Team Rosters For 2009 - Now Recruiting!

[sk8ingmom]

Thank You!

 

[jesters]

Hi! I've been lurking on the WISH threads for a while, and I am interested in joining one of the teams.

I am new to all of this. I bought a treadmill about 2 weeks ago, and am running/walking 4 times per week. Right now I am only up to a little over 2 miles at a 15 minute per mile pace, but improving with each session. I know I have a long way to go, but I am excited and motivated. I also would like to lose about 20lbs, but that is secondary, and I think it will come in time with my new training.

I am working up to the Couch to 5k plan. I also just bought Marathoning for Mortals.

I have signed up for the Disney 1/2 Marathon in January, and plan on running a few local 5k races.

I don't want to hold back any of the teams with my short mileage. But in time, I know I'll be able to add to the totals!

 

[deekaypee]

Hi! I've been lurking on the WISH threads for a while, and I am interested in joining one of the teams.

I am new to all of this. I bought a treadmill about 2 weeks ago, and am running/walking 4 times per week. Right now I am only up to a little over 2 miles at a 15 minute per mile pace, but improving with each session. I know I have a long way to go, but I am excited and motivated. I also would like to lose about 20lbs, but that is secondary, and I think it will come in time with my new training.

I am working up to the Couch to 5k plan. I also just bought Marathoning for Mortals.

I have signed up for the Disney 1/2 Marathon in January, and plan on running a few local 5k races.

I don't want to hold back any of the teams with my short mileage. But in time, I know I'll be able to add to the totals!

Congratulations on de-lurking and joining WISH! I'm sure you'll love it here. And the January Marathon weekend is a blast!

And what an exciting time for you: new treadmill, seeing steady improviment, new plans (I did C25K & love Marathoning for Mortals), and signing up for races. I look forward to hearing about all of this on the weekly thread in addition to your team thread.

Speaking of teams, they're all about motivation and encouragement, so don't worry about any team "back." You'd be a valuable asset to any team--I can tell just from your excitement--but I'm putting you with Hakuna Matata. Lots of experienced folks there to help you with any training or race-day strategies. I'll let them explain the team challenge, if you have any questions. Just go on over and introduce yourself!

 

[FLORIDA_GIRL]

Hello! I was a member of SuperGoofs for a while last year before life got in the way and I went on an 8-month hiatus. I recently started running again and I'd love to rejoin my old team for the 2009 challenge...if they'll have me. The Air Force moved my family to Oklahoma City last summer, so because of the distance/expense there are no Disney races scheduled in my near future, although we are planning a vacation to the World in December of this year I will be running (jogging ) the Rock n Roll San Antonio Half Marathon in November and have found that having a challenge team to hold you accountable makes it a little easier to stay on track with training.

 

[deekaypee]

Hello! I was a member of SuperGoofs for a while last year before life got in the way and I went on an 8-month hiatus. I recently started running again and I'd love to rejoin my old team for the 2009 challenge...if they'll have me. The Air Force moved my family to Oklahoma City last summer, so because of the distance/expense there are no Disney races scheduled in my near future, although we are planning a vacation to the World in December of this year I will be running (jogging ) the Rock n Roll San Antonio Half Marathon in November and have found that having a challenge team to hold you accountable makes it a little easier to stay on track with training.

Welcome back to the WISH teams, Shannon! Go on over to the Goofs. I'm sure they'll love to have you back! Congrats on signing up for RnR San Antonio 1/2--it's supposed to be a good one! I hear Oklahoma City has a good race, too, so maybe relocation was just the thing to get you to try new events.

