Castaway Cay 5K First Timer Support Thread - The DIS Discussion Forums

Wendy&Grumpy · 09-28-2012, 01:24 PM

I just finished week 6 of Couch to 5K (C25K) with a goal of running the the Castaway Cay 5K on my cruise next month.

Today was a struggle and I almost gave up, but I pushed through and completed my first 25 minute run ever.

Since this is a secret from my family (until the cruise!) I figured I'd start a thread here where we can all support each other.

Who's with me??

Brittmarie04 · 09-28-2012, 01:42 PM

That's awesome. Don't give up!!! Hard work pays off.

We just booked our first Disney cruise for Jan and are planning on doing 5k also. I can't wait to do it. We just started working out about 6 weeks ago also. Dh and I go 4-5 days a week and are running/jogging about 3miles a day.

cruisecrasher · 09-28-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Wendy&Grumpy

I just finished week 6 of Couch to 5K (C25K) with a goal of running the the Castaway Cay 5K on my cruise next month.

Today was a struggle and I almost gave up, but I pushed through and completed my first 25 minute run ever.

Since this is a secret from my family (until the cruise!) I figured I'd start a thread here where we can all support each other.

Who's with me??

I'm going to run the CC5K next April, I've run it before (the old route) and a couple of half marathons, but it'll be my kids first attempt at the distance, if he can get trained for it.
You can do it!
The main trick is that it's usually warmer and more humid than wherever you're training, so be prepared for that.

You can do it!

boogabuzz · 09-28-2012, 02:01 PM

I plan on running it next fri!! It will probably be struggle since I haven't had too much time to prepare. I did my first 5k back in May. I finished in 43 min...I ran most of it, but as you can tell it was a fast walk pace. Oh well, better than not doing it at all!! I'm looking forward to the CC 5k, should be a good time!

tinkattu6 · 09-28-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Wendy&Grumpy

I just finished week 6 of Couch to 5K (C25K) with a goal of running the the Castaway Cay 5K on my cruise next month.

Today was a struggle and I almost gave up, but I pushed through and completed my first 25 minute run ever.

Since this is a secret from my family (until the cruise!) I figured I'd start a thread here where we can all support each other.

Who's with me??

Good Luck and have fun! Please let us know how it was so we can all be inspired. I planned on running it last July but, the night before we left for the cruise I broke my pinky toe while in Epcot

I was able to do just about everything but, couldn't wear pretty my shoes or run the 5k. So now I'm back to training after 8 weeks off doing nothing. Maybe next July I can try again.

ps Disney left me a medal and certificate wrapped up in my room on the day of the race. One of the cast members asked me about my booted foot and she sprinkled some pixie dust my way.

Keep us posted and make us PROUD!!!

Erica1016 · 09-28-2012, 02:25 PM

Congrats! I loved the Couch to 5K program. I completed it in March 2010 during my journey of losing 73 pounds on Weight Watchers. I convinced my husband that I could train for the Disney Half Marathon, and he said he'd take me on a Disney Cruise if I did. So, we're doing both in January! I'm hoping to do the CC5K, too, but we'll see...

Keep up the hard work. It is hard, but so worth it!

nzdisneymom · 09-28-2012, 02:38 PM

So does anyone have a map of the route for the CC5K? We haven't been to CC since December 2008 when they were still "unofficially" doing the 5K. DH did it and had fun - he's a runner and was glad to have some land to run on after running on Deck 4 for several days

He would love to see the route.

And OP - good luck with the training - what a great surprise for your family!

Wendy&Grumpy · 09-28-2012, 03:38 PM

Thanks everyone! I truly appreciate the encouragement!

We need more folks to cheer on though!

Where are all the other CC5K first timers?

Wendy&Grumpy · 09-28-2012, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Erica1016

Congrats! I loved the Couch to 5K program. I completed it in March 2010 during my journey of losing 73 pounds on Weight Watchers. I convinced my husband that I could train for the Disney Half Marathon, and he said he'd take me on a Disney Cruise if I did. So, we're doing both in January! I'm hoping to do the CC5K, too, but we'll see...

Keep up the hard work. It is hard, but so worth it!

Thanks Erica! And congratulations! I've lost 30lbs so far. The pace seems to have picked up since I started C25K so I'm aiming for another 15 or so before the cruise! (It's October 25th.)

