Muddy Buddy Training!

[ADP]

OK, I had my doctor's appointment today at 11:00a. I've torn something in my lower back that is giving me back spasms (just like Don was telling me on FB). He prescribed pain killers and muscle relaxants, and we talked for a long time about my half marathon on Sunday. He said I wouldn't do any permanent damage if I ran the half marathon, but it would set back my recovery from the injury. So I'm really trying to decide what to do right now. I'm leaning towards not running on Sunday, and trying to be fully recovered for Florida and the Muddy Buddy. However, Pittsburgh was the race I've been shooting for - for a long time. This is my hometown race, and the first time they're having the marathon in 5 years. My mother in law lives 1 block off the course. We're going back to Pittsburgh regardless this weekend, and it will really stink to see everyone else running. Uuugh...
Dave....Your health is top priority. No matter what you decide to do I'm behind you 100 percent. so, you do what you feel you are able to do.

If for some reason you can't do the Muddy Buddy I'm still going to see if I can race solo. I can't imagine it would be a big deal at all. Please make sure you take care of yourself.

[Mouse Skywalker]

Thanks everyone: I appreciate the support. I'm definitely doing the Muddy Buddy. My only question is whether I should run Pittsburgh or not on Sunday.

[chirurgeon]

Dave, take care of yourself. And besides, you aren't going by MY house, so that should tell you where your priorities should lie. :lmao::lmao::rotfl::rotfl:

Kim

[Launchpad11B]

It's been 3 days since my last work out of any kind! It's amazing how fast life gets in the way of your goals. I'm headed to the gym now to get back on track. :thumbsup2 Dave, continue to rest that back. One week from today guys! It's on!!! :cool1:

[ADP]

I'm ready Paul. I certainly don't plan on taking the course by storm, but I'm sure we will all be packing our smiles and positive attitudes as we wait the start of the race. Definately good times ahead!

[dpuck1998]

It's been 3 days since my last work out of any kind! It's amazing how fast life gets in the way of your goals. I'm headed to the gym now to get back on track. :thumbsup2 Dave, continue to rest that back. One week from today guys! It's on!!! :cool1:

I hear ya! I feel terrible...two days no workout. Maybe I'll sneak out of the hotel and get in a run tonight. Darn beer last night feels like a bomb went off in my gut.

[crazydisneyman]

I hear ya! I feel terrible...two days no workout. Maybe I'll sneak out of the hotel and get in a run tonight. Darn beer last night feels like a bomb went off in my gut.

Puck, it was good to meet you last night.

I just had to say that Team Beast will be wallowing in the mud pit. :lmao::rotfl2::rotfl::laughing:

[dpuck1998]

Puck, it was good to meet you last night.

I just had to say that Team Beast will be wallowing in the mud pit. :lmao::rotfl2::rotfl::laughing:

I'll be ready for you! (Bringing extra zip ties to handcuff Team Todd/Chris and leave them in the mud)

[crazydisneyman]

I'll be ready for you! (Bringing extra zip ties to handcuff Team Todd/Chris and leave them in the mud)

Did I say Team Beast? I really meant Team ADP/Dave. :lmao:

[DVCsince02]

popcorn::

[dpuck1998]

Did I say Team Beast? I really meant Team ADP/Dave. :lmao:

WOW, I've never intimidated anyone before....I feel...a little like..Paul ;)

[crazydisneyman]

WOW, I've never intimidated anyone before....I feel...a little like..Paul ;)

Um...... Go ahead and believe that. It's part of my stealth attack plan. :laughing:

[Launchpad11B]

Um...... Go ahead and believe that. It's part of my stealth attack plan. :laughing:

You're about as stealthy as a skeleton rolling around on a tin roof! :lmao::lmao::lmao:

[shellyminnie]

popcorn::

[kab407]

popcorn::

Pass the popcorn Shelly. There's some smack talkin' goin' on.

[Launchpad11B]

Dave, Hope you're not to bummed out watching the Pittsburgh race. Better times will be here shortly. 5 days from now the six of us will be arriving at WDW and checking in at the Muddy Buddy. Are you doing a segment about this? John & Kevin will be there, and it's turned into a pretty big event. Just curious. Take care of that back. See you soon. :thumbsup2

[Mouse Skywalker]

Dave, Hope you're not to bummed out watching the Pittsburgh race. Better times will be here shortly. 5 days from now the six of us will be arriving at WDW and checking in at the Muddy Buddy. Are you doing a segment about this? John & Kevin will be there, and it's turned into a pretty big event. Just curious. Take care of that back. See you soon. :thumbsup2

Hey Paul, thanks for thinking of me. I'm still in Pittsburgh, I could hear the runners going by this morning, and in all honesty I was a little bummed. My back is feeling better, thanks to the muscle relaxants. However, I posted this on FB, I decided it would be better to save myself for the Muddy Buddy. The Pittsburgh half was important to me but only me. The Muddy Buddy has become a bigger event, and I'm thrilled to be a part of it. There are all you 5 running with me, everyone that is coming to cheer, all the people that have donated, and John & Kevin will be there for some mysterious purpose. So I didn't want to blow my chance of being a part of it.

Yes, I'm bringing my recorder and plan on doing a segment on the race. I want to get it edited so Pete can play it on the show they record on the cruise. I thought it would be great for them to get reactions from everyone while they're sitting there. All of the Muddy Buddies will be there, the cheering section, etc. I can't guarantee Pete will use it, but I plan on getting it to him.

[chirurgeon]

Dave, my oldest niece has her last local crew race today, so Mom and I had to get out of town early so we didn't get trapped by the street closures. We were out by 7 am and headed north to Moraine State Park. Had breakfast in Wexford at Eat N Park. I'm glad you are feeling better. Better living through chemistry, I always say. See you next weekend.

Kim

[crazydisneyman]

You're about as stealthy as a skeleton rolling around on a tin roof! :lmao::lmao::lmao:

Really....

I think Team Beast will live up to the Beast part and find that they really do look better covered in mud! :lmao::lmao::lmao:

[ADP]

Hey Paul, thanks for thinking of me. I'm still in Pittsburgh, I could hear the runners going by this morning, and in all honesty I was a little bummed. My back is feeling better, thanks to the muscle relaxants. However, I posted this on FB, I decided it would be better to save myself for the Muddy Buddy. The Pittsburgh half was important to me but only me. The Muddy Buddy has become a bigger event, and I'm thrilled to be a part of it. There are all you 5 running with me, everyone that is coming to cheer, all the people that have donated, and John & Kevin will be there for some mysterious purpose. So I didn't want to blow my chance of being a part of it.

Yes, I'm bringing my recorder and plan on doing a segment on the race. I want to get it edited so Pete can play it on the show they record on the cruise. I thought it would be great for them to get reactions from everyone while they're sitting there. All of the Muddy Buddies will be there, the cheering section, etc. I can't guarantee Pete will use it, but I plan on getting it to him.
Dave...Sorry you missed Pittsburgh. I know it meant a lot to you. I'm really inspired by your choice. I hope I live up to your expectations as a partner and we can have a lot of fun!
Looking forward to seeing you and everyone next week! :goodvibes

[dpuck1998]

Hows the training going peeps? I slacked this weekend, didn't get anything in on Friday, but meeting DIS'ers was a much better replacement. Didn't feel well all day Satuday so I wasn't able to get in a morning run at the hotel. Got home form Indy around 8 and managed to sneak in a 3 mile run and 3 mile bike. Felt great, those days off are behind me now :)

I only have 3 more days of working out and preparing until I call it quits and start the pre-race cool down.

Paul, Should we do a little jog Friday night or when we get there Saturday morning to loos'en up?

Have we decided if we are waiting at the mud for the rest of the crew? I'll bring the board games :rotfl2:

[Mouse Skywalker]

Dave...Sorry you missed Pittsburgh. I know it meant a lot to you. I'm really inspired by your choice. I hope I live up to your expectations as a partner and we can have a lot of fun!
Looking forward to seeing you and everyone next week! :goodvibesThanks Aaron. My only expectation is that we have a good time, and of that I'm sure. Looking forward to seeing you next week buddy, Muddy Buddy that is... I should give you a call this week to work out some details.

[ADP]

Thanks Aaron. My only expectation is that we have a good time, and of that I'm sure. Looking forward to seeing you next week buddy, Muddy Buddy that is... I should give you a call this week to work out some details.
That would be great! I can't remember if I gave you my cell number. I'll PM you just in case that way you can send me yours as well.

[Mouse Skywalker]

Good Morning Everyone: I'm back from Pittsburgh. My back's feeling better, and I'm going to try to run today for the first time in a week.

[cocowum]

Good Morning Everyone: I'm back from Pittsburgh. My back's feeling better, and I'm going to try to run today for the first time in a week.

Glad to hear you're feeling better Dave. :goodvibes

[Launchpad11B]

Good Morning Everyone: I'm back from Pittsburgh. My back's feeling better, and I'm going to try to run today for the first time in a week.

