WISHcon 2005!! Anyone here interested in setting this goal with me???

[karebear1]

The initial idea of losing weight for me was to then be able to do the WDW half marthon in January 05. So, my question is:

IS there anyone out there that is interested in getting a group together to walk the WDW half marathon in January 2005?

The half marathon is 13.1 miles and is a flat, point to point course that begins at EPCOT and finishes outside of MK. the half marathon course joins the marathon course at 3.3 miles after circling the World SHowcase at EPCOT before heading to the MK. After strolling down Main Street USA and through Cinderella's castle, the half marathon participants exit the park and dash for the finish line!

*You must be able to maintain a 16 minute per mile pace- walking or running it doesn't matter- throughout the whole race.

*The half marathon must be completed in 3 1/2 hours. Anyone not able to maintain the 16 minute per mile pace will be picked up and transported to the finish line.

*There was a $70.00 non refundable registration fee for the 2004 marathon and I think you get a certificat and a pin when you finish. Reg. fee may go up for next 2005.

*The marathon is usually held the 2nd weekend in January- usually on a Sunday.

Wouldn't it be a blast to have a group of us doing this?? Please let me know if you're interested!

Karen

Participants
[b]karebear1(Karen and DH Jim)
glo (I got the ok maybe DH and 3 kids and dear friend Gail H )
lmhall2000 (Tara) (bring 3 kids and DH along)
kamgen (kamy)
becka (tenative)
wovenwonder (Jody and family)
Princess Vija (Vija)(DD, DS and DH)
zurgswife (Kim)
KathyFP (Kathy) tentative
Beanie (Tricia)
PartyofSix (Tammy)
Disneyaholic (Dottie)
NancyK (Nancy)
Debbie (Debbie) tenative
Barbruka (Barb)
Spirit Feather (Regina, DH and kids)
Maryliz (Mary Liz)
Cdoobee (Debbie)
PAdisMom tenative
WendyandPeter ( Carmen)
Meriweather
KathiwithanI (Kathi)
dmslush
Crzyforpiglet (Laurie)
Honnosmom (Linda)
Dfiles (Denise)
OhMom (Molli)
anniet (Annie)
TigH (Karen)
susan514 (Sue)
Aurora19 (Kim)
TigerLily03 (Lily)
Alreadyexcitedgrammy akaBebr (Bev)
Jenny2 (Jenny)
GailH (Gail)
Susan
DiznEeyore (Amy)
flbeachbum (Kari)
MOntyMOntyMOnty (Samantha)
Poohbear123 (Faith)
RHonda
eeyorefantastic (Mara)
Jiminy102 (Holly- tenative)
perfectmatch300 (Nancy and DH Barry))
KarenNY (Karen)
lemur2400 (Linda)
addicted_to_WDW
AKASnowWhite
CarolA.
LAWalz23 (Lori)
alexandmaddie (Krista)
Mishoe01 (Monica)
********** (Sandy)
Plutosmyfav ( Sundie - tenative)
msteddom (Melissa)
Disneysweetie (Pam & Deena)
Poopie (Rachael)

[becka]

It is interesting that you should mention this because I thought I was the only one interested in doing this as a goal! :) I would love to be able to actually run the 1/2 marathon and it would be so much better if there were other WISHers doing the same thing. It is hard for me to plan so far in advance but if you get more information such as when you can register then please let me know!

[karebear1]

Becka- registration is usually up by March the year before the event takes place. For instance in March of this yera people registered for the Jan 04 marathon. It evidentally is essential to register in the first few days of the registration process though- especially for the half marathon, because it fills up VERY QUICKLY. I tried to register for next January's marathon and didn't get in in time- and that was only 2 weeks after registration began!

[wovenwonder]

OMG I am getting all emotional reading this! Count me in. This would be something terrific to accomplish and what a treat it would be too! It would be so awesome to make this a big WISH event for many!
:D

[KathyFP]

I would love to except that we have a trip planned for Febuary. I can't afford two trips that close together.

Pittsburgh had their marathon yesterday and I told DH that I would love to set walking the marathon as a goal for two years from now. I want to be realistic. A year would be great, but I don't know that is attainable.

[Beanie]

Well, I have already told you that I was interested in this and I think it is a wonderful idea!! What an awesome goal this would be to accomplish!! We have a year and a half to get ready for this, so I definitely think it is something worth doing!!

[Disneyaholic]

I'm in!

I had actually registered for the 2002 1/2 marathon, but our plans changed and we had to cancel our trip to WDW entirely. :( They were nice enough to still send me the 1/2 marathon tee shirt, so it wasn't a total loss.

After we cancelled, I fell off the wagon as far as my treadmill goes. But I know if I have this as a goal, I'll be more likely to keep training and to keep the weight off this time! ;)

DD has told me about this website: www.coolrunning.com.

Check it out! It helps you set up a training schedule and keep track of what you've done, and it's FREE!

I'm already getting excited about this.

BTW, I think that we should plan an official WISH meet for the weekend of the marathon. Those who are not running can be there to cheer on those who are! What do you think????


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[nativetxn]

What a great idea, Karen. I don't think I will be able to do it but it is an awesome idea. Very inspirational :)

[zurgswife]

That sounds really exciting to me.....If the time comes for registration next March and I'm on the fence I'll still register in hopes of particpating the following Jan......

I'm not sure of the spacing of my trips over the next 2 years so I'm a definate maybe....

Great idea...

[karebear1]

I can't belileve I actually got responses to this idea!! I didn't think there would be too many interested, but I guess what spurred me into posting this was glo pming me after I had made a coment to beanie on another thread and telling me she would like to do this and then beanie telling me to post it! Thanks girls!!!

KathyFP- we're talking about going to the WDW marathon in 2005- not next year in 2004. That would give us about 19 months to get in shape. Is your next trip to WDW in Feb of 2004? If so- maybe you could come back to WDW 11 months later to join us?!?!?

Wonderwoven- I think making it a WISH event is a great idea. How about it Kelsie? You're the woman in charge! We could do lots of fun things that weekend- maybe even have a WISH rewards ceremony!! I was thinkinga about this earlier- everyone should save a piece of the biggest sized clothing they have- then we can compare what we were to what we are!

Nativetxn- if we can make this into a WISH meet- you could come and cheer us all on if you can't walk it! You can come even if there isn't a WISH meet! We love you- and we are absolutely positive you would be the head cheerleader!

Disneyaholic- thanks for the web site. I was wondering how to go about getting started and this will help. I also have a neighbor that runs marathons and he is more then willing to help out with answers for questions etc.

Maybe we can set up a time schedule of things that should be happening between now and the time we actually go and we can post it when those things roll around! Do you kow what I mean? Maybe a month by month goal sheet that will move us towards our final destination. That would help everyone, but especially me!

Zurgswife- It know it will be difficult to plan almost 2 years in advance, but I sure hope you can make it! I came up with 2 years because
1. the registration for next year is already closed
2. this will give evryone a really good head start for training and for financial and trip strategy.

I am REALLY getting excited now! This will be so fun!! I have a million ideas swirling around in my head now!! OH BOY!! OH BOY!! OH BOY!!!!!

Thanks everyone I'm making a list fo alof us that are interested and We'll get somethigns going listed for goals etc.
Now for the BIG question. Has anyone ever done a marathon before ? Anyone with any kind of experience?? Maybe you Dsineyaholic since you were alreday scheduled at one point to do the marathon?? If not, maybe we can recruit someone from another board. I know I've read a few people post about the WDW marathon before. ANd if all else fails- I will educate myself and see what I can put together for training ideas etc.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! I'm walking the WDW Half Marathon with my friends from the WISH board!!! YEAH FOR US!!!!!!!!!!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

Anyone else interested?

[PRINCESS VIJA]

I am possibly interested. I will have to check out how much $ I would have to save. Complicated for me on that front, because we are having our "big" trip this year, and then we really have to hit it hard for saving a house. Although this would be great incentive for me, as I am interested in trying to find a goal after our cruise. But, also if there are WISH'ers that are interested in going for the whole thing, and doing the full marathon, we should support them too. I.E. if you can, don't limit yourself to just a 1/2 marathon if you want to go for more. I personally would be just fine with 1/2 a marathon!;)

OK, who's going to design our lime green WISH tshirts that we will all wear???

What a great idea!

If I understand correctly then, in March of 2004 we have to make the commitment?

[lmhall2000]

Okay, haven't even checked with DH but he never says no to Disney and our rule is every two years- I didn't say 24 months and our big trip is 9/03 and the marathon is 2/05 -- so 2003 to 2005 that's 2 years isn't it??
Now, that you've got me hooked- the big question is how do we train??? I normally walk 2 miles a day and 3 miles on the weekend- this week I have walked 3 miles a day and 4 miles on Saturday- this is quite a jump up but feels good on the legs. If anyone comes across guidelines for training let me know. I'm still 76 pounds over where I want to be so as that weight comes off I may be able to pick up the pace more. Now are we going to tether ourselves to each other so that "No one gets left behind"??? What's that Hawaiian phrase for that? Glo has it on her sig- maybe we could tie that into our slogan with WISH somehow and print shirts up for everyone! WOO HOO this is exciting!!
Thanks for the goal!!
Tara

[glo]

ME ME ME ME!!!!! We emailed earlier today, and you know I am interested!

You tell me when, the registration is and where and I will be there. I think it is great to have something to shoot for...I also think having a goal makes all the hard work worth it. I am in...of course I will run it by DH, but I really think it is a go for me!!!!

[wovenwonder]

I guess we can call this the first official WISH CON! This has me so excited! I can now barely walk 1/2 a mile so I have ALOT to work towards!
:D

[glo]

Here is this years official site!!!! Indyman posted it on a thread I put up on the CB :)

http://dwws.disney.go.com/wideworldofsports/sportingevents/sportingevent/sportingeventindex?id=SPORHalfMarathon04SporEvn

[karebear1]

It's just getting better and better isn't it??? Ok-

Vija- I agree- if someone else wants to do the full marathon- MORE POWER TO THEM!!! All us half marathoners can be there at the end of their race to cheer them on! And of course! WE will have a wonderfully creative lime green DIS/WISH t- shirt for everyone- we just have to work out the details. And finally - YES - Usually Early March 2004 will be registration- we'll be sure to post when it opens up!

Imhall- I like the tether idea, unless of course someone is really out there to make their best time! I don't want to slow anyone down! We can work out all those details as the time gets closer. ANd i like the idea of using glo's motto! We are going to try to get guidlines and tips/hints from various sources- that will help us all!

glo- registeration is online- and like I said before - I'll be sure to let everyone know when the time comes. Can we use your slogan- leave no one behind???

