Running Disney

[mickeyndvcfan]

Good luck Lisa & Rick!!:cheerleader:

Found two local 5k's I'm interested in. Just have to make sure there is someone to watch the kids. Why is it so easy for DH to sign up for these things??? Oh yeah b/c he doesn't worry about these things :silly:


Good luck finding a sitter....:thumbsup2:

[athenna]

WOO HOO! Way to go, Lisa & Rick!:cheerleader:

Stimpy,hope you can find a sitter so you can sign up for those races:fingerscrossed:

I'm still accepting donations for the Boston Childrens Hospital walk...Just sayin:listen:

[Rozzie]

Whooeee Lisa and Rick!! :yahoo:

I was so hoping you got to post a RR so I would not spill the beans. I think it's awesome what you did in those type of circumstances. The apron alone would scare me to death with my hip! :eek: The afterparty race and food sounded yummy--and I love how it went to cancer research. As you know, I deal everyday with colon cancer at work. BUT there is good news, new treatments, and we have patients beating it everyday. Still its a tough road, I am glad your minister has the great support you will give him.

Gail, FINALLY--he will do a HM!!! What a cool race to do too. I bet it will be a gorgeous course. Look at you too, getting the old race calendar filled up. When does your program for USAF start?

Well I am on my 3rd day of a food diary myself. My sports nutritionist wanted to see a typical week for Scott and I. Well I have been self medicating this week with the news of my Dad, so it will be fun fun fun to turn in. Lots of Blue Moons, chocolate, Chickfila fries, etc. :rolleyes: Luckily he is going to whip me into shape with his plan. He keeps telling me my times are going to drop once I get the first 10 lbs off. Whoohoo!

Jen, how do I donate? :wave:

Oh for those wondering, I texted MM and got a message back. She is still running, getting ready for her next HM. Her life is crazy busy but she said she would check in.

Stimpy, you can't crate kids, huh??

[mickeyndvcfan]

Gail, FINALLY--he will do a HM!!! What a cool race to do too. I bet it will be a gorgeous course. Look at you too, getting the old race calendar filled up. When does your program for USAF start?


It starts in the middle of June. Then I have to start again for the Dec. Peacocks in Orlando race. Hopefully I'll be recouperated enough for the one in Jan. :viking::drunkard:

[Mr. Roz]

Way to go Rick and Lisa!!!

:rocker::rocker::rocker:

[athenna]

Jen, how do I donate? :wave:


http://howtohelp.childrenshospital.org/walk/:D

[nono]

Gail, good for you getting your spring/summer races lined up!

Lisa and Rick -- WOW!!!!!

That's great news!!!! Congrats! :yahoo::yahoo: <---One for each of you!

[DisneyGeek]

Lisa & Rick- congrats on the PR's!!!

Busy weekend here; communications support for the Cleveland MS Walk Saturday and I was diving in the SCUBA for Diabetes fundraiser yesterday. I'm a little beat, but glad I helped some good causes! Hope to get some exercise in today after work...

Speaking of work, I should get back to it. :blush: Catch everyone later!

[withdisneyspirit]

Thank you to EVERYONE! I am still a bit shocked that we made it happen! I looked up our time today and it was 2:59:06 :goodvibes:

WOW DG, you really were a busy "helping" bee this weekend!! Good for you!!!!! :cheerleader:

[PoohsPal]

Lisa - Huge congrats on teh PR!!! Tell RIck congrats too! So sorry about your pastor. Hope suregery went well and tehy got it all. Praying that they foudn it early. Both my dad and aunt are colon cnacer survivors. Supposedly, it's one of the most curable.:hug1:

Roz - Been praying for your dad too. Thanks for the update on MM!

What is it with Cancer lately??? My cousin is getting chemo tratment 3 of 8 for inflammatory breast cancer today. SHe is way too young for this and has a very yucky road ahead of her. :( Still, a yucky road and life is better than the alternative.

Been doing well with work outs. Did a half Saturday,as some of you saw. No PR, but times are finally improving again. Yay!!!

Fly out for my quick WDW trip Friday am. (COming home Monday nigth and spending 1st night with a cousin in West Palm) Scott's first F&G. WOo hoo! Plus, there's no race! :yahoo:Love racing, but it will be nice to have a non-race trip.

Signed up for my first tri of the season last night. It'll be an olympic on 6/27. We are doing so much better than last year already. Yay!

Miss everyone! :hug1:

[Rozzie]

Thks for checking in Carrie! Whoohooo on the Tri Season coming up. All your hard work is going to pay off!! :thumbsup2: Congrats on the HM too, you got way more energy than me! :wave:

Did my first tough hill repeat workout tonight of my new program. Boy my legs feel like Jelly. Tomorrow is my first official XT day. Going to do 30 min on Ellipitical, hour yoga class, than strength and core exercises. Somehow it seems easier to just run 4 miles. I know though my body needs all this extra work. :fingerscrossed:

[DisneyGeek]

Somehow it seems easier to just run 4 miles.

Yikes, i should say so! I only got in ~1.5 miles yesterday, including warm-up and cool down walking... Life conspired against me and by the time I finally got home, let the dog out (twice; DW wasn't home yet) and got on the road to run I just didn't have enough time before my ham radio net started to do more! :silly: At least I got that much in though. :thumbsup2: Today's goal: 30 minute walk with coworker starting in a few minutes + 30 min. elliptical after work. Then tomorrow morning: weights (first time in like 3 weeks! :scared07:) + 15 min. 'mill. :fingerscrossed: I get at least most of that done!!! :grin:

[mickeyndvcfan]

My son's first half marathon results 2:00:14. It was the Salt Lake City Marathon & Half marathon. :cheerleader::yahoo:

[Rozzie]

My son's first half marathon results 2:00:14. It was the Salt Lake City Marathon & Half marathon. :cheerleader::yahoo:

Wow Mama Gail, tell him Congrats from us!! :cheerleader:

[nono]

My son's first half marathon results 2:00:14. It was the Salt Lake City Marathon & Half marathon. :cheerleader::yahoo:

Excellent time! Congrats to him!!!!!!! :cheerleader:

[DisneyGeek]

Gail- Congrats to you son!!! :thumbsup2:

Currently it's 40 degrees outside, and that's under by 45 degree training limit I came up with to avoid Asthma flare-ups, sooo, I'm heading upstairs momentarily to hop on the elliptical for 60 min. instead of an hourish run outside... :oweye: At least I'll get some cardio time in and burn a few calories. :D On a completely off topic note, we are going to see Peter Pan the musical tonight at a high school a few cities over; hope we like it. Saw a poster advertising it at church and thought "What the heck?" :silly:

[mickeyndvcfan]

Wow Mama Gail, tell him Congrats from us!! :cheerleader:


Excellent time! Congrats to him!!!!!!! :cheerleader:
Thanks DG

Thanks, I will tell him.

[athenna]

Wow, Gail, thats awesome!:thumbsup2:

[withdisneyspirit]

That is wonderful, Gail! Tell him CONGRATS from me and Rick too! He is way fast :yahoo:

[mickeyndvcfan]

Dave said thanks for the congrats. Was talking to him and he said that he missed finishing under two hours because his calves cramped up on him after mile 11 and he had to walk it out for a little while. He said is was a beautiful scenic course.

[Rozzie]

Dave said thanks for the congrats. Was talking to him and he said that he missed finishing under two hours because his calves cramped up on him after mile 11 and he had to walk it out for a little while. He said is was a beautiful scenic course.

Did you tell him USAF was a very fast flat HM course??? He'll have his sub 2 hour easy peasy. :thumbsup2:

[nono]

Slowly getting consistent with my running again. Post-big-race, I always get guilty about what wasn't getting done while running was top priority, that I put running on the bottom of the to do list. So, it rarely gets done. Getting out of that now, as I managed to run 2 days in a row -- 3 yesterday and another 6 mi today. Shakin' out the cobwebs!

[withdisneyspirit]

Me too, nono! I'm going to go run right now :goodvibes:

[Rozzie]

This time next year, we will be a rooting for our Peacock hero Nono!! :) The countdown begins for Boston! :thumbsup2:

Things are going great here with my running. Times are dropping, no pain. Heck, this running 5 days a week might be just the thing my body needed. I can really tell a difference with the XT and strengthening.

[mickeyndvcfan]

This time next year, we will be a rooting for our Peacock hero Nono!! :) The countdown begins for Boston! :thumbsup2:

Things are going great here with my running. Times are dropping, no pain. Heck, this running 5 days a week might be just the thing my body needed. I can really tell a difference with the XT and strengthening.

:thumbsup2::rocker:

[nono]

This time next year, we will be a rooting for our Peacock hero Nono!! :) The countdown begins for Boston! :thumbsup2:

Things are going great here with my running. Times are dropping, no pain. Heck, this running 5 days a week might be just the thing my body needed. I can really tell a difference with the XT and strengthening.

Ha, I'm so glad I wasn't there today. I'm not ready.

On the plan, do you even feel like you are doing anything? I remember commenting several times last fall that he made things so easy that I didn't even feel like I was training... :goodvibes:

[Rozzie]

Ha, I'm so glad I wasn't there today. I'm not ready.

On the plan, do you even feel like you are doing anything? I remember commenting several times last fall that he made things so easy that I didn't even feel like I was training... :goodvibes:

Yes and No. Nothing like I was doing with Jon--with him I felt dead and hated running at times. No recovery. But this I feel I am doing more quality than quantity. The strength exercises kill me, which just goes to show how much I needed them. Scott's times are dropping too, our base runs are faster than what we used to do our recovery runs in. We feel refreshed at end of runs and are hungry for more. Then again, we are only in 3rd week. We'll see how I feel in July. :fingerscrossed:

[DisneyGeek]

Great to hear Roz!

Pounds are finally starting to drop again here; under 235 this morning for the first time in a while! :goodvibes: I did do my 60 min. ellip on Sat., swam 30 min on Sun, and elliped 30 min this morning. Currently at 1,743 calories for today; plan is to try and not eat any more tonight...

[withdisneyspirit]

Yes and No. Nothing like I was doing with Jon--with him I felt dead and hated running at times. No recovery. But this I feel I am doing more quality than quantity. The strength exercises kill me, which just goes to show how much I needed them. Scott's times are dropping too, our base runs are faster than what we used to do our recovery runs in. We feel refreshed at end of runs and are hungry for more. Then again, we are only in 3rd week. We'll see how I feel in July. :fingerscrossed:

That is wonderful, Rozzie and Scott!


Great to hear Roz!

Pounds are finally starting to drop again here; under 235 this morning for the first time in a while! :goodvibes: I did do my 60 min. ellip on Sat., swam 30 min on Sun, and elliped 30 min this morning. Currently at 1,743 calories for today; plan is to try and not eat any more tonight...

Awesome, DG!

I did 30 mins on the tm today! Going to go for some strength tomorrow. I'm workingon the no night eating too!!!

[athenna]

Now that I am feeling better I started my C25K training today:yahoo:
And I lived to tell about it:rotfl2:

I forgot how out of shape I am:eating::biggulp: UH OH!

[nono]

We feel refreshed at end of runs and are hungry for more.

Yeah. That. BTW, for me, the core exercises got very easy as time went on...

[nono]

Now that I am feeling better I started my C25K training today:yahoo:
And I lived to tell about it:rotfl2:


Well look at you!!!!!! :yahoo:

[athenna]

Thanks nono!:cheerleader:


Hey, remember the toe I hurt @ the Princess...Do you know, the toenail just felll off??? I woke up this nmorn, looked down at my foot, and no toenail!

[mickeyndvcfan]

Thanks nono!:cheerleader:


Hey, remember the toe I hurt @ the Princess...Do you know, the toenail just felll off??? I woke up this nmorn, looked down at my foot, and no toenail!


Jen...that's what happened to mine from the Princess last year. It got pushed off by the new one.

[DisneyGeek]

And I lived to tell about it:rotfl2:

Congrats & God for you! :thumbsup2:


Do you know, the toenail just felll off???

Ouch! :eek: Hope the new one comes in smoothly. :fingerscrossed:

[withdisneyspirit]

I have to say that I must be the Queen of Toenail loss so I know just what you mean, Jen!! I've lost both big toenails and have lost the other smaller nails about 10-12 times :oweye::eek::scared07::silly:

[athenna]

Thanks all! I'm going for day 2 of C25K tomorrow after work:cheerleader:


About the toe, I was expecting it to hurt like heck when it fell off..Didnt even feel it, fell off in my sleep.:thumbsup2:

[stimpy]

:blech: Came in during the toenail conversations again!

I'm all set to re-start up today! :cheerleader: Got my workout clothes on, just waiting for the iTouch to finish charging with the C25K app on it & the bus stop crowd to disperse so I don't look too ridiculous walking/jogging around the neighborhood.

And just a side note, we were able to sneak one last SWW in this year before DS goes to Middle School. We're staying at SSR and I'm really nervous! We're bringing another family with us and this is their first trip. I do have a waitlist for BWV for a 2BR but since it's 30 days now, I doubt it will come through.

[DisneyGeek]

And just a side note, we were able to sneak one last SWW in this year before DS goes to Middle School. We're staying at SSR and I'm really nervous! We're bringing another family with us and this is their first trip. I do have a waitlist for BWV for a 2BR but since it's 30 days now, I doubt it will come through.

:thumbsup2: on the workout!

What is "SWW"?

Good luck w/ the waitlist! :fingerscrossed:

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Yesterday became a rest day for me, but I probably needed it since I don't "schedule" them intentionally, knowing fate sometimes 'strongly pushes' me into them! ;) Just got back to my desk from my twice weekly 30 min. walk w/ office friend. My plan is to go out for a run tonight once I get home ([~3.25 miles total doing 3 min running then 1 min walking] + a 2 min. walk warm up and cool down walking until heart rate settles to <= 110 BPM). DW plans to do a C25K workout tonight on the 'mill; we plan to push each other to actually do them! :rotfl2:

Catch ya'll later. :wave:

[Rozzie]

Stimpy, when yall going to be @ SWW? We are going 2nd week in June for a week. Don't be nervous about SSR, we love it there. The resort is a hidden gem, I think the community Hall is the best on property. Hopefully our paths might cross! Whooohooo on the C25K.

Jen, I have lost count on toenails LOL. I have 2 new ones coming in as I speak. Way to go on the C25K.
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[DisneyGeek]

Stimpy, when yall going to be @ SWW? We are going 2nd week in June for a week.

Wait a sec; SWW = Star Wars Weekends in that context, right? I thought it was some kind of running abbreviation I couldn't place!!! :rotfl2:

Went out and did my run :D, but DW bailed on the 'mill. Maybe I'll push her harder on Saturday; she had a lousy afternoon today so I didn't think tonight was the right time to try to "motivate". Plus, tomorrow is one of her Curves nights; hopefully she'll stick to that and I'll hit the weights in the morning!!! :fingerscrossed:

[Rozzie]

Sorry DG, I knew you had asked and I thought I put the answer to your question in my post. Does it still count if I thought I did? ;) Amazingly enough we won't spend too much time at SWW this year. Will probably catch the parade (which is super cool). We have spent waaaay over our budget on SWW collectibles over the years. :rolleyes:

Well Scott and I got our diets yesterday. We start Monday. Our sports nutritionist sat down with us for over a hour going over everything. We failed the 7 day diet diary--bad when the guy actually laughs out loud at some of our meals. I had never done a food diary before, man what a eye opener. :eek: My goal/race weight is 130 by USAF. Scott I think is 170. That is 20 lbs for both of us. After race I would probably like to stay at 135 for a buffer.

Running is harder this week, the hill repeats were super tough. Miles in the bank though, miles in the bank. :)

[nono]

Running is harder this week, the hill repeats were super tough. Miles in the bank though, miles in the bank. :)

Oh, I never did all of them. I found my fitness/recovery in my tendons and fascia meant I was whatever the expected number was -2.

I can't believe you are training already for AFM. His programs are long, aren't they? I'm just piddlin' around with running right now, and taking my (now) annual May break while at WDW. Then, I kinda of have my own plan moving to AFM. I plan to pick up Matt's plan again in between AFM and the Philadelphia Marathon. That's my target for this fall. It's a couple weeks before the half in FL. :)

[withdisneyspirit]

Will probably catch the parade (which is super cool). We have spent waaaay over our budget on SWW collectibles over the years. :rolleyes:

Well Scott and I got our diets yesterday. We start Monday. Our sports nutritionist sat down with us for over a hour going over everything. We failed the 7 day diet diary--bad when the guy actually laughs out loud at some of our meals. I had never done a food diary before, man what a eye opener. :eek: My goal/race weight is 130 by USAF. Scott I think is 170. That is 20 lbs for both of us. After race I would probably like to stay at 135 for a buffer.