Take it nice and slow Dave. Glad you're feeling a little better. :)

[dpuck1998]

Good Morning Everyone: I'm back from Pittsburgh. My back's feeling better, and I'm going to try to run today for the first time in a week.

Glad you are on the road to recovery. Good luck!

[ADP]

Good Morning Everyone: I'm back from Pittsburgh. My back's feeling better, and I'm going to try to run today for the first time in a week.
Glad to hear that partner. Take it easy out there and bring your training back in slowly.

[jeanigor]

Good Morning Everyone: I'm back from Pittsburgh. My back's feeling better, and I'm going to try to run today for the first time in a week.

Good Morning, Dave and other Muddy Buddies. Glad to hear you are doing better. Hope your run goes well.

I bought a helmet last night. Haven't decided If I am going to leave it plain or figure out some way to paint it. I do have some extra Lime Green paint.....:scratchin:

[Mouse Skywalker]

Howdy everyone!!! I'm psyched for our final week of training. Muddy Buddy is less than one week away. Whoo hooooo!

[crazydisneyman]

Howdy everyone!!! I'm psyched for our final week of training. Muddy Buddy is less than one week away. Whoo hooooo!

Glad to hear you are feeling better. :thumbsup2

So what is the best way to prep for this race during the final week?

[jeanigor]

And what should we eat the night before and the morning of?

[Mouse Skywalker]

Glad to hear you are feeling better. :thumbsup2

So what is the best way to prep for this race during the final week?You want to make sure you give your muscles time to heal up. For a marathon, you go through this whole taper process. This race isn't that long, so you don't need a big taper, but you should give your legs some time to recover. You can bike as much as you want because that is not as hard on your legs. You don't have all the pounding and breaking down of muscles as you do with running.

My plan is to run 3 days this week, and do a day of cross-training. Here's my plan: Monday (run), Tuesday (run), Wednesday (cross-train; bike), Thursday (run), Friday (fly - travel to Orlando, no running), Saturday (race). So I'll have one full day off before the race on Saturday.

[Mouse Skywalker]

And what should we eat the night before and the morning of?Again, this isn't a really long race - so you don't need to do the whole carboloading thing that you might do for a marathon. I think a normal dinner would be fine the night before. You might want to go easy and not eat a big steak or something, but a decent meal that will settle on your stomach well should be fine.

The morning of the race is a little more tricky. I need to eat before I run. I usually have an energy bar (Powerbar w/ protein) an hour before I run, and that will be good for me - some people also swear by a bagel with peanut butter. Again, you want something that is easy to digest, but also has a little protein to hold you over. Try to eat at least an hour before the race to give your stomach time to settle.

[Mouse Skywalker]

What wave is DIS Unplugged Team 3 (Chris/Todd) in? Aaron and I are in wave 4, and I know Paul and Don are in wave 1.

[jeanigor]

What wave is DIS Unplugged Team 3 (Chris/Todd) in? Aaron and I are in wave 4, and I know Paul and Don are in wave 1.

Team 3 is Wave 2.

[Mouse Skywalker]

Team 3 is Wave 2.Man, you're wave 2? Aaron and I are getting gypped. Now, that I think about it though. I think it will be nice we're all spread out on the course. That will give our cheerleaders lots of DISers to cheer for along the way.

[jeanigor]

I agree, but I think crawling through the mud together is a good idea.

p.s. Did you get my check?

[Mouse Skywalker]

I agree, but I think crawling through the mud together is a good idea.

p.s. Did you get my check?Yes I did, thanks. I was waiting to deposit them all together. There are still a couple I haven't received... :rolleyes1

[crazydisneyman]

What wave is DIS Unplugged Team 3 (Chris/Todd) in? Aaron and I are in wave 4, and I know Paul and Don are in wave 1.

We are in Wave 2. That means that Team Beast will be waiting for us at the mud pit.

Hmmmm.......

Maybe I need to rethink the taunting strategy. Todd, I think that stealth is best. Be nice to them now, and attack them in the pit. :lmao:

[jeanigor]

We are in Wave 2. That means that Team Beast will be waiting for us at the mud pit.

Hmmmm.......

Maybe I need to rethink the taunting strategy. Todd, I think that stealth is best. Be nice to them now, and attack them in the pit. :lmao:

Just cause we start after them doesn't mean we won't speed by them. Our smaller size is our advantage. To heck with the fact that Paul and Don are athletically inclined. (We can tie there shoelaces together.....)

[Mouse Skywalker]

Just cause we start after them doesn't mean we won't speed by them. Our smaller size is our advantage. To heck with the fact that Paul and Don are athletically inclined. (We can tie there shoelaces together.....)Shoot, I was hoping Aaron and I would catch up to you two. Aaron, make note of the tying shoelaces together strategy.

[Mouse Skywalker]

An important pre-race strategy: I forgot to say this, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate... make sure you drink lots of water before the race. Especially make sure you don't dehydrate yourself the day before. If you're on the plane, drink water. If you're in the parks on Friday, try not to be on your feet all day, and doubly make sure you hydrate.

[ADP]

An important pre-race strategy: I forgot to say this, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate... make sure you drink lots of water before the race. Especially make sure you don't dehydrate yourself the day before. If you're on the plane, drink water. If you're in the parks on Friday, try not to be on your feet all day, and doubly make sure you hydrate.
Thanks for this reminder Dave. It's easy to forget; especially getting excited after just arriving to the Happiest Place on Earth!

I don't plan on visiting any parks other than WWoS to pick up our packet info. We are just going to be hanging around Kidani Village, grabbing a bite to eat and touring the resort.

I'm also planning on getting my race materials as ready as possible for the next day. The last thing I want to do at 4:00AM in the morning is put my race bib on my shirt and put my timer chip on my shoe lace. Basically, just throw my stuff on and head out the door.

[safetymom]

We were over at Kidani Village yesterday. You are going to do lots of walking at that resort!!!!

[crazydisneyman]

Just cause we start after them doesn't mean we won't speed by them. Our smaller size is our advantage. To heck with the fact that Paul and Don are athletically inclined. (We can tie there shoelaces together.....)

I like this.

We need more thinking like this. :thumbsup2

Team Beast could be "howling" mad after we pass them on the course. :lmao:

[ADP]

We were over at Kidani Village yesterday. You are going to do lots of walking at that resort!!!!
Yea! I thought that might be the case. From what pictures I've seen and what I witnessed during the construction. The place is Ginormous! Maybe Dave and I can run a warm-up mile or two down the hallway. :laughing:

[safetymom]

It's a beautiful resort but my goodness you do a lot of walking. If your room is over by AKL to get to the lobby, bus stop, pool you really have a hike.

[crazydisneyman]

Yea! I thought that might be the case. From what pictures I've seen and what I witnessed during the construction. The place is Ginormous! Maybe Dave and I can run a warm-up mile or two down the hallway. :laughing:

I will encourage this. The more that Aaron walks is the easier it will be to complete a multi-pronged attack on him and Dave in the mudpit.

1.......2.......3.......4, I declare a Mud War! :lmao:

[ADP]

I will encourage this. The more that Aaron is the easier it will be to complete a multi-pronged attack on him and Dave in the mudpit.

1.......2.......3.......4, I declare a Mud War! :lmao:
:):):):):)

[Launchpad11B]

Yes I did, thanks. I was waiting to deposit them all together. There are still a couple I haven't received... :rolleyes1

You should have mine Dave. Mail from Albany to rochester can't take that long. :confused3

[Mouse Skywalker]

You should have mine Dave. Mail from Albany to rochester can't take that long. :confused3Thanks Paul, I'm sure it will come today. I'm not concerned about any of them. Because I know I can extract payment from those that haven't paid in the mud pit. :lmao:

[DVCsince02]

1.......2.......3.......4, I declare a Mud War! :lmao:

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.:goodvibes

[crazydisneyman]

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.:goodvibes

That's why I mentioned it! :)

[Launchpad11B]

I will encourage this. The more that Aaron walks is the easier it will be to complete a multi-pronged attack on him and Dave in the mudpit.

1.......2.......3.......4, I declare a Mud War! :lmao:

Thanks Paul, I'm sure it will come today. I'm not concerned about any of them. Because I know I can extract payment from those that haven't paid in the mud pit. :lmao:

It's always about force and violence with you guys. :sad2: You should be more civil and passive....................like me. :lmao::lmao::lmao:

[Mouse Skywalker]

It's always about force and violence with you guys. :sad2: You should be more civil and passive....................like me. :lmao::lmao::lmao:It's the mud that brings it out in me.

[crazydisneyman]

It's the mud that brings it out in me.

I would have to agree with this. :thumbsup2

[FireDancer]

I wanted to wish everyone good luck. I get in too late to participate or cheer but I'll be there in spirit.

