Minnie Marathon 2007 -- WISH Roster (see post 1 for WISH Meets Info!)

[Hockeychic]

What is it like at the finish line? I am worried about meeting back up with DD at the end of the race. Do they make you move out of the general area? Is there somewhere that those who did it before can suggest that we meet up. I am starting to freak out a little.....

Thanks

Kim

 

[angietuck2]

What is it like at the finish line? I am worried about meeting back up with DD at the end of the race. Do they make you move out of the general area? Is there somewhere that those who did it before can suggest that we meet up. I am starting to freak out a little.....

Thanks

Kim

Hopefully someone who did it last year will respond, but I will say at finish of RFTT it was not crowded at all and it was very easy to find people. Not at all like Marathon, I was very overwhelmed by that and because of a mis-communication with my mom, it took us at least 30 minutes to find her and my kids.

angie

 

[CrazySecretRecipe]

I did both the Minnie 15K and RFTT last year, and it was pretty easy to find people afterwards. DFH was waiting for me near the finish line chute, where you come out after you grab your snacks and have your photo taken. Or you could arrange to meet at the medical tent, by the DJ, or Minnie and Daisy were set up in one section for photos.

I told DFH what my estimated time was so he would know when to start looking for me. Also, he usually wears bright Gator orange to races for maximum spotability! Or, you could have your family hold one of those flags that tour groups carry

 

[Hockeychic]

Thank you both for the info. I would like to meet up with her before the photos so we can have them taken together....good thing we will have on our bright WISH shirts. I am just starting to get a little panicky....

 

[nucpharm29]

Morning all! One week from today I'll be on a plane to Florida!!! I can't believe the Minnie is so soon. I really need to start a packing list. I forgot my Garmin on my run yesterday and about had a panic attack. (Yes, I have an unhealthy relationship with technology) So, I need to make sure I don't forget anything before heading to the airport.

After printing out all my Minnie stuff yesterday I was so excited that I told DH that I was going to do the 5K as well as the 15K. There is race day packet pick-up for the 5K, so it would work. But then he reminded me that we are only going to be gone w/o the kids for 3 nights, which equals 3 mornings I can sleep in. And one of those mornings is already gone b/c of the 15K. Sorry to say, but I chose my sleep over the race! I don't think I've slept past 7 in 3 1/2 years--so now I need to take advantage of it!

Okay, if you're still reading here's my training update. Did my yoga/ pilates class yesterday--which ended up being a hard circuit training class--evil personal trainer!!! And then did an easy run at the running clinic, 4.4 miles in 40-45 min. I have a 10 miler scheduled for today--I have to work all weekend, so I need to get it in today.

I am soooo excited for the Minnie--this is my first "destination" race, and what a wonderful place for it! One week to go--get ready for hte craziness to begin! I wore my WISH shirt running last night, and got great comments on it--Can't wait to share this experience with all ya'll. Okay, I'm getting sappy and rambling again--TGIF all!

 

[keenercam]

Tiffany -- I hope you are feeling better! Sending you and : sweetie!

Okay, here is a question for you: where will you be exactly one week from this moment? It is 8:48 a.m. here and I will be on a plane awaiting departure!

 

[nucpharm29]

Exactly one week from today I'll be babysitting. Our flight doesn't leave until 5:00pm CST. But I'll already be here cuz' I'm goin' to Disney!!!

 

[Hockeychic]

1 week from this very moment DD and I will be in line for our favorite MGM ride.....ToT!!!!!!! With a fast pass in hand for Rockin' Roller Coaster!!!!! 9:28AM!!!!!!

 

[wtpclc]

I'll be working. I'll be counting down teh minutes, though, and possibly tracking flights of my WISH friends.

 

[nucpharm29]

Carrie--we can track together--cuz' we'll probably be the only ones left around here Friday morning

 

[angietuck2]

GOOD MORNING!!!!

Exactly one week from this moment we will be getting to Blizzard Beach to spend the day floating in the lazy river!!!! Then we will go pick up my race packet, then off to OHANA's for dinner - that I am VERY excited about. IN our hundreds of visits to Disney we have never been there.

Then Saturday morning back to Tampa for graduation!!!!!!!!

Stephanie Good luck on the run today.

Training update - did 4 miles last night - 38 min

More later got to get back to work (I love saying that)

angie

 

[Kristi1357]

1 week from this very moment DD and I will be in line for our favorite MGM ride.....ToT!!!!!!! With a fast pass in hand for Rockin' Roller Coaster!!!!! 9:28AM!!!!!!

I'll probably be on RnR with ya!

ToT? I don't think so.

 

[TXBelle]

I will be on the plane in the air on my way to MCO--probably close to New Orleans by that time.

I got in 3 miles last night. I have a busy Saturday, but I hope to get in a 5 mile LR this weekend. I am extra excited about Minnie weekend because that is the official kick-off of my Goofy training.

Watch out WDW, here come the WISH women!

 

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

It is 7:50 am here, 9:50 am in Florida. I will be finishing up breakfast at Chef Mickey's and riding the monorail to the Magic Kingdom. Woo hoo!!

Mom made it in last night. She had bunion surgery on both feet earlier this year and her walking is not quite up to speed yet. We are going shoe shopping this weekend to find her some nice supportive sandles that won't bother where she the incisions were. Hopefully that will help her walking. I'm going to e-mail Disney to see if they are sweeping the 5K for sure. I know we've talked about this a bit before, but it would take some stress off of us if they aren't...

 

[wtpclc]

I'll be here 'til 2, how 'bout you, Stephanie? Misery loves company.

 

[DisneyWalkerGirl]

Steph and Carrie - me too, we leave at 6:55 a.m. on Sat due to DN's school schedule (last day of marking period-can't miss) - do get make up for it on the other end by not leaving until Tuesday night.

 

[nucpharm29]

Carrie--looks like I'll be around longer than you. I have to babysit until 3pm, and then we'll be hauling a$$ to get to the airport for a 5pm flight.

Angie--we did Ohana for the first time on our trip a couple of weeks ago, and man oh man, did I love it. The chicken wings were to die for-I could've just eaten the appetizers and dessert and been very happy Also try the Lapu Lapu--can't go wrong with a drink that comes in it's own pineapple!

 

[Hockeychic]

Kristi. Look for us at MGM. Not sure what I will be wearing but will definatley have my green WISH braclet on. It will be me...who is blond with DD 14 who is a brunette. ToT is our absolute favorite ride....nothing compares to the first time you ride it but I love it.

Angie: We love O'Hana's you will enjoy it. Just don't order too many drinks that come with umbrella's

I can't believe how close it is getting, this weekend plan on getting the rest of my spring cleanning done and lots of walking. I haven't done anything this week as far as training goes but it has been raining....no excuse I should have been on the TM but just been lazy, this week went soooo fast.

Kim

 

[Hockeychic]

Maybe we can all post our photos so we know who we are looking for. I know many of you already know each other.

I will try and post one tonight....I am very computer illeterate....ok, can't even spell the word....lol

Kim

 

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

Oh, here's me! It isn't the most recent picture, but it is still a pretty good approximation (hair is a little different colour). I'm the one in the middle.