Running is harder this week, the hill repeats were super tough. Miles in the bank though, miles in the bank. :)

When is the parade, Rozzie?

So, I bet most people don't give the guy a laugh by actually being honest like i know you and Scott were :grin::eating:

[MatterhornMiss]

I know I have been totally MIA since the Princess. Things are crazy and amazing and completely upside down. I just wanted to check in on the eve of my second half tomorrow. Physically I'm feeling really good about it. But they are predicting severe weather for tomorrow (I'm hoping the race can squeeze in between storms) so who knows what it will be like.

I'll have to catch up on everybody soon!
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[stimpy]

We'll be there the 1st weekend 5/20-5/24. I'm only reluctant about SSR b/c we have 4 kids with us. I wouldn't mind if it was all adults. Hate having to rely on buses with them but we'll make do.

Anyway! Apparently I have to start the "Almost dead to 5K" program. I only made it through about 10 minutes of the C25K before turning it off and just walking at mod pace for 45 minutes instead. I'm going to up my walking for a week or so and try the C25k again then.

Good Luck MM!!!!

[mickeyndvcfan]

I know I have been totally MIA since the Princess. Things are crazy and amazing and completely upside down. I just wanted to check in on the eve of my second half tomorrow. Physically I'm feeling really good about it. But they are predicting severe weather for tomorrow (I'm hoping the race can squeeze in between storms) so who knows what it will be like.

I'll have to catch up on everybody soon!
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Thanks for popping in....HAVE A GREAT RACE!!!! :cheerleader::thumbsup2::rocker:

[DisneyGeek]

I just wanted to check in on the eve of my second half tomorrow.

Good luck!!! :cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleader:

[Rozzie]

Good Luck MM!!! :cheerleader: We've missed you.

Lisa, I believe the parades are on Sat and Sun, or maybe Fri Sat and Sun? Stimpy is the SWW resident expert so she can fill us in I am sure. If you have not seen the parade before, it is really neat. Have all these SW characters that you never see. Very long parade too. Or at least it was in 05', last one we saw.

Stimpy, keep it up keep it up!! Each day you are out there it will get easier. You have defeated the bear by just going out there and getting moving!!! I am very proud indeed. :thumbsup2:

[nono]

Stimpy, keep it up keep it up!! Each day you are out there it will get easier. You have defeated the bear by just going out there and getting moving!!! I am very proud indeed. :thumbsup2:


OK, I am not proud of Stimpy. Do you know how freakin' beautiful LI is this time of year???!? Oh yeah, I'd like to slow down and smell the roses too...but I don't live on LI where there's a dozen rose bushes every other 1/10 of a mile! It truly is a magical place in the spring!

Oh, and for those reading along, a big ;) that I'm not seriously harping on Stimpy...just jealous of her environment for a couple weeks. :goodvibes:


P.S. Not just roses, but let's just say that LI isn't exactly a place where a landscaper will go hungry....

[athenna]

MM, We missed you!!!!!:hug1:


Stimp, way to go!:cheerleader:

I survived week 1, day 2 of C25K...Geez, walking is a lot easier:grin:

I have my toe/with no toenail just wrapped in a bandaid. Sufficient, I assume?

Both my big toes hurt:rolleyes: And the right big toe has had a bit of black on the side and bottom of nail since Princess.

[withdisneyspirit]

Jen, if there is black on any nail, you will likely lose it in time. Partly, it is a sign that you need bigger shoes than what you are wearing too! :hug1:

Hey stimpy! Can you help with info on the SWW parades? We will be there by May 29 and can possibly attend on Sunday and then again on Friday.

[jiggerj]

Just checking in! :goodvibes: Stimpy way to go girlfriend! And to my Pirate Sistah...you are just incredible!

Life is good, healthy and happy. That last 5K I did on the beach though really knocked me for a loop as it was on the smooshy sand and down pouring rain. Havent been doing too much running/walking. BIKE RIDING for now! :)

Hugs to all! :)

[Colorado Belle]

Not running, not walking, not exercising except for watching 20 inches of snow that I'm not shoveling. Wait...it's melting. But since we are speaking of toenails.....Both mine fell off a few months ago. One is back just fine altho the black underneath never goes away. The other concerns me. Its about halfway back, but from the side view, it just looks wrong...as if it will have to grow into the skin insteadd of over the skin. And how the heck am I gonna get a pedicure for upcoming trip? Can they glue a fake nail on there? :D

[mickeyndvcfan]

A proud mom mom Peacocking today!!:yahoo:


I haven't gotten the official chip time yet....but the clock time for my 5 yr. old grandson's 5K this morning was 34:30. He ran with his dad and I walked with my DIL and granddaughter. She was in the stroller most of the time but she did run with me at the end and crossed the finish line with me. It was great because her dad and brother were cheering her on. It was a great day with the family. :cheerleader:

Hey MM how did you make out today?

[mickeyndvcfan]

Great job Stimpy...keep it up...getting started is the hard part. :rocker:

[mickeyndvcfan]

I survived week 1, day 2 of C25K...Geez, walking is a lot easier:grin:


Jen...nothing wrong with walking!

[Rozzie]

Whoooeeee Gail G-son!! What a amazing time for such a little guy. I think we got some amazing talent pinned up in him. :thumbsup2:

As for toenail questions, if it's black, it's dead. Either it will fall off, or be pushed off my new nail. I have two toenails that I think forever screwed. Jen, Lisa is correct-you might need new shoes if it's the big toes getting black. They are banging the front of your shoe too much. I wear a 9.5 everyday shoe, but run in a 10.5. Works for me, my big toes do alright, but got the 2 wounded veterans are a result of a gait issue I believe and how I am landing. CB, I do need a pedicure in the most sad way, did not have one all last summer because of toenail issues. I was wondering if I could get a discount since I only have 8 toes that can be "pedicured". ;)

WTG for Jen and Stimpy for starting the C25K. I am a proud graduate of the program. Next month will mark my 2 year anniversary for starting the program.

I am just so happy to have running right now. It really is cheaper than therapy. My mom sold her house in Villages and is moving home. :eek: Or did I already share that on here? I am running in circles these days. Blah.

MM, report???? :listen:

[athenna]

Thanks, all:hug1:

I dont know about this, me doing the c25k, I was huffing and puffing yesterday after day 2:oweye:
I'm gonna give it my best shot but I cant promise anything:fingerscrossed:

[Rozzie]

Thanks, all:hug1:

I dont know about this, me doing the c25k, I was huffing and puffing yesterday after day 2:oweye:
I'm gonna give it my best shot but I cant promise anything:fingerscrossed:

You know, you can repeat a week if need be. The program recommends it. Kinda like math, you can't go further till' you feel comfortable at the prior level. I know Scott repeated a week--and look at him now! :) But I have faith in you Jen. :goodvibes:

[DisneyGeek]

Congrats for the kids "mom mom"! ;)

Just got back in from a run a few minutes ago. Rained the whole time! But, I figured, what if it rains for the AFH? Not gonna' bail then... When I got back in the house it was 55 degrees, 60% humidity, but still raining. Seems like that should mean 100% to me! :silly: Anyhow, after my warm up I ran 3 min walked 1, and did 4.15 miles that way at 10:27 average pace. I'm fairly happy with that. About 233.2 pounds this morning IIRC, yesterday was 232.2 I think- both quite kewl- nice to be going in the right direction again! After what I plan for dinner :eating: (Pizza [scratch made whole wheat crust, 2% milk cheese, turkey peperoni - so a relatively healthy pizza!] w/ tossed salad) I'll be at 1,662 calories for the day, and Garmin says I burned 752 of those during my warmup (2 min walk), main run/walk, and cool down (SLOW ~3 min. walk). :D

Watching for a report from MM; for now I'm gonna' get out of my soaked T-shirt and into the shower! :grin:

[DisneyGeek]

Corrections - I weighted 232.6 pounds yesterday, and after the dinner I'm about to eat I'll be at 1565 cal for the day... ;)

[athenna]

You're doing so great, Craig:cheerleader:


Roz, I can repeat, really? I'll see how I feel after the end of the 1st week (that would be today), if I've Im very uncomfortable, I'll repeat the week.

[MatterhornMiss]

I had a really good half yesterday. 2:42 was my time and I ran the whole way. So I shaved off about six or six and a half minutes from the Princess. I started feeling it in my knee about half way through which I attribute to a difference in surfaces and course as I've not really had any problems in the last month. Anyway I kept running and even had a fabulous sprint to the finish. I really, really enjoy running this distance. I also appreciate Disney's level of organization more after this race.

Best wishes to DG and athenna in their training. Sorry that I haven't gone back any farther to know what's going on with everyone else.
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[Rozzie]

You're doing so great, Craig:cheerleader:


Roz, I can repeat, really? I'll see how I feel after the end of the 1st week (that would be today), if I've Im very uncomfortable, I'll repeat the week.

Smart idea Jen!! I bet this week you will feel even stronger. :)


I had a really good half yesterday. 2:42 was my time and I ran the whole way. So I shaved off about six or six and a half minutes from the Princess. I started feeling it in my knee about half way through which I attribute to a difference in surfaces and course as I've not really had any problems in the last month. Anyway I kept running and even had a fabulous sprint to the finish. I really, really enjoy running this distance. I also appreciate Disney's level of organization more after this race.

Best wishes to DG and athenna in their training. Sorry that I haven't gone back any farther to know what's going on with everyone else.
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WTG MM!! Very proud of you! A NEW PR!!!!!!!!!!!! :rocker: :cheerleader:

[mickeyndvcfan]

I had a really good half yesterday. 2:42 was my time and I ran the whole way. So I shaved off about six or six and a half minutes from the Princess. I started feeling it in my knee about half way through which I attribute to a difference in surfaces and course as I've not really had any problems in the last month. Anyway I kept running and even had a fabulous sprint to the finish. I really, really enjoy running this distance. I also appreciate Disney's level of organization more after this race.
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WTG MM!!! Glad you felt good enough to keep running the race. :cheerleader::rocker:


Matthews official time was 34:34 an 11:09 pace

[katiegel]

I am so jealous of all of you! I'm lucky if I get out once a week right now! And even so I'm only able to run about 2.75 miles because my son doesn't like being in his jogging stroller! Good luck to every one's training. I'm thinking after #2 (which isn't even in the works right now) I'll be able to plan running Disney! For now I'll live through you all!

[Colorado Belle]

Kat, 2.75miles is a heckuva lot further than I can run! bummer son doesn't like the jogging stroller...wonder why?

So I'm posting here because many of you fly for marathon weekends and I'm thinking you may take only carry on. I usually fly SWA and so don't worry about baggage fees til this trip...one way on frontier.
SO: my normal carry on is teeny; I also have a bag that is 1/2inch wider and longer than size limits dictate. Should I risk it as a carryon or would the overhead bins be too little for that extra 1/2 inch (well, honestly x 2) ?

[DisneyGeek]

I had a really good half yesterday. ...

:cheerleader: AWESOME MM, WTG! :cheerleader: Thanks for bringing us into back into you loop. :D

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I ate some fruit and a pickle pop before bed last night, so I ended up @ 1708 calories. Still not bad at all; my self-imposed diet I used to drop ~85 two years ago (before my 35 # backslide) had me at 1900 per day.

Hit the pool and got my 2 lengths + 30 min of laps in; starting the calendar week off well! :) It should be 54 or 53 degrees and rainy tomorrow morning before work, soooo, I think I'm gonna' try and get to bed at a reasonable time and get out and run outside in it (or at a minimum hop on the elliptical for 30 min). Be my first time running outside BEFORE work in a LONG time IIRC. Now we just need to see if I stick to it or not! :p

[athenna]

MM, I'm so proud of you!:hug1:

Yeah, I decided to do week 1 of C25K over again, before starting week 2:headbrickwall: I'm huffing and puffing after it's finished:angry: When I got home today, I drank a big bottle of 0 calorie Powerade, it's supposed to be 4 servings:silly:

[DisneyGeek]

I drank a big bottle of 0 calorie Powerade, it's supposed to be 4 servings:silly:

After I swam I drank a can of V8 and a "2 serving" bottle of Propel. In my book, almost any beverage container smaller than 2 liter bottle = 1 serving!!! (Unless it's alcohol...) ;)

[athenna]

Ok, then I guess I'm normal...Well in that context anyway:grin:

[DisneyGeek]

Ok, then I guess I'm normal...Well in that context anyway:grin:

Wait a sec- you aren't using me as part of a baseline for "normal" are U? :eek:

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Got out and ran this morning! Don't have the stats here @ work, but it glad I did it, time wasn't too bad [Something like 10:19 AP for 3.14 miles after I excluding WU&CD?]. Also, scale was being nice- IIRC, 231.6 when I woke up! :woohoodance:

[mickeyndvcfan]

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/summer/track/2010-04-25-amputee-runner_N.htm?se=yahoorefer

[Rozzie]

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/summer/track/2010-04-25-amputee-runner_N.htm?se=yahoorefer

Crazy to think she did a 4 hour marathon on a bum leg!! WOW. Just goes to show for some people there are no excuses. Thanks for the link Mama Gail. :)

[katiegel]

I need this rain to stop so I can take DS out in the jogger! Plus he's sick...I miss the days of just being able to suit up and run. But I wouldn't give up DS in the world, but boy my running is slacking 'cuz of him ;) That's what happens when DH and I have opposing schedules and no babysitter (which is why we work the schedules we do - gotta make sacrifices but they are so worth making!).

[athenna]

Wait a sec- you aren't using me as part of a baseline for "normal" are U? :eek:

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[PoohsPal]

Athenna - Way to go on teh training! You rock!

Gail - Huge congrats to DS! That is awesome!

MM - Woo hoo for teh PR!!! Those darn uneven surfaces are treacherous. :( Glad it didn't stop you!

Craig - Keep up the great work!

Katigel - I don't know how mom's do it. Glad you are getting in what you can.

Doing the Flying Pig Half this weekend. Not looking for any PRs with how hilly that course is. :eek: Willsee friends, though and that will be great!

[DisneyGeek]

Doing the Flying Pig Half this weekend. Not looking for any PRs with how hilly that course is.

GL - hope it goes wonderfully for you and fly through the hills! ;) :cheerleader:

:idea: Since it's flying pigs, maybe you should eat ham and/or bacon the night before for good luck? :eating:

[Rozzie]

Good Luck Carrie!!! :cheerleader:

[withdisneyspirit]

WTG on your race and PR, MM!!! I love the Half Marathon distance too :D

Good luck on your Half, Carrie but most of all, have fun!!!!!!! :thumbsup2:

DG, you are doing awesome on your plan! I wish you would rub off on me a bit. I have been overwhelmed by this job I have and it just takes too much time away from other stuff I want to be doing! :covermouth:

That was so good, Gail, thanks for sharing it with us!! :goodvibes:

Keep going, athenna and katiegel :cheerleader:

[Colorado Belle]

Carrie: have fun flying with the pigs!

Well, another snow storm...10inches this time. At least I don't have to feel so guilty bout not getting out there to walk. I'm having some trouble with my a fib again...keep getting dizzy spells and out of breath. I kinda thought I had the problem under control with biofeedback and meditation and dropping caffeine and eating more organic....But this last week has been pretty bad..the only time I'm not susceptible seems to be when I'm horizontal. Hoping it doens't messs with my Disney trip on Saturday.

No I haven't packed yet.

[MatterhornMiss]

ah carrie you will be in my neck of the woods (or close at least). Good luck!

Reached 200 miles for the year yesterday. Pretty good i think with my injury and all.
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[DisneyGeek]

But this last week has been pretty bad..the only time I'm not susceptible seems to be when I'm horizontal. Hoping it doens't messs with my Disney trip on Saturday.

Sorry to hear about the problems; :fingerscrossed: your trip is great!!!


Reached 200 miles for the year yesterday.

Wow, congrats - that's great! :thumbsup2:

[PoohsPal]

MM - So....gonna' see you there???? WIsh I was! :goodvibes:

CB - No good at all. SOunds liek a vacation is just wat you need. Hope it doesn't get screwed up! :(

Lisa - HOpe work gets better fro you soon! (Been hoping that since January, though) :hug1:

Jen - :hug1::hug1::hug1:

Craig - I think the ham and bacon is left fr post race. :sick: :rotfl2:

Rozzie - Hope your world is ok. Wayyyyy too much for you to deal with right now.

Hi to Nono, Gail adn Katie!

Hope I didn't miss anyone.:blush:

[athenna]

MM, good to hear from you!

