Donald's Defiant Dashers (AKA Triple D's/Duckies/The Ducks) Dashing into 2010

[LadyDooley]

It appears that the map and the start diagram are reversed in a way, look at what appears to be parking lots and the shapes of them. Maybe we can meet somewhere in the vicinity of corral D? It says in the instructions that we are to be at the complex by 8:30, that is a lot of time before the start. Another option is sometime at the expo? There is also a WISH meet at AKL on Friday at 4, I think, and several of us are going to dinner there. I am still planning on having my last meal in the early afternoon at Big River. Oh, I will probably be at MGM on Thursday for some ToT and RnR. Perhaps AKL on Friday morning for some EE. And I plan on a run Friday morning around BW/BC/YC and up the canal.

My family and I will be @ MGM, or what is now called Hollywood Studios for some relaxation and fun as well..
Being that I have my children and no husband this weekend and a friend that is coming in late Friday to watch them for the run. They are demanding my time and I may not make it to the Boma meet up or dinner.

I will also be looking for some of you between the water stand and corral D

Every time I get on and check the boards now I get nervous... EEEK it is coming up fast!!!

 

[ahoff]

My family and I will be @ MGM, or what is now called Hollywood Studios for some relaxation and fun as well..

I guess it will always be MGM to me...

I met a bunch of DIS'ers back in May and we had exchanged cell numbers, might be a good idea.

Well, today is Thursday. One week from now I will be wandering around somewhere down in WDW!

 

[airman]

Joe - Watch those knees! This is no time to have a blow out! You're trained so take it easy from here on out. Hey, any way we can meet for the 5K on Saturday morning?

Renee thanks for the pep talk, I was a little discouraged last night. I'm up for meeting before the 5K. My bib # is 311. For everyone my cell phone # is. I will have the phone with me during the run.
My bib # for the half is 6480. I'm really looking forward to heading south after work Tuesday!
Happy running everyone.
Joe

 

[CALIFLADY]

Joe - My 5K bib number is 672. I've put your cell number in my phone and sent you a PM. Hope to see you next Saturday before dawn...

I'm outta here and heading south in less than 48 hours. Really looking forward to meeting a few Ducks next week.

Quack on, Ducks!

 

[SamSam]

Hey Everybody...It's almost here!!! Very exciting...and nerve wracking!
I hope I run into as many of you as possible!

One more long run tomorrow, then easy 4 miles,until we head down next Friday.

 

[LadyDooley]

I was feeling a little ill yesterday and took things slow..

I really don't want to get sick before this race. I think some of this could be nerves..

I swear, every time I get on these boards now a days to read the new posts I get nervous!!

What am I going to do in a couple days!!!

 

[airman]

I was feeling a little ill yesterday and took things slow..

I really don't want to get sick before this race. I think some of this could be nerves..

I swear, every time I get on these boards now a days to read the new posts I get nervous!!

What am I going to do in a couple days!!!

Karen put on your snuggly have some chicken soup and get better. Don't be nervous, you're GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!!!
On Saturday I went to the park to do a 5 mile walk to stretch my legs, 2 miles in I got to the part of the trail that is dirt and wood chips. I decided to test out my knee and started to run. Everything went good and I didn't have any discomfort. I am feeling better about this weekend.
I am packed and ready to go. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone this weekend!
Go Ducks!!.
Joe

 

[Maddykins06]

Karen: Think ONLY positive thoughts! Energy flows where attention goes.

BEST OF LUCK & have a FABULOUS time this weekend everyone!
Please take pics!

 

[SamSam]

I am packed and ready to go. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone this weekend!
Go Ducks!!.
Joe

Yikes! I haven't even started packing yet...I should because I know I will be able to relax once it's done.

LadyDooley, you will be in WDW with a great bunch of Wishers, no need
to be nervous. The people here are wonderful and very friendly. Hope to see you Saturday night!

 

[ahoff]

I better pack also. Just a few days to go!

I was a little nervous for my first Disney race, it was longer than anything I had ran at the time. But I got caught up in the excitement and energy of the crowd and everything was great.

See you all soon!

 

[LadyDooley]

I'm feeling better and am packed and ready to go..

I have a small wrench thrown in my plans as the Grandmother of my friend passed away. She was coming to watch my kids.
I know I did not do all this work to not run now. I will be calling ALL my Florida friends for some help.

 

[LadyDooley]

I'm feeling better and am packed and ready to go..

I have a small wrench thrown in my plans as the Grandmother of my friend passed away. She was coming to watch my kids.
I know I did not do all this work to not run now. I will be calling ALL my Florida friends for some help.

All is well and on track,
Kids are taken care of and I did my last run around the park here before I do a mile and then 13 miles in WDW!! It was raining and humid.. hmm, is this what I am to expect Saturday night?

WDW HERE I COME!!!

 

[liznboys]

Hey Ducks! I've been busy lately and haven't had time to log in and post, but I have been reading from my iPhone... I will be between the water table and corral D before the race..quacking away! I'm thinking I will be there in the 8-8:15 timeframe. I think I'll want to get in the porta potty line at 8:15-8:30 and after that head to my corral. I'm really looking forward to meeting you guys! I'll be wearing a coral colored short sleeved running top and black and white running shorts. Oh, I won't have my camera with me because it bounces too much in my waistbelt. But I'll have my iPhone so we can use that for a picture unless one of you brings a camera. I am a picture lover so we must get a kind soul to take a pic for us!

I can't believe we are just 3 days from race day!!! The time has flown by! I'm hoping to start packing today.

I haven't looked at the latest forecast, but I hope it doesn't end up raining. After the winter weather January Half it would be nice for my second Disney half to be more boring weather!

 

[CALIFLADY]

Hey Ducks!

Reporting from WDW! Got here on Saturday. Weather is good, except for Tuesday afternoon. Major deluge of rain. This morning's 5 mile run around the Contemporary and MK area was HUMID and smelled like wet dog...everywhere! I'm done running until the 5K on Saturday morning. That'll be my warm-up to the half that night.

I'll be around the "watering hole" and Corral D, too. Black compression shorts and a white top with pink stripes down the side. If I think of it, I'll write Duck bib numbers on my hand that night so I can remember what I'm looking for.

Augie - Got your text last night. Hope to see you for lunch on Saturday.

See y'all in a few days!

 

[ahoff]

Well, all packed, 7am flight tomorrow. I am thinking my last run will be Friday am around BW, will probably go to expo that afternoon. See some of you at Bomas, or near corral D, or lunch Saturday. Good flights to all leaving soon!

 

[SamSam]

Finally worked on packing! We're staying offsite till Sunday, but i will be looking for any Ducks somewhere near Corral D!

 

[liznboys]

Ducks W&D bibs:
Dan #622
Augie #763
Liz #4101
Karen #5599
Joe #6480
Jessica #7059
Renee #7732
Deb
Laura
Sharon

5K
Joe #311
Renee #672

 

[liznboys]

That area between the water table and Corral D seems like it could be large and crowded (I have no idea if it will, but it could). So I will be closer to the water table side...around 8-8:15. Listen for "QUACK" or "Any Ducks here!?"

 

[Jusacuz]

I know I'm totally late here, but I'm #7059. I don't leave until tomorrow morning. Hope to see you guys there.

 

[liznboys]

I know I'm totally late here, but I'm #7059. I don't leave until tomorrow morning. Hope to see you guys there.