DISNEYLAND 5K & Half Marathon WISH meet

[mkymsehi]

I posted in the weekly thread a few weeks ago, but decided to put this up a separate thread.

Plans are to WISH meet on Friday and Saturday, 7 pm in front of Jamba Juice in Downtown Disney.

Thoughts were that some WISHers wouldn't have park tickets, or park hoppers, and would be easier to meet where there lots of food and drink options.

No plans for Sunday yet, since some people are leaving shortly after the half finishes.

After each race, do we want to meet up at the family reunion section, under "W" for WISH? Or do we want to find a spot to scream team everyone in at the finish line?

Submit your thoughts and ideas.

As of 7/9/08, we have 52 days to the 5K, and 53 days until the half!

 

[dsnyfan21]

Hey Jeff: As you know I will be at the Saturday 7pm WISH meet.

I think meeting up at the "W" tent afterwards works and for those who want to scream team can do so until the end or the last WISHer crosses the line (might be me) and then go to the "W" tent to meet up for a photo.

I will be at the 5K Scream Teaming so I will be there to see people finish and take some photos!!
(Jeff I have decided to only do DL on Saturday, time and money are not going to allow for Saturday and Sunday - I really just want to see the park and maybe go on a few things that Disneyworld doesn't have.)

GO Us!!

 

[ms.mightyduck]

Wooohoo! Go Jeff and Racey Tracy!

 

[MiaBanda]

Jeff & Tracy - I will be there Fri night for sure and hopefully on Sat too. Meeting up at the "W" tent sounds good to me. And don't worry Tracy, you won't be last...I'm sure I'll get that spot!

 

[Mooshu]

Yes, I'll be there probably both days. This year I'm going to scream team everyone in....then meet at the "W" tent. See everyone soon

 

[mkymsehi]

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[WDWFAN9]

Jim and I will probably be there Saturday night. I'm not sure on our plans for Friday, so I don't want to commit to anything right now. We have two day hopper passes and I'm trying to decide which days will be best to use them.

 

[mkymsehi]

As of 7/21/08 41 days to the 5K and 42 days to the Half.

 

[mkymsehi]

As of 8/5/08 25 days to the 5K and 26 days to the Half Marathon.

WISH TEAM: On both race days, do you want to meet up before and after the races at the "W" tent? Scream team at the finish line?

Throw out your ideas for all of us to hear .

Do we need nametags to identify ourselves by screen siggy's?

 

[dsnyfan21]

I'll be at the W tent before the half and hopefully crawling over to it at the end. If I'm not the last person I'll scream team at the end until its over and then over to the W tent. (I heard at WDW their was no W tent, so whatever is the last letter, that is fine with me.) I will be at the 5K as a screamer, so I'll just look for you guys. Will eat breakfast at the hotel or at DTD and then onto the park when it opens at 9am!!!

Not sure about nametags, I guess maybe it would help.

(Jeff - talk about being excited, you're all over the board with your countdown!! )

Tracy

 

[mkymsehi]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1699560

If you haven't added your name to those attending the 5K or half, go to the above link.

 

[DianeL]

Hey Jeff!

I'll be making my way to the W tent after finishing. I'd like to see Susan finish but would be very afraid I'd miss her in the crowds. I loved the group meeting up afterwards at the WDW races.

I think we're catching the last seminars on Friday about the course and tips. I think it's around 6 pm so we might be wandering around the meet area a little after it starts. We are planning on taking it easy on Friday and doing the seminars and expo.

Looking forward to seeing everyone next weekend!!!! We fly home on Monday so will be around the parks Sunday afternoon/evening.

 

[escape]

Disneyland stays open till midnight Fri, Sat. & Sun nites. I won't be staying up that late on Sat., though.

As for WISH meets, Sat. night will probably work best for me. I may be in the middle of ToT or Soarin' on Friday night.

 

[mkymsehi]

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[mkymsehi]

Ok, 2 days to the 5K and 3 for the half.

It's about time, and before we know it, it'll be over and we start planning on next years trip.

 

[mkymsehi]

Quick run by...

I completed the half in 2:02.17. I just missed my PR by about two minutes. Thunder Matt and I started together, and he blew by me around mile 11 to the finish. I just couldn't match his pace at the end.

I didn't take a lot of photos during the race, just a couple before and after. So there isn't a mile by mile photo essay this year.

All the WISH team had a great time. Some had to rush off soon after the race ended, some heading back home already. Others just wanted to get out of the heat and humidity.

It was overcast and cool for most of the race. About the 3 hour mark, the sun broke through, and made it pretty hot. Unfortunately I did see a few people passed out, and even one lady taken away by ambulance just outside the esplanade near Harbor Blvd.

Had a great time, and I'll be back later with a few photos.

Farewell to all the WISH team, Disneyrunning.com, and Disney Dead members. It was great meeting you all, and please have safe travels back to your homes. Especially those of you who live between Texas and Florida. I hope you're all spared from the hurricane's path.

 

[mkymsehi]

More later...

 

[dsnyfan21]

Here are some photos I took from the WISH meet on Saturday...

Here is a photo of all of us (pretty much same photo that Jeff posted.)

The meet was great and Jeff handed out our Gifts (shirts) for all of us. Thanks again everyone!!

 

[cryssi]

Thanks for letting me crash the sat. meet, everyone! It was nice to meet you guys, albeit briefly! Thanks for the shirt, too, Jeff!

I had an amazing time running this race, and can't wait to do more!

 

[mkymsehi]

Thanks for letting me crash the sat. meet, everyone! It was nice to meet you guys, albeit briefly! Thanks for the shirt, too, Jeff!

I had an amazing time running this race, and can't wait to do more!

Cryssi:

Glad you made it, even though we were all about to head back to the hotel for sleep. Nice to have met you and put a face to your name.

Did the shirt fit you and your friend? I hope so, I was trying to unload all of those that were stuffed in my suitcase. My friends took home the rest to hand out to family and friends.

See you at some race down the road, and here on the boards.

What was your finish time?