I just got back from Day 1 of starting week 1 of C25K over again, I dont know why but I felt a lot better this time.
Now that I have all the tine in the world:( not for long I hope, I will hit the track again tomorrow.

[DisneyGeek]

I dont know why but I felt a lot better this time.


That's good news at least; hope you find something new (and better!) fast!!! :fingerscrossed:

[MatterhornMiss]

MM - So....gonna' see you there???? WIsh I was! :goodvibes:



that would be fun but I'll be at derby on Saturday. It's something I've been planning with one of my best friends for four years. So I'll be in my fancy hat trying to stay dry from the rain and storms.

athenna-sounds like you're doing exactly what you need to be doing. :D
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[mickeyndvcfan]

Reached 200 miles for the year yesterday. Pretty good i think with my injury and all.
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:yahoo: WTG MM !!!

[mickeyndvcfan]

I just got back from Day 1 of starting week 1 of C25K over again, I dont know why but I felt a lot better this time.
Now that I have all the tine in the world:( not for long I hope, I will hit the track again tomorrow.


Glad you felt better this time....sorry about the job loss....something will come along, hang in there. :hug1:

[mickeyndvcfan]

Hi back atcha Carrie...:wave:

Have a great race and have fun!!!:yahoo:

[Rozzie]

Jen, I must have missed the news about you losing your job. :( Hang in there, the great thing about running is it's cheaper than therapy. I would have gone nuts by now if I didn't have it in my life. :hug1:

CB, hope you have a safe trip. I won't nag, lecture, etc you into getting something done about your AFIB but I do hope you listen to your body. I worry about you being alone on that mountain with it. Hope your Florida trip is a success. :fingerscrossed:

MM, woot on the mileage! Isn't it fun to see it rack up?

News from my neck of the woods. My beloved gulf coast and home is about to be destroyed with oil, my dad had his (entire) lung removed Monday, my mom bought a house 15 min up the road from me on Thursday. Like I said, running is cheaper than therapy! :silly: My ITB was talking a little too much last few days, did 2 hour cross train workout last night--finishing with a hour long killer yoga for athletes workout at gym. Holy Crap, whoever said yoga is hard exercise never done one of those classes with Elastigirl. Good thing is, ITB feels better today. Yoga is the bomb! :thumbsup2:

[athenna]

Jen, I must have missed the news about you losing your job. :( Hang in there, the great thing about running is it's cheaper than therapy. I would have gone nuts by now if I didn't have it in my life. :hug1:



Thanks Roz:hug1: Yeah, I plan on running the stress away a bit more later...And you're right, much cheaper than thereapy and much cheaper than the anti depressants my Dr offered to put me on just to get me through work:silly: Hell no! Depression is in my family, oncve you're on those drugs ya cant get off them..So I quit my job instead...I promised myself I was going to lie to you all and say I got laid off dont want my friends to think I'm irresponsible, especially in this economy. with an out of work fiance.:(
Everything happens for a reason, just gotta wait and see

[MatterhornMiss]

Running is cheaper than therapy : yeah I have that saying on a coffee mug and a singlet. Given what I do for a living, I enjoy the double entendre.

Speaking of making a living, I still don't have a job for July. I'm taking my huge exam Monday (and wonder how much more I needed to study), will be on vacation the middle of May (with my mother!), and will be in Tanzania from May 30 - June 23 (for which I have only raised about a quarter of the $4000 I need), only to come back to the country to have less than a week to move out. I find it strange and exciting that I'm not freaking out about any of it. I'm actually excited about the prospect of crashing at my sisters for a bit. It's a very new place for me to be mentally.

Sorry to hear about everyone's stresses. Sending out well wishes to everyone.

If you want to see some really bad pictures, they are finally up for the Derby festival minimarathon. The company must have been cheap because they sure didn't know what the were doing. One guy was actually standing in the middle of the road right at the end of a water stop.

http://www.brightroom.com/view_event.asp?EVENTID=61598

my bib number is 11367
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[Stitch]

OK, so I've never posted on this thread, but here goes...

On Sunday, DW is running in Philadelphia's 10-mile Broad Street Run (www.broadstreetrun.com). It is her first ever race. She and 30,000 of her new best friends will be tramping through the streets of Philly. She's really psyched. She's talked about for a year now, and in the winter she started to train. She's ready.

I'm really proud of her.

I'll let y'all know how she does.

[mickeyndvcfan]

OK, so I've never posted on this thread, but here goes...

On Sunday, DW is running in Philadelphia's 10-mile Broad Street Run (www.broadstreetrun.com (http://www.broadstreetrun.com)). It is her first ever race. She and 30,000 of her new best friends will be tramping through the streets of Philly. She's really psyched. She's talked about for a year now, and in the winter she started to train. She's ready.

I'm really proud of her.

I'll let y'all know how she does.


Good luck to your DW...this is my son's third year for the Broad Street Run.

[DisneyGeek]

Roz- Yowza, sorry to hear about all the negative things going on in your life (and local ecosystem). GL & I hope things improve soon! :fingerscrossed: Is your dad OK [in relative terms...]?

athenna (http://dvcnews.com/forum/member.php?u=64) - Hope things turn around soon; can't blame you for avoiding drugs; health is more important than a job- I hope you found the right one for you (or at least a reasonable interim one) very soon.


On Sunday, DW is running in Philadelphia's 10-mile Broad Street Run (www.broadstreetrun.com (http://www.broadstreetrun.com)). It is her first ever race.

AWESOME! Thanks for sharing, and please tell her "Team Peacock" (us) are rooting for her!!! :cheerleader:

[DisneyGeek]

I'm getting back into good habits such as exercising daily, eating healthy more often than not, and weight is dropping + I'm feeling better. I appreciate the inspiration I'm getting from you all here! I was thinking earlier today I was having a bad week, but my perspective is rapidly shifting here- my stuff is all pretty small potatoes compared to what others have happening; guess I needed a reality check to snap things into focus.

I hope everyone has a good weekend and can get some running and/or cross training in!!! :thumbsup2:

[athenna]

Stitch thats awesome:thumbsup2: Good luck to her!:cheerleader:

Thanks Craig:hug1:

[withdisneyspirit]

..So I quit my job instead...I promised myself I was going to lie to you all and say I got laid off dont want my friends to think I'm irresponsible, especially in this economy. with an out of work fiance.:(
Everything happens for a reason, just gotta wait and see

I hope something good comes along for both you and Scott very soon! :fingerscrossed:


OK, so I've never posted on this thread, but here goes...

On Sunday, DW is running in Philadelphia's 10-mile Broad Street Run (www.broadstreetrun.com (http://www.broadstreetrun.com)). It is her first ever race. She and 30,000 of her new best friends will be tramping through the streets of Philly. She's really psyched. She's talked about for a year now, and in the winter she started to train. She's ready.

I'm really proud of her.

I'll let y'all know how she does.

How exciting for your DW!!!! Wish her a great run from us :goodvibes: :cheerleader: :yahoo:

[athenna]

Thanks Lisa:hug1:

[Rozzie]

Stitch, tell her Team Peacock is rooting for her!! :cheerleader: We need to get her a singlet. ;) Please do let us know how she did. Has she ever thought about doing a Half? Going to say we are all going down first week of Dec for the OUC Half. Cheaper than Disney, the course surrounds the lakes of downtown Orlando. Only $45 and beer at the end. :)

DG, my dad is doing okay. He was supposed to come home yesterday. I never got a chance to call before it was too late and was afraid to wake him up in case he was resting. The good news (and I am taking all I can get) is that he has not touched a cigarette since he was diagnosed March 28. I just wish he had quit about 30 years ago. He has had lots of health problems over the years--actually it is one of the main reasons I picked up running. He has a extensive cardiac hx and I knew I had to make changes in my life to avoid that path. Especially since my moms Dad dropped dead from a heart attack in early 40s. I got double the FUN!

Jen, I agree with everyone else. I also try to avoid meds at all costs. Sounds like you only did what you could do without losing your mind. How is the travel agent thing? Have you tried putting your name into any temp agency's? I am sure they are overflowing up there. Wishing you the best on your job search. :fingerscrossed:

Well our first week of our Sports Diet plan is complete. Scott down 3 lbs. Me down 2 lbs but down total of 5 lbs since my first meeting with him. Decided to only drink coffee on weekends, just finished a cup and it left me kinda :confused24:. Think I might stick to Green tea in mornings.

MM, plan on looking up your pics later on today. Your summer sounds super cool to me. :thumbsup2: I love your attitude. :)

[athenna]

Jen, I agree with everyone else. I also try to avoid meds at all costs. Sounds like you only did what you could do without losing your mind. How is the travel agent thing? Have you tried putting your name into any temp agency's? I am sure they are overflowing up there. Wishing you the best on your job search. :fingerscrossed:




Thanks, Roz, need all the luck I can get. Travel Agent things is coming along, got a few more lessons, a few more tests, and the big final...The school has to approve where I take the final...I'm still a few months from being finished altogether.

[DisneyGeek]

Stitch, tell her Team Peacock is rooting for her!! :cheerleader: We need to get her a singlet.
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DG, my dad is doing okay.
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Think I might stick to Green tea in mornings.

Funny, while I was out running today I was wondering if anyone on the team would mind if I got a Team logoed shirt printed up for DW (for the Aug. 5k we entered) despite the fact that she isn't on the boards! :rotfl2: Am I correct in inferring that'd be OK?
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Glad your dad is doing OK- my family has lots of hereditary things on both sides of my biological tree, so I can relate to wake up calls leading to a personal change!
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I've been doing green tea darn close to daily and I certainly enjoy it; rarely do coffee. Hate the taste black, non-dairy creamer upsets my stomach, and a nice latte style 1/3 of the cup with milk or half & half leads to more calories than I'd care to waste on a beverage! ;)
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On the running front, my Garmin wouldn't turn on today and on the dock it wouldn't say it was charging either... :boohoohoo: I think the battery may have gone south on me. DW found that it should be about $80 for a full factory overall; probably gonna' do so. In the meantime, I intend to order a new one off Amazon this weekend (Now just $148.25 for a 305 w/ free shipping!) DW has been thinking about getting a Garmin, so we'll probably refurb my old one then she can take it for a spin once it's good as new. :thumbsup2:

Ironically, I was playing on http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/ this morning doing some course planning, so I had my route distances pre-computed so losing my beloved running toy wasn't crippling to me. I did ~4.5244 miles in 47:54.05, so I averaged 10:35 pace. Not too bad for me; I was running 3 min then walk 1 during it as has become my standard of late. Not sure if/when I'll change that.

Part of me is considering doing that 75% running for the Air Force Half and just keep working my Saturday miliage up between now and then; add a mile one week (do 5.5 on 5/8/10), drop back one the next (4.5 on 5/15), then up 2 after that (so 6.5 on 5/22) and repeat that pattern until I reach 13.5 on 8/28/2010, then taper back down for the two weeks before the race. I plan to bounce my exercise plans off my dad next time I see him (May 16th to take my mom out for a belated Mother's Day dinner is currently scheduled) and see what he things of that idea... :fingerscrossed: it isn't TOO freaky for me and I don't get blown off for too much cross training or not running enough, etc.

[nono]

:wave:

Barely running -- having days from hell right now...all for a good end eventually.

:hug1: to all!

Woefully behind here. :boohoohoo:

[Mr. Roz]

You're doing so great, Craig:cheerleader:


Roz, I can repeat, really? I'll see how I feel after the end of the 1st week (that would be today), if I've Im very uncomfortable, I'll repeat the week.


Athenna, I repeated twice on two diferent weeks when I started. It is better to repeat than stop altogether. KEEP IT GOING!

[Mr. Roz]

Hope everyone is doing great. Been off the grid for to long. With Roz and I on the same diet plan and running schedule it seems like that I would be repeating everything.
The runs have been great and I love the plan. Very structured and specific. I am seeing great results.
Had my first heat wave run today. Not all that much fun but a quick reminder that Summer is almost here.

Hope all is well.

[DisneyGeek]

having days from hell right now...all for a good end eventually.

Sorry to hear about the first part there, but I hope the ends do indeed justify the means for you!!! :thumbsup2:

Just ordered my new Forerunner a few minutes ago... :rolleye11:

[Rozzie]

Hang in there Nono! Your trip is around corner right? Can't wait to hear how you liked the THV's. :)

DG, anyone can wear a Peacock singlet! We all wear in the spirit of Team Peacock--which is all about pushing each other forward to better and greater things. :thumbsup2:

I wonder if Carrie is going to put her TRI skills to the test today with the rainy Pig? :scratchchin:

[athenna]

Athenna, I repeated twice on two diferent weeks when I started. It is better to repeat than stop altogether. KEEP IT GOING!

Thanks! I did repeat, today is the last day of week 1 that I did over....Assuming I feel ok today, I'll start 2nd week on Tuesday.

[MatterhornMiss]

Oh,nono. Lots of hugs!

Sounds like lots of peacocks are going through a rough season.

Got a text on Carrie's time! I think she did great in the rain and hills.
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[mickeyndvcfan]

Son's chip time for the Broad Street Run (10 miler) was 1:38:35....was just talking to him and he said that he had to walk a couple of times because of the humidity. He said the sun came out just in time for the race.

Stitch....hope your DW enjoyed the race.

[Rozzie]

Gail tell him not to be so hard on himself. Humidity is brutal to run in, as you know it's like putting a sweater over your lungs. Especially with longer distances. It's something you have to run in all the time to get accumulated to. I about DIED last night and just did 4 miles. :blech: It takes about 8 weeks of summer running before I get a decent gas exchange it seems.

[DisneyGeek]

Assuming I feel ok today, I'll start 2nd week on Tuesday.

That's the spirit; keep it up!!! :cheerleader:


Son's chip time for the Broad Street Run (10 miler) was 1:38:35....

Please pass along my congrats; a finish is a finish! ;)

[mickeyndvcfan]

Gail tell him not to be so hard on himself. Humidity is brutal to run in, as you know it's like putting a sweater over your lungs. Especially with longer distances. It's something you have to run in all the time to get accumulated to. I about DIED last night and just did 4 miles. :blech: It takes about 8 weeks of summer running before I get a decent gas exchange it seems.


Thanks Roz...he's fine with his time...he's a smart runner...makes sure he finishes without getting sick or having injuries.




Please pass along my congrats; a finish is a finish! ;)

Thanks DG...will pass along

[mickeyndvcfan]

Thanks! I did repeat, today is the last day of week 1 that I did over....Assuming I feel ok today, I'll start 2nd week on Tuesday.


:cheerleader: WTG Jen!!!

[athenna]

Thanks:hug1:

[Stitch]

Son's chip time for the Broad Street Run (10 miler) was 1:38:35....was just talking to him and he said that he had to walk a couple of times because of the humidity. He said the sun came out just in time for the race.

Stitch....hope your DW enjoyed the race.

Well, goal #1 was to finish. Goal #2 was to finish in under 2 hours.

Chip time was about 1:54 so she's really really psyched.

We are all very proud of her for sure. And you're right, the heat and humidity was rough.

She sure is thinking about the 1/2 in WDW now, but it just doesn't mesh with school schedules. Maybe in 7 years ;)

[mickeyndvcfan]

Well, goal #1 was to finish. Goal #2 was to finish in under 2 hours.

Chip time was about 1:54 so she's really really psyched.

We are all very proud of her for sure. And you're right, the heat and humidity was rough.

She sure is thinking about the 1/2 in WDW now, but it just doesn't mesh with school schedules. Maybe in 7 years ;)


:yahoo::cheerleader: to Mrs. Stitch from Team Peacock!!!!

Great job on finishing under her goal time and on such a nasty humid day. Glad she enjoyed the race and is looking forward to some more. There are a lot of races in Philly.

[DisneyGeek]

Well, goal #1 was to finish. Goal #2 was to finish in under 2 hours.

Chip time was about 1:54 so she's really really psyched.

AWESOME, please send along a big :thumbsup2: and congrats!!! :cheerleader:

[Rozzie]

Way to Go Mrs Stitch!! :cheerleader: :thumbsup2:

[MatterhornMiss]

Are several of you still planning on doing the OUC half in December? See, a friend of mine from work (who, thanks to my high praise, I'm sure, joined the DVC when she went to WDW last January) is planning her first trip as a member while the Christmas decorations are up and has asked me to go along with her.

Now, I am looking at doing my first marathon between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and had the crazy idea (if I can get away from work--which means I have to have a job) to run the Space Coast marathon Nov 28. My first choice actually was (and still is, I think) the Rocket City Marathon in Huntsville Dec 11. But the Space Coast provides a pre-race meal, a post-race breakfast, and a better medal ;) for just about $30 more. I think the course for the Rocket City looks more runner friendly, but I thought that the Space Coast would give me an excuse to come down and see you all.

