What are your goals for this years half, full or Goofy?

[westcliffemom]

Besides finishing, I mean. Anyone who's done races has things they want to try and do better on next time. Personally, here's my top 3:

1. Focus on the finish line. No, I mean, really focus. I always get there and rush through and don't really enjoy the fact that I'm FINISHING something special!

2. Stop & pop my hip if I need it! During RFTT, I wouldn't stop (why, I'm not sure), and by 6.1, I was pretty miserable.

3. Slow down a bit and enjoy the scenery. I'm always so worried about the sweepers that I go as fast as I can for all of it! I want to enjoy the characters & the fact that I'm doing 13.1 miles @ Disney!

Anybody else?

[windwalker]

Well, this is our first Goofy so goal one is to finish it. I would also like to finish without looking and feeling like roadkill. I would in addition like to finish with enouth energy to enjoy Pleasure Island with the WISH Team that is going there.

Last January when we walked the Marathon, I was thinking time was important, a 5:30 marathon was entirely possible. Yea right! Erica had other ideas, She hugged characters, danced with Minnie Mouse, petted animals, especially a furry rabbit. Potty stops and a rest break at mile 18. We finished with plenty of time to spare and so this time I'm not going to clock watch.

Tired Panda:hippie:

[andromedaslove]

My Goal is the same as last year. I am shooting for a sub 4:30..... that was shot to he** and back last year with the characters and the heat and the characters!! This year I am ONLY stopping for 1 Character and that is Mickey, and only because I missed him somehow last year!! 4:30 is my goal, however my planned pace will put me closer to a sub 4:00 so I hope to be somewhere in between. Sub 4 is my DREAM finish, my 4:30 is more of a realistic finish.

Dana

[monte]

My Goals:

1). To finish in 7 hours and receive my special Mikey medal:woohoo:
2). To enjoy my team mates on both the W.I.S.H. team :hug: and TNT mates.:grouphug:
3). To take pictures of the characters and surrounding area.:mickeyjum
4). To smile when I feel pain!:lmao:

[scuba diver]

My goal is to not have a time goal.

I am so focused on time for all my other races that I'm looking forward to just running and enjoying the event.

On Sunday I ran a 10K with my wife. Only her second 10K. I missed the first one, RFTT, because I was in Chicago for the Almost Marathon. I stayed with her the whole way and really enjoyed it.

I don't know if it was because I had run 11 miles on Friday, a 5K Saturday morning with a PR and then followed by a 20 mile run home, but I think it had more to do with just enjoying the day.

My son is running the 1/2 with me. We have agreed to just enjoy the run and the characters for the first 8 miles and then he can race in.

For the Full I just want to not worry about the time. I have another race in a few weeks following and will run that for the time.

[hockeygirl]

Since this will be my first marathon....I honestly have no other goal than to just finish!! I don't really know what to expect, so I don't want to put time goals out there for myself, and then be disappointed if I don't reach them. I honestly want to enjoy the time I am out there running, and just take it all in!! But most of all, cross that finish line and get that medal!!!!

[nepatsfan73]

This will be my first half marathon and first distance event of any kind. (I did the ToT 6.5K sprint last month.) Given that a year ago I needed a walker to get around after completing my titanium hip set, my goals are: (1) to finish; (2) to hopefully have time for a character picture or two; (3) to finish; (4) to hpoefully be able to do at least part of the event outside the newly-minted, proverbial "bite me zone"; (5) to finish; (6) to hopefully spend some time during the weekend with my WISH team mates, as well as the WISH MCMers n/k/a Philly '08ers ;); (7) to finish; (8) to be mobile enough on marathon day to volunteer and/or to cheer; (9) to finish; (10) to get a really cool Donald medal; and (11) to finish. My list isn't in any particular order, but the odd numbered items are the most important to me at present.

[escape]

My Goals:

1). To finish in 7 hours and receive my special Mikey medal:woohoo:
2). To enjoy my team mates on both the W.I.S.H. team :hug: and TNT mates.:grouphug:
3). To take pictures of the characters and surrounding area.:mickeyjum
4). To smile when I feel pain!:lmao:

I'm so lazy. I'm going to use Monte's goals - they sound good to me. :lmao: I'll only modify one - #2 - enjoy my WISH team mates and my TnT friend that I "run" with.

I'll also borrow one of Panda Dave's - to not look and feel like roadkill when I finish. That may be a tough one to accomplish. :scared:

[TEK224]

This will be my 3rd attempt at the Goofy. My goals, besides crossing both finish lines are:

1. Finish both races under the time limit (finished 06 marathon 8 minutes over the limit; DNF'd the marathon in 07). Although I would really like to break 3 hours for the 1/2.

2. Finish both races in good condition (no blisters, shin splints, etc.) Be able to enjoy the parks in the few days after the races.

