Wk of May 21--2007 WISH Walking/Running Club

[wtpclc]

Careful Amy, I'll get a big head.

like my hero Cam...

Just had to emphasize that one! I recall a time last year when Cam was really doubting herself. See this thread Musings of a Wanna Be Half Marathon Jogger Now she's a hero. Then again, I thought she was a hero last year for what she had already accomplished). Anyway, I wanted to point out to those of you who have never done a marathon before, that all of your doubts are prefectly ok and totally normal. If you stick with your plan, though, you will make it!!! Look at Cam! She did the half with time to spare, she did the Minnie, has sigend up for DL and is signed up for the full in January!!!!

PS - Cam, I hope you don't mind me dragging this up, but I am hoping that it will help some of the current strugglers.

 

[keenercam]

Thank you so much, guys. It is amazing how you all bolster my spirits before I've even let on to anyone that I am discouraged. Carrie, it did me a lot of good to go back and read that thread. So much of what I said in that opening post is still true. I am just not a runner. I don't anticipate becoming a runner any time soon. But I do intend to continue to strive to improve what I am doing.

It's amazing how finishing an event, any event, helps us over the mental hurdles. To this day, I will tell anyone who asks -- The half marathon is the first goal I have strived for in my life where I didn't think I would make it. Never before have I undertaken any task that I did not expect to succeed at. Not college, not law school, not 3 Bar exams. Nothing. But last year, my WISH acquaintances gave me the courage to register for the half. Very quickly those very same people became friends, and very unique friends at that. The kind of friends who encourage you and support you and hold you up when you'd rather sit down (on a couch, that is!). I have always believed that my WISH friends brought me to the start and got me to the finish. For that I am eternally grateful. IRL, I know 2 marathoners -- DH and his friend who helped him Sunday. I know no 1/2 marathoners IRL. Not too shabby to look around a room and realize I undertook to accomplish and did accomplish something that none of them have (yet?). The fact that I walked it does not diminish the accomplishment.

Okay, I've gone on and on again. Can I just tell you all again how joyful my heart is when I think of all of you? Can I just tell you again how much you get me through every training session and every event? Can I tell you again how incredibly proud I am of each person here who has undertaken to bring themselves to the start? That, my friends, is courage. I read somewhere recently that courage isn't not being afraid, but feeling fear and doing what you have to anyway. Some people might think it is trite. And I am sure that there are millions of people who have faced all sorts of bigger challenges, but that doesn't make ours smaller.

 

[gatorphipps]

Lynne - I must say..You are truely amaing! You were FLYING on that bike!

Judy - Working out with bronchitis (sp?)...Maybe you are the Evil Queen and not me! Please don't take my title! Sending tons of for you race! That is so exciting!

Sunny - Glad you are feeling better...Let us know how that "race" went...you better not be pushing it!

Cam - You are my hero too! Glad I have gotten to know you!

Melissa - Once again, I agree with Sunny...Those eyebrows have got to come off if do the feather thing!

Krista - I am so glad you are not having knee pain anymore.. to your knee so it will stay healthy!

Dave and Amy - Love the

Everyone who hase signed up for the 1/2 or full and this is the 1st time you have run that far! I remember feeling like I was going to throw up after commiting to the full (my 1st)! If I can do it anyone can! I am so happy for you guys and gals!
Now some bad news....Wah Wah! I may not be running WDW this year! OK I said it! DH is not interested and we may not have the $$$. If not, I will be running some local marathons and Myrtle Beach....I am trying to stay positive, I never have ran MB b/c it is so close to WDW so it will be fun!
However, if I can get his brother to run it, we may go ...let me see if I can work some magic

I biked 73 min today then "ran" a mile. I say "ran" b/c I let DD8 run with me and she did not last too long so we walked most of it. I have told her that if she starts "training" we could do a 5k together. She really wants to..so we "run" together and talk.

 

[princessmomma]

[BNow some bad news....Wah Wah! I may not be running WDW this year! OK I said it! DH is not interested and we may not have the $$$. If not, I will be running some local marathons and Myrtle Beach....I am trying to stay positive, I never have ran MB b/c it is so close to WDW so it will be fun!
However, if I can get his brother to run it, we may go ...let me see if I can work some magic

:

Oh, Christa, you are telling my story....double Wah Wah! DH just doesn't want to do Disney again either. I am trying to work on a friend to go with me (to help share expenses). I have some serious negotiating to do in the next few months. It is going to kill me not to do Disney. Here I was contemplating whether I should go Goofy or try to better my full marathon time and now I am not sure if I will even go.

