Wk Of Nov 3 - WISH Walking/Running Club

[windwalker]

Cecilia, Vic decided we needed to sacrafice a virgin to the ToT Boogie so he wouldn't eat any of our WISH princesses. Well the virgin's have a union now so Bill volunteered to be the contract negiociator. Well he never produced our virgin to sacrafice, some lame excuse about how he had to mud wreastle Tonya Harding and lost so he lost our bail fund and still no virgin.

So the Boogie was ticked off and didn't even show, I understand that he has decided to chow down on a few of TNT sweethearts at the January Marathon. Bill has another shot at redeeming himself at the Half.


Goofy Challanger Panda

 

[RedDragon]

WWDave: considering what you went through last night--the rain, thunder and gasoline spill--I shall recommend to Queen Judy that you be pardoned. You've been punished enough.

Stephanie: that's right! I forgot how well you did watch Scott's beer. You wouldn't dream of leaving it to ride RNR until he returned. I shall recommend to Queen Judy that you be the official holder of the beer! Did you decide to buy the Dyson? Here's to get well soon!

nepatsfan Bill: I have every confidence that you will redeem yourself at the Half marathon. Based on your stellar performance at the ToT race, I shall recommend to Queen Judy that you be given another chance. How is the back doing?

Cecilia: I do rather agree that she looked awfully good for someone who just ran a marathon. Heavens--after the ToT, my face looked like a tomato! But at least she did it which is more than I can say for any other celeb! So kudos to her!!

Krista, MSDave: how about them Steelers? And horrible conditions for the game!

Today is an easy 3 miles for me. My legs seems to have recovered enough to do that today. Hope everyone has a great day.

 

[monte]

Tricia - That picture is beautiful, where was it taken?

Mel - There is no way I would have done that, you have an adventurous soul!

I've been doing alot of pilates in order to help my heel heal and I'm not sure it's working. I did 5 miles on my tm the other day and it's been hurting ever since. I have training w/TNT on Sat. and I'm hoping it will be ok by then.

Looks like everyone is right on schedule with training...way to go team! See you in 10 weeks!

 

[Sabrina_Mouse]

Hi Everyone.

Well I did the first workout from the Couch Potato to 5K program. It went really well. I ended up doing 1.25 miles in 20 minutes. Not bad for a beginner I guess and I'm not sore.

Workout 2 will be tomorrow.

I can't wait to be able to call 3 miles easy.

Sabrina

 

[princessrunner]

WTG Sabrina. Stick with those workouts. We all started somewhere right??!!

Monte: Do you have spurs or PF? I found some great orthotics at Alimed.com for PF. Freedom splints and they are only $15.50 a pair. I wear them every other run trying to heal my heel and, so far (knock wood ) it has been working.

 

[monte]

A chiroprator said that I have PF and bought a $400. pair of orthodics that aren't worth a penny! I have to schedule an appointment with a reputable podiatrist to find out if I really have PF or spurs. Another weird thing is that I keep getting blisters whereas I never had them before. Could be time to buy a new pair of sneakers.

 

[princessrunner]

Good luck and I really hope it is not PF. I am mostly walking now and running a little and am coming out of it. I did ToT around 11 minute miles with a walk/run but I am really not happy with that being that I was around 8:30 to 9 mpm prior to this happening. Mine came from the wrong shoes. And...I hope your insurance covered the orthotics Geesh!!!

 

[windwalker]

A chiroprator said that I have PF and bought a $400. pair of orthodics that aren't worth a penny! I have to schedule an appointment with a reputable podiatrist to find out if I really have PF or spurs. Another weird thing is that I keep getting blisters whereas I never had them before. Could be time to buy a new pair of sneakers.

Lots of Docs order orthodics, your's are the most expensive I've heard of. Erica got some from her Dr and they were $150. I'm not a big fan of them and believe that most are not necessary. The proper designed shoe would be a better fix for most athletes.

Example: You need a flexibable netural cushioned shoe and you are wearing a motion control shoe that is stiff, your foot can't bend and flex when you walk/run. The result is tight ligaments and muscles in the bottom of your foot. A Dr who is not an athlete will recommend and prescribe an orthodic. When you put your orthodic in your motion control you compound the problem since the orthodic is even less flexiable.

