Race Reports/Encouragement/Kudos - 30 and 31 January
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Go WISH Team!
Have fun!
Let us know how you did.
Have fun!
Let us know how you did.
Shhh I snuck a peek 
I couldn't wait, I knew the race was over and I just couldn't wait LOL
Congrats are in order! Can't wait (dang I guess I have to wait afterall!) to hear the race stories and see those medals!!!!
Syko... was that a PR or is that about your normal pace? WOW!
Tracy... I hope you remembered your camera
Excellent job as usual! 
Great job you two!!!!
I couldn't wait, I knew the race was over and I just couldn't wait LOLCongrats are in order! Can't wait (dang I guess I have to wait afterall!) to hear the race stories and see those medals!!!!
Syko... was that a PR or is that about your normal pace? WOW!
Tracy... I hope you remembered your camera
Excellent job as usual! Great job you two!!!!
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Hello...
Been back from the ING Miami Half Marathon for a few hours.
Race start time was 6:15 am. I arrived at about 5:10am. Met a friend who coached for the local chapter of Team in Training out side the American Airlines Arena. Went inside the arena to use the restroom. Back outside to hang for a bit and decided to walk over to the first corral area to see if I coudl find the wheelchair participants. Looked around and there she was!!! I spied SYKO!!! I tried a few times to get her to look over. I saw her hubby and her little girl. I moved up a bit and then I finally caught her attention. She waved and screamed! Whoo hoo another WISHER at the ING Miami. I am usually the only one.
Starting temp was 68 and very humid. Fog was the weather event of the morning instead of snow/sleet and freezing rain like disney. Race started and took about 15 min to actually cross the start line. The race had A-L corrals. Corral size is like 1/4 of the size of a disney corral, but their were many more people this year than last the the last two corrals were actully on a side street this year and not on the same street as the other corrals. A corral was wheelchairs, B was ellite and then the rest of us. Half Marathoners and Full Marathoners start together and stay together almost til the end of the Half.
Start was VERY congested and I might recommend another wave for the start. Just think it is getting to be that big. I HAD to job for the first .35 of the race to get out of the crowd and right before the first overpass on the MacArthur Causeway that takes us over to Miami Beach. Then started intervals. I mostly racewalk with some jogging added in. I also need to say something about the water stops. Each one was set up differently which can be a bit of a hassle. The first water stop didn't have enough set up before hand and so were pouring it while you waited. (not good and would never fly at Disney!) There were lots of clouds in the sky, very overcast. Which can be nice as you get to miss the heat of the sun!
The rain that was forecast almost came true as we were on South Beach you could feel some rain, it basically misted and that was fine and as we headed North we got a nice COOOL breeze and also nice going over the Venetian Causeway. Unfortunately, I started having knee pain. Basically only when I was jogging and it wasnt' too bad but when I started to jog around mile 9 it was really hurting and would start to lock up. The next time it came to jog, I just could not do it, I was limp running and it hurt badly. (right knee on the outside, directly on the side of the knee) Like when trying to bend and straighten it, forget it! so I succumbed to the fact I woul have to walk the rest of the miles in. I was on pace for a 2:45 finish around mile8 and even was ahead by 30 seconds, but oh well.
Miles 11&12 and finish are through downtown Miami. Lots of people to cheer here and that helped to quickedn my step a bit.
I always try to run in for the finish, but man it was hurting and I almost fell over. Number 3 Miami ING Half is in the books.
Over all a nice race, getting bigger, waterstops need a bit more oragnizing and I did PR the course, just no PR overall. 2:55:37.
I like this race and would do it again, and I most likely will.
-Oh and I qualify for Half Fanatics, I need to go sign up!
-RaceyTracy
Been back from the ING Miami Half Marathon for a few hours.
Race start time was 6:15 am. I arrived at about 5:10am. Met a friend who coached for the local chapter of Team in Training out side the American Airlines Arena. Went inside the arena to use the restroom. Back outside to hang for a bit and decided to walk over to the first corral area to see if I coudl find the wheelchair participants. Looked around and there she was!!! I spied SYKO!!! I tried a few times to get her to look over. I saw her hubby and her little girl. I moved up a bit and then I finally caught her attention. She waved and screamed! Whoo hoo another WISHER at the ING Miami. I am usually the only one.
Starting temp was 68 and very humid. Fog was the weather event of the morning instead of snow/sleet and freezing rain like disney. Race started and took about 15 min to actually cross the start line. The race had A-L corrals. Corral size is like 1/4 of the size of a disney corral, but their were many more people this year than last the the last two corrals were actully on a side street this year and not on the same street as the other corrals. A corral was wheelchairs, B was ellite and then the rest of us. Half Marathoners and Full Marathoners start together and stay together almost til the end of the Half.
