Wk of Mar 23 - WISH Walking/Running Club

[wtpclc]

Debra - WHat a sight you must have made! I think oyu re dead on about our pain. Maybe we need to challenge each other fo posture patrol.

z - Take care over tehre!!!!

OMG, using the kilt pouch for Gels adn such!

Last night was a rest night. Pinched a nerve in my neck adn could barely hold my head up long enough to pay bills, even after icing. So, I rested. Better today.

I got awful weather news this am. No, we have not been dreaming, this is the longest and coldest winter in 10 years. 8 of teh last 10 years, we've had at least one 70 degree day in March. Not this year. To top it off. there's no chance fo any change in teh weather at all towards spring for at least 2 weeks. This is just depressing.

 

[Jen117]

Carrie - I am so with you on being depressed. They said today we will be lucky if the temps reach 35. We are supposed to go camping the weekend of April 12, but the camper has at least 2 feet of snow still around it. I am so sad!!!!!

 

[aldisneygrl]

Debra - Oh my stars!!! That is DEDICATION though. You always cheer me up with your posts. And Hey, our countdown is on isn't it?

Z - I was just thinking about you yesterday. Please stay safe out there. I want to be able to meet you and your lovely wife in May. BTW, have y'all signed up for the CR yet? I am really getting pumped about doing it.

Carrie - You need to come on a vacation down here to Alabama. We had cold at the beginning of the week, but it is warming up to the 70's now.

alohaJeff - Thanks for sharing all your pictures. You have lovely landscape, and it is your DIS duty to share. Oh and Congrats on the new truck!

Good luck Atlantans on your marathon/half marathon this weekend. Shan, hope you feel better soon.


I know I've missed several, and I apologize, but I have got to get ready for work. Everybody else!

I do have a quick question though. (Yeah, another newbie question coming. ) I did a 3 mile run on Tuesday (the total time was 35:55 ), and averaged 12 min. miles. The only thing is that my first mile was 9:45, then my second was around 13:50, and third was a little faster than the second. How do I pace myself? I didn't feel like I was running that fast. Actually, I felt slow because it was my first run since the noneating/nondrinking 5 mile run. How can I start myself out slower, and then speed up instead of vice versa?

 

[Kira G.]

Hello everyone! I am sorry I have been completely MIA for several weeks - I have not even posted my miles! (I'll fix that before the end of the month) - but life took over in a BIG way for the month of March. I participated in one multi-day conference, and managed 2 of them in the space of three weeks, traveled to Dallas and DC, and had to make up all the days I was missing at work with extra work days. Meanwhile my kids keep coming down with something (at least I've been really healthy, knock wood).

I saw this coming in mid-February, but because this is all so new to me I did not quite realize the impact it would have on my running schedule. I have only been able to run twice a week rather than the 3 times I was doing consistently since January.

On the one hand that is not a big deal - twice a week is way better than none, right? But the thing I have really struggled with is my motivation. Because I have had less time for running, my progress has slowed WAY down. I feel like I have totally plateaued at about 3 1/2 miles, and am having trouble generating the motivation to push through to the next level.

OK - I'll stop whining now! I'm saying all this here to give myself a big kick in the pants! I am running my first race (a 5K) on April 19 so I hope that this will help with my motivation. At least now I am totally confident I can handle a 5K, and that certainly wasn't true a couple of months ago.

Just remind me that I CAN do this! I hope that this is all part of the process!

 

[postesf]

What a busy bunch! I leave early one afternoon and all of sudden there are talks of running in kilts!!!

Amy... Glad to hear your run went well!!!

Shan...More so you'll continue to feel better and have a great race this weekend!

Deb...Your story!

Z...102! WOW!!!

Carrie...Sending your way!

Allie...Great job on your run!

Scott...I have not tried the Snickers yet. I hope to though!

For me...Yesterday was my scheduled 4 mile run. I actually walked the majority...I just had no energy. My mom and I went to this 1/2 mile track around a soccer field. This woman is 63 and can walk circles around me!!! I always feel so out of shape and slow around here. She is just a bundle of energy. She actually walks faster than I run. Go figure... Anyway... We did it together. Eventhough a lof of it was walking, we were really moving. At least with her I walk faster than when I do it alone. Many times during my runs I'll take walk breaks and they are pretty slow. Not yesterday! Our average pace was 14:43 and HR was a bit lower at 169 bpm. I'm am happy with that. I get done w/ the 4 miles... I'm tired, red-faced, stinky and my mom looks great! Not fair... Overall, I'm pleased though!