On another note, I went to see a podiatrist today because I have "hammer toe" syndome. Basically, I curl my toes when I run and therefore with every step bang the tips of toe 2 and 3 on impact. I lost the 2nd toenail on both feet after Disney and now that I am getting my mileage up, the problem is reoccuring. Anyway, he is recommending custom orthotics. I am getting fitted for them on Friday.

I am a happy girl. I am hoping this will help my IT Band problems as well.

Colleen

 

[wtpclc]

:wizard for convincing your db Christa!!!

Run/Walk/Wog, does it really matter? 13.1 or 26 .2? They're all amazing. Has anyone here ever heard someone say, "I'm going to walk 10 miles tomorrow" and not thought....wow?

 

[Kristi1357]

Ok, so I didn't sign up for the WDW half marathon....



I signed up for the DisneyLAND 1/2 instead!
I signed up through one of their charities just now! And I immediately changed into workout clothes (Minnie 15k singlet) and am off to do a 3 mile DVD. I guess I have to scare myself into doing this exercise thing!

I better get moving before Zack wakes up from his nap!

 

[MelRhoads]

Kristi-That is so great!!! Congrats!

Christa - You must run WDW. I think I'm going to even if I have to go it alone!!!!

Sunny!!!!!!!

MelR-- The feather is light, but it may add wind resistence. You may need to shave your eye brows to compensate

I've already cut down on the extra weight by laughing my rear end off!!! I must say though, I may have to post a picture b/c now everyone is going to visualize me with very massive eye brows!! You are a bad woman!

 

[keenercam]

Kristi -- YEAH!!!! Can't wait to see you in Anaheim! We are going to have a great time! Now, just remember to sign up for WDW before it closes!

Any word from Sunny yet? I hope she didn't overdo.

Melissa -- If anyone wants a witness that you do not have massive brows, but are, instead a beautiful woman, send them to me.

 

[KeenHo]

Hi , thanks again to everyone for the congratulations, ^5's and smiles. I even got a "Stud Muffin" comment Hunniebee

I wanted to show some Marathon specifics to show how much of an accomplishment we are undertaking and have taken on personally through our desire to be fit, have fun and improve our lives.

Marathon = 26.2 miles
26.2 miles = 46,112 yards
46,112 yards = 138,336 feet

Given an estimate of 2.5 feet per stride, an average person would generate 55,334 foot strikes during a Marathon.

A full or Half-Marathon is a Hurculean task and one that is formidable... trust me I know.

Congratulations to everyone who's decided to take on a half or full marathon, 15K, 10K, 5K or 1 Mile. You Rock!

Thanks again for your comments... no wonder Cam lives here. You are all wonderful.



Howard

 

[princessmomma]

Christa - You must run WDW. I think I'm going to even if I have to go it alone!!!!!

Hey Mel and Christa, why don't all the 'single' girls go for a girl's Disney long weekend, hang together and run a marathon while we are at it??? Any other ladies out there whose DH doesn't share the love for Disney?

Howard, yes we are happy Cam hangs out here too!

Kristi, yeah for signing up for DL half.

Colleen

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hello!

My 5K went very well. I ran for the first 2 miles (18 min) then walked almost the rest. I finished 30:32 which was much better than I expected. I didn't turn blue and I feel fine now. I even went to the Y while DS was at a b-day party. I did the stair mill and a tiny bit of weights.

I have another problem now. Actually, I've had it for weeks and weeks but it flared much worse since the p. It's tendenitis (I think) in my left elbow. I can't pick up a coffee mug without pain, or even open a door. So I'm baby-ing it for a few days before I do the dreaded call the dr. thing.

Dr. Lynn and Dr. Mel: could pneumonia make a mild case of tendenitis (sp?) much worse? Could there be a correlation?

On another note, I went to see a podiatrist today because I have "hammer toe" syndome. Basically, I curl my toes when I run and therefore with every step bang the tips of toe 2 and 3 on impact. I lost the 2nd toenail on both feet after Disney and now that I am getting my mileage up, the problem is reoccuring. Anyway, he is recommending custom orthotics. I am getting fitted for them on Friday.

I am a happy girl. I am hoping this will help my IT Band problems as well.

Colleen

Now onto the other topic. This is just too funny. I realized the other day in the bathtub that I no longer have "runner's toe", my toe nail is both intact and white/pink like a normal toe. I thought I'd post my woes and then recalled Colleen's genuine concern when her toe went black. And voila! Colleen posted about the very same thing!

For me, there's no pain so I don't worry about it. I just expect the nail to be missing or black at all times. Does this mean I'm no longer a runner I better go bang that toe with a hammer

But seriously, Colleen, I hope the orthotics work for you.