Of course, loving the half as much as I do, I don't know that I would be able to keep myself from running it! I think if I were doing the Space Coast half instead of the full, I could do another half 6 days later. But never having done a full, I'm not sure how my body will protest after. On the flip side, if I did the Rocket City, I think my taper run for that day is an 8-miler, and I'm not sure I should run a race the week before. I guess I could always just do the 5K, but where's the fun in that?

Anyway, we have a ressie at BWV for 11/28-12/5 in case it works out. When I get back from Africa, I plan on starting my training for the full. I'm still planning on the DLR 1/2 in September, and the WDW 5K and 1/2 in January.

[Rozzie]

Well MM, I have to be selfish. You should come do the OUC with all of us! ;) Seriously I think it's going to be a great race. I have also heard some super good things about Space Coast. (incredible course, unique medal, friendly organized staff) That's on our list too. I think you should be able to trot the OUC a week after. Scott and I will probably be doing Rocket City 2011--we can all meet up? Oh and if you want to redo the Derby, we have it penciled in next May. What did you think about the full course, overhear any reviews? :listen:

Sure hope you can join us in Dec for the race. :fingerscrossed: :fingerscrossed: ETA: I must have missed the commitment to the Donald, but yahhhooo! Party at the THV, we are going to have nice fun group in Jan too!!!!

[withdisneyspirit]

My happy CONGRATS to the two Broad Street runners! Gail's son and Mrs. Stitch posted some awesome Peacock times :cheerleader:

[nono]

My happy CONGRATS to the two Broad Street runners! Gail's son and Mrs. Stitch posted some awesome Peacock times :cheerleader:

Yes! Congrats! One of these years, I'll run that one...


Sorry if I missed anyone else's racing...drowning in a 2 page, detailed "to do" list for the old house going on the market on Friday morning. Oh, and I also have another "to do" list for packing for WDW. :rotfl2: I'm not going to make it. I'll be checking into the Funny Farm instead.

[MatterhornMiss]

Nono--I don't suppose you'll be hanging around in WDW for a while, are you? I'm heading down in 12 days!

Roz--well, I haven't formally committed to any races, but I have resort rooms reserved for Labor Day weekend (DLR), the week in Nov/Dec, and for a few days in Jan in hopeful expectation.

[PoohsPal]

Roz - Thanks for teh congrats! :goodvibes: So glad to hear your dad is doing well with life changes. :hug1:

MM- Sorry the photographers were so bad, congrats on the Derby run!

Jen - :hug1:

nono - Hope the house sells easily! :dust:

Gail - Huge congrats to DS!

Stitch - I don't know...The niece is running, the wife is running, care to follow teh crowd? ;) Huge congrats to DW!! That is awesome! Can you give us her info so we can talk her into doing WDW in January??? :D

Yes, I was one soggy, dead piggy Sunday. I did have fun, though, and it is beautiful there. Just wild. 4 second flash-to-bang time 15 min before the start. :scared07: Taht was the last flash, though, so teh race went on ok. jsut wet. verty wet. Hard until abotu the mile mark, tehn on and off, tehn pourd from about mile 10 to 11. The hills were deadly, but lead to such nice views. Saw some Tag friends at teh expo and stayed with some WISHers I've "trained with" since 2005 when I began my journey. Very fun! Thansk for thinking of me. I am happy with how I did, all things considered. My quads may never be the saem, though. ;)

[stimpy]

Yes! Congrats! One of these years, I'll run that one...


Sorry if I missed anyone else's racing...drowning in a 2 page, detailed "to do" list for the old house going on the market on Friday morning. Oh, and I also have another "to do" list for packing for WDW. :rotfl2: I'm not going to make it. I'll be checking into the Funny Farm instead.

How long you going for Nono? We'll be there 5/20-5/24.

[MatterhornMiss]

Stimpy - I'm at AKV from 5/16-5/22.

Roz - I didn't speak with anyone who ran the full but I did read reviews on the marathon guide website and they seemed to match with my impressions. First you'll have two major sections of hills-the third, fourth, and fifth miles and the 18th and 19th miles. The first almost 11 miles of the course are run with the half, then the full joins back for the last mile or two. By this time the half runners left on the course are moving pretty slowly but depending on your time the crowd May still be pretty thick. By far there are more half runners than full (11,000 vs 1,500).

I run on the roads in Louisville but the ones for the course were much more cambered than I'm used to. But I think I notice more because of my ITB.

Okay so that's a lot of negative. I had fun running but I didn't have to stay in a hotel. It was nice for a local race but I don't think I would drive any distance to do it. This was my first non Disney big race so my comparative standard is skewed. It certainly wasn't as well organized. I felt water stops were too few and haphazardly managed (But after the RFTT I am very focused on dehydration). There were no energy gels provided for the half or full. I pack my own water and gels but reading other race websites I know other races provide them.

There was beer at the finish!

there are spots of good local crowd support. And you get to run through the infield at Churchill Downs.

Like I said I did enjoy the race but for something so big it felt very local. It's not that expensive so if it's on your list I would do it. Since I'm moving away I don't think I'll do it again.

Now a race for bourbon - I would do that in a minute!
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[MatterhornMiss]

carrie - glad you got to meet up with all the gang
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[Rozzie]

MM, thanks for the review. Hopefully we will be able to put it on our calendar for this year. It would take care of the state of Kentucky off our 50 state pipe dream goal, plus I have always wanted to take a few days and visit all the horse farms up there. Horse nut that I am. :)

Well Mr Roz and I are officially down 6 lbs each since our initial weigh. I wish I was down 15 lbs, but am happy and content that I am finally going in other direction. More importantly my nutrition is better, I feel less bloated and I have more energy on my runs. Crazy, as I really thought I needed the 4,000 grams of carbs I was eating a day to run. :silly: I still am having a good supply of complex carbs, but also a lot more protein. No sugar, and gasp no beer yet. Even though I am allowed beer on my cheat day I have not had the desire yet. HOWEVER, taking mother to brunch Sunday and I plan to lube up with bloody mary's for that. ;)

I can't say enough how much better I feel. The yoga is doing amazing things. :thumbsup2:

[Rozzie]

Beep beep beep....This just in. WDW Half Marathon is now at 50%. I am holding out for as long as I can for Goofy, it's hard to part with $700 smackers. :boohoohoo:

[DisneyGeek]

HOWEVER, taking mother to brunch Sunday and I plan to lube up with bloody mary's for that. ;)

Mmmmmmmmm, Bloody Mary's... :biggulp: Actually, I usually prefer just drinking the mix @ home as a Virgin Mary, but sometimes when I'm out I'll go for one (occasionally I get REALLY wild and have 2) "Bloody Mary, extra olives, Absolute Peppar if you have it". :D


I am holding out for as long as I can for Goofy, it's hard to part with $700 smackers. :boohoohoo:

OUCH! :eek: Don't blame you...

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Ran/walked 5.30 miles today. Kinda' cool (51ish degrees) and WINDY, but after 15 or 20 minutes my hands started feeling good and I was OK. Rained on and off. Averaged 10:46 pace. I weighed 227.8 this morning! :goodvibes: So, like the Rozes I'm on the right track there. :thumbsup2:

DW & I are going to see Music Man in about two hours at our city's community theater; my friend from work is (that I usually walk with twice a week and who also is a Disney fan) is meeting us there and bring one of his sons. Should be fun!

[DiZ NeE 08]

Beep beep beep....This just in. WDW Half Marathon is now at 50%. I am holding out for as long as I can for Goofy, it's hard to part with $700 smackers. :boohoohoo:

$700!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that is CrAzY!!!

[MatterhornMiss]

Roz - I noticed that yesterday. The DLR half (which I also need to register) is at 70%. I just wish I knew for sure about job/vacation, though I think I will probably end up registering for both anyway.

Ran in a 5K Saturday and finished around 30 minutes. I'm happy with that time.

Congrats on the weight loss Roz and Mr. Roz! I would love to lose those last 23-25 lbs but I have hit a major plateau.
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[DisneyGeek]

Ran in a 5K Saturday and finished around 30 minutes. I'm happy with that time.

Nice- it's great when you can be happy with you what achieve! :thumbsup2:

Did 3.3 miles today after work - run 3 min, walk 1 - averaged 10:41 pace. Not great, not terrible... It was too cold for my blood this morning, plus I just did NOT sleep well last night! :silly:

[athenna]

Great jobm MM!:thumbsup2:

I have to repeat week 2 of C25K:oweye: I just feel more comfortable doing that. And I lost time this week, as my leg would hurt when I ran:confused: In sports w/men, they say it's a groin pull, I guess I'll the same with us:grin:
Feel ok today, we'll see what happens.

[PoohsPal]

MM - Huge congrats onteh 5K!

Rozzie & Mr. Roz - Awesome on the weight loss!

Jen - Been there with that injury. be careful. C25K is a otugh plan from all I've heard. No shame in repeating weeks!

Did 28 misle on teh bike last night. Not pretty but I was under fueled. Scary that it's only half my July 31 race distance. :O (plus alittle swim and a half marathon) :scared07:

[athenna]

Carrie, congrats on 28 miles:yahoo: I cant even imagine that!:eek:

Well, my leg/groin whatever you want to call it, lol, seems fine now...Didnt even need to ice it. I was kinda huffing and puffing when it was finished. It was only 62 degrees out, but when I got home, I had to strip down, and put the fan on, sat in bed and read while I cooled down.:grin: sorry for that scary visual:rotfl2:

[MatterhornMiss]

Jen - I am so proud of you for listening to your body and doing what is best for it AND for continuing to hang in there! I think you are doing just what you should. Now this is entirely influenced by my own experience but I think taking it slowly is so much better in the end. You'll get to the same end point but I think you'll be healthier. Have you ever tried ice baths?

DG - great job. Celebrate getting our there and moving and don't fret too much if it wasn't in the time you wanted (again that's my own experience talking).

I can't believe I'll be living the life of luxury in just four days on AKV concierge. And in less than three weeks I will be in Tanzania!
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[MatterhornMiss]

And Roz, it's not a marathon, but the bourbon chase sounds like an amazing Kentucky race. . .
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[nono]

OK, not much time to chat here. NO I'm not running here at the world...just going commando crazy and cooking like mad at the THVs.

However, it came to light that I needed to blow off some points out of one of my contracts, so I'm sitting on a 2 br for Dec. 10-11 at Hilton Head...after we check out from our running week.

Anyone want the second br??? I'll keep it for a few weeks before I drop it... No charge for the 2 day stay. :)

[MatterhornMiss]

I think you will really love HHI--I know I did. My sister and I had the 2BR all to ourselves, but it was still nice.

[athenna]

Thanks MM:hug1: I didnt do anything today...Didnt sleep most of the night last night so it's making me feel like crap today:blech:

[Rozzie]

DG, you are doing great with the running! :thumbsup2:

Jen, I rememember a lot of days just being exhausted on that program. It takes a loooong time to build up a base of running. The way you are doing is the right way to do it. Remember to listen to your body, but don't let the minor aches and pains play too much with you mentally. I think that is the hardest part about exercising, when to ignore the minor stuff--and when is the minor pain the start of something bigger. Still working on all that myself. Hang in there, you are doing great!! When do you start your new job?

Nono, I wish I could snag the bedroom. Dern! :oweye:

Well all week we have been getting up @ 0330 to run. Really, it's just a hour earlier than when I usually have to get up. Unlike last year when we tried this, I am liking the change. Love having the afternoons and evenings off for housework, errands, or long nap. It is warm here now, mid 80s. What IS helping is our refusal to turn on our AC. We are trying to hold out till June 1. By living in the heat at home, it is helping us adjust quicker to the humidity when we run. Plus saving energy costs and reducing carbon footprint. It's not that bad now....I do have weak moments when I want AC, but luckily Mr Roz is on board with the plan and sways me back. ;)

[DisneyGeek]

Thanks for enouragment MM & Roz; plan to do 3.25 tonight when I get home. I was down to 225.8 # this morning! :yahoo: Weight and exercise both on track toward my goals right now; VERY happy about that. :rocker:

MM- Hope both of your trips are AWESOME, despite possibly having a little different feel & workload to them. ;)

nono- 2BR sounds cool; hope you can find someone to fill it. :fingerscrossed: Someday i want to try HH (and all the other DVC resorts) but as of right now we can't swing any more trips this year...

Jen- stay injury free and just keep up the gradual build! I also thing you are doing great and being smart. :woohoodance:

[PoohsPal]

Craig - You are doing awesome! Way to go!!

nono - :cloud9: Wish I could take that other rooom.....*sigh*

Jen - You are doing great! I have heard that plan is tough. Love the way you are doing what you feel is best for the body!

Roz - :scared07: 3:30 am! You rock! Way to go! Glad the no AC is helping too. Even here, I think working in AC all day and trying to run in the summer evenings is tough.

MM - Have awesome trips!

Swam 900 last night. Did core this am. Traning tonight will be trying to get DH to get a wetsuit. :p He doees not like to spend on himself.

OK, I am taking hte plunge. I have bike shoes and have clipless pedals on oprder. Preay taht I don't kill myself! :scared07:

[katiegel]

Is anyone running the Expedition Everest thingy? It looks like a lot of fun! My DH has already said he doesn't want to do it with me haha - has anyone here done it solo?

[Rozzie]

Is anyone running the Expedition Everest thingy? It looks like a lot of fun! My DH has already said he doesn't want to do it with me haha - has anyone here done it solo?

I don't know if anyone here has done this race. (Maybe MM?) But if you head over to Runningoftheears.com, there is a sticky thread of people going. Great website full of people who do a lot of Disney races. I heard it was a fun different race.

Carrie, have fun shopping with DH. When is your next TRI? I can't wait to see how all this hard work pays off. :thumbsup2:

[DisneyGeek]

Traning tonight will be trying to get DH to get a wetsuit. :p He doees not like to spend on himself.

OK, I am taking hte plunge. I have bike shoes and have clipless pedals on oprder. Preay taht I don't kill myself! :scared07:

Good luck with the water and bike goodies!!! :fingerscrossed:

[MatterhornMiss]

Thanks for the well wishes on the trips!

I haven't done the Everest challenge - I did race for the taste last year before ToT. It looks like fun and I'd like to do it someday.

Anyone know where to run at AKL?

Oh and Carrie I had a dream last night I competed in a tri. Totally weird.

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[DisneyGeek]

Anyone know where to run at AKL?

Sadly no- my parents didn't find any place they liked the one time they stayed there (Feb. 2009?), BUT they have 3 night stays in AKV-Jambo booked for June and Dec, so I'm sure they'll explore and find something. Doesn't help ya' for tomorrow though I'm afraid... :blush:

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Got in from a good 'run' a few minutes ago; ran 3 min walked 1 per my normal intervals of late, and got in my 3rd longed distance ever! :D After deleting my warm up and cool down walking, I had 6.07 miles @ 10:37 average pace. :thumbsup2: On top of that, scale said 223.4 # in the morning - lowest I've been in quite a few MONTHS. :goodvibes:

Nice to have that before some less healthy eating. I'll digress to food for the weekend: "Game Night" tonight so I'll down a bunch of high salt/sugar/fat snacks & Chinese tomorrow w/ family {celebrate mother's day late to avoid crowds}. It's family favorite a few miles from my parent's house that I grew up easting eating at regularly (last 25+ years?) :eating:. They have the BEST "Hong Kong Chicken", "Terriaki Sticks", and pork fried rice! Unfortunately, they will be relocating at the end of the month- this will be our last time eating in the current dining room... However, a lot of the time we get carry-out from there- probably 50/50 chance whenever we visit my mom and dad! :rotfl2: Hopefully their new location won't be two far away; they haven't announced where it is yet or when they'll re-open. Whenever we visit my mom and dad there is roughly a 50% chance we'll get food from there! :rotfl2: Anyway, I love Oriental food, but it often it makes my weight spike (Probably retaining water?) for a day or two. No counting calories for either, but I'm trying to be reasonable for breakfast & lunch before both. I find if I don't take an occasional free day, it's a LOT harder to stick to a healthy diet. Is that good? No, probably not- but it seems to work reasonably well for this Geek as long as I keep it occassional and exercise regularly! :silly:

[DiZ NeE 08]

Got in from a good 'run' a few minutes ago; ran 3 min walked 1 per my normal intervals of late, and got in my 3rd longed distance ever! :D After deleting my warm up and cool down walking, I had 6.07 miles @ 10:37 average pace. :thumbsup2: On top of that, scale said 223.4 # in the morning - lowest I've been in quite a few MONTHS. :goodvibes:


Congrats on the run! I need to really start running soon! as I am starting the Fire Academy in a month!

