Wk of Jun 18--2007 WISH Walking/Running Club

[akasleepingbeauty]

I just wanted to check in with you all and again express our gratitude for your kind thoughts and prayers. My dad has been fighting hard but unfortunately his body is just not strong enough after a long week of constant stress. So they are moving him to a hospice facility this afternoon. It is hard to believe that just a week ago he was relatively healthy living a normal independent life and now he is in hospice care. I am just so sad and it will be hard to say good-bye - I just love him so much. I'll check in again when I am up to it and again I am so very thankful for the kind support you have all given during this impossiblly difficult time.

 

[wtpclc]

Rhonda - I can't imagine what that's like. Continuing my prayers for you and your dad and the rest of your family. I am so sorry that you are going through this!

 

[Calcio]

Colleen

Congratulations of leaping into the Goofy. My sign up for the double last year was a bit like your internal conversation, and went like this . . .

My training was going well in the spring and I was really focusing on the half marathon, expecting a nice time. I was in Boulder, Colorado last memorial day, the weekend of Boulder Boulder, and Disney had a table on the outdoor mall as part of the race/trade show. I chatted with the young lady from Disney sports, and she convinced me to sign up. She used unfair tactics, pointing out that by then 800 people/lunatics had already signed up, so I told her, okay, here is number 801.

Even after signing up I wasn't sure that I could do it. I trained hard for that strong half marathon, and thought of registering for Goofy as purchasing an option. I would be in Orlando for 6 days, and I was really committed to the half. I'd do that on Saturday, and then if I couldn't get out of bed Sunday morning, so be it. My strategy was to go all-out for the half, and then see what was in the tank for the full.

As the year went on and I felt stronger and stronger and I wanted to make the Goofy, I changed the strategy, consciously backing off 30 seconds per mile for the half marathon, leaving more in the tank for the full marathon. This strategy was successful, as I got the half a bit faster than my goal, and I finished the full in a respectable time.

I well understand your questioning the ability to get both, but as the months go by and your training builds, I suspect on Friday evening January 5, 2007, you'll be very confident you'll get them both.

Good luck

Craig

 

[plutosmyfav]

total drive-by

Lynn-- I sent you a PM, please delurk!

I'll get back with details of my MRI and dr saga whenthe server isn't too busy

 

[plutosmyfav]

Does anyone else have bad vericose veins on their calves, and is it causing a problem. Mine is hereditery, but my weight didn't help. My doctor did say I would eventually have to get this fixed. My last PG really made them pop out more and they haven't decreased in size at all. I worry that the increased blood flow with running will cause a problem. I go to the doctor next week and will talk to her about it, but was wondering if anyone else has this problem. I am only 34 and seem too young to be dealing with this.

Thanks and Happy Running!

Jenn, I had major vein problems after my second child-birth. I finally had them done last summer. First vein closure of the greater safonous veing (spelling?) and then vein ligation and stripping of both legs. I was very pleased with the results. No more throbbing and creapy crawly sensations, not to meniont the ugliness.

With my latest herniated disc I've been standing non-stop. With the percocet they gave me for pain I encountered major constipation (sorry, TMI) and felt a vein burst in my lower left shin. I'm so disappointed. It throbs and creeps but doesn't show on the outside yet. I've gone back to wearing the anti-embolishm stockings; Between my lack of mobioity, my compression stockings and my left elbow brace I look like a total 80 yo invalid. I feel like screaming at people, "I used to be a runner just 2 short months ago...


Sunny

 

[AmyBeth68]

Rhonda: Sooo sorry to hear your news. Keeping you, your dad and your entire family in my thoughts.

 

[TEK224]

Quick post for me here. I'll try to check back soon.

Rhonda - I'll keep you in my prayers

Dave - The socks are so COOL! Got mine today. Thanks!

200 days!

Take care everybody!

Terri

 

[littlegreydonkey]

Waaah, 200 days, it doesn't get any easier not being able to play you know, although, yeeeeeaaaah 565 days until I go Goofy (hmm, maybe I shouldn't start training just yet). Well I've stuck at DL training for two weeks now, in very cold temps so I'm feeling all proud - and running buddy is back, we did 3.7 miles Monday night, although she wasn't happy that her legs started hurting half way round (she ran her 11th marathon 6 weeks ago and she didn't think she'd lose it THAT fast), Why I do I know she'll be lapping me again in about a fortnight.

So tomorrow night's run is an hour - which is supposed to end up in the sea for the annual running club midwinter swim. Normally the big fire truck comes to light the beach and illuminate all the fools in the very, very cold water, apparently it's not coming this year though so I may just take off a trainer and dip in a foot. It's a bit dark in that water otherwise!

