2005 WDW Marathon or Half Marathon

[tootsiemolly]

Who is planning on running the 2005 wdw Marathon or Half marathon? I read several months ago people were planning on running/walking it together. I just wanted to let everyone know it is scheduled for Jan 9, 2005 and that registration begins Jan 12th, 2004. I think the cost for the half marathon is $80.00. I am planning on running the half. It will be my first half marathon. I did my first 10K in July this year. But, after that I was ladden with knee problems etc. I need to lose about 25 more lbs and start lifting weights. If all else fails I will run/walk the race. You have all inspired me this year with your weight loss stories. I hope to see you all there in 2005. Best wishes

Angee

 

[NCRedding]

Thanks for the info on the marathon. There is a group on WISH planning to go and have a WISHcon, the thread is around here somewhere. I am going, but am undecided if I will be up to the half-marathon, or just do the 5K on Saturday. I'm sure there will be more info posted. Thanks again for the dates--they work perfectly with my proposed schedule!!

 

[tootsiemolly]

Bump

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

There is an effort to keep those interested "grouped" and you may find the link and info here.

Thanks for the firm date info. I've been hoping I will be able to get off the time in order to go. I will be trying.

Good luck to you.

Here is the link:WishCon2005 WDW 1/2 Marathon

 

[mishoe01]

Thanks for the registration date info - I've been worried that I would miss it!

I am planning on walking the 1/2 marathon - it will be my 1st one. Have still tons to lose and lots of training to do.....but this is one of my dreams/goals so I WILL do it!!

There is also a seperate web site just for WISH walkers....

http://www.kamvee.com/wishwalk.htm

 

[maryliz]

I didn't think that the registration was until March 1st ??? Maybe that's for us "international competitors" ??? Does anyone else have a fear of that little van coming along and picking you up because you haven't maintained the 16 minute mile pace? As much as I'm a bit disappointed that I won't be getting a Mickey medal for the 1/2 marathon, I would be really depressed if I didn't get the Donald medal either because I didn't finish the race in the required timeframe.

For those of you who live in a snow-covered climate like me, what are you doing for your training during these winter months? I have seen too many friends injure themselves while even walking in the winter so I'm not about to attempt this. I'm still doing Curves, but I think I need to be doing more ... after all, it's only a year away now.

Mary Liz

 

[twotoohappy]

not sure if I'll be up to the marathon or half marathon but I found this link

http://dwws.disney.go.com/wideworld...portingeventindex?id=SPORMarathonVol04SporEvn

and maybe I could volunteer for that year. Besides cheering you all on ,you get some good stuff for volunteering your time (t-shirts,sometimes a jacket,park pass, food, etc. )

I'm looking at maybe 2006 to walk/run