Wovenwonder- you and I are in the same boat! I have not started walking yet, but we'll all start together- we have 19 months to get in shape- I think that's plenty of time! WE WILL DO IT! But, can we officially declare this a WISHCON??? Or, do the powers that be have to do that??? :p Hey Kelsie... are you our official ring leader her at WISH?

[KathyFP]

Actually I am interested then. I think it would be a great goal to work towards.

[glo]

ok, how do we get timed??? I want to get that down for registration.....

[Disneyaholic]

Sorry -- I don't have any experience in formally training for a marathon. All I was planning on doing before was continuing to work on my treadmill, increasing both my speed and my distance until I felt that I would be able to do the 1/2 marathon in the allotted time.

I did find this on the coolrunning.com website. http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_4/144.shtml

It's about training for a 1/2 marathon!! This one also looked interesting: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/index.shtml

I haven't had a chance to read them over thoroughly yet, but it looks like this may be a good place to start!

Good luck everyone!
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[karebear1]

glo- I think you only have to submit a time if you are competitvely doing the marathon. We're not- we'll be put towards the back of the group! Unless of course- someone wants to do this competitively! Then they will have to get their times etc.

If you go to http://www.disneyworldsports.com and click on marathons- you can read all about them.

[karebear1]

Thanks disneyaholic- that's exactly what I was going to do as well, but there's no reason why we can't do a little research and start a support group for the marathoners on WISH. In that we can give hints and places to go and maybe make some common goals together. We can also whine about hw hard it is and how fun it is .... and encourage and support each other like we do on WISH!! I think that might work out. What do you think??

[Barbruka]

Hey Karen - Count me in!! You know I want to do this!!! Too bad we can't do it next January like we originally wanted to. Good idea to get the whole group involved! That will be so much fun to see everyone there!

[wovenwonder]

I just told Hubby that I was going to work toward this as my long term goal. He laughed at me!:eek: . He said that I can hardly walk up a flight of stairs and I think I'm going to walk/jog/run a 1/2 marathon!

Well --- I am going to do this - I have 19 months to lose 75-100 pounds or so and get in walking shape! This is so exciting!
:cool:

[karebear1]

HOW RUDE!!! :eek:

You and I and yone else on this board will show him!


You and I are very close in the amount of weight we have to lose. SO, don't think you're all alone in that way! We will walk step by step together through this. AND WE WILL SUCCEED!

I think I'd be on the WAR path if I were you!! Kep up he GEAT attitude and don't let him get you down girl!!

[CDoobee]

YES! YES! YES! I want to do this, too! I have no idea if I can. I haven't even started walking. But, surely by then I will be able to do it. I hope so! You did say it was on FLAT ground right? I don't do well on hills!

If for some reason I couldn't do it, I'd still want to be there to cheer on the rest of you!

Debbie:earsgirl:

[karebear1]

That's waht the website says- flat! :teeth: Thant's my kind of course too!

[glo]

I posted for info on the CB...and lots to read there...Ok are we excited yet???

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=367745


karebear1 we should put it on the DIS Meets page.... :)

[CDoobee]

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I think it's a WONDERFUL idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Debbie:earsgirl:

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Ok, I am officially in! I talked to DH about it, and he is ok with it. I guess I will just have to show him with actions that I am serious about this. Loosing the weight and saving the $ both for this trip as well as for our house. Are you guys ok with some of us running vs walking? I don't know that my feet would allow it, I have plantar fascitis, and although they don't hurt now, marathon training might be too much for them. I have always dreamed of running in a race (ok, who am I kidding--- jogging in a race ;) ) and this would be a great opportunity for it.

I haven't searched the websites for info yet, so maybe it is listed, but what time does the race usually start/finish? I would love to have my family there at the end of the race to cheer me on to my own personal victory (tears in eyes now... pass the kleenex!)

I have never been to DIScon, I assume that families are invited? would that be the same for us? wouldn't it be great for our families to see how we have supported each other?

I do think that our tshirts should have WISH on it somewhere in bold.

Thanks for the great idea karebear1!!!!!!!!

[glo]

W.I.S.H. Con.....there was Riddlecon...Dis Con...PatrickIL. Con..Glo/CapeCon....and now W.I.S.H. Con....what an awesome idea :teeth:

[Disneyaholic]

Originally posted by karebear1
Thanks disneyaholic- that's exactly what I was going to do as well, but there's no reason why we can't do a little research and start a support group for the marathoners on WISH. In that we can give hints and places to go and maybe make some common goals together. We can also whine about hw hard it is and how fun it is .... and encourage and support each other like we do on WISH!! I think that might work out. What do you think??

Sounds good to me! I don't know that any of us here on WISH will be doing this competitively. I know I want to do it just to say "I DID IT!!!" ;) I would bet that we can all "train" however we want to at what works best for us. I'm sure that there are probably many other websites that will help us, but most importantly we will have one another!

I'm loving this idea more and more by the minute!!!

[karebear1]

times for the start of the race are 6 am for 2004- so expect the saem. That would mean that the half marathon would be over by 9:30am and the full marathon would be over by 1:30pm. I think.... They do have areas for families to cheer you on. I think htey even have mini races for younger kids>? But I'm not sure, I might be getting this confused with with the family fun run they do in OCt.

[Disneyaholic]

Wow! I just read the thread glo started on CB! There's a ton of info there already!

Neat!!!!

:p

[glo]

Can we list who is coming....or really considering this right now??? Let's just make a list and I will post it on here, so we know who wants to try...Also if you want to come cheer us on...

PM me guys :)...let me know!!!

[lmhall2000]

No matter how thin I've ever been- I've NEVER been a runner- really bad knees and weak ankles but I can walk as good as anyone :) Now if I have a headset on with some jammin' music- you may see me break out into a skip or hop- but never a run! :) I'm shooting for the fastest walk right now- 15 minute mile is my goal- I'm about 17-18 minute right now- I tried a 15 minute pace at the Y today- I almost fell off the machine!! :)

I'll go check the rules I just want to make sure I'm shooting for the right goals! :)

Thanks everyone! Very pumped about this one!!!
Tara

[glo]

Ok...Here is the list...I'll ad names as people pm me and say they are coming :)

Participants
karebear1(Karen)
glo (I got the ok :) maybe DH and 3 kids)
lmhall2000 (Tara) (bring 3 kids and DH along)
becka tenative
wovenwonder (Jody)( and family)
Princess Vija (Vija)(DD, DS and DH)
KathyFP (Kathy) tentative
Beanie (Tricia)
PartyofSix (Tammy)
Disneyaholic (Dottie)
NancyK (Nancy)
Debbie (Debbie) tenative
Barbruka (Barb) and Karen
Spirit Feather (Regina) DH and kids
Maryliz (Mary)
Cdoobee (Debbie)




and the list continues to grow :)

[Beanie]

Don't forget me!! I just pm'd you glo!!

[perfectmatch300]

Yes, I'm interested. Hopefully we will be living in the Orlando area by then, so getting there won't be a problem! Hopefully I'll be in much better shape by then, but I'm pretty sure I'll still be among the walkers! Please keep me posted. :wave: I think doing this as a group would be great! My DH would probably want to join us as well if that's OK. :sunny:

[PartyofSix]

Glo I pm'd you. I was waiting on my dh to come home from work. He gives his blessing and he'll be walking with me. We have a long road to go yet. But we'll be ready and willing come Jan 2005!

[Luvinit]

Karebear and GLO!!! I will BE THERE!!

I am still on the fence about the whole marathon thing...but I WILL BE THERE...if not for anything else than just to be with all of you...I will bring Katholyn a cooler full of diet rootbeer floats...LOL

Tracy

PS I live in Fla..so if that helps in anyway...please let me know!!

flying into different airports maybe cheaper for some people Like palm beach or ft lauderdale..not miami though!!

Tracy

[Debbie]

Boy, am I proud of you guys! I will need to see where I am before I can commit totally, but I'd sure like to do that. So. . . .put me on the tentative maybe list. :D Now, let's break out those WATP tapes and move!

[PartyofSix]

Did you guys go to the disney site where you read all about the marathon? Did you notice they only have 7,000 walkers/runners for the 1/2 in jan 2004? They allotted 8,000 spaces so they have reopened up registration. Do you think if someone wanted they could get in for this coming jan 2004? And since so many seem interested would we all try to stay at the same hotel and would they give a group discount for us? I have never stayed on site at WDW so i would be interested in opinons and a group disscusion on where to stay. I have only visited the MK so i'm no veteran at WDW. Now if universal has a marathon i'm on it! Anyone what to pm with idea's on rooms and where and details? I'm so looking forward to this already!

[TigH]

YES!!! Totally count me in on this! 2005, right? I am there!!!! I wish I could run it, but my blasted knees won't let me. I would love to power walk it though! Woo-hoo! Look at all the time we have to train!

Can we do a group cruise right after? ha ha ha! ;) We can call it WISHCON. ;)

What a great idea!!! Thanks for coming up with this. I LOVE IT!!!!

[elisebutt]

Oh I wish I could come over and do this - I ran a half marathon about ten years ago just to prove I could do it ( I had a bet with my boss and I had to do it in an Easter Bunny suit - I won £1000 for charity)and I'd like to do it again properly.

Have to see about budgets - what date is the 2005 one? and is anyone going to see about a group booking, might make it easier on my wallet.

Good luck to all definitely entering - It's given me an idea anyway so I might just start training for the London marathon!

[elisebutt]

Just noticed on the site the triathlon - you can have a 3 person relay team

Disney Triathlon (http://dwws.disney.go.com/wideworldofsports/sportingevents/sportingevent/sportingeventindex?id=SPORDanskin03SporEvn)

The three-part race, open to women ages 14 and older, will consist of a quarter-mile swim through the Seven Seas Lagoon, a 9.2-mile bike ride out and back from the Magic Kingdom Park, and a 2-mile run through the Magic Kingdom Park
Relay Team
2- 3 women, who collectively complete all 3 segments of race. Relay Team Categories: a) Friends b) Family c) Corporate d) Specially Abled
Wouldn't that be cool?? I used to swim for my county so probably am still pretty fast - I'll have to see if there's one closer to the time when I can go and rope in my sisters.

[Spirit Feather]

Count me in! I would love to do this with you guys! and with 19 months to train for it, I really think I can do it.

Regina
(PS- My DH and kids would never let me come to WDW without them so count them in too! They may not be walking, but they will be there.)

