We should make this guy an honerary WISHer.

[jeanneg]

Wow, I just found this thread!!!!

Welcome, Leslie...."Mr. Marathoner!"

What an inspiration your story is!

I did my first marathon ever last year at Disney at the age of 54. I walked every step of the way and finished with less than 10 minutes to spare, but I did it and got my medal. I told myself that if I could do it once, I would never have to do it again and so I pretended the actual marathon was my victory lap.....the reward for all my hard training. I came to the realization that gold medal Olympians only get to stand on the podium for a few minutes of recognition, but I would have almost a full 7 hours to bask in the limelight.....and, by golly, I was going to ENJOY every minute of it! The strategy must have worked because even thought I finished somewhat bruised and bloodied, I was unaware of all my aches and pains until everything was over.
Well this year - against my better judgment - I will be doing it again. This time I will be accompanying my husband for his very first marathon at the age of 58. We'll be there with you at the back of the pack, but together we will all do it. That's the thing about the WISH team......it's impossible to meet us and NOT be inspired! I look so forward to meeting you, not only at the Pop Century meet, but also during our 7-hour victory lap. Training can be brutal, but the end result should be gloriously joyful. I am honored to have you as part of the team.

 

[postesf]

You may want to peruse the "Walker's Sharing Experiences" thread. Most of those folks are walkers or race walkers. I'm sure you could get some good tips from them. I think they were actually just discussing this topic. For me personally, I find that If I ever get into the "groove" that by trying to run actually slows me down. I try to run for 1-2 min every mile and the walk really fast for the remaining mile. Sometimes if I run too much, I feel like my recovery takes too long and therfore my walking is slower... Did that make sense?

Good luck!

 

[JustSmile]

Mr. Marathoner....we're so glad you're here. Your story is very inspirational, I look forward to meeting you in Jan., it will be my first 1/2 marathon (maybe I'll have to attempt the full in 2010) .

 

[MrMarathoner]

Thank you guys, I'm looking forward to getting it done and I'm getting pretty close to feeling all the way confident that it will happen the way I want it to.

 

[MrMarathoner]

Mr. Marathoner....we're so glad you're here. Your story is very inspirational, I look forward to meeting you in Jan., it will be my first 1/2 marathon (maybe I'll have to attempt the full in 2010) .

Thank you, I'm doing my best. I'm having a great time doing it too.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Thank you guys, I'm looking forward to getting it done and I'm getting pretty close to feeling all the way confident that it will happen the way I want it to.

It will! I'm sure your determination will get you through. You definitely have many people rooting for you and helping you to stay healthy. This as you know is a fantastic help.

Keep on keepin' on!

 

[windwalker]

Hello MM. I do a motivational and inspirational blog myself. Welcome to the WISH, they are are a good group and we have a good time at Disney. I'm sure they told you about the WISH meet at the Pop Food Court.

I'm a walker and do the races with my lady and other WISH and DisneyRunning folks and help them get through the miles. I have a group of about 6 I will be going with in this January's marathon, going to try to keep them at a 15 mpm pace.

Walking Panda

 

[MrMarathoner]

It will! I'm sure your determination will get you through. You definitely have many people rooting for you and helping you to stay healthy. This as you know is a fantastic help.

Keep on keepin' on!

It is a great help, thanks for the kind words.

 

[MrMarathoner]

Hello MM. I do a motivational and inspirational blog myself. Welcome to the WISH, they are are a good group and we have a good time at Disney. I'm sure they told you about the WISH meet at the Pop Food Court.

I'm a walker and do the races with my lady and other WISH and DisneyRunning folks and help them get through the miles. I have a group of about 6 I will be going with in this January's marathon, going to try to keep them at a 15 mpm pace.

Walking Panda

I just visited your blog and commented on one of them. So you guys are going to keep a 15 mpm pace? Okay so my goal is either to stay with you are a little in front of you and that way I know I'm on pace. I won't let what happened to me last year happen again. You guys are great.

 

[windwalker]

I just visited your blog and commented on one of them. So you guys are going to keep a 15 mpm pace? Okay so my goal is either to stay with you are a little in front of you and that way I know I'm on pace. I won't let what happened to me last year happen again. You guys are great.

Glad to have you along. I'm a WISHer and I also moderate the DisneyRunning.com Forum walking section.

We all believe that doing the Disney races is our reward for living a healthy lifestyle and well if we have just way to much fun here we have earned it.

Walking Panda

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

...So you guys are going to keep a 15 mpm pace? Okay so my goal is either to stay with you [or] a little in front of you and that way I know I'm on pace. I won't let what happened to me last year happen again...

You'll be golden as long as you keep up with your training. You have the time you need to get there. The 15 min pace is a good thing if you are able. It is good to aim for that b/c you have a moment to take a photo along the way. (or potty stop) There are plenty of photo ops so plan to take that camera with you.

 

[suzannews]

Just saw this...welcome Mr Marathoner!

I am doing the 1/2 in January but will be in the back of the pack. My goal is to finish and know that I can do it! Just know that you can do it too and keep telling yourself that, you're going to do great!!!

 

[laxdef69]

And I checked my dictionary.

Guess what?

Next to the word "stud" was Mr. Marathoner's picture.

WOW.

What an awesome life you are leading Les...welcome to the WISH team!!!!

 

[WDWFAN9]

Yes, MM, welcome. Amazing things are possible!!

 

[MrMarathoner]

Just saw this...welcome Mr Marathoner!

I am doing the 1/2 in January but will be in the back of the pack. My goal is to finish and know that I can do it! Just know that you can do it too and keep telling yourself that, you're going to do great!!!

Good! I'm looking for some good conversation, I'm going to hold you to it.

 

[MrMarathoner]

And I checked my dictionary.

Guess what?

Next to the word "stud" was Mr. Marathoner's picture.

WOW.

What an awesome life you are leading Les...welcome to the WISH team!!!!

HAHAHA, I appreciate it.

 

[MrMarathoner]

Yes, MM, welcome. Amazing things are possible!!

Thank you.

 

[chimera]

how's your training coming, Les?

 

[MrMarathoner]

how's your training coming, Les?

Pretty good, funny you ask because I was going to ask another question here. I've had this blister like thing on my foot for the last few weeks. It is not in a spot where it bothers me when I run so I didn't bother it at all. Today when walking up the stairs my shoe felt a little warm. When I took it off my foot was bleeding and it bled quite a bit. I am figuring this is just the blood part of blood, sweat, and tears but if anyone has any idea of what this could be please let me know.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Pretty good, funny you ask because I was going to ask another question here. I've had this blister like thing on my foot for the last few weeks. It is not in a spot where it bothers me when I run so I didn't bother it at all. Today when walking up the stairs my shoe felt a little warm. When I took it off my foot was bleeding and it bled quite a bit. I am figuring this is just the blood part of blood, sweat, and tears but if anyone has any idea of what this could be please let me know.

Hmmm, yeah, many of us (all?) go through that blood, sweat, and tears, BUT--shouldn't if there is something to prevent. Where on your foot exactly? Something's rubbing you the wrong way, Les!