Schools are out or delayed for snow today, which is going to wreck the long day of setup for the sale. Yikes!
Monthly Archives: February 2008
C25K week 3, day 4
I finally got through the week 3 workout today, but it was tough. Walked at 3.7, ran at 5.0, that last minute was rough.
Probably won’t get to run again until Sunday night or Monday morning… items start coming in to the sale tomorrow.
C25K week 3, day 3
I ended up with 3 days of rest courtesy of the epizudic that is running rampant through my house. That turns out to be a good thing since today I ran in my new shoes!
Yea for new shoes! Yea for motion-control/stability shoes! Yea for ordering 1/2 size up and narrow instead of my usual size! I’m very, very happy. I can already tell that my knees and shins feel better. The shoes I’ve been wearing are more of a run-walk shoe with less stability. Now I finally understand why my legs hurt so bad everything I walked on the treadmill last fall – I was wearing my old New Balance shoes and they must just be worn out.
I actually decided to keep 2 pairs of the many I ordered to try. Didja know that Zappos doesn’t price match anymore? So, I kept the New Balance that were only $5 cheaper on the other site, but sent back the Asics and ordered them from the other site where they were $23 cheaper! I even dropped the box of returns at the post office on my way to the gym so that is one less thing on my to-do list.
I plan to run on Monday but don’t think I’ll be able to again until at least Sunday and probably next Monday. I still wasn’t 100% today and will probably continue with week 3 for a few more times before moving on to week 4.
silence
My house is totally silent. DH left an hour ago to take the boys to his parent’s house, where they will stay until next Sunday.
I have a to-do list a mile long as we’ll move into the sale location on Tuesday night. I have at least 150 more bags to stuff with 15 different flyers. I’m still a little sick , but on the mend.
531 pieces of NWT boutique clothing arrived from a manufacturer today. I have to tag and hanger it all by Monday. I also have a box full of running shoes to try on from Zappos. I ordered at 8 AM yesterday and they arrived with the clothing at 3 PM today. I (heart) Zappos and the fact that they are just 1.5 hours from me.
I have to clean, pack, email every single person involved with the sale, and do a million other things. Right now, I’m delighting in the silence, the fact that I have a full DVR and iPod, and a haircut appointment tomorrow. You’d think after 4 1/4 years, I’d be used to the noise and activity, but it still bothers me sometimes. I’ll miss them, but I still love the silence.
C25K week 3, day 2
I’m getting sick. ARG! The sale is next week and I don’t have time to be sick. DH is worse than me, arg, arg, arg!
I’ve just got a cough and mild achiness. Thing One and Thing Two had sports class at the Y and I went back and forth all day about running like I had planned. I decided no, then last minute changed in to my workout clothes and figured I could at least walk even if I didn’t feel like running.
I fired up the C25K podcast and gave it a try. I almost made it, I didn’t finish the last minute of running. I was on the track and moving very slow, not even the 5 MPH I get to on the treadmill. I’m taking tomorrow off for sure and just see how I feel on Thursday. Next week will be hard with the sale so I may just repeat week 3 again.
I do not have time to be sick!
C25K week 3, day 1
I ran for THREE MINUTES straight. Without stopping. Seems silly, but that’s a major accomplishment for me.
Actually, I walked for 5, ran for 1.5, walked for 1.5, ran for 3, walked for 3, ran for 1.5, walked for 1.5, ran for 3 and then walked to slow down and even more around the track to chat with a friend. Six hours later, my shins sorta hurt.
I still find it hard to believe that I’ll be able to run for 20 minutes straight in just two weeks.
I’m sticking with it, though. We’re registered for the Expedition Everest 5K Challenge in September and a challenge has been issued to BIL #3 and SIL to run a 5K with us in August. It was initially her idea last August that set all this in motion.
C25K week 2, day 3
Today has sucked in various and assorted ways that I may or may not post about later.
My run, however, did not suck! I was on the treadmill at the Y while Thing One and Thing Two were in karate class. I walked at 3.5 to 3.7, ran at 5.0 and didn’t feel like I was going to collapse at the end of every 90 second run.
Week 3 steps up to 90 second runs alternated with 2 minute runs.
Tomorrow is the day to register for the Expediton Everest race.
more details on Expedition Everest 5K
Registration opens Friday. DH (who came home from work in a much better mood than he left in) said I should register if it will keep me training. Knowing that it is a “real 5K” makes me want to be sure I run the 2 other 5K’s I know of that are close to me this August.
Looks like it will be a full 5K, then an obstacle course, then a scavenger hunt. The 5K will start at 7 PM and the “party” will be from 10-12 PM, so we’ll definitely need some sort of child care, possibly going with Fairy Godmothers or some another in-room sitter than can put Thing One and Thing Two to bed in the room.
Someone said that Disney told them the 1 day tix would only be good at AK and DHS for about a 10 day period. I was thinking of trying to upgrade them to a 10 day, non-expiring hopper for later use, or giving them to T & E if they are able to come to Orlando.