[Rozzie]

DG, your post has me totally craving some Chinese food. :eating:

[Colorado Belle]

Just popping infor a visit and to read back posts...nothing to contribute as I'm not doing anything. Trip to the cardiologist (new one, not so into EP ablations!) said I'd better watch my bp....ordered a monitor. I used to have such low bp, but a fib has a tendency to raise it in general (tho your bp usually goes down during an episode because of all the inefficient pulses). I also have to get rid of all this weight...I feel like I'm carrying another person around my middle, and weigh more now than when I WAS carrying another person (a little one) around my middle! Walking a couple miles a day on the treadmill does essentially nothing for me or my middle or my bp, so I'm going to have to do something to PUMP UP THE BEAT. Tennis could start soon except for the foot of snow on the ground . (Yes, I'm bitter)

My recent trip to Disney (to buy a mouse house) showed me that I can no longer do commando park days....4 hours and I was TIRED. I'm getting......dare I say it??????.................OLD. Crap. But hey, my new role model is BaBa Walters....she looks AWESOME for 80!!!!!!!

[MatterhornMiss]

CB-ablation wow. I didn't know your afib was that bad. I hope your new doctor can get it under control.
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[athenna]

Just stopping by to say hi:) Sorry, I wasnt online for a few days.
Yeah, I'm gonna try to start c25k week 3 this upcoming week, and see how I do.
Got the new job, I start tomorow morning:cheerleader: The money is crap:mad: but I gotta have a job...Really surprised the salary was that low, especially with 11 years in roadside assistance experience. Oh well, I'm hoping to at least like the job, that might make up for it,a and still:fingerscrossed: that Scott finds something and fast!

[nono]

Back from FL -- 18 ish hour :driver:straight back but stayed behind Preakness traffic and ahead of Orioles traffic. I died, just died the last 1 1/2 hours (the hook back around, as the Viking knows it). I did wake up briefly at 6 a.m. and went downstairs to weigh myself...

Only 1 1/2 lbs up from the day I left. I guess I have my eating under control as I didn't run a lick. NOW, to add back the miles. I am picking up my dog Renee at the end of the day, so I think we'll go out for a couple miles tonight. Gotta go do some painting and furniture moving at the old place as the realtor is taking pictures tomorrow, so I have a full day coming up with that.

It is nice to come back to spring weather at the coast. Too bad it's all work and no play today!

[DisneyGeek]

DG, your post has me totally craving some Chinese food. :eating:

Sorry or you're welcome; I'm not sure which! ;)


Got the new job, I start tomorow morning:cheerleader: The money is crap:mad: but I gotta have a job...

Since DW took two pay cuts since August, including a job change, I can totally relate! I hope your income rebounds quickly. :fingerscrossed: On the plus side for us, she got promoted once (with a modest raise) and is doing some limited part time coding from home {night/weekends} for her old employer, so the money is creeping back (though still SIGNIFICANTLY less [roughly 25%] than 2008 and the first half of 2009!).

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nono- GL w/ the house!

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Game Night was fun. Weighing myself this morning- badm as expected. Up 7.2#. But sometimes I bounced 10 or 11; lots of salt + drinking extra water for several hours late at night sure loads on the temp. water weight for me. Might even be worse Monday from Chinese tonight, but I should have burned the extra calories and processed out the sodium by Monday or Tuesday, so I'm hoping Wednesday morning the scale & I should get along again! :D

Totally OT rant: Church this AM was frustrating- the (relatively, about a year old) new service still keeps changing things around and I'm just fend up with it. Maybe I need to take a break then find a new one... Granted I only got 4 hours of sleep so I'm sure that didn't help my mood or temper, BUT this has been brewing since well before the service started! :headbrickwall:

Plan to try and take a nap and go for a swim. Probably make me feel better and definitely good for me. Take care everyone and enjoy what's left of the weekend!!!

[Rozzie]

Nono, welcome back! :) I am hoping to do as well as you did with the weight gain for our trip coming up. Kinda nervous actually. Don't want to eat carrot sticks all week, but also don't want to lose ground. I will be happy to gain only a lb or two. What a DRIVE!!!!! :eek:

CB, remember age is just a number. If you start telling yourself you are old, then you will start acting old. ;) HOWEVER, the fatigue your experiencing is probably related to everything that you have on your plate. AFIB, Stress of house, loss of activity related to tree limb in your leg, etc. If you are wanting to get some weight off, but can't exercise a lot, I would look into a diet that is more protein less carb. SouthBeach is a good one that kick starts your metablism and weight loss. Phase 1 sucks but I have never met a person who did not lose weight doing that plan. I am glad you found a doc you like, that is so important to find someone you can feel comfortable with.

Scott and I had a great 10 miler in the rain this morning. Rain running in the spring is great down here, so refreshing. Almost like a cleansing. We did look like drowned rats at breakfast, luckily we always eat at a outside table at our favorite cafe. Scott and I both had a PR on a 10 mile training run, crazy that I can keep up with him on base runs now. Amazing how running pain free can make such a difference! Duh!! *slaps forehead*....

[MatterhornMiss]

Roz I understand about running pain free. I've cautiously removed my knee braces after the mini and am finding I can run hills without pain, and in a faster time than with them.

As I wait for ME here at MCO (woohoo!) I want to pose a question that has been on my mind recently. How did everyone get started rrunning?

For me, I (jokingly) made a deal with myself that if ever a race was held while I was at WDW I would train for it, not because a cared about fitness but because I wanted a Disney medal. Well the very next trip I took started with the RFTT so I started training for the 10K. I thought I would run the race and that be it but about 2 months into training I feel in love.
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[Rozzie]

MM, have a GREAT trip! Can't wait to read your take on AKV. Especially dealing with the running issue. I am kinda stressing staying at BLT trying to map out a place to do our runs. Have a magical trip!! :goodvibes:

As for why I started running. I don't even know where I found the Couch to 5K program. I just knew I needed to do something. I was getting fatter and fatter. Big eye opener for me was I was in a emergency situation with a patient and had to run down to pharmacy and back up 3 flights of stairs. Well by the time I ran back up, I was so out of breath I could just hand off the med to the Doc and had to sit down to catch my breath. He made a comment about how I needed to get more active and it was pretty sad that I was that out of shape. Well it was like a light bulb went off! Holy Crap, I am FAT! And if I don't start doing something TODAY I am going to get FATTER! Somewhere I picked up C25K and started on that. Then very shortly in program I read Carrie's RR on the old Minnie Race. Something just clicked in me, reading how happy she was, and how she felt so great to accomplish something....so I registered for the Princess and as they say the rest is history! Down 6 dress sizes and feel better than when I was 18. :)

Have a great first day at work Jen! I know everyone will be so impressed by all your experience.

[athenna]

Have a great first day at work Jen! I know everyone will be so impressed by all your experience.

Thanks Roz!:hug1:

[nono]

I know everyone will be so impressed by all your experience.

Esp. how you refrain from dropping the F bomb with some of the crap I'm sure you must hear! ;)

:D:D:D

[Colorado Belle]

MM....Isn't it grand to be just STARTING a Disney trip and don't you feel a bit sorry for the people who are getting OFF ME and headed home? Have a wonderful trip!

Roz...if you're staying at BLT you might try running around to the Poly and GF and then out the back road (called Center Drive). Turn left and I think there is a bike path along the road that eventually ends up in Windermere.

Well, my bp monitor came right quick (thanks amazon.com) and I've had fun playing with it...126/77 not bad for an old fatty. I just got back from dinner at a friends house and had two glasses of wine and ribs and even cake....and I never, ever eat cake.....but there ya go. Oh, and my pulse was 75....will be interesting to see what haps if I go into another afib episode.
Heck, I feel better already!!!!:cheerleader:

[Rozzie]

Thanks for the tip CB. Is it a back road as in like off limits to guests road? I am trying to picture where I would turn left after GF. :scratchchin: Glad you had a good time at your dinner, sounds fun. :)

[DisneyGeek]

Scott and I had a great 10 miler in the rain this morning. ... Scott and I both had a PR on a 10 mile training run, crazy that I can keep up with him on base runs now. Amazing how running pain free can make such a difference!

Awesome, that's great!!! :cheerleader:


not because a cared about fitness but because I wanted a Disney medal.

I had started to care about fitness and was quite happy on my elliptical trainer at home, but I stopped by this thread looking for tips on where my parents could run @ AKL (no suggestions then either) and started thinking about a Disney medal and how cool that would be- something Disney I'd never done! I even got one BEFORE my parents or brother did. ;) Sometimes I'm not entirely sure how long I'll keep running though. Apparently I only drank a half glass of the (running) cool-aid! :rotfl2: I never had pain or injuries from my elliptical and pretty minimal aches if anyhting from weights or swimming, but running often isn't too comfortable. Partly for that reason there is more of a sense of accomplishment though- its sometimes a battle to complete runs; elliptical while watching DVDs isn't terribly challenging. Is that masochistic? :confused24: I also seemed to loose weight more consistently from my ellip 6-7 days a week then when I started running as almost my only exercise last summer, which is why I'm keeping a cross-training regamin in my plans this season. :thumbsup2:


Is it a back road as in like off limits to guests road? I am trying to picture where I would turn left after GF. :scratchchin: Glad you had a good time at your dinner, sounds fun. :)

I went down something similar with my parents in Feb... It wasn't posted as off limits, but the one I'm thinking of was beside a creek and unpaved/grassy. Dad told me it goes back quite a ways; we didn't go back TOO far on it though since I was with them and we were already about an hour into the run. I'm pretty sure the one I'm thinking of is the upper left quadrant of this map, and we went down somewhere past where it downs & left...:

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=walt+Disney+World+map&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=Walt+Disney+World&hnear=Walt+Disney+World+Resort,+World+Dr,+Orlando, +FL+32836&ll=28.410483,-81.589741&spn=0.007021,0.009645&t=h&z=17&iwloc=A

[Colorado Belle]

WOW...cool map! I went down Floridian Way which does go through Disney's 'back' forty and then left on Center and left on Reams. Not sure of the mileage but there are some really nice homes and an 'equestrian drive' off of Reams road. I just can't remember for sure if there was a bike/walking path or not. A sign is posted at the GF end that the road is 'for authorized vehicles' but not at the Center Drive end. I assume all the folks that live off of Reams road and Ficquette Road all use this way when coming to Disney. World Drive (BLT)also goes back to Center Drive, but it is of course much shorter and I know you like to do those long runs.

[PoohsPal]

Craig - Hope the added weight was just salt. If you go up that quickly, it almost has to be. Way to go on all your hard work!

CB - :hug1: Hoep you get the afib under control and the snow melts soon!

ROzzie - I just signed up for a sprint Friday. DIdn't want my first race of teh year to be an olympic. SO, will have a sprint the Friday of Memorial Day weekend. Thanks for asking. I really am excited to see what my swim does. Then again, it will be cold. COnsidered renting a wetsuit, but htey don't make women's in my size. :eek: Think that may have been the inspiration I need to get my tail on track again. Cool that you had such a refreshing run! Rain really isn't too bad if you're not goign *that* far and it's not cold.

MM - lol. I think it's a sign you need to do a tri. Can you fit me in your suitcase? I need to get away!

Jen - Sorry the pay is so low. Will you keep looking ot see if you can find something better? At elast this will keep your bills paid, yes? Hope oy and Scott both find osmething worthy soon!

nono - Hope you are recovered soon. I drove 9 to 12 hours (depending on weather) to get to college. Over 12 and I'm flying. Of course, that's much easier to do with just the 2 of us. Kudos for the ability to do teh long drives!

How did I get started on fitness? In 2004, I was going on a DCL cruise (land/sea) adn looked at the scale and in the mirror and was disgusted. Started Curves a couple weeks before the cruise. Met my parents at Epcot during tha ttrip. I will never forget walking to Spoodles and thinking how awesome it waas that I still could not keep up with my dad. He had been diabetic for 5 years, but took care of it with diet/exercise adn minimal meds. He never really liked sweetts. Well, one week later, I was at work adn got the call that my dad was int he hospital and supposed to have triple-bypass surgery the next day. :-O They said he would have been dead years earlier if he hadn;t taken such good care of himself. I take after him medically (low blood sugar, etc). So, that was a huge scare.

After that trip, was looking in to DVC and found DIS and WISH and found out you could run a marathon in WDW. ...... So, why am I so much heavier now than I was when I started this journey to be more healthy??????? Ugh.

[DisneyGeek]

So, why am I so much heavier now than I was when I started this journey to be more healthy??????? Ugh.

Paradoxes like that are always confusing. Good luck turning it around; can be tricky. Does "Muscle is more dense than fat?" help any???

As for my weight spikes I mentioned, I'm certain it's salt linked. Especially when I'm dieting seriously I drink a LOT of water (or other clear liquids like some tea...)- 1.5 to 2 gallons total in 24 hours isn't uncommon. Add extra sodium and therefore retain more than usual makes weight add up FAST; H2O is what, about 8 pounds to the gallon? This morning I was 230.8, about what I expected from those two dinners back to back. It'll be down again soon. It's people who have extremely stable weight that perplex me - I NEVER have been especially constant for more than a couple days; over the past two years I can probably count on one hand the number of times I weighed the same thing for two consecutive days! I'll be on a steady trend from time to time, spike up 5 pounds or so literally overnight for a day or two, then drop down 6 or more and be back on a steady trend again. Happens over and over. Part of why i weigh myself daily; if I only did once a week or something and timed it wrong I may NEVER seem to have any progress!!! :rotfl2: Perhaps I should graph it out; might make a cool roller-coaster layout! ;)

[mickeyndvcfan]

As I wait for ME here at MCO (woohoo!) I want to pose a question that has been on my mind recently. How did everyone get started rrunning?

First....MM have a great trip!!

As for how did I get started running....it's all Roz, nono, Carrie and Lisa's fault!!! :rotfl2: Seriously...when everyone started signing up for the Princess I was figuring that I would just go and cheer everyone on because I'm not a runner. I was then told that you don't have to run, you can walk. So I thought that, sure, I can walk 13 miles. We do that all the time while in the parks, right! So, I said that if everything turned out alright after my echo/stress test that I would sign up. Well, I didn't die while taking the test and everything was looking good so I signed up, even before I started walking to see if I could do the 16 min. mile pace. When I started walking I was no where near that and thought that I'll never be able to get it down to what I needed it to be. Well, I did and the rest is history. I'm still not a runner and probably won't ever be, but that's fine with me as long as I can still make it from start to finish. I'm glad to be able to particapate with all the wonderful Disney friends that I have meet and hope to be able to do it for a long time. It has also given me the opportunity to do local races with my son, DIL, grandson and granddaughter.

So thanks Roz, nono, Carrie and my Princess race partner Lisa for getting this old lady started on this journey and all of your encouragement that kept me going. :hug1::rocker:

Had a great time with Stimpy, Laura, and CB in Jan. and looking forward to more races with them and Jen I'll see you in Dec. :cheerleader:

[Colorado Belle]

The reasons for why ya'll started running are very inspiring!!!!!!

Carrie...you aren't at all fat, girlfriend. You are fit. Muscles weigh so much more than fat ever could.

Geek...I like the idea of graphing day by day weight...it WOULD make a good roller coaster ride for me too!

[DisneyGeek]

Woke up feeling kinda pahh but I chose not to let that stop me. Weight: 225.8 (down 5 pounds from yesterday). Excluding WU/CD, I did 3.30 miles at 10:11 AP. :D Best I've had in quite a while! :woohoodance: 51 degrees, 94% humidity when I got back in about 2/3rds through it started to rain, so I got to partly emulate the Rozes Monday this morning. :rotfl2: Still have a bit of a headache, but very glad I got out and moving. Tonight is our weekly Chinese takeout night from the small place around the corner from home, sooo due to the same salt scenario I need to revise that 'weight goal' of being back down by Wednesday; lets shoot for Friday to be under 223 instead. :fingerscrossed: If it happens, great- if not, it will! :silly:

[PoohsPal]

Carrie...you aren't at all fat, girlfriend. You are fit. Muscles weigh so much more than fat ever could.
:goodvibes: Thanks. While that's true, my pants don't fit any more and my profil has expanded horrendously. I really need to get back in control.

Craig - Way to go on getting out there when you weren't feeling well! Hope you are much better soon!!! lol, see my comment to sCB. While muscle does weigh more than fat....