I posted this in the podcast forum but it will be 30 pages back in 10 minutes but any of you runners/joggers might be interested in this (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1982771) thread on the DCL board. It looks like someone is still leading the group around the island and if it's offered I plan on being there.

[Mouse Skywalker]

Thanks for the good wishes Frank. Have a great time on the cruise!

[FireDancer]

Thanks for the good wishes Frank. Have a great time on the cruise!

Well, I was going to hate it and just sulk the whole time but since you insist on my having a great time (exclamation mark and all) I guess I'll just have to enjoy it. :lmao:

[Mouse Skywalker]

Well, I was going to hate it and just sulk the whole time but since you insist on my having a great time (exclamation mark and all) I guess I'll just have to enjoy it. :lmao:Am I detecting a hint of sarcasm? Hmmmmm... I'm not sure.

[FireDancer]

Am I detecting a hint of sarcasm? Hmmmmm... I'm not sure.

<sarcasm> Nope, none at all. </sarcasm>

[Mouse Skywalker]

Hey Everyone: I went for a run today. It was a little over 3 miles in a little under 30 min. My back didn't bother me at all. I felt a little winded, but I think that's because I did nothing the past week. It felt good to get back out there. Almost time for PIG PILE in the mudpit!!! :cool1:

[ADP]

Hey Everyone: I went for a run today. It was a little over 3 miles in a little under 30 min. My back didn't bother me at all. I felt a little winded, but I think that's because I did nothing the past week. It felt good to get back out there. Almost time for PIG PILE in the mudpit!!! :cool1:
Great to hear Dave! As far as the pile goes...I maybe wearing a mask in the mud pit to go sneak by you guys. :tiptoe: :lmao:

[shellyminnie]

We are in Wave 2. That means that Team Beast will be waiting for us at the mud pit.

Hmmmm.......

Maybe I need to rethink the taunting strategy. Todd, I think that stealth is best. Be nice to them now, and attack them in the pit. :lmao:

Too late!! :lmao:

It's always about force and violence with you guys. :sad2: You should be more civil and passive....................like me. :lmao::lmao::lmao:

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[dpuck1998]

Hey Everyone: I went for a run today. It was a little over 3 miles in a little under 30 min. My back didn't bother me at all. I felt a little winded, but I think that's because I did nothing the past week. It felt good to get back out there. Almost time for PIG PILE in the mudpit!!! :cool1:

Are you trying to give me swine flu?

Glad to hear you are back on the road to recovery.

[jeanigor]

Great to hear Dave! As far as the pile goes...I maybe wearing a mask in the mud put to go sneak by you guys. :tiptoe: :lmao:

To sneak by us or avoid H1N1?


When we pick up our packets on Friday night, do you think that anything will be available to catch a glimpse of? Perhaps layout of the mud pit? I think Anna would like to scope the layout of the cheering stands. I'd like to have as much time to worry about whatever obstacle we can see.

[Launchpad11B]

Today is my last semi-long run before the race. 5 slow miles. Tomorrow I'll do a fast 3 miles and then I'm done. two full days of rest and recovery. :thumbsup2 I'm going to continue lifting up until the race. It won't negatively impact my time and it helps keep me sane! Are you guys winding down your routines as well? popcorn::

[Mouse Skywalker]

To sneak by us or avoid H1N1?


When we pick up our packets on Friday night, do you think that anything will be available to catch a glimpse of? Perhaps layout of the mud pit? I think Anna would like to scope the layout of the cheering stands. I'd like to have as much time to worry about whatever obstacle we can see.That's a good question Todd. I bet there will be some stuff set up for the race by Friday (depending on what time you go to packet pickup). I'm not expecting stands for cheering though. The only race I've seen stands set up is the marathon, and they charge people to sit in them.

[Mouse Skywalker]

Today is my last semi-long run before the race. 5 slow miles. Tomorrow I'll do a fast 3 miles and then I'm done. two full days of rest and recovery. :thumbsup2 I'm going to continue lifting up until the race. It won't negatively impact my time and it helps keep me sane! Are you guys winding down your routines as well? popcorn::Good luck with your run Paul. Yeah, I'm not doing anything really long or fast this week. I just want to take the legs out for a spin and make sure everything is OK.

[dpuck1998]

Today is my last semi-long run before the race. 5 slow miles. Tomorrow I'll do a fast 3 miles and then I'm done. two full days of rest and recovery. :thumbsup2 I'm going to continue lifting up until the race. It won't negatively impact my time and it helps keep me sane! Are you guys winding down your routines as well? popcorn::

I think I'll try to make a 5 mile run today and a little biking, maybe the same. Tomorrow will be mow the lawn and try to do maybe 2 miles tops. Then I'm calling it quits and heading the Detroit Thursday after work.

[ADP]

Good luck to all of you with your last days of training. I'm going to get in a slow run tonight. I'll probably get our lawn mowed either Thursday night or Friday morning. I like to wait the last possible minute since we will be gone for over a week and our grass has a mind of its own...It grows like wildfire this time of year.

Happy Cinco De Mayo to all of you! party:

[Mouse Skywalker]

Aaron, sorry I missed your call last night. I didn't even hear the phone ringing. Do you have time to chat today? I don't have a whole lot going on at work today, and I can give you a call anytime.

[crazydisneyman]

Good luck to all of you with your last days of training. I'm going to get in a slow run tonight. I'll probably get our lawn mowed either Thursday night or Friday morning. I like to wait the last possible minute since we will be gone for over a week and our grass has a mind of its own...It grows like wildfire this time of year.

Happy Cinco De Mayo to all of you! party:

Okay, so today I ran the race slowly.

I did the following:

1.25 mile bike
1.25 mile run
1.25 mile bike
1.25 mile run
1.25 mile bike
0.5 mile walk

I felt good, but no matter how often I do this that first 1.25 mile run is hard. The second one is much easier. Why is this? I stretch and bike before I run so I don't understand.

Anyway, I feel good, and that is my last hard workout before the race. I mowed two lawns on Sunday, worked in the yard moving dirt yesterday and building a garden box. Thursday, I plan to mow again before the trip becuase Indiana grass grows like wildfire just as ADP said.

I am so excited for this race, I already have butterflies! :thumbsup2

Todd, my bro got the bike. I will PM you the link to it.

I think we can decide on our racing strategy when we get down there if you are okay with that.

Have a great day all!

[jeanigor]

Okay, so today I ran the race slowly.

I did the following:

1.25 mile bike
1.25 mile run
1.25 mile bike
1.25 mile run
1.25 mile bike
0.5 mile walk

I felt good, but no matter how often I do this that first 1.25 mile run is hard. The second one is much easier. Why is this? I stretch and bike before I run so I don't understand.

Anyway, I feel good, and that is my last hard workout before the race. I mowed two lawns on Sunday, worked in the yard moving dirt yesterday and building a garden box. Thursday, I plan to mow again before the trip becuase Indiana grass grows like wildfire just as ADP said.

I am so excited for this race, I already have butterflies! :thumbsup2

Todd, my bro got the bike. I will PM you the link to it.

I think we can decide on our racing strategy when we get down there if you are okay with that.

Have a great day all!

I've been doing pretty much the same thing, except switching the running and biking. The first run isn't bad, the second is better, but the third one is the one that kills me.

Mowed my lawn on Saturday. Gonna mow mom's on Wednesday and mine again before bed on Thursday evening. (Bedtime on Thurs is around 9pm~getting up at 4 to be ready for the flight.)

[ADP]

Aaron, sorry I missed your call last night. I didn't even hear the phone ringing. Do you have time to chat today? I don't have a whole lot going on at work today, and I can give you a call anytime.
You bet Dave. I'll give you a call around lunchtime.

[Launchpad11B]

The weather is terrible here. Cold and raining. I'm looking forward to running in the warmth Saturday morning! :thumbsup2

[Mouse Skywalker]

I had another good run today. 3.22 miles in a little over 28 minutes. :cool1:

[ADP]

The weather is terrible here. Cold and raining. I'm looking forward to running in the warmth Saturday morning! :thumbsup2
I'm sort of looking forward to it as well Paul. It looks like it is going to be pretty warm during the day. Thank goodness we are hitting the race course early in the morning.

I had another good run today. 3.22 miles in a little over 28 minutes. :cool1:
Great pace Dave. Way to go!

I pounded out a 2 mile run and 2 miles on the bike tonight. I'm ready for this challenge! :cool1:

[dpuck1998]

I'm sort of looking forward to it as well Paul. It looks like it is going to be pretty warm during the day. Thank goodness we are hitting the race course early in the morning.


Great pace Dave. Way to go!

I pounded out a 2 mile run and 2 miles on the bike tonight. I'm ready for this challenge! :cool1:

Good Work Aaron! I got in 3 miles and then off to PTSO, was going to bike but now its raining :( Tomorrow cross train and I'm done!! WOW!

Paul and I have our plan worked out..bwaahhaaa...you fools have no ideas what you are in for.......