[karebear1]

Partyofsix- I did know that there were openings for 2004- they decided to up the enrollment by another 1000! But, I didn't think that would be enough , at least for me, to get in good enough shape to do this. BUT- by all means- if someone wants to do it this year- please go ahead and do it! They can still join us in 2005 and then we'll have someone that actually has experience with it helping us through. Like I said in my OP, I had planned to do this in Jan 2004- so my ressies are still set for then. Since we'll be there anyway, I think I'm gonna register to be a volunteer- that way I'll have a limited amount of exposure. AS for the hotel arrangements- I think Disney does have group ressies, and I don't see why we can't get someone to head up the hotel arrangements at least for that weekend. If this does truely become a DIScon, we'd probably have a lot more people joining us as well! Again- I think when we are a little closer to this happening we can certainly discuss where to stay. BUT since it begins in the EPCOT parking lot, it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to stay at an EPCOT resort. AND I was to by my guide at the DVC that this weekend is FULL- so, we might have to make ressies sooner then later. For 04- I made my ressies at the 11 month window for BCV's and that weekend!

TigH- I thought of the cruise as well! Ahhh- great minds think alike! However unlikely the possibilities are !!

Elisebutt- there is no DEFINITE date set for 2005 yet, but the traditional time is the 2nd weekend in January- the marathons are run on that Sunday. I saw that triatholon you're talking about! It does sound fun and maybe someone will take you up on it. But I'm afraid it won't be me! I can barely walk at this point!!

[Beanie]

Wow Karen!! I can't believe the response to this thread already!!! How awesome!! Way to go on a brilliant idea!! :):)


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[susan514]

I would love to try to do this. I turn 50(who said that) on 12/1/04, so this would be a great goal for me to reach in celebration of 50(would the person who keeps saying this number please be quiet:D :D )

So, I guess the time to begin training is TODAY. I go to a Chiropractor who does triathelons, so I will ask her for help for training. This would be really great to accomplish.

[maryliz]

Hi everyone! This is a great idea. I'll put myself on the "tentative" list as well. My friend here at work did the full Marathon just this year and has already registered for 2004. I was so proud of her. She brought in her Mickey medal to show me, and has e-mailed me pictures she got that Disney took of the runners. She thought that the 1/2 marathoners got a medal too. I even discussed this with my dh for 2004, but we decided against it. I think 2005 is a great plan. My friend said that with some training, there would be no problem for me to complete the race doing nothing but walking (although I wouldn't mind doing a combo walk/jog thing). When they open up the registration at midnight, she is right on-line getting registered because they only allow a certain number of spots for "international competitors", so being Canadian qualifies us as that.

I guess I better start using my pedometer more often ;)

Mary Liz

[wovenwonder]

Did I hear someone say CRUISE?:teeth:

I vote for a weeklong WISH CON event! The marathon will be on a Sunday. I think alot of us would arrive friday evening or Saturday. (we could have a WISH meet Saturday to all get accquainted with each other) We could then do the parks the balance of Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and THEN leave on the Disney Wonder on Thursday for a 3 day cruise!

I don't want to plan too much before the marathon (like a cruise or the parks) or my legs may not last for the main event!
:D

[Spirit Feather]

NOooooo! The WISHCON has to be the week before the race. I will most likely be off of school that week....

(Did I mention that I am great event organizer?)

Regina

[ohMom]

i would absolutely love to do the 1/2 marathon. Ideally I would like to be able to jog the first few miles then walk the rest, but lots of time for planning! 2004 would not be good for me, we are going to WDW 12/03. But maybe by 2005 we could? I have always thought we should cruise as a WISHCON! oh how cool! i'm going to dream about this for quite a while, maybe just maybe I can swing it!

[tmfranlk]

This is a great idea karebear1!!! I would love to join you in the half marathon. I've got at least 75lbs to lose first and a lot of stamina to build up first, but I know that I can do it. I know that we ALL can do it!

Tia
230/225/145

[Debbie]

Regina wroteNOooooo! The WISHCON has to be the week before the race. I will most likely be off of school that week....


I'm with you Regina! I'd forgotten that 2005 was the year of Mom and Dad alone for the week after New Year's at WDW because of school schedules. Of course, if Mom and Dad are going away. . . who's going to mind the store? :confused: Hmmmmmmmmm.

New thought. Maybe this will be a solo trip for mom~as long as I can arrange the day or two after the marathon at school.

[PAdisMOM]

You guys can talk me into anything!!

Put me on the tentative list. (glo, I don't know how to PM). Even if I can't make it, the training will do me good.

Any idea of a date? I teach and sometimes it's hard to get vacation.

I can't believe I'm even considering this. What a change 2 weeks and some crazy disney people can make.:rolleyes:

[wendyandpeter]

I am new here, but I was thinking the same thing too. My hubby also never says no to a Disney trip!! Count me in too!

Carmen

[Meriweather]

Ohhh..........I want to too :teeth:

But, I will have to be tentative until closer.
We are "scheduled" for a Disneyland trip for Nov. 2004, so not sure if I can swing it..........but I'd sure like to try!!

I loved meeting people in Dec.........and want to meet more.

Glo......do you want a PM for tentatives too?? Or wait until closer to the time??

[KathyFP]

How about a training schedule. How do start to prepare for the marathon? We have 19 months.

Last week I started walking. I am walking 3 miles in about 50 minutes. What is the next step?

I am so excited:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[aurora19]

Count me in for '05!

Training schedules can be found in Runners World (if you want to work up to running it) but in general you just work up to it. We have 19 months to do it so lets research it and set up a training schedule.

(Just an FYI - our local American Heart Association - via its "Train to End Stroke" offers "free" trips to the Disney Marathon if you vow to raise money for their organization - so if you are strapped for cash - this is a possibility.)

[karebear1]

OK everybody- I have just been informed that I am in charge! :eek:

So... my very first official act is to say this:

HELP !!!!!

Is anyone out there interested in helping me organize this fun event- I could probably use about 3 people.

PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PRINCESS VIJA]

I think that one of the difficulties will be schedules with everyone. For some people the week before works out best, for some the week after works out best. I think that we should try to maybe focus just the weekend for WISHcon, and then maybe have mini meets the week before and the week after. That way it is a good mix to try and help out everyone who wants to be a part of this very cool idea. Maybe have our big get together Saturday afternoon to pep each other up before the big day.

Something else to consider is the resorts. It would be great to stay at the same resort, I completely agree, and maybe with a group discount it would be helpful. I know we will be on a shoe string budget and I don't know what we will be able to afford. I hate to see some people not go if this would be a problem for them.


Any thoughts on these comments?

[Barbruka]

The best time for a meet would be the night before the race. Everyone has to load up with a big carb dinner for the race. Meeting at some Italian restaurant would be ideal and then either before or after getting together to just talk, visit or walk around.

[zurgswife]

I'd love to help....I just PM'd you Karebear....

[karebear1]

OK everybody- I have my volunteers in place! Thanks to Kim (zurgswife) and Jodi (wovenwonder) for helping me out! Ideas are flying and we're gonna make sure a GREAT time is had! We'll fill you all in as we figure this thing out!

Like I said before - we're always looking for ideas- if you have any- please post them!

THIS IS GONNA BE FUN!!!!!

[PRINCESS VIJA]

I like the idea of saving some of our big clothes, and how about we send in photos for a before and after poster?




OK everybody- I have my volunteers in place! Thanks to Kim (zurgswife) and Jodi (wovenwonder)

thanks for offering to help out karebear1!

and Karebear1, thanks again for this fantastic idea!

[karebear1]

Vija- we did talk about the idea of pics.. so

EVERYONE make sure you take a pic of yourself right now... and then keep the copy in a safe place. We are going to need it!

[kamgen]

I am in! I will just tell dh that we are going to WDW...he never argues with that!!!!!!

karebear1 - I just PM'd you!!!!

I am so excited!!!

Kamy:bounce: :Pinkbounc

[KathiWithAnI]

I did the 5k with my 10 yr old son this year and we all plan on going back next yr for the marathon...... SO...... yes, I'm in, I'll aim to do the 1/2 with you guys and my DH ( who does it now LOL)


Sounds like so much fun!!!

Kathi

[PRINCESS VIJA]

karebear1 gave me the go ahead, and I am going to help out too! This should be so much fun. Several people have asked about the trainer, and I will let you guys know what she tells me. I don't know when my appointment will be, but I'll keep you posted!

[zurgswife]

This is getting exciting....but so much to LOSE in the next 18 months....:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[Jiminy102]

Dh and I are discussing the possibilty of January 2005 not sure yet. But My birthday is smack in the middle of January so I guess we just need to decide between beginning of December and January for our trip. So much to consider. I am going to act like I am going so I can start getting in shape!!!! Just in case.

[Beanie]

Originally posted by PRINCESS VIJA
Something else to consider is the resorts. It would be great to stay at the same resort, I completely agree, and maybe with a group discount it would be helpful. I know we will be on a shoe string budget and I don't know what we will be able to afford. I hate to see some people not go if this would be a problem for them.
Any thoughts on these comments?

I think that is great idea to try to be in the same place...doesn't the Swan and Dolphin have group rates?? Maybe glo would know more about this?

Glo?? You around? ;):)

[TigH]

I will probably not stay onsite since we live close enough to drive. This is going to be something we don't have to register for, right?(aside from the marathon, I mean). I would hate to miss out on anything WISHcon related!!! :)

[kamgen]

I talked to dh and he was so supportive! He even said he would like to do it!!! This is going to be great!!!!
We will most likely stay at a DVC resort since we are members....we will stay the whole week so it should be great!

Kamy :)

[karebear1]

TigH- I don't know if we'll have an official registration or not, but we will have to have some kind of head count for other evnts we may organize- for example- if we decide to have a pre marathon dinner- we will need whoever wants to come to commit to that by a certain date etc. When we have that info- we'll be sure to let eveyone know about it.

Kamy- We are tossing around the idea of seeing if we can set up accomadations onsite for WISHcon, but certainly- use your DVC. We are also members- at BCV's so we will probably stay there for the week after the marathon, but for the weekend, we will probably stay at another hotel because the weekend point usuage is so high! I take it by your siggie that you are a VWL-er! Love that place!

And I'm thinking that we as a committee will only plan WISHcon for the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the marathon. that way- if people want to come the week before they can, or they can stay the week after the marathon and everyone will be able to participate in the fun.

[kamgen]

Karen~ Great idea...we might do that too, stay at a different resort for the weekend...We own at VWL, BWV, and VB...we like variety! :) And yes, weekend points are darn high!
I was thinking it would be great to get together Sunday afternoon/evening to do a dinner or a final group thing for the group...kind of a culmination of the weekend...after we do the race! LOL! :) Just ideas....we have time to plan. LOL! :)
We will stay the week after too....

