Serious "YARC" or Seriously "YARC"

[windwalker]

The Chicago marathon ended in tragedy and sadness with a death and many athletes being hospitalized.

(I have only directed small in town 5K races so I really can't speak of how good or bad the race management there were. But it appears that they dropped the ball on some things. Maybe Robert will comment since he has a good bit of experience at race management.)

But it shows the serious side of our sport and puts it in perspective. We laugh and joke around alot, me probably to much, but long distance running and walking do have dangers.

We of the WISH team are a varied bunch, we come in all shapes and sizes, we come from varied backgrounds and we come from around the globe. But we share a desire to test ourselves, we are not comfortable with the bounds and limits we are supposed to adheare to.

For the last 2 years the Disney January events have tested our desire and our character. 2006 was freezing, 2007 was vertually the same as the Chicago conditions. Anyone who did one or both of those, deserves a big High Five. You took the best Mamma Nature could throw a you.

If you took on the challanges of 2006 and or 2007, stand and be recognized as an athlete and a warrior, can you say "Heck Yes I was there".

Some of you deserve extra credit for your courage, Cam who took a bad fall and still kept going. Linda who hurt her foot and still finished the Goofy. Many many stories of courage and desire, so many examples of toughness.

Train hard dear friends but train safe, in 19 days a lot of us will tow the line at ToT in a different kind of race. A race that will be a celabration of health and friendship and wicked good fun.

Dave

 

[Goofyin08forErica]

I was one of the frozen who toed the line for the 06 WDW half marathon. I didn't start to even get warm until mile 7. I then roasted while doing the blistering 07 WDW full marathon.

I will be toeing the line, no matter the weather, for the TOT and then in Jan to do the Goofy!

No matter the conditions, it is important to stay hydrated. During training it is important to judge how much hydration is just right for you. Too much or too little hydration can be just as dangerous as the temperatures!

Erica

 

[Honeibee]

Train smart, not hard! Works for me.

JK, I really try to do both.

Which is how I got to be one of the 16,000 standing at the starting line this past January. I don't even remember the temp. I was too busy telling Charlie "I can't do this. I can't do this."

Thankfully he said "Just shut up and go."

 

[ultramickeymouse]

I RD some fairly small races(especially compared to WDW and Chicago) but can speak that the RD's of both WDW & Chicago dropped the ball. They had plenty of time to make sure there was plenty of water and electrolyte drink. If it is going to be hot buy 3 to 4 times the number of cups, water, and drink to make sure you will have plenty. Spend the extra money and if you have extras give it to charity.

Chicago supposedly had 10,000 runners not even start and they ran out of beverages. What would it be like if they all started

Disney supposedly learned from 07 and hope we all don't have to deal with the problems of the last 10 miles. If we didn't carry a fanny pack, we would have probably been toast.

The one thing about doing ultras is that I pack as much of what I need as can. I just need water to drink and make up my own electrolyte drink. I pack my own bars, gels, and Endurolytes. I take responsibility for myself except for something(like water) that I can't pack enough of.

Yes we are all great to overcome the things mother nature(and Disney) threw at us the last 2 years. I will hope to be prepared for a "normal" Goofy in 08. Has to happen one year???

Good training and see you in a couple of weeks.

 

[Steffwalks]

You all, those who have done or plan to do the Goofy inspire me. I remember back last year when I said to Kathy, we need to race. At the time, a 20K was as good as a 20 mile. Now, the Goofy looks almost attainable. Thank you all for doing what you do and letting me be a part of it with you.

 

[windwalker]

You all, those who have done or plan to do the Goofy inspire me. I remember back last year when I said to Kathy, we need to race. At the time, a 20K was as good as a 20 mile. Now, the Goofy looks almost attainable. Thank you all for doing what you do and letting me be a part of it with you.

Connie it's very attainable. You are different person than you were last year, you are much stronger and way tougher. Yep, you are Mickey and Goofy material.

Dave