Running Disney

[Rozzie]

Speaking of which, what would you all recommend I do for my knee (particular stretches or exercises)? I have self-diagnosed my self with IT band syndrome--which I know is generally pretty inaccurate to do, but still, it seems to fit. Either way, what should I be doing to be in the best condition to start training for the half in December (and I'd like to get back out and start running, at least a little, before then).


Well if you want my advice....I think you should figure out the knee issue. But all the while keeping your base. I cringe at the though of "starting all over", and even after my race season ends will keep a moderate base just for fitness. That way when I go into a training cycle, I am not behind the eight ball. Light easy miles, nothing serious. But it will make training for your HM easier, and really it's only 4 months away. I trained for my HM for 7 months of running before I ran it to be honest. I am not a natural runner, and I have to work twice as hard to get conditioned. It seems you are a natural so this may not apply to you.

Now the knee, I had ITB, and I know Coach Nono had a wicked case of it too. What I did was roll out with a foam roller, everyday. Lots of yoga and stretching exercises. Pigeon poses before and after running. Crossing legs over and touching toes all day at work. Fish oil. Cutting back mileage. I do think that knee issues are a result of weak hips. I am doing some hip exercises now that is in this months issue of Running Times. I will see if I can find something similar and paste it here. I know Nono does a slideboard which I can bet is even better to ward off knee issues. Women are famous for weak hip flexors---or say I've read.

Good luck to you MM, can't wait to read your daily progress! :)

ETA: Try these and see if it helps!

http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=6099

[DisneyGeek]

Hey I hit 1000 miles running for this year while out today. You would think my log would play a fanfare or something to let me know! :rolleyes:

..........

DG, you look like you were flying through the finish. Nice job turning off your watch. I have never managed to do that. Not once. Ever. :embarassed:

Congrats! Very cool. :cheerleader: And thanks, respectively!:D



Since I am HORRIBLE at keeping my log updated, I had no idea I had passed a 1000 until someone on ROTE informed me I hit my 1000+ goal last month.

Belated congrats to you!!! :yahoo:



Errr, I believe that would be Mother Nature. :)

Kinky... :covermouth: :rotfl2:

[Mr. Roz]

Just for kicks I added my miles up since the beginning of March, I am over 1000 miles also and with not counting track ( Add Four pairs of shoes too)

[nono]

Just for kicks I added my miles up since the beginning of March, I am over 1000 miles also and with not counting track ( Add Four pairs of shoes too)

:yahoo: Congratulations!
SHOES! :scared07: Whole 'nother topic. Will have to look later.


For our Peacocks not running 1000 miles, it's not a big deal, 'cept that it was one of my three goals for 2009. Second one was completing the 18 mi race I did a couple weeks ago. Third one is coming up: completing my first marathon. I think I'll write fewer goals next year. I'm tired! (And kinda sore after yesterday!)

[MatterhornMiss]

Way to go, Mr. Roz!!! :yahoo: :cheerleader: :love30: :thumbsup2:

I think it is a big deal, nono. Since we're not even to the end of the year, that's averaging over 23 miles a week! Don't sell your self short! :rocker:

Thanks for the article, Roz. Some of those stretches I do anyway, as part of my post-run stretching. There sure are a lot! I'm trying to follow my coach's (that is, my sister's) advice of not going straight from training hard for the 10K/13K into training for the 1/2. She recommended a period of cross-training not to burn out (certainly running some, but not exclusively) and felt I could train for the 1/2 in 12 weeks, given my current running base. I did find a 12 week 1/2 training schedule, too.

[MatterhornMiss]

I added my running up, and I've run 260 miles since the start of June. I started running mid-March, but I was doing timed intervals then, not distance-based, so I'm not sure how far I ran (it wasn't that much, though I'm sure).

I think I'll need to ask for new shoes for Christmas ;) (well, probably before then, considering most of my miles came from running on pavement)

[idratherbeinwdw]

Oh, I'll be there all right! Depending on if/when (I'm really, really hoping she will) my sister can come will depend on the length of stay. I would love to meet you, too!

Congratulations on the great work out today! I love feeling good like that after a run.

Woohoo, I'd LOVE to meet up with you MM! And cool that both Rozaroo and Gailaroo are interested too, as is NJNick. (if someone else posted availability and I missed it I am sorry).

I don't want to hijack this thread any more than I already have. :silly: I'll start a new one soon for all of those who'd like to attend a meetup sometime around the race. :cheerleader:

[MatterhornMiss]

Sorry, Mar, but I meant for the Princess Half the beginning of March. I would love to be able to meet up with everyone in January, but I can't seem to make the excuse :silly:. I looked into running the 5K (registration is full) or volunteering for the marathon (I guess they have all they need) so I will have to catch up with you later.

[Rozzie]

My 20 miler went well today. So well I felt frisky at the end I picked it up over the last 4 miles, ending with a 0845 pace for my last mile. Now I can barely walk, icing, and slugging around house like I have no legs. But looking back I am glad I did it, I needed the confidence booster for Rehoboth. My overall pace was 10:22. I haven't had a LR like that in forever. But then again it was cool/cold, and the weather makes a huge impact on my running.

Speaking of cold, I did try a mini dress rehearsal this morning. I saw it would be 48 with 15 mph wind out of the north. I was running a 20 mile out and back on the waterfront for the entire route, and thought it would be nippy enough with tradewinds to try for the capri tights, long sleeve white tech, and L peacock shirt with my gloves. Well 4 miles into it I had shedded 50% of all of that. :silly: So basically I run better cold, than bundled up. Back to the drawing board. Right now I am thinking no long sleeve tech, but have a throw away something on top for first few miles (in addition to throw away I will wear prior to start of race) and then go down to Small peacock shirt with gloves if the temp is above freezing. Anyone confused? Good cuz' I sure as heck am! :confused:

[idratherbeinwdw]

Sorry, Mar, but I meant for the Princess Half the beginning of March. I would love to be able to meet up with everyone in January, but I can't seem to make the excuse :silly:. I looked into running the 5K (registration is full) or volunteering for the marathon (I guess they have all they need) so I will have to catch up with you later.

:boohoohoo: (Sorry I mixed up the races :oweye:)

[MatterhornMiss]

I wanted to order a couple of photos from RFTT and ToT, but now I'm not so sure. First of all, they won't let me combine the two races into one shopping cart, and instead are making me pay separate shipping on the two. Secondly, where it got to the point where I was entering contact and personal information, someone else's name was already there! (I have no idea who it was, but kinda creepy.) So, I question the site's security. Anyone else having a problem?

[Rozzie]

I haven't tried to order them this time around, but now concerned after reading what happened to you. That is all I need is for someone to steal my CC # again! :mad:

Legs are better, actually able to drag around laundry. NOT doing track tomorrow, but doing 3 miles easy instead. Track tues, wed off, thurs 10 mile tempo, Fri 4, Sat 6, then 18 on Sat. My last LR before Rehoboth. I plan on taking that 18 so freaking slow granny's with walkers are going to pass me. No need for another speedy LR that close and risk something, but just going to concentrate on my gait and form.

[MatterhornMiss]

You're awesome, Roz! :love30:

I wanted to try running an easy 2-3 miles today, but didn't get around to it. . . I need to make my running schedule NOW so I don't keep making excuses. But that means I also need a new calendar for 2010. The calendars I can make on disneyphotopass.com are quite nice, but do I really want to mark up a calendar that expensive?! Still, it might be nice motivation (and I can put in the Princess 1/2 dates on it).

[nono]

OOHHH, I forgot to post this in my fog yesterday, and will most likely only make Mr Roz and Rozzie laugh --

I plotted out a 12 mi trek around town yesterday on .... yes .... mapmyrun. The actual route netted me about 13.5 mi. :headbrickwall: I'm 0-fer-2 lately with that site. It used to be more accurate, or else it just jived with my Garmin 201 (notoriously "off" with mileage). Hmmmm....

(In case anyone is wondering -- those were the miles I ran alone. Renee joined me for the beginning miles and the final miles :thumbsup2: )

[Rozzie]

You're awesome, Roz! :love30:

I wanted to try running an easy 2-3 miles today, but didn't get around to it. . . I need to make my running schedule NOW so I don't keep making excuses. But that means I also need a new calendar for 2010. The calendars I can make on disneyphotopass.com are quite nice, but do I really want to mark up a calendar that expensive?! Still, it might be nice motivation (and I can put in the Princess 1/2 dates on it).

I used the runners world calendar this year and loved it. Had all major marathons on it, plus cool running photos across world. Also has tips to side for each month for nutrition and cross training. I am a running junkie I think. :silly:

[Rozzie]

OOHHH, I forgot to post this in my fog yesterday, and will most likely only make Mr Roz and Rozzie laugh --

I plotted out a 12 mi trek around town yesterday on .... yes .... mapmyrun. The actual route netted me about 13.5 mi. :headbrickwall: I'm 0-fer-2 lately with that site. It used to be more accurate, or else it just jived with my Garmin 201 (notoriously "off" with mileage). Hmmmm....

(In case anyone is wondering -- those were the miles I ran alone. Renee joined me for the beginning miles and the final miles :thumbsup2: )

Did you happen to pass a walmart? ;)

[MatterhornMiss]

I used the runners world calendar this year and loved it. Had all major marathons on it, plus cool running photos across world. Also has tips to side for each month for nutrition and cross training. I am a running junkie I think. :silly:

Looks interesting. . . and also almost as expensive as the photopass calendars :silly:. Unless, that is, you know how to get a discount :listen:.

[DisneyGeek]

Just for kicks I added my miles up since the beginning of March, I am over 1000 miles also and with not counting track ( Add Four pairs of shoes too)

Wow! Nice job.

I really need to get back on the ball exercise wise; not that I'm even pondering 1k anytime remotely soon, but...

[Rozzie]

Wow! Nice job.

I really need to get back on the ball exercise wise; not that I'm even pondering 1k anytime remotely soon, but...

Geek, at the end of year, the team usually plans out goals for the year. So get your thinkin' cap and be thinking of some goals. :)

Now who wants to dig up the 09 goals? :oweye:

[mickeyndvcfan]

Geek, at the end of year, the team usually plans out goals for the year. So get your thinkin' cap and be thinking of some goals. :)

Now who wants to dig up the 09 goals? :oweye:

http://dvcnews.com/forum/showthread.php?t=589&page=128

starts on post #1273

[nono]

Three goals:

1. Run 1000 mi.
2. Race an 18 miler.
3. Find a Feb. 2010 1/2 marathon (thinking maybe Hilton Head).

Your goals look awesome Rozzie!

Whoops! Somehow, number 3 morphed to: Finish Rehoboth Marathon on 11/21 and also finish Shamrock Marathon in March 2010...

Gosh, I used to think I was good at math. How did looking for one 13.1 mile race turn into two 26.2 races??? :confused24:

[MatterhornMiss]

Too bad it's only the beginning of November. I already have some big goals for next year!

[Rozzie]

I thought for fun maybe we'd share our goals again for 2009. I want to Team Peacock to hold me accountable so here I go:
Run 800 Miles
Sub 29:00 5K
PR 10K
2:45 1/2 Marathon
Sign up for Full Marathon :eek:

1. 1285 miles so far with 2 months left.
2. 25:05 5K PR
3. 2:08 HM
4. 54:XX 10K (can't remember specific)
5. Signed up for 2 Marathons

That's some old fashioned peacocking! This really helped me tonight, I guess I am in a better place than I thought I was. Thanks Team Peacock for holding me accountable. :wave: On to 2010!! :thumbsup2:

[Rozzie]

Too bad it's only the beginning of November. I already have some big goals for next year!

:listen::listen::listen:

[Rozzie]

Gosh, I used to think I was good at math. How did looking for one 13.1 mile race turn into two 26.2 races??? :confused24:

Cracking up down here! :rotfl2:

Thanks Mama Gail for helping us out!!!!!

[mickeyndvcfan]

Thanks Mama Gail for helping us out!!!!!

Anytime

[nono]

Mr Roz,

You just didn't hang around long enough to meet the right DVC Greeter....http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/nono_33/IMG_4735.jpg

[Rozzie]

Mr Roz,

You just didn't hang around long enough to meet the right DVC Greeter....http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/nono_33/IMG_4735.jpg

LMAO!! :rotfl2::rotfl2:

[mickeyndvcfan]

Mr Roz,

You just didn't hang around long enough to meet the right DVC Greeter....http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/nono_33/IMG_4735.jpg


:rotfl2: I would have for sure been :driver:back to the room again. :grin:

[PoohsPal]

Ugh, need ot go back 17 pages to catch up. Will work on it.

nono - Love the pic!

DG - :( SO sorry I didn't get to meet you at ToT. You coming in January?

Roz - How's the piri formis? The racec got me bad too. Still having issues. Massage sheduled, but oculd not get into the recommended one until Thursday. :( Have you had your leg lengths checked? Do you run on uneven groud at home adn not do an out and back so that it does not even out? Hope you can find some ansers. I went to an osteo manipulator. he did wonders with his manipulaiton adn did special x-rays to find out the length issues and got me the heel lift that has saved my runnign career. yes, bad slopes liek ToT still irritate it, but at least I know cause and effect msotly now.

So good to see everyoen at ToT! Wish I had more time. So hard to balance it all and not over-socialize dh. :p

Hope everyone's recoered from tehir travels!

[MatterhornMiss]

:listen::listen::listen:

Well, so far I plan on running my first half marathon in March (Princess!) and then my second the end of April (Derby Festival mini). I want to run the Disneyland Half in September, too, but I don't know if I'll be able to get away from work. I have plenty of smaller races planned in that time, too.

I'm not sure about distances or PRs; I'll have to think on that.

Since I plan (hope?) to move to Nashville in July, I've been looking at the races there. They offer some intense ones! Like, ultramarathons (50K, 60K, 70K, and 80K!) and this crazy marathon called the Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey. Check it out: http://www.harpethhillsmarathon.com/ (http://www.harpethhillsmarathon.com/). If any peacock is up to 3,500 feet total elevation changes, 12% grade hills, and some trail running in a few years, I might be up to it (in a couple of years, of course!). Nashville also has a fun series called "I run for the party."

[MatterhornMiss]

It was good to see you again, Carrie! :wave: I hope you get to feeling better soon.

[DisneyGeek]

Gosh, I used to think I was good at math. How did looking for one 13.1 mile race turn into two 26.2 races??? :confused24:

By multiplying by 4 to arrive at the total distance?

[Mr. Roz]

[QUOTE=nono;53002]Mr Roz,

You just didn't hang around long enough to meet the right DVC Greeter....http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/nono_33/IMG_4735.jpg[/QUOr




Are those your stickers from the Pool BBQ? :shots:

[DisneyGeek]

DG - :( SO sorry I didn't get to meet you at ToT. You coming in January?

