AliceIsRunning Member

1/17: 4 miles

Jan 16: 7 miles

I'm doing the Tinkerbell too! When you say "not really trained" what do you mean? They give you 3.5 hours to complete (which is roughly a 16:30/minute pace) I've also ready they're pretty strict about this time and sweep runners/walkers along the way. Please be care and not to injure yourself -- don't push too hard.

SW - 189 (Sunday Jan 1) Week 1 - 187 lbs (Sunday Jan 8 ) Week 2 - 185 lbs (Sunday Jan 15) Week 3 - xxx lbs (Sunday Jan 22) Week 4 - xxx lbs (Sunday Jan 29) Total lost - xx lbs (Thursday Feb 1) My regular weigh in days are Wednesdays, so I use that here. I can't take the stress of weighing in TWICE per week .

I'm training, and beginning to taper, for the Tinkerbell Half Marathon (my 1st) at Disneyland in 2 weeks! Jan: 14: 3 miles (I'm not sure if I logged it in)

1/12 2.5 miles

Question: should I be checking in here daily? weekly? I keep track of my own miles, so it's no problem.

Jan 11: 5 miles

I use a run-walk-run plan too. It's a great way to get into running and not put so much physical stress on yourself. As for the short duration of runs, some plans will not have you exert yourself so much because it's a long distance run (like a half or full marathon) - they don't want you tire yourself out so soon in race.…

Jeanne (really_me) told me about this challenge. I'd really love to join if I can. My name is Alice, I'm 42 and live in Pasadena, CA. I actually work in Santa Monica, so it's funny to see that city listed as the first stop! I'm new into running as I'm doing my first half Marathon - the Tinkerbell Half Marathon at…

My races are listed on my profile :)

it was either this pic or my mug shot.

Who's ready for tonight's episode? I haven't really picked some early favorites yet... maybe the end of this episode :)

It's great to read positive things in the morning. I was just thinking about this in the car this morning: I'm not waiting for my "Happily Ever After" to come - I'm living it. Today. Now. and I couldn't be more blessed. My boyfriend of 2 years and I recently moved in together. It's been scary/exciting as we both have kids…

I'd like to still join, if I can :) SW - 189 (Sunday Jan 1) Week 1 - 187 lbs (Sunday Jan 8 ) Week 2 - xxx lbs (Sunday Jan 15) Week 3 - xxx lbs (Sunday Jan 22) Week 4 - xxx lbs (Sunday Jan 29) Total lost - xx lbs (Thursday Feb 1) Also, any feel free to add me as a friend. I love to give/get motivation.

No, I haven't read this one, but I'm definitely putting it on my list :)

I'm the same way! LOL I make a mess at water stations during races - with regular paper cups. I need a sippy cup/bottle for running LOL

Clif Bar's website has a cool pace band maker that not only helps you with splits, but tells you when it's time to load on calories (either by bar or gel). I've been following their suggestions and it's good for me. http://www.clifbar.com/play/pace_band/ It's made for a marathon, but just adjust the time for a half…

I work in a law firm too and love Grisham :)

I don't understand why some people feel it's one against the other. I love books - for all the reasons everyone has already said - plus they look fabulous with my bookcases I love my Kindle - for all the reasons everyone has already said - plus I got a cute little Mickey & Minnie Mouse cover for it. Because of the Kindle,…

Tinkerbell Half-Marathon at Disneyland on Jan 29th. 26 DAYS AWAY!!!!!

I"m about to start The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh for my book club. I've heard lots of good things about it.

I"m about to start The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh for my book club. I've heard lots of good things about it.

Here's the link to add me as a friend over there: http://www.goodreads.com/friend/i?i=LTM2MDU3MDIxODQ6MzY4 if that doesn't work, my name is Alice Molina

this is hard. A few that come to mind: -1st Row - Dave & Tim at Santa Barbara Bowl. Dave shakes my hand, Tim gives me a guitar pick. -Dave & Friends cruise in 2005 (or was it 2004?). Concert on the beach on a private island with HEAVY hurricane-type rain. Show was delayed - ended up being cut short. Band comes ON TO the…

42. I'm an active giver/taker of support and motivation. Feel free to add me. Happy New Year everyone!

I'm in! I'm a newbie to running, but I've been bitten by the bug LOL For 2012 so far I'm planning: January: Tinkerbell Half-Marathon at Disneyland March: L.A. Marathon 5k or 10K (I haven't decided) May: Pasadena Half-Marathon (or the 5k or 10K) November: Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon at Disneyworld. Feel free to friend…

I ALWAYS do a run/walk (run 3 mins. then walk 1 min) and I'm not ashamed of it. If I get any weird looks from the runners while I'm walking, I usually think about how I'll be leaving them in my dust later in the race when they've tired out and I'm still going strong. :laugh:

My longer runs are always early morning. At first I'd eat a "regular" breakfast: egg white omelete or some oatmeal and a cuppa coffee. I was ok for the first mile or two but then hit a wall. Now, I'll have maybe a whole wheat bagel with some peanut butter on it and a cuppa coffee about 30 mins before a run. Everyone is…

I agree about needing goals to stay focused. Which is why I'm going to be running my first Half at the Tinkerbell Half Marathon at Disneyland January 29th! I'm so excited! I've caught the running bug and plan to run maybe 2-3 other half marathon in 2012!