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

[gatorphipps]

Ok, now I have a couple of questions. Hope you guys don't mind.

1) For those of your who Run/Walk, what is your ratio? I have always been just a runner, but was reading Jeff Galloway's web page about how run/walk can help prevent injuries. I was thinking about trying it out, but don't really know anyone who has used it before.

2) For those of you who have hit the "WALL" how far had you run or walked during your training. The reason I ask is ... well.... I am terrified of the "WALL". I don't really know why but I am scared of the wall to the extent of doing everything I can not to chicken out of the marathon completely. The training plan that I am using calls for my longest run to be 24-26 miles about 3 weeks before the actual marathon. Do you think that running that distance before the actual marathon will help prevent crashing straight into that dreaded wall?

Dana

OK..Here is my GREAT 2 cents ...
My run/walk for my 1st marathon was 7/1, 2nd was 11/1, 3rd was to every mile marker, 4th was when I felt like walking..usually @ the H2O stops.
Training...I ran Goofy and trained to 12 miles on friday and 24 miles on Saturday...Goofy was EASY! Really! I loved it and never even got tired. I ran with my DH and was running slower than normal until mile 20, then I started RUNNING! wasn't my fastest race, but was the easiest and most fun!Hope this helps! Plan the race, Race the plan! Some people run to 20 or 18 miles, but I think the real marathon starts at mile 20..that is when you (well me) start thinking..."can I do this...I am almost done...I will never make it"...Head games! If you have done 24 miles, you know you can finish.
This is just my opinion...

 

[princessmomma]

Awesome pics Howard (and Cam)! You will have no problem going Goofy!

Amybeth, that is awesome you signed up for the full! Congratulations, it does make one a little jelly, squishy-like inside, doesn't it?

Lynne, I loved reading your race report! I love hearing about everyone's race experiences. It is just so exciting. Can't wait for part 2.

Colleen

 

[jodistar]

Judy and Cam.... I signed up for the full today . I just did it. Skipped the DVC discount since I can't do it online and just DID IT! I knew if I printed it out to mail it would sit and sit.....so I took a deep breath and filled in the form and away it went thru cyber space!

Dave...wouldn't it be great if we get put in the same corral! I think we'll be on about the same pace by marathon time!
---------------------------------------------------
So today I broke my Tuesday run curse (usually my worst run of the week) and did 4 miles with a 10:30 avg or there abouts! I still lose my pace on my long hill mile (over 11 mpm) but overall I felt good! Finished in 41:58 w/ avg 168 bpm which I think is good HR?! BTW....LOVE LOVE LOVE my Garmin

Amy - congrats on registering I know you can do it! BTW - great job on your run!

 

[gatorphipps]

Howard! Wonderful pictures! You don't look like you rans 26.2!
Cam! You did GREAT posting the pics!
YOU BOTH ARE WONDERFUL!

Dana - Almost forgot! LOVE THE HOUSE!

Lynne - Girl you are killing me by only posting part 1! I am so loving reading about your races! You are superwoman!

OK my training......I swam over a mile yesterday in 42 min and a mile today in 30 something min. 2 lengths were with DD5 on my back! She is my mini me! Summer vacation is killing my biking. YMCA has childcare if I am running or swimming on site..WHAT ABOUT BIKING? What can I do with DD5 and DD8? DH works LONG hours so I may have to do all my biking on Friday and Saturday when he is off or not going into work so early.

 

[jodistar]

Hi Everyone,

Haven't really kept you up-to-date about my training. I did some cross training this past Saturday (PT and I did some circuit training).

Last night did 3 miles on the Threadmill. Took me longer than it usually does but my plan was kind of take it slow and easy this week -- trying not to over do it (keeping Sunday's 10k in mind).

Judy - feel better soon!

Krista Great before and after photos Although, I don't think there was anything wrong with you in the first place.....but then again people say the same thing about me.

To those of you that have ran on Marathon weekend - do you remember if there is a shuttle that takes you to the Wide World of Sports to pick up your packet? Just trying to budget a little.....I won't be renting a car, most likely I will be taking the ME to Disney but was wondering how you get to pick up your registration packet......I know, why worry about this now, right?