MelR-- I'm glad I could be of some assistance. Sounds like your losing weight left and right Recall the newspaper photographer that cut off your head? That might save on weight and take away the fear all at the same time, never limit your options


Speaking of Cam as hero. I had intended to add in my last little pep talk to Judy that on the way home from my apt with Dumb-dumb with tears streaming down my face I said out loud in my car "If Cam can do it, so can I"

I've told so many people about your story, Cam. And remember JB? He thinks your a hero, too!

Sunny

 

[chimera]

My first race ever was March 7, 2005. It was a one-mile fun run on Siesta Key beach and I finished in 16:20.

Now...15 months later...I have these:

I agree with Carrie...after reading all that MelR and Sunny have accomplished, it still amazes me to see MelR having doubts about a race and that Sunny's only been doing this for a year.

When I started training, I was just hoping to beat the sweepers and get the Donald. I don't think I really believed I would finish in time until I completed my 12 mile LR. And if I remember correctly, no one from the 2006 WISH team got swept.

I just think it's really cool that we all have each other to learn from and go to when we start to feel those self-doubts. I sometimes wonder if we were a 'real-life' club, would we feel so comfortable being so candid in person?

I also know that I'll always feel a slightly special bond with those that came in with me, particularly those who were also doing this for the first time. I think it's kinda neat that the 2007 'class' is bonding a bit amongst themselves too. I am a bit sad that I don't have as much time on the boards as I did this time last year. I really think I'm missing out on getting to know everyone better this year.

So I think we'll all finish...I think we all have it in us to finish anything we start because we've come this far and we have each other when things get rough. Just gotta grab that feather and believe!

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hey Mel and Christa, why don't all the 'single' girls go for a girl's Disney long weekend, hang together and run a marathon while we are at it??? Any other ladies out there whose DH doesn't share the love for Disney?

Howard, yes we are happy Cam hangs out here too!

Kristi, yeah for signing up for DL half.

Colleen

If my long term plan to brainwash Dx into running fails, I might be going solo, too!

Sunny

 

[plutosmyfav]

Excuse me for barging in one more time...,

I forgot I had promised DS I'd put some "stickers" in.

 

[chimera]

Dr. Lynn and Dr. Mel: could pneumonia make a mild case of tendenitis (sp?) much worse? Could there be a correlation?

Are you taking Levaquin or any of its relatives (Cipro, Tequin, anything thats generic name ends in floxacin?) for the pneumonia? There's a fairly rare side effect in that class of drugs that leads to tendon rupture. If you're on or have taken one of those to treat your pneumonia, you'll need to rest (NO workouts!) until you get that elbow looked at.

 

[monte]

Have we ever done a live chat here? I think it would be fun and since they have 3 chat rooms here, we could get together and chit-chat. What do you think?

 

[MelRhoads]

Monte - I would love the live chat!

Sunny - this is for you:

OK - Here is the real me!

 

[monte]

That's funny Mel

Yes, lets agree on a time and try to chat! That would be so awesome and so motivational for our training.

 

[akasleepingbeauty]

My oh my - LOTS to catch up on today!!

MelR - your pictures were too funny. No eyebrow shaving necessary for you!

Sunny - congrats on finishing the 5K with a faster time than you expected. Please don't consider that a reason to forego further recovery though - pneumonia is nothing to fool around with!

Judy - glad you don't have pneumonia and that you are feeling well enough to put in a good w/o on the TM. But once again, don't overdo it and you'll be 100% before you know it.

Mel/Chimera - LOVED your post. Even though I am mostly comfortable as a lurker and therefore don't "know" everyone as well as many of you do, I have always enjoyed reading your posts and following your progress. Having the chance to meet you at 2 events now has been a real privilege.

Aladdinsgirl - congrats on your 1 year WISH anniversary. Glad it has been such a great year for you!

Dave - so happy you have finally decided and registered for the full. You won't regret it and I am sure your family will come around to the idea once they have a chance to take it all in. My dh was definitely skeptical when I first brought up the idea last year but he came around once he saw that I was truly committed to the race.

Kristi - glad you signed up for the DL half. What a wonderful opportunity to be a part of an inaugural race and to work on behalf of a charity as well. Kudos to you!

Christa - I sure hope you can find a way to make it back to WDW in 07. I would really like to see you there as I am sure many others would!! BTW, you do look so very fit in your pictures

Goofyguy - I am so glad to hear that your health scare turned out to be not-so-scary. Hope the pain improves soon and doesn't set your training back.