Scillycruisers · 09-28-2012, 04:45 PM

DH and I will be doing the CC 5k for the first time in Feb. We did the C25k a while ago and have carried on running from there. He is now swimming and cycling as well with the aim of completing a triathlon next year. I have stuck to just running. Both looking forward to CC as will be first organised run for both of us.

Captviper13 · 09-28-2012, 04:57 PM

DW and I did our first CC 5k during the DVC Members Cruise in Sept, had a blast and we wear the T-Shirts with pride. I'm doing it again during the Oct 6th cruise

thinktink87 · 09-28-2012, 05:21 PM

What cruise are you on? I'm on oct 20 fantasy and started c25k because of it too!! I actually just did my last run yesterday so I just need to maintain. When I started I couldn't run a full mile without stopping, and if I pushed it I could get one done in 12 minutes. Yesterday I did 3.73 in 40 minutes which included 10 minutes of walking!! I even signed up for the color run a week before our trip. Just remember... It doesn't matter how fast you go... Just go.

Wendy&Grumpy · 09-28-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by thinktink87

What cruise are you on? I'm on oct 20 fantasy and started c25k because of it too!! I actually just did my last run yesterday so I just need to maintain. When I started I couldn't run a full mile without stopping, and if I pushed it I could get one done in 12 minutes. Yesterday I did 3.73 in 40 minutes which included 10 minutes of walking!! I even signed up for the color run a week before our trip. Just remember... It doesn't matter how fast you go... Just go.

We're on the Dream October 25th.

My goal is just to finish.

I'm working on making t-shirts/tank tops for me and the kids... I want to put "Mom's First 5K" and "Castaway Cay October 27, 2012" on the back and on the front probably "Mom" "Daughter #1" "Daughter #2" "Son #1" and "Son #2"

jpeka65844 · 09-28-2012, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Erica1016

Congrats! I loved the Couch to 5K program. I completed it in March 2010 during my journey of losing 73 pounds on Weight Watchers. I convinced my husband that I could train for the Disney Half Marathon, and he said he'd take me on a Disney Cruise if I did. So, we're doing both in January! I'm hoping to do the CC5K, too, but we'll see...

Keep up the hard work. It is hard, but so worth it!

Congrats on the WW success! I lost 20 and DH lost 95 on it! People tell us we should be on their commercials!!

And DH just dangled a Half Marathon carrot in front of me today. If I work up to a 1/2, he'll take me to F&W so I can the Wine and Dine.

Decisions....decisions......

thinktink87 · 09-28-2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Wendy&Grumpy

We're on the Dream October 25th.

My goal is just to finish.

I'm working on making t-shirts/tank tops for me and the kids... I want to put "Mom's First 5K" and "Castaway October 27, 2012" on the back and on the front probably "Mom" "Daughter #1" "Daughter #2" "Son #1" and "Son #2"

Cute! Good luck, check back to let us know how it goes! It hurts for a few weeks in there but it worth it... Plus you're so close!

09-28-2012, 02:38 PM	#7
nzdisneymom DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Florida Posts: 5,502	So does anyone have a map of the route for the CC5K? We haven't been to CC since December 2008 when they were still "unofficially" doing the 5K. DH did it and had fun - he's a runner and was glad to have some land to run on after running on Deck 4 for several days He would love to see the route. And OP - good luck with the training - what a great surprise for your family! __________________ Cindy D. June 15th Cruisers ~ Blogging our B2B Mediterranean Cruises 2013

09-28-2012, 03:38 PM	#8
Wendy&Grumpy Is there any better place to live than Mickey's backyard? Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gotha, Florida Posts: 1,211	Thanks everyone! I truly appreciate the encouragement! We need more folks to cheer on though! Where are all the other CC5K first timers? __________________ Etsy/Ebay: PixieDustedStitches One should always have a getaway to look forward to - even if it's just one night!! Fort Wilderness December 2012 ~ Disney Dream October 2012 ~ Animal Kingdom Lodge August/September 2012 ~ Contemporary July 2012 ~ Coronado Springs May 2012 ~ Disney Fantasy April 2012 ~ Disney Dream January 2012 ~ Port Orleans French Quarter December 2011 ~ Boardwalk Inn November 2011 ~ Disney Dream October 2011 ~ Wilderness Lodge August/September 2011 ~ Caribbean Beach April 2011 ~ Beach Club March 2011 ~ Disney Dream February 2011 ~ Pop Century December 2010 ~ All Star Music July/August 2008 ~ Villas at the Disney Institute December 1997