[ADP]

Good Work Aaron! I got in 3 miles and then off to PTSO, was going to bike but now its raining :( Tomorrow cross train and I'm done!! WOW!

Paul and I have our plan worked out..bwaahhaaa...you fools have no ideas what you are in for.......
What's this? A sneak attack? :tiptoe: I'm wearing a disguise. The last thing I want is to be ambushed by Puck and Paul in the pit.

[dpuck1998]

What's this? A sneak attack? :tiptoe: I'm wearing a disguise. The last thing I want is to be ambushed by Puck and Paul in the pit.

Try to say that 10 times fast.

[crazydisneyman]

Todd, Aaron and Dave,

We need to have a plan of attack. This is getting serious. :lmao:

[Launchpad11B]

Todd, Aaron and Dave,

We need to have a plan of attack. This is getting serious. :lmao:

The more you struggle, the tighter our trap becomes. pirate:

[jeanigor]

What's this? A sneak attack? :tiptoe: I'm wearing a disguise. The last thing I want is to be ambushed by Puck and Paul in the pit.

I think your name on your shirt might give you away....just sayin':goodvibes:goodvibes

[ADP]

I think your name on your shirt might give you away....just sayin':goodvibes:goodvibes
I've got duct tape for that. You know...Duct tape will solve just about any problem for you. It's great stuff and should be on anyone's and everyone's packing lists. :)

[Launchpad11B]

I'm headed to the gym for my last run before the Muddy Buddy. Great work getting ready for this race fellas. It's going to be a lot of fun and GKTW is a great cause. You guys are the best! :thumbsup2

[crazydisneyman]

I've got duct tape for that. You know...Duct tape will solve just about any problem for you. It's great stuff and should be on anyone's and everyone's packing lists. :)

Face it Aaron, between Team Beast and me and Todd, you are in trouble.

We will notify your next of kin. Bwhahahahaha..... pirate:

[Launchpad11B]

Face it Aaron, between Team Beast and me and Todd, you are in trouble.

We will notify your next of kin. Bwhahahahaha..... pirate:

You mean "next of KIM"! :lmao:

[jeanigor]

You mean "next of KIM"! :lmao:

:lmao::lmao::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[Mouse Skywalker]

Todd how's your tooth? Everything OK?

[dpuck1998]

I'm headed to the gym for my last run before the Muddy Buddy. Great work getting ready for this race fellas. It's going to be a lot of fun and GKTW is a great cause. You guys are the best! :thumbsup2

Thanks Paul! I still don't feel "ready" but I know I will at least make it thru :thumbsup2

You mean "next of KIM"! :lmao:

:sad2: bad Paul...bad

[jeanigor]

Todd how's your tooth? Everything OK?

Tooth is doing alright. Need to schedule an extraction. The dentist took our the loose sharp part that was causing the bleeding and most of the pain. Mom seems to think I should have it done before I leave.:confused3

[Mouse Skywalker]

Well, I'm glad everything will be OK for the race and the cruise.

[crazydisneyman]

You mean "next of KIM"! :lmao:

That was good Paul. :sad2:

Since I have a Kim as well it kind of hits close to home, but good play on words. :)

[ADP]

Face it Aaron, between Team Beast and me and Todd, you are in trouble.

We will notify your next of kin. Bwhahahahaha..... pirate:

You mean "next of KIM"! :lmao:

:lmao::lmao::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Thanks Paul! I still don't feel "ready" but I know I will at least make it thru :thumbsup2

:sad2: bad Paul...bad

That was good Paul. :sad2:

Since I have a Kim as well it kind of hits close to home, but good play on words. :)
Good one Paul. :lmao:
I sense an ambush...Just remember I'm your friend. :)

[Launchpad11B]

Good one Paul. :lmao:
I sense an ambush...Just remember I'm your friend. :)

I can picture the shark from Finding Nemo singing "ADP is a friend!" :lmao::lmao:

[safetymom]

Just happened to see this truck on WDW property this morning. They are getting ready for the Muddy Buddy!!!

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n229/safetymom52/DSCN9708.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n229/safetymom52/DSCN9709.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n229/safetymom52/DSCN9710.jpg

[jeanigor]

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:
:yay::yay::yay:
:cool1::cool1::cool1:

[ADP]

Thank you Kathy! That's awesome! :cool1::goodvibes:yay::banana::cool1::goodvibes:wo ohoo:

[Mouse Skywalker]

That's some great reporting Kathy. Good eye!

[dpuck1998]

That's some great reporting Kathy. Good eye!

Did you get the teammates thing all worked out? So poor Paul doesn't have to run with both teams?

[Mouse Skywalker]

Did you get the teammates thing all worked out? So poor Paul doesn't have to run with both teams?No, I've called and gotten no answer, and I've e-mailed 3x. We're going to have to get it straightened out at packet pickup. What number did you call Don?

[dpuck1998]

No, I've called and gotten no answer, and I've e-mailed 3x. We're going to have to get it straightened out at packet pickup. What number did you call Don?

I think I did it all thru email. I didn't get an answer on the phone either.

[Mouse Skywalker]

Hey everyone, I just interviewed Bob Babbitt (founder of the Muddy Buddy) on the phone for a segment on the race for the podcast. He's going to be at the race, and wanted us to get a picture with him. :thumbsup2

[ADP]

Hey everyone, I just interviewed Bob Babbitt (founder of the Muddy Buddy) on the phone for a segment on the race for the podcast. He's going to be at the race, and wanted us to get a picture with him. :thumbsup2
Most excellent Dave! That will be awesome! This is really something to look forward to. :yay:

[dpuck1998]

Hey everyone, I just interviewed Bob Babbitt (founder of the Muddy Buddy) on the phone for a segment on the race for the podcast. He's going to be at the race, and wanted us to get a picture with him. :thumbsup2

Do I have to smile? :cool2:

[Launchpad11B]

Hey everyone, I just interviewed Bob Babbitt (founder of the Muddy Buddy) on the phone for a segment on the race for the podcast. He's going to be at the race, and wanted us to get a picture with him. :thumbsup2

He doesn't require sleeves in his pictures does he? pirate:

[crazydisneyman]

Dave, when you interview us for the podcast, can we discuss how Team Beast resembles Beast from Beauty and the Beast? :lmao:

[jeanigor]

Dave, when you interview us for the podcast, can we discuss how Team Beast resembles Beast from Beauty and the Beast? :lmao:

That must mean that ADP/Dave are Cogsworth? Lumiere? Maurice?

[ADP]

Hey guys...I know we are running and biking early in the morning on Saturday, but just wanted to let you know the high temp for Saturday in Orlando is 97 degrees (103 in the AK). Make sure to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. I'm looking forward to the heat..It was a long winter!

[ADP]

That must mean that ADP/Dave are Cogsworth? Lumiere? Maurice?
I'll be Lumiere!

[safetymom]

Love bugs are starting to make their appearance here in Orlando. Quite a few on the outside of my house.

[jeanigor]

Love bugs are starting to make their appearance here in Orlando. Quite a few on the outside of my house.

Yuck!

[ADP]

Love bugs are starting to make their appearance here in Orlando. Quite a few on the outside of my house.
I was thinking about this the other day. I figured they'd be around. They are attracted to white if I'm not mistaken.
It's Tough To Be a Bug! :)

[Launchpad11B]

Dave, when you interview us for the podcast, can we discuss how Team Beast resembles Beast from Beauty and the Beast? :lmao:

That must mean that ADP/Dave are Cogsworth? Lumiere? Maurice?

Chris, I guess that makes you Belle!!

[crazydisneyman]

Chris, I guess that makes you Belle!!

Um..... being Team Beast I would have thought that Coco would be Belle. :thumbsup2

I think that I would be Chip. :)

[ADP]

Ok fellas...Time to get serious.(Stealing a line from the Dinosaur attraction) :lmao:

I've finished packing for the Muddy Buddy tonight. I have a separate bag for all of my Muddy Buddy stuff.

Here's the list of what I packed for the race.
1 Bike Helmet
1 pair Tennis Shoes
3 pairs of socks - 2 pair for the race and 1 for after the race
2 pairs of shorts - 1 pair for the race and 1 pair for after the race
1 T-shirt - for after the race
1 towel - To towel off after the race
1 water bottle - For during the race on the bike
1 bottle of Motrin - For after the race ;)
Our race T-shirts are waiting for us at our resorts. (Thanks Kathy) :)

Did I miss anything fellas? :rolleyes1

[safetymom]

I will be taking them over to your resorts on Friday. Less time for Disney to misplace them. If I haven't gotten your hotel info please let me know.

[Launchpad11B]

I will be taking them over to your resorts on Friday. Less time for Disney to misplace them. If I haven't gotten your hotel info please let me know.

Kathy, did you get my PM?