I am so excited about this...even though it is so far away....just the thought of doing this makes me motivated to get moving! :)

Kamy

[TigH]

I am down with any kinds of meets, etc. :) :) :) I was just concerned that certain events might be closed to people not staying at the resorts. I am not good at explaining myself. I think for DISCON people had to register for the event (and make a payment) to attend certain functions. I have no problem attending meets, I just didn't want to be excluded if there was a special event included in some type of resort package. Does that make any sense? ;)

[wovenwonder]

Would anyone else care to make the 'walking Mickey' in my signature the 'official clippie' for those walking in the WISH-Con WDW Marathon? It's small enough that it doesn't take up too much clippie size! I also included a link to this thread under the Walking Mickey Clippie!

Anyone else feel free to also grab Walking Mickey for your signature!
:D

[kamgen]

Great idea Jody!!!!! Should we put in the WISH part too??

I am going to go add it!

Thanks!!! :)

Kamy

[lmhall2000]

I think I put that cute little walking Mickey on my sig- just posting to see if he's there! How cute is that!!!
I need to add the link too! But I love him as a mascot!!!!
Tara

[kamgen]

Okay, how do I get the Mickey?? when I tried, it was a picture, and not walking!! :(
Help! Is there a link for him??
Thanks!

Kamy

[wovenwonder]

Originally posted by kamgen
Okay, how do I get the Mickey?? when I tried, it was a picture, and not walking!! :(
Help! Is there a link for him??
Thanks!

Kamy

Put this in your signature (leave out the spaces I am putting in the IMG boxes though)

[ IMG ]http://www.mickeysplace.hpg.ig.com.br/mickeycorrendo2.gif[ /IMG ]

[kamgen]

Thanks Jody! I think I got it now! You're the best!!!! :)

Whew.....felt kinda dumb for a moment there! LOL!!!:rolleyes:

Kamy

[geetey]

OMG! I love that walking Mickey! Thanks for sharing him with us, Jody!! I have talked to my dh about the 1/2 marathon. While he is thrilled about me trying to do a marathon, the WDW part got him. He hates for the kids to miss school. It looks like that might be a Mom and myself trip. I know she would like to go back again! ;)

[karebear1]

I like walking Mickey too! But he only shows up as ared x in a box for me. What am I doing wrong?

[karebear1]

nevermind- I got him!! Thanks anyway!

[karebear1]

Jody- waht do I do to get the Join the WISH walkers.... under my siggie?

[wovenwonder]

Originally posted by karebear1
Jody- waht do I do to get the Join the WISH walkers.... under my siggie?

[ url=http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=367835 ][ color=Black ][ B ]< font face="Comic Sans MS" >Join me! 2005
WDW Marathon![ /B ][ /color ]< /font >[ /url ]

Copy and Paste the above into your signature BUT leave out all the spaces after [ or < and before ] or >.

[karebear1]

Oh Jody! You're sooooo smart! :p Thanks for your help!

[welovedis]

While I am not a member of Team WISH (or whatever you guys will call yourselves!), I "wish" you the best of luck in getting ready for the 2005 Marathon.

I changed my lifestyle in Oct 2002 and have lost a total of 54 pounds and went from a size 22 to a 10/12 (right now) with some more pounds to come off. I've been getting ready for the 2004 1/2 marathon and hope to run in the 2006 full marathon at WDW.

There are lots of good places you guys already mentioned about marathon training. The best advice I have gotten from the trainers at my gym are: take it slow, build up your endurance and lift weights (if you can) to help build lean muscle. I couldn't run/walk more than a mile without feeling like I was going to bust a gut. Now I run/walk about 5-6 miles 3-4 times per week. I have participated in 2 10K races and 3 5K races and had some pretty decent finish times. You guys have a long time to prepare for the race--my trainer said that most people could be prepared to run a full marathon in less than 6 months (I personally think a year is better if you are totally not in shape like I was!).

An option for some of you when you start your training is to look into a run/walk programs. I currently use a program that has me run for 3 minutes, walk (briskly) for 2, run for 3, etc.... It really helps me to be able to keep up a brisk pace without feeling like I am going to pass out-lol!

I also belong to a yahoo group called "teampenguin-disney" where we all participate in the WDW 1/2 or full marathon--nice group to ask questions and not feel like a "newbie".

Anyway--I just wanted to wish you all the best of luck and hope your training goes along great!

BTW--for someone who posted that their DH or someone was not particularily supportive. I told my DH of my plan and he was like "Yeah right, if you can pull that off I you can stay in whatever WDW hotel you want". I turned around, picked up the phone and booked AKL Concierge & BWI Concierge for 8 nights--guess he figured out pretty quickly that I was serious! :)

[kamgen]

Thanks Karen! We all are so thankful for the support we get from each other here on the WISH board!

I am not sure we have declared a 'name' yet, but I just been calling us the WISH Walkers....but no official name yet! LOL!!! :)

Thanks again for the information and the support......

Kamy

[CrzyforPiglet]

I told my hubby about the marathon and he said that if I can do the half marathon that he could do the whole :eek: So you can count me and my husband in for 2005!!

[kamgen]

My DH is planning on doing the marathon too! He hasn't decided if he will do the 1/2 or whole one...but he plans to run.....he is not much of a walker! LOL!!!!

This is going to be great!!!
Kamy

[Hannosmom]

OK, I've stewed over this for a few days, dismissed it, stewed some more, dismissed it again, and stewed some more. As of right now, no more stewing.

I'm in!!!! I'll be the old lady bringing up the rear!

I'll tell DH tonight, he might want to participate too!

[kamgen]

Good for you Linda!!! We are excited you are joining us!!!!

Kamy

[karebear1]

WOW!!!! This is really coming together. We're getting a really strong team you guys!!! I am thrilled with the support. THANKS to everyone that has signed up so far..... check out page 1- my OP for this thread- Everyone that's committed themselves (OH!! That doesn't sound so good does it?!?? Maybe we all do belong in the nut house for committing to do this!! :eek: ) is listed there!!
ANd- don'y forget to put your walking mickey in your siggy! Directions on how to do that are a few post up- compliments of Wovenwonder!

[WebmasterKathy]

Can I come for the party, even if I don't walk?

[kamgen]

Yep! We can use all the "cheerleaders" we can get! :)

Kamy

[Hannosmom]

Please come Kathy, we'll all probably be in a REAL party mood after our little walk.:p

[karebear1]

But of course!!! Everyone is welcome dahhhhh-ling!

[kamgen]

FYI~ The WISH Walkers 2005 WDW Marathon website is under production! :)
I will post when it is up and running!!!

This is going to be great! The more the merrier! :)

Kamy

[CDoobee]

This is SO cool!!! I'm SO excited!!!:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

Debbie

(did my walking Mickey work?)

[CDoobee]

OH MY GOSH!!!! HOW IN THE WORLD DID I DO THAT???????

I didn't even know that my Walking Mickey was there!!!!!! I didn't even know I posted it!!!!!!!!! I've been sitting here for about an hour trying and trying to get it, and every time I go do a preview post on the tech board, one or the other (or all) of my clippies were missing! Then I come back over here to ask for help, and LO AND BEHOLD, I'd already posted and everything was there!!!!!!!!!!!

:o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :p :p :p :p :p :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

If I'm over the limit on size (know NOTHING about that!), please could some nice moderator change my Alex Survivor clippie to the smaller one for me!! I'm EXHAUSTED!!!!!!!!!!!!:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Debbie (all right...my little mouse girl smilie isn't working now!)

[karebear1]

I understand Cdoobee! It is kind of hard figuring it all out- but you did it! CONGRATS!!!!

[dmslush]

Okay, I'm in! I am so excited at the prospect of using this marathon as a Gift to myself for getting in shape. Isn't it exciting to think of all of the progress and posts that we will make over the next 19 months!! We will be the most beautiful marathon walkers/runners that WDW has ever seen!!

[PrincessMo]

my boyfriend and I are interested in hopefully running the full marathon..........I think by the 2005 marathon I will be ready to run the whole thing so you can add Maureen & Michael to the list......good luck everyone.

[PrincessMo]

hi just wondering how do I get my running mickey for my signature.....:smooth:

[karebear1]

MO- just go back to page 7 and find Wovenwonders instruction on what you need to add to your siggy box in your CP user- ahe tells you exactly what to do.

[DFIles]

Please add my husband and I to your list of walkers. We are planning our first trip home for April 2004 so January 2005 will work out great.... Please let me know what else we need to do to get registered... Thank you for this great idea.... Now we all have something to work towards... No more excuses for us... We are in!!!!

Thanks,
Denise

[DFIles]

Help!!! How do I get the running mickey on my signature... I have searched everywhere and haven't a clue...

Denise:earsgirl:

[kamgen]

The WISHCON WDW Marathon website is up now! If you want to get on th WISH Walkers list, check out the site!!

Thanks!

Kamy

[wovenwonder]

Originally posted by DFIles
Help!!! How do I get the running mickey on my signature... I have searched everywhere and haven't a clue...

Denise:earsgirl:

Put this in your signature (leave out the spaces I am putting in the IMG boxes though)

[ IMG ]http://www.mickeysplace.hpg.ig.com.br/mickeycorrendo2.gif[ /IMG ]

[DFIles]

Thank you so much for the running mickey information... I have added it to my signature...
Look forward to meeting all the Wish Walkers at the marathon in 2005...

:earsgirl: Denise and William :earsboy:

[FergieTCat]

I would love to try this ... but ...

Now that I've thought of 100 reasons why I wouldn't be able to finish it, let me try to think of reasons why I CAN do it.

It sounds overwhelming, but I'd love to give it a shot.

[karebear1]

So, FergieT... shall we add you to our list on page one? PM me your first names if your interested! We would love to have you join us!!

[anniet]

Karebear count me in!!!! I usually vacation in WDW the last two weeks of January but I can move it up a week if I have to, and since I will be celebrating a "milestone" birthday in May of 2005 I think this would be awesome! I will definitely be working towards this goal!!!

[jerbear]

hi all! i just joined and just my luck i found this thread. i have
just returned from my trip to wdw, it was my first time to go and
i had a total BLAST!!!!! i didn't want to leave. and am ready to go back. i love to walk, and if someone could give me some info
on the price and things i am very interested.

[karebear1]

Jerbear-
First let's start with WELCOME to the Dis and WELCOME to WISH!!! WE love new people here!

