Jackie: What exciting news about your Pilates! (I also read the other thread.)
Your speedy progress really motivates me to keep up with things.
MB Michelle: Rocky Road.
Brilliant, bloody brilliant. We WISHers definitely need an ice-cream social. Wow, training for your first tri? That's got to be exciting. Plus, you get to buy new outfits & gear!!! Where is it?
Betsy: Some of those pieces are really cute, enough to make me think of rethinking the plain sports bra situation Gasp! Could I be thinking about outfits. That's so NOT me. What are you people doing to me?
Kristi: You're my enabler when it comes to free food. Thank you!
Bill: I'm glad the traffic's cleared, at least. Hopefully the smoke smell will dissipate soon. I'm sure Judy's relieved you were nice and only reminded everyone about the handcuffs.
Sailor's Wife: You'll find lots of support here, and I hope your DH comes on board too! As DVC members, who knows? He might really love the whole WISH team thing as much as I know you will/do. WTG with checking out the different training programs. I really like MfM for the 1/2 distance. But I'd be interested in what YOU think when you compare Bingham's plan with Cool Running, as I finished C25K. Either one you choose will be tailored to your needs, of course. I'm sorry to hear about your shin splits--are you doing any exercises for them. I love the ABC exercise, which helped me with mine.
Mel: And I love you running at POR. It's been years since I stayed there, but it does have a great running/walking path. I hope the meeting wasn't too exhausting.
amykab: Woo hoo for getting your miles in, and for balancing all that exercise with a few good drinks. Looks like you've found your motivation for all that TM time.
Many of us understand the need to hydrate well, don't we Scott?
I don't drink beer, but DOOD is a bit of beer snob too, so I'll pass your recommendation on to him. Thanks!
Cam: CUTE and comfortable shoes.
I totally forget your VR was right after the 1/2, so I think they're perfect for your gown, too!! Your feet would agree, at the very least.
I hope you can get your training in for your 5 miler. Not that you asked, but when I was going through C25K I also started training for my half, so I wold complete my C25K session and then tag on my R/W intervals to get my mileage up. It allowed me to make progress on both goals.
Carrie: Pre-race jitters? Me? You think?
That might explain all the ice cream and the sudden superstition. Neither of which is really me. (Okay, maybe the ice cream isn't
unlike me, but I
do prefer chocolate.) Seriously, thanks for the suggestion. I'm sure I'll be fine post-race--just going through a little bit of stress with everything going on recently, and been taking things way too seriously. Someone slap me.
Oooh, too bad for DH's cramps. Doesn't he realize you're his pacer? Congrats on doing your 40 minutes w/o having to invoke the 10 minute rule. That's strength. Are you doing the run again--it sounds like it's a challenging run but one that's well worth it. Have fun at yoga tonight!
Leana: So...did I count 4 WOs yesterday? 1) Bike to work; 2) Run 4 miles at lunch; 3) Bike from work; and 4) hot yoga. And possibly another 4 today?
Have you made a decision on the DL 1/2 yet?
Kira: I'm really looking forward to your pics of the ballet and that PM on Jane Yolen. I really think you're going to like
Pilates for Dummies; Jackie's making incredibly progress and I can see a big difference too. (Thanks Amy--and Scott for seconding the recommendation.) I'm not taking a biking class, but I have found that biking has strengthened my legs and lessened my knee pain; so I have positive expectations for your class and how it will affect your running!!!
Bride Michelle: $1.04 for the very Pilates DVDs you were looking for? You're a bargain-hunting goddess!
That's such a sweet story about running with your mom--I do hope you gett your running buddy back soon. I can't talk to my mom about running or exercise in general, as it just sends her into a spiral of guilt and shame about her weight. So I'm always happy, maybe a little envious of those of you who have that kind of connection: you, Stacie, Angie, etc. It's very special, and I'm happy for you.
Oh, believe me. I hate moving as I always feel the need to winnow my possessions. But that's also a reason why I like it--I keep saying to myself, "I am not my stuff, I am not my stuff."
Maura: I hope your new hovel works out well (enough) for you after all the dust settles. You'll have to tell me about Crafton sometime, as that might be a permanent hovel for me--no solid decisions yet.
for deciding on your next training strategy--I can't believe you chose the tri. There goes my prediction!
