Wk of July 13 - WISH Walking/Running Club

[Big Vic]

Vic: Hope you're finding your motivation. Are you ready to report for fitness duty today?

What type of fitness duty did you have in mind?

 

[solotraveler]

Hello all!

Carrie-- I'm so sorry to hear about Scott's father. I know from personal experience what a toll it can take on everyone involved... I'm thinking about you guys. On another note, how cool about the tri... I'm exhausted just thinking about it.

Matt-- Too cool about the Ironman. I've got to do one of those in a few years.... but I have a sneaking suspicion that it, unlike the marathon thing, will be a "once and never again" experience.

Krista and Steve-- Wow... 36 weeks!! Time flies.... Congrats to you both. I'm sure you both must be thrilled.

Judy-- 45 minutes!?!? Sheesh, thats way longer than I'm going these days....

Craig-- So sorry to hear about the calf. Take care of yourself.

Tracy-- Well, if I run out AT the beach, it's definately cooler. If I run at home (just two miles from the shore) it feels much warmer and much much more humid. (Guess I need to drive out to the shore to run more often...) Of course right now it's pouring down rain... so we won't be doing either of those right now.

As for me... I got out and did 2.5 miles in 25:03 yesterday.... again, not my best work but I'm trying to ease into things. I'm figuring on running 3-4 days a week, supplimented with the gym, for the next few weeks just to make sure I don't go out too hard too fast. If I can avoid going to the accupuncturist ever again, I want to take that route for sure.

Happy training,
Kevin

 

[KeenHo]

Hi!

Debra: Thanks for the mention. DS does not have a specific Eagle project in mind at this time. He is exploring his options. I'll keep you posted.

I ran this morning before work. Here are my stats:

Miles: 6
Time: 55:55
Pace: 9:19

Splits:
8:54
9:34
8:53
10:10
9:05
9:21

I felt great most of the run and decided to run 6 instead of my scheduled 3 today.

Craig: You are THE man. I look forward to seeing you at the starting line and the Finish Line.

Enjoy your day everyone! Happy Training!



Howard

 

[wfloyd]

...
Today I'm able to walk almost normally, and tomorrow afternoon I'll be in the fitness center beginning the rehab...

Craig - I'm sorry to hear about your injury. However my first thought was, now I can keep up with Craig during the races.

I would say that starting rehab tomorrow is a bit soon. I seem to recall from a few years ago, some person (*cough Calcio cough*) said that after severly pulling or tearing something that a minimum of a week break of icing and rest was needed to make sure you didn't reinjure it or make it worse. According to my simple math, tomorrow is less than a week from injury.

Whatever you do, if you don't make it to the starting corrals, we may have to come and swat you or we will just sic Martha on you for us.

Bill

 

[mkymsehi]

My two cents on injury recovery.

Minimum 8 weeks off so the injury can heal. Then you start walking, and progress to wogging, then jogging, then running. Start back only at 20% of what mileage you were doing. Then build up 10% more each week.

If at any time you re-injure or it hurts, you stop completely.

 

[hoosmi]

Krista- not to scare you, but sometimes you ask for an epidural and you don't get one! (and sometimes that happens twice...) I was all about having pain meds even after seeing the scary videos, and for various reasons, I didn't get any. It was ok- I made it, babies were fine. I'm going to ask for an epidural this time, but whatever. You'll be fine either way!

Craig- My mom and I are doing the half together this year with one of her friends. My mom just finished her first 5k in 43 minutes. You can always hang in the back with us. We won't be fast, but we will be fun!

Running wise, I haven't done much unless you count chasing Harry around the mall-- he climbed into a rack of clothes and whispered "Mommy, hide! Monsters!" Probably not the best lesson to get him a cookie for that behavior, but I wasn't up for dragging him out of the racks...

Jen in GA

 

[postesf]

Hi everyone! Remember me? Yeah...sorry, I've not been checking in, more lurker mode lately. Things have been busy w/ various doc app such as the Ortho, physical therapy (for the knee) and Gastrointerologist. ugh. My knee is ok. I'm now doing strengthening exercises for the muscles around it and the hips. I am eating Gluten Free now. I had an endoscopy done a few weeks ago and everything came back ok, but due to family history and things I have read, I've decided to gluten free for 6 months or so just to see if I feel better. I'm just so tired all the time! I figure it can't hurt.