Jodi

 

[xterratri]

FL 70.3 race report part 2

57 degrees is awfully cool for a 40 minute swim even in a wetsuit. The run before we swam felt pretty good though. So on w/ the saga...

Transition 1(T1)- another bad news/good news: the bad was that my age group was racked as far from the bike exit & entrance as you could get, the good was that we were as close to run exit as you could get. It was a longish run from the water to the transition area on the grass land side of Pioneer Hall. Dumped the cap and goggles, put sunglasses/helmet/race number belt/bike shoes on and took off for another longish run w/ the bike to the transition exit and then another couple hundred feet to the bike mount line. Overall, a decent transition.

Bike- ahh, the best part of the day. 56 miles in 2:52:09 for a 19.52 mph average. I averaged the same mph for 56 miles here as I did for 24.8 at St Anthony's and with a lower heart rate. The course headed out of Fort Wilderness and off Disney property. We rode out 535(flat and fast) to Winter Garden, rode some rolling hill back roads w/ great scenery of lakes and orange groves in Lake County, and then headed back toward Disney on more flat roads. There were themes to the aid stations and they did a great job. I drank 3 24 oz bottles of Gatorade, ate 2 gels, and took 2 endurolyte capsule. I had to pee for the last 15 miles of the bike so I think I adequately hydrated.

T2- Ran the bike all the way back to my rack. Off w/ the bike shoes and helmet, on w/ the socks/running shoes/running hat and to the porta potties 30 ft from my bike rack. I had to wait for one person then did my business and exited on the run. Best guess is that this added 1-2 minutes to my transition which will be important later that afternoon.

Run- If I ever run a half marathon again in 90+ degree temps(it was 93 in the shade and there was very little shade) it will be too soon. This was the second half Ironman I've done w/ a hot sunny run but at least the last one was in July rather than May when I'd had no heat acclimation. Time was 2:17:47 which was about 10:32/mile. Really struggled w/ the heat and that limited how hard I could push. The legs felt fine but the body/mind said "We're too hot."

Finish time was 5:58:47. Got my medal, tech fabric finisher's Tshirt, nice running cap w/ race logo and finisher and year embroidered, and a decent carry baggie. Took a glass of water and went to find my family. Was disappointed figuring I was totally out of contention for the 70.3 World Championship slot. Took a quick look at the results but they weren't updated yet, grabbed a frozen OJ, and sent the family back to the Lodge on the boat. I cleaned up my transition area and rode my bike back to the Villa. I rinsed myself off at the outside shower and then got in the pool for a few minutes until the family made it back. I then got dressed and we went to 2 pm lunch at Whispering Canyon as I was a bit hungry.

8 blasted seconds!!!
After my sister went to work, mom and I headed back over to the race site for the 4 pm awards ceremony/World Championship slot distribution. I figured I was completely out of it but it wouldn't hurt to be there. So close and yet so far. On an almost 6 hour day, I ended up missing the slot I wanted to the Championship in November in Clearwater by 1 place and 8 seconds. That amount of time could have been picked up on the bike, the second transition w/ the pit stop, moving just a fraction quicker for a short time on the run. Grrrr. Lesson learned- don't count yourself out too early and keep pushing. The day deteriorated on the run so I changed my expectations to just finishing under 6 hours. That gave me the mental space to slack some and I paid for it by missing out on the World Championship slot I wanted. I have one more shot at a slot in August when I do Timberman. That race is 3 weeks prior to my biggest race of the year, Ironman Wisconsin. I won't be in any better shape this year so...

The numbers: I finished 958 out of 1898 finishers, 217 out of 540 women(yes, we were only a little over 1/4 of the field), and 43 out of 115 in my age group. My swim/bike/run ranks were 974/990/956 overall and 52/40/50 in my age group so basically I was pretty consistent although somewhat better on the bike at least when compared to women. My age group had women from 21 states and 7 countries.

I included a lot of detail in this race report to give you'all an idea of what goes into doing something like a half Ironman. A sub 6 hour race is the payoff earned through over 1200 miles of biking, over 350 miles of running and over 110,000 yards of swimming since January. However, it can be finished on much less as I have done before and many people did this time.

