CHICAGO Distance Classic -- August 12, 2007

[meghan74]

My Mom and I are there! My parents only live an hour away, so we will probably just drive in that morning. But, it sure would be nice to avoid that, so we may have to reconsider.

Anyone have parking suggestions if we do drive in that morning?

 

[WDWFAN9]

My Mom and I are there! My parents only live an hour away, so we will probably just drive in that morning. But, it sure would be nice to avoid that, so we may have to reconsider.

Anyone have parking suggestions if we do drive in that morning?

There are several parking garages in the general vicinity of the race start. The official hotel garage is outrageously expensive, but there is one right across the street and another one right around the corner that were more reasonable. I think the official CDC website has a list.

We are going to have a blast!!

 

[meghan74]

Thanks for the tip, Pat. We'll have to check into those other lots. My Mom works downtown, so I'll put her on the case.

 

[magslite]

Me too! Me too!

Add me to the list. We live 25min or so west of the city, so we will stay at home. BUT, we must meet you all for Sat dinner and/or expo. It will be my dh and me. VERY excited!

I am not training for anything else right now, so training officially starts next week I think. I will have to go count weeks and see. I will use the mfm walk half program. Are we really getting that close?

Maggie

 

[Jen117]

I still haven't registered for the race, but we have the hotel. I was planning to stay until Monday, but now it looks like we will leave after the race. I don't want to take an extra day off now.....BECAUSE.... WE ARE GOING TO WDW THE SATURDAY AFTER. OH I am so excited. I haven't never been there during the summer, so the heat is bound to get me. We are also trying to keep it a secret from the girls.

I suppose I should get my race registration in. Does this race meeting capacity and close registration?

 

[WDWFAN9]

Hi Team!

I officially start training today. Only 90 days until the CDC!

Who else wants to join in the fun??

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

It is exciting to see that it is only 89 days out now.

I'm working on it.

 

[Jen117]

Lily, Are you going to be there??? It would be so cool if you were!

 

[kareneast]

Hope there is room for a couple more.....John(Space Ranger) & I will be there!
We are staying about 30min away at Resorts Hotel & Casino in East Chicago, IN. My parents go to Resorts Atlantic City so they were able to get us a free room using their Resorts Destination Dollars.
I'm really looking forward to it!

 

[Jen117]

Karen - That is WAY COOL! The more the merrier. We will light the path with our bright shirts.

 

[wtpclc]

Yay Karen & John!!!!!!

 

[Sir Bouncealot]

Awesome news to hear Karen!

 

[princessmomma]

Hey guys,

I am thinking about coming up for this one.

If I come solo, is anyone interested in sharing a room?

DH is in China this week and he doesn't want to commit to a family trip to Chicago while he is on the road! Imagine???(He has been traveling a lot lately and staying at home is quite appealing to him.)

 

[chimera]

Colleen...I'm solo for this trip and would love some company! I already have a room reserved at the Chicago Hilton that I got for the AAA rate if you're interested in sharing. Just let me know!

 

[princessmomma]

oH, Mel, I will PM you!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

I'm checking to see how everyone is doing on the journey.

I just can't get myself to commit to this one. Still trying to stir up a place to sleep and such. I am all over the place on this. DH won't make this trip.

Hope training is going well. It's happening real soon isn't it?

 

[Jen117]

Lily, I am having a bit of trouble jumping right back into training. I just had my 1/2 marathon on May 20, and lately I just kind of do whatever. This weekend I have to get back into a LR mindset and get my training consistent.

 

[chimera]

Is everyone still coming for the race? It looks like I'll be able to work it out for DD14 to come but I don't want to drop that kind of money if everyone's changing their minds. I know I still want that penguin medal but it sure is hard to train this time of year! I'm having a lot of problems with my foot and probably should be resting up for the full instead of training for another race right now.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

I am working out a way to be there. Still in planning for me.

 

[WDWFAN9]

DH and I will be there, although we are having a major case of LTO and have done very little training. I am hoping to get back on track, but I have been dealing with a family issue that has literally been making me sick. I need to get out of my funk and get moving! The CDC is a great event and I am looking forward to seeing a lot of my WISH teammates in August!!