Meeting would have been great. Unfortunately, I don't plan to be at the World for any races in 2010...

As it stands now, my only 2010 WDW trip will be Jan. 30 - Feb. 5th for DW's BD. I'm also planning on going to DL for my BD for 5 nights arriving Oct. 16th for my first stay @ VGC, hope to book that in 13 days! :fingerscrossed: I don't have the points for any more trips (couldn't even borrow after I book VGC; I will have exactly 0 left in my 2009 & 2010 UY's on both contracts (BLT already is 100% tapped out) and also 0 for 2011 on my VGC one! :rotfl2:) plus no $$$ or vacation time available, especially since DW's pay got slashed in half back in Sept. Hard enough to still make the trips we already have planned. Hopefully she'll have a new job in time for us to save up for 2011 travel, and also have paid vacation time available by then! There is a part of me that's worried about her being able to take the trips we already have planned or that are in process if / when she gets a new job, but she's thinking if she tells them before accepting and agrees to do them unpaid if need be we'll be OK. 'Course unpaid presents it's own challenges, but as long as she's getting soething reasonable as base $$$ we should be able to work around it.

OK, 'nuff about money and such, sorry I went off on that tangent...

[nono]

Are those your stickers from the Pool BBQ? :shots:


Geeze, I must have missed something. I thought the stickers were to keep you in budget. From the greeter we had, you were never going to overspend, she was so stingy! With this guy, maybe. :D

[MatterhornMiss]

Just ran 2 miles. It was pretty bad, in terms of the pain. I ran on the treadmill instead of heading out to my usual street/sidewalks since I thought it would be a little easier on my knee.

The first .5 mile was really great, but the pain started and it only got worse. At times my knee felt like it would lock or give out. I wanted to run a little beyond 2 miles, but I'm not so sure I should've kept pushing for the 2 I did do.

This is so not good. :(

[DisneyGeek]

Just ran 2 miles.
...
This is so not good. :(

:fingerscrossed: Hope things improves for you FAST!

I mixed weights and 1.25 on my 'mill last night. TM still kills my calves, that's why I cut it so short compared to 'real' running outside...

I mention this wondering how the TM usually felt for you before this condition started- what works best for you body regarding TM or not?

[Rozzie]

Nono the stickers were multipurposed LOL. That is the funniest picture.

MM, I hate to hear about the knee pain. Did you try a foam roller yet? Icing too?

Carrie, its somewhat better. My little ball helps a lot plus some gait adjustmenting.
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[MatterhornMiss]

:fingerscrossed: Hope things improves for you FAST!

I mixed weights and 1.25 on my 'mill last night. TM still kills my calves, that's why I cut it so short compared to 'real' running outside...

I mention this wondering how the TM usually felt for you before this condition started- what works best for you body regarding TM or not?

Thanks, DG. I mainly ran on concrete before my recent races, though I did occasionally do TM work. My knee only started hurting after the RFTT, and really started hurting after the ToT. So far, since the ToT, I've been doing minimal running, but more elliptical and yoga and walking.

Roz--my foam roller is on order. I'm starting to ice (according to that Running Times website, I'm supposed to be doing it 3x a day, so I'll have to up the frequency of it and the stretching). I've been doing naproxen, but not noticing much of a difference.

[PoohsPal]

MM- You need to add rest to that mix. The magic formula is RICE - Rest, Ice, COmpression (which most don't do) and ELevation. Take care of that knee. Time off will not hurt you as much as running injured will.

Craig - SSOrry about the pay cut issues adn vacation issues. I feel your pain. Not 50% but had several 3 day weeks that used all my vacation. As of Fridya before ToT I was out of vacation, so that, the holidays and if I'm on more 3 days weeks are no pay days. Survivable, yes, but vacations are hard to justify. Luckily, our plane tix fro ToT were free and we had $100 vouchers from NWA for January. Still afraid to look at room charges from ToT, though. :blush:

[MatterhornMiss]

Thanks, Carrie. I definitely have been resting since I came back from the ToT. I feel like such a bum!

[PoohsPal]

MM - No, a bum is no running fro a week, like me. Althoguh I di dwalk alot at WDW. you did 2 miles yesterday. That' snot ebing a bum. ;)

[Rozzie]

Oucy ouch ouch. Did my delayed track workout after work. 20 X 200. Was supposed to have only a 25 sec recovery in between, but since I was not being "watched" I cheated all over the place. I was not going for speed, still feeling my 20 miler on Sunday, just completing. Legs feel like lead. I got to do some yoga this week!!! :oweye:

MM, sounds like you are doing everything right. This will go away! I thought my knee pain would last forever, but it did go away. It still raises it's ugly head every once in a while...:rolleyes: Oh I have heard about the Flying Monkey, you braver than me! :eek: We will do the CMM with you if you are interested, it's one on my "list". Hilly though, but it would be a good challenge for my hill hating self.

[MatterhornMiss]

Oucy ouch ouch. Did my delayed track workout after work. 20 X 200. Was supposed to have only a 25 sec recovery in between, but since I was not being "watched" I cheated all over the place. I was not going for speed, still feeling my 20 miler on Sunday, just completing. Legs feel like lead. I got to do some yoga this week!!! :oweye:

MM, sounds like you are doing everything right. This will go away! I thought my knee pain would last forever, but it did go away. It still raises it's ugly head every once in a while...:rolleyes: Oh I have heard about the Flying Monkey, you braver than me! :eek: We will do the CMM with you if you are interested, it's one on my "list". Hilly though, but it would be a good challenge for my hill hating self.

Yowie owie oww! on the interval work. I'm glad mine is over (for a while, at least).

The Flying Monkey is intriguing--they don't close any of the course to non runners (or cars--eek!), but they limit participants to only 200. Looking at the course elevation changes, the 18th mile looks like a real killer. Over 300 ft incline in a very short distance :eek: :oweye:.

We'll have to plan on the Country Music Marathon for 2011! This year it is on the same day as the Derby Festival mini/marathon. (Not that I would be ready to run the full marathon in April 2010, but the 1/2 I hope I could do). And it's part of that Rock n Roll series where I think you get bonus medals the more races in the series you run.

Now just hope and pray I get a job in Nashville! :grin: :fingerscrossed:

Time to ice.

[nono]

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/2009-10-19-marathon-train_N.htm

Way to get a second wind, but cripes, can you imagine the lead legs trying to sprint to the finish? :scared07:

[Rozzie]

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/2009-10-19-marathon-train_N.htm

Way to get a second wind, but cripes, can you imagine the lead legs trying to sprint to the finish? :scared07:

Geepers, that story makes my legs feel worse! :blech:

[Rozzie]

I love this guy and so happy he won. What a amazing story he has of what he battled in the past few years to get back up to the top, stress fxs, RP dying, etc. But this list cracked me up!

YouTube - David Letterman - NYC Marathon Top Ten List

Nono, when are we putting our names in the hat? :listen:

[withdisneyspirit]

I was computer free all weekend until the cable/internet guy came in Monday and fixed us up again :covermouth:

The knees are coming along still! I was able to run 5 miles last Saturday and then 9 more miles on Sunday for a back to back. I wanted 10 on Sunday but it was getting dark on me with the daylight savings time change. I am still waking up an hour early because of the change too :oweye: This weekend is my 14 miler though and I am scared because I did not get my 12 miler in the weekend of TOT - I only did eight :blush: I amy only do a Half Marathon and call it a day...

Good luck, MM, on the job hunt in Nashville :fingerscrossed:

Way to go, Rozzie on the 20 miler and nono on the 21 miler - y'all are so AWESOME!

[withdisneyspirit]

Oh, I wanted to add that doing my lower body strength training is having a positive impact on my knees and running. I am also getting more habitual with icing and I think that is really making a difference too!

[DisneyGeek]

I was computer free all weekend until the cable/internet guy came in Monday and fixed us up again :covermouth:

The knees are coming along still!

That's great and glad to hear the ice & strength training are helping! :thumbsup2:

[PoohsPal]

How'd I miss nono's 21?

Hue congrats ot Roz & Nono!

Lisa - Thrilled that your lower body is doing better . That's awesome! You will be fine fro your 12-miler, but listen to your body. If you need to compromise, it'sll be ok. I missed last wekeend's 8 and may miss this LR too. I know hnow that it'll be ok. Better to take care of teh body than get all your trianing in and be hurting. (((hugs)))

[nono]

How'd I miss nono's 21?


Uh actually, I'm 45. :D Yep. New age group. Watch out old ladies! I'm comin' for ya!

[docusmc1]

Do the runs have a wheelchair division?

[KNWVIKING 2.0]

Do the runs have a wheelchair division?

If you push I'll ride.

[PoohsPal]

Do the runs have a wheelchair division?

I think most, if not all, of them do.

[MatterhornMiss]

Great news, Lisa! I'm positive you will do great, in both the 1/2 and the full marathon! :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader: You are such an inspiration. :love30:

[MatterhornMiss]

Not only did I finally get around to do some yoga today (it was on my schedule for Monday, but I kept postponing), but I also did 25 mins on the elliptical. It was nice to force myself to do what I planned. I'm getting increasingly stressed by work, my career changing, future planning, etc, and instead of just tackling things one by one, I've made the poor choice to continue procrastinating, adding to the stress. So, it felt good to get something accomplished.

My knee is a bit stiffer and cracking/popping a little more since upping the stretching, but I'm hoping soon it will turn the corner.

[nono]

Do the runs have a wheelchair division?

I think all the Disney ones do. Man, what a rush to see those races! :thumbsup2: I have had countless people with fully-functioning legs say to me, "I couldn't make it to the corner." It's so neat to meet up with folks who do the weelchair or handcrank races -- those racers have so many more reasons to "not make it to the corner," yet they are out there, training and succeeding! :rocker:

[Rozzie]

Nono, you can't hide behind
the age thing with me. One of our running friends just ran San Fran in 3:29, and she is 45!

Lisa, you do what you feel is best for you. Goofy will be there next year, and the year after that! Wishing you all the success in whatever you decide.
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[nono]

Nono, you can't hide behind
the age thing with me. One of our running friends just ran San Fran in 3:29, and she is 45!


Point being that I'm only competing with my age group. ;)

[withdisneyspirit]

Uh actually, I'm 45. :D Yep. New age group. Watch out old ladies! I'm comin' for ya!

Love it! We are in the same age group, birthday girl!!!! :cheerleader: Course, I will only be in it one more year cuz I am really one of the old ladies, LOL!!!

[withdisneyspirit]

Sorry to have to come on with stinky news but my bank is basically being shut down! :( We have capitalization problems because we used to lend to builders and as a result we are holding a lot of foreclosed property. Even though our retail division is doing great this year, FNMA and FHLMC decided yesterday afternoon to deny our ability to originate new loans. Only the loans in the pipeline that are locked will be closed and funded.

Basically, I am unemployed now except they still let us come in today. I spent all day copying stuff out of my customer files trying to build my database. Our boss is interviewing companies that might take our entire branch on as new employees - that is what we are all praying for, of course! No matter what, it is not good for my business. I literally had to transfer a loan to a competitor already today :boohoohoo:

The good news is that I trust that G*d is on the case :goodvibes:

[mickeyndvcfan]

Sorry to have to come on with stinky news but my bank is basically being shut down! :( We have capitalization problems because we used to lend to builders and as a result we are holding a lot of foreclosed property. Even though our retial division os doing great this year, FNMA and FHLMC decided yesterday afternoon to deny our ability to originate new loans. Only the loans in the pipeline that are locked will be closed and funded.

Basically, I am unemployed now except they still let us come in today. I spent all day copying stuff out of my customer files trying to build my database. Our boss is interviewing companies that might take our entire branch on as new employees - that is what we are all praying for, of course! No matter what, it is not good for my business. I literally had to already transfer a loan to a competitor already today :boohoohoo:

The good news is that I trust that G*d is on the case :goodvibes:


Hope everything works out for you soon. :hug1::hug1:

[Rozzie]

Point being that I'm only competing with my age group. ;)

That's what happens when I read read and post from my blackberry at work. I totally missed the new age group thingy!! Whoooohoooo! Hope you had a fantastic birthday. :rocker: I get a new age group in August and I am counting down the days. Who said getting older is not fun? ;)


Lisa, goodness! What horrible news! I do admire your faith, and I know it will bring you through all of this. Wish there was something I could do to help. :( :hug1:

[withdisneyspirit]

Hope everything works out for you soon. :hug1::hug1:



Lisa, goodness! What horrible news! I do admire your faith, and I know it will bring you through all of this. Wish there was something I could do to help. :( :hug1:

Thanks to both of you! I really do have faith. I also have a lot of faith in my boss; he cares about all of us keeping our jobs too!

[MatterhornMiss]

Oh, no, Lisa! I'll be praying for you. :hug1: Keep us updated.

[stimpy]

Lisa :hug1: to you and your co-workers!! I hope you get something quick.


Flash had one of his fastest times yet....I got a coupon for a free case of Blue Point Oktoberfest beer yesterday from the brewery and he RAN out the door before the ink was dry! :rotfl2:

[mickeyndvcfan]

Lisa :hug1: to you and your co-workers!! I hope you get something quick.


Flash had one of his fastest times yet....I got a coupon for a free case of Blue Point Oktoberfest beer yesterday from the brewery and he RAN out the door before the ink was dry! :rotfl2:

:hysterical::run: free :biggulp:

[PoohsPal]

Lisa - :hug1::hug1::hug1:I am so sorry. I am so glad you have your faith and I know you will end up better in teh end. Even more, though, I hope that yuor patience is not tested in this. :hug1:I am so tired of this blasted economy I oculd scream. :(

[nono]

Lisa,

I probably know one of the people involved in the shut down...you met his ex-wife (my friend) at the barbeque. Odd huh?

I have faith for you too! And more than that, I'll say a prayer. :thumbsup2:

We've been dealing with some dicey issues with Mr Nono's work as well. He's been told he's not wanted for his current position, but he survived another round of layoffs this week. So, they want his position to exist. Just not him in it. Definitely not an ego boost. :rolleyes: So, job search is top of mind around here too. :hug1:

Running: Ran 5 mi today in super-windy and freaky weather. I stopped for Renee to do her thing, and almost got knocked over by a huge blast of wind coming off the ocean from the East. Weirdest part was that on the same street, 1 block south were two flagpoles with flags standing straight out to the East, meaning they were being blown from due West. I decided it was too close to Auntie Em time, so I turned around and went home. Still have to crank out another 5 today...

[PoohsPal]

nono - Glad you're safe. Hope you get a good weather window for teh otehr 5. So sorry to hear about Mr. N's job. Seems liek ours are both finally a *bit* more stable, but now others are worrying more. Will say a prayer for your situation too. :hug1:

[DisneyGeek]

Basically, I am unemployed now ...