Start was VERY congested and I might recommend another wave for the start. Just think it is getting to be that big. I HAD to job for the first .35 of the race to get out of the crowd and right before the first overpass on the MacArthur Causeway that takes us over to Miami Beach. Then started intervals. I mostly racewalk with some jogging added in. I also need to say something about the water stops. Each one was set up differently which can be a bit of a hassle. The first water stop didn't have enough set up before hand and so were pouring it while you waited. (not good and would never fly at Disney!) There were lots of clouds in the sky, very overcast. Which can be nice as you get to miss the heat of the sun!
The rain that was forecast almost came true as we were on South Beach you could feel some rain, it basically misted and that was fine and as we headed North we got a nice COOOL breeze and also nice going over the Venetian Causeway. Unfortunately, I started having knee pain. Basically only when I was jogging and it wasnt' too bad but when I started to jog around mile 9 it was really hurting and would start to lock up. The next time it came to jog, I just could not do it, I was limp running and it hurt badly. (right knee on the outside, directly on the side of the knee) Like when trying to bend and straighten it, forget it! so I succumbed to the fact I woul have to walk the rest of the miles in. I was on pace for a 2:45 finish around mile8 and even was ahead by 30 seconds, but oh well.
Miles 11&12 and finish are through downtown Miami. Lots of people to cheer here and that helped to quickedn my step a bit.
I always try to run in for the finish, but man it was hurting and I almost fell over. Number 3 Miami ING Half is in the books.
Over all a nice race, getting bigger, waterstops need a bit more oragnizing and I did PR the course, just no PR overall. 2:55:37.
I like this race and would do it again, and I most likely will.
-Oh and I qualify for Half Fanatics, I need to go sign up!
-RaceyTracy
Congratulations!
Have you had this type of pain before? I went through a similar thing during last year's mini marathon in Indy. I was sure it was my IT band, but my PT told me my IT band wasn't tight at all. A few days after my PT appointment, I was using my stick on my calf and found a HUGE knot. It wasn't bothering me when I was walking, only when I would run more than 6 or 7 miles. Anyway, I spent a little time working out the knot and haven't had that problem since. I just thought I would mention it because it is easy to assume that every side of the knee pain is cause by the IT band.
Have you had this type of pain before? I went through a similar thing during last year's mini marathon in Indy. I was sure it was my IT band, but my PT told me my IT band wasn't tight at all. A few days after my PT appointment, I was using my stick on my calf and found a HUGE knot. It wasn't bothering me when I was walking, only when I would run more than 6 or 7 miles. Anyway, I spent a little time working out the knot and haven't had that problem since. I just thought I would mention it because it is easy to assume that every side of the knee pain is cause by the IT band.
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Congratulations to the WISHer's and great report Tracy.
I hope everyone doesn't mind me going off-topic for a minute, but...
the Monday Mixer Thread has been revived as a weekly discussion on the WISH Events Board and all are welcome to join in. Today's topic of first Monday Mixer is " What is the Best Ice Cream Treat on WDW Property?" Pictures, stories and off-topic comments are welcome.
Feel free to come on over!
I hope everyone doesn't mind me going off-topic for a minute, but...
the Monday Mixer Thread has been revived as a weekly discussion on the WISH Events Board and all are welcome to join in. Today's topic of first Monday Mixer is " What is the Best Ice Cream Treat on WDW Property?" Pictures, stories and off-topic comments are welcome.
Feel free to come on over!
Alarm was set for 2:45, but I was up at 2:20 and got ready, we were out the door at 3:20 as we had to meet the team at a different hotel at 3:45. We got there on time, but they were running late!!
We were told to put on our hazard lights and drive in convoy to the special parking that had been arranged for us. A mass of about 25 cars took to the roads of Miami.
When we got near the race area we had problems, the police would not let us through, and they sent us around in circles. Some team members got through the barricades, but most of us didn’t. We had been told that we would need to be in the start corals by 5:30, at 5:20 we were still pleading with the PD to let us through. Eventually we were aloud through one of the barricades and got to the intercontenal hotel and parked. The only problem was that the rest of the team were not there??
We got out and started heading to the start, we knew that we had a team tent somewhere and kept asking race officials were to go and they new nothing. We headed to the start line and when we got there only 2 others had made it. There were 58 disabled runners in this race, not all with our team, but most were.
While sitting at the start line the RD came over to say hi and I told him what had happened and that he needs to get this sorted for next year!
Then I saw Tracy, which made my morning, to see her standing the other side of the barricade wishing me luck.
Eventually some of the team arrived and settled in to the corral, the national anthem was sung and we were meant to go……but we were held as more team members were on there way!!!
