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Lynn5700
02-20-2009, 11:09 AM
Tim and I are doing it..just curious to see if any of you are as well.

We are probably not going to use points and stay at the POLY. Where you all planning to stay? We want to stay at a monorail resort so it is easier to get to the race the day of. We didn't buy points into BLT so oh well lol. Not an option.
pjstevens
02-20-2009, 11:43 AM
Tim and I are doing it..just curious to see if any of you are as well.

We are probably not going to use points and stay at the POLY. Where you all planning to stay? We want to stay at a monorail resort so it is easier to get to the race the day of. We didn't buy points into BLT so oh well lol. Not an option.

Lynn, Dale & I are doing it. I am doing my first 1/2 marathon in May (with Cam of course) and then hubby is just starting and working up to do the 1/2 in January. And from talking to Cam, there are lots of DVC-ers who do the marathons. Can't wait to see you. I just booked us (our dd is going to go too) at AKV in a value studio (cheapest points) for the weekend.
Lynn5700
02-20-2009, 11:46 AM
YAY that is awesome Patty! Tim is starting to train too.

I can't wait. I'm registered and ready to go and I have been doing great with my training. I'm going to be doing a 5k in March 8k in June and a 10k in Nov...if I can find a 10k before Nov then I will do it sooner.
CarolA
02-20-2009, 12:16 PM
I am doing it. Currently at AKV but I am going to try to change to OKW at 7 months.

Disney makes transport for this VERY easy from anyplace.
figmentfan0724
02-20-2009, 12:17 PM
my DF is doing the race, and I am currently thinking about it, we have both been working out and running so we shall see. We are staying at THV!
jpeka65844
02-20-2009, 01:38 PM
DH and his three BFF's are doing it. They'll be staying at BWV. And I'll be stuck at home huge and pregnant (hopefully!):headache:
nvrenoughdisney
02-20-2009, 02:24 PM
Not sure about next year; I've done it the past two years. We stayed at SSR this year. The buses that they provide for marathon transportation are great. The morning of the race they had them lined up at the resort. I wouldn't worry about having to take the buses to the race or the expo. Getting back after the race was a different story though...
december14disney
02-20-2009, 03:03 PM
I am! I have been training since Jan 1st! Although I just hurt my knee on Wednesday and I am in panic mode about it. My fiance and I are already registered and booked our Kidani savannah studio. It better not be something serious :sad2:
dd08
02-20-2009, 03:05 PM
We're doing it and making it a family vaca with DW's family all at once. :cool1:
ophkw
02-20-2009, 03:34 PM
I'm doing the Goofy!!! I must be crazy. We're staying at BLT. It will be our first stay there. I can't wait!!!
mickeymorse
02-20-2009, 03:39 PM
DW and I are both running the half. It's going to be our 1st trip without the kids. Just don't tell them.;)
Lexxiefern
02-20-2009, 05:49 PM
I am running the goofy. We will be at BWV and are hoping to add on a few nights at BLT (MK view). It is a really fun weekend! :)
Lynn5700
02-20-2009, 07:46 PM
Awesome!!! It's great to see some of you doing it. I'm so excited!!!
Sandy321
02-20-2009, 08:29 PM
On the event/comp forum there are a lot of WISH'ers that do the race and have meets (usually the Monday after the full the meet is at Boardwalk) - so much support - its a lot of fun to share it with so many others!!
SamSam
02-20-2009, 09:42 PM
:goodvibes I am doing it! It will be my first 1/2 and I'm very excited about it.
We will be staying at AKV.
If you go here http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=109 you will find a whole lot of folks to support you.
Lynn5700
02-20-2009, 09:46 PM
Awesome!!! that is so cool! The meet sounds fun too :) I'm meeting up with a bunch of my Disney Bride friends too. A bunch of us are doing the half marathon.
Pennyguy23
02-22-2009, 04:28 PM
You can count me in on the full. If I can talk my wife into the half I might be doing both. But I don't know about that? But she has to let me know very soon. Goofys almost full.
disneymom8589
02-22-2009, 04:43 PM
DH (ScubaD on the boards), DS, and DS's girlfriend are doing the 1/2 marathon and DH and I are doing the 5K. I'm not as adventurous! We are staying at AKV. Friends of ours may also be joining us. :)
Lady V
02-23-2009, 10:52 AM
We are!! right now I am still trying to decide which one to do! the kids want to do the kids one-I think it is a mile? and my mom is doing the 5k. I can't decide if i want to do the 5k or the half. Well...I want to do the half but don't know if i will be ready for it! Can't decide where to stay either!! but I am excited about it!:goodvibes
kim_d
02-23-2009, 11:23 AM
I am! It is my first half marathon. My mom (also DVC) is also doing it as well as my MIL and FIL (DVC members, too). DH has done the half twice (2008 and 2009) and will do the full marathon in 2010.
CruznLexi
02-23-2009, 12:07 PM
We are doing the 5k at AK. not sure if we will use points or not. We might just stay at POP since we are going to Port Caneveral after the 5k for our carnival Dream Cruise. Have to figure PTO time.
Lexi:flower3:
Meishanoel
02-23-2009, 12:21 PM
Myself and two coworkers are doing the Half Marathon. We are all bringing our families so this should be a fun weekend. Not sure where is everyone is staying though. I am shooting for BLT w/MK view.
bobbiwoz
02-23-2009, 01:05 PM
DH and DSis are doing the 5K at AK, and DDiL is doing the 1/2 marathon. We are currently booked at VWL..don't know if we're going to try to change resorts at 7 months out.