WE are planning to go for the marathon in Jan. 2005. There are no definite dates, costs etc. except that we are basing it on what has happened in previous years. The marathon is usually held the second weekend of Jan. This year it cost $70.00 to register to walk the half marathon- that was up from $65.00 last year. If you are a DVC member- there is a small discount for registration.

We are planning on trying to get a block of onsite resort rooms, special dinners and events which will all cost $, but it is an undetermined amount at this point. We will probably not have solid figures on this for at least 6 months.

We have put up a website, if you click on the link at the bottom of my siggy-it will take you there. If you're so inclined, you can sign up to be a WISHWalker with all the rest. This si by no means a definite commitment- that will only happen when money starts to be collected!

We sure hope that you will decide to join us. The more the maerrier!

[jenny2]

And to be able to share that goal with all of you... well, that's the icing on the fat-free cake :)

Actually... my goals are to run a 5K this summer, 10K the summer of 2004 and run the 1/2 marathon in Jan of 2005. I can't wait to meet all of you! So add me to the list :) And maybe I'll see if I can get DH to start running with me ;)

[karebear1]

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc WOOHOO!!!!!! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

One more name to our list! Jenny- if you will click on the link under my siggy you can add you own name to the WISHWalkers website! This is gonna be so much fun!

[Beanie]

Wow!! I am amazed at the size of this thread!! What a wonderful post to read!! I am so proud to be part of this group!! :):)

[karebear1]

Isn't it exciting Beanie?!?!? AS of today we hvae 31 WISHers signed up.... and that does NOT include their spouses, kids etc.! We're gonna have to look into group discounts before ya know it! !

[glo]

Gues what guys??? I told the gym teacher who walks with me everyday at school about this and she is going to join us!!!! It will be her 50th birthday and this is going to be her present to herself!!!!

[Beanie]

Wow! That is awesome glo!!! I can't wait to do this with everyone! :)

Yes, Karen, this is very exciting...I love reading this post each day! :)

[karebear1]

Glo- That is great! WHat's her name? We'll have to put her on the list! I was talking to some friends as well- they love WD and I think they might be coming too! :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

Life is so wonderful isn't it?

[glo]

Her name is Gail H...please put her on, and I will show her this on Monday :) :)

[Beanie]

Well, this is for Gail when she reads this Monday! :)

<font color=green><marquee>Hi Gail!! Welcome to the WISH Board!</marquee></font>

:wave: :wave: :wave:

[glo]

Thanks Beanie!!! :)

[karebear1]

glo- I added her name on this thread- right next to yours and I'll email Kamy and ask her to add her to the WISHWalkers website too!

Gail- we're very excited you're joining us at the marathon in 2005. Hope you like WDW nuts- you're gonna have the time of your life!

[wovenwonder]

Hi to Gail and all the other new walkers!:wave:

It's so great to have you on the DIS, and WISH and especially part of the WISH Walkers!

I about DIED walking 15 minutes on the Tm this morning at an average of 3mph. What the heck am I going to do? Can I really do this folks? Or am I just kidding myself? :eek:

[karebear1]

Jody-
Of course you died! You died and went to heaven at the thought of walking in this marathon in 2005! You WILL be able to make this (remindme I said this ok? "*** I'm sure I'll be asaying the same thing in a few months!!) There is NO WAY I would be able to do that right now. No way! I'm proud that you were able to get up to that speed! I walked with the neighbor down the road the other day and we were walking downhill and I was having a hard time. Talk about a long way to go! But...... we will make it... you and I will be at the front of that group- just wait and see. Everyone still has 18 months to go- let's just keep encouraging each other and repoting our successes!

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

Okay so I know what I am asking for as my Christmas present in 2004 - airline ticket- oh yeah......

This is just awesome to have so many people make this committment to a goal right now. Just reminds me that WISHers are into a lifestyle change not just a diet! Hooray for us :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

I have walked a 10k (Georgia Peachtree, last year July 4th, 50,000 people, runners and walkers) but nothing further - used my DH as trainer guide. I haven't had time to do any further research on training sites but do know that organizations now use "team in training" so that might be a place to search for tips, schedules, etc. Will try to look later and post any findings.

This is so exciting!!!

[Poohbear123]

I am usually at WDW around that time anyway, so.....PUT ME ON THE LIST!!!!:bounce: Maybe by than I will have reached my goal of 60 pounds lost, and no Blood Pressure Medicine!;) I have something to look forward to now!;) By the way, is the marathon IN the Park itself, or outside?:confused: Thanks, Faith.

[Beanie]

Jody, you can do it!! We all have faith in you and we will all be there to support one another! :):)

I really do love this thread, so inspiring and something to look forward to! :)

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

I was looking for some training info and found these 2 sites - one looks good for some stretching exercises (has photos) and the other had training info for beginner, intermediate and advanced walkers.

Maybe these sites will offer some insight for any level of walker and it is never too early to just look this kind of stuff over.

Will keep searching for anything else of value to allow us all a chance to be prepared!!



http://teamfw.homestead.com/files/stretching/index.htm


http://www.walkingconnection.com/Walking_Marathon_Training.html

[KathyFP]

Great Site - Thanks

[karebear1]

Thanks for those sites Grammy! Maybe when time gets a little closer and we're better organized- we'll try posting group training goals- starting with the beginners that we can all aim for.

Poohbear123- the 1/2 marathon goes through EPCOT and MK- the full marathon goes through all 4 parks, but it is not just limited to the parks- it also goes around the roads on WDW property. You can go here to get a relatively complete description if you'd like!

http://dwws.disney.go.com/wideworldofsports/index

And don't forget to check out the new WISHWalker website that Kamy developed for us. You'll need to add your name on that site too- just go to the link under my siggy and it'll take you there.

WELCOME!

[Tiger Lily 03]

Whooo Hoooo! I see that I made it to Kammy's list! Yup I am planning to go for sure. We talked it over this past weekend and DH said he would be there with me. Today DH (Ted) still says he's with me on this! He probably won't walk though...not sure. He will be the designated cheerleader and I am sure he will look great in whatever outfit we have the cheerleaders wear! I slept on the idea and still feel energized about it. I look forward to my training over this time that we have to get ready.
/lily

Must start walking...fast!

[karebear1]

HOORAY for LILY!!! I'll add you to the list on page 1 of this thread too! WELCOME!!! We are soooooo ahppy to have you join the group!

[flbeachbum]

I am hoping to join on i with y'all!!! I just recently joined all you WISHers and know that I will get to know all of you real well be then=)

I did the Disney 1/2 marathon this Jan. I did it through Team in Training. WE each had to raise $1900 for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society..and they in return payed for our hotel room, race fee and also trained us along the way.

I was hoping it would be a great motivator for me to get the last 30lbs off....but I slacked off some on the training and was worried I wasn't even going to be able to finish the race.

It was the most exciting thing I have ever accomplished on my own. I got the Donald Duck medal and now want the Mickey Mouse one to match..so that means I'm thinking of walking the full.

I've been trying to recruit my Dh, sister, anyone and I have not been able to find anyone to try it with me. So, I'm so excited to find out that y'all are going to do this together.

If you have any questions about the race I can try to answer them for you. THe start of the race brought tears to my eyes...Minnie and Mickey told us when to go..and they played "I can go the distance" as we started!!! So exciting!

Now, how do I go about getting that adorable walking Mickey under my signature???? lol...thanks!

[Poohbear123]

:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: I AM ON THE LIST!!!:teeth: :teeth:

[DiznEeyore]

OK, everyone ... I've finally read this whole thread and talked to my dh (the former cross-country star) and he says we can join you all! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

We are booked on a Disney cruise next October, so I'll really need to plan our finances to make two trips that close together, but I really want to do this!

So can ya add me and dh (Jeff) to the list? :teeth:

[karebear1]

DiznEeyore-
Of course I will add you and your DH to the list! How exciting that you're Hubby supports you and will walk with you! Now, just be sure to check out the official website for WISHWalkers- you can get to it b by clicking the link under my siggy- nad besure to get your name on that list as well- ok!!! WELCOME- we're very excited you deicided to join us! ANd get your little walking mickey by putting the addy at the bottom of this email into your siggy- then Mickey will walkfor you and everyone will knowyou are a WISHWalker!

Pooh- YES! We added you to the list! And we're very happy to do so too!!

flbeachbum- this is what you add to your siggy to get the walking Mickey:

http://www.mickeysplace.hpg.ig.com.br/mickeycorrendo2.gif

[SeaSpray]

I would LOVE to set this as a goal for myself. It's a bit scary though!! I am currently only walking a mile or two per day. Is this something that I can accomplish? Maybe I should give a tentative "yes" and see how things progress?? Count me in!! :)

[MontyMontyMOnty]

Hi!
Count me in, too. We are usually at Disney during marathon time anyway, it is one of our fave times to go! I just checked this week to see if I could still sign up for the 2004 1/2 marathon, but it was closed. I dont think I cna be ready for the whole marathon, so 2005 is a good goal for me, too.

Samantha

[Beanie]

yay to all the new people who have joined us on this thread!! :) We are so happy to have you here!! :) WISHCon is going to be so much fun and I am really looking forward to it!! :):)

Thanks so much Karen for a wonderful idea!!! :)

[flbeachbum]

tried figuring out how to add that adorable Mickey....I saw your post Karen telling me what to type in at the bottom of my signature...but I didn't see anything to type...just the pic of mickey. Did I miss something? lol..cause that wouldn't be a first!
Thanks!

[kamgen]

I have made some updates to the WISH Walkers list....check it out!!! Looks like a great group!

Kamy :)

[Beanie]

Kari...try this:

{img src="http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid61/p2fca13017f8a93fc483c613957b3091b/fc2e5675.gif"}

Except use these: < > instead of { }

Does that make sense? Add that URL to your signature with those brackets < > around it...PM me if you need further assistance! :)

[flbeachbum]

Thanks Beanie..checking to see if I did it right this time=)

[karebear1]

ROTFALOL!!!! Oh my gosh- what a silly person I am!! DUH!!

I typed the addy in thinking it would just show up as the addy- never dreamed it would show up as the walking Mickey!!! LOL!!! :rolleyes: anyway- Flbeachbum0- did what beanie gave you work??? THANK BEANIE- for saving the day! (How typoical of me was that?!?!?!)

SeaSpray- I'll be happy to add you to our list here and YES_ IT IS REASONABLE TO THINK YOU CAN DO THIS!!! We're all starting at the beginning. But I'll put you as tenative if you'd like. We're very excited you are joining us! Please clicl on the link under my siigy to visit the new WISHWalker website that Kamy developed for us and get your name added there too!

Thanks for updating everything Kamy! You are doing a GREAT job!

