Donald's Defiant Dashers 2011

[AUdisneyDad]

Joe, we are actually at the World this weekend. The only park we haven't been too today is Magic Kingdom. We are going to the Very Merry Christmas Party tomorrow night. So we are going to Downtown Disney during the day tomorrow with a run early in the morning. Hope
You guys have a good time while you're here.

As for the rest of the ducks hope all your training is going well.

Tim

Absolutely no training this weekend, but lots of walking and standing. In line for the safari now. I will try to put some extra workout time this week.
Hakuna matata!
Have a good weekend everyone.
Joe

 

[liznboys]

Hi Ducks! Long time no talk (again, sorry! busy life and crappy computer are my excuses!)

But I haven't had much to say in the way of running anyway...my training has been terrible!!! This is my worst training for a half yet. And I have two to do...good grief... I know I will get through them, but I also know I am gonna be FEELING it after that weekend.

Despite my bad training this time, I have a confession to make. Thoughts of the full in 2013 are in my head! I am feeling like if I'm ever going to do a full, I should do it sooner than later. And that year is the 20th anniversary of the full as you all know. I'm looking at how busy my life is these days though and wondering how I would do it this time next year. If I truly make it a priority I think I can. Oh, and I think I would need a partner to at least train with (if not do the race with)...I have some neighbors/friends who run so I will need to work on them.

 

[marathonmommy]

Hi Ducks! Long time no talk (again, sorry! busy life and crappy computer are my excuses!)

But I haven't had much to say in the way of running anyway...my training has been terrible!!! This is my worst training for a half yet. And I have two to do...good grief... I know I will get through them, but I also know I am gonna be FEELING it after that weekend.

Despite my bad training this time, I have a confession to make. Thoughts of the full in 2013 are in my head! I am feeling like if I'm ever going to do a full, I should do it sooner than later. And that year is the 20th anniversary of the full as you all know. I'm looking at how busy my life is these days though and wondering how I would do it this time next year. If I truly make it a priority I think I can. Oh, and I think I would need a partner to at least train with (if not do the race with)...I have some neighbors/friends who run so I will need to work on them.

Liz,
I'd love to be your virtual training partner and actual race day partner. We are about the same speed!

 

[dismagiclover]

Hi Ducks! Long time no talk (again, sorry! busy life and crappy computer are my excuses!)

But I haven't had much to say in the way of running anyway...my training has been terrible!!! This is my worst training for a half yet. And I have two to do...good grief... I know I will get through them, but I also know I am gonna be FEELING it after that weekend.

Despite my bad training this time, I have a confession to make. Thoughts of the full in 2013 are in my head! I am feeling like if I'm ever going to do a full, I should do it sooner than later. And that year is the 20th anniversary of the full as you all know. I'm looking at how busy my life is these days though and wondering how I would do it this time next year. If I truly make it a priority I think I can. Oh, and I think I would need a partner to at least train with (if not do the race with)...I have some neighbors/friends who run so I will need to work on them.

Awesome Liz! You would rock a full! It might not take too much convincing to get me to run the Goofy in 2013 and then I'd at least start the Full with you. (You would probably leave me in the dust.)

 

[disney_runner]

Yay, Liz!!! Hey, if I did it last year, you can definitely do it next year. And I'll be doing the Goofy, so I'll be there in agony and triumph right there with ya!!

 

[ahoff]

Great idea, Liz! Can't think of a better place than Disney to do your first one! I have given it some thought as well, maybe the anniversary would be a good time.

 

[airman]

Hi everyone,
I had a nice weekend at WDW. We got our Disney Christmas fix.
It looks like the Osborne lights will still be going on Friday, so we can check those out along with elevator drop. For everyone that is going to HS that night, does 7 sound like a good time to meet up? Any ideas for a good spot at the park to meet up?
Three weeks to go, I really need to step up my training. I did 5.5 miles on the treadmill tonight and an hour on the stationary bike last night. Hopefully the weather will cooperate this weekend, so I can get a long run outside.
Sounds like everyone is doing good.
Liz: sounds like a good idea about running the full next year.
Does the training start the day after the marathon relay?
Have a good week ducks!
Joe

 

[carissanboys]

7 p.m. works for me, Joe! I can't tell you how excited I am to see the lights!

 

[5Clevs]

Wow! I'm late to the party! My hubby and I have been training for the Donald 2012 and I had no idea (until I just found this thread) that you guys were here! Anyhow, glad I found this and very excited .....and nervous.... to be running our first half with you Donald Dashers!

 

[LadyDooley]

Liz That is am exciting adventure..I just don't have it in me for an entire marathon. the half is just my speed..

Joe Your pictures were great I am jealous I have never been to WDW all decorated for Christmas.

5Clevs Welcome!! it is a great and motivating place to be.

I am so very proud of myself today, I ran 6 miles with no pain and felt great.. did it in one hour 6 minutes!!
My goal is to run the Princess Half in under 3 hours!! I can do this!!!

