Running is contagious!

[bunnyfoo]

I was looking into local races on my laptop last night, wondering whether there were any half marathons I could run before January. As I was looking over the course for a September race, my fiance looks over and says "So do you think I could run that half marathon too if I start training now?" Huh? This is from someone I had to push into registering for the WDW half and said he was only going to walk.

This morning, I got an e-mail from my cousin who said that he was joining a running clinic tonight and wanted to know if there was a short race (10K or less) this summer we could do.

I thought this would be fun to share after reading curiouser's thread. After running into my share of people who thinking running is bad, it's nice to know that there are people who can be positive too

 

[deekaypee]

Vicky: That's a great story about your DF and your cousin. They're going to be addicted soon, if they aren't already. That's exactly what happened to me, too, although I held out much longer than your DF, I'm sure. (It took YEARS of spectating.)

You know what's also great about their interest? Not only will you have running partners, and points of conversation in common, now it'll be really easy to think of gifts for them. Newbie runners--heck, all runners--need gear, subscriptions to Runner's World, and books by John Bingham! You're set on the gift lists for years to come! (I won't even get into how fellow runners get YOU the best gifts, because that seems selfish.... )

 

[cryssi]

That is very cool! I kind of wish DH would get into the running with me, but oh well...maybe in time for the 2010 WDW 1/2?

 

[Pungodingy]

So far, I've gotten my DD, 2 DSis's, one Girl Scout leader, and a co-worker into walking/running! I think they are thinking "if she can do it, ANYONE can"...I dont care what they think, I'm just glad to be a positive influence

 

[TnTsParty]

My best friend walks normally on the TM at the gym but the last 2 wednesday's in a row we have walked 4.5 miles (from my house to the end of the beach sidewalk and back to my house) Its so much easier to get it done when you have a friend with you.

 

[SamSam]

That is very cool! I kind of wish DH would get into the running with me, but oh well...maybe in time for the 2010 WDW 1/2?

This is my wish/hope too! Dh and I used to bike together and I would love for him to join me in running.

 

[bunnyfoo]

Debra - It's funny because DF and I love shopping I imagine we're going to end up with a lot of running gear and gadgets! But I'm definitely looking forward to having a running partner(s).

cryssi - You should just sign up DH for the half and see what happens! I signed up DF and he hummed and hawed about it in the beginning. Eventually I asked him to come out with me to the track so he could "watch" me run... then I said if he was going to come out, he should at least get some exercise and walk. Once he started walking, I said "Maybe you should try running one lap..."

SamSam - I met your DH after the Minnie! He was in front us for one of the character pics after the 15K. He had on all the WISH gear so I assumed that he had finished running it too. I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to chat with you. I was trying to make sure that my DF had his camera ready.

 

[wtpclc]

That is great Vicky!!! You can pat yourself ont eh back fro beign such a great influence! And humbly accept those cool gifts.

 

[cryssi]

lol Vicky...unfortunately I don't think that'd work. I had asked him if he wanted to run the DL 1/2 with me and I got that "look." Since my friend is coming down to run with me, it is doubtful if he will even go to the race. That's why I say perhaps WDW...b/c we'd have to fly out there and all...

 

[curiouser]

Vicky that's awesome!! It's so inspiring when you are out there and feel like you want to quit to think of the people you have inspired.

Cryssi, you could be mean and start making comments on DH's pants looking a little tight.. or the hot, young male runner who you see when you go out for a run.

 

[smileyk8]

vicky that's so great. It just shows how enthusiastic you are when it comes to running that you've already inspired your DF and cousin. I had a feeling your DF might get involved too. It's definitely contagious, i 'caught' it of a work friend who has now completed the london and new york marathons.

I currently have runnersworld open and am searching through races too I've been back a total of 12 hours!!!! Actually i quite like the look of toronto waterfront half. Was eyeing it up before the minnie and they've released some good flight prices. Hmm.

You're so lovely and passionate about WISH that i'm certain many others will follow your DF and cousin

 

[cryssi]

morgan, you are too much!

 

[smileyk8]

vicky, so i was checking out the race in toronto that i had been looking at before minnie and realised it might be the same one you mentioned in this thead! Are you doing the toronto waterfront half? I'm so tempted as i've always wanted to go to canada. How weird would that be!

Hope you've been actively recruiting little runners again

 

[bunnyfoo]

vicky, so i was checking out the race in toronto that i had been looking at before minnie and realised it might be the same one you mentioned in this thead! Are you doing the toronto waterfront half? I'm so tempted as i've always wanted to go to canada. How weird would that be!

Hope you've been actively recruiting little runners again

Hey Kate! That would be so cool if you could come to Toronto for the race! Mini WISH meet!!

Is this the one that you're thinking of?

http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/

I think there's one other WISH'er whose going to be in the race but I think she's doing the full marathon.

Let me know when you decide. I haven't registered for it yet.