Less than 200 days until the 2004 WDW marathon!

[welovedis]

I can't believe my countdown clock actually went below 200! It seems like I have had it at over 200 for so long it looks weird with a 199 on it!

 

[karebear1]

I'm not running in the marathon, but I will be there! And I'm thinking about volunteering to help in the marathon. Have you ever run in this marathon before? Can you give us the scoop on it? How are you training for it?

 

[welovedis]

I have never run in any marathon before but my goal (from last year) was to keep to a regular schedule, lose weight and participate in the marathon as my final goal. Unfortunately, because my health has not been great, I have been at a standstill as far as the weight loss but have been at least walking / running on my treadmill at home or at the gym.

I see my doc today for the final diagnosis of my problem and he is *supposed* to give me the go-ahead to go back to the gym as I used to before I got sick.

I used to workout 5-6 days per week, doing weight training every other day and intense cardio workouts on the days in between. On the weight training days I also put in at least 2 miles on the treadmill. I usually walk for about 1-2 minutes, then run for 2, walk for 2, run for 2, etc... I find that it helps me to go the distance without feeling like I am going to have jello legs!

It would be really cool to meet up with you before this year's marathon. Have you contacted the marathon people about volunteering? Just curious what opportunities are available.

 

[karebear1]

Well, I hvaen't contacted anyone yet- but I know the had a volunteer contact on the Disney website- I should go do that today!

I think that running/walking is a great idea! I think I'll try that once a little more of the weight comes off and I can hold the strain a little better! I have a substatial amount of weight to lose, but hopefully, by the time I go I wll have over half that weight off. I'm hoping to start real training then! The marathon should egg me on!

 

[TigH]

Wow, Karen!!! You must be pretty excited (and maybe a little anxious?) I know I would be!!! Over 200 days seems like an eternity, but 199 seems like it's right around the corner!!! I know you will do an excellent job and run that whole half marathon, and we'll be SOOOOOO proud of you!

Keep up the great training!!!