actually, I decided that like "carbon offsets", I will work on "food offsets". I will enjoy the things I like (you there, step away from the chocolate!) and just offset with a little more exercise. Don't actually know if it works, but it makes me happier!Jeff I love that Hidden Mickey! I'll have to look for Office Depot Trucks. Another HM along those same lines--the rear tail lights of a Buick LaCrosse sedan. They are more of a "two-beer" HM, but I still think Disney every time I see one.
Took out my new bike last night. My DH was gracious enough to take me on a 10 mile ride--I'm sure it killed him to go slower, but he did it. Practiced with the clipless pedals, which I'm starting to get the hang of--just don't want to have to do a panic stop!
Today I'm going for a rare midday workout swim, then home to take a late conference call.
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Debra - I don't actuall do a half a month, but we keep in shape so we can. This, howver, I've done a full, 2 halfs, teh Minnie, a 5-miler and a 5K. I'm good with that. OK, wayy too early for sappiness.
Howard- Well adjusted? Us?
Jeff - Fun Hidden Mickey. OMG, I will be near DQs this wekend . Hooray!
Maura -
for safe journeys with teh clipless pedals!
Stephanie - You'll get there with the scale! BTW, I saw pix of you! Looks kike your last trip was fun!
Megan - GOod luck with themroenign work outs. great fo rme on Saturdya, butoo much for me during th eweek.
WPrincess - I always do my Saturday runs first thing in teh am. I actually liek ebign fresh for teh run (once I wke up). Not during th week, though. Too much for me.
Tricia - Have fun at WDW!!!
Judy - SOunds liek you needed soem etra rest. Nothing to be upset about. You are teh consistency queen!
OK, I tried to do 45 min bike and 40 min run last night. The weatehr had pther plans, so it was about a 40 min ride only.
Howard- Well adjusted? Us?
Jeff - Fun Hidden Mickey. OMG, I will be near DQs this wekend . Hooray!
Maura -
for safe journeys with teh clipless pedals!Stephanie - You'll get there with the scale!
BTW, I saw pix of you! Looks kike your last trip was fun!Megan - GOod luck with themroenign work outs. great fo rme on Saturdya, butoo much for me during th eweek.
WPrincess - I always do my Saturday runs first thing in teh am. I actually liek ebign fresh for teh run (once I wke up). Not during th week, though. Too much for me.
Tricia - Have fun at WDW!!!
Judy - SOunds liek you needed soem etra rest. Nothing to be upset about. You are teh consistency queen!
OK, I tried to do 45 min bike and 40 min run last night. The weatehr had pther plans, so it was about a 40 min ride only.
Big Vic
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Good morning WISHers!
Hoping your Thursday is going well.
Dang, I trained three days is a row this week. Must be some kind of new record, or something.
Cam You know we luv ya, and you are an inspiration to this team. Dont let the scale get the better of you. In other words, CRAWL OUT OF THAT HOLE YOUNG LADY! Dont make me get this guy after you. Hes tough.
Judith Slept in. Riiiiiiiight! You didn't have the foam roller out again, did you?
Craig Hope the leg is doing better.
Debra WTG with the 4.5 miler! I can deal with hot and sweaty, and an elevated HR. But, the leg cramp has be a little worried.
Everyone Keep up the great training!!
Hoping your Thursday is going well.
Dang, I trained three days is a row this week. Must be some kind of new record, or something.
Cam You know we luv ya, and you are an inspiration to this team. Dont let the scale get the better of you. In other words, CRAWL OUT OF THAT HOLE YOUNG LADY! Dont make me get this guy after you. Hes tough.
Judith Slept in. Riiiiiiiight! You didn't have the foam roller out again, did you?
Craig Hope the leg is doing better.
Debra WTG with the 4.5 miler! I can deal with hot and sweaty, and an elevated HR. But, the leg cramp has be a little worried.
Everyone Keep up the great training!!
angietuck2
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GOOD AFTERNOON TEAM
OK I WILL NEVER NEVER not check the boards for a couple of days after posting like that. YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING JUST AMAZING!!
You guys will be happy to know that I have not run since Sunday and we found a marathon training plan that starts in the middle of August and I don't have to be at 10 mile LRs to start it so I feel less pressure.
I did not do anything Monday or Tuesday and last night I did my PUMP (weights) and spinning with a little core thrown in at the end. I have been hitting the foam roller harder than ever - which really helps, that thing is amazing ( there is literally an indentation down the middle of it from all the use!!)
One thing i do realize is 2 weeks a go I was completely pain free because I was doing all the right things. Then I had to go do intervals on the TM for 5 miles and a couple of days later try 8
!!!!! So tomorrow am I will do an easy 3 and then Sunday 4.
I honestly WISH I had time to respond to everyone because as usual you guys inspire me and push me -- THANK YOU.
I do have to say: CAM Thank you for your words of encouragement and I agree with everyone else. You have so much to be proud of and thankful for. I know it's hard when you feel like you are working so hard and you feel like you are not seeing any progress and for that all I can say is we love you and you have been such an inspiration to me, I have told so many people your story who are so amazed!!!
I'm sorry I really have to get back to work.
OK I WILL NEVER NEVER not check the boards for a couple of days after posting like that. YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING
JUST AMAZING!!You guys will be happy to know that I have not run since Sunday and we found a marathon training plan that starts in the middle of August and I don't have to be at 10 mile LRs to start it so I feel less pressure.
I did not do anything Monday or Tuesday and last night I did my PUMP (weights) and spinning with a little core thrown in at the end. I have been hitting the foam roller harder than ever - which really helps, that thing is amazing ( there is literally an indentation down the middle of it from all the use!!