So sorry to hear that! Happening far too often lately. I hope your boss succeeds in finding a new home for your branch & all employees very soon!!! :fingerscrossed:

[DisneyGeek]

nono- Good luck for Mr. N's job & hope the new age group serves you well! Also glad you weren't scathed by the wind...

Not sure when I'll be on next so-> Have a great weekend Peacocks!!! :silly:

[Rozzie]

Geepers Creepers, this is a crazy time we are living in now. I don't think anyone's job is 100% safe, myself included. Sending all my best to Mr Nono that he finds the perfect thing that will bring him the job satisifaction he deserves.

My weekend plans are this--Going to go run 3 miles with a Peroni on board. Met my mom up at the OG for a drink for her bday, forgot I still had to run. Oops. Then tomorrow I am going to "bandit" my first race. Big 10K here in town tomorrow, Mr Roz got his packet and all that. He is shooting for Sub 50. I was not going to race it, I got 18 on Sunday plus Rehoboth is very very close. But I still gotta get 6 miles in tomorrow (and my day is planned packed full with my mom being in town), and what better way than to run it with a couple thousand folks? I knew if I registered and wore a bib that I would want to race it, I really CAN'T do that if I want to stay healthy. So I am jumping the rail. Not actually jumping the rail, just getting in the back and then cutting off at 6 miles for the kick. My Coach actually gave me the idea, he says he might Bandit too. No shirt, No bib, No beer for me at end with all the others, but I already feel like a winner! :rotfl2:

[withdisneyspirit]

Oh, no, Lisa! I'll be praying for you. :hug1: Keep us updated.


Lisa :hug1: to you and your co-workers!! I hope you get something quick.


Flash had one of his fastest times yet....I got a coupon for a free case of Blue Point Oktoberfest beer yesterday from the brewery and he RAN out the door before the ink was dry! :rotfl2:


Lisa - :hug1::hug1::hug1:I am so sorry. I am so glad you have your faith and I know you will end up better in teh end. Even more, though, I hope that yuor patience is not tested in this. :hug1:I am so tired of this blasted economy I oculd scream. :(

I went in again today and copied more stuff to have a good database of information. Our regional manager ended up getting fired today for one of the informational emails he sent to us :confused24: We are all a bit in the dark. My branch manager and ex regional manager are both still hard at work to get us all placed with a new company in the next few days. I missed out on another loan today that would have had to close this month. Since I could not promise anything, I told her to give it to someone else :headbrickwall: Every day counts...there is a very large company wanting all of us that will meet with our boss on Monday afternoon and we are all very hopeful on that one!

Thanks everyone for your support too :hug1: :goodvibes:

[stimpy]

I got to go to Alabama for these races! Beer at the end??? Sheesh! That might inspire me further ;)

Nono, hoping for the best for Mr Nono!! :goodvibes:

PS. My job is pretty safe right now. I don't think my bosses could pay anyone enough to take this job and I do it cheap :scratchchin:

[MatterhornMiss]

Good luck, Roz and Mr. Roz! :cheerleader:

[DisneyGeek]

Then tomorrow I am going to "bandit" my first race.

:scared07: Hope it works out well for you. Err, wait, you posted that yesterday so I guess hope it workED out is more appropriate!!! Hope Mr. Roz did great, looking forward to a positive RR and post-crime debrief...

Nice weather here, I think I will go out for a run in an hour or two. Sun and it is supposed to hit 61 degrees! :yahoo:

I've been thinking about 2010 goals; and I've almost decided on this one:

Run my (first?) 10k on 10/10/10! What da' ya' think?

http://www.towpathmarathon.net/index.htm

It's local to me so no real travel issues involved. :D

Hey, any of the team want to come out to lovely Ohio next fall? :listen: They've also got a full & half marathon [those even get finishers medals; "my" 10k didn't in 2009] so something for everybody! ;)

So now to think about training & exercise in general... I've got a year and I already did a 5.34 miles training run once, so new distance shouldn't be a problem at all. Maybe I'm being too easy on myself, but remember my original goal was to exercise for about 30 minutes a day, then getting a Disney medal turned that into running a 5k. Baby steps for this Geek; I've already broken the fat lazy computer nerd stereotype to some extent! :rotfl2:

I'm currently tossing around very little or no running outside during bad weather but not give my myself days off (as I was far too frequently letting myself do for the last month or two; and I think my time at ToT showed it :(), just switch to Elliptical to still get in cardio on those days. Not optimal I know, but I really don't like trying to run in sub 45ish degree temps or when it's dark out before work. I know a lot of you dedicated Peacocks do it all the time, but it worries me and leaves me uncomfortable and with some breathing issues fairly quickly after I start. Now, that is of course subject to change (as is all life, right)!

[athenna]

Lisa, I am so sorry:hug1: I will be crossing my fingers and sending pixie dust:fingerscrossed:

[Rozzie]

Looks like a great race DG, go for it! Don't compare yourself to others, you just focus on you and you will be much better off. BELIEVE ME. ;)

Well Mr Roz shot out of a cannon and whizzed his way to a new PR. Over 10 min off his old 10K time. 47 min and some change. His last mile was 7:15. (is this the same person I married?? :confused: :thumbsup2:) As for me, I had a nice run. It was quite refreshing to wake up this morning without butterflies, none of the prerace jitters. I ran into one of our Coach's clients at the start...Mr Roz's old training partner. Seems she lost all her long distance base with triathlon season and asked if I would pace her to come in under 60 min. (after she found out I was a bandit) Well she ended up having some issues along the way and had to walk through some water stops. I was actually glad for the experience of running then walking through water stops for Rehoboth. We didn't make her goal, but I really enjoyed taking it easy. 10K distance is a distance I personally find really hard and was thankful I was not having to push it.

I had a big eye opening experience running with a lot of wounded runners. We ran in a pack where almost everyone was recovering from some type of injury. I knew I made the right decision to take it easy, one race is not worth a injury that would plague me for a endless amt of time. But boy, it was hard not doing a quick registration before the race, I felt great in my 2 mile warmup, and the weather was to die for. Oh well, always next year to PR, or not PR. Who knows, as long as I am racing healthy I will be happy. :thumbsup2:

Oh as for being a bandit, it was a freaking blast!!!!!! I felt like a kid again trying to sneak and get away with something. hehehe.

[DisneyGeek]

Looks like a great race DG, go for it! Don't compare yourself to others, you just focus on you and you will be much better off. BELIEVE ME. ;)

Thanks for vote of confidence and reassurance! :goodvibes:


Well Mr Roz shot out of a cannon and whizzed his way to a new PR. Over 10 min off his old 10K time. 47 min and some change. His last mile was 7:15.Go Mr. Roz!!!! :cheerleader: Totally AWESOME job, congrats. :yahoo:


As for me, I had a nice run.
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I was actually glad for the experience of running then walking through water stops for Rehoboth.Great how that worked out for you. Sweet! :thumbsup2:


Oh well, always next year to PR, or not PR. Who knows, as long as I am racing healthy I will be happy.Wonderful attitude, I love it, for whatever that's worth. :D

[nono]

DG -- go for it!!!

Mr. Roz -- Whoo hoo! :woohoodance:

Rozzie -- I hear there's an RD trying to hunt you down for an entry fee...:grin:

This morning, my alarm went off. I was pretty psyched to do my 13 miler over to the next island with my family as my chase/pick up team. But, as I lay there waking up, my S snuggled into my shoulder, and Renee nestled her face into my feet, and I decided to just lie there and enjoy it.

Sooo, I got up about 20-30 min later, which was too late to try the bridge crossings. Decided to cook up dinners for tonight and tomorrow. My S came down and helped! :) After it was all done, D & Mr Nono were up, and I hydrated and headed out by myself for a 5 mile Wave run. First 1/2 mile, D was with me! :cloud9: Then it was off for a mile hard, mile easy, mile hard, mile easy and cool down to finish.

Tomorrow will now be my 14 miler with chase team. It's supposed to be hotter, so Renee and I will start out a bit earlier, and definitely clear the bridges before traffic gets busy.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

[DisneyGeek]

But, as I lay there waking up, my S snuggled into my shoulder, and Renee nestled her face into my feet, and I decided to just lie there and enjoy it.

Sounds like a precious moment! Hope your 14 goes well tomorrow.

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Here in Geek land, I just got in from a training PR!!! :yahoo: It took me 1 hour, 15 min, 50.17 seconds, but Garmin says I did 6.78 miles in a mixed run/walk. :cheerleader: So lets see, that works out to about 10.9k; I think that 10k race next October will definitely be fine. :rotfl2: AP was 11:10, 1158 cal, burned, AHR of 150. Start was about 61 degrees, finished around 64 w/ 43% humidity. Conditions that agreed with me! :D Felt good after I got moving, and started psyching myself up to go long. Mind over body worked. :rocker:

Roz's reminder to not compare myself to others just gave me the mental shift I really needed; I hadn't run since ToT. (Between it & now I did some 'mill, elliptical, and weights, but skipped more days than I care to admit!) After I got to my driver and stopped Garmin for a slow cool down walk the movie Meatballs (one of my dad's favorites) came to mind; in particular the chant of " IT JUST DOESN'T MATTER!". :thumbsup2:

Hope more of you have something great happen for them this weekend. :fingerscrossed: The endorphins are clearly still coursing through me from the run... :cloud9:

[Rozzie]

Great job DG! You are well on your way to hitting a incredible PR for next fall. :thumbsup2:

[MatterhornMiss]

Great work, everyone! :cheerleader: Go, Peacocks!

I ran an easy 2 1/2 miles on the treadmill this evening. I couldn't go very fast, but I wasn't in very much pain! :yahoo: My knee is still really tight, but I think the stretching and strengthening is helping. I'm continuing to ice--though I don't understand icing a non-acute injury (I always thought you only iced the first few hours after an injury, then applied heat). I have had to lay off the NSAIDS, though, because the naproxen was starting to irritate my stomach. Which means I've been eating more to help the pain go away (why can't I ever get the ulcers that hurt more on a full stomach, rather than on an empty stomach) which is so bad since I'm not running as much right now.

Anyway, I was glad my knee is (seemingly) doing better. Tomorrow I plan on focusing on strength/cross training.

[Mr. Roz]

Well, I'll say I am very happy with my race 10K race today. The weather was perfect at 55 degrees. I had a great time hanging out with just Ms Roz before the race. I thought it was funny that she ran "Bandit". I know it was hard for her to run slow and not race the course but it was the best thing a day before an 18 miler.

I had hoped to do better than the TOT with my pacing, because I have been starting off way too fast. My last two miles at the TOT left me gassed.

Any way I start out the first mile thinking I am doing a good job and not blowing it until I see the marker..7:40 first mile. I havn't got that part down yet. I backed off a little and ran the second mile at 8:15, hit mile 3 right at 24:03, exactly where I wanted to be. Turned it up, Hit mile 4 at 7:15 and last mile at 7:14, Very, very surprised.

My coach was calling the race over a microphone and actually yelled at me to"KICK IT!" Funny. Crossed the line at 47:44. My goal was 50: so I was shocked. I thought my watch was wrong.

I am glad to hear the good times and pacing going on with everyone. I look forward to seeing some of the gang in Delaware in two weeks. I hope everyone is doing well. GEt out there and race!

[jiggerj]

Snuck in a quicky run around the neighborhood. Need to get these calves, thighs and hips moving again. Nothing like running around the neighborhood carrying a baseball bat in case I trip over a snake! (we have lots of snakes here by the Marsh :scared07:)

My neighbors are gonna love me! :D

[flash277]

Ah, a 5K literally "pays off"............I was to get off work at 7am this morning, the next Sgt calls and asks me to stay 2 hours OT, "sure" I say..........a little after 9am he calls back saying he can't get out of his neighborhood due to a 5K they running there, so an extra 2 hours OT for me!................

[DisneyGeek]

I couldn't go very fast, but I wasn't in very much pain! :yahoo:

Wonderful news! Keep up the recovery!

[DisneyGeek]

Well, I'll say I am very happy with my race 10K race today.

As I said to Rozzie's post - CONGRATS!!! :cheerleader:

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jiggerj (http://dvcnews.com/forum/member.php?u=69) -- Have fun with your bat; hope you hit a home run if ya' find a snake! :rotfl2:

Flash - Nice on your OT! :thumbsup2:

[Colorado Belle]

Boy you runners are prolific writers...took me an hour to read through the posts! But many congrats are in order...so congrats all, esp Mr. Roz: you ran faster for 10k than it will take me to do the 5k . I'm in awe.

Job losses: with unemployment over 10%, losing a job is no picnic. Hugs all around.

Disney trips: at least we all get to go to our happy place and leave some of the more sobbering life changes at home.

Me: I hadn't been walking at all, but walked enough during my Disney trip to make me 'start up' again. Making a vow: walking every day while on the beach in PV...daughter is a runner, so she will keep me in line. I'll be READY for January 5k..Bring it on baby!

[DisneyGeek]

I'll be READY for January 5k..Bring it on baby!

That's the spirit! :thumbsup2:

[Mr. Roz]

:cheerleader:

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jiggerj (http://dvcnews.com/forum/member.php?u=69) -- Have fun with your bat; hope you hit a home run if ya' find a snake! :rotfl2:

:thumbsup2:



That was pretty funny:hysterical:

[Rozzie]

MM, very happy to hear the knee pain is getting under control. I know all extra work you are doing is paying off!

Flash, how is the half training going? :poke:

CB, sounds like a awesome place to start walking again! Paradise. Do you need a nurse to run with you? ;)

Laura, sounds like the armpit! We are always seeing snakes, alligators, etc on our runs. I always wondered if I could out run a gator or a snake, now I know just to bring a bat. Marvelous plan! :D

For me, I am a very happy peacock. Last 18 miler is in. I did the first 10 by myself, then Mr Roz met me for the last 8. A weather perfect day along the waterfront, just gorgeous. I stopped for a few minutes every 4 miles to stretch and water/fuel and to walk for a few yards. My legs loved that and found I could keep a better pace in between. I still had some gas left in the engine at the end. I am officially declaring myself ready---ready for what I am not sure, but I am ready to experience it! :fingerscrossed: Tapering begins tomorrow. :thumbsup2:

[withdisneyspirit]

Lisa,

I probably know one of the people involved in the shut down...you met his ex-wife (my friend) at the barbeque. Odd huh?

I have faith for you too! And more than that, I'll say a prayer. :thumbsup2:

Do you mean a person that helped shut us down? Like they work for FNMA or the OTS or something? Thanks for the prayers, nono!

We've been dealing with some dicey issues with Mr Nono's work as well. He's been told he's not wanted for his current position, but he survived another round of layoffs this week. So, they want his position to exist. Just not him in it. Definitely not an ego boost. :rolleyes: So, job search is top of mind around here too. :hug1:

Wow, I hate that about Mr. Nono! I hope he find that open door that is right for him very soon!




