Flying Pig Weekend Planning Thread--UPDATED 4/30/07

[DianeL]

Some might not have seen Susan & Cathy's masterpiece driving thru the streets of Cincinnati (not sure HOW you could miss it since we got lost so often!)

But hopefully if I do this right, here are the photos. I'm using my geocities site to link to and I know if the site itself gets too many hits it times out but hopefully it will be ok for a few views of photos

The front of the car, that is a piggy nose and sunglasses LOL

The Drivers door...(Susan)...

The passerger side behind the driver (Barb's seat)...

The co-pilot side (Cathy who can read maps)....

The passerger side behind the co-pilot (Me!)....

And for some fun, photos of Miles as we settled in the night before the race (notice he is wearing HIS own WISH bracelet, kiddie size)...

Susan found a kit at Michaels that had piggy noses in it but we had to modify them to fit the boys....

Recent photo of Miles wearing my medals, what can I say I was bored the other day LOL....

 

[windwalker]

Diane you guys are so cool. We were honored to be your friends.

GO WISH TEAM!!!!



Dave

 

[getnthinr]

I don't know if any of you got this post-race survey, but one of my friends did and passed it along to the Disney Deads running e-group that I also participate in.

To celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Flying Pig, organizers are planning some special events and would like to obtain your feedback. One of the events that may be offered is the "Flying Pig Three-Way". Participants of the Flying Pig Three-Way would complete all three of the following events: the 10K race (Saturday), the 5K race (Saturday), and the Full Marathon (Sunday).

Participants planning to run or walk all three races would register in advance to participate in the Flying Pig Three-Way. Runners and walkers completing all three races would be awarded a special commemorative medal and t-shirt and would qualify for special awards based on their performance across all three races. Please indicate by selecting the appropriate button, your liklihood to participate in the Flying Pig Three-Way event next year.

Curiosity got the better of me (I mean, I am going for my third Goofy this year so I obviously have a weakness for attempting multiple races in one weekend -- especially if there is a special medal involved ) and I emailed the race folks and asked if any decision had been made. Here is their response:

Thanks for your interest. We are working on the details and logistics. It looks like it will actually become a reality and we'll keep you posted. Watch for an official announcement by August.

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Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
644 Linn Street Suite 626
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 721-PIGS (7447)
www.flyingpigmarathon.com

I hope we can have another WISH gathering there next year. I'm working on my hill training so I'll be better prepared this time! I find it a very fun event -- maybe the most fun I can have outside Disney.

 

[windwalker]

Wendy we wouldn't miss it. After the Goofy this should be a squealing good time. We need to plan another WISH Gathering.

Dave

 

[DianeL]

Boy I wish they did the Flying Pig 3 Way with the Half too. I'm still hoping to be able to walk after Jan 13th LOL

It will depend on if they do the Minnie kind of weekend at Disney either as a 15K or 1/2. I really really want my 'Minnie' weekend but I foresee me bouncing between the Disney Spring race (please please please make one!) and the Flying Pig weekend.

And hey if they switch up the weekends for the Disney race maybe I could even attend BOTH! well it would be more like this for my DH...

Everyone saw that the Finisher Certificates are up at the Flying Pig? i have to print mine yet but had to bring it up at work yesterday to have a peek. Way kewl! My 1st 10K Finisher Certificate. Not my 1st 10K but 1st 10K Certificate.

BTW, I do have both mine and Pals piggy noses saved for future use

 

[windwalker]

Boy I wish they did the Flying Pig 3 Way with the Half too. I'm still hoping to be able to walk after Jan 13th LOL

It will depend on if they do the Minnie kind of weekend at Disney either as a 15K or 1/2. I really really want my 'Minnie' weekend but I foresee me bouncing between the Disney Spring race (please please please make one!) and the Flying Pig weekend.

And hey if they switch up the weekends for the Disney race maybe I could even attend BOTH! well it would be more like this for my DH...

Everyone saw that the Finisher Certificates are up at the Flying Pig? i have to print mine yet but had to bring it up at work yesterday to have a peek. Way kewl! My 1st 10K Finisher Certificate. Not my 1st 10K but 1st 10K Certificate.

BTW, I do have both mine and Pals piggy noses saved for future use

Oh Diane please come!!!! Spending the weekend with a bunch of wild ladies is every man's dream you know.

I know I ain't right "YARC"!!!!!!!

Dave

 

[ultramickeymouse]

And hey if they switch up the weekends for the Disney race maybe I could even attend BOTH! well it would be more like this for my DH...

According to Disney's site, they have moved the Inline Skate weekend to the old Minnie race weekend. I doubt they would have both the same weekend. I figure they will move the race(Minnie or Princess) into April

 

[windwalker]

According to Disney's site, they have moved the Inline Skate weekend to the old Minnie race weekend. I doubt they would have both the same weekend. I figure they will move the race(Minnie or Princess) into April

Pssst, Robert, come with me. I hear there might be wild women.



Dave

 

[aladdinsgirl]

I'm out for the Pig next year, but I'll be very happy to be the scream team for everyone!

That's very cool about the Flying Pig 3 Way (by the way, does anyone know what famous Cincinnati thing that references???), I bet Stephen will be interested though!

 

[windwalker]

I'm out for the Pig next year, but I'll be very happy to be the scream team for everyone!

That's very cool about the Flying Pig 3 Way (by the way, does anyone know what famous Cincinnati thing that references???), I bet Stephen will be interested though!

Yep it's one of the ways you can order that aweful SkyLine Chili.

Dave

 

[aladdinsgirl]

You are half way right, it's NOT awful!!!!!!!

Skyline 3 Way--spaghetti, chili, cheese=HEAVEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[windwalker]

You are half way right, it's NOT awful!!!!!!!

Skyline 3 Way--spaghetti, chili, cheese=HEAVEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wasn't refering to the taste I was talking about the fat content. Not a treat to have to often. Especially since I am incapable of eating a normal size portion of anything.

Dave

 

[aladdinsgirl]

I wasn't refering to the taste I was talking about the fat content. Not a treat to have to often. Especially since I am incapable of eating a normal size portion of anything.

Dave

True. Very true. Maybe the race directors came up with the idea because it takes running or walking 35.5 miles to burn off one 3-way! If you want a cheese coney on top of that then I guess you are out of luck!

 

[DianeL]

Krista why won't you be doing the Pig next year? Are you the one with the IT Band issues? That why?

Ahh Robert! Now that you have reminded me I'll have to point it out to DH that it's a must

 

[aladdinsgirl]

Krista why won't you be doing the Pig next year? Are you the one with the IT Band issues? That why?

Nope! Hopefully I'll be pregnant by then!

 

[DianeL]

that would be the bestest reason ever to skip a race!!!!


pixie dust thoughts!!!!!!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

I was wondering if this was the planning thread for the event next year already?! Looks like it!

May 4, 2008 Hmmmm.

 

[windwalker]

Guys, since we are looking at a new event here that will probably have a good WISH turnout maybe we should start a new thread, for next years events. They have already opened registration, since it's the 10 anniversery they are expecting a record crowd.

Dave

 

[getnthinr]

Guys, since we are looking at a new event here that will probably have a good WISH turnout maybe we should start a new thread, for next years events. They have already opened registration, since it's the 10 anniversery they are expecting a record crowd.

Dave

Sounds great, Dave! Re-activiting this old thread was my doing, I'm afraid. I just figured the folks subscribed to this old thread would be interested in the 3-way rumor. We can start a new thread at any time.

 

[Goofyin08forErica]

I am one of those people who will do the 3 Way Pig. Haven't registered yet, but will as soon as it is offered!

Erica