 

[deekaypee]

Updated Team Rosters (May).... These are the active players as far as I know--team captains maintain the complete lists! (If the lists aren't accurate, captains, just let me know. )

DONALD's DEFIANT DASHERS (Triple D's)

1. Bubba73
2. Ironz
3. Twotoohappy
4. Ahoff
5. SamSam
6. TnTsParty
7. HeyMickey
8. BigVic
9. KiraG
10. cohoe
11. blizzard - Carol
12. ryley26 - Rich
13. disneygirlinnj
14. Ronda93 - Ronda
15. MrsPotts - Lisa
    [*]AUdisneyDad
    [*]Running Mouse - Dave

Hakuna Matata

1. STEFFWALKS (Captain)
2. WINDWALKER (Co-Captain)
3. WIBUR
4. BUNNYFOO
5. FUN WALKER
6. PANDASPRINCESS
7. KATWALKS
8. LYNN G
9. VILLAINSROCK
10. SCOTT H
11. WDW4US
12. MARK
13. WELLESLYPRINCESS
14. JPFAMILYMOM
15. MARYJ
16. JSHIP210
17. JESTERS


'Ohana

1. CHIMERA: Mel (Co-Captain)
2. CORINNAK: Corinna
3. DEEKAYPEE: Debra (Co-Captain)
4. DENNYHA: Denny
5. DOOD: Mark
6. GATORPHIPPS: Christa
7. GRIZBUZZ: JenG
8. JBUCCI: JenB
9. JEANNEG: Jeanne
10. JEN117: Jen
11. LAUGHINGPLACE1999: Julie
12. MOMOFTWOGIRLS: Kathy
13. MOUSEDOGMOM: Jackie
14. PADISNEYFAN: Nancy
15. PLUTOSMYFAV: Sunny
16. TIBERIUS: Richard
17. ULTRAMICKEYMOUSE: Robert, and
18. MRS. ULTRAMICKEYMOUSE: Linda
19. WORFIEDOODLES: Maria, and
20. WORFIEDOODLES’ DH: Dennis

Rebel Alliance

1. Scoolover - Scott (Captain)
2. Suzann - Suzann (Co-captain)
3. WDWFLgal - Angela
4. Geekerbell - Laura
5. JustSmile - Tracey
6. Hockeychic - Kim
7. MomofCKJ - Allyson
8. mickeyncldkd
9. Zane_Anthony - Tonya
10. UTGuitarist27 - Steve
11. disney_mommy - Andrea
12. Running Diva - Tammy
13. surfermickey - Brandie
14. lil mermaid - Laurel
15. december14disney - Katie
16. TMGirl - Tracy
17. Kirsty-Leigh - Kirsty

SuperGoofs

1. PrincessRunner-Lisa
2. Cruella de Mom-Cecilia
3. CreativeBeth-Beth
4. GroovyGirls-Joanne
5. HockeyGirl-Laurie
6. Jmasgat-Maura
7. Ksoehrlein-Kim
8. Laxdef69-Mike
9. Lenshanem-Shan
10. Lynnielou-Lynne
11. mla1977-Megan
12. Pungodingy-Angie
13. SAHdad-Rich
14. Suzannews-Suzanne
15. Tiggerspal222-Patrick
16. TwoWDWfools-Liz
17. Airtime24/7-Steve
18. Sk8tingMom
19. Florida Girl -Shannon


Walt's Warriors

1. Tracy (dsnyfan21) - Captain
2. Carrie (WTPCLC) - Co Captain
3. Amy (AmyKab)
4. Lily (TigerLily)
5. Jeff (mkymsehi)
6. Marcia (mooshu)
7. Erika (3disneykids)
8. Kate (SmileyK8)
9. Sarah (SarahRose)
10. Marcie (ImMarcik)
11. Jim (JimB)
12. Jen (Hoosmi)
13. Michelle (MiaBanda)
14. Roxanne (Roxy)
15. Stacey (tink06)
16. Jeff (GrumpyinNy)
17. Katarina (BellaDisneydncr)
18. Ken (gsu1988)
19. Jennifer (bobnjenn0828)


Buzz's Brigade

1. goofyinohio - Chris (Captain)
2. NYcpa - Kathy
3. WDWFAN9 - Pat (Co-Captain)
4. aldisneygrl - Allie
5. MickeyT - Mike
6. Jessily - Jessica
7. jusacuz - Jessica
8. getnthinr - Wendy
9. Caseydilla – Casey
10. Duanerice – Duane
11. dkostel - Donna
12. Sandi321 - Sandi
13. TXAng - Ang
14. frankenpooh - Debbie
15. momof2minnies - Linda
16. jenthemom22 - Jen
17. syko - Kirsite~Louise
18. matty205
19. Millenium Mickey
20. hungrygreenhippo - Lisa