So sorry to hear that! Happening far too often lately. I hope your boss succeeds in finding a new home for your branch & all employees very soon!!! :fingerscrossed:

Thanks, Geek, me too!



Nono, hoping for the best for Mr Nono!! :goodvibes:

PS. My job is pretty safe right now. I don't think my bosses could pay anyone enough to take this job and I do it cheap :scratchchin:

I remember that job well, Stimpy, lol! The hours weren't so great either!! :rotfl2:


Lisa, I am so sorry:hug1: I will be crossing my fingers and sending pixie dust:fingerscrossed:

Thanks Jen!!!

[withdisneyspirit]

Wow, Mr Roz, that is crazy speedy!!!!!!!!! :yahoo: You haven't come close to peaking yet either, have you?

The bandit run sounds really neat, Rozzie! I would have been nervous to be caught - I have that kinda luck :oweye:

That is really cool how Scott joined you for the last eight of your 18 miler. Do y'all run well together on training runs?

Rick and I did a Half Marathon yesterday. I was supposed to do 14 but we decided to do 13.1 since my longest run to date was 10 and I did not want to overdo it too much. I feel a bit bad for Rick that he did the distance in training but I think he feels really good that he knows for sure he can do it and make it in a time that is good for a Donald medal! :grin:

[Rozzie]

Great news Lisa for you and Rick. :) I bet Rick is going to be officially hooked after his Donald medal. :thumbsup2:

Mr Roz and I try to do LR's at the same time, but usually he is way out in front. Past 2 LR's he has been super sweet and has run my pace to help me along. He is a really good boy. :cloud9:

[DisneyGeek]

Rick and I did a Half Marathon yesterday. I was supposed to do 14 but we decided to do 13.1 since my longest run to date was 10 and I did not want to overdo it too much.

Nice! :thumbsup2:


For me, I am a very happy peacock. Last 18 miler is in.
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I am officially declaring myself ready---ready for what I am not sure, but I am ready to experience it! :fingerscrossed: Tapering begins tomorrow. :thumbsup2:

That's great! Looking forward to hearing your results... :listen:

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So, my ToT medal has found a home @ home:

http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt277/DisVCGeek/DisneyDecoratingAroundHome010.jpg

I installed the new shelf in our living room about an hour ago. We got a new TV last week (old one literally smoked the night we got home from ToT...:mad:) and have been re-decorating around it, so perfect timing to add new mementos to display! As for the contents: the ears came from DW & my first Disney trip together back in Feb. 2006 for her BD. The flowers are the bride's bouquet E carried at our wedding and the Mickey base was purchased at the Disney florist during the Backstage Magic tour we took on our honeymoon (Sept. 2007). The medal & race rib probably look awfully familiar to a number of you... :silly:

I kept up with myself, too- swam ~21 min 45 sec of laps today (plus my traditional two startup lengths). First time I've hit the pool since June 14th, so between that and my legs still feeling yesterday a little I cut myself short of 30 min. and also did NOT use fins, just my hand paddles. :woohoodance: Off to a start of making daily exercise a habit again! :thumbsup2:

[mickeyndvcfan]

Mr. Roz.....we are going to have to start calling you Speedy Gonzalas...Great job on the race!!!

Roz.....WTG on the 18 miler!!!

MM...glad your knee is doing better.

Lisa....good for you and Rick on the half!!

[nono]

Rehoboth Beach forecast:

Saturday (http://www.accuweather.com/adcbin/public/premium_benefits.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1&zipChg=1&zipcode=19971&metric=0), Nov 21
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Mostly sunny and windy
Low: 37 °F
High: 48 °F

[Rozzie]

I have no idea what to wear...
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[nono]

Well it won't be hot enough to go naked... :D

In other news, Bart Yasso is predicting that I will complete my first marathon in 4:08:xx to 4:10:xx.

[withdisneyspirit]

Is Bart right, nono?

I would be wearing cold gear because I am wimpy!!!:eek:

[MatterhornMiss]

I can't believe you've never run a marathon before, nono! I assumed this was old hat for you.

Great job on the 10K time, Mr. Roz!

I'm so glad your last long run (it is the last, right?) before the marathon was so good, Roz. You're going to do great!

Lisa, that's great to hear about your half!

[MatterhornMiss]

I have no idea what to wear...
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Given the temp and wind, I know I would definitely have to have my ears covered! Even if the rest of me warms up, my ears never seem to.

[nono]

Is Bart right, nono?


I don't know! Let the betting begin. :idea:

He also says that he doesn't want first timers to worry about time. (You can see him give you the same advice on the runnersworld.com site!)

MM, I'm with you on the ears covered. :thumbsup2:

[Rozzie]

He also says that he doesn't want first timers to worry about time. (You can see him give you the same advice on the runnersworld.com site!)



I agree with that. One of my three goals is to finish and that's it. Of all three goals I have, that one seems pretty important. :rotfl2: When do we start posting our goals for this?

I agree about the ears too, and hands for me. I have run in 30 degree temps before with shorts on and was fine, as long as my head and hands were covered. It was a short run though, not 4 hours in the elements. Thinking I might stay with the 3/4 tight capri's, peacock L shirt with long sleeve tech under. If I get hot I will just throw out the long sleeve tech to either Mr Nono, Joe, etc.

In other news keeping fingers crossed for no track tonight. We are having a hurricane! :silly:

[PoohsPal]

Rozzie -Yuo have track workouts during taper? Craazy. Corssing my fingers that it's conceled, but not too bad for oyu.

Mr. Roz - Way to go on teh PR!!!

Kimberly - :hug1: Yeah, no one would want your job. Godd for you for doing it so well. I know it will pay off in the future. :)

Craig - Lvoe teh mdal hanging. Really liek that lampshade too! You will rock towpath next year. I've heard good htings abotu it. how close are you? I have a friedn that lives near there. BTW, it's awsoem tha tyou are already beating your goals. If you can stand teh elliptical, sounds liek you have a decent plan for winter. We are not indoor runners, so, unless it's icy or below 20, we are outside.

nono - Love teh moment sleeping with S and Renee. Very worth putting off training. Hope you ahve a great race. SOunds liek perfect weather to me, but I do cold so much better than heat. Hope teh wind isn't too bad.

Gail - You still trianing?

Well, I decided a 14-miler (or any run) was still pushing it for me this weekend. I did do 60 min of wii+ yoga nd 40 min of other low/no impact stuff. 1:40, Not bad for a day I skipped my run. Of course, dh humbled me big time. He did his 14-miler in 2:04. Our PR for teh hald is 2:19. :rolleyes: So, I now know that he does not need me to keep from burning himself out and that I do hold him back. he said it was lonely w/o me, though (good man). :goodvibes:

[DisneyGeek]

You will rock towpath next year. I've heard good htings abotu it. how close are you? I have a friedn that lives near there.

Yahoo maps says I'm 13.24 miles (or 31 minutes) from home to get to the start @ Brandywine. Where is your friend located?

As for the elliptical, I did it for 30+ minutes 6 or 7 days week for upwards of 6 months, so it'll be fine for the winter! I find throwing in a DVD about Disney (I like Jeff Lang's since they make it feel sorta' like being there) works wonders for passing the time. In fact, I just redeemed a gift certificate I had to but a 5 disk DVD player so I can have it remember where I left off each time and then switch disks without stopping my workout! :rotfl2: I also have similar fan videos in the parks & resorts on backorder from Celebrate the Mouse. Got the link from a banner add on this site; I bought their full package of some ridiculous number of disks for $73 with 40+ hours of footage!!! :silly:

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Roz & nono - I'm enjoying watching your prep. here and look forward to the event and am sending you best wishes for it to ROCK for you both!!!

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I'm still a bit sore today (especially my shins; I wonder if the ADIDAS shoes I wore on the treadmill earlier this week and the Nikes I wore Saturday might be contributing; maybe I should stick with my Asics and consider buying another pair of them to rotate in the training mix???)

Unfortunately I had a pretty bad headache last night & both it + some lower GI issues this morning, so I bailed on exercising before work. Hated to do it but didn't want things to get worse either... Meeting a friend right after work for dinner so today looks like it's becoming a rest day. Hopefully tomorrow I'll feel ready to take on the world and get in weights + 15-20 min. on the ellip!

[MatterhornMiss]

Just did 45 mins of yoga!

I think I'm going to put up my Christmas tree tonight (or sometime this week). Since I'll be at my family's home for the actual holidays, I want to enjoy it as long as possible.

[DisneyGeek]

Just did 45 mins of yoga!

I think I'm going to put up my Christmas tree tonight (or sometime this week). Since I'll be at my family's home for the actual holidays, I want to enjoy it as long as possible.

Cool on Y & tree sounds like fun; they're selling decorations in the stores now so why not display a few on the home front! :thumbsup2:

[MatterhornMiss]

Stay safe in the storm, Roz and Mr. Roz.

[PoohsPal]

ROz's - Yes, stay safe!

MM- Can you come do our tree? ;) Fun. I like it up early, but dh is used to doign it Xmsa Eve. SO, we do it mid Dec. It stays up forever, then. Sadly, by New years, I'm ready for it to be gone.

Craig - Hope you are feeling better today! My friend is from Broadview heights.

[Rozzie]

Track got canceled, yahhooo! Have to do 6 miles of intervals instead. :rolleyes: Of which I may or may not do. I might just do some easy mileage on the TM. It's raining cats and dogs and the wind is picking up. I think it's just going to be bad storm though, we won't lose power or anything like that. I still have to drive across the bayway right at the projected landfall tomorrow, so that might be a event in itself. :driver:

Carrie, that is a awesome time! Tell Scott congrats from me. :thumbsup2:

DG, we like to rotate shoes. I have a pair I use for speedwork, then a pair I use for longer slower runs. Nono might be the queen of shoe rotation, I think right now she is drawing up plans to build a shoe annex to her house. :D

[DisneyGeek]

I think it's just going to be bad storm though, we won't lose power or anything like that. I still have to drive across the bayway right at the projected landfall tomorrow, so that might be a event in itself. :driver:

Please be careful and I hope everything does stay relatively minor for your family and area!

As for rotating shoes, I started alternating the Nikes and Asics when running outside around a month or two ago after I bought the Nikes. Before that I put about 125ish miles on the Asics wearing them exclusively for my outdoor runs since day 1. Those were also the shoes I've worn for all whopping 3 of my 5ks and walking around the race sight before or after them! :grin: {I don't wear either pair for anyhting other than 'real' running}

I think the TM earlier last week might have been what did it the most; no matter what shoes I've tried on it I was always sore either later that day or the next. 'mill and I just do NOT get along! The elliptical therefore remains my friend :hug1: since it doesn't try and hurt me. :rotfl2:

[MatterhornMiss]

DG, we like to rotate shoes. I have a pair I use for speedwork, then a pair I use for longer slower runs. Nono might be the queen of shoe rotation, I think right now she is drawing up plans to build a shoe annex to her house. :D

Do you all have ways of funding these shoes? I'm dreading my upcoming purchase of just one pair of shoes! I try to find shoes on discounted sites, but being a size 11 1/2 AA width usually means I have to have them special ordered--full price. :(

[nono]

Nono might be the queen of shoe rotation, I think right now she is drawing up plans to build a shoe annex to her house. :D

Yep. I sometimes change shoes mid-run.... gotta give all 7 active pair their chance to get outside and enjoy, you know? ;)

Never did my 14 mi yesteday. Totally pulled the plug on it. I'm just too deep into other problems, and really needed to sort some home stuff out, and the run had to go. I'm doing a weird-o taper down that is definitely not sanctioned by Matt Fitzgerald, but he also says, "Work with your athlete." So I am. Basically, I'm pulling into Rehoboth undertrained and burnt out at the same time! :oweye: A 25 week training cycle is about 3-5 weeks too long for me.

On the really bright side, the next training cycle is only 15 weeks long! :yahoo:

[nono]

P.S. I have NOT decided on which pair(s) of shoes are coming to Rehoboth. Will depend on the weather...

[mickeyndvcfan]

Do you all have ways of funding these shoes? I'm dreading my upcoming purchase of just one pair of shoes! I try to find shoes on discounted sites, but being a size 11 1/2 AA width usually means I have to have them special ordered--full price. :(

here is what zappos.com has in your size and width

http://www.zappos.com/search/shoes/filter/hide%3AproductTypeFacet/%22Shoes%22/gender/%22Womens%22/personalityFacet/%22Running%22/size/%2211.5%22/width/%22AA%22/sort/isNew/desc/

[nono]

Do you all have ways of funding these shoes? I'm dreading my upcoming purchase of just one pair of shoes! I try to find shoes on discounted sites, but being a size 11 1/2 AA width usually means I have to have them special ordered--full price. :(

I buy closeouts. All my models are discontinued. Doesn't matter -- even if I bought a current model, they'd be discontinued soon enough with the way the shoes are revised...

I have to thank the younger generation for growing bigger feet than mine. When I was young, an 8.5 was often the top end of the offerings. Nowadays, it's usually 10 or 10.5...so my 8.5 -9 is actually average!

[Rozzie]

Basically, I'm pulling into Rehoboth undertrained and burnt out at the same time! :oweye:



Don't fret. I blew off my intervals tonight. Think tapering means snuggle under blanket with romance novel, not intervals LMAO. Besides, a lot of folks do a 3 week taper, so I think you and I are in good shape. :fingerscrossed: I am suffering from burnout too, and can't even think about having to do it again in 9 weeks after I finish the first one. (WTH was I thinking? :oweye:)
Oh yeah and doing a HM Dec 13. It's only $24, and a great training/pacing run. Basically a very low key race to practice pacing for winter marathons, a few miles from my house. How can I say no to that? :scratchchin: Cheap enough to where if I just want to trot it I can, or I can practice pacing...

[withdisneyspirit]

Yes, what were you thinking Rozzie??! Y'all will both do great, I am sure and so will all the Rehoboth Half Marathoners from our Peacock Team :yahoo:

That is an awesome time, Carrie! Tell Scott congrats. :cheerleader: As reported on FB, I did a Half Marathon rather than the full 14 miles called for in my plan. What is up, Carrie, physically that is keeping you from your runs? I must have missed that post somehow. I'm behind because of TOT weekend and my next LR is 16 miles :scared07: I think I will either do a back to back or at least do 5-6 miles the day before or the day after.

What size do you wear in work/casual shoes, MM? I usually wear 9-9.5's in daily life but my running shoes are size 11 :silly:

[Mr. Roz]

Well our Coach canceled track tonight because of Hurricane Ida( man, he is getting soft) so I had to make the decision to run in the storm, around the neighborhood(lots of hills) or hit the tredmill. The tredmill won. The only catch is my work out was 6 miles with 8x Kenyan repeats every two minutes. Not completely unbearable, but not for the faint of heart either. I had to use the ipod with lots of loud, agressive, angst filled music.:rocker:
I was afraid we would loose power and I could be thrown over the top of the tredmill.:eek:

DG, loved the shrine.