3. Stop for character pics along the way (especially the 7 Dwarfs. I didn't stop for them last year - I was too worried about staying ahead of the sweepers)

4. Having fun with, getting and giving support to my fellow Wish teammates.

5. Serve as the scream team for 4 of my friends that I convinced to do the Family 5K on Friday.

Terri

[princessmomma]

(6) to hopefully spend some time during the weekend with my WISH team mates, as well as the WISH MCMers n/k/a Philly '08ers ;); .

:rotfl: I hope to be included in that beer at EPCOT after the race!

Now that I am walking, I have the same goal as Tired Panda and not look like roadkill after the race, I find walking so much harder than running. :scared: I just want to enjoy to relax and enjoy the experience!:thumbsup2

I also like what Stacey said and that is to really experience the finish this year and take it all in.

[Tiger Lily 03]

I want to enjoy the events.
I WISH to enjoy our WISH Teammates along the way.
I so need to have a better experience than January so I WISH it to be cooler by about 35-40 degrees for the start. (That will put it at about 55-50 still warm for me, but I think I can manage that better than 85 and humid this year.)
I want to make it in on time to qualify for the certificate and with no pain.
I want to see our WISH Team enjoying the events.

[ultramickeymouse]

1) Take the 1/2 as easy as possible but still finish.
2) Shins survived so can start the marathon.
3) Finish under 7:00 and not need a wheelchair to get around.
4) Enjoy encounters with my WISH friends.
5) Have memories that will help motivate me during rehab after my knee surgery that looms after the Goofy. Look out Minnie!

[littlegreydonkey]

Have my photo taken with Tigger en route - I got Eyeore last time (cue crying) but Tigger still escapes me.

Other than that, I just want to finish without any part of me falling off - then stagger to the English pub for my cider and some chips!

[Kristi1357]

I really, really want to break a 3 hour Half. I know that sounds slow to most of you, but it keeps alluding me. I am going to ramp up the xt and hope that gives me the extra boost to break 3 hours this time around.

[Cruella de mom]

Goals for Goofy:

1. Have fun
2. finish in the time limit
3. avoid serious injuries

I like the part about taking the time to enjoy the finish. Last year, they scooped me into the Medic tent and I was too worried they'd haul me back once I escaped to enjoy any of the finish. So I guess another goal is to finish without a visit to the medics!

Cecilia

[Honeibee]

To finish faster than I did this year. :thumbsup2

Oh, that and to not pass out at the end. Although I did get a free wheelchair ride to the bus, which was very nice. :rolleyes1

[Hockeychic]

Goals.....hummmmm

Well
1) To finish
2) No health issues
3) To have fun!!!! Which I won't have if I don't finish
4) Finish in under 3 hours for the 1/2

Kim

[sassparillo]

To not get swept and finish the half!

[Duanerice]

Couple of goals.
First and foremost is I want to finish. I haven't put all this working into this thing to not finish.

Don't get injured or feel like road kill. I want to be able to enjoy the day and Pleasure Island.

Have fun and relax. I get so competitive, not with others, but with the clock. I have yet to take it easy in a race. This being my first marathon I hope I can keep myself paced correctly. I don't want to go out too fast and burn myself out.

I would like to do run a sub 5 hour marathon.

And most of all I want to enjoy my time with you guys.

enjoy,
Duane

[MouseDogMom]

Another one here who's doing her first long-distance event...

1) Finish
2) Finish under 3 hours
3) Enjoy the experience
4) Enjoy the WISH team
5) Be able to walk when I'm done!

Jackie

[nucpharm29]

Let's see

1) In my perfect race situation, finish in 4:10 or better (making a new PR). For any and all other situations, just cross that finish line and get my Mickey bling!

2) Catch up with my WISH friends and make some new ones.

3) Since this is our first Mickey, enjoy the scenery/race with my DH

4) Be able to make it to Rose and Crown for our ADRs Sunday night and be mobile enough to enjoy MK on Monday!

[chimera]

1. Survival
2. To enjoy the race. I tend to too much inside my head during a run, hardly even notice what's around me. I want to take pictures with characters and be smiling like Christa and Wendy and really enjoy the experience.
3. To abandon the time goal. I would love, love, love a sub-6 hour full, but I want to enjoy the race and not worry about time. It's not every day you get 7 hours to wander aimlessly around Disney property.
4. Hangin' out with the WISH team

[Lexxiefern]

1) I would love to actually feel good after the races and enjoy the rest of my trip (not have sore knees!)
2) I would love to get some pictures with the characters and not worry about time
3) Finish the marathon within the allotted time


Becky

[hoosmi]

Hmmm...

To shake off my usual morning grumpiness and really enjoy the starts;
To take tons of pictures with WISHers and characters;
To not be intimidated by all the other runners;
To just wing it timewise- don't go too fast, but don't set a time goal so I'm constantly worrying about hurrying up;
To have a great time and try to remember everything- the good, the bad, and the ugly for the race report;
To finally be one of those people with a race report on Robert's site!