Gail - I was so thrilled at the progress you made! SO fun to watch and so great that you made your goal!!! :cheerleader:

Yoga this am. Leg is twinging a bit now, but still felt good. And leg is much better. Swim on tap fro tonight.

[nono]

:goodvibes: Thanks. While that's true, my pants don't fit any more and my profil has expanded horrendously. I really need to get back in control.



Carrie, I understand that one and think it is great that you care! The only thing I will say is have patience with yourself as you "get back in control." I've been doing so for 3-4 years now, and it has made the journey back into some clothes a lot more serene and hopefully lasting.

Anyway, I am here to type that Renee and I are going out for a run in a few minutes! First time since? I don't know! Probably 2 weeks or so. We're planning on 3 miles. I'm reporting now because I don't want to crab afterwards about how much traffic and how crowded it is around here now! :rolleyes: :D

[mickeyndvcfan]

Anyway, I am here to type that Renee and I are going out for a run in a few minutes! First time since? I don't know! Probably 2 weeks or so. We're planning on 3 miles. I'm reporting now because I don't want to crab afterwards about how much traffic and how crowded it is around here now! :rolleyes: :D


Hope you had a great run....it sure was a beautiful day for it.:goodvibes:

[DisneyGeek]

Tried out my new Garmin Forerunner 305 before dinner. It's distance #s were within 0.02 miles of my old one for the same course (and I may have started it one driveway or so differently!) so that is really cool. Both line up w/ GMAP-Pedometer very closely as well. Had a nice inaugural run with it tonight; averaged 10:02 pace for 3.33 miles! {w/ warm up & cool down walks I put in 3.66).

Gave DW my old 305 since it started working again AFTER I ordered the new one. :oweye: We set it up for interval training, kicked it to "Indoor Mode", and she used it on the 'mill tonight for her C25K work.

On Disney news, our deed for our VWL add on arrived in today's mail. :goodvibes: Hope the gang is doing well! :wave:

[nono]

Hope you had a great run....it sure was a beautiful day for it.:goodvibes:

Well we only ended up doing 2 miles. It was hotter than expected, and the wind died. Even though Renee was hosed down, I was a bit worried about pressing it, esp. since she was making us maintain an 8:30 pace, so we called it good at 2 mi.

This afternoon, we're going to go for 3. I'm bringing a water bottle and her folding bowl. We may end up again with 2 depending on how hot it is...or we may do 2...rest under a tree, then do another 1. D's swim practice is long enough that we can do that, and the pool has great shade trees. :)

[DisneyGeek]

Sounds like a good, if shady, plan nono! ;)

Today has become a rest day for me. Slept terribly last night + am meeting a friend after work to set up a backyard night club (don't ask- I don't get it either) for his BD party tomorrow.

On the plus side, not only is it Friday :cheerleader:, but I weighed 222.0 # this morning! That's my lowest since July 3rd, 2009. :D (I was 221.x # that day then started a trend of climbing on average slowly but surely until I broke 250 again :mad: a few months back; in fact, I was already in that gaining pattern since my low for the decode of 214.8 #, which was on May 29, 2009. I'm heading back and below there though- just need to keep focused! :thumbsup2: Then again, in saying that I'm probably repeating myself. I'm probably repeating myself. I'm probably repeating myself. ... <fading echo> Dead men tell no tales.....) {Boy, I really DO need some more sleep- I'm very slap happy and it probably shows! Sorry :blush:}

[Rozzie]

DG, congrats on the weight loss! I am now officially down 8 lbs myself. :) Feels great to finally be getting somewhere with the scale. I wish I was organized like you about what I weighed, when. I can't even remember what I weighed at Rehoboth. Or what I weighed in high school, or when I got married. I know what my lowest adult weight is 128. When I weighed that I am not entirely sure on. :scratchchin: I guess it's because I have always gone a lot by my clothes. I am making a break from the past and have given away/donated/consigned anything larger than a size 8. Will have to go naked if I put weight on again. :grin:

Nono, sounds really nice how you can break it up like that. I missed our morning run this morning. Got to the stop sign at 0400 and Scott's Achilees was too achy to start so we went back to the house. Now I have to decide to run tonight my slated 6 or what. Been blah all day, knee talking, and I have a 5K trail run tomorrow. Might just play hookie to be fresh in the morning. I don't like having to race with another run just a few hours before.

Carrie, have you gotten your thyroid checked? Sometimes that can be the culprit. Especially if we are excercising and eating decent and still putting on weight. I know a friend our age had hers checked when she kept struggling with weight loss and it was all wacked out. Just a thought.

[Rozzie]

It just dawned on me that we will actually be local for the EE 5K in 2weeks. At first I was like "hheeeh???" until I read the price tag. Over a $100 a person for a 5K! I know it includes a park ticket to AK, but I don't need a park ticket to AK. Plus we are leaving the morning of to go see my Dad in Tampa, which is way more important. But still, I can freaking believe over a $100 for a 5K. But I would get to go over a log and get a medal and shirt. :rolleyes: Okay rant over....

We skipped the 5K this morning. Scott's achilees is not a 100% and a tough trail run would probably be the worst thing he could do for it. I slept in, and about to head out now for 6 mile tempo. It's already in the 80s temp wise. Oh and if anyone was keeping score at home, we turned on our AC yesterday. What finally broke the standoff was the dogs surrounded Scott hassling with their tongues hanging out. ;) It was 90 yesterday, 86 degrees in house.

[DisneyGeek]

DG, congrats on the weight loss! I am now officially down 8 lbs myself. :)

Thanks and that is AWESOME that you are making progress now! :goodvibes: Always extremely motivating to see things start to work and move in the right direction. :thumbsup2:

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$100 for a 5k is certainly a lot, and I don't like it including a park ticket since DW & I both have APs. It would seem fair to me if they knocked off 75% of rack price for the ticket if you have an AP, but I'm pretty sure though don't. Sadly, if I were visiting the Mouse at the time I'd probably drop it in a heartbeat; I'm too much of a junkie not to. :blush: Hmmm... Maybe I shouldn't post that in case Mouse Scouts are watching for pricing intel!!! :scared07: I already budget a frightening amount of our income specifically for Disney trips, DVC dues + loan, and ancillary items. :covermouth: Shouldn't have posted that either! :rotfl2:


What finally broke the standoff was the dogs surrounded Scott hassling with their tongues hanging out. ;)

Gotta' let the kids have their say sometimes. :D

Time for me to get out and run; scheduled for my 4.5 mile course (under typical no pace goal. exclude warm up & cool down, run 3 min. walk 1 yada yada yada. Maybe I'll just start saying 'typical parameters' to spare people seeing that posted again and again and again from me! :grin:)

[nono]

Well, I'm running again. And I just registered for another marathon in the fall -- the Twin Cities on Oct. 3. Using it and AFM as training runs for the big one: Philadelphia in late November.

I think that's all I'm running in the fall. Oh and the December half! :oweye:

[DisneyGeek]

Well, I'm running again. And I just registered for another marathon in the fall -- the Twin Cities on Oct. 3.

Awesome! :thumbsup2:

Mission accomplished! :D I got in 4.51 at 10:34 pace. Then DW got home from some errands and while getting ready to go out for her first outdoor stab at C25K. She asked (mostly joking) "Do you want to come with me?". I was still in my running clothes, so I said "Sure, why not." So I walked along her for it, but we were cut short. She got in her warm up walk and two run intervals, but then was really feeling it and an electrical storm was closing in fast (we could see and hear it in the distance) so we took a short cut home and she walked it in. We ended up with 1.05 miles in 21:08.99 for her, or 20:13 AP. She was happy- her current goal is just to make sure she finishes our 5k on August 7th in under an hour, so she is darn close to that pace now, just needs the distance!

Hope everyone enjoys the rest of their weekend! :wave:

[withdisneyspirit]

Well, I'm running again. And I just registered for another marathon in the fall -- the Twin Cities on Oct. 3. Using it and AFM as training runs for the big one: Philadelphia in late November.

I think that's all I'm running in the fall. Oh and the December half! :oweye:

Your marathon is on my 50th birthday, nono!! I know I am a ne'er do well Peacock lately and Rick and I haven't even done many runs lately :( I do feel rehabilitated from my winter running season though and I am pretty much raring to go except that its so hot outside :rolleyes:

We leave for Disney this Friday after work too. I have all the packing and I will do it around the mess made from having the entire kitchen and dining room spread all over the rest of the house :scared07: I have been without range and dishwasher for two weeks. If I am lucky, I may get to move in the new appliances on June 11.

I am going to go read back the last few pages now anyway so I feel somewhat in sync with everyone else. Kitchen reno and work is trying to suck the life out of me!

[Rozzie]

Well, I'm running again. And I just registered for another marathon in the fall -- the Twin Cities on Oct. 3. Using it and AFM as training runs for the big one: Philadelphia in late November.

I think that's all I'm running in the fall. Oh and the December half! :oweye:

I am using you as a scout for when I do Philly next year. Going up to stay with Mama Gail and using Philly as my 2011 breakthrough marthon. ;) Then go see some of Gettysburg, etc. Maniac you are with that schedule! :love30:

Lisa, we will just miss you down there, DRATS. You are still doing Goofy next year right? I need our Goofy resident expert to hold my hand. Have a great trip!

DG, is your wife going to do one of the races at AFM? Like the 5K or something? Tell her we are all proud of the progress she is making. :thumbsup2: LOL on the spy's on here. We are sucking blood out of a turnip for our trip in 2 weeks. The mouse loves my wallet. :boohoohoo:

Just back from a 11 miler with Mr Roz. Went out at sunrise. I wish everyone could have experienced what we saw today. It's my favorite time of day to run. Another PB for 11 mile training run. I don't know if it's the new yoga class, losing weight, better nutrition, or what--but things are going really well down....so far. Knock on wood!!! :fingerscrossed: Running is so weird, like a love/hate relationship. I know to savor these periods in my training, as it can never be this great all the time. The next trial is always looming around the bend. But when it's clicking, it's almost a zen experience. :cloud9:

[MatterhornMiss]

I loved reading everyone's stories about how they started running. Very inspiring.

Well, I have officially signed up for the DLR 1/2 marathon. I still don't have a job to know if I can get away that weekend, but it was at 91% capacity and I knew I couldn't put it off until after I get back from Africa. I'm hoping I can wait a month for the Jan 1/2, though.

WDW was hot last week, so I didn't do much running. That was probably not a bad thing, because I couldn't really find a good place at AKL anyway. I didn't try running along any of the roads (I really don't trust tourists in their cars or the WDW buses), and I think I managed to squeak out 1.5 miles running an out and back from Jambo to Kidani (winding around Kidani's pool and BBQ area). I did run one day between GF and Poly, but I couldn't do the full run WDW had mapped out--that requires running through the Poly's resort grounds beside the pool, and it was just too crowded.

Roz, you might consider heading over to WL/Ft. Wilderness and running around back there. There used to be a boat from CR to both WL/ Ft. W. Or you can be brave and run on the roads.

Ugh, I feel like a total cow after WDW. I really wish they offered healthier food options and more reasonable portion sizes. The Wave had food that didn't taste too processed and refined. But the concierge lounge just had junk food all day (well, there was some fresh fruit at breakfast). I've been told I won't be eating much in Africa, though, so I guess I'll make up for it.

5K this weekend--I need to run this week beforehand. This 5K was the first race I ran last year, at the end of my 8 week (I think mine was 9 wk) building up a running base before starting to train for the 10K. Ahh, memories.

[DisneyGeek]

DG, is your wife going to do one of the races at AFM? Like the 5K or something? Tell her we are all proud of the progress she is making. :thumbsup2:

As of right now she doesn't plan to do any events but just be support crew for me. We'll see if that changes; if it does, I'll certainly tell the group! I'll pass along your comment tonight. :) She asked me to go out with her for her to try doing a full 5k training run/walk someimte in the next week or two- I'm looking at Sunday June 6th since that is a swimming day and I'm only planning 4.5 miles for me on the 5th. Trying to balance not over or undoing things for myself... :p


I've been told I won't be eating much in Africa, though, so I guess I'll make up for it.

:rotfl2: That's one type of diet plan I suppose... Glad you got to stockpile kcals from the Mouse while you could!

[Mr. Roz]

Hey folks:wave:,
Just popping in to say hello and that I hope eveyone is doing well.

The training runs are going great and the weight is coming off at a healthy rate. (That rymes):scratchchin:

Anyway,The Stimpys gave me a book a while back called "Born to Run" by Christopher McDougal. Now I don't expect any peacocks going off to Mexico and running 100 miles through Copper Canyon wearing sandals any time soon, but I believe it is a must read.The book was by far one of the best I have ever read. It truly captures the spirit of running.

Everyone be safe in the heat this summer. Look forward to seeing many of you in September.

[Stitch]

Philadelphia in late November.


DW is aiming for this one as well. She's really been on a serious regiment since the Broad Street run. I gave her a Nike Sportband for Mother's Day and she's loving it. Really motivating her to get out.

Have you done this one before Nono?

[Colorado Belle]

Hey folks:wave:,
Just popping in to say hello and that I hope eveyone is doing well.

Now I don't expect any peacocks going off to Mexico and running 100 miles through Copper Canyon wearing sandals any time soon, but I believe it is a must read.The book was by far one of the best I have ever read.

Ahem, would running 3 miles in Crocs count?????:biggulp::rotfl2:

[katiegel]

Ohhh my motivation is slipping! Is it bad that I'm only running like once a week??!??? But I'm up to 5 without trying which is good. My feet are KILLING me though! New shoes should be in any day now (Asics Gel Nimbus 12)...so maybe that will amp up my motivation!

How is everyone doing?

[nono]

Ohhh my motivation is slipping! Is it bad that I'm only running like once a week??!??? But I'm up to 5 without trying which is good. My feet are KILLING me though! New shoes should be in any day now (Asics Gel Nimbus 12)...so maybe that will amp up my motivation!

How is everyone doing?

Uh, yeah, you really need to do it 3x a week at minimum, and for awhile to make it just "part of your life." Then you can take a month off like me! :grin:

I did run 5 mi yesterday and should end up with 17 mi total this week. I'm officially training for AF/TwinCities/Philadelphia/OrlandoHalf/HiltonHeadHalf/Boston Marathons. Yep...I have my entire schedule figured out through Boston. :scared07:

[DisneyGeek]

I'm doing pretty well; katiegel (http://dvcnews.com/forum/member.php?u=4129)- I have very limited personal experience, but everything I've read or heard says a minimum of 3 times weekly as nono said... Good luck with the new shoes though!

So nono, you are currently training for 5 marathon equivalents (2 halves = 1 whole {a la 1 BR + Studio = "2 BR equivalent"} ) and rebuilding from 17 miles a week? Perhaps there is hope for some of us [read me] low mileage mortals! ;)

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Plan here is for about 7 miles on Monday since I'll be out of town Sat/Sun. then I'll do the ellip on Tuesday and go back to 'normal sched.' Wednesday. I think I'll tweak Monday that up just a little- my current longest ever run/walk is 7.02 miles and at that time I wasn't doing my 'warm up walk' I do now. I want to best that distance (excluding my warm up & cool down!) and am probably going to target at least 7.1 ish; that should be about 1/4 mile more if I were counting my warm up walk, but enough to honestly set a new personal best however you count it! :silly:

My overall running & cross training plan (and so far I've been pretty good the last 3 weeks) is currently-


Tuesday & Thursday - "Short run" = 3.25 miles {I frequently do a ~1.5 mile (30 min.) walk w/ a coworker twice weekly [on Tr/Th] as well.}
Saturday - "Long run"; increase distance by about a mile one week, then taper back two miles the next, then increase by 3 (so 7 miles / 5 miles / 8 miles / 6 miles / 9 miles...) from now through hitting 14 miles about two weeks before the Air Force Half in Sept. and tapering down before the big day.
Sunday - Swim 30 min. laps
Monday - 30 minutes elliptical
Wed & Fri - lift weights (upper bod - takes somewhere between 13 -17 minutes) + do 15 - 21 minutes on the ellip {My dad thinks I should always do at least 30 minutes aerobic, but right now I'm not ready to commit to that 7 days a week...}
M-W-F : also work my way up to 210 crunches (two days ago I did 150; that's my target for tonight as well- thinking I'll increase by 10 per week 'till I meet the goal IF I feel OK doing so...)


If my body tells me I should or my schedule strongly conflicts with that plan, I'll toss in a rest day as needed.