Finally we were given our count down and we were off. I had not looked at a map for this race and had no idea as to where we were going!! I did my usual hang back and I was last to cross the start line. I soon realised that we would be starting with a bridge, hill work, not a strong point for me, but I was overtaking people!!!! On the hill I picked up my cycle escort and we were off. I soon discovered that my Speedo was not working, but my escort kept me informed, I was pulling a steady 15.5 mph. I told him that I had gone out a little fast, but I would try to keep it going as long as possible!!!!
There is one lady who has beaten me in every race we have been in and I wanted to try to catch her, if I could keep her in sight and finish as close to her as I could I would be happy. I caught sight of her around mile 9, I think. I started gaining and eventually I was passing her at 16.5 mph. I could not believe it I had passed her!!!!! Now I was determined to keep my lead, but I discovered that my water tube was not working, all I had was electrolyte, not going in 71 heat and 97% humidity. My escort asked what was wrong and the next thing I knew I had a cup of water in my hand.
We chugged along and suddenly we heard a ping sound and my front wheel started making very funny noises, my escort tried to see what was wrong as we were moving, but I told him that unless it falls off I’m not stopping.
I must admit that we both thought that it was going to come off and I was telling “cranks” to get me home.
We carried on overtaking people, including the Para- Olympic lady, who today was racing in a push rim. I did not realise it was her at the time, as I knew that she would beat me. Even though we are in different chairs, because of the difference in our athletletic ability, I knew that she would beat me. I was so happy when my Dh saw her at the start and said that she was in push rim, as she is the world’s number 1 female cranker!!!!!
My escort took photos of me along the course and he is emailing them to me, I have never had a lead do this before, but I thought it was really sweet of him. He was excited that he had the lead female, I don’t think that he would have ever thought that when he picked me up on the bridge, a long way back from the front of the packers who were off In the distance.
A couple of the water stops were not ready so he told me to keep going and stopped to get an empty cup from them, he caught me up and took of his own water bottle and filled up the cup for me. He did this several times, and in the end as the cup had worn through he passed me his bottle. If it had not been for him getting me water I don’t think I would have kept hold of my lead.
Just before mile 26 they throw in a hill, my lead said that he was not allowed to come with me to the finish line, he would leave once we got to the top of the hill and he would meet me back at the team tent…..he knew where it was!!!!
I approached the finish line on the right hand shoute, the ½ marathoners where coming in on the left, I pulled as hard as I could to try for a sprint finish and I was shouting and groaning. Think of the noises the female tennis players make and you will get the idea.
I crossed the finish line and forget to look at the clock!!!!!! Our team manager / captain was there and she shouted out 1st Miami marathon and 1st female. I could not believe that I had done it. I looked around for my Dh, but he was not there. One of the team helpers lifted me on to the exit ramp and then another walked me to our tent, where I finally saw my Dh. My Dd came running up to me and my Dh was surprised, he did not expect me back so soon!!!
My escort was waiting for me and I thanked him, he said about my front wheel and we could not see anything obvious, my Dh is going to have to look at it today as I’m racing again next weekend, and if it needs to go back to hed I don’t have much time. Unfortunately I only have one set of race wheels.
I changed chairs and went to wait for my free massage. I need coke, but there was none around!!! Only water and a drink that I could not have because of allergies, luckily I had some chocolate soya milk in my race bag. We went over to the info tent to ask if I need to stay for the award ceremony. I was told yes.
I was sat next to the para Olympian, I told my Dh to take a photo as this would be the only time I’m every on the podium with one. They announced the winners and we were not given anything, they even forgot to mention the para Olympian until she complained!!! I asked the Rd why we had to be there if they are not going to give us anything, and he said that we will get something, but they did not have it ready at the time. The only disabled prize they had was for the male push rim!!!!!
When I got back to the team tent our leader said about our prizes including $$$$. I said that nothing was ready and that they said that they would mail us something, but they said nothing about money…….time will tell.
This weekend I was racing as a member of the Achilles International team, we had members from Columbia and Brazil at this race, and even though there was a language barrier we all got on great and had a fanstic time. My next race with the team will be A1A, Feb. 21. I’m sure that it’s going to be a fight as the lady I beat will be out for revenge……keep your fingers crossed for me!!!!!!
We were told to put on our hazard lights and drive in convoy to the special parking that had been arranged for us. A mass of about 25 cars took to the roads of Miami.
When we got near the race area we had problems, the police would not let us through, and they sent us around in circles. Some team members got through the barricades, but most of us didn’t. We had been told that we would need to be in the start corals by 5:30, at 5:20 we were still pleading with the PD to let us through. Eventually we were aloud through one of the barricades and got to the intercontenal hotel and parked. The only problem was that the rest of the team were not there??
We got out and started heading to the start, we knew that we had a team tent somewhere and kept asking race officials were to go and they new nothing. We headed to the start line and when we got there only 2 others had made it. There were 58 disabled runners in this race, not all with our team, but most were.
While sitting at the start line the RD came over to say hi and I told him what had happened and that he needs to get this sorted for next year!
Then I saw Tracy, which made my morning, to see her standing the other side of the barricade wishing me luck.
Eventually some of the team arrived and settled in to the corral, the national anthem was sung and we were meant to go……but we were held as more team members were on there way!!!
Finally we were given our count down and we were off. I had not looked at a map for this race and had no idea as to where we were going!! I did my usual hang back and I was last to cross the start line. I soon realised that we would be starting with a bridge, hill work, not a strong point for me, but I was overtaking people!!!! On the hill I picked up my cycle escort and we were off. I soon discovered that my Speedo was not working, but my escort kept me informed, I was pulling a steady 15.5 mph. I told him that I had gone out a little fast, but I would try to keep it going as long as possible!!!!
There is one lady who has beaten me in every race we have been in and I wanted to try to catch her, if I could keep her in sight and finish as close to her as I could I would be happy. I caught sight of her around mile 9, I think. I started gaining and eventually I was passing her at 16.5 mph. I could not believe it I had passed her!!!!! Now I was determined to keep my lead, but I discovered that my water tube was not working, all I had was electrolyte, not going in 71 heat and 97% humidity. My escort asked what was wrong and the next thing I knew I had a cup of water in my hand.
We chugged along and suddenly we heard a ping sound and my front wheel started making very funny noises, my escort tried to see what was wrong as we were moving, but I told him that unless it falls off I’m not stopping.
I must admit that we both thought that it was going to come off and I was telling “cranks” to get me home.
We carried on overtaking people, including the Para- Olympic lady, who today was racing in a push rim. I did not realise it was her at the time, as I knew that she would beat me. Even though we are in different chairs, because of the difference in our athletletic ability, I knew that she would beat me. I was so happy when my Dh saw her at the start and said that she was in push rim, as she is the world’s number 1 female cranker!!!!!
My escort took photos of me along the course and he is emailing them to me, I have never had a lead do this before, but I thought it was really sweet of him. He was excited that he had the lead female, I don’t think that he would have ever thought that when he picked me up on the bridge, a long way back from the front of the packers who were off In the distance.
A couple of the water stops were not ready so he told me to keep going and stopped to get an empty cup from them, he caught me up and took of his own water bottle and filled up the cup for me. He did this several times, and in the end as the cup had worn through he passed me his bottle. If it had not been for him getting me water I don’t think I would have kept hold of my lead.
Just before mile 26 they throw in a hill, my lead said that he was not allowed to come with me to the finish line, he would leave once we got to the top of the hill and he would meet me back at the team tent…..he knew where it was!!!!
I approached the finish line on the right hand shoute, the ½ marathoners where coming in on the left, I pulled as hard as I could to try for a sprint finish and I was shouting and groaning. Think of the noises the female tennis players make and you will get the idea.
I crossed the finish line and forget to look at the clock!!!!!! Our team manager / captain was there and she shouted out 1st Miami marathon and 1st female. I could not believe that I had done it. I looked around for my Dh, but he was not there. One of the team helpers lifted me on to the exit ramp and then another walked me to our tent, where I finally saw my Dh. My Dd came running up to me and my Dh was surprised, he did not expect me back so soon!!!
My escort was waiting for me and I thanked him, he said about my front wheel and we could not see anything obvious, my Dh is going to have to look at it today as I’m racing again next weekend, and if it needs to go back to hed I don’t have much time. Unfortunately I only have one set of race wheels.
I changed chairs and went to wait for my free massage. I need coke, but there was none around!!! Only water and a drink that I could not have because of allergies, luckily I had some chocolate soya milk in my race bag. We went over to the info tent to ask if I need to stay for the award ceremony. I was told yes.
I was sat next to the para Olympian, I told my Dh to take a photo as this would be the only time I’m every on the podium with one. They announced the winners and we were not given anything, they even forgot to mention the para Olympian until she complained!!! I asked the Rd why we had to be there if they are not going to give us anything, and he said that we will get something, but they did not have it ready at the time. The only disabled prize they had was for the male push rim!!!!!
When I got back to the team tent our leader said about our prizes including $$$$. I said that nothing was ready and that they said that they would mail us something, but they said nothing about money…….time will tell.
This weekend I was racing as a member of the Achilles International team, we had members from Columbia and Brazil at this race, and even though there was a language barrier we all got on great and had a fanstic time. My next race with the team will be A1A, Feb. 21. I’m sure that it’s going to be a fight as the lady I beat will be out for revenge……keep your fingers crossed for me!!!!!!
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WTG Tracy and Syko!
I love reading your Race Reports!
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