Does anyone run the PHM without the company of their family?

[irishsymphony]

Wonderful! My mon's from Belfast. We should have a gathering at Raglan Road Irish pub in DTD. Going to my first PHM. Missed the Donald Half 2014.
I'll be back at that in 2015.

Sounds fabulous

This is my first Disney race - ever. Only heard about them about two months ago

 

[laura428]

Another Irishian flying over from here too! Down South though!

I"m running solo also - will hopefully have my parents cheering me on but alone other than that

Hi Laura,

I'm going solo this time. Well there are a few coworkers going but we are not sharing a room and they are experienced runners so I probably won't see them too much for the Half. Like the others I'm not too worried, I always feel safe, but I always watch and still cautious at times. Most places I go to even DTD I feel fine to walk around in the evenings.

Welcome ladies! I'm looking forward to heading over the DTD for the after party on Sunday. That is, if I have the energy to make it.

 

[laura428]

Sounds fabulous

This is my first Disney race - ever. Only heard about them about two months ago

I'd heard about Disney races when we were in WDW last January, but it never even crossed my mind to join one. Now that I've signed up for and totally committed to the PHM, I'm feeling now like this might be the first of many to come.

 

[Mickeyfan74]

I'd heard about Disney races when we were in WDW last January, but it never even crossed my mind to join one. Now that I've signed up for and totally committed to the PHM, I'm feeling now like this might be the first of many to come.

My first was Jan 2012 and i am addicted!!

 

[irishsymphony]

I'd heard about Disney races when we were in WDW last January, but it never even crossed my mind to join one. Now that I've signed up for and totally committed to the PHM, I'm feeling now like this might be the first of many to come.

I suspect (hope) I'll be the same even for running in general!!! So far Ive thoroughly enjoyed going out for a run and up to now Ive not been the exercising type So psyched now too with the commitment made!

 

[Mickeyfan74]

Yes! How'd did you know?! Lol

I gotta say that this thread is awesome! I love that there are a bunch of us 40-ish women doing this for themselves! Yay!

Amen! I just got into these events 2yrs ago (42) Mid-life epiphany to get off the couch and get moving.

What motivated me was that I have MS and I was at a women's MS conference and one girl had told me about the disney events. Being a HUGE disney fan I was definitely motivated to give it a try. Thank god I am fully able to participate and I will keep doing so even if I have to train in the wheelchair division. So I walk all of these events. This year I will attempt to throw in some jogging. Mostly working on keeping weight down and pressure off my knees. What is it? For every pound lost that is 4 pounds less pressure on your knees.

This is great. It will be my 3rd Disney Half and first PHM and I am going solo and looking forward to doing this for myself.

Good luck everyone. Happy Be-lated BDay Laura too.

 

[laura428]

My first was Jan 2012 and i am addicted!!

I suspect (hope) I'll be the same even for running in general!!! So far Ive thoroughly enjoyed going out for a run and up to now Ive not been the exercising type So psyched now too with the commitment made!

I can totally see me going year after year. What I'm learning about the RunDisney races, and what I love about them, is that it's not necessarily about making the best time. It's about empowerment, the belief that you can do something great, and having fun. Who WOULDN'T want to do this every year?

 

[laura428]

Amen! I just got into these events 2yrs ago (42) Mid-life epiphany to get off the couch and get moving.

What motivated me was that I have MS and I was at a women's MS conference and one girl had told me about the disney events. Being a HUGE disney fan I was definitely motivated to give it a try. Thank god I am fully able to participate and I will keep doing so even if I have to train in the wheelchair division. So I walk all of these events. This year I will attempt to throw in some jogging. Mostly working on keeping weight down and pressure off my knees. What is it? For every pound lost that is 4 pounds less pressure on your knees.

This is great. It will be my 3rd Disney Half and first PHM and I am going solo and looking forward to doing this for myself.

Good luck everyone. Happy Be-lated BDay Laura too.

And I've just turned 42! (And thanks for the Happy Bday!)

Your story is SO inspirational.

I gave this to myself as an early birthday present. But my motivation for taking plunge came from a lot of places:

1. The thing that really launched me into it was losing my dad a few months ago. Although he was 78, we lost him much sooner than we'd ever expected. My dad was a huge influence on my life, and losing him forced me to take a really good look at how I was living. His health and my health mirror each other in many ways, and I knew I had to be much more proactive about keeping myself as healthy as possible.

2. I never do anything for me. I have a very demanding job (district manager for a very large pharmaceutical company), so I'm on the road quite a bit and juggling a lot. When I'm home, I devote pretty much all of my other time to being a mom - because I love it. But, I knew I needed to something just for me, and this sounded so perfect.

3. I LOVE Disney. So the idea of making a RunDisney race my first real race made so much sense. I want to have fun doing this, not feel super pressured to keep a close eye on time.

4. Love that there are so many inspirational women running this, too. And I can't wait to meet them!

If I keep on writing, I'll go on forever. Can you tell I'm a wee bit excited?

 

[InspiredbyMadi]

I can totally see me going year after year. What I'm learning about the RunDisney races, and what I love about them, is that it's not necessarily about making the best time. It's about empowerment, the belief that you can do something great, and having fun. Who WOULDN'T want to do this every year?