Jen in GA

[scoolover]

In my first Goofy:

1. Finish Half no faster than 2:45 and no slower than 3:15 (2:03PR)
2. Finish Full no faster than 5:30 and no slower than 6:30 (5:20PR)
3. take a picture with Darth Vader (even if I have to wait for him to come out)
4. Ride the River Rapids in AK during the full (not sure how realistic-no line last year)
5. Collect Goofy medal
6. Collect Goofy medal
7. Finish both races with chips (lost marathon chip last year)

Oh yeah,
last year I took 100 pictures for the marathon. This year double it and add the half.

[andromedaslove]

Seriously, you want to ride Kali during the full?! I never thought about that!! :lmao:

[scoolover]

Seriously, you want to ride Kali during the full?! I never thought about that!! :lmao:

I would love to do it but there are a bunch of things that would have to come together for it to happen. Obviously, I would have to have enough time. The line would have to be short which it usually is during the morning and a few other little things. But to answer your question, yes, I want to do it. It is also a great time for a break! Mile 17ish.

:confused3 Perhaps

[ultramickeymouse]

It would have felt great to get soaked at the marathon this year:laughing:

[msblrobs]

This will likely be my last WDW Marathon so my goals are as follows:

1. Enjoy the WISH Pop Meet since I am risking being arrested for truancy by taking my kids out of school yet another day but I couldn't bear the thought of missing the meet since this is the best part of the weekend for me so we'll be there on Friday even if it means jail time for me:lmao: .

2. Have a great time with DD(6) and DD(10) on Main Street at the MK cheering on runners for the half. Seeing fellow WISH'ers on Main Street both as scream team members and runners. Same thing at EPCOT entrance. Yelling loud and wearing my WISH shirt proud:banana: . MORE COWBELL:woohoo: !!

3. Meeting up with WISH'ers for the start of the full Sunday morning to calm nerves, pass time, count our blessings, motivate, etc:grouphug:

4. Run 26.2 miles feeling like it's a walk in the park:cheer2:

5. Enjoy WISH Boardwalk Bakery meet on Monday to share war stories and show off bling:)

6. Enjoy a week at WDW post race:cool1: . To give thanks for life being real good:cloud9: .

[wtpclc]

Must stay around Sara to keep my attitude on teh thankful side! :cloud9:

Great goals here! I was prepared to caution people, especially first-timers to keep your goals to finishing, as if you finish your first half or full, there sohoul dbe no reason to feel ANY disappointement! SOunds liek you all have that in mind.

I do have a time goal of 5 hours, with is "only" 5 minutes faster than 06. Hoping the weather allows and I am healthy enough to get there. If not, must take Sara's adn my own advice adn be grateful taht I am capable of finishing a marathon instead of figuring out all the next year how to be better.

[princessmomma]

I need to take notes here, there are so many good ideas:

1. Darth Vader pic:darth:

2. Cowbell for the half :cheer2:

3. Kali River Rapids:scared:

4. EPCOT beer:drinking1

5. Lots of hugs with WISH friends:grouphug:

[Jen117]

My goals...
1) To finish and get my medal. This may be my only full marathon ever. Ideally I want to finish in under 6 hours.

2) TO TAKE PICTURE WITH THE CHARACTERS. I have ZERO from the half this year because I panicked the whole time about finishing. So that is why I am aiming for 6 hours... gives me an hour pad if I need it for pictures!!!!

3) To find a buddy or two to run with, at least for part of the way. I was all alone for the 1/2 (as far as WISH mates go) and never stayed around the same people enough to find a partner.

4) To be smiling at the finish and for my pics.

5) To WALK away and be able to enjoy the parks for the next 2 days I am there.

[WDWFAN9]

My goals:

1) Must get that special Mickey medal - last Jan was my first and what I planned to be my only full until WDW decided to have a super special 15th anniversary Mickey medal - I gotta have it! Then this can be my LAST full!

2) It would be very nice to finish in less than 7hrs chip time, and even better if I could match or better last Jan's time of 6:55:56!

3) It would be fabulous if I could have enough time to spare to get a picture of myself with a character along the way. You know that nice picture Wendy has of herself with the seven dwarves near the castle? Well I have a similar one, except that mine has a picture of a strange guy in it because I was afraid to stop and just snapped pictures of the characters as I walked by.

That's pretty much it!

[AmyBeth68]

Running :goofy: ...

My main goal is...Survival. period. ;)

My second goal is a combined overall time of 8 hours or less. We'll see how that pans out :confused3 .

My third goal is to have as much fun as one can have under the circumstances. Goofy is a fun character right? This can happen right? :laughing:

However...I'm *loving* Scott's idea of hopping on the Kali River Rapids. Perfect time for a little break, a little soak and a little fun. It was the hardest part of the marathon for me last year (AK) so it would be wayyyy cool to make it fun this time. Hmmm....wheels are a turnin'. Thanks! ;)