I love, love, love the idea of a bar/lounge scavenger hunt; maybe Scott could design something? (Hint, hint.) And I think I'm hearing some support for the idea from Ms. Duckie!
Megan: Welcome to WISH!
It certainly seems like the Princess 1/2 will have a lot of WISHers for its inaugural event. Just ask away, and we'll do our best to answer various questions. I'll just start out with a kind of gimme statement: lots of us like Bingham's Marathoning for Mortals book & training plans. Also, in case you haven't found it, there's a Princess 1/2 thread on this forum; check it out! (And keep coming back here.)
Scott: I wouldn't look forward to a TR from me. I don't have much of a memory on the best of days. I anticipate it going something like:
I got up.It was dark, I was tired and hungry. I ate. We drove to the race. It was still dark. The race started, and I followed people faster than myself. It got lighter. I got hungry and thirsty, and didn't think to pay any attention to the buildings I was told are lovely. I heard some noise--spectators? Sweepers? Oooh, I do remember the porta-potties. And I kept thinking, when will this race end? Some nice person pointed out the split in the course and promised me a finish line. Eventually, I saw it, but it turned out to be much further away than it seemed at the start of my training. My immediate thoughts after finishing were 1) that took a long time to get there 2) Where are my banana and bagel? 3) How did DOOD finish the full before I finished the 1/2?
There you go. Now I don't need to write one--heck, I don't need to even go. I feel much better about things.
As for your runs, I'm pretty darned impressed you're going without your mp3 player. It always impresses me when people can think when they're running AND like the thoughts they're having. I tend to obsess about the wrong things. Maybe I'll give it a go during recovery. Big question: how are you and Amy feeling about missing the DL 1/2? I hope it's for something bigger, better, more fun.
Howard: The end is in sight, the MBA is almost in hand! Two classes, then let the festivities commence!!! Welcome back to more running, more WISHing, more fun! Congratulations!
Cecilia: Thanks for your update, via your running buddy, about the Minnie. 200 WISHers--that's incredible! Thanks for sharing.
Morgan: Thanks for the recommendations on the Cleveland scene. We'll be eating at the 4th Street Bar and Grill for our pre-race dinner; it sounds casual and relaxing, with something for everyone in our party. Including a fun atmosphere. It sounds like your run on the TM went well, all things considering. I hope your chiro thinks so too.
Ms. Duckie: I truly love the idea of a guide. I'm SO bad with screen names/real names/pictures--which is one reason I post so much, in an effort to learn everyone's stories--and your guide seems like it would be so much fun. You're very cool to step up like that. And if you need/want any help, let me know. I'm not very talented in that way, but I can be taught. (She says, optimistically.) Local flavors huh? Reminds me of Izzy's Ice Cream (St. Paul, MN) and its People Awards, where locals pitch their ideas. Please tell me you're doing ToT this year--in addition to the 1/2, of course. (Even if it means leaving the house reno unfinished; what's more important?)
Angie: Great to hear from you, but I'm sorry to hear about your IT issues. It sounds like you're doing the right thing with the foam roller and maybe yoga. But good news about the back!!!
Jen: Cheese AND cheese curds. Now that's a dairy-loving state!!
As for me: Not much...some XT today. We're leaving tomorrow and won't be back until Monday. If you want to read my RR, look at my post to Scott, above. It's prescient, I tell you, prescient.
And who's up for a bar/lounge scavenger hunt in January?
Glad to see someone else out there "carb loads" during training
Any suggestions for stuff that's fun? How about you--doing anything cool? I thought about the 18-miler the length of LBI and then got a grip on myself... 
I hear you on the time and talking issue. Sometimes my mother calls my cell when I'm at work and says, "Oh...I thought it was Saturday." "No, mom, it's Thursday, when the rest of the world is at WORK!" At least you have a way to go to get there. We live a mile away.... 
Someday I'll make it out your way. 
then I found some loose fitting capris that worked well 
at an AP rate 
I wound up getting an extra 2 miles thanks to the intervals. Guess I shouldn't have worried about getting to the park early! I have to say the legs did alright on those intervals, I was pretty impressed!
We are nw proud owners of The Stick. Hopefully that will help.
Oh, I'm not sure if I'm of much help, but I'd do what I can if you want guide help!
