A Pink Pixie Princess - Complete!

[TeeterTots]

Hooray!!! Congrats!! Look at all that bling!!

 

[Ariel484]

Congrats on finishing!

Hooray!!! Congrats!! Look at all that bling!!

Thank you! I am so happy and relieved!

 

[TeeterTots]

I can only imagine!!! I'm freaking out about the 5K and glass slipper challenge and that's less miles than you ran today!!! Hell yeah girl!!

 

[SarahDisney]

I'll probably have more to say when I read whatever recap and/or trip report you write, but I just wanted to come here and say one simple thing:
YOU DID IT!
The past year has been so difficult, and over the past few weeks you've been really not looking forward to this marathon, but you stuck with the training as much as you could, you showed up in the ridiculous cold this morning, and you made it through the race! Awesome job! I'm so proud of you!!

 

[BigEeyore]

Look at all that bling!!

Way to go!!! You really overcame SO much this year to get to this point - from not being able to run at all to finishing Dopey again! Such an inspiration of overcoming obstacles and accomplishing great things with dedication to rehab and training!!

 

[MommaoffherRocker]

Just stopping by to say I'm sorry we didn't get a chance to talk much at the meet up (I was seriously flustered from having to get my ticket fixed). Congrats on your finish and I love your InB outfits!

 

[roxymama]

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This may sound silly, but I kind of love how all the characters on the medals are running EXCEPT Dopey. It's like they are all in a race and Dopey is just like "Ta-Da"
It makes total sense since he's...well...Dopey & because you don't have to run anymore once you get him anyways.

 

[Anisum]

This may sound silly, but I kind of love how all the characters on the medals are running EXCEPT Dopey. It's like they are all in a race and Dopey is just like "Ta-Da"
It makes total sense since he's...well...Dopey & because you don't have to run anymore once you get him anyways.

The medals are an accurate representation of how I imagine people feel running Dopey. 5k is a walk in the park everything is exciting, 10k everyone's still pretty and happy like Minnie, 1/2 people are pumped but also slightly angry at themselves for signing up for Dopey, Mickey they're running to the finish, Goofy they're still running because marathons are long, and Dopey they're done and never have to run again because look at all those medals.

 

[bananabean]

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Congrats!!!! Man, I love that medal for that marathon!

 

[Ariel484]

I can only imagine!!! I'm freaking out about the 5K and glass slipper challenge and that's less miles than you ran today!!! Hell yeah girl!!

It'll be so fun!

I'll probably have more to say when I read whatever recap and/or trip report you write, but I just wanted to come here and say one simple thing:
YOU DID IT!
The past year has been so difficult, and over the past few weeks you've been really not looking forward to this marathon, but you stuck with the training as much as you could, you showed up in the ridiculous cold this morning, and you made it through the race! Awesome job! I'm so proud of you!!

Thanks Sarah!! I really appreciate all of your support over the past year - you (along with @pxefig) always know just what to say!

Look at all that bling!!

Way to go!!! You really overcame SO much this year to get to this point - from not being able to run at all to finishing Dopey again! Such an inspiration of overcoming obstacles and accomplishing great things with dedication to rehab and training!!

Thank you! I am so excited, happy and relieved that it's done!

Just stopping by to say I'm sorry we didn't get a chance to talk much at the meet up (I was seriously flustered from having to get my ticket fixed). Congrats on your finish and I love your InB outfits!

Ah, I know! I recognized you right away, I should have said something. I was nervous to be there so I chickened out on talking to more than a few people (whom I was totally happy to meet as well, don't get me wrong)...next time!

This may sound silly, but I kind of love how all the characters on the medals are running EXCEPT Dopey. It's like they are all in a race and Dopey is just like "Ta-Da"
It makes total sense since he's...well...Dopey & because you don't have to run anymore once you get him anyways.

I don't think it sounds silly - I think it just proves that even Dopey knows how, well, Dopey his own challenge is! "The rest of you can run, I'm just gonna stand here and pose!"