[Launchpad11B]

Ok fellas...Time to get serious.(Stealing a line from the Dinosaur attraction) :lmao:

I've finished packing for the Muddy Buddy tonight. I have a separate bag for all of my Muddy Buddy stuff.

Here's the list of what I packed for the race.
1 Bike Helmet
1 pair Tennis Shoes
3 pairs of socks - 2 pair for the race and 1 for after the race
2 pairs of shorts - 1 pair for the race and 1 pair for after the race
1 T-shirt - for after the race
1 towel - To towel off after the race
1 water bottle - For during the race on the bike
1 bottle of Motrin - For after the race ;)
Our race T-shirts are waiting for us at our resorts. (Thank Kathy) :)

Did I miss anything fellas? :rolleyes1

Bring a cell phone so we can call 911 for Chris after me and Puck get through with him! :thumbsup2

[safetymom]

Yes I did.

[ADP]

Bring a cell phone so we can call 911 for Chris after me and Puck get through with him! :thumbsup2
:lmao:
Poor Chris. I have a feeling we will be wringing the mud out of him after the race.

[Annette_VA]

Hey, guys! I figure some of y'all will be hitting the road soon to head down to WDW, so I just wanted to wish you all luck in the Muddy Buddy! I so wish I could be there in person to cheer you on. I better see lots of pics on Facebook!

Have fun & get muddy!

[Launchpad11B]

Hey, guys! I figure some of y'all will be hitting the road soon to head down to WDW, so I just wanted to wish you all luck in the Muddy Buddy! I so wish I could be there in person to cheer you on. I better see lots of pics on Facebook!

Have fun & get muddy!

Thanks Annette. Plenty of pics will be taken. :thumbsup2

[Launchpad11B]

Dave, you're cruising with us now? You sly dog. I knew you couldn't let this opportunity pass by. I'm genuinely happy that you'll be with us. :thumbsup2

[dpuck1998]

Hey Guys, I just got an email from Muddy Buddy that says Packet pickup is from 12-7 on Friday night. I just checked the website and it says on the Orlando page 12-7 now. I know I saw 12-8 some where, but now everything I'm reading is 12-7.

Paul, you want me to give you a call tomorrow? We might have to pickup Saturday morning and just do our Wal-Mart run Friday night.

[ADP]

Hey, guys! I figure some of y'all will be hitting the road soon to head down to WDW, so I just wanted to wish you all luck in the Muddy Buddy! I so wish I could be there in person to cheer you on. I better see lots of pics on Facebook!

Have fun & get muddy!
Thanks Annette. We will be thinking of you during the race. :)

Dave, you're cruising with us now? You sly dog. I knew you couldn't let this opportunity pass by. I'm genuinely happy that you'll be with us. :thumbsup2
Ditto that! Glad you will be there Dave. :)

[ADP]

Hey Guys, I just got an email from Muddy Buddy that says Packet pickup is from 12-7 on Friday night. I just checked the website and it says on the Orlando page 12-7 now. I know I saw 12-8 some where, but now everything I'm reading is 12-7.

Paul, you want me to give you a call tomorrow? We might have to pickup Saturday morning and just do our Wal-Mart run Friday night.
Well...That sorta stinks. That kind of puts me in a tough spot as well. Dave I will call you when we arrive at the Orlando airport and let you know what I plan on doing. Getting to WWoS by 7:00 maybe tough.

[Mouse Skywalker]

Thanks everyone. I'm so glad things worked out so we could join the cruise. I can't believe how last minute this is. My head is spinning. My training went out the window today that's for sure.

[Mouse Skywalker]

Well...That sorta stinks. That kind of puts me in a tough spot as well. Dave I will call you when we arrive at the Orlando airport and let you know what I plan on doing. Getting to WWoS by 7:00 maybe tough.Maybe we should just plan on Saturday morning and not be stressed about it. We can get there nice and early at 5:00am...

[Launchpad11B]

Hey Guys, I just got an email from Muddy Buddy that says Packet pickup is from 12-7 on Friday night. I just checked the website and it says on the Orlando page 12-7 now. I know I saw 12-8 some where, but now everything I'm reading is 12-7.

Paul, you want me to give you a call tomorrow? We might have to pickup Saturday morning and just do our Wal-Mart run Friday night.

You're going to have to go to Wal-Mart without me. By the time I get to the airport, get my luggage, pick up my rental car and check in to my resort it will be late. With us having to get up so very early in the morning, the last thing we should do after traveling all day is stay up late at Wally world. If you can go during the day that would be best. Getting to WWoS by 8:00 was pushing it anyway. This makes it less stressful. We'll just check in for the race Saturday morning.

[jeanigor]

Congrats on being able to come with us Dave!!!

Chris what time do you arrive? I get in @ 9:30am and my errands for the day include picking up my tickets at Undercover Tourist and picking Anna up from the airport.

Everything is packed. Holy canoli. I need to double check the weight restrictions on AirTran....

[dpuck1998]

You're going to have to go to Wal-Mart without me. By the time I get to the airport, get my luggage, pick up my rental car and check in to my resort it will be late. With us having to get up so very early in the morning, the last thing we should do after traveling all day is stay up late at Wally world. If you can go during the day that would be best. Getting to WWoS by 8:00 was pushing it anyway. This makes it less stressful. We'll just check in for the race Saturday morning.

Sounds good! Give me a call tomorrow when you land and we will discuss meeting on Saturday morning! Have a safe flight!!

[Launchpad11B]

Sounds good! Give me a call tomorrow when you land and we will discuss meeting on Saturday morning! Have a safe flight!!

Talk to you tomorrow night. Travel safe. :thumbsup2

[ADP]

Maybe we should just plan on Saturday morning and not be stressed about it. We can get there nice and early at 5:00am...
That works for me Dave. I'm sorta bummed because picking up our stuff Saturday morning will mean we will have to put our "Muddy Buddy Swag" somewhere until the race is over. Maybe one of our significant others can hold it for us until we finish. Putting our bib and timing chip on shouldn't be a big deal.
I'll call you when we land at MCO. In fact, I may call all of you after we land just to burn off some excitement! :yay: Except Chris...he will be on our flight. :goodvibes

[jeanigor]

That works for me Dave. I'm sorta bummed because picking up our stuff Saturday morning will mean we will have to put our "Muddy Buddy Swag" somewhere until the race is over. Maybe one of our significant others can hold it for us until we finish. Putting our bib and timing chip on shouldn't be a big deal.
I'll call you when we land at MCO. In fact, I may call all of you after we land just to burn off some excitement! :yay: Except Chris...he will be on our flight. :goodvibes

Anna & Shelly have volunteered to hold onto my bag with my camera and change of clothes. If it is a bunch of stuff we could always run it out to the car, too.

Aaron, how early are you getting there tomorrow?

[ADP]

Anna & Shelly have volunteered to hold onto my bag with my camera and change of clothes. If it is a bunch of stuff we could always run it out to the car, too.

Aaron, how early are you getting there tomorrow?
We are scheduled to land at MCO around 5:20. Do you think Anna and shelly would mind holding my "Muddy Buddy Swag" Todd until the race is over?

[crazydisneyman]

Bring a cell phone so we can call 911 for Chris after me and Puck get through with him! :thumbsup2

It will be hard to use a cell phone that has about ten layers of mud on it.

BTW, Aaron, makes sure that your shorts have a draw string on them. :lmao:

[jeanigor]

We are scheduled to land at MCO around 5:20. Do you think Anna and shelly would mind holding my "Muddy Buddy Swag" Todd until the race is over?

I am pretty confidant they will. They is some stand up peeps.:goodvibes

Chris what's your take on the registration deal? Saturday Morning? Or Friday night?

[ADP]

BTW, Aaron, makes sure that your shorts have a draw string on them. :lmao:
You wouldn't dare???!!! :lmao:
Well...I guess that means I better put on clean underwear. :rotfl:

[kab407]

I can help you guys in anyway on race day, let me know.
I'll PM you my cell number.

[Launchpad11B]

I can help you guys in anyway on race day, let me know.
I'll PM you my cell number.

Thanks Kathy! :goodvibes

[ADP]

I can help you guys in anyway on race day, let me know.
I'll PM you my cell number.
Thank you Kathy. :)

[Launchpad11B]

Muddy Buddy total..............$3,500!!! WOOT! :cool1:

[crazydisneyman]

I am pretty confidant they will. They is some stand up peeps.:goodvibes

Chris what's your take on the registration deal? Saturday Morning? Or Friday night?

We can go Friday night. I think I can get there before 7pm. We arrive at 524pm and I need to get a rental and get to Wide World of Sports. We may just make it. :thumbsup2

Then we can take some to plan how we are going to get Paul and Don. :thumbsup2

[crazydisneyman]

You wouldn't dare???!!! :lmao:
Well...I guess that means I better put on clean underwear. :rotfl:

This was a suggestion for you, not a threat. I am worried about what Paul and Puck are planning.

