Marathon Weekend 2017!

[lhermiston]

1) I'm a flight controller for the International Space Station at NASA and a 3D Graphics software developer.
2) I'm originally from Europe (Poland) but I moved here at 8 and I love this country. This week I love it even more.
3) I like the Wreck it Ralph song "When can I see you again"....never saw the movie, but saw this vacation video that had it and it was awesome:

Cool video! I'm so jealous of anyone that can put together something like that.

 

[Ariel484]

I must admit, I have never had a diving nightmare. However, I only made it through my freshman year in college before giving it up, so no real competing in college for me.

I was ready to be done after high school but got roped into doing it in college. I HATED 3-meter but for whatever reason felt like I had to stick it out for the full 4 years. I don't miss it at all!

 

[baxter24]

1. I am a former 8th grade math teacher and currently a stay at home mom to my three kids (all that is missing is the mini van).
2. Love to put together puzzles in my spare time (which I seem to lack a lot of these days). If I really like the puzzle, I glue it to foam board and store it somewhere. I know that it sounds weird to do that but taking all that time to put together the puzzle then just dump it all back in the box just doesn't feel right to me.
3. Favorite song is a toss up between "I just can't wait to be king" from The Lion Ling or "Make a man out of you" from Mulan.

 

[camaker]

2. Love to put together puzzles in my spare time (which I seem to lack a lot of these days). If I really like the puzzle, I glue it to foam board and store it somewhere. I know that it sounds weird to do that but taking all that time to put together the puzzle then just dump it all back in the box just doesn't feel right to me.

That's great! I love jigsaw puzzles, too. I've got a garage shelf full of 2,000-5,000 piece puzzles. My daughters grew up with framed Disney photomosaic puzzles decorating their bedrooms.

 

[2girlsR2good]

Fun question!
1. I used to teach, now work for a professional association and get to travel and visit schools all over the country, which I love.
2. Weirdly enough to go with #1 is that I am pretty shy--I have a hard time with "small talk" unless there is a topic is already determined--which made joining a running group great for me.
3. I love the whole Little Mermaid soundtrack--Kiss the Girl and Under the Sea are my favorites. I still like Let it Go too!

 

[Ariel484]

Super Heroes Weekend is over....

....WE'RE NEXT!!

 

[rteetz]

Super Heroes Weekend is over....

....WE'RE NEXT!!

OMG!

50 days until the expo
51 days until the 5K
52 days until the 10K
53 days until the half
54 days until the full

 

[girliea]

@Ariel484 and @opusone--like jumping off a diving board and flipping and stuff?!? That always scares me so bad, I always think I'm going to see someone hit their head!

So great stuff so far guys!
1. I'm in the medical field, have been for over 20 years--man I'm getting old!
2. I started running after reading TRs on DisBoards. Finding out that a lot of people do interval running convinced me that I could do this too--and I've lost almost 30# since starting...and love being part of Dis running groups-ya'll are the best!
3. Favorite Disney song-man that is hard. Right now I really like the new Moana song, "how far I'll go" but really love so many and have them in my running playlist.

 

[Ariel484]

@Ariel484 and @opusone--like jumping off a diving board and flipping and stuff?!? That always scares me so bad, I always think I'm going to see someone hit their head!

Yes. I never hit my head, but I did hit a foot in high school and it affected me mentally for the rest of my "career." I've seen other people hit the board - one ended up with a broken wrist, but the worst was seeing someone faceplant into the board. Probably one of the worst things I have ever seen (she was okay, thankfully, but needed stitches).

 

[girliea]

Yes. I never hit my head, but I did hit a foot in high school and it affected me mentally for the rest of my "career." I've seen other people hit the board - one ended up with a broken wrist, but the worst was seeing someone faceplant into the board. Probably one of the worst things I have ever seen (she was okay, thankfully, but needed stitches).

Aw man-see you confirmed my fears! I just can't watch it-ya'll are very talented though. I guess I have dive induced anxiety! That and watching 18 wheelers turn--throw up city!

 

[DopeyBadger]

OMG!

50 days until the expo
51 days until the 5K
52 days until the 10K
53 days until the half
54 days until the full

22 days until corrals and waivers (Just a guess it will be around 12/6 based on historical timing)
46-50 days until merchandise preview (Because who really knows, am I right?)
50 days until we see shirt designs

 

[opusone]

@Ariel484 and @opusone--like jumping off a diving board and flipping and stuff?!? That always scares me so bad, I always think I'm going to see someone hit their head!

Yes. I never hit my head, but I did hit a foot in high school and it affected me mentally for the rest of my "career." I've seen other people hit the board - one ended up with a broken wrist, but the worst was seeing someone faceplant into the board. Probably one of the worst things I have ever seen (she was okay, thankfully, but needed stitches).

Aw man-see you confirmed my fears! I just can't watch it-ya'll are very talented though. I guess I have dive induced anxiety!

This may not help your fears either, but I did hit my face once. Fortunately, I knew I was going to hit and was able to get my hands up in front of my face. I had a scab on my nose for a while, but nothing serious.

 

[Ariel484]

Aw man-see you confirmed my fears! I just can't watch it-ya'll are very talented though. I guess I have dive induced anxiety! That and watching 18 wheelers turn--throw up city!

I both love and hate watching the Olympics - ESPECIALLY platform diving. Yikes!!

This may not help your fears either, but I did hit my face once. Fortunately, I knew I was going to hit and was able to get my hands up in front of my face. I had a scab on my nose for a while, but nothing serious.

ACK!! Glad you had your hands up at least!

 

[lhermiston]

22 days until corrals and waivers (Just a guess it will be around 12/6 based on historical timing)
46-50 days until merchandise preview (Because who really knows, am I right?)
50 days until we see shirt designs

Man, I'm dying to see the merch and shirt designs!

 

[girliea]

This may not help your fears either, but I did hit my face once. Fortunately, I knew I was going to hit and was able to get my hands up in front of my face. I had a scab on my nose for a while, but nothing serious.[/QUOTE]

OUCH! Yeah, that doesn't make me wanna watch-I'll stick to covering my eyes thank you very much!

 

[Barca33Runner]

The most important countdown (for me anyway): 44 Days until my Disney vacation begins!

So about a month and a half to get the final touches on training before the best taper ever...walking around WDW!

 

[FFigawi]

The most important countdown (for me anyway): 44 Days until my Disney vacation begins!

So about a month and a half to get the final touches on training before the best taper ever...walking around WDW!

And the best post-race recovery: DATW

 

[Barca33Runner]

And the best post-race recovery: DATW

Unfortunately, not for me as I'll be on my way home and don't drink. I appreciate the sentiment though and hope someday to join in the spirit of the festivities if not the spirits.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

And the best post-race recovery: DATW

We are going to do this the Monday after the marathon, then head over to ESPN Zone to watch the college football national championship game like last year.

 

[Dis5150]

1. I graduated from Cosmetology School before I graduated from high school. I won 1st place in haircutting at a state hair show, then never did another thing in cosmetology, going the complete opposite direction, accounting.
2. I had never been to WDW before last year and have now been 5 times with 2 more trips coming up. (Cali girl, Disneyland!)
3. Favorite Disney song - You've Got A Friend in Me. Memories of taking my kids to Toy Story on opening day and having to kill 3 hours in Walgreens and Mary's Pizza Shack, when it was sold out for the first showing.