Could not have said it better myself. This sums it up for me, 100%!

 

[laura428]

Guys... I just have to thank you.

I've had a rough couple of days. Work has gotten pretty insane - have had a few fires to put out (and haven't been able to yet), news about a "re-structure" at the end of the year (which means I'm not sure what I'll be doing after December 31st), a team that feels shellshocked and not having any answers to really comfort them, and on and on and on. On top of all of this, DH really strained his neck a few days ago. I mean, not just a little twinge, but can't move and when he does accidentally, he literally cries out in pain and it nearly sends him to the floor. His doctor prescribed Flexeril, and he's resting, but nothing's getting better, and I'm thinking we're most likely heading into urgent care in the morning. So I'm very worried about him and, because he's not able to do anything right now, I'm shouldering everything. Caring for him, taking care of our two great kids who are now done with camps and home (and bored), trying to keep up the morale of a devastated team of eight people, and basically running myself into the ground.

Consequently, I didn't get time to run Wednesday or Thursday. And honestly, I think it made me really mad that I missed it. Not mad at my DH or kids, of course. Maybe a little ticked off at work. (Ok, a LOT ticked off.) But I was just so frustrated that with everything I have going on right now, I couldn't break away for just 30 minutes to do something for me.

And then I got my run in tonight. And it was amazing.

It felt SO good to get out. I felt my mood immediately lift as I pulled up Endomondo on my phone, put my headphones on, and started walking. I got a 5 minute warmup, 25 minute run/walk, then 5 more minutes of cooldown in. So so so so good. So good.

I am writing this to say a big THANK YOU to all of you who convinced me to grab hold of this crazy idea and just go for it. I really don't think I would have taken the leap if it hadn't been for all of your encouragement.

You guys are amazing. And to be a part of this? When times are tough, like now, this... this incredible thing... is my comfort and my strength. My push to keep on going. My release.

Awesome.

 

[jmasgat]

Hope things improve quickly for you....stay strong! And I can empathize with your husband. I had a herniated disc c5/c6. It gives new meaning to "pain in the neck" and in my case right arm, shoulder back. Hope he finds relief soon (Flexeril and the pain meds never did much for me)

Maura

 

[InspiredbyMadi]

Guys... I just have to thank you.

I've had a rough couple of days. Work has gotten pretty insane - have had a few fires to put out (and haven't been able to yet), news about a "re-structure" at the end of the year (which means I'm not sure what I'll be doing after December 31st), a team that feels shellshocked and not having any answers to really comfort them, and on and on and on. On top of all of this, DH really strained his neck a few days ago. I mean, not just a little twinge, but can't move and when he does accidentally, he literally cries out in pain and it nearly sends him to the floor. His doctor prescribed Flexeril, and he's resting, but nothing's getting better, and I'm thinking we're most likely heading into urgent care in the morning. So I'm very worried about him and, because he's not able to do anything right now, I'm shouldering everything. Caring for him, taking care of our two great kids who are now done with camps and home (and bored), trying to keep up the morale of a devastated team of eight people, and basically running myself into the ground.

Consequently, I didn't get time to run Wednesday or Thursday. And honestly, I think it made me really mad that I missed it. Not mad at my DH or kids, of course. Maybe a little ticked off at work. (Ok, a LOT ticked off.) But I was just so frustrated that with everything I have going on right now, I couldn't break away for just 30 minutes to do something for me.

And then I got my run in tonight. And it was amazing.

It felt SO good to get out. I felt my mood immediately lift as I pulled up Endomondo on my phone, put my headphones on, and started walking. I got a 5 minute warmup, 25 minute run/walk, then 5 more minutes of cooldown in. So so so so good. So good.

I am writing this to say a big THANK YOU to all of you who convinced me to grab hold of this crazy idea and just go for it. I really don't think I would have taken the leap if it hadn't been for all of your encouragement.

You guys are amazing. And to be a part of this? When times are tough, like now, this... this incredible thing... is my comfort and my strength. My push to keep on going. My release.

Awesome.

You are truly inspiring! Despite everything you are going through, you still pushed through and had your run. And boy I bet it felt great! Many hugs, well wishes, and positive thoughts to you, your husband, and your team at work. May you all find peace and comfort soon and may your runs continue to be positive and therapeutic for you. Keep on keepin' on!

PS - Sorry I missed your birthday! Happy Belated!

 

[Mickeyfan74]

I can totally see me going year after year. What I'm learning about the RunDisney races, and what I love about them, is that it's not necessarily about making the best time. It's about empowerment, the belief that you can do something great, and having fun. Who WOULDN'T want to do this every year?

Yes Laura I totally agree. For me having MS and trained on my own. Crossing the finish line for my first Donald half 2012 left me with a wave of an emotion that took me down to tears. Just totally overcome that on that day I BEAT MS and since then I continue to be amazed by my new empowerment!!

 

[laura428]

Yes Laura I totally agree. For me having MS and trained on my own. Crossing the finish line for my first Donald half 2012 left me with a wave of an emotion that took me down to tears. Just totally overcome that on that day I BEAT MS and since then I continue to be amazed by my new empowerment!!

I've thought about what it will be like to actually cross that finish line. Yup, there will be many a (happy) tear shed, I'm sure.