[dpuck1998]

This was a suggestion for you, not a threat. I am worried about what Paul and Puck are planning.

You don't have to worry about that, I'm beyond grade school pranks. You might want to worry about your mineral intake however! You won't need vitamins for the rest of the week.

[crazydisneyman]

You don't have to worry about that, I'm beyond grade school pranks. You might want to worry about your mineral intake however! You won't need vitamins for the rest of the week.

Aaron, this is what I am talking about.

Puck and Top are tough in the military way.

Speed might have to win out over stealth and multi-pronged attack strategies.

But beware. Mud will be flying no matter what. I might bring those around me with me into the muddy abbyss. :lmao:

[Mouse Skywalker]

Muddy Buddy total..............$3,500!!! WOOT! :cool1:Just incredible. Here's some context to put this in. When I was speaking to Bob Babbitt (director of the Muddy Buddy) yesterday, he was telling me their charity is the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Last week's raised in Richmond, VA raised $3,000 for the foundation. The generosity of the people here for just the 6 of us have surpassed what the entire Richmond race was able to raise. I'm so proud to be a part of it.

[crazydisneyman]

Just incredible. Here's some context to put this in. When I was speaking to Bob Babbitt (director of the Muddy Buddy) yesterday, he was telling me their charity is the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Last week's raised in Richmond, VA raised $3,000 for the foundation. The generosity of the people here for just the 6 of us have surpassed what the entire Richmond race was able to raise. I'm so proud to be a part of it.

That's awesome!

I am so excited to be a part of this!

Thanks everyone for your generosity!

[Launchpad11B]

Just incredible. Here's some context to put this in. When I was speaking to Bob Babbitt (director of the Muddy Buddy) yesterday, he was telling me their charity is the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Last week's raised in Richmond, VA raised $3,000 for the foundation. The generosity of the people here for just the 6 of us have surpassed what the entire Richmond race was able to raise. I'm so proud to be a part of it.

It's amazing that a simple suggestion in a private message between you and I turned into a large DIS worthy event. Like you said.....incredible! :thumbsup2

[ADP]

Just incredible. Here's some context to put this in. When I was speaking to Bob Babbitt (director of the Muddy Buddy) yesterday, he was telling me their charity is the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Last week's raised in Richmond, VA raised $3,000 for the foundation. The generosity of the people here for just the 6 of us have surpassed what the entire Richmond race was able to raise. I'm so proud to be a part of it.

That's awesome!

I am so excited to be a part of this!

Thanks everyone for your generosity!

It's amazing that a simple suggestion in a private message between you and I turned into a large DIS worthy event. Like you said.....incredible! :thumbsup2
Just goes to show you the power of when people join together and put their effort behind something. It can really make a huge difference! Amazing!

*Cues Illuminations music in the background* :)

[Launchpad11B]

Just goes to show you the power of when people join together and put their effort behind something. It can really make a huge difference! Amazing!

*Cues Illumination music in the background* :)

:lmao::lmao::lmao:

[dpuck1998]

Just goes to show you the power of when people join together and put their effort behind something. It can really make a huge difference! Amazing!

*Cues Illumination music in the background* :)

I feel a tear...wait...no I'm good! :rotfl2:

[Launchpad11B]

I feel a tear...wait...no I'm good! :rotfl2:

Just finished packing the helmets Puck. We are going to be very intimidating out there!! pirate:

[safetymom]

The battlefield. They are working on the mud pit today.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n229/safetymom52/DSC_5789.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n229/safetymom52/DSC_5790.jpg
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http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n229/safetymom52/DSC_5792.jpg

[Launchpad11B]

The battlefield. They are working on the mud pit today.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n229/safetymom52/DSC_5789.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n229/safetymom52/DSC_5790.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n229/safetymom52/DSC_5791.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n229/safetymom52/DSC_5792.jpg

I'm glad you posted these now Kathy. I'll be running so fast past all of this on Saturday, I won't get to see any of it!! It will all be a blur!! :lmao::lmao::lmao:

[dpuck1998]

I'm glad you posted these now Kathy. I'll be running so fast past all of this on Saturday, I won't get to see any of it!! It will all be a blur!! :lmao::lmao::lmao:

BTW Paul, we have meal/beer tickets already ;)

[Launchpad11B]

BTW Paul, we have meal/beer tickets already ;)

:thumbsup2

[ADP]

The battlefield. They are working on the mud pit today.
Kathy...Thank you for posting these pictures. You are the best! :love:

[jeanigor]

Kathy...Thank you for posting these pictures. You are the best! :love:

I second that!:goodvibes:hug:

[crazydisneyman]

BTW Paul, we have meal/beer tickets already ;)

All participants get two free beers. :thumbsup2

I plan on buying the meal tix at checkin.

Hopefully I can crawl from the mud pit to the finish line. :lmao:

[safetymom]

It looks like the mud pit will be right next to the finish line. :) I can't wait for this race!!!

[Mouse Skywalker]

OK time to start packing! :thumbsup2

[Launchpad11B]

OK time to start packing! :thumbsup2

It's about time!!! :goodvibes

[crazydisneyman]

It's about time!!! :goodvibes

I really haven't started yet, either.

That's tonight. :thumbsup2

Top, be sure to pack extra clothes because you will them after the mud pit. :lmao:

[Launchpad11B]

I really haven't started yet, either.

That's tonight. :thumbsup2

Top, be sure to pack extra clothes because you will them after the mud pit. :lmao:

Uhhh....I think we will all need to change clothes. Have you been to the muddy buddy site? The point of the name "MUDDY" buddy is self explanatory, or so I thought. Oh, you must be running in the Muddy (except for Chris) Buddy. I've heard of that race. It starts after the mini buddy. The organizers don't want to hurt your feelings by having the children beat you in the race! Good luck with that Chris! pirate:

[ADP]

Top, be sure to pack extra clothes because you will them after the mud pit. :lmao:
Brave man...Very Brave man! :)



Sergeant First Class...Is there anything I can do for you?

SIR, YES SIR!!! http://www.studioscentral.com/board/images/smiles/icon_salut.gif

[crazydisneyman]

Uhhh....I think we will all need to change clothes. Have you been to the muddy buddy site? The point of the name "MUDDY" buddy is self explanatory, or so I thought. Oh, you must be running in the Muddy (except for Chris) Buddy. I've heard of that race. It starts after the mini buddy. The organizers don't want to hurt your feelings by having the children beat you in the race! Good luck with that Chris! pirate:

Good point.

I think I am just so scared of what will happen I am becoming delerious. :lmao:

[dpuck1998]

Brave man...Very Brave man! :)



Sergeant First Class...Is there anything I can do for you?

SIR, YES SIR!!! http://www.studioscentral.com/board/images/smiles/icon_salut.gif

I got this Lunny!

Aaron, drop and give him 20! Have you learned nothing?

[Launchpad11B]

I got this Lunny!

Aaron, drop and give him 20! Have you learned nothing?

Thanks Puck. Aaron, I thought you knew better! :sad2:

[ADP]

I got this Lunny!

Aaron, drop and give him 20! Have you learned nothing?

Thanks Puck. Aaron, I thought you knew better! :sad2:
I was actually trying to show an example of staying on Paul's good side. I've failed miserably. :sad2: ;)

[Launchpad11B]

I was actually trying to show an example of staying on Paul's good side. I've failed miserably. :sad2: :wink:

:rotfl2::rotfl2::lmao::lmao::rotfl::rotfl:

[Mouse Skywalker]

OK, I'm set, packed up, and the family is ready to go. We're catching a 7am flight tomorrow. Rest up mud mates - it's almost show time.

[Launchpad11B]

OK, I'm set, packed up, and the family is ready to go. We're catching a 7am flight tomorrow. Rest up mud mates - it's almost show time.

See you tomorrow Dave! :thumbsup2

[ADP]

Dave...I'll call you when we land at MCO. Safe travels partner! :goodvibes

[Mouse Skywalker]

Safe travels to you all as well. See you guys tomorrow.

[crazydisneyman]

Alright, we are almost packed. We leave at 3pm. See you gys tonight.

Todd, can you meet me at WWoS before 7pm?

[safetymom]

The Muddy Buddy Blog is up. http://www.disunplugged.com/2009/05/09/men-muscles-mud-the-adventures-of-six-dirty-disers/#more-2680

[Mouse Skywalker]

Just wanted to officially say on this thread - great job everyone, great job. I'm proud to have you all as teammates and friends. And the more I think about it, it's hard for me to make friends, and I would go through mud for you guys.

[dpuck1998]

Just wanted to officially say on this thread - great job everyone, great job. I'm proud to have you all as teammates.

Thanks Dave! Ditto! Great Job guys, I want to say thanks, I really stepped up my training because of it and I feel that I'm in much better shape than I would have been otherwise. I owe that to this great group of fellas who I'm proud to call teammates also!