WDS happy for you and DH on your 1/2. I do love running with the MS. Good times.

I am so glad to hear everyone is still with it. Keep it up!

Also,Who is doing the January race? Half or full? And what other races/runs do you have on the books?

[MatterhornMiss]

What size do you wear in work/casual shoes, MM? I usually wear 9-9.5's in daily life but my running shoes are size 11 :silly:



What size do you wear in work/casual shoes, MM? I usually wear 9-9.5's in daily life but my running shoes are size 11 :silly:

I really don't know. For the longest time, I thought I was a size 11. Then, a couple of years ago, I decided I was a 10.5. The reason I settled on that is because my right foot is about one whole size larger than my left. My right foot is more of an 11, but my right more of a 10. I considered 10.5 a compromise. But, after I got well-fitting running shoes (well, even in a AA width, they feel too wide at times), the few 10.5s I have (and they are hard to find) felt too short. So now I think I might be an 11, but very narrow width. But it all depends on the shoe, I guess. Shoes never seem to fit me well and I'd much rather be barefoot.

Thanks for the link, Gail. I usually find that zappos.com has a wide range of sizes, but the shoes I want never seem to be discounted much. :rolleyes: There is a zappos.com outlet right outside of Louisville that I want to visit again, but I never make the time. Shoe shopping is very disheartening, for the above reasons.

[MatterhornMiss]

My foam roller came yesterday and I've been trying to use it. Is it supposed to hurt? It feels like I'm rolling over about a million bruises.

We'll see how my 2 miles go.

[Rozzie]

Hurting with roller means you neef it. Sometimes I scream outloud but it always helps!
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[PoohsPal]

Roz & nono - SO much better to go in undertrained than hurt. You are right many plans have 3 week tapers. Better to rest, get rid of that burn out adn burn it up race day. Is Rehobeth next weekend?

Roz - A little concerned that you are onlly giving yourself a month to recover from teh full. I can do half's liek that , but a half a month after a full seems like a lot ot me. I know you are better trained than I, but please be careful

Mr. Roz - The list of who's diong what in January is on teh sticky at the top of this forum. DH and I will be doing the full.

Lisa - My piri formis form my leg lenght issue reaised it's nasty head. Think I messed up teh hip too. My half the week before ToT did nto have great surfaces adn ToT was awful for my legs. Then, I added a week of walkign the parks..... (I have a heck of a time catching up after a trip too. Add in that your world's a bit unstable at the moment and that's tough. :hug1:)

Well, I did an hour last night. Felt ok once the rust wore off. Had a pace a little faster than I thought. Things are whimpering a bit todya, though. I may run in teh pool Thursday adn cross my fingers that I will be ok fro 8 Saturday. I've been doing ok with trying not to panic. I did 13 the week before ToT and only missed a 14. I MUST be better by teh 16-miler, though. OMG, only 3 more LLRs left. :scared07:

[DisneyGeek]

I really need to stop editing this thing! :rotfl2: Before work today I did 30 minutes of exercise split as 12 min. elliptical and 18 min. upper-body weights, basically a planned Tuesday. :) Definitely feeling better than i was yesterday! Undecided what I'll do tomorrow...



I was afraid we would loose power and I could be thrown over the top of the tredmill.:eek:


OUCH! That sure wouldn't have been fun!

How has the weather been holding out for the two of you?



DG, loved the shrine.
Thanks, thought people on this board may appreciate it! ;) Just dawned on me- I have begun down the path of living room displays like my parents! :scared07: (They have two bookcases, one former TV stand, and an alcove in their living room FILLED with trophies, medals, plaques and other awards from their favorites from hundreds of races over the years...)


And what other races/runs do you have on the books?As I mentioned Saturday, I'm planning for the Towpath 10k on 10/10/10 (I :D every time I think about those numbers!) here in Ohio. My mom said she'll probably do it with me! :thumbsup2: Might try to convince my little bro' & his wife to do it as well. FYI, I definitely come from a running family; don't think I've mentioned that since you joined the board. Because of that I was *VERY* intimidated to even try running; as a kid I was a fairly stereo-typical nerd and definitely NOT an athlete- the black sheep of the family!

Anyway, Mom used to race in many short to medium distances but hasn't competed for quite a few years. She only did 1 full marathon that I'm aware of. Brother & sis-in-law met at a summer running camp; she did mainly short track events IIRC, he did longer distances but I don't think he's ever gone beyond 5 or maybe 10 miles in competition... Blew his accelies tendon in a college track meet in March 2004 @ Disney WWoS of all places. It was the 5000 Meter run in the "Disney Relays" and the injury happened during the last lap I think; he hopped on one leg to the finish if I remember the story correctly. I'm not sure if he's raced since; surgery and a subsequent infection took him away from running for several months. He definitely still runs again now however and coached track & CC for a few years before he left teaching HS science and started nursing school (he was a bio & education dual major in college).

My dad on the other hand already said he is planning to NOT run Towpath; he told my mom (who I was on the phone with) something to the effect of he doesn't run as well now {after his 5 knee surgeries} as he used to and isn't going to do a race knowing he would then have a slow time on the books, thus tarnishing his reputation. I dunno. Guess if I were in the top 5 masters runners in Ohio in my hayday I may have a complex like that, but as the body breaks down doesn't EVERYBODY start to slow as a rule? :confused24: He did all distances; one 50 mil race, oodles of marathons, and more 5 & 10ks than I can count! Usually when school wasn't in session he was literally at a race almost every weekend. He also was a coach for MANY years and actually although he retired form teaching did coach HS CC this past season. My mom frequently worked for him as an assistant coach over the years or at least as volunteer; this past season she was officially one of the two assistants he had.

OK, probably too much babbling about my family history already. Sorry...

[Rozzie]

I think it's cool DG you come from such a inredible running background. I am the first person in my family to even entertain the thought of running.
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[flash277]

Flash, how is the half training going? :poke:



hey Coach:wave:.....Ah, was slugging it a bit, now I'm back on course, ran 6 miles today, 4 yesterday, 3 tomorrow, then 5 Thursday. Lately it seems I only get my running on my days off (yep, that's 4 days off every week:yahoo:) I'm usually dragging when I work. Weather been real nice, so it was nice to run. Although my legs are bothering me lately, just feel tight when I'm running, causing me to take too many walking breaks, but my times are still holding up (for me). I think what I got to do is do more 3-4 mile runs, not worry too much about the farther runs for now. Although I'll add a mile each week, so I'll hit my 10 miles the week of Dec 7th. Do you think I should keep adding on after that?....What I've read is 10 miles is good for a half, but I could top out at 13 by end of year................Or I also read (here and elsewhere) that I shouldn't push too far, that I have to taper off a bit before the half. I don't know:confused24:, I just gotta get out the door and run, see what happens.

[Rozzie]

Flash, I think training up to 10 miles would work fine for you. (You do know there is a HM training plan in the back of that book I gave you?) And yes, you do need a taper toward the end. At least a week for a HM in my opinion. Sounds like you got the ball rolling! :thumbsup2:

Day 2 of no motivation to me. I don't know what my problem is. Tired, just real tired. Weather is still yucky so going to do a few miles on the TM then go to bed early. I don't understand it, tapering is the fun part right? :(

[flash277]

Ah, who needs a plan anyhow.......:thumbsup2:

[DisneyGeek]

I don't understand it, tapering is the fun part right? :(

Suffering withdrawal pains due to diminished "runner's high"s? :confused24: Hope you feel more with it soon at any rate!!!

[Colorado Belle]

RE January marathon:'
I have a SSR studio ressie for Jan 7 and 8 that I'm going to cancel unless someone needs it. Any takers? PM me...I'll keep it for another week and then its byebye. (We're trying for AKL)

[Rozzie]

Suffering withdrawal pains due to diminished "runner's high"s? :confused24: Hope you feel more with it soon at any rate!!!

Or maybe burnout! ;) I woke up from a nap and was in a fair amount of pain all along my right side. Calf, ITB, etc etc. Tried to run on TM (still 30mph gust wind outside...) and pain pain pain. Called it a night and did my flexability yoga DVD instead, rolled out some now about to ice. Not going to freak out! Not going to freak out! Not going to freak out!

[MatterhornMiss]

My 2 (or 2 1/2) mile run didn't go so well. I've been fighting off a pity party all day long, so I wanted to run outside (the treadmill just seemed too depressing). I went to a nearby state park where there is a nice, fairly level, well-packed gravel trail. My knee started hurting almost right away. I (inadvertently) got off the main trail and ended up going down a hill that almost killed me. There was one point towards the end I thought I would fall--my knee just wouldn't support me. Now my knee hurts just as bad as the day after the 13K--and I only did 2 miles. :(

My body is telling me I need to stop the running for a while. I think trying to keep up even a short distance at this time is not allowing me to heal, and I'm afraid it may cause new or worsening injuries, as other muslces try and compensate. So, for the next two weeks, I'm going to focus on stretching and strengthening, resting, icing, and doing yoga and elliptical instead (maybe some easy walking with my dogs--they can never go very far). I hate to stop running because I enjoy it so much, and because I'm supposed to start training for the 1/2 soon. But I'm not really enjoying it at the moment and I want to be able to at least finish the half.

So this kinda stinks.

Still, I don't want this to get me down. I really am blessed in my life (as I keep reminding myself today when I just want to wallow in self-misery), and I believe I can heal from this and get back to running. I think it's a sign that I need to refocus and reprioritize for right now.

Sorry to be overly emotional. It's just been one of those days.

[withdisneyspirit]

Day 2 of no motivation to me. I don't know what my problem is. Tired, just real tired. Weather is still yucky so going to do a few miles on the TM then go to bed early. I don't understand it, tapering is the fun part right? :(

I hope you have a long enough taper. Most people don't really enjoy the taper because it is supposed to build excess energy that you are not burning off anymore plus you get jittery about the race itself too. If you are so tired and burned out, I would get extra rest for sure. You will need that rest for the marathon! I order you to go to bed early, lol!! :grin:

[withdisneyspirit]

My 2 (or 2 1/2) mile run didn't go so well. I've been fighting off a pity party all day long, so I wanted to run outside (the treadmill just seemed too depressing). I went to a nearby state park where there is a nice, fairly level, well-packed gravel trail. My knee started hurting almost right away. I (inadvertently) got off the main trail and ended up going down a hill that almost killed me. There was one point towards the end I thought I would fall--my knee just wouldn't support me. Now my knee hurts just as bad as the day after the 13K--and I only did 2 miles. :(

My body is telling me I need to stop the running for a while. I think trying to keep up even a short distance at this time is not allowing me to heal, and I'm afraid it may cause new or worsening injuries, as other muslces try and compensate. So, for the next two weeks, I'm going to focus on stretching and strengthening, resting, icing, and doing yoga and elliptical instead (maybe some easy walking with my dogs--they can never go very far). I hate to stop running because I enjoy it so much, and because I'm supposed to start training for the 1/2 soon. But I'm not really enjoying it at the moment and I want to be able to at least finish the half.

So this kinda stinks.

Still, I don't want this to get me down. I really am blessed in my life (as I keep reminding myself today when I just want to wallow in self-misery), and I believe I can heal from this and get back to running. I think it's a sign that I need to refocus and reprioritize for right now.

Sorry to be overly emotional. It's just been one of those days.

I think you are right to do some major resting of that knee, MM, it really is the right thing. I am wondering if you need to have it medically checked out too? If not, then at least keep up with the strengthening, icing, stretching and rolling. I do believe anyone might have hurt him/herself with a tender knee going down a steep hill. I have to be "oh so careful" going down hills now not to hyperextend my knee!

A big hug from me to you too! :hug1:

[Rozzie]

MM, hang in there. Everyone takes a break from running now and then-- it helps you have a even longer running career. I agree with you, if the knee is getting worse, running smaller distances can't be helping. Sending my best recovery thoughts your way! :hug1:

[PoohsPal]

MM- You can take 2 weeks off before losing any muscle. The rule of thumb I know is take 3 days off (completely off) and eval. If it's s no go, takke a nother 3 days and try again. After that, you should see a doc. Give yourself a real, complete break (not even elliptical) and see. :hug1: Way too early to write yourself off yet.

Roz - I've taken off 1.5 weeks, completely off, sue to illness adn been fine. If you're hurting, you may want to scrap teh taper adn go cold tukey. :tinker:

[nono]

So, I'm reading a book on First Marathons -- a collection of short stories -- to pass the time in between reading Flat Stanley, etc., etc., etc. to the kids. Pretty good so far. I've only :boohoohoo: once so far in 4 or 5 stories. :D

We're having Ida I guess today. Was supposed to go outside and run in 10 min. I'm suddenly quite interested in the Wiggles Christmas dvd the kids are watching because they got all their school work done. :grin: I think I'll swap out a 3 miler later in the week planned for the TM to today.

[MatterhornMiss]

Thanks, guys! I'm definitely not writing myself off--I just tend to be overly dramatic when I'm in one of those funky moods.

Lisa--how are things going with you? :listen:

[Rozzie]

Feeling much better. Can't wait to get outside, getting cabin fever with this weather.
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[MatterhornMiss]

:thumbsup2: Good to hear it, Roz!

[Rozzie]

3 miler went great. So great I had the nerve finally to look over the Rehoboth race route. Looks like a great course! Coach Nono picked me out a great race to be my first. :)

Still figuring out what to wear...

[nono]

Saturday (http://www.accuweather.com/adcbin/public/premium_benefits.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1&zipChg=1&zipcode=19971&metric=0), Nov 21
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Mostly cloudy
Low: 37 °F
High: 57 °F

Rozzie, bring one of everything: pair of tights, pair of shorts, long sleeve shirt, short sleeve shirt...the weather here at the coast is always "uncertain" -- this morning, we had Ida (or a nor'easter) sitting on top of us, and accuweather was reporting no wind here. :grin: So, I'm certain they have absolutely no idea what the weather will be like in Rehoboth on 11/21...

[withdisneyspirit]

Thanks, guys! I'm definitely not writing myself off--I just tend to be overly dramatic when I'm in one of those funky moods.

Lisa--how are things going with you? :listen:

Well, the good news is that our group has been hired (as long as we pass our drug tests :p) I am supposed to resign this Friday and go to work in temporary offices on Monday. It is still quite overwhelming around my old office and I've been trying to clean it out and get the remainder of my loans closed as well. Lots of support staff at our main office have been laid off and it is very sad!