The best preventive measure for PF or heel spurs is the proper shoe and regular stretching of the foot.

This is my opinion, I'm not by any means an expert. But I have had over 30 years as an endurance athlete and for several years I worked directly with the staff of a large military hospital developing fitness programs for an Air Force Base. I had the good fortune to have a PT there who was a member of the medical staff for the US Olympic Team. She is the one who worked out a stretching routine and therapy plan that cured my heel spurs without surgery.

My recommendation to anyone with foot concerns is to see a PT or a Dr who is an athlete. Most running clubs can tell you who to see.


Obi-Wan Panda

 

[Goofyin08forErica]

I have given up trying to wear orthotics. I found I could only wear mine if I wasn't going to be on my feet longer than an hour at a time. My feet are a lot happier in the Ecco sandals and running shoes.
I have spent lots of money trying to find the right shoes, and I believe I have found them!

I do ankle circles, "write" the alphabet, and flex and extend my feet before I get out of bed. I also do these during the day when I think about it.

Erica

 

[runwdw2008]

Hi Team.

I really don't get on the computer on Sundays and by the time I get to it on Monday night or Tuesday I am really behind. Anyway, I wanted to post that I did 6 miles on Saturday and 2 yesterday (Monday). The encouraging thing about Saturday was that I actually thought -- " I only have to do 6 miles I can squeeze that in in the afternoon." Who would ever have thought that I would think 6 miles was an "only". I am still about as slow as molasses, but I am hovering around sweeper times and having negative splits so I'm encouraged. I am not sure if I am walking/ running/ or just waddling, but I'm getting in the miles.

I also got the okay for the marathon from my oncologist. Okay, I'm rebellious enough I probably would have done it anyway -- but this way when my extended family (mom and in-laws) throw conniptions at Christmas when they find out I'm doing this, I can say "my doctor said it was okay with him." (for you non Southerners "conniptions" are something Southern women throw with regularity to show disapproval, anger, or concern).

My WISH shirt came yesterday. I can't believe everything is coming together.

I know I don't post a lot, and I still don't feel like I have made all the connections between people's posts and the actual people who go with them -- but this forum has been such an encouragement to me. Just reading and knowing that other people are plugging along too has really helped.

Okay.
I better get with it. -- oh I was going to share this link that my DD sent me. Further reinforces not comparing yourself with others -- either in running or looks. Hope the link works.
http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=5a2ccb30e7bbafc011b0

Later.
Dona

 

[princessrunner]

Erica and WWDave (aka Panda): I do the stretches too along with the toe crunches (picking up things with your toes) morning, noon and night and stretch my gastroc, soleus, and hammies before I strike out but, I am cursed with excessively high arches and an accessory navicular which (according to my SIL) is PF waiting to happen. I do know that New Balance makes a shoe specifically for people with PF model 1122 which my MIL uses to run in. I am wearing the orthotics every other run and have found a pair of shoes that are working for me with the support but I am still having the nagging toothache pain. Any suggestions? I am really discouraged not being able to run like the wind....

 

[Honeibee]

OK, I'll confess....the rain, the heated mattress pad, the new flannel sheets, a purring cat on one side of me and a purring husband on the other side, all conspired to keep me in bed this morning, which should have been a XT day. So I took a rest day and will trade it for tomorrow's rest day. All kidding aside, I was really tired and needed the extra hour and a half sleep. I feel considerably better. Oh and the knee....let's not discuss it. It's not acting up.

Jackie and Jen - Oh I'm sooo sorry! I wasn't ditching you at POFQ! Honest! But if Charlie says "book the AKL" who am I to argue?? I don't mind Value and Moderate is very nice, but man, there is nothing like Deluxe! And we have never stayed at AKL. And we got such a good deal! I'm sorry.

Melissa - OMG I got dizzy just looking at that picture! You GO girl!

Kristi - That's 150K for all the Dolls? How much is it for just one? Nothing from the Volunteers people yet, eh?

Martha - Thank you so much for stepping in for me. The things that go on around here when I am gone...