[Mouse Skywalker]

Hey Buddies: I'm resurrecting this thread. I few of you said that it helped keep you on track with exercising. So I thought if people wanted, we could keep in touch here. I've had a good week of training this week. I ran Mon, Tues, Wed, took a rest day yesterday, and I'm heading out now to run.

How's everyone else doing out there?

[dpuck1998]

Hey Dave, I'm doing pretty good. Got in a couple of good workouts, a nice 10 mile bike ride and some core work. I haven't gotten back into the groove yet, but I'm hoping to get some running in this weekend.

[crazydisneyman]

I will get back in the groove when we get back form WDW.

We will be there 5/24 - 5/29. WOO HOO!

We're too excited to sleep! :thumbsup2:cool1::banana:

[ADP]

I haven't run since we've been home. To be honest if I had another race on the schedule other than the 2010 Muddy Buddy it would make me run more often, or at least feel like I should.

I've actually considered running the Expedition Everest Challenge 5K and scavenger hunt in late September. I love the Animal Kingdom and running in the park appeals to me a lot. It will really depend on work, family and other commitments.

[dpuck1998]

I haven't run since we've been home. To be honest if I had another race on the schedule other than the 2010 Muddy Buddy it would make me run more often, or at least feel like I should.

I've actually considered running the Expedition Everest Challenge 5K and scavenger hunt in late September. I love the Animal Kingdom and running in the park appeals to me a lot. It will really depend on work, family and other commitments.

I'm going to run some local 5K's to keep me honest. Hopefully that will keep me motivated.

[Mouse Skywalker]

I haven't run since we've been home. To be honest if I had another race on the schedule other than the 2010 Muddy Buddy it would make me run more often, or at least feel like I should.

I've actually considered running the Expedition Everest Challenge 5K and scavenger hunt in late September. I love the Animal Kingdom and running in the park appeals to me a lot. It will really depend on work, family and other commitments.I always try to have a race I'm training for. My big race now is the Baltimore Marathon in October. Other races I have planned, are just "training runs" on the way to the Baltimore Marathon.

Aaron, you should find some local 5ks to run too to keep you motivated. Maybe you could meet up with Chris or even Don for a race. I've heard really good things about the Indy Mini Marathon (it's a half marathon and there's a 5k with it too), but I guess that's in early May so it won't help you now.

I ran the Expedition Everest Challenge last year (that's the picture of me in the Indy outfit). It was a blast. I really loved it. You can do it individually or in teams of 2. I did it by myself last year, and met up with some of my WISH friends. I said I thought it would be fun to do it with Maggie (because the minimum age is 11). The only thing holding me off signing up for it is the DL half marathon over Labor Day. I'm very curious what the DIS has planned for that weekend, and I'd like to go out for it.

[ADP]

I'm going to run some local 5K's to keep me honest. Hopefully that will keep me motivated.

I always try to have a race I'm training for. My big race now is the Baltimore Marathon in October. Other races I have planned, are just "training runs" on the way to the Baltimore Marathon.

Aaron, you should find some local 5ks to run too to keep you motivated. Maybe you could meet up with Chris or even Don for a race. I've heard really good things about the Indy Mini Marathon (it's a half marathon and there's a 5k with it too), but I guess that's in early May so it won't help you now.

I ran the Expedition Everest Challenge last year (that's the picture of me in the Indy outfit). It was a blast. I really loved it. You can do it individually or in teams of 2. I did it by myself last year, and met up with some of my WISH friends. I said I thought it would be fun to do it with Maggie (because the minimum age is 11). The only thing holding me off signing up for it is the DL half marathon over Labor Day. I'm very curious what the DIS has planned for that weekend, and I'd like to go out for it.
Thanks guys! I may look into the local 5Ks. You guys probably heard me mention about 50 times that I ran a 5K locally last year. Unfortunately, it's also in May. It was the same weekend as the Muddy Buddy. If they are on different weekends next year I'll probably plan on doing it.

I think most local communities offer 5K events throughout the year; except during the winter months (in the midwest and northeast).

By the way Dave...That Indy outfit and picture with Everest in the background is pretty cool. Did you have a rope on your belt?

[Mouse Skywalker]

By the way Dave...That Indy outfit and picture with Everest in the background is pretty cool. Did you have a rope on your belt?It was an actual whip I had, and I had a satchel too (which became very irritating by the end of the 5k). The photo was actually taken by official Disney media, and I was in a PR photo. They caught me in a video too. I'll see if I can dig it up.

Here it is, I'm about 12 seconds in. You get the full view of my costume.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtMsVxxhbv0

It's funny, after the race I had all these people asking me questions. It took me a while to realize they thought I was a castmember.

[crazydisneyman]

Okay, so I have fallen off the Muddy Buddy training wagon. If I was Boot Camp they would have left me behind in the dust.

Anyway, I am going to start training again as I missed it and I need to prepare for the DISapalooza marathon with ADP. (Marathon here means hitting the parks from rope drop till closing.) Since Aaron can be an extreme guest at the parks I want to be ready.

I also want to run some more races and I need to training for that too.

Who is with me? :thumbsup2

[dpuck1998]

Okay, so I have fallen off the Muddy Buddy training wagon. If I was Boot Camp they would have left me behind in the dust.

Anyway, I am going to start training again as I missed it and I need to prepare for the DISapalooza marathon with ADP. (Marathon here means hitting the parks from rope drop till closing.) Since Aaron can be an extreme guest at the parks I want to be ready.

I also want to run some more races and I need to training for that too.

Who is with me? :thumbsup2

I'm with you. Training for a 5K right now. Its in two weeks...:scared1: I think I'm ready though, I'm running with my wife so it should be a nice slow pace.

I plan to sign up for a muddy buddy in det or chicago at some point. Of course I will be signing up for the one in Orlando also next year. My goal is to work my way up to 10K/Half Marathon...no desire for marathon level at this point.

[Mouse Skywalker]

I'm with you. Training for a 5K right now. Its in two weeks...:scared1: I think I'm ready though, I'm running with my wife so it should be a nice slow pace.

I plan to sign up for a muddy buddy in det or chicago at some point. Of course I will be signing up for the one in Orlando also next year. My goal is to work my way up to 10K/Half Marathon...no desire for marathon level at this point.I actually think the half marathon is almost a perfect distance. It's long enough that you really need to train, and you feel that you accomplished something by finishing it. However, it doesn't break down your body or require as much training time as a full marathon does. I know of a half marathon in January that some people may be running... ;)

[hmonkeyruns]

I don't know why I popped into this thread today, since I've never read it before, but I had to laugh because I just registered for the Baltimore Marathon this weekend.

Funny, that you are training for it too!

I've never run Baltimore but I've heard good things about this race. My friend is running Baltimore as her first marathon and she's petrified and excited about it all at the same time. When I was rejected from the NYC lottery I decided to join her in Baltimore.


I'd also like to second your comments that the 1/2 is the perfect distance. I still do marathons but I really, really love the half.

Good luck with the training plans, everybody!

[ADP]

Okay, so I have fallen off the Muddy Buddy training wagon. If I was Boot Camp they would have left me behind in the dust.

Anyway, I am going to start training again as I missed it and I need to prepare for the DISapalooza marathon with ADP. (Marathon here means hitting the parks from rope drop till closing.) Since Aaron can be an extreme guest at the parks I want to be ready.

I also want to run some more races and I need to training for that too.

Who is with me? :thumbsup2

I'm with you. Training for a 5K right now. Its in two weeks...:scared1: I think I'm ready though, I'm running with my wife so it should be a nice slow pace.

I plan to sign up for a muddy buddy in det or chicago at some point. Of course I will be signing up for the one in Orlando also next year. My goal is to work my way up to 10K/Half Marathon...no desire for marathon level at this point.

I actually think the half marathon is almost a perfect distance. It's long enough that you really need to train, and you feel that you accomplished something by finishing it. However, it doesn't break down your body or require as much training time as a full marathon does. I know of a half marathon in January that some people may be running... ;)
I've fallen off too. The commando park touring thing (which I don't do as much anymore :)) does help you prepare for walking a 5K or half marathon, but running is totaly different. :upsidedow

For me personally, a 5K would be just fine. I have a bit of nervousness thinking about preparing for a half marathon. I'm sort of intimidated by the 13.1 mile distance I guess. :rolleyes:

[crazydisneyman]

I've fallen off too. The commando park touring thing (which I don't do as much anymore :)) does help you prepare for walking a 5K or half marathon, but running is totaly different. :upsidedow

You toured the parks without underwear? :scared1::scared1::scared1:

I hope that is a thing of the past. :lmao:

[Mouse Skywalker]

You toured the parks without underwear? :scared1::scared1::scared1:

I hope that is a thing of the past. :lmao:Why do you think Aaron was so quick getting through the mud pit? He was afraid someone would pull down his shorts...

[crazydisneyman]

Why do you think Aaron was so quick getting through the mud pit? He was afraid someone would pull down his shorts...