Back to lurkdom.
Lynne

 

[princessmomma]

A sub 6 hour race is the payoff earned through over 1200 miles of biking, over 350 miles of running and over 110,000 yards of swimming since January. However, it can be finished on much less as I have done before and many people did this time.

Back to lurkdom.
Lynne

Wow, Lynne that is SO AWESOME!!!

You should be so proud of yourself. That is such a great accomplishment. I can't imagine that heat for your run. Your performance was tremendous, thanks for sharing!

Colleen

 

[TXBelle]

Great job Lynne! I am so sorry about the 8 seconds! You will do it next time!

Love the photos of Howard's marathon! Thanks for posting Cam.

Amy-Hurray for registering for the marathon! I second what Cam said in her post: we are here for each other and we will be there for you at the marathon.

I rode the stationary bike and used the elliptical machine at the gym, then did some WL. Tomorrow is a rest day.

Thanks to Pat for posting the countdowns. DL and WDW will be here before we know it. I personally can't wait to get the castle medal at DL!

Krista- Good to have you back. I am glad you had a great trip.

Minnie- Here is lots of to get well soon. What kind of riding were you doing? Horse? Bike? Motorcycle? A friend of mine had a collapsed lung recently. She said once they removed the tube, she felt much better and the pain subsided. Hang in there!

Judy- I sure hope you are listening to your Dr. and taking it easy.

Kevin- Glad that you are done traveling and can concentrate more on your WISH friends. We've missed you!

As Lily would say, keep putting in those steps everyone!

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Judy and Cam.... I signed up for the full today . I just did it. Skipped the DVC discount since I can't do it online and just DID IT! I knew if I printed it out to mail it would sit and sit.....so I took a deep breath and filled in the form and away it went thru cyber space!

And Krista...I do feel like I'm going to throw up . WHAT AM I THINKING LOL!!!!

Dave...wouldn't it be great if we get put in the same corral! I think we'll be on about the same pace by marathon time!

YAHOOOOOO AMY!!!!!! WTG!!! That is just awesome. Yeah, it would be cool if we ended up in the same corral at the start. We'll have to look for each other.

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Good Morning TEAM:

Thank you all for the congratulations on my 10K and for signing up for the WDW Full. I still can't believe I signed up, and now the idea of running 26.2 miles is pretty scary. I expect full support from everyone on the team to get me to that starting line.

Krista- Welcome back! I can't wait to see your pictures from WDW, and congratulations on your pain free run. No, the princesses do not know about going to WDW. I haven't told the family I signed up yet. I wanted to put some more runs in to show them I can do it and then I'll break the news. It's not so much the running, but the idea of spending the money on a trip to WDW that is going to take some convincing for my DW. I'm saving my pennies. Although I do have my SIL on board with coming with us and helping to watch the princesses while I run.

Judy- I must have missed your birthday. Belated

Kevin- glad work is slowing down for you. Good luck with getting back into your training.

If you can will yourself to the start line, you can will yourself to the finish line.

Well said!!!

Dana- Uuugh, it seems like you've been dealing with a lot of illnesses lately in your family. Good luck getting through the strep. Your new house looks beautiful. Congratulations! Also, I've been running straight too, but have been thinking about adding some walking breaks to try to prevent injury. I think Christa does a 10r/1w interval, and I might give that a try too.

Minnie- Collapsed lung!?! PD for a speedy recovery.

Dave – Your time was awesome on your 10K! You must be so proud of yourself! If that is what gave you the courage to sign up for the Full, I am so happy for you! Mickey can only be so motivating – you will have a great time looking back on your first event and realizing how well you did and that you can do ANYTHING you set your mind to. And, I’d bet DW is becoming more and more convinced of your commitment and your ability. I have to tell you, the fringe benefits to me of Howard getting in such great physical shape have been myriad! He is so “cut” and “buff” as my brother and his family noticed last night when they saw the pictures of him running to the marathon finish. He may feel great about himself, but I am also tremendously proud of him and proud to be with him! I bet your wife feels the same!

Thanks Cam, you're so kind. Yes, getting to and through my 10K is what gave me the courage to sign up for the WDW Full, but that 26.2 mile distance seems loooooooooooong now. Here's some PD for your hip . Good luck with everything you have going on too.