Not sure if I ever mentioned the family discussion on above plan- I did actually print things out and bring it up on the 16th. My younger bro said "it'll get you across the finish line". My dad didn't say much. I had mentioned looking at some of Gallaway's mileage and run/walk training plans in creating mine, and D thinks G is a hypocrite by telling people they can be successful but do low mileage, because G was doing 200+ miles a week at his peak. OK, that's great for my dad who did 100 - 125 miles a week (maybe more sometimes) for 10ish years around his peak, but it's rather intimidating to a lot of us noobs (or at least me). [Incidentally, I'm not sure what he's doing these days as far as distance goes (his stride has shortened a lot since his knee surgeries); I think it's usually a minimum of 1 hour daily and 2 hours AT LEAST once a week.] Well, at least he didn't really say anything bad about my plan; sometimes silence is better than derogatory comments- I'll take what I can get! :thumbsup2:

[Rozzie]

I've had a okay week. Been getting up before work to run, which means the alarm going off @ 0330. Shocking enough I have adjusted--unlike last summer. I do take a nap in afternoon. Missed yoga last night, might try one of my videos later on tonight. I am averaging about mid 30s for the week, and glancing ahead on schedule I am going to start cranking it out soon. I hope I can still sqeeze the mileage in before work. I really like my afternoons "off". My RP is no longer training with me, so it's been a adjustment too. Everyone has different seasons in their life and she and I are just in a different season.

Katie, I would also recommend getting in at least 3 days a week. You will find as you build a base that by running a tiny bit more that your body recovers more quickly and adjusts. Lots of pain goes away when you can run more. Then again, you feel pain when you are developing base, and oh, if you run too much, you get pain too. Yep, training is a tightrope act LMAO! Good luck to you.

DG, I think your plan looks fine. Remember you have to do what you feel comfortable with. My mom was a awesome, trophy carrying home tennis player. She even played at a Sports Illustrated tournament in NYC. I could barely get my ball over the net. I think too I was so intimidated by her success that I was scared to put myself out there. I regret that now, I would love to be able to play tennis well. I admire you for putting yourself out there, and talking to your dad for your advice. I bet if he hasn't said it, your dad is so proud of the steps you have taken. Interesting tidbit about Galloway--I have heard that before somewhere too.

Nono, HiltonHead has a HM? :scratchchin:

[nono]

DG, folks like your Dad can't factor in what cross-training does to you, but I also see his point about Galloway. BTW, someone linked me to a marathon plan of his that has you do 26 mi as a training walk/run sometime before a marathon. I was suprised to see that.

Anyway, tell your Dad I qualified for Boston (with the caveats that I'm an old chick) on a max mileage of 42 mpw with decent cross-training. (I think that's right anyway...and maybe only 2 weeks were over 40...) I'm hoping this year to get over 50 mpw once! LOL -- but then again, I have to move my crooked body forward with baby steps. I figure when I'm 80 years old, I'll be doing 90 mpw before a marathon. :rotfl2:

Anyway, we have to meet your parents at some point! It's always good to rub elbows with some hard core folks -- sharpens us up. :goodvibes:

[DisneyGeek]

I think too I was so intimidated by her success that I was scared to put myself out there. I regret that now, I would love to be able to play tennis well. I admire you for putting yourself out there, and talking to your dad for your advice.

Thanks for sharing that and the cudos! :goodvibes:


Anyway, we have to meet your parents at some point! It's always good to rub elbows with some hard core folks -- sharpens us up. :goodvibes:

:D I'm sure that can be arranged. They'll be at the World in about a week if that helps... Funny you should mention that though- a few weeks ago my dad asked if 'we' {I believe he meant Team Peacock} were still thinking about doing the "River to Sea" relay in summer 2011 up in NJ; so if not before, you might get a chance then as long as we can scrounge up 7 people (I think one proposed roster was you, me, my parents, my brother, and the Rozes [if they are available], then have my DW & my sis-in-law as drivers)! :thumbsup2:

On another note, I told my dad you qualified for Boston back when it first happened; seems like he nodded (we were on the phone IIRC), said something like 'So at least some of the people in your group are pretty serious', asked your time, then started trying to calculate your age group... :oweye: I didn't realize your weekly mileage was that low (by his standards) at the time- could have been fun to tell him that and see if his head exploded! :rotfl2: Speaking of Boston, I was just learning to count the first time he did Boston, and while watching the start with my mom I'm told I got a huge smile and really wide eyes, pointed to the pack, and said "TWO Daddies!" :thumbsup2: I don't remember saying it, but I do vaughly remember the start going on and on and on and on!

[Rozzie]

DG, have you stayed in studio at BLT, or 1 BR? Kinda starting to freak out as I have no idea where we are going to store our luggage. We are used to 1 BRs and are a tad bit spoiled. Is the closet big enough to store suitcase? Is there any place in studio that can handle 2 OwnerLockers?? :oweye:

[MatterhornMiss]

Ran a 5K yesterday and managed to average a 10 min mile despite not having run for two weeks (I am not counting the piddly runs at WDW). I know I could've huffed and puffed a little less if I'd kept up better but it makes me feel better about taking 3 1/2 weeks off and then coming back to start marathon training.

At the airport now. In two days I'll be in Tanzania! Have a great June everybody.
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[athenna]

Way to go on your 5k, MM:thumbsup2:
Wow, Tanzania, cool!


Roz, we were in a studio in March @ AKLV w/our OL, and we just kinda had it on the table:grin: Not attractive, but so what. We're spoiled by 1 bedrooms, too.

[nono]

Have fun MM!

Athenna, sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do!

[Rozzie]

Jen, it may come to that! I have this sickness of neat and order though. The saddest thing is it's magnified on vacation. It's like I get nervous and can't relax if things are laying about the villa. Believe me, I wish I wasn't this way. :blech:

Super job on the 5K MM! Wishing you a safe journey. Can't wait for you to share all that you will see and experience over there. Wow, I am thrilled for you. :goodvibes:

[Rozzie]

This just in.....we are leaving a day early for our trip. We were going to leave Sat morning after run. Now we are needing to get heck out of dodge PRONTO. So leaving Friday after work. Found a cheapo hotel AAA rate for $53 in Gainsville. Arrive there 11pm. Get up, now what to do about running? Only a few miles. Will arrive around 7am.

Option #1 is going on to BLT and check in and just see if the room is ready. (yeah right) Then run either on TM there or jot over to Poly-GF route. But where to shower and change??? Option #2 is go first to OKW. Run around there, shower, change at OKW. Then tada, off to BLT.

Opinions?

[Colorado Belle]

WOW MM..Tanzania. Hope you take lots of pics for us who only have moose in our backyards.

Roz...Depending on where you have the studio, OLs store at the door to the 1 bd if it is a lockoff (like at BWV) or out on the balcony at OKW or over between the bed and front window at OKW. If that helps.

Well, I 'm posting to say that I ran a mile just now ...it was a very slow mile, but my ankle has been hurting walking, so I decided it might need a little stretch of other muscles. My heart rate was up to 150 BUT I have a bp monintor now and it has been reading a 64-70 resting pulse and that's right where i want it, so I don't mind if it jumps while running (as long as it doesn't trigger an a-fib). (Just as an FYI, I haven't RAN a mile in forever...can walk a LONG time, but running seems to be hard on me, so this was a pleasant surprise.

[Rozzie]

Go CB! :cheerleader:

We are staying at BLT. By looks of photos and mechanical drawing the best place for storing 2 OLs will be in the hallway outside our door. :confused24:

[Colorado Belle]

Roz, I just looked at the BLT studio unit last trip. I'll be derned if I can't remember anything except the bathroom sink is in the kitchen (and I don't think there is enough space to slide them under it). Is there a little 'alcove' for the door to the 1 bedroom? Maybe between the bed and the wall/patio door?

But wait...If you EMPTY them, then bell services will keep them for you..just tag with your name and advise John they aren't for p/u!

[Rozzie]

But wait...If you EMPTY them, then bell services will keep them for you..just tag with your name and advise John they aren't for p/u!

Ahhh, good idea, except I would need a extra studio to store all the crap that is in them. On a side note, we are taking 1 locker back to the armpit with us. I can't justify the expense of 2 lockers anymore now that we always drive. Plus, I only use about 50% what is in the lockers now. I know our second locker is full of clothes that neither Scott nor I can wear anymore. (which is a good thing, but still...)

It is weird about that sink thing, huh?

[mickeyndvcfan]

This just in.....we are leaving a day early for our trip. We were going to leave Sat morning after run. Now we are needing to get heck out of dodge PRONTO. So leaving Friday after work. Found a cheapo hotel AAA rate for $53 in Gainsville. Arrive there 11pm. Get up, now what to do about running? Only a few miles. Will arrive around 7am.

Option #1 is going on to BLT and check in and just see if the room is ready. (yeah right) Then run either on TM there or jot over to Poly-GF route. But where to shower and change??? Option #2 is go first to OKW. Run around there, shower, change at OKW. Then tada, off to BLT.

Opinions?

Don't they have showers at the pool at the GF pool (the newest one)?

[DisneyGeek]

Just got back from our MI one night trip. It was fun! We went to "The Fly Trap" and "Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger", two restaurants featured on the Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives show on Food Network. :eating: Both were great!!! :D Also visited the Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village- it was interesting. They were doing Civil War reenactments / demonstrations for Memorial Day which was cool. Certainly not Disney, but a little variety isn't gonna' kill me, $85 got me a membership and free admission for the two of us for a year, and DW & I are working through visiting and doing SOMETHING in all 50 states together, and now we can cross off MI. :thumbsup2: Stayed at "Webber Inn" and had their Sunday brunch buffet this morning; very tasty, nice decour, cool place- ate WAYYYYYY too many calories, but that's an entirely different story and no need to dwell on it now... :rolleye11:

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Probably missed her, but WTG MM on the 5k and hope everything goes well overseas- looking forward to hearing from you when ya' get back!

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Roz - We've only stayed in studios and don't have an O/L, but right in front of the lockoff door (all BLT studios are lockoffs) there is probably enough space; that is where we put our suitcases when staying there. I don't use the closets or dressers usually in hotel rooms- too likely I'll forget something! :rotfl2: The door is basically across from the bathroom. As for the sink comment someone made, I assume it is about the bathrom sink NOT being in the bathroom, but just around the corner in a shared alcove with the kitchenette. So mini-bar style sink on one side, bathroom sink if you turn around and vice-versa. Weird setup, but it works. DW, my parent's, and her parents all found it strange but OK. Combined we've been in 4 different studios in 'the sandwich'; two SVs, one LV, and one MK view. All that said, with the possible exception of value studios @ Jambo, I'm pretty sure BLT's studios are the smallest in DVC-land; hope it isn't too hard for the two of you shrinking down from the 1BRs you are accustomed to. :fingerscrossed:

Hope everybody had a great end to what's left of the weekend. Hopefully I'll have a good training report to share after tomorrows run; probably gonna' try to get it in before the afternoon / evening thunderstorms roll in that they are predicting! :wave:

[nono]

Peacocking in with 17 miles for the week. :p

Ran 6 mi tonight in 82 degrees F -- it wasn't going well because I couldn't seem to break much of a sweat, even though I wasn't dehydrated. I did carry 8 oz coconut water with me, which was gone by mi 2...so at mi 4, I did what any sensible girl would do -- I took off my shoes, and ran the last two calf deep in the surf. I felt really fine and then came home and took a cold shower.

Still drinking ice water....err...and some wine in between. :D

[Colorado Belle]

57000 people and DR. OZ are running the BoulderBoulder today....wondering why no peacocks are running it???????????????????????????????

Would offer my house as altitude adjustment home base, but it looks like this might be my last Memorial Day in it.

Anyhow, inspired by the Ethiopians (1st place womens) and Colorado women who are currently ahead of the USA and Kenya....I decided to run (again, slowly_)while the 5 arms of the armed forces parachuted from a plane over the stadium...cool!!!!! HA! I matched my steps to the runners...of course their 'reach' was about 5 times as long as my baby steps, but it was fun nonetheless.

It's a gorgeous day here in my 9300 feet high neck of the woods.
Happy Memorial Day all!

[Rozzie]

That race has always sounded so awesome to me CB. I wonder what Dr Oz's time was? :scratchchin: Great job on the running for you. :thumbsup2:

[DisneyGeek]

Glad you got to run in time CB!

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For the Peacocks who use them, what are your current favs in hydration belt land? I'm prob. gonna' buy one in the next couple days; might look at Dick's sporting goods later this week, but am likely to mail order...

Anywho, got my long run in- new PR distance for a training run! :yahoo: Today I did 7.23 miles @ 11:05 average pace!!! (Prev. longest was 7.01 miles @ 11:53 AP on 11/14/2009) :D I slept in, finished a Fiber One bar and small yogert smoothy breakfast about 11:15 AM [with ~32 oz. of iced green tea, but I didn't finish them until closer to 11:45]. Started my run about 1 PM. All well and good, EXCEPT thunder started about 12:45, rain about 12:55, and skies opened around 1:05... :oweye: Figures things would begin as predicted; but hey, they said 40% change of percip. last night- seemed like the odds still favored me. Luckily, it tapered to nuttin' after a few minutes, then around 45 minutes in I got intermittent light rain the rest of the time. 82 degrees before the rain hit, 69 with 82% humidity after I got home. So perhaps it was a good thing after all...

I tried to be smart in other ways though. Popped a Sunkist Fruit Gem every 20 minutes (Tasty glucose! :eating: I was reading something that in most cases normal candy does just fine for most people exercising for 60 min to 2 hours, no real need to buy special 'sports gels' or similar items unless you prefer them) and took a swig of Propel on walk intervals after 30 minutes unless it was time for a gumdrop. ;) Felt great doing that; want to start training myself fuel wise on my long runs for the half; this was the first time I've treid to eat or drink anything during a run. Tried rigging a bottle holder for said Propel using two bungie type hair bands DW provided. Lets just say I carried the bottle switching from hand to hand for pretty much the whole run, and didn't like doing that, thus my request for input on belts! :rotfl2:

[Rozzie]

DG, I used to use a belt, but found it was doing weird things to my hips. Never ever thought I could get used to a hand held bottle. No way, not going to try it. Finally decided to try one out after hip issue, and haven't looked back since. I don't even know it's in my hand, and actually feel naked without it when I do races. This is what I use. Scott uses something similar from Ironman that has a pouch for gels on side.

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

As for gels and such....you have to find what works for you. I know last year I was "geling" up a storm on runs. Now I am trying to extend the fuel and go on fewer supplements. Still hydrating like a mother though. That is one thing I can't give up, me and dehydration down here don't get along. I am going with hammer products for electrolyte replacements--they are cleaner than a lot of products out there. (artifical sweetners that may interfere with metablism of nutrients) But right now I am up to 10 miles without fueling, just water. It's a theory out there that to train under supplemented (if that's a word) than for races supplement up. Your body will be "like omg we have something to work with, let's GO!" Like I said it's a theory I am tooling with. I would not even think of trying it last summer. This training cycle just experimenting. I know everyone has to find what works for them, and no way is right or wrong. For instance for all the people who train undersupplemented there are tons of successful runners who load up. I read somewhere where Lance Armstrong took a Gel every 30 min when he ran Boston. So each his own. :)

Congrats on the distance record! I remember that feeling and there is nothing like it--wait till you get up in teens. You feel like you are on a mountain top. :thumbsup2:

[DisneyGeek]

Figures- as soon as I read several things and try to start something (glucose while running) it turns out that may be out of date / fashion! :oweye: Guess I'll always be at least a few steps behind most of the team here... ;) {pun intended}

With that bottle, do you usually keep it on one hand or do you switch it back and forth? :scratchchin: And is one bottle enough for most runs, or are you still stashing drop bottles ahead of time along your route (weren't you doing something like that last year?)

DW mentioned a Camel Back, perhaps a small one like their 50 oz. model. But I don't recall seeing runners use those during any normal races (i.e. NOT a cross country ultra or something); do some people and I've just been oblivious?

Thanks!

[Rozzie]

Figures- as soon as I read several things and try to start something (glucose while running) it turns out that may be out of date / fashion! :oweye: Guess I'll always be at least a few steps behind most of the team here... ;) {pun intended}
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No no no. Not out of date. Just another theory floating about. Remember one way isn't right, and one way isn't wrong. Just what works best for you. I would say overfueling is better than under fueling when you are hitting new longer distances--especially if you run alone. But that may be nursy nurse in me talking.

Usually one 20 oz bottle is good for 8 miles and below. Anything above and I either stop at water fountain or we drop water on route, or leave it in a car and loop back around. Remember the humidity down here is in the mid 80s now, temp climbing near 90. I sweat like someone doused me with a water hose. Some people hydrate less. I run better hydrated. Even with all that water my pee test is never clear. (yes one of the best, easiest ways to see how well you are hydrated :D)

[DisneyGeek]

But that may be nursy nurse in me talking.