:lmao::rotfl2::rotfl::lmao:

That's true. He was through there so fast, I almost lost sight of him.

[ADP]

You toured the parks without underwear? :scared1::scared1::scared1:

I hope that is a thing of the past. :lmao:

Why do you think Aaron was so quick getting through the mud pit? He was afraid someone would pull down his shorts...

:lmao::rotfl2::rotfl::lmao:

That's true. He was through there so fast, I almost lost sight of him.
Touring the parks without underwear??!! :eek: That might create a problem with friction.

If you guys would have got my shorts....Lord help you. :upsidedow

[crazydisneyman]

Touring the parks without underwear??!! :eek: That might create a problem with friction.

If you guys would have got my shirts....Lord help you. :upsidedow

I was having so much fun that I forgot about the mud pit goals. Not next time.

IT IS ON!!!!!

[ADP]

I hope you guys don't mind me bumping this thread back to the top. The Muddy Buddy was a BIG inspiration to me and my family so I figured I'd post this here.

I've started more intense training this past week. I did a core workout today that kicked my behind "8 ways to Sunday". I'm doing the core workouts at home since I don't need to be at the gym for it.

Kim and I went for a long, fast-paced walk tonight; which was really nice because we rarely have a chance to exercise together.

Gym workouts will be Tuesday and Thursday this week with 2 mile runs in between days.

Feel free to join in the discussion if you wish to try and get into shape, motivate yourself, or provide training and exercise tips. :)

[dpuck1998]

I hope you guys don't mind me bumping this thread back to the top. The Muddy Buddy was a BIG inspiration to me and my family so I figured I'd post this here.

I've started more intense training this past week. I did a core workout today that kicked my behind "8 ways to Sunday". I'm doing the core workouts at home since I don't need to be at the gym for it.

Kim and I went for a long, fast-paced walk tonight; which was really nice because we rarely have a chance to exercise together.

Gym workouts will be Tuesday and Thursday this week with 2 mile runs in between days.

Feel free to join in the discussion if you wish to try and get into shape, motivate yourself, or provide training and exercise tips. :)

Awesome Aaron! I've been struggling this week. I did a 10 mile bike ride yesterday, but have been scared to run since Weds. I'm going to run 3 miles tomorrow and see how it goes and get back to some solid workouts.

What are you doing for core work? A good strong core is key to every other exercise. When you hit the gym try to find a way to do more dumbbells and free weights.

[ADP]

Awesome Aaron! I've been struggling this week. I did a 10 mile bike ride yesterday, but have been scared to run since Weds. I'm going to run 3 miles tomorrow and see how it goes and get back to some solid workouts.

What are you doing for core work? A good strong core is key to every other exercise. When you hit the gym try to find a way to do more dumbbells and free weights.
Here were some of the core workout routines I did today.
Plank with Diagonal Arm Lift
Single-Leg Lowering
Glute-Bridge March

I did lift free weights during my second workout of the week. I'm going to start lifting more free weights until my body tells me otherwise.

[crazydisneyman]

Woo Hoo!

Well, I got my self out of bed this morning and stared doing my workouts again after two months of laying around the house.

I feel good, and I am ready to work towards another goal.

I need to figure out what that is...

[*NikkiBell*]

I just wanted to say kudos to you guys for keeping up with the workouts and training. I need to get my butt in gear this week.

[ADP]

Got a good upper body and ab workout in tonight. I know I'm going to be sore tomorrow.
I'm hoping I can get out and run a few miles tomorrow night.

[crazydisneyman]

Okay so I did a lot of cardio last night.

I mowed the lawn and did my cardio workout after that.

Sore today, but feeling good.

Hopefully, I can start running again soon.

[crazydisneyman]

It's official!

Crazydisneyman is back on track. Today I got up and completed my lifting workout and I ran 1 mile.

It felt really good to be back in the swing of things. I am excited about exercising again, and I can't wait for my next race. :cool1:

[dpuck1998]

It's official!

Crazydisneyman is back on track. Today I got up and completed my lifting workout and I ran 1 mile.

It felt really good to be back in the swing of things. I am excited about exercising again, and I can't wait for my next race. :cool1:

I'm bummed. I haven't been back on track since my surgery and still struggling. I'm giving myself till Monday to start up again. Good work Chris!!

[Mouse Skywalker]

It's official!

Crazydisneyman is back on track. Today I got up and completed my lifting workout and I ran 1 mile.

It felt really good to be back in the swing of things. I am excited about exercising again, and I can't wait for my next race. :cool1:Good for you Chris. Congratulations! I'm trying to get back in the swing of exercising too. July wasn't a good month for me - running-wise, and I'm trying to get back in gear after getting back from vacation. I'm starting to think about races to run to get me motivated.

I'm bummed. I haven't been back on track since my surgery and still struggling. I'm giving myself till Monday to start up again. Good work Chris!!Don't be too hard on yourself Don. That surgery was a pretty major thing. Give yourself time to recover. You'll be back at it soon enough.

For some reason my shins have been bothering me again. I was intentionally resting my legs in July for them to heal up, but when I've started running again this week I have some pain and soreness. I'm going to take it easy by running a day, then biking a day. Hopefully it won't turn into anything major. I'm really hoping I don't have a stress fracture.

[crazydisneyman]

Good for you Chris. Congratulations! I'm trying to get back in the swing of exercising too. July wasn't a good month for me - running-wise, and I'm trying to get back in gear after getting back from vacation. I'm starting to think about races to run to get me motivated.

Don't be too hard on yourself Don. That surgery was a pretty major thing. Give yourself time to recover. You'll be back at it soon enough.

For some reason my shins have been bothering me again. I was intentionally resting my legs in July for them to heal up, but when I've started running again this week I have some pain and soreness. I'm going to take it easy by running a day, then biking a day. Hopefully it won't turn into anything major. I'm really hoping I don't have a stress fracture.

I am also hoping for you that it nothing major. I am also going to do the run on day bike one day thing.

Don, it will happen. Hey, it took me since May to get back to it. Those Disney cruises really relax you. :lmao:

Here hopping for you and Dave! :thumbsup2

[ADP]

Great work Chris! Keep up the training.

Puck...Hang in there. As long as you have the dedication (which I know you do) you can do it and you'll be back into the swing of things.

Dave, hope you are ok. Keep us posted.

[dpuck1998]

Good for you Chris. Congratulations! I'm trying to get back in the swing of exercising too. July wasn't a good month for me - running-wise, and I'm trying to get back in gear after getting back from vacation. I'm starting to think about races to run to get me motivated.

Don't be too hard on yourself Don. That surgery was a pretty major thing. Give yourself time to recover. You'll be back at it soon enough.

For some reason my shins have been bothering me again. I was intentionally resting my legs in July for them to heal up, but when I've started running again this week I have some pain and soreness. I'm going to take it easy by running a day, then biking a day. Hopefully it won't turn into anything major. I'm really hoping I don't have a stress fracture.

Thanks Dave! I'm trying to convince myself that its okay to take a break and heal up.

I do find if I book races I'm much more motivated and keep with it. I have two more 5Ks booked for Sept.

[Mouse Skywalker]

Thanks Dave! I'm trying to convince myself that its okay to take a break and heal up.

I do find if I book races I'm much more motivated and keep with it. I have two more 5Ks booked for Sept.Good for you Don. Yeah, it is sometimes hard for us to allow ourselves to take a break, but your body does need it. Good luck with the 5ks. My neighborhood park has cross-country races on Thursdays in August. I'm going to try to jump into one tomorrow.

[Mouse Skywalker]

Good Morning Buddies of Mud: I just wanted to jump in to say I've had a great week of exercise so far with out even running a step. I decided to give my shin/lower leg a lot of rest to heal up. So I've retreated to aqua-jogging in the pool. I call it swogging (for swim/jog), and also because it sounds kind of "pirate-y" pirate: . I swogged for 30 min M,T, and W, and yesterday I rode the exercise bike for 30 min for a change of pace. :thumbsup2 Hope everyone's doing well.

[ADP]

Good Morning Buddies of Mud: I just wanted to jump in to say I've had a great week of exercise so far with out even running a step. I decided to give my shin/lower leg a lot of rest to heal up. So I've retreated to aqua-jogging in the pool. I call it swogging (for swim/jog), and also because it sounds kind of "pirate-y" pirate: . I swogged for 30 min M,T, and W, and yesterday I rode the exercise bike for 30 min for a change of pace. :thumbsup2 Hope everyone's doing well.
:lmao: I like it Dave. Swogging sounds fun and easy on the joints. All you need is an eye patch and bandana and you're all set.

I've been hitting the gym quite a bit lately. I'm really seeing the results in my physical appearance and even how I feel. It's amazing what 2 or 3, 90 minute workouts can do. I've also got into the habit of doing push-ups and ab work during my lunch hour at work. It's good to get some exercise each day.