Where are the Minnie Reports & Photos...

:cheer2: :cheer2: CONGRATULATIONS All Minnie Participants!!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

Thank you so much for sharing your Special Moments and the totally awesome Pictures! :grouphug:
 
I had an AWESOME time!! Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures to share, but I can't wait to see the ones everyone else posts. Heck, I think this was the first time I was actually in a WISH team photo!! I even got DH in with me!!

My time wasn't all that great, but I had fun. Unfortunately, a day at Universal on Saturday along with too many trips to the AYCE buffett at our hotel and a couple of alcohol filled drinks to go with it definately did me in!! What can I say... it was the first weekend me and DH had alone in more than 2 years. I wanted to enjoy myself and I did. I guess that's all that really matters!!

I really felt that I was doing good until about mile 4. Somehow I had gotten out at the start and kind of held my own up there for a while, but about mile 4 a trip to the porta potty really put me behind. I came out and all I could see was a SEA of WISHers ahead of me. I caught up with a few, but never caught the rest of the way back up to where I was. It was nice to be able to see those shirts ahead of me though, gave me something to run for. I just kept telling myself "catch up to that WISHer!!". "O" and another thing that was REALLY neat. As I was crossing the finish line the anouncer said "And here's a member of our WISH team crossing the finish line now!" and everyone started cheering!! It was REALLY cool!!

My avg mpm during TOT last year was 9:37, during the WDW Full this year it was 10:02, and for the Minnie 15k yesterday it was 9:24. So, I guess the times are consistent, but I was hoping for more. There's always next time, and since DH was there at the start for this race to meet everyone he has been talking about doing some races too. Though, he's thinking more along the lines of the Muddy Buddy which sounds pretty fun. Maybe I can talk him into Everest!! Who knows!!!

Dana
 
Congrats to all you Minnie racers! Loving the pics and reports, keep em coming!

Angie--You have USF Bulls shorts on, did you go there? I'm a USF grad, 1991!

Allyson
 
Congrats to everyone! I love looking at all of the photos - they are so inspiring!! Great job all!!
 

Congrats Minnie racers!!! I love seeing the pictures and hearing your reports!! You all rock! I can't wait until January to see everyone again!!

Krista
 
Andromedaslove I really wanted to find you at the start because according to the Minnie running thread I thought we could keep each other going. I finished with an average 9:13--first 5 miles I was just under 9 mm. Glad you did well. You can see my photos at
http://picasaweb.google.com/baumann6/MinnieMarathon2008

I WISH we had met up too. It probably would have helped me ALOT!! I love the pics. I WISH that I had taken more, but there really wasn't a WHOLE lot to take pictures of on the course. I do know that DH took a few at the Finish of the WISHers that came through while he was waiting for me. I'll have to pull out the camera and see what came out!!

Dana
 
I did hit the weekly thread, so here is an abbreviated (?) version.

I had a wonderful race and weekend and am sad they are ending it. For the first time ever at a Disney race I rested my legs the day before, absolutely no heavy walking or stuff, and was fresh Sunday morning.

On the course I ran with Terri, Scott, Amy Beth, Lynne, Erin, Cindy and Joan, and on the out and back I saw Bill, Carrie, and Martha. In the finish Corrals I met Angie for the first time, and generally had a ball. The weather was better than I expected, humid yes, but not brutal, with the occasional hint of coolness in the breeze.

The running part. I did what I wanted to do. My result was 82:15, #35 male finisher, #3 in my age group (missed #2 by 1 second, argh!).

I showed sense in the first 3 miles, hitting the 3 marker at precisely 27 minutes flat, and then pushed the pace in. I was at mile 6 in 52:40, and mile 7 at 61:32, but after that I was calculating splits but cannot remember them. The last 3 miles I was just trying to hold it together, but I was able to drive hard in the last mile, I'd guess around 8:30. Average pace = 8:49 mpm.

And today my quads and abdomen are pretty darn sore. They are talking to me for sure.

Again, it was great. So many of the group had excellent results, particularly Carrie. I cannot believe they are terminating an event with such a nice scale and feel. I guess something which is a complete success cannot possibly be allowed to continue.

Craig
 
I will post some pics from the 15K soon. I just want to say that I DID IT and it felt AMAZING to cross the finish line. I met some really nice WISHER's at the meet on Saturday and a few were yelling for me at the finish line even though I don't have a green shirt. I would say a great time was had by all!

HI! I was watching for you since I knew you didn't have the Lime Green. You looked GREAT at the end. I need tips. (I looked like I was dying!)

It was great to meet you and your daughter!

Congrats!
 
Hey WISHers!

Well, I'm back from Minnie weekend and of course, it was fabulous!

Friday: We drove straight to the Expo. It's a much easier Expo to deal with than marathon weekend! Packet pickup was confusing because I had to pick up 3 different packets- 2 5ks, 1 15k. And then I had ordered all different size t-shirts... Still, it was pretty smooth. We headed to the AKL and played around that night.

