Running Disney

[PoohsPal]

I think I picked Belle. Wish Mulan had been available. Hurry up and sign up Lisa! BTW, several people "only" run 3 x's a week fro just those reasons. The extra XT works for them adn takes less toll on their bodies. Wise move. WOndering if that may be what Scott shoudl od.

[withdisneyspirit]

I think I picked Belle. Wish Mulan had been available. Hurry up and sign up Lisa! BTW, several people "only" run 3 x's a week fro just those reasons. The extra XT works for them adn takes less toll on their bodies. Wise move. WOndering if that may be what Scott shoudl od.

Out of the choices, I would pick Belle too. I'm a big reader like Belle and at least she isn't a wimp!! Oh, I will sign up soon; we already have a studio at BCV

[nono]

Wow -- I don't remember having to pick a princess! Probably picked Aurora since I always feel Cinderella gets too much attention. Besides, the hilarity of Sleeping Beauty isn't easily replicated in other films (the fathers' scenes just kill me!) Are they giving me a medal based on that or something? Gosh I hope I chose right!

You know, I've been wondering about that 3x a week stuff. I was thinking if I get my mileage up to the 30 mpw thing, if I could just cut down to 3 10 mi runs a week and be done with it. I wouldn't cross train though. I'd be drinking the other days, most likely!

[mickeyndvcfan]

Well, I did my 40 mins. on Monday, Tuesday was Xtraining day and I usually go to Curves but I was busy running around in the morning and didn't get over before it closed for lunch. But, I did do a half an hour on my recumbent bike at home. Today was suppose to be my day of rest, but I was babysitting my grandson & granddaughter so I got quite a workout. I walked them over to the playground (about 5 blocks away) and they had themselves a great time and then we walked back. Played catch for a while with Matthew while Amanda was taking a nap. Although I had a great time with the kids I was glad to see Mom come and pick them up and now I am at work. Oh Joy!!!!

Oh, Lisa I picked Belle........actually forgot that we had to pick one so I checked my paper to see for sure.

[withdisneyspirit]

If I did three ten milers a week, nono, I'd be drinking the other days too

Grandchildren can wear you out, Gail, being a great aunt wears me out

Carrie, I hope Scott's achilles tendon heals soon!!

[Rozzie]

Ya'll know I wanted a Mulan choice, but I am kinda glad she is not considered a princess. I think if her face was plastered everywhere I would lose my fascination with her. I picked Belle was for being a bookworm and a little more independent than the others. I do wish I could "make" a tech shirt with Mulan on it for the race. There is no way I could do a cotton Tee.

I also just run 3x a week. I really like this schedule, though I do slack sometimes on the XT. Not often, but sometimes. I love the runs, and now that the weather is gorgeous I just want to run everyday. Of course my body could never take that. Not now at least. I have been getting a little more aches and pains, but nothing that lasts a few more hours. I figure it's just related to my mileage increasing.

Carrie, you said what is exactly on my mind. In a way I'm kinda sad about never being "new" to long distance running again. Kinda like when you are in the middle of a good book that you don't want to end. It is just so much fun to have so many "firsts". Speaking of firsts, I have my longest yet this Sat, 6.5. It is so weird how much I am looking forward to it. Yep, this running stuff makes you a little psycho I think.

Nono, I have been thinking of getting a RoadID. Do you like the ankle one? That is the one I have been thinking about getting.

Gail, your day just wore me out just reading about it. I usually have a 1 hour limit with my niece and nephew before I am attempting a return to sender action.

Lisa, sign up for the race! Don't dillydaddle!

Where is Laura? Oh Laaaaaaaaaaaura????

[nono]

Rozzie,

I love the Road ID ankle bracelet. Santa brought it to me a couple years ago.

For those of you who are 3 day-a-week-ers, I started out with 4 days a week, and then went to 7 over 14 (every other day over a 2 week period). This summer, I went to 5x a week. I couldn't believe how much less effort the whole thing felt. 5 on, 2 off was a great change up. I advocate that over time, you make changes to your schedule to keep your training/weightloss/whatever fresh. Not now, in the middle of training for something, but at one of those in between times.

So, I'm actually not kidding about switching at some point to 3 10s for awhile. I think it would be fun for 8-12 weeks.

[withdisneyspirit]

Rozzie,

I love the Road ID ankle bracelet. Santa brought it to me a couple years ago.

For those of you who are 3 day-a-week-ers, I started out with 4 days a week, and then went to 7 over 14 (every other day over a 2 week period). This summer, I went to 5x a week. I couldn't believe how much less effort the whole thing felt. 5 on, 2 off was a great change up. I advocate that over time, you make changes to your schedule to keep your training/weightloss/whatever fresh. Not now, in the middle of training for something, but at one of those in between times.

So, I'm actually not kidding about switching at some point to 3 10s for awhile. I think it would be fun for 8-12 weeks.

I started with the 3 days a week when I began marathon training Aug 31. I agree with you nono, about the keeping it fresh idea. In order to continue to progress in fitness, we have to change it up. Our bodies need to be confused on a fairly regular basis. I have been at this for almost six years straight (about 6 days per week), except for a three week stint of a really bad knee flare. When I only had a recumbent bike, my workout got stale and my body did too. Before I got the treadmill, I added a mini trampoline, weights, exercise bands and a ball to mix it up

I bet with 30 miles per week, you will lean out a lot. I wish I could handle that many but I think it would hasten the demise of my knees.

Rozzie, you are so right, as is Carrie about the firsts being so exciting. I am already looking ahead and wondering how long I can continue to have all this fun!! The half marathon was a biggie for me as I am sure the marathon will be too. I guess that is why people turn to ultramarathoning and triathlons (Carrie) to keep those firsts coming

None of us are really princess types so its no wonder that its difficult to pick one. I think I will stick with Belle too. I liked her courage and ability not to pass judgment too

[Rozzie]

Not to be a peacock, promise--but the official race results were posted. I gained 20 seconds! 29:22 was my posted time. It's a PR that I won't be able to crack for a long time I think. It was the perfect race, perfect weather, course was the actual area where I run on weekends, and I had my very own pace rabbit. It was fascinating to study the results and see as I climb in the age groups, I got even tougher competition. I loved the 70 yr old who ran a sub 27:00--now that is awesome!!!!! I just have fallen in love with competitive running, it really is all about you and your own time. I can't think of another sport that allows you the freedom to "run your own race".

Nono, what you and Lisa are saying makes perfect sense. How much fun would it be to do the same exact thing all the time?

[nono]

Rozzie, peacock all you want!!!!! AWESOME!!!!

Oh, and I just saw this, and was remembering our skirts over leggings discussion the other day:

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