Updated as of 5/26/09

 

[bobnjenn0828]

I would love to join one of your teams. We just started walking/jogging about 2 weeks ago and did our first 5k yesterday! I think I now have the running bug. Planning on the Tot 13K in October. Would love to do the 1/2 in January but it is full.

Thanks, Jennifer

 

[deekaypee]

I would love to join one of your teams. We just started walking/jogging about 2 weeks ago and did our first 5k yesterday! I think I now have the running bug. Planning on the Tot 13K in October. Would love to do the 1/2 in January but it is full.

Thanks, Jennifer

Jennifer,

Welcome to the teams! You just started and have already completed a 5K. Wonderful!

Any team would love to have you, but I think you'll enjoy being with Walt's Warriors if you're planning on doing the TOT 13K because I think Tracy, the co-captain, is doing the race. (I did it last year, and it was fabulous.) Just go over to the warriors and introduce yourself!

Also, there might be a way to get into the half, if you book a race package that includes your hotel. I'm not as savvy with those details, so be sure to ask about the possibility on your team thread and on the weekly thread. (On the weekly thread, I think Frank/Fire Dancer will be able to answer your question.)

 

[bobnjenn0828]

Jennifer,

Welcome to the teams! You just started and have already completed a 5K. Wonderful!

Any team would love to have you, but I think you'll enjoy being with Walt's Warriors if you're planning on doing the TOT 13K because I think Tracy, the co-captain, is doing the race. (I did it last year, and it was fabulous.) Just go over to the warriors and introduce yourself!

Also, there might be a way to get into the half, if you book a race package that includes your hotel. I'm not as savvy with those details, so be sure to ask about the possibility on your team thread and on the weekly thread. (On the weekly thread, I think Frank/Fire Dancer will be able to answer your question.)

Thanks!!

 

[FLORIDA_GIRL]

Debra,

I'm up and running with the Super Goofs again...thanks so much

 

[Running Mouse]

Hi my name is Dave & I'm from Plymouth MA. I have run all 4 Goofy's and I'm coming back for the 5th !! I am having a harder time this year keeping my running going so a friend suggested I join a group. Nothing around here, but I thought about Wish. I knew about wish from my 7 Disney marathon's and have chatted to many members during the races. I found your thead. I was wondering if you could use another member. It would help me make it back on track!! I bring some "Disney" knowledge" to the table since I have been a DVC member since 1997. Please let me know what team I would be on and how I would log info. Thanks Dave

 

[deekaypee]

Hi my name is Dave & I'm from Plymouth MA. I have run all 4 Goofy's and I'm coming back for the 5th !! I am having a harder time this year keeping my running going so a friend suggested I join a group. Nothing around here, but I thought about Wish. I knew about wish from my 7 Disney marathon's and have chatted to many members during the races. I found your thead. I was wondering if you could use another member. It would help me make it back on track!! I bring some "Disney" knowledge" to the table since I have been a DVC member since 1997. Please let me know what team I would be on and how I would log info. Thanks Dave

Ooooh, Disney knowledge. You just said the magic words, Dave! We'd love to have you on a team. Any team would be lucky to have you, but I'm going to place you with the DDDs. I think they've got a good mix of folks to help keep you motivated, while your experience (running and with DVC) will be a welcomed addition. Just go on over to their May team thread and introduce yourself!

 

[Ash&Wes07]

Hi!
I would love to join a team. I just ran my first 5k this weekend (Komen for the Cure Global Race in DC) and my SIL has talked me into running the Princess 1/2 marathon next year. This is my "recovery week", so I am spending lots of time browsing these forums, lol.