Monte - a chat time sounds fun. I used to do the weekly DVC and/or DCL chats but haven't in a long time. Anyone else up for a chat?

Heather - your beach relay sounds hard but fun. Maybe someday I'll have to make it down from Dallas for that race!

Carrie - good luck and pixie dust on your bridge race this weekend. I am not too fond of high or long bridges so this would probably not be on my list of "races to do" but I hope it is a fun race for you!!

Michael - Welcome and congrats on such a great job on WW. Wishing you continued success and stick around - we can always use a new member of our group.

Kevin - I hope that migraine no longer has you sidelined. I know they can really wreak havoc on one's life so I hope things are back to normal for you now.

Dana - beautiful home and great HUGE backyard. It looks like a wonderful place to live and I hope you are very happy there.

Minnie - major pixie dust that your lung is feeling much improved very quickly. Just like Sunny & Judy, please take it easy though and don't rush back too soon.

Lynne - What an amazing tri!! I am continually impressed by the accomplishments you fit into each and every day. I know you were disappointed by the 8 second differential and I would have felt the same but I hope you can move past it enough to bask a bit in the glow of such an awesome achievement. It was such a pleasure to visit with you and your mom and your sister again during Minnie weekend!!

Cam - my friend and race buddy - you of course remain my greatest source of inspiration and motivation. Without you by my side, literally and figuratively, I don't know if I could have finished the half or the Minnie. This group really was the driving force behind getting me to register, to continue training especially during the tough times, and to showing up at the finish line. But you were the one beside me through every step and I'll always be grateful for that!!!!

So, I am still without all of my hearing on the right side and getting mighty tired of it. I have tried two kind of decongestants as well as an antibiotic and still nothing. Time to call the doctor yet again and see what else he has to offer.

Anyone see the promo for the new Nike+/Ipod attachment coming out in July? You put the sensor in your shoe and it transmits information wirelessly to your Ipod with speed, distance, calories etc. You can also see graphs/reports on your performance and program certain music for your run based on speed etc. Anyway, it is only $30 but for now only Nike has compatible shoes (about $100). I am hoping someone else will come up with compatible shoes as it sounds like a really cool gadget!! Check it out on nike.com/nikeplus

I posted on the DIS meets for WDW weekend thread about doing an Illuminations Dessert party. If anyone is interested in participating in January, let me know and we'll see if we can get something set up.

I just found out that dh and I may not be able to make the DIS meet on Friday night of marathon weekend. My sister has decided to get married on 1/5 and although it will be a small ceremony early in the day I doubt we'll be able to make to a 4 o'clock meeting

Hope everyone has a great week and holiday weekend!

 

[plutosmyfav]

Are you taking Levaquin or any of it's relatives (Cipro, Tequin, anything thats generic name ends in floxacin?) for the pneumonia? There's a fairly rare side effect in that class of drugs that leads to tendon rupture. If you're on or have taken one of those to treat your pneumonia, you'll need to rest (NO workouts!) until you get that elbow looked at.

Yes! I'm taking Levaquin, tomorrow's my last dose. Will it go away after the drugs are done?

Thank you so much for enlightening me.

Also, Your wonderful post with the medals got sandwiched in with my three-fer, I didn't see it earlier-- AWSOME! I think we should collect these inspirational posts for when the days get dark... as we know they will.

I totally agree with the bonding and WISHing I had more time to read the threads thoroughly each day.

MelR-- you are too funny!

Speedy-- do you have a script for migraines? I used to literally lose 5-7 days per month to migraines. I take Zomig, just 2.5 mg when I feel one coming on and its blasted away. There's a lousy tired, tight neck/shoulders phase while it kicks in, but it is worth it IMHO.

I'm feeling terrible now. I hope I recover (again) in time for DS's field trip on Friday. It's my first ever (and last K opp) to chaperone. Its a nature hike-- I have been so looking forward to it and now I feel like crap. I know its my own fault

Judy, I can be your poster child for "don't push until you're better", at least I can talk the talk...

In researching my other long-standing pain (sciatia?--tight pull/pain in the right glute, when its really bad I can't bend my neck forward) I came across this site which seems quite helpful:

http://www.theosteopath.net/Marathon Running.html

What I liked that I read was the emphasis on quality running not quantity. As many aches and pains as I seem to have being just one year older, I think I better learn how to make my runs quality!


Anyone have any great advice for a pain in the butt (no I wasn't referring to myself, but my actual BUTT pain)

I also found this site and learned a new word: Piriformis
http://www.runningonline.com/zine/Injuries/


Sunny