Training Wise...I'm back to Round 2 of the Couch to 5K. I'm on Week 2 today. I'm trying to get my workouts in the AM since it so hot here in NC! By the time I finish C25K, it will about time to starting training for the the Half! I have decided if want to walk/run or run/walk. I mainly just want to 1) Finish and 2) Have fun. Hey...it's a Disney. I want my first 1/2 Marathon to be a good experience. I'm thinking I will do the Marathoning for Mortals plan to train. This way I can do timed run/walks during the week and the go for mileage on the weekend. I think this will fit better overall with my day to day life.

Angie2...How is your back? Is it still fighting with you???

Krista...Yay for being so close! I'm so excited for you guys! I'm glad to hear you gotten everything you need for the baby.

Craig...Sorry to hear about the torn calf. I can imagine how frustrating that is!

Terrie...Great job there!!!

Matt...You too!

Everyone else! :wave!

I've got a 5K on tap for this weekend. I was hoping to do the 10K, but with all my ailments lately, the training has been lacking and I don't think I could make it. I feel like I'm starting from Ground Zero again, but this time instead of a 5K or 15K as a goal, I've the 1/2 Marathon looming in January.

Have a great evening!!!
Stacie

 

[Calcio]

Bill

You're calculations are correct. You have, however, omitted an exogenous variable to the model, specifically my inability to sit still more than 10 minutes. During the long between semester breaks this gets even worse, as I don't have the daily time requirements of classes and students. I'll be in the fitness center 72 hours after the injury, but since the pace of life in Boston is far faster than my native Colorado, that works out to a Boulder week . Doesn't it?

Jeff

You're correct as well. I figure it will be 8 weeks until I'm running again. I've gone through my training logs in 2006, the last time I hurt it, and it's around 2 months before I have a true "run". At least by then here it will be autumn, the best time of year to train by far.

Thanks gentlemen. Honest, I'll be good in the next few weeks. Tomorrow is all lifting (zero with the calf) and biking. I have to keep everything else trained, plus, as stated above, I'm about to go crazy with no training in the past 2 days.

And thanks for the offer Jen. I have no idea what I'll be capable of doing in January. The good part is I was really concerned about getting the first corral of the first wave for Saturday's half. Now it doesn't matter so much.

Craig

 

[wellesleyprincess]

Craig... Good luck with the physio. Injuries always make it more of an accomplishment in the end.

Stacie... Good luck restarting the C25k. I a modified version of it since I was already some. I'm sure you'll catch back up to where you were before the injury soon.

As far as training today was 4 miles in just under 40 minutes. I'm now comfortably maintaining just under a 10 min mile pace.

 

[windwalker]

Craig, I thought I was the only one with luck like that. I admire your spirit my friend. When I tore my achillies and had, after 2 years of painfull running, to quit running and become a walker, I decided to be the best walker I could be. If I had an accident tomorrow and couldn't walk anymore I'd be out shopping for a racing wheelchair. I know you feel the same way.

Be strong and don't push it till it's time.

Walking Panda

 

[MouseDogMom]

Jeff - I hope you acknowledge on a daily basis just how lucky you are to live where you do!

Maura - You need to come hang out with my family when we're all together. We give point values for using big or unusual words! Great job on the 2.5 miles, and the new bike.

Matt - WOW! 'Nuff said...

Krista - You sound so much more prepared than I was - great job on getting everything ready. My doctor's advice on the epidural when I suggested that I might want to try it natural to see if I could: "Women have been having babies naturally for thousands of years. I know you CAN do it. There's no reason you SHOULD!" One twist on the "Sleep when the baby sleeps" advice that I heard that made sense to me - once Carter goes to bed, give yourself 20 minutes (tops) to do laundry, clean up, whatever, then GO TO BED!

Steve - Three tri's in one month? I think you may be a machine as well. Enjoy it while you can!

Craig - More healing wishes from me; no new advice since I think it's all been said!

Terri - Congrats on the duathlon. I had to laugh (quietly) at your bike story. DH raced for several years when we were dating and also worked in a bike shop, and I didn't want to have to read him your post and have him groan!

Kira - What a busy summer!

Debra - As a die-hard Galloway runner, I'd recommend either his Galloway's Book on Running or Marathon. I have an extra copy of a revised version of Marathon (we get a copy every year for joining the program) if you're interested.

