Wk of June 22- WISH Walking/Running Club

[mkymsehi]

I'm back from my supposed "8 miler" bus run. LOL, we took the newbies further on the marathon course, the part that loops through Hawaii Kai area. Well, it ended up being 11.9 miles. He He He.

Tiny issue with not resetting my new Garmin 405 at the start. I included a .75 mile walk with my Princess #2 and dog from last night. So I was .75 ahead of everyone else with their Garmin 305's. I told them they weren't running far enough.

Also, the walking measurement last night made today's Garmin pace slower than everyone else's readings, so that's probably the reason I was running to fast for them. Must be the new equipment. LOL.

Members at the end, provided apple bananas, mango bread, and pretzels. Mmmm, enough to get me home, so I could have some lunch.

Off to ice bath now. Safe Sunday everyone!

 

[Kira G.]

A quick hello from Arizona. It is absolutely gorgeous here!

I can get a decent internet connection if I sit on the rocks in front of our condo and point my computer in the right direction ! However, I did manage to update my blog with lots of pictures from our first day in Phoenix.

I got in a four mile run this morning. The heat wasn't too bad (maybe 85 degrees or so, but no humidity at all). However, there was NO SHADE at all where I was running! The sun was brutal. I ended up switching from run/walk intervals of 4/1 to 3/2 just to cope. Note to self: start the run earlier in the morning (I started around 9:30)! I may also look for another route.

But - I got it done, and that's what counts! Given the stinky internet situation I am not sure how often I'll be updating, but I will really try.

Have a great week!

 

[mla1977]

Cam, congrats on the great finish!

There is a happy hour 5k around the corner from my house on Thursday, but I don't have time for it. I've been working way too many hours at work. If I was getting paid by the hour I would probably be making 6 figures.

I didn't get any running done today, but DBF and I went for a bike ride on part of the Perkiomen/Skuylkill trail. Maybe next weekend, we will bike to Valley Forge.

 

[IWantMyDVC]

Thank you all for the warm welcome.

You sure don't waste any time posting, I am looking forward to trying to keep up with you guys.
I am getting ready to do my second run in week 2 of C25K, fortunately at midnight there is no one around to see my round self gimping down the street.
Have a great day

Jim

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Cam- Congratulations on your 5K! That is fantastic! You are a runner. No doubt about it. Yes, we're going to try to get down to Delaware at the end of August - maybe around Labor Day weekend. The ocean should be nice and warm by then. Are you coming up for the Philly marathon this Fall?

 

[keenercam]

Cam- Congratulations on your 5K! That is fantastic! You are a runner. No doubt about it. Yes, we're going to try to get down to Delaware at the end of August - maybe around Labor Day weekend. The ocean should be nice and warm by then. Are you coming up for the Philly marathon this Fall?

Dave -- I will definitely be there scream-teaming. I've decided not to do any endurance races until I run the 1/2 in January, so I am going to have a great time cheering everyone on. Howard is running it too, so it will be even more fun for me to be there. I'll PM you to see if there is some chance of saying hi when you are driving through DE. Would love to see you and your family again!

My training today was 1/2 hour on the elliptical and 30 minutes with the personal trainer doing upper body strength training. I LOVE feeling like I've given my upper body a really strenuous workout. I know I've been doing wayyy too much cardio/running and am hoping this will balance it out.

 

[hoosmi]

I haven't checked into the weekly thread in forever, and look at all the stuff going on!

Cam- way to go! You are totally a runner. Don't worry about breaking the 40 minute barrier. You'll get there soon enough. As I remember, my best races were in the fall during my "real" training. I'm guessing it's hot and humid where you are- just wait until the weather helps you out! As for the shopping the day before, I can't help you there. I would have done it too.

As for me, I'm getting really tired of sharing my space with GoofyBaby. I'm officially in my third trimester. I went on a 3 mile run that lasted one block and turned into a walk this weekend. I developed a side stitch, but since my side is now enormous, I couldn't decide if it was a running thing or pregnancy thing. I did finish it, so that made me happy. The tightness of my shirt across my belly and the discovery of exactly where my sciatic nerve is did not make me happy... I'm a little apprehensive about the half in January, but so glad I have a goal. (And I'm doing it with my mom- it will be her first race ever so we are just concerned with having fun and getting the medals!)

I'm thinking about splurging on a really nice double jogger. You can buy an attachment that snaps a baby carseat in the one I like so you can start jogging with the baby before waiting the recommended 6 months. I can't decide if that's insane. I have visions of having to sit in someone's front yard crying because I've gone too far... Any thoughts? Am I smarter to just tell DH to deal with the baby and take Harry only? (Harry still loves to go in his stroller and I like having an accessory tray for my runs ).