Anyway, hope everyone has a good week. Helen

 

[goofyguy1958]

Carrie, Sara, Michael, and Judy, thanks for the kind words and support. I feel bad that I allowed myself to feel sorry for myself, even if it was just for a couple of days, but I knew that I would recieve support from the boards. I know that things could, and almost were, be a lot worse so I will move on and make some lemon ade. Carrie, hey maybe we can comiserate when we feel like feling sorry for ourselves (NOT).

Rhonda, I am so sorry to hear about your dad and am sending boatloads of PD your way. Keep strong and look to us for support; we will always be here.

 

[aladdinsgirl]

Good morning, everyone!! Is the marathon really 199 days away?? I'm writing a trip report from our January trip, (I post them on Mouse Planet, if anyone wants to check them out, I have about 4 or 5 on there. My "real" name is Krista Fulkerson) I got about half way through and stopped working on it because I got busy with other things. I reread what I had written with the intention to start writing it again and lo and behold, I motivated myself for training and got excited again. Yes, I ran last night, 30 minutes on the treadmill r3/w2, I did about 2.5 miles which disappointed me because I run faster and further outside, but I was happy about it too because I do tend to go slower on the treadmill and I went faster than I normally do. I'm doing another 30 tonight, hopefully outside (if the weather permits) and with Hines, he LOVES to run, right his limit is about running 3 or walking 4.

Okay, so since Stephen is super busy at work right now and doesn't have time to post, I'll post for him. On Sunday he did a triathlon, it was 6 miles canoeing, a 10K run, and an 18 mile bike ride. His total time was 2:55 and he and his partner came in 31st out of over 300 teams. Stephen and Mark are already discussing their strategy for next year and how to improve their time.

Rhonda-- for you and your dad. You are both in my prayers during this time.

Colleen-- Congrats on going Goofy!!

Kevin--Have a great time on your vacation!! I'm so jealous, I could use some time off. Oh well, 100 days til Disney.

Dave--Since I didn't comment last week, I'll comment on Roethlisberger now. I love Ben, I think he is a terrific QB, but I think he was incredibly stupid for not wearing a helmet and I'm so glad and thankful that is going to be okay. I completely understand the whole invincible thing though, I'm 27 and at times, I feel like nothing can touch me because I'm so young and I hopefully have a long life in front of me. Of course that's not true and I know that at any time life could be over, but it's very easy to get caught up in the "I'm young" and in his case "I'm famous and the world is at my feet" and forget for a second that you are human. I think he learned a valuable lesson last week. So, how do you feel about Santiago Holmes? I think he'll learn very soon that Coach Cowher, the Rooney family, the Steeler organization, and the city of Pittsburgh will not tolerate such behavior.

Mel-- for your foot. Is it feeling any better?

Sunny--

Helen--Are you SURE you can't run Disney in January? We are going to miss you!!

Carrie--That is too funny about your mail carrier. I can sympathize, if a car is parked in front of our mailbox and the mail carrier can't reach the mailbox without getting out of the mail truck, they won't deliver the mail! The next day we'll get too stacks of mail with a post it note saying the mailbox was block. It's especially frustrating when it's someone's car that we don't know and they just happen to be parked in front of our house.

Mike-- for your health!! I hope you get some results soon.

I better get back to work, although I'd rather stay and play with you guys! I'll check back in later.

 

[wtpclc]

Helen - I'm sorry you can't be ther ein January! At least you have DL, though!!! 11 marathons in 6 weeks?????? and a bit crazy too!

GoofyGuy - We all feel sorry for ourselves sometimes. We are human. Good for you for getting over it quickly, though!!!!

Krista - Thanks fro working out! We miss you when you dont'! Tell Stephen congratulations!!!

Craig - So good to see you!! Just recalling your struggles baout the Goofy last year! So glad you're feeling stronger this year!!

Sunny - You are still a runner! I wish I could wave my wand and make it go away!

ETA: Did Curves for XT last night. Squeezed it in a very busy schedule. I'm so proud of me. (baby steps, you know) Hope to run Wed, Thur, Sat or Wed, Frid Sat.

 

[Kristi1357]

Rhonda - lots more and coming your way.

This is a total drive-by, but I am so aggravated I just have to vent to some people who may understand. I posted this on the WW thread, but tend to be over here more often.