I was in a flare of my Lupus already and I think it has been made worse by work stress. Today, I resorted to pain meds. My LR is only 8 miles this week though so I should be okay with that. I truly am grateful that we have a place to go to though and I pray that it is a good place like the company I have been with for the last 12.5 years...thanks for checking on me, MM :goodvibes:

[Rozzie]

Lisa, sounds like things are coming around for you. I just feel so bad for all of you up there. Wishing much success and happiness with your new position.
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[MatterhornMiss]

Lisa--Glad you have other employment lined up. Despite everything (flare-up included), you have such a positive attitude. I know that will serve you well in whatever comes your way. Best wishes on the run!

Glad your final prep for your first marathon is going so well, Roz!

[Rozzie]

Saturday (http://www.accuweather.com/adcbin/public/premium_benefits.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1&zipChg=1&zipcode=19971&metric=0), Nov 21
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Mostly cloudy
Low: 37 °F
High: 57 °F

...

I like the first forecast better. Change it back.

[nono]

I like the first forecast better. Change it back.

Yes, but with a high of 57, we can hang out on the beach at the finish line....

P.S. That high shouldn't be hit 'till 1 or 2 p.m. Anyway, it will change. Again. And again.

[stimpy]

I like the first forecast better. Change it back.

Dang Southern girl!! That's like a heatwave for November around here :thumbsup2:

Lisa glad to hear the news about the new position!! :cheerleader: Take care of yourself now missie!

[MatterhornMiss]

57 and sunny is perfect weather to run to me! It means I can start off in short sleeves without worrying about being too cold 'cause I warm up quickly (during the warm-up even, before I start the actual run).

I can't wait to hear all about it!!!

[PoohsPal]

Lisa - :cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleade r::yahoo:SO happy for you! Very sorry for all of your suport adn people losing hteir jobs. That is so hard to watch and you feel so guilty that you are keeping your job. I do hope they all end up in better places. I hope your new company turns out to be a good one too! :hug1: SOrry about the lupus flare up. Hope tha thte news that you have somethign new calms teh nerves down a bit. A new place is always a bit scary, though.

nono & ROz - Getitng so excited for you too!!!!!

nono - DOn't know tha tyou can depend on teh weather anywhere. :p I always look 10 to 15 days out, but it's such a waste of time.

ROz - Yay for the good 3-miler!!!!!!!

MM - :hug1:I have been there. WHen you can't work out, it makes it all even worse too.

I did tempo work last night. Was happy with it. DIdn;t push too much. HIp feels pretty good today. Shoudl be good for 8 Saturday.

[DisneyGeek]

Ack! I fell behind fast by being tied up with work & such for a few days!!!


Not going to freak out! Not going to freak out! Not going to freak out!

Glad you didn't and it sounds like things are back on track for you again! Good luck working w/ nono to fix the weather! :thumbsup2:



Sorry to be overly emotional. It's just been one of those days.

Hope things are better for you soon & be careful with that recovery- FWIW I think you probably do need a little time off from running to recover...


Well, the good news is that our group has been hired (as long as we pass our drug tests :p)

I'm glad to hear it and hope the stress settles down and your flare up clears soon!

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Sorry if I missed anything else!

[nono]

nono - DOn't know tha tyou can depend on teh weather anywhere. :p I always look 10 to 15 days out, but it's such a waste of time.


Very true. But accuweather is particularly bad here. For instance, right now, I am supposed to be out running. I was getting dressed when a shutter ripped off my neighbors' house and blew about 45' before landing. Think it is the treadmill for me. :boohoohoo:

Here's what weatherunderground reports about our area right now for wind: 24 mph from ENE, with gusts of 45 mph. They also have 2 active advisories and a Public Information Statement link available.

Here's what (in)accuweather is reporting: winds CLM at 0 mph

:oweye::oweye: Yeah 0 mph winds often rip shutters off of buildings...

HEY -- MM, why don't you come here for a few days?? You won't be able to run outside even if you want to do so!

Lisa, we're thinking good thoughts for you back here while you transition. You will get through.

[nono]

Then there's this little nuggest buried in the paragraph 11 of the Coastal Flood Warning:

For Cumberland and Cape May County in New Jersey... the tidal
flooding overnight into Friday may be the worst since March of
1994. (highlighting mine)

WHAT THE HECK DOES THAT MEAN! I have to go pull out my storm book.

[DisneyGeek]

Good luck with the weather nono (and continued hope for the Rozes)!!! Hope everything works out OK and the 0 wind doesn't throw any more house parts your way. ;)

[MatterhornMiss]

HEY -- MM, why don't you come here for a few days?? You won't be able to run outside even if you want to do so!


While a vacation is always welcome, running is not possible right now for me, indoors or out. But you enjoy the weather! ;)

[nono]

Well I found the reference to March 1994...it was one of the highest mean low tides...higher than the Halloween '91 storm, which everyone still talks about.


9.1 FT — September 27, 1985 (Hurricane Gloria).
8.9 FT — October 25, 1980.
8.8 FT — January 4, 1992; December 11, 1992 and March 3, 1994.

8.7 FT — SEVERE TIDAL FLOODING BEGINS.
So it is just above severe flooding. Great.

[Rozzie]

Geepers Nono. The Ida is a stubborn bEach. I guess she got ticked we were all making fun of her down here and decided to go out with a bang. :( That is some crazy weather up there, stay safe.

Had 4 mile tempo run, went well. No pain. :thumbsup2:

Okay veteraned marathoners, give it to me straight. Does everyone gain weight in tapers? I have put on 5lbs! 5lbs! I guess I am still eating like I am doing 50+ mile weeks. Duh. :oweye:

Carrie, hope you will be pain free from now on. Good to hear on your tempo!

[withdisneyspirit]

Okay veteraned marathoners, give it to me straight. Does everyone gain weight in tapers? I have put on 5lbs! 5lbs! I guess I am still eating like I am doing 50+ mile weeks. Duh. :oweye:

Carrie, hope you will be pain free from now on. Good to hear on your tempo!

Oh YEAH!!!! Weight gain happens for me in a taper, definitely. Your body is used to more food even if your fifty miles doesn't continue. I found that so hard...to end the year up in weight right before my marathon! :oweye: :confused24: :boohoohoo:

Thank you EVERYONE for all your kind comments! :goodvibes: Luckily for me, I have a truly awesome boss as our branch manager. Once we get permanent office space, I feel like things will even out and feel normal. I am counting on it at this point. :rolleyes: Tomorrow afternoon is drug test time - won't be a problem as I am rather boring in that arena :grin:

[nono]

We hit 9 ft. at high tide this morning. :scared07:

BUT, the mayor of the main city said that the water is receeding out of the bay better than expected, so the dreaded early evening tide may not take us out.

This house is fine. Street the old house is on is blocked off, and generally under water at one end. Our old house is mid-block. Should be fine, but this is when I ask, WHY OH WHY, when the previous owner added on in 71, did they do a step down den?? (so the house in the back is only 2 blocks up, vs. the 4 in the front!). And the 71 storm was on 9 years after the BIG ONE in '62 which wiped out most of the barrier islands in Cape May County.

Wind gusts are 60 mph now, which was not in the plan!

[withdisneyspirit]

We hit 9 ft. at high tide this morning. :scared07:

BUT, the mayor of the main city said that the water is receeding out of the bay better than expected, so the dreaded early evening tide may not take us out.

This house is fine. Street the old house is on is blocked off, and generally under water at one end. Our old house is mid-block. Should be fine, but this is when I ask, WHY OH WHY, when the previous owner added on in 71, did they do a step down den?? (so the house in the back is only 2 blocks up, vs. the 4 in the front!). And the 71 storm was on 9 years after the BIG ONE in '62 which wiped out most of the barrier islands in Cape May County.

Wind gusts are 60 mph now, which was not in the plan!

OMGosh, nono, I am saying a prayer for you today!!!! :eek:

[DisneyGeek]

Rozzie - Glad to hear the 4 miler was pain free! As for 5 pounds, that doesn't really sound like much to me. I can gain 5 pounds literally overnight if I have Chinese for dinner. But, I like Chinese too much to let said phenomenon upset me. Maybe the place we go to uses MSG or soemthing... I choose to NOT investigate why; their egg rolls are AWESOME!!! In short, I think that weight is liekly to go bye bye right after Rehoboth (did I spell that right?)


This house is fine.

That's good to know! Stay out of the wind; don't want any kids or dogs blowing away into the merry old land of Oz. ;)

Hope all the Peacocks have a good weekend!

DW has a third interview today @ 3 PM with a company that seems like it would be a good fit. [:fingerscrossed: it goes well; her current job is still not paying on time (6 weeks of unpaid 'invoices' for her time at the already cut rate at the moment) and she is fed up and really wants to move on...] Anyway, the first interview was for a different position that they filled internally, but the 2nd and todays are for a new position they are creating. It sounds an AWEFUL lot like what she's been doing for years; makes me wonder if they got the idea from her resume and went "We could use that type of work!"... :scratchchin: Good luck to everyone else looking to change / find jobs or already going through it!!!

[MatterhornMiss]

:fingerscrossed: Good luck for DW, DG!

[Rozzie]

Special luck for Mrs DG! I hate trying to find a job. Ughh.

Very pretty day here, only have 4 miles to do. 5 tomorrow, 8 Sunday, then 2-3 miles each day next week with Thursday off. Oh yeah, then 26.2 next Sat. ;)

[Rozzie]

Hey Gail, you still alive? ;) :)

[mickeyndvcfan]

Hey Gail, you still alive? ;) :)

Yea.....have the g-kids all day tomorrow so I will be getting a good workout. This weather is just awlful but thank G*D I don't have the flooding in my area, just the nasty winds. It's suppose to be nice on Sunday though. At least we got this crap this weekend and not next because Rehoboth got hit hard like Wildwood.

[Rozzie]

Yea.....have the g-kids all day tomorrow so I will be getting a good workout. This weather is just awlful but thank G*D I don't have the flooding in my area, just the nasty winds. It's suppose to be nice on Sunday though. At least we got this crap this weekend and not next because Rehoboth got hit hard like Wildwood.

I guess it would be wrong of me to talk about the picture perfect weather I just did my 4 miler in? Seriously all that sounds rough. Hope things start clearing up for all of ya'll up there.

[mickeyndvcfan]

I guess it would be wrong of me to talk about the picture perfect weather I just did my 4 miler in?

No, that's fine....at least somebody has some nice weather. Besides, this is the same crap that you had to put up with before it got here.

[nono]

Saturday (http://www.accuweather.com/adcbin/public/premium_benefits.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1&zipChg=1&zipcode=19971&metric=0), Nov 21
More Details (http://www.accuweather.com/adcbin/public/premium_benefits.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1&zipChg=1&zipcode=19971&metric=0)

http://vortex.accuweather.com/adc2004/common/images/wxicons/52x40/07.gif
Cloudy
Low: 49 °F
High: 65 °F

YAhoo! SHORTS for me!!!!

[Rozzie]

Saturday (http://www.accuweather.com/adcbin/public/premium_benefits.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1&zipChg=1&zipcode=19971&metric=0), Nov 21
More Details (http://www.accuweather.com/adcbin/public/premium_benefits.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1&zipChg=1&zipcode=19971&metric=0)

http://vortex.accuweather.com/adc2004/common/images/wxicons/52x40/07.gif
Cloudy
Low: 49 °F
High: 65 °F

YAhoo! SHORTS for me!!!!

Okay this is getting a little too much like Armpit weather. I am coming up north for COLD Marathon weather! :oweye: Right now it's looking like shorts, my peacock singlet, and lots of sweat.

[mickeyndvcfan]

Weather.com has it only going to 56 which would be great.
Too crazy and ya never know what it will say two days from now!


Sat (http://www.weather.com/outlook/health/fitness/wxdetail/USDE0047?dayNum=8)
Nov 21

http://i.imwx.com/web/common/wxicons/45/30.gif?12122006
Partly Cloudy



56°
49°


20%


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[nono]

Okay this is getting a little too much like Armpit weather. I am coming up north for COLD Marathon weather! :oweye: Right now it's looking like shorts, my peacock singlet, and lots of sweat.


Hang on. 60 isn't 80. AND, it's late fall, so we'll likely have good breeze (not as good as the last three days, but... :rolleyes:) And, it is very unlikely we'll have 100% or even 80% H that day. So, don't feel that a 60 F at finish time is going to feel anything like your weather. It really won't.
:hug1:

P.S. The really cold marathon was last year. And the problem with that is ice skating through water stops. Ask anyone who ran Phila. last year (same weekend as Rehoboth). Apparently it was really bad.

P.P.S. Bring those tube socks from the 80s!!!

[Rozzie]

I am liking Gail's prediction, or at least her link. :grin: I know I don't mean to be a whiny baby, all this time worried about it being subzero. I just keep hearing from everyone down here how much I will love a freezing marathon. Good for effort and times. I ran this morning and shorts and a long sleeve HeatGear UA shirt. Sweated to death and it was 45. Oh another funny thing, did a nice easy 5 miler, come back and look at the schedule to see I was supposed to add fartlek's. :oweye: Oh well, I don't think much will help at this point. I still got some speed work tomorrow (8 with last 3 at MP) and Track Monday. Track Monday though will be shortened for me, or at least it better or I am packing up and driving off. :driver:

Special shout out to my RP. She is running her first Marathon this morning, she is 2 hours into it as we speak. North Georgia Marathon on a Civil War Battlefield. Her goal time is 3:56. 6 min's off that and she will BQ. :fingerscrossed: I think she has a shot, she is super fast at long distances. But really you never know how you will run a distance you have never done before. She texted me and said it was freezing cold though LOL!

[Rozzie]

P.P.S. Bring those tube socks from the 80s!!!

But these are cuter!

http://www.zombierunner.com/store/categories/clothing/sleeves/moeben/nylon/product924.html

ETA: Ordered these below, free shipping, 50% less cost and can get here by Tuesday. For $15 if they are worth trying, even for winter training. Sorry Nono, could not do the tube socks LMAO.

http://www.runningwarehouse.com/descpage-PEWSARM.html

[nono]

Special shout out to my RP. She is running her first Marathon this morning, she is 2 hours into it as we speak. North Georgia Marathon on a Civil War Battlefield. Her goal time is 3:56. 6 min's off that and she will BQ. :fingerscrossed:


Well, it doesn't really matter for 2010, as Boston has already closed. Hopefully that won't bum her out too much if she does make it, and will console her greatly if she doesn't....

You can buy the good stuff for $15 -- you have a job Rozzie! :p Remember, I just do my job for the torture! And that means tube sox too...

[stimpy]

I so wish I could join you all in Rehobeth! :( I'll be there in spirit though! :cheerleader:

heehee "zombierunner", I like the sound of that, kind of how I feel sometimes, ok most of the time!