The medals are an accurate representation of how I imagine people feel running Dopey. 5k is a walk in the park everything is exciting, 10k everyone's still pretty and happy like Minnie, 1/2 people are pumped but also slightly angry at themselves for signing up for Dopey, Mickey they're running to the finish, Goofy they're still running because marathons are long, and Dopey they're done and never have to run again because look at all those medals.

Accurate!!

Congrats!!!! Man, I love that medal for that marathon!

The marathon medal is without a doubt my favorite, just like I thought it would be from the concept art! It is just classic!

 

[roxymama]

I need to stop looking at the medals because I love the Minnie one TOO MUCH! It seems way cuter than the original photos of it.

Sigh....Thou shall not covet thy neighbors race medals.

 

[Ariel484]

HEY Y'ALL!

Well, I'm back in Ohio. It's about 30 degrees with a "wintry mix" happening outside, and I am back at work today. Talk about back to reality!

As my post from yesterday indicated...I DID finish the Dopey Challenge! I mean...sort of. As much as one can finish the challenge when one of the races was canceled.

I'm feeling pretty good today! A little soreness in my hamstrings and quads, and some sun/windburn on my face and lips (FUN!!)...but I'm walking somewhat normally, I don't feel like death and I got that bling, so I can't really complain.

This trip was challenging, weird and rewarding all at the same time. I had a good amount of DIS-meets, a good amount of alone time, a good amount of character time, and almost NO park time - the least park time I have ever had on a trip. So it may not make for a very entertaining report...but that hasn't stopped me in the past.

Right now I'm frantically trying to record my thoughts before I forget it all (my arrival day already seems like it happened years ago) and am taking at least the rest of the week off from exercise (unless I decide to go to a HEAVILY modified yoga class this weekend ) before starting Princess training (I am approximately 1000% more excited for that weekend now!!)...but I just want to say, first and foremost: to anyone who regularly reads and/or comments here, THANK YOU. I think at this point you know how difficult 2016 was for me - have I mentioned it enough?! - and the support and encouragement from you was unbelievable and invaluable in my getting to this point. I cannot thank you enough!

Have a great week!

 

[Ariel484]

I need to stop looking at the medals because I love the Minnie one TOO MUCH! It seems way cuter than the original photos of it.

Sigh....Thou shall not covet thy neighbors race medals.

It is WAY better in person than what was in the original teaser pics. It is thick and heavy and has a pretty copper finish - I like it a lot more than I expected!

 

[Sleepless Knight]

It is WAY better in person than what was in the original teaser pics. It is thick and heavy and has a pretty copper finish - I like it a lot more than I expected!

I hope I feel the same way about the Rebel Challenge medal when I see it in a few days. That one was easily the most disappointing for the Star Wars Light Side.

 

[Ariel484]

I hope I feel the same way about the Rebel Challenge medal when I see it in a few days. That one was easily the most disappointing for the Star Wars Light Side.

I think you'll feel differently after you have it around your neck, that's for sure! Hope you have a fun trip and great races!!

 

[Ariel484]

TRIP REPORT TIME!

http://disboards.com/threads/a-dwar...7-dopey-grumpy-challenge-trip-report.3570623/

 

[Sleepless Knight]

I think you'll feel differently after you have it around your neck, that's for sure! Hope you have a fun trip and great races!!

I hope you're right, but I thought the first two Rebel Challenge medals were near perfect and the design for this one seems very bland especially for a challenge medal. No detail whatsoever on poor C-3PO.

 

[Pudge_The_Fish]

Congrats on finishing!

 

[Ariel484]

I hope you're right, but I thought the first two Rebel Challenge medals were near perfect and the design for this one seems very bland especially for a challenge medal. No detail whatsoever on poor C-3PO.

Ah, just looked it up. I see what you mean, it's a little plain. I hope it's better in person!!

Congrats on finishing!

Thanks!

 

[RnbwSktles]

Congrats on finishing! I followed along on Instagram and it sounded like it was quite a journey!

I have some serious FOMO right now, and I am not sure why. I had no interest in running another marathon and I thought the medals were ugly. Yet, here I am...jealous! I actually considered signing up for 2018, but I have a cruise planned for the end of Jan I definitely do not want to cancel, and I can't swing 2 weeks of vacation time that month. Oh well!