Saturday: In the grand tradition of Disney racing, I stared at the ceiling for at least 2 hours before finally giving up and getting in the shower right before 5 a.m. Emma and I put all our clothes out the night before. I got dressed and then woke her up. She was very perky considering the time! I did realize this was going to be a very slow race when she made me pull her shirt over her head very carefully so her pre-pinned bib wouldn't get wrinkled. :rolleyes1

We drove over to Epcot with no problems (I have no sense of direction, so this is always a challenge!) We wandered over to a bright group of WISHers. Everyone was totally cool and chatted with Emma who I think felt pretty important. ;) We lined up with Becky (Lexxiefern) in the 13-15 minute category. Emma stole my favorite hat because her headband was too tight. I don't think she has any clue how nice that was of me. :laughing:

The race started, and we were off through the parking lot of Epcot. Becky took off running, and Emma and I set off at what I considered "walking" and she called "sprinting." Whatever. I tried to distract her with the sight of the Food and Wine Festival booths sitting on the edge of the parking lot. Emma's mood was such that I decided there was no way we could maintain a "beat the sweepers" pace, and just hoped we'd make it. She was much happier when we hit the mile 1 marker (and a nice WISHer took our picture). Then there was a water stop, and we were able to check out the backside of Test Track and some other rides.

Once we were truly in Epcot, life was better. Emma was much happier, and I was too! We headed towards the countries- seeing some really fast WISHers pass us by on their way back. We did the crazy yelling/waving WISH thing, and headed towards Mexico. Having accepted that we couldn't meet the 15 minute pace, I just decided to have fun. So, I took a picture of Emma in each country. I'm pretty sure that was her favorite part- my girl loves to pose!

Finally we were headed on back through Epcot (stopping for a picture of the mile 3 marker because we were on a roll). We crossed the finish line and got our medals. Oh, and how could I forget?! The WISHers cheering were wonderful!

We stuck around for awhile, but Emma wanted to hit the Magic Kingdom early, so we headed back to the AKL. We changed clothes and were on a bus for MK by 8:45- not bad! Emma was acting like the race was no big deal, but she wore her medal all day.

Sunday: I was insanely tired Saturday night (5k, 3 parks, no real breaks, 20 weeks pregnant- bad combination!) But, I hopped out of bed and did the whole shower routine again. This time I decided to get up later, so I ate my bagel in the shower. Does that show you how fuzzy my thinking was?! Oh yeah, that's a time saver!

I scurried down to the car, managed not to glare at the woman with a race number who was insanely cheerful in the lobby, and went to pick up Becky. Again, no problems getting to Epcot! We hopped on a bus where we found more WISHers and were at the AK before I knew it.

A big group of WISHers were assembled. We chatted some and sat around- I was having a second breakfast of Goldfish and Diet Dr. Pepper. Oddly enough, no one else wanted any Goldfish! We spent some time wandering around looking for some Bio-Freeze for Becky's knee. We decided they didn't think anyone would hurt at the start, so no Bio-Freeze!

We got in a porta-potty line. Of course, we picked the slow line. They were counting down the minutes to the start. I think we made it out of the line at about 2 minutes before the start. Becky and I took off through the parking lot and made it into the last corral as the fireworks started. We spent the first couple of miles weaving around walkers (because we literally started at the very back). Things were pretty congested. I vaguely remember mile 3 and 4. Poor Becky was still looking for a medical tent, and I was just fussing about how they only had 5 water stops for 9 miles (I had my own water bottle, but still...) The out and back stinks, but it was great looking for WISHers and waving like crazy.

It felt like a fast pace to me, but we were usually somewhere in the 11-12 minute range. I guess that's what adding 10+ pounds in a couple of months can do to you! :laughing: It's a good thing I had Becky to kind of pull me along!

Somewhere around mile 5 we found the medical tent and Becky got her Bio-Freeze. It didn't help right away, but she'd been on a mission for it, so at least we did find it! (It did make her hand nice and cold though:laughing: )

Finally, finally, we hit the backside of Hollywood Studios. We both laughed about wanting the candy bar table they had from the full! We ran through the really dark tunnel and I managed to take a picture of the costumes from High School Musical 2 for Emma- I was proud I remembered! Another runner yelled "it's just another 5k, ladies!" which I know she meant as encouragement, but it really didn't work for me. :rolleyes1 Then we hit the Hat and found a few characters- of course, we took pictures. After the hat, we focused on attempting to look reasonably cute for the official photographers. "Keep smiling, keep smiling!"

We left Hollywood Studios, and ran to the Boardwalk. I'm always surprised that the little hill by the Swan/Dolphin is more daunting that you expect! We took off down past the Beach Club. Becky took a phone call from her husband without stopping! I'm telling you, the girl was on a mission! We hit the countries and met up with Tricia- hey girl! We ran together for awhile but again, Becky was on a mission, so we drifted apart. Last year I walked the countries and took pictures of almost every one because of the Flower and Garden Festival. This time I barely even looked up (mostly because when I did look up I'd think "are you kidding me? we're just by Japan- will this never end!?")