WWDave - That would have made me SO MAD! Can you save them? UGH! I hate to even get mud on my new running shoes! Consider yourself pardoned, as per The Red Dragon and I.

OK I have told Charlie we need a Dyson. Hee hee.

Renee - Oh no! I hope your dad is OK now. Give this to him......

Stephanie - Oh no! Have you gone to the doctor? That sounds serious???

Sabrina - Don't you worry. Pretty soon you'll be doing three miles as a warm up! Just keep it at, one day at a time. We are proud of you!

Anyone seen LLP Lisa?

 

[andromedaslove]

Mel and Duane- It's actually kind of chilly around here right now, isn't it?! Our Low was 49 last night, and the high today is still almost 80!!

Kristin - I'm no expert either, but my longest planned run is going to be either 23 or 24 depending on how I feel. I don't think I need to go the whole distance, but that last 6 miles is considered the second half of the marathon. I want to know I can at least go some of it!!

Terri - Awesome job on your 5 mile intervals!! I love Interval Training!!

Helen - I can't believe you actually ran in the same neighborhoods as Russel Crowe and Nicole Kidman.. How cool is that?!

Tricia - Glad to see I'm not the only one who took last week off. I feel a whole lot better now though after the rest!! By the way .... if I had a view like that I'd have no problem getting out to run!!

Jen in Ga - you do that to? Everytime I have to stop, wether it be for kids, cows, or cars I always stop my watch. I figure I wouldn't be stopping if I didn't have to and I won't be penalized because of it!! Awesome pace!! See you're not far behind me in time!! I take gels (I have found I like the PowerGel better than Gu) and I take Sports Beans, along with a mix of half water half gatorade to drink!

Lou - Awesome job on that race!! Don't you hate it when you do something you know you shouldn't and get yourself hurt?! I have done the exact same thing, and it hurts in the back of your knee doesn't it? Good news is with rest and ice it shouldn't take too long to feel better.

Angie - YAY on the running shoes!!

Sabrina - Good Luck!! The Couch to 5k is awesome. It helped me get back to running after have my boys (and gaining like 60 lbs with both of them)!!

Martha - What is it about the really long runs that makes your mental sharpness well..... not so sharp. I get that, and my boys get a kick out of it too. Kind of makes me nervous.

Leana - Holy Crap!! Bears?! I am never gonna complain about my cows again!!

Sara - I only run 3 days a week now (4 days got me injured) but this is what my schedule looks lile. Tuesday - short run (speed) like today I did 5 at about 8 min miles Thursday - mid long race pace ( this week 10 miles at 8:30) Saturday - Long Slow Run (this week 20 miles). I cross train (strength, cardio, and yoga) on Monday and Wednesday, and completely take Friday and Sunday off to rest.

Melissa - OMG that is such an awsome picture!! See that's the downside to living in Florida. There is no where to do stuff like that!! Darn Flat State!!

Jackie - I have been considering the Dyson too. If it really works and NEVER loses suction then it would be worth it. I am just so afraid I am gonna spend all that money just to have it clog up in a year like all my other ones have.

Dona - Isn't it amazing on those step back weeks when you can say I "ONLY" have x number of miles to do..... and just a few months ago X number of miles seemed daunting!!


Ok, so I hadn't run since TOT. I had been having ALOT of pain in my right hip and couldn't get it to go away so I decided to take the entire week off. That was an awesome idea. I have no pain in my hip anymore and I felt amazing during my 5 miles this morning. My splits were:
Mile 1: 8:48 Mile 2: 8:01 Mile 3: 8:35
Mile 4: 7:59 Mile 5: 7:37 1/2 Mile: 5:32

I ran the last 1/2 mile as a cool down. Today is a double workout, kind of. Michael has to run this afternoon so I will be running a couple of miles with him a little later. I'll post again when he we are done. This weekend I have 20 miles planned!! I know I can do it. I did 18 with my hip killing me I can definately do 20 with no pain!! I can't believe how close we are, I only have 3 LR's left!! I am getting so excited!!

Dana

 

[wtpclc]

Dana - GLad you're doing better!!! Rest can work wonders sometimes!