I am currently using the Galloway method, doing the conditioning level first, then moving on to the 1/2 marathon training program. So, I'm not running a lot of miles to start with, but I'll get there!

Thanks!
Ashley

 

[deekaypee]

Hi!
I would love to join a team. I just ran my first 5k this weekend (Komen for the Cure Global Race in DC) and my SIL has talked me into running the Princess 1/2 marathon next year. This is my "recovery week", so I am spending lots of time browsing these forums, lol.

I am currently using the Galloway method, doing the conditioning level first, then moving on to the 1/2 marathon training program. So, I'm not running a lot of miles to start with, but I'll get there!

Thanks!
Ashley

Ashley, congratulations on your first 5K. I love RftC. Such a positive vibe. And the Princess 1/2 will be lots of fun (tentatively planning on doing it.)

I'm sending you to the Rebel Alliance. You'll find a lot of helpful people there! Just head on over to the thread and say hi!

 

[cwnhokie]

Hi there, it looks like I'm going to stick with this running thing. I just did my first 5K, the Race for the Cure, in DC last weekend too. Didn't break any speed records but I ran the whole way! Now I need some help figuring out where to go from here. I would love to join a team.

 

[Ash&Wes07]

Hi there, it looks like I'm going to stick with this running thing. I just did my first 5K, the Race for the Cure, in DC last weekend too. Didn't break any speed records but I ran the whole way! Now I need some help figuring out where to go from here. I would love to join a team.

I definitely didn't break any records, either, lol. There were so many walkers that started early, that it really made running hard. I ended up walking near the monument turn because I couldn't get around the walkers and I was getting so frustrated. I hope they have better communication next year about when the runners should start vs the walkers.

 

[cwnhokie]

I definitely didn't break any records, either, lol. There were so many walkers that started early, that it really made running hard. I ended up walking near the monument turn because I couldn't get around the walkers and I was getting so frustrated. I hope they have better communication next year about when the runners should start vs the walkers.

I told my husband I probably ran a 10K with all the zig zagging and in and out around the walkers. They weren't speed walkers either. Just out for a stroll, 4 wide holding hands. It was very frustrating. We figured since they were a half hour late with the start that the walkers just went ahead and started. You would think they could keep to one side. I would start to get into a good pace and then run up on a huge group. Very frustrating. My friend, who has done it several times, said she had never seen it that bad. She did say it definitely wasn't a race that you would do to get a good time though. Just too many people.

 

[deekaypee]

Hi there, it looks like I'm going to stick with this running thing. I just did my first 5K, the Race for the Cure, in DC last weekend too. Didn't break any speed records but I ran the whole way! Now I need some help figuring out where to go from here. I would love to join a team.

Great job on your first 5K. I love the RftC!

I'm going to place you on team Rebel Alliance! Lots of friendly folk there, and I've just added a couple of new people, so you'll be joining together.

Just go on over & say hi!

Oh, and welcome to the WISH challenge!

 

[Ash&Wes07]

I told my husband I probably ran a 10K with all the zig zagging and in and out around the walkers. They weren't speed walkers either. Just out for a stroll, 4 wide holding hands. It was very frustrating. We figured since they were a half hour late with the start that the walkers just went ahead and started. You would think they could keep to one side. I would start to get into a good pace and then run up on a huge group. Very frustrating. My friend, who has done it several times, said she had never seen it that bad. She did say it definitely wasn't a race that you would do to get a good time though. Just too many people.

I ended up in the way back of the runner start, and there were walkers over there! They didn't want to walk "all of the way" over to the walker start.

Yeah, I think next year they need to divide the streets so walkers are on one side and runners on the other OR put up a barrier so the walkers can't start until their correct time. In a sea of 45,000 people, it's going to be hard no matter what, but I think they could have done a better job, especially when there were only like 10,000 runners. It didn't take me that long to get to the start line from the back.

 

[deekaypee]

I've started a new Team Roster 2009 thread, so that we can have the rosters on the first page. Please go there to join up. (Just easier for me to check one thread and update one thread, rather than toggle between the two. )

The new thread is located HERE.