[flbeachbum]

HI Beanie~ I tried to Pm you..but it says I have my Pm turned off and I would have to edit profile to turn it on..so I went to edit the profile..and don't see anywhere that I turn on or off the PM option. Sorry for my lack of puter knowledge! haha
And as you can also see ...didn't get mickey working yet=/ I changed the { around the word img to <....the first time I put a space between the word <img src ..and it showed an X on my signature..like where a pictuer should be but it didn't load . Then I tookd out the space and just put <imgsrc and that took away the X(this X showed under my wish memeber clippie after I made a post)...so I'm confused I guess you could say=)
I ended the whole line with.... gif>
think I put it all in right..thanks for your help!

[flbeachbum]

haha...I am so clueless...what did I type now to bring up that box? lol...go figure!!! i was trying to say I put a space between the word img and src...then took it away...anyroo

[karebear1]

Kari- I'll pm beanoie for you! I don't DARE try to give you instructions again!! SHe has helped me LOTS with this kind of stuff!! Sorry about that!

[wovenwonder]

To put the Walking Mickey into your signature. You must include this info in your signature box [edit profile]. Leave out the spaces that I am inserting in the IMG boxes though.

[ IMG ]http://www.mickeysplace.hpg.ig.com.br/mickeycorrendo2.gif[ /img ]
:D

[karebear1]

JODY TO THE RESCUE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Jody- I thought that's what I typed in my post, but for some reason the walking mickey appeared instead- do you know why?!?/ I am so THANKFUL that we have computer saavy poeple around here! :p

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Wow, our list is growing and growing!!!


THe start of the race brought tears to my eyes...Minnie and Mickey told us when to go..and they played "I can go the distance" as we started!!! So exciting!

I can't wait to hear that! "I can go the distance" is my personal motivational song, that is exciting to know that it is played in the begining, I'll have to gear up and listen to it a bunch. I bet when I hear it, it will be surreal!

[wovenwonder]

Originally posted by karebear1
JODY TO THE RESCUE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Jody- I thought that's what I typed in my post, but for some reason the walking mickey appeared instead- do you know why?!?/ I am so THANKFUL that we have computer saavy poeple around here! :p

Karen,
All that you would have needed to do differently was put the spaces in the IMG boxes. Without the spaces it just tells the computer to insert that actual image.
:D

[flbeachbum]

Thanks everyone for helping me with all this stuff and fluff! lol

Trying one more time for that Mickey=)

[wovenwonder]

http://www.mickeysplace.hpg.ig.com.br/mickeycorrendo2.gif

Remove the space between the and the http --- then it should work --- and look like this..... [testing]


[IMG]http://www.mickeysplace.hpg.ig.com.br/mickeycorrendo2.gif

[Poohbear123]

I am trying it out!;)

[KarenNY]

I'd like to give it a try. I think I can work up to that pace by Jan 2005. Please add me to the list.

[Beanie]

Yay Karen!! I am so happy that you decided to join us!! We are going to have an awesome time in 2005!! :):)

[karebear1]

HOORAY!!!!!! We have another WISHWalker!! I'll add you to the list on this thraed, but you need to go to the new WISH WAlker website to be added there! You can get there by clicking on the link under my siggy!! We're glad to add another person!

[karebear1]

Bumping for newbies to the WISH board!!! PLease, come and join us !!

[CarolA]

WOW!

I just spent half an hour reading this post.

I want to do this! I was tempted to sign up for this year, but dilly dallied around and missed it.

I will work on the walking Mickey later today!

(My WISH excersise for the day is scrubbing my house top to bottom! Play time is over, must go clean!)

[LAWalz23]

This sounds really cool! I always wanted to do something like this and it would be neat to do it with such a great group of folks. Thanks for thinking up the idea and inviting everyone else to participate. I was unable to read all the previous post but if someone did not already mention it is it possible to register as a group and possibly get t-shirts or such for all?

[alexandmaddie]

I would love to join you guys! We usually go in Jan. so this works out perfectly!

Thank you so much for organizing this!

Krista

[karebear1]

LAWalz33- we have formed a committte and we are plnning on getting answers to your questoins. We're thinking that WISHCon 2005 will probably be Friday night- Sunday Night- including walking in the Marathon that Sunday morning. Right now , our plans include seeing if we can get ressies for everyone at a discount rate, soem special gatherings at dinner on those nights and fun little things like t-shirts etc. All of these things are voluntary, but if & when we get them organized, they will need to be registered and paid for by those participating. Right now all this stuff is in the talking stages- as everyone on the committee is in and out on vacation!! When we have more specific details we'll make sure everyone knows them!! We still have 18 months to work out nad get ourselves in shape!

We are so excited about this and are happy that you and CarolA and ALexandMaddie are joining us too!! I think we're at alomst 40 WISHers for this marathon!! If you haven't gone to the new website for WISHWalkers, just click on the link under my name and that'll take you there! I'll add your names to this list, and if you want them added to that list, just add it there by emailing kammy!!

[perfectmatch300]

Well, I've got a lot of work to do, but count DH (Barry) & I in on this! We should be living in FL by Jan 05, so we won't have to worry about getting there!
Now I just have to get into better shape - MUCH better shape to be able to do this! Right now I'm WAY TOO SLOW!!!
I think the whole idea of WISH-CON sounds really awesome!
I'm on my way over to sign up at the website. :teeth:

[karebear1]

Nancy- HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 2 more to add! This is so fun!! We're gonna have a great group there! Don't worry about being out of shape- there are only ha hadnful that could do this right now- and I do mean a handfull- you are in good company- we're all starting at the beginning!!

Anyone else?!?!?

[karebear1]

bumpity bump bump for Melindaandrob!

[AKASnowWhite]

Princess VIJA just brought this thread to my attention.....DH and I are SO in!

While I haven't *officially* signed on as a WISH member, I've read alot of your posts, and you folks are SO inspiring! :p

I've run a bit - never a 1/2 marathon before though....I'm currently *out of commission*... But as soon as my running-related injury heals (torn calf muscle :( ) I'm back at it!

[karebear1]

OK!!! ANother one!! I'll add you to this post! Please be sure to check our new WISHWalker website- click in the link under my siggy if Vija hasn't already sent you there!!

[addicted_to_WDW]

Count me in. I'm a good walker even with a bunch of extra weight, so I should be a great walker after I lose it.

This is a great incentive for me. I'll do anything to get an extra WDW trip in, and the more I walk the better I'll feel (and the faster the weight will come off).

Yay!

[karebear1]

I'm adding your name the list! Congrats on taking a really big step! Don't forget to check out the official website and add your name there too!

[Cheryl N. WI]

I have always thought the WDW Marathon would be neat to do but I am not a runner, however I do like to walk and I am seriously considering joining you guys. I would love to, but we are going on the Disney Magic cruise the week of Thanksgiving 2004, which is just a short time before WISHCon 2005, and I wouldn't want to take DD out of school again in the same school year. I am starting to think about actually coming by myself, if funds permit (I'll just have to keep using my Disney Visa LOL). Is anyone else gonig alone or is everyone bringing their families? Is WDW usually real crowded around the time of the marathon? A friend from work and I always say someday we are going to WDW together without our families and when I mentioned the marathon to her she was concerned about the crowds. I'll have to keep working on her.

Cheryl:bounce:

[karebear1]

Cheryl- from what I understand, the parks can get crowded on that weekend, but most eveyone leaves by Monday, the day afetre the marathon. It is supposed to be very easy after that. I hoipe you caome. If I don't bringmy family, I will either bring a good friend or come myself. I' sure there are others doing the same thing! Hope you can join us!

[NCRedding]

I think I am ready to make the committment to go also. I plan on going solo--my first trip alone, for the first part of the week, and then DD and Dh will join me when her winter break starts, just before MLK day. It is perfect timing for me--I need something to committ me to walking, I've thought about a solo trip, and with our trip planning for DVC points, we'll have APs so the tickets will be taken care of--let's do it!!

[karebear1]

You're OURS now!!! No backing out! WOOOOHOOOOO- we got another one! Good decision girl. Looking forward to seeing you in '05! I'll add your name to this list!

[AKASnowWhite]

Originally posted by Cheryl N. WI
Is anyone else gonig alone or is everyone bringing their families?

DH and I are going BY OURSELVES for the marathon weekend 2004......we're ditching the kids with his mom for a few days :p ...(actually, she'll be staying at our house with them....I tell you, the woman is a GODSEND!) If you have the chance to go on an "adults-only" trip to WDW (be it spouse, friend, siblings, WHATEVER!) do it! It's such a wonderfully different vacation than with the kids!

[mishoe01]

WOW!!! I loved reading this!!

I had decided to do the 1/2 marathon in 2005 myself (made this goal last week), but now, thinking about doing this with a group will be even more motivating!!!

I have lost 16lbs in the last 5 weeks, have joined CURVES, and am doing the Tony Little Gazelle glider too - (did 3 miles on Sunday). I know I have lots of work in front of me, but I'm up to the challenge!!

I will email my name/info to Kamy, to be added to the official list.

Thanks!

[karebear1]

Mishoe01- WELCOME TO THE WISHcon 2005 WORLD!!!! We are so excited that you are going to join us! Don't forget to keep a record of how much you walk/lose/excercise so we can record all your info monthly!

[plutosmyfav]

This is so exciting! Count me in. I don't know how I will manage a trip but maybe it can be a short solo ;)

How do you know when its time to register? I'm interested in the 1/2 marathon so I'm worried about getting in.

Currently I am severely overweight (80 lbs) but I run 4 days a week. I gained 30 lbs this year and my running has suffered from it :mad:

Right now I can run 30 minutes at 5.2 mph. I love this marathon goal to get me back in the swing.

I never thought to combine my two passions-- Disney and running-- woo hoo :bounce:

[InstImpres]

o.k., I've procrastinated long enough.

Count me in....

Thanks
Sandy

[msteddom]

Wow I can't believe that I've been here all this time and I've never seen this thread!!! I can't commit to anything right now beacase I have no idea what life has in store for me 18 months from now. Can you just put me down as interested? Thanks!

Melissa

[AKASnowWhite]

Originally posted by plutosmyfav
How do you know when its time to register? I'm interested in the 1/2 marathon so I'm worried about getting in.

I don't know the exact date that registration will begin for the 2005 half/full marathon. Expect it to be around the 1st of March 2004.....I'm sure you'll see it posted on the boards here!

Congrats on your decision to join the "race". Here's to good health! :Pinkbounc

[InstImpres]

Just an FYI to everyone....

