I know that in both the 5Ks I've done, I could hardly walk for DAYS afterwards. So, 2 days to lay around the pool and THEN hit up the parks would be ideal. I'm sad to see you go so soon. 
I know what it feels to walk around the parks after a long race. Very tiring. It all kind of blends together. I can't wait to hear about the cheerleading. (I want my cameo)
Last year we made the mistake of going back to the room and taking naps. After that we were done because we became so stiff and sore. You were smart to go the park and walk. It looked like such a pretty day. The carousel of progress was one of Walt Disney's first animatronic (sp?) attractions, so I love to watch it and think how far they've come from that first one. The tune does stick with you for awhile. Thanks for sharing.
But, I think knowing we had so little time in WDW gave us that push to get out and enjoy as much as we could. This entire trip was all about firsts and doing things I never thought I would. WHAT a DAY!! I think if I were to train for a half, I'd have to reward myself with MORE Disney days to reward myself!! I hope you can even walk your next day!!
BTMRR at night is so GREAT!!!!! I love it, and your'e right, it's a completely different experience!
Great update! I'm glad you got to try some of those never before done attractions. I still haven't done Stitch and i don't know if I ever will. Glad you liked the cheesesteak! I just love the simplicity of the Plaza plus the view
That was the Coney Island dog and it was sooooooo good!
We had a fun and productive time at MK despite being tired!
Whoa. I probably would have wanted to crash, but when you're in Disney, you HAVE to get the most out of it. And you did!
I don't know how you went to the MK after running.
Love your bling!
I was getting hungry at that point so I went over to the food court and picked up the Asian Chicken Salad. I had been eyeing the picture of it in the elevator and couldn't wait to try it.
It was so good!
I listened to it often as a young girl. I assumed it was from a movie. Liz said the only movie related to the Country Bears came out a few years ago. As we entered the theater, I realized the album was a recording of this very attraction at WDW. I had no idea! This made me really excited to see the show and I knew every song.
While we were waiting to get into Country Bears Jamboree I mentioned to Liz that I used to have an album of the Country Bears.
I listened to it often as a young girl. I assumed it was from a movie. Liz said the only movie related to the Country Bears came out a few years ago. As we entered the theater, I realized the album was a recording of this very attraction at WDW. I had no idea! This made me really excited to see the show and I knew every song.
Around this time, Liz was texting back and forth with our friend Joe (the one who went on ToT with me). We were planning on meeting up for the Electrical Parade and Wishes. Liz and I were going to try and fit in the Enchanted Tiki Room, but decided we should head over and save our spots for the parade. Joe's daughter was also with him and soon Augie showed up. Liz had met them both at the Wine and Dine half-marathon. We all just chatted about the race and other stuff.
The parade was great! I thought it was pretty equal to Spectromagic and I loved the music.
After the parade was over, we decided to all walk over to Fantasyland and watch Wishes from a different perspective - behind the castle. Joe had some Mickey Vision glasses that he was sweet enough to share with us.
It made different colored Mickey Heads out of the fireworks. It was so cool!
We had to get a group shot before we parted ways for the night:
I had the same reaction the first time I did Country Bears, it's the same as the album. I will be visiting them again next week.
That bling you are sporting sure looks nice in front of the castle!
Both the Asian Chicken Salad and the hot dog look delicious!
Frozen Cokes at Disney are the best! My kids love them!
So glad you loved the MSEP! You know my feelings about it!
I had the same album as a kid, if I sang I think I could do the whole show from memory even today.
It was a lot of fun watching the the parade and fireworks with all of you.
Here is a link to pictures of what you see with mickey vision glasses: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2045002&id=1166784296&l=918533c4a3
I'm enjoying your recap of WDW Marathon weekend.
Joe
Joe! Glad you stopped by. So funny that you had the same album! We could sing duets! Thanks for sharing the pictures of what is seen through the mickey vision glasses. Did you hold them over the camera?I think that CoP was the first thing we did on our first visit to MK on our 2001 and 2009 trip...when we came out of it in '09 we said, "why do we keep doing this?"
I've never heard of Mickey Vision glasses. Sounds interesting.
And I have yet to ride BTMRR in the dark....that needs to go on the list.
LOVE the bling! You totally deserved to show that off!
WOW! What an accomplishment! I loved reading the TR and the posts leading up to it. I just couldnt put ya down. Congratulations! Your story has been very inspiring!
Jennifer! Thanks so much for reading and commenting. Maybe someday soon you'll be writing your own TR about a similar experience.
While I was doing the half, my toes were bothering me. This was a new kind of pain, but I figured that's what happens when you run/walk 13.1 miles! When I got back to the room, I took my shoes and socks off and took a gander at my feet. The same toe on each foot had a blackened nail. Suddenly, all of the discomfort made sense! Runners know that with long distance comes the possibility of losing a toenail. I felt like I was in the big leagues now! For a few weeks after the race, I had a blister that kept forming under my left toenail. The worst time was a day after I got home from WDW. It was really uncomfortable to walk on. I finally decided I needed to do surgery and got out my needle. I'll spare you the rest of the details, but I'm still dealing with two bad toenails that will probably fall off at some point. So, there you have the reason for this title.
Liz and Jenny are friends in real life and I became friends with Jenny here on the Dis thanks to Liz. This was going to be the first time we'd meet in person. 
I'll do EE again with Sully, but I'm not excited about it like I am going on ToT again. 
Though I do appreciate the kind thoughts you were both throwing my way! I was doing great so I must have felt them I'm glad you did Expedition Everest! That is a great ride. Another one that is the perfect blend of theming and thrills! Now get to writing that next update
