Minne Marathon Team List

[dsnyfan21]

Caitsmama and SamSam: Good luck to both of you!! I can remember my first event/race was the 2007 WDW Half. I read up and felt very prepared, but the night before I don't think I slept at all!! I was nervous about what it was going to be like, would I make it, getting enough fluids, trying to see the parks, trying to enjoy myself. That morning I was up and out the door and at the prep. I remember using the POPotties about 4 times, most was nerves, but I didn't want to have to stop to use a Popotty- I wanted to stay moving and not be swept up!! My goal for that first Half was not to be swept and not be that one person right in front of the van/bus. I went to the Half by myself, but quickly found others that were just as nervous and some who had done it before. I started to calm alittle bit. I am a walker and was happy to find others like myself in the back corral and we were calling ourselves the "Slow Pokes". When I finally made it to the start line, my energy was very high and at Mile 2 I was WAY faster than my normal pace and had to slow down a bit or I thought I would never make it. You will make it and you just have to keep that in mind! Plus you will have others to help and encourage you along the way.
It will all be worth it when you cross the finish line.
After that first event, it got me started on other things, I did 4 5ks after that, then another WDW Half, then 2 other Half Marathons within 6 weeks after that WDW Half. I have more coming up, it will just be the start of something that will keep you moving!! Isn't that all what its about - just keep moving.

It's a nice 67 degrees right now in South Florida, getting ready to start my training for the Minnie 15K which I will do on Sunday after my 5K on Saturday in Pompano Beach tomorrow!!

Have a Great DAY everyone!!

 

[cdotla]

Hi Everyone!

I am doing the 5k Saturday and would have loved to do the meet at 4:30pm.

However, before I knew about this we made plans for dinner at Park Fare with another family we are travelling with.

Hopefully I can meet people before, during and after the 5k!

I thought that there was going to be an evening meet after the 15k Sunday night at Jellrolls. Is this still on??? I hope so as I will for sure be there for that!

Tricia

 

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

OK, no laughing.....

Judy - In all honesty, I'm impressed! Look at the air you are getting? Most of my running shots look like I'm shuffling, you look like you are really running!

 

[twoWDWfools]

I've completed 3 5Ks since November and although excited am still nervous about the Minnie. It'll be the longest distance to date for me and of course the worry about being swept. If it wasn't for all you wonderful WISHers, I don't know if I'd have the courage to try and even more importantly the belief that I can do it.

Can't wait to meet everyone in May!

 

[SamSam]

Tracy and all you other wonderful WISHers. You are a tremendous help in keeping the newbie nerves under control.

 

[bunnyfoo]

Judy you look like you're having so much fun! Was that a race photographer or just a friend taking a picture? I imagine that when I'm running this May I probably won't be smiling very much!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

You look like you're having so much fun, it makes me even more excited to do the Minnie! And what better place to be for a first race. Cool green socks. Great Pic!

And you might be asking yourself "Gee, I wonder where she got those Cool Green Socks." MSDave had a thread going and was going to put together another order. I guess he did not get enough interest. Still could be a possibility if enough folks are looking to get WISH Team socks.

Judy, I love that pic of you with "Air!"

 

[SamSam]

And you might be asking yourself "Gee, I wonder where she got those Cool Green Socks." MSDave had a thread going and was going to put together another order. I guess he did not get enough interest. Still could be a possibility if enough folks are looking to get WISH Team socks.

Judy, I love that pic of you with "Air!"

I actually did find a pair of the perfect green socks through Nashbar bike magazine. Of course, I had to order them. Still, I would be interested in WISH Team socks, if someone gets an order together. Is there such a thing as too many WISH items?
Here's the link to the Nashbar socks for anyone interested
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?...eid=&pagename=Shop by Subcat: Men's & Women's

 

[dsnyfan21]

I was curious about the socks so I PM MSDave. He said he has no plans of ordering any socks right now. He didn't have enough people interested, he needed 120 or something like that.
He did say he has 50 pairs leftover from a previous order that are s/m, but is going to offer them to those who originally posted on that thread. I told him if by any chance he had any leftover from that, I would be interested.

 

[Honeibee]

Ahh you are all too kind.

Bunnyfoo, that was an ASI picture.

 

[Cindylou]

Hi Everyone,

I'm looking for suggestions for viewing spots during the 15K.

I'd like to find several spots along the way that my husband can drive to, but not get caught by road closings. Do they close the road in the out and back section before you turn to go to MGM? Could he pull off the road in that section, then get back in the car once I've passed and drive to MGM parking lot? Then back to Epcot parking? Any suggestions welcome.

Thanks.
Cindy

 

[Lexxiefern]

I don't know if this has been discussed here already, but is anyone planning on going to the pirate and princess party on May 2? We went to the very first one in Jan 07 and it was alot of fun. I am thinking about going again.

Becky

 

[dsnyfan21]

HI Becky, Unfortunately I will not be there until Friday the 2nd. The P&P party sounds like fun!!

Hope everyone's training is coming along great. Who will be walking the Minnie 15K??......me.... who else??

 

[Lexxiefern]

Sorry Tracy I wrote the date wrong. It is for friday the 2nd. I will go edit my post.

Becky

Btw, what is up with my signature??

 

[andromedaslove]

SOMEONE ADD ME TO THE LIST FOR THE 15K!! I am officially IN!! I can't wait to see everyone there!!

Dana

 

[dsnyfan21]

Hey Becky, I think your sig is too long.(vertically wise)
Try putting your tickers next to each other(they may not fit) Don't put an "Enter" after the first one and leave no space. Or try putting the graphics next to the last ticker again don't pt and "Enter" after the last ticker and leave no spaces.

 

[Caitsmama]

Becky - My MIL will be taking my dd(7) to the P&P party, but i don't think i am going - i don't think staying up til 12 midnight the night before my first ever race (even if it's *only* a 5k) is a good idea.. LOL I am a "need sleep" person.. LOL

 

[Caitsmama]

For those running the 15k -- where would be a good spot to go near the finish line to cheer on someone at the end? My sis is doing the 15k, and i would like to see her finish..

 

[tink06]

Becky - I believe me and my BFF are going to go. We've gone with our families to previous ones and had a blast, so figured with it just being us girls - well, let's just say Watch out Cap't Jack!

 

[bunnyfoo]

I don't know if this has been discussed here already, but is anyone planning on going to the pirate and princess party on May 2? We went to the very first one in Jan 07 and it was alot of fun. I am thinking about going again.

Becky

I'm thinking about it... I'm not sure if it will be too much for us though. I don't know about staying up late on Friday night because I'll probably have trouble sleeping on Saturday night