:rotfl2: I was half kidding on the out of date; look at my dad being Mr. no cross training; definitely an older school ASAIK. I certainly will keep experimenting on with hydration and fuel as the long run miles rack up! Thanks for the info - good to hear ideas & what works for others. :D

I very frequently pass with a clear test weather running or not, even with no en-route hydration, but since I've been doing shorter distances to date at least I didn't expect that to be an issue. I usually don't do a 'bare weight' immediately before and after, but may start, especially if the first test gets darker and/or I feel 'funny'.

BTW, at the start of your last post, were trying to coax nono in to add her advice / perspective? If so, I think your punctuation might have been a little off... ;)

[DisneyGeek]

What kind of shoes do you like to wear when NOT running? I'm looking to get a new pair of casual "athletic" shoes to wear with jeans & shorts on the weekends and vacations, that kind of thing. Probably also move them to work when I get new ones every 6 months or so for my usually twice a week ~1.5 mile walks. Some thoughts I've had so far, based on some things I've read online:


Buy new name brand "walking" shoes
Buy new "running" shoes that are more cushiony and with a narrower heal than I'd want for actually running
Buy a new pair of running shoes and swap my oldest running ones down to be my 'walking' shoes

The first two options seem to have pretty limited choices in wide (2E) size 11.5 or 12.

Another thought would be a "cross trainer" which seems to offer more options, but I know many people in this group hate them so I think I'll only buy them for use on the ellip and then when i get new ones toss the older pair in the garage to use when I'm doing yardwork w/ DW or something...

[Rozzie]

DG, the only thing I may suggest is not wear your retired running shoes for walking. They are dead. Bury them. I was working in my retired shoes and my chiropracter about fainted. He said it could have contributed to a lot of issues I had a while ago.

Hey did ya'll hear the big news? If you do the Full in Jan, you get a day free in the parks. Oh, wait, you a passholder or on a package???? Sucks to be you. :mad:

[mickeyndvcfan]

Hey did ya'll hear the big news? If you do the Full in Jan, you get a day free in the parks. Oh, wait, you a passholder or on a package???? Sucks to be you. :mad:

Oh darn, I will be getting annual passes in Dec. while we are down for the OUC race.


Have you registered yet for Jan.? Did you get the e-mail to vote for the Mickey medal?

[nono]

dg, shoes? Why the HECK would I wear shoes in the summer? :confused:


:D

Doesn't suck to be me at the shore! Oh, I do have to wear flip flops to dinner (which by the way, kills me about Honolulu. "Slippers" aka flip flops, are not acceptable at many dinner establishments. :oweye: Like it's NYC or something)

[DisneyGeek]

:tomato: OK, please forget I asked about shoes! ;)


Did you get the e-mail to vote for the Mickey medal?

I got the e-mail; surprised since I'm not registered for any Mouse-races at the moment. I voted for the style 1 medal- Mickey ears w/ a bunch of red in it, etc. I liked the colors... :silly:

[PoohsPal]

Don't mind me...sneaking in after ebing absent again.....

DG - DH and I use amphipod RunLite belts.

http://amphipod.com/overview/overview.html

Wider strap is more stable IMO.

CB - Glad you had a good run!

So, flubbed my tri on Saturday. Should haev kicked tail. Should not have done Core PArking lot Challenge (and challenge it was) the day before. had no arms or core. Lesson learned. I do know the things I shoudl work on now, though.

[DisneyGeek]

PP - Thanks for the link and sorry to hear about the tri... Hope your next one is great though! :thumbsup2:

[Colorado Belle]

:DHey, thanks you guys but ya know I'm only running a mile. I posted becausee the thought of running a whole mile (whereas I have no problems walking 10) had been very daunting for me. I wanted to try it tho to see how it affected by bp and also to see if it might use more calories. The key for me was to slow it down so that I could go further than a quarter mile at 6.0....so like I said, i'm way slow but able to go much farther without keeling over.

[DisneyGeek]

able to go much farther without keeling over.

Awesome! :cheerleader:

I decided to basically try a temp run tonight; I did a solid 3.32 miles run at an average 10:25 pace! :D DW did 1 mile on the 'mill today; she's trying to get back on the prep. for 5k bandwagon. I stopped @ Dick's Sporting Goods and picked up a 22 oz. water bottle with a hand strap and small pouch that I think is similar to Rozzie said Mr. Roz uses. I might try getting a belt in a few weeks as well and use it for longer distances; I'll need to experiment! :grin:

[Rozzie]

Well finally leave tomorrow. Headed to BLT for 6 nights, then my Dad's in Tampa for 2. Plan on runs @ Poly/GF, OKW/SSR, and FW. Planning a 13 miler at my Dads on a great recreational trail by his house in Tarpon Springs. It is ranked one of top rec trails in state. :thumbsup2:

Going to try to eat as much as I can according to my plan with a few cheats here and there. I have lost 12 lbs so far, and I would hate to put on a bunch of weight and be right where I was a month ago. Hence that is why I plan on running bunches down there. We do have a cheat day planned, for Epcot. Going to have some beers and walk around WS. Nibble here and there. Other than that, water with dinner. I have penciled in my Nestle Toll house cookie sandwich from MainSt Bakery, and we are going to split a dole whip for dessert after dinner at the Plaza one night. I know I am a freak, but just think if I can plan ahead what I will cheat on, it will help me in saying no to things I had not planned to cheat on. Make any sense? :confused24: I will check is some here and there. :)

Carrie, sorry the TRi did not come out as planned, but I can't wait to see what all the extra stuff will do to your time next Jan. You are going to be on fire I bet! :goodvibes:

[Colorado Belle]

Have a great trip Rozzies!!!!!! MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM dole whip


Hope you'll tell us all about BLT...don't forget to the tour.....some nibbles (try the cheesecake lollipop , its small), some stuff (like my leatherette folder) and FASTPASSES for anytime. (You can pass on the 'talk' with the CMS and pick up the FPs on your way out.....

[Rozzie]

Have a great trip Rozzies!!!!!! MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM dole whip


Hope you'll tell us all about BLT...don't forget to the tour.....some nibbles (try the cheesecake lollipop , its small), some stuff (like my leatherette folder) and FASTPASSES for anytime. (You can pass on the 'talk' with the CMS and pick up the FPs on your way out.....

I toured them last Oct, I wonder if I can tour again? :scratchchin: Thanks for the reminder I forgot all about all of that. Keep up the good work with the running. :)

[DisneyGeek]

Well finally leave tomorrow. Headed to BLT for 6 nights, then my Dad's in Tampa for 2. Plan on runs @ Poly/GF, OKW/SSR, and FW.

Have a GREAT trip - you might even "run" in to my parents! :rotfl2: They are in an AKV Jambo std. studio June 8 - 11th (3 nights) and Poly + FW/WL areas are some of their favs; they also like POR and have ventured around OKW from there... My boss is also going to the World leaving tomorrow; he's staying in a FW cabin with DW & (2?) adult kids. Makes me EVEN MORE jealous that I'm NOT there! :boohoohoo: Oh well.

FWIW, your 'cheat planning' sounds like a great idea to me :thumbsup2:, and I'm glad to hear you have one of the all important Dole Whips on tap! :eating:

Scale said 221.6 this morning; a recent low {I call them 'Page Crits'}. These past two weeks (due to parties and travel) have been rough diet wise, but at least I'm maintaining overall and actually down a touch (I think I had 223.4 as my low last page [19 days/page] in my notebook). :D One more day on this page- my goal is to always have a new page crit on each one until I get to 200#s! :fingerscrossed: It'll be really cool when I dip under 214.8 - that'll be my lowest in more than 10 years. :goodvibes: Getting close...

[Rozzie]

Hello peacocks! Just checked in. Arrived @ OKW 0730, ran 6 miles, then shower @ pool lockerroom and nice leisurely bkfast @ Olivias. On to BLT, not only did I get my requests-high floor but room was ready. As I was checking in, text that OLs were ready. Lounging in room looking over BLT activities, and about fell off bed. Complimentary organic beer tasting @ 3pm today with reservation, space very limited. Called and got fit right in! Dinner tonight is @ Cali, then head over to MK to mosey around. Will check in tomorrow. :-)
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[Colorado Belle]

Rozzies: Wow..the makings of a perfect beginning to a magical vacation!

I decided to walk a mile, take my bp and then run a mile and check it again. Observed that when I walk, i can feel it in my butt muscles, but when I run, I feel it in my knees. Neither is painful at all...just an observation. I've been getting a light stitch in my side when I run...not bad enought to actually stop, but enough to notice. Remind me again what causes that?

[DisneyGeek]

Complimentary organic beer tasting @ 3pm today with reservation, space very limited. Called and got fit right in!

Awesome! :thumbsup2: Glad things are off to such a great start. Hope you found a good spot for your OLs. :listen: Enjoy the rest of it. :grin:

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CB: Sorry I have no idea what whichness is causing wence, but as long as things aren't painful and the BP is in tolerance I say keep up what your doin! :D

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Run yesterday was a hot & humid (by my standards) 4.5- ended up slow, but I finished. The new hand strap water bottle rig worked well; the nozzle/valve thingy is semi-soft rubber and was a little cumbersome to open sometimes while sweaty, but not a huge deal. Plus, DW pointed out it may loosen up a bit with age. Definitely functional. For longer distances I am likely to buy a amphipod belt (or maybe a Nathan's brand waist holster to carry a second bottle to swap for the hand rig? :confused24:) in a few weeks though; we'll see...

I had game night last night, got around 4 hours sleep, and just got back from playing at the early service at church. I think I'm gonna' head back to bed; then I hope to walk 5k with DW (her current run pace for C25K style intervals is at/under my 'powerwalk' pace) and follow that up with my normal 30 min lap swim. She wants to proove to herslef she can finish a 5k, regardless of the time it takes or amount of wlaking now, then she'll worry about continuing a program to speed things up. She says her main goal is to finish our Aug. 7th 5k in under 1 hour- anything else is gravy. :silly:

[Rozzie]

Checking in from DGs home. At top of the world now....enjoying many refreshments. The fireworks are going to be awesome, the new perimeter foreworks start this weekend for summer.

DG, we love your home so much we have canceled 2 park days just to hang out. Life is god Peacocks!

CB, sounds like what I get. Get it when I am not breathing deep enough to exchange gas. Slow your pace down, take deep breaths, in, out, like 2 steps equal breath in, 2 out per step. It helps me anyway. I got a wicked side stitch a few weekends ago, and went away shortly after doing this.

Did 12 miler this morning @ OKW/SSR/hotel plaza blvd. Still made park opening @ MK. :-)
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[DisneyGeek]

DG, we love your home so much we have canceled 2 park days just to hang out. Life is god Peacocks!

That's awesome! :goodvibes: Looking forward to hearing about the fireworks... :listen:

Did the 5k trianing walk w/ DW but forgot the pool closes an hour earlier than the rest of the rec, so I only got in 16 minutes of laps instead of 30! Oooopsss. :blush: Oh well; not a big deal. Exercise is exercise - the walk and a short swim will do. Hope this coming week gets off to a good start, even if some of us AREN'T on vacation... ;)

[Colorado Belle]

a 70 year old Colorado Spring guy decided to run 70 miles on his birthday!
Ran from Co Springs to Denver....good grief, and I feel good if I just run a mile.

So before the rest of you get to be my age, you might give it a go...run your age in miles on your next birthday! ( And no, I wouldn't even think of it)

[DisneyGeek]

:scared07: Yikes; 70 @ 70? That's EXTREMELY impressive, but uhhh... I thought my dad's 50 mile ultra was nuts. :eek: I really don't think I'll be ready for 35 miles in mid-October!!! What if I just go to Disneyland instead? ;)

[PoohsPal]

CB - Geez. I'll be happy to ride my bike as far as my age adn I'm only a little over half his age. :eek: COngrats on teh running! One mile is one mile and that is awesome!! I'm with Roz on teh breathing thing.

Craig - Way to go on the weight loss! Awesome! I'm current at my lowest for the year. That's pretty good ofr me this time of year, though.

Roz - Glad you are having so much fun!

Did a 35-mile ride Saturday. Was pretty happy with it!

[withdisneyspirit]

a 70 year old Colorado Spring guy decided to run 70 miles on his birthday!
Ran from Co Springs to Denver....good grief, and I feel good if I just run a mile.

So before the rest of you get to be my age, you might give it a go...run your age in miles on your next birthday! ( And no, I wouldn't even think of it)

Nothing like that awesome man, but I am going to run the inaugural Wine and Dine Half and while I am running it, I will turn 50. That was just too cool to pass up :w00t: 13.1 miles in the middle of the night is enough for me, lol!

[Rozzie]

Lisa, too cool on the W and D and your bday. Way cool!

I know Scott is doing Goofy (39 miles) for his 39th bday. I think the race is actually a few days before, but close enough.

Well we are golding up to our training, haven't missed a workout, but the eating and drinking part?? Ehh not so much.

Oh and DG, I have a riddle for you. What do you, me and Lisa all have in common now?? ;-)
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[DisneyGeek]

Oh and DG, I have a riddle for you. What do you, me and Lisa all have in common now?? ;-)

Hmmm... Having run in the, uh, "unofficial" path across the street west of GF while staying @ BLT? :confused:

I keep wondering if you and/or my boss will cross paths with my parents; their flight down was nice when they flew in yesterday. Haven't heard more yet but not really expecting to...

[Rozzie]

Great guess DG but a little off. We all 3 own @ BLT now. ;-)

Yep we rescued a 65 pt contract that needed a good home. :-)
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[DisneyGeek]

Yep we rescued a 65 pt contract that needed a good home. :-)

:D That's great and a very selfless act! ;) So how many points do ya' have now, and are they only spread across SSR & BLT or do you have some other ones not in your profile here (as I type this you only show SSR)? :listen:

[Rozzie]

320 @ SSR. 65 @ BLT. Only enough BLT for a studio every other year. I was shocked @ the studios there. The set up is so much better than normal studio-for us anyway. We loved the resort, did 2 resort days. We really love our resort days and felt that the resort had so much to offer in that sense. Especially momorail pool and bar hopping. ;-). We love the walk to MK, so much quicker than catching monorail.
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[DisneyGeek]

Glad you're loving the sandwich so much! We bought BLT because I love the monorail, but after staying there it is DW's fav resort and she's less eager to try other ones now! :goodvibes: At first she thought AKV was the nicest (currently marketed at the time; we both also love VWL), but was willing to buy BLT for my sake. :rotfl2:

'Course now we own at all three thanks to my parents, but since they are using the points they paid for me to add on, we can only half-count 100 of those, leaving the two of us with only 221 to use... ;)

[nono]

Congrats to the Rozzies!!!

That sure is fun news. :yahoo:

Ramping my mileage back up is taking so little of my time, it's hardly worth reporting on...today I finally go out and do a smidgeon of speedwork (1 interval). <yawn> The only think that might make it exciting is that I do my speed on the boardwalk because of every 2 blocks = 1/10 of a mile, and our track being locked. How's that exciting? It isn't, until you factor in that it rained all last night. Slick boards :eek:.

Gail, are you back in training now?

Athenna, how are you feeling these days?

Glad to see Carrie posting, and DG, I love reading your posts!

:hug1: to everyone else -- I've got to run. Literally!

[athenna]

Athenna, how are you feeling these days?



I feel good..I seem to be sleeping better the past few nights, my skin allergy seems to be on the mend.
I stopped the C25K training for now, only because, I did weeks 1 and 2 twice, then realized it was getting too close to the 7 mile walk for Boston Childrens Hospital that I am doing this Sunday, and didnt want to risk hurting my knees...However, during my walks lately, my knees have felt so good that I stopped wearing the brace thingy:yahoo:

And I am leaving for my travel agent final exam in about 50 minutes!

[withdisneyspirit]

Good luch, Jen! Go tear it up! :cheerleader:

[DisneyGeek]

I've got to run. Literally!

Have fun! Good luck negotiating those slick boards if they still are, or next time they get that way at least.



And I am leaving for my travel agent final exam in about 50 minutes!

Glad you are mending, have a great walk this weekend, cool you are going braceless, and I hope you totally ROCKED the test!!! :fingerscrossed:

[athenna]

I rocked the test:rocker: Passed with flying colors:cheerleader:
I am officially a travel agent! Should get the diploma in the mail in 2 weeks or so. And this school expedites the travel agent license, normally takes 6 months to come, shoudl have it in 3months:thumbsup2: