Face your Fears - Half Marathon, pre trip report

[Sandy321]

Did NOT Finish is greater than Did NOT START!!

I got in 3 miles today - Chicago weather is fabulous - 62 degrees Jan 7!! I took off hoping to get in a 5 mile run, 15 min miles is my goal - - not even ONE mile in, I wanted to quit. Kept going made it to 2 miles, wanted to quit- decided to run by the "Kid's Castle" - halfway to Cinderella's Castle - so then once I pass Kid's Castle I talked myself into going the long way home -

which made it to 3 miles... but I'm saying at mile 2.6 I knew I couldnt get to 3 miles in 45 minutes.

One step at a time!!

I needed some inspiration!!

Soon, very soon... I'll get this view -

 

[Sandy321]

skip that,

forgot that Mickey's Hand is no longer part of Spaceship Earth!! Good think I have that picture!!

 

[aldisneygrl]

I was just thinking, yeah you'll see it minus the big hand and wand. Gotta go run while dd is at piano. Will report back soonish. Have you heard anything more about your ressies? I'm worrying here for ya'.

 

[Sandy321]

Today is the day I can call and see if the Reservations are in our names!! DH has emailed him, and he responded, so I'm sure I just overreacted!! I'm going to request an upper floor, Epcot view, see what happens -

Planning a DisMeet at Beaches and Cream! I've never been to Beaches and Cream, and I do love ice cream!!

 

[UtahMama]

Sandy!!!! I think it was Aries who got the Run thing out there, not me. I'm not a runner. I went along with it until they announced free dining. No way could I afford 2 trips. I feel bad! BUT Allie will be there too, so I won't worry about you.

All this training you're doing is wearing me out. LOL.

I'd pee every step, so if I was there, I'd be walking and whining.

SOOOO proud of you, Sandy!!!! Have fun with your DH! I can't even imagine how much fun that'd be.


I didn't even realize you were doing a TR...just this morning I was saying you need to do one...DUH. I'm not very observant!

 

[Sandy321]

Wendy its so much more fun to "blame" you!!

I thought I had a pic of you up here, but I guess I threw it on your trip report! I really suffer from CRS (Cant Remember Stuff) Why arent you in that group photo? YOUR DH IS IN IT!! (going to add the pic I have uploaded of you and Lynda)

I really dont mind no one but Alli is hitting the miles - its all for my own good anyway!!

Altho as I run in the winter snow, I flashback to my college years, I had to take 6 hours of PE - SIX!! and I decided to take a 2 hour class - I forget it was called, but I thought Winter Quarter, that will be weight lifting indoors - cool -

WRONG - it was running, that's it, running in WINTER!! Oh how I hated that, I almost got hit by a car, went back to class and told the teacher I'd be back when the snow melted!!

That was the last time I ran - until last January with the couch-to-5K thing, but I really glad I'm doing something!!

Thanks for the support!!

 

[budbeerlady]

Have a great race and a great time!

 

[UtahMama]

No problem! I can't remember stuff either! I am SO forgetful, it's nuts!


Ohhhh, I like that picture. That was a great night! I see I'm wearing my "good" bra I'm now pasty white and all my clothes are too big (yay) and my hair is needing a HUGE root job.


SIX hours? UGG! I hated PE, except tennis. I'd probably take bowling if I went back to school now.

It sounds to me like you haven't forgotten anything...so you can breathe now. I always think we need ONE more day of planning and packing. Just go and have a blast!!!! NO SNOW in Florida!

 

[Beana9802]

ooh, I like that pic of UMa too! Rock on. I want to do a 1/2 one day...you've added to my inspiration...

 

[Sandy321]

Go for it!!

I do suggest you have a goal in mind - then head over to the WISH board and the couch-to-5K running program... and what better place to achieve a goal than DISNEY!!

and believe!! Believe you can do it!!

(of course, I havent finished yet, and I am disappointed in my progress, so now my goal is the August Chicago Distant Classic - several Dis'ers from WISH events ran that last August, so I have a goal!!)

I've uploaded 75 songs in my ipod, over 4 hours of music - a real eclectic group of songs!! From Wicked, Phantom, This is the Moment, High school musical, Judds (why not ME?, etc) Redneck Woman... and of course some good Disney music thrown in to the mix.. Today I added some Christian (Awesome God) Rocky Music (forget the name of the classic Rocky running up the steps music - Flying High now..) oh and Life is a Highway... Enough to keep my mind occupied!!

Apparently this is called "Taper" week, where you taper off your running, practice, and swing into Nervous Nellie mode - being on the event/comp board I realize I'm not alone in this craziness -

its very touching - there is a group of WISH'ers that found GREEN COWBELL's at Target!! So they are passing them out at the Pop Meet Friday - so the SCREAM TEAMS will have cowbells to help cheer the Dis WISH team along!! Many are posting how it felt in previous years - I can only imagine how I will feel at mile 3, or 6, or 8 or at EPCOT - if I will be ready to quit - and then hear those cowbells, for me - encouraging and pushing me to the finish line!!

One post esp touched my heart - from Sara

No WISH'er gets left behind

the response from Maherae

AMEN!!!

And as one of the LAST WISHers to finish the half last year..I can tell you, Sara and her girls cheering at mile 12 was a REAL boost for me. That's the reason I want to be there this year for the halfers. Fast or slower, WISH Scream Team has ya covered!!

How can you NOT be inspired by the people on this team? There are so many touching stories that people have posted - so I truly feel I am not alone -

No One is!

So, come JOIN the TEAM!!

Thunder, Thunder, Thunderation!
We're the WISH Team delegation!
When we move with determination,
We create a Great! sensation.

 

[Backstage_Gal]

Sandy, remember, you are ALREADY a winner, so quit worrying and just have fun!!!!!

Weather forecast: upper 70's. Disney! BCV, Solo trip with DH. Woohoo!!!!!!!!

Plus all the excercise you already got in!

SO go have fun!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Sandy321]

THANK YOU MARITA!

I feel like I have a cheering section!! Its a good thing! I think I'm at T minus 17 hours....

Checking the Packing List - printer is not working - email packing list to dh so he will print list.... How can I pack without a packing list? Again MUCH thanks and kuddos to the WISH Team on the event/comp Forum!! Here's the list :

sunglasses
sunglasses case
complete running outfits
WISH shirt
2 socks
running shoes
ipod & headphones
WISH Visor
waistpack
hand towel
body glide
sport bra
ponytail holder
powerbars
ziplock baggie for trash
ziplock for Beans
Jelly Belly Power Run Beans
kleenex
lip balm
ipod shuffle charger

Make sure we have
Documents:
ORD to MCO boarding passes
MCO to ORD confirmation
BCV Confirmation
WDW TICKETS w/ 1 day Base
Driver's License
2 Marathon Packets (with waivers)
dining reservation conf. numbers

camera & battery charger
cell phone & cell phone charger
sunglasses & extra sunglasses
jewelry
books
aleve, sinus medicine, Bonine, advil

4 shorts
4 tee shirts
jeans
black slacks
4 socks
“club” outfit & dancing shoes
4 underwear
bathing suit
sweatshirt
throwaway warm clothes for marathonx2

4 tee shirts & 2 long sleeve tops
crocs
bathing suit & coverup & sandals
sweatpants
sweatshirt
gloves, hat,
Other:
toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss
shampoo, conditioner
razors, shave gel
shower gel
powder, perfume, cologne
makeup bag
hair gel
brush, pick
deodorant
q-tips
ponchos (x2)
laundry detergent & dryer sheets
Refillable Mugs
extra duffle bag for souveneirs??
epson salt
band aids
athletic tape
athletic bandage stuffs


Reminder list for night before race:
put chip on sneaker
charge camera battery
charge cell phone
charge ipod?
mix ½ powerade ½ water & refrigerate
pin race number to race shirt
set out protein bars, beans, etc
set alarm
set up wake-up call

Reminder list for race morning:

running underclothes
running pants
WISH dri-fit shirt
check fanny pack: beans, powerbars, cliff shots, camera, phone, kleenex, chapstick, trash baggie, aleve, ipod, headphones, aleve, KTTW card, purell
water bottle
add layer of clothes – sweatpants, sweatshirt, gloves
put good sunglasses up on head
take 2 aleve
grab breakfast & energy drink (slimfast ?)

Take to bus–
fanny pack
park ticket to walk thru Epcot
blanket/ towel
check-in bag
(change of shirt and crocs, wet wipes, baby powder,poncho - post race bag, peanuts & protein bars)
breakfast & pre-race energy foods
small sunscreen
plastic garbage bag (for stretching on ground)
hat, gloves,

I've also measured 2 bags to see if they are carry on regulation - My Disney Bag is 24 in long 12 in tall and 12 in deep, dh says thats 48 in total, and AA only allows 45 inches... well ok then! Who needs all that space anyway!!

Thanks for coming along on my journey! Last night the substitute caller asked me to work on Jan 15-17, since dh has to go to work on the 15th, since DD has to go to work on the 15th, I guess I can get myself up and off to work on the 15th I do have to pay for this vacation one way or another!!

 

[monymony3471]

Sandy that's a lot of stuff to think about, just to run. Well I guess one would need all that.

Good luck to you. You will do great. Just perservere!

 

[Sandy321]

Well its a good list Mony IF I can find everything on it!!

I have searched the TSA Website, something about liquids are allowed if its in the 3 - 1 - 1 (ie 3 ounces of liquids, 1 person, 1 quart bag) But, what about glow sticks? Ones that are not popped??? MRE's are allowed as long as they are not "popped"

Somehow Dh's Marathon Packet didnt get put back in my "safe place"

and the Base Tickets I've been holding onto for THREE years, have disappeared! poof, gone....

I cant find the pins either, or 1 YOMD Mug... (found one, one is gone!)

Found my swimsuit (like I"m going to use that!! weather will be cold/chilly, and I'm just so svelte! ) found a bit of pixie dust (a bag I bought at the mall! I know I bought a new bag, but that's gone!) oh and I found 3 nighties, for our no children weekend..

Bless my dh, he is so "no worries" as I burst into tears about the tickets - I kept them in a Vera Bradley wallet, and every time I opened the one cabinet, I knew my one day base tickets were in there, just waiting to be used, I would touch it, never opened - nope, just looking was good enough for me - - so today I look THEY ARE SO NOT IN THE WALLET!! why? WHY would I move them?

DH even after I told him about the missing tickets asked me how much spending money I wanted!! (I'm wondering if the man robbed a bank in his spare time!) He did get a promotion, hasnt worked at this company a year yet - and he now has to fly to Boston, or Detroit, or Wisconsin... to woooo customers!! But, he is not stressed - at my ineptitude! Love him

9 1/2 hours and counting till we leave for WDW

 

[monymony3471]

Sandy Breath! My SIL always says, say a prayer to St. Anthony if you lose something. When you find it, give a donation to the poor.

It always works. He'll lead you in the right direction.

I read your last post and had to put my anxiety at bay. You poor thing. Just relax, and breath and it will come to you.

 

[Sandy321]

Thanks Monica - this is like my blog!!

I found DH's packet (under the couch!! )

Still have to look for the mug and pins!! But I have my itinerary - have my adr's

Jan 10 arrive BCV around noon check in nap (in room or on a bench! )
2:00 catch bus to World of Sports the "Milk Room" to pick up packets and spend money! (they apparently have Marathon Race items - you buy it before you run!! Incentive!!)
4:30 Dis Meet at Beaches And Cream - Marita, PJ, Aldisnygrl, and ME!! (if all goes well, and the planets are aligned that is!!)
Yachstman Steak 7:30
Illuminations 9pm

Jan 11 Friday 5K run - GO ALI AND DD!!
we're sleeping in!! - - as there will be NO sleeping tonight!! Nerves!!
MK day - must check out that Main street, hopefully ride Space Mountain, Pirates, Blue Line, Philharmagic, HM, anything else is just gravy!
Pop Meet 4:30Head over to Pop to meet the WISH Team
dinner at the food court at Pop -

Jan 12 Saturday THE HALF up at 2:45 am put on all that gear listed above... head to the bus at 3 am - get to EPCOT around 4:30am - find other WISH teammates Have blanket, poncho, gloves, throwaway shirt, pants...
6:25 AM the gun will sound - aim for the Castle by 8:10am - no sweep vibes
10:05 AM Epcot race over.... have $10 for a massage - hope line is not too long! walk thru EPCOT to BCV - or hang in EPCOT (its only a half )
Cape May 6pm early night so DH can be prepared for the FULL

Jan 13 Sunday THE FULL Dh leaves with my routine, only he will not take throw away clothes, or the blankie!! He is in corral A!! (he has run marathons in 3 hours! He feels bad as he has not trained enough for a 3 hour marathon - it will take me over 3 to do a HALF!!)
Scream Team at Pop the WISH team will coordinate who and where we'll stand with supplies for the FULL - from Hollywood Studios to the BCV - we'll have Green CowBells PonPons and cheer for all who pass our way!!

LeCellier 6pm several Tour Guide Mikers have 6pm ressies!

Jan 14 Monday Boardwalk Bakery 9:30am for final Wish Team Meet
7:30 pm Flight Home....

and it all begins in 7 hours... strike that - 4 hOURS!!

found the pins and lanyards, found an autograph book!!

 

[monymony3471]

Good luck Sandy and Hubby! Can't wait to see how everything goes. The cowbells and pon pons sound cool. Way to cheer everyone on!

See you when you get back!

 

[harleygirl]

WAY TO GO SANDY!!!!!

I saw a note from mony that you finished!!! I'm so proud of you!!!!

 

[DisneyLaura]

Yeah Sandy - so proud of you.

 

[UtahMama]

Yay! We got the official word you did it!!!!


You better have been compensated for the lack of medal! IN THE MAIL !!!!!!!!!!


SOOOOOOOOOOOOO proud of you sweetie!!!!