Bobbi:goodvibes
tiggerrifficheidi
04-10-2009, 12:47 AM
Hi Lynn and Patty!! DH and I are doing the half-marathon, too!!! We're staying at BLT for the first time. SOOO Excited! Can't wait to see you there!
Lynn5700
04-10-2009, 12:51 AM
Hi Lynn and Patty!! DH and I are doing the half-marathon, too!!! We're staying at BLT for the first time. SOOO Excited! Can't wait to see you there!

Oh yay!!! I'm so excited! We're staying at the POLY..not using points.
tiggerrifficheidi
04-10-2009, 12:59 AM
We STILL have never stayed at the Poly. We will definitely have to one day! I LOVE it. We check in on the 7th and leave the 11th. See you there!!
pjstevens
04-10-2009, 05:38 AM
We STILL have never stayed at the Poly. We will definitely have to one day! I LOVE it. We check in on the 7th and leave the 11th. See you there!!

Heidi, I agree, some day I'll get to stay at the Poly too, lol. We are booked at AKV (our home) but may try to change at 7 months to another resort. We are there from the 8th - 11th (i think). Hopefully we can meet up.
tiggerrifficheidi
04-10-2009, 08:55 AM
Heidi, I agree, some day I'll get to stay at the Poly too, lol. We are booked at AKV (our home) but may try to change at 7 months to another resort. We are there from the 8th - 11th (i think). Hopefully we can meet up.

Definitely! The "meet" possibilities are endless. I wonder how hard it will be to get into that lounge on top of the BLT!
MinnieFan4ever
04-10-2009, 02:00 PM
I think my husband and I are going to do it. We are having our first baby the end of June. Neither of us are runners and have never run in a race. We would like to do the half marathon, but may end up doing the 5k. This is my motivation to get back into shape after the baby is born. Eeeek, I'm scared:scared1:
liznboys
04-10-2009, 02:04 PM
I'm doing the half with my friend, we're SO excited! :cool1:

MinnieFan4ever~Wow! Best wishes with the new baby and whatever race you do!! :wizard:
I'm doing the Couch to 5K right now and it is working great for me. I recommend it! There's a C25K thread on the WISH board.
audaciousred
04-10-2009, 03:34 PM
My husband and I did the 5k last year and this time around I'm doing the half marathon. My first one!
cj9200
04-10-2009, 05:17 PM
15 YO DD and I are registered for the half. We are currently in a preferred view at BWV. Waitlisted for a standard view and may try to get into BLT. Training is underway and she is kicking my butt. I am up to 3 miles/five days a week walogging (walking/jogging). Her last long run was 8 miles.

This is a big and terrifying step for me. I am now thinking about the Expedition Everest 5K Challenge in September or the ToT 5K in October. Has anyone done either of these?

We return to the World the week following the marathon for her 16th Birthday. Staying in a Grand Villa (first time for us) with some of her friends.
KLEONARD
04-10-2009, 06:03 PM
Goofy's Challenge hardware. The medals are some of the best for half and full marathons. My DW and DD asked me to wear them in the parks after I finished the marathon on Sunday. They are heavy. Scheduled to run the Goofy's Challenge in 2011, with DW and DD running the half. Hope to stay at SSR again for that one. The early morning bus trips were quick and the return drop off was right next to our villa in the Springs.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g24/KLEONARD1955/hardware.jpg
liznboys
04-10-2009, 09:10 PM
15 YO DD and I are registered for the half. We are currently in a preferred view at BWV. Waitlisted for a standard view and may try to get into BLT. Training is underway and she is kicking my butt. I am up to 3 miles/five days a week walogging (walking/jogging). Her last long run was 8 miles.

This is a big and terrifying step for me. I am now thinking about the Expedition Everest 5K Challenge in September or the ToT 5K in October. Has anyone done either of these?

We return to the World the week following the marathon for her 16th Birthday. Staying in a Grand Villa (first time for us) with some of her friends.

Don't you think you'll be ready for something longer than a 5K by the fall? Maybe the Race for the Taste 10K or the ToT 13K? I would love to do one of those to prepare for the half. This will be my first half, I've got my first 5K in May, so I figure I'll be up to the 10K point by the fall.
liznboys
04-10-2009, 09:12 PM
KLEONARD, thanks for the GREAT picture of the medals!! I cannot wait to hold my own Donald in my hands!! :goodvibes
BamaEd1
04-10-2009, 10:44 PM
I'm a Goofy guy...1/2 on Saturday and Full on Sunday. I did the full this year...best race I've ever done for you Disney running rookies....a lot of fun and a lot of magic along the way!!!!
Lynn5700
04-10-2009, 11:12 PM
WOW those medals are awesome!!! I can't wait to get my Donald.
tiggerrifficheidi
04-11-2009, 01:39 AM
I LOVE the pics of the medals! I definitely have something to aspire to now!
cj9200
04-11-2009, 03:06 AM
Don't you think you'll be ready for something longer than a 5K by the fall? Maybe the Race for the Taste 10K or the ToT 13K? I would love to do one of those to prepare for the half. This will be my first half, I've got my first 5K in May, so I figure I'll be up to the 10K point by the fall.

Hopefully we will be ready for longer than a 5K. The race for the taste doesn't work with my schedule. The Everest race looks fun even though it is only 5 K. After I posted, I looked at the site again and found out you could do a 13K ToT run. Maybe that is what we will do.
liznboys
04-13-2009, 06:58 PM
Hopefully we will be ready for longer than a 5K. The race for the taste doesn't work with my schedule. The Everest race looks fun even though it is only 5 K. After I posted, I looked at the site again and found out you could do a 13K ToT run. Maybe that is what we will do.

I think that would be a great one to do, seems like the timing of it would be right. Good luck! :)