Minnie 5K - Thank you WISHer's

[Krispy]

You guys are all wonderful - thank you so much for the kudos... I thought I could do it before I went into the race- but I thought I could do it faster. I almost turned around twice. I did this for my dad who died in 2003 from a combination of heart disease and diabetes... I beat myself up about how slow I was going at mile one and mile two - I was SO mad with my pace... I seriously think it was him that got me through it. I was and still am so impressed and thankful to the ladies that came back and accompanied me to the finish line - I wish I knew who they were! Ok im blubbering - back to reading the boards!

Thanks again to everyone!

Kristina

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Kristina, Good job staying with it! I love that bib everyone got for that event. Really cute. Great pic.

 

[corinnak]

Kristina,
I saw you finish the 5K and I have to say, you didn't just finish, you finished STRONG. It takes a lot of courage to go out there and do something you have never done before. It takes even more courage to keep on going when you aren't going as fast as you thought you could.

I used to worry a lot about coming in last, but then I read a bunch of John Bingham's books - No Need for Speed, The Courage to Start, etc and got a whole new perspective on being the speed that I am.

Your children are adorable - I bet they are proud and impressed. You are setting such a great example for them, moving for your health and happiness and being a good sport as well.

 

[Zoesmama03]

How great. You go there. I agree first or last you all got the same medal. It takes a lot to do a 5K. I've walked a 5K but there is no way I could do it at a 15 min/mile pace now or back then(Nov) so kudos to you for finishing.

 

[larry's girl]

Hi, Kristina. Congratulations on finishing the 5K! My husband and I were standing beside you in the start corral with the bright green WISH shirts on. You and I chatted a bit when we started out about how difficult it was to get started with this and how we were both going to do the best we could, no matter what! He and I finished just before you (so we were the last three on the results board) and we were so happy to see you cross the finish line! We were two of the WISH'ers who went up to you and gave you a great big sweaty hug because we were so proud of you for not giving up! Way to go!! Maybe we'll run into each other again some time - I keep hearing that Disney events are addictive!

Susan

 

[postesf]

Congratulations Kristina!!! Way to go! Keep it up girl!!!

Stacie

 

[Krispy]

Hi, Kristina. Congratulations on finishing the 5K! My husband and I were standing beside you in the start corral with the bright green WISH shirts on. You and I chatted a bit when we started out about how difficult it was to get started with this and how we were both going to do the best we could, no matter what! He and I finished just before you (so we were the last three on the results board) and we were so happy to see you cross the finish line! We were two of the WISH'ers who went up to you and gave you a great big sweaty hug because we were so proud of you for not giving up! Way to go!! Maybe we'll run into each other again some time - I keep hearing that Disney events are addictive!

Susan

Congratulations Kristina!!! Way to go! Keep it up girl!!!

Stacie

You guys were wonderful for me! I appreciated the hugs after that! I was 8 minutes behind you guys - but I did it and thats the main thing!!!! I need to get back out there and get moving again - im slackin! I want to be second to last or better in my next 5K and I promise to hang around till the last person comes in to give them the big sweaty hug that they deserve!