DOna - Woo hoo on teh ok!!

Sabrina - WTG on your first time!!!! Looking forward to hearing more of your journey!

40 mph winds, rain and sleet and snow kept us inside yesterday. DH just couldn't stomach teh TM fro 60 min and I think my hammy/achilles/heel didn't mind the break. Hopefully yoga tonight and a little break will give me good results for tomororw!

 

[Sabrina_Mouse]

Thanks to everyone for the support. You guys are so motivating.

Dona- Interesting video. I'll have to show my stepdaughter that one.

I too was diagnosed with PF but after further treatment and an MRI it turned out to be tendonitis in my ankle and the pain spread into my foot. So now I sport a lovely ankle brace that makes a huge difference. Like others said some doctors don't want to look into it any further and just prescribe what they think will work. I'm glad I was persistant.

Talk to you all soon!

Sabrina

 

[sara74]

Hello again everyone! I can't keep up on who everyone is yet, but what a cool climbing picture that was and good wishes to the poster with the sick father. I will learn names soon I promise. I am also trying to squeeze a post in while the kids are occupied so I will be short.

Ran 2.5 this morning at a 10:54 pace on the TM. Have to run there unless DH is home (or I could leave the kiddos home alone but i don't think that would be good) I am thinking about trying to get to the Y on Weds night after the baby goes to bed. Then I could split up my rest days better. Or I could run 4 days a week instead of 5, which might give me more staying power with the running. Like I said before I have a tendency to go all great guns at first with this and then fade. Got some inspiration from a friend last night who ran the Marine Corps marathon and finished in 3:05! So I feel inspired today. I am in awe of those that can run 26.2 in a day, I don't do that in a week (yet) Kudos to all of you!

 

[nucpharm29]

Well, still sick here! I think I have the full blown flu--guess scheduling my flu shot for next week wasn't the greatest plan ever! But we'll see tomorrow--my dr. couldn't get me in until tomorrow morning. Luckily the kidlets have been angels--it's been like christmas for them b/c the TV has been on all day so I can get some rest.

 

[Kristi1357]

Judy - If you want, you can just buy me Johnny for the night! But all 3 of them would be kinda fun.

I really had the best intentions of training today. Really.
But turns out we have to go car shopping. While Chad is not working, and Zack's at school. So, we are headed out in the rain to buy who knows what for me. Well, I have ideas of what I like, but not sure until I drive some. Time to put the old Saturn coupe out to pasture. I am so not looking forward to this in the rain!

 

[nepatsfan73]

nepatsfan Bill: I have every confidence that you will redeem yourself at the Half marathon. Based on your stellar performance at the ToT race, I shall recommend to Queen Judy that you be given another chance. How is the back doing?

Martha--You know, I did raise issues about this whole monarchy thing when YARC began to grow. After all that George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John and Sam Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Paul Revere, Patrick Henry and many others did 231 years ago, as well as the sacrifices of diverse Veterans since, I never felt comfortable about establishing a monarchy. Unfortunately, like life, we are where we are.

Thanks for asking about the back. It seems to be getting a little better, although I haven't really done any long distance (for me) walking since ToT. If the rain is finally finished for today, I hope to get 2 miles in tonight. Last week I did some strength training, core exercising and some stationary bike. I also did a couple walks of about a mile before things started spasming (when I stopped). I'm hoping the "time off" (as if I haven't had enough "rest" days over the past 2 years) will be enough to let me start back to increasing milage.

Someone/many people mentioned something about 10 weeks to go, so I better get going before the Queen has me beheaded or transported to a desert island for failing.

 

[Hockeychic]

Yikes, I am sorry I just noticed that i have not posted here this week and I have no idea what's going on .

I hope everyone is doing well with all those LW/R we are doing now, and no injuries. DH is suffering with PF, DR said he just has to stretch it and rest, well he said rest isn't a option right now so DR just said to stretch it all the time. It appears to be worse when DH jogs, so he may be walking right along with me, but we are wanting to put in a bit of jogging but I haven't incorporated in any jogging on any distance over 10K so I might ahve to work up to it.

Hope you are all doing awesome...

Kim