In Search of My Body vol. 10 - taking it one paper towel at at time

[cantwaitvaca09]

Wishes from the living room. Now that is Disney Magic. Take and post pics

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

HI All,
As you know I have signed up for next half before I even when to WDW.
I just looked up last years finish times, and much to my suprise. The last person finished in 3:16, holy cow, I have to shave 14 mins off my time in less than 2 months. OMG I don't want to cross last.
Why do I do this to myself?

 

[HockeyKat]

HI All,
As you know I have signed up for next half before I even when to WDW.
I just looked up last years finish times, and much to my suprise. The last person finished in 3:16, holy cow, I have to shave 14 mins off my time in less than 2 months. OMG I don't want to cross last.
Why do I do this to myself?

Remember that you stopped for characters in this one!!


My friend is trying to talk me into the Marine Corps historic half on May 15th but I am not sure I will be ready.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Kat, hows the shin after Sunday?

Meg, your shin any better today?

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Just posted lots of pictures on Facebook!

 

[goofyfan-12]

OMG - I am so in the weeds at work right now. Ate my way through three Panera cookies today (400 +\- calories a piece). Tracked it, owned it and the results will be ugly but what's done is done. Sighing... At least I got a good workout in with Jesse tonight so that should help offset some of the damage right?

Loving the trip reports though. Those are making me smile

Meg - take care of that shin

Jo - I was so happy reading your TR. I can remember the fear I had after I walked into the expo. But YOU DID IT!!!! You definitely DID it! Celebrate what you accomplished since you have come so far.

Hi to everyone else....

OK - off to get some work done. I'll check in tomorrow.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

continuing on from my perspective:

My phone alarm went off at 3:30am. Kat & I were up and dressed in a flash. Everything had been properly laid out the night before, so easy peasy in the morning. I came out of our room with a robust "Rise and Shine Goddesses" Amy & EE were already awake, looking at me like I was some kind of nutball.

Then, I skipped down the hall to Liz & Erika. I was jumping up and down singing "it's HERE! It's HERE! Race Day is finally HERE! " I got looks of "you must be kidding" from them. So I continued. "It's HERE! It's just like CHRISTMAS" um, no. They certainly did not agree with me.

Goddesses can be ready pretty fast. Amazingly so. We were all out the door in two cars by 4:15. Kat & EE in front, Liz, Amy, Erika and I following behind. Traffic was a nightmare. Simply awful. We made it by the skin of our teeth.

Park, drop of bag at bag check. I'm the only one who wore a throw-away jacket. And honestly, the only reason I wore it was so that I could be certain that it wasn't coming home with me! Warm. Far too warm at that hour for my taste. I lose the throw away on my way out of the bag check tent. Hit the porta-potties. Hardly a line at all. As a matter of fact, the porta-pottie directly in front of me indicated "vacant". I knock, just in case, hear nothing, and pull the door open Some poor womans bare a$$ is staring me in the face OOPS!!! I find a truly unoccupied pottie and after using it, we start walking to the start line.

I agree here with Erika. Jersey girls were fun. And entertaining. Brooklyn girls were at bit out there . We make it down toward the start line - I pee behind the porta potties. As we make our way towards the corrals, the National Anthem starts. We are l-a-t-e. We see Jo and Meg directly under the Corral "C" sign and attempt to get thru the bib check to meet up with them. And it happens. AGAIN! The woman in front of me was trying to get into "C" with an "F" bib. The CM checking gives her a very, very stern talking to. Apparently this woman has tried several times to sneak by her

We are in the corral with little time to spare. A last minute pep talk and before we know it the fireworks are going off! Wheelchairs! Corral "A"! Corral "B"! (we watch for Erika on the jumbotron, but I don't see her). Our turn! YAY!

My plan for this race was extremely flexible. I didn't know how my body would act. I told Meg that my thought was to walk the first 2 minutes of every mile, then run. Sounded good to her so we decided to stick together for as long as each was comfortable. No obligation to hang back. We walk, we run. It was so insanely warm already even though it was pitch black. Somewhere around mile 2ish, we break off to the far side of the road. Sweet relief Simply being out of the crowd it felt like the temperature dropped a good 10*.

Taking advantage of the darkness, we run a bit more than what I had originally planned, but because of course congestion our running pace was slower so it all evened out. I pull over to the edge of the road around mile 3 to pee. <shocker>

We run, we chat, we observe all kinds of interesting people on the course. The 6'4" guy in full Cinderella garb - wig and all He must have been totally melting. About an hour into the run, I realized I forgot to fuel. (my typical approach is to fuel at 45 min, 90 min and 2 hours). I should have eaten some of my sportsbeans at my last walk break. Instead, I run and eat. Carefully. But, Meg assures me that she is CPR certified and if I choke she can save me Thankfully, that is not necessary.

As we run up Main Street in the MK, I see a sign that has become a favorite new saying for me: STRONG IS THE NEW SKINNY LOVE that sign. We pull off the course to use the bathroom outside Cosmic Ray's and laugh. There is no line for the potties, but there IS a line for the mirror Everyone is adjusting their tu-tus etc before castle photos.

We stop in front of the castle for a hot-mess picture. And carry on. While my back is perfectly fine, my hamstring and hip flexor are talking to me. We run by the med tent for biofreeze.

Now, it's down the ugly part of the course. Narrow. And boring. We laugh as we pass the guy who is calling out "frozen margaritas! Over here! Ice cold maragaritas" as he is passing out powerade. Then the woman offering "short cut, just up ahead" as she patrols a crosswalk Mile 8. I text Paula to tell her Meg & I were together. (yes, I was texting and running. Who knew Amish girls could do that ) Right around mile 8.5 or so I spot Erika just up ahead. I point & nudge Meg as I take off running up to her. OMG she is SOOOOO happy to see us (cue James Taylor "You've got a Friend". I've been singing it all.day.) She tells me she just sent out an S.O.S. to Liz looking for me. I text Liz that I have Erika. I text Paula that I'm now with Erika too. I text Stephen that I'm walking the rest of the race so that he doesn't freak when he's waiting for the next split alert.

We walk, we jog, we biofreeze alot, we laugh, sing (frequently. and loudly!) , cheer. And stop for pictures. And talk about "Lisa's Hill" (that's Disneys version of "Heartbreak Hill" ) At least we have legs. We lament the slow, ballad of a song that is being played as we approached Epcot. Seriously? They need a pounding beat right there, not some sweet sappy song. We bring it on home Goddess style. Collect our medals, get some pixie dust, a picture and some food.

Then it's time for Shenanigans part duex.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Checking in from the Contemporary! Waking up in the shadow of the castle. Awesome.

Nancy--great report! Loving it!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I'm still there in my mind Erika Hope you are having a fabulous time!

 

[Ronda93]

I am really enjoying the TRs.

My WDW trip with niece (9), nephew (7) and brother (way younger than me) is coming up fast. We arrive Sunday, the 20th. We're staying in a 2BR at Bonnet Creek. My nephew in particular is talking about it non-stop. I received a before-we-leave-for-school-call earlier this week. He was asking about how we can butt in line. I believe that's first grade lingo for Fast Pass. He wants to avoid characters at all costs. He calls them "puffy heads" and is worried they will pursue him. Given the constant embraces on the planning DVD I see where he gets that idea.

I've been using the undercover tourist line app. The weather can wreck anything though.

Previous trips have always been during low crowds. This is going to be challenging.

Keep the TRs coming.

Ronda

 

[Ronda93]

And love, love, love STRONG IS THE NEW SKINNY

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Good morning goddesses

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Good morning!!!

Here at the four letter word. Love it here, though.

So that new catchphrase...it's Crossfit. That's why some women had the shirts on. I like it, too, but we can't use it in future stuff because of Crossfit. I don't think they would sue us, or that the ladies who started the blog and selling the shirts would, but it's better not to co-op what they developed. We have enough of our own stuff from our crazy heads! They have a FB page, though, and a blog, and a website selling stuff. Crossfit and the Paleo diet are both pretty interesting, I follow a woman who has been doing both for a year and her body changes are amazing.

Check them out. I just want to respect what they developed and what it means to them.

Nancy, love the TR. Keep them coming!

 

[Ronda93]

Thanks Liz. I'll check out crossfit. I need a powerful mantra this weekend... 18 miles.

Ronda

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Thanks Liz. I'll check out crossfit. I need a powerful mantra this weekend... 18 miles.

Ronda

I think you'd like them. I can totally see you being a Crossfit goddess!!! I'll have to find the blog for you.

Hmm, for your 18 miles, how about one of Mr Sheen's quotes? You're a b$tching rock star from Mars! You win every day! You have magic and poetry at your fingertips!

I need to get you the Goddess Mix, stat!

 

[Ronda93]

He is a confident one, isn't he?

 

[HockeyKat]

I've seen/researched Crossfit. Probably not for me.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

He is a confident one, isn't he?

He certainly is! Lessons from a crazy!

I've seen/researched Crossfit. Probably not for me.

Oh, my, they'd break me in 2 seconds. I'm not hardcore enough.

 

[Ronda93]

I'll just appropriate their lingo ; )

 

[HockeyKat]

So, my friend is talking me into the Marine Corps Historic half on May 15th. 11 weeks. Cheap registration and it's not too far from here (4 hr drive).

It might be the kick in the behind that I need....