Hakuna Matata Happy New Year!

[wdw4us]

Having done the ½ last year and the ½ this year I can attest that training is the most important thing you can do. I was very well trained and not just in the last 3 months and it really made the difference. Those of you that – like me – live in cold climates, the base you build in your legs through the spring summer and fall will carry you through the last month before the Marathon. Remember, you have holidays, extra food/treats and NO TIME to do many runs – by then you need to count on your base and mindset.

I thought I had trained enough last year but I was pretty sore after the race. This year – no problem. I was mildly tight in my lower back and 2 Tylenol worked for that.

Good luck in your training, next year I will play Connie – and cheer you from my home computer!

denise

 

[wilbur]

2nd post of the day. I'm hard at work.

Diane, forgot to mention the whole mental aspect of the race. Dave & Scott would be able to address this more. I think marathons are 50% physical & 50% mental. Knowing how to hold it together & push through the tough miles......Sue

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hi everyone! I'm still at Disney - it's chilly! I think everyone has a good laugh when I say that since I'm from Canada but I'm more of a 30C girl so I like hot weather If I'm just walking around the parks, I find the 60F weather pretty chilly.

So I made it! I finished my second half and had an awesome weekend! The expo was a little bit hectic - there were a lot of people and I was exhausted that day since I had been up since 3AM. The lines were quick and the volunteers were really friendly! Except for the pin line... not sure I'll do that again...

I was late to the meet at Pop so I arrived just as they finished the group photos. I did get to meet lots of people from our team - Dave, Scott, Lynn, Margie, Kim and her DH Mike. I couldn't stay since we had dinner reservations and wanted to get back in time to the hotel to get rested for the next day.

The day of the race, I walked to the start with my DF and Tracy. She gave me lots of different tips about the course and where the bathrooms were in MK. I dropped off DF and headed for my corral where I met up with Wilbur (Sue)! We chatted for a bit and then I lost her after she left for the porta potties - I should have gone with her because I didn't feel good stopping later. I felt like I lost some of my rhythm afterward.

I had also had some problems with my sesamoids and had to slow my pace. My right foot was really hurting after MK - that was about the time I caught up with Jeff and Marcia. They were really cool! I chatted with them and ran with them almost until we got back to Epcot. I couldn't keep up with their pace and had to slow down again. I saw Jeff again on the turn around where you go up the bridge and he yelled "Go Vicky!". I thought that was cool and it definitely kept me going...

So I finished in 2:28 ... not exactly what I wanted but there will be other races! Like next year!!

Eva - I'm bummed that I didn't get a chance to meet you! I didn't know you were in the tents outside. I was waiting for my DF to finish... in retrospect, I should have wandered around. He was so pooped at the end that I didn't get a chance to look for characters Congrats on your finishing time! That's awesome!

Sue - I will get the rest of your pins to you when I get back to TO.

Denise - I can't remember if I thanked you for the pins but I wanted to say that they were so cool! I had a blast meeting your family - they're really nice!! Oh, I saw the red speedo guy too outside MK. As he passed me, I wondered what he had pinned his number on

Margie - It was so great to finally meet you!! You are just as sweet in person as you are on the boards!

Scott, Lynn, Dave, Erica, Kim, Mike -

I'll post more later! Aparently I'm not suppose to be online so much while on vacation ... chat later!!

 

[wdw4us]

I agree but at times I think the mental thing may even be a greater part. Last year at the start of the ½ I fell and injured my hand. Two men stopped and picked me up on either side. Made sure I was ok. I was scraped and had some road rash on my knee and hand. It hurt like heck and when I put purell on it zowie did that hurt. I put my head down and made up my mind that this would not stop me. It was almost a little reminder, let’s see what your made of. Mentally I was totally prepared – this year even more so. It is a great idea to train and make sure your body is ready but what I did before the race – about 1 month before, I printed out a picture of the route and I taped it to my computer monitor, so I would see it daily. I followed that route with my eyes often during the day, it made me relax and feel more confident.

Everyone on these boards is willing to help. It’s a great group of people and our team is the best!

denise

 

[wdw4us]

I checked, our pictures are up, did post on another thread.

http://www.asiorders.com/view_event.asp?EVENTID=40337

Nothing for the full yet.

denise

 

[funwalker]

Hello TEAM!

the delayed Flights to Orlando was not part of the Dream Trip - but I truly
enjoyed the experience of my First WDW Race -the funnest & Slowest 1/2 Marathon ever! I was privileged to walk with a First Time 1/2 Marathoner, Laney - a member of Team in Training. Her Fiancée is a Cancer Survivor.

I heard 100 people were swept at mile 4 - but forgot if that was at the Donald or the Mickey. That would be devastating. For most of us it was not about time, but totally NOT being swept, having FUN, helping someone who was struggling, meeting new friends, and getting the medal! Totally LOVE the BLING!!!!

The race was full - not much maneuvering room until miles 10-12, so it would have been hard to get in your grove or stride without being rude to others.

Registered last night for the Goofy next year...Doing it only ONCE - so this next year will be a long tough training year.

The Disney Express, the Park & Hotel buses, and the room at the Pop Century were great!

Great Memory Moments with my Best Friend Rita-finally was able to physically meet Panda Dave & his Panda Princess, Erica. I have communicated with them for at least three years. I did a sleep over in their room Sunday night. They were so wonderful. They gave me several memory moments, souvenirs, and willing to get up early to take me to the airport Monday morning after doing the Mickey on Sunday. Met many of the friends from the WISH Forum-some old friend-Wish Team Members and a few of the Disney Running Group.

It was so wonderful to be able to finally meet Team Mates Vicky & DF; Denise & Mark; Scott & Lynn too! Me Too Vicky

Denise - I seen Santa & and the guy with the Red Speedo too - just where did he attach his BIB? Thanks, again for the 'Best Ever Name Tags.' Love Em'

I am still struggling to keep my voice - being part of the Scream Team at mile 26 - stayed until the very last person came limping in surrounded by the Medic Bikers. It was hard on my voice box, but so worth it . Although it was not a thought and not why I did it but I received hugs from the Disney people for making their job easier! As Scott says - KWEL!

My little Hagen slept over last night. We went to bed very early, but after several day of little or no sleep I am still WAY tired today-

 

[french lady]

Good morning,

Well when I arrive for work at 23:30 it was -1F and it is now -17F 6 hours later. I like living in Canada. It's been busy at work with people coming back from the Boston Bruins hockey game: they were playing against the Montréal Canadiens (we lost).

Thanks for the answer about doing the Goofy. I will be 50 in March and I would really like to celebrate next January at WDW. Right now, I think I will register for it and see how the training is going. I want to finish upright and smiling. The worst scenario, I will run the Donald and cheer on the Sunday.
I am telling myself you only once turn 50.

have a nice day

Diane

 

[Scott H]

Morning Kids,

we are off to AK today and then EPCOT to save the world with Kim Possable.

Still chilly here and looks like it willstay that way the rest of te week.

As it has been said great seeing all and sorry we missed a few.

Time to start getting ready for next year and all the stuff before, LOL

So who is going to DL and TOT????

 

[wdw4us]

Good morning,

Well when I arrive for work at 23:30 it was -1F and it is now -17F 6 hours later. I like living in Canada. It's been busy at work with people coming back from the Boston Bruins hockey game: they were playing against the Montréal Canadiens (we lost).

Really when you add up the win/lost column, I think your team has a decidedly higher win column against the Bruins.

With Boston less than 50 min away, we're Bruins fans. Old school though, from the 60's & 70's I couldn't name a player on the team now if my life depended on it.

Good luck with your training.

denise

 

[wilbur]

Good Morning Team!