Right now, I’m booked in a studio at BCV for Thurs/Fri/Sat but planned to try to move somewhere else as soon as my 7 month window opens. DH wants to stay at Wilderness Lodge Villas but I wonder if there is any advantage to trying for Animal Kingdom Villas.
Here is more info from Disney FAQ’s.
Disneyrunning.com has a copy of the map. It is the same as the 08 Family Fun Run last month.
Expedition Everest™ Challenge FAQ’S
What does the Challenge consist of?
The Challenge will consist of a 5K run, Obstacle course, and a Scavenger Hunt.
Where does the Challenge take place?
The Challenge will take place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. The 5K and Scavenger hunt will be held inside the park, and the obstacle course will be held in the parking lot.
Where are the packet pickup locations/times?
Packet pickup will take place at Disney’s Wide World of Sports® Complex on Friday, September 26 from 10am-6pm; and on Saturday, September 27 from 9am-2pm.
What time does the race start?
The race will start at 7pm in the Butterfly lot of Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. What is the cost of registration? Team entry is $195 (teams of two), or individual entry is $100.
What is included in the registration fee?
Each participant will receive a 1 Day/1 Park Theme Park ticket valid at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park or Epcot®, a Champion® tech shirt, Inaugural finishers medal, and entry into the exclusive after-hours party inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park.
How long is the theme park ticket valid for?
The theme park tickets are valid from September 26, 2008 through October 10, 2008.
Can I purchase additional theme park tickets?
Additional tickets can be purchased through a link provided in your registration confirmation email.
Can spectators purchase tickets to the race party?
Yes. Tickets for the race party are $25 and can be purchased during registration or via the link at www.disneyeverestchallenge.com
Where is the race party located and at what time?
The race party will be held at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park from 10pm – 12am.
What attractions are included with the party?
Khali River Rapids® Attraction, Dinoland U.S.A.® Area, and Expedition Everest™ Attraction will be open for the party.
Will the park be open for spectators during the race?
Spectators will not be allowed in the park during the race. Spectators will be able to see their trekker at the start, during the obstacle course, and at the finish line.
Is there a Cast Member/DVC Member discount?
Unfortunately, there are no discounts available for registration.
Are there any age restrictions?
Yes. Each team member must be 11 years of age or older.
Who can be a team?
Teams will consist of two trekkers. Teams can be all male, all female, or Coed.
Will the event be timed?
The event will be timed. The cumulative finish time of the 5K, obstacle course, and scavenger hunt will determine winners.
Will there be awards?
Awards will be distributed to the Men’s and Women’s
Champions, Men’s Team Champion, Women’s Team Champion, and Co-Ed Team Champion. There will not be any age group awards, but every finisher will receive a medal.
Do I have to finish the challenge at the same time as my teammate?
Team trekkers will start in the same wave. Team trekkers must enter and exit the obstacle course together. Team trekkers must complete the scavenger hunt together.
What are the pacing requirements?
The race will start at 7pm. The 5K course will shut down at 8pm (16 minute per mile pace). The obstacle course will shut down at 8:30pm, and the Scavenger Hunt will close at 9:30pm.
What are the obstacles?
TBD
What do I do if I can’t find a clue during the scavenger hunt?
Guides will be available along the course to assist with questions.
Can teams pair up with each other?
Teams are encouraged to not interfere with another team’s progress.
Will wireless devices, phones, or GPS devices be needed?
These devices will not be needed. Your clues will be given to you at the race.
Are there opportunities to Volunteer?
Yes. Please visit us at www.disneyworldsports.com and click on the “Sports Enthusiast” tab for more information.
Who do I contact if I have other questions?
Please contact us at 407-938-3398 or via email at wdw.sports.marathon.endurance@disneysports.com
Also found this:
Specially priced hotel rooms are available for Expedition Everest™ Challenge participants and their friends and family. You are invited to stay “where dreams come true” by booking a room at the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort. The following resorts are currently available:
Disney’s All Star Sports Resort – $61 a night
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort – $102 a night
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – $155 a night
To reserve a room, please call (407) 938-4868.
Please note: Transportation is not provided. You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from the event.
how I have spent my snow day
Showered and dressed simply because I did not do that yesterday, only changed to workout clothes for the Y
Called 4 churches and asked them to include sale info in their bulletins. 3 said yes.
Played a rousing game of Chutes & Ladders with two 4 y/o’s.
Fixed lunch for two 4 y/o’s.
Cleaned up kitchen while 4 y/o’s ate.
Dressed two 4 y/o’s to play in snow. Undressed two 4 y/o’s from snow clothes 30 minutes later.
Fixed lunch for self and ate.
Sent faxes, made phone calls, and typed in 4 pages of mailing list from paper version while 4 y/o’s watched Ratatouille.
Played a rousing game of Candyland with two 4 y/o’s and a stuffed wolf. The wolf won.
Made bread in breadmaker.
Made pizza crust, currently rising in slightly warm oven.
Continue to wait for second responsible adult to arrive home so I can open bottle of wine…
I think I hear an adult male voice downstairs…