09-28-2012, 04:45 PM	#10
Scillycruisers Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Isles of Scilly, Cornwall UK Posts: 209	DH and I will be doing the CC 5k for the first time in Feb. We did the C25k a while ago and have carried on running from there. He is now swimming and cycling as well with the aim of completing a triathlon next year. I have stuck to just running. Both looking forward to CC as will be first organised run for both of us. __________________

09-28-2012, 04:57 PM	#11
Captviper13 Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Stafford, Va Posts: 30	DW and I did our first CC 5k during the DVC Members Cruise in Sept, had a blast and we wear the T-Shirts with pride. I'm doing it again during the Oct 6th cruise __________________ DVC owner since 2005 (SS,AK and GC) Disney Cruises - Grand Slam Magic Oct 2008 Magic Oct 2009 Wonder Aug 2010 Magic Feb 2012 Dream Sept 2012 (Members Cruise) Fantasy Oct 2012 Dream Sept 2013 (Members Cruise) Fantasy Oct 2013

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09-28-2012, 01:24 PM	#1
Wendy&Grumpy Is there any better place to live than Mickey's backyard? Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gotha, Florida Posts: 1,211	Castaway Cay 5K First Timer Support Thread I just finished week 6 of Couch to 5K (C25K) with a goal of running the the Castaway Cay 5K on my cruise next month. Today was a struggle and I almost gave up, but I pushed through and completed my first 25 minute run ever. Since this is a secret from my family (until the cruise!) I figured I'd start a thread here where we can all support each other. Who's with me?? __________________ Etsy/Ebay: PixieDustedStitches One should always have a getaway to look forward to - even if it's just one night!! Fort Wilderness December 2012 ~ Disney Dream October 2012 ~ Animal Kingdom Lodge August/September 2012 ~ Contemporary July 2012 ~ Coronado Springs May 2012 ~ Disney Fantasy April 2012 ~ Disney Dream January 2012 ~ Port Orleans French Quarter December 2011 ~ Boardwalk Inn November 2011 ~ Disney Dream October 2011 ~ Wilderness Lodge August/September 2011 ~ Caribbean Beach April 2011 ~ Beach Club March 2011 ~ Disney Dream February 2011 ~ Pop Century December 2010 ~ All Star Music July/August 2008 ~ Villas at the Disney Institute December 1997

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09-28-2012, 01:42 PM	#2
Brittmarie04 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 199	That's awesome. Don't give up!!! Hard work pays off. We just booked our first Disney cruise for Jan and are planning on doing 5k also. I can't wait to do it. We just started working out about 6 weeks ago also. Dh and I go 4-5 days a week and are running/jogging about 3miles a day.

09-28-2012, 02:01 PM	#4
boogabuzz Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 221	I plan on running it next fri!! It will probably be struggle since I haven't had too much time to prepare. I did my first 5k back in May. I finished in 43 min...I ran most of it, but as you can tell it was a fast walk pace. Oh well, better than not doing it at all!! I'm looking forward to the CC 5k, should be a good time!

09-28-2012, 02:25 PM	#6
Erica1016 Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 3	Congrats! I loved the Couch to 5K program. I completed it in March 2010 during my journey of losing 73 pounds on Weight Watchers. I convinced my husband that I could train for the Disney Half Marathon, and he said he'd take me on a Disney Cruise if I did. So, we're doing both in January! I'm hoping to do the CC5K, too, but we'll see... Keep up the hard work. It is hard, but so worth it!

09-28-2012, 05:21 PM	#12
thinktink87 Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 34	What cruise are you on? I'm on oct 20 fantasy and started c25k because of it too!! I actually just did my last run yesterday so I just need to maintain. When I started I couldn't run a full mile without stopping, and if I pushed it I could get one done in 12 minutes. Yesterday I did 3.73 in 40 minutes which included 10 minutes of walking!! I even signed up for the color run a week before our trip. Just remember... It doesn't matter how fast you go... Just go.