Christa - Thanks for checking in - was thinking about you the other day and wondering how you were doing!

Michelle - Sorry your tri didn't go as well as you'd have liked, but as least you haven't given up.

Angie - Girl, PLEASE be careful! I do understand though - after my run Saturday I hurt in all sorts of new places and was really questioning the whole running thing, so I'm reevaluating now too!

After the last few workouts with our running group where we've been expected to run non-stop for a mile or more, which I seriously struggle with, I decided to try a new approach. I started C25K this week, which I'll be mixing in with my regular long runs with my group on the weekends. Today I successfully completed Day 1, with a few complications - I tried to take the dog along, but discovered that she's not capable of running for even 3 or 4 60-second intervals, so I had to bring her back home and head back out. To compensate, I added a couple of extra intervals. I'm hoping for at least two results - one, to build up to being able to run for longer distances (outside; on the TM I can already do 3 miles non-stop), and two, enjoy the mid-week running, which I'm not right now.

Jackie

 

[chimera]

Craig...that was very nice of you to join me on IR. It's fun...you can have all the ibuprofen you want and lots of ice for various body parts. Can't beat it!
for quicker healing and more for resting.

We'll be leaving on Friday for vacation so not sure if I'll be back around between now and then. Hope everyone has a good week! Won't be long before we start official WDW training!

 

[mkymsehi]

Jeff - I hope you acknowledge on a daily basis just how lucky you are to live where you do!

Jackie

Jackie, what ever do you mean? I run after Guru Les at such speeds that everything around me is a blur. I never get to see anything! LOL, just kidding.

Michelle suggested I be a tour guide when she ever gets here. Anytime everyone, just look me up. But we're doing it by foot, so bring your running gear.


I went out for 8 miles with the Guru, at 8:38 average pace. It's getting comfortable for me, which I guess is a good thing. Now if the Anaheim weather will just cooperate next month, and be cool. That way we can all go out and PR the 5K and Half Marathon.

Happy training everyone. Pixie dust to all those nursing owies . Be sure to hydrate and eat properly everyone.

 

[Cruella de mom]

Good Morning Wishers!

Sorry for my long absence, things have been a bit hairy for me lately. the good news is that I am starting to get excited about my Goofy training.

I just wanted to jump in here and say WOW! to Matt for Ironman China!!! How exciting! And bummer to Craig for the injury. However, I imagine you will be back stronger and faster than ever in no time!

Also, I met a girl at a triathlon this Sunday and I gave her the directions to this board. I hope she finds us. She is running the Disney Marathon again this January. You know you have met a Disney fan when her engagement ring is shaped like Mickey Mouse!

Question to all my Goofy partners: Is three half marathons in the fall too much? What if two of them are back to back? I promise I won't race hard

Cecilia

 

[postesf]

Does anyone else get the Runner's World quote of the day? Thought I would share today's quote:

"Continuous effort -- not strength or intelligence -- is the key to unlocking our potential."

LIANE CARDES

This quote made me think of Dory and "just keep swimming, just keep swimming"

Stacie

 

[wtpclc]

Cecelia - I'm not a Goofy, but taht should mewan you will be even more able to handle it. We can do about 1 half a month, easily (doing LRs of 5-8-5 btwn). If you take it easy on your B2B halfs, you should be fine.

Craig - Glad you are on teh mend! So sorry you have to mimit yourself, but good for you for understandign your boundaries, because slow runnign is still better than no running.

Solo - Thanks. OMG, if we can do a tri, you can do it. Then again, we haven't done it yet.

Debra - I spent 2 to 3 hours on my car adn it didn't get a wash. That' show bad mine was. As for my house, if we don't count things you have in boxes as clutter (doesn't ocunt when you are so fresh from a move), I know I would win/lose that competition too!

Stacie - Glad you are going again. Good for you fro going gluten free. Hope it helps!

Jeff - Cool plate!


Wellsley princess- That 10 mpm pace sounds awesome to me. You should be happy with that!

Mel - Have a grat vacation!

GAJen - lol, I think chasing Harry sound slike pleanty to me. WHen are you due?

JAckie - Good luck on C25K!

OK, I know I'm still missing a bunch. Thansk to everyone for your good thoughts for FIL and wishing us luck on the tri.

