Marathon 2009

[cguill]

Anyone want to start a thread concerning the half/full Marathon for 2009, I know its early but I figure we can start chatting about it. I ran Disney I think in 2001 and am looking forward to running it again. Unless there is already another thread, lets get one going. Lets talk about whatever, training, goals, whatever ...

By the way, unless the moderators object, I wouldn't mind leading this group in some way, I would enjoy it, let me know, thanks

 

[JenLynn]

I am planning on running the half-marathon in '09. I am a new runner (just began about a month ago). Am starting small with a 5K on 12/1/07 and then hope to run a few more 5K's and a few longer races in the spring and summer. My sister is planning on running the half with me. She is currently pregnant and due the beginning of april. she is anxious to get fit after the baby is born. I never thought i would get anywhere close to runner or a race so the fact that I have actually started is a big deal for me! Thanks for starting a thread!

 

[chimera]

Y'all are welcome to come and join us on the weekly WISH team thread! Many of us will set our sights on the 2009 marathon weekend once the 2008 races are over. We have no particular group leader, just a bunch of folks that hangout and talk about various races that we do throughout the year. We have walkers, runners, triathletes...anyone's welcome!

Hope to see you there!

 

[ultramickeymouse]

I hope to be completing my 4th Goofy in 09. Great idea as in 2 1/2 months, the 08 races will be over and registration for the 09 races starts 1/14/08. For those Goofy runners, better signup before the end of Jan 08!

 

[TnTsParty]

I am definately doing the 09 Half - who knows by that time I might be goofy enough to sign up for the Goofy!!! Congrats JenLynn for getting started running. That is the way it starts. Once you do your first and second race you will be hooked. I am especially hooked after running my first Disney race (now I am hooked on Disney races) I started running in June and that was too late to sign up for the 1/2 marathon in 08 so I am definately doing the Minnie Marathon weekend - the 5k and the 15k.

 

[nepatsfan73]

Does anyone know when the DVC/Cast Member Registration forms come out? Any chance they would have the 2009 forms at the 2008 Expo? I would like to save a couple of bucks if possible.

 

[wtpclc]

Does anyone know when the DVC/Cast Member Registration forms come out? Any chance they would have the 2009 forms at the 2008 Expo? I would like to save a couple of bucks if possible.

I think those are always alittle behind teh others. DOn't think it's ever been too late to sign up , eevn for teh Goofy, but seems liek it's alwasy a bit behind.

I second CHimera that you may want to join teh weekkly thread. I know several poeple are over tehre who aren;t doing 80 but are doing 09.

 

[ultramickeymouse]

Does anyone know when the DVC/Cast Member Registration forms come out? Any chance they would have the 2009 forms at the 2008 Expo? I would like to save a couple of bucks if possible.

Bill: I am into saving money and was able to push Disney for the DVC app for the Goofy by the Friday after the race. I posted it on my website as soon as I received it. I will post it on the forums that I have it online. They won't have them at the expo.

I mailed the app will still at WDW. You have nothing to worry about unless you are doing the Goofy. The Goofy was 40% full after 5 days(that Friday)

 

[nepatsfan73]

You have nothing to worry about unless you are doing the Goofy. The Goofy was 40% full after 5 days(that Friday)

And if I am thinking about doing the Goofy in 2009?

 

[ultramickeymouse]

And if I am thinking about doing the Goofy in 2009?

Think for about 28 days and you won't have to worry about it

I talked to the RD about increasing the Goofy #'s and he said they were think about it. If they don't raise the 3000 number, it will fill in 2 weeks. A lot of runners got caught off guard when it took 6 months to fill the 07. They thought they had more time and they were wrong

 

[windwalker]

And if I am thinking about doing the Goofy in 2009?

You would be a natural, Bill. It seems very out of character for me however.

Resting Panda

 

[nepatsfan73]

Based on the fact many more may rush to sign up for the Goofy after missing out this year, would people recommend signing up ASAP (and foregoing the approximately $10.00 DVC savings) if it is something one seriously intends to pursue? Is there is a real chance the Goofy would close prior to getting the DVC Application and it being received by Disney Sports via mail?

By the way Boo-boo, eventhough I participated in diverse sports as a kid and through college, I don't recall any one (be it coach, spectator, friend or family) ever using the term "natural" in the same sentence as my name and the sport I was doing.

 

[Honeibee]

Boo-boo

 

[JenLynn]

Congrats JenLynn for getting started running. That is the way it starts. Once you do your first and second race you will be hooked. I am especially hooked after running my first Disney race (now I am hooked on Disney races) I started running in June and that was too late to sign up for the 1/2 marathon in 08 so I am definately doing the Minnie Marathon weekend - the 5k and the 15k.

Thanks TnTsParty! I am certainly having a great time on the beginning of this running journey. I thought a Disney race would be a great first long-distance race since I love anything Disney ... so this is extra motivating!

 

[lenshanem]

We're planning on the half in 2009.

 

[princessrunner]

I'm in for the half in 2009 unfortunately all by myself except my WISH friends.

 

[tiberius]

I'm definitely planning on being there for 2009, looking at my first full marathon. I really wanted to be there for 2008, but a scheduling conflict on another committment developed.

 

[cobbler]

I am in, although I didn't realize we had to register so early! My first race was the ToT and I am going to do the Minnie next year. I am not ready for the full although I would like a Mickey medal. I will give the half a try.

 

[EPCOTDUDE]

Regardless of the outcome of this years race, I plan to return for the TOT and WDW marathon weekend 09. I talked a friend into it as well.

 

[princessrunner]

Well, now I am thinking Goofy...I know I can run the half and can walk/run the full. I am alone for the weekend as no one wants to go with me (except my WISH friends of course ) so why not??? Anyone????