Jen in GA

 

[keenercam]

Jen -- I am so incredibly impressed by you! Do you remember when you first came to the WISH team and started this whole wogging/running journey? What an amazing journey you've had and you continue to impress the heck out of me with your discipline and passion for running. I think you should totally take it easy right now and enjoy your third trimester. Enjoy the walks and don't push yourself too much. I can't wait to hear how your labor and delivery differ from with Harry considering how amazingly fit you are (I don't remember whether you've told us if you had been in a fitness routine during your pregnancy with him). Oh, and I vote totally YES for the double jogging stroller splurge! That way you have the option of taking the little one if you want to. I know how much you've enjoyed your runs with Harry, and God knows he is fabulous company!

 

[Honeibee]

Greetings Race Team -

We did our Fairfield Road Races yesterday. I did the 5K in 36:37 and Charlie did his Half in 2:22. I didn't PR but I did OK I guess, considering my training had been...sporadic to say the least. Charlie is disappointed with his time but I am thrilled and so proud of him. It was SOOOO HUMID worship: to you people in the south who train in this all the time!) He cramped up at mile 10 so I think he needs to work on taking in electrolytes. The 5K was perfectly flat but the Half had some major hills. It was a very well run race and it started and ended on the beach, and they had all sorts of festivities going on. Also, this was a sanctioned race so there were a couple of Kenyans and Ethiopians racing. They had bib number 1 thru 4. It was very cool to watch them. Maybe I could learn something from them. Ha ha ha! BTW, is it PC for the announcer to refer to them as Kenyans and Ethiopians? Maybe I've worked at IBM too long. We aren't allowed to even hint at referring to anyone's ethnicity. Anyway, it was a great day but the humidity was a killer so we lounged around for the rest of the afternoon.

MSDave - Hey, nice to see you here! Ohhh horseback riding camp! YAY! Be careful, though. I can tell you if she gets the "horse bug" it won't go away. Hee hee. I hope you guys have a really great time at WDW!!! You deserve it, Dave.

Susie - Keep posting and we'll keep kicking your butt. You'll be ready for the DH Half in no time.

Craig - Don't let this get out, but...Howard is bionic. I think that's why Cam married him.

Cam - OMG you placed! How cool is that!!! Congratulations!

 

[twoWDWfools]

Hello everyone!

Trying to jump in here before it gets away from me.

Jim - welcome! This is a great place and these are fantastic people. I went from my first 5k in Jan to a 15K in May with everyone's help. You can do it, too.

Maura - Mmmm, carnitas.... Follow that up with Tracy's ice cream and we're good to go! Hope you can get the shoe thing figured out quickly.

Tracy - You rock for getting out there in that humidity (and the bug thing would've had me running too). It'll get humid here before we know it. ugh

Cam - WTG!!

Jeff - a hill and extra miles? Evil....

Hey to everyone!!

Did my first duathon yesterday and must say I enjoyed it. Didn't do as well as I wanted but there's always next time. Patrick and I did it as a relay and we're putting together a RR. Have to do that together too or else the description of the running from me will be "Watched them go...."

Took today off work and it'll be a rest day, too. Maybe some pilates later but no cardio.

Hope everyone has a great day!!

 

[wtpclc]

Remeber me?

We went from car shopping to life taking me out of town for work a lot. As much as I tell people not to worry about catching up with poeple, I have worried and been away longer than I should. I finally figured I needed to post before everyone forgot me.

I will try to get better. Have some long car rides coming, up so I will try to get teh threads printed to pdfs so I can read while riding.

The care rides are to adn from Mayo Clinic. SOem of you knwo that Scott's dad has myeloma (a very nasty blood cancer). As of today, FIL is at Mayo getting tested to see if he is physically able to go through a bone marrow/stem cell transplant. If all works out, the transplant (using his own marrow) will happen next week. Needless to say, it's a pretty intense week for us. We will head to Mayo Friday for one of at least 2 long weekends there this month (baring any problems that will ahve us there more). So, that's where life has me at the moment.

On teh happy side, we made a major step in trainign this weekend. We took teh plunge (literally) Saturday adn swam. neither of us can do teh crawl very well, but we will listen to/watch an Immersion swimming DVD enroute to Mayo in hopes of helpinh that. I swam 0.44 miles in 30 minutes. So, I will eb ready in 4 weeks to do my first tri. I may very well DLF adn look dumb doing a side stroke, but it's a beginner firendly race adn we need to change things up a bit. So, I signed us up yesterday. It's a half miel swim, 18 mile bike and 4.5 mile run. We were able to run 3 miles at a pretty good pace Saturday after our swim, so we are pretty confident that we will finidh, although I may let Scottleave me this race, as he can swim MUCH faster than me and he is the one that wanted to do teh tri. I just couldn't let him do somethign new without me.