Lynne- Congrats for signing up for the Goofy! I'll be cheering for you in the 1/2 and see you at the start for the Full. BTW, I'm in your neck of the woods right now. Ive been in Portland, ME since Sunday. Wow, it's beautiful here, and the weather's been perfect. We were able to spend a day on an island in Casco Bay yesterday. Sooooo relaxing. Where in Maine are you? I love your report on your TRI in WDW. Sooo sorry about the 8 seconds though.

Howard- Glad you are feeling well post marathon. The pictures of the race look great. Congrats again, and I'm looking forward to meeting you in WDW. I'll be cheering for you in the 1/2 and running with you in the Full.

Christa- I had forgotten that our daughters were exactly the same age DD5 and DD8 . They are going to be sooooo excited when they find out we are going back to WDW. DD5 asks about every week when we can go back. When I mow the yard she asks me to cut a Hidden Mickey pattern into the grass too. We'll have to get our princesses together during the race weekend. I hope you find a way to get your biking in. Can you do loops around the "Y"? Maybe you can ask if you can leave your girls at the Y and go bike if you have a cell phone on you?

Jodi- Just wanted to wish you more luck on your 10K this weekend, Sunday right?

OK, I have to get ready for the day, and get packed to go back to my family this afternoon!!!

 

[Kristi1357]

I have been totally MIA since the Minnie. I kinda knew this would happen - I would fall off the wagon with nothing to train for!

SO, today is the beginning (again)! I am going to set up a plan - I get nowhere without a schedule of what to do each day.

I am going to go back through this thread and read what you guys have all been up to for inspiration.

AND, I am going to send in a check today for the half. I *need* to do this to get my butt moving again. I need that scared-out-of-my-pants feeling. Even though I am planning to train for the DL half (but do the 5k since it's closed), it's not enough. I know in the back of my head that I am really doing 'only' a 5k. I should also call WDW and book a room at POFQ for the races in January.

I also have an appt. with my doc this morning to see if he can re-check my thyroid (I am hypo) and other things while we are at it. I am still pretty bummed about not being able to lose these last pounds to get within WW's healthy range.

So, no more whining from me! Today is a new day!

 

[Kristi1357]

Now to catch up with everyone this week!

Dave - congratulations on your 10k & signing up for the Full!

GoofyGuy - Glad to hear everything is ok

Christa - I love your pic in your siggie!

Heather - Great job on the Beach to bay Relay!

Rhonda - hope your hearing returns soon

Howard - CONGRATULATIONS!

Judy - feel better soon

Carrie - I hope things settle down for you really soon

Michael - 33 lbs! WOO HOO!

Terri - you should get a postcard from Disney confirming your registration. Chad got his last week, I think

Krista - great news about not having that knee pain!

Melissa - YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Dana - your house looks gorgeous

Minnie - lots of for your collapsed lung!

Cam - for your hip

Amy - Congrats on signing up for the full! I am signing up for the half today and I also think I am going to puke!

Lynne - loved reading your race report - sorry about those pesky 8 seconds though!

Jodi - I am pretty sure there is a bus from MGM that goes over to WWOS (that's how it was for the Minnie anyway). Maybe during the marathon weekend they have more buses from resorts though. Not sure since we always rent a car, or have our own with us.

 

[AmyBeth68]

Minnie: OMG! Somehow I missed your post yesterday . LOADS OF PIXIE DUST coming your way!!! I'm so sorry to hear about your accident!!!!

Dave and Christa: Too funny...I have two girls as well...ages 8 and 6!!! So now that makes 6 girls VERY close in age LOL!!!! I think there are LOTS of kids here in this running family! How cool. We definitely have to do some sort of family meet for marathon weekend!

Kristi: CONGRATS on signing up for the HALF! Pixie Dust on your dr. appt!!!

Lynne: Wow! What a race. You did awesome...I can't even imagine doing a race like that! I'm in awe!!! I know those 8 seconds are bugging you...but really you did an amazing job!

 

[wtpclc]

Gee, try to work for a day and you guys go possting nuts on me. Plus, I somehow missed a few pages of posts when I posted last time.