The last Epcot stretch-- Woo hoo- Spaceship Earth, parking lot, sad to see no choir... WISHers cheering. Can't slow down when WISHers are cheering! And we blazed through the finish somewhere around 1:48, which was considerably faster than last year. We took pictures, joined WISHers for cheering, and generally just enjoyed not running. :rolleyes1 I have never been able to stick around for the end of the race. I loved seeing the last finishers. Sure, the runners at the front of the pack are impressive, but the last people- now that's some true determination and courage!

Final thoughts: it was a great race. Having Becky with me helped tremendously. She was going fast, but it wasn't a bad pace. I told my doctor I'd make sure I could still talk while running, and we did chat during the race. Her knee bothered her throughout the race- she was pretty tough! I enjoyed teasing her about the pace, but I know she would have slowed down the second I asked. It was really crazy fun!

I hate that they are getting rid of the Minnie- it's such a great distance. I've already signed up for the half in January, and I don't know if I'll be able to convince my family to head back in March for the new half. And, if I'm reading the information correctly, the course looks too similar to the Minnie. If you're going to do a half, you need to go through Magic Kingdom!

Every time I finish a race, I always get hit with that "why do we do this to ourselves voluntarily?" feeling, but I get over it pretty quickly. I am going to probably focus on trying to increase my walking speed (I am the slowest walker ever) until this baby is born. I really wanted to kind of slow down on my own terms, and I think having a Minnie medal is a great way to do it!

So that pretty much wraps it up. I'll eventually add my pictures to my blog. I tried here, but they were enormous (and I really have to do some work...)

OH, and there was no Team in Training- I think we were the biggest group there. The announcer said things like here come more runners from the WISH group! I thought that was cool...

Jen in GA
 
GA Jen--I can't believe you ran Minnie 20 weeks pregnant. :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: How are you feeling? Have you had your sonogram yet?

Krista
 
Krista- I can't believe I wrote such a rambling report! :laughing: I read in a Pregnancy Running book that you will "never work so hard to run so slow!" Yeah, I get that now! The Minnie is probably about it for me- I'm all about walking now, but I'm glad I did it. Did the ultrasound- I got a special level II one because I'm "advanced maternal age." It's a little boy, and all looks well. Maybe in a couple of years Carter and GoofyBaby can run a kid's race together!!

Jen in GA
 
I had a blast at the 15K ... I ran pain free!!! I have to make sure to get a WISH shirt or something green for the next event. I was incognito but I saw a lot of WISHers and I tried to say hi when I could during the race :goodvibes

Is anyone else having trouble looking up their results? I tried to look myself up by my bib number and name but it says nothing was found. Go figure! Good thing I have pictures and my medal to prove I was there.

I need tips. (I looked like I was dying!)

Me too! I tried to smile when I saw the race photographers but I have a feeling by the time I saw them they were probably shooting someone else :rotfl:
 
Congrats to all you Minnie racers! Loving the pics and reports, keep em coming!

Angie--You have USF Bulls shorts on, did you go there? I'm a USF grad, 1991!

Allyson

Yes I did I graduated exactly a year a go and bought those shorts to wear to run the MINNIE last year because I ran it the day after I graduated to celebrate. Are you still in the area?

All I did in the fall on these boards was go on about the BULLS football time, finally I have some back up!!!! GO BULLS!!!!
 
Yes I did I graduated exactly a year a go and bought those shorts to wear to run the MINNIE last year because I ran it the day after I graduated to celebrate. Are you still in the area?

All I did in the fall on these boards was go on about the BULLS football time, finally I have some back up!!!! GO BULLS!!!!

No, I am from MA and live here now. I came from a very small town so USF was MAJOR culture shock for me. I followed my high school sweetheart there, good reason to choose a college huh? LOL! I enjoyed my time there, let's just say 20 years old, college in the land of sun and fun, well it's amazing I actually graduated!

When I was there they didn't have football. But basketball was big and we went to the NCAA's for the first time. It was very exciting! I was an usher at the Sun Dome and worked at the Information Desk in the UC too. I was a Little Sister at Phi Delta Theta. Ahhhh the memories....I majored in Mass Communications, Broadcast Journalism. I still have, and wear, my now very ratty Bulls sweatshirt.

Allyson :)
 
I know the races are over and wanted to know how it went with everyone. Doesn't everyone get done with the races and get on their laptop to report or upload photos:confused3

Robert,

Just remember, the Disneyland weekend is coming up in four months, when it's our turn, we'll get even with those who are making us wait even longer. Start scheming now on how to hold out from posting reports and photos on your website. Revenge will be sweet! :rotfl: :lmao: :laughing:
 
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To everyone! My race report is over on the other thread - I am in awe of those that finished the 15K!
 
Robert,

Just remember, the Disneyland weekend is coming up in four months, when it's our turn, we'll get even with those who are making us wait even longer. Start scheming now on how to hold out from posting reports and photos on your website. Revenge will be sweet! :rotfl: :lmao: :laughing:

I like that Jeff:) We will have to create a pact with all Disney Double finishers to hide pics of those special medals for a week;)
 












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