[Rozzie]

Oh yeah we heard about Boston filling up and she was super relieved as she would been not able to go this year anyway. She said it took so much pressure off. The rumor is down here in the running circle that they will raise "the bar" for Boston with it filling up so incredibly fast. My response to all of that is I will have to wait till I'm 70instead of 50 to BQ LOL.

I did hear from her though, the hills killed her. I told her she was crazy to go to the mountains for a race. She got 4:15 and 10th in age group. I think a super time for a hilly marathon. If she got that I would have gotten 7 hours!
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[MatterhornMiss]

Did half an hour of yoga. I miss running :(. I think I might be losing some muscle mass. I'm feeling "softer" without really gaining weight.

Small victory, though--the roller doesn't hurt as much.

[Rozzie]

Did half an hour of yoga. I miss running :(. I think I might be losing some muscle mass. I'm feeling "softer" without really gaining weight.

Small victory, though--the roller doesn't hurt as much.

But you are going to come back and be stronger than ever. :hug1:

[nono]

Oh yeah we heard about Boston filling up and she was super relieved as she would been not able to go this year anyway. She said it took so much pressure off. The rumor is down here in the running circle that they will raise "the bar" for Boston with it filling up so incredibly fast. My response to all of that is I will have to wait till I'm 70instead of 50 to BQ LOL.


Well, I'm glad she already knew going in! There's been rumors now for awhile about BAA changing their qualifying times. This would certainly seem a logical time for them to revisit the issue, don't you think? Hard for us, :headbrickwall: but logical...

[MatterhornMiss]

I feel like I've seen a marathon recently that required runners to maintain something like at least a 13:30 pace. That seems pretty intense to me--no Sunday joggers tagging along. :eek:

[MatterhornMiss]

:oweye: It's the Derby Festival Marathon here in Louisville--13:45 min mile pace or less required. Thank goodness I want to run the mini marathon where a more relaxed 15:00 min mile pace is allowed. :silly:

It is a Boston qualifier, so I guess if you're running for that reason, 13:45 seems kinda slow.

[Rozzie]

Well, I'm glad she already knew going in! There's been rumors now for awhile about BAA changing their qualifying times. This would certainly seem a logical time for them to revisit the issue, don't you think? Hard for us, :headbrickwall: but logical...

Yeah makes a lot of sense when I think about it. Almost seems to are having to qualify now 18 months in advance. As for me, I have let the BQ ship sail on down the river. Regular marathon training about killed me this year, I can't imagine what it would take for me to become faster. :silly:

MM, the Marine Corp also have a tough pace to maintain. You have to "beat the bridge" at one point in the race by a certain time or then they close it off to you.

[nono]

As promised, the Rehoboth forecast has changed...:grin:

Saturday (http://www.accuweather.com/forecast-details.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1&zipChg=1&zipcode=19971&metric=0&fday=7), Nov 21
More Details (http://www.accuweather.com/forecast-details.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1&zipChg=1&zipcode=19971&metric=0&fday=7)

http://vortex.accuweather.com/adc2004/common/images/wxicons/52x40/12.gif
Mostly cloudy, showers around
Low: 48 °F High: 62 °F

[Rozzie]

As promised, the Rehoboth forecast has changed...:grin:

Saturday (http://www.accuweather.com/forecast-details.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1&zipChg=1&zipcode=19971&metric=0&fday=7), Nov 21
More Details (http://www.accuweather.com/forecast-details.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1&zipChg=1&zipcode=19971&metric=0&fday=7)

http://vortex.accuweather.com/adc2004/common/images/wxicons/52x40/12.gif
Mostly cloudy, showers around
Low: 48 °F High: 62 °F

Wonder what "showers around" mean. :scratchchin: I think we should start a baby weather pool. I say it will be overcast with a high of 58. Oh and while I am laying it all on the line, I'll add my final goals.

Goal #1--Finish. :)
Goal #2--Sub 5 hour.
Goal #3 (pie in the sky, perfect weather, perfect conditioned no pain, no issues body) Sub 4:30

[DisneyGeek]

Good luck with your goals there Roz! Yesterday I set a new max distance for me- Garmin saws I did 7.01 miles. :) Other than that things are fairly quiet. As for weather, I'm not tossing anything into the ppol just best wishes that you get something good for all the Peacocks doing it!!!

[mickeyndvcfan]

As promised, the Rehoboth forecast has changed...:grin:

Saturday (http://www.accuweather.com/forecast-details.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1&zipChg=1&zipcode=19971&metric=0&fday=7), Nov 21
More Details (http://www.accuweather.com/forecast-details.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1&zipChg=1&zipcode=19971&metric=0&fday=7)

http://vortex.accuweather.com/adc2004/common/images/wxicons/52x40/12.gif
Mostly cloudy, showers around
Low: 48 °F High: 62 °F


Don't you just love the difference on the two sites....here is from weather.com....almost dead on for Roz's prediction.

Sat (http://www.weather.com/outlook/health/fitness/wxdetail/USDE0047?dayNum=6)
Nov 21

http://i.imwx.com/web/common/wxicons/45/28.gif?12122006
Mostly Cloudy



60°
48°


20%

[Rozzie]

I guess we can just take the average between the two? :confused24:

I've had a funky weekend. Mother in town, who is fighting with her boyfriend in a not so healthy way. Went to cookout yesterday at their RV, and had brother on my right telling me how DVC is a waste of money--then on the left of me one of my Doc cousins telling me how I will be forever physically scathed by doing a marathon. (both opinions really don't matter to me but it gets old...) Scott is having a very stressful weekend at work, and my budget somehow got blown this month to heck and back. So does carb loading allow :biggulp:?

[nono]

All I can say about the weather is that if it is like what we had W-F of this week, I'm walking it. :D

My goals are easy:

4:10 (per Bart Yasso)
4:05 (per me when I signed up for the marathon)
4:00 (per BAA what I am capable of at my age :grin:).

But my number 1 goal is to have fun! This will be my only first marathon, and I plan to take it as it comes. I have no idea what happens after mi 21, as I've never gone farther than that. I'm lucky to have a crew (my family) actually interested in helping me along the way. And, I'm fortunate for the Peacocks who will be with us to share in this fun weekend!

[Rozzie]

But my number 1 goal is to have fun! This will be my only first marathon, and I plan to take it as it comes. I have no idea what happens after mi 21, as I've never gone farther than that. I'm lucky to have a crew (my family) actually interested in helping me along the way. And, I'm fortunate for the Peacocks who will be with us to share in this fun weekend!

I could not agree more!! Everyone keeps telling me how special the first one is, I do want to savor it. I've only done 20. Really wish I had that 22 miler under my belt that I had to scratch, oh well. Ready or not here I come. :fingerscrossed: :D

[MatterhornMiss]

Agghh--I just had a whole long post, and now it's gone. I'll try this again. Sorry it probably won't be as good as the original.



I've had a funky weekend. Mother in town, who is fighting with her boyfriend in a not so healthy way. Went to cookout yesterday at their RV, and had brother on my right telling me how DVC is a waste of money--then on the left of me one of my Doc cousins telling me how I will be forever physically scathed by doing a marathon. (both opinions really don't matter to me but it gets old...) Scott is having a very stressful weekend at work, and my budget somehow got blown this month to heck and back. So does carb loading allow :biggulp:?


Isn't it wonderful when people have the cheerful ability to say exactly what you don't want to hear, exactly when you don't want to hear it? :rolleyes:

Sounds like those sticks-in-the-mud are jealous about how fantastic things are for you. You've worked really hard, and accomplished so much, and they just can't stand it. So, the man's gotta bring ya' down.

You know all the peacocks here know differently. Look at how far you've come and how much you've done! :hug1:

You're fabulous, darling! Absolutely fabulous!

And just to prove it, here's a shot of confidence and self-esteem from someone who has more than enough for the population of a small European principality:

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/muppet/images/6/6d/Album.aerobique.jpg

Notice how Miss Piggy keeps a bottle of the bubbly chilled nearby as she works out. Now, you know that means it's got to be good for you! She also wisely said, "Never eat more than you can carry."

[Rozzie]

Isn't it wonderful how people have the cheerful ability to say exactly what you don't want to hear exactly when you don't want to hear it?

Ain't that the truth! :rolleyes:

ETA: I got to get some Leg Warmers like Miss Piggy!! Gosh I just love her. Thanks MM for bringing a big smile to my face tonight.

[nono]

ETA: I got to get some Leg Warmers like Miss Piggy!!


I am not standing next to you if you do.
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They might clash with my tube socks on my arms. :p

[Rozzie]

I am not standing next to you if you do.
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They might clash with my tube socks on my arms. :p

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :rotfl2:

[Mr. Roz]

Sorry for not much posting lately but work has been work.:dizzy:

I am going to predict the weather will be low 48 high 64.I'll throw in 11 mph winds just to make it interesting.

I am also going to predict my beautiful wife will run great. I know she has had some setbacks over the past few months but I know she has taken great care of herself and it will pay off.

Nono I predict 3:55 at least.

I am looking forward to my first Half this weekend also. I have been getting a few new untimely aches and pains this past week. I am shooting for sub 2 hours. I have been starting out way too fast on my last two races, leaving me gassed at the end. I can't afford to do that on a Half. We'll see.

Fun times to be had by all. Hope all is well with everyone.

[Rozzie]

I say 1:50 for Mr. Roz. :thumbsup2:

[nono]

Sorry for not much posting lately but work has been work.:dizzy:


DON'T THEY KNOW YOU ARE BUSY PREPPING FOR YOUR HALF???? <insert stamping foot smiley here>

Oh and for going out too fast, where do you want to be for your first mile? I'm planning on a 9:15 pace for mi 1 and a 9:05 for mi 2. If that suits you, stand near me when we start. :thumbsup2: I can't afford to blow that start, so I promise I'll hit the times.

[MatterhornMiss]

I didn't realize that this race would be a first for all these professional Peacocks! It's so exciting, you guys! :yahoo:

[DisneyGeek]

I didn't realize that this race would be a first for all these professional Peacocks! It's so exciting, you guys! :yahoo:

That is a cool title for our 'leaders'! Hope they enjoy it and do great. :cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleader: (three cheers ;)) from the Geek.

Rozzes- sorry to hear about the rough weekend and troubles at work. :hug1: things turn around for ya' reel soon!!!

[MatterhornMiss]

That is a cool title for our 'leaders'! Hope they enjoy it and do great. :cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleader: (three cheers ;)) from the Geek.

Thinking about it, what I wanted to say was Peacock Pros, but it came out wrong. I have difficulty with word finding and major mental blocks these days. :oweye:

[PoohsPal]

So excited for the marathonign peacocks!

Roz & nono - Great attitude adn goals. Do enjoy!!!!

I can't find any links to track you guys. :oweye: :boohoohoo: I'll be out most of the day too. :( Can I bribe one of you to send me a text after teh post-race rush is gone?

[withdisneyspirit]

So excited for the marathonign peacocks!

Roz & nono - Great attitude adn goals. Do enjoy!!!!

I can't find any links to track you guys. :oweye: :boohoohoo: I'll be out most of the day too. :( Can I bribe one of you to send me a text after teh post-race rush is gone?

Me too. me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :yahoo:

and Rozzie! Physically scathing?????????????? Come on please, not for me and with some health challenges to boot! If one is not trained then yes, it could be scathing :silly: You are all gonna be so great!!!!! :goodvibes: :cheerleader:

[nono]

I can't find any links to track you guys. :oweye: :boohoohoo: I'll be out most of the day too. :( Can I bribe one of you to send me a text after teh post-race rush is gone?

Oh no -- it's a small small marathon! Carrie PM me your phone number -- I have a bad habit of only putting people's first names with their phone numbers in my cell...makes for some confusion!

Anyone else who wants to know, I volunteer to send out results... :)

[MatterhornMiss]

Oh, I fully expect there to be a thorough report here, WITH PICTURES, and analysis, immediately after the race.

If not, well, let's just say, I know where you vacation. . .

[withdisneyspirit]

Oh, I fully expect there to be a thorough report here, WITH PICTURES, and analysis, immediately after the race.

If not, well, let's just say, I know where you vacation. . .

LOL! :rotfl2: :grin:

[Rozzie]

Oh, I fully expect there to be a thorough report here, WITH PICTURES, and analysis, immediately after the race.

If not, well, let's just say, I know where you vacation. . .

I plan to take a lot of pics. Not when racing, but before and after. I promise to comply with your wishes. ;) :)

[Rozzie]

Gail, how you feeling? So quiet these days! All ready for your second HM Saturday? :fingerscrossed:

[nono]

Rehoboth Update:

Saturday (http://www.accuweather.com/forecast-details.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1&zipChg=1&zipcode=19971&metric=0&fday=5), Nov 21
More Details (http://www.accuweather.com/forecast-details.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1&zipChg=1&zipcode=19971&metric=0&fday=5)

http://vortex.accuweather.com/adc2004/common/images/wxicons/52x40/04.gif
Some sun, then clouds
High: 59 °F Low: 42 °F

I'm just :rotfl2:. Inaccuweather is really something, eh? Anyway,this would be nice -- sun when it's colder and clouds when warmer would be about heaven!!!

[PoohsPal]

nono - Thank you, thank you, thank you! PM coming.

Gail - So sorry! Didn't realize you were racing this wekeend too! :tinker:

MM - lol.

Did 60 min last night. Did really well, especially as I really didn't want to leave the house.

[mickeyndvcfan]

Gail, how you feeling? So quiet these days! All ready for your second HM Saturday? :fingerscrossed:


I'm fine and hoping to keep it that way. Since I'm the only one that hasn't had any problems lately I'm waiting for something to happen before Sat. :eek: I'm as ready as I'll ever be...but probably not as well as for the Princess. I haven't been keeping up with my training as well as I should. I know I'll be fine and finish but not expecting it to be anything spectaular. But you never know until race day what will happen. Might just do better because of the weather. It's looking like it will be a really nice day.

Hope everyone is feeling better and stays healthy for the race. Can't wait to see ya'll on Friday. Hope there are no problems with your flights leaving on time.

[Rozzie]

Well I cut my 3 miler short tonight. Weird top of foot pain, same pain I got on my LR on Sunday. I have gotten this before and it goes away so I have decided not to totally freak out. ;) Track workout was good last night but nervewracking. They had a peewee football game going on and both sides had 2 foot tall cheerleaders I had to dodge. Plus had to dodge baby carriages, small children on crack running around with footballs etc. Never a dull moment in the armpit!

Tomorrow I am getting a massage, and running 4 miles. Then it's packing madness till' we leave. Still have not packed the first thing. I might be in denial that IT's HERE!