I spoke with Mike at "Marathon Headquarters" today. They are planning on starting registration earlier next year. He said end of Jan or beginning of Feb the latest. This years 1/2 marathon filled in just 12 days!!!!!

I was considering doing the full marathon this year as a real need the inspiration to exercise (and what is better than Disney). He told me there is a large percentage of walkers in both marathons.

Sandy

[videogal1]

I will educate myself and see what I can put together for training ideas etc.



Yo, gang....

Contact the American Stroke Association. If you raise money for them they will train you and then send you to the Disney Marathon....Free! Get a group together...There are 50 of us in the Austin...TX area doing either the Disney (2004) or the Arizona 2004 Rock'n Roll Marathons ...or half marathon (either walk or run)...I'm doing the Disney 2004 half walk. :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: They set up a training program and also give you help in raising your funds. Contact me for more info...

[disnygoof]

Okay, count me in! This sounds like SO much fun!!

I'll definitely be at goal by then (hopefully way before) or die trying, LOL!

I can't wait - now all I need to do is convince my DH to do it. :)

Can't wait!!

Christiana

[Beanie]

Wow! I can't believe how much this thread has grown! We are going to have a great time in this Marathon!! Thanks again, Karen for the wonderful idea! :)

[kathleena]

I would like to participate, please count me in!

I think it's great to set this goal for myself and then train for it. Right now I walk 3 miles at about that 16 minute rate4-5 times per week. I had started walking again after a 3 year lapse, about 6 weeks ago. Just walking 2 miles was taxing (asthma in heat and humidity is not fun.....)

And I am actually doing this for two reasons. One for the weight, but also because I have a genetic lung condition and I want to increase the health of my lungs.

Thanks for organizing this.

[karebear1]

Oh my! You go away for a couple of weeks and look what happens! More people to join us in tyhe group HOORAY!! I"LL ADD YOUR NAMES TOMORROW MORNING> I'm pooped out from that long 12 hour car ride- and I gotta get some sleep !

[msdisney53]

I would love to be able to do this. Every year when sign up time comes around I say well, maybe next year. So next year it will be!
I just have to talk DH into it. I have a mission or maybe two! LOL


Denise & DH(John)

[plutosmyfav]

Originally posted by msdisney53
I would love to be able to do this. Every year when sign up time comes around I say well, maybe next year. So next year it will be!
I just have to talk DH into it. I have a mission or maybe two! LOL


Denise & DH(John)

Isn't this exciting Denise?

I've never even considered it, nor would I have thought of it without WISHcon2005. Now I am so excited to have a goal! It will be a blast :)

[PartyofSix]

bumping back up to the top for the new folks on the boards.

[plutosmyfav]

Wow an 80 lb Clippie Bump-- can't mess with that :)

[kamgen]

Hey everyone!!! For all of you who recently signed up, please email me
kamgen@yahoo.com

I have really been out of the loop with some personal issues over the last month, but now I need to get in the groove and get the webpage updated...my apologies to everyone!

The WISH Walkers page is

www.kamvee.com/wishwalk.htm

Can't wait to meet everyone in 2005!!!!

[Disney Sweetie]

I FINALLY read ALL the posts!! Please count me and my sister in...although she doesn't know yet. I have never done anything like this before, but with all of you there it will be lots of fun and hopefully by then I will be in shape!!

I am sooo excited about this. Now I have yet another trip to start planning for...That's what I live for!! Planning trips to Disney:D :D

Looking forward to meeting everyone in 2005!

Pam & Deanna

[poopie]

join you guys?

I went to the gym at work today and signed up after a 7 year absence, I talked to the fitness guru and he said it was a good plan for me and very obtainable given that I have 14 months to train. He got on the treadmill and showed me the 16 min. mile pace, not too bad it was 3.7 on the treadmill and if I remember correctly I USED to walk at 4.5 and run at 5.5.

I have been struggling to lose weight when all this time, I had forgotten how much I LOVED going to the gym and walking on the treadmill and running, I know if I can do this the weight will drop off.

I'm starting, I have tears in my eyes.

Please add me to the list if you don't mind me joining in.

Rachael

[6_Time_Momma]

Hey, I just saw this (linked from a zurgswife's post on the CB). I am already planning on it! DH is doing the full marathon and I will be doing the 1/2! See ya there!

[bombero]

sounds like a mucho goodo idea, can't wait..
see ya there.

[jtbdas]

Add me and my DW to the list. We would love to give it a shot.

[jtbdas]

Add me and my DW to the list. We would love to give it a shot.

[kamgen]

Hey everyone! Things have been so crazy with the holidays coming up!!!
I will update the website in early December. Please email me your info!

Sorry for the delay in updates! I am working on getting more details for the event and hope to be able to iron things out better after the New year......

If you haven't started training, enjoy your holidays then it is time to kick it into gear!! Good luck and can't wait to walk with all of you!!!! :grouphug:

[welovedis]

Just an FYI iin case some people who are planning on doing the 1/2 or full with your group--registration is about 2 months earlier than normal this year. It begins on January 12th-the day after this 2004 marathon!

Here's the link to the WDW 2005 1/2 marathon info:
http://dwws.disney.go.com/wideworldofsports/sportingevents/sportingevent/sportingeventindex?id=SPORHalfMarathon05SporEvn

[Tiger Lily 03]

I really want to participate. I hope I can do this. It kind of makes me catch my breath to konw that registration is oooohh so early. I am not confident in myself and wonder about the nonrefundable registration. Hmmm must think...so little time.
:hyper:

[plutosmyfav]

Thanks for the info, I am so excited to do this!:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[DoeWDW]

Tiger Lily, I say invest in yourself!! I just saw a very cool saying

"Triumph" is just "try" with a little "umph".

Do ya have any "umph"??? I bet you can do it, especially with the rest of us here to help you and cheer you on!

Count me in! I can't wait to register!

[wovenwonder]

From the WDW Marathon Website:

Why just run when you can fly, you can fly, you can fly.

You may not be on your way to Neverland, but with a sprinkle of pixie dust this flight through the most magical place on earth will make anyone feel like a kid again. And whether you're an experienced runner or a leisurely jogger, there's something on this course for you. We believe in serious sports competition, but we believe that competition can be a world of fun along the way too.

HALF MARATHON DATE and TIME
The WALT DISNEY WORLD® Half Marathon will start at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 9, 2005. The course will take runners through EPCOT® and the MAGIC KINGDOM® Park, to a magical finish.

REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 12, 2004!


I REALLY want to do this. I am in such TERRIBLE shape and just cannot imagine being ready for this in a year! I think that I am going to register and take the chance. If I'm not ready then I will just do the 5K. But if I am ready then at least I'm registered.

[plutosmyfav]

Originally posted by wovenwonder


I REALLY want to do this. I am in such TERRIBLE shape and just cannot imagine being ready for this in a year! I think that I am going to register and take the chance. If I'm not ready then I will just do the 5K. But if I am ready then at least I'm registered. [/B]

I'm with you Jody!!!!

I fell off the wagon big time both with food and exercise, but I want to do this so badly. For me, I want to run the 1/2, but walking it is more reasonable. It appears you don't have to specify run or walk, just whole or half marathon.

I am going to register, registering is more important to me than the thought of possible losing the $80.

Sundie

[welovedis]

I think the idea of registering now is a great idea! A year is a long time to get ready for the marathon and even if you don't want to run the whole thing, you can go at a decent pace and be done. The marathon does not ever make you specify if you are going to walking or running, you can do what you want.

If you choose to particpate in some local running events in your area and you find that you have a better finish than the expected time for the last group, you can always present your certificate and get put in a different starting corral.

I don't plan to run the whole 13.1 miles next Sunday--I do plan on using my current run/walk method (run for about 8-9 minutes, walk for 1-2) and I know I will finish ahead of the necessary time.

For those who don't know me, since I don't post here often (but should), I never walked a mile until October 2002. At that point in time I joined a gym and wanted to participate in the marathon. I made it a point to get the gym at least 3-4 times per week to walk, then eventually run, on the treadmill.

Over the past year I have been very sick with 2 completely different illnesses (one was related to a kidney problem from my Atkins attempt, the other is a rare digestive disease that I am still battling along with new multiple food allergies), plus other setback-like falling down an entire flight of stairs in my house recently.

I STILL plan on participating since it will be the culmination of the dream that I set out to accomplish. Will I be the fastest in my age group--no way....will I have fun...absolutely! I think that if you guys are serious about doing it you can absolutely achieve the goal.

There are lots of great training programs out there on the web: check our runningworld.com, halhigdon.com and many others. The "real" 1/2 marathon training doesn't truly begin until 12 weeks prior to race day for most training schedules.

But, you can start out training to participate in a local 5K and go from there. No one said you can't walk slow, walk fast or even slow jog your way thru the race....as long as you can keep up a 16 minute mile (4 MPH) you will do ok.

I wish everyone the best of luck and will report back with as much info as I can about the 1/2 marathon. I'll be there until the 18th so expect my report on the 19th or 20th.

Good luck & Happy Registering!

[AKASnowWhite]

Originally posted by DoeWDW
"Triumph" is just "try" with a little "umph".


I REALLY like that!

DH and I leave in just one short week to run this year's 1/2 marathon. It will be our 2nd ever (first one this past October). A year and a half ago, I only would run to the refridgerator or the bathroom....but now a 6 mile run is what we consider a SHORT, EASY workout! :p I'm addicted! While I'll never place first, I figure I am a WINNER anyway, because I am out there DOING IT!

YOU CAN DO IT! I know you can (and once you pay that non-refundable entry fee your resolve will only get stronger ;) ) What a great gift to give yourself - the gift of good health & fitness!

[TeresaNJ]

I had signed up for this some time ago with DH, but for some reason I am not on the list. Can I resign up?

[AKASnowWhite]

Originally posted by TeresaNJ
I had signed up for this some time ago with DH, but for some reason I am not on the list. Can I resign up?

I'm not clear here- signed up for the 2005 marathon? That registration hasn't started yet.....it opens Monday 1/12/04....

If you mean the 2004 marathon next weekend? I know they are saying it's full - but if you have proof of payment/sign-up, I'd think they would make some type of accomodations.....:confused:

[welovedis]

Maybe TeresaNJ means that she signed up with the WishWalkers but doesn't see her name on the list? I would check the OP of the thread to add your names and then be sure you register for the event ASAP after it opens on the 12th. Good luck!