Hope everyone has a great day today!!!
Stacie

 

[twoWDWfools]

Good Morning!

Debra - OMG that was too funny! You always make me smile.

Z - Take care and certainly don't worry about not training right now.

Carrie & Jen - I'm with you on the depressing weather. We've already hit our high of 36 today and calling for rain changing to snow later. We take the RV in Saturday for maintainence so just hoping for no ice.

AlohaJeff - I absolutely love your pics. Can make it feel just a bit warmer around here.

Scott - love the kilt idea and a sporran would certainly work for gels. Showed it to DS and he was trying to find our family tartan to have one made.

Hope everyone else is doing well and having a good week.

As for me - only got in 2.2 miles yesterday. Tried starting out too fast which had my shin rebelling plus started feeling cold. Decided not to push it and turned around. Today is core/weight with trainer. Have 6 miles to get in this weekend so think I'll bike tomorrow.

Have a great day!

 

[lenshanem]

Debra, you don't even want to know the details if you have a weak stomach. Let's just say it is going to take alot of courage on my part to go through with it.

Jeff, your pics amaze me. I can't imagine living somewhere so beautiful!

Cecilia, I hope your Dad is doing OK. I have been thinking about you and your family.
Did your check ever clear for the Peachtree?


My Mom is having surgery today. If everyone could keep her in your thoughts today I would be very grateful!

Have a nice day WISHers!

 

[SamSam]

Wow - this thread is flying. I don't have time to catch everyone, but just wanted to check in.

K- take care of yourself over there.

Shan - Positive thoughts for your Mom's surgery.

Stacie - sounds like a good walk. Your mom sounds amazing!



Dreary and chilly here too. I'm sooooo ready for warmth and sun! We did have 2 fairly nice days last week, so I shouldn't complain too much.

 

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

Debra - Way to fit that run in! Your post was hilarious!

Shan - Hope you are feeling better!

Stacie - Congrats on your 4 miler. Good job on getting it done even though you had no energy. It sounds like the company was great for you. I enjoy my solo runs but I also really like running with someone else to push me a bit more.

Kira - I understand your lack of motivation. It is tough when you don't progress as much as you'd like. Sometimes life takes over though so don't worry about it too much. Good luck with your mojo!

aldisneygrl - How are you keeping track of your runs? Are you using a Garmin or Nike+? Pacing is a tricky thing. It is so easy to go out fast because you feel good, but then sometimes it backfires on you. Was your first mile downhill, then the next uphill? Eventually you'll get the hang of it. Unless you perpetually want to watch your Garmin, as you keep going you'll probably start to get a better feel for your pace.

Carrie - Ouch for the pinched nerve!

Aloha Jeff - Gorgeous picture! Thanks for sharing. The only thing I could rival that with is a picture of the Rocky Mountains. I think that makes a pretty good back drop for running too!

To everyone running ING this weekend - good luck!!!!!
For all of you experiencing cold weather, hang in there! I'm sure spring is right around the corner. Can I say I'm worried about the temps for Minnie? Yesterday I was sweating in 35 deg F weather running in tights and a long sleeve tops and jacket. Had to lose the jacket and I was wishing I had capris on.

I got in 3.17 mi this morning before work and it felt AWESOME!!!! 4 great runs in a row. I'm finally feeling like I'm back and I have the desire to run again. I even knocked 12 seconds off my time from when I ran the same route on Tuesday, and this is a seriously hilly route.

Weights on Monday, running 3 days this week....now wisdom teeth today. Here's hoping I get my LR in this weekend too. Have a great day all!

 

[Cruella de mom]

Allie - Figuring out pacing will come with time. Meanwhile run with a watch and know your markers. ie: this turn should be about 8 minutes into my run. Then if you get ther in 7:30 you know you need to slow down a little. Another way to help learn to pace yourself is to go to a track and time each lap.