My doctor's office FINALLY called me back regarding the doctor's note that my Weight Watchers leader suggested I get from him. (my leader knows how I have been stuck about 4-6 lbs. above goal for almost a year now)

My doctor refuses to write me a note saying my weight is healthy for me! He told his office person to tell me that my BMI is still too high and that I am welcome to come in and talk to him about it further! Umm, hello - I was there 3 weeks ago and you told me about how a liquid diet would help me lose these final 4-6 lbs.! Oh, and he also told me that the new finding is that exercise does not help you lose weight (said in response to me saying that I now exercise and even completed a 15k). What kind of doctor suggests that?! Yeah, I'll go on a liquid diet and stop exercising...

I know I should have switched docs long, long ago - but I was lazy about it. There have been many other incidents in the past also with this guy.

I am going over there after work and having my records sent to my new doctor. Hopefully, the new one will really, really listen to me and see that I am certainly not looking for an easy way out. Shoot, I never would have even asked for a note had my leader not suggested it!

I am going to find a corner somewhere here at work and do this as quietly as I can.

 

[wtpclc]

Kristi! You haven't switched yet??? We established that he was incompetant after your last appointment. That is so frustrating. that the new doc is not a moron!

 

[keenercam]

Hi, everyone! I noticed that so many of my posts recently haven’t “taken” when I posted. Even some of the updates to the challenge thread didn’t change after they appeared on my screen. Isn’t that weird? Is anyone else having DIS problems. I feel like an addict who can’t get a fix. So, now I am doing a post in word processing and trying to paste it. Numerous attempts and still not sure this is working.

I am actually catching up from the end of last week’s thread.

Sunny – How did the MRI go? How are you feeling?

Heather – how did the shopping, er, cross-training go? When DS and I went to see a Broadway show last summer we walked from our hotel all the way to St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Disney Store and the NBA store and back again. I thought the walking was great cross-training!

Jodi – I am so glad you are having such a great time planning the surprise for your DH. Do you have to arrange for him to be out of work or anything like that? My best friend took his wife and kids to WDW on a surprise long weekend and he set it up with her principal ahead of time for her to be away from work. She was stunned and thrilled.

Hi, Dana! Hope you are loving the new house. I have always enjoyed moving, the feeling of a fresh start and a chance to organize everything. I hope you are enjoying the process.

Tiff – I was soooo excited when I saw you mention you’d like to walk the Full with me. That would be so much fun! Rhonda and I had a blast doing the ½ together and the Minnie and it was so much fun to be with other WISHers whenever our paces meshed. I would LOVE for you to do the Full with us. The more the merrier. We can do the “thunderation” cheer that Lily made up for us. BTW, do you have a walking partner for the DL ½ yet? I am hoping to find some WISHers at a 15:00 or lower pace to walk/jog with. It would be so much more fun to do it with someone rather than alone.

Christa – I am so jealous that you are in my family’s “happy place”. We LOVE Hilton Head, especially at Thanksgiving. I hope you are having a fabulous time. We have never gone during the summer. That may be something to consider for next summer, now that we own points there and could book at 11 months.

Mel – I am so sorry you are going through such problems with your PF. I hope the cortisone shots help.

Michael – congratulations on the weight loss! That is awesome!

Colleen– awesome time on your 5K! So glad you enjoyed it and that they fed you well after.

Helen – can’t wait to see you in DL!

Jenny – 6 miles when you haven’t had time to do other shorter runs is very ambitious! You go, girl!!

Mike – I can’t imagine running that many miles every week. I can’t even walk that many. Good job on working on your future health now and not when the issues flare up.

Judy – I think you are the last person to be called a “slug” – hey, did you know they actually list barn chores in the activity points list on the weight watchers website? Pretty impressive numbers, too. Let me know if you don’t have access to that feature and want details.

Kevin – Hope you are having a great trip to Ontario!

Jen – I have actually noticed that I have vein-shaped bumps on my calves now – they aren’t blue but they definitely look like protruding veins. Do you think it is from walking/jogging? I guess I should ask the doctor, huh? Is there anything to worry about? Or just how they look?

Krista – So glad to hear you are enjoying training again. Congratulations to Stephen and his partner on an awesome finish!

Kristi– I am hoping your new doctor is sensible and helpful.

 

[Honeibee]

Good morning -

I did 45 min @ 1% @ 3.8 this morning. After missing three days I have a question....Today my legs are killing me! And this after missing three days. What they heck happens during a taper??? Towards the end of a taper you aren't training at all, is that right? I can't imagine missing any more then the three days I just missed! I'd be so stiff I wouldn't be able to move on Marathon day! (Keep in mind I'm 45. I don't bounce back like I used to!)

Dave - Got my socks yesterday and they are so cool! I was so excited! I'm sure the people driving by saw me standing at our mailbox ripping the package open and saying - out loud of course - "Dave, these are so cool!!" Thanks very much for all your efforts. They are my first piece of official WISH Racing Team apparel!