)One thing i do realize is 2 weeks a go I was completely pain free because I was doing all the right things. Then I had to go do intervals on the TM for 5 miles and a couple of days later try 8
!!!!! So tomorrow am I will do an easy 3 and then Sunday 4.I honestly WISH I had time to respond to everyone because as usual you guys inspire me and push me -- THANK YOU.
I do have to say: CAM
Thank you for your words of encouragement and I agree with everyone else. You have so much to be proud of and thankful for. I know it's hard when you feel like you are working so hard and you feel like you are not seeing any progress and for that all I can say is we love you and you have been such an inspiration to me, I have told so many people your story who are so amazed!!!I'm sorry I really have to get back to work.
aladdinsgirl
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I've read through the thread, but I don't have time to post right now. I've been trying to get on all day, I've just been so busy! I wanted to give everybody my baby update and then I'll post either later this afternoon or tonight when I get home from work.
So I went to the doctor yesterday for my 36 week check-up. The doctor examined me and said that the baby is head down and in position and he thinks the baby will be born in 2-3 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And he doubts I'll see my due date of 8/12!!!
I might hit Stephen's birthday (8/4) after all.
I have to sign off now, but I want to let everyone know that I will be back to post for real!!
Krista
By the way, for those who have asked, we are naming the baby Carter Stephen. Carter after my grandpa and Stephen after Stephen.
So I went to the doctor yesterday for my 36 week check-up. The doctor examined me and said that the baby is head down and in position and he thinks the baby will be born in 2-3 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And he doubts I'll see my due date of 8/12!!!
I might hit Stephen's birthday (8/4) after all. I have to sign off now, but I want to let everyone know that I will be back to post for real!!
Krista
By the way, for those who have asked, we are naming the baby Carter Stephen. Carter after my grandpa and Stephen after Stephen.
keenercam
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Thank you so much, everyone, for all the kind words.
Carrie -- It was so nice of you to dig up that thread. WOW! I remember exactly what and how I was feeling at that point in time. So glad the WISH team picked me up and put me back on my feet and on the road that led to 3 half marathons, 2 full marathons, 3 15ks, 1 13k, and countless shorter races. I'm sure I'd have given up on myself a long time ago. Glad the WISH team didn't give up on me.
Stephanie -- I will never forget when you told me that about Scott over marathon weekend. It still makes me cry such joyful tears to think of how blessed I am with the support and love WISHers share so generously.
Craig -- It's funny you mentioned beignets. I am finally going to have the cheeseburger tonight that I've been craving for more than a year. As you can see, I don't have your willpower.
I really do appreciate everyone's encouragement. I can really appreciate how far I've come. I am definitely excited and reassured and proud of my newfound ability to run and my passion for it. What I am not excited about is that I may be Weight Watchers' Fittest Failure in the history of the program. My weight was actually UP again this week at weigh in (but that's for another thread. )
I am amazed at how quickly I have been able to see improvements in my overall pace. My workout buddy and I ran on Tuesday morning and today and there was some improvement to pace today, just by switching to intervals of R4/W1 (we only did 2 miles because we are doing a 5k Saturday and did lower body workout yesterday and were both pretty tired in the legs):
Today's workout:
Mile 1 -- time 12:12/ best speed 9:25
Mile 2 -- time 13:04/ best speed 10:58
Today's total time -- 25:13 (Tueday 25:51)
Overall pace -- 12:38 (Tuesday 12:57)
Every little improvement helps, right? I am hoping to finally see a sub-40:00 5k time this Saturday. It has been disturbingly elusive. I am hoping a rest day tomorrow makes it likely. 
And I am sooo excited about training to RUN the 1/2 in January.
So, for anyone who may think that running is an impossible dream ( like you have all now heard I absolutely believed), let me assure you that it isn't. Once again, my WISH experience has taught me that putting in the steps makes all of our goals within our reach, even if some of us take a while to get to those goals.
Carrie -- It was so nice of you to dig up that thread. WOW! I remember exactly what and how I was feeling at that point in time. So glad the WISH team picked me up and put me back on my feet and on the road that led to 3 half marathons, 2 full marathons, 3 15ks, 1 13k, and countless shorter races. I'm sure I'd have given up on myself a long time ago. Glad the WISH team didn't give up on me.
Stephanie -- I will never forget when you told me that about Scott over marathon weekend. It still makes me cry such joyful tears to think of how blessed I am with the support and love WISHers share so generously.
Craig -- It's funny you mentioned beignets. I am finally going to have the cheeseburger tonight that I've been craving for more than a year.
As you can see, I don't have your willpower. I really do appreciate everyone's encouragement. I can really appreciate how far I've come. I am definitely excited and reassured and proud of my newfound ability to run and my passion for it. What I am not excited about is that I may be Weight Watchers' Fittest Failure in the history of the program.
My weight was actually UP again this week at weigh in (but that's for another thread. )I am amazed at how quickly I have been able to see improvements in my overall pace. My workout buddy and I ran on Tuesday morning and today and there was some improvement to pace today, just by switching to intervals of R4/W1 (we only did 2 miles because we are doing a 5k Saturday and did lower body workout yesterday and were both pretty tired in the legs):
Today's workout:
Mile 1 -- time 12:12/ best speed 9:25
Mile 2 -- time 13:04/ best speed 10:58
Today's total time -- 25:13 (Tueday 25:51)
Overall pace -- 12:38 (Tuesday 12:57)
Every little improvement helps, right? I am hoping to finally see a sub-40:00 5k time this Saturday. It has been disturbingly elusive.
I am hoping a rest day tomorrow makes it likely. And I am sooo excited about training to RUN the 1/2 in January. So, for anyone who may think that running is an impossible dream ( like you have all now heard I absolutely believed), let me assure you that it isn't. Once again, my WISH experience has taught me that putting in the steps makes all of our goals within our reach, even if some of us take a while to get to those goals.
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