OK - Here's the best I can do without taking notes:

MelR - Sendin' you All My Lovin'! Seriously, it astonishes me to see you worried about an event, because you and your work outs rock!!!! Get that feather and remeber all the people here that it represents sending you prayers, good thoughts, pixie dust and BELIEVING in you!!! Althuogh I don't want you to think about worst case, here it is. You don't finish. Rememerb the equation and remeber those of us here that truley do not have the guts to even think about going to that starting line. You are a champion in our eyes!!!

Amy - You know, I know you can do this marathon. I know it's scary, but you are soooo far above where I was this time last year (heck, you're above wher I am now.) You will be just fine!!!

Howard & Cam - Thanks for the pics! COngrats on your run Howard!! Thanks for the good wishes Cam! I'm trying to take care of myself, butu somehow things always backfire.

Judy - Hope it's "just" bronchitis. Yikes!! You take care of yourself!!

Sunny - SPeaking of lung ailments...How are you doing?

Kristi - It's so hard when you do not have an event in sight. It's also VERY hard when you are pooped from your last event to get moving again. You know you'll feel better when you do though.

Heather - COngrats! Hope you were able to get back on that workout horse! Not easy to start again, but I know you will get back there!

Lynne - COngrats!! You are WAYYYYY too hard on yourself!!!! You cannot have your PR every race, especially when you have so many!!!

Krista - COngrats on the pain free run!! Woo hoo!!!

Solo - Want to go fo ra road trip? (Pretty sure it's closed. I think they only accepted ~1,500 entrants)

Dave - You silly boy. I don't know why people are afraid of the bridge. I've been crossing it since I was young and croseeed it at least 8 times a year fro 4 year. Plus, I've been waliking it annually for 12. I'm pretty excited to see it with so few people. (Yes, there are many poeple who are afraid of it, so please don't take offense by my sarcasm. )

Dana - Awesome hoouse!!!! Looking for a house can be so frustrationg. I am so happy for you!

goofyguy - Hope everythign wokrs out fo ryou! Glad it's not as serious as it oculd have been!

I should point out that the run is 6 miles, but the bridge is technically only 5 . Wouldn't want you to think I exxagerate. It should be at sunrise, so I hope to have some beautiful pics. DH wants a lot of points marked on the Garmin, though, so I don't know hwere I'll find time to run btwn pics and Garmin points. So many toys, so little time.

OK, really need to work.

 

[TXBelle]

Jodi- Sorry to have missed your question the first time. Yes, there are buses from all of the Disney resorts to WWoS during marathon weekend. I know that many WISHers have used this service in the past and had no problems. The Expo is so much fun!

 

[aladdinsgirl]

Today is my one-year anniversary on the Wish boards! I signed up for the WDW half on May 24, 2005, not to pat my own back, but look how far I've come. I'm amazed with what my body can do and what it's going to do in the next few months. I'm so glad and thankful that every single one of you is a part of the journey.

Kristi--Today is a new day!!! for signing up for the half--you will not regret it. Oh, and there are no "only's" on this board, you aren't doing "only a 5K", you are doing a 5K. Period. It's easy to forget when you are surrounded by athletes how long distances really are, but 3.1 miles is not a walk in the park and most of the people you know cannot do a 5K. Good luck with the doctor today!

Jodi--Yes, there are busses from the resorts to the WWoS marathon weekend. They are the big Greyhound-type busses, not the regular Disney busses.

Amy-- I am so happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Somehow we will get through this together! PS--what did you think about AI last night? Personally, I wasn't wowed with either one of them, except for Katherine singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"--that was awesome, but the rest of the songs were just eh in my opinion.

Kevin--Good to have you back!

Minnie-- I hope you are okay!!!

Cam-- on your hip! for the next couple of weeks--I think you will need it!

Howard--Great pictures! You look awesome for having just run 26.2 miles, not tired at all.

Lynne--You amaze me. You just amaze me. Be VERY proud of yourself, we are VERY, VERY proud of you!

Dave--Good luck getting DW on board! I'm sure once she sees how hard you've been training and how much you love it, it won't be that difficult of a fight.

I'm at work right now, so I better earn my keep! Talk to everyone later!!