[TeresaNJ]

Sorry I wasn't more clear. Karen is right, I signed up in the beginning for the Wish Walkers participating in the Disney 1/2 marathon for 2005, and I don't see myself or DH on the list in the OP's first post, but I am on the list on her link to her website, but DH is not. I did send her an email.:D

[geetey]

Yep, DH and I had a talk last night about my desire to compete in the Half Marathon and it is a GO!! He is concerned about me going alone (it is the absolute worst time of the year at work so he will not be able to join me. The kids certainly can't come along since they are too young to be left alone while I walk). I told him I won't be alone.... I will have WISHers there!!

So add me to the list of excited/nervous WISHers looking to register early! :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[kamgen]

EVERYONE PLEASE READ MY NEW THREAD ABOUT REGISTRATION!!!
THANKS! :wave2:

[kamgen]

Hey everyone! If you have not received an email from me in the last few days, please contact me at kamgen@yahoo.com
I need to have your email addresses and get some info!
Thanks!!! :grouphug:

[AKASnowWhite]

I just want you all to know how WONDERFUL I think it is that you have set this common goal and formed such a huge, caring support group! DH and I leave bright and early tomorrow morning for Disney so that we can run in this years event (I'm calling it an "event" rather than a "race", because IMO EVERYONE who participates is a WINNER!)

I'll let you know how it was when I get back - :wave:

[IloveDMB]

Well, I can't commit to running the race or event because I promised my little sister I would take her to Disney next December (for the holidays and all).

But I am hoping to move somewhere in the state of Florida next year, so if I can, I will come to the World to cheer everyone on. I really wish I could commit but hopefully I will be able to come be a cheerleader.

I think everyone is doing a great thing here. Good luck to everyone in this years and next year's races.

[Tiger Lily 03]

I am in!!! I just registered.
Now, what did I just do???

My emotions are running all over the place for me right now. I just jumped! What a rush.

I love my DH, I asked him what I should do. He is so supportive of me with this. He said do it if it's what I want. Oh boy Oh boy Oh boy.
:earseek:

[A1A1]

I am in. I officially registered tonight!!!! I am still figuring out who I can ask to go with me to watch dd while I am in the half......

[Cheryl N. WI]

Tiger Lily, Thanks for posting that you registered! Your post on this thread was the first I saw that we could register tonight. Now I don't have to get up extra early and register before going to work tomorrow morning:) . Instead I should get up extra early and exercise LOL.

I am officially registered also!!!!!

I just registered myself and a friend and her son. I am sooooo excited about this!!:bounce: :bounce: I still can't believe I'm doing this! My brother is a marathon runner, he will be surprised to hear that I signed up for this. I always thought it would be so neat tor run in the WDW marathon but there was only one problem I'm not a runner. I never even knew there was a 1/2 marathon until reading about it here and now I am signed up for it YaHoo!!!! Let the training begin!!!

Cheryl:jumping1:

[plutosmyfav]

I just signed up!

I am officially registered for the 2005 1/2 marathon. This is soooooooo exciting :Pinkbounc

[mishoe01]

I DID IT TOO!!!!

I can't believe it's done - it's now official!!! No backing down now!

What are we setting our countdowns to? I put in the actual time of the race (not when I'm going to get there).

[plutosmyfav]

Originally posted by mishoe01
I DID IT TOO!!!!

What are we setting our countdowns to? I put in the actual time of the race (not when I'm going to get there).

I think that's the best time to set the counter for. I made my counter a long time ago and guessed at the race date. I'll have to update it now that I know the date.

[LAWalz23]

I signed up this morning also!

[AKASnowWhite]

OK.....I told you I'll let you know how it went.....


IT WAS FABULOUS!!!! Ok, it was very cold before the start, and a v-e-r-y early wake up (3:15 am :eek: )....but it was SOOOO much fun you can't even imagine!

The whole weekend was wonderful - from the registration and fitness expo at the World of Sports complex, to the pre-race pasta supper......all of the great people out there participating in the 1/2 and full marathon.....I have never in my life seen SO MANY PORT-A-POTTIES!!! Characters at various points along the way - and EVERYWHERE once we hit MK.....cheering crowds....music....MEDALS once we crossed the finish line....post-race party at PI Sunday night.....sore muscles on Monday...;)...you won't regret your decision to sign up. It was the most fun I've ever had running in my life!:teeth:

I think I may sign up for the whole thing next year.....::yes::

[msdisney53]

I just finished the online process for me and DH. No turning back now. Just bring it on!

Aka Snow White, thanks for letting us know how it was ! I'm really psyched!!!

Denise

[Cheryl N. WI]

AKASnowWhite, Thanks for posting, it sounds like lots of fun along with the sore muscles! Could you give some more details when you have a chance? What time did you actually start walking/running? I know the 1/2 marathon goes from EPCOT to MK but exactly where in EPCOT does it start and does it actually end in the MK or at TTC and do you walk along the roads that you drive on to get from one park to another? I have competed in a few cross country ski events and I know what you mean about the port-a-potties, it's very starnge to see them out in the middle of a forest LOL. At the ski events they have different stations along the way where they hand out water, sports drink, bananas, and oranges, do they do things like this along the marathon course?

I hope I'm not asking too many questions but I've never done any type of walking/running competition before and I'm just wondering how this all works. I'm excited to be doing this but nervous all at the same time!

Cheryl:bounce:

[IloveDMB]

Hi Cheryl, I can answer some of those questions for you, I volunteered at last year's events.

The half marathon and marathon both start in the same place in the Epcot parking lot. There are fireworks and a great opening ceremony and such.

During the half and the whole marathon, there are stations at every mile marker. I worked at mile marker 16, which was a water/powerade station. I know there are stations with powergel and other things, I just don't know where they are.

After the start of the event, the half-marathon and the marathon participants seperate for the 3.3 miles before merging in the Magic Kingdom.

The half-marathon's finish is on Floridian Way, past the Polynesian, heading towards Animal Kingdom..

Water Stops/Sports Drink Stops are at miles 2,4,6,8,9,11,13-25 as well as both finish lines

Fruit is at miles 13.2 and 19

Powergel is at 16 and 19

Sponges at mile 17.3

Candy at mile 23

Dole fruitbowls, breakfast bars, and muffins at the Half and Full Finish lines

Hope this helps, any more questions, I'll be glad to answer.

[plutosmyfav]

Originally posted by IloveDMB
Hi Cheryl, I can answer some of those questions for you, I volunteered at last year's events.




Thanks Traci-Lyn that is great information. The fireworks sound so exciting!

PS I love DMB, too!
PSS CONGRATS on your "almost here" graduation :)

Sundie

[AKASnowWhite]

I'm posting a new thread to share my experiences.....:teeth:

[IloveDMB]

Originally posted by plutosmyfav
Thanks Traci-Lyn that is great information. The fireworks sound so exciting!

PS I love DMB, too!
PSS CONGRATS on your "almost here" graduation :)

Sundie

Thanks so much and isn't DMB great? Have you seen them in concert?

And the fireworks sounded amazing, we couldn't see them though. We were right behind the Savannah in Animal Kingdom and they kept playing the Jammin parade music over and over and over again.

[plutosmyfav]

I've only seen them in concert via DVD! My whole family has gone several times (including my mother!) I'm jealous.

[IloveDMB]

Oh, no, you have to go if you get the chance. I was so lucky, I saw them in Central Park. What an unbelievable show!

[Cheryl N. WI]

Traci-lyn, thanks for the great info! The more I know what to expect, the less nervous I am about doing this LOL.

AKASnowWhite, thanks I'm going to look for that thread!

Cheryl:bounce:

[lemur2400]

I have not posted in months, so late tonite I got on and want to let you know that I am registered. My husband is a 10 time marathoner, and he signed us both up for the half. I have always been the cheerleader at his races and now I have my family cheering me on. I am over 50, very well nourished and diabetic/rheumatoid arthritis. So this is a challenge, but no time like now to get going. I bought new shoes last week, get those little footisies walking!

[NCRedding]

lemur: can't wait to see you there--welcome aboard

[kamgen]

All of you who have posted here and have NOT received an email from me need to contact me at kamgen@yahoo.com so that I can get you on the official list!
This is going to be a great event! Cannot wait to meet my fellow WISHers!

[Tiger Lily 03]

Glad to see so many are going to be a part of this. I am looking forward to sharing my experience with everyone.

Trying to see if DH might feel up to participating in this event. Right now he is going to be a cheerleader and I am most happy that he will be there to cheer me on.

[tw1nsmom]

Well, I took the plunge! I registered for the halph marathon tonight. I'm just starting on my journey towards losing weight and becoming fit. I'm so afraid of failing at this, but I'm hoping an incredibly fun goal will keep me motivated. I'll email/register tommorow. My husband is playing a game on the main computer and I can't email from the laptop. I can't wait to meet all of you.

Dawn

[princessmomma]

Just bumping this up!

If I keep seeing it on the main page, I might get motivation to join the party!

[plutosmyfav]

Originally posted by princessmomma
Just bumping this up!

If I keep seeing it on the main page, I might get motivation to join the party!

PrincessMomma,

If you think you want to jump in, I'd suggest registering soon-- Registration fills up and closes pretty quickly! Consider it an $80 incentive to push you over the edge of indecision :)

Sundie

[marathoner]

Hey there everyone!

I've just come across this website today and sooooo glad to find this group! I've dreamt about doing the Disney Marathon every since hearing about it a few years ago... but knew I was in no shape to!

I've been working on weight loss for a couple of years now, and this was my year to ramp up the fitness part of it so I've been doing 5k walks to start the year, and my first 10k is this month - and my award to myself was to do the half-marathon!

I signed up for it the day registration opened, and I have my flights books (used airline points so wanted to make sure I got that done early!). I'm so excited.... and even though I sometimes get worried about finishing in time, I think I'll be okay.

I'm still working on weight loss too.. how do I get one of those great images to add to my postings??!

Sandra

[plutosmyfav]

Originally posted by marathoner
Hey there everyone!

how do I get one of those great images to add to my postings??!

Sandra

Hello and Welcome!

If you are referring to the Mickey Wish Walker Marathon image, you just need to add the following line to your signature. You need to changed the first symbol "[" to a "<" and the last symbol "]" to a ">" (without the quote marks surrounding the < and >).

[img src="http://www.sunnyshopper.com/wishcon2005.gif"]

<img src = "http://www.sunnyshopper.com/wishcon2005.gif"]

[sap1227]

I just signed up today for the 1/2 marathon and would love to be a part of WISHcon. I have been saying for years I was going to do the marathon (or at least the 1/2), but the last 3 I have either been pregnant or had a very newborn baby. I have never even done a 5K so this will be a very new experience for me. I am really excited. We are DVC members, so I will be booking my room on points. I am so excited to be a part of this!!

Christy