Gail, I bet you are going to do great! :)

[withdisneyspirit]

Well I cut my 3 miler short tonight. Weird top of foot pain, same pain I got on my LR on Sunday. I have gotten this before and it goes away so I have decided not to totally freak out. ;) Track workout was good last night but nervewracking. They had a peewee football game going on and both sides had 2 foot tall cheerleaders I had to dodge. Plus had to dodge baby carriages, small children on crack running around with footballs etc. Never a dull moment in the armpit!

Tomorrow I am getting a massage, and running 4 miles. Then it's packing madness till' we leave. Still have not packed the first thing. I might be in denial that IT's HERE!

Gail, I bet you are going to do great! :)

Just don't wear any tight socks, Rozzie, that's my advice. I was having top of the foot pain last year too and am so glad it took a hike!! Glad you did not drop kick any munchkin cheerleaders, lol!

Gail! I can't wait to hear about your race. Think back to how hot we were at the Princess and I bet you could beat that race :cheerleader:

[Mr. Roz]

I am cutting it short tonight also, like "no running" short. That pain gremlin has worked his/her/it's way around to my ankle/calf/achilles. I may change my mind and at least walk some. We lost power at work and I had to eat alot, more like a lot of food today. Well, I am at least carbed up for the week.

We had an interesting, if that is the correct discription, track workout last night.
There was this pee wee football game going on the field that our track surrounds.

The 7 yr old cheerleaders were standing on the track(lanes 1-4). The parents were walking back and forth. Kids were everywhere on the track playing football, running in front of ,beside and behind us.

One kid insisted on throwing his foot ball right in front of our starting position. I finally told him" hey,kid, I'll make a deal with you, I won't run you over, if you don't get in my way and you won't get in my way if you stay out of lane one. Is that a deal?"

One of my regular guest flagged me down during one of my 200's. And wanted to talk.
My coach kept saying "run one of them over. that will make them move".

The funniest thing was when I was doing my recovery lap this kid says"Momma, he is running slow" I couldn't help but laugh. But, at first, I did want to tell him " It's a recovery lap, you little *****" ( I did speed up) I then noticed that he had a football jersey on and you won't believe this but, the name on it was "Peacock".HA!

The crowd was cheering on the game and I just pretended they were cheering me on everytime I raced to the finish line. The cheerleaders "Dynamite" cheer was stuck in my head all day and that drove me crazy.(our team is dynamite,BOOM,Dynamite, Our team is dynamite, dynamite, BOOm, our team is... tic,tic tic BOOM! dynamite.....) :cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleade r::cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerlea der::cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerl eader::cheerleader::cheerleader:

(I think that is the right amount of cheerleaders.)

So interesting to say the least.

Nono, I'll match up my splits when coach sends them , but that sounds great, I have been starting out way to fast and that would benefit both of us.

Thanks for all the well wishes. We will post as soon as we are able.

[MatterhornMiss]

Funny about the peacock. . . I had some man try and stop me while I was running in a neighborhood once to talk. I kept running and shouted back "I really can't," which was true, since I was in, like, mile 7 of an 8 mile run and wasn't just going to stop then. Do these people think we're just running to attract attention to our gorgeous bodies? :silly: :eek:

So excited for you all!!!

[Rozzie]

I had a pizza guy try to stop me and ask for directions. I was in the middle of a interval and I just had to put my hand up and keep running. For pete sake's it should be a law that forbids anyone to interupt a run!
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[MatterhornMiss]

I'm trying to up the roller, since I don't know that my knee is any better. I still feel a twinge and tightness when using stairs and when scrambling across the street intersection.

[Rozzie]

MM, you been icing too? Ice really helps my ITB when its acting goofy.

Nono, have the daily weather report ready yet?
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[mickeyndvcfan]

Here is the one from weather.com


Sat (http://www.weather.com/outlook/health/fitness/wxdetail/USDE0047?dayNum=3)
Nov 21

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Mostly Cloudy



58°
47°


20%


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[MatterhornMiss]

MM, you been icing too? Ice really helps my ITB when its acting goofy.

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Yeah, but other than making my leg feel cold, I don't notice a difference (nor, I guess, do I have much faith that ice will help--which is probably the bigger challenge).

Reading more about ITBS is encouraging and disheartening at the same time. Encouraging, because it is treatable, but disheartening because the rehab can be quite long. I am very impatient, and after a week of complete rest, I want to be better!

[Rozzie]

Did my 4 miles (pain free!), got my massage. A different kind of massage than I ever have. I am used to people beating the crap out of my piriformis (which feels good), but this lady does a couple of runners in the area and really believes in a alignment, etc. Wow, I notice a difference even after the first time. She said my hips are way wacky tight and it's causing all the issues everywhere in my body. Hopefully she can help me have a long running career.

I am typing as I wear my new arm sleeves. Jury is still out. I hate that I never got to run any distance in them, and they feel weird on me. Luckily I think they won't be need Sat. If it's still in the high 40s I am wearing shorts and my singlet. :wave:

[nono]

Peacocks (who are running Rehoboth):


CHARGE YOUR GARMINS!
(sorry, watching Cars).


No weather report today...just got back from an Imagination Movers concert in Wilmington, DE. I think this will mark the first time in my life that I've voluntarily gone to Delaware 2x in one week.

[MatterhornMiss]

Did my 4 miles (pain free!)

What a blessing!!! Is this your last run before the marathon?

[withdisneyspirit]

Did my 4 miles (pain free!), got my massage. A different kind of massage than I ever have. I am used to people beating the crap out of my piriformis (which feels good), but this lady does a couple of runners in the area and really believes in a alignment, etc. Wow, I notice a difference even after the first time. She said my hips are way wacky tight and it's causing all the issues everywhere in my body. Hopefully she can help me have a long running career.

I am typing as I wear my new arm sleeves. Jury is still out. I hate that I never got to run any distance in them, and they feel weird on me. Luckily I think they won't be need Sat. If it's still in the high 40s I am wearing shorts and my singlet. :wave:

Wow, Rozzie! It sounds like you have a knowledgeable LMT on your side now :yahoo: I definitely believe in alignment too. My chiropracter did a lot this week to work on a new piriformis issue I've been having :oweye: I plan to have my LMT, Suzanne, work on this on Friday too before my 16 miler Saturday!!

[Rozzie]

What a blessing!!! Is this your last run before the marathon?

I still have 2 miles with strides in the morning. Which I will be doing at 0230 to be able to make our plane a hour away. Luckily I am a morning person than can sleep like a baby in a airport. I still had my piriformis pain, but my foot pain that was so concerning seems (knocks on wood!!) to have gone away. I am going with the attitude that now I got "balanced" I won't have a lot of issues Sat. Yesterday I knew my piriformis would act wacky as I intentionally did not loosen it as I had my massage right after running and wanted new LMT to see what it did during a normal run.


Wow, Rozzie! It sounds like you have a knowledgeable LMT on your side now :yahoo: I definitely believe in alignment too. My chiropracter did a lot this week to work on a new piriformis issue I've been having :oweye: I plan to have my LMT, Suzanne, work on this on Friday too before my 16 miler Saturday!!

At first I was like "what the heck", but then I just figured I paid her money let her do her thing. She's been doing it for 35 years and is really into homeopatheic therapies, especially to deal with pain. :thumbsup2: Sorry to hear you got the piriformis issue too...ugh, I would not wish this on anyone!!! Hope your LMT can work it out! :fingerscrossed:

[nono]

It seems like I'm bringing my entire wardrobe of running clothes, it feels! The temp, partial sun, wind speed and wind direction are all right in my "I don't know how to dress comfortably" zone.

This morning, a little bit of slideboarding. Tonight, a short run with the dog. Tomorrow, some panic in getting the dog to the kennel and the family to the ferry on time. :fingerscrossed:

[withdisneyspirit]

I am so excited for all of you :goodvibes: Just tell your bodies that it is time to perform! I hope the weather is perfect too!!

MM, I did a quick search of ITBS and it said chiropractic care is helpful and it also said that weak hip abductor muscles can contribute to the cause of it. It gave many possible causes though :silly: It specifically mentioned how helpful foam roller therapy is too!! :hug1:

[DisneyGeek]

Hope all the Peacocks traveling this weekend have safe and good trips & AWESOME races!!! And here is a extra :cheerleader: for the Rozes in particular to go with the mini set you dodged earlier in the week. ;) I find it interesting you were still allowed on the track with a game going on; I would have thought they'd restrict access to ONLY the game...

Everyone on various stages of the injured list- thought & prayers with you; get well soon!

I've been on the lazy bum list for the last few days with absolutely no good reason... Gonna' try and make SURE I do some exercise (maybe weights & ellip) tonight or tomorrow morning!!! Gotta' get back on the ball.

[PoohsPal]

Good luck marathoners!!!! I am so excited for you all!!!!! Will definitely be in my thoughts this weekend!

safe travels ROzzies!

MM - Hang in there. :hug1:

Lisa - lol. I figure my 16-miler will send the piriformis through the roof, so I scheduled my massage for after. :p

[withdisneyspirit]

Lisa - lol. I figure my 16-miler will send the piriformis through the roof, so I scheduled my massage for after. :p

You won't believe this but my therapist has been sick all week and just canceled on me :boohoohoo: So, now I will be having mine after also. Probably will have to wait till Tuesday though :eek:

[stimpy]

:cheerleader::yahoo:Go Peacocks!!!! :cheerleader::yahoo:

[MatterhornMiss]

Best luck, Peacocks! Team Peacock is gonna rock this weekend! :rocker:

[DisneyGeek]

Go team go!!! :cheerleader:

I got off my but (finally) and did crunches & lifted weights last night & 30 min. on the ellip this morning. :) Glad I did both, but I feet (arches some but mainly heels) afterwords. Might be time to get new shoes; I have a pair I keep upstairs for indoor use only and they're always felt a little funny, but painful is a different story! Predictions are for decent if nto oughtright nice (upper 40s by 9 AM with some sun) weather tomorrow so I'm hoping to get a run in. :fingerscrossed: Gettin' back on track! :woohoodance:

[PoohsPal]

Craig - Yay for getting off your but!!! :silly:

Lisa - Actually, mine is Tuesday. Will think of you. :p

I did 50 min on teh DM lsat night. better than the last time. I shoudl eb thanking my lucky styars, though, that I've only had to be inside twice this year. That's amazing ofr ebing last half of November!

Go Team Peacock!!!! :cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleader:

[PoohsPal]

Go Team Peacock!!

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[MatterhornMiss]

Since I had read that foam rollers/massage are supposed to work wonders on ITBS and I felt I was going nowhere (if not backwards), I actually looked up a video on how to properly use a foam roller a couple or three days ago. Turns out (like medical massage), I should've been holding the position when I feel the most pain, until the pain passes. Well, I started doing that and today, just walking around (nothing extraneous) my knee actually feels normal (not tight or sore or anything). So I'm taking that as a good sign!

I can't wait to hear how the marathon and half marathon goes tomorrow! :hyper:

[MatterhornMiss]

I wonder how things are going at the Rehoboth. . . :scratchchin:

No results yet on the webpage. :badpc:

I hope we get to hear soon! :hyper:

[MatterhornMiss]

Okay, I admit, I got impatient (big surprise) :blush: and went scouting the internet for the Peacocks' result times. Awesome times! Great job, everyone!!! :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader:

I'm so proud of all of you!:love30:

(Though, I can't find Gail's result, for some reason--I hope it's just the website is a bit slow.)

[Rozzie]

Peacocking!! Nono qualified for Boston on her first marathon and I placed 3rd in age group. My time was 4:20:21, nono's was a heck a lot faster 4:00:and some kind of seconds. I mean, can you imagine BQing on your first attempt? Incredible!
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[MatterhornMiss]

Way to go Peacocks!!! :cheerleader: :yahoo: :cheerleader:

I see Mr. Roz and Gail's times are excellent, too! :woohoodance: :cheerleader:

So, so proud of all of you! Can't wait to hear more about it, and see the proud pics!

[nono]

It was a very good day. Team Peacock sure did fine work out there!

I'm still in disbelief that I didn't hit "the wall." I lost pace at about 20.5 miles...by about 30 sec...hung onto that, and then picked it up again at 24 and got close to back on pace. I knew it was going to be tight as I didn't run the angles very well, and almost lost my mind when I saw the finish clock was already at 4:00:and ticking!

I completely spazzed out on the course :eek: and started slow speed sprinting. Just crossed the finishing mat in 4:00:59 official clock. I wanted that in case my chip misfired at the start or something, 'cause that's the last possible second that would give me a BQ. It did beep on the finish mat so I knew they had me in...nice to hear them announcing me cross the finish line too!

I feel very fortunate today. Thanks to everyone on the Team for getting me to this point! It's great to have such great running friends!!!! :grouphug:

[MatterhornMiss]

Go crazy and celebrate, Peacock style! Get down with your bad self.

YouTube- Carlton Banks Dancing to Oprah Theme

Way to go, team!

[withdisneyspirit]

Peacocking!! Nono qualified for Boston on her first marathon and I placed 3rd in age group. My time was 4:20:21, nono's was a heck a lot faster 4:00:and some kind of seconds. I mean, can you imagine BQing on your first attempt? Incredible!
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Rozzie, I loved your picture with the medal and plaque - that is just AWESOME!!!!!


It was a very good day. Team Peacock sure did fine work out there!

I'm still in disbelief that I didn't hit "the wall." I lost pace at about 20.5 miles...by about 30 sec...hung onto that, and then picked it up again at 24 and got close to back on pace. I knew it was going to be tight as I didn't run the angles very well, and almost lost my mind when I saw the finish clock was already at 4:00:and ticking!

I completely spazzed out on the course :eek: and started slow speed sprinting. Just crossed the finishing mat in 4:00:59 official clock. I wanted that in case my chip misfired at the start or something, 'cause that's the last possible second that would give me a BQ. It did beep on the finish mat so I knew they had me in...nice to hear them announcing me cross the finish line too!

I feel very fortunate today. Thanks to everyone on the Team for getting me to this point! It's great to have such great running friends!!!! :grouphug:

BQ!!!!!!!!!!!! You did it, nono! I am so proud of you. You put it all together so perfect!


Go crazy and celebrate, Peacock style! Get down with your bad self.

YouTube- Carlton Banks Dancing to Oprah Theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgUkQOlFQrA)

Way to go, team!

Love it, MM!!!! Way to tear up a race all you PEACOCKS! :cheerleader: :yahoo: :hug1:

[stimpy]

Wow! I am so proud of you all!! Great job :cheerleader::cheerleader:

[former83]

i was just woundering if anyone will be volunteering for the full or the half marathon in jan

[withdisneyspirit]

i was just woundering if anyone will be volunteering for the full or the half marathon in jan

PoohsPal and her DH and parents did for the Half Marathon last year. I cannot volunteer this year because I am running in both races :eek: :silly:

[nono]

I cannot volunteer this year because I am running in both races :eek: :silly:

Excuses, excuses! :D