Shan - Thank you for asking about my Dad. They were unable to biopsy all of the lesions without surgery. Right now they are trying to determine which surgeons are going to do the surgeries and how they will do the biopsies. Since he is 78 and immune suppressed it is a very complicated process. He has a great attitude though.

I hope your Mom's surgery goes well and that her recovery is quick.

Oh and my check has NOT cleared. I guess it got lost. What a bummer.

Cecilia

 

[ScoJo15]

Angie - Too funny about the hamster!! I think you'll be just fine at the Minnie...those memories from last year will return and I bet you post another speedy time :

AlohaJeff - Um...where do you vacation?

Z - 102..yikes! I saw the news about the green zone as well...be safe.

Cecilia - You ready for Sunday??

Carrie - so sorry to hear about the weather...you guys just can't catch a break. Hope your pinched nerve is better...sending some good WISHes your way!

Allie - I'd just recommend checking your splits more frequently so you can adjust your pace at the beginning of your run. I think the ultimate goal is to "negative split" where you gradually run faster each mile. Nice run though!!

Kira - You totally can do this!! You have enough time to adequately prepare for your 5k and you'll do just fine! Nothing more taxing on the running schedule than traveling and you did great managing twice a week during that timeframe, good job!

Stacie - Geesh..super speedy mom there! I have a huge appreciation for fast walkers...I think it's harder to do than running!

Liz - I was online 30 minutes ago looking up my family tartan I've just got to figure out how to keep the bagpipes in place while running...btw, nice job listening to that shin. You are going to have to let it heal a bit before pushing on it.

Shan - Best wishes to your mom today. I hope all goes well. Glad to see you back to your chipper self after that nasty flu bug. : You are gonna do great on Sunday

Leana - Congrats on the successful runs!! Nice streak there! Good luck today with the wisdom teeth...here's hoping for a speedy recovery.

Scott's World - I made it to the FC last night and did 40 minutes on the elliptical. I then did a new 15 minute pilates routine (thanks Amy!) that basically took what I was doing in 30 minutes and made it "flow" (read: no breaks between exercises! Had to get my butt in gear...or is that get my 'powerhouse' in gear?). It was a solid workout and will come in very handy when my time is limited. I realized I have to really jump on the pilates workouts as Minnie is 5 weeks away...and it's in Florida...and it will be hot...and I'll be at the pool...and I can't embarrass Amy (hmmm...maybe that's why she told me about the workout? )

Anyway...have a great day everyone!!

 

[nepatsfan73]

I then did a new 15 minute pilates routine (thanks Amy!) that basically took what I was doing in 30 minutes and made it "flow" (read: no breaks between exercises! Had to get my butt in gear...or is that get my 'powerhouse' in gear?). It was a solid workout and will come in very handy when my time is limited. I realized I have to really jump on the pilates workouts as Minnie is 5 weeks away...and it's in Florida...and it will be hot...and I'll be at the pool...and I can't embarrass Amy (hmmm...maybe that's why she told me about the workout? )

Any chance you could share the new routine (or should we check with Amy)? Seeing how Amy has yet to get her webcast classes up and running, doing it the old fashioned printed instruction way may work best.

By the way, I noticed on the website you posted about sports kilts that they do have an official sport kilt fanny pack. Given my Irish heritage, I was leaning towards the St. Patrick tartan, but do you think we should pick one of the more "lime green" colors to use as an official "WISH" kilt? I am thinking either the Braveheart or Irish Clover tartans may work (but do you think the smaller plaid patterns in these would make my butt look too big? ).

 

[laughinplace199]

As for me: Okay, in my weird & crazy world, the day goes like this. I decide to bag the run today. I'm still feeling lethargic (have since Monday), and generally unmotivated. And I've shifted my schedule around this week so my LR is on Friday and the whole week is screwy. So I XT today before going about with the rest of my schedule. But on the pedestrian commute home it's nice & sunny. I'm regretting not running. So what do I do? I run the last mile of my commute--in jeans, with my messenger bag tossed across my chest. Luckily, I'm wearing sneakers.

And what did I learn? I get very sweaty running in jeans. People stare at you if you run in jeans and aren't trying to catch a bus. Messenger bags are not as comfortable as water belts, especially if they're full. And although I'm small-chested, I still need to wear a sports bra.