It is beyond cold here this morning. Tomorrow is to be even colder. I commute to work via train. Numerous cancellations & had to drive to a different station 30 mins. away. It was a long, cold, 3 hour commute. I'm still thawing out. Time for a second cup of tea or maybe hot choc.

Vicky, Congrats! on your race. There was not much of a line for the portas but the corral was packed when I returned & couldn't make it back to find you.

Had a great race & ran 2:03:02. Very pleased. Struggled a bit on the overpass coming back to Epcot.

Didn't see the guy in the red speedo. I saw the guy dressed as a gladiator (black speedo & not much else). He said he was a little over dressed.

It looks like we will have quite the Goofy team for 2010......
Connie, Margie, Diane & myself. Dave, Scott, Erica, Vicky...Are you joining us?

Have a great day....Sue

 

[wellesleyprincess]

Hey Guys,

It sounds like everyone is having a wonderful time at Disney!

I'm getting ready to head out for a long run, but am in need of some moral support.

I'm still improving as far as time but I feel like I'm stuck in a rut where I'm the only one who sees the improvement. I know that is stupid, but I miss that where'd that kid come from feeling. I only started running in May and have cut 6 minutes off my 5k and 2.5 minutes off my mile. I'm friends with the cross country captains at my school and their coach has said for as little as I've trained that I would have had potential as a college runner. Now here comes my pity party. In my small town local races, I regularly win my age group now (yes I have significantly passed my former competition this summer) and place in the top 10 women. I want to push myself to do better, but the overall winner (and yes in the small town it's always the same woman) is still a good 3 to 4 minutes faster than my 5k. When I'm at a bigger race it's easier, and I feel my biggest accomplishment is my sub-24 PR that put me 3rd in a larger age group in a much more competitive race. I guess my question is how do I get that competitive feeling back? I feel that it's negatively impacting my training as I feel like I'll never get to that next level of overall competition but I feel like winning my age group is no longer a big to do.

Thanks for listening/reading!
Jennifer

 

[wdw4us]

I have no advice for you, maybe get a personal trainer to help you. I remember watching the winner of the full marathon this past Sunday. He has won the Disney Full 6 times. I couldn’t help think, what #2-10 thought. Will I ever win this race, catch this guy etc. I think setting own personal goals is important, keep working on your form, your speed and the rest will come. There are some days that you feel -- I could beat anyone and others you just want to finish.

My other passion - I’m a quilter. I will never be one of those famous quilters on TV, publishing books or my own line of fabric. I did have the good fortune of placing in a large Quilt Show. This was a huge deal for me, it was totally unexpected. I did what I wanted, I made it my way, it spoke to me and obviously to a lot of other people. I find that when I am true to myself in most things, I am rewarded. Had I made that quilt to win a ribbon, I hardly think it would have happened. Trust me I have done that and not succeeded. So while this little post may not solve your problem, remember, hard work, comes with rewards. They may not be what you wanted but in some respects the rewards could be better.

Last summer my son was laid off from his job. We were all greatly disappointed but had he not been laid off, he would not have had the opportunity to work on a movie being shot locally. Now he leaves for Sundance on Friday as the movie has been accepted and will premiere there. I am a big believer in – it’s meant to be.

We can all lament, what if, why not, if only. There is that saying, when one door closes another opens, yes it’s true. I hope for your sake, you find your groove. Maybe if you had a training partner, it would help. Mark makes me walk faster and keeps me on my toes. I can’t keep up with him most days, find someone who may help in that respect. Maybe you could find out if this woman trains at a certain gym or health club – hey’s it’s worth a shot.

Good Luck

denise

 

[funwalker]

Question - Connie (?)

I know we are keeping our Team together
And now that I have had the opportunity to meet many of you guys it is WAY more fun!

Are we reporting the Times & Miles...I like it - I push a little harder when I know I have to turn them in.

 

[french lady]

Good morning to all,

Well, this is it, 150 minutes left and I am done once again working the graveyard shift for 5 weeks. And boy, I can tell you that it is very cold outside.