Anyway, that's our world right now. Any postivie thoughts you could send FIL's way would be appreciated.

 

[twoWDWfools]

Carrie - Lots of and for you, Scott and FIL. Hope all goes well with the tests.

Is that the tri you told me about?

 

[wtpclc]

Carrie - Lots of and for you, Scott and FIL. Hope all goes well with the tests.

Is that the tri you told me about?

No, Scott's still giong to try to do teh one I told you about, as long as we are home. Just came up to quick for me and we're not sure if we'll be home or in MN this week. Trying to make sure one of teh"kids" is at Mayo every weekend.

 

[keenercam]

Liz -- Congratulations to you and Patrick on your duathon! Going to look for the RR!

Carrie -- Sending you and Scott and DFIL good wishes. Many prayers are being said here for Scott's family.

 

[Jen117]

HI Team - I am a complete lurker lately. You see, I lurk, get my fix then just don't have the time to post. I seriously didn't even realize it's has been as long as it has. I am living through all of you because I haven't done much since my 1/2 marathon a month ago. Oh, lots of gardening tho!!!!!

I have some serious issues in my life right now and the stress is sometimes more than I can handle. I know running would help relieve some of it, but I don't have the time. I am really working towards getting back tho. After reading Cam's RUNNING, I HAVE TO get back on track!!!!

Cam - I am so incredibly proud of you. I can't believe you are running a 5K... if you can do it... what's my problem? I mean with your cases and other obligations, I shouldn't have excuses!! Honey, I am so proud!!!

Carrie - Lot's of HUGS. My mom is quite ill right now also and I know what you are going through. She has lost her will to keep on and it devastates me!! It's almost like my nasty brother has won and totally defeated her and I can't let that happen. If you are ever "Driving through" on the way to MN and need a place to crash, let me know!!!

Judy - WAY TO GO... can I draft off of you?

Howard - I also wanted to shout out to you... for a guy that hasn't trained much... your times are quite speedy!!!

I know I am missing TONS of people... but I wanted to say... Hooorah to all the racers.... and keep on keeping on to those struggling (me included!!)

 

[TXAng]

Cam – WTG on your 5K! You’re doing awesome!

Jen in GA – We bought a jog stroller with the car seat attachment for DS, and I’ve only used it a handful of times. The baby decided to develop a severe aversion to his car seat, so doing any running with him has been out of the question. He’ll be six months old in a few weeks, and I’m really hoping that he’ll like the main part of the stroller better.

Carrie – Hey there! Good for you and Scott for going for your first tri! I’ll keep your FIL in my prayers.

Me - We finally decided that the DL Half is just not happening this year. I'm actually not too sad about it, especially since we're still going to try to make a DL trip, but without the race we can choose a cooler time of year to do it.

Of course, with that decision, all of my motivation went right out the window. I've got to get back on track if we're going to try for the SA RnR!

 

[MouseDogMom]

Howard -

Cam - You totally rock! You have come so far, and you are such a runner now!

Carrie - and for you, Scott and his family.

Jen - and for you too. Hang in there!

Judy - Great job on your race (and Charlie's too!) I've finally accepted that PR's during the summer aren't going to happen cause it's just too darn hot and humid!

Kira - Checked out your blog and pictures from AZ - lovely!

Mel - My first thought when you said you were considering NC was that it's not any better here, but then I remembered running at WDW last summer... I guess the humidity is slightly less!

Am enjoying my week off. Had upper body on the schedule for this morning, but the body said sleep in, and it gets to choose this week, so we slept in!

Jackie

 

[nucpharm29]

Hey all! Just back from an awesome weekend with my girlfriends at WDW! We ate and drank WAY too much, but I did manage one little workout. The sign about the BC yoga isn't up anymore--so I opted for a couple loops around the BW/BC/YC area. Then a little weight work in Muscles and Buscles. Now it's time to get serious in the w/o area again--that is until Friday when we leave for Hilton Head (rough life, right?)

Carrie--Lots of PD and prayers going out to Scott and his whole family! Will be thinking of you!

 

[dsnyfan21]

Cam: Yeah on your PR during the 5K!! You'll get the sub 40 5k soon, I ahev only don that once in my 5K FL Racewalking Judged 5K 39min53sec. Cool on placeing, that is very exciting!!