And more importantly, running--even if it's not far or fast--makes me feel good most of the time. (Monday was just an anomaly.) I didn't break any speed records, but did feel much better about the day & my progress.

Debra - that is too funny!

 

[DisneyDudet]

Hi guys!

I'm new to WISH!

I plan on running the Disney Marathon with my dad, and am training.

I don't have any stories to tell, except I am up to 4 miles for my LR. I bought new shoes yesterday, so I took a 20 min run/walk yesterday to break them in, and they aren't too bad, but I think I need to change my socks (thinker to fit the shoe). Does anyone have any suggestions?

I got discouraged last night, so I hope that it won't affect me the rest of this week. I am going to try to run when I come home from work (I work nights) to see if that will help me get better, but right now, I'm only running about 3 or 4 days a week, which I know isn't good.

Anywho, I am glad there's a forum for us!

 

[laughinplace199]

Hi guys!

I'm new to WISH!

I plan on running the Disney Marathon with my dad, and am training.

I don't have any stories to tell, except I am up to 4 miles for my LR. I bought new shoes yesterday, so I took a 20 min run/walk yesterday to break them in, and they aren't too bad, but I think I need to change my socks (thinker to fit the shoe). Does anyone have any suggestions?

I got discouraged last night, so I hope that it won't affect me the rest of this week. I am going to try to run when I come home from work (I work nights) to see if that will help me get better, but right now, I'm only running about 3 or 4 days a week, which I know isn't good.

Anywho, I am glad there's a forum for us!

Welcome!

I'm new-ish here myself. I'm also training to run the Disney marathon and my longest run has been 4 miles so far, so we have some things in common.

I'm new to running, so I don't have much in the way of advice, but I think it sounds like you're off to a good start. I'm only running 3 days a week right now, since it's all I can really fit into my schedule (I have 3 little ones to look after).

There are a lot of very nice, helpful and very experienced people around here who I'm sure will have lots of advice for you.

 

[DisneyDudet]

Thanks Julie! It makes me feel good that there's someone on my level here, since I don't see many people that are just starting out on here! It would be great to see how we both do together! I assume you are doing one of the events at WDW in 2009? Which one?

I would really like to join the WISH team, and wear the colors when I run my other races. I already have a shirt picked out for when I run the Marathon!! Is that sad?

 

[wtpclc]

Welcome MOrgan! Actually, there are a lot of people here working towards tehir first full or half marathon in 2009. FOr those of us who have already done it, we can never experience another first time. So, we love to live vicariously through others. Love to hear about your longest ever runs adn your best times. We're here fro those struggles too, as we have all been there. So, don't be afraid to share just because it seems like you may be a minority. Look forward to hearing more about your training!

 

[SamSam]

Welcome Morgan,
I think you'll find quite a few newbies here, including myself. I'm not even working towards a 1/2 yet, just the 15K and I've found the WISHers here to be tremendously helpful. Great advice, support, and encouragement.
Glad you're here.

 

[Hockeychic]

Hey everyone.

Sorry I have been missing the weekly thread...just so many of them on the go right now I can't keep up.

Life has been so busy, trying to decide if we should go to ToT and Marathon or just Marathon....uggghhhhh

Just wanted to send congrats to Krista and Steve, your baby boy is precious, those photos bring back memories of my 2 ultra sounds. Lots of PD for a healthy pregnancy!!!!

Will catch up later, phone keeps ringing ....well then again I am at work.

Kim

 

[wfloyd]

Any chance you could share the new routine (or should we check with Amy)? Seeing how Amy has yet to get her webcast classes up and running, doing it the old fashioned printed instruction way may work best.

By the way, I noticed on the website you posted about sports kilts that they do have an official sport kilt fanny pack. Given my Irish heritage, I was leaning towards the St. Patrick tartan, but do you think we should pick one of the more "lime green" colors to use as an official "WISH" kilt? I am thinking either the Braveheart or Irish Clover tartans may work (but do you think the smaller plaid patterns in these would make my butt look too big? ).

I was always told that vertical stripes make you slim. I tried to wear those for several years and it didn't work, I guess they left our some info.

I would think the biggest problem would be all the females chasing you. I would think your wife might not be to excited about that. However it could be a good way to get your pace up.

Bill