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Thanks so much for taking the time to chronicle your journey--I really enjoy reading these:) I'm also hoping to participate next January (we volunteered at the Full this year). Probably just the half for me....still battling chronic plantar fasciitis but it has been more manageable. Thanks to...

This is really the best strategy. They can argue all day with you about price and convince you that you CAN somehow afford it. They cannot argue with someone who does not like the resort. What could they say..."Yes, you do like it!!" I usually tell them it looks too much like a typical...

This is really the best strategy. They can argue all day with you about price and convince you that you CAN somehow afford it. They cannot argue with someone who does not like the resort. What could they say..."Yes, you do like it!!" I usually tell them it looks too much like a typical...

Looks like I'm out. My plantar fasciitis has been out of control and running the Disney Half in January and Gasparilla in February certainly didn't help. I finally went to the podiatrist and am hopefully on a slow course to recovery. Hopefully next year!

So excited--DH and I are going to run Wine and Dine as well as the January Half!! Double the fun!! We're running the Wine and Dine as our 15th Anniversary treat to ourselves. A weekend away sounds awesome!

My husband and I are going to try the Wine and Dine this year. My only fear is that I am always "done" after the race. This year's half I barely managed to walk back to my car--my feet hurt!! The "idea" of walking EPCOT after the race sounds so fun but the reality is probably quite...

I actually just registered for the Gasparilla 15K in Tampa! Is that the one you are running?

How is it over already? So I have to say I've been in a funk since I returned home last Sunday after having a fabulous weekend at Disney. You train and anticipate for so long and then it's over before you know it. I think the cloud finally lifted today and I can start planning my next race...

I totally got a kick out of your expo report! I just wrote mine today as well. My feet were DONE after walking around here, there, and everywhere. Glad you could turn things around--I know what it's like to get into one of those "frenzies"--totally stinks!! I'm so jealous that you get...

DH and I ran the half this weekend! This year was my "return" to running after a lot of time off so I was more or less training for distance (i.e. finish) than time. Finished in 3 hours and hoping to start some speed work to get to 2:45 next year. We're both in for the 2014 half!

I think I'm going to give this one a go! I'm a little nervous because I'll be training in the heat but hopefully I'll survive!

Don't let the weather deter you from enjoying every moment of the race. Instead, relish it! Pros: -comfortable wait time before the start -enjoyable run in the early hours -biggest pro--able to use the pool at the resort and overall have a warm, sunny winter vacation!:beach: The race...

Do you think the holiday decorations will still be up next weekend? Seems unlikely but I know in year's past they've kept them up until after marathon weekend.

I thought about this (for the half) but ultimately decided to pass. I think it will be too much time on our feet and out too late considering the early start. We're not staying on property so I'm looking at waking up around 2ish--yikes! It sounds fun though!!

Ran my final long run today--10 miles:woohoo: After last weekend's 9 mile nightmare run, this one was awesome. Felt fresh until mile 8 but even the last 2 miles weren't unbearable. Ready for some football and a nap!!

Finished my last 5 miler:cool1: 70 degrees with 85% humidity--it was rough! Thankfully no sun, but I am soaked. Whew!

Today is my last 5 miler! Actually, only a few more runs to go. Today--5 Saturday--10 Monday--4 Wed or Thurs--2 What's left on your training calendar?

We're driving over Friday early afternoon. Fri Afternoon: Pick up packets and hang out at expo (possibly see speakers) Fri PM: Dinner somewhere?? I just want something light and easy--probably whatever is around our hotel. The last time we did this we ended up getting McD's because everything...

Great advice and inspiration! Thanks for taking the time to share:)

Hi all:) Amanda--so very sorry for your loss--I hope you can find comfort in know ing how proud your mom will be as you run to the finish line. Sorry to those going through injuries. My 9 miler was RUFF yesterday. Never got into a groove, plodding the whole time, and very sore. My...