 

[LadyDooley]

I am so very proud of myself today, I ran 6 miles with no pain and felt great.. did it in one hour 6 minutes!!
My goal is to run the Princess Half in under 3 hours!! I can do this!!!

let's just see if I can get in those 3 miles today

 

[airman]

7 p.m. works for me, Joe! I can't tell you how excited I am to see the lights!

I have to say, the 30 minutes we spent last Friday looking at the light in HS was a high point of the weekend. The rest was a bonus.

5Clevs:welcome to the ducks. We are having a Duck meet at Hollywood studios Friday night before the half marathon.

Have a good weekend everyone! We have the family Christmas party tomorrow at our house and hopefully I can get a run outside on Sunday.

Joe

 

[marathonmommy]

Heading out for my last long run before WDW in less than an hour! May or may not do a full marathon - using intervals and on the slow side since I ran Rehoboth Beach last weekend. I wasn't going to do this one, but it is a race that was rescheduled from the hurricane/tornado we had in August. It's a small race in a state park near my house. They will do a 6pointsomething loop twice for a half and four times for a full. I'll see how I'm feeling. If I do it, I will qualify to be a Marathon Maniac today. We shall see...

Hope you all have a great day! Liz - I'm in with you and all the other ducks for next year! Woo hoo!

 

[Maddykins06]

Andrea: It's an awesome group of very friendly Ducks.
Laura: How did your long run go this morning?
Liz: Perfect time to get a new medal next year! Main reason I didn't do the full this year (wanted some new Mickey bling)

Just did 11 miles (a very SLOW 11 miles). Only had 5 hours sleep & some GI challenges this AM.
When are you all starting your taper? I want to do 12 next week & then taper.

 

[marathonmommy]

Karin -
Did the full marathon, and so - I believe I now qualify to be a Marathon Maniac. Maybe I will get to wear my new shirt to the WDW race in January if they move quickly. LOL! Hope all is well. I'm done with longruns until Disney.

 

[airman]

Andrea: It's an awesome group of very friendly Ducks.
Laura: How did your long run go this morning?
Liz: Perfect time to get a new medal next year! Main reason I didn't do the full this year (wanted some new Mickey bling)

Just did 11 miles (a very SLOW 11 miles). Only had 5 hours sleep & some GI challenges this AM.
When are you all starting your taper? I want to do 12 next week & then taper.

I feel like I have been tapering since the Wine & Dine.

Laura: nice job on the marathon today

Joe

 

[CALIFLADY]

Liz - 2013 will be a GREAT year to get "Marathon" checked off your bucket list. Do it!

Joe - I'm looking forward to the lights early next month. Loved your pics!

5Clevs - Just to clarify. Our small group here is called the Defiant Dashing Ducks (or something like that). We are in no way affliated with the WDW Half Marathon (going for the Donald medal). We're just a bunch of runners here on the DIS. We run different races, different distances, etc. You might want to head back to page one of this thread and read the first few posts to see what we're all doing. That being said, WELCOME to the group!

Carissa - We're FINALLY gonna meet! Woo hoo! Are you going on the Duck Drop?

And BTW - Why has Liz gone deathly silent about the Duck Drop in January? Notice how she changed the subject quickly to "Look! I think I'm gonna run a marathon next year!" I see what you're doing here, Liz...

Laura - Amazing running today! Good for you!

Karin - Keep up the good work. It'll pay off in eearly 2012!

I ran 10 miles this morning. All went well. I'm gonna try to run 12 miles next week, then coast until WDW in January.

If I don't make it back here in time, Merry Christmas to all!

 

[carissanboys]

Carissa - We're FINALLY gonna meet! Woo hoo! Are you going on the Duck Drop?

And BTW - Why has Liz gone deathly silent about the Duck Drop in January? Notice how she changed the subject quickly to "Look! I think I'm gonna run a marathon next year!" I see what you're doing here, Liz...

I know! I'm so excited! And, yes, I will be the very first Duck in line for the drop and I will have the highest arms in the air as we plummet!

I'll let Liz speak for herself.

 

[liznboys]

Here's what I've got for Marathon Weekend...let me know if anything needs to be changed/added. (This is listed in post #2 of this thread for those who don't know.) It's pretty awesome that 17 of us will be there this year! Go Ducks!

6 WDW 5K:
LadyDooley(Karen)
7 WDW Half:
5Clevs(Andrea)
ahoff(Augie)
airman(Joe)
Big Vic(Vic)
CALIFLADY(Renee)
dismagiclover(Jenny)
hotblooded(Rebecca)
jenifred(Jeni)
LadyDooley(Karen)
liznboys(Liz)
Maddykins06(Karin)
runner_princess(Savannah)
8 WDW Full Relay:
Big Vic(Vic)
Leg1:disney_runner(Tanya)
Leg1:liznboys(Liz)/Leg2:carissanboys(Carissa)
8 WDW Full:
marathonmommy(Laura)
7&8 WDW Goofy:
AUdisneyDad(Tim)
TnTsParty(Tricia)

 

[mickeysgal]

Popping in to say hello. Both DH and I are new to running this year and are running our first 1/2 at WDW in January. Not sure where we'll go from there - we'd like to stay doing 1/2's if at all possible. Hello everyone!!