 

[Honeibee]

Well, I am back at work today after taking yesterday off to "rest", which I did none of. I putzed around the house all day so after a while I said if I'm not going to lay down I might as well get on the TM. Which I did. And I actually had a fabulous, very strong workout. Of course it didn't hurt that I was watching the History Channel DVD about WDW. 50 minutes went by in a flash! Gosh that is a great DVD. Anyway I even did five minutes of running and didn't hack up a lung. (Sorry for the visual there but all I've done lately is cough cough cough.) One of my tests came back and it looks like I "just" have bronchitis. Which I guess is good. Better then pneumonia I suppose.

I went to the library last night to drop some books off and I drove right over the start and finish lines for my race on Monday. It was a little thing, but gosh it was exciting to see them! Can you tell this is my first event?!?!?

Thank you all so much for the birthday and get well wishes. You guys are really a great bunch of friends, even if I haven't yet met any of you. Seems that doesn't matter around here. You're all still so sweet and thoughtful.

Krista - Hey, I'm really glad to hear you had no knee pain during your run. That is so fabulous!

Kevin - Oh I'm glad your back in "the land of the living". I miss you when you are MIA.

Dana - Your new house looks great! What a wonderful back yard! Oh new is so nice, isn't it?? Keep them pics coming!

Minnie - How are you today???

Cam - Oh my you have a full plate! Try to carve out some "Cam time". I think you'll need it!

Amy - Whooo hoooo! I'm so proud of you for registering! Doesn't it feel GREAT!?!?! When I registered - I swear I must have been one of the first I was so determined to do this - my head was spinning for hours afterwards. I just kept saying to myself "OMG I DID it. I DID IT!" I was crazy and excited and, well, kinda proud all at the same time.

Howard - Wow, great pics! How very exciting. (Note to Cam: Ohhh, Howard's a Stud Muffin! You lucky girl! )

Lynne - Thanks for the race report. I live vicariously thru other people's reports. Sorry those eight seconds are bugging you. And hey, don't go back to lurkdom! We WANT you here!

Kristi - Like we said to Amy.....TODAY is the day to register.

OK now that I have done the important things first, let me see what I missed at work yesterday.

Judy

 

[plutosmyfav]

Dana-- awsome pics! Can we trade

Howard-- great race pics. You look full of energy at the end

Speedy-- good to see ya back

Lynn-- I love the report. You are truly amazing. While you're still all pumped up make sure to send that positive race energy MelR's way!

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

Krista-- I'm so glad you can run w/o pain now! Happy Anniversary!

Amy-- You're official This is getting sooooo exciting! One by one everyone is making it official!!!!!

Judy-- glad to hear you "just have bronchitis"!!!! But still be careful. I think what happened to me is that I had a bad cold and I kept pushing my lungs to the limit and they just gave into the pneumonia (yes, I am exposing my total lack of medical knowledge here).

Today is an anniversary of sorts for me, too. To day is the annual 5K fun run at my work. Last year's was my first race EVER. So I've been quite bummed about missing this one...

I signed up yesterday I'm going to wog it carefully. I really do feel 90% at this point so I don't think I can do any damage, I just can't do any speed either. I'll be heading over to the gym to change in a couple of minutes


I'll be back in a few to tell you how it went

Sunny

 

[wtpclc]

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

Glad I was not drinking anythign when I read this!!!!

I signed up yesterday I'm going to wog it carefully. I really do feel 90% at this point so I don't think I can do any damage, I just can't do any speed either.

Please be gentle with yourself Sunny!!!!

ETA: Glad it's not the p-word Judy! PLease don't work yourself to ohard, though!

 

[AmyBeth68]

Sunny: Good luck w/ that 5K. And I do hope you take your own advice and take it really easy!!!! PD

Judy: You are amazing! Still working out and being that sick! You wild woman!!!!! Seriously though....please don't push it too hard. No relapses allowed for you and Sunny!!!!

Carrie: Reading your post before gave me goose bumps, just hearing from you that I can do this means so very much to me. I don't know if people realize it but YOU in particular and Mel (Chimera) are THE REASON I even considered this journey. Then when I came here to WISH to read all these other wonderful stories....like my hero Cam...it sealed the deal! But truly each and every one of you have inspired me more than you know. (sniff sniff). I'm SOOOO scared but it is SOOOO helpful to know that there is this wonderful group here that supports us and carries us through the tough days!