Jeff: Nic job on the 8miles.....oh I mean the 11.9 miles. hehe oooooo, ice bath, I am getting to like those especially with the heat and humidity right now. ** Keep reading to the end for a special report **

Kira: Hey there in Arizona. Hope you are having a great vacation.

Jim: Just jump in where you can in the posts. Sometimes it will go fast, so just keep us up to date on how your doing or any questions you have and keep with as much or as little as you can.

Jen GA: Hey Goofy baby girl!! Take your time with stuff. I'm so amazed at your getting out there to run/walk/wog 3 miles in your third trimester. Just take care of your self and goofy.

Judy: Great job at the Fairfield ROad Race!! You and your DH!! Your joining the Humid Club?? We're a drippy bunch but fun. I have no idea if calling them Kenyans or Ethiopians is PC, but isn't that where their from??? If I was in a race in lets say... Ireland, and they said the American was there I would be ok with it.

Liz: CONGRATS on your first duathlon!!! You go girl!!! Take care and enjoy the day off.

Carrie: who are you?? JK. SOrry to hear about you FIL, I would like to send some PD your way . Nice job on the swim and changing up on the workouts.

Jen117: Hang in there and get out and run when you can.

Ang: Do you need a kick in the butt to get out there?!? Just let me know.

Jackie: Enjoy your week off, I would if I could get a whole week off (I'm jealous!!)

As for me: I had a very busy day at work. One of my coworkers sprain a foot and broke one of the toes early Sunday morning and them limped around all morning until we forced her to go next door to see the podiatrist to get it seen. Anthoer coworker who is preggy with twins started to get vey nausiated (sp) after lunch and was then throwing up (sorry) and she left early. I did however had a great surprise when I got home. There was a white box sitting on the counter from Clever training and guess what it was.....

My new GARMI 405!!! This is me checking it out as it is charging.

I will work on it tonight and set it up to hopefully use it tomorrow during my 4 miles.

 

[deekaypee]

Tracy, Aloha Jeff, Susie, Mooshu (thought I'd throw Marcia's name into the hat), and everyone else doing DL 1/2: I'm getting so jealous of you all! Even with the heat! One of you folks, please do IJ for me while you're there. I love that attraction! And the Matterhorn.

Alohoa Jeff: So...how did you like your double-feature of Indy Jones and Kung Fu Panda? Enough action for you? (Better than running?) And what would your chiro have to say about all that sitting? I love the clinic's work with the 10-11 miler. I think getting that experience on what a race course might look like would be very valuable--if it didn't scare the pants off people! (Of course, that would be quite a sight.) I can hardly wait for your full Garmin review!!! (Same goes for Tracy.) It sounds like it's got a slight learning curve, but that you're liking it.

Tracy: Hello, drippy and pouring Trashmore queen. I think those are great descriptors for one's efforts. I'm not a dewy, glistening woman; I'm a sweater, so I appreciate the labels. And I'm liberating them, just so you know. Sometimes all that sweating makes me appreciate ice (let alone ice cream) all the much more. Note I didn't say ice baths, just ice and ice cream. (That' last comment is a shout-out for Carrie, whom we all miss!) And in what flavor of ice cream did you indulge? I have Dublin Mudslide in my freezer calling gently out to me. I'm sorry to hear your co-workers are injured and ill, and hope it doesn't cause too much stress for you as well. Do any of them train with you?

Carrie: And today, just when I decided to give you the shout-out, you posted! Great minds, huh? I DIDN'T know about Scott's dad, but here's sending PD to you, Scott, DFIL and your whole family for good news from the Mayo Clinic regarding a successful marrow/stem cell transplant. I hope you're enjoying swimming as a way to shake up your WO plan. It sounds like you're looking forward to your tri!

Jackie: Wow, a couple of stonkers in a row. At least you and Cynthia were having dialogues with your bodies--mine often tends to be a monologue (even if I'm the one doing the talking)! And you could commiserate. Here's hoping this week goes better for you. It sounds like your body is appreciating the R & R, at least.

Howard: "Headaches in my ankles." Great description! And great job listening to your body and taking it easy when times call for it. That's some smart running. I can only imagine how your Goofy is going to really be a fabulous run this year! (And you deserve it, having read your back story.) Yeah for all your runs and for getting your 3rd-best-ever 5K in, and without any ankle pain.

Lily: Each WO is another step forward! Great to hear from you!!