Yes, I have huge tri on the brain now, but it will go away as soon as I get home and have to train.

 

[TnTsParty]

Tricia: Yay for starting your Disney marathon training already. (I meant to do so, too, and now I'm behind schedule!) Are you enjoying your training program and local running club? It sounds really early to be out on the road--for the heat I'm sure--but also like you're getting good information. How do you like running with the club's members, or is it too early to tell? Oh, and have a great time at WDW--ignore my green-with-envy post.

Thanks Debra ~ I actually was going to follow a Hal Higdon 30 week marathon training course (I think it was like a 16 week "spring training" and then 16 or 18 weeks of marathon training) and I had it planned to start around this time. I have never done any more then 9.3 miles so I want to make sure I am not dead before I get to 26.2 miles. So far I am enjoying the training program - I only went out once so far (last Saturday) but there is something about being around other runners that makes me more motivated so I think its a good thing. As far as the heat, its not too bad at 6AM since its not yet light. Of course the heat and humidity is always there the majority of the time around here so the only thing to do is get out there and train in it.

Of course I haven't gotten much running in this week since I am still trying to plan (stress over) my quickie trip to WDW this weekend. I really should have done 4 miles speedwork yesterday but it didn't get done - supposed to have a rest day today but may put in a few miles (if its not raining outside but maybe still inside on the TM)

 

[dsnyfan21]

Craig: How's that calf coming along?? If I see you during the WDW Half, you will be going too slow and if you need a kick in the buttocks I can do that or if you want to hang with me your more than welcome.

Terri: I forgot to say CONGRATS on the Philly Duathlon!!!

Angie: Don't get bummed about your runs - your getting out there and doing it and that counts for something. Also I have this new philosophy that us Floridians work harder than others and our 7.5 miles equals their 10.5 miles!!

Carrie: Rock lifting, power washing, sound that a great new workout DVD!!

Ang, Jen, Bill:

Judy: Time on the TM, don't even get me started!! I give you credit . I just hate feeling like I am going nowhere.

Maura: I think your engineer mind is working too hard and you could drive yourself nutso with overthinking it, but hey whatever works. Keep at it and don't give up!!

Mel: Have fun on your vacation!!!

Stacie: Your plan sounds good and I'll be looking forward to seeing during and at the finish of the WDW Half!! (It was my first half also!!) I loved the quote and I also do the Dora: Just keep swimming. You'll hear me at the Half saying to people around me to just keep moving and putting one foot in front of the other!!

Debra: Yeah, I was missing my Trashzone. I do enjoy it when I'm there, but really couldn't tell you why. I hope to be there tomorrow afte work, but will have to see what the weather brings. I HATE TMs, don't know how you guys up north do it all the time, it drives me crazy! I did have a nice slice of Key Lime Pie over the weekend, very tasty. (It is the official pie of the State of Florida!!) Hoping things are going ok with your Dad.

Jeff: You finally fot your plates for your truck, Very NIce!!

SoloKevin: It's kinda the same out here when I go for my walks. I leave my house going West and come home East, so I get the cooler breeze on the way back most of the time. Had a nice little wet walk last night at Brian Piccolo Park, I think I was the only one there!

Duckie:

As for me: I can't believe I haven't posted since page 2, - ugh. It's been a bit rainy here and thought about not walking after work, but went to the park, parked my car (no one else there), got out and walked in the rain - using an umbrella for a while - and got in alittle over 2 miles, but it was miserable. Not fun when your all wet!. I got out and rode my bike this morning before the storms come a rumblin in.

Have a good day! - Racey Tracy

 

[keenercam]

Hi, everyone! I am sorry I have been so woefully absent. I think I have been so focused on living the WISH motto, that it has consumed all my time.

Craig – I am so sorry to hear about your injury. We will keep you in our prayers for a fast recovery and very effective rehab.

Krista and Steve – We are so happy for you guys and very, very excited that you will soon have your very own little miracle in your arms. What a joyful time, full of anticipation and, I’m sure, a bit of trepidation. Please know there are LOTS of WISH aunties and uncles who are here to provide support and loving encouragement (and probably a LOT more advice than you’d ever want). Be sure to let us know if you need company for mid-night feedings with a laptop near by. We could even set up a chat room that you could retreat to when you are in need of some middle of the night company. Oh, and thanks for asking about Jenn – she is enjoying her full-time job teaching 2 year olds this summer and I think she may not have much time/energy for the DBF, but they seem to have slowed down a bit, which is just fine by me and Howard.