Oh Rhonda - I know how hard this is....

Sunny - Oh you poor thing. I'm sending that you catch a break soon.

Helen - I'm geographically challenged so please excuse my ignorance but you don't have winters like we do here (I'm in New York) do you? OK I realize this is probably really a dumb question but I honestly thought it was always fairly warm in N.Z.

Krista - Way to go Stephen! And way to go to you too! Don't you dare be disappointed in anyway! Hey! You DID IT didn't you?????

Carrie - Baby steps work wonders! I know that for a fact! I've used them many times for many things!!

Kristi - Get thyself to a new doctor, woman!

Gosh I sure miss Cam.....

 

[keenercam]

Well, I am pleased to report that I have stuck to my DL ½ Marathon training plan since it started on 6/11.
Here is what my training log shows:
Sun 6/11 (rest) – did 50 mins on bike
Mon 6/12 – walk 30 mins
Tues 6/13 (x-train 30 mins) – elliptical 35 mins
Weds 6/14 (rest)
Thurs 6/15 walk 30 mins; 30/60 second sprint intervals
Fri 6/16 (xt 30 mins) – floor exercises, calisthenics 30 mins
Saturday (walk 2 miles) – 2.85 miles avg. pace 14:57
Sunday (rest) – 45 mins bike
Monday (walk 30 mins) – TM at gym 30 minutes 2.03 miles

The schedule calls for 30 mins cross-training today and I will go after my WW meeting. It is going to be a crazy weekend with DH's birthday (Fri), DD's party (Sat.) and taking DS to "college" on Sunday, so I may skip my rest day tomorrow and move Thursday's 30 mins plus sprint training up to tomorrow and Saturday's LW to Friday morning. Then Saturday can be a rest day and I can do some kind of cross-training on Sunday.

 

[Honeibee]

Ahh there you are Cam!

Let me be the first to say a very early..... to Howard!

Wow, Cam, you do a LOT of training. Suddenly my training looks vastly inadequate...

 

[keenercam]

Wow, Cam, you do a LOT of training. Suddenly my training looks vastly inadequate...

Now, THAT is REALLY funny!!!!

Judy, I really don't think that 30 minutes a day is a lot of training, especially when a lot of our team are doing 6 mile RUNS! Oh, I feel so inadequate. The only reason I am not beating myself up is because the Penguin says this is what I should be doing right now. As a matter of fact, the only reason I did stuff on the 2 Sundays (that should have been rest days) is because I felt like a slug for "resting" after having done NO hard work the day before.

Oh, well, the plan worked for me for the WDW 2006 Half. So I have to believe it will get me where I need to be for Disnelyland.

 

[plutosmyfav]

ooops double post.

 

[plutosmyfav]

This time I slowed down and read. I hope I remember all my comments.

Mel-- ouch on the shot, but I'm glad to hear you are finally out of pain.

Michael-- congrats on 40lbs that is a major achievement. you should be very proud.

Mike-- I'm sorry to hear you are facing diabetes even with all the healthy precautions you have put in place. Sending PD your way.

Rhonda -- I am so sorry to hear your father has taken this turn. My thoughts ad prayers are with you and your family.

Cam-- you are a workout MACHINE! Way to go. I so jealous!!!!!!

Kristi-- I think you and I could keep a thread going on drs alone. Of course it would be a rant thread Imagine how bad my new dr situation is that I actually, willfully switched back to Lahey Clinic yesterday! Aside from other issues, when I got to the Mt Auburn hospital and saw Anthrax warnings posted every 10 feet on the building I knew I didn't want to be there. I work in bioterror-defense and I know they don't put up warnings just for the heck of it. SO I will be seing my new pcp at Lahey tomorrow.

MRI shows a bunch of things that I can't make sense of. I sent it off to Dr. Lynn and she says I'm justified in complaining like a baby about my pain

I'm at work today for the first time in 2 weeks. I am mostly standing at my pc. I can't wait to feel better. The next two weeks are supposed to be vacation for me and DS. I was going to take him hiking and biking and camping... URRRGGGGHHHH I wish I could reschedule his camp so we didn't waste all that vacation time, but I can't.

Sorry to rant more.

Oh and Kristi-- you've got to find a new doctor. My dr (Dr WhoCaresAnyway) wrote me a note for WW. I had my speach all prepared and was all nervous and she basically said, "sure, I'll write it for what ever you want" Like it was just a joke anyway. I set mine 5lbs higher than the WW cutoff. I'm glad I did or I might still not have made LT!!!!!!!

Sunny