Denise, I am like you: I used to be a big Canadiens fan but now not as much. But I like when they play against one of the original 6 teams.

I am going to try a short run when I wake up this afternoon: will see how cold it is.

Anyone living in New England running or walking the Beach to Beacon in Portland, Maine this summer? Always wanted to do it and maybe this summer...

Have a nice brrrrrrrrrrrr day

Diane

 

[wdw4us]

No training today: I plan on picking up the pieces this weekend. It's been busy since I returned and tonight I have a massage so that will be a great help my lower back, the only tight spot since the 1/2.

Yes we're in a cold snap at the moment and as much as I have for clothing, I am starting to run out of dress wear that's warm enough for work. This morning it was 4. It won't get much higher than that till the middle of next week. Not my favorite time of year!

Back to work, hope to hear from Scott/Lynn, Dave/Erica - are they going home soon? En route?

TTFN

denise

 

[Steffwalks]

Good morning Team!

Diane - Princessrunning (Lisa) does the Beach to Beacon pretty regularly and I am pretty sure it's on her To Do list for this year. She lives in Maine.

Margie (and everybody) Yes, we are reporting our miles. For now, I have a spreadsheet I am keeping with everybody's miles in it. It's not on Google, but I am happy to copy and paste it, so everyone can see at least once a month! Dave was talking about doing it again on Google starting in February. At least for now, reporting days are Saturday. Regardless of the end of the month.

Jennifer, why not try out for the college team? Or at least ask if you can sit in and learn from the coaching?


Just keep having fun in Disney!

 

[wilbur]

Good Morning All!

Brrrrr is all I can say!

Not much to report. I train hard 51 weeks in the year. This 1 week is my time to slack. Timed out prefectly with the really cold weather.

I will spend sometime on the weekend planning my '09 training schedule. I have set high personal goals for the Goofy & need to get started.

Also a hockey fan. Go Sens. (not having their best season) & Wings. Boo to the Leafs. & Canadiens. (Sorry Diane)

Have a great day. Stay warm.....Sue

 

[katwalks]

Wow! I don't get on here for a couple of days and you guys go crazy! Took me 15 minutes just to do the reading! LOL!

First, CONGRATULATIONS to all you racers! Sounds like you all did a great job! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

Jennifer - I have no advice for you. I'm so far down that ladder I barely understand what you're saying! But I hope you are able to work through your difficulty soon!

Denise - I thought your advice to Jennifer was very wise! I hope it will help her!

Connie - THANK YOU so much for all your Captain-ing this year! You have kept the team together by making sure all our times and miles were tracked and posted - not an easy task!

Sounds like you all have goals already set for the coming year and next year's races in WDW! Great job!

I have to get to work, now, but make it a great day!

 

[Scott H]

Hi Kids, we did a Dumbo do or die morning, back for lunch, meeting DVC guide then back to EPCOT for Kim Possible adventures, kinda fun.

I say I am going to go for a run tomorrow, enough time off, hey we gotta get ready for next year.

 

[Villains_Rock]

Hey guys!! Well...I haven't gotten back out there yet. I'm itching to go for a run, but it's soooooo bitter cold out there! I'm really, really considering joining the gym again and running on the 1/10 of a mile track. Jordan and I have discussed it and both agree that when I become pregnant, the gym will be the safest option to continue to run. The neighborhood streets and country roads are not so safe as it is...let alone when we have the bambino to think of! Anyhow..I'm at work so this is a drive-by...more to come later....

Reall quick....

Vicky - Super bummed that I didn't find you last weekend...didn't really know who I was looking for though! LOL...we'll all have post some pics so we know who we are next time! Also bummed that I didn't buy tickets for the brownie party...it would have been fun.

Scott - Crgats on the huge accomplishment!! Sounds like you have inspired almost all of us to do the Goofy next year! If we weren't TTC I would be too! Great job...you've made us all so proud!!

To the rest of us that raced...CONGRATS TO US!!! It was a beautiful weekend!