Aloha Jeff – It is always so wonderful to see your posts about your family’s exploration of paradise. What a wonderful lifestyle you have created for your princesses, teaching them that time spent in the great outdoors is so much better as leisure time than time spent in front of a tv or computer. And we all LOVE your photos!

WOW, Terri!! What an awesome duathlon finish! I am so impressed by you, and LOOK at that run pace! Woohoo! I hope you are so outrageously impressed with yourself, like we are!

Matt – You never cease to amaze me. Always looking for the new challenge, huh? What an awesome undertaking! Cannot wait to hear all about your training and your race!

Carrie – I’d hardly call your weekend one of “no workouts”! That is called cross-training, my dear! You and Judy need to learn how to journal that stuff and take full credit for the effort, and learn how to really “rest”!

Jennifer – Congrats on your awesome performance! 2nd in your AG is absolutely fabulous!!

Michelle – congrats on your 2nd triathlon, and for sharing the love of the event with your DH!

Angie, sweetie, I can’t begin to imagine what it takes for you to get out there time and again knowing the risk of pain you suffer. The fact that we all admire your determination and discipline does not mean that any of us thinks you should tough it out, because we all recognize the risk of injury and of a long-term involuntary hiatus that can result from overdoing it. So, here’s me being a MOM, but more importantly, wanting only the best for my dear friend – PLEASE take care of yourself and do not push it. Pay attention to your body and give it the rest time to recover that it needs. Sending you and kiddo.

Jen – It is about time you carved some time out for yourself! I am so glad you seized the chance to get out with your really cute outfit on for a good workout!

Stacie -- Great job re-starting C25k. I hope you find that you love it and once you finish it, you find that you continue to improve even more with every step you take outside!
Have fun!

Sorry for all I’ve missed! I’ll do a bit of “all-about-here” catch-up and try to get back later.

Thank you to everyone who sent good WISHes for Andrew’s Eagle Scout efforts. I had the unexpected pleasure of a phone call from him yesterday, letting me know that he will be completely DONE his Eagle Scout badges (yes, all FOUR remaining) by the time he comes home this weekend, and that he won’t need next week to finish things up (not sure we can get a refund, so he may end up at camp for a week with no required activities – I think that could be fun). I am really proud of him for working so hard to accomplish double what we’d hoped this week. Frankly, it may just be that he’d rather be home playing Wii Rock Band that we gave him for his birthday and talking to his GF on the phone. I know I miss him terribly, so I’ll enjoy having him home anyway for 2 weeks before drumline camp and band camp.

I have been on a roller coaster of emotion, feeling joy at the wonder of running all the time now and deep disappointment at a total lack of progress on the scale. I have been running at least 4x/week for 2 miles, have done 3 5ks since mid-June, working out with a personal trainer 2x/week, doing strength training at least 3x/week, and doing 100 crunches and pushups every night. My workout diary looks like I’m some kind of exercise addict, all in an effort to move the scale. I also track every single stupid little bite of food and meet every single weight loss guideline advised in 3 different sources. Nada. Nothing. And as I mentioned earlier this week to some of my friends here who must be so darned sick of my whining about this, I am very well aware, intellectually, that I am building muscle, that I am stronger, that I am able to RUN 5ks now when I used to struggle to walk one at an improving pace. I know all of those things. I know that I am living a healthy lifestyle. I appreciate everyone who tells me how great I am doing. But I am in a woefully pathetic hole of self-pity over the fact that I have been up and down within a 4 pound range on the scale for well over a year. It just isn’t fair.

So, that’s why I haven’t been here much. I’ve been busy journaling on sparkpeople and in my WISH journal, trying to be supportive of other WISHers in their journals and DISers on the sparkteam I lead. Oh, and panicking full-out about the fact that my wedding gown, which will be delivered in October for our January vow renewal, is two sizes smaller than I should have ordered.

 

[Honeibee]

Judy: Time on the TM, don't even get me started!! I give you credit . I just hate feeling like I am going nowhere.

Ah but Tracy, my dear, I AM going somewhere.... I'm going to the WDW Half!