Mel: Wow, you really rocked your run, especially coming back from walking mile 3. I think your decision not to do any major training is paying off with enjoyment and the overall quality of your runs. (Despite the first part of your post....)

Jim: Welcome! This is a great place to find support and even motivation! Advice, too. Many of us have or are working our way through variations of C25K, so post your progress and ask away. I'm so envious that you get to be part of the inaugural Expedition Everest, and look forward to your RR on that one! You're a night runner, huh? And at midnight. Wow!

Dave: It sounds like your Garmin-free runs have been good for you. Just like with Mel, you're enjoying yourself AND achieving great times. I knew the iPod has a stopwatch feature. I don't think I've ever used out--I do have a Nike+, though, and know it's timer isn't accurate. Yay for your long Disney vacation with the family! You all deserve to have a great time, especially after the stress of your last (academic) year. Congrats on your new job--it sounds like a good move for you and your family.

Vic: Half a pot of coffee? Man, I think I could run fast if I had that much. Not only because of the caffeine kick, but because I wouldn't want to be too far away from my bathroom.

Susie: Yay for all the good WOs you've been doing. That'll keep you in some cardio health--and your bike riding sounds like it was fun, at least. I'm sure Craig can get you through to the DL 1/2 if anyone can. Plus, it's not like you're starting entirely from scratch. You did do the Minnie!

CarolA: This week sounds like it will fly by. I hope you have so many interviews that your dance card fills up by tomorrow. And that you receive so offers that you feel confident in whatever decision you make--even if it means going out on your own. It must be flattering to be the belle of the interview ball. And you deserve good news like that!

Craig: Thanks for the background on Howard. Wow! Of course, I think what you do is pretty amazing, too, and admire how you're training smart! What made you decide to have an easy fun full in January? Just curious.

Maura: Besides the shoes, is there any reason you don't believe you overpronate? I only ask because it sounds as if you didn't believe the ortho before the run. Great pace, btw! And I hope you get the issues settled.

Cam: I'm so glad you had a great time on your 5K--AND that you got to run with Patty on her first 5K. What a great experience in so many different ways. Yay for both of you for finishing in the top five in your AG, and for finishing back-to-back! And you're registering as a RUNNER! What a big deal! Your training plans, with a PT, sound wonderful--and I have no doubts that you'll see lots of good things come out of it. Including your fitting for your VR gown in October. Btw, I hope you picked a trainer who's easy on the eyes. Hey, I take motivation where I can find it. So sue me. (Actually, you probably could. So strike that.)

Kira: for checking in from AZ! I'll have to check out the pics on your blog. And WTG with running in no shade. That's determination!!! (More than I might have in your situation.) I just knew you'd be able to work in running on your trip.

MLA: A happy hour 5K? I've never heard of such a thing...but I like it, I like it! I bet the biking trails you've been using are just beautiful. Do you take a camera along, or is it more speed-focused?

Jen in GA: Wow, third trimester already?! It seems like only yesterday....(I'll bet you--and Krista--think otherwise). I didn't realize your mom was doing the 1/2 with you. A whole family of runners--that's so cool. I wish I had advice on the double-wide, but unless you're talking trailer parks I've got nothing. I come from a classy extended family, I do. (Not that there's anything truly wrong with trailer parks--it's just the stereotype that, unfortunately, my family fits.)

Judy: Congrats to both you and Charlie! I think you both did great, especially with the humidity and sporadic training! Electrolytes sounds like just the thing for Charlie. It must have been cool to see the Kenyans and Ethiopians. (Btw, I think it's okay to refer to the runners as such???)

Liz: Yeah, this thread is like a runaway horse sometimes, isn't it? I'm glad you enjoyed your duathlon enough to already talk about next time.... Enjoy your well-earned rest day!

Jen: Awww, . When you lurk, we know it's because you love us. (At least when you tell us that you've been lurking, which means you're no longer lurking....Hmmmm....) Anyway, just know that we're here to give you as much PD, hugs, kisses, and encouragement as you need. And a or two, as they make me smile and I hope they do the same for you.

Ang: Sorry that you decided not to do the DL 1/2, but we decided we couldn't $pend the time or money this year either. It's around that time that my motivation went missing, too. Makes me think that I need to have a Disney race always on my calendar. Do you know when you're going to DL?

Stephanie: Too bad about the no-yoga at BC. It sounds like a fun run happened, though. And even more fun with your GFs. Any risque stories you'd like to share?

As for me: Not much to report. 4 miles today, then some biking. I really need to listen to the body, as Jeff said, and stretch more.

I'm also having Garmin envy. But